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Month: October 2012
Nominations for New Board at Northwood Civic Association
The Northwood Civic Association meeting on October 16th featured the nomination for elections to the board. Joe Krause was the sole nominee for President. Tom McAvoy is the sole nominee for Vice President. Gina Panchella is the sole nominee for Secretary. Mary Robus, Ed Martin, Lou Kubik, Rodney Allen and Frank Bennett are the nominees for board members. The election will take place at the next meeting.
The meeting opened with reading of the minutes followed by the treasurers report. It was noted that Cancer Treatment Centers of America donated $2,500 to the Neighborhood Security Patrol via a donation the the Northwood Civic.
Membership now stands at 109 paid members. Notice of dues coming due are being distributed and dues are $10 for the coming year.
Frank Bennett gave an update on the Frankford Y. The building has been secured and Troop 100 of the Boy Scouts from St. Martin’s participated in a clean up of all debris from inside. It is now stacked up in front of the building and should be picked up for disposal shortly.
The is significant damage to the mansion building from a leak in the roof which is need of immediate repair. Fund raising is now underway to begin the necessary repairs that will stabilize the building. There are electric, water and gas bills due before those services can be restored. Frank Bennett took over as president from the last surviving board member, Tony Rachuba. Mr. Rachuba then resigned leaving Bennett in control of the organization. On October 28th, Bennett will then select new board members to serve out the board members terms of office.
The financial records of the Y have been secured. A brief review by Bennett showed that the Y failed because of the loss of subsidies for the day care service which had been carrying the burden of the entire enterprise for a long time. He characterizes it as lack of participation by the community. There are many reasons why that was true and the new Y would be wise to plan its programs and facilities accordingly.
Tom McAvoy gave an update on the Northwood Town Watch. Illegal truck parking has been declared under control in Northwood. Vigilance is needed to keep on top of it and more volunteers are need in the non patrolling, eyes and ears effort. For reporting problems or to volunteer for the Town Watch, email tom at NWTownwatch@hotmail.com.
Candidates for the Pennsylvania State Representative 177th legislative district were scheduled time to speak. John Taylor, the Republican party incumbent, was delayed in Harrisburg. His district office manager, Marc Collazzo filled in. William Dunbar, the Democratic party challenger was present and spoke. A surprise visitor, was Democratic candidate for US Congress in the 13th district, incumbent Allyson Schwartz, who also addressed the gathering. You can see all three videos on the Frankford Gazette video list or go to our YouTube channel.
The next meeting of the Northwood Civic Association meeting will be on November 20th at 7PM at St. James Lutheran Church at Castor Avenue and Pratt St.
Coming Up in Frankford 10/20 to 11/16/2012
- Friends of Overington Park Falls Festival – Sat, October 20, 10am – 1pm, Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Sts., Costume Parade, pumpkin patch, games, candy, puppets. Rain date October 27th.
- Frankford Garden Club – Mon, October 22, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Wissinoming Park Playground
- PSA 1 Meeting – Wed, October 24, 7pm – 8pm, Aria Hospital 4900 FRANKFORD AVE
- Free Digital Photography Workshop – Fri, October 26, 1pm – 4pm, Frankford CDC, 4900 Griscom St., Celebrate Philly Photo Day. Take a free digital photography workshop followed by a tour of Frankford. Submit one of your pictures to be displayed through Philly Photo Day’s unique exhibition. Call 215-743-6580 to register.
- Haunted History Tour – Sat, October 27, 4pm – 6pm, Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox St., Join the Frankford CDC on our Second Annual haunted history tour. $6.00 admission fee. Refreshments served before the tour. Parking available at Frankford Friends Meeting. Contact Michell Feldman for more information or to reserve your tickets today. 215-743-6580
- Senior Breakfast – Tue, October 30, 8am – 10am, Aria Health, Frankford – 2nd floor conference room, It’s time to take charge of your health and wellness! Aria will provide our community seniors with monthly insightful tips and information on issues that are directly affection you and your health needs. Breakfast will be provided free of charge. To reserve your seat call 1-877-808-2742.
- Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group – Thu, October 30, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd., Domestic Violence
- Frankford Civic Association Meeting – Thu, November 1, 7pm – 8pm, 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue
- Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House – Sun, November 4, 12pm – 5pm, 4278 Griscom Street, Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Era breweries of Philadelphia by Rich Wagner
- Friends of Overington Park – Wed, November 7, 7pm – 8pm, – Historical Society of Frankford at 1507 Orthodox Street, – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone
- Flying Kite on the Ground – Opening Reception – Thu, November 8, 5pm – 8pm, St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave., Come see local artists multimedia works, live entertainment and light refreshments inside one of the most amazing churches in Philadelphia. Free to the public. Curated by Ellen Bonnet. Interested Frankford artists should email feedback@flying
kitemedia.com. - Historical Society of Frankford program – Tue, November 13, 7:30pm – 9:00pm, 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA, HOLMESBURG PRISON: ACRES OF SKIN, Allen M Hornblum Author “Confessions of a Second Story Man – Junior Kripplebauer and the K & A Gang” Join the author of “Acres of Skin” as he shares the challenges of researching a story of national significance about human exploitation in the name of medical science at NE Philadelphia’s former Holmesburg Prison. A subject of the experiments will offer an insider’s look at the prison.
Save the Y
Not Because it is a piece of our past, but because it is vital to our future!
Neighbors:
As you may have heard, our community has regained possession of the Frankford Y! While exciting, the issues presented are vast in order to save the Y as vandals, looters, and age have take its toll on the building and immediate action is needed stabilize the structure preventing its loss. Specifically, and most immediate, the roof is leaking in several locations and basic utility service in needed. This letter is a plea to each and every one of you, my neighbors, to help me save this piece of our neighborhood, not because it is a piece of our past, but because it is vital to our future.
The incoming board of directors, including myself as President, have plans to develop programs that use this facility in a manner that benefits everyone. Our vision and our use of the building will be centered on enabling individuals to achieve more then what they have today. GED courses, the training of trade skills, higher education and job location and placement will be the foundation of our programs as teaching a person to fish instead of giving them one creates vested neighbors who cares about themselves, their future, and their community. Further, support and social services including child care, personal fitness and aquatics will be offered as an intergrated plan of individual achievement.
Many of you know of my investment in the community and the restoration of 4700-12 Castor where I live with my wife and 4 children. Know that I am committed to the restoration of the Y. However, neither my commitment, nor the commitment of my board will be enough. Our future will
be determined by your choice, right here, right now. What you do with this letter will determine our future and the development of our community. Follow this link to a donation slip. Use it best you can, remembering that, like the Y, abandonment leads to deterioration and eventual destruction. Please contribute to our future immediately and on a monthly basis and remember all donations are tax deductible as the Y is a 503(c)3. Please give today! Mail Check or credit card payment information t0 the address below.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me on my cell at 267-393-2663.
Franklin A. Bennett III, Esq.President and CEO THE NEW FRANKFORD COMMUNITY Y
4700 Leiper Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124
Third Aria & Frankford CDC Business Spotlight Day!
Aria Health Frankford Campus and the Frankford CDC teamed up this afternoon for our third business spotlight day, intended to introduce Frankford’s many wonderful small businesses to Aria staff. And what an event it was!
Aria employees flocked to Therice Denby and Terra Dukes for their delicious sweets and homemade beauty products, respectively. Therice brought pumpkin pie, egg nogg cheesecake, red velvet cupcakes, and pound cake that were gone before the blink of an eye, and Aria staff were eager to try Terra’s wonderful body scrubs. Both spoke to over forty Aria staff members, and even made some sales before the day was done!
The Frankford CDC and Aria couldn’t be more pleased with how these events have grown over the last few months. More and more Aria staff members know about this new initiative, and have come to know our business owners! One even said to Therice, “Oh good, I’m glad you’re here! I’ve heard so much about you!”
Check out pictures from the event here, and stay tuned for more information as we continue to hold these events!
