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Dad Needs a Pet for Father’s Day

In honor of Father’s Day, the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is hosting a special pet adoption event Saturday, June 18th and Sunday, June 19th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The “Who’s Your Daddy?” adoption event features fee-waived adoption fees on all pets, a live DJ and face painting.

“Summer is an extremely busy time of year for us,” said Vincent Medley, ACCT Philly executive director. “But we know there are a lot of people out there who want to help save lives by adopting. This event makes it fun and stress-free to come find a new best friend”.

All regular adoption screening and procedures apply, which includes an application and in-shetler “meet-and-greets” between children and/or resident dogs that will share a home with the new family member. Further details are available on ACCT Philly’s website www.acctphilly.org/adopt

ACCT Philly shelter is located in North Philadelphia at 111 W. Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140.

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Gazette Drops the Ball on St. Bart’s

CORRECTION

It happens sometimes that the editor “phones it in” on a story.  That was the case on the NAC meeting on June 9th, when I couldn’t be there.  The picture illustrating the St. Bart’s case was of the school but it should have shown the convent.

The application reads as follows:

  • APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
  • PERMIT FOR THE CREATION OF TWO (2) TENANT SPACES (SPACE 1 & 2) FROM ONE (1) TENANT SPACE ON 1ST FLOOR. SPACE 1 & 2 PROPOSED BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. SPACE 3 – PROPOSED BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (2ND FLOOR FRONT) AND ROOMING UNITS FOR MAXIMUM SIX (6) UNITS (SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE) ON 2ND FLOOR REAR (SPACE 4) & ROOMING UNITS FOR MAXIMUM SEVENTEEN (17) UNITS (SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE) ON ENTIRE 3RD FLOOR (SPACE 5) (TOTAL 23 UNITS). ALL OCCUPANTS ARE CAPABLE OF SELF PRESERVATION AND SELF SUSTAINING. NO OCCUPANTS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF ANY COURT SYSTEM WITH ACCESSORY STORAGE FOR THE TENANTS IN BASEMENT IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE CREATES A CONDITION OF MULTIPLE MAIN USES ON A LOT. FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF 4′ HIGH FENCE ON HARBISON AVENUE AND 10′ HIGH FENCE ON COTTAGE STREET (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION).

Without more information, nobody would approve that one.  Thanks to John Barnes, President of the Wissinoming Civic association for the help.

In order to keep the archives clean of error, I updated that original story.

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Frankford Boys and Girls Club Needs Your Help

The Northeast Frankford Boy’s and Girl’s Club Advisory Council  is asking the community of Frankford to help us support the children of our community with our ” Future Leaders Of Tomorrow” drawing/ raffle at the Lloyd Wilson Jr. Post on Sat. July 9th.2016 @ 9 pm at 2006 Orthodox St.  Donations benefit educational programs and building renovations.  ALL ARE WELCOME.

1st. Prize….$200
2nd. Prize…$100
3rd Prize…..$50

George F Taylor, chairman, Steve Whitmore, vice chairman

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Veteran of the Month James Robson

Jim Robson was born in 1935 in Philadelphia with roots in Frankford.  He grew up around the 1100 jim robsonblock of Herbert Street and graduated from Frankford High School.  He then went on to Penn State where he specialized in horticulture.  A year after graduation, Uncle Sam came calling and he was drafted into the Army.

He went to basic training at Fort Dix in New Jersey and Fort Knox in Kentucky and was then assigned to Fort Eustis, Virginia as the company clerk because of his typing skills.

He served two years in the Army and used his leave time and the military transport service to take a 30 day leave to tour Japan.  He was honorably discharged and returned home to Philadelphia.

He worked at the Social Security Administration for a total of 20 years which included a 5 year sabbatical in Switzerland to work  in a Christian community.

In the early 70s he began to acquire real estate in Frankford.  It became a full time business and he now holds a number of properties of various types but all are located in the area around the 1600 block of Wakeling.  He still lives in the neighborhood and takes great pride in restoring and maintaining the homes that he owns.  He is known for treating his tenants fairly and is an example of what a good landlord should be.

Jim Robson, we thank you for your service.

 

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Drug Arrest Leads to Probation

Community activists have been following the case of an arrest for Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver drugs on the 1500 block of Womrath Street in November of 2015.  This has been a drug hot spot for years, marked by violence.

Charges for possession of a gun were dismissed for lack of evidence but sentencing was rendered this week.  Two representatives from Frankford attended to testify to the impact that these crimes have on the community.  Others wrote letters on the subject.

The result was that the individual, who was 18 at the time of his arrest, got 5 years probation with the stipulation that he has to maintain full time employment and be enrolled at Temple in the fall. He must also submit to random drug testing and provide 50 hours of community service per year St. Mark’s church.

Thanks to Gary McLaughlin, President of the Frankford CDC,  for this report.