September 3, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastwick Park SOUTHWEST August 25, 2011 Bringing Good News to the Community since 1945 OPINION Meeting on Redistricting & Voting Page 2 12 Police District Celebration Page 7 Americorps Volunteer Serving Woodland Page 13 Brief Quake surprises SW Residents Page 5 African Festival Page 15 Campaign to Re-elect Obama Page 10 COMMUNITY Village Family Reunion Waters Yearly Feast a Success Page 4 An enthusiastic team sweeps the last scraps on the 5400 block of Willows (l to r): Mary Jarbo, Princess Jarbo, Mattie Wilder, Vivian Vah, Taylor Henderson (age 2), Stephanie Coker, Thelma Harris, and Doris Williams. Farm 51 Tiny Farm in Southwest Page 7 Young Food Rebels Take Root at Pepper Page 11 Dance Journey Opens Six years of Empowering Youth Page 14 A s weed whackers buzzed and brooms whisked, residents across South- west swept walks and gutters and weeded front yards during the last several weekends. Taking advantage of sunny Saturday morning weather, neighbors were out in large numbers to beautify blocks many in anticipa- tion of the Philadelphia More Beau- tiful Committee (PMBC) Clean Block Contest coming up in September. It was a great turnout; a lot of in- volvement, affirmed a smiling Mat- tie Wilder, block captain for the 5400 block of Willows Avenue. Every- one came out early, pitched in, and worked together. Thats a good idea because we are such a diverse block. And, it makes living here so much better for the kids! I want to be proud of my block, said neighbor Vivian Vah, captur- ing the sentiments of the dozen or so neighbors who had been laboring since just after sun up. It is great to see other blocks doing the same thing, she added, looking up Wil- lows Avenue to see a similar crew at work in the 5300 block. Were get- ting there, and its nice to see front yards with flowers looking so beau- tiful and the sidewalks and streets clear of trash when the kids come out to play. Lloyd D. Johnson on the adjoin- ing 5300 block, was pleased to see that most neighborhoods in the city See Page 6 Continues on Page 6 Across Southwest COMING UP Check out this weeks calendar and announcements. See Page 16 Cleaner Blocks Four Star Pharmacy The Right Drugs at the Lowest Prices Always The Pharmacy with the LOWEST PRICES in PA A Good Reason to transfer your prescription to us! Phone 216-366-1088 Fax 216-366-1600 Open: MonFri: 9 am 6 pm Sat 9 am 6 pm fourstar.pharmacy@yahoo.com Quality Pharmacy Services 7028 Elmwood Ave Phila. PA 19142 . 0RAN0 0PENlN0 0RAN0 0PENlN0 0RAN0 0PENlN0 0RAN0 0PENlN0 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper August 5, 011 T he Kingsessing Fifth Division Communi- ty of Neighbors has announced an important meet- ing for public discussion of vi- tal issues on Thursday evening, September 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kingsessing Recreation Center, 50th Street and Kingsessing Av- enue. On the agenda for discus- sion as advised by Chairman Gregory R. Benjamin, are: What has happened to our community? What Redistricting means to us What are the new rules for voting? The first of these issues are of vital importance to the com- munity, especially considering the violence which occurred at the recreation center last Mon- day. The long term well-be- ing of Southwest, however, in terms of education, health, job training, housing, and welfare will be to a great extent deter- mined at the voting machines 14 months from now at the 2012 general elections. At that time we will have the respon- sibility of first assuring that a US president who reflects our needs, views and priorities is retained in office. We must do our part in re-electing President Obama regardless of how we may view his record of achieve- ment if we are to maintain some final barrier to the efforts of backward-looking social and economic conservatives who now control legislatures in our state and federal government. The time to begin thinking and planning for that effort is now. Similarly, we would hope that strong votes for our local state representatives and sena- tors this November would send a message to the governor and the rest of the state legislators that they should modify their reactionary agenda and start considering all the residents of the state.
The third concern be- ing aired is the Pennsylvania state governments proposed legislation that requires pho- to IDs to both register for vot- ing and for casting ballots. The Republicans justify this move as a means of overcom- ing voter fraud. While on the surface this seems rea- sonable, the facts are that, first, there is little or no voter fraud in the state. A number of independent experts have confirmed this. Most importantly, how- ever, the entire move by the right wing is intended to in- hibit the voting of urban voters, young people and new citizens just becoming eligible to vote, and the elderly and disabled, a large proportion of whom have been voting for Democrat can- didates. Regarding redistricting, the realities are that Southwest is represented in the state house by four state representatives: Maria Donatucci, District 185; Kenyatta Johnson, District 186; James R. Roebuck, District 188; and Ronald G. Waters, District 191. These dedicated public ser- vants all have done a creditable job in both representing us in Harrisburg and their positions in the legislature provide us in Southwest with four exception- al voices to support issues criti- cal to our well-being. The staff in the district offices is similar- ly knowledgeable, hardworking and committed in providing the constituent services residents and business owners needs. On the other hand, there would be other advantages to having a legislative district which clearly has only the in- terests of all of Southwest in mind, and the population of Southwest clearly meets the level which would justify a single state representative. At present, howsoever devoted our state representatives are to our interests, in most cases, a considerable part of their con- stituency is outside Southwest, and in some cases outside Phil- adelphia. Redistricting for City Coun- cil to provide a single, strong voice for Southwest is even more critical. Our view contin- ues to be that the present config- uration of splitting Southwest in the middle at 58th Street is completely unreasonable and unfair. What winds up happen- ing is that Districts 1 and 2 have their primary political bases in West and South Philadelphia and from the standpoint of ser- vice and concern, Southwest gets short shrift or as some have characterized it, the short end of the stick. To perpetuate this coun- cilmanic inequity, of course, the City Council has deferred any serious discussion of redis- tricting until the last minute. There is obviously tremendous self-interest involved in this in- excusable delay since the jobs of some present council mem- bers could be affected by any meaningful redistricting chang- es. One council member has al- ready indicated that she sees no reason for public input. 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As usual, the afternoon was full of good food, lively entertainment, the delightful So You Think You Have Talent contest, and opportunities to buy from an inter- esting selection of vendors. A number of civic, religious and service agen- cies were also on hand to provide useful information on a variety of is- sues and concerns. Taking cen- ter stage just after noon, Rep. Waters, the popular 191st Legislative District representative, greet- ed that portion of the crowd that could tear itself away from the free food and col- orful vendor tables. In his welcoming remarks Rep. Waters explained the transi- tion in the focus of the affair to a Village Family Reunion and Festival. We hope this captures and pro- motes the neighbor-to-neigh- bor spirit that is so needed in our community, he said. We need to change the tone of the dialog to one of love and re- spect for one another. In his address, Rep. Wa- ters said that, growing up in this community, one knew who lived next door. It was nothing for my mother to send me over to a neighbor to get a bowl of sugar, he recalled. He stressed the heed to recre- ate the kind of environment where kids are shown what to do and learn appropriate be- havior from role models right on their street. Rep. Waters noted as an example the educational situation where children dont want to go to school, and parents most frequent teacher contact is when they are called in for disciplinary conferences. Public educa- tion, safety and fighting crime begin with community rela- tionships. I dont mean you have to go out and kiss a cop, today, he said, but stressed that it is not productive to sit around and blame the police and the school district for our problems unless were all try- ing actively to be a part of the solution.
In the end, if we want strong communities we need to build strong families and strong neigh- borhoods, and that requires a spirit of commitment on everyones part, he said. Rep. Waters conclud- ed his remarks by introducing Councilwoman Jannie Black- well of the citys 3rd District who he characterized as a courageous public servant who has always stepped up to the plate. Present on stage as well was Marika Yvette-Money, the days mistress of ceremonies, and a well-known hip hop per- former at the Merriam The- ater and on FM 103.9. He also introduced Caro- lyn H. Nichols, candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas on the Democratic tick- et, noting that we need judges who come from the communi- ty. Rep. Waters lamented how mandatory sentences have robbed judges of opportuni- ties to seek alternative judg- ments that would tend to re- habilitate low-risk offenders. We should remember that these brothers and sisters can be productive members of our community, he suggested. There were a number of tables with information on property tax/rent rebate, Penn DOT services, senior & fam- ily services and additional legislative services available through Rep. Waters legisla- tive office. Rep. Waters paid special tribute to the organizations and companies whose gener- ous support was instrumen- tal in making the afternoon a success. He extended thanks to Brown Family ShopRite on Island Avenue, Mercy Hos- pital of Philadelphia, Crown Cork and Seal Company (a strong supporter for many years), Sonoco, Inc., Commu- nity College of Philadelphia, Community Friends Working Together, and Creating a Vil- lage. Rep. Waters also expressed his deep appreciation to Mr. Holly who organized the entertainment, and to all the volun- teers who worked so hard before and during the festival, especially with the clean up afterwards. In my view, you left Myers looking bet- ter than you found it! Thats an accom- plishment, Waters attested. Rep. Waterss of- fice can be reached at 215- 748-6712. Forms and other useful information are avail- able on his website www.pa- house.com/waters. Photos by Martin Regusters Leaping Lion Photography Digital Fuzzion Art 215-602-2034. Another Great Village Family Reunion and Festival Winners of the So You Think You Have Talent Contest were: $500 First Place Winner: Rashon Truth Whitest $250 Second Place: World-Wide Unique Star Dance Studio $100 Third Place: James Marriman VIPs at the Village Family Reunion (l to r): Ann Brown, ward leader, Rep Ronald Waters, Asher Kemp, Yeadon council president, Sen. Anthony Williams and Rep Kenyatta Johnson. (Above) A pleased crowd enjoying the entertainment at the annual summer gathering. (Below) If you think public service is easy, ask Reunion host Rep. Waters. August 5, 011 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 5 f you use natural gas and live in Philadelphia, PGW is proud to serve you. We've been around for 175 years and are dedicated to providing you with safe, reliable service. We work hard to prevent leaks. f you ever smell natural gas call PGW immediately at 215-235-1212. www.pgworks.com By Caleb Nothwehr N eighborhood residents in Southwest poured onto their sidewalks and front stoops after waves of an earth- quake measuring 5.8 on the Rich- ter scale rattled the entire East Coast on Tuesday afternoon. (The Japan earthquake this year mea- sured 9.0). My TV started shaking. Ev- erything was rumbling for a sec- ond or two, said Myisha Wilson as she and dozens of other resi- dents stood outside their homes on the 63rd block of Paschall Av- enue. Chris Ou and his father said they felt continuous shaking for the better part of a minute within their house on Paschal Avenue. I thought he was kicking my chair, Ou said, motioning to his father. I turned and everything was shaking. Despite a sustained period of dis- rupted cell phone service, life was back to business as usual within an hour in Southwest. On Woodland Avenue, some street vendors claimed to have not felt anything. Other resi- dents of Southwest were emotionally shaken by the brief quake. My heart was in my stomach, said Dee Roberts, resident of South- west. Throughout the city business dis- trict as in other large cities, thou- sands of high-rise workers poured out into the streets, but there were no reports of significant effect from the occurrence. The center of the earth- quake occurred in Northern Virginia and its effects were felt as far away as Toronto, Canada. Mayor Nutter advised shortly after the occurrence that there was little evidence of damage to either public or private busi- ness here. Public train and air transportation in the area was disrupted for up to several hours, however, while tracks and airport facilities were care- fully inspected for damage. Area bridges were also inspect- ed for any impairment. People are like, Its the end of the world, said Crystal Wyatt, community outreach worker from Drexel University. But she indicat- ed the shock would have a positive effect, If itll make [people] nicer! Brief Quake Surprises Southwest Residents Arts in the Community 2011 By Dr. Cassandra Graves O ver its many decades in Southwest, Evelyn Graves Drama Productions calcu- lates that it has exposed a half million families locally and internationally to the performing arts. Music, drama, and dance are in ev- ery fiber of its program, performers and instructors, with participants from nine months to age 90. The arts have helped educate, discipline and provided a joy- ous, enriching outlet for youth, adults and communities under the tutelage of founder Dr. Evelyn Graves. This sum- mer was no different. In conjunction with Evelyn Graves Ministries, this years program during July and August involved ten trips to a wide variety of activities and events for its 35 youth. They included visits to swimming pools at Kingsessing and Continues on Page 12 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper August 5, 011 COMMUNITY NEWS Please Join State Senator ANTHONY H. WILLIAMS State Senator ANTHONY H. WILLIAMS SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 3
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C o o k o u t C o o k o u t Neighborhood to Neighborhood Summer of Peace 2011 moon bounce games face painting character appearances clowns balloon art water games arts and crafts table FREE FOOD popcorn, cotton candy, soft pretzels, water ice, fruit DJ spinning music line dancing on-site constituent services with the 8th District staff for the F R E E E V E N T ! Eastwick Park 74th & Lindbergh Ave. (ACROSS FROM U.S. POSTAL BUILDING) For more information call Sen. Williams District Office at: 215.492.2980 or www.senatoranthonyhwilliams.com A D V O C AT I N G F O R C I T I Z E N S R I G H T S A DAY OF FAMILY FUN! For Kids For Adults COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Wawa, Penrose Area Civic Association and Eastwick Bike Patrol COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Wawa, Penrose Area Civic Association and Eastwick Bike Patrol
Gods Little Angels Learning Center 5658 Elmwood Ave (610) 203 7643 (215) 783-1088 Now enrolling Toddlers to Preschool age Open 6am6pm Mid September do participate in cleanups every summer. But Id like to see more help year around from the city in assuring people obey existing ordinances covering maintaining properties especially where the city owns the property, he observed. We com- plain about problems but it takes weeks for them to correct them. When I look at places like Yeadon, and over in New Jersey, it seems like they enforce the rules. Though this is a small thing, it keeps us mindful of their approach to larger issues. For the most part, the motivating force behind the cleanup effort was block pride and a desire to have a health- ier, more at- tractive envi- ronment for families. But many block captains like Wilder, were aiming toward the PMBC contest and its awards. Wild- er has regis- tered her block for inspection next month in hopes that the cl eanl i ness, extra flowers and landscap- ing and gen- eral participation of her neighbors will win. We want everything set up for when the judg- es come so we can be honored for our work and win a cash award, said Wilder. PMBC adds that the block cleaning activities tend to add to neighborhood stability, increase in property values, decrease in adult and juvenile crime, and in general develop a positive interest in the community. Cash awards range from $150 to $1000 and can be used for clean block projects. Other community spirit prizes are given for helpful junior block captains, and neighborhood transformation, and a special Neighbor to Neigh- bor award. For more information about the Clean Block Contest, contact PMBC clean block officers: Santa Conix for the 18th Police District (215-685-3982) and Yvonne Tyler for the 12th District (215-685- 3973). Clean block officers can also advise resi- dents on how to have block captains appointed. Continues From Cover Page ...Cleaner Blocks Across Southwest Mrs. Dee and a much focused young Talia, know what to with grass clippings from Willows 5300 block. August 5, 011 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 7 COMMUNITY NEWS N estled in the dou- ble lot behind the corner house at 51st Street and Chester Av- enue is a little oasis of flower and vegetable beds, a koi fish pond, chickens, a lonely tur- key, and lots and lots of chil- dren! Started three years ago by gardening professional An- drew Olson and co-worker Neal Fantos, Farm 51 now sells its home-grown produce every Thursday from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Their little stand is heaped with the days fresh harvest, which is offered on a first-come-first-served basis. What actually strikes the passers-by first are the beds of cutting flowers which add a rainbow of bright colors to the Chester Avenue lot. We have planted our beds with items like collard greens, kale, onions, eggplant, squash, carrots and several varieties of tomatoes based on the preferences of neighbors, said Fantos. This year we added garlic onions which are also quite popular. We were drawn to this spot in Southwest when we learned that the landlord at the corner of 51st and Chester was will- ing to rent the two lots and back yard for the garden, and also had a glassed in front porch where we could start our planting in late win- ter, added Olson, public landscapes manager at Dela- ware Center for Horticulture in Wilmington. A regular on the price list, of course, are fresh eggs which are produced by the little flock of chickens penned up in back. The eggs are usu- ally gathered by young Arriva, a sixth grader at Lansdowne Friends School who lives nearby. There is also a tur- key that is very popular with the children in the neighbor- hood, for which the garden and animals are a fascinating diversion. Ol- son gives the kids free access to the garden paths and the koi pool whenever Farm 51 is open, and it is a wonderful learning experience for them. The enterprise is a labor of love, and Olson hints that profit on the vegeta- ble and plant sales barely cover costs, if that. Its really more of a hobby and a public service to encourage consump- tion of fresh vegeta- bles, he added. To get the busi- ness rolling, of course, Olson and Fantos had to have lots of help. They credit the Pennsylvania Hor- ticultural Society with the major contribution of bed- ding materials and top soil. We also got a lot of help from the University City District, noted Olson, who also paid tribute to sponsors like West Philadelphia Tool Library and the Four Worlds Bakery, both on Woodland Avenue near 47th Street. I grew up here in South- west and find this little farm amazing, said visitor Kariem Burroughs. The produce they raise and sell are just beautiful, and they are so modest about what they do. Please visit us at 5101 Chester Avenue, cordially suggests Olson. For those who arent right in the immediate Kingsessing neighborhood, you can always stop off di- rectly from the SEPTA Trolley 13. To arrange produce sales, a tour, or if you have a ques- tion please e-mail the own- ers at farm51philly@gmail. com. The ventures engaging website is http://farm51.word- press.com/. S aturday, September 17, 2011. Save that date for the annual 12th Police District Open House and Southwest Pride Day Parade and Street Festival. Now in its 16th year, the combined 12th District Open House and SW Pride Day has grown into one of the areas most successful and fun-filled events of the summer. We are looking for vendors and local service agencies to provide use- ful information to residents and to parade participants, advised Officer Joe Young, 12th District Community Affairs Officer. The role you play in our community is so important and we hope you will take part in our fes- tivities. The Parade will begin at 72nd Street and Woodland Avenue and proceed down Woodland to 62nd Street, a block from where the Street Festival will be held in and around the 12th Police District Station. We ask that parade partici- pants arrive by 9:30 a.m., as the pa- rade kicks off at 10:00 a.m., indicat- ed Officer Young. Vendors are requested to present or send in forms by August 31. Vendors Take Note! 12th Police District Open House SW Pride Day Parade 12th Police District Open House To obtain information about ven- dor or parade participation, or to ob- tain registration forms, contact Officer Young at the 12th Police District Station at Woodland Avenue and 65th Street or by phone at 215-686-3122 or 215-686- 3123, or by fax at 215-685-2655. 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To top that, they made the 200-mile trip on their bikes during one of the hot- test weeks of the summer. Southwest teenagers Saleem Coates, 17, and Robert Taylor, 13, were two of 14 young people who participated in the second annual Ride of Dreams, held July 2225, organized by the Neighbor- hood Bike Works program. For Coates, the ride was a leader- ship-testing experience, as he also par- ticipated in last years ride to Harris- burg. I learned that I dig deep. I never give up, and I am a pretty good captain and a role model, said Coates. Organized by volunteers of the cy- cling community in Philadelphia, the four-day Ride of Dreams served as both a fundraiser for the Neighborhood Bike Works program as well as an opportuni- ty to bring attention to youth advocacy issues. David Cicero Bevacqua, program director at Neighborhood Bike Works, said the ride allowed young people to meet with legislators and inform them of the importance of funding youth pro- gramming. Its no joke; its a matter of life and death for kids growing up in Southwest and all over Philadelphias fringe, Bev- acqua said, referring to the devastating effects of violence in urban neighbor- hoods. Coates and Taylor are living ex- amples of the benefits of programs like Neighborhood Bike Works. Coates, who became involved in the program two years ago, is now active in bike repair and construction at the Bike Works headquarters on University of Pennsyl- vanias campus. He said the program made a dramatic impact on his life. Before, I was basically a regular kid - not doing nothing, he said. Now Im riding bikes, staying fit, getting a better education, and living life. Coates previously attended John Bartam High School and West Philadel- phia High School. This fall, hell be at- tending a Mastery Charter School. In the meantime, he is in the process of build- ing a bike for his uncle, who comes to him for biking advice. Taylor, who got involved just months before the Ride of Dreams, gained expe- rience as a young lobbyist during the groups visits with representatives from the Department of Transportation. Cars have their own space but we dont have bike lanes on every street. We need to try to make some more of those, said Taylor. The ride provided new experiences beyond biking and advocacy. For Taylor, it offered the chance to sleep outside for the first time, when the group would camp out after riding all day. It was so hard to sleep because you could hear animals, said Taylor. Bevacqua said the Ride of Dreams was special as a fundraiser because it connected donors and volunteers with the young people who most benefit from Neighborhood Bike Works. Its something that would benefit the kid in itself and also allow them to participate and play an important role in funding the shop that is there for them, so they feel some ownership, he said. As Coates, Taylor and Bevacqua conversed about the importance of Neighborhood Bikworks on the steps near the programs headquarters, they all agreed its positive influence could not be overstated. Bikeworks will take you on new adventures, said Coates. You dont know what to expect. Taylor agreed. People dont have anything to do, he said, Thats what were here for. To learn more about Neighborhood Bike Works, check out its website at http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org or call them at 215-386-0316. Southwest teenagers participate in Ride of Dreams. Mercy Hospital Earns Heart Care Award M ercy Philadelphia Hospital (MPH) recently received the Get With The Guide- lines Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association (AMA) furthering the hospitals goal to be among the top fa- cilities treating heart failure patients. According to the American Heart Association, about 5.7 million people suffer from heart failure. Statistics also show that each year, 670,000 new cases are diagnosed and more than 277,000 people will die of heart failure. The Gold Quality award indicates that that Mercy, located at 501 South 54th St., reached 85 percent compliance for at least 24 months to basic core stan- dard levels of care as outlined by the AMA. Under Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure, heart failure patients are started on aggressive risk reduction therapies such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, aspirin, diuretics and anticoagulants while in the hospital. They also receive alcohol/drug use and thyroid manage- ment counseling as well as referrals for cardiac rehabilitation before being dis- charged. Mercy Philadelphia Hospital is dedicated to making our care for heart failure patients among the best in the country and implementing the guide- lineswhich will help us accomplish this goal by making it easier for our pro- fessionals to improve the long-term out- come for these patients, said Stanley Berger, MD, chief of the hospitals Divi- sion of Cardiology. Mercy Philadelphia Hospital, a 214- bed community teaching hospital, has been serving West and Southwest Phila- delphia for more than 90 years. It can be reached at 215-748-9500. Mercy Health System is comprised of four acute care hospitals, a home healthcare organization, several well- ness centers, physician practices, a fed- eral PACE program, and co-owner of managed care plans, Keystone Mercy Health Plan and Gateway Health Plan. To learn more about Mercy Health Sys- tem, visit www.mercyhealth.org. 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Expires 9/30/2011 5810 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA (Corner of Woodland and 58th) Medium Size Washer When you pay for a Large Size Wash FREE WASH Small Size Washer O p e n 2 4 -H o u r s Friday, Saturday & Sunday A town meeting at- tracted a modest turnout at Myers Recreation Center (58th and Kingsessing Avenue) August 16 to hear speaker support the legislative initiative which has come to be known vari- ously as the school choice or school voucher bill. The meeting, jointly or- ganized by Students First PA (SFPA) and the Democrats Impatient for School Choice Organization (DISCO), fea- tured local activist and DIS- CO founder Shirley Randle- man, State Representative Ronald G. Waters, and Dawn Chavous, Executive Director of Students First PA SFPA. At issue is legislation which would provide a voucher to parents of stu- dents attending schools with the worst student achieve- ment records allowing them to choose another public, private, parochial or charter school. The amount of the vouchers would correspond to the subsidy that the state presently pays to their home public school. On this basis, the value of a voucher could be as high as $7000 or more. Speakers from the community pleaded the case for the voucher proposal based on their miser- able experiences of being locked into fail- ing public schools. The voucher con- tribution toward tu- ition at an alternative school was seen as a viable way out of such educational road- blocks. On the negative side, the withdrawal of funds from troubled public schools is oc- curring just at the time when devastating budget cuts are being forced on school dis- tricts like Philadelphia by the Republican controlled state government. Ive always been a pro- ponent of strong state sup- port for education, said Randleman, president of the 52nd Street Business Asso- ciation, and long time advocate on commu- nity matters. This is not so much a Repub- lican vs. Democrat matter; our position is that this a people issue and we want to bring forward quality education as part of the peoples agenda, she asserted. When a local school isnt working, we want to assure families that quality education is available on or near their own block. According to a recent article in the Philadelphia Tribune, the problem of vio- lent and failing schools. predominately affects low- income urban schools In 2009 only 38% of Philadel- phias 11th-grade students were proficient in reading and only 32% were profi- cient in math. The city ranks 41st in high-school gradua- tion rate of the 50 largest US cities, and only 10% of the citys 9th-graders will gradu- ate from college. The current proposal designates 144 such fail- ing schools, 91 of which are in Philadelphia, including Southwest schools: Morton Elementary, Pepper Middle, and Bartram High School. For more information about the voucher issue con- tact the Students First PA, P.O. Box 416, Wynnewood, PA 19096 (717) 340-6030 or info@studentsfirstpa.com. School Choice Meeting at Myers Shirley Randleman addresses the audience at Myers Rec. on school voucher legislation. 10 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper August 5, 011 Prayer Vigil for Shooting Victims in Kingsessing C ommunity lead- ers, activists, and concerned neighbors gathered at King- sessing Recreation Center Tuesday evening August 23 for a prayer vigil in re- sponse to a shooting that occurred there the previ- ous Monday night. In a som- ber circle on the very bas- ketball court near where the shooting took place, pastors and spiritual lead- ers led a group of about 25 adults in a prayer ses- sion focused on difficul- ties plaguing the neighbor- hood. Many of those present at the vigil expressed deep concern about the under- lying issues considered to be at the root of violence in the community. Among the critical issues were the depleted funding for public school education, failing to give top priority to job skills development for urban black males, and absence of con- sistent healthcare for low in- come communities, especially regarding behavioral health. More specifically, several community leaders drew at- tention to lack of adequate staffing at the community centers such as Kingsessing and the nearby Myers Recre- ation Center, and the despa- rate housing situation in in- ner city area, and the failure to coordinate policy protec- tion and community events. Southwest residents pray for guidance and help in response to the August 22 shootings on the Kingsessing Rec. basketball court. P resident Obamas campaign workers are already actively organizing Southwest voters for his crucial re-election just 14 months from now. At issue is not only continuing the first African American president in office, but the recapture of key legis- lative bodies like the Pennsyl- vania state house and senate as well, said Rhonda May- field who leads the organizing group for West and Southwest Philadelphia. Mayfield was on hand at Rep. Waters Vil- lage Family Reunion and Fes- tival at Myers Recreation Cen- ter August 13 to register voters and sign up volunteers. Noteworthy are results from a recent Penn State poll which showed that 52% of responders did not believe President Obama deserves to be reelected and only 42% be- lieved he deserves a second term. These numbers are clear warning when contrasted with the 2008 election when the President carried the state by over 10% against John McCain. The registration process is much more involved now that the Republicans are press- ing legislation to re- quire photo identifica- tion for make it more difficult for first time voters, seniors, and disabled people to register and vote. For informa- tion on campaign volunteering, contact www.2012barackobama. com or visit the informa- tion table at the Clark Park Farmers Market at 10 a.m. on September 3. Campaign to Re-elect President Obama is Underway Obama recruiter signs up a volunteer for work on the forthcoming presidential campaign. August 5, 011 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 11
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I was just looking for a job; from there it just took off, said Pepper Grad- uate, Charles Matthews, 14, You get responsibility from gardening. Born as collaboration between Pep- per Middle School, the Netter Center for Community Partnerships, and the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI), the Rebel Gardeners summer program is the culmination of a school years worth of gardening, food educa- tion classes, and advocacy led by Jared Stein, middle school coordinator with AUNI. We talk about good food food grown with love and prepared with care. We did the best we could to figure out where good food is coming from, Stein said. In that search the most obvi- ous option for the program was to have students grow it themselves, Stein ex- plained. And thats r e b e l l i o u s . They think its cool, he said of the programs name, which the students created. Thr ough- out the sum- mer, the Rebel Gardeners ex- plored more than just how to grow food in a garden. The internship taught them to ask questions about food production and distribution; they explored issues of justice as well as the availability of healthy food in urban neighborhoods. It made me think about where my food comes from and what I put in my body, said Matthews, who lives in the Kingsessing neighborhood and hopes to attend the Science Leadership Acad- emy this fall. On one assignment, the students conducted a survey of residents in Southwest and asked where they bought their food and how they pre- pared it. They said they would cook for themselves, but they just dont have the tools and knowledge to do it, Mat- thews said. The pro- gram which promotes core values of sus- t a i n a b i l i t y, transparency, and community also placed a strong empha- sis on spreading knowledge to the surround- ing community, Stein said. As Stein tells it, the vision for the Rebel Garden- ers started with an inquisitive glance at the Eastwick Commu- nity Garden, across the street from Pepper Middle School. One day, the gate was open and I walked in, Stein said. From there, a partnership between the school and garden formed, in which students and teachers from Pepper made frequent field-trips to Eastwick, utilizing the gar- den as an outdoor, hands-on classroom. It was the most amazing learning experience that Id been a part of. It was practical. The kids were engaged, Stein said. As the summer draws to a close and this years crop of Rebel Gardeners disperses to various Philadelphia high schools, Stein said the project will most likely continue. Every single one of them wants to continue working, he said. I think the students gained an entire new per- spective on what they eat and where it comes from, and developed an entirely new value system. To find out more about the South- west Child Rebel Gardeners, check out www.rebelgardeners.org. To see a video of the students talking about the pro- gram, access www.youtube.com/watch ?v=R8OdRsVeqqc&feature=related Young Food Rebels Take Root at Pepper Some of the Rebel Gardeners selling their products at a local farmers market. 1 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper August 5, 011 August 5, 011 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 1 C hildren of Destiny Learning Center will hold a grand opening for its new day car center at 7701 Buist Avenue on September 10 from 12 Noon to 3:00 p.m. The learning center at the corner of Buist and 77th Street is the second child day care unit set up by Tiffaney Hobbs, a trained child care specialist. Starting up the new day care was not an easy process. Nothing but God, enabled them to pass through the regu- latory process with zoning and health authorities affirmed Hobbs. We bought the building in December 2009, but had to tear out the insides right down to the beams for the total re- hab, said Hobbs We worked on the renovation from sun-up to sun-set, and the inspection and approval process too al- most a year. Thanks to help from my three daughters and support from my mom, the new center is ready and oper- ating. Hobbs started with a fam- ily daycare at 73rd and Mead- owlark in 2008 and expanded the present group daycare lev- el at that address. This allows them to take care of up to 12 children with a certified child development program. The new center empha- sizes flexible operating hours from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on weekdays. This allows us to offer traditional 7:30 to 5:30 day care, plus before and af- ter care for toddlers and pre- schoolers, Hobbs indicated. What is special about us is the development program which is individualized for each child within a loving, caring environment. Hobbs own business ca- reer includes 12 years as a mortgage underwriter. Antici- pating the forthcoming rocky road in that field, Hobbs began courses in running her own business at the Philadelphia Womens Development Cen- ter. Through those courses, I identified some opportunities in daycare, and added courses in early childhood develop- ment, she advised. Starting with a fam- ily daycare (up to 6 children) helped me learn every aspect of the business, especially the regulations, before operating on a larger scale, Hobbs add- ed. Working with Hobbs at the new center on Buist Avenue is Denielle Trotman who is also certified to care for the young clients. Our program follows the Keystone Star guidelines, Hobbs said. Statistics indicate that children who receive sus- tained early childhood devel- opment training make much better progress in elementary school and are less likely to re- quire special education. Reviewing the complicat- ed subsidy programs that most of her clients rely on, Hobbs hopes that state funding of Child Care will continue under the new state budget. There hasnt been a raise in the state subsidies for traditional hour care for several years, and the premium for overnight and non-traditional hour care has been reduced to 3%, she stressed. Child Care Information Services for Philadelphias Southwest office is at 5548 Chestnut Street 2nd Floor: Phone 215-382-4762, or ac- cess the website www.phila- delphiachildcare.org. The Womens Business Center is located at 1315 Wal- nut Street, Suite 1124 (215- 790-9232). Access the centers website at http://www.wom- ensbdc.org Residents wishing to reg- ister children in the Children of Destiny Learning Center or attend the grand opening Sep- tember 10 can obtain more in- formation at 215-356-7065. Day Care Expands in Eastwick By Elhadji Ndiaye S mall business owners and agen- cy managers along Woodland Avenue have a new advocate and planning advisor in Endrow Metelus, a VISTA volunteer working under the city Department of Commerce. Originally from Haiti, Metelus will serve as a business outreach associate responsible for helping stimulate store op- erations and attract custom- ers along Woodlands com- mercial corridor. The Department of Commerce acts as an um- brella organization for all economic development ac- tivity in the city and leads efforts to develop business- friendly strategies to help Philadelphia small busi- nesses and major corpora- tions thrive. Metelus will be particu- larly responsible for bolster- ing Commerces outreach to immigrant business com- munities and connecting local immigrant-owned businesses to technical as- sistance. This assistance will include technical aid from part- ner organi- zations and a g e n c i e s , communi ty development corporations and busi- ness and merchant as- soci at i ons. M e t e l u s will report to Shinjoo Cho, technical assistance and business outreach manager at Com- merce. One such partner will be Southwest CDC which is already assisting Woodland business through its Wood- land Promise program. Metalus initial efforts will include collection of demo- graphic and economic data from those businesses to as- sess needs and challenges. In addition, Metelus plans a continuing series of visit stores along the corri- dor offering technical as- sistance and b u s i n e s s service in- formation to i mmi gr ant businesses, making re- ferrals to assist them and facili- tating and organizing group meetings, and providing information sessions or workshops to address their needs. In his work along Wood- land, Metelus succeeds a previous Vista volunteer, Ju- lia Hansen. It was a plea- sure of working Julia, said Vaughn Taylor, the Wood- land Promise director. We would be remiss if we did not congratulate and thank Julia for a job well-done. As a Business Liaison, Julia was a dependable, efficient team player, doing what was needed to get a task ac- complished. Cooperative and cheerful, there is no doubt that Julia will be a wonderful asset to any orga- nization. Metelus is a member of AmeriCorps VISTA, the na- tional service program de- signed specifically to fight poverty. Founded as Volun- teers in Service to America in 1965 and incorporated into the AmeriCorps net- work of programs in 1993, VISTA has been on the front lines in the fight against poverty in America for more than 40 years. Website: www.americorps.gov/about/ programs/vista.asp. Southwest CDC is locat- ed at 6328 Paschall Avenue and can be reached at 215- 279-0800. Rep. Johnson Honors Universal Companies S tate Rep Kenyatta Johnson honored Universal Compa- nies and Universal Family of Schools with State Citation at the 2nd Annual Universal Community Day Festival at Stinger Square, 32nd & Reed Street August 20.
The event brought together a community of friends, families and children as they prepare to return to the classroom. Loads of food, music, prizes, health screenings, nutrition, workshops, music and fun were the call for this day. Universal Companies is a South Philadelphia non-profit founded by entertainer Kenneth Gamble. It pro- vides help with legal, housing, and rental services, food assistance, con- sumer education, and reading and writing help at its center at 800 S 15th St. It can be reached at (215)732- 6518. Americorps Volunteer Serves Woodland Ave. Endrow Metelus. 1 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper August 5, 011 COMMUNITY NEWS 0n The 8pot Reg|strat|on 6ards 0r|vers L|censes |nstant Tag & T|t|e |nsurance L|cense 8uspens|ons L|fted Kathy Levin nsurance 35-4008 0U0TE h0TL|NE
$10 0ff New Tags & T|t|e Transfer t LOW COST LOW COST LOW COST LOW COST AUTO INSURANCE AUTO INSURANCE AUTO INSURANCE AUTO INSURANCE 8 th & E|mwood Ave Ne|sor's Perdol Aulror|zed 0r||re 3erv|ce 3lale ard 3erv|ce Fee App|y By Caleb Nothwehr A s young people navigate the jour- ney of life, one lo- cal program seeks to empow- er that journey with dance steps. Dance Journey, estab- lished and run by Denise Lewis, is moving its operation this year just minutes from Southwest Philadelphia to Church Lane in Yeadon. Dance has a tendency to give them a type of freedom, Lewis said of her programs impact on students. It gives you such a self-esteem high that nothing else can give you. Thats what were hoping to take to Delaware County. For the past five years, Dance Journey ran its classes out of the Eastwick Recre- ation Center in Southwest. Now starting its sixth season, Dance Journey con- tinues to boast a fam- ily-run, multi-style program from its new location at 718 Church Lane. Lewis said she hoped to continue to attract students from across the city. Im really looking forward to a new beginning. Who wouldve thought that after our fifth an- niversary wed be so blessed? Lewis said. Lewis, along with her two daughters and two nieces, offer courses in Jazz, modern dance, tap, and hip hop, for students aged 3-17. This sixth season will also in- clude Zumba fitness classes for adults, taught by certified instructions. After the fifth season at Eastwick Rec., Lewis consid- ered stopping the program due space and time constraints. Instead, her daughters and nieces pushed to keep Dance Journey going, insisting that its impact was too strong to abandon. My family said, We feel that dance saved some of the young peoples lives, Lewis said. Its different than other dance studios. We give of ourselves; we mentor students.
Lewis hopes to in- crease Dance Journey en- rollment from 50 students to around 100 students with the larger studio space of the new loca- tion in Yeadon. However, she remains committed to small class sizes in or- der to provide individualized instruction. When a parent comes to one of our shows, I want them to see their child, she stressed. As Dance Journey pre- pares to open its doors for first classes this fall, Lewis said she encouraged parents to consider the impact that arts education can have on their children. When you make artistic investment in your children, it will bring positive results, she asserted. The arts yield smarter, more confident and productive children. Dance Journey Opens 6th Season in New Location Young performers move with the music at Dance Journey, now in nearby Yeadon. Early registration for Dance Journey begins Sept. 17. To find out more information call 215-852-5135 or go to www.dancejourney. net T he next scheduled clean up at Mount Moriah Cemetery will be September 10 be- ginning at 8:30 The past two clean up events have drawn increasing numbers of lo- cal residents and civic minded area volunteers. August 13 was no excep- tion with willing workers toiling away diligently under blue skies and puffy white clouds, and for a change with low humidity. I want to thank every one of you who came out last Saturday to help clean up and restore Mount Moriah Cemetery, raved Paulette Rhone board member of Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery who help direct community outreach. As reported by Mark Anderson, Friends board treasurer, over 100 peo- ple came out to donate their time and sweat equity to the cemetery including sixteen students and faculty from La- Salle University. In addition, a won- derful lawn service contractor from the historic Eden Cem- etery came with two riding mowers and five weed whackers and did an awesome job. Trailers, 4x4s, personal equip- ment rakes, shovels, bug spray from the City and a host of hard working, car- ing people were on deck to do whatever they could to move Mount Moriah just one step closer to looking like a real cemetery. Grass was cut, paths were cleared, stories were shared and friendships were estab- lished. Mayor Nutters Office, the Bor- ough of Yeadon, members of Philadel- phia City Council, industry leaders and members of the Friends are work- ing collectively to find a long term so- lution, Rhone reported. If you are interested in helping, please email us at info@fommc.org with your contact information and your interests, Rhone concluded. We hope to see you out on September 10 for a 911 Day of Service at Mount Moriah - We have a place for you all. Mt. Moriah Clean-up Sept. 10 Rep. Waters Holds Hearing On Mt. Moriah Cemetery Aug. 31 R ep. Ron Waters announced the House Demo- cratic Policy committee will be holding a hear- ing on the Mount Moriah Cemetery on Wed., Aug. 31. Waters advised said that the hearing will focus on learning which Commonwealth laws govern the upkeep and oversight of cemeteries, and which state and local agencies have responsibility for them in the Common- wealth. The historic Mount Moriah cemetery is in desperate need of repair, Waters said. The Policy committee will hear from expert testifiers on what regulations and parties are responsible for its upkeep as we work to clean-up the community 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 31 in Drexel Uni- versitys Paul Peck Alumni Centers Board Room, at 32nd and Market Sts., Philadelphia, 19104. August 5, 011 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 15 COMMUNITY NEWS School Based Curriculum for Toddlers Preschoolers Covenant Leadership and Preschool Academy at Christ of Calvary Covenant Church 500 South 61 st Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Contact: Mrs. Ida Flanders, Director 215-472-5548 or 215-704-4770 EOCP: Equal Opportunity Provider State Certified with Licensed Teachers D uring one of the hottest summer spells of mid-July, representatives from Wayne Presbyterians City Lights organization donated 20 window fans to families in Southwest Philadelphia. Families who received the fans were long-time participants of the summer camp program at Patterson Elementary School, run by Southwest CDC, which caters to students in kin- dergarten up to the fifth grade. Jackie Simmons, program coordinator at SWCDC, said the families were grate- ful for the timely gift. Theyre eyes lit up, she said. They were like, Are you serious? Nobody just gives things away these days. In response to the gift, students at the summer camp created a five-foot tall, poster-board thank-you card for members from Wayne Presbyterian and City Lights. The card featured ev- erything from hand-written notes to hand-print artistry We all tried to chip in and make it as creative as possible, said Nikkie Brown, program assistant, who helped with the creation of the card. Simmons said the fans served as an appreciative gift to families who consistently enrolled their children in the summer camp program year after year. The parents, students, and staff extend a heartfelt thank-you for choos- ing our organization to give fans to and helping our families, Simmons said. Cool Gifts from City Lights Jackie Simmons of Southwest CDC distributes a Wayne Presb. fan to a grate- ful resident. M usic on stage, crafts and ethnic food were part of the fare recently, as the African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA) held its annual Afri- can Festival at Penns Landing. Chester Avenue based ACANAs 4th annual festival on August 6, 2011, brought together topnotch artists from Africa, the Caribbean and featured local bands as well to provide music and the arts to the community. This years African Festi- val featured Trinidads queen of soca music Joan Tigrass Rowley, and artist Rafiya. In addition to the Philadelphia Jazz band Coda, Penny MacDonald, Yeadon council- woman and aide to St. Representative Ronald G. Waters, was featured with her Go for Broke Band. The world renowned Universal Dance Ensemble from Camden, the Bal- let African Dance Troup from the Repub- lic of Guinea, and the West African-in- spired African-American dance troupe, Kulu Mele also performed. The event was produced by Darrell Henderson. Run by director Voffee Jabateh, ACANA was founded in 1999 by a group of African immigrants as a cultural orga- nization to support African artists and musicians in their efforts to establish themselves within the United States, and to preserve community values and culture within immigrant communities. ACANA has worked for many years to bridge the gap between immigrant communities and existing communities in Philadelphia, said Jabateh. We col- laborate with local organizations and government entities and hope to en- courage community development and mutual understanding. ACANA can be reached at 215-729-8225 or through the internet at www.acanaus.org. Fabulous Talents Showcased at ACANA Festival Myers recreation centers, trips to the movies, local gardens, amusement parks, roller skating and bowling outings, recreation adven- tures, walking tours and enlightening attendance at performances and training at the Mann Music Center in West Philadelphia. The Mann visits includ- ed the 13th Annual Young Peoples Concert Series presenting an array of per- formances and workshops. Rhoda Blount director of education and community engagement shared with audiences the importance of youth exposure to the arts. Blount told the students, we want to expand your horizons because there is more to the arts than Beyonce and Jay-Z, as she recognized their greatness. The Mann provided instruction to the youth group in ballet, violin, ball- room dancing, and music performed by young emerg- ing artists from across the globe. The Mann was ex- cellent because it had a va- riety of performances and I like variety, said Shirley Tyson of Evelyn Graves Ministries. At the end of the day, a seven-year-old female camper said with a smile, Now I know why we go to the Mann. It helps us do better when we perform. Evelyn Graves Drama Productions and Ministries can be reached 215-727- 7795 and is located at 5447 Chester Av- enue. ...Arts in the Community Continues From Page 5 Happy youngsters in the Evelyn Graves Drama summer program enjoy a performance at the Mann Center. 1 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper August 5, 011 AUGUST 26 AUGUST 27 AUGUST 27 AUGUST 30 AUGUST 30 AUGUST 31 Peace Not Guns Basketball Tourney 5-8 p.m. Chew Rec. Ctr. 1834 Ellsworth Street, info: Rep. Kenyatta Johnson at 215-952-3378. Rep. Johnson Community Appreciation Day 12 8 p.m. Pt. Breeze Ave. & 22nd St. Food, Fun, Entertainment, Info: 215-952-3378. Clementon Park & Splash World with New Spirit Com- munity Presbyterian Church, Info: Elder Miner James 267-303-4992 YOACAP/Red Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Urban Affairs Coalition 1207 Chestnut, 4th Fl. Tajuana Wall 215-851-1968 Farmers Market, Myers Rec 58th St & Chester Ave, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (see box below) Redistricting Hearing 5 p.m. Esperanza Acad, High, 301 W Hunting Pk Ave. (See Editorial, page 2) AUGUST 31 AUGUST 31 SEPTEMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 6 Public Hearing Cemetery Regulations 1 p.m. Drexel Univ. Peck Ctr. 32nd & Market Sts. Info: 215-748-6712 Farmers Market, 51st St (Next to Library), (see box below) School Supply Give-Away 5:15 p.m. Kingsessing Library 1201 So. 51st St. Parents must have a child with them. (See Box Below) Sen. Williams Cookout 2011 Summer of Peace 11 a.m. 0 4 p.m. Eastwick Park, 74th St. & Lindbergh Blvd. (See ad Page 12) Bike Ride, Broad St. to Clark Park via Spruce St. Begins 5 p.m. All welcome to participate. Redistricting Hearing 7 - 8:30 p.m. Einstein Med. Ctr. 5501 York Rd. (See Editorial p 2) SEPTEMBER 7 SEPTEMBER 8 SEPTEMBER 8 SEPTEMBER 10 SEPTEMBER 10 SEPTEMBER 11 Bartrams Garden Little Ex- plorers Program: Summer Harvest Celebration Community Discussion on Redistricting 6:30 p.m. Kingsessing Rec. Ctr. 50th & Kingsessing Ave. Info 267-254-9972 (Editorial P.2) Type 2 Diabetes Conference, Clark Auditorium, Crozer Hospital, (see box below) Woodland Avenue Reunion 10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Clark Park, 43rd St & Kingsessing Ave. (See Box Below) Mt. Moriah Cemetery Clean Up, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (see box below) CityLights Network Fall Kick Off Brunch, 9 to 11 a.m., Southwest CDCs Commu- nity Room, RSVP: citylights. cdavis@gmail.com SEPTEMBER 24 SEPTEMBER 17 SEPTEMBER 17 SEPTEMBER 17 SEPTEMBER 17 SEPTEMBER 30 FREE PHS Fall Garden Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Navy Yard, Info: pennsylvaniahorticul- turalsociety.org/membership/ members_day.html Mens Health Program, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1 Dist Plaza, 3801 Market St, Info: 215-746-7285 OR bryantb@mail.upenn.edu Passport day in the USA 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. US Passport Agency. 200 Chestnut St. (See Box Below) Cradle of Birding: All day events: Heinz Nat. Wildlife Refuge, 8401 Lindbergh Blvd. (See Box Below) Mens Health Program 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1 Dist. Plaza 3801 market St. Info: 215-746-7285 or bryantb@mail.upenn.edu Black Male Engagement (deadline): Me, tell your story. For details contact: www.bmechallenge.org or YOACAP 215-851-1834 A s you drive past the corner of Elm- wood Avenue and 66th Street, you might feel positive energy pouring from historic William T. Tilden Middle School. Tilden starts the school year with a new look and as Patti Labelle, a Tilden alumna would say, A New Attitude. This summer the new ad- ministrative team at Tilden has been working tirelessly to plan an exciting school year for our students. Jonas Crenshaw, Jr. is returning to Tilden Middle School for his second year as principal, and joining him will be Assistant Principal Nancy Golden. Mrs. Golden, a veteran school dis- trict educator, affirms , I am extremely excited to be re- turning home to Tilden and am excited to be working with a leader that shares the same vision. Notable among outside changes at Tilden are new landscaping and a school announce- ment sign in the front yard. In addition, the administration, lead teachers, and even stu- dents have been paint- ing the main office suite and student lock- ers, and creating a new parent resource center and a teacher resource center and lounge, I want the students to be excited about com- ing to a school that they can be proud of. If the students feel like their school looks as good as any other school, they will begin to take ownership of their surroundings and work with us to ensure that the campus is maintained, remarks Crenshaw. Most important, of course, is the quality of education of- fered to Tildens students. Three key goals for the 2011- 2012 school year: 1. Offering a rigorous and engaging edu- cation in every class. 2. Im- proving climate and cul- ture of the school with working committees and expanded extra-cur- ricular opportunities; and 3.Tilden will create and engage meaningful parent and community partnerships. In addition, Cren- shaw promised, An increase in the usage of technology to keep students interested in learning and high ex- pectations for teaching with emphasis on meet- ing individual needs of all students; greater stu- dent participation in activities from choir to marching drum line and from chess club and debate to Student Council and peer mediation. Expect to see parents coming into the school to use the parent resource cen- ter to find jobs and do their own homework. Expect to see business, faith-based, and community partnerships com- ing into the school to help us offer a more united approach to student success. We welcome every stu- dent, parent, and community person to become a member of Team Tilden: One Commu- nity Achieving Global Suc- cess, concluded Crenshaw. To find out more about Tilden, and volunteer to par- ticipate in its programs, call 215-492-6454. Tilden Talk: New Year New Attitude Hard working students finish work on the new Tilden school sign. 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Earths Keepers Organic Vegetable Sales Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 51 st St (Next to Library) August 30&31 4:30 to 6:30 pm INFO: 267-738-3842
Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market 6700 Essington Ave - 26 Vendors Mon. to Fri. 10 pm to 1 pm, Sundays 10 pm to 1 pm Closed Saturdays. Open to Public. Entrance Fee Required.
The Black Farmers of Operation Springplant Organic Vegetables Tom Henry 215-901-5639, Alia Walker 267-738-3842, Reggie 215-370-3038 or Elliot 267-205-1570 E-mail: timeforanawakening@gmail.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Bartrams Garden Little Explorers Program: Summer Harvest Celebration
Wednesday, September 7 th , 10 to 11:30 am 54 th & Lindbergh Blvd Ages 2-4 One Adult Chaperone needed for every two children
$10 per student, $8 additional siblings Free with member pass
RSVP Required: 215-729-5281 ext. 110 or lgale@bartramgarden.org
Day Of Service At Mt. Moriah Historic Cemetery Volunteers Needed to help clean up our neighborhood!
Saturday September 10 th , 8 am to 1 pm & October 8 th
6201 Kingsessing Avenue Volunteers are needed for clearing the cemetery of cut grass and debris. Note: Volunteers should wear long sleeve shirts, long pants and sneakers or work boots.
INFO: Lance Haver 215-686-7598 OR www.SERVEPhiladelphia.com Mt. Moriah Info: www.MountMoriah.info OR www.abandonedbutnotforgotten/mountmoriahcemetery.com
Family Child Care Start-Up Workshop Saturday October 15 th , 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Southwest CDC 6328 Paschall Ave *Please be on time* (children cannot be accommodate at training)
Learn about: Starting a child care business for 1-6 children in your home (1-4 in NE district 6 &10) City requirements including zoning, building codes, health codes, and fire codes State Requirements Step-by-step check lists and application assistance Register: pakeys.org or familycc@nimphilly.org
HEALTH
What You Need to Know: Type 2 Diabetes Conference
Thursday, September 8 th , 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Clark Auditorium, Crozer Hospital
Registered Nurses earn up to 7 CEU credits while learning more about Type 2 diabetes. Cost $35 (includes breakfast and lunch)
Info: Gerianne Sabato at 610-328-8918 or Gerrianne.sabato@crozer.org
OTHER EVENTS
City Council Redistricting Public Testimonies Public testimony from all Philadelphians is welcome, regardless of where they live.
Wednesday, August 31th - 5:00 pm Esperanza Academy Charter High School 301 West Hunting Park Avenue (3rd & Hunting Park) Sponsored by: Councilwoman Maria Quiones-Snchez (215-686-3448)
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Einstein Medical Center (Gouley Auditorium) 5501 Old York Road (near Broad & Olney transit center) Sponsored by: Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller (215- 686-3424) and Councilwoman Marian Tasco (215-686- 3455)
If you wish to testify call above numbers or 215-686- 3407, and leave a message with their name and telephone number indicating which hearing they will attend.
Written testimony may also be submitted at any time, and will be distributed to each Council member and made a part of the official record. Written testimony should be e-mailed to maranda.garcia@phila.gov, or delivered to the Office of the Chief Clerk of Council in Room 402 City Hall.
Learn How to Fill out Scholarship & College Applications Get individual help with applications and essays. Saturday September 24 th , 10 am to 1 pm Saturday November 12 th , 10 am to 1 pm Temple University Tuttleman Learning Center Open to all high school students. Register: http://collegeappworkshop.eventbrite.com OR call PhillyGoes2College at 215-686-0315
PASSPORT DAY IN THE USA Sept. 17- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. US Passport Agency, Phila. 200 Chestnut St. Passport Info for U.S. Citizens - 877-474-2778 Info also available online: www.travel.state.gov Parents: LOOKING FOR: BOOK BAGS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES COME TO: KINGSESSING LIBRARY 1201 SOUTH 51 ST STREET THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 AT 5:30PM School Supply Give-Away Side entrance opens 5:15PM ALL PARENTS MUST HAVE A CHILD WERE WORKING TO SUPPORT OUR FUTURE. Kingsessing Fifth Division Community of Neighbors 267-254-9972 Cradle of Birding Wildlife Festival Saturday Sept. 17 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. John Heinz Nat. Wildlife Refuge 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Birdwalks (from 7 a.m.) Exhibitors, Handicrafts, Workshops on Birding, Fly tying, Photography, live animal demos, entertainment, free hot dogs/drinks Info: www.fws.gov/heinz or 215-365-3118. 1 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper August 5, 011 M MM M M MM MO OO O O OO OO OO O O OO ON NN N N NN NL LL L L LL LI II I I II IG GG G G GG GH HH H H HH HT TT T T TT T T TT T T TT TR RR R R RR RA AA A A AA AV VV V V VV VE EE E E EE EL LL L L LL L All at Special Rates July Dec. 2011 215-921-6032 & 215-921-6042 6427 WOODLAND AVE. PHILA 19142 5% Off with this coupon and Ad 5% Moonlight Travel, 6427 Woodland Ave. Phila. PA 19142 215-921-6032 Valid thru 9/7/11 Attention: Freetown Conakry Accra Bamako Lagos We fly you with the best prices - guaranteed
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