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Vol. II No. 107 (267)

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July 25, 2011

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Jul. 30DC 21 Glaziers annual Summer Get-Together at Keenan’s in Angelsea, N. Wildwood, N.J., 2 p.m. on.

Jul. 30Mt. Zion Baptist Church and pastor Rev. Cedric Hughes Jones, Jr. host “You andThe Law”Seminar from 9 am to 1 p.m.1411 S. 50th st.(at Woodland Av.). For info call 215-724-0619.

Aug. 2Democrat Party Chairman Congressman Bob Brady, elected Democrat officials and Union Leaders host Cocktail receoption for Bill Rubin, District 10 Council candiadSte, at AFSCME DC 33 Ballroom, 3001 Walnut St., 6th Floor. RSVP 215-671-Vote. Mini-

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Aug. 5Swedish Museum hosts Summer Crayfish Party in FDR Park at 1900 Pattison Ave. Tickets $50.

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Aug. 6Friends of Bill Rubin present District Council 33 Members Night with Camden Riversharks (vs.

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by Marianna Salz intrigued Philly-resident mother “Ain’t about the cha-ching, chaching. Ain’t about the ba-bling babling,” kept singing Sammy Salz, the 8-year-old more-sports-thanmusic-oriented son of this guest commentator, on his way home after attending the second round “Delco Idol Jr.” competition at the Media Theater on State Street in Media.

Sammy, who is going into third grade at a Jewish day school, knew none of the contestants and had never spent any time of significance in Media. But, critic’s notebook in hand (just for fun), he accompanied his mother to hear the 36 remaining 7-to-13-year-old contestants bring their best to the local music competition.

One memorable performance early in the first act was that of Teanna Rico (11, Essington). Dressed in a flowing dress and high heels, she sang Jessie J’s “Price Tag.” The sassy Miss Rico showed great stage presence and certainly the right amount of attitude to carry the performance.

If JD Triolo (9, West Chester) wanted to win the hearts of moth-

ers, he certainly chose the right song, with “Mama, a Rainbow” (from Minnie’s Boys, a 1970 musical about the Marx Brothers). His sweet, yet powerful, performance brought tears to this mother’s eyes.

It was, for this guest commentator, the evening’s most memorable performance.

Another contestant to be commended was little powerhouse Paige Mazzola (8, Glen Mills), who, despite forgetting some of the lyrics to “Brand New You” by Miranda Cosgrove, showed tremendous professionalism in picking right up and finishing her performance with aplomb.

One highlight of the second act was pint-sized Josh Feldman (7, Chadds Ford) looking super-cool in a tie and white, untucked shirt. Feldman belted out the Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun” with the intensity of a seasoned performer. Another highlight was Danny Briglia (11, Media), who showed off his vocal range and emotional maturity with “Talking to the Moon” by Bruno Mars.

A crowd favorite was Paul Mariani III (11, Ardmore), who dedicated his performance of John Lennon’s “Imagine” to his counselor in school,

who “taught that there is no place for hate.” Mariani’s overall presence was enhanced by his sharp attire: a black-and-red outfit which featured tie, vest ... and a peace symbol.

13-year-old Meaghan Rossi, the only contestant from Philadelphia, dressed in an adorable pink “Glinda” dress, sang “Popular” from the musical Wicked, as did Alexandra Zeh (12, Wayne). Both ladies received high marks from Sammy Salz, despite his somewhat-ironychallenged notes to himself that “being popular isn’t everything.”

Overall, the evening provided wholesome family entertainment. It was particularly enjoyed by this mother, who rarely gets to enjoy this type of bonding experience with her sports-nut, non-musical-theaterwatching son.

(A version of this story ran originally in Adam Taxin’s “Philadelphia Jewish Culture Examiner” column: http://www.examiner.com/useradamtaxin ) Marianna Salz and Philadelphia Jewish Culture Examiner, Adam Taxin, are both available for hire as attorneys, writers, tutors and/or public-relations mavens.

Willig, Williams & Davidson Named Tops Women-Owned Business List Philadelphia union-side labor law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson has been named to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s WomenOwned Business List. The Women-Owned Business List features the region’s largest womenowned businesses, ranked by the companies’ number of local em25 JULY, 2011

ployees.

The Women-Owned Business List rankings were revealed for the first time at the Women’s Business Conference, presented by the Philadelphia Business Journal and sponsor First Financial Group, a member of MassMutual, on July 20, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

p.m. at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia. The list was also featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2012 Book of Lists and published in a special print supplement distributed on site at the Women’s Business Conference and as a Philadelphia Business Journal insert on July 22, 2011. |

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To qualify for inclusion on the Women-Owned Business List, a company must be at least 51 percent women-owned. With a strong commitment to equality and diversity, Willig, Williams & Davidson

is not only a women-owned law firm, but is led by Managing Partner Deborah R. Willig, who has stood at the firm’s helm since its founding in 1979. The firm has also enjoyed recognition by the

Pennsylvania Bar Association, which has repeatedly named Willig, Williams & Davidson the leading law firm in Pennsylvania for the Promotion of Women to Leadership Positions.

2011 POINTS OF TRANSFORMATION DEADLINE EXTENDED Kathy Sykes, director of Philadelphia’s Intellectual disABILITY Services (IDS), formerly known as Mental Retardation Services, a division of Department of Behavioral Health (DBH/IDS), has invited all agencies providing services and supports to Philadelphians with intellectual disabilities to choose Points of Transformation award-winners for the 11th annual awards ceremony, scheduled for Friday, September 16, 2011, at the Sheraton City Center Hotel.

If your agency provides direct support, you may submit one winner from any program (employment, residential, social, other), and, additionally, if you choose, one supervisor

The deadline for turning in forms describing Points of Transformation winners has been extended to August 7.

1. Describe how the winner performs his/her job in an exceptional way - why they were chosen above all others

According to Judy Kresloff, coordinator of the Philadelphia IDS Public Awareness Committee. service providers may choose two staff members, a Supports Coordinator or Direct Support Professional and a Supervisor to be among this year’s Points of Transformation winners. Agencies are encouraged to create an internal nominating process which includes staff members, lay leaders, parents, and community members.

2. How the winner exemplifies the values and ideals of the organization

After completing the nominating process, agencies are required to submit a brief description (story) about the winner or winners, including how they enhance the lives of the individuals they serve and how they act as role models for others. Also send a photo of the winner and photos of the people whom they support, if there is consent.

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Submit a one to two page written description and a photo (s) of the winner(s) chosen by your agency.

Word documents sent by E-Mail are preferred.

Include the following information:

3. Examples of how the winner supports the individuals served 4. Stories of individuals living the “everyday lives” that they choose 5.

Photos with people they support

6. Quotes from individuals who are supported by your winner, family members, co-workers, supervisors/managers, community organizations and employers **Keep in mind HIPAA confidentiality standards as well as necessary releases Descriptions (stories) and photos will be compiled into a program book for distribution at the Awards Ceremony and may be considered for use at other public awareness venues and publications The write-up must include the following information associated with each winner:

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Winner descriptions (stories) and photo(s) should be e-mailed to: judy.kresloff@phila.gov by August 7, 2011.

Call 215-685-5923 for information or assistance

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