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“...A rare and unique trait that firefighters must have is a willing-ness to put their own life on the line and make the ultimate sacri-fice for someone they have never met...” ~ Jesse Gardner, mural designer

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

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 im-mortal figures. On Thurs., June 10, 2014, two River

Wards heroes, Lt. Rob-ert 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 Phila-delphia 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 Philadel-phia and Unsung Heroes Gallery, the mural depicts the two fallen heroes in their firefighting gear sur-rounded by various images that pay respect and tribute to the first responders who keep the City of Broth-

by Max Pulcini

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

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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, com-munity members and the friends and family of the

fallen. Jane Golden, Execu-tive 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 He-roes 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 aspira-tions, our successes and our heroes,” an impas-sioned 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

to advocate for front line first responders and edu-cate the public on related issues through art, exhibi-tions, 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, [firefight-ers] understand how pre-cious every living thing is— they’ve sworn an oath to preserve life. A rare and unique trait that firefight-

ers must have is a will-ingness 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

firefighter’s uniform today or in the past assumes with grace and dignity.” Gardner and artist David McShane designed the mural. Other than being

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The Local Lens with

Thom Nickelspage 2

Ms. Know-It-Alls Quizzo Challenge

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Leprechaun’s Winning Tradition

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Thom Nickels is a

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author/journalist/poet,

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THE LOCAL LENSwith Thom Nickelsby Thom Nickels

When my Jury Sum-mons 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 forma-tions 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 oth-er 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 ac-cepted as a juror because I noted on the question-naire that I was a journal-ist. I assumed this was the reason because dur-ing 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 al-most 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.

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 audi-tioned for called for 8 jurors out of a pool of 30 people. You can imagine my sur-prise 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 (al-ways a pleasure), take the elevator to the appropriate floor, then head for your as-signed 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 selec-tion 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 hu-miliating 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 an-tidotes 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. Sit-ting there waiting for my name to be called, I real-ized how many strange names there are in the City of Philadelphia. Names like Philomena Villanova, Myers Pum-pernickel, 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. Every-body 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 Pot-ter book responded with an upright jerk and a loud “yep!” when she heard her name. Several jurors answered with a depressed sounding “Yes” while oth-ers, 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, t-shirts, sandals, and sneak-ers 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 com-fortable. “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 ap-propriately, please. Please!” While going through se-curity 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 any-body should be comfort-able, it should be a judge. Yes, it was really good to know that it was the “na-ked” 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

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and charged with the bru-tal death and rape of a sixteen year old Manayunk resident, Maryann Mitch-ell. Mitchell, a student at Cecelian Academy, had been out with girlfriends on the night of Decem-ber 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 Whit-marsh 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 work-ing 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 Mitch-ell case rocked Philadel-phia 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 Penn-sylvania’s electric chair. Of course, there’s not much in Jury Room 646 that still resembles a hold-ing 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 radia-tor 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 frustra-tion 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 impres-sions 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.

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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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

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 Hy-berians 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 foot-ball’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 pro-vides the boys and girls of Port Richmond and the surrounding communities a place to learn sports-manship, teamwork and respect through sports. Toddlers through those in high school participate in football, baseball, bas-ketball, softball, t-ball and cheerleading year round, competing against other clubs in the city. The orga-nization celebrates its rich history and has developed a name and tradition in the neighborhood, thanks to some families boasting several generations of Lep-rechaun players. “We’re all about tradition and, as you can see, our

Leprechauns Bring Winning Tradition to River Wardsby Max Pulcini

The Leprechauns football team poses in front of a scoreboard following one of their match-ups last season. /Photos courtesy of the Leprechauns Sports Association.

Freedom, Music, Fireworks and Fun at Penn Treaty Park see LEPRECHAUNS on page 10

The Leprechauns 15/16 year old baseball squad, led by Coach Mike Kulb, captured the 2014 NEPL Baseball Championship.

motto is, “Pride and Tra-dition since 1961,” Frank Reinhardt, President of the Leprechauns Sports Association, said. Reinhardt, who was just recently promoted from vice president to presi-dent, 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 coach-ing or volunteering with the Leprechauns for years. The Executive Board is responsible for the Lep-rechaun Sports Associa-tion’s finances and makes the final decisions on the direction of programs, fundraising, competition and coaching. “We want to be the neigh-borhood’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 Execu-tive Board is emphasizing an increased effort to be transparent with the com-munity as far as bookkeep-ing 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 neigh-borhood 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 com-plaints, we know what type of club they want, we know the type of environ-ment 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 in-cludes 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 organiza-tion, we have repairs to the clubhouse that need to hap-pen,” 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 encour-aging parents to volunteer and create a booster club, which is an organization formed to support an as-sociated club. Generally, booster clubs are run and

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 Execu-tive 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

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SugarHouse Casino General Manager Wendy Hamilton and Vice Presi-dent of Communications Leigh Whitaker were both chosen as winners of the 2013 Great Women of Gaming Awards, an an-nual program presented by gaming industry maga-zine, Casino Enterprise Man-agement. Hamilton was honored in the “Proven Leader” category, while Whitaker was recognized in the “Rising Star” cat-egory. The national award program, created in 2005 by Casino Enterprise Manage-ment, recognizes women who work in the gam-ing 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 Ca-sino Enterprise Management and featured on the pub-lication’s “Audio Edge” radio show. With leadership and gu idance f rom both women, SugarHouse Ca-sino has flourished since opening in September 2010. The casino has been named a “Best Place to Work” in Philadelphia

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Seth Williams joins the FNA at Frankford Hall Join the Fishtown Neigh-bors Association (FNA)for our July monthly meeting, happening on Thurs., July 17 at 7PM at Frankford Hall. We will be joined by Philadelphia District At-torney 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 (Cum-berland & 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 ZON-ING MEETING. The August zoning meeting is scheduled for Wed., Aug. 13. NO AUGUST GEN-ERAL (MONTHLY) MEETING. In Septem-ber, our meetings will re-turn to the Brewery.

EVENTS

Hancock Rec Summer Basketball LeagueHancock will be hosting their annual Summer Bas-ketball League 2014. This year the age groups will be: 14 & under, and 17 & un-der; they will be organiz-ing 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 215-685-9886/9877. 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$10 per c lass, Come when you can, pay as you go! Tues. & Thurs. Arts & Crafts, Ages 5-10 4-5:30PM, Wed. Girl Pow-er Arts & Crafts, Ages 5-10, 4-5:30PM.Summer Time Private Music LessonsHave 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: Vio-lin, Voice, Guitar & Piano -Mon. from 3-7PM

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Kensington LibraryHumane Education Sum-mer Series. Mondays 2–4PM at Kensington Li-brary, 104 West Dauphin Street (at York-Dauphin Station). 22reasons is a hu-mane education organiza-tion working to raise aware-ness about animal welfare. Gigi Glendinning, founder and director of 22reasons, will present animal stories with engaging activities at the Kensington Branch this summer.

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

First Presbyterian Bible Study GroupOn 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 discus-sions. As always, everyone is welcome.

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

Richmond Library ProgramsPreschool Storytime is every Wed. at 10:30AM. This program is intended for children from one- to four-years of age and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. Daycares should call for separate appointments. Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St. 215-685-9992.

July’s 10-Week Uphol-stery ClassesBring your own chair in and learn how to reuphol-ster it from start to finish! We run 3 separate classes at the same time allowing 6 students per class. Next class start dates: Tues., July 8 - 6-9PM; Thurs. July 10 - 6-9PM; Sat., July 12 -10AM-2PM. 6-Week Stained Glass ClassStart Date TBA, Cost: $130. This class is held on Thurs. from 6-8PM. Cre-ate your own stained glass work of art! Learn how to cut and grind and solder. You can choose from hun-dreds of patterns or design your own! Portside’s Summer Arts Camp - July 23 – Aug. 29- 1-Week Special - $150; Aug. 11 – Aug. 15. Call formore dates!Portside Arts Center, 2531 E. Lehigh Ave., 215-427-1514, www.port-sideartscenter.org

Bridesburg Rec Center EventsS c r a p b o o k i n g f o r adults - Wed. 6:30-9:30PM. $5 each time you attend. You only need your photos and a book. Brides-burg Rec has everything. S u m m e r Z u m b a Schedule - Mon. 7-8PM - regular Zumba; Tues. 7:30-8:30PM - Zumba STEP; Wed., 7-8PM - Zumba TONING; Thurs., 7-8PM - regular Zum-ba. $4 walk-in. Ditch the workout, join the party! For more information call 215-685-1247. Bridesburg Recreation Center is located at 4601 Richmond St., 215-685-1247.

Fishtown Rec Center ProgramsD a i s i e s a n d B row n -ies – Mondays, 6-7PM; Men’s Hockey League – Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Thurs., 6-10PM; Dance Mondays – 6-7:30PM; Tae Kwon Do – Mon.-Wed.-Fri., 6-8PM; Tot Rec. – Tues.-Wed., 9AM-1PM; Ceramics – Tues.-Wed., 6-9:30PM; Zoning Meetings – First three Tues. of the month; FNA Meetings – Third Thurs. of the month; Beautification Meetings – Third Thurs. of the month; Homeless Vets’ Meetings – Third Sat. of the month; Senior Citizen Bingo – Mon. and Thurs., 10AM-2PM. For informa-tion, call 215-685-9885.

Kensington Community Food Co-opUntil the development of its future store, at Frank-ford and Lehigh Avenues, the Kensington Communi-ty Food Co-op continues its bi-monthly Marketplace, every 2nd and 4th Tues-day of the month, from 6-8PM on the 2nd floor

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 infor-mation, www.kcfc.coop/marketplace_is_back.

Bridesburg RecKinder KampKinder 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 SharesArea nonprofit Philly Foodworks is running a CSA, a farm share pro-gram offering weekly deliveries of produce. It runs now through Oc-tober 23 and offers a wide variety of choices. In addition to vegetables, op-tions include meat, dairy, fruit, bread, jam, hon-ey, 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 ChurchYoga (“quiet time”) classes are being offered at St. Michael’s Church, corner of Trenton Ave. and Cum-berland St. on Mondays at 6:15PM. Strengthen and tone your body while breathing away the stress and worries of the day. The yoga instructor is Amanda Bossard. The

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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 repre-sent the support the PFD provides to those who call Philadelphia home. The mural also contains sym-bols 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 want-ed to make sure that we were giving it dignity while making a monument that would feel right to family. But although it’s challeng-ing, it’s really rewarding when you see something like today.” As the mural was dedicat-ed, the Neary and Sweeney families looked on as their loved ones became eternal-ized in front of their com-rades on the very streets they protected. “My husband was a wonderful man, he was

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The Tribute to Lt. Robert Neary and FF. Daniel Sweeney mural on 2024 E. Arizona Street was officially dedicated on Thurs., June 10. Promi-nently 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 He-roes Gallery, designed by Jesse Gardner and David McShane and painted by Kein Nguyen.

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

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 depart-ment 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.

I am totally in awe that they did something like this for my husband.” “It’s hard to put into words,” David Sweeney, Firefighter Sweeney’s fa-ther 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.” After the dedication con-cluded, many in atten-

dance followed the Police and Fire Pipes and Drum Corps in a procession to the site where Neary and Sweeney lost their lives in an effort to save the lives of others. One member of the procession was Council-man Mark Squilla. “I think the mural is mag-nificent,” Squilla said. “To have it here in Kensington, in the neighborhood where they are the heroes and to have the likenesses and the faces you see up on that wall, it’s an amazing tribute

to both them and the com-munity.” “That’s what murals do, they treat people as he-roes—big and bold like they are in life,” Golden said. “They tap into what makes us human, they connect us all as a city. They say to people, ‘your life counts.’ So let this mural live on a continual source of inspiration as a landmark, as an icon and as a message that says your lives will never be forgot-ten.”•

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by Casey Ann Beck 26th District Crime ReportJuly 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).•

In a few weeks, my normal – that is, coming home and napping every day, having dinner reservations, cook-ing 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 ingredi-ent, 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 ingre-dients that tastes amazing.

Easy Chicken SaladOne cooked rotisserie chicken (28 oz.)¾ cup Greek yogurt1 tablespoon Dijon mus-tard1 teaspoon red wine vin-

egar½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped¾ cup seedless red grapes, halved1/3 cup parsley, choppedSalt 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, pars-ley, salt and pepper and fold all ingredients together. A pre-cooked, grocery store rotisserie chicken is a staple among busy house-holds. 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 addi-tion 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. •

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, Trea-surer 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 ex-pect. 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 get-ting enough physical ac-tivity. 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. “Noth-ing 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 hand-work throughout the week paid off.” While developing all of these positive traits through sports, children are also succeeding at the most important aspect of ath-letic competition: having fun and developing self-confidence. “It’s that pride when [a child is] coming in after hit-ting the home run, shooting the game winning shot, get-ting the high five,” Cathy Dugan, Leprechaun’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 mem-ories from this,” Reinhardt said. “They’ll look back on their childhood and say, ‘my life was pretty good when I played for the Lep-rechauns— 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 As-sociation 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 reestab-lish 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 Associa-tion— reach out to them through their Facebook page. The Ex-ecutive 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 Associa-tion 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 fea-ture 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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Jason Aldean Ticket Promo

SPECIAL DURING PHILA. BASEBALL GAMES!

Saint Anne’s CYO Football 2014 Season

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 2014-2015 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/.

Office of Catholic Education and Faith in the Future Launch

“Transfer Advantage” Campaign

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. Saint Anne Falcons 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

around and let’s keep the football tradition going. We have a great coaching staff.

Jenna’s Journey with Moyamoya Disease

and Phillies Please join our family & the Philadelphia Phillies for their Tues., Sept. 9 game to help raise Awareness for Moyamoya Disease and to raise money to help find a a cure for our 7 year old daughter, Jenna’s Journey with Moyamoya Disease and other families out there fighting this horrible disease! Tickets are only $17 each. 50% of every ticket SOLD (must mention being with the “Moyamoya Group”) will be donated to Boston Children’s Hospital Moyamoya Research Team!! Please come enjoy a night our with our family & yours. Our daughter’s life and many others depend on a cure.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. To order tickets through stadium 215-463-5000, me... Kristina 267-357-9912 to arrange ticket purchase if you do not want to purchase online or can not attend and want to just make a Donation... anything will help, or online at www.phillies.com/moyamoya. Seating will be located in the Terrace Deck (sections 432-434). Net proceeds from tickets sold through this offer will benefit Moyamoya Research at Boston Children’s Hospital. Visit philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com or go to facebook: Jenna’s Journey with Moyamoya Disease for more information. •

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.

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 John Paul II will be exposed for public veneration between all of the Masses at the Cathedral Basilica.

Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20, 20145:15 p.m. (Saturday Mass in Basilica)

8:00 a.m. (Sunday Mass in Cathedral Chapel)9:30 a.m. (Sunday Mass in Basilica)11:00 a.m. (Sunday Mass in Basilica)

12:30 p.m. (Sunday Spanish Mass in Cathedral Chapel)

3:00 p.m. (Divine Mercy Chaplet in Basilica)6:30 p.m. (Sunday Mass in Basilica)

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Philadelphia, PA 19103

At the conclusion of each Mass on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a blessing with the Relic of Pope Saint John Paul II asking for his heavenly intercession. Everyone is welcome to the Cathedral Basilica for this weekend of devotion. The Relic is of the Holy Father’s blood, which remains in a liquid state. The Knights of Columbus have been entrusted with this Relic to foster devotion to Pope Saint John Paul II.•

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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.•

Wood table has 6 chairs (four shown and two extras) and leaf that ex-tends the table

For Sale: Kitchen Table with 6 Chairs

from round t o o v a l . G re a t d e -tail on back of chairs. Great condi-tion. Some flaws on top of table but c o u l d b e buffed and f i n i s h e d . Asking $250. C a l l 2 1 5 -423-6246 if interested.

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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, reli-gion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such prefer-ences, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All per-sons 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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see CALENDAR on next page

PUZZLE ANSWERS:

Free Kickboxing Classes for Girls at Joe Hand Boxing GymAges 10-17, at Joe Hand Boxing Gym, 3rd & Green Sts. Kickbox-ing instructors Erin Fennell and Brittani Warner, in conjunction with the Joe Hand Boxing Gym and Computer Lab, are offering free cardio kickboxing classes for girls aged 10-17, every Friday at 5:45PM at 547 N. 3rd St. Combine kickboxing to music with strengthening, cardiovascular conditioning and toning exercises, while focusing on the girls’ self-confidence. Fennell, a certified kickboxing instructor, sees the classes as a building block to help young girls increase help young girls increase their self-esteem. All necessary equipment will be provided for free by the Joe Hand Boxing Gym. If interested in joining the class, contact Fennell at 267-765-6592, or elfennell@aol.com.

Farm to FamiliesEach week Farm to Families supplies families with boxes of produce from local farmers at a cost of only $10 or $15. Pick-up is every Thursday from 4-7PM at the Garden Center at the corner of Frankford and Berks (Entrance on Frankford Ave.) How to order: Phone: Call 215-427-0350 x110, Email: f2f@nkcdc.org. In person: Visit our site (Berks & Frankford) Thurs. 4-7PM.Visit NKCDC at 2515 Frankford Ave between 9-5PM M-F. All orders for the following week must be placed before 10AM on Fridays!

Come Join the Richmond Book Club!Monthly meetings of the Richmond Book Club are every third Thursday at 6:15PM at the Richmond Library. The selection

Calendarcontinued from page 6

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 each5. A. their feet 6. D. Diana Ross 7. C. The Who 8. B. Gene Wilder

Part Three: 15 points each9. A. Boogie Oogie Oogie 10. C. moon 11. B. Sports-caster 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.

for July will be John Adams by David McCullough. Copies at the branch.

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 pop-corn and snacks will be provided. First Presbyterian Church, 418 E. Girard Ave., www.1stpresbykensington.org.

I-95 Artifact ExhibitThurs., 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 NewsAnnual Coin DropLeprechaun 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 WorksThere 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 Day1st 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 NovenaSt. 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.

Pop’s Saturday Art CampSaturday 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 vol-unteers with current security clearances are welcome. Trenton Avenue and Hazzard St. Thurs., July 19, 9:30AM - 2PM.

Penn Treaty Park Summer EventsSat., 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.

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

FLEA MARKET Konrad Square Flea Market

The Friends of Konrad Square will host a Flea Mar-ket 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.

Apartment for Rent - Port Richmond. 30xx Cedar St. 1BR, first floor, no steps. $775/mo.. + util. 215-425-3086.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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Equal Opportunity/

Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans

july 9 and july

16

Efficiency apt. Lo-cated in Fishtown, Girard & Palmer. Easy access to Cen-ter City. Call John 215-783-8213.

APARTMENT FOR RENT

1900 Blk. E. Ontario St. - 1BR, 2nd floor. Credit check. Call 856-305-1556.

IT’S IN THE SPIRIT

CLASSIFIEDS!

Newly ren. 4BR apt. in NE Phila., C/A, Wood Flooring,

Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrig., Stackable Washer/Dryer. $1200/mo. Joe 215-399-6251.

Kensington and Port Richmond - fully fur-nished, safe, utilities in-cluded. $300/mo. Call 267-475-3929.

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

FISHTOWN2 bdrm home - $1500/month215-425-3086

PORT RICHMOND2 & 3 bdrm homes

$900 & $1100/month.215-425-3086

ROOMSFOR RENT

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

3 BR Rowhouse, 4xx Harlan St.

NL, liv. rm., din. rm., refrig.

$1000 mo. + util. 267-304-5151267-255-7563

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE - OF PERSONAL PROPERTYNotice 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 #935 – Blecker, Erica #1125 – Ceesay, Bintou #1118 – Chase, Robin#415 – Cookson, Fay #508 – Gallagher, Charles#1614 – Hardin, Ernestine #1240 – Johnson, Tawanda#1719 – Mabery, Rahaim #1607 – McCall, Victoria #1023 – McNulty, Barbara #923 – Pyles, Pia #1720 – Rahman, Muhammed #927 – Simmons, Tracey#1602 – Tomlin, Miara #020 – Ward, Kevin#021 – Ward, KevinHouse for Rent -

Harrowgate - 35xx Jasper St. - 2BRs, $700/mo. +util. 917-667-6013.

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Burns Family Funeral HomesFamily Owned and Operated Since 1939

Martin J. Burns Funeral Home, Inc.1514 Woodbourne Road

Levittown, PA 19057Phone: 215-547-3040

Lisa Burns Campbell, Supv.

www.burnsfuneralhome.com

Burns Funeral Home, Inc.1428 E. Columbia AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19125Phone: 215-634-6858Robert J. Burns, Sr., Supv.

Burns Funeral Home, Inc.9708 Frankford AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19114Phone: 215-637-1414Gerard J. Burns, Supv.Joseph J. Burns, Supv. Gerard J. Burns, Supv.

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OBITUARIES

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

Drama Camp at Summerfield ChurchSummerfield 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 high-energy, kid-oriented per-forming arts day camp with music, acting, stage move-ment, 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 Infor-mation 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 Naza-reth Hospital. The classes will be held on the fol-lowing: Monday Morning Classes Begin at 11:30AM: July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 (A), Oct. 20, Nov. 24 (A), Dec. 15 (A), Wednes-day Evening Classes Begin at 6PM: Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3. Classes at Nazareth Hospi-tal, 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 attend-ing, date of your surgery and the name of your sur-geon.

10-Week Upholstery Classes at Portside Arts CenterNew 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.JohnPriceUp-holstery.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. Le-high Ave., Phila., PA 19125.

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 broth-ers 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 FIKociubinsky Funeral Home

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2nd Annual Trenton and Auburn/Port Richmond Community Day Trenton and Auburn Playground will be hosting the 2nd Annual Trenton and Auburn/Port Rich-mond 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 Show-case, hip-hop performers and food. For more infor-mation contact Maurice Campbell 215-526-8519.

Car Show2 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 Contes-tant Fee. Food, drinks, music, raffle, giveaways and more. A car show that promotes anti -vio-lence, goodwill and unity in our community. Come in peace or stay home.

Campbell Square EventsWed., July 30, The Sen-sational Soul Cruisers, as well as, CW & Inter-twine for openers! Starts at 6:30PM All this talent and it is FREE!; Thurs., Aug. 21, Karaoke host-ed by Patty-Pat, starts at 7PM; Wed., Aug. 27, Family movie night begins at DUSK. The movie is “FROZEN”, but the POP-CORN is Fresh and Hot!; Sun., Sept. 14, Friends of Campbell Square Fall Flea Market, 8AM-1:30PM; Sat., Oct. 25 , HAL-LOWEEN, 1:30-3PM - go trick or treating in the park, balloon man, arts and crafts, face paint-ing, scary music! Parents must be accompanied by children; Tues., Nov. 11, VETERANS DAY-salute 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 re-schedule events cancelled by bad weather, we cannot guarantee that alternate dates will be scheduled. The Friends of Camp-bell Square would like to thank all our local spon-sors, volunteers, Philadel-phia Parks & Rec and the Pennsylvania Horticul-tural 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 BazaarEveryone is invited to St. Adalbert Parish Ba-zaar, 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 Pol-ish and American food, take a chance on the spe-cialty 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 des-ignated as Alumni Night. All graduates of St. Adal-bert School, as well as all former parishioners are invited to come and renew friendships. The ba-zaar 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 ini-tiative to celebrate and sup-port arts and business, we need artists, vendors, and street performers to show off the weird and wacky energy unique to our neighborhood. Sign up to be a food vendor, perform-er, 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 RecMany 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. Han-cock Recreation Center 147 W. Master St. on Sat., Aug. 9 , 11AM-3PM. Games, food, water ac-tivities, 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 Club2014 Pruning Club Sched-ule: 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. Ev-eryone is welcome! No ex-perience 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 prun-ing, which allows safe pas-sage to both street traffic and sidewalk traffic. Also prune any broken, dead, or diseased branches and weed tree pits. Volunteers include beginners, sea-soned amateurs, and certi-fied 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 ses-sion.

Hancock Recreation Center 1st Alumni Basketball TournamentHancock Rec Center will be hosting our 1st Alumni Basketball Tournament. All players from the Rebels and the Hancock Basket-ball Programs are encour-aged 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 215-685-9886/9877. Hancock-hoops1@gmail.com.

History of NL Exhibit Continues thru Aug 31There’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, pod-casts, a documentary about NL and more online, at the NLNA web site - www.nlna.org. Check it out!

TRIPSCione Advisory Council Sponsors Trip to Ocean City, MarylandCione Advisory Coun-cil 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, trans-portation and many attrac-tions, including Harrington Raceway and Casino with bonus. Assateague Explor-er 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 gratitu-ties 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 215-685-9950 (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 PAFinger Lakes Tour - Wed. & Thurs. Sept. 17 & 18. Departures: 7:30 AM from the German Society, 611 Spring Garden St. Phila-delphia, PA 19123. 8AM from the Radisson Hotel, 2400 Old Lincoln High-way, Trevose PA, 19053. Reservation: $50 per per-son, required for registra-tion. Full payment deadline August 11. Please provide your phone number and/or email so we can acknowledge your reservation. Reserva-tion 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). Re-turn: 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.

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