From the Gazette collection now available in a calendar. Click on the link below to check it out.
Category: Miscellaneous
Merry Christmas to Our Veterans
Veteran Family of the Month
Thomas A. McAvoy Jr. is long time resident of Frankford who grew up in Kensington and 
attended Ascension of Our Lord grade school and Northeast Catholic High School. He went on to graduate from Penn State and shortly after was drafted into the Army. He served from 1964 to 1966 in Washington DC. After discharge he went to work for IBM and a few years later met and fell in love with Kathleen. They settled into a house in Northwood with their two kids, Erin and Tom. Tom later worked for Arthur Anderson Consulting and the National Park service before retiring. He now spends his time volunteering as president of the Northwood Town Watch, Vice President of the Northwood Civic Association and Secretary of the Alumni Association of Northeast Catholic High School.
Daughter Erin McAvoy graduated from Masterman school and was the first graduate to receive an appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. She graduated in 1993 and served in the Navy in various assignments over the next 20 years and retired with the rank of Commander. Along with stateside assignments, she served a tour in Iraq. She retired from the Navy and is now working at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
Son, Thomas A. McAvoy III attended Masterman school and graduated from St. Joe’s 
Prep. He also received an appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis and graduated in 2000. He served 9 years in the Marine Corps with assignments in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He continues to serve in the reserves as a major and now lives in North Dakota working in the petroleum industry.
Frankford salutes the McAvoy family and we thank you for your service.
Frankford Holiday Lights
We took a tour of Frankford to see what is out there. Besides Pete Specos and his Christmas Land there are a lot of very nice displays, some big and others more modest. Below is a sample. Take a ride around and have a look.
Also, for the first time, we have a calendar for sale with some of these pictures that is available at this link. It’s just to cover our expenses but all the pictures are original.
Craigslist Robberies in Frankford
Philly police say armed robbers have pounced on seven victims. Most of the robberies too place in Frankford around Dyre and Duffield. See details below.
Source: Cops probe string of Craigslist robberies in NE Philly
Health Tips for the Flu Season From Aria Health
With the flu season upon us, Dr. Leonard M. Malamud, director of Aria Health’s Division of Family Practice, offers the following preventative tips to help you avoid the dreaded flu:
- Get the Flu Vaccine: While washing your hands frequently and keeping warm can help you avoid sickness, the best way to prevent the flu is to receive the vaccine.
- Eat Healthy Foods: natural anti-viral fruits and vegetables can prevent the onslaught of any sickness. Fresh fruits and vegetables contain a multitude of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals that boost your immune system and provide healthy nutrient content. The all-time fan favorite, chicken soup, also helps with the common cold by opening up congested noses and throats while providing fluid.
- Wash Your Hands (Often): The flu is often transmitted through the mucous membrane, so it’s important to keep your hands clean and to avoid touching your face, especially your nose, eyes and mouth, when in public spaces where germs are easily spread. Also, avoid close contact with people who are sick while out and about. If you feel a cold coming on, it’s best to stay home and rest.
- Stay Hydrated: It’s important to ensure you are drinking plenty of fluids. Preventing dehydration is critical as dehydration will make you more prone to infections. Aim to take in at least six glasses of water a day to better boost your immune system in response to viruses.
- Get Plenty of Sleep: Lack of sleep can lower your immune system, increasing your vulnerability to colds and infections. Make sure to get plenty of rest – at least for eight hours – to give your body ample time to rest and reboot.
