The weather has been great for construction these past few weeks and the Twins at PowderMill are moving right along.  Framing on the Cayuga Street side is finished on the first 12 homes. Roofing is complete and windows are in.  Looks like siding is next.  On Wingohocking Street, the second group of 8 is almost completely framed on the exterior.

Joe Mason writes a tribute in the Northeast Times this week to the late Al Angelo. Read it here.

Stuart London does the same in the Gleaner.  Read it at this link.

• Spring Into Your Park
  When-Sat, Apr 26, 10am – 1pm

  Where-Overington park

  Description-On April 26th Overington park will join over 60 parks around the city for PHS, “Spring Into Your Park” event. Our third annual event. Last year we had 60 volunteers help make the park a better place. We will be working in the park from 10 to 1, Planting new beds along the wall running up Orthodox St., mulching trees and beds, and cleaning up our park. There will be free tee shirts for those who help! Please encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the park that day.
• Classical Concert celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Frankford Friends School

  When-Sun, Apr 27, 3pm – 5pm

  Where-St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Avenue

  Description-Classical Concert celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Frankford Friends School at St. Mark’s Church to benefit Frankford Friends School new Middle School Building Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 3 pm St. Mark’s Church 4442 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 Concert with Mr. and Mrs. Farley, organ and soprano and Steven Heitzer, trumpeter Mr. and Mrs. Farley retired from FFS with well over 70 years combined service to FFS and the Frankford community. They also well know for their classical music talents by being involved with several Frankford churches. General Admission is $15 Seniors $12 Students $10 Wine and Cheese will be served For more information contact the school at 215.533.5368

• Frankford Civic Association Meeting

  When-Thu, May 1, 7pm – 9pm

  Where-Frankford Hospital

We didn’t think it was necessary to say anything about the fire on Adams Avenue on Monday.  The local media just eat up that kind of thing,  Before I knew there was a fire, I remember hearing the chatter of 4 news helicopters hovering over my roof through the haze of what should have been a peaceful nights sleep.

A faithful reader supplied us with this link to eastcoast911.com that has some spectacular pictures.  It is a miracle that there was no loss of life.

This is a view of the fire from Youtube:

These is what the scene looks like today.

From a reader today:

Dear Sir,

I was saddened to hear about the passing of former Frankford High’s coach Al Angelo. I attended the services today. I went to Frankford and had the pleasure of getting to know coach Angelo. He touched so many lives and did so much for us all. I came home and wanted to do something for him and his family. I hope you can print this in your wonderful paper for all to reflect and enjoy. Thank you for your time and consideration during this sad day.

Sincerely,

John J. Ruppert

‘Heaven Adds An Angel To It’s Team’ For Coach Al Angelo

I remember long before I attended Frankford High School, I heard about coach Angelo. I had heard all the stories about how great a coach he was and how he gained the love and respect from everyone who met him. He was a great teacher, a great football coach but an even greater man. All you had to do was ask anyone he taught or knew him and you’d walk away with a smile on your face.

As I look back on my four years at Frankford, there wasn’t a day that went by that I didn’t hear coach’s name. There wasn’t a week that went by that I didn’t hear about another student coach helped in someway. We all looked forward to football season and adding another trophy to our already crowded showcase. I know the name said Frankford but for everyone that attended it could’ve easily read Angelo High and that would’ve meant more sense to us all.

Coach Angelo was Frankford and Frankford was Coach Angelo. I’ve never seen any teacher love his job as much as he did or love his students like he has over all those wonderful years. It was a perfect fit and everyone that passed through those proud halls knew it.

I had the privilege of saying goodbye to a great man today and to thank his beautiful family for sharing him with us all. I saw the pictures and read the stories that were on display at the church and I smiled. I thanked God for the chance to share four years of my life with a legend and a truly remarkable man. I also asked God to tell coach to save a spot on the bleachers up in Heaven for us all. Coach Al we’ll miss you and may God Bless You.

John J. Ruppert

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