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THE SPIRIT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS • WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014

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JULY 16, 2014 • Vol. 11 No. 28

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Fallen Heroes Honored With Mural Tribute to Lt. Robert Neary and Firefighter Daniel Sweeney

by Max Pulcini

Philadelphia is a city known for its extensive collection of murals. These large-scale pieces of art bring life to the walls of our city, offering to all those who lay their eyes upon the murals a slice of history through brush strokes and color. They make once ordinary places extraordinary and turn everyday people into immortal figures. On Thurs., June 10, 2014, two River

erly Love safe. Created by David McShane and Jesse Gardner and painted by Kien Nguyen, the mural was completed thanks to the help of the Neary and Sweeney families along with representatives from the Police and Firefighter communities and East Kensington neighbors.

Attending the mural’s dedication were the men and women of the PFD, local politicians, municipal employees, artists, community members and the friends and family of the

“...A rare and unique trait that firefighters must have is a willingness to put their own life on the line and make the ultimate sacrifice for someone they have never met...” ~ Jesse Gardner, mural designer Wards heroes, Lt. Robert Neary and Firefighter Daniel Sweeney, had their heroism and their smiles emblazoned onto a wall in the neighborhood they sacrificed their lives to protect—onto a wall in the neighborhood they loved.

Lt. Neary and Firefighter Sweeney of the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) died in the line of duty on April 9, 2012 at Box 361 (intersection of Front and York Streets) while protecting East Kensington residents and their homes during the five alarm York Street Fire.

Though they are gone, the two firefighters will never be forgotten thanks to a new mural dedicated to their memory at 2024 E. Arizona Street. Sponsored

by Alexander N. Rubin, Jr. Esq., the City of Philadelphia and Unsung Heroes Gallery, the mural depicts the two fallen heroes in their firefighting gear surrounded by various images that pay respect and tribute to the first responders who keep the City of Broth-

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fallen. Jane Golden, Executive Director of the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program, explained how the mural came to be after Alexander N. Rubin, Jr. Esq., took a mural tour in Philadelphia and asked if there was any way he could help the program.

Golden, who admittedly is never at a loss for words when it comes to asking for help, went on to describe to Rubin a project that Jesse Gardner of Unsung Heroes Gallery had planned to dedicate to the two brave firefighters who had died that cold Easter Monday.

Within a few weeks a check arrived and the concept became reality.

“Murals are mirrors— we hold them up to you and they tell the story of our triumphs and our aspirations, our successes and our heroes,” an impassioned Golden said at the dedication.

Gardner donated space on the wall of his building, Unsung Heroes Gallery, for the mural. But to Gardner, whose gallery’s mission is

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Diane Neary stands at the site of the building collapse and fire that took the life of her husband, Lt. Robert Neary, on April 9, 2012. /Photo: Max Pulcini to advocate for front line first responders and educate the public on related issues through art, exhibitions, multimedia events and gallery talks, donating the space was the least he could do to thank those

who keep us safe in times of crisis.

“Of all people, [firefighters] understand how precious every living thing is— they’ve sworn an oath to preserve life. A rare and unique trait that firefight-

ers must have is a willingness to put their own life on the line and make the ultimate sacrifice for someone they have never met. It’s this extraordinary selflessness that everyone who wears a Philadelphia

Leprechaun’s Winning Tradition page 4

Crossword and Horoscopes page 8

Ms. Know-ItAlls Quizzo Challenge page 9

firefighter’s uniform today

or in the past assumes with grace and dignity.”

Gardner and artist David McShane designed the mural. Other than being see HEROES on page 7

Clean Plate: Easy Chicken Salad page 10

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THE LOCAL LENS with Thom Nickels

by Thom Nickels

When my Jury Summons notice appeared in the mail, all I could do was breathe a sigh of despair. You know how it is: the Jury in-take crowds, the lists of instructions to be followed, the canned videos, and the line formations going to the rooms of the various judges. The last time I received a Jury Summons was five years ago. Back then my name was called along with other names for a case but just as our group was about to head to the courtrooms, we were informed that the two parties involved in the case came to a settlement.

Obviously, this was not an exciting criminal case but just another lawsuit.

“You can collect your check and go home,” we were told.

In prior years, it was my belief that I was never accepted as a juror because I noted on the questionnaire that I was a journalist. I assumed this was the reason because during personal questioning by the attorneys, I felt that the word journalist

was a buzz word, a kind of psychic red flag. Since that time, I’ve been of the opinion that lawyers would rather not have a journalist as a juror.

Could it be because they think journalists are going to write about the case or critique their courtroom performance in some way?

This year’s Jury Summons broke the mold. When I was questioned by a court official and attorneys for both the plaintiff and the defendant, they seemed excited about the ‘J’ word.

In fact, the court official immediately began telling me that he’s read a number of things I’ve written over the years. “I know who you are,” he said, looking me square in the eye, but with a smile.

“I know who you are, Tommy Nickels!”

He was a tall man from South Philly and he very much reminded me of Frank Rizzo. He was almost as tall as Rizzo was, and he even spoke like Rizzo, enough to make me wonder if he had ever known the former Mayor.

I did, in fact, ask him that a little later on, to which he said: “Yes, I knew Frank.

Thom Nickels is a Philadelphiabased author/journalist/ poet, film critic and feature writer for the Spirit Newspapers.

He had an appetite like no other. He once ate three entrees of mussels in front of me, and he devoured 3 long rolls of bread. “ The case I was being auditioned for called for 8 jurors out of a pool of 30 people.

You can imagine my surprise when my number was called.

“You’ll be here till Friday,” the court official told us.

“That’s three days.”

Entering and leaving City Hall is much easier as a juror. The procedure is simple: bypass security (always a pleasure), take the elevator to the appropriate floor, then head for your assigned jury room and hang out with the other jurors

until the judge calls you into the courtroom.

The general jury selection process, however, is like cattle herding. Years ago, the City provided drinks, soft pretzels and donuts for all prospective jurors.

These were the lush years.

At that time, nobody had to stand during the selection process because there weren’t enough chairs in the main hall, but that’s no longer the case. I stood for over an hour in the massive room as various groups were called into different courtrooms. I’m not sure why the place was so packed. Are there that many cases being tried in the City of Philadelphia?

Even if there are a lot of courtroom cases going on, why book more people than the room can hold?

It was a very hot day when the selection process was going on, so people didn’t look to be in a very good mood. Having to pass through “take off your belt” security is humiliating enough, but when people discovered that there were no empty seats in the hall, the mood in the room seemed to thicken.

It took a court official, the one who calls names and takes attendance, to lighten the atmosphere.

Ms. X worked the room like a high energy stand up comic although 2 hours later you could feel her spirit diminishing. She told jokes and offered antidotes like a cruise ship MC. She’d mimic being tough, then giggle and wink at the crowd. At one point, she announced that far too many faces in the room looked depressed.

She tried her best to be a mood altering drug.

Her job wasn’t easy. Sitting there waiting for my name to be called, I realized how many strange names there are in the City of Philadelphia.

Names like Philomena Villanova, Myers Pumpernickel, Jesus John Peter Savior, and Sayczar Akaka Apple came rolling off her lips. Ordinary names seemed scarce. This must have been the odd name day. Some names were so weird she had to spell them out because she couldn’t pronounce them.

When she called your name you had to answer with the word “Here,” a system that reminded me of my grammar school days when the nuns would take attendance. Everybody had a different way of saying “Here.” Some people mumbled it; others shouted it, while others seemed to go silent when they heard their name. A woman with short black hair reading a Harry Potter book responded with an upright jerk and a loud “yep!” when she heard her name. Several jurors answered with a depressed sounding “Yes” while others, it seems, could barely speak at all. Their voices were so soft most assumed that they had fallen asleep in their chairs.

Standards have gone by the wayside when it comes to how people dress for jury selection. Many were dressed as if they were headed to a summer picnic or ball game-- shorts, tshirts, sandals, and sneakers were not uncommon.

Some even wore dirty, stained shorts. One man was in a tank top, his arm

tattoos exposed like sun bleached leper sores. The women were better dressed overall. What these men in shorts didn’t count on, however, was the fact that once they were pulled into a courtroom-- where the air conditioning turned the environment into an Arctic blast--they began to freeze.

As in, really freeze.

In fact, everyone who was in extreme summer dress complained of the high air conditioning once they got into the courtroom. “Please turn the air conditioning down,” they pleaded.

The attorneys, in full suits and ready to go into slick attorney mode, were comfortable. “Over our dead bodies,” they must have wanted to say, but didn’t.

Tank tops may be good on hot days when you have to weed a garden or take out the garbage, but when did they take the place of real shirts?

“Remember people, no open toe shoes or sandals in the courtroom,” the court official told our little group of eight. “No flip flops. Flip flops are for the beach, for those zany, Wildwood days, but not court! Dress appropriately, please. Please!”

While going through security on the morning of the first day, I noticed that a guy behind me was dressed in short Bermudas and a tie dye shirt. “You’re the first guy I’ve ever seen wear shorts to a Jury selection session,” I told him.

“Well,” he said, “I wear a suit every day and when they said we could dress comfortably, I thought of shorts.” We laughed at this and went our separate ways but I couldn’t help but wonder at the word comfortable. One person’s comfortable is another’s inappropriate attire.

Imagine a judge in flip flops and a tight tie dye shirt tucked into ballet tight Bermuda shorts. If anybody should be comfortable, it should be a judge.

Yes, it was really good to know that it was the “naked” ones who got their just desserts when they arrived in the sub-freezing courtrooms and begged officials to turn down the air conditioning.

On day 2 of the trial, our court guide told us that the jury room where we met in the morning and where we took our 5 or 10 minute breaks was once a City Hall holding cell. The guide pointed to a row of pay phone shells, where the newly arrested could make their one constitutionally guaranteed phone call.

“Elmo Smith was in your holding cell,” the official explained.

Elmo Smith was arrested see LOCAL LENS on next page

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and charged with the brutal death and rape of a sixteen year old Manayunk resident, Maryann Mitchell. Mitchell, a student at Cecelian Academy, had been out with girlfriends on the night of December 29, 1959 to see the movie South Pacific. After the movie and a stop at a hamburger joint, her friends left her at a bus stop so that she could make her way home. Her body was found the following day near Harts Lane in Whitmarsh Township.

Like the Center City jogger case at 21st and Pine Streets in Center City in November 1995, the Mitchell case was a gruesome one. Our guide told us that he had seen the files on the Mitchell case in the City Hall archives.

I didn’t have time to tell him that when I was working on a story about the Center City jogger case, I was shown an upsetting photograph of Kimberly Ernest’s body at the base of the stairwell at 21st and Pine. The photo upset me for weeks.

The Maryann Mitchell case rocked Philadelphia like no other murder case in the 50s and 60s.

Women everywhere were afraid to go outside or were constantly looking over their shoulders for

“another Elmo Smith.”

Smith, a handyman with a long arrest record for rape and attempted abductions of young females, was the last person to die in Pennsylvania’s electric chair.

Of course, there’s not much in Jury Room 646 that still resembles a holding cell, although you might make a case for the small caboose style windows that form the base of a much larger window. There’s also an old radiator painted brown or dark green that was undoubtedly in the room when it was a jail cell. Had Elmo Smith ever reclined against the radiator and reviewed the events of December 29th?

Had he shed a tear? Or did he grip the edges of the radiator in an act of frustration over being caught?

In ways that we cannot fathom, all rooms hold memories. The fears, agony and pain of people once confined to certain rooms can seep into the walls, forming shadow impressions that a sensitive person can pick up. There have been many rooms in my life that have caused me to say, “Something went on in here.”

Around the corner from Jury Room 646 is an old staircase that looks to be falling apart. It’s a narrow staircase with tattered paint and split wood; although, you can see that at one time it was a very fine staircase.

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In some ways it resembles a staircase that was meant to be kept secret, but here it was in full exposure, lonely, decrepit, one of City Hall’s secrets.

What had happened on those steps? Who was pushed, handcuffed or threatened?

On day 3 we deliberated in the jury room, and that’s when things got crazy.

When it came time to select a foreman I was surprised when most of the jurors said they wanted me but that was no sooner said when the one woman in the room said that the honor should go to the really, really quiet guy in the back who’s hardly said anything “since we got here.”

Life is strange, and it was too hot to argue.

I gave the odd honor to the quiet guy, but soon after regretted giving in so easily.

Thank God my time as a juror is over. •

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You will be notified by July 25 if you’ve been accepted. at NKCDC, 2515 FrankfordAve. Intersection of Frankford Ave & Dauphin St to Frankford Ave & Cumberland Ave. As a part of NKCDC’s economic development initiative to celebrate and support arts and business, we need artists, vendors, and street performers to show off the weird and wacky energy unique to our neighborhood.

For interviews or additional information please contact Economic Development Director, Joanna Winchester at 215427-0350 x 111 or jwinchester@nkcdc.org.•

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Leprechauns Bring Winning Tradition to River Wards

by Max Pulcini

For more than 50 years the Leprechauns Sports Association has brought a winning tradition to the young and budding athletes of the River Wards. John “Herbie” Smith founded the non-profit community sports organization in 1961 at the old Ancients of Hyberians Div. 87 hall. Smith and a group of members began floating around the idea of bringing football back to the neighborhood during a time when football’s popularity seemed to be dwindling in the area.

The club didn’t have much equipment back then, just one well-worn football.

But what the association did have was an identity— when Smith asked thirty ninety-pounders, “Do you know what your name is?” before the team’s inaugural season over half-century ago, they responded in thunderous uniformity: “Yeah! The Leprechauns!”

Today, the Leprechauns Sports Association provides the boys and girls of Port Richmond and the surrounding communities a place to learn sportsmanship, teamwork and respect through sports.

Toddlers through those in high school participate in football, baseball, basketball, softball, t-ball and cheerleading year round, competing against other clubs in the city. The organization celebrates its rich history and has developed a name and tradition in the neighborhood, thanks to some families boasting several generations of Leprechaun players.

“We’re all about tradition and, as you can see, our

The Leprechauns 15/16 year old baseball squad, led by Coach Mike Kulb, captured the 2014 NEPL Baseball Championship. motto is, “Pride and Tradition since 1961,” Frank Reinhardt, President of the Leprechauns Sports Association, said.

Reinhardt, who was just recently promoted from vice president to president, is spearheading new efforts to strengthen the organization along with a newly elected Executive Board. The board is made up of Reinhardt, Cathy Dugan, Desiree Probst, Kathy Kehoe, Cathy Ryley Hornung, Bill and Lisa Stahl and Dan O’Brien, all of whom have been involved in either coaching or volunteering with the Leprechauns for years.

The Executive Board is responsible for the Leprechaun Sports Association’s finances and makes the final decisions on the direction of programs, fundraising, competition and coaching.

“We want to be the neighborhood’s [sports] organi-

zation,” Reinhardt said.

“I feel like we were that in the past and we are trying to reestablish that. We are taking things in different directions.”

The Leprechaun’s Executive Board is emphasizing an increased effort to be transparent with the community as far as bookkeeping and finances go. They also want to engage in deeper conversations with the neighborhood and parents in order to increase support and volunteer turnout.

“We want the people, the parents and the neighborhood to know that if there’s any question about what we are trying to do sports-wise or financially, we are open,” Reinhardt said. “We hear their complaints, we know what type of club they want, we know the type of environment they want for their kids. It’s just that we need more help from them to

get that.”

The Board’s first priority is to repair and renovate the clubhouse, which is worn from age. This includes painting, roofing, drywalling and general maintenance. Ultimately, the Board would like for the clubhouse to be a safe and comfortable place where children want to come to hang out or study after school.

“We have bills we need to pay like any other organization, we have repairs to the clubhouse that need to happen,” Reinhardt said. “We could always use a helping hand— any carpenters out there, painters, roofers, anybody who would like to come and give us a hand are welcome to come in.”

The Board is also encouraging parents to volunteer and create a booster club, which is an organization formed to support an associated club. Generally, booster clubs are run and

The Leprechauns football team poses in front of a scoreboard following one of their matchups last season. /Photos courtesy of the Leprechauns Sports Association. organized by the parents of club participants. A booster club is not a social club—its main purpose is to develop support for the youth program and raise funds and public support.

Through the efforts of a booster club, the Executive Board hopes to raise funds to help recondition

the clubhouse, purchase equipment and help lower registration costs. “[As a parent] you have an investment [in your child]. You want a place where your child can play safely, learn the proper way to play a sport and have see LEPRECHAUNS on page 10

Freedom, Music, Fireworks and Fun at Penn Treaty Park

Freedom rocked Penn Treaty Park all day on Saturday, July 5. Music by Rockfish, the Nines, One Above and Taggart. Spectacular fireworks followed. Check their website www.friendsofpenntreatypark.org for info on upcoming events or check the Spirit’s Community Calendar. /Photos: Roman Blazic

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Two SugarHouse Leaders Selected for Great Women of Gaming Awards

General Manager Wendy Hamilton and Vice President of Communications Leigh Whitaker Honored

Sug arHouse Casino General Manager Wendy Hamilton and Vice President of Communications Leigh Whitaker were both chosen as winners of the 2013 Great Women of Gaming Awards, an annual program presented by gaming industry magazine, Casino Enterprise Management. Hamilton was honored in the “Proven Leader” category, while Whitaker was recognized in the “Rising Star” category.

The national award program, created in 2005

by Casino Enterprise Management, recognizes women who work in the gaming industry and excel at managing both their career and personal life.

These annual awards were designed to highlight the top women in the industry, and those who go above and beyond every day to achieve great things.

A s w i n n e r s , b o t h Hamilton and Whitaker will be profiled in the August 2014 issue of Casino Enterprise Management and featured on the publication’s “Audio Edge” radio show.

With leadership and g u i d a n c e f ro m b o t h women, SugarHouse Casino has flourished since opening in September 2010. The casino has been named a “Best Place to Work” in Philadelphia

Wendy Hamilton General Manager, SugarHouse Casino

Leigh Whitaker VP Communications, SugarHouse Casino

by the Philadelphia Business Journal and a “Top Workplace” by Philly.com for three straight years.

In addition, under their direction, the casino has been a supporter of numerous Philadelphia events and traditions including the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and the New Year’s Day Mummers Parade.

In recent years, Hamilton has been the recipient of many local awards for her hard work and dedication.

She was named one of the 2011 top 40 leaders under the age of 40 in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Business Journal, and last year, she received the Blue Sapphire Award from Philadelphia RowHome Magazine for her commitment to the community.

In recent months, 95.7 BEN FM honored her with the “Woman Who

Empowers Us Award,” and KYW Newsradio has recognized her in its “Women’s Achievement Award” program.

Whitaker has also been recognized for her accomplishments a s Vi c e P re s i d e n t o f C o m m u n i c a t i o n s. I n addition to overseeing government, community and public relations, she is responsible for implementing and overseeing SugarHouse’s corporate charitable donation program.

Under her direction, the casino has donated more than $5 million to local organizations. In addition, she personally shepherded the foundation of the Penn Treaty Special Services District (SSD), a 501(c)(3) community-based organization that works to enhance the quality of life for residents of the immediate neighborhoods surrounding SugarHouse.

To see the full list of Great Women of Gaming award winners, please visit www. g reatwomenofgaming. com.•

We Care Soccer Camp Is Back!

It is that time of year again! Summer is fast approaching. We Care Soccer Camp is preparing for its 20th year! They are in need of your help.

This is a camp that provides a week long training program that is completely FREE to the children of Fishtown and its neighboring communities. It is held July 28 to Aug. 1, Mon. thru Thurs. from 9AM - 12PM and Fri. - Giveaway Day - starting at 10AM at Hetzells Playground, Thompson and Columbia.

This year the camp is accepting children that can participate in the T.O.P.S. Soccer program designed for children with disabilities. The camp is staffed by volunteers who provide fun and knowledge to the game of soccer. Each participant of the camp will receive breakfast and lunch for the week along with a T-shirt and soccer ball.

Volunteers are needed. There will be a meeting at Schissler Rec on Fri., July 18 at 7PM for anyone who is interested in helping out.•

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Seth Williams joins the FNA at Frankford Hall Join the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA)for our July monthly meeting, happening on Thurs., July 17 at 7PM at Frankford Hall. We will be joined by Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams, and Frankford Hall will provide happy hour specials. The FNA meets on the third Thursday of every month.

More info at fishtown.org.

EKNA July Meeting Mon., July 21. Doors 6:30PM, Meeting at 7PM. Summer location: Urban Worship Center (Cumberland & Coral). Join us for the last EKNA general meeting of the summer.

Run a small business?

Email us to be a Small Business Spotlight at the meeting. NO JULY ZONING MEETING. The August zoning meeting is scheduled for Wed., Aug. 13. NO AUGUST GENERAL (MONTHLY) MEETING. In September, our meetings will return to the Brewery.

EVENTS Hancock Rec Summer Basketball League Hancock will be hosting their annual Summer Basketball League 2014. This year the age groups will be: 14 & under, and 17 & under; they will be organizing teams of their own, but outside teams are welcome in each age group. League will be starting 2nd week of July. Hancock Basketball is dedicated to Stopping the Violence and Increasing the Peace in our community. For more information contact Coach Don, or Coach Larry 215685-9886/9877. Hancock Recreation Center, 147 W. Master St. Swimming pool is open, thru August, 2014.

Open 7 days from 11AM til 7PM, which includes swimming lessons.

Classes at Portside Arts Summer Time Arts & Crafts Classes $ 1 0 p e r c l a s s, C o m e when you can, pay as you go! Tues. & Thurs.

Arts & Crafts, Ages 5-10 4-5:30PM, Wed. Girl Power Arts & Crafts, Ages 5-10, 4-5:30PM. Summer Time Private Music Lessons Have a private music lesson with one of our amazing music teachers!

Lessons are for all ages. $20 per half hour - $40 per hour. Voice, Guitar, Piano & Bass - Wed. & Thurs. from 3-7PM: Violin, Voice, Guitar & Piano -Mon. from 3-7PM

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For more information call 215-685-1247. Bridesburg Recreation Center is located at 4601 Richmond St., 215685-1247.

Fishtown Rec Center Programs Daisies and Brownies – Mondays, 6-7PM; Men’s Hockey League – Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Thurs., 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 information, call 215-685-9885.

Kensington Community Food Co-op Until the development of its future store, at Frankford and Lehigh Avenues, the Kensington Community Food Co-op continues its bi-monthly Marketplace, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6-8PM on the 2nd floor

Sean Daily Tournament The Port Richmond Tigers will sponsor the 26th Annual Sean Daily Memorial Sports Tournament on Fri., Sat., Sun., July 25, 26, 27. Featured events will include Men and Women’s Softball, Basketball, Soccer (all ages) and Women’s Volleyball.

All events will take place at Cohox Playground (Cedar and Ann). Teams are asked to register by Fri., July 18. For more info, call Tom Mack – 215275-8838 or Tigers Clubhouse – 215-423-7611.• of Circle of Hope, 2009 Frankford Ave. Members and non-members alike can purchase organic, seasonal produce and bulk dry goods such as beans, grains and granola. Bring your own containers and bags. For further information, www.kcfc.coop/ marketplace_is_back.

Bridesburg Rec Kinder Kamp Kinder Kamp for Boys & Girls, 2,3,4 years old, as of Sept. 1, 2014. Tues., Wed., Thurs., starting July 22. 1:30 to 4PM. Room is air-conditioned. Two (2) Four (4) week sessions. $110, paid in full when you register. Register now in the office. See John, Mike or Miss Jackie. Bridesburg Rec, 4601 Richmond St. 215-685-1247.

CSA Farm Shares Area nonprofit Philly Foodworks is running a CSA, a farm share program offering weekly deliveries of produce. It runs now through October 23 and offers a wide variety of choices. In addition to vegetables, options include meat, dairy, fruit, bread, jam, honey, hummus, beef jerky, soup, condiments, and desserts. Pricing for the season franges from $396 to $625. Pickup is at Cafe Chismosa, NW corner 4th & Poplar. More info at the www.nlna.org.

Yoga at St. Michael’s Church Yoga (“quiet time”) classes are being offered at St. Michael’s Church, corner of Trenton Ave. and Cumberland 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.

Kensington Library Humane Education Summer Series. Mondays 2–4PM at Kensington Library, 104 West Dauphin Street (at York-Dauphin Station). 22reasons is a humane education organization working to raise awareness about animal welfare.

Gigi Glendinning, founder and director of 22reasons, will present animal stories with engaging activities at the Kensington Branch this summer.

Zumba Classes Frank Glavin Playground is holding Zumba classes for adults on Tuesdays 7:45-8:45PM. $4 per class.

215-685-9898.

First Presbyterian Bible Study Group On 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.

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

Richmond Library Programs Preschool 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. 215685-9992. see CALENDAR on page 14

New Date for Penn Home’s Fundraiser Game

Please note that Penn Home’s Fundraiser Game which was originally scheduled for June 5 has been postponed to Friday, September 5 at 7:05 PM. Penn Home will earn $5 for each ticket sold for the Riversharks game against the Barnstormers. Tickets are only $12.

To get your tickets, visit www.riversharks.com and select “Riversharks Fundraising Log-In” located on the right-hand side of the page and enter our unique code: PENNHOME. Then simply select your seats and buy your tickets. Please note you must purchase your ticket through the “Fundraising Log-In” in order for Penn Home to receive the $5 donation.

If you do not have access to the internet or have any questions about purchasing your tickets, please call Kate Corrigan at 215-739-2522. We hope to see you at the game!•

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tasked with perfecting the photo-realistic portraits of Neary and Sweeney, the artists looked for ways to incorporate other symbols into the mural. Imagery used on the piece includes columns on either side of the portraits that represent the support the PFD provides to those who call Philadelphia home. The mural also contains symbols that relate to Ladder 10, Ladder 16 and the Philadelphia Fire Fighter and Paramedics Union Local 22.

“It was an honor but a challenge at the same time to take on something like this where there is a lot of respect for the subject,” McShane said. “We wanted to make sure that we were giving it dignity while making a monument that would feel right to family.

But although it’s challenging, it’s really rewarding when you see something like today.”

As the mural was dedicated, the Neary and Sweeney families looked on as their loved ones became eternalized in front of their comrades on the very streets they protected.

“My husband was a wonderful man, he was

Members of the Philadelphia Fire Department stand in attention as the mural to their fallen brothers, Lt. Neary and Firefighter Sweeney, is dedicated. /Photos: Max Pulcini The Tribute to Lt. Robert Neary and FF. Daniel Sweeney mural on 2024 E. Arizona Street was officially dedicated on Thurs., June 10. Prominently featuring the smiling faces of the two local heroes who died in the line of duty, the mural was sponsored by Philadelphia Mural Arts, Alexander Rubin, Esq. and Unsung Heroes Gallery, designed by Jesse Gardner and David McShane and painted by Kein Nguyen. a wonderful father and a wonderful firefighter. He was just a good community member,” Diane Neary, Lt. Neary’s wife, said. “With him being posted up in a tribute to the fire department in the neighborhood

that he never wanted to leave, Kensington, he would be so honored. It’s such an honor for me, I feel so proud. It’s so odd to be able to stand on the street and look up at your husband and his memory.

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“It’s hard to put into words,” David Sweeney, Firefighter Sweeney’s father said. “The sadness is there every day; the mural is a beautiful tribute. As a retired member of the fire department, I know the camaraderie that exists and that means a lot to me to have the support of everyone.”

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“That’s what murals do, they treat people as heroes—big and bold like they are in life,” Golden said. “They tap into what makes us human, they connect us all as a city.

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21. Done willingly 23. Moral transgression 24. Kin relation 27. Mulwi or Munjuk 29. 4th Jewish month 32. Camel or goat hair fabric 34. Negation of a word 35. Unemotionality 36. Recharges 39. East northeast 40. Melancholy 43. Scholarly compositions 44. Ghostlier 46. Kingdom 47. Airborne (abbr.)

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it may take some time to get back on your feet after a stumble, but you will get there much faster if you ask a few friends for support. You know the people who have your back.

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Enjoy the responsibility-free week with a free spirit. This is a great time for a vacation.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Think through all of your options before you act, Virgo.

While something may seem like a good idea at first, careful thought may reveal some bumps in the road.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Work hard to earn a promotion at work, Libra. While you may need to take on more responsibility and work longer hours, the payoff will be well worth it.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if you feel you are at a crossroads, take your time to make the best possible decision. This is a significant moment for you, and it requires focus and forethought.

Sagittarius, supporting a family member who deserves it has you riding high this week. This support may be emotional in nature or even financial support if you can manage.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, family activities are getting in the way of business prospects, and vice versa. You may need to make a difficult decision in the near future.

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CLEAN PLATE: Easy Chicken Salad

by Casey Ann Beck

In a few weeks, my normal – that is, coming home and napping every day, having dinner reservations, cooking elaborate dinners, and not setting my alarms on the weekends – is about to change. While it’s no match for a wailing newborn, currently not fully sleeping through the night, thanks to discomfort or bathroom runs, is certainly getting me acquainted to a new schedule. Also helpful is the “nesting” phase, which Joe and I both seem to be welcoming; I’ve never been more organized in my life.

I realize the way in which I cook will soon change, at least temporarily. Gone are the days of long walks through the grocery store, spending a little more than usual on a special ingredient, and devoting hours in the kitchen to a weeknight dinner. Though I’m ready for my “new normal,” I’m

not willing to sacrifice flavor. This recipe is one I’ll be revisiting frequently over the next few months, probably even years, as it’s a mostly homemade, quick dinner with simple ingredients that tastes amazing.

Easy Chicken Salad One cooked rotisserie chicken (28 oz.) ¾ cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon red wine vin-

egar ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped ¾ cup seedless red grapes, halved 1 /3 cup parsley, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Pull all of the meat from rotisserie and place in large bowl, shredding with hands; discard bones and skin. In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, Dijon mustard, and vinegar. Add to bowl with chicken meat.

Add walnuts, grapes, parsley, salt and pepper and fold all ingredients together.

A pre-cooked, grocery store rotisserie chicken is a staple among busy households. It’s perfect as is, but can be combined with an array of other ingredients to create something with a little more pizzazz. The non-mayo based binder is a little spicy, tangy, and sweet, and the Greek yogurt addition makes this version just a tad bit healthier. I love meeting a crunchy walnut and sweet grape with each bite, but I bet dried fruit would also taste delicious in this chicken salad. Served on two thick slices of bread, the ease and quality of this recipe is almost too good to be true. I’m well aware there are many nights of canned soup and cold cereal in my near future, but I’ll take it like a champ so long as this delicious chicken salad makes an appearance every now and then. •

Casey Ann is a local foodie and blogger.

Check out her recipes and reviews at www.cleanpl8.com

26th District Crime Report July 2, 2014- July 8, 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.

• Zero (0) robbery-point of gun during this time.

• Three (3) robberies other weapon during this time: 2000 E Lehigh (7/4), 1000 Delaware (7/7), 2100 Dauphin (7/7) • One (1) Aggravated Assaults with a gun during this time: 2200 Tulip (7/6) • Zero (0) Aggravated Assault other weapon during this time.

• One (1) residential burglary during this time: 2100 Sergeant (7/5) • Seven (7) Theft from Autos during this time: 2000 Susquehanna (7/3), 1000 Front (7/5), 100 Ellen (7/5), 2200 Blair (7/6), 1100 Earl (7/6), 100 E Oxford (7/6), 2200 Lehigh (7/6) • Eight (8) Thefts during this time: 2400 Kensington (7/2), 2000 Coral (7/3), 2400 Aramingo (7/4), 2600 Frankford (7/5), 2400 Gaul (7/6), 2300 Tucker (7/7), 2600 Almond (7/8), 100 E Lehigh (7/8) • Four (4) Stolen Vehicle during this time: 1900 Front (7/2), 2500 Emerald (7/2), 2400 Aramingo (7/3), 2500 Tulip (7/5).•

Nazareth Hospital’s Lori Dwyer Joins Practice at Mercy Primary Care at Frankford Lori Dwyer, DNP, MSN, RN, CRNP, NP-C, recently joined Dr. Sigrid Larson at Mercy Primary Care at Frankford as a nurse practitioner. Lori has been with Nazareth Hospital since September 2007, most recently serving as a nurse practitioner at Nazareth Hospital’s Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine.

Throughout her more than 20 years as a nurse, Lori has served in a number leadership roles, including clinical liaison, supervisor and nursing director. In addition to her nursing responsibilities, Lori frequently speaks at national wound care conferences across the country. Mercy Primary Care at Frankford is located at 9625 Frankford Ave. in Philadelphia, 19114. The office can be reached by calling 215.637.9400.

About Nazareth Hospital Founded by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Nazareth Hospital has provided health care to the Northeast Philadelphia community since 1940. The Hospital has 205 acute and 28 skilled care beds, and provides a full array of health care services, including emergency services, surgery, vascular services and wound care, cardiac care, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, cancer care and more. Nazareth is a nationally certified Primary Stroke Center and has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for stroke care by HealthGrades. Nazareth earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and national accreditation for hip and knee replacement and heart failure care, and is a Blue Center of Distinction for Hip and Knee Replacement. Nazareth Hospital is a member of Mercy Health System of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

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fun. But we need some help,” Reinhardt said. “It all goes back to that old saying of, ‘it takes a village to raise a child.’ I think that a lot of us believe in that.

We want all these kids to succeed as much as our own and want them to have everything they need to do so. Team sports teach them how to be good citizens.”

“It teaches them respect— disrespect is something we don’t tolerate from our kids,” Lisa Stahl, Treasurer of the Leprechauns Sports Association, said.

“Whereas they might not necessarily have discipline at home or school, when they come onto the field, they are to talk to adults in a certain way and there’s

a certain behavior we expect. You can see they change a lot of the time from the beginning of the season to the end. It’s very important for them to have somebody by their side and supporting them and cheering them on when they might not have that off the field.”

She added: “We also have a lot of kids coming in who might not be getting enough physical activity. We don’t do tryouts and every kid plays. That participation is important because if not, some of these kids would just be at home on the couch playing video games. Now they are on the football field four days a week, two hours a day, doing laps and working out. It’s good for their physical health.”

“It shows that hard

work pays off,” Bill Stahl, Sergeant at Arms for the Leprechauns, said. “Nothing shows that better than when you win in a football game. It’s 22 kids coming together as a team and showing that all that handwork throughout the week paid off.”

While developing all of these positive traits through sports, children are also succeeding at the most important aspect of athletic competition: having fun and developing selfconfidence.

“It’s that pride when [a child is] coming in after hitting the home run, shooting the game winning shot, getting the high five,” Cathy Dug an, Le prechaun’s Trustee, said. “That’s what it’s about— the smiles, the laughs and knowing that I accomplished something.

I’m proud of myself, I did it.”

“The kids will have memories from this,” Reinhardt said. “They’ll look back on their childhood and say, ‘my life was pretty good when I played for the Leprechauns— I had great role models and great people in my life who cared, because we all do, we all care and we wouldn’t be here if we didn’t.’”

Moving forward, the Leprechauns Sports Association looks to build on its history and tradition with the next generation of Leprechaun athletes and put the pieces in motion to ensure that youth sports exist in Port Richmond for years to come.

“We just want to reestablish that support. Come in, meet us, talk to us. If you have any questions,

we are willing to answer them. If anyone wants to come in and help, our arms are open—we are a family here and we want to establish that first and foremost. We are here, we are working hard and we are not going anywhere.”• You can get involved with the Leprechauns Sports Association— reach out to them through their Facebook page. The Executive Board also encourages all neighbors to stop by their monthly meeting on the first Sunday of the month at 9AM at the clubhouse. Leprechaun Sports Association is having their annual coin drop this Fri., July 18th starting at 6 pm, so be on the lookout. The football players, cheerleader, and coaches will be walking around the neighborhood knocking on doors collecting money for the club and wearing green t-shirts or their

uniforms, and carrying helmets.

Leprechaun Sports Association will be teaming up again with The Fresh Works with a fundraiser on Fri., July 25th from 5-9 pm. Eat in, take out, or deliveries. Just mentions the Leprechauns, and they will receive a portion of all sales. The Fresh Works is located on 2634 Belgrade St. (19125) to place an order 215-423-6900.

The Leprechauns are also hosting their 1st Annual Cow Chip Bingo and Family Fun Day on Sun., August 24 at noon. The event will be held at the Ukraine Club (847 Franklin St.) and tickets are $20 each. The event will feature food, games, prizes, raffles, a DJ and more. Only 1,000 blocks will be sold so reserve your plot for a chance to win up to $10,000. For more information call Leprechauns at 215-423-6309.•

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Office of Catholic Education and Faith in the Future Launch “Transfer Advantage” Campaign The Office of Catholic Education (OCE) and Faith in the Future are proud to announce the launch of a new transfer grant campaign, taking place in all 17 Archdiocesan high schools. The “Transfer Advantage” campaign is an outreach to parents of any students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grades who are not currently enrolled at an Archdiocesan high school. Transfer students, who meet all admission requirements and are accepted to one of the 17 Archdiocesan high schools, would be eligible to receive a $1,000 grant for the 20142015 academic year.

In addition to the roll out of a new website, www. transferadvantage.org, radio and transit campaigns are also being launched this summer in Philadelphia and the four suburban counties and will run through early Fall. The tag line for the campaign is, “It’s their future.

Don’t settle.” The transit campaign began June 27 and runs through September 21. The radio campaign will begin airing on local stations July 14 and will run through August 17.

Mr. Christopher Mominey, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary for Catholic Education said, “We are thrilled to launch this new initiative. With Transfer Advantage,’ our purpose is simple: to attract potential students not currently enrolled at an Archdiocesan high school who are interested in learning more about the gift of Catholic education right here in their own backyards. Recently, we announced that graduates of the Class of 2014 earned a staggering $320 million in college scholarships. That record number is a testament to what a quality Catholic high school education is worth in the Philadelphia area.

Along with our partners at Faith in the Future, whose mission is to help ensure that every family that desires a Catholic education has access to one, we are committed to making this initiative a success across all 17 of our high schools.”

Current Archdiocesan high school students, though not eligible for the $1,000 “Transfer Advantage” grant, are still eligible for other programs including need-based assistance, financial aid and scholarship opportunities. A summary of high school financial assistance available to current students can be found at www.affordcatholicschool.org. These programs provide significant financial help and support to almost half of the students attending the 17 Archdiocesan high schools.

For the 2012-2013 academic year, students received close to $13 million in tuition assistance and scholarships to attend Archdiocesan high schools.

For more information on Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit http://www. catholicschools-phl.org/. For more information on Faith in the Future, please visithttp://www.faithinthefuture. com/.

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First Class Relic Of Pope Saint John Paul II to be Venerated at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul A precious Relic of the recently canonized Pope Saint

Please join our family & the Philadelphia Phillies for John Paul II will be exposed for public veneration between their Tues., Sept. 9 game to help raise Awareness for all of the Masses at the Cathedral Basilica.

Moyamoya Disease and to raise money to help find Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20, 2014 a a cure for our 7 year old daughter, Jenna’s Journey 5:15 p.m. (Saturday Mass in Basilica) with Moyamoya Disease and other families out there 8:00 a.m. (Sunday Mass in Cathedral Chapel) fighting this horrible disease! Tickets are only $17 each.

9:30 a.m. (Sunday Mass in Basilica) 50% of every ticket SOLD (must mention being with 11:00 a.m. (Sunday Mass in Basilica) the “Moyamoya Group”) will be donated to Boston 12:30 p.m.

(Sunday Spanish Mass in Cathedral Children’s Hospital Moyamoya Research Team!! Please Chapel) 7 Nights Alaska Sawyer Glacier Cruise come enjoy a night our with our family & yours. Our 3:00 p.m.

(Divine Mercy Chaplet in Basilica) daughter’s life and many others depend on a cure. on Celebrity Solstice - July 2015 6:30 p.m. (Sunday Mass in Basilica) Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. To order Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul tickets through stadium 215-463-5000, me... Kristina PERSON Franklin Parkway 18th StreetPER and Benjamin 267-357-9912 to arrange ticket purchase if you do not INCL. CRUISE FARE ANDPA TIPS19103 Philadelphia, want to purchase online or can not attend and want to just make a Donation... anything will help, or online at At the conclusion of each Mass on Saturday and www.phillies.com/moyamoya.

Seating will be located in the Terrace Deck (sections Sunday, there will be a blessing with the Relic of Pope 432-434). Net proceeds from tickets sold through this offer Saint John Paul II asking for his heavenly intercession. will benefit Moyamoya Research at Boston Children’s Everyone is welcome to the Cathedral Basilica for this weekend of devotion.

Hospital.

Visit philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com or go to facebook: The Relic is of the Holy Father’s blood, which remains Jenna’s Journey with Moyamoya Disease for more in a liquid state. The Knights of Columbus have been entrusted with this Relic to foster devotion to Pope Saint information. • John Paul II.•

$1595

FISHTOWN PATCHES to iron or sew on. $8.

FISHTOWN DECALS for your window, door, car window in same design also available. Large $5; Small $3.

For sale at the Spirit office.

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Kitchen OPEN 7 DAYS LUNCHTIME SPECIAL

MON. thru FRI.

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8AM-10AM MORNING SPECIALS on everything!

12 - 2PM COME IN FOR A SANDWICH REVERSE OF THE DAY DOMESTIC BEER PINT SUN. thru THURS. - 10PM - 12AM

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Saint Anne’s CYO Football 2014 Season Our football season will be starting practice on Mon., Aug. 4, from 6-8PM at Cione Playground. It is open to all kids going into grades 5th to 8th in September. The cost is FREE. We are trying to keep the football spirit alive in our community.

It has been very hard. It just seems like the kids are not involved with football anymore. There was a free camp in March and only 9 kids registered.

S a i n t A n n e Fa l c o n s and the Leprechauns are working hand in hand to keep the football tradition alive in our neighborhood.

This is the only football program from South Philly to Bridesburg.

Please pass the word

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PBR 16 OZ. CANS

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QUIZZO IS ON VACATION FOR THE SUMMER! Will Return In The Fall!!!

OPEN SUNDAYS NOON - 9PM

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For Sale: Kitchen Table with 6 Chairs

Wood table has 6 chairs (four shown and two extras) and leaf that ext e n d s t h e t a bl e

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AFFORDABLE • DISCOUNT • BUDGET THE

ELECTRICIANS

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from round to oval.

Great detail on back o f c h a i rs.

Great condition. Some flaws on top of table but could be buffed and finished.

Asking $250.

Call 215423-6246 if interested.

• Circuit Breakers • Doorbells • Air Conditioner Lines

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Levick is a beautiful, eye-catching 3-5 year old shepherd mix boy who weighs about 45 pounds. He was found as a stray and brought to the shelter by a police officer. Levick is a little bit nervous at the shelter; and after taking his time deciding, he will soon come up to you and say hello. If you are looking for a happy boy who is already out of the “puppy stage”, come on over to ACCT and say hello to Levick today!

NOTE - ACCT is at maximum capacity, and Levick is in danger of “not making it out” due to lack of space!

If you’ve been considering adding a sweet, loving pet to your family this is definitely the time!

If you have dogs of your own, you’ll need to bring at least one in to meet any potential dogs and make sure there is no major personality clash. Please also bring proof that you are allowed dogs/cats at your home if you rent.

Levick is located at ACCT -- 111 W. Hunting Park Ave, Phila., PA 19140. Phone: 267-385-3800 (ask for the Lifesaving Department!) Email: adopt@acctphilly. org.

More about Levick: • Primary colors: Copper Brown with Black and White Markings • Coat length: Short.

If you have any questions about Levick, please email acctpetfinder@gmail.com.•

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• CLASSIFIED DEADLINES •

DISPLAY AD –– FRIDAY - 5PM • LINE ADS –– MONDAY - 12 NOON

Find What You’re Looking For In The CLASSIFIEDS! ELECTRICIANS

CEMENT WORK

REAL ESTATE SALES:

new or experienced; excellent training program; private office.

Call Mike Dunphy at 215-840-8399

ACCU STAFFING SERVICE Production/Warehouse -1st & 2nd shifts. Great jobs for all and those who are bilingualSpanish. Interviewing now to fill job openings. Must have good work history; pre-screening req’d and 2 forms of ID. PLEASE CALL 215-423-2955 ext. 113 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Drivers Local Combo P&D Drivers/ Dock Workers Needed. FT/PT. Excellent Hourly Rate, Home Daily, Fully Paid Medical Benefits CDL-A w/XT or HTN req for driving.

Call 855-378-4972.

YRC Freight is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/ Females/Disabled/ Protected Veterans

Experienced Auto Detailer Car Audio & Alarm Installer Window Tint Installer

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

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PRAYERS

Thank you St. Jude for favors received through your intercession to the Holy Trinity. ~Anonymous

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ROOMS FOR RENT

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

30xx Frankford Ave., Priv. furnished. $375/ month. 215-941-3000.

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

House for Rent Harrowgate - 35xx Jasper St. - 2BRs, $700/mo. +util. 917667-6013.

3 BR Rowhouse, 4xx Harlan St. NL, liv. rm., din. rm., refrig. $1000 mo. + util.

267-304-5151 267-255-7563

FISHTOWN 2 bdrm home $1500/month 215-425-3086

PORT RICHMOND 2 & 3 bdrm homes $900 & $1100/month.

215-425-3086 APARTMENT FOR RENT Newly ren. 4BR apt. in NE Phila., C/A, Wood Flooring, Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrig., Stackable Washer/ Dryer. $1200/mo.

Joe 215-399-6251.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE - OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy the lien of the landlord, at Public Sale by competitive bidding on July 30, 2014 @ 2pm. Locker Room Self Storage, Inc. Located at 4391 Aramingo Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124. The personal goods stored in space No: #1806 – Allen, Katherine #1125 – Ceesay, Bintou #415 – Cookson, Fay #1614 – Hardin, Ernestine #1719 – Mabery, Rahaim #1023 – McNulty, Barbara #1720 – Rahman, Muhammed #1602 – Tomlin, Miara #021 – Ward, Kevin

#935 – Blecker, Erica #1118 – Chase, Robin #508 – Gallagher, Charles #1240 – Johnson, Tawanda #1607 – McCall, Victoria #923 – Pyles, Pia #927 – Simmons, Tracey #020 – Ward, Kevin

Purchase must be made in cash only and paid for at the time of sale, along with a refundable cash deposit. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at time of purchase. Sale is subject to adjournament and we reserve the right to determine an opening bid.

LOCKER ROOM SELF STORAGE, INC. (215) 535-8885

FLEA MARKET Konrad Square Flea Market The Friends of Konrad Square will host a Flea Market on the following Saturdays: July 26 at Konrad Square, Tulip and Dauphin Sts., from 8AM to 3PM. Anyone interested in renting a space should call Vicky at 215-426-9654.

TRIVIA ANSWERS: Part One: 5 points each 1. C. Greek 2. D. an elephant 3. C. West Side Story 4. B. waking a person who has fainted

Part Two: 10 points each 5. A. their feet 6. D. Diana Ross 7. C. The Who 8. B. Gene Wilder Part Three: 15 points each 9. A. Boogie Oogie Oogie 10. C. moon 11. B. Sportscaster Harry Kalas Oliver 12. A. glaucoma Scoring: Under 50: Trivia Amateur; 50-85: Trivia Buff; 90-115: Trivia Whiz; 120: TRIVIA CHAMPION! Attention Bar and Restaurants : I’m taking bookings, still have a few nights a week open, so book Ms Know It Alls Quizzo for your venue! Message me at https://www.facebook.com/ missknowitallsquizzo. Call or text 267-467-6636.

Email lisainphilly@yahoo.com.

PUZZLE ANSWERS:

Free Kickboxing Classes for Girls atDrivers Joe Hand Boxing Gym Local Combo Ages 10-17, at Joe Hand Boxing Gym, 3rd & Green Sts. KickboxP&D Drivers/ ing instructors Erin Fennell and Brittani Warner, in conjunction with the Joe Hand Boxing Gym and Computer Lab, are offering Dock Workers free cardio kickboxing classes for girls aged 10-17,FT/PT. every Friday Needed. at 5:45PM at 547 N. 3rd St. Combine kickboxing to music with Excellent Hourly strengthening, cardiovascular conditioning and toning exercises, Rate, Home Daily, while focusing on the girls’ self-confidence.

Fennell, a certified kickboxing instructor, sees the classesFully as a building block to help Paid Medical young girls increase help young girls increase their self-esteem.

All Benefits CDL-A necessary equipment will be provided for free by the Joe Hand orcontact HTN req Boxing Gym. If interested in joining w/XT the class, Fennell at 267-765-6592, or elfennell@aol.com. for driving.

Call

Farm to Families 855-378-4972.

Each week Farm to Families supplies families with boxes of YRC is anPick-up produce from local farmers at a cost of onlyFreight $10 or $15.

Equal is every Thursday from 4-7PM at the Garden Center at the corner of Frankford and Berks (EntranceOpportunity/ on Frankford Ave.) How to order: Phone: Call 215-427-0350 x110, Email: f2f@nkcdc.org.

Affirmative Action In person: Visit our site (Berks & Frankford) Thurs. 4-7PM.Visit Employer NKCDC at 2515 Frankford Ave between 9-5PM M-F. All orders Minorities/ for the following week must be placed before 10AM on Fridays!

Females/Disabled/

Come Join the Richmond BookProtected Club!

Veterans Monthly meetings of the Richmond Book Club are every third Thursday at 6:15PM at the Richmond Library. The selection for July will be John Adams by David McCullough. Copies at the branch.

july 9 and july 16

Family Movie Showing “The Lion King” Wed., July 16, 7PM. Free family film “The Lion King” being shown at the First Presbyterian Church on Wed., July 16 at 7PM. Movie showing is free and free popcorn and snacks will be provided. First Presbyterian Church, 418 E. Girard Ave., www.1stpresbykensington.org.

I-95 Artifact Exhibit Thurs., July 17, 6-8PM. Celebrate fascinating riverfront findings. A free public event, perfect for the entire family. If you missed the last exhibit in December, now is your chance to check out these amazing artifacts freaturing new items as well. www.1stpresbykensington.org (Side note - we have an official flyer posted on our website, and also our Pastor has a full version of it if needed). First Presbyterian Church, 418 E. Girard Ave).

Leprechauns Sports Association News Annual Coin Drop Leprechaun Sports Association is having their annual Coin Drop on Fri., July 18 starting at 6 PM, so be on the lookout. 2973 Gaul St. (around the neighborhood). The football players, cheerleader, and coaches will be walking around the neighborhood knocking on doors collecting money for the club. They will be wearing green t-shirts or their uniforms, and carry helmets. You will be given a booster sticker for your donation. Please display it proudly. Leprechauns appreciate any and all donations. If there are any questions, or problems please call 215-423-6309.

Leprechaun will be teaming up again with The Fresh Works There will be having a fundraiser on Fri., July 25 from 5-9PM. Eat in, take out, or deliveries. Just mentions the Leprechauns, and they receive a portion of all sales. The Fresh Works is located on 2634 Belgrade St (19125) to place an order 215-423-6900.

Leprechauns 1st Annual Cow Chip Bingo & Family Fun Day 1st Annual Cow Chip Bingo & Family Fun Day on Sun., Aug. 24, starting at 12PM. At Ukraine Club, 847 N Franklin St. (23). There will be a DJ, dunk tank, moon bounce, face painting, a lot of games, plenty of food and drinks. You have a chance to win up to $10,000. Chances are $20 and will be sold by the square. You need not to be present to win. If the cow plops in your square, you WIN! There will be fun for all ages.

St. Anne Novena St. Anne Novena will take place at St. Anne Church, 2328 E. Lehigh Ave. from Fri., July 18 to Sat., July 26. Daily Novena Services: 3PM and 7PM: Veneration of the Relic of St. Anne after each service. Homilist: Reverend Matthew T. Allman C.Ss.R. Feast Day: Sat., July 26, Solemn Closing at 7PM in Upper Church. There is also a 3PM Novena on the Feast Day. Lower church is Handicap Accessible on Cedar St. side.

1900 Blk. E. Ontario St. - 1BR, 2nd floor.

Credit check. Call 856-305-1556.

Pop’s Saturday Art Camp Saturday Art Camp for kids ages 5 - 12. From July 19 until Aug. 23. Registration on the first day of camp. all participants need to be registered. Arts and Crafts, games, lunch and snack provided. Requested donation of $3 per child per week. Adult volunteers with current security clearances are welcome. Trenton Avenue and Hazzard St. Thurs., July 19, 9:30AM - 2PM.

Apartment for Rent - Port Richmond.

30xx Cedar St. 1BR, first floor, no steps. $775/mo.. + util. 215425-3086.

Penn Treaty Park Summer Events Sat., July 19 and Sat., July 26 - 5PM; Walking Fish Family Theater Series; Tues., July 22 at 6:30PM - Movie in Penn Treaty Park; Fri., July 25 - Fantastic Fridays Concert; Sun., July 27 - 5PM - Family Drama Series; Fri., Aug. 1 - Fantastic Fridays Concert; Sat., Aug. 2 - Summer Festival; Sat., Aug. 9 - 9AM - Park Clean Up. Visit www.penntreatypark.org for more info.

IT’S IN THE SPIRIT CLASSIFIEDS!

Kensington Community Yard Sale Sat., July 19 from 9AM - 1PM. Neighborhood-wide yard sale! To register, email “House Name” and Address to KensingtonCommunityYardSale@gmail.com to be on the list of participants. Find them on Facebook for updates.

Tire Round-Up Sat., July 19, anytime between 9AM-3PM. EKNA is signed up to participate once again in the Philadelphia Tire Round-Up! There is a bounty of 50 cents a tire that

see CALENDAR on next page

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will be donated to EKNA. In need of trucks, drivers, and helpers. Email secretary@ekna.org if you can help that day!

Drama Camp at Summerfield Church Summerfield Church, 2223 E. Dauphin St., invites children entering grades 2-8 to be a part of the All About Kids Productions Drama Day Camp from Sunday afternoon, July 20 to a big show Friday night, July 25. Space is limited to the first forty children to register. Normally $145, through the cooperative efforts of Lamplight Artists and Summerfield-Siloam United Methodist Church, the cost will only be $10 per child. AAKP is a highenergy, kid-oriented performing arts day camp with music, acting, stage movement, and dance combined with Bible study, hands-on instruction, laughter, and just the right amount of hard work. To register visit www.summerfield.org or call 215-634-1372.

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 Nazareth Hospital. The classes will be held on the following: Monday Morning Classes Begin at 11:30AM: July 21, Aug. 18, Sept.

15 (A), Oct. 20, Nov. 24 (A), Dec. 15 (A), Wednesday Evening Classes Begin at 6PM: Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3.

Classes at Nazareth Hospital, located at 2701 Holme Avenue in Philadelphia, in Marian Conference Rooms A and B. To reserve your seat, call 215-335-6313.

You will be asked for your name, telephone number, number of people attending, date of your surgery and the name of your surgeon.

10-Week Upholstery Classes at Portside Arts Center New start times. July’s Classes: Tues. 6-9PM July 22 - 10 Week Class, 30 hours. Sat. 10AM-2PM July 26 - 8 Week Class, 30 hours. (only accepting 6 students per class). Cost : $390, Additional Supply Cost: $25, Instructor: John Price www.JohnPriceUpholstery.com. To reserve your spot please send in a $50 deposit which will be applied to the total cost of tuition. To sign up go to www.portsidearts.org or call 215-427-1514. Portside Arts Center, 2531 E. Lehigh Ave., Phila., PA 19125.

2nd Annual Trenton and Auburn/ Port Richmond Community Day Trenton and Aubur n Playground will be hosting the 2nd Annual Trenton and Auburn/Port Richmond Community Day at Trenton and Auburn Playground, 2204 East Auburn St. on Sat., July 26. There will be a Thirty teams playing with for the 2nd annual Charlene Abner Basketball Showcase, hip-hop performers and food. For more information contact Maurice Campbell 215-526-8519.

Car Show 2 Infamous 4 Da Streets 7th Annual Car Show.

Sun., July 27, 9AM – 3PM at Wito’s Tire Shop, 2500 N. American St., between Huntingdon & Cumberland. Free for the public, $20 Contestant Fee. Food, drinks, music, raffle, giveaways and more. A car show that promotes anti -violence, goodwill and unity in our community. Come in peace or stay home.

Campbell Square Events Wed., July 30, The Sensational Soul Cruisers, as well as, CW & Intertwine 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, Family movie night begins at DUSK. The movie is “FROZEN”, but the POPCORN is Fresh and Hot!; Sun., Sept. 14, Friends of Campbell Square Fall Flea Market, 8AM-1:30PM; Sat., Oct. 25, HALLOWEEN, 1:30-3PM - go trick or treating in the park, balloon man, arts and crafts, face painting, scary music! Parents must be accompanied by children; Tues., Nov. 11, VETERANS DAYsalute to our veterans, flag raising by Korean War Veterans PFC Stanley A. Gogoj Chapter #38.

11AM – 12PM. Fri., Dec. 12, Christmas Tree Lighting/SANTA! Starts at 6:30PM. 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 guarantee that alternate dates will be scheduled.

The Friends of Campbell Square would like to thank all our local sponsors, volunteers, Philadelphia Parks & Rec and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

Please call John Rajca at 267-304-2993 or Susan Ongirski at 215-426-3766 on event dates for possible cancellations.

Volunteers are needed for gardening and main-

tenance on Wednesday nights at 6PM.• Campbell Square is located at Belgrade St. & East Allegheny Ave., in the heart of Port Richmond!

St. Adalbert Summer Bazaar Everyone is invited to St. Adalbert Parish Bazaar, which will be held on Thurs., July 31, Fri., Aug. 1 and Sat., Aug. 2, beginning at 6PM on the parish grounds, Allegheny Ave. and Thompson St. Join us for lots of fun, treat yourself to some sweets, browse at the flea market, enjoy our homemade Polish and American food, take a chance on the specialty baskets and dance and enjoy the music and entertainment. There will be special appearances: Thurs., Polish American String Band, followed by the Paging Samuel Band, Fri., DJ Patty-Pat and Sat., Continental Polish Music.

Fri., Aug 1 has been designated as Alumni Night.

All graduates of St. Adalbert School, as well as all former parishioners are invited to come and renew friendships. The bazaar will take place rain or shine. Come and enjoy the evening with your friends and family.

August First Friday “Callin’ Out to Artists & Performers Fri., Aug. 1”.

Put down your dukes, and PUT OUT YOUR ART for the first ever Frankford Ave First Friday Fracas.

As a part of NKCDC’s economic development initiative to celebrate and support arts and business, we need artists, vendors, and street performers to show off the weird and wacky energ y unique to our neighborhood. Sign up to be a food vendor, performer, or artist/vendor. For more info contact Joanna at jwinchester@nkcdc. org. See the listings of all First Friday events at www. frankfordavearts.org .

Autism and Special Needs Fun Day at Hancock Rec Many of our children in our community experience developmental disorders.

Hancock Rec would like to help educate, and make our community aware of Autism, in its many forms, and let families know that they are not alone in dealing with it. Hancock Recreation Center 147 W. Master St. on Sat., Aug. 9, 11AM-3PM. Games, food, water activities, information table & more. If your child has developmental disorders or special needs please come out and participate.

For more information call 215-685-9886/9877.

Philly Tree People’s Pruning Club 2014 Pruning Club Schedule: Sat., Aug. 16, 10 AM

- 12 NOON, meet at the Corner of Marlborough and Wildey Streets 19125; Sun., Sept. 14, 10 AM 12 NOON, Location TBA in 19134; Sat., Oct. 18, 9 AM - 12 NOON, Meet at the Corner of Amber and Coral Streets 19125. Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary! They can use all the help they can get to help maintain the urban forest in 19125 and 19134. Please join us if you would like to learn proper pruning techniques, while getting to know other neighbors interested in helping to beautify the neighborhood and the city.

Focus on clearance pruning, which allows safe passage to both street traffic and sidewalk traffic. Also prune any broken, dead, or diseased branches and weed tree pits. Volunteers include beginners, seasoned amateurs, and certified professionals. Please bring a friend if you know someone who would be interested. Tools will be available for volunteers to use as well as instruction on how to prune. But feel free to bring eye protection, gloves, and any sharp tree pruning tools you have to pruning club events. At each pruning club event a free tree care tool will be raffled off to volunteers who attend the entire session.

Hancock Recreation Center 1st Alumni Basketball Tournament Hancock Rec Center will be hosting our 1st Alumni Basketball Tournament.

All players from the Rebels and the Hancock Basketball Programs are encouraged to come and register for the one day basketball tournament. We will have music, food, and drinks, water ice. etc. Sat., Aug. 23 at Hancock Recreation Center, 147 W. Master St. 11AM – 4PM. Register at Hancock Rec. Coach Don 215-669-1182, or Coach Larry 215-6859886/9877. Hancockhoops1@gmail.com.

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History of NL Exhibit Continues thru Aug 31 There’s still time to see the wonderful History of Northern Liberties exhibit at the Philadelphia History Museum, 15 S. 7th St. (just below Market). Continued thru Sun., Aug. 31. You also can access videos, podcasts, a documentary about NL and more online, at the NLNA web site - www. nlna.org. Check it out!

TRIPS Cione Advisory Council Sponsors Trip to Ocean City, Maryland Cione Advisory Council is sponsoring a trip to Ocean City and the Eastern Shore, MD, from Sept. 7 to 10, 2014, Sun. thru Wed. Trip includes 3 nights, 4 days lodging, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, transportation and many attractions, including Harrington Raceway and Casino with bonus. Assateague Explorer Boat Ride, guided tour of Assateague Island. Visit to Salisbury, their Country House, Zoo and Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art. Evening entertainment and visit to Tanger Outlet Stores. Baggage handling, taxes and meal gratituties included in the price, which is $370 per person

(double occupancy), $100 non-refundable deposit due with reservation. Few seats available. For more information call 215-6859950 (Cione Playground).

Leave your name and phone number and we will return your call as soon as possible.

Women’s Auxiliary of the German Society of PA Finger Lakes Tour - Wed. & Thurs. Sept. 17 & 18.

Departures: 7:30 AM from the German Society, 611 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19123. 8AM from the Radisson Hotel, 2400 Old Lincoln Highway, Trevose PA, 19053.

Reservation: $50 per person, required for registration. Full payment deadline August 11.

Please provide your phone number and/or email so we can acknowledge your reservation. Reservation and payment to trip coordinator (Payable to: Women’s Auxiliary of the GSP) Carol Olenschlager, 3032 North Constitution Rd., Camden NJ 08104 (Tel: 856-962-7316). Return: 10 to 10:30 pm on Thurs., Sept. 18. $285 pp-double; $330 pp-single; $270 pp-triple. No refunds unless replacement can be found. Proceeds will benefit scholarships in the greater Philadelphia area.

OBITUARIES OSINSKI

ANTHONY JOSEPH, SR., USMC Veteran, passed away on the 7th day of July, 2014; son of the late Anna Osinski (nee Kyttor) and Chester T. Osinski. Anthony is survived by his loving wife Susan M. Osinski (nee Reynolds) and son Anthony J. Osinski, Jr. He leaves behind his 2 brothers Chester T. Osinski, Jr. and John Osinski; as well as the late Maryann Gager (nee Osinski). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wed., July 16, 2014, 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM in the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, East Berks and Gaul Sts., Phila., PA 19125 followed by his Funeral Mass Wed. 11 AM. He will be laid to rest with military honors at Washington Crossing National Veterans Cem., Newtown, PA. SEMPER FI Kociubinsky Funeral Home

Burns Family Funeral Homes Family Owned and Operated Since 1939

Burns Funeral Home, Inc. Burns Funeral Home, Inc. 1428 E. Columbia Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 Phone: 215-634-6858 Robert Burns, Supv.

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Joseph J. J. Burns,

9708 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114 Phone: 215-637-1414 Gerard Burns, Supv.

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Gerard J.J.Burns,

Martin J. Burns Funeral Home, Inc. 1514 Woodbourne Road Levittown, PA 19057 Phone: 215-547-3040 Lisa Burns Campbell, Supv. www.burnsfuneralhome.com

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