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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

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DOG 101

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LOCAL RESOURCES FOR YOUR PETS

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QVK9

In her last address as QVNA President, Lauren Leonard reflects on her many years in Queen Village and looks forward to the future of our neighborhood civic organization.

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Three of our finest residents weigh in on topics like safety, health, wellbeing, communication, behavior and life in general in Queen Village.

Amy Grant writes about pet supply stores, care service providers, trainers and behaviorists located in and near Queen Village.

Peter Ross writes about QVK9, an independent, non-profit, volunteer organization that promotes responsible dog ownership.

5 TIPS FOR BRINGING YOUR DOG TO THE BEACH Rich Miller provides tips to keep your pet healthy and safe during visits to hot and sandy destinations.

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THE FRENCH BALLOONIST AND HIS TWO DOGS

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LOCAL DOG PARKS

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"FIT TO WORK"

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CONVERSATIONS ON COMMUNITY

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Michael Schreiber shares a story about celebrated aerialist Jean-Pierre Blanchard and his faithful companion on their first ballooning adventure.

Corinne Austen writes about safe spaces for dogs to interact with other dogs and opportunities for legal, off-leash exercise and play.

Amy Shelanski writes about the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, a national research and development center for detection dogs.

In this new series of conversations with neighbors and leaders, Lauren Leonard interviews Candice Archibald about methods for building strong and inclusive communities.

THE STRAWBERRIES ARE COMING Donna Pancari provides tips for growing strawberries in your own backyard plot or patio planters, and offers a tasty recipe.

DOG BITE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT Katie Lockwood shares tips on preventing dog bites and teaching our children and our pets to live peacefully together.

EARLY SUMMER FILMS THAT WON'T MAKE ME TOTALLY HOMICIDAL Piers Marchant writes about some of the fine films coming to theaters this summer.

SCOUT FOR PETS Amy Grant interviews Rich Miller, the co-creator of modern dogwalking software designed for pet professionals.

SPARKS SHOT TOWER: 1ST OF ITS TYPE IN THE U.S. Jim Murphy looks at one of the city’s largest industrial relics … and the story behind it.

DOGS ARE HERE TO STAY! SIT, ROLL OVER, BITE? Duncan Spencer writes about his own rocky relationship with Gizmo, his growling teddy-bear terrier.

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W W W. F I R E B A L L P R I N T I N G. C O M

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BY LAUREN LEONARD As someone who is mad for dogs, I find it fitting that this address will be my last as President of QVNA. I’ve recently purchased a home in East Passyunk, and though leaving the neighborhood and this Board fills me with a certain sadness, I am grateful to have cut my civic teeth here and eager to begin anew.

Because it has an established Board, committee structure, and a dedicated funding source (the parking lots under I-95), QVNA is uniquely positioned to both serve residents and be a model civic organization for the city. How the organization chooses to serve will depend on the makeup of the Board, committees, Friends groups, and the level of engagement from individual neighbors.

As is human nature, what’s deemed important to Queen Villagers is personal, and often related to what’s outside our front door, on our block. The most challenging part of leading this organization for me—and what will undoubtedly challenge the Board going forward—was identifying priorities, managing expectations, distinguishing between roles (the organization, the city, the other agencies invested in the neighborhood), and transforming emotion into action. Conversely, the most rewarding part was having a small hand in the process through which priorities became projects that ultimately improved quality of life.

I believe that in all its initiatives, QVNA should be forward-thinking and inclusive.

And there is still work to do: we still have “forgotten blocks” and neighbors in need; our beautiful, in-demand housing stock contributes positively in many respects, but also limits who can put down permanent roots; Christian Street continues to be a physical and ideological divide; and the South Street commercial corridor requires (and deserves) our cheerleading and patronage. This work can be tackled most effectively through

respectful exchanges of ideas, careful planning, and our famous Philadelphia grit.

Just as there is work to do, though, here is much to look forward to in Queen Village!

From my South Philly stoop, I will be keeping a close eye on projects like Bainbridge Green, the Front Street Greenway, Headhouse Plaza, and the Weccacoe community site, a topic on which I’d like to close.

Despite recent media coverage, QVNA, in partnership with Councilman Squilla’s office, Parks & Rec, and Reverend Tyler of Mother Bethel, has always advocated for development of the site that is inclusive with respect to the historical significance of the burial grounds and the needs of current and future residents. All around us are examples where thoughtful design has allowed the past and present to intersect in deeply moving, educational, and architecturally marvelous ways. In this tradition, I see no (rational) reason why future developments at Weccacoe can’t be executed with compassion and creativity.

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I thank you all sincerely for being such warm, welcoming neighbors. Thank you as well to the Board, committee members, Friends, and volunteers who’ve challenged my thought process, taught me so much, and become dear friends. I want to thank specifically Ed Bell and Jeff Hornstein for introducing me to the civic association and mentoring me through various levels of participation. I leave the organization in the capable hands of the current Board and under the leadership of Eleanor Ingersoll. Eleanor is a force to be reckoned with and a true champion of Philadelphia neighborhoods.

I look forward to seeing you soon in the Village..

Lauren Leonard

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Contributors

All opinions are of individual authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Queen Village Neighbors Association.

Queen Village neighbors and their companions enjoying the Mario Lanza Dog Run. Photography by Amanda Hall Studios.

CORINNE AUSTEN Corinne Austen is Walk It Like A Dog's former marketing and dog walking manager. Corinne is a vegetarian and avid animal lover. She graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2014.

AMY GRANT Amy Grant is a web developer and graphic designer who served on the QVNA Board from 2012-2016. She is currently assisting the preservation efforts of the Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Preservation Corporation. You can read her history stories at www.southwarkhistory.org.

JIM MURPHY Jim Murphy is a freelance copywriter who’s lived in the South Street area with his wife Rosemary since 2008. Jim has written over 30 articles about Philadelphia historical sites for community newspapers … and is also a certified tour guide.

DONNA PANCARI Donna Pancari is a ninth-grade English teacher who has lived in Queen Village for 10 years. Along with her husband Kevin Parker, she edits the local food blog Farm To Philly and gardens at the Southwark Queen Village Community Garden.

LAUREN LEONARD Lauren Leonard holds a BA in Theatre from Temple University. She is Editorin-Chief and a regular contributor to greenlimbs.com and has written locally for the Passyunk Post and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Like Jo March, she aspires to live by her pen (keyboard).

PETER ROSS Peter Ross and his wife live on Gaskill Street. He is a realtor with Plumer & Associates and previously served on the QVNA Board and QVK9. He is currently a member of QVNA’s Communications and Outreach Committee.

KATIE LOCKWOOD Katie Lockwood is a pediatrician and blogger, who resides in Queen Village with her husband and two children. All opinions are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

MICHAEL SCHREIBER Michael Schreiber is a Queen Village resident and author of the recently published book, ”Unsinkable Patriot: The Life and Times of Thomas Cave in Revolutionary America.”

PIERS MARCHANT Piers Marchant is a film critic and writer based in Philly. Find more confounding amusements and diversions at his blog (sweetsmellosuccess.tumblr.com), or read his further 142-character rants and ravings at @kafkaesque83.

AMY SHELANSKI Amy Shelanski is a real estate agent who has resided in Queen Village for over a decade. She previously served on QVNA's Board of Directors and is currently on the Zoning and Communications Committees.

RICH MILLER Rich Miller is the owner and operator of Walk It Like A Dog, Queen Village’s premier dog walking service. Read more of his tips for pet care at www. walkitlikeadog.com.

DUNCAN SPENCER Duncan Spencer serves as QVNA’s Vice President and as the Chair of the Friends of Weccacoe. He has lived in Queen Village since 1992 and works in the film industry as a set builder and is a residential and business landlord on Fabric Row.

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Dog101

We asked three of our finest residents to weigh in on being a dog in Queen Village.

Contributing their thoughts are:

Duncan Leonard, Beagle, 4 years old Lenny Schmeer-Donnelly, Shih Tzu Mutt, 4 years old Maisie Shelanski, Rottweiler and GSD, 10 years old

On Safety, Health, and Well-Being: “I have no problem leading my human around on a leash. Keeps us both happy.

That little dog that ran out of the park and kept biting my feet and ankles? That’s a lucky dog, because my walker knew how to keep me from hurting him. Little dogs need to be trained too - they have sharp little teeth!” – Maisie

“Scoop the poop and dispose of it properly.

I’d help, but I don’t have thumbs.” – Lenny

“I’m pretty mellow these days. Happy to lie in the sun, snooze, go for long slow walks, chew on those tasty bones my human makes for me. I love humans, even those little ones that smell like Cheerios and poke at me. But not all dogs are like me. Don’t let your little human run to strange dogs.

Some of them are mean, the dogs that is. I love the little ones; they always have food stuck on them somewhere. And even though I would never intentionally hurt them, I’m big and clumsy so they could get hurt accidentally. Always watch your small human when it’s around a dog.” – Maisie

“Here’s how I might tell you I’m in pain

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or not feeling well: whining, whimpering, yelping, howling, panting and localized grooming. I might lose my appetite and sleep more. I might be restless or resist your affection.” – Lenny

“Did you know that petting me can lower your blood pressure? Try it. Rub my belly.

You’re welcome.” – Duncan

On Communication and Behavior:

“What’s with all the talking? You say potato, I eat potatoes. It’s your energy that’s important.”– Duncan

“Want to say hi? Ask my human. I’ll follow their lead. Once you’ve received permission, a few things to remember: don’t look me in the eyes and approach from the side, not the front. Squat or stand up, no crouching—makes me feel threatened. Offer your closed fist for me to sniff. If I engage, open your hand and give me a little rub on the neck, chest, or shoulder (not my face, head, or back end— we’re not there yet). When I move away, it’s to signal that, though it was nice to meet you, we’re done here. I mean no offense, it's just time to play with my ball.” – Lenny

“I used to like palling around with all kinds of mutts; we’d wrestle and run and play tug. I’ll do that for maybe ten minutes with my old friend Action, I still like him, but like humans, as I’ve gotten older I don’t like everyone as much. Trust me, if I growl at another dog, I do not like that dog. Don’t try to make us play together. Someone might get hurt. Trust me!” – Maisie

“The nose knows. My sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 more acute than yours.

I detect odors in parts per trillion. I have 300 million olfactory receptors compared to your six million! That’s like being able to detect a teaspoon of sugar in two Olympic-sized pools worth of water! It’s

like being able to sniff out one rotten apple in two million barrels! It’s like…hold on… just caught a whiff of something…PIZZA CRUST!” – Duncan

“Want know what I’m thinking? Look at my body language. We dogs express emotion through body language and intention through motion. If I’m tense in the back, but my front is low, I’m spring-loaded and ready to play. If I come charging toward you, tail wagging, I’m excited. If my head is up, my ears and tail are pricked, and my hackles are up, I’m not having it. I might be scared, or I might be ready to fight.”

– Lenny

“Consistency is key. It’s how we learn to trust you and trust is the building block of all relationships.” – Duncan

On Life: “In my experience, and I’ve been around for 10 years—that’s 70 years in human terms—dogs are honest, we never lie to you. We may hide things from you, like pain, joint stiffness, a few bully sticks in the hydrangeas, but never lie. So you should always believe us. Except when it comes to fashion advice: we think you look great in anything! – Maisie

“We don’t make distinctions based on appearance the way you humans do. Our breed determines that some of us are prone to pulling and others to hunting or fetching or chasing, but at the end of the day, we’re all just animals.” – Duncan

“Some dogs are born to lead, others to follow. There’s a pack order and it’s essential to our happiness and well-being.

Stay in your lane. Know your role.” – Lenny

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LOCAL RESOURCES for Your Pets

BY AMY GRANT

The following supply stores, care service providers, trainers, and behaviorists are all local to Queen Village.

Businesses are listed alphabetically by business type. If we have overlooked your business or a business you patronize, we apologize. Please let us know what we missed.

We also recognize that there are many individuals who offer pet care services in the area. Unfortunately, space limitations prohibit us from including a comprehensive list. For the purposes of this article, we only included dogwalking and pet-sitting businesses that operate out of storefronts.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Society Hill Veterinary Hospital

Ryan Veterinary Hospital Penn’s advanced trauma/emergency and intensive care treatment and diagnostic center.

3900 Spruce Street (215) 746-8911 vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-hospitals/ryan-veterinary-hospital

Full-service animal hospital dedicated to the compassionate care of companion animals.

501 S. 2nd Street (215) 627-5955 societyhillvets.com

Whole Animal Gym

VSEC Providing pet owners with exceptional specialty and emergency care in Pennsport.

1114 S. Front Street (267) 800-1950 vsecvet.com

Specialized veterinary care facility focusing on rehabilitation, pain management and fitness.

611 S. 2nd Street (215) 839-9244 wag-philly.com

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Companion Pet Hospital Veterinary hospital offering drop-off reminders, and text message updates.

1524 S. 5th Street (215) 703-PETS companion-pets.com

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The Pet Mechanic Primary care medical services for your dog and cat at fair and affordable prices.

920 South Street (267) 930-8732 thepetmechanic.com

Queen Village Animal Hospital Award-winning veterinary hospital offering welcoming, energetic, and friendly service.

323 Bainbridge Street (215) 925-5753 queenvillageah.com

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Cage-free, fun-filled dog day care where your dog can make new friends.

614 S. 3rd Street (215) 413-BARK barkadelphia.com

Pit Stop HQ Full-service dog boarding on call day and night.

838-842 Christian Street (215) 944-4010 pitstophq.com

Walk it Like a Dog GPS-tracked dog-walking, pet-sitting, and overnight care for Queen Village and beyond.

934 E. Moyamensing Avenue (215) 882-2358 walkitlikeadog.com

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PET SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES

Accent on Animals A South Street mainstay offering supplies for dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, fish, and turtles.

804 South Street (215) 625-8420 facebook.com/AOApets

Doggie Style Offering pet food and supplies at multiple locations in Philadelphia, including Headhouse Square.

602 S. 2nd Street (215) 278-2275 doggiestylepets.com

Litterpaw Pet Supply Now in Queen Village, Litterpaw offers a wide variety of quality pet products.

934 E. Moyamensing Avenue (215) 825-5625 litterpawpetsupply.com

The Pet Snobs Boutique Bringing high quality, carefully curated food and supplies to local pet owners.

534 S. 4th Street (215) 922-7662 thepetsnobs.com

TRAINING AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

K-9 Training & Behavioral Therapy An in-home, reward-based dog training program designed to help you and your dog learn with each other.

(215) 551-5254 k-9training.org

Siegrist Dog Training & Consultation Strengthening the human-pet bond through positive reinforcement and effective communication.

(215) 514-0090 dogtraininginthecity.com

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QVK9 Neighbors and their four-legged companions enjoy QVK9 sponsored events like Howl-a-ween and Yappy Hour.

BY PETER ROSS It quickly becomes obvious to anyone who spends time in Queen Village that the neighborhood has a large dog population and is very dog-friendly. This is true of many neighborhoods in Philadelphia, but Queen Village can claim a place of special distinction among all of the dog-friendly parts of the city. An important reason is QVK9.

QVK9 is an independent, non-profit, volunteer organization that promotes responsible dog ownership, provides information and education about dogs, and maintains the dog run at Mario Lanza Park (200 Queen Street). QVK9 also raises money and items for local animal charities.

QVK9 works as partner with Queen Village Neighbor’s Association. It is not run by QVNA, but is a group associated with it. It is also independent of the Friends of Mario Lanza Park, but the two organizations work together on issues of common concern.

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In spring, summer, and fall, there are monthly dog park cleanups on weekend mornings. Tools are provided and participants are welcome to bring drinks and snacks to share.

Also when outside seating is possible, “Yappy Hour” social gatherings are sponsored monthly at various Queen Village dog-friendly bars. Dogs are welcome and the bars usually provide special “Yappy Hour” pricing and food specials. Proceeds benefit local animal charities or help fund a special project. Several times a year, special social events are held, such as the annual Howl-a-ween and Holiday Parties and a Carnival in late May to begin the season with a membership drive and fundraiser. These are great opportunities to have fun with friends from the neighborhood and to make new ones.

Periodically, QVK9 has meetings with guest speakers to address issues, including training, behavior, safety, and first aid for animals. Issues such as helping stray animals and animal adoption are also addressed.

QVK9 welcomes everyone with a love of dogs. Dog ownership is not necessary. Membership is not required to participate in QVK9 activities or to use the dog park, but membership contributions are the primary source of funds for park maintenance and all other activities – so they are much needed and much appreciated. QVK9 receives no money from the City of Philadelphia. The suggested contribution for membership is $50.00 per year per family for one dog, with an additional $5.00 for each additional dog. Contributions are tax-deductible.

To learn about the schedule of park cleanups, Yappy Hours and other events, and additional information about QVK9, please visit Qvk9. org. The website also has a list of local businesses that support QVK9. Please patronize them! You can also follow QVK9 on Facebook at www.facebook.com/queenvillagek9/ or write to bark@qvk9.org.

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5 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to the Beach

BY RICH MILLER

Taking your dog to the beach can be a lot of fun, but doing so is not without risks. Anytime your dog is outside in the heat and exposed to direct sun, you increase the chances for certain health issues. Â Anything that can harm you can also harm your pet, so be diligent and keep an eye out for broken glass and other sharp objects. Â White, short-haired, shaved, bald dogs and those with pink or light-color nose dogs are particularly sensitive to the ills of being in the sun. Following these tips will help keep your pet healthy and safe.

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BRING A TOWEL AND AN UMBRELLA Beach sand can get very hot. Make sure your dog has a place to rest when they get out of the water. You’ll need to provide your pooch with a retreat from the direct sun and hot sand.

WATCH FOR SIGNS OF HEAT STROKE Rapid heavy panting, drooling, hyperventilation, rapid heartbeat, diarrhea, and vomiting are some signs of heat stroke. Make sure to give your dog plenty of breaks from playing, and constant access to fresh water.

BRING FRESH WATER Seawater can act as a laxative and cause vomiting and diarrhea. Providing fresh water can deter that behavior. Be sure to bring a couple of water bottles and a bowl with you.

FOLLOW THE RULES There are several Wildlife Protection Acts that limit beach access for dogs. Check the local ordinances of the towns you plan to visit ahead of time. If you’re in doubt, ask the locals. It is illegal not to pick up after your dog, so make sure you bring poop bags.

GET DOGGIE SUN SCREEN Until I started researching this article I had no idea this product even existed, but I’m also not surprised. According to About.com’s Vet Medicine page, you can use baby sunscreen on your dog as long as you wait for it to dry before allowing them to lick.

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Local Dog Beaches There are plenty of local venues where you and your pooch can enjoy sun, sand, and water. The following recommendations were made by neighbors.

New Jersey has several dog friendly beaches. Somers Point Dog Park (Ocean Drive, Somers Point) is an offleash dog beach and park, open year-round, where dogs of all sizes can play in the sand and water. The North Wildwood Dog Beach (24th Avenue, North Wildwood) is open year-round and features a fenced area where dogs can play.

In Delaware, several state parks and beaches offer hiking, camping, and beach areas that are dogfriendly. To learn about rules and regulations, visit: www.destateparks.com/rules. At Cape Henlopen State Park (42 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes), leashed dogs are allowed on certain designated beach areas during the summer season. Delaware Seashore State Park (39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach) is open yearround but prohibits dogs from certain areas during the summer season. From May 1 to September 30, dogs are not permitted on any swimming or sunbathing beach (areas with lifeguards), but are permitted on non-guarded beaches. From October 1 to April 30, leashed dogs are permitted on all beaches.

Visit www.bringfido.com for information on other great venues.

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The French Balloonist & HIS TWO DOGS

Cat Playing with Two Dogs (1652) by Paulus Potter is at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

BY MICHAEL SCHREIBER At 3 in the afternoon on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 1792, the celebrated French aerialist Jean-Pierre Blanchard was at the New Market at Second and Lombard Streets, visiting the numerous French shops—all gaily decorated for the Christmas season.

Blanchard had sched­uled a launching of his giant balloon in a little more than a week. Now the aeronaut was selling tickets to the event at five dollars each, and he was confident that some of the French merchants of Second Street would be eager to apply. When they encountered Blanchard, many were surprised that the

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international hero was quite dainty in size; but what he lacked in physical stature he made up for in flamboyance.

Blanchard’s admirers were also enchanted by his small pet dog. She was far unlike the local mongrels, descending from a pure Spanish breed and sporting a fashionable cut. She had, wrote Blanchard, “half the body shorn, the hair of the other half long, silky and white, with ears of a bright golden yellow and a few spots of the same colour.”

From the description, Blanchard’s dog was most

likely a Spaniel, a word supposedly derived from the Old French “espaigneul” (Spanish). The name referred to the breed’s as­sumed country of origin. Spaniels were bred to flush game out of thickets, and often used as shepherds, but the smaller breeds later became lap­dogs for the Spanish aristocracy. A folkloric painting of two “Spanish dogs,” rend­ered by Dutch artist Paulus Potter in 1652, hangs in the Philadelphia Muse­u m of Art. Potter’s parable shows the pampered dogs, adorned with red ruffs and earrings, as a representation of the Spanish Court cowering before a feroci­ous housecat, symbolizing the Netherlands Republic.

While strolling on Second Street with his dog, we can suppose that Blanchard, showman that he was, allowed time to recount to the adoring crowd the stories of his many balloon launches.

And perhaps it was Blanchard’s engrossment in his tales that distracted him from keeping a close watch over the Spaniel; at some point she disappeared. She might have been stolen, of course. Monsieur Blanchard placed an ad in the General Advertiser under the title, “Bitch Lost,” and offered fifteen dollars reward to anyone who would deliver the dog to him at his rooms in Oellers’ Hotel.

Did a farmer at the market shove Blan­chard’s pet into his wagon and abscond with her from the city? That seems to have happened on occasion; one dog that earlier disap­peared in the vicinity was later spotted in rural Bucks County. How­ever, a fancy and coddled pet would be small help as a hunter or watchdog. The mystery remained.

The day for the balloon launching arrived on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1793. Blan­chard noted in his journal that he rose before 4 a.m., when the pre-dawn sky was “spangled with ten thousand glitter­ing stars.” He left the hotel and made his way down Sixth Street to the launch site, the Walnut Street Prison. An assortment of spectators soon assembled in the prison yard, includ­ing George Washington and his cabinet, schol­ars in the sciences, and other distin­guished guests. But the vast bulk of the population preferred to stand in the surrounding streets or in the Potters’ Field (now Washington Square); some even climbed onto rooftops. People assumed that from those vantage points they would have a clear view of the airborne craft while avoiding the need to pay for tickets.

Those who did not shirk the ticket fee, and had managed to come early, were able to observe the balloon still neatly folded over a blue spangled boat. They could watch the assistants ar­range a net over the yellow silk, and then inflate it with hydrogen (“inflammable air”), which was produced in cylinders filled with a mixture of iron filings, water, and lastly vitriolic acid. Once inflated, the vehicle tugged at its anchor lines, as if eager to start its journey.

At precisely 10 a.m., the artillery gave its final salute. President Washington shook hands with Blanchard and handed him a paper—a letter he had signed requesting citizens to aid the balloonist after his landing. Blanchard then

turned his head to give a farewell survey of the meager crowd in the prison yard. Before he could take measures to launch the craft, how­ever, a friend thrust a parting gift into his hands. It was a wonder­ful sur­prise—a small dog. It was not Blanchard’s blonde Spanish beauty; she had been irretriev­ably lost, but this pretty black one was to be her replacement.

At ten minutes after the hour, Blanchard cast off some ballast, doffed his hat, and rose in the air.

As soon as the balloon caught the wind, it set off in a southeasterly direction, and flew over the length of South­wark (now Queen Village and Pennsport). The aerialist noted in his journal that “for a long time could I hear the cries of joy which rent the air.”

Soon Blanchard had left the city behind and approached the marsh­es at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuyl­kill Rivers. But he soon had to shift attention to his small companion.

Just when the balloon had reached its highest altitude, 5812 feet above sea level, the dog showed signs of sickness. She attempted several times to escape the car, but seeing no firm landing place, decided instead to snuggle close to her new owner’s side and whine softly.

Blanchard calmed her with a morsel of biscuit, while he drank a glass of wine.

On the Jersey side of the river, Blanchard saw an almost endless expanse of marshy woodlands.

When a small meadow came into view (near Deptford, N.J.), he prepared a landing. Once the balloon had come to rest, he released the dog from her confinement; as soon as she was free, the animal leapt from the basket and ran to drink from a nearby muddy pool. However, she quickly returned without coaxing, allowing Blanchard to contemplate how to make his way through the woods, across the river, and to the city.

As Blanchard began to consult his compass, he heard the crack­ling of footsteps in the brush. It was a local farmer, who apparent­ly had been startled by the ob­j ect he saw coming down from the sky and hastened to in­vest­igate. The man seemed to be frightened by the strange contraption before him, whose balloon was writhing and gasping as the gas within expired.

Blanchard, speaking little English, could say no­ thing to reassure him. But he was able to slowly win the farmer’s con­fidence by grasping another wine bottle, gesturing with a smile, and taking a few demonstrative sips to indicate that the man

was welcome to share it.

Soon another far mer arrived—this one brandishing a shot­­­gun —and two women and several men on horseback followed.

Blan­chard showed them the letter that President Washington had written on his behalf, which greatly pleased them. He was given a horse to ride, while the airship was placed in a wagon.

The group guided him about three miles to a tavern, where, perhaps not purely by chance, a group of foxhunters from Phila­del­phia was sup­­ping at the time. One of them, Philadelphia High Sheriff Jona­than Penrose, offered Blanchard a seat in his carriage.

They then caught a ferry across the river and landed at Gloucester Point, three miles south of the city on the Pennsylvania side. It was dark when they arrived at Penrose’s rambling oldfashioned house at the corner of Front and Catharine Streets in Southwark. Sheriff Penrose’s wife, Ann, was probably present in the sitting room to receive their distinguished visitor and his pretty dog.

After a light dinner, the sheriff guided Blanchard and his dog to their lodgings at Oellers’ Hotel.

Though it was already after 7 o’clock, however, Blanchard felt obliged to pay his respects that evening to President Washington, and to inform him of the happy effects of the passport that Washington had given him.

Later in the year, on June 6, Blanchard’s dog, now an experienced balloonist in her own right, made a flight without her owner, and accompanied only by a cat and a squirrel. The animals, no doubt pacified enough to avoid devouring each other, were housed within a basket suspended from a parachute. A fuse was lit in order to disengage the connection between the parachute and the balloon once the vehicle had reached the height of over one mile from the ground. Everything worked perfectly; the parachute landed the animals safely near Bush Hill mansion (17th and Callowhill), while the balloon soared on above the clouds, and was found in the evening far along the Delaware.

This article is abridged from a chapter in Michael Schreiber’s book, “Unsinkable Patriot: The Life and Times of Thomas Cave in Revolutionary America.” Many of the details are based on Jean-Pierre Blanchard’s account in his journal.

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LOCAL Dog Parks

BY CORINNE AUSTEN

Dog Parks provide safe spaces for dogs to interact with other dogs and get in lots of off-leash playtime. Dog Parks are also a perfect way for people to meet and set up puppy playdates.

While at the dog park, remember to keep a close eye on your pup. Your dog’s and other dogs’ behavior is unpredictable, so pay attention. Additionally, your dog should remain off-leash unless coming or going. Many parks have a small holding area. This is an excellent place to leash or un-leash your pet.

It is never a good idea to let your dog off-leash unless you are in a designated off-leash area.

Unleashed dogs often upset leashed dogs, or can become distracted and run into small children, food, animal carcasses, or traffic. Be considerate of your dog and others by keeping them leashed in mixed-use parks.

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Dog Runs and Dog Parks (off-leash) 1. MARIO LANZA DOG RUN 222 Queen Street, Philadelphia PA 19147 qvk9.org/parks/mario-lanza-dog-run/ Mario Lanza Park is a beautiful pocket park complete with grassy picnic areas, comfy benches and picnic tables. The off-leash Mario Lanza Dog Run is funded by donations and is maintained by QVK9.

2. PASSYUNK SQUARE DOG PARK 1200 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 passyunksquare.org Passyunk Square Dog Park is a cute little off-leash dog park that provides lots of stumps for pups to stomp and sniff. While small training dog treats are permitted, food is not allowed in the park area; neither are dogs under 4 months. The terrain at the park is gravel.

3. SEGER DOG RUN 1020 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 segerdogrun.org Membership is encouraged for the Seger Dog Park, a quiet spot in the middle of Center City. The dog run includes an off-leash section and has a gated, fenced in area. The only dog toys permitted are tennis balls. The terrain at Seger Dog Park includes rocks and woodchips.

4. SCHUYKILL RIVER DOG PARK 2500 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 phillyfido.org Right by the river, the Schuykill Dog Park is a very well-maintained park with shaded areas, benches, and water fountains. The terrain is grass. It even has an area dedicated to smaller dogs!

5. CHESTER AVENUE DOG PARK 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 chesteravenuedogpark.org Membership is required and can be acquired by 8 hours of volunteer maintenance work, screening your dog for diseases, and $110

per year. The park boasts 150 members and is well maintained with agility equipment, toys, and a puppy pool. The park is about ¼ of a block large and has woodchips and grass as its terrain.

6. CLARK PARK DOG BOWL 4398 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 friendsofclarkpark.org The Clark Park Dog Bowl is a big, concave “bowl” where pooches can let off some steam by running up and down the hill.

Clark Park often has events, such as farmer’s and flea markets, Shakespeare in the Park, and LARP-ing for children on Saturday mornings.

7. ORIANNA HILL DOG PARK 900 block of N. Orianna Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 oriannahill.org In Northern Liberties lies a great, private park with trees and grass. The park features a fenced-in dog run, benches, and shade.

Dues are required to use Orianna Hill Park and only members are allowed.

Dog-Friendly Hot Spots (leashes required) 8. GLORIA DEI (OLD SWEDES’) CHURCH AND NATIONAL PARK 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 old-swedes.org Old Swedes’ is a lovely dog-friendly church and cemetery. Every year, the reverend performs a blessing of the animals right in the chapel. The field is considered a national park, and you can be ticketed by Park Rangers.

9. JEFFERSON SQUARE PARK 3rd and Washington, Philadelphia, PA 19148 jeffersonsquarepark.org Jefferson Square Park is a city park with benches and the occasional event (such as hosting the end of the Naked Bike Ride).

It has sidewalk, grass, trees, and benches.

10. DICKINSON SQUARE PARK Moyamensing and Tasker Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19148 dickinsonsquare.org Dickinson Square Park is a great park with a playground, grass, and basketball court.

The community provides 4 poo bag stations around the park, and dogs are welcome as long as they’re leashed.

11. RITTENHOUSE SQUARE 16th and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103 friendsofrittenhouse.org The famous Rittenhouse Square is a bustling, beautiful park that is always full of dogs and events. The park provides poo bag stations, trees, and well-maintained grass.

12. WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK 8th and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19106 Washington Square Park is a beautiful, large, historic, and sometimes somber park where plenty of pooches are walked. It features a memorial to George Washington and to all the unknown soldiers that died during the American Revolution.

13. FAIRMOUNT PARK 4231 N. Concourse Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19104 myphillypark.org Fairmount Park is almost 15 square miles, and features trails, ponds, the Schuykill River, and 63 parks! What more could a dog want?

14. LAUREL HILL CEMETERY 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132 thelaurelhillcemetery.org Laurel Hill Cemetery is a beautiful, dogfriendly, historical cemetery in Fairmount Park. The park has events and even hosts tours!

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Fit toWork

THE PENN VET WORKING DOG CENTER

BY AMY SHELANSKI

On a beautiful spring day, I drove less than fifteen minutes from Queen Village to the Penn Vet Working Dog Center at 34th St and Grays Ferry Ave. There’s a big sign around an enormous compound that says “PENNOVATION.” Not sure which of the ten or more buildings housed the Working Dog Center, I parked among a number of large SUVs with dog crates in the back. I figured I had to be close. I followed a number of paths to a low white building at the back of the compound, unobtrusive, with scrubby looking land in the back. There was a small sign on the door asking me to please not let the dogs out – as there were mouse traps that could harm them. Making sure no dogs were going to make a run for the mice, I entered and was immediately greeted by Vicki Berkowitz, the Associate Director of the Center, and Ashley Berke, Director of Communications for Penn Vet. The Center is spacious, immaculate, sunny, and cheerful. In the the first large training room we entered was a beautiful German Shepherd puppy who seemed to have bruised a rib and complained noisily when picked up. Concerned staff immediately surrounded him. I was told he’d been roughhousing with a buddy a little too much. The love and concern for the puppy was obvious.

These amazing dogs. Where do these super canines come from? What makes them so special? How are they trained? Who decides what job is best for the dog? What do they do after they’ve been trained?

A breeding program has just started at the Center, but most of the dogs are donated. All the dogs are purebred for a good reason. It’s important to remember that the Penn Vet Working Dog Center is a Research Center. Every aspect of training, fitness, and growth is recorded and monitored. Genetics are an important aspect of the research. There are German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherds,

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Springer Spaniels, and a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

Training begins at eight weeks. Puppies learn the basics: sit, stay, down, stand, come, along with puppy fitness and agility. All the pups live in homes with foster families. Foster parents bring them to the center every weekday to train from 9am - 5pm. They spend nights and weekends at home, just like your dog, as pets. Some are raised with other animals, some with kids.

These dogs are socialized, polite, and friendly. They all start training in the same way: fitness, agility, scent work and eventually search and rescue. The dogs, just like people, find what they’re best at and the trainers work to let them excel at that skill.

Specialized areas of work include: •

Urban search and rescue

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Human remains detection

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Dual-purpose criminal apprehension and detection

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Single-purpose detection

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Diabetes alert

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Ovarian cancer detection

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Explosives detection

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Narcotics detection

Dogs train for approximately one year, at which time they may move directly into careers, or go for advanced, specialized training. All training is rewardbased. When a dog leaves Penn Vet to go to a police department or other organization, one of the stipulations is that the dog must live with its handler, not in a kennel. It’s clear that not only are these dogs exceptionally fit and trained for their jobs, they are also socialized, happy animals who combine career and home.

The downside is that eventually you’ll have to let it go.

2. Volunteer! You can also volunteer at the center.

There are always jobs that need doing, from data collection to helping with puppies, and help is greatly appreciated.

3. Want to get some name recognition? Sponsor a puppy. Sponsor benefits include your name and/or company logo featured on the Center’s website and your puppy’s working vest, inclusion in promotional materials, and recognition on social media.

The goals of the Center are: • To serve as a consortium to unite programs that employ detection dogs to benefit society throughout the US and around the world.

• To collect and analyze genetic, behavioral, and physical data; and integrate the latest scientific information to optimize the success and well-being of detection dogs.

• To prepare for future demands and facilitate re s e a rc h b y d e v e l o p i n g a d e t e c t i o n dog breeding/training program that will implement, test, and disseminate the knowledge gained.

Of course, the dogs don’t do all this on their own.

The staff at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center is as awesome as the dogs. Love, concern, expertise, intellectual and scientific curiosity and dedication guide the many undertakings at this remarkable facility. Cindy Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVEC, DACVSMR, CCRT, a tenured associate professor of critical care at UPenn Veterinary Hospital, founded the Working Dog Center in 2012 as a result of her 15 years of monitoring the health and behavior of Urban Search and Rescue dogs. That work started in October of 2001 after the 9/11 attacks. There isn’t space in this article to tell you all about Dr. Otto, or about all the other Penn Vet Working Dog Center staff. Let’s just say the they are all tops in their fields and work tirelessly to provide us with the happiest, healthiest and finest working dogs.

And, the staff can’t do everything on their own either. There are many ways to get involved and help. Donations are always welcome. The center is self-sustaining through individual, government, foundation, and corporate gifts and grants. You can find out all about how to get involved on their website, or by calling - the information is at the end of this article.

How to get involved: 1.

Why not foster a puppy? If you love dogs, consider fostering one of these fabulous pups.

Who wouldn’t want a well-trained, adorable puppy who goes to free day-care every day?

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Additionally there are educational programs available to the public, including puppy socialization, advanced puppy training, basic obedience, and more. To learn more about how your dog can be a superdog, check out the Capable Canine classes section of the website.

Don’t know what to do with your middle school kid this summer? The Canine Handler Academy for middle schools kids looks to educate and inspire the next generation of veterinarians, working dog handlers, and canine enthusiasts. If you have a child who loves dogs, this is a perfect summer program.

There are internships and externships available to high school and college students. Some may offer credit, depending on the institution. Internships are available in, but not exclusive to, the areas of veterinary medicine, dog training, behavioral science, non-profit management, criminal justice, database management, bioinformatics, and statistical analysis. An emphasis on research is integral to each of these areas. There are also opportunities in public relations, digital media, non-profit marketing, and fundraising.

A visit to the Penn Vet Working Dog Center is an inspiration and an education. The scope of what the center does for dogs and humans is also overwhelming. The diabetes detection dog that can alert its owner to low or high blood sugar sooner than a monitor; the dog that worked the Amtrak Train derailment, finding the last body, buried for days; the dogs learning to detect early stage ovarian cancer; the dogs that find victims in rubble from war and natural disasters; the dogs that find explosives; the dogs that hunt down criminals. These are the amazing dogs of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center.

Thank you to everyone at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center for taking the time to show me around the facility, meet the dogs and the staff. Special thanks to Vicki Berkowitz, Ashley Berke, Judith Berke, Pat Kaynaroglu, and Anne Marie DeAngelo.

For more information about the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, call 215-898-2200 or visit http://www. vet.upenn.edu/working-dog-center.

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Conversations ON COMMUNITY

BY LAUREN LEONARD

Last fall, QVNA hosted a “Conversation on Community” and asked panelists to discuss ways to build more inclusive, stronger communities. Candice Archibald, Queen Village dog-walker and owner of Otto and His Humans’ Pet Services, continues the conversation here as interviewed by Lauren Leonard.

What role do dogs play in a community like Queen Village?

As we know, there can be contentious moments, but when the rules of dog etiquette are followed by their humans, I find dogs are a bridge for communication, commonality, joy and laughter. Dogs have an innate ability to bring people together and make each day a little lighter. People I have met at dog parks, especially at Mario Lanza in Queen Village, have grown into some of

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my most favorite people. At the very least, dogs "grow" micro-communities within our community. Hopefully, they also spread joy and affection to passersby!

absence and provide them with love, fun,

I talk to the pups almost the whole time we

exercise, companionship, and consistency.

walk together. I've been known to carry a

Your pet service business was built on providing

I'm confident and hopeful that I've achieved

dog across a spot they are afraid of to help

“personalized, compassionate care” for four-legged

my goals.

them feel safe until they are ready to "turn

friends. What does this mean to the humans and dogs who

the corner" on their own. In my opinion,

utilize your services?

Dogs, like people, experience stress and fear. How do you

doing pack walks—walks with multiple

When I started my business I had three

help manage these emotions and promote healing?

dogs—helps because the dogs learn to trust

intentions/goals: 1) to be able to retire from

Mostly I follow my intuition. I have been told

me, their buddies and eventually themselves.

the restaurant business while simultaneously

I have a gentle, calming presence. I use this

Together we become a unit, so to speak. I'm

being able to work with my trusted puppy

to connect with the pups. I soften my voice

also a Reiki practitioner. In severe instances, I

and companion Otto all day, 2) to be able

and body language when I approach them

have employed these techniques to ease the

to support myself by giving back to the

and reassure the pup that everything will be

dog’s fear and continue on our way.

community in some way and to be of

all right. If we encounter a fearful situation

service to others, and 3) to provide animal

on our walk, we pause, take a moment, and

Off-leash dogs and un-bagged poop are two major sources

lovers the peace of mind of knowing that

I generally bow down to pet them, talk to

of conflict in Queen Village. How do we, dog-people and

someone would truly love their pets in their

them and reassure them that they are safe.

not, peacefully co-exist?

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This is a tough one! I'm absolutely a dog person and both things

rehabilitate.

are sources of conflict for me. Off-leash dogs present potentially

dangerous situations to both dogs on-leash and their humans:

Adopt or shop?

just because your dog is friendly does NOT mean mine is! Not to

For me, this is an easy one: adopt! But this is a personal choice and

mention the potential of getting hit by a car, running over a child, or

I would never judge anyone for choosing differently. There are many

the myriad other scenarios that would not be beneficial to anyone.

amazing animals waiting for loving homes in shelters, including pure-

bred dogs. There are also breed-specific rescues. I realize adopting

Leaving poop on the ground spreads disease and puts everyone at

is not for everyone, but your new dog will show you every day how

risk. I know I'm assuming a lot, but personally I question whether a

grateful they are for you and that gift is priceless!

person too lazy to pick up after their dog is seeing a vet regularly

and up to date on vaccinations, something that when not done can

What can humans learn from dogs?

be harmful to others.

The simple answer is everything! I'm very grateful to have grown

up around dogs (and cats). I think dogs teach children compassion,

In general, I have trouble understanding why people don’t simply

empathy, responsibility, and boundaries. They also teach us how to

follow the rules and be responsible for the protection of their pups

play and add so much joy and laughter to our lives. As an adult,

and others. It’s not that difficult and it's the least we can do to

I have learned the importance of following our intuition, reading

"repay" their unconditional love! Hopefully, as we continue to build

body language, building trust, good communicating (both verbal

community, we can learn to be more tolerant of one another—dog-

and non-verbal) and perhaps most importantly, how to live in the

lovers and non.

moment.

It’s been said that there is no such thing as a bad dog, only bad people with dogs. Do you

What’s the most important lesson a dog has taught you?

believe a dog’s behavior is reflective of its human or are there bad dogs/breeds of dogs?

I feel each dog in my life has taught me a different lesson. I’ve been

Many cognitive and behavioral studies have been done on the

blessed, because the dogs and lessons have been many and all were

subject and many books have been written. I find most of them to

valuable and needed! Otto, my 5 1/2-year-old pit bull and business

be fascinating. Sadly, I do believe that some dogs are simply "wired

partner, has taught me resiliency, perseverance, mutual trust,

wrong,” but that most can be rehabilitated. In my experience, most

unconditional love, and the value of teamwork. Then there's his little

dogs want to please us and will do almost anything to achieve that

brother, Denali, who has taught us both how to live in the moment

goal. It is our responsibility to help them thrive by providing them

and just have fun!

with routine, boundaries, consistency, and most importantly, love

and affection.

Last question: just how handsome is Duncan the Beagle*?

By far the easiest question of the day: SUPER HANDSOME! Duncan's

Both of my dogs are pit bulls, a very stigmatized breed. They are by

eyeliner, soft chestnut brown eyes, his big floppy ears, his crazy

far the easiest-going, most loving, loyal, and easiest to train dogs

beagle howl and personality all won me over immediately! Meeting

I've had in my life. They love almost every dog and human they

you and Duncan at Mario Lanza dog park was the highlight of my

encounter, especially kids! On the human end, there are bad people

day. And then I got to know you and be Duncan's trusted sidekick

who mistreat this breed contributing to its reputation – whether it's

and for that I'm so very grateful!

through abuse, steroid induced genetic mutation, fighting or being

left alone outside as a "guard" dog. (I wish we had stricter animal

*Interviewer is the human of Duncan the Beagle. Duncan spent

cruelty laws.) In my experience, Pit bulls are one of few breeds that

several years romping daily in the compassionate care of Candice.

can be so mistreated and still refrain from redirecting aggression

He is super handsome. For more about Candice and her service,

onto their owners. It’s heartbreaking to think that their trusting

visit www.ohhps.com. Though she currently has a waiting list, she can be

nature and desire to please is precisely what gets them into trouble,

reached at email candice@ohhps.com.

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The Strawberries Are Coming Leave the carton at the supermarket and grow your own.

BY DONNA PANCARI

Like many other seasonal fruits and vegetables, strawberries can be found in the supermarket year-round. Don’t be fooled - these are not the strawberries you are looking for. They may look lovely, especially in the middle of a cold winter, but there is no comparison in the taste to those that will fill the local markets soon. The only thing better would be berries picked right from your own backyard plot or patio planters, something that is surprisingly easy to do.

GROWING YOUR OWN

Besides full sun, strawberry plants won’t ask very much of you. Plant a patch in your garden plot or a few in a pot or hanging basket, keep watered and weeded and wait for your flowers and berries to appear. You can select a June bearing variety for a big harvest in the late spring, or an everbearing plant that

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will produce from the start of summer until the first frost.

Depending on your space and how well your berry plants thrive, you’ll want to arrange them to accommodate the runners the plants will produce later in the season. All varieties seem to become much less productive after 3-5 seasons, but we found in our little garden plot the new plants that popped up from the runners of the old took care of that. For pots and hanging planters, you might find treating the plants as annuals works best. If you do plan to keep the patch season after season, protective mulch or garden fabric in the winter months is a good idea.

USING YOUR HARVEST

As if there could ever be an instance where someone held a fresh strawberry

and wondered, “how can I eat this?” But several little plants can yield a surprising amount of berries, especially if you’ve opted for June bearing varieties. My favorite recipe for the excess is strawberry gelato - it perfectly captures that fresh taste and works even better with strawberries on the verge of going soft. Like most gelato recipes, this one uses milk instead of cream and is best right out of the ice cream maker or frozen for a short time. Try to use this within a few days, as homemade gelato can get a bit icy, especially one made from fruit such as this. If you wait too long, it does make an amazing milkshake.

STRAWBERRY GELATO 6 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 3 cups milk 4 ½ cups strawberries on the riper side

Remove stems from strawberries, quarter and mash well. Set aside. Beat egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy. Transfer to a saucepan over low heat and gradually stir in the milk, warming the entire mixture slowly. Do not allow to boil, but stir until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat. Pour off excess liquid from strawberries and combine them with milk mixture. Chill for three hours or overnight, stir again and churn in an icecream maker. For best results, eat within three days to avoid iciness.

DOG BITE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

BY KATIE LOCKWOOD, MD While dogs can be our best friends, there are over 4.5 million people

while eating, sleeping, or caring for puppies.

bitten by dogs in the U.S. each year. Children are at particularly high risk for dog bites – and given their size – are more likely to be severely affected

If your child is bitten by a dog that is not yours, ask the owner for proof of

and have bites on the face. Although we cannot imagine our family pet

rabies vaccination, get their name and contact information, and the name

hurting us, most bites are from dogs that are familiar to us. Therefore,

and number for their veterinarian. You should report the incident to the

when we talk about preventing dog bites, we need to think about how

Philadelphia Department of Public Health (215-685-6748), so that they can

we teach our children and our pets to peacefully live together.

ensure the dog is low-risk for rabies, and monitor the dog as needed. The wound should be washed immediately with soap and water. If minor, you

Whether you own a dog or not, you should teach your children how

can apply an antibiotic ointment and bandage. If more serious, call 911

to interact with dogs. First, instruct your child to ask a dog owner for

or go to the Emergency Room. You should also notify your pediatrician of

permission before petting any dog. This lets them know that not every dog

the dog bite, as your child may need a vaccination and your pediatrician

may be safe, and gives the dog owner an opportunity to prepare their dog

can monitor the wound healing. Up to 18% of dog bites become infected,

for the child’s petting, if permitted. Second, review with your child signs

and signs of infection include warmth, redness, swelling, or drainage from

that show that a dog is happy (i.e. wagging tail) or upset (i.e. growling, tail

the wound, or fever in your child. If the wound is infected, your child may

down). It is good for children to realize that dogs have emotions like they

need antibiotics and should see their pediatrician.

do and that dogs may not always be in the mood to play. Third, practice ways to approach a dog. It is recommended that they offer their hand

Dogs and children can be great friends. A family pet can teach a child

for the dog to sniff and then pet the dog on its body, rather than face.

compassion, responsibility, and discipline. When dealing with children and animals though, you need to expect the unexpected. So teaching

When playing on the sidewalk, it is important that you do not let your

your child how to be safe around dogs, as well as training and socializing

child run past a dog, because the dog may think the child is playing with

your dog, can help minimize the risk of a dog bite.

them and chase after them. If a dog does knock them down, they should curl up in a ball and lie still. If they get scared, but are still standing, you can teach them to stand still (“like a tree”), remain calm, and put their

Resources:

hands up near their face for protection.

https://www.cdc.gov/features/dog-bite-prevention/ https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/

If you own a dog, you should make sure you never leave a small child and

Pages/Dog-Bite-Prevention-Tips-2016.aspx

dog alone together. Although you may think your family dog would never

https://hip.phila.gov/DiseaseControlGuidance/AnimalBites

bite, any dog can bite. Children should be discouraged from aggressive play with the dog, such as tug-of-war, as it can easily escalate. While your child may help feed their pet, they should learn never to disturb the dog

[The above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice for any particular patient.

Please talk to your own health care provider for medical advice.]

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Early Summer FilmsTHAT WON’T MAKE ME TOTALLY HOMICIDAL

BY PIERS MARCHANT I know it feels as if the last of the snow has just finished melting into the drainage ducts, but the cinematic world is already gearing up for its summer season. In the coming months, we can expect to see a great many huge-budget tentpole flicks (including Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Dunkirk), a bunch of dreary-sounding comedies (Baywatch, Snatched), a raft of mostly uninspired kids’ fare (Cars 3, Diary of Wimpy Whatever, Pirates of the Who Cares), a handful of horror flicks (Amityville: The Awakening, Annabelle: Creation), a shark movie (47 Meters Down), a Tom Cruise Vehicle (The Mummy), and the inevitable Michael Bay boondoggle (Transformers: The Last Knight).

Yet, we do not have to give in to utter despair: Amidst the carnage of the early summer season, there are still some fine films coming our way. Here are but a few.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 (MAY 5) It won’t be catching any of us off-guard, as the original might have, but James Gunn’s follow-up to his immensely successful 2014 film does have pretty cavernous boots to fill. Fortunately, based on the trailers, Gunn seems to be sticking with much of the formula that made the first film so much fun: Goofy dialogue, notable characters, a weapons-mad raccoon-like maniac, and plenty of ‘70s era FM radio hits. Naturally, it could fall into the trap of trying to replicate the first GOTG too closely, but we’re going to give Mr. Gunn the benefit of the doubt …

ALIEN: COVENANT (MAY 19) … A courtesy we will also extend to Sir Ridley Scott, albeit with a lot more trepidation. The truth is, after Scott’s legendary run making Alien and Blade Runner back-to-back early in his career, he’s been a lot less indispensable, especially after the foul hideousness that was his previous Alien-prequel, Prometheus. I’m not inclined to get my hopes terribly much raised. However, with all that said, there

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is still at least a fighting chance this film, which appears in its early footage to be a return to the original’s terrifying roots, will be at least watchable, if not transcendent.

THE BIG SICK (JUNE 23) One of the feel good break-out hits of this year’s Sundance festival, Michael Showalter’s comedy, co-written by and starring “Silicon Valley” actor Kumail Nanjiani, is the largely true story of Nanjiani’s courtship and marriage to the film’s co-writer, Emily V. Gordon, despite his parents’ desperate hopes for him to find a traditional Indian bride. The film is sweet but never saccharine, earning near universal praise amongst the critical cognoscenti in Park City, while also winning the coveted audience award. Every summer needs at least one verifiable date movie, and all signs point to this one fitting the bill.

STEP (JULY 7) Another huge crowd pleaser at both Sundance, where it won the Special Jury Prize, and this year’s True/False festival,

Amanda Lipitz’ doc follows the trials and travails of a girls’ high-school step dance team in Baltimore, over a very eventful year, culminating in many of the team graduating and hoping to be the first in their respectful families to attend college.

Balanced against a backdrop of civic unrest in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests, the film presents a portrait of the inner city that our current sitting President, for one, might find perplexing in its optimism.

A GHOST STORY (JULY 7) An oddity from David Lowery, but one of the best movies I saw at Sundance. The film ostensibly starts out as a love story between a young married couple (Casey Affleck and Mara Rooney), as they are about to move out of their rental house, but it quickly gives way to a meditation on the nature of time and the idea of human legacy. It’s most certainly not for everyone – this would not be a good first date movie, unless your partner happens to be of serious cinematic bent – but for others, it will leave them absolutely gobsmacked.

Scout for Pets

BY AMY GRANT

Rich Miller, longtime Queen Village resident and owner of Walk It Like A Dog, recently launched Scout, a new business software platform designed for pet professionals. Scout is designed to help streamline administrative and operational tasks, so business owners can focus on their customers and growing

their client bases.

Starting a dog-walking business was a big career change for you. What made you decide to move into this area?

I never quite fit into the accounting world.

I always did good work, and I liked it, but I was never the khakis and collared shirt guy who "worked hard and partied hard." Not how you typically think of accountants, but when I was starting out, that's how it was!

My managers always wanted me on projects, but the higher-ups always seems to find a problem. There was one director I really hated, and it just became a bad situation. Let's just say the phrase "super secret probation" was thrown around. I always loved being around animals, so it seemed like a good idea to just try something new. My family is full of entrepreneurs, so it wasn't too big a stretch.

How did the idea for developing Scout, your dogwalking management software, come about?

James, my business partner, actually came up with the idea. We did a meetand-greet a number of years back, and he just absolutely hated our software. But there really wasn't anything else available at the time. We started talking and

eventually he decided to work on Scout full time. I consulted for a little while, but eventually James needed some investment. We worked really well together, so we decided to partner up.

Now that Scout has been released to much acclaim, what are your plans for future development?

We have some exciting things we want to do moving forward, but we really let our users influence the road map.

Most companies say they like getting feedback, but we really mean it. I'll talk to our customers for hours. I love hearing about all the creative ways people provide service and finding out what their needs are.

about being a dog-walker or starting their own dogwalking business?

I'm a stickler for being on time. It is the easiest way to build trust with your clients.

Also, Rome wasn't built in a day. It can take time to build a client base and gain a reputation. While the financial barriers to entering the industry are low, there is a lot of competition.

During your downtime, try to learn other skills you will need to run your business. For the first three months, I only walked one or two dogs a day, but I taught myself HTML and built my first website by myself. That website was crucial to the growth I would experience shortly after launching it.

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Sparks Shot Tower: 1ST OF ITS TYPE IN U.S.

BY JIM MURPHY • I ro n i c a l l y, a f t e r s u p p l y i n g d e a d l y ammunition for two wars, Shot Tower is now a peaceful playground run by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. Instead of workers producing musket balls or bullets, youngsters today run beneath the tower – playing and making only childhood memories.

The brick Shot Tower, 30 feet in diameter at the bottom and 13 feet at the top, was built at Carpenter and Front Streets in 1808, because the cost of shot here was rising. And it was much harder to get.

Why? Britain, our major supplier of shot – and owner of a marvelous new technology for producing shot without “dimples, scratches and imperfections,” was embroiled in “the Napoleonic Wars” with France.

Frank H. Taylor’s print of the Shot Tower shows it still dominated the area then called Southwark around the turn of the century. He created his photo-lithographed prints of “Old Philadelphia” in the 1910s and 1920s.

Image courtesy of Bryn Mawr College and the Free Library of Philadelphia.

The giant brick Shot Tower that looms over Queen Village homes at Carpenter and Front Streets is unique in several ways.

• Founded to make shot just for hunting, it later produced ammunition for the U.S. in both the War of 1812 and Civil War. That decision caused Quaker coowner John Bishop, whose religion was against war and violence, to sell his part of the business to partner John Sparks, for whom the tower is named.

• Originally about 150-feet high, it’s the first “smoke stack” type shot tower in the country … and a highly visible reminder of U.S. clashes with Great Britain.

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To try to keep us neutral, and help prevent our ships and sailors from being seized by both combatants, the U.S.’s Embargo Act of 1807 prohibited trade with both nations.

Fortunately, the three partners at Sparks Shot Tower – who were all experienced at working with lead – found someone who had experience at a British shot tower to help them.

The new technology included dropping molten lead from great heights into water. As it drops through a sieve into the water, the lead forms perfect spheres. For larger shot, you needed a drop of 150 feet, about the original height of Sparks Shot Tower.

INTERESTING ODDITIES • About 10 feet of the tower was cut off in the 19th century. I still don’t know why.

• A number of short buildings surrounded the Shot Tower, which employed six men

and one boy. The raw stock for the shot was pig lead and arsenic – which helped the molten lead flow more smoothly.

• F o r s a f e t y, t h e S h o t To w e r h a d 1 3 wooden and 2 iron fire buckets that were kept in the tower and engine room.

• In 1822, a New York architect wrote: “The Storms drive through the Brick work– It is a slight Building–and rocks very much in a gale of wind.” But PlanPhilly says, “The brick design, built to withstand gale force winds, served as a model for early lighthouses in the region.”

• The Department of Recreation modified the building. It removed the spiral staircase, changed the roof and its pitch, added windows to the first story and bricked up four vertical set of windows.

• An ad in The Aurora on Oct. 20, 1808, said: “FIRM’S FIRST AID FOR AMERICAN PATENT SHOT, OF ALL SIZES, EQUALLY AS PERFECT AS ANY IMPORTED.” • The one question I have is this: Did anyone then see the danger of calling the Shot Tower after Mr. Sparks. To me, that was tempting fate. Fortunately, the building has remained safe for many years.

FAST FACTS Name: Sparks Shot Tower Original Dimensions: 150 ft. high, 30 ft. in diameter at the bottom, 13 ft. at the top Address: 101-131 Carpenter Street Claim to Fame: The first “smoke stack” shot tower in the U.S. Marker Dedication Date: 4/19/97

Dogs are here to stay!

Sit, roll over, bite?

BY DUNCAN SPENCER

Some background: my dog’s name is Gizmo. When we adopted him, he was 5. He is completely devoted to my wife first and my daughter second. My son is tolerated, but I am detested. Armchair psychologists have a pretty easy route for their theories, but I'm just gonna present you with the facts.

Gizmo growls at me every single time I walk in the door. If I go in and out of the house multiple times, he will growl at me every single time I come in, even if it means that he growls 5 or 10 times in a row. He is not upset by the noise that the door makes when it opens. He is growling at me.

My dog hates me. No, he really does.

People don’t believe me, but of the disbelievers, there are two camps. On one hand, people that think its funny; and, on the other, people can't believe it could possibly be true.

I understand why people might find this amusing. My dog is a Cairn Terrier mix. He looks like a real-life teddy bear and the idea of him attacking anything is kind of hilarious.

I do not understand the outright nonbelievers, but I have theories. It's either because I am too likable to be hated by a dog, or because dogs are not the type to hate. I prefer to think the former, but I have a lot of evidence for the latter.

It's not just when I come through the door. If he is sitting with my wife or daughter and I walk near them, he growls at me. If my wife and daughter are gone and I try to feed him dinner, he won't eat the food until they come home.

Strangely, he's divided about my friends: roughly half of my friends (not based on gender) he likes, and the other half he dislikes.

The most curious thing is when he and I are alone at home, he will walk up to me sheepishly and climb up on my lap. As he settles in for a nap, he lets out a deep, long growl and then put his head down for a snooze. This is the only moment that he seems to accept me.

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AROUND the Village of Stephen Persons, Joel Spivak, QVNA, B. Wilk Fabrics,

Southwark Community Garden. The Garden

Fleishman Supplies, and Philly AIDS Thrift.

Party portion of the event is limited to a select number of guests. Purchase tickets in advance via www.qvna.org.

Exciting Upgrades Coming to the QVNA Community Parking Lot

QVNA End-of-Year Social/Volunteer

To improve management and the user

Recognition

experience at the parking lots under I-95, the

QVNA will celebrate another year of

QVNA Board of Directors has approved the

community-building by honoring volunteers

installation of a new mechanical arm, 24/7

and hosting a grand re-opening of the

customer service intercom, and a hang-tag

Weccacoe Playground on Thursday, June

permit parking system. Lessees will receive

15, 2017 at 7:30 pm. This event is family-

information on the implementation of these

friendly and an excellent opportunity to

improvements in the coming weeks.

meet the Board, committee members, and neighbors. Food and drink will be provided.

Queen Village Garden Tour and Garden Party Presented by the QVNA Quality of Life Committee, the Queen Village Garden Tour and Party

Photography by Amanda Hall Studios

will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 5pm-8pm.

Storefront display at 703 S. 4th Street depicting Millinery Shops in 18th Century Philadelphia by Michael Schreiber, Suzanne Dreitlein, and Amy Grant. These hat and clothing shops were primarily run by women. They often refashioned gowns in accordance with the latest styles. This storefront window display was made possible by the generous support

The tour will feature private community and home gardens, as well as neighborhood parks.

Enjoy activities along the way, like planting demonstrations and crafts for kids. The tour will close with a Garden Party in the

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