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Fire on Adams Avenue

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.

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Al Angelo

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

FHS 82

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Mother’s Day Playgroup

For Immediate Release

 

Mother’s Day Playgroup

 

Calling all Mothers!  Come to the Neighborhood Parenting Program to celebrate Mother’s Day with your family and other moms!  Mother’s Day is a day to pay tribute to you for everything you’ve done!  This event will offer crafts, food and everything will be provided FREE. What better way to celebrate!

 

When: Wednesday May 7, 2008

             11:00 am- 12:30pm

 

 

The Neighborhood Parenting Program, a part of Frankford Group Ministry, provides parenting classes, trips and activities for parents and their children age 12 and under. 

 

For more information, please call Rebecca Daniel at 215-744-2990 x212

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Nurturing Parenting Classes

For Immediate Release

 

Nurturing Parenting Classes

 

Sponsored by Frankford Group Ministry’s Neighborhood Parenting Program

 

Location: SPIN FRANKFORD

               1642 Orthodox Street

          (Corner of Paul & Orthodox Sts.)

 

Date/Time: Beginning Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

                             5:30 PM- 7:30 PM

 

Give yourself a chance to become a better parent and it will change your (and your child’s) life! This 5-week class will focus on effective discipline, building your child’s self-esteem, coping with parental anger and how we nurture ourselves and our children. A light dinner will be served. Free on-site child care available.

 

For more information or to register, please contact Rebecca Daniel at (215) 744-2990 ext. 212

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Father’s Day Playgroup

For Immediate Release

 

Father’s Day Playgroup

 

Calling all Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, male role models!  Come to the Neighborhood Parenting Program to celebrate Father’s Day with your family and other dads!  Father’s Day is a day to pay tribute to you for everything you’ve done!  This event will offer crafts, food and everything will be provided FREE, courtesy of the Neighborhood Parenting Program.  What better way to celebrate!

 

When: Wednesday June 11, 2008

             11:00 am- 12:30pm

 

 

The Neighborhood Parenting Program, a part of Frankford Group Ministry, provides parenting classes, trips and activities for parents and their children age 12 and under. 

 

For more information, please call Rebecca Daniel at 215-744-2990 x212