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Gazette Book Review: My American Odyssey

In the midst of working on a book about veterans and soldiers, I got an email about a book about a soldier.  The story is about a guy, Don Byers, from Frankford, who went into the Army in World War II.

Edited by his grandson, Jim Byers, the story was compiled from letters and diary writings left by Don Byers.  Grandson Jim did a lot of additional research and assembled the story into a great narrative.  its a very personal account, from the point of view of the average soldier and the experience of war.

It is a tribute to his grandfather but at the same time a tribute to all soldiers and a good story.

It’s available on Amazon.com for $12.50 in book form or $8.00 as a Kindle version.  You can see it at this link.

 

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Focus on Frankford: Four on the Floor Veterinary Clinic

Leslye D’Ingianni was born with a love of animals right from the start in Auburn, New York and growing up in Abington, it continued to grow.

By High School she was thinking she would like to become a veterinarian but was discouraged by her guidance counselor.  She moved on to other things and excelled at breaking barriers in a variety of pursuits.

She did classic auto body restoration and was successful at buying and renovating real estate.  She wanted a farm and now has one on 30 acres, raising all her own organic crops, in Mays Landing, New Jersey.

With all of that, Something was missing. What was never fulfilled in her life, was that long ago desire to become a Vet and so, one day, she headed back to school.

She graduated from Stockton University in 2009 and the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 and became Doctor D’Ingianni.

One car that Dr. Les has worked on is also fun to drive

With her dream finally realized she went to work at the Frankford Animal Clinic on Leiper Street in Frankford.

She spent a year there gaining valuable experience and made many friends, both 2 and 4 footed which she treasures to this day.

Then she decided it was time for a change and founded the Four on the Floor Veterinary Clinic.

She is a mobile Vet who will come to your home and treat your pets, She specializes in dogs and cats.  Sick calls and wellness visits are  available.  She also provides end of life hospice care and end of life transition  in the comfort of your home.

She knows how pet owners feel for their animals.  She has Mr. Snuffy a Dashound, Isetta a Dashound, Wigit a Dashound, Cannoli an Exotic Short Hair, Cotton a Devon Rex, Cowboy a Devon Rex, Nabisco a Quarter horse Clydesdale mix and Snicker Doodle, Standard bred.

She commutes from South Jersey on a regular schedule to see her clients in Frankford and loves meeting new people as well as serving the existing ones.

She treasures Frankford for its diversity and enjoys sitting down with the people in the comfort of their home as she cares for their 4 footed friends.

When you ask what is the most rewarding thing about working with animals she says “Every day is a surprise, a challenge, a small kiss, a soft purr, gentle nicker, can teach  and remind you to love and cherish life.”

If you would like to reach Doctor Les to make an appointment or for more information, call 1-609-625-1015.

 

 

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6ABC lost in Philadelphia

I hate it when my Google News feed give me headlines in the morning like “Teen crashes stolen SUV into Frankford store” and then I check the address and it’s at Frankford and Tioga about a mile South of the Frankford Creek and not in Frankford.  I can see why the newer reporters for 6ABC might be confused since the store was named the “Frankford Deli II”.  You have to check in Philadelphia to know what neighborhood you are in before you assume anything.

Let’s boost 6ABC and give the link so you can see the report yourself.

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PBS-WHYY to Air the King’s Highway in June

The King’s Highway will officially have its’ TV debut on WHYY-PBS on Thursday, June 1st @ 7:30pm!!

The King’s Highway is a film about the highway that connected the American colonies.  It tells the story of much of the development of Northeast Philadelphia and Frankford.


Mark your calendars and watch the film to show your support. Director Jason Sherman will show up during the commercial breaks! Also, the film is available on Amazon Prime and we was recently added to the IndieFlix family. Click here to see the film on Amazon or Here to see it on IndieFlix.

 

Source: PBS-WHYY, History Fair, and Worldwide Distribution!