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THE SPIRIT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS • WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 PAGE 1

MAY 7, 2014 • Vol. 11 No. 18

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All In It Together: Benefits of Working As A Community

by Max Pulcini

In order to gain a better understanding of the busi-ness climate in the Fish-town area and identify the different challenges and opportunities presented before the neighborhood’s small business owners, Philadelphia Federal Cred-it Union (PFCU), New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) and Fishtown Area Business Associa-tion (FABA) teamed up to develop a survey aimed at determining potential solutions to make the com-munity and its emerging corridors a better place to do business. On Wed., April 30, re-sults compiled from 93 completed online surveys were presented to over 30 business owners at 03 World on 1339 Frankford Ave. Michael Driscoll, Vice President of Business De-velopment at PFCU, host-ed the networking event and presented the findings. The results were mostly positive and showed that many local businesses have experienced growth— 90 percent of those surveyed described stabil ity or growth in their business and 87 percent described growth in revenues. Mike Mclane and his wife Nicole own Pacific Yoga on 2518 Cedar St. The couple opened their studio on June 7, 2013, so they are quickly approach-ing their first full year in business. Mike came to the networking event to meet other business owners, share his own experiences and see what other types of businesses are out in the

neighborhood. “It’s been fun [owning a business in Fishtown] and we’ve been welcomed in by the people—every-one from those who have been here their whole lives to the new people just moving in,” Mclane said. “Business growth has been better than ex-pected, usually the first year you expect it to be kind of harsh but it went better than anticipated.” “The good news is there is a feeling that things are trending positive and that revenues are going to be up in next year,” Driscoll

said during the presenta-tion. “However, there is still some concern over government regulation and zoning issues, which is to be expected in an emerging area.” Other issues voiced by business owners in the survey include concerns about the perceived safe-ty and reputation of the neighborhood (especially on Kensington Avenue), business financing options and increased rent due to property taxes reassess-ment under Philadelphia’s Actual Value Initiative. “If you’re a tenant and

your lease is coming up soon, expect an increase in your rent because, a) your landlord can get it because we are a new, cool area, and b) because of the tax reassessment by the city,” Driscoll said. “While much of the city is under appeal, the majority of property values in this area are go-ing up. I know in talking to some of the business owners here tonight that that’s a probability.” Other stats brought up during the presentation included the number of businesses who cooperate with NKCDC and FABA.

NKCDC typically aids local businesses in clarify-ing city business rules and procedures and with store-front grants while FABA helps businesses network with each other. Of the businesses surveyed, 53 percent interacted with NKCDC and 41 percent were FABA members. One business owner, Sar-ah Grey, acknowledged how her membership to FABA helped her to con-nect to other local busi-nesses, who Grey then partnered up with—a move that increased rev-enue for everyone.

“FABA has been great for me in terms of refer-rals. I’ve found places like Pinnacle Performance Partners who have just been great referral part-ners— I write websites, they design and code; they will do graphic de-signs on resumes and books that I edit—it’s just been a wonderful part-nership,” Grey, whose copywriting and editing business is called Grey Editing, said. “And be-cause FABA works with so many small businesses,

see NETWORKING on page 7

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Over 30 small business owners were in attendance at PFCU/NKCDC/FABA’s networking event at 03 World (1339 Frankford Ave.) on Wed., April 30th. /Photo: Max Pulcini

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by Thom NickelsThom Nickels

is a Philadelphia-

based author/journalist/poet, film critic

and feature writer for the Spirit Newspapers.

THE LOCAL LENS with Thom Nickels

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In order to gain a bet-ter understanding of the business climate in the Fishtown area and identify the different challenges and opportunities pre-sented before the neigh-borhood’s small business owners, Phi ladelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU), New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) and Fishtown Area Busi-ness Association (FABA) teamed up to develop a survey aimed at determin-ing potential solutions to make the community and it’s emerging corridors a better place to do business. On Wed., April 30, re-sults complied from 93 completed online surveys were presented to over 30 business owners at 03 World on 1339 Frankford Ave. Michael Driscoll, Vice President of Business Development at PFCU, hosted the networking event and presented the f indings. The results were mostly positive and showed that many local businesses have experi-enced growth— 90 per-cent of those surveyed de-scribed stability or growth

in their business and 87 percent described growth in revenues. Mike Mclane and his wife Nicole own Pacific Yoga on 2518 Cedar St. The couple opened their studio on June 7, 2013, so they are quickly approaching their first full year in business. Mike came to the networking event to meet other business own-ers, share his own experi-ences and see what other types of businesses are out in the neighborhood. “It’s been fun [owning a business in Fishtown] and we’ve been welcomed in by the people—everyone from those who have been here their whole lives to the new people just moving in,” Mclane said. “Business growth has been better than expected, usually the first year you expect it to be kind of harsh but it went better than anticipated.” “The good news is there is a feeling that things are trending positive and that revenues are going to be up in next year,” Driscoll said during the presenta-tion. “However, there is still some concern over government regulation and zoning issues, which is to be expected in an emerg-ing area.” Other issues voiced by

business owners in the survey include concerns about the perceived safe-ty and reputation of the neighborhood (especially on Kensington Avenue), business financing options and increased rent due to property taxes reassess-ment under Philadelphia’s Actual Value Initiative. “If you’re a tenant and your lease is coming up soon, expect an increase in your rent because, a) your landlord can get it because we are a new, cool area, and b) because of the tax reassessment by the city,” Driscoll said. “While much of the city is under appeal, the majority of property values in this area are go-ing up. I know in talking to some of the business owners here tonight that

that’s a probability.” Other stats brought up during the presentation included the number of businesses who cooperate with NKCDC and FABA. NKCDC typically aids lo-cal businesses in clarifying city business rules and pro-cedures and with storefront grants while FABA helps businesses network with each other. Of the busi-nesses surveyed, 53 percent interacted with NKCDC and 41 percent were FABA members. One business owner, Sar-ah Grey, acknowledged how her membership to FABA helped her to con-nect to other local busi-nesses, who Grey then part-nered up with—a move that increased revenue for everyone.

“FABA has been great for me in terms of re-ferrals. I’ve found places like Pinnacle Performance Partners who have just been great referral part-ners— I write websites, they design and code; they will do graphic designs on resumes and books that I edit—its just been a won-derful partnership,” Grey, whose copywriting and editing business is called Grey Editing, said. “And because FABA works with so many small businesses, it’s allowed me to meet the Fishtown business com-munity. I’ve done busi-ness with so many of the people in this room and it’s a really nice feeling. And because I know these people and have been in their businesses, I feel like I have my finger on the pulse of everything in a way and it’s exciting!” Another interesting sta-tistic was whom business owners are most likely to consult when making financial decisions for

their business. The sur-vey showed that most—27 percent— business owners consult friends and family. Meanwhile, only 8 percent consulted a bank or credit union. Nearly 68 percent said that they are at least somewhat satisfied with the products and services that banks and credit unions provide to small business owners. “That number was low for us and that’s partly our problem—we are not reaching out to you enough to let you know that we are a resource,” Driscoll said. “You don’t have to take out a loan with us, you don’t have to open an account with us. Whether you take our advice or end up going with us, just know that we are in your community— we are trying to get out tonight is we are a resource, use us how ever we can help you.” After the presentation, the floor was opened for

Sara Ann Szumowski was born on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 6:50PM, weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz. and was 19-1/2 inches long. Proud parents are David and Janet Szumowski. Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl!

Sara Ann is the granddaughter of the late Debbie Szumowski. We know Debbie is watching over Sara Ann and will protect her always. Sara has a very special guardian angel. God bless you always.

Welcome Sara Ann!


Publishers/Editors.......Tom and Maryanne MilliganStaff Writer .............................Patty-Pat KozlowskiAccount Executive........................L. J. WesolowskiCartoonist/Writer .............................. Jeff KilpatrickProduction/Ad Design ...................Kathy Westfield

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The Fishtown HOTSPURS & BELLS would like to thank Roman Catholic H.S., Mayfair Beverage, Family Fun Works, Spirit Newspaper, Lola Bean, Loco Pez, Steven Starr Restaurants, Mugshot Diner, Memphis Taproom, Artie Dolan, RT Gentner, Edgie Lesinski, John McNesby and FOP, and everyone who purchased tickets to our 2nd Annual Cow Chip Bingo which took place on April 26. Our children had a wonderful day and are happy to be part of this great Fishtown Community.

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general discussion and net-working. Mclane explained his thoughts on how the Fishtown business corri-dors could be destined to be the Brooklyn of Phil-adelphia—a marketable, commercial and cultural high point of the City of Brotherly Love. “[Brooklyn] constantly, constantly has events go-ing on—concerts, runs, block parties and all kinds of stuff,” he said. “From a business standpoint, all these events are back by small, local businesses— it brings people in and makes people want to be part of a community. I’m a big community guy, I like to be involved, I like to be invested, I like bringing people together. I just think that this neighborhood has so much potential that if we can come together we

can be a landmark area in Philadelphia.” While Fishtown probably wont become the second coming of Williamsburg over night, the survey’s results all imply a positive trend in business develop-ment in the community—a trend that has little sign of slowing down. “We’ve been seeing devel-opment happening really quickly around here—there are a bunch of new projects popping along the cor-ridor,” Joanna Winchester, Economic Development Specialist at NKCDC, said. “I think folks can expect to see a lot of really excit-ing things coming up this summer. I’ve been hearing about a bunch of businesses that are opening up this summer on East Girard and Frankford Ave, so I hope people keep an eye out and visit them as they open their doors.”•

VIGIL

There will be a can-dlelight prayer vigil on Thursday, May 8 at 7PM in front of Saint Lauren-tius Church, 1608 E. Berks Street. All are invited to attend. Participants wil l be praying to the Blessed Mother to ask her to help save the Church from destruction. •

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1812 PRODUCTIONS, PLAYS & PLAYERS THEATRE, 1714 Delanc-ey Street. Once again it’s time for the annual produc-tion of “THIS IS THE WEEK THAT IS”. This eighth annual presentation is a trademark of the 1812 outlook on politics and comedy – could it be that they’re one and the same? Why do we love this com-pany so much? It must be because every one of their previous seven productions left us laughing until it hurt and we expect the same ca-thartic relief from this one. Pretty much the same cast and the same characters parody the political news of the moment-and we do mean moment. Jen Childs (Director), Don Montrey and the rest of the entire staff re-write every day up to curtain time. Scott Greer takes an inaugural newsie position to air his comic approach to world news. Music gets a bigger part than usual as Alex Bechtel injects more mu-sical parody for a special feature “THIS IS THE WEEK THAT IS; THE MUSICAL” Adding to the fun are master creative comics Dave Jadico and Aime Kelly. To June 1: 215.592.9560. BRISTOL RIVERSIDE THEATRE, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pa, The anti-hero of the cult clas-sic “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS” is a man-eating plant! We saw this play many years ago and it’s even been through a successful movie version. We loved both play and movie. A nerdy florist shop worker raises a plant that feeds on human flesh and blood. While plant and man try to come to terms, music from the 60’s fill the air with tunes like “Down-town”, “Somewhere that’s Green” and “Suddenly Seymour.” If you are above a “certain” age you’ll get an extra kick from the rock and roll, doo-wop and

ACT II PREVIEWS for May 2014early Motown music. Susan Atkinson, with over 150 plays behind her, directs this one. Go and enjoy, but don’t feed the plant! May 6 to June 8: 215. 785. 0100.

NATIONAL CONSTI-TUTION CENTER, 6th & Arch Streets. “SLAV-ERY AT JEFFERSON’S MONTICELLO” should probably have a subtitle of “Liberty or Slavery”. Jefferson’s life was a model of the paradox that was early America. He drafted the Declaration of Inde-pendence. He proclaimed life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness but didn’t extend it to African slaves. In fact, Jefferson’s Monti-cello plantation was run by 130 enslaved men, women and children. This exhibit follows the stories of six of the slave families who worked at Jefferson’ planta-tion, using many personal artifacts and oral history. See the exhibit and judge for yourself ! Was Jefferson a true lover of liberty or an economically blinded slaveholder? To October 19: 215.409.6700.

P E O P L E ’ S L I G H T AND THEATRE, May 7 to 25, Malvern, Pa. Woody Guthrie’s music is part of American history. His in-spirational life and activ-ism carry a relevant mes-sage today, much as they did yesterday. “WOODY SEZ: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie” is a show about the man and his songs. An ensemble of four actors play over 30 of Woody’s songs on guitar, violin, autoharp, banjo. harmonica, and believe it or not – spoons! Songs like “Riding In My Car”, “This Train is Bound for Glory” and “Vigilante Man” are just a sample of the unique repertoire of this American folk hero. May 7 to 25: 610.644 3500.

PHILADELPHIA MU-SEUM OF ART PEREL-M A N B U I L D I N G , 2525 Pennsylvania Av-enue. We’re always on the lookout for unusual events

to charm and intrigue both our male and female readers. In “Patrick Kelly: RUNWAY OF LOVE” we found a brilliant Africa American designer of women’s clothing, born in Mississippi and acclaimed for his work in Paris of the 1980’s. Kelly was the first

American designer to be voted into the prestigious French Fashion Industry Association. This exhibit is filled with his colorful works, bold colors and unusual patterns. Sandy loved them all! Meanwhile wall-mounted videos por-tray Kelly and the sexiest

of Parisian models hav-ing a wonderful time at his successful showings, Jack doesn’t know any-thing about fashions but he loved the videos of the models! The only grim note of the showing is that Kelly died of AIDS while still a comparatively young man. To November 30: 215.763.8100.

PHILADELPHIA THE-ATRE COMPANY, At the Suzanne Roberts The-atre, 480 S. Broad Street. P.T.C. Concludes its sea-son with “A BOY AND HIS SOUL”, written and performed by Tony nomi-nated Colman Domingo and directed by Tony Kelly. This coming of age story is also a local West-Philly boy makes good heart-warmer! Colman graduated from Temple University before cross-ing to California where he began his career in the movies. This one-man show digs deeply into the joys and problems of his early life and the pivotal moment of coming out as a gay Afro American. Tunes by Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer and so many more form part of this stirring journey. May 23 to June 22: 215.985.0420.

SIMPATICO THE-ATRE PROJECT, Wal-nut Street Theatre- Studio 5. - 825 Walnut Street. Neil LaBute is a play-wright who frequently directs our attention to the dark and hidden corners of life. In this regional premiere of “IN A DARK DARK HOUSE” two troubled brothers, one confined to a criminal psy-chiatric facility, attempt to overcome their animosities and come to terms with a pivotal event from their childhood’s dark family history. Award winning Harriet Power directs this daring journey featur-ing Allen Radway, Mary Beth Schrader and Ahren Potratz. May 7 to June 1: 215.423.0254.

WA L N U T S T R E E T THEATRE, 825 Walnut Street. If we ever had to make a list of must-see comedy musicals “HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSI-NESS WITHOUT RE-ALLY TRYING” would surely be high on the list. This satire of big business during the 1960’ s follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, a lowly window washer. What’s his secret? - Its a little handbook called “How To Succeed in Busi-ness”. J.P.F. treats his hand-book like a Bible, while tackling the dangers of the office party, the company man, backstabbing co-workers and even true love. We still remember some of the songs and bet you will too- especially “I Believe In You,” “The Company Way” and “Brotherhood Of Man”. The cast of 10 includes Jeremy Morse (J.P.F) and such familiar names as Jeff Coon, Mark Jacoby, Joilet Harris and playing the unforgettable sex bomb Hedy LaRue is Amy Bodnar. The rest of the cast (a huge ensemble of 11) rounds out the show admirably. May 13 to July 13: 215.574. 3550.

WILMA THEATER, 265 S. Broad Street. The close relationship between award- winning playwright Tom Stoppard and Wilma Artistic Director Blanka Zizka makes every pro-duction of his plays an especially fascinating and important Philly event. “THE REAL THING”, directed by David Ken-nedy, stars Kevin Collins as Henry, Hannah Gold as Debbie plus outstanding lo-cal actors Dan Hodge and Karen Peakes. Henry is a brilliant playwright whose wife stars in his new play about love and infidelity. Passions ignite, reality and fiction blur as the players in this game of deceit and lust search for “the real thing”. Stoppard’s trademark word play, wit and insight make this a must see for theater lovers. May 21 to June 22. 215.546.7824.•

“WOODY SEZ: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie” at People’s Light and Theatre. May 7 to 25. A show about the man and his songs.

“HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING” at the Walnut Street Theatre. May 13 to July 13. This satire of big business during the 1960’ s follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, a lowly window washer. What’s his secret? - Its a little handbook called “How To Succeed in Business”.


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Save the Date: June 4, 2014Nazareth Hospital Foundation’s

30th Annual Golf Classic The Nazareth Hospital Foundation’s 30th Annual Golf Classic is right around the corner. The fundraiser will be held Wednesday, June 4, at the Torresdale Frankford Country Club. Proceeds benefit community and clinical programs at Nazareth Hospital. The full day of activities includes lunch, golf, cocktails and dinner. Sponsorships, foursomes and individual golf reservations are available; call Nazareth Hospital Foundation at 215-335-6159 for more information.•

Nazareth Hospital Hosts Screenings, Information Sessions Throughout May for National Stroke Awareness Month

Throughout May, Nazareth Hospital will offer free education and screenings to help you learn how to reduce your risk of a stroke and heart attack. The events, held during National Stroke Awareness Month, will take place in the lobby of Nazareth Hospital. The times and dates are as follows: May 7: 9-11AM; 1-3PM, May 14: 9-11AM; 1-3PM, May 21: 9-11AM; 1-3PM, May 28: 9-11AM; 1-3PM.No appointment is required.•

The “Friends of Fish-town” began as an ambi-tious effort to beautify the community, emerging from the “old” Fishtown Neigh-bors Association. No one in the volunteer group can remember exactly when that was, but we think it was in 1987. Originally the members worked on general clean up projects- around the cemetery, along the banks of I95 and in various va-cant land areas. As the people aged and the work became physically too diffi-cult, the members decided to focus their efforts on maintaining Palmer Park. Most official Park and Rec-reation “friends” groups assume the name of the park they care for, but this is not the case for Palmer Park, so there always seems to be some confusion. At various times our members have been asked if we get paid, if we are do-ing mandated community service, or if we are on a work release program. The answer is “no”; we are simply a group of neigh-bors who care about our community and take pride in maintaining this green oasis on Frankford Avenue. Many people are surprised that we have “kept at it” for over twenty years; most are appreciative that the park is clean and attractive, but a few are actually derisive of our continuing efforts while they simultaneously enjoy being in the park, which is always perplexing. Many young children enjoy playing in the area, usually under a parent’s watchful eye. Last year a musical program was offered for “little ones” one evening a week, and it was great to see the tod-dlers dancing under the trees. Older residents fre-quently occupy the many benches, reading, talk-ing, or just enjoying being outside. Dog walkers and neighbors having lunch or a cup of coffee are regular park users. Throughout the years there have been various problems in the park, from homeless “residents” to teen age drinking, but the

“Friends of Fishtown” Help Maintain Palmer Parkby Carol Smythe 26th Police District has al-

ways been responsive to any concerns. The vast majority of park users are respectful of the grounds, stashing their trash and dog litter appropriately, and keeping out of the garden areas where flowers are planted. The Friends of Fishtown thank the community for their support and help throughout the years. We continue to “clean up” on a weekly basis, gather-ing on Saturday mornings to sweep, pick up litter, and keep the garden ar-eas attractive. Parks and Recreation (the former Fairmount Park Associa-tion) collects trash on a regular basis, and work with the group on large maintenance issues as they occur. At this time they are working to have the watering system repaired and planning on installing a dedicated electrical hook up. But mostly Palmer Park looks the way it does because of the dedication

in, even if it is for a brief time.•

Working Together to Beautify the Community

Palmer Park, located on Frankford Avenue at Palmer Street, is a beautiful, well-kept park, due in part to the “Friends of Fishtown” who continue their efforts to clean up on a weekly basis. /Photo: courtesy of Sandy Salzman

of a dozen or so neighbors who just “show up”. We

would be delighted to have some more help-we are not

getting any younger- and welcome anyone to pitch


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MEETINGS

Bridesburg Historical Society MeetingThe next meeting of the Bridesburg Historical So-ciety will be held on Wed., May 14, at 7:30PM in St. Joseph’s Hall at the rear of St. John Cantius Chapel. Our guest speaker will be Peter J. Williams, author of “Life in Philadelphia Dur-ing the First World War.” Admission is free and re-freshments will be served.

EVENTS

Bridesburg RecKinder KampKinder Kamp for Boys & Girls, 2,3,4 years old, as of Sept. 1, 2014. Tues., Wed., Thurs., starting June 24. 1:30 to 4PM. Room is air-conditioned. Two (2) Four (4) week sessions. $110, paid in full when you register. Register now in

6-10PM; Dance Mondays – 6-7:30PM; Tae Kwon Do – Mon.-Wed.-Fri., 6-8PM; Tot Rec. – Tues.-Wed., 9AM-1PM; Ceramics – Tues.-Wed., 6-9:30PM; Zoning Meetings – First three Tues. of the month; FNA Meetings – Third Thurs. of the month; Beautification Meetings – Third Thurs. of the month; Homeless Vets’ Meetings – Third Sat. of the month; Senior Citizen Bingo – Mon. and Thurs., 10AM-2PM. For informa-tion, call 215-685-9885.

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 Theater Camp this sum-mer. Session 1: June 23-July 12 and Session 2: July 14-Aug. 3. For more information and to see the classes that Portside Arts Center has to offer visit their website at www.port-sideartscenter.org. Located at 2531 E. Lehigh Ave., 215-427-1514.

Bingo at Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral Banquet HallGrand Opening! Bingo Game at Ukrainian Cath-olic Cathedral Banquet Hall, 801 N. 8th St. (8th & Brown), 215-829-8103. Doors open 4:30PM; game starts 7PM. They will be playing their package bin-go game every Mon. & Fri. night starting at 7PM. Program consists of lapboard games, specials, 50/50 games, quickies, lucky 7 games and end of the night jackpot. Also selling pop-open tickets throughout the night for additional cash prizes. Package prices are $12 or $20. Kitchen on premises. Fenced-in parking lot. You must be at least 16 years of age to play.

EKNA Photo ContestThe EKNA website is go-ing through a redesign, and they need your help! Have a great photo of the neighborhood you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected], and it may go on our website on a revolving photo header.

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 welcome.

Free Kickboxing Classes for Girlsat Joe Hand Boxing GymAges 10-17, at Joe Hand Boxing Gym, 3rd & Green Sts. Kickboxing instructors Erin Fennell and Brittani

Warner, in conjunction with the Joe Hand Boxing Gym and Computer Lab, are offering free cardio kickboxing classes for girls aged 10-17, every Friday at 5:45PM at 547 N. 3rd St. Combine kickboxing to music with strengthening, cardiovascular condition-ing and toning exercises, while focusing on the girls’ self-confidence. Fennell, a certified kickboxing in-structor, sees the classes as a building block to help young girls increase help young girls increase their self-esteem. “I think I started gaining self-esteem as a young girl once I started working out, and I think kickboxing had a lot to do with it as well,” said Fennell, a class instructor at Lucille Roberts and L.A. Fitness gyms. All necessary equipment will be provided for free by the Joe Hand Boxing Gym. If interested in joining the class, contact Fennell at 267-765-6592, or [email protected].

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.

Kensington Community Food Co-op MarketplaceKensington Community Food Co-op sponsors a marketplace event, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6-8 pm on the 2nd floor of Circle of Hope, 2009 Frankford Ave. While the Co-op continues to move forward with plans to open a member-owned grocery store in Kensington, in the meantime, members and non-members alike can purchase seasonal pro-duce and bulk dry goods such as beans, grains and granola at the bi-monthly marketplace. Bring your own containers and bags, and for further informa-tion, check out http://www.kcfc.coop/market-place_is_back

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 always welcome. Daycares should call for separate appointments. Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St. 215-685-9992.

Nazareth Hospital Hosts Screenings, In-formation Sessions Throughout May for National Stroke Awareness MonthThroughout May, Naza-reth Hospital will offer free education and screenings to help you learn how to reduce your risk of a stroke and heart attack. The events, held during

the office. See John, Mike or Miss Jackie. Bridesburg Rec, 4601 Richmond St. 215-685-1247.

Ukrainian Club Men’s Soccer LeagueThe 32nd Annual Ukrai-nian Club Men’s Soccer League is right around the corner! June, July, & August, weeknights. Out-door field, 5 field players plus one goalie. Spikes are required. Open roster all season. Must be 18 yrs of age or older to participate. If interested please reply to this email [email protected] or call Paul - 215-740-4507 for captains meeting invite and further details.

Hancock and Towey Rec CenterBasketball Clinic Hancock, and Towey Recreation Center will be conducting a basketball

clinic for high school, and middle school children.We will be starting on Wed., May 14 at 5PM for high schoolers, and Sat., May 17 at 1PM for Middle Schoolers. Clinic will pre-pare youth for our summer basketball league, starting in July, 2014. Players will be required to show school ID. Hancock/Towey’s bas-ketball clinic is for serious basketball players.

Hancock Rec Center Summer Day CampHancock Recreation Cen-ter is enrolling children now for their summer day camp. Ages 6 - 12 years old. $150 for six weeks ($25/week). July 9 through August 11. Weekly trip, swimming, and,other rec-reational activities, are included. Meal and a snack will also be provid-ed. Come join the fun at Hancock. Space is limited, register NOW!!!

Bridesburg Rec NewsMen’s Softball League, Spring and Summer 2014 at Bridesburg Rec Center. Teams only. Wooden Bat League. If possible going to Single Wall Bat. Inter-ested: call Dan at 215-605-6004. Pride Banners: Available at the Rec Center weekdays 9AM to 9PM. Cost: $3 each. Bridesburg Recreation Center is located at 4601 Richmond St., 215-685-1247.

Zumba ClassesFrank Glavin Playground is holding Zumba classes for adults on Tuesdays 7:45-8:45PM. $4 per class. 215-685-9898.

Farm to FamiliesFarm to Families is a weekly fresh produce program in the neighborhood. Every box is packed with fruits and vegetables with meats, cheeses, and local eggs avail-able for an additional cost. You can order a $10 box or a larger box for $15 - orders must be sent the week before pick-up. Pick-up is every Thursday from 4 to 7PM at the Frankford Garden Center at Frankford & Berks Streets. Contact Farm to Families:[email protected], 215-427-0350 x110 OR visit during pick-up hours.

Yoga at St. Michael’s ChurchYoga (“quiet time”) classes are being offered at St. Michael’s Church, corner of Trenton Ave. and Cum-berland St. on Mondays at 6:15PM. Strengthen and tone your body while breathing away the stress and worries of the day. The yoga instructor is Amanda Bossard. The cost is $5 (pay as you go). For more information call Marge at 610-996-7331.

Fishtown Rec Center ProgramsD a i s i e s a n d B row n -ies – Mondays, 6-7PM; Men’s Hockey League – Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Thurs.,

National Stroke Aware-ness Month, will take place in the lobby of Nazareth Hospital. The times and dates are as follows: May 7: 9-11AM; 1-3PM, May 14: 9-11AM; 1-3PM, May 21: 9-11AM; 1-3PM, May 28: 9-11AM; 1-3PM.No appointment is required.

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: Wednesday Evening Classes Begin at 6PM: May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3. Monday Morning Classes Begin at 11:30AM: May 19 (A), June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 (A), Oct. 20, Nov. 24 (A), Dec. 15 (A). Classes at Nazareth Hospital, located at 2701 Holme Avenue in Phila-delphia, in Marian Con-ference 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.

Library Storytime in MayJoin Us for Family Fun at Morning Storytime! Thurs-day mornings at 10:30AM on May 8, 15. Featuring: “Into the Woods: Folk Tales From Around the World” at Kensington Neighborhood Library, 104 W. Dauphin St. 215-6859996. Join the Friends of the Kensing-ton Library https://www.facebook.com/Kensing-tonBranch.

Fishtown Tot Rec Preschool Programat The Fishtown Recreation CenterRegistration for the 2014/15 School YearThurs., May 8, 6-7:30PM and Thurs., May 15, 6-7:30PM. 3 Year Class - Child should be three by September 1st. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:30AM to 2PM. 4 Year Class - Child should be four by Septem-ber 1st. Classes are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30-11AM. All children must be able to attend to their own bath-room needs. At the time of registration you will need your child’s birth certifi-cate, immunization record and a $20 non-refundable registration fee.

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Nazareth Hospital hosted the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s April Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday, April 22. About 30 chamber members attended the meeting to hear Nazareth Hospital’s Lewis J. Rose, MD, FACP, speak about targeted cancer therapy. Dr. Rose also explained that Nazareth Hospital is different than other cancer treatment facilities because it located right in the community and its staff is focused on providing person-centered care. Pictured are Dr. Rose and Chamber President Al Taubenberger.

it’s allowed me to meet the Fishtown business com-munity. I’ve done business with so many of the people in this room and it’s a really nice feeling. And because I know these people and have been in their busi-nesses, I feel like I have my finger on the pulse of everything in a way and it’s exciting!” Another interesting sta-tistic was whom business owners are most likely to consult when making financial decisions for their business. The survey showed that most—27 percent— business owners consult friends and family. Meanwhile, only 8 percent consulted a bank or credit union. Nearly 68 percent said that they are at least somewhat satisfied with the products and services that banks and credit unions provide to small business

owners. “You don’t have to take out a loan with us; you don’t have to open an ac-count with us. Whether you take our advice or end up going with us, just know that we are in your community— what we are trying to get out tonight is we are a resource, use us however we can help you,” said Driscoll of PFCU. After the presentation, the floor was opened for general discussion and networking. Mclane ex-plained his thoughts on how the Fishtown business corridors could be destined to be the Brooklyn of Phil-adelphia—a marketable, commercial and cultural high point of the City of Brotherly Love. “[Brooklyn] constantly, constantly has events go-ing on—concerts, runs, block parties and all kinds of stuff,” he said. “From a business standpoint, all these events are backed by

small, local businesses— it brings people in and makes people want to be part of a community. I’m a big community guy; I like to be involved; I like to be in-vested; and I like bringing people together. I just think that this neighborhood has so much potential that if we can come together we can be a landmark area in Philadelphia.” While Fishtown probably won’t become the second coming of Williamsburg overnight, the survey’s results all imply a positive trend in business develop-ment in the community—a trend that has little sign of slowing down. “We’ve been seeing de-velopment happening re-ally quickly around here—there are a bunch of new projects popping along the corridor,” Joanna Win-chester, Economic De-velopment Specialist at NKCDC, said. “I think folks can expect to see a

lot of really exciting things coming up this summer. I’ve been hearing about a bunch of businesses that are opening up this sum-mer on East Girard and Frankford Ave, so I hope people keep an eye out and visit them as they open their doors.” See more information on Philadelphia Federal Credit Union here in The Spirit on page 2. You can also visit their website at www.pfcu.com or stop in their Fishtown branch at 2136 E. Dauphin Street. •

Left: Mike Mclane, who owns Pacific Yoga (2518 Cedar Street) with his wife, describes his experiences on owning a business in Fishtown as well as his vision for how to improve the community even further. Right: Michael Driscoll explains the findings of the small business owner survey. /Photos: Max Pulcini

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Congratulations to Helen Mullen as she

Helen Mullen Celebrates 25 Years!

26th District Crossing Guards Awarded For Their Service

The duties of a School Crossing Guard are to help children cross safely to and from school and to ensure children behave prop-erly when near traffic. They also stop traf-fic when children need to cross the street and must ensure the overall road safety by reporting incidents that may be hazardous to the chil-dren and the school. The School Crossing Guard must also re-port unsafe driver and pedestrian behaviors, illegal parking, dam-aged signs, suspicious behavior, and other un-safe street conditions, and must perform these duties in every kind of weather. So it is nice when they get recognized for their dedication to the children of the River Wards. Congratulations to all of you on a job well done. •

Helen Mullen is awarded for her 25 years of dedicated service to the children of Fishtown. She was presented with her award at the Stars and Bars Banquet on Thurs., May 1. She is shown here with left to right: Inspector Sonia Velazquez, Sgt. Tara Holmes, commanding officer at the department’s School Crossing Guard Headquarters, and Joan Gallagher, President of Local 1956 at AFSCME District Council 33.

Among the 26th District School Crossing Guards being honored for their years of ser-vice are left: Patricia Moebius who has been a Crossing Guard for 10 years. Center: Tom Schwe-gel, who was honored for 5 years and right: Joann Hand, who was honored for her work as a School Crossing Guard for 5 years. Joann also does an outstanding job as shop steward for the 26th District Crossing Guards.

THIS Sunday, May 11th!

Mama was my greatest

teacher, a teacher of compassion,

love and fearlessness.

If love is sweet as a

flower, then my mother

is that sweet flower of love.

~ Stevie Wonder

When you are a mother,

you are never really alone

in your thoughts. A mother

always has to think

twice, once for

herself and once for her child. ~ Sophia Loren

Biology is the least of what

makes someone a mother. ~Oprah Winfrey

Famous Quotes

for Mother’s Day

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Helen Mullen: More Than Just A Crossing Guard!

celebrates 25 years crossing the chil-dren of Fishtown. Helen can be found at Tulip and Berks

Helen Mullen is more than just a Crossing Guard. She is a Mom-Mom to five beautiful grandchildren who all wish her a Happy Mother’s Day and congratulate her on her achievement.

Congratulations Mom-Mom on your

25th Anniver-sary as a Crossing Guard. We are so proud of you and love you so much.

Love, Ava

Thank you Mom-Mom for crossing us and keeping us safe. Congratulations

on your 25th Anniversary.

Love, Audrey

I love you Mom-Mom

and wish you a Happy Anniversary!

Love, Paddy

Love, hugs and kisses to a

special Mom-Mom!Love, Haedyn and Patrick

Street at St. Lauren-tius School doing her job faithfully and in every kind of weather. Her grandchildren, Ava and Paddy Cain, and the rest of St. Laurentius School, presented her with flowers to say thank you for her many years of service. Her granddaughter Audrey Cain (pictured above left) could not be present because she was practicing for her First Holy Com-munion, but she too, congratulates her Mom-Mom on her achievement. Also sending their love and congratu-lations are Haedyn and Patrick Mullen, ages 2 and 3, at left, Helen’s youngest grandchildren.


by Lisa Shaat (a.k.a. Miss Know-It-All)

Miss Know It All’s Quizzo Challenge:Test Your Memory! 2004

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1. The year 2004 was a leap year. True or False?

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2. This state was the first to legalize gay marriage in 2004. Which state was it?

A. Connecticut B. New HampshireC. Massachusetts D. Delaware 3. In 2004, the FCC fined CBS over half a million dollars due to a “ward-robe malfunction” dur-ing the half time show of the Super Bowl. Who experienced that ward-robe malfunction?

A. Mariah Carey B. Janet Jackson C. Whitney Houston D. Jessica Simpson 4. What popular website first launched in 2004? A. Ebay B. MySpaceC.Craigslist D. Facebook

THIS Sunday, May 11th!

5.What award win-ning TV show ended in May of 2004 after a ten year run?

A.The Sopranos B . E ve r y b o dy L ove s RaymondC. FriendsD. Will and Grace

6. Where were the 2004 Summer Olympics held?

A. Greece B. AustraliaC. China D. Canada 7. In 2004, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, be-came instant billion-aires when their tech company went public in August. What com-pany was it? A. Yelp B. McAfeeC. Google D. Scan Digital 8. It took them 86 years, but what team finally won the World Series in 2004?

A. Baltimore OriolesB. Pittsburgh PiratesC. Boston Red Sox

D. Atlanta Braves

9. What did North Korea ban in 2004?

A. cell phones B. divorce C. birth controlD. the bible 10. Which former U.S. President passed away in 2004?

A. Gerald Ford B. Jimmy Carter C. Ronald Reagan D. Dick Cheney

11. What horse won the 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes ?

A. I’ll Have Another B. Smarty Jones C. Genuine Risk D. Silver Charm

12. In 2004, the highest grossing documentary was released into the-aters. What film was it?

A. Fahrenheit 9/11B. An Inconvenient Truth C. March of the PenguinsD. Bowling for Columbine

See answers on page 14

Should we say congratulations from her other 2 grandchildren (Patrick & Haedyn)? They are 2&3 and don’t go to SLS??

Also, my

American Legion Auxiliary Flea Market & Bake Sale

andAmerican Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony

The American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a Flea Market and Bake Sale on Sat., June 14 from 9AM to 2PM around the outside perimeter of the Palmer Cemetery. The cost of a table space is $8. Fresh, homemade cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies and brownies, as well as hot dogs and drinks, will be sold inside the Elm Tree Post 88, 1414 Palmer St. To reserve a table space, please call Marge at 215-426-6435. The men will hold their Flag Retirement Ceremony inside the Palmer Cemetery around 2PM. Please bring any tattered flags that need to be retired to the post on June 14, anytime before the ceremony takes place. Thank you for your support!•

Love Your Park 2014!

Featuring a Play Equipment Drive

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There will be art activities for the kids, food,

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Participation is free, but we do ask attendees to

please bring an item (i.e. chalk, jump rope,

basketball, football, or hula hoop) to donate

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Where: Hagert Street Playground

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The Friends of Hagert Street Playground and The

Kensington Community Food Co-Op (KCFC)

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26th District Crime ReportApril 23, 2014- April 29, 2014

Below is a breakdown of crimes committed in the 26th District in the neighborhoods that make up PSA #3:

• Zero (0) homicides reported during this time.

• Zero (0) rapes reported during this time: 600 E Thompson (4/25)

• Zero (0) robbery-point of gun during this time. • Two (2) robberies other weapon during this time: 300 E Thompson (4/23), 2100 Berges (4/24)

• One (1) Aggravated Assaults other weapon dur-ing this time: 2600 Kensington (4/26)

• Zero (0) Aggravated Assault with a gun during this time.

• Two (2) residential burglaries during this time: 2000 Lehigh (4/27), 1500 Frankford (4/27)

• Six (6) Theft from Autos during this time: 2600 Salmon (4/23), 1900 Sergeant (4/24), 2100 Dauphin (4/26), 100 E Allen (4/28), 2300 Huntingdon (4/28), 1800 Hagert (4/29)

• Three (3) Thefts during this time: 2600 Cumber-land (4/26), 2600 Cumberland (4/27), 900 Penn (4/29)

• Three (3) Stolen Vehicle during this time: 2400 Huntingdon (4/23), 2200 Trenton (4/24), 2200 Frank-ford (4/26).•

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CLEAN PLATE: Thai Chicken Soupby Casey Ann Beck

Casey Ann is a local foodie and

blogger. Check out her

recipes and reviews at

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Come May 1st, many of us begin holding our breath until Memorial Day weekend, not only for the extra day off but also for a more believable promise of beach season. From then until the unof-ficial start of summer, though, we fasten our seatbelts to endure a jour-ney of Mother Nature’s unpredictable behavior. Just last week, I went from wishing I had not stored away my winter coat to sweating through a t-shirt in the span of several days. The fluctuations mess with my eating habits: I’m mentally ready to incorpo-rate lighter meals, yet I still crave heavy dishes in order to withstand the nippy, rainy nights. Though they can be hard to find, there is a slim, gray area of recipes that could go ei-ther way; those that have a way of satisfying your appetite and warming you on a dreary night, but also happen to be on the lighter side. Packed with meat in a light, coconut broth, a colossal bowl of this Thai chicken soup was the per-fect antidote for a dreary evening.

Thai Chicken SoupFrom Cook’s Illustrated1 teaspoon olive oil3 stalks lemon grass (outer leave removed, bottom 5” halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise)3 large shallots, chopped8 sprigs fresh cilantro leaves, chopped coarse

3 tablespoons fish sauce4 cups low-sodium chick-en broth2 (14-ounce) cans coconut milk, well-shaken1 tablespoon honey½ lb. white mushrooms, cleaned and cut into ¼” slices1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise and sliced on bias into 1/8”thin pieces3 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 teaspoons red curry pasteSlice limes, cilantro leaves, sliced jalapeño peppers and sliced scallions, for garnish

Heat oil in large sauce-pan over medium heat until just shimmering. Add lemon grass, shallots, cilantro and 1 tablespoon fish sauce; cook, stirring frequently, until just soft-ened, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and 1 can coconut milk; bring to simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavors have blended, 10 minutes. Return pan to

medium-high heat. Stir re-maining can coconut milk and honey into broth mix-ture and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium, add mushrooms, and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Remove soup from heat. Combine lime juice, curry paste, and remaining 2 tablespoons fish sauce in small bowl; stir into soup. Serve with soup in bowls with desired garnish. It’s hard to believe one would crave hot soup in the springtime, but this recipe and its light broth are seasonally appropriate. The classic Thai charac-teristics of sweet and spicy saturate this recipe with ingredients that are all attainable at the neighbor-hood grocery store. Once you purchase a small jar of the vibrant red curry paste, you’d be wise to keep it around; with a little heat and a lot of garlic, it’s a quick way to add personality to any recipe, let alone this one. The

sweet coconut milk cools down any overwhelming spiciness; while you’ll see fat-free coconut milk on the shelves, I always opt for the full fat option – it adds body to the broth the lighter version can’t offer. Fish sauce may be the most intimidating ingredient on the list and, when alone, its pungent and sour scent can be unappealing. It’s in many recipes for good rea-son, though; its signature flavor is appreciated when it is enhancing the other additions to the soup. With pieces of chicken and ten-der mushrooms in every bite, even as we continue to wait for summer, this sweet and spicy soup can satisfy any appetite.•


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Ladies of Port Richmond

Breast Cancer Walk 10th Annual Ladies of Port Richmond Breast Can-cer Walk to be held Sun., May 18 at 10AM, rain or shine. Monkiewicz Recreation Center. Registration $30; day of walk: $35. Shirt pick-up at Monkiewicz Recreation Center on May 10 from 9AM-12 noon. Buy a ribbon for a $1 to help fund cancer research and to find a cure. Show your support by placing it in your window or car windshield. For information call Mary Lou at 215-427-3222.•

John W. HallahanCATHOLIC GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

John W. Hal lahan Catholic High School for Girls will be holding their first annual Basketball Camp. First year head coach Ed Dever and his staff and current players on the basketball team will be instructors of the camp. The camp if for girls ages 8-14 but we will accept younger girls. The camp will be held at Hallahan Catholic High School, 311 N. 19th St., Phila., PA 19107. The main focus of the camp will be on the fundamentals: Dribbling, Passing, Rebounding, S h o o t i n g, D e f e n s e , and most importantly TEAMWORK! There are many camps for skilled players, but sometimes kids either can’t keep up or can’t afford it. Coach Dever, who has worked camps with former North Catholic coach Mike McCarron and current Roman Catholic coach Chris McNesby, has learned many skills and drills from these experienced camp holders. Coach Dever wants to instill confidence and tools to the campers, so when they try out for CYO, High School, or AAU teams, they have the necessary skills and confidence needed to succeed. If you would like your daughter to attend camp and the fee is a burden, please call Coach Dever. This is an important time for young girls, so don’t let

Ukrainian Club Men’s Soccer League The 32nd Annual Ukrainian Club Men’s Soccer League is right around the corner! June, July, & August, weeknights. Outdoor field, 5 field players plus one goalie. Spikes are required. Open roster all season. Must be 18 yrs of age or older to participate. If interested please reply to this email [email protected] or call Paul - 215-740-4507 for captains meeting invite and further details.•

Clothesline Art Contest at

Penn Treaty Park Friends of Historical Penn Treaty Park will hold a Clothesline Art Contest in memory of Lyn Taylor on Sat., May 17 at 10AM. Children ages preschool to 16 years old are encouraged to participate. Prizes will be given to winners. Located at Delaware and Columbia Aves. Contact Vice-President Barbara Morehead at 215-425-0393.•

them miss out on this opportunity. The price for camp is $35 for the whole week. You child can bring a lunch with them, or for an additional $15, lunch will be provided, making the total $50 for the whole week. There are vending machines for snacks and drinks. Hours will be Mon.-Thurs. June 23 to June 26: 8:45AM-2:45PM; Fri. June 27: 8:45AM-2PM. For more information contact Head Coach: Ed Dever at 215-776-8090 – [email protected] or Asst. Coach: Bob Hoffman at 267-456-7084 – [email protected]. Make checks payable to Hallahan Athletics. Mail to the school, attention: Coach Dever Basketball Camp. Include name, address, phone number, age, grade, name of parent or guardian and emergency contact and phone number. •

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Thank you to all the Fishtown businesses and residents that gladly contributed toward the purchase of a new wagon for Walt Pomroy. His wagon was taken from in front of his house on the 300 block of E. Belgrade St. Walt uses this wagon for his work for the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon every year. Thank you to all those who have contributed so far: Belgrade Deli, Locksmith on Wheels, Fishtown Republicans, Fishtown A.C. Alumni Assoc., and those that chose to remain anonymous. This is not over for Walt. Walt has been devastated with the passing of his mother and needs your prayers and support at this time. May God bless you Walt. Fishtown will be there for you. Anyone wishing to make a donation to help Walt, please drop it off at the Spirit Newspaper or mail it to Spirit Newspaper, 1428 E. Susquehanna Avenue, Phila., PA 19125, and we will present it to Walt.•

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by Sue Senn

Philly Walk for Animals and Spring Festival For Animals

On Sat., May 17, at 9M, animal lovers from across the Greater Philadelphia Region will be converging in University City for a 2.5 mile walkathon to raise money for The Humane League of Philadelphia’s life-saving work for animals. At the end of the walk, PAWS and The Humane League will be hosting local protection groups and adorable, adoptable animals! Each walker will be provided with a sponsor packet to accept pledges from friends, family, and co-workers who wish to sup-port their walk. Registration is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Donations go to The Humane League’s work to rescue animals and educate the public on compassionate lifestyle choices. ach year The Hu-mane League rescues and rehomes hundreds of animals from situations of abuse and abandonment, and now you can help to save the lives of hundreds of animals in need! Where is it? The Rotunda in University City. From there, we will walk 2.5 miles before returning for the Festival for Animals. You are encouraged to bring your companion animal to join you! For more information and to register or volunteer visit: www.phillywalk.org. Spring Festival for Animals will feature adoption booths, involvement opportunities, raffle prizes, non-profits and more! And for all those who raise $100 or more, you will also get a FREE tshirt! Please join us for a day of fun, fur, and fundraising!•

Hello, Philly dog lovers! My name is Fran-cine! I'm an "mature" female terrier-pit mix who's still got lots of spunk! I love treats and I love to run in the yard. I was found as a stray and I'm easy to leash and I love going on walks. I'm ready to find a nice family who will realize that I'm really fun, and I certainly still have so much love to offer. I am also very well-behaved (housetrained). Come meet me at the shelter with your other dogs and any children in your family who are under five. If you already have a dog (or more) of your own, you'll need to bring at least one in to meet any potential new dogs and make sure there is no major personality clash. Please also bring proof that you are allowed dogs/cats at your home if you rent. If you'd like to meet Francine, contact ACCT -- 111 W. Hunting Park Ave, Phila., PA 19140. Phone: 267-385-3800 (ask for the Lifesaving Department!). Email: [email protected]. More about Francine: Pet ID: A22442980 • Primary colors: Light Almond Brown and White • Coat length: Short. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT FRANCINE, EMAIL [email protected].

2014 Campbell Square Events Schedule: Sat., May 10, LOVE YOUR PARK-Spring time edition, 9AM-12PM. Help us to Spring clean our park and get things ready for the events scheduled dur-ing this Summer of 2014! Mon., May 26, Memo-rial Day, 11AM-12:30PM. Flag raising ceremony and just a bit more to honor our fallen warriors. Sun., June 8, Friends of Campbell Square Flea Market, 8AM - l:30PM. Treasures abound with Summer right around the corner!Tues., June 24, Polish American String band, 7:00 PM-enough said!!!

2014 Campbell Square Events Schedule

Campbell Square is located at Belgrade S t r e e t & E a s t Allegheny Avenue, in the heart of Port Richmond!

Thurs., July 10, ELVIS-IN-THE-PARK!, starts at 7PM. Thank you, thank you very much! Wed., July 30, The Sen-sational Soul Cruisers, as well as, CW & Inter-twine for openers! Starts at 6:30PM All this talent and it is FREE! Thurs., Aug. 21, Karaoke hosted by Patty-Pat, starts at 7PM. Wed., Aug. 27, Fam-ily movie night begins at DUSK. The movie is “FROZEN”, but the POP-CORN is Fresh and Hot! See you there! Sun., Sept. 14, Friends of Campbell Square Fall Flea Market, 8AM-1:30PM. Sat., Oct. 25, HALLOW-

nia Horticultural Society. Volunteers are needed for gardening and main-tenance on Wednesday nights at 6PM.•

EEN, 1:30-3PM - go trick or treating in the park, bal-loon man, arts and crafts, face painting, scary music! Parents must be accompa-nied by children.

Tues., Nov. 11, VET-ERANS DAY-salute to our veterans, flag raising by Korean War Veterans PFC Stanley A. Gogoj Chapter #38. 11 AM – 12 PM. Fri., Dec. 12, Christmas Tree Lighting/SANTA! Starts at 6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be for sale at all events. Rain date policy: While the Friends of Campbell Square will make every effort to reschedule events cancelled by bad weather, we cannot guar-antee that alternate dates will be scheduled. Please call John Rajca at 267-304-2993 or Susan Ongirski at 215-426-3766 on event dates for possible cancellations.

The Friends of Campbell Square would like to thank all our local sponsors, vol-unteers, Philadelphia Parks & Rec and the Pennsylva-


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The Penn Treaty Special Services District (PTSSD) is looking for a volunteer from South Kensington to fill a recently vacated seat on its Board. The Board meets in the evening on the third Wednesday of the month (excluding July & Aug) to hear presentations from area non-profits looking for funding, and makes deci-sions on those Grants and Sponsorships that same night. To find out more about the orga-nization please visit us at www.penntreatyssd.com If interested, please submit a resume or a letter of interest to [email protected].•

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FLEA MARKETSBridesburg Rec Flea Market

Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4601 Richmond St., will hold a Flea Market on Sat., May 10 from 8AM-1PM. Tables $20 or 2 for $30. Call Loretta for info @ 215-743-3972. Sponsored by the Bridesburg United Methodist Church.

Konrad Square Flea MarketThe Friends of Konrad Square will host a Flea Market on Sat., 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.

Tezzi-Reitz Veterans Memorial Flea MarketTezzi-Reitz Veterans Memorial, Aramingo Ave. and Somerset St. will hold a Flea Market on Sat., May 17 from 8AM to 1PM to benefit the Friends of Tezzi-Reitz Vets Memorial. Table space is first come, first serve. Set up begins at 7AM. For more info contact [email protected].

Frank Glavin Flea Market Frank Glavin Flea Market on Sat., May 17, 9AM to 2PM. $10 per table. First come first served. No food vendors. Frank Glavin Playground, Almond & Westmoreland Sts. 215-685-9898.

Friends of Penn Treaty Park Flea MarketThe Friends of Penn Treaty Park will hold a Flea Market on Sat., May 24 from 10AM-3PM at Columbia and Delaware Aves. Spaces available for $15. Fee due no later than Sat., May 17. Please make check out to “The Tamanend Fund” and mail to Barbara Morehead at 2171 E. Letterly St., Phila., PA 19125. For more information call 215-425-0393.

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50th Class Reunion Simon Gratz High School

50th Class Reunion celebration for Simon Gratz High School. We are looking for classmates from these four classes, January/June 1964, @ January/June 1965. the reunion will take place on Sat., Oct. 18. For more information please contact Joyce Singleterry Burton 215-424-2968, Marjorie Washington Johns 215-247-6639, Charlotte Hatcher Conway 215-439-8686, Juanita Zeigler Stevenson 215-226-1773.

TRIPSTrip to Niagra Falls, New York

Join the Happy Travelers on a 4-day Niagara Falls, New York trip Thurs., June 26 to Sun., June 29. Besides visiting the Niagara Falls and State Park (no passport is needed), there will be a Lockport Canal Cruise & Canalside Lunch, Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Lockport Caves Cruise, Tasting at Two Wineries, Visit the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lewiston, NY, visit to the Made in America Store in Elma, NY and much more. Package includes motor coach transportation, 3 nights hotel Holiday Inn Grand Island on the Niagara River, 3 buffet breakfasts, 2 dinners at the Top of the Falls & Como Restaurant, 1 din-ner at Casino, taxes and gratuities and baggage handling included. $550 per person, dbl occupancy. Call Theresa Romanowski at 215-922-1700 or in the evening at 215-423-8854.•

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9. A. cell phone 10. C. Ronald Reagan 11. B. Smarty Pants 12. A. Fahrenheit 9/11

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You are in a position of power this week, Aries. But this doesn’t mean you can impose your will onto someone else.

Don’t try to take over any situation.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, someone might dredge up uncomfortable feelings, but you need to muddle through with a smile on your face.

This is the case at home and at work.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, separate your personal and professional lives,

particulary with regard to potentially contentious issues. You may want to keep mum for a while.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, make your feelings known when something upsets you this week. Sharing these feelings will benefit you and

your friends and colleagues now and in the future.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, your feelings of restlessness this week can benefit from a creative outlet. Engage in an activity that keeps

your hands and your mind busy, such as a craft or a home project.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, minimize any negative energy this week. Strive to be a source of optimism when others are looking at the glass

as half empty. It can work wonders.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, after several days of working entirely off of

adrenaline, you finally have some time to kick back and relax. This will help you recharge your internal battery.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Your motivation is very strong this week, Scorpio. You can accomplish much more than you ever expected in a short

period of time. Pick your projects wisely.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, you are unable to convey some feelings to

others, but your body language will go a long way toward getting your message across. Remain conscious of your

actions.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20One of your goals this week is to propel yourself further without pushing others too hard, Capricorn. You want to

be successful but not at the expense of others.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, focus on practical matters, such as your career goals, for the time being. Crucial decisions must be made

and new relationships must be fostered.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, trust your gut instincts on an issue that has been

puzzling you this week. Your intuition might be your best asset.

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MAY 5 - Henry Cavill, Actor (31)MAY 6 - Jason Witten, Athlete (32)MAY 7, Breckin Meyer, Actor (40)

MAY 8, Enrique Iglesias, Singer (39)MAY 9, Billy Joel, Singer (65)

MAY 10, Paige O’Hara, Actress (58)

Liberty USO Day at the Phillies5th Annual Liberty USO Day at the Phillies on Sat., July 12. Phillies vs. Nationals 7:15PM. Please join Liberty USO for a great afternoon at Citizens Bank Park matching the Phillies play the Mets. The entire profit of each ticket purchased will go directly to Liberty USO for programs that support local military and their families. Help us reach our goal of 500 tickets sold so we earn a first pitch opportunity to honor a local member of the military. Tickets are $40 per person; section 416-418 (first base). To purchase contact Ellen Allen (Liberty USO Volunteer) 215-738-0918 or [email protected]. Purchase tickets early. Group seating available. Donations accepted for military members to attend. Facebook.com/libertyuso.•


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PRO-ACT Family Addiction Education Program When someone is ad-dicted to drugs or alcohol, the disease affects the en-tire family. Each month PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization–Achieving Community Together) hosts a Fam-ily Addiction Education Program to help individu-als and family recognize and address an addiction problem in a spouse, par-ent, child or other loved one. Facilitated by trained volunteers who have been in the same situation, these information and support programs run one evening a week for three consecutive weeks at three locations in Phila-delphia.Sessions in Northeast Philadelphia meet on the first three Tuesdays of the month, from 7-9PM at CORA Servic-es. In North Philadelphia, sessions are held on the first three Wednes-days from 6:30 - 8:30PM at the Philadelphia Recov-ery Community Center. Sessions are also held on the first three Thurs-days from 6:30-8:30 PM at the PRO-ACT of-fice in Northern Liber-ties. Sessions are free and confidential—first names only. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 800-221-6333, weekdays 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. or visit http://councilsepa.org/programs/pro-act/family-education-pro-gram/.

Events at Richmond LibraryThe Academy of Natural Sciences is coming on Thurs., May 8 to present a program on Discover-ing Dinosaurs. The fun starts at 3:30. Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., 215-685-9992.

Polish Polish Assn. Annual Founder’s BanquetThe Polish Police Assn. of Philadelphia cordially invites you to attend the 39th Annual Founder’s Banquet on Sat., May 10 from 6PM to 12Midnight at King’s Caterers II, 4010 New Falls Road, Bristol, PA. (15 min. from Phila., via Rts. I-95 and 413). Featuring continuous mu-sic, cocktail hour with hot and cold Hors D’oeuvre table, Surf and Turf sit-down dinner, both Lobster and Filet Mignon, 6 hours open bar. Grand prize drawing: 1st prize: $1000 cash, 2nd prize: $500 cash; 3rd prize: $300 cash. Price: $65 per person. Tables of 10 and 12 will be reserved.

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Rest in PeaceRobert Neill

SunsetApril 21, 2014

IN MEMORIAMOBITUARIES

Get your reservations in early. Call Ed McCloskey at 215-425-4783.

LOVE YOUR PARK-Spring time editionSat., May 10 at Campbell Square Park, Belgrade St. and Allegheny Ave. 9AM - 12PM. Help us to Spring Clean our park and get things ready for the events scheduled dur-ing this Summer of 2014!

Mother’s Day Tea Event at First Presbyterian ChurchSat., May 10 at 1PM. The women of First Pres-byterian Church invite all mothers and daughters to our annual Mother’s Day Tea. It is a time of tea, snacks and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. $10 donation requested. First Presbyterian Church in Kensington, 418 E. Gi-rard Ave. 215-739-5695.

Port Richmond Second Saturdays Event to Feature The Exceptions Port Richmond Second Saturdays will host this year’s first event of the year on Sat., May 10 from 4-8PM.This com-munity friendly street festival consists of food, local performers, mu-sic, and vendors from our locally owned small businesses and brick & mortar stores. Browse lo-cal wares such as printed local pride t-shirts, and hand-made jewelry, crafts, and scented can-dles. Vendors will feature their new items, and de-licious food trucks will park for the evening. Kr-akus Market will return to offer their specialty Polish food also. And don’t miss the building workshop provided by LOWES, get there early! Live entertainment by The Exceptions.Another neighbor, Mick’s Inn, will be serving beer in-cluding some craft beers. Please no coolers. And we will enjoy a perfor-mance from the students of Pearl Dance Academy located on Richmond Street during the Excep-tions intermissions. Visit www.facebook.com/por-trichmondsecondsatur-days for more details on performers and vendors that will be at the event.

Horation B. Hackett Schoolyard Greening Conceptual Plan PresentationOn Wed. , May 14 , Friends of Hackett will host a presentation of the Horatio B. Hack-ett Schoolyard Greening Conceptual Plan. It is with great excitement that we invite the community to join us for this public presentation! The Com-

munity Design Collabora-tive (CDC) developed the plan. The presentation will take place from 7:30 to 9PM at Cione Rec Center located at 2600 E Aramingo Ave.

Join the Richmond Book Club!The next meeting of the Richmond Book Club meeting is on Thurs., May 15 to discuss the Pulitzer prize winning Confederacy of Dunc-es by John Kennedy Toole. Monthly meetings are every third Thursday at 6:15PM at the Rich-mond Library. Bring sug-gestions for our next book. Copies at the branch. The Richmond library is located at 2987 Almond St. Call 215-685-9992 for more information.

Clothesline Art Contest at Penn Treaty Park Friends of Historical Penn Treaty Park will hold a Clothesline Art Con-test in memory of Lyn Taylor on Sat., May 17 at 10AM. Children ages preschool to 16 years old are encouraged to partici-pate. Prizes will be given to winners. Located at Delaware and Columbia Aves. Contact Vice-Pres-ident Barbara Morehead at 215-425-0393.

Trenton Ave Arts Fest Coming May 17The annual Trenton Ave Arts Fest (TAAF) will be held this year on Sat., May 17 from noon-6PM. Vol-unteers 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 Richmond Breast Cancer Walk10th Annual Ladies of Port Richmond Breast Cancer Walk to be held Sun., May 18 at 10AM, rain or shine. Monkie-wicz Recreation Center. Registration $30; day of walk: $35. Shirt pick-up at Monkiewicz Recreation Center on May 10 from 9AM-12 noon. For infor-mation call Mary Lou at 215-427-3222.

St. John Cantius Designer Bag BingoDesigner Bag Bingo at St. John Cantius. Coach and Michael Kors Bags. Sun., May 18. Doors open at 12:30PM; Bingo starts at 2PM. St. John Cantius Parish Auditorium, 4435 Almond St. Tickets $35: Buffet lunch, beverage, dessert. Bring relatives and friends. Get tickets early. Limited seating.

Joyce Kwasiborski Memorial Wake Service - Saturday, May 10, 2014

Holy Name of Jesus Church - 1:00 PMwww.alifetribute.com

Cash only. Must be pur-chased by May 9. No tick-ets will be sold at door. A perfect Mother’s Day gift. 50-50, Chinese Auction. Tickets sold at St. John Cantius Rectory, 4415 Al-mond St. 215-535-6667. For additional info call 215-601-2333. Tickets sold during Rectory hours and at weekend masses.

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

Memorial Day CeremonyPlease join the Walter L. Mason Federal Ameri-can Legion Post 152 on Sat., May 24 at 9AM at the Tezzi-Reitz Veterans Memorial, Aramingo and

Somerset, for a ceremony to honor the men and women who died while serving in the US Armed Forces.

Memorial Day Ceremony at Campbell SquareMon., May 26, Memo-rial Day, 11AM -12:30PM at Belgrade St. and Al-legheny Ave. Flag raising ceremony and just a bit more to honor our fallen warriors.

St. George Cathedral Greek FestivalGreek Festival at St. George Cathedral, 256 South 8th St. Thurs., May 29, 12AM to 12PM. All your favorites - souv-laki, gyro, mousaka, pas-titsio, spanakopita, bak-lava and much more - all home made by members of the congregation. Lis-ten to Greek music, learn about the 200 year old historical Cathedral, and have some fun. Admission Free; noon to midnight

Save the Date: Nazareth Hospital Foundation’s 30th Annual Golf Classic - June 4

The Nazareth Hospital Foundation’s 30th An-nual Golf Classic is right around the corner. The fundraiser will be held Wed. June 4, at the Tor-resdale Frankford Coun-try Club. Proceeds benefit community and clinical programs at Nazareth Hospital. The full day of activities includes lunch, golf, cocktails and dinner. Sponsorships, foursomes and individual golf reser-vations are available; call Nazareth Hospital Foun-dation at 215-335-6159 for more information.

Coach Bag Bingo at St. Anne’sSt. Anne’s Social Hall, Memphis and Tucker Sts., 2nd floor on Sat., June 14 at 4PM. $30 per person includes 12 games, coffee, tea, water, soda and cake. Doors open at 4PM. Games begin at 6PM. BYOB and snacks always welcomed. Tickets available at the Rectory, 215-739-4590 or call The-resa Stahl 215-425-3219. Ticket purchases of 6 or more reserves a table.

POMROY-HOUSEBERGELLAMARY, age 89, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at her daughter’s residence. Loving sister of Vick, loving mother of Ruth, Maryann, Walter, William, Joseph, George, Gerald, Elizabeth, Paul and the late Edward. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and her best friend Alana. Relatives and friends are invited to her wake on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at 8:30AM at Burns Family Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., PA 19125. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her memory to the Pennsylvania SPCA, 350 E. Erie Avenue, Phila., PA 19134. The Pomroys and Housebergs would like to thank Elizabeth Houseberg for taking care of Ella in her time of need.

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