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Creative and Performing Arts and High School of the Future. The students all sported blue T-shirts that proudly stated I did it; Their adult counterparts including teachers and school leaders wore complementary yellow T-shirts reading And I helped. As quoted in reporter Katie McCabes article in the School Districts Notebook, Addison Filop, of Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School, said he was able to make his high school career a success because he drew inspiration from the sacrifices

his parents made for him. I wanted to show them the work they did for me would be paid back to them, Filop said. Shermeir Porter said that having a strong network of friends, teachers, and counselors at Girard College High helped her get through. We depend on each other for support, she said. Virlene Parker, an administrative assistant at Delaware Valley Charter
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he summer roll-out of block parties, community fun days, vacations and just idle porch sitting has begun (to verify this, check the Globe Times Community Bulletin Board). Many of the activities organized by our local elected officials have a Peace or Anti-violence theme which will be promoted with speeches, pamphlets and free water ice. The Police Chaplains of the 12th District are taking a pro-active part in the anti-violence campaign through their monthly walks in Southwest hot spot neighborhoods to

The Guns of Summer

talk and pray with residents and reinforce the need for blocks to be more active in reporting conflict situations that so often lead to violent outbursts. An article on this effort can be found on page 9 of this issue. Given the mounting wave of gun violence in our own locale, attention will be drawn to vigils and prayer sessions organized by churches and community organizations to aid the process of healing for those who have lost a loved one or live in fear of doing so. All these efforts have their proper place in our tight, cloistered urban environment as the weather becomes warmer, and more youth and young adults out of school or sadly unemployed hit the streets during the coming months. There is another organization, Heeding Gods Call, which continues its faithbased battle against illegal guns in a direct and practical way. On a regular basis, Heading Gods Call members and friends show up to peacefully picket a pair of gun shops which are known to have allowed a high rate of straw purchases. On the HGCs summer calendar are the regular 1st and 3rd Tuesday vigils at Delias Gun Store at 6104 Torresdale Avenue from 3:30-4:30pm (next is June 18th) and the regular 4th Wednesday vigils at Mike and Kates Gun Shoppe, 7492 Oxford Avenue (next: June 26) The objective of these demonstrations is to induce gun shop owners to publicly adopt the Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership or the Wal-Mart Code drawn up with the Mayors Against Illegal Guns group. Heading Gods Calls sister organization, Cease Fire PA is planning further visits to legislators and demonstrations in the state capitol demanding state actions on two key gun-control measures: (1) closing the Florida Loophole that lets people who are barred from buying a gun in our state obtain a carry permit from Florida; and (2) requiring persons who have discovered their gun has been lost or stolen to report it to the authorities. This helps cut down on the epidemic of straw purchases by gun bro-

Commemorating the people killed by gun violence in Philadelphia last year, 288 crosses bearing tee-shirts with the names of the victims on the lawn of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church on Montgomery Avenue.

kers who specialize in the sale of illegal guns. Cease Fire PA points out it has been 10 years since the state lawmakers seriously considered helping police crack down on illegal guns, and during that decade more than 10,000 people have been killed with a gun in Pennsylvania.

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ix months have passed since the horrendous shooting in Newtown Connecticut and the loss of 27 lives. According to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, more than 4500 men, women and children have been wounded or killed by gun violence since then. So far NRA controlled legislators in Washington DC have been able to stifle any meaningful national laws to require universal background checks or limit sale of assault type weapons. Keep writing our congressional leaders to sustain their efforts in this regard: Sen. Pat Toomey: www.toomey.senate.gov/contact or 215-241-1090 Sen. Bob Casey: www.casey.senate.gov/contact or 215-405-9660

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58th Street Greenway Trail Opens

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Waters. Were deeply connected to getting all of you outdoors, and we hope this trail well help you do that, said Starr at the 58th Street Greenway ribbon cutting. Starr also paid tribute to the organizations that provided the $3.5 million in funding for the project: the federal TIGER program, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the Claneil and William Penn Foundations. Some of the special features of the trail include 32 pedestrian countdown timers, 40 pedestrian-scale light posts and 12 curb bump-outs, which will

ocal elected officials, city officials and planners gathered in front of Myers Recreation Center at 58th Street and Kingsessing Avenues at mid-day last Saturday to formally open the 58th Street Greenway Trail which connects Bartrams Garden and the Cobbs Creek Trail. The official ribbon cutting started at 1 p.m. when Patrick Starr, Executive Vice President of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council introduced State Senator Anthony Williams, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District), Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District), and Florence Penny McDonald representing State Rep. Ronald

shorten the crossing time at several busy intersections. The Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of planting 75 new trees along the route and a stormwater basin at Lindbergh and Elmwood which will help collect rain water and runoff. Theres a lot of times people do projects in neighborhoods and think theyre doing a really nice thing, but they dont necessarily listen, said State Senator Anthony Williams, paying

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School Closing

Activists Appeal Charges

ixteen activists representing 1st Amendment rights groups, Philadelphia public school parents, teachers, and students, and local and national advocacy organizations are appealing their summary disorderly conduct charges which arose from a March 7, 2013 protest of the Philadelphia School Districts closing of 23 public schools. Their court case will take place Thursday, June 13 at the Criminal Justice Center 1301 Filbert Street (Room B03 (basement) and spokespersons plan a press conference immediately following. The arrests occurred as hundreds who opposed to the SRCs closure vote packed the SDP headquarters meeting space while thousands more protestors shut down Broad Street outside the building. Despite a unified voice from the community, the unelected and unaccountable commission voted to close schools.

Since the arrests, the coalition (PCAPS) has expanded the scope of its involvement in the public school crisis, decrying the letting go of some 4500 teachers, administrators, counselors and other school staff, and putting together a funding formula for Pennsylvania that will provide fair funding for Philadelphias students. They are also pressing City Council for tax reforms and other legislation to generate local revenue, and fighting Governor Corbetts continued investment in the construction of new prisons instead of public schools. Further developments can be obtained by accessing @goPHARE & @PCAPS_Philly | #SRCTrial and www.facebook.com/ events/201558723301667/?fref=ts Information is also available from Ron Whitehorn: 215-779-2672 |ronw292@gmail.com | PCAPS Funding Committee Chair & PFT Member

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12th Police District Chaplains Visit Violence Prone Blocks

By Edith L. Dixon

uring the past two months, gunfire rang out in several Southwest Philadelphia neighborhoods, injuring more than a dozen people, terrorizing residents, and appearing if only for a moment - to give violent criminals control of those blocks. While police rounded up suspects, members of the multi-denominational, 12th Police Districts Police Chaplains program and the Southwest CDC Neighborhood Advisory Sub-committee (NAS) began last month to visit areas where shootings occurred. The object of their visits was to prompt residents to work with police on crime prevention and lend support to the neighbors through counseling and prayer. While the chaplains were well received by most residents, for some their presence

on blocks where drug trade flourishes drew mixed feelings. We come unannounced so its business as usual until we arrive and shut down the block, said Rev. Paul Earthquake Moore, a longtime community activist and Chaplains Program member who uses a bull horn to draw people to the street for counseling and prayer. Somebody was blasting music, another young man kept riding his bike through our gathering. They think, Im going to blast my music or just ride through there and sell my drugs. Its a sign of disrespect. Theyre used to doing whatever they want and think no one cares about their block. They did it until Officer (Joe) Young told the woman to turn down her music. Officer Young, 12th District Community Relations Office, coordinates the chaplains program for the district commander, Captain John Moron-

ey. Young selects target blocks based on police reports or because a resident a chaplains visit. On one block, when the chaplains appeared with a Globe Times photographer in tow, a number of residents actually fled inside their homes, shouting they didnt want their picture taken. Other people walked quickly past the group, waving members off. Chaplain Christina Williams, chairperson of the 12th District group, surmised these residents were either afraid or had information that could help police. Someone on the block is either responsible for something that happened or might have witnessed it and didnt want her identity published in the newspaper, said Williams. People are frightened. Some of these streets are so small and everybody knows everybody and they dont want their picture taken or want to be in-

As Officer Joe Young Looks on, 12th district police chaplains pray with residents on blocks where shootings have recently taken place

volved. Moore agreed that many residents live in fear that publishing their likeness would endanger their wellbeing. People are afraid of retaliation, said Moore. They have to live on those blocks. The last round of blocks visited included, the 2100

block of South 66th Street, the 1400 block of S. Allison Street and the 2000 block of S. Cecil Street. If you want the 12th Police Districts Police Chaplains to visit your block, call Police Officer Joe Young in the 12th Police District Community Relations Office at 215-686-3122.

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of Bartrams Garden. Officers from the Eastwick Bike Patrol and the 12th District Police were on hand at the busier intersections to ensure safe crossings. Organizers also A variety of activities for children and adults kept everyone busy. Vonda Pierson lead a Zumba demonstration and Childrens Hospital of Pennsylvania gave away youth bicycle helmets

tribute to the series of regular community forums that PEC had organized throughout the planning process to obtain input from residents and local businesses, Williams said the 58th Street Greenway is more than a bicycle and pedestrian trail. It is a statement that the community intends to grow, that the community is moving ahead. Commented Deputy Mayor for Transportation and Utilities Rina Cutler about completion of the facility in Southwest, This shows that the city is not confining its building and investing in Philadelphias bike trails to Center City. Cutler noted that Philadelphia already leads large U.S. cities in what she termed bikeablility. A highlight of the event was when Penny McDonald reached in to the bin and picked the name of young Nicholas Dudley as the winner of a new bicycle. At the end of the inaugural ceremony, a Dudley and parade of youth bicyclists took off down the trail in the direction

The Praise Choir and Praise Dance Team from Cornerstone Christian Academy across the street from Myers delighted the crowd with their artistry and Rev. Priscilla King-Garner from New Spirit Community Presbyterian Church, another 58th street neighbor provided a joyous invocation. New Spirits youth group and the Campfire Kids helped ensure that everyone got a piece of the sheet-cakes provided by Oteris Bakery at 6323 Woodland Ave. Farmer John, from the 58th St. & Chester Avenue Farmers Market, set up his wares for those interested in purchasing local fruits and vegetables and Amish baked goods. He will be located at the same intersection every Wednesday, 2-6pm. Now that the construction is fully completed, residents are encouraged to get outside, bike or walk and enjoy the trail. As friends from the East Coast Greenway table remind us, the more ambitious cyclist or hiker will eventually be able to travel the trail as far as Canada to the north and the Keys of Florida to the south!

Youth from New Spirit Presbyterian and friends Happy Nicholas Dudley (left) dole out big slices of Greenway cake provided by shows off the new bike he won in the Oteri Bakery on Woodland Ave. Pictured are James Greenway raffle Kromah, Roger Johnson, Rayshawn Washington, Dahaven Lewis and William Edwards. and taught anyone interested

thanked residents the Outley House mens shelter at 70th and Woodland Ave. for their volunteer clean-up of the Greenway Trail and Myers Recreation Center prior to the event.

how to make sure a helmet is properly secured. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia provided complimentary bicycle rentals to adults that were interested in giving the trail a go.

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Cornerstone Christian Academy Students Receive Scholarships

hree dedicated students at Cornerstone Christian Academy received Susan Galloway scholarships covering the next school years tuition. Cornerstone, a K-8 private Christian elementary school, was founded in 1988 for highachieving inner-city children and is located at 1939 South 58th Street. The scholarships have been provided since 2009 by a member of Wayne Presbyterian Church in Wayne PA in memory of Susan Hall Galloway, the late wife of the churchs former senior pastor, the Rev. Dr. John Galloway. To qualify for a Susan Galloway Scholarship, students must have a 90% grade average, be active in their church and a regular volunteer. This years awardees were: - Arthurlina McCarthy: A member of Mt. Zion United African Church where she is active in Sunday school, choir and the praise dancers. At Cornerstone she also sings and dances, and plays basketball.

- Latrice McMullin: Worships at Linked Hearts Fellowship where she serves as an usher and childrens church assistant, and performs other volunteer activities. At CCA, she dances and plays soccer. - Brandon Richardson: Attends Sunday school at Beulah Baptist Church where he sings in choir and is a regular volunteer. He plays on the soccer team at Cornerstone. Its great to be awarded the scholarship and Im thankful for the generosity of the person who donated the money, said Arthurlina, who conceded modestly that she had studied really hard to qualify.

nearly 100 percent of CCA students go on to graduate from high school.

senior at Mastery Charters Lenfest Campus High School. Cornerstone was started by noted evangelist Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo and Philadelphia lawyer James Sweet. According to the Rev. Richard Ollinger, its leadership raises more than $1 million annually to keep tuitions within the financial means of local residents.

Wayne Presbyterian has a continuing commitment in Southwest Philadelphia as the suburban partner of the faith-based CityLights NetArthurlina McCarthy (left) and Brandon Richardson of Cor- work which works to build nerstone Christian Academy proudly display their scholarship the capacity of local organiawards (Not pictured, but also receiving a scholarship was Latrice zations to serve the commuMcMullin) nity and its residents. The youngsters were presented with their award certificates during the worship service at Wayne Presbyterian Church June 9 by Naijah Richardson, the first recipient of the Galloway Scholarship in 2009. Naijah is now a For more information about Cornerstone Christian Academy, call 215-724-6858 or visit www.cornerstonephiladelphia.com. To donate to CCA or volunteer, contact Chris Petersen at cpetersen.ccaphilly@gmail.com.

Its a real bless for us parents to get help to send our children to a wonderful school like Cornerstone, added Brandons mother Darlene, noting that

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Bartram High Alumnae Give Back Big

highlight of the Senior Awards ceremony for the class of 201213 at John Bartram High School was the presentation of a scholarship check to student Christopher Smith given by the Men of Bartram, a group of Alumnae from the class of 1973, now celebrating their 40th year.

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ognized were students with perfect senior year attendance, top athletes in the Bartram sports program, and top scholars and service volunteers.

organization were presented with certificates of service by Sergeant Talley who noted that their ROTC courses would be worth up to 16 hours of college credit. In her closing remarks, Assistant Madalyn Holliday, urged the students to come back do Bartram in four years when they have complete the next step in their educational journey. We want you to think about how you can give back to Bartram buy encouraging the students who follow you, suggested Holliday who has announced her retirement after 34 years in the school system. The Men of Bartram living in the Southwest and nearby areas get together on a regular basis to bowl, fellowship and work on community projects.

The $1000 grant will help Smith as he attends Cheney University in nearby Delaware County. Our scholarship recognize not only the hard work this young Bartram student has put in, but also the role that the historically black colleges and universities in better- Harper, Greg White, and Rev. Darien Thomas. ing the lives of minorities, stressed Rev. Darien L. Thomas, pasThroughout the 1 hour protor of the Southwest Multiplex Com- gram, proud Bartram students filled munity Plaza. on stage to receive more than 40 awards and financial scholarships Cheney, founded in 1837 is the for their higher education. Also rec-

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gain situated amid the gorgeous floral displays at Bartrams Garden, Southwest Community Development Corp. held its annual Spring Reception last month treating some fifty old friends, board members and community leaders to delightful food and productive conversations. Welcomed both by Executive Director Donna Henry and Board Chair Paul Moore, the guests tasted a wide range of finger food and an unending supply of soft drinks. Southwest CDC, located at 6328 Paschall Avenue provides a wide range of services, housing counseling and foreclosure prevention, home utilities maintenance, economic development and commercial corridor support in Southwest Philadelphia. Southwest CDC board chair Paul Moore discusses local matters with Officer Joe Young, 12th Police District Community Affairs Officer, and Jackie Simmons who directs the after school programs at Patterson Elementary School. Something is obviously hilarious to new Southwest CDC board member Greg Benjamin and SWCDC staff Jackie Simmons. Benjamin is also chair of the Kingsessing 5th Division Community of Neighbors, and a strong advocate for peace and non-violence in Southwest.

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Services Held for Former Clean Block Officer Denise Ladson

By Edith L. Dixon

Southwest Block Captains to Gather on June 19.

outhwest Philadelphia block captains are all invited to a Get Ready for Summer workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2013, at the 12th Police District, 65th Street and Woodland Avenue. Joe Miranda from the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee (PMBC) will discuss how to beautify your block, a representative from the Philadelphia Horticultural Society will provide tips on planting and revamping vacant lots, Tara Smith of Town Watch Integrated Services will offer ways to make your block safe for outdoor activities and Southwest CDC staff members will be on hand with rain barrels, and information on preventing foreclosure and obtaining low-interest loans to fix up your property. While the meeting tar-

outhwest residents were sad to learn of the sudden passing on May 31, 2013, of Denise Mary Warfield Ladson, a popular clean block officer for Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee for 35 years, with more than 20 of them dedicated to the 12th Police District. Ladson was 62.

twin sister Diane attended Bok Technical High School. Her family said she enjoyed sports, swimming, tap dancing, shopping, and socializing. Mourning her death are her husband Barry, a son Andre Lovell (Akram) Warfield; a brother, Darin Warfield; two sisters, her twin Diane Patterson, and Debbie Mann, and a host of relative and friends.

gets block captains, anyone interested may attend. The workshop is sponsored by the Southwest CDC Neighborhood Advisory Sub-committee (NAS) and is hosted by the 12th Police District Community Relations Office. Ted Behr, Editor and Publisher of the Southwest Globe Times Newspaper will drop by to thank the 65 block captains who have been steadfastly distributing copies of the Globe to their neighbors for the past three years. The feedback from this wonderful effort has been the growing dependence of many residents on the Globes three-page Community Bulletin Board which provides details of events coming up in the community. For more information call Edith L. Dixon, NAS community organizer at 215-7294546.

A former City of Philadelphia Streets Department employee, Ladson was responsible for coordinating cleanups with block captains in Southwest. Every fall, she led her team of judges through our streets on a park bus to conduct the annual Clean Block Contest. Ms. Ladson was so popular that when her supervisors wanted to move her from the 12th district about a year prior to her retirement in 2009, Southwest block captains faxed letters to the Streets commissioners office in protest. The determined group The late Helen Divers presents Denise Ladson with an jammed the citys fax machine un- Outstanding Service Award on behalf of 12th Police District til it broke. Finally, a commission- block captains at their annual luncheon in 2008. ers representative promised Ladson could continue representing the 12th Police District if residents would just stop the faxing campaign. A funeral service was held last Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Ward A.M.E. Church A lifelong Philadelphia resident, the of Philadelphia, followed by burial at Fernoutgoing and personable Ladson and her wood Cemetery, Fernwood, PA.

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High School, described the event as an awesome way to honor our students; we should do it more often. After the procession, students gathered for a finale in the City Hall Courtyard, where Nutter addressed the crowd. The first Mayors Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Civic Engagement, in the amount of $5,000, was presented to a Catholic high school student. We want to make sure in future years we have more and more scholarships available to you, said Nutter to the graduates. Four other students and four high school teachers were also recognized, each receiving

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Gamblings Effect on Family Income

By Edith L. Dixon

n out-of-control gambling habit can have a side affect that is truly dangerous and destructive, particularly in a family setting. This is what happens when gambling losses drain family income away from fixed expenses for basic essentials, for instance mortgage payments. According to housing counselors Arlene Coles and Alexis Williams who provide assistance to homeowners and first-time house buyers in the foreclosure avoidance program at Southwest CDC on Paschall Avenue, a frequent factor in the devastating foreclosure process is a gambling addiction on the part of one of the key family members. Gambling is responsible

for personal debt for as many as 15 million of people in the United States. An out-of-control gambling addiction can lead to thousands of dollars in losses, to massive personal debt, to home foreclosure and to personal bankruptcy. If you are entranced by casinos, playing the daily lottery, betting on horses, street numbers, card or ball games, and spend most of your monthly income on those endeavors, it is highly likely you have a gambling addiction. Problem gambling affects the poor and the wealthy equally. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, the problem has been worsened by the growth of casinos some of which are now only a city bus journey away in Philadelphia. The Council estimated 2 million adults in the United

States meet the criteria for pathological gambling, and 4-6 million are considered problem gamblers. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, pathological gamblers are unable to resist impulses to gamble, which can lead to severe personal or social consequences. The National Council on Problem Gambling explained problem gambling, as gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social or vocational. The term Problem Gambling includes, but is not limited to, the condition known as Pathological, or Compulsive Gambling, a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, rest-

lessness or irritability when attempting to stop, chasing losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences. Compulsive gamblers are only concerned about their next bet. The problem causes poor people to play for their next paycheck and wealthy individuals to lose thousands upon thousands of dollars in just a few hours. Though men have a slight lead on gambling addictions, choosing to bet more on games of skill such as poker or blackjack, female gamblers are quickly closing the gap. Women, most of whom are escape gamblers, are drawn more to machines based on luck, for instance slots or bingo, and use gam-

bling as a getaway from personal problems. However, the lottery appears to be an equal opportunity gambling offender with women spending as much as men on that 1 in 15 million chance of becoming rich. Help is available for anyone who recognizes having one or several of the above problem gambling symptoms. Those with gambling addictions can contact the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, 1233B Wharton St. in Philadelphia or call them at 1-800-848-1880 or 215-389-4008. Visit the organizations website at www.pacouncil.com. Housing and family budget counseling is available at Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue by calling 215729-0800.

A Good Way to Future Financial Security

ree hospitality training begins this month in three key areas of hospitality employment where jobs are often available right here in the Philadelphia area. The job training and job placement assistance is available from the Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) at 1241 North Broad Street with class days every weekday for the course periods shown below. - Culinary Arts (16 Weeks) - Housekeeping (9 Weeks) - Front Office (16 Weeks)

Hospitality Jobs

Cleaning up at Mount Moriah Cemetery

(Volunteers Welcome!)
like Comcast whose employees are regular supporters of our maintenance program here, said Paulette Rhone, chair of Mt. Moriahs nonprofit board. ith the weather turning warm, volunteers are beginning to turn out at Mount Moriah Cemetery which stretches across city lines to both Kingsessing Avenue at 63th Street in Philadelphia and across the river into Yeadon. Saturday, June 8 was a good example with a busload of energetic students from Drexel University donned work gloves to cut and gather grass and beautify the hundreds of historic and family graves that dot the cemetery.

The start date for the training programs is Monday, June 24th, and classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. daily. According to Ms. Kelty, Recruiter/ Counselor at OIC, those interested should go to the center as soon as possible bringing with them a valid high school diploma or GED certificate, a valid state ID, proof of residence in either Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Applications are being accepted Mondays through Fridays and no appointments are necessary. For more information, call Ms. Kelty at 215-236-7700 ext. 347 or visit the website at www.philaoic.org

activities usually last until 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. She cited the following as instances where community volunteers either as groups, families or individuals would be welcome:

- July 13 Restoration Event Mount Moriah Cemetery Yeadon - August 10 Restoration Event, Southwest Philadelphia - September 14 Restoration Event, Yeadon - September 28 RestoFriends of Mount Moriah Cemetery Board ration Event Phila(Villanova Members get ready for the arrival of Saturday delphia Univ. Day) morning clean up volunteers. We have restoration events coming up throughout the summer, Rhone advised. They generally begin at 8:00 a.m. so that a lot of the work can be accomplished before the day becomes too hot. The The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery can be reached on line (www.friendsofmountmoriahcemetery. org or by phone at info@ fommc.org.

We deeply appreciate the help we are getting from our local colleges and universities and from corporations

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Woodland Avenues Elegant Lady

s you pass by the new Elegant Lady sign above the boutique at 6045 Woodland you might think that the name refers to only the shops expected clientele, the ladies of Southwest and surrounding communities. In reality, of course, it does because thats where discriminating women have been buying their clothing and accessories for the past 28 years. But from the viewpoint of shoppers and her friends, the name of the shop also refers in a special way to the beloved store owner, Joyce Pittman, a very elegant lady in her own right. Joyces taste in womens wardrobes has set the fashion standards for a couple of generations of local shoppers who not only stop in to buy, but also love to engage the owner in the kind of delightful conversations she is justly famous for.

That kind of profes- into the shop, Pittmans entire help she received from her sional and personal popu- stock was either soaked with friend Kitty down the block at larity is why the fire that water or affected by smoke Kwiklean Kleaners, who careswept through businesses on and fumes. fully cleaned and refreshed Woodlands 6000 those of her dresses block early on the that could be salmorning of last vaged. November 20 was so devastating to Joyce also has both Pittman and deep gratitude for her customers. Forthe members of tunately she was her congregation, away when the Mother Bethel disaster occurred, AME Church who Had I been at generously took up home in bed in my a collection for her apartment above when it developed the store when that her fire insurthe fire happened ance didnt cover I might very well the losses. have died, the Now the racks Elegant Lady Boutiques owner and manager for the spiritually devout last 28 years, Joyce Pittman shows off the latest styles after and shelves are full and friendly wom- last Novembers devastating fire next door. again and Pittman an surmised. is welcoming old and new clients to As it was, firemen had to the Elegant Lady once again. break in through the roof in It has taken six months to order to prevent the fire from repair the fire and water damWe cater to ladies who spreading. This meant that age, and to replace and renew need clothing from the caeven though the blaze was her stock. In this regard, Pit- sual to stunning, high fashion contained before it burned tman is very grateful for the formal wear, and in the size

range from sizes 12 to 54, Pittman indicated. Known for her broad stock of white attire, immensely popular with leading ladies at churches and local civic organizations, she also carries popular lines of business suits and usher uniforms and just the right bags and jewelry that go with them. The Elegant Lady is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. My friends can also call for an appointment on any of the days we are normally closed, she advised. Her motto, If you give us a try you wont be disappointed, certainly captures her commitment to customer service at its best. The Elegant Lady Boutique can be reached at 215729-2935 or by email at ElegantLady2k@yahoo.com

Ezekiel Baptist Church Holds Health Fair

embers and neighbors of Ezekiel Baptist church met for some nutritious food, lively exercise, blood pressure and bone marrow screenings, and straight from the shoulder advice on two health issues which are of tremendous significance to urban minority residents. The event began at 10 a.m. on June 8 and kept attendees interested until 3 p.m. Most impressive was the workshop conducted on prostate cancer by New Jersey urologist Dr. Derrick K. Burno. Burno spoke about the importance of black males being screened for prostate cancer certainly by age 50 if there is no history of prostate cancer in their immediate family, and age 40 if there is. Noting that African American/ Black men have the highest incidence rate for prostate cancer in the United States and are more than twice as

likely as White men to die of the disease, Dr. Burno explained the various means that doctors have of treating cancer. The second health profession, Dr. Joy Cooper, MD gave a very pointed lecture on the importance of good diet and exercise. Noting again that the incidence overweight and obesity was extremely high among African Americans, especially women, Dr. Cooper stressed the importance of a balanced diet and natural, home cooked foods in maintaining good nutrition in families. She emphasized as well how mothers have to take the lead in understanding what was on the labels of the processed foods they purchase, avoid items heavy in corn syrup and above all sodas and sugar sweeten soft drinks. Also in attendance were Francis Funeral Home, Philadelphia Bible Society, Amerihealth, Philadelphia

Corporation of Aging (PCA), American Heart Association and Southeastern Pennsylvania Black Nurses Association (SPBNA). The range of subjects covered in the health fair was astounding, everything from diabetes and CPR to the Lords Prayer. Everyone had their blood pressures taken and ate a healthy lunch with Dr. Derrick Burno lectures Ezekiel Baptist Church memsome delicious and ber on the problems of prostate cancer exotic blends of fruits and vegetables. Ezekiel Baptist Church is located at 5701 Grays Avenue and can be The Police Department and the reached at 215-727-2663. Under the Fire Department were there also. The guidance of pastor Rev. Brian D. King, children were able to have their picSr., worship services are held S u n tures taken while in full Firemen gear days at 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. using the water hose.

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June 14
Buy a Hot Dog Support a Garden, 11 am to 5 pm 1926 S. 60th St. Benefit local community garden, Info: 267-353-5495.

June 15
Hazardous Household Waste Collection: 9 a.m. 3 p.m. NW Transfer Station Domino & Umbria Info: 215-686-5560 (See box below)

June 15
Men Only Seminar Transformation to Manhood, 2 p.m. Pepper Middle School (see box below)

June 15
Celebration of Fatherhood, 2 7 p.m. Games/Food/Music, Chew Playground 18th & Ellsworth

June 15
Summer Crush Clean Up Day Myers Rec Center 58th & Kingsessing Ave. Sponsor: Philly Rising, Info: 215-554-1579

June 8
Forever Young A Senior Prom, 5 to 9 p.m. Presented by SW Senior Center Red Hatters, Embassy Suites, 900 Bartram Ave.

June 15
A Game of Peace Basketball Tournament, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., MLK Rec Cntr 2101 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Info: 215-204-3321

June 15
Block Party 55th & Chester 12 8 p.m. Fun/Music/Food/ Free Water Ice Proceeds to Mothers in Charge

June 17
Career Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4010 City Ave, (See Box Below)

jUNE 19
SW Public Safety Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m., Eastwick Rec, 80th Mars Place, Represented: Offices of Kenyatta Johnson & Anthony Williams

jUNE 21
Teenagers In Charge Tween Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., $10, Ages 10-14, Rose Playground, 1300 N. 75th St, Info: 215-879-0764

jUNE 22
Empowerment Retreat, Univ. of Penn 8:30 4 p.m. Free Work shops (See box below)

jUNE 22
Free HIV Testing Ages 13 -24, 11a.m. to 4 p.m Cobbs Creek Recreation Center, 63rd and Walnut (See Article Page 9)

jUNE 22
Reunion & Fashion Show: 6:00 p.m. Mt Sinai Church of God in Christ, 7282 Woodland Ave. Info: 215-937-1726, www.mtsinaicogic.com

jUNE 23
PhillyStake Picnic Supper Fundraiser 5 8 p.m. Bartrams Garden 54th & Lindbergh Blvd. On-Line Tickets only (See Box Below)

jUNE 24
Family Fun Day, Myers Rec. Center 9:00 3:00 (See Box Below)

jUNE 27
Youth Anti-Violence & Health Fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Myers Rec. Center, 58th St & Kingsessing Ave. (See Box Below)

jUNE 29-30
Youth Boot Camp: Host: Paul Earthquake Moore: Learn discipline & respect Info: 215-385-2696. earth_quake1@hotmail.com

SW EVENTS
Reunion & Fashion Show Saturday June 22nd, 6:00 p.m. Mt Sinai Church of God in Christ, 7282 Woodland Ave. Info: 215-937-1726 or www.mtsinaicogic.com

SW EVENTS
YOACAP/Myers Rec. Health Fair Thursday, June 27 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Myers Rec. Center 58th St and Kingsessing Ave. Co Sponsors: YOACAP, Epic Stakeholders, Resurrection Ministries, SCOP, IDAAY, Southwest Community Advisory Group (SWAG), Empowered CDC , Educators 4 Education, Health Annex (Family Practice and Counseling) Tables Available: Fax 215 851 1878 Info: YOACAP 215-851-1830; Vernon Montague 215-873-3774 Jaleel Williford at: (215) 873-3774. Clean-up Day - Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13th July 27th Families, Groups, Civic-minded Individuals - Join us in locating & clearing gravesites of Civil War veterans interred Mount Moriah Free Park Day T-Shirts & patches for volunteers. Short tours of historic gravesites will be held. Info: Events www.friendsofmountmoriahcemetery.org prhone21@gmail.com

CAREER FAIRS
Times & dates are subject to change, please contact the website or phone number listed to confirm the time & date, or for registration or other information.

Kingsessing 5th Division Community of Neighbor WALK FOR WELLNESS Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Come walk with your neighbors. We meet at the corner of 51st and Chester avenue, and walk around the Kingsessing Rec. playground twice. Start time is 6pm. Info: 267-254-9972 greg3957ben@aol.com

Career Fair - Monday, June 17th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West 4010 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 coasttocoastcareerfairs.com/career_fairs/details/PA/Philad elphia/June/17/2013/ Job Fair - Tuesday, July 25th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Valley Forge 301 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406

FARMERS MARKETS
Daily - 9 AM 2 PM @ 51st & Kingsessing Ave Food: Large Variety of organic vegetables Payments: Cash Sponsor: Earthkeepers Wednesdays 2 - 6 p.m. @ 58th & Chester Ave Food: Variety of produce, eggs, and Amish baked goods Payments: Cash, SNAP (EBT cards), WIC checks, senior vouchers Sponsor: The Food Trust Thurs , 3 - 7 p.m. @ Clark Park, 43rd & Baltimore Ave Food: Large Variety, Many Vendors Payments: Cash, SNAP (EBT cards), WIC checks, senior vouchers Sponsor: The Food Trust Thurs , 4:30 - 7 p.m. @ 51st & Chester Food: Lots of vegetables, eggs, honey Payments: Cash Sponsor: Farm51 Thurs , 4:30 - 7 p.m. @ 51st & Chester Food: Produce Payments: Cash, SNAP, Senior Vouchers Sponsor: Walnut Hill Community Farm

Philly Stake Picnic Style Dinner/Fundraiser Bartram's Garden, 54th & Lindbergh Blvd Sunday, June 23, 5-8pm. Advance Purchase of tickets on-line is required.www.phillystake.org. Philly Stake is a local, recurring dinner in which money is raised for creative & relevant community engaged projects. SW Senior Center Red Hatters present: Forever Young A Senior Prom. Saturday June 15 5 9 p.m. Embassy Suites, 900 Bartram Ave Funfilled Envening Sit-down Dinner Dancing Entrertainment by Steve Cofield & Sweet Formal Attire Donation $50 (cash bar) Tickets: contact SW Senior Center, 6916 Elmwood Ave Paulette Cunningham or Maggie Powell 215-937-1880

RESOURCES
First Annual Empowerment Retreat Saturday, June 22nd, 9 AM - 4 PM U Penn, Huntsman Hall, 3801 Walnut Street (rear, Locust Walk entrance) Retreat check in 8:30 AM-9AM. Program from 9 AM - 4PM. Regina Young, MA, Executive Director, Empowered CDC INFO: 267-353-5495 www.empoweredcdc.org

June 30, 2013 Men Only Saturday, June 15 2 5 p.m. Featuring Motivational Social Speaker Tracy L. Fisher Pepper Middle School 2901 S. 84th St. Sponsors: Internat. Institute for Advanced Instruction Info: 610-284-6246, 215-688-8902 Streets Sanitation Dept:

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Transformation to Manhood

June 15 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Oil based paint solvents gasoline kerosene used oil - antifreeze NW Transfer Station Domino & Umbria Rain or shine Info: 215-686-5560 or 3-1-1

Hazardous Household Waste Collection

June 22nd, 2013. University of Pennsylvania, 3801 Walnut Street (rear, Locust Walk entrance) Retreat check in 8:30 AM - 9AM. Program from 9 AM - 4PM. Wharton African Students Association Workshops on time management, budgeting, networking for success, and more! Lunch provided. Free & open to public. Ages 17 and up. email: ecdcinfo@EmpoweredCDC.org

Empowerment Retreat

Sen. Anthony Williams

Myers Recreation Center 58th & Kinsessing Ave. Saturday, June 24 9:00 a.m. Peace Walk 9:30 Basketball Tourney 10:00 a.m. Workshops 11:00 a.m. Swimming/Games/Fun 12:00 Lunch (Free) Info 215-492-2980

Family Fun Day Summer of Peace

June 2013 Calendar of Worship & Events

June 16~Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. Fathers Day, (Pastor Davis preaching) June 21~Fashion Show rehearsal & dinner, 7:00 p.m. June 22~ Fashion Show, 6:00 p.m. / Reunion of Mt. Sinai Christian Academy (Chat, chew and catch up with old friends)* June 23~Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Annual Youth Day Sunday Services & Ministries Sunday School 10 10:50 a.m.; Morning Worship 11:15 Mondays: Intercessory Prayer 7:30 9:00 p.m. Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 8:30 p.m. Pastoral Counseling: By appointment We invite you to share in a worship experience with us at Mt. Sinai Church of God in Christ Pastor Craig and Sister Evelyn Davis 7282 Woodland Avenue 215-937-1726 www.mtsinaicogic.com

Mt. Sinai Church of God in Christ

Kingsessing 5th Division Community of Neighbors

Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Come walk with your neighbors. We meet at the corner of 51st and chester avenue, and walk around the Kingsessing Rec. playground twice. Start time is 6pm. Info: 267-254-9972 greg3957ben@aol.com

WALK FOR WELLNESS

Focus on Southwest Accurate, Fast, Confidential Do One Thing Health Project Mobile Van Location Schedule
June 19, 5 7pm June 25, 4 6:30pm June 27, 3 8pm

HIV/AIDS Free Testing

June 2013

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Info: Health Annex 215-727-4721. Nhood United Against Drugs 215-724-7430. Philly Faith in Action: 215-990-3338

ATM Community Cyber Ctr. Grades 7 12 A Tuition Free Public School 57th & Washington Ave June 22, 25, 29 Info: 215-476-6739

Cyber School Open House

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Eastwick-Philadelphia International Rotary Club Speakers Calendar

June 2013 June 19DACDB Rotary Database Overview June 26Eastwick Rotary Incoming President Induction Ceremony July 2013 Speakers July 10Eastwick Rotary Club Business Meeting July 17Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Presentation July 24Arnold Kunst Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Rotary International is a volunteer organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotary club members belong to 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary also encourages high ethical standards in all vocations. Eastwick-Philadelphia International Airport Rotary Club meets every Wednesday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Mercy Wellness Center, 2821 Island Avenue, 2nd Floor Community Room. Breakfast is $10.00. More information about the EastwickPhiladelphia International Airport Rotary Club or to be a speaker at a meeting, contact Page Huey-215.729.0729 or at page@southwestcdc.org

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New Computer Lab at Cobbs Creek Center Dedicated

he Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center on the parkway from which it gets its name is a multi purpose facility. And at a breakfast meeting on May 11, it lived up to its name. At 9:00 a.m. local civic and political leaders were able to chat informally with Philadelphia Schools Superintendent William Hite and then listen attentively to his views on the place of science and environmental studies within the curriculum of the cities public schools. Later in the morning, were able to celebrate the contribution of its founder, Carole Williams Greene, with the key observations fittingly provided by her son, State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams.

Dr. Hite in his up-date on the citys perilous public education situation assured attentive listeners that there was a vital place for science instruction as part of the systems core curriculum. Science, history and languages as well as math, reading and writing are all really means to the end of helping our students graduate into higher education and career opportunities, Superintendent Hite stressed. We want to lift our young men and women to levels which they will need to eventually be leaders in our society.

over, I noted. Now from the angle of the wings, the soaring flight patterns and the white patches under the wings, Tykee can tell his students that theyre looking a mature

contribution she had made in envisioning the center, then making it happen. After the idea began to gel in her mind and in those of other community leaders, I always knew when the phone rang at 5 oclock in the morning that it was mom with another proposal or funding need, the amiable legislator confided. What Mrs. WilliamsGreens extraordinary appreciation of both need and means produced, of course, is todays state-ofthe-art environmental education center with meeting and class rooms, offices science lags and exhibition space.

In his general remarks about school financing, Hite noted that it was his Following the tribute Finally, guest gathered in the philosophy that the citys to Williams-Green everyThe ribbon cutting ceremony at the new computer lab at one repaired to the sciinstruction portion of the center to public schools must learn Cobbs Creek Environmental Center which was donated by Unitparticipate in the ribbon cutting for to operate with the funds ence room to see the newed Healthcare and dedicated May 11. a new computer center donated by that it had, rather that the est addition, a computer money it wished it had. United Healthcare. lab donated by the United turkey vulture. Healthcare group. A formal ribbon After Hites recutting ceremony ensued in which marks, the audience My mom urged me to take this Lisa Write of United Healthcare, heard from a trio of do- opportunity to work outside in this State Rep. Ronald Waters, councilcents that help run the natural setting, continued Aaron woman Jannie Blackwell, Sen. Wilcenters educational Henry, a junior docent. What I do liams, Mrs. Williams Green, Judge Saturday June 15, 2013 programs. The op- with the rest of my life is going to Moore and other key figures partici10:00AM- 1:00PM portunity to learn and be impacted by what Im doing and pated. become a docent has learning here at Cobbs Creek. 51st & Spruce Streets from The Church helped me understand For more information about of the Holy Apostles and the Mediator a bit how nature really After the formal greeting by Cobbs Creek Community EnvironHi Environmental Quality Disposal works, advised Tykee Judge Jimmie Moore, CEO of the mental Education Center and its Also: Nexcut Document Shredding James. When I first Cobbs Creek Center, Senator Wil- programs, phone 215-685-1900 or got here, I was asked to liams celebrated not only Carole visit its website at www.cobbscreek$1.00 per box. comment on what I ob- Williams-Greens birthday (with center.org. (Every ton of shred saves 17 trees, 7000 gal served. Thats a great a huge spray of yellow roses) but water, 2.5 tons greenhouse gasses, 3.3 cubic big black bird flying also the incomparable yards landfill space, and 4100 kilowatts of electricity)

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