[UC] Re: Competent and Reliable Plumper
Brava Ana! I found this especially funny, considering English is not your first language. Hooray for communication. Now, where do we find your reliably plumped UC He/She(s) or She/He(s)? Many on these lists are to parochial to check for the usual suspects east of Broad in the Gayborhood. Liz On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:37:42 -0500 ana kostich [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oh, that's just a person who plumps. If he/she plumps right the first time then he/she is a reliable plumper. The result of plumping is - a plump, which can be both competent and reliable, competent but not reliable, not competent but reliable or none of these in which cases it is dubbed accordingly CR plump, C plump, R plump or non-CR plump. Consequently, the object that plumps is also a plumper. They are innately incapable of reliability but they are all highly competent. That quality is unexplicably always credited to the person who plumps though. That simple. You didn't know? Ana Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:43:27 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; univcity@list.purple.com Subject: Re: Competent and Reliable Plumper What is a reliable plumper?? -Original Message- From: Karin Boykin Sent: Feb 7, 2008 7:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Subject: Competent and Reliable Plumper Can anyone out there please recommend a competent and reliable plumber who does the job right the first time? Thank you. Karin Boykin Academic Affairs Office Community College of Philadelphia 1700 Spring Garden Street Phila. PA 19130 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (215)751-8351 Mark http://www.mkrull.blogspot.com _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_0120 08 Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] civic associations and representatives
Glenn and Tony, Please stop imagining my (anyone's) hurt feelings, or talking for me-others, to fuel this nonsense feud. To save your guess work, my positions are shown below. I want the park maintained and improved. Many Friends and many unaffiliated volunteers help do that. Those who do good work, with or without personal agenda, have my thanks. In the matters of removing litter, action not intention, gets my attention. My gratitude extends to those I know do the work, and those who do it without seeking credit or attention. In my travels through life and our neighborhood, I am often awed by the numbers and names of people doing good work. There are more people contributing, and often many who are unexpected or not credited. I have enjoyed many happy surprises in discovering some of the people who improve our quality of life and this neighborhood. I do not want to see to many permanent alterations. I was opposed to the Basketball court expansion. I remain opposed to many printed proposals including: Moving Nell Moving the Memorial Stone Adding a Dog Park Adding a Storage Shed for the Farmers of the weekly market. Removing healthy trees I am okay with the using the Park as a Playground for our youngest children. This was, after all, Clark's stated goal. And it fits with my beliefs and desires. But I don't think it should be reduced to a Recreation Center. I like it as an Urban Oasis. I like it as a place to find quiet and solitude, and as a place to bond friendships and families, and to walk dogs (on leashes and with poo-bags). I don't want Clark Park overused or abused. I do want to see better, and more diverse uses of our existing Rec Centers. No one can humiliate me but myself. I don't cede that power to Tony or Glenn or to any Community Organization. I manage quite well on my own. I don't mind occasional self congratulations. I believe that many Volunteers need a sincere invitation some recognition and thanks a sense that they are not Chumps but part of a surprisingly large volunteer force. I choose to say some of what I do to encourage others to speak up or join in. I do not let the dismissals of people who call me vain or attention seeking bother me. I am healed and encouraged by those who are moved to work beside me or who let me know, often off-list, that they have contributes in some other way. I also believe that there is value in Anonymous donations. Sometimes it lets us imagine who Anonymous is and lets us think well of people in general. It also lets Anonymous choose contacts, instead of being added to the list of those who are called upon to do, or contribute to, everything. I like Tony and his writing style. I value many of Glenn's writings. I read both with some skepticism. I don't believe Tony has or wants the representative power that Glenn assigns him. I also don't believe that FoCP is any where near as inclusive as Tony claims. Further, trying to exclude me is like trying to sweep water up hill. I am not afraid to tackle problem spots or people. I don't have the time to make any consistent, organized commitment to the Park, but I pick up litter on my walks through the park, and I jump in, vigorously, if I see a need and fell able to make a contribution of words or money. And I try to honor the other commitments that I make. I encourage all to pursue volunteering in the areas that hold interest for them. In this way, our community will be better served an with better spirit. All the best in 2008 and beyond. Liz On Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:42:12 -0500 Glenn [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Folks, this is an important local issue. These local groups like FOCP and SHCA pretend that they are a stand in for a non existant village government. The list just saw West flex his power with a warning to Liz about the catch-22 she may find herself in. If I told someone to have a wonderful trip over the river on the Pine St. bridge , all of you would know my meaning. Of course, I could convince a stranger that I was trying to be sweet. How does one work with an FOCP representative other than West? West is the one who decides whom may participate in discussions with the FOCP and whom may not. He has made that perfectly clear on numerous occasions on this list and in person. Lot's of former board members from these groups have told me stories that were the same as my experiences. If someone is disagreeing with the inner circle in these groups, they are essentially punished, excluded and there is an organized attempt to humiliate them. The only way to interact with the organization is to kiss up to their leaders. But this hurts the whole community. When I tried to propose the Clark park farmer's market to the community via a spot on the FOCP agenda, I tried the accepted process. I approached the President face to face and politely asked for an opportunity. He told me that the community was opposed. There
Re: [UC] MLK Jr projects in Clark park
Below is a link to a very comprehensive list (845 posted and current volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia, PA near NJ.) http://www.volunteermatch.org/bymsa/m6160/c/opp1.html?_kk=philadelphia%20 volunteer_kt=5b2ae5b8-58c9-48db-adc1-0e657aae13c0 This site also links to 1101 community based organizations in Philadelphia, PA-NJ looking for Volunteers. Click on any organization title to learn more about that organization and what help is most welcome.. http://www.volunteermatch.org/directory/index.jsp?zip=19525category=Ever ythingmsaName=Philadelphia%2C+PA-NJradius=msasubmit=y These are long links, so if either breaks in transmission, please cut and paste to close the gap(s). Or Google Martin Luther king Day Volunteer Projects, Philadelphia PA The link was at the top of the list. I appreciate lots of what volunteers, (including Tony, but NOT limited to the FoCP), do in and for Clark Park and other contributory work that strengthens are people and improves this environment we call home-neighborhood. I disliked a few points in Tony's response. 1. No one should be told, I can't imagine what useful work you could do... I can imagine lots of things that can be done now, by both organized groups and by concerned individuals. For Example: I walked through the park today, as I do every other day, and noticed a. what appears to be a killing amount of salt dumped on the grass and near a tree, on the 45th street perimeter of the park at the base of Regent Street. b. wind blown litter c. wind swept twigs and limbs that could become trip and fall hazards This salt should be cleaned up. I mean to do it, but forget to load tools in my car. Maybe someone nearby can walk a bag, brush and dust pan over? The twigs and litter would make a good, private project for an individual or family. There are times when a better planned event brings the benefit of building community or providing cheer leading for good deeds, but as individuals, we can we can learn, and train our children, in the quiet satisfactions of doing what is right, without public notice. I've found this type of private volunteer excursion lets me teach (and learn from) my kids and their friends. Added benefits include fresh air, exercise and intra-family bonding. 2. FoCP is not the only game in Clark Park. I like most of the FoCP volunteers, but I recognize many are suspect to others. I believe FoCP will grow better through inclusivity, and through creating and posting community generated Wish lists and seeking out and empowering more Volunteers to do, and lead others to do, approved items which are on the wish list. When I volunteer, nothing chases me away faster than micro management or hearing criticism before thanks. Volunteers should be invited to tackle any number of self directed, maintenance or non permanent improvements. It would be so easy to design tasks such as aerate around one tree, mulch around one hedge row, pick up one full bag of litter. 3. Statements such as, All true park-lovers are busy now on the devilishly-difficult redesign of the beloved but deteriorated North Park... raise my hackles. It stinks of old time patrimony and competitive narcissism. I consider myself a true park-lover. I even have FoCP bona fides. (My family was the FIRST money donor at the Lifetime membership rate.) I am busy using the park, but volunteer in other areas in our community. I want FoCP to trust that I am doing good somewhere else, and I want to trust the people who volunteer for the park. But FoCP, like Spruce Hill Community Association and a recent board of the University City Swim Club has made TOO MANY moves that seem to come from too far outside of our community and which seem poised to disengage long time neighbors and center power in the hands of those with deeper wallets and better keyboarding skills. Dan, I don't know what your status is as regards to membership in FoCP, but I appreciate your request for info on how to help. It invited me to think about Martin Luther King and his goals, about our neighborhood and our shared goals. I hope you find something good to do to day. I hope all my neighbors find ways to do good while doing well. For those who want to work outside, in West Philadelphia, I noticed volunteers are being welcomed at the John Heinz Center and at Smith Playground. Happy New Year! Liz On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:45:31 -0500 Anthony West [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't know of any and none have been promulgated to Friends of Clark Park Members. That doesn't mean nothing is scheduled. It's a very busy park -- the busiest Rec park in Philadelphia -- in which people are constantly trying to do all sorts of things, and FoCP volunteers are constantly trying to play catch-up with other folks' plans. But no one has told us of any projects they had in mind. I can't imagine what useful work you could do /inside the park/ in mid-January either. This is the
Re: [UC] About Martin Luther King Day
I hope Wilma knows I respect her and am very happy she lives in our neighborhood and speaks her mind (even when I disagree). Service is serious. Celebrating with service instead of with heart shaped chocolates, or pasteboard presidential memorabilia, or stockings filled with trivial treats honors M.L. King. The press releases, inviting service, keep King's name alive in ways that pursue his goals and make his name a blessing for our hearts and in our ongoing struggles to bring people together. Each of us must honor his message the best we know how. For me, a day of service is a beautiful way to honor and respect the departed, including Dr. King. I rarely send flowers to a funeral. I am more likely to plant a tree, or volunteer time or many toward an improvement that would have pleased the person I lost. It may be during King Day volunteering that a suburbanite finds herself applying fresh paint to the corridors of an inner city school. The day of service than expands to all the children, families and staffers who enjoy a cleaner, brighter environment, and my also move forward through better informed comments or future voting by the volunteer. My experience, as a volunteer, is one of exposure to new people, folks outside my work and family and worship circles. As a child of the 50's and 60's my world was mostly white (mostly Irish American white) and Roman Catholic. I first volunteered in elementary School at St. Lucy's School for the blind. The kids were still mostly white and RC, but they were handicapped and from many parishes so I met Italians and Poles and other ethnic types. And I quickly learned, not just heard but really learned, that handicapped was often just differently abled. I met kids who could read with their finger tips, hear far beyond my discernment and pick up on clues I was not sensitive enough to catch or interpret. In High School, I went on Marches for Peace and for Civil and Women's Rights and to Take back the Night. I found common ground with people across lines of Race, Religion, Class and Gender. I attended Earth Day Celebrations and I tutored refugees. Each bit of effort seemed to move in two directions. While helping others, I was improved. Sometimes volunteering exposed me to finer things and opportunities. Other times it let me build upon preexisting skills. A few times, I felt as if no good deed goes unpunished and I'd wake the next day, stiff from overwork, or rocked by the enormity of what remained to be done. But looking back, I can't think of a single Volunteer effort that I regret, and I remember many with pleasure or joy. One of my current favorite people, is someone I met while volunteering with CPN. Another favorite is a ball of energy who I grew to admire as she staged events for UCAL and SFDS. At home, I am MOM, which is a fairly omnipotent spot, but in volunteering, I find leadership in neighbors of other colors, religions and gender choices. When I read your message, I respect that you have opted out of this interpretation. But, I hope it does not encourage others to opt out. When I volunteer with the children of SFDS I am awed that every child is encouraged to contribute something to the greater good of the school. Young children, with dark skin, and 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) language challenges, from sub-poverty backgrounds and from across huge cultural chasms, are taught that their contributions matter. That lives are improved one step, one day and one person at a time. This past Fall I volunteered at the CPN fair, and became very aware of a class of people who saw themselves as recipients of social service programs and volunteered energy. Able body people sat on benches watching volunteers hang banners, pick up litter and arrange tables in preparation for a day of community fun. I didn't know how to engage them in the process. Several expressed comments displaying a belief that the volunteers were getting paid and others acted as if volunteering was beneath them. I was too busy, trying to get a kid's area up to speed, to figure out how to properly engage the adults who seemed, to me, to be little more that loiterers. I remain convinced, that the process must start with youngsters. That we must raise children to be adults, not compartmentalize them first as toddlers, than as kids and teens, and act as if each age has a separate set of rules. I think rules start with babies (no biting) and grow in complexity and subtlety (no thoughtless disrespect) along a consistent line toward adulthood. And I try to put my efforts into helping kids learn to fish while playing together. King's life was about service and sacrifice. I hope each of us honors his memory, whether by educating ourselves and sharing the knowledge (and links) with others, by volunteering, beyond our current comfort zones or by praying or making phone calls if energy and money precluded other options. All the best! Liz On Mon, 21 Jan 2008
Re: [UC] high efficiency boilers?
Garth installed our Boiler and boilers for friends, neighbors and clients. He is a MASTER. But he can get swamped. Liz On Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:43:22 -0500 99 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello there, I'm looking into getting a high-efficiency condensing boiler to replace my old gas boilers. Garth Gill came by to do an initial assessment and it sounded like he would be able to do a very thorough job with separate gas monitoring to attach 2 apartments to the same boiler, give me control over zones, etc., but I haven't been able to get back in touch with him. Does anyone have a condensing boiler? Do you like it? Do you have a sense of how much your heating bills dropped, if at all? Suggest a good installer? I think all the usual suspects in the neighborhood are pretty busy, though I have some flexibility time-wise. Thanks, Steph Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Happy New Year
Happy New Year neighbors! I hope you enjoy some, or all, of the following: 1. New and neat and reminding us that West Philly is more than UC is... The CENTENNIAL CAFE In the historic OHIO HOUSE On Belmont Avenue at Montgomery Drive (by Mail : 4700 States Drive / 19131) The restoration lets light and park views into charming rooms. Great Columbe Coffee is brewed as you like it. Home made breakfasts, lunches and desserts include many authentic Centennial options. The place is immaculately clean and the staff is pleasant and helpful. The manager is Doree Gibbs. Hours are Dawn to Dusk. There is a web site www.TheCentennialCafe.com Phone is 215-877-3055 2. For a site for all those who might want information and tools to enable New Year Goals of improved Health or Fitness, try: http://www.revolutionhealth.com/toolkit This site has charts, video clips, blogs and offers support groups. 3. Care Pages has a calender of Giving. The calender is a good reminder, to me, of how lucky I've been and of how many ways there are to contribute. It may be useful to others. Many 'days' are links to other good sites, such as the Red Cross, SPCAs, organ donation, etc. The link below is to the December Calender, hopefully it will seque to future months. http://www.carepages.com/31days/31_days.jsp?cid=nl120307 If not, try www.CarePages.com and check out links available therein. This site even advises us to give ourselves a break. So, I'll try not to feel so bad about not getting cards and gifts to all those I love and appreciate, and will head into the 2008 New Year with a hope of being a better neighbor with each future New Year. All the best in 2008 and beyond! Liz Campion
[UC] Local Stars Shine
A very proud Patty Bulack, super volunteer and 49th St neighbor, asked me to ask you to share her joy and her hope that many neighbors will see two of her talented kids perform in holiday productions. Chelsea Bulack plays Maria in CURIO THEATER's NUTCRACKER www.curiotheatre.org David Bulack plays L. Ron Hubbard in A VERY MERRY UNAUTHORIZED SCIENTOLOGY PAGEANT at St. Stephen's Theater 10th Ludlow www.bratproductions.org I'm not sure about the title. (I wouldn't want a send up of my religion.) But, the invitation invites all to BYORB (Bring your own religious baggage). It describes the production as a musical biography of L. Ron Hubbard's meteoric rise from struggling writer to head of a religious empire, told in a holiday extravaganza which combines Avant-Garde performance art and children's theater in a manner that entertains all ages. And I'm not certain, but the actress on the announcement looks a lot like Hannah Schill, of 47th Street. If so, she was brilliant in the 2007 Talent show at Calvary, as was David. * Remaining shows for NUTCRACKER December 21, Fri. - 7pm Show December 22, Sat. - 2pm and 7pm December 26, Wed. - 7pm Show December 27, Thurs.- 7pm Show December 28, Fri. - 7pm Show December 29, Sat. - 2pm and 7pm At the Calvary Center for Culture and Community, 4740 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143 TICKET PRICES $22 regular, $19 for students and seniors, $10 for children 12 and under. Website at www.curiotheatre.org for more information and tickets THERE IS NO SURCHARGE FOR ONLINE PURCHASES. You can also email [EMAIL PROTECTED], or call 215-525-1350. * Remaining shows for A VERY MERRY UNAUTHORIZED SCIENTOLOGY PAGEANT December 16, Sun. - 3pm December 20, Thu. - 7pm Show December 21, Fri. - 7pm Show December 22, Sat. - 3pm and 7pm December 23, Sun. - 3pm December 27, Thus.-7pm Show December 28, Fri. - 7pm Show December 29, Sat. - 3pm and 7pm December 30, Sun. - 3pm at St. Stephen's Theater 10th Ludlow TICKET PRICES $20 Adults on Friday Saturday Evening $15 Thursdays and Matinees $3 Discount for Children, Students and Seniors (65+) NOTE: Patty is so eager to make sure friendly neighbors make it to each show that she purchased a bulk lot and will sell you tickets for only $10 each. Website at www.bratproductions.org or 215-627-2577 for more information and tickets. * And for the only once a year option, I hope that an infusion of Christmas songs, sung by the incredibly gifted St. Francis de Sales Choir at 4625 Springfield Ave / Phila, PA 19143 at 3 PM Sunday, December 16, 2007 will put me in the mood for... ... other Holiday Extravaganzas, and ... appreciation of the range and breath and diversity of local talent. Admission is free, but any donations for the organ restoration fund will be warmly welcomed. My Suburb raised husband often counts out loud, the blessings of our urban neighborhood which include walk to access to many gifted artists and performers. In the case of Patty's kids, there is proof that genius is not measured in age. And something I learned in October of 2007; the SFDS Choir and its 40+ members including a Pavarotti contest winner, several other professional singers and musicians, an internationally recognized organist playing on a world class instrument outshines the choir at Notre Dame du Paris. It seems unbelievable that I can walk down the street and be transported to happy memories and a hope filled future. Please pardon and duplicates and feel free to Cross Post! All the best in 2008! Liz Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
[UC] Last week to check out costumed neighbors at ABBRACCIO
The Halloween photos come down on Wednesday evening 12/12. So please make a point to visit ABBRACCIO and check out the parade as captured in 8x10 color glossies. There is only one more brunch, 5 more lunches and 7 more happy hours and dinners to check them out. If you recognize anyone, let them know so they can see themselves on the wall. Photos that were sold, can be picked up on 12/12. I'll head over for dinner and after hang out at the bar. I'll be hoping that Roger and Vince get lots of reservations and I have fewer photos to take home or deliver. Volunteers and anyone who wants to pay for a photo to be delivered to a child with little means pay only $10.00 for a Framed 8 x 10. Proud parents and others are asked to pay $20.00 per framed photo. Pay by check. Make the payee one of the local non profits that helps kids lead better lives. Envelopes and details are on the mantle. Suggested recipients include: BikeWorks, BSA-152, CPN Scholarship Fund, Curio Theater, Parent Infant Center, St. Francis De Sales School, Sadie Alexander School, St. Marys Day Care, or another nonprofit that does good work with and for local kids. For folks who want a copy, but are unable or unwilling to buy a photo, there is a Free-ware option. Just go to my web site www.picasaweb.google.com/campionef Click on the Halloween-2007 photo. View the Slideshow and print or copy the photos you want. This might be a nice option for teachers who might recognize a child who could use a boost in the form of positive attention and a photo to take home. I feel very grateful to Roger and Vincent for enabling me to see where my family's Halloween performance piece could lead. I have been riveted by Bender's readings, Cassidy's photos, recent Self-Portraits of Nursing Home residents and other exhibits and performances at Abbraccio. Abbraccio is an incubator for local art and a venue for expanding neighbor relationships. The Abbraccio Restaurant, 820 S. 47th St. / Philadelphia, PA 19143 / (215) PASTA - 47 link contains hours and details about Quizzo, Poker and other special events. www.abbracciorestaurant.com Thanks! Liz Elizabeth Campion
Re: [UC] More Penn crime
In an interesting twist, this Penn Junior - alleged Burglar is also the current Mr. Penn a bodybuilder. Check out the You Tube video of his winning muscle presentation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGwYfHFPGHEfeature=related Anyway, it got me to thinking about the correlations between narcissism and greater ease in taking things that belong to other individuals a larger community narcissism and success definitions of success. This kid theoretically had it all and sold himself out for portable and fungible 'luxuries' like small electronics and DVDs His 'crimes' are not as bad as the Wharton Prof who battered his wife to death with his Chin up bar, but I wonder if the crimes are on the same continuum, and if they can be prevented, through better parenting, education or therapy. I don't want his next 'chance' to be back on a Campus that includes my daughter, yet I hope his talents can be directed toward good and not lost. What should Society do? It also got me to thinking about the Narcissism that lets Developers build up and over and to encroach upon and perhaps diminish the quality of life for others. Sometimes change is good, sometimes it profits few, sometimes it leaves a bankrupt hole in the fabric of a neighborhood. What is a community to do? Liz On Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:44:14 -0500 Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: These kids really should know to lock their doors by now. http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2007/ 12/03/News/Harnwell.Thefts.10.Counts.For.Junior.In.Dorm.Burglaries-312816 8.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition Between Nov. 21 and Nov. 26, Myers, then a Harnwell resident, allegedly stole items from 10 different dorm rooms on various floors of the college house. He stole only from rooms that were left unlocked, taking mostly electronics. Frank
[UC] 12/3, Monday, 7:30-8:30? PM
Sr. Francis Joseph, R.A. will open the convent at 1001 S. 47th (the corner of Springfield) on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7:30 PM, for neighbors to explore UNITY IN THE FAMILY. This is another in a series of First Monday with the Assumption Sisters. All are invited to: hear a respected speaker, Sr. Rose Adams, IHM participate in a QA end the evening with light refreshments. The presentation will touch upon the merger of two local Catholic parishes, St. Francis de Sales (SFdS) and Most Blessed Sacrament (MBS). It is timed to coincide with the beginning of Advent. For non Catholics it is an opportunity to explore common ground and extend the definitions of family. Themes will include: Giving and receiving Valuing family and experience Using emotional tools* to heal and bond *Compassion, Communication, Conversion, Courage and Creativity. Participants will be guided in meditations on unity. Free handouts will be available to assist in future, self directed meditations upon healing and strengthening the ties within family and communities. I have found these First Monday meetings to be peaceful, yet provocative, interludes in my much too busy life. I am honored that Sr. Fran asks me to forward the messages to the group. Imagining my friends and neighbors challenged to improve, in a safe place, with cookie rewards, sets me on a path I'd like to follow through the Holidays. All the best! Liz - Forwarded message -- From: Francis Joseph [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:16 Monday evening, December 3 at 7:30 P.M. ADULT FAITH FORMATION: SR. ROSE ADAMS UNITY IN THE FAMILY You will be happy you were here for this one. Happy Weekend. Love SFJ - Sr. Francis Joseph, R.A. 1001 S. 47th Street Philadelphia, PA 19143 215-386-5016 Saint Joseph's University 610-660-1766
Re: [UC] What you mean 'public', community man?
Why the stretch? Karen was speaking for herself. I find it refreshing that she did not pretend to speak for others who may (or not) be offended by bad language. She did not drag other 'guilty' parties in. She did not adopt the mantle of List Police. I find Karen's posts to be specific and informative. Best! Liz On Tue, 19 Nov 2002 18:05:43 -0500 Brian Siano [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: KAREN ALLEN wrote: Tony, DO NOT CURSE AT ME I did not curse at you, and I will not tolerate you cursing at me. In other circumstances, I'd be sympathetic to your complaint. But remember, this is a list where cursing has happened in the past, where people other than Tony regularly insult others (a recent assholes' shot seems to have escaped your notice). And please recall that several people here-- need I name names?-- regularly insult the UC Neighbors list because it was set up to be a more civil, friendlier place. In other words, you're demanding Tony follow a kind of civility that you don't demand from others, and on a mailing list where people seem to pride themselves on not being censored. You haven't minded it when other people (including Tony) are cursed at. And you're on a list where asking for Special Treatment is _clearly_ not respected. So I'm not impressed by this. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Abbraccio - 5- 7 PM tonight
Cynthia Preston One volunteer, encouraging many volunteers and creating 3,023 smiles (just this year). Photos from the Squirrel Hill Town Watch and Police SubStation Halloween Haunted Garden 2007 will be on display at ABBRACCIO from November 16 to December 13, 2007. Opening with light refreshments at Abbraccio - 5- 7 PM tonight. Note: Many of the participants are not known to me, so please encourage anyone whose photo is up, to stop in and check out the exhibit and the Restaurant.
[UC] 40th St. Inn : Parking and other problems of radically increased density
In my experience: 1. The housing gap is not of a need for hotel space or one week stays, it is for housing for: ESL students, other International Scholars, Laboratory and Medical researchers, Touring Theaters (Cast and Crew), advance Business or Construction teams, People (and their families) involved in complex, medical procedures (transplants, etc.) The most common time need appeared to be around 4-6 weeks 2. Guests-Residents are not house bound. They will probably leave their rooms for work and again for recreation. They will use a variety of transportation methods including: Walking Private vehicles Free Penn Bus Escort Service SEPTA Taxis Airport Shuttles I like the idea of increased and improved public transportation. More and better Cabs, Car Shares and Public Transportation could ease traffic while increasing urban vitality. If there are 9 off street spaces and most are dedicated for passenger pickup, deliveries, cab stands, valet services, etc. it should be made very clear to the community. Further, the off-site valet option needs to be clear, financially sustainable and guaranteed. 3. About 70% of my tenant-guests want to bring a car. My assurance that in most cases, cars in urban settings create more problems than they solve, kept the number of cars to under 40%. If the same numbers hold true, the proposed Inn will need to accommodate 35-75 guest cars, plus the cars of those employees who drive to work. I would like to see some clear, believable, guaranteed plan for parking before I'd vote to approve a zoning change. 4. It takes a lot of supplies to run 100 units of housing. One example: Laundry - if done on site, the amount of soap and bleach needed is huge, off site, linen needs to be moved in and out Where will the loading take place? How will it look? 5. 100 units will generate a lot of trash. Which neighbors will bear the brunt of the noise, smell and view of dumpsters and compactors? 6. My tenant neighbors are still my NEIGHBORS. Justifying this location because 95% of the neighboring properties are tenant occupied seems shortsighted and divisive. I am reminded that Cynthia Preston, volunteer extraordinary with Town Watch, the Police Substation, and many activities over many years helping MANY neighborhood children is 'just a tenant', she is not part of the debate, but an example that contradicts what seems to be a pervasive prejudice on this list. There may be higher turnover rate among tenants, but this neighborhood has a very low vacancy rate. I imagine that something unpleasant to the 2007 tenant might also feel unpleasant to a different 2008 tenant (or home owner). Taking it a step further, creating traffic, parking, or other density problems may even discourage further conversion of tenant properties to owner occupied homes. Those who despise tenants, should recognize this consequence. Frank has outed himself as a nearby tenant neighbor. I value Frank's contributions to this list and our neighborhood. My Penn student daughter is someone else's tenant on the 3900 block of Baltimore. I want to know if this development, improves neighborhood conditions for her and others like her. She, and her peers, deliver a lot of money and talent to the neighborhood. They are more than just 'nuisances'. I am also aware of several nearby homeowners. The O'Donnell's are not just competitors, they are my niece and nephew and parents of my great nieces and nephews. I am proud of their successes, and delighted they were able and willing to buy the property at 4100 Pine. I think their choice, to use it as a family compound is respectful of the neighborhood and that their voices (and objections) should be respected by the neighborhood. I would like to hear how other homeowners feel about the plan. 7. One on one meetings strike me as not sustainable for the developer. Public meetings are key to public understanding and decision making. Karen should be applauded, not chided, for recognizing the slippery slope of ego gratification, bribery (or threat) and self delusion that comes with access to 'back rooms' and 'corridors of power'. Seems I've offered 7 cents tonight. All the best! Liz You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] 40th Street Inn : Huge Change demands public meetings and open discourse
40th Street Inn : Huge Change demands public meetings and open discourse FACTS: According to the Zoning map, the property in question is zoned R5A. Other information from the city records includes: Owner : Oap Inc / 3451Walnut St / Phila, PA 19104-6205 Settled Date : 3/25/2003 Sale Price : $1,685,000 Annual RE Tax : $17,628 Assessment $213,312 (Presumed Market Value $666,600) Ward : 88 Zoning Map shows R5A Prop Class: Commercial (CF0) Boarding Home / Shelter Frontage 116 x Depth 190 = Square Footage of 22,040 (.51 acres) The Building is listed as 17,280 Sq Ft and as 1 story Transaction History Owner Names:Lavin, Robert E ; Lavin, Rosalind S Date 2/18/1987 SaleAmt $550,000 REALITY: 10 (or 11) stories will overshadow the other R5A buildings on Pine, Baltimore and 40th. Parking will be an issue. Some people will not trust their car to valet parking, others will make efforts to avoid paying for parking. Construction will create traffic hassles and other problems OPINION: I have not formed my opinion about the project. But, I have formed some opinions about the pronouncements (and /or lack thereof) of the folks in SHCA and UCHS. IMO: 1. Any organization that wants to control my mullions (measured in fractions of inches) should be very openly and publicly concerned about height extensions of about 100 feet. 2. Any organization that wants to call itself a Community Organization should be a lot more transparent and community inclusive. 3. The First Thursday meetings do not meet my test for Community inclusion. Most affected parties are not available at 8 AM on weekdays. 4. Since Zoning is R5A and the Zoning variance has been out of play for more than 2 years, I'd expect the Community Association to be supporting ONLY residential uses. 5. It is the apparent hypocrisy, the blatant attacks on anyone not in the clique, the misdirections and outright falsehoods, that will drive me to stand against a project that might have merit. 6. I'd like the responsible parties to act in an open and transparent manner or to step aside. Sincerely, Liz
Re: [UC] 40th Street Hotel and hardship
As points of information: Real Estate Sale contracts for Pennsylvania properties must contain ZONING information. (The only exception is a Single Family Residence.) Zoning codes are public records, and while the Codes may seem complicated or obscure, it remains the Buyer's obligation of Due Diligence to be fully aware of Height, Setback, Use and other restrictions under each Zoning definition. Most Real Estate transactions are subject to delivery of a written Seller Disclosure form to Buyer.. Seller Disclosures must reveal the presence of any Historic Designation and location within any Historic District. In instances (Foreclosures, Estate Sales, etc.) where SD is not required, the Buyer should be notified, in a writing, signed by Buyer and Seller. And in those cases, the Buyer and Buyer Agent should be professional enough to do proper Due Diligence. Best! Liz On Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:14:51 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One aspect of this project that has only been alluded a couple of times is hardship. Some commenters to the list have suggested that, since de-listing of the historic property was denied, whatever else happens, the property will be restored. This is not necessarily the case. According to the historical commission ordinance, an owner may claim a financial hardship exemption. An evaluation of such an exemption, if I understand the ordinance correctly, would not have to take into account the depth of the owner's pockets. And if Penn didn't know that the property was historically designated, that fact might work in their favor if they sought a hardship exemption. I have not heard anyone suggest that the developers might seek to prove hardship, but they *could* go down that road, in which case all bets are off, and the entire building could be demolished. Andrew www.malcolmxpark.org --- Here's the relevant text (and it's source: http://www.phila.gov/historical/pdf/ordinance/ordinance.pdf) (f) In any instance where there is a claim that a building, structure, site or object cannot be used for any purpose for which it is or may be reasonably adapted, or where a permit application for alteration, or demolition is based, in whole or in part, on financial hardship, the owner shall submit, by affidavit, the following information to the Commission: (.1) amount paid for the property, date of purchase, and party from whom purchased, including a description of the relationship, whether business or familial, if any, between the owner and the person from whom the property was purchased; (.2) assessed value of the land and improvements thereon according to the most recent assessment; (.3) financial information for the previous two (2) years which shall include, as a minimum, annual gross income from the property, itemized operating and maintenance expenses, real estate taxes, annual debt service, annual cash flow, the amount of depreciation taken for federal income tax purposes, and other federal income tax deductions produced; (.4) all appraisals obtained by the owner in connection with his purchase or financing of the property, or during his ownership of the property; (.5) all listings of the property for sale or rent, price asked, and offers received, if any; (.6) any consideration by the owner as to profitable, adaptive uses for the property; (.7) the Commission may further require the owner to conduct, at the owner's expense, evaluations or studies, as are reasonably necessary in the opinion of the Commission, to determine whether the building, structure, site or object has or may have alternate uses consistent with preservation. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Halloween : Photo Link to the Haunted Garden
Here is a link to photos taken last evening. http://picasaweb.google.com/campionef/Halloween2007 If the link does not work, it may have broken in transmission. Just cut and paste (or retype) to eliminate the gap and restore its function. I didn't have time to make captions, but I tried to order the first 20 or so, in a way that would illustrate a trip through the side yard. My family wants to thank all who helped and all who attended. We saw many happy smiles and a few satisfactory startlements. If anyone has any good digital photos to share, please send them by private E-reply. If you send a photo, let me know if I may add it to the link. All the best! Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back
Will I get all the decorations up by 5 PM? I tried to get the big exhibits and sidewalk teasers up in advance and some evil spirit(s) came along and stole some signs, 2 cheap plastic skeletons, 2 beloved raffia angels (and beheaded the other 2) and other items from the front. I heard several neighbors suffered the loss and destruction of pumpkins. It is disheartening. I hope good spirits rise above the petty crap to enjoy (and help others enjoy) a Spook-tacular Halloween. Sadly, the losses caused me to redirect my time, so that I'll spend all day getting ready. It would have been nice to stage the event, in time and to build a crescendo among the neighbors, but the risk of decorations being taken or destroyed is still to great. In the plus column... Several neighbors told me that they bought extra candy to accommodate the hordes that will overflow unto their front steps. I am delighted they embrace my Halloween goal and don't resent the annual chaos. Special friends, one an original mini-station volunteer, dropped off 1,000 Tootsie Pops to supplement the Squirrel Hill Town Watch Substation offerings in the side yard. Karen Allen, the volunteer treasurer of Cedar Park made extra efforts to deliver a CPN donation to Squirrel Hill TWPSS to support the side yard event. Another local, a Penn grad that I've known for over 20 years wrote a very generous check to help SHTWPSS underwrite expenses. John Fenton and Jannie Blackwell's office have promised to send treats and coordinate volunteers Cyndy tells me that many other people and businesses and the Garden Court Community Association have also made donations to the Town Watch side of this production. My husband enabled me to spend an insane amount of money on the 2,500 full sized candy bars that my family is prepared to treat from our front step, before directing Tricksters into the wilderness of the Town Watch 'patrolled' side yard. Many elementary students from St. Friends de Sales, and one teacher, Mr. Thomas O'Connell volunteered time and energy. Several of the kids are recent immigrants and it is awe inspiring to see their whole hearted embrace of this odd holiday and to benefit from their inspirations, flavored with alternative cultures. Student volunteers from PENN'S Alpha Phi Omega, a coed service fraternity, spent an afternoon changing batteries on animated items putting together items dismantled for storage coloring the porch monsters, with magic markers and more of them will come back today to help with distribution. Jonathan Lee, the Vice President of Service, coordinated volunteers. If any of their teachers, advisors or even peers are on these lists, please let these young people know how much I value their good will and good work. They stage crew was Abby Dosertz, Young Kim, Matthew Kwong, Leanna Jaleyola, Courtney Kalkstein, Anna Lee, Tina Lee, Jennifer New Comer, Elaine Yip and Yvonne Wang. Jonathan tells me that Yvonne Wang and Courtney Kalkstein will come back to help out this evening and that they will be joined by new volunteers Amy Lei, Amulya Penmetsa, Gina Li and Stephanie Conteh. Cyndy Preston has kept in touch and worked hard and smart. She is the heart, soul and backbone of this event, even though I seem to get more recognition, because the event takes place at 4611 Springfield. We are odd partners. She is a chain smoker whose focus is on safety and activities for young children and I a rabid nonsmoker whose focus is on fun and building happy memories and providing attention, inspiration and community across all generations. I am lucky to have been asked to help, and fortunate that I could. Every year brings some moments of head butting and wonderment that we are the Halloween team, and every year I am awed by the energy and effort that tiny, fragile Cindy throws into making each Halloween better than the one before. If anyone feels trapped in an apartment and wants to volunteer and participate, we can use face painters, candy distributors, line monitors (costumed entertainers). So... while the petty thefts were annoying, the overwhelming evidence is that most of our neighbors are good, generous and fun. I hope all the good spirits, even those who choose anonymity, take a moment to bask in their good deeds. We hope to see most of you Trick or Treating tonight, between 5 and 7 PM at 4611 Springfield Ave Happy Halloween! Liz Campion (and Lawrence, Katie and Michael Motyka)
[UC] The Basilisk and 2 Ophelias are up, further decorating will follow the rain
Halloween in the 'hood can be a lot of fun. As the 10th of twelve, raised in a family that was often hungry, Halloween was heaven. For one night a year, there was no shame in foraging, and sweet treats could be accumulated in quantities that could be rationed through Christmas. Some of my happiest memories are of neighbors (even strangers) who made some extra effort through decoration performance art full sized candy bars My desire to 'pay-it-forward' by hosting 'over-the-top decoration' and full size candies for ALL comers coincided with Cynthia Preston's need for a safe place for neighborhood kids the annual SQUIRREL HILL TOWN WATCH POLICE SUBSTATION HALLOWEEN GARDEN GALA Last year, with the help of many volunteers, we entertained 1,560 kids and 440 adults With good weather, we might see an even larger crowd this year. Bring toddlers, send older kids (no one is too tall or too old to receive some treat at my home) to: 4611 Springfield Ave Phila, PA 19143 on 10/31 from 5-7 PM And, as an added bonus... ABBRACCIO has offered to host a show of the photographs that we will take at this years Halloween Gala. The show is scheduled to Open on November 16 and run for a few weeks. Cindy's Preston is trying to raise money to purchase additional items for the many distribution stations she sets up inside the yard between our front porch and the back gate exit. In previous years she has coordinated stops within the garden for Fruit, Juice 'Hugs', Cookies (from McDonalds), Toothbrushes (from the Penn Dental School), Lollipops and promo items (from Commerce Bank), Toys, Canned Sodas and her gift bags. At each stop a costumed volunteer makes collecting the Treat as interesting as possible. It is possible to fill a mylar Town Watch Halloween bag, just walking through our garden. If you are able and willing to donate some money, or items, to make the event better, please send contributions to: Payee : Squirrel Hill Police Substation 4619 Chester Avenue, B101 Phila, PA 19143 Send checks or deliver items ASAP, as things need to be in place by Halloween. Please note, I am not soliciting for our porch. We supply the decorations (for our porch and the Sub Station) and put them up, take them down and repair and store them. Our family also provides a full sized candy to every one who visits (last year this expense was $750.00). I'm not seeking 'credit'. Every smile and 'scream' is a lovely reward. This is information. (People have questioned us.) We welcome any contributions of time, treasure and talent that others can make to improving the event. We are grateful to the parents who bring kids by, and glad that older kids stop by on their own. Cyndy has already stuffed over 1,000 gift candy bags. Last year she had completed over 6,000 by the time Halloween rolled around. This is just a part of her contribution of time and money. We encourage our neighbors to host Trick or Treaters from 5-7 PM on Halloween night. If you have a porch, be sure to send clear signals... ...Lights on, decorations up, host near the doorbell for Treaters. ...Lights out, no decorations for those unable or unwilling to host the hordes. If you do not have a porch, and want to experience the fun of hosting, I welcome additional volunteers at my home, send a private e-reply. We can use all of: Line Monitors, Candy Distributors, Face Painters Costume Consultants (for those without a costume), Actors, Decorators, Cleanup Crew, Photographers, Battery Changers, Fog Makers, Bubble Machine Supervisors. Happy Halloween! Liz You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] 40th Street Hotel letter - an interesting reply
Like it or not, zoning change involves a petitioner someone planning some benefit for themselves (or their agenda/goals if a nonprofit) requesting an accommodation/change from neighbors and existing communities. I do not see the benefit in revealing names or contact info of those who have objections (or even questions). Outing PEOPLE creates a system for identifying individuals who 'need' to be suppressed or converted, either by bullying and or bribery. Addressing the QUESTIONS and CONCERNS of the community, while permitting questioners to remain anonymous, at least during the early stages, keeps the focus upon the track record of the developer and is a better method of analyzing the features and benefits of the proposed change/development. I think Karen's concern is valid. Further, information should be easily available to the entire community, through door-to-door delivery, not just to those who need persuading, or those on all the current computer lists. Best! Liz On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:46:24 -0400 Doc Baldy [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Karen, I don't think that it's appropriate for the PHC to forward letters from residents to Mr. Lussenhop prior to the hearing - isn't that giving him advance opportunity to respond to any comments we may have? Hopefully without taking sides in this issue.I'm curious about your concern. Why is it better to surprise the developer with your concerns? It seems to me that providing the developer with time to consider your concerns allows him to more thoughtfully take them into consideration. Best, Stephen On 10/21/07, Karen Heenan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I emailed a letter to the PHC on Friday setting forth my feelings about the proposed hotel. On Friday evening, at 6:14, I got a response. Not from anyone at the PHC, but from Tom Lussenhop, our friendly neighborhood hotel developer. I didn't send my letter to Mr. Lussenhop, and while I cc'd my letter to the SHCA zoning committee, that letter went out by snail mail, so he didn't get it from them. I'm curious how he got a copy of my letter within 5 hours of my sending it to someone other than him. Maybe it's me, but I don't think that it's appropriate for the PHC to forward letters from residents to Mr. Lussenhop prior to the hearing - isn't that giving him advance opportunity to respond to any comments we may have? Also, the letter ended up in my junk mail folder, and when I clicked not junk, MSN asked it I wanted to add that mailing list to my safe lists. Apparently my response was one of many that Mr. Lussenhop sent out that day. Karen - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 6:14 PM Subject: Hi Tom Lussenhop here. Your friendly neighborhood hotel developer. Since you took the time to offer some thoughtful comments, I thought I'd respond. First, the hotel I am proposing is an extended stay hotel. That is, somewhere where the thousands of visitors to University City's institutions can stay for a 6 to 8 days (avergae stay) and not have to drive but can walk to the institutions. Harvard and MIT have several such hotels. The hotel is more like an apartment building since there is no meeting space...just quiet rooms with kitchens. Guests will be able to shop on 40th Street, take the trolley to Center City etc. The shop owners on 40th Street love the project. Talk, for example, to Larry at The Last Word bookshop. Second, there are 120 parcels located on the 3900 and 4000 blocks of Pine and Baltimore. I have letters of support from the owners of 90 of them. Of course they are overwhelmingly investor owned properties but that is the reality of this location and has been for 40 years. I think the hotel and restaurant cafe will introduce new (more responisble) neighbors to the area. Who knows? Maybe even a couple of nice cafes or restauarants might pop up! There will be community meetings coming up and I hope you will come. Despite what you have read, there have been a lot of meetings. Best, Tom 4244 Osage Ave You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. -- -- Studio 34 Yoga http://www.studio34yoga.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice
Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?
The symbolic often carries more weight than the actual. I am grateful for the opportunity to take Philosophy courses and read Heinlein. I don't always remember to practice what I've learned, but am happy to know that even if the front of the house I see might be Yellowish ferrous brick the side might be Salmon colored bricks, and the back Cedar siding. Thanks to folks like Al and Karen who help me read between the lines and anticipate the dangers beneath the surface of our local icebergs. And thanks to Wilma, whose memories reveal the real. Thanks also to someone who sent me a forward that made me LOL, and speaks to problems with perception. If you don't read me, or don't read forwards, you might miss something that might brighten and enlighten your day. :-) Begin forwarded message: I had a bunch of Canadian dollars I needed to exchange, so I went to the currency exchange window at the local bank. Short line. Just one guy in front of me . . . an Asian guy who was trying to exchange yen for dollars and he was a little irritated . .. He asked the teller, Why it change?? Yestoday, I get two hunat dolla fo yen. Today I get hunat eighty?? Why it change? The teller shrugged his shoulders and said, Fluctuations. The Asian guy says, Fluc you white people, too! Best! Liz On Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:46:07 -0400 KAREN ALLEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Whether Penn, UCD or some combination charges the City no rent, market rent, subsidized rent, or whatever, that doesn't give UCD the right to assert authority, whether actual or symbolic, over the personnel and functions of the Philadelphia Police Department. One is a non-profit organization, the other is a branch of municipal government. To take this chain of logic to its conclusion is to state or suggest state that the independence of a branch of municipal government can be redirected to a private entity merely by providing free or subsidized rent.
Re: [UC] Who do .. we... report to?
On Saturday, I spent 7 hours volunteering for Cedar Park Neighbors, 5 of them in Cedar Park. At one table, a woman and child were selling magnificent homemade greeting cards, for $1.00 per card. Each card had a front layered with decorative paper, than a reprint of a book plate of a famous writer, topped with a raffia bow. On the inner left page was a something written by the pictured author. The right side was blank, inviting a thoughtful greeting. In a very brief meeting, I bought 5 of the cards, delivered in a decorated brown paper 'lunch' bag. I have spent much more time, contemplating the encounter and the cards, since the purchase 2 days ago. I marveled at a mother who could name her child Sojourner I suspected it was more than just a nod at a heroine, but also acknowledgement that our opportunity, to raise children well, is brief. Most 'sojourn' in our homes only 18 years, just a fourth of a reasonable life span. I was grateful to see a child enjoying and sharing the wisdom of writers dead before my first reading of their works. It felt a reward for my own volunteering. I had no part in the shaping of this lovely child, but perhaps providing access to art activities will support other children to become artists, or adults who encourage and support others in the arts. I saw Karen volunteering at the park (along with Roger and Ross, two other prolific contributors to this list). Karen's thoughtful posts of Friday and today, have mingled with the words on the cards that I choose. Please share with me, the choices of the child Sojourner, encountered at a neighborhood fair. I sell the shadow to support the substance. Sojourner Truth There is in the world no force as the force of a person determined to rise W.E.B. DuBois Oh, some scholar! Oh some sailor! Oh, some wise man from the skies! Please to tell a little pilgrim Where the place called morning lies! Emily Dickinson Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself. I am large, I contain multitudes. Walt Whitman Keep your eyes on the prize! W.E.B. DuBois So... What helps us separate shadow from substance? How do we enlighten ourselves and others? What contradictions benefit the many? Who are the forces for good? Who holds a pilgrim in their soul? Who do we report to? Will any of the 'lurkers' share their questions with me (on or off list)? All the best! Liz
[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Bark in the Park
Off List: Dear Fran, Why (Bring money)? What is for sale? The announcement felt incomplete. Since I spent this Saturday volunteering, I'll probably have to work extra hard next Saturday. I value clear and inviting posts about events. In MHO (Bring money), with no context, could be a turn off. Best! Liz On Mon, 1 Oct 2007 13:38:00 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, Everyone, All dog fanciers and owners are invited to Friends of Clark Park's annual Bark in the Park which will take place this Saturday, October 6, at 2 pm near the bowl at 43rd Chester Ave. There will be doggie contests, an opportuniy to meet the vet, Dr. David Littlejohn, and to win a basket of doggie goodies. (Bring money). All are welcome to spend a beautiful fall afternoon with your favorite canine friends. See you there. Fran
Re: [UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Bark in the Park
My error. Apologies to all. And thanks Fran for supplying the answer, and so much other good energy for the park and neighborhood. Liz On Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:57:57 -0400 Elliot M. Stern [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Off list? On 01 Oct 2007, at 3:16 PM, Elizabeth F Campion wrote: Off List: Dear Fran,
Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to? - Not You
Brilliant. Finally, even though I was born in West Philly, I have become a stranger in a strange land. It helps to understand this when I am stumped by the imposed culture. Thanks Al, Karen and Kimm for casting some light on the paths not taken. Liz On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:38:49 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 9/27/2007 10:50:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: UCD ... They want to tax us. They want to control the Police Department. What's next---foreign policy??? When will you people rollover and accept - you are foreign to the PennWay? Perhaps Brian's earlier gem needs only a little bit of tweaking: In a message dated 9/27/2007 9:29:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: UCD ... think it's cute to push their filthy things on others. Ciao, Craig
[UC] More Kid Art needed, please help.
To: Parents, Principals, Art Teachers and After School Program Coordinators, Please help with: 1. An announcement: The Cedar Park Fair will be held on SATURDAY, 9/29 from NOON-5PM Free MOON BOUNCE, live music, Flea Market and food tables. 2. Donation of Student produced Art If anyone has time to coordinate the production of pictures, I can offer a chance to: Display the art in a public exhibit and on the web Do good for the neighborhood Strengthen the understanding that children can contribute Revisit the joy that comes from creating and viewing kid art I can come to school to pick up art, or it may be delivered to my home, 4611 Springfield. I have over 200 frames and am hoping to fill them all. I plan to frame the Art Friday, in the late afternoon and evening. Volunteers will hang the show, on the perimeter fence of the Cedar Park play area, on Saturday. The available sizes range include 3 x 3 4 x 6 5 x 7 5 x 10 8x 8 I may trim some pieces to fit available frames. All donated art will be posted at the link, shown below. http://picasaweb.google.com/campionef/CPNChildArtDonations Please forgive my amateur photography, and enjoy the efforts of our neighborhood kids. Invite the kids to bring family members to the fair, to view the art show and enjoy the fun. Our goal is to sell the art for a suggested donation of $5.00. Proceeds will fund important community programs, like the CPN Scholarship fund. (This fund has already helped many local students with money for tuition and books.) Thanks! Liz Campion.
[UC] Blessing of the Animals : 9/30 (Sunday) at 1 PM at 4625 Springfield Ave
To Quote St. Francis (of Assisi), whose actual feast day is October 4th, Preach the Gospel, and when necessary use words. Those of us with animal friends feel blessed every time they make us laugh and keep us company during both exercise and marathon TV sessions. It feels good to take a few minutes to appreciate them within a community of like minded pet lovers. Here are some of my favorite pet quotes: Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise. -Anonymous If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man. -Mark Twain Dogs love their friends bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love always have to mix love hate. -Anonymous Handle every situation like a dog. If you can't Eat it, Chew it, or Hump it. Piss on it and Walk Away. -Anonymous Best! Liz On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:21:44 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, All, On this Sunday, Sept. 30, St. Francis de Sales Church (47th Springfield Ave.) will celebrate its annual Blessing of the Animals at 1 pm. This is to commemorate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the friend of all of God's creatures. Pets of all types are welcome. The whole community is invited. Please keep dogs on leash. or questions, call 215-222-2255. Fran
[UC] Labels and Slogans ideas needed
Like so many other volunteers before me, I have bitten off a little more than I can chew. So, as I frame pictures, between work calls and appointments, I am also trying to print up a few catchy labels that will: Applaud the young artists Encourage Adults to take home a picture to support CPN. Cedar Park puts on a fun annual event and I hope this, Kid Art Exhibit and Sale, idea adds another layer to a 5 hour extravaganza that already includes great Music, Flea Market Tables, a Moon Bounce, Food Tables and this year the promise of PERFECT WEATHER to gather, meet and greet, under the trees in the freshly improved Cedar Park. I welcome offlist suggestions. Ideas I've considered include: Original art to support a good cause Better than a greeting card If it makes you smile now, it may save your day later. Kid Art can be Date Bait, It's better than a cock-a-poo for those with allergies to puppy training The artist you encourage today may be the Picasso of tomorrow Complete the circuit, match effort with a contribution Everyone needs a child's PoV. So, all you brilliant word smiths out there, please contribute a better way of saying any of the above. And feel free to volunteer other ideas. Thanks in advance, Liz You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Crime : Catch Frank's New detective
In light of so many recent crimes, this old post of Frank's might give folks entree to one of the people being paid to solve the problem. There are some good exchanges on the blog. Note: Crime occurs everywhere there are criminals, not UC. Ed, the guy who thwarted a Burglar here in UC was robbed, in an upscale bookstore in a 'good' neighborhood, in Dublin, Ireland, in July 2007. I am headed to Paris for a few days in the fall (my first trip to Europe) with a group of nuns. Our itinerary is museums and cathedrals, and a big warning is, Europe is overrun with clever pick pockets. A recent rape (of an elderly woman, in her home) occurred in safe Hatboro. Best! Liz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 15:11 Subject: [UC] New detective A Philadelphia Policeman posted this to PhillyBlog. I feel certain there are people on the list who have a thing or two to say: I just wanted to inform the readers of the University City/West Philly thread that I have been reassigned to the Special Investigations Unit of SWDD. Myself and another detective are now responsible for 18th District Robberies and Burglaries. The 18th District covers south of Market St from 30th to Cobbs Creek. The southern border is to Baltimore Ave in most cases to give you a general idea of the area. Being that we are going to be held repsonsible for robberies in the area, I would prefer that we didnt have that many to handle in the first place. I would rather be proactive in preventing robberies as opposed to showing up after the fact every time and trying to solve them. Not living in the area, I would like to hear some opinions from residents on how to protect you. What I mean is, what areas do you avoid? Where have you had bad experiences and where do you feel the least safe in general? I can look at crime maps and guess, but I prefer to hear from you. I have my ideas already about what to do at a certain spotgetting lighting and a greater police presence at the 46th St El stop being number 1. There are too many robberies on Farragut St regarding Septa commuters and if you go out there at night you can see why. Any and all input is appreciated and welcome. http://www.phillyblog.com/philly/showthread.php?t=37571 Frank
Re: [UC] another window break-in
You can get a huge variety of custom made security bars and even decorative iron work and fencing at GUIDO They manufacture, and have a showroom, in SW Philly (maybe 63rd near Bartram or Woodland?). They are not the cheapest and not the most expensive. You can get iron security in almost any size, color or sizing that you want. They can create custom pieces while using a lot of mass produced components, and they are a good sized company, so there are some economies of scale and some veracity to delivery dates. They are also a good source for the grills that go over doors and for security storm-screen doors. Personally I am more afraid of the potential threat of house fire than criminal, so I removed all our bars, and rely on Fluffy and Dobby for safety and companionship. Best! Liz On Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:38:13 -0400 Lewis Mellman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sara, I have (perhaps naively) felt protected by my vicious dogs, and I didn't like the look or feel of the outside bars, so I removed the metal bars from my window. I offered them to Cassidy a few years ago when he was getting scarred by the seemingly endless cycle of crime that hovered around his crib, but he never followed up and since he deserted the UCLipServ, I'm retracting my offer to him and you are welcome to them them if you are considering going this route. I want to find a source for the style of security bars that mounts on the inside and has a locking system that is simple for the occupant to open in the case of a fire but impossible for a thief to operate from the outside. Anybody know what I'm taking bout? -Lew From: S. Scheckter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: S. Scheckter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Sarah Scheckter [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: uclist univcity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] another window breakin Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:59:46 -0700 (PDT) hi, all, my house on the 4700 block of hazel was broken into last night, or rather early this morning. someone cut the screen of an open window and took electronics and items in the living room, then let him/herself out via the front door. no one was hurt or injured, and no one saw the burglar, as far as i know. i know this kind of crime has been happening a lot over the last few months in UC, so just wanted to tell people. what kinds of precautions are people taking to prevent this sort of crime? sarah Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] CPN Fair - 9/29 - Kid Artists can help
We are still looking for donations of art produced by West Philly kids. So, teachers, if you want a quick and easy lesson plan and to give your children a chance to display their art in a public exhibit and on a the web do good for their neighborhood please give me a jingle or respond (off list). Parents, if you would like to make room on your refrigerator for new art, without hurting tender feelings, this might be your opportunity. Pictures can be delivered to my home, or I can come to local schools to pick up drawings. I have over 200 frames and am hoping to fill them all. The sizes range include 3 x 3 4 x 6 5 x 7 8 x 8 5 x 10 8 x 10 8.5 x 11 I may trim some pieces to fit frames. All donated art will be posted at the link, click below. http://picasaweb.google.com/campionef/CPNChildArtDonations Please forgive my amateur photography, and please enjoy the efforts of our neighborhood kids. The first responders have been SFDS - BSA 152 47th near Springfield, and Greater Enon Church 46th at Cedar Neighbors, please come and support the young artists and take home an ORIGINAL work of art. The suggested donation is $5.00. Proceeds will fund important community programs, like the CPN Scholarship fund. Thanks and all the best! Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Purse recovered, is now w/ Police : Please help restore it to the victim
I spent a half hour or so, between 5:30 and 6 PM, chasing two purse thieves and talking to Police Officers McBride and Oreo (no kidding). Two thrill seekers, age about 12, black and male were racing down the street in possession of a quilted bag. It was a large, 'crunchy' item, colored with a white base, densely covered in paisleyish medallions in green and blue. Since the purse seemed a major style clash with the running shoes, gender, age and Tommy Hilferty styling, of the two 5' tall, medium brown boys, there was a what's wrong with this picture element to the event. Shortly thereafter I passed a distraught woman, I started an exchange yelled from my car to her in the parking lane, which confirmed her purse had just been stolen. I dialed 911 and chased the kids north on 46th. I yelled Drop the Bag every few car lengths. They'd get ahead when I caught a light, and I'd catch up on the stretches. Pursuit started south of Spruce and ended at Market where chain link barriers stopped my car. The kids raced across Market, up the hill behind Aldi's and appeared headed for the projects. The cops caught up with us north of Chestnut. One car headed east on Ludlow, probably headed towards the logical end point. The other car stopped near me, and took details. As I was chasing the kids, they were throwing items out of the purse as they dug for the items they wanted. My passenger followed the route and gathered up 2 smaller purses that had been inside a hair brush, a small green journal and a few other items, and finally the quilted purse. These items were turned over to McBride and Oreo. I headed back to where I had seen the victim and she was gone. So... If anyone knows of a young woman, possibly named Stephanie S. (a name on an end page of the journal), who drives a car share car, and who had her purse stolen today, please let her know that any money, ID, credit cards or cell phone that were in the purse were not found, but the other items, that might be a comfort to recover, can be picked up, probably at 55th and Pine. Feel free to forward the message. Better she should get multiple announcements of the recovery than none. I am sorry the kids were not caught. Unless the police catch them with her ID in hand they would probably not be caught. To the victim: I am sorry two thrill seeking punks were motivated to take your purse, possibly wrecking your day. I hope tomorrow is better. These kids were young, and fit and should have been in an after school program for art or sports. They were having too much fun with the theft and even the chase. It seemed that opportunity and fun, not need was their motive. They need some retraining and different opportunities. People like Bruce Andersen, Lauren Leatherbarrow, Leland Mayne, Vivianne Nachmias, Betty Allen, Cyndy Preston and many others especially good teachers and coaches who volunteer time to give kids (not just their own) attention, tools (like books and reading, and bike repair), skills (like cooking, first aid, camping, etc.) fitness, and a sense of the larger community and opportunities to build a better future are models I deeply admire. The cops responded quickly and courteously. I wish their assistance had not been necessary or that the outcome had been a full recovery of lost items. I hope the young woman who lost her purse makes peace quickly with this bad event and takes all necessary steps (like cancelling her credit cards) to make sure it has no further negative consequences. Today some of our neighbors celebrate the beginning of important holy days. Today is also International Peace Day. I hope each of us makes some time to think and or pray and or act for peace. Best! Liz Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] 9/21 - Pinwheels for Peace Day
9/21 is International Peace Day. imagine . . . ... whirled peace for World peace! Here is a photo http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com/ It provides links to instructions on how to build your own pinwheel. This might be a fun project of Home or School. We could all enjoy more Garden Follies and more peace in our time. Best! Liz
[UC] Clean House and Help others
I have been made aware of two needs / opportunities 1. A couple, International Researchers, arrived in Philly and had to settle for an unfurnished apartment. The lease came with a requirement to protect wood floors with carpet or desk chair mats. If any neighbors are ready, willing and able to donate (or sell cheaply), any decent furniture or furnishings please reply off list. I have already found them a Dining Room Set and dishes. Needed are lightly used Carpets (small, large, runners and even bath mats) a Bed (prefer Full or Queen), maybe a small (portable) sofa or love seat. One claims cat allergies, so they prefer items to come from a cat free home. Useful might be: Blender, Mixer, better pots. Please reply off list. 2. St. Francis de Sales will be holding its Back-To-School Flea Market in early October. This event is so much fun, and often so rewarding, that it deserves (and will get) its own post. But meanwhile, anticipate: Clearing out your clutter Restocking with super bargains Having fun, with neighbors, in the Filene's Basement atmosphere in the architecturally spectacular SFDS school hall Eating Bill Mellete's outstanding Chili and Churchlady (and some Churchguy) cakes and cookies Supporting very worthy (and often needy) students. Best! Liz Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Washing Machine Repair
Dear Leila, For the short term check your lid. The Spin cycle will not work unless the machine recognizes the lid as closed. There might be a slot on the machine side and a 'male' part on the other side. Make sure the slot is not clotted with lint or soap. If you can't make it work with some cleaning than call NORMAN WEISTER 46th Cedar 215- 222-5826 Norman is the best appliance guy in the business. He likes an audience and can teach you a lot if you hang around during the repair. In the short term, you can fool the machine into believing the lid is closed, by stuffing something in the slot. But a proper repair will eliminate the risks that might accrue from the spin cycle running with the lid open. (Splashing, injury to pets, kids, etc.) Best! Liz On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:32:12 -0400 Leila Graham-Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I searched the archives but didn't find anything. Can anyone recommend an appliance repair person/company to fix a washing machine? Everything seems to be working fine except the spin cycle so I am left with soaking wet yet clean clothes. Thanks, Leila Can you find the hidden words? Take a break and play Seekadoo! Play now! Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
[UC] Cafe Pier One : 4505 Baltimore
Finally... ... A frothy Latte and a real, fresh cooked breakfast! Okay, CAFE PIER ONE has been at 4505 Baltimore for a while, but I finally walked in, and immediately felt at home. I wish I'd made it a habit sooner. A pleasant young lady served a great Latte, comparable to GREENLINE (43rd Baltimore) or SATELLITE (50th Baltimore) but with the added bonus of cooked to order Eggs. Pancakes, Waffles and Breakfast sandwiches are other morning options. For lunch or early dinner their are Soups, Salads and hearty Sandwiches, including some Vegetarian options. It was yummy. The place was clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. I regret my delay in checking it out. And I am glad I have a new designation to correct the course of a dreary morning. They are open Tuesday- Friday 8 AM-7:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM - 8 PM Sunday 10-5 PM. My favorite breakfast is at 4700 Baltimore. The cook is of the old short order variety and he knows I like hot sauce, onions and peppers in my home fries. But, they only serve a basic cup-o-Joe and I have learned to chase Latte. I suspect I'll be juggling lusts on those days when someone else needs to jolt me into action with good food or liquid caffeine. Neighbors, consider a resolution to dine out at least one a week. Enjoy all of our local restaurants. Singles, dates and old fogies might all benefit from a weekly meal in a new setting. And I hope all our best places will have enough customers so that our enjoyment stretches over the course of years. Further afield, my favorite bakery MATHES BAKERY at 55th Thomas (one block south of Baltimore) remains open Wednesday through Sunday. Karen serves tasty treats at tiny prices. That and her unique and elegant custom ordered cakes make this worth a visit. Best! Liz You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Cafe Pier One : 4505 Baltimore
Finally... ... A frothy Latte and a real, fresh cooked breakfast! CAFE PIER ONE has been at 4505 Baltimore for a while, but I just noticed, walked in, and immediately felt at home. I wish I'd made it a habit sooner. A pleasant young lady served a great Latte, comparable to GREENLINE (43rd Baltimore) or SATELLITE (50th Baltimore) but with the added bonus of a cooked to order Egg. Pancakes, Waffles and Breakfast sandwiches are other morning options. For lunch or early dinner there are Soups, Salads and hearty Sandwiches, including some Vegetarian options. The food was yummy. The place was clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. I regret my delay in checking it out. And I am glad I have a new designation to correct the course of a dreary morning. CP1 is open Tuesday- Friday 8 AM-7:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM - 8 PM Sunday 10-5 PM. My favorite breakfast is at 4700 Baltimore. The cook is of the old short order variety and he knows I like hot sauce, onions and peppers in my home fries. But, the Kims only serve a basic cup-o-Joe and I have learned to chase Latte. I suspect I'll be juggling lusts on those days when someone else needs to jolt me into action with good food or liquid caffeine. Neighbors, consider a resolution to dine out at least one a week. Enjoy all of our local restaurants. Singles, dates and old fogies might all benefit from a weekly meal in a new setting or directing appetites to old favorites. My motive? A hope that all our best places will have enough customers to keep them open and thriving for many years. Further afield, my favorite bakery has postponed closing, indefinitely. MATHES BAKERY at 55th Thomas (one block south of Baltimore) remains open Wednesday through Sunday. Karen (the third generation) serves tasty treats at tiny prices. Mouth watering pastries, homemade sticky buns, lavish pies and her unique and elegant custom ordered cakes make this real, not just retro bakery, worth a visit. Best! Liz
Re: [UC] more on 'anchor institutions' to Mom Pop
I think of Mom Pop as a real estate term with business connotations. To me a classic example was the Fireside Restaurant that used to be on 43rd Street near Pine. The row of stores on the 4500 block of Baltimore provided other examples. The Davis Family lived above and behind their Drug Store. Norman and Mary Weister raised 5 kids above their appliance repair shop. Joe the Butcher lived above his place, until his wife made him move out to Overbrook. In a Mom Pop arrangement, the 'family' would live above or behind the business (store, restaurant, beauty parlor) and they would pull together to keep costs low. Mom could sub for Pop behind the counter. One could do the banking or pick up supplies while the other ran the register and kept the place clean. Kids if any would sweep, restock and do homework under a parents eye. This use is still a way for recent immigrants to create equity, buy a home and start the climb up the income ladder. And it is still a common property use in North and South Philly. On the 3400 block of Sansom, the White Dog qualified under my definition, as Judy Wicks lived above the Restaurant. I thought I read somewhere that she retired or sold it, to concentrate on good deeds and changing of minds and the world. Another great old term is In-Law apartment. These are now more often used for income, guests, live-in help, or seriously indulgent entertaining. Best! Liz On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:42:27 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's possible he's referring to the food carts which would certainly qualify as Mom-and-Pop in many cases. Quoting Anthony West [EMAIL PROTECTED]: It's anybody's guess! For starters, upscale does not contrast logically with mom-and-pop; many a Napa Valley winery is an upscale mom-and-pop operation. For another thing, I'm hard pressed to think of any on-campus operations that are mom-and-pop -- Penn's real-estate wing has long favored chains -- and not many that are downscale (unless you count their fast-food franchisees, etc.). Either that Penn real-estate wonk hadn't had his coffee before he was interviewed, or, more likely, the Penn kid who wrote the story had little grasp of either business or geography and was flinging around terms wildly, hoping they had a nice ring to them. -- Tony West Ray wrote: here's another: [thursday's dp]: http://tinyurl.com/2zydee [if anyone can figure out what they mean by mom-and-pop operations, I'd like to hear!] You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] GCCA Progressive Dinner
I forward the message below at the request of Maria Luisa. The Progressive Dinner has been consistently one of my favorites annual events. There is always an abundance of good foods and always a melange of old favorites, new twists, comfort foods and exotic, tasty experiments. Walking from home to home, seeing the neighborhood and the houses, realizing another side to volunteering all lead to a delightful mix. And, for the money, it is a good value. It is a night out, where well behaved children are welcome, and there are no hidden charges for parking, baby sitting, tax or tip. I hope to see all of the usual suspects and extend a welcome to any of our many new neighbors. Best! Liz - Forwarded Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:13:23 EDT Subject: GCCA Progressive Dinner The Garden Court Community Association (GCCA) is having its most important fund raiser on Saturday, September 29, 2007. It is the Annual Fall Progressive Dinner. As some of you know, it is a fabulous event! A lot of fun, great people and great food come together to support a good cause. Come, join in and invite your friends. If you would like a copy of the flyer or to arrange a reservation, please e-reply to me. Best wishes, Maria Luisa Delgado Progressive Dinner Chair. *** The theme for this years Progressive Dinner is An Explosion of Red to satisfy your palate Have you ever noticed how many of the best things to eat, happen to be the same color? Think of luscious strawberries, homemade pasta sauce, ruby-red borscht, spicy gazpacho. These plus ripe tomatoes, including Heirlooms, and many other gourmet dishes, will be highlights on our menu. Move from one magnificent Garden Court home to another for the separate courses. The addresses and the names of Host Volunteers will be revealed when you make your reservation. Appetizers: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Entrée: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (So many choices Dinner will be staged in two homes, side by side twins) Dessert: 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM Wine and other beverages will be at each home. Coffee and Tea will accompany desserts. Cost: $25.00members $35.00nonmembers $15.00children 5-12 years of age The extra charge for nonmember Adults results in one year free membership. Advanced reservations and payment are required RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007 For information and reservations, call Maria Luisa Delgado, 215.748.5476; Hazel Singleton, 215.476.2874; Howard Lowell, 215.747.6371 Mail, with payment, to GCCA / P.O. Box 16654 / Philadelphia, PA 19139 - Name/s: # of guests _ $ enclosed __ Telephone_ E-mail___ Please make checks payable to GCCA
Re: [UC] yes, Virginia, there IS a marketing scheme
Make us safer? I thought they made us look like an appendage to Target or IKEA. Why pay retail when the attractive nuisances of UC provide better and often easier pickings than lesser neighborhoods? Liz On Thu, 6 Sep 2007 14:18:55 -0400 Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: CONNECT?!?!? And here I was thinking the signs indicated the boundary. Frankus Sleek. Edgy. Infinitely flexible. On Sep 6, 2007, at 12:54 PM, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN wrote: from today's dp: http://tinyurl.com/2wz9op A FRESH COAT OF PAINT GOES A LONG WAY ... New Welcome to University City signs accompanied by Penn's spruced-up logo now adorn the rail bridges that stand at the three original locations. ... the new signs aren't there just to beautify the campus -- they are partly the product of a continuous, concerted effort of Penn officials to connect the campus to the neighborhood it calls home. The signs are part of a project to brand University City as a place people want to be and a place synonymous with clean and safe, ... branding University City and Penn's campus using signs works to both mark territorial boundaries and influence people's perception of the area. ... Vice President of Public Safety Maureen Rush said the branding effort has an positive effect on crime, as well; she believes the repainted signs let potential criminals know they are entering a protected neighborhood. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] New, improved, Crime UPDATE
The Burglars struck again, last night, and ... a quick thinking neighbor and very fast Police work led to the CAPTURE of two men. Last night at about 04:00, my neighbor Ed was startled from sleep by the repeated ringing of his doorbell. He looked out his window to see a man cross the street to his porch. Soon thereafter, Ed heard someone using tools on his front door. He dialed 911 and headed downstairs. As he yelled, The Police are on the way, the door was forced open. Fortunately a chain latch, kept it from flying all the way open. Ed got a good look at the two men attempting the Break-in. And he watched where they headed when they left his house. He saw their tools, and the bag they were carried in. These were guys, probably in their thirties. They behaved as if this was NOT their first robbery. One had acted as a lookout while the other rang the bell. They were dressed in dark clothing. They had tools and skills. The police caught one of the burglars almost immediately. The other was caught near 46th and Osage. Ed was able to identify both burglars, so they were held over. Ed is retired and is prepared to spend time in court helping it insure these creeps do time. When the 2nd thief was caught he still had the canvas bag, but he had managed to dump his tools somewhere. Today is trash day, so they may be gone (picked up with the trash)... ... but, if you live between 46th and Springfield and 46th and Osage, Please look in or near your front yards, alleys, hedges and trash cans. If you find a collection of tools that might be useful to criminals (Screw Drivers, small Pry bars, glass or bolt Cutters, etc) please report it to the Police. I'd love to see these guys, who cost Ed some sleep and new locks, go down for ALL the crimes they committed. They may be the same team that ripped off Elisabeth/ Maybe they can be forced into a plea that would lead to recovery of some of the missing items. I hope the Police are checking auto registrations and home addresses and using search warrants to recover things that may have been stolen from others and not yet off loaded to dealers or fences. It felt good to hear about the successful cooperation of neighbor Ed and the police. Best! Liz You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] GOT KIDS? GOT TALENT?
CEDAR PARK NEIGHBORS will be running its annual fair on September 29 in Cedar Park, located between Baltimore Avenue and Catharine Streets and 49th and 50th Streets. This year CPN wants to encourage young artists and identify and provide some exposure to professional, visual artists as part of the activities and offerings that will be available at the Fair. Toward that end, CPN is soliciting art. KID ART We are hoping Schools, Day Cares and After School Centers, Home Schoolers and even private families will get on board to supply art and artists for Cedar Park. We are seeking paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, collages and /or digital art done by children younger than age of 18. Requirement are: 1. The artwork be less than or equal to 8.5 x 11 (standard letter size). 2. It may have horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) orientation. 3. It must be donated on or before September 20, 2007. 4. The artists must be under 18 (or still in High School, if older). 5. Each artwork must be accompanied by a clearly printed (or typed) label that lists TITLE, NAME AND AGE OF ARTIST and SCHOOL AFFILIATION (if any). CPN will supply 'document frames' for the kid artworks. One of our volunteers will create a Web-site to document the donations and to celebrate the art and talent of our children. Another volunteer will frame the donations. The labeled Art will be on exhibit through the duration of the fair and the young artists will be recognized for their talents and contributions: on the Web site and by signage during the exhibit and by loudspeaker between music sets. The Artworks will be a hung along the black metal fence that surrounds the climbing area. If we get more donations than can be displayed on the fence, than overflow will be displayed in boxes along the fence, and hung as sales open spaces. We are hoping the artworks will Sell for donations of about $5.00 per picture. The proceeds will be used to support CPN's programs, including the Scholarship Fund. We hope the exhibit will be a happy, inviting and interesting backdrop and contribute to a fun 'meet and mingle' day at our neighborhood fair. I am prepared to pick up art from any teacher, school or program that wants to offer this opportunity in a classroom setting. PROFESSIONAL ART and CRAFT OPPORTUNITIES We hope more mature artists, talented Amatuers and serious Professionals will also participate in the fair. CPN is offering three options and artists may choose to do one or two or all three. 1. Post a Curriculum Vitae in a Ring Binder to be on display at the Fair and to become part of a list to become a resource for Artists and potential purchasers. Submit a single sheet, 8.5 x11 page that contains brief 'RESUME' and/or Agency details, along with a photo or self portrait and maybe some photos of samples of work. 2. Donate a Work that can be Auctioned off to benefit CPN. The Art Works will be photographed and the photo placed on a Web-site for bidding. Works will be displayed, on tables and clothes lines, during the Fair. CPN will run a Digital Silent Auction that will be capped off with final written bidding during the Fair. 3. Artists and Crafts People are encouraged to buy a table. The charge is $25.00 for a table with two chairs. Bring and sell whatever you want. If you LIVE, WORK or HAVE A SERIOUS AND CONTRIBUTORY INTEREST IN WEST PHILADELPHIA and are able and willing to participate in our embrace of art and artists, please let me know, off list. Thanks for your kind attention to this post. Please send private replies with comments, questions or to arrange donations and or table 'rental'. All the best! Liz Campion
Re: [UC] More robberies and assaults in University City
Hi Mark, You wrote the fact remains that residents of our neighborhood are accosted by men with guns on a very regular basis. I wrote: regular basis is hard to define and inflammatory. ... Not one of us in my immediate family has ever been robbed at gun point. Collectively, we have over 120 gun-crime free years. Not one of the new crimes you mentioned has any mention of gun involvement. It is not even clear if all of the suspects are men. They are notices, not indictments of any gender or class of human or neighborhood. And most interesting to me, all three occurred along the Campus edge and inside the Triply (UCD Security, Penn and City Police) protected Campus Zone, and not west of 46th Street, where I choose to live. I know many more people who have been injured in bike or auto accidents than by criminals. And, the injuries in the accidents have more severe than those suffered through the loss of a wallet or bag. I read your post as an attempt at thoughtful warning that could back fire into encouraging flight from or prophylaxis against the unlikely. I wanted to down play any fear of men or any exaggeration of crime by the use of the word regular. And I segued into an extension of your thoughtfulness by including the more likely hazards caused by an influx of drivers who might be lost, used to different signage, distracted. Now that I have clarified my context, perhaps you will agree that my contribution was at least as relevant to this discussion about gun point crime, as your suspect grabbed her bag. I think we both wish for the safety and well being of our neighbors and neighborhood. Best! Liz On Wed, 5 Sep 2007 13:11:12 -0400 (EDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (For the readers of the ucneighbors list: I am replying to a post made by Liz Campion on the univcity list. However, I feel the points I want to make are appropriate for both lists, so I am directing my response to both audiences.) Hello Liz: regular basis is hard to define and inflammatory. Why is discussing the incidence of crime in University City inflammatory? Inflammatory to whom? it is not an experience I would define as normal or regular. Allow me to quote from just one article from today's Daily Pennsylvanian: On Aug. 29 at about 8:45 a.m. a female [...] reported that an unknown suspect approached her on the 3800 block of Woodland Walk, pushed her, took her wallet and fled southbound on 38th Street. On Aug. 28 at about 5:30 p.m., a male [...] was on the 4200 block of Spruce Street when he was assaulted by a male offender who tried to remove some of his belongings. On Aug. 28 at about 8:30 a.m., a female [...] reported that an unknown suspect grabbed her bag near the intersection of 41st and Pine streets and fled westbound on Pine Street in a vehicle. These robberies and assaults aren't happening in the dead of night, and suburbanite Penn undergrads are not exclusive targets. These incidents victimize ordinary people who live or work in the neighborhood, as they walk to and from their jobs or public transportation. Welcome back to a new school year in University City. The neighborhood will be at its most chaotic (and most vulnerable) until the neighbors adjust to its changing population and people have a sense The incidence of crime in University City is not necessarily tied to the Unviersity's academic schedule. These outbreaks of street crime happen year-round. What about the rash of violent assaults perpetrated by children on adults walking on Locust St. in July? Was that a transitional period as well? It's Penn's summer break! THAT'S why teenagers are punching non-students in the head at 45th and Locust and robbing them of their belongings! of who belongs where, how to cross the street at a busy intersection, and how to honor bike lanes. I don't understand how crossing the street or bike lanes are relevant to this discussion. Mark
Re: [UC] 43rd and 42nd Streets: Two robberies at gunpoint last night
I am sorry that your roommate suffered the horrific experience of being robbed at gun point. I hope he recovers his emotional equilibrium quickly and completely and that he is made whole for any losses. As you predicted, someone, me, has an objection to your post. regular basis is hard to define and inflammatory. I have lived between 43rd and 49th for 50 of my 52 years. My husband has lived between 45th and 49th for the past 20 years. My daughter between 39th and 49th for 21 years, My son between 45th and 49th for 16 years and our foster Daughter between 30th and 64th Street for many years. Not one of us has ever been robbed at gun point. Collectively, we have over 120 gun-crime free years. None of our tenants have ever been robbed at gunpoint. None of my close friends who live nearby has ever been robbed at gun point. We believe those who have had the experience, but it is not an experience I would define as normal or regular. I think you and I can agree that: Once is too often More should be done to keep guns away from children and criminals. It makes me especially sad, because I felt as if the foot traffic around the GREENLINE has made us all a little safer and better connected. I wonder if the ATM at the Best House is the attractive nuisance. I remember when an ADA was shot and killed at an ATM in Society Hill near 2nd and Pine. At first there was some fear it was retaliation, but it turned out to be a robbery gone very, very bad. Over the weekend, my assistant, a PENN Sophomore, had her purse taken by a sneak thief, who was able to remove it from the bench she was sitting on, at 40th and Locust, without her notice. Welcome back to a new school year in University City. The neighborhood will be at its most chaotic (and most vulnerable) until the neighbors adjust to its changing population and people have a sense of who belongs where, how to cross the street at a busy intersection, and how to honor bike lanes. I hope we all operate with heightened awareness and consideration. Thanks for the warning. Liz On Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:59:47 -0400 (EDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My roommate got robbed at gunpoint last night near 43rd and Baltimore. Luckily, he wasn't hurt, but the people who robbed him (three young black men on BMX bikes) took his wallet and phone. The police said they robbed someone else at 42nd and Locust too. I'm sure someone will be along shortly to point out how statistically safe our University City Village is. However, the fact remains that residents of our neighborhood are accosted by men with guns on a very regular basis. Mark
[UC] Recycling near, but not at the Firehouse
Recycling of Corrugated and other Cardboards and papers and #1 and #2 Plastics has been moved 1 block South to 50th and Florence, to accommodate the annual Labor Day Weekend Party at 50th and Baltimore. Even though we now have Single Stream recycling, our family continues to make the pilgrimage on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, because profits from the recycling support college scholarships for neighborhood kids. Plus, our house produces lots of recyclables and it is good It may be difficult to move cars on Baltimore or across 50th and 49th. An easier path may be west on Baltimore to the 4 point intersection at 48th, and left (West) on Florence. The Cedar Park Party is usually entertaining, so you may want to budget some time to watch the Steppers hear local musicians visit health monitoring stations collect freebies let kids enjoy the moon bounce This is not an official post, I write this as a neighbor, hoping to encourage recycling and spare folks confusion driving near 50th and Baltimore this morning. I am very grateful to the neighbors who chose to do their volunteering by enabling the rest of us to recycle. When I drop our stuff off I think these volunteers are working toward a multiple Win. Saving the planet through conservation of resources Raising money to educate children Helping neighbors clean out of their homes Creating networking opportunities, in a 'feel good' way Bringing customers to Satellite Coffee and other nearby business Thanks volunteers! All the best! Liz Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Dock Street a GRAND opening
Thanks Andrew, I am grateful for the digital menu. Some of my favorite parts of the event were: Great beer Enjoying happy husband enjoying great beer Meeting the Brew master, a scientist, former Pharm-tech Enjoying the Windows 3 high, clerestory style lofted the space and added a natural light cycle 2 converted carriage doors bridged sidewalk with interior and opened a vista to the park. Admiring the young lovelies who got the red shoe memo Noting a crowd that had an average age younger than this list Thanking the very gracious owners and Reading the signs and Menu which identify the location as WEST PHILLY WEST PHILADELPHIA I am glad there will be a variety of salads, and nonalcoholic beverages. I hope the coffee choices don't have any negative impact on Satellite. I am revived by the young, rebellious crowd that hangs out at Satellite Coffee and feel educated by the art and music available there. They remind me, I was so much younger then... Now, when can we go back to Dock Street? Please remind me, when does it open for business. Best! Liz On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:14:24 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Stopped into the opening for Dock Street last night. It was delightful! I'm sure many of you were there, but if you weren't, I put up a scan of their introductory menu here: http://malcolmxpark.org/?p=327 Andrew You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Favorite Bakery, MATHES : A sad departure
West Philly was so much smaller than... ... When I was young, Sunday was a day of worship and relaxation. Our Church was St. Francis de Sales where our family would take up an entire pew, anchored at the inside by mom, who sat next to the youngest child and moving to Dad at the end, on the center aisle. From the back it must have been amusing to see a little round woman (5'2 tall and 240#s) holding her 12th child, with a generally rising stair step effect as the kids grew in age and size. Ultimately, some of the middle spots would be occupied by siblings as tall (and one taller) than our 5'11 tall, 180# dad. After church, there would always be a treat. When there was money we would head to Croft's Drug Store, now Larry's furniture, on the south west corner of 46th and Baltimore, for ice cream sodas or sundaes. When there was less money, we would walk up Baltimore to 55th and south on 55th to AMOROSO's for bread and than MATHES for pastries. Than home via Thomas Street to 53rd to Baltimore, wiping crumbs from our smiles. Even now, when I have a big BBQ, I'll try to get to AMOROSO's for their still warm Club and Kaiser Rolls. The cost, around $2.00 / dozen, is less than the bagged breads at retail stores. There is no savings. When I can pick up the Amoroso rolls, I notice I get extra compliments and I don't have to worry about finding space for leftovers. They disappear. More rolls than meats are consumed. When I only have time for the bagged bread, I notice the ration of buns to meet is only about 75%. So, I buy the Amoroso rolls to please my guests, and because I enjoy the excursion to the factory style bakery. The retail window at Amoroso's used to be open 24/7 but it is now 8-5 daily. The free parking is up a steep hill, and the first visit may feel a little confusing, but it is worth learning the ropes. I have many happy memories of driving home, surrounded by the aroma of cooling bread and knowing the over stuffed brown bags will be reduced by 2 or 3 rolls / kid in the car, before we close the mile distance to our home. I also stop at MATHES bakery. Cup Cakes in White, Pink or Brown are still only 50 cents each (with discounts for the Dozens). Ditto for the Brownies and small bags of cookies. Pastries, including ricotta and fruit stuffed croissants, cost a dollar (or less). They have the old fashioned Cheesecakes that can be covered with Pineapple, Cherries or Blueberries for a small extra charge. Their Sticky Buns have a cult following. People return from far away to press their noses against the glass as they try to decide Nuts, Raisins, Both or Plain Some are passionate about one flavor, others try to change up the 'accessory' to the butter, sugar and cinnamon swirls that have called them back to West Philly. My favorite is the Chocolate Iced Spice Cake. I have staged holiday gifts and parties around the seasons of Mathes Bakery. At Thanksgiving, shut-ins and fellow foodies might receive a MATHES pie. Towering meringues adorn tart Lemon and Lime pies. Sweet Potato was added to attract new customers and Pumpkin kept to please old-timers. Fruits in season make pies available at different times of the year, but at Thanksgiving, magic is done to Bakery preserves, so that even out of season fruit pies are available and scrumptious. At Christmas, crumbly, yet still melt in the mouth butter cookies, are the basis for trays we give to the local convents. MATHES is still one of the great Philadelphia Bakeries. It is of the German Style. The cakes are solid, pound cake types. They are made with real butter and no preservatives and should be eaten fresh. The pastries are basic. Their offerings comfortably predictable. MATHES has adapted new technologies. Bring in a photo and it can be spray painted, in colored sugar, unto a sheet cake. Older consumers marvel at the technology and might choose a wedding photo on a 50th anniversary cake, while toddlers ooh and ah at their own cherubic faces. MATHES has mastered the art of tiered celebration cakes. Yesterday I arrived to learn the owner was out, personally delivering a nine tier wedding cake, that she would assemble at the reception hall. Still to be delivered was a 5 tier marvel, with roses custom colored deep Burgundy to match a bride's theme. It would also require personal delivery, assembly and touch up icing. Mathes can only handle three major weddings in a day, because the art and labor is so extensive. Mathes does not use the Pine nuts or Almond extracts or Ricotta cheeses of a Termini's. Mathes does not make the elaborate Swans or Napoleons of an Isgros. Mathes will turn a good, tasty cup cake into Elmo and make a sheet cake that is not an air cake and sell bite sized treats at affordable price points, even for families that have too many children. MATHES is being run by its third generation. And now, with only one family member left, it has become less financially rewarding than another available option. It is slated to close at
Re: Kiddie Shows (was: [UC] Malcolm X Park's Seasonal Maintenance Attendant)
Peter Boyle went to a West Catholic prom with my oldest sister Mary Beth. Shortly after graduation, Mary Beth chose Paul Yost as her steady, and Pete joined one of the celibate orders, I think the Christian Brothers. He lasted a year or two and than he moved on to acting. My mom always said she liked Pete (she liked tall men, and he was definitely taller than Paul). He had good manners and was a good Catholic boy. Paul has stayed the course. He and Mary Beth have been married for over 50 years, have 6 kids (now all grown). When I was a kid I was always hearing how I missed out on seats in the audience at Uncle Pete's show (courtesy of Mary Beth's friendship with Peter) and Trips to American Bandstand. (my beautiful and bad, elder sisters were always pulled from the line and let in.) My mother had her first kid at 15 and her last at 45 and the rhythm method kept the 12 of us far enough apart that we were raised in different times and cultures. Bobby was working his way toward Commander in the USN during WWII, Billy served in the army in Japan was all Elvis, all the time, and Kevin spent 18-21 praying for a low draft number and hoping to avoid a trip to Vietnam. The neighborhood was smaller than. I can remember WALKING to the Yeadon Movie theater from 43rd and Larchwood every summer Saturday for 25 cent movies, and nickel popcorn and sodas. Today kids are driven to reserved seating at 40th and Locust. I think we knew our neighborhood landmarks better. But the people were divided by their school systems. Catholic School teens rarely knew the Publics or the Privates Best! Liz On Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:43:56 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm curious to know more about Uncle Pete Boyle. You said that he grew up at 50th and Osage or Larchwood across from then Black Oak Park, but the park is actually between 51st and 52nd. Do you know if he lived right on the park? Andrew You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Name-calling 202
If what you really want is a neutral definition of mental illness, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) definition considers the context in which the abnormal behavior occurs, whether the behavior is culturally and/or historically acceptable, the degree to which the individual has emotional distress and the degree to which the individuals ability to function is significantly impaired. Is Paranoia worse than Narcissism? Is diagnosis by amateur psychiatrists a worthy pursuit for any public list? Should he who is without sin be the first to cast stones? Is it reasonable to ask people to enter a manipulated topic about mental cases Glenn and Ray with the caveat Please make no references to particular individuals.? Truly inquiring minds are busy with constructive issues. Enquiring minds are little more than gossips. Best! Liz On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:40:26 -0400 Anthony West [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't think Glenn and Ray are mental cases in a vague, insulting sense. Both have displayed paranoid thinking repeatedly, year after year, in public, on this list. It is always fair to call this what it is. Once again, I won't step into a deeper discussion of paranoia in this case because of a conflict of interest. But paranoia is not just an insult-word to me; it carries complex but precise clinical meaning. Would any other mental-health professional care to chip in a detailed general description of paranoid thinking, for the purposes of this listserve? Please make no references to particular individuals. The question is: what are the salient features of what we call paranoid thinking? Then we can all judge for ourselves. -- Tony West Wilma de Soto wrote: Did NOT Anthony West (and others) try to portray Glenn NOT only as a liar and a mental case, but also Ray Rorke repeatedly? You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: [UC] Glenn Moyer Eats Crow
I think psychiatric analysis is best left to professionals. Liz On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:29:01 -0400 Brian Siano [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wilma de Soto wrote: Second, Did NOT Anthony West (and others) try to portray Glenn NOT only as a liar and a mental case, but also Ray Rorke repeatedly? That is NOT true. Tony West did not portray Glenn as a liar and a mental case. Glenn _IS_ a liar and a mental case. Tony and I have merely pointed this out to the list. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Carjacking at 44th Larchwood
On a similar theme, one of my sisters moved back to the city (West Philly), from Lower Merion, after the 5th (or 6th) time her car was stolen from the parking lot of her upscale condo building. And another client moved back from Darby, after a 100 year storm flooded (to the point of failure) their Suburban home, while we in West Philly had to pump a few basements but were otherwise able to carry on with structures still intact. Best! Liz On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:09:46 -0400 John Ellingsworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In light of this recent thread, I offer the response of the Lower Merion township to a similar incident: http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20070806_Warning_of_carjackin gs_in_Lower_Merion.html -- Regards, John Ellingsworth You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Car jacking confirmation
Or maybe they are just republicans? (Isn't this the way Bush and his ilk are running our country?) Liz On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:17:16 -0400 KAREN ALLEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That may be true. You don't want contention on your list, while getting in people's faces here. So if it's OK act like that here, then what's the problem??? Why a new list??? It's OK to come onto MY list with garbage while simultaneously claiming you hate garbage? You and Brian are saying you won't dirty up the new list while throwing garbage here??? That's hypocrisy. Karen Allen You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] How we look, what we need
In light of recent posts, I thought I'd share very popular links. For those who want to give orders that will actually be obeyed: http://www.idodogtricks.com/index_flash.html (This one is kid friendly, with quiet background music.) For those who want to see: What they look like to others... ... or how others perceive them no matter what... Angry German boy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAOFPSY4H20 (This is PG-13. The kid screams, a lot, so you might want to moderate the volume setting.) All the best! Liz You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Community Association Town Watch
Dear Paul, I am fairly certain you fall into all of: CEDAR PARK NEIGHBORS (your primary) www.cedarparkneighbors.org Spruce Hill www.sprucehillca.org They extended to 46th when they realized they stopped one block short of one of the prettiest blocks in UC. Or maybe it was so there hand picked annointees could be named (voted?) officers, it's so hard to guess the motives of SHCA. LarSage Neighbors Not as active as they used to be You probably also qualify for Garden Court Community Association I think you just missed Squirrel Hill, which might stop at Baltimore. And you can always, voluntarily join Friends of Clark Park www.clarkpark.info and The UC Garden Club I did not have time to look up all the links. Maybe someone can improve my list above. Hopefully, the local Town Watch leaders will get in touch with you directly. They are good neighbors and an asset to our community. 46th Street is lovely! We are UC - the demographics http://www.ucityphila.org/about_ucity/ucity_facts Best! Liz On Fri, 3 Aug 2007 12:28:07 -0400 Paul Weidner [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All- 2 quick questions: 1. If I live on South 500 block of 46th St in which community group zone do I belong too (Garden Court, Spruce Hill, Walnut Hill, Cedar Park, etc)? 2. The recent and sustained crime wave has me wondering about Town Watch. I've seen signs for an East of the West Town Watch but have never seen anyone on the street resembling a Town Watch. Do we have an active Town Watch group and if so, where could I get more info? Thanks. -Paul Weidner Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: [UC] Fuck UCD and Shakespeare in the Park
My Spell checker is always trying to tell me that [EMAIL PROTECTED] is Mammon. It cracks me up, so I don't instruct the spell checker to accept it as an exception. Ignore x 100's is more entertaining than deletes any number. Liz On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:12:00 -0400 Wilma de Soto [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: HEY! HEY! Isnt that acronym, Mamón? Come on let me be your Salty dog. :)
Re: Fwd: [UC] Since the real reason for the new list is...
Flip-flop, from a guy who is so far to the left of Lenin that he is often to the right of Rush? Just a consistent part of thoughtful, complicated living. Al is good with words, but the real test is found looking at Deeds. He has sterling bona fides, if an MIT degree still counts for something. He pays his bills, keeps his properties tidy, helps immigrants and has helped to educate a child, not his own. This weekend he postponed a trip to the shore to attend neighbor Marianne Das's memorial service and he spoke with feeling about her contributions to Spruce Hill and environs. I am astounded at the way people pile on Al. Is it jealousy because he really is so much smarter than so many of us? Or is the paranoia of those made to feel like outsiders more valid than most will admit? Liz P.S. Did you really mean to post I favor constraints on civility. in another of your recent posts? Personally I favor civility, but accept 'delete' when incivility rankles. On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:28:06 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is really interesting. I thought Al was the kind of guy that loves it when people are free to do their own thing, free of social constraints. Is this some kind of liberal flip flop? And, as I think I've mentioned before, one of my examples of childish behavior is intentionally reversing someone's name repeatedly, thinking its some sophisticated critique and refusing to acknowledge it. Paul
Re: [UC] Break My Routine and Smack Me Upside the Head
No No xo Liz On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:48:01 -0400 Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is it just me or does anyone else think bringing children to the opening of a business whose main purpose is brewing and selling beer is inappropriate in the first place? Also, does every business that asks for community support need to be family-friendly? Frank On Jul 27, 2007, at 11:13 AM, B Andersen wrote: Okay, admittedly, I'm feeling crotchity today, but I'm copying the announcement that was sent out about the event. It clearly said 21 and over. I will dwell on Kyle and his beer no more. On 2/14/07, CPN Membership [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: THIS IS A LIST MESSAGE - PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL -- Dear CPN Members, The proprietors of the upcoming Dock Street Brewery and Restaurant, along with the University City District, would like to invite all of you to a Before Party on Wednesday, February 28th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at the Firehouse, 701 South 50th Street (see the attached flyer). Many of you pitched in to help support Dock Street in its efforts to open at the Firehouse, so come celebrate the beginning of construction and get a taste (literally) of what to expect when the restaurant opens later this year. The Illuminator, Dock Street's famous double-bock beer, will be served. For this reason, the event will be only for neighbors 21 and over. Hope to see you there, Cedar Park Neighbors, http://www.cedarparkneighbors.org On 7/27/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/27/07 10:28:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now that I've had an opportunity to look at the picture I remember what that event was. I'm still frosted that after asking for community support to get them in the building, the welcome party was tailored only to people who could drink beer at 5 in the afternoon ( i.e. not family friendly). Hope the beer was good ... Bruce, there were plenty of kids there, and I think there were nonalcoholic drinks too. There was something other than beer; I didn't get anything to drink, so I forget what. I'm not a beer drinker, but I enjoyed the event. They hadn't even begun to turn the building into a restaurant, so they had no kitchen and couldn't serve much! It was a standing event, not sit down at tables. Your kids would have been welcome, but it was crowded, so they might not have enjoyed it. And it wasn't only at 5 p.m.; it went on for a couple of hours. Melani Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: [UC] Photos from the orchestra in the park
First - communication under circumstances such as pre- or mid-concert could be easily garbled. Second - seeing brilliant photos altered to make everyone look like a new, long-life, replacement bulb was cool. So there was a happy consequence to the perception / response to the request. Third - why is it never enough? I feel gifted with the sound and sight and convenience of having the Orchestra play close to home. Do we demand more? Souvenirs? autographs? photos? I am now in the awkward position of being grateful to the Orchestra, the Sponsors and the crowd, and desirous of seeing their wishes honored, while also feeling grateful to Kyle, who shared some fun and fabulous photos (and made me long to see the before and after alteration versions) even though he may be defying or taunting the very organization that made Saturday night so sublime. Maybe since we are a List and not a Web-site the request does not apply. Living is complicated. Best! Liz On Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:05:37 -0400 David Toccafondi [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kyle, that's freaking crazy and the Philadelphia Orchestra should be ashamed! If someone came up to me and told me that, I can promise you those photos would be on every website I could get access to. There is no legal reason preventing you from putting those photos online. Nobody there had anything remotely close to a reasonable expectation of privacy, the photos are not portraying anyone in a false or even a negative light, and you're not using them to promote a product. If you don't want to risk posting the un-censored photos, I'll be more than glad to put them on my website for you so u can link to them. dave On 7/23/07, Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ross pretty much had it down in his review. I was photo-documenting the whole thing for those of you affeared of traveling SOBA after dark and after I'd taken about ... six photos a woman in a yellow Philadelphia Orchestra t-shirt came over to me and told me that photographs of the orchestra cannot appear on a website (I kid you not) -- which I took for a moment to be some sort of vampire thing -- like, they just wouldn't show up on film so I was wasting my time pressing the shutter button, but then I realized she meant that she was telling me I wasn't _allowed_ to show anybody photographs of the orchestra -- which surprised me, it being a public event, outdoors, to which the media had been invited. But, nonetheless, I have adhered to her request as best I can. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: [UC] Memorial Service for Marianne Das
I admired Marianne. I liked the way she: Led me to answers vs. imposed her version of the truth upon me. Gave time and energy, to friends and her causes, out of proportion to her means. Embraced a broad range of personality types, across race, class, education and income. Looked, listened, learned and than offered her opinions. Spoke of her children, with pride and love. She adored her daughter, and Al's memorial notice indicates reciprocity. It is good to hear that Marianne was cared for, by her daughter, in her final weeks. She loved her son. When my husband learned his company was sending him to Japan for two weeks, Marianne sent the following note to me, I hope your husband enjoys his trip to Japan. My son majored in Japanese and international relations in college. He spent his sophomore year over there: living with two families in Kyoto; a couple of weeks traveling throughout the country, mostly by hitchhiking and public transportation; several months working for the Japan Times while living at a traditional Japanese inn in Tokyo; and 3 months at a Japanese university. He had a blast! Marianne's note reassured Larry and I and helped us feel adventure and a share in the human experience of travel and extended horizons. There have been many losses in the last year. Some, like the passing of Duane Ball, are marked publicly with song, dance and celebration and privately with enormous pain. Others, like the trees cut down at SFDS are memorialized in protest and alternative plantings. Vandals, seem to be targeting property, and those losses are met with resistance and a determination to catch the perpetrators and stop the action. New stories like the one about the child killed for causing a motorist a small delay leave there mark on strangers. Marianne, or her family, have chosen a venue that seems to suit her quiet, forthright way. Saturday, July 28, at 2:00 PM at the Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square I will try to be there. Meanwhile, I will shore up my good memories of Marianne, and remind myself of my good fortune in being connected with her. I am making a choice, to hear her name as a blessing and not a reminder of regret, for not knowing or doing more during her passing, or the loss to me, Clark Park, our neighborhood or her family. Rest in peace Marianne. I'll keep your family, friends and admirers in my prayers. Best! Liz On Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:14:37 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marianne Das, a 50-year resident of University City, passed away earlier this month at age 77. She had been ailing for a few months, and was diagnosed in June with lung cancer that had metastasized elsewhere in her system. Marianne spend her last few weeks with her daughter, while she was undergoing radiation therapy. She died peacefully in her sleep. Some of the younger residents of the area may remember her as active in Friends of Clark Park, an interest she developed from the pleasure she derived from that facility while she was raising her son and daughter. When the FoCP website was moribund, Marianne stepped up to the plate and learned some HTML so she could start and run the organization's on-line bulletin board, independently of the website. She also worked the polls during elections -- at the Fairfax location for many years and along with me at the SHCA clubhouse during the time I was Judge of Elections in the 14th Division. Longer-term neighbors will remember Marianne from involvement in community affairs spanning the 50-plus years she was here -- as a renter and then a homeowner. She was always willing to lend a hand when anyone needed her, and her insights were valuable in planning as well as in promoting a wide range of programs (not to mention keeping some of my own wilder notions in check). A memorial service is scheduled for this coming Saturday, July 28, at 2:00 pm at the Philadelphia Ethical Society on Rittenhouse Square (1906 Rittenhouse Sq -- near the southwest corner). Al Krigman 130-daffodils Description: Binary data
Re: [UC] RE: Attempted Assault/ Robbery on 4800 Beaumont
As long as we don't make the mistake of thinking any place is Safe. It is easy to note stuff close to home, but... ... a similar scenario just led to the death of a 69 year old man steps from his home, not near us, and ... a 14 year old was shot to death by an 18 year old road rager who couldn't handle the delay of a bicycler in the street, not near us, and ... a female McDonald's worker was shot to death in the takeout window of her Suburban drive-thru. When the grass begins to look greener on the other side of the fence, it might be good to make sure the lawns are not on some cancer inducing chemical feeding schedule. We should all be aware of our own safety and that of those we cherish, in all of our environments (sidewalks, autos, homes and workplaces) I've mourned to many losses, of self and even neighbors (including property, pets, innocence or death) whether from crime malice accident divorce natural causes smoking or drunk driving (by themselves, family members or strangers) etc. I guess the trick is to be safe without the complete sacrifice of pleasure. Liz On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:50:38 -0400 John Ellingsworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Keep your eyes and ears open, folks. It's getting hot in the city. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Public safety alert from Penn police
I'm always telling Buyers and Renters that it is safer WEST of 44th. Thanks for making my point. :-) Liz On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:34:34 -0400 Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dated last Friday -- just hit my desk this morning. Stay safe neighbors. Relevant excerpt: There has been an increase in groups (3-8 members) of young male juveniles, ranging from 9 - 13 years of age, who are walking through the University City area, and are harassing, assaulting and/or robbing both male and female residents and/or Penn students and staff. There have been six incidents, since July 3rd in the Penn patrol zone, occurring from 4:30pm - 12:30am in the following locations: Area of 33rd and Chestnut 3700 block Locust Walk 4000 block Locust Street 4200 block Locust Street Additionally, there has been one similar incident in the vicinity of Drexel University, at 35th and Spring Garden Streets. Several young males have been arrested in conjunction with one incident occurring in the 4200 block of Locust Street. The University of Pennsylvania Police Department, working in conjunction with the Philadelphia Police Department, as well as Penn Security Officers and University City District Safety Ambassadors, have increased police and security patrols in University City. Both covert and overt police patrols are being used. Additionally, the Division of Public Safety is utilizing virtual video patrols in the targeted areas. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desperately
Glenn, I agree with a lot of what you have written. With two caveats. 1. Frequent posters must be careful when employing fictional devices to avoid confusing, annoying (without purpose) or unfairly offending readers. (You may recall I jumped on you, when one of your posts teetered into areas I consiedered misogynistic and pornographic. And, you made a gracious apology to the list. I consider this behind us, and only used it as an example.) 2. Few on this list are stupid. Many are brilliant. I think all posters should give the benefit of the doubt to readers. Before calling someone stupid, in digital print, I prefer to imagine them as distracted or at a different point on a learning curve. Glenn, I value your passion and your insights, but... ... your tone, volume and quantity often lead me to delete. I suspect you are making converts for the forces of evil. ;-) Please moderate your posts, so that folks don't find a way to ban you from the lists. Best! Liz On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:16:58 -0400 Glenn [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: - Original Message - From: Elizabeth F Campion To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 5:56 PM Subject: Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desperately Is this a When did you stop beating your kid? question? Or just a continuation of a trend that asks a distracting question that insures that the guilt of the person or people who irritate the asker is a 'given', and... ... that the irritators are presumed blame-able for something? ... a reminder that the irratatees have a tight little clique and are reading from a similar script. Liz On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:41:18 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, Al, are you saying that the Philadelphia candidate, Tom Knox, should have taken the blame for having John Fenton help out with his political rally? Melani Lamond Liz, You really understand what is going on here. And you see this clique strategy. Most often, I�ve noticed that it is the group straw man that is used and becomes so intimidating. It becomes one of the biggest causes of the list incivility. I�m glad you publicly and accurately questioned this post. I need to always ask are these uses of fallacious arguments really based on extremely poor reading comprehension? Or is this something much more problematic? Are these strategies actually intentional attempts to dishonestly obfuscate important issues and destroy any chance for honest discussion? Anwser: YES Should they be condemned as mean and a huge original source of incivility? I think civility does not come with fake politeness. Civility requires an ingenuous attempt at communication by the players. When the first person on the list does the misreading of someone�s opinion or question, and then another 5 join in the mistake with angry insulting posts; our neighbors who rarely post must be incredibly intimidated. Once we all see the pattern, we can see how mean, destructive, and dishonest the actors are being. Those who engage in these strategies do risk being exposed at a later time, but for a time on this list any outside reader saw the gang getting away with this behavior. It was the free pass discussed a few months ago. I was very confused at folks for harshly criticizing some of my clear fictions because the imagery was crass while remaining silent to the big obvious destructiveness going on simultaneously. A fiction or satire is an attempt to make the reader think for him or herself and come to their own conclusions of the writer's position. By its clear fictional nature, an honest fictional effort cannot be used like the pretense of a non-fictional but actually fallacious argument or straight out lie. It cannot be as destructive as the deliberate attempt to deceive and intimidate with these fallacious strategies. Constructing obvious fiction is always honest, and non-fiction is often fiction that we sometimes call propaganda or lies. These mean strategies are designed to make a fool of the target, but once exposed, as you clearly understand; they have actually made fools of the writers. It is my opinion, that it becomes very important to challenge these posts. If someone seems to honestly make a misreading, I think it would be mean to respond harshly instead of trying to help clarify. But I assert the right to use any literary device and the right to pull out all literary stops against those using these tactics deliberately. It is an important way to stand up for free speech. If our neighbors are intimidated from participation on this public communication vehicle, aren't their free speech rights being harmed by their neighbors with this intimidation The question should always be the same to the gang. Are you really stupid with a pathetic level of reading comprehension? Or are you trying to be a dishonest bully to confuse and intimidate; and win your position by silencing discussion? These strategies are used by those
Re: [UC] Public safety alert from Penn police
But these crimes seem to be occurring inside the zone. H? Faulty logic, but is there a correlation? Or maybe good neighbors and watchful volunteers are actually create more security than the Penn Patrol? Liz On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:22:50 -0400 Isabel Lugo [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Liz, you may be right, but the Penn patrol zone only goes as far west as 43rd. Isabel On 7/16/07, Elizabeth F Campion [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm always telling Buyers and Renters that it is safer WEST of 44th. Thanks for making my point. :-) Liz On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:34:34 -0400 Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dated last Friday -- just hit my desk this morning. Stay safe neighbors. Relevant excerpt: There has been an increase in groups (3-8 members) of young male juveniles, ranging from 9 - 13 years of age, who are walking through the University City area, and are harassing, assaulting and/or robbing both male and female residents and/or Penn students and staff. There have been six incidents, since July 3rd in the Penn patrol zone, occurring from 4:30pm - 12:30am in the following locations: Area of 33rd and Chestnut 3700 block Locust Walk 4000 block Locust Street 4200 block Locust Street Additionally, there has been one similar incident in the vicinity of Drexel University, at 35th and Spring Garden Streets. Several young males have been arrested in conjunction with one incident occurring in the 4200 block of Locust Street. The University of Pennsylvania Police Department, working in conjunction with the Philadelphia Police Department, as well as Penn Security Officers and University City District Safety Ambassadors, have increased police and security patrols in University City. Both covert and overt police patrols are being used. Additionally, the Division of Public Safety is utilizing virtual video patrols in the targeted areas. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desperately
Is this a When did you stop beating your kid? question? Or just a continuation of a trend that asks a distracting question that insures that the guilt of the person or people who irritate the asker is a 'given', and... ... that the irritators are presumed blame-able for something? ... a reminder that the irratatees have a tight little clique and are reading from a similar script. Liz On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:41:18 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, Al, are you saying that the Philadelphia candidate, Tom Knox, should have taken the blame for having John Fenton help out with his political rally? Melani Lamond
Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desper...
Your argument assumes that The Community Fair was a Tom Knox Rally and that Our Councilwoman was lying when she denied it. I saw the video clip and it looked like a quick introduction of a candidate, in the context of other activities. It appeared things were hammed up for a brief time, and there was nothing that could have filled two days (or even one day). There was more Tom Knox action at the Party in the Park and more Tom Knox posters near Clark Park, than was visible in the Malcolm X park video clip. So given some context, are you saying the Party in the Park was also a Tom Knox rally? Liz On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:26:01 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 7/15/07 12:45:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 7/15/2007 12:41:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, MLamond writes: So, Al, are you saying that the Philadelphia candidate, Tom Knox, should have taken the blame for having John Fenton help out with his political rally? No. And, you know, you're ven more adorable when you try to twist things around to change their obvious allusions that you are when you're stamp-your-little-feet angry. Al Blatant ad hominem attack, Al. Blatant use of a red herring. Shame on you. I think it would have been an appropriate and helpful gesture for candidate Tom Knox to take the blame for the setup for the Malcolm X Park rally - he could have used McCain's very words, �We�ve made mistakes. The responsibility is mine. I�m the candidate.� Perhaps it would have helped to take the heat off of what has turned into a huge escalation of turf trouble, where the residents of University City, who certainly don't deserve the blame, are the losers. Note, though, that McCain's taking the blame didn't mean that he felt obliged to quit the race or anything. Melani Lamond
[UC] An Act of War: Battle lines are drawn in University City
One of my favorite sources of election info is the Committee of 70 site. http://www.seventy.org The Mayoral results are at: http://www.seventy.org/electioninfo/results/2007/demmayor.pdf Something I never noticed before is that the 27th Ward (Spruce Hill, etc.) is lumped with Center City, Fairmount, University City (whether by income,class or ideology is not clear) and not with more geographically appropriate Southwest, Grays Ferry, Point Breeze or West Philadelphia. I believe perception, even self delusion, have an awful lot to do with interpretations of any results, and that individuals who believe themselves aligned with PENN sometimes find themselves the next group slated for constructive eviction. While I recognize PENN as an 800# Gorilla, many of their faculty, staff and students are not voting in Philadelphia (under age, not Citizens, still registered in another state, too busy or bored to do their civic duty, etc.). So, when it comes to reelecting the Councilwoman, PENN's power is limited to whose votes can be influenced and how that influence is perceived. Beating up on our local girl, overtly or even via 3rd party press releases does not play well with us natives. These self selecting computer lists may influence some, but miss the vast majority of the voters. When I look at the results for my Ward (the 46th) it appears those with an anti Knox agenda held little sway. Knox pulled 15.9% of the vote in the 46th, which was little different than his 16.5% average across all of West Philadelphia. The big difference is in the Nutter statistics. Nutter pulled 51.1% of the vote in the 46th, which was very different than his 38.4% average across all of West Philadelphia. But the losses came from Brady (average almost halved) and Fattah (down by about a third). Jannie ran uncontested. She is here for another term (and maybe as long as she cares to serve). Now, what is in the best interest of our neighborhood? Do we stand behind Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, work toward a diplomatic and productive solution to any difficulties that remain between her and Nutter and / or Penn or do we let the Broad from South Philly lead Council, possibly to the detriment of our West Philly neighborhoods (including the land owned by Penn)? Where does Penn's protection and largess stop? Is it determined geographically, or in line with Penn's self interests and agendas? Are we undermined by arguing among ourselves when we could be helping each other to exponential improvement through a more synergistic approach and ergometric support of wheels already in motion? I am Pro-NUTTER and Pro-BLACKWELL and I do not see any insurmountable conflict. Maybe these two politicians are two similar to forgive each other's flaws. And maybe we Voters should help them recognize their common purpose, to achieve the highest and best return of services for our citizens by using our tax dollars, saving and spending wisely, while preserving the land, physical structures and well functioning programs that exist. Best! Liz You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Re-use, Recycle and Rave
I had amazing experiences with TRASH this week. I turned to the computer, to help sort through my altered mental state and stumbled on a link to some amazing, thought provoking Art. http://www.chrisjordan.com/current_set2.php?id=?view=XXX_09NNN/ The link didn't address the emotions which had me seeking, but I felt my mind further altered by exposure to someone else's vision. The pictures, concepts and thoughts are too good to not share. My exciting experience was more local. I learned some new stuff, about West Philly, and found myself humbled within the context of sensory overload. Since some of the info could be of value to others on these lists, I'm sharing my tale of Wednesday morning. I sold a property. A basement that had not been emptied for the current owner (and possibly through a series of former owners) needed to be cleared. The new Buyer was firm about this point, an oft ignored standard in most sale contracts. The contents of the basement were lifted to the alley. 'Good' stuff was segregated from the 'bad' in hopes that individuals would carry things, that could be reused, away. Less was taken than I'd hoped. Normally, I'd throw things in my van, and take them to the FREE Citizen's Dump at 51st and Lindbergh. (Follow 49th around the curve to the Southwest, make a left on 51st, enter the driveway on the left, pause at the gate to be signed in, and than unload as directed. Usually this means, appliances and larger furniture to the left and the balance in either the row of dumpsters on the right, or in an idling trash truck straight ahead.) Since my pile was huge, I located a private hauler to carry the remainder away. And since I'd had no direct experience of this contractor as a hauler, and did not want to be linked to any short dumping I arranged to accompany the hauler to the dump. I felt sassy and tough in the passenger seat of the overloaded pick up truck. We road to a dump, not formerly known to me, on 58th, near Woodland. The long entry drive seemed a normal 2 lanes wide, until the first huge container truck squeezed by on the left. Things tightened down even further when we arrived at the line for the scale, sandwiched between enormous trash hauling trucks with a mountain of trash on the right and huge vehicles moving past on the left. 10 miles per hour seems incredibly fast when the pick up truck that felt so sturdy, just a moment before, was suddenly scaled down to the carapace of a water bug, in the vicinity of my son's size 16 shoes. I felt like Alice after the pill, shrinking in a world of noise, heat, odor and danger. I felt a glimmer of the excitement that two-year olds exhibit when the point out Car!, Truck!, Go!, Up!, Go!. Once in the queue, things unfold like a magic act. Glimpses of monster machines shifted between the openings created as trucks change positions. Our truck was weighed and hard hats dispensed to us. A signal man, in safety gear, was choreographing the placement of massive vehicles. We were directed to a roofed structure, with an open side and told to back in between two dump trucks, both larger than the municipal hauling trucks that pick up from our home. Along the back wall, the largest crane I've ever seen was systematically scooping up piles of trash and moving them into shipping containers. At one point a queen sized box spring dangled from one of its iron jaw, with less significance than a bit of spinach caught in a smile. Our truck was not mechanized and we had to get out and unload the items by hand, as dump trucks spewed their loads to either side and the crane swung close by and a bull dozer made passes down each side, between dumps, to pile things highest near the crane, and to keep the dump areas clean for the incoming trash haulers. Since we were hand loading, giant trucks came and went on both sides while we scurried about our task. Our hard hats seemed like costumes and as silly defiance against the potential risks of even the smallest screw-up. I was shot through with adrenalin by the time our truck was empty, and as we exited, saw bull dozers and cranes riding across the tops of mesas of trash. To exit, we wove through incoming behemoths, onto the exit scale. The minimum charge is $65.00 for the service and our bill totalled $70.00. I can't even guess at the summed weight of items piled 5' high on the truck (and including water logged bags of plaster, and contractors bags full of masonry dust) that was removed for $5.00. So, now you know what to do, if you need to empty a basement. And, if you are out of shape (like me) or don't have an appropriate vehicle for the hauling, start by calling Roosevelt Wright, who charged me only $100.00 + dump fee, for 2 hours. He provided the truck and did all of the heavy lifting and knew where to go and what to do. Mr. Wright can be reached at 215-828-1181. If you have a kid who would 'get' the thrill of such an adventure, I recommend you take him or her along for the ride (but do not let
[UC] Sa'ads
I believe Sabbath is honored by tradition as follows Friday - Islamic Saturday - Jewish Sunday - Christian If so, it may increase the chances of being under staffed on any given Friday. I like much about Sa'ads. They have many refreshing salads and vegetarian options. Their chicken Schwarma (sp?) is superb. They drink options go well beyond soda, with cans of watermelon and bottles of mango juices and a variety of other unusual juices and teas. Sometimes I feel a roiling disapproval, for my gender and lack of burkha, from some of the male patrons of the restaurant, but that is water off a Duck's back, and I always feel welcomed and well greeted by the owner and staff. Best! Liz On Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:54:50 -0400 Margie Politzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Once I went to Sa'ads and they were closed for prayer. (I can't remember if there was a sign saying this, or if a passerby told me.) I believe it was a Friday afternoon. Lancaster Ave is a bit far. Margie Well, that's something they're going to have to deal with commercially. If I, as a non-Muslim customer, found I couldn't get my shawarma because the proprietor was too busy praying, I wouldn't go back there again. That hasn't happened to me at Sa'ad. If it did happen to you -- patronize the joint on Lancaster Ave. instead. Their food is okay also. -- Tony West Wilma de Soto wrote: As I said to LA, it still escapes me and even THEY don't know if the hours on the take-out menu are accurate. Ergo, it may be a Brigadoon business to me. No offense, just so I would understand, and I do. I thanked them for posting such and also I thank you. -Wilma You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Vandalism alert : 900-1000 S. farragut (and may be beyond)
Dear Neighbors, This morning we woke up to beautiful weather, chirping birds and nasty vandalism. My husband discovered that some one (or more) had moved along the east side of the 900 and 1000 blocks of Farragut puncturing the side walls of tires and keying the sides of cars. They got both of our cars and at least five others. Some cars had 2 or 3 tires damaged, and for those, it will not be a simple matter of changing a flat. He typed the note, shown below, and tucked it under the windshield of cars for which he noticed damage. He did not have time for a more thorough inspection of nearby vehicles as a tow truck arrived to take our van to Central City Toyota. His fear was folks might not notice the damage until they had pulled out of their parking spaces. My hope is that a heads up will help folks better plan their days, or maybe notice and take precautions to prevent a larger problem that might come from unnoticed lesser damage, (a smaller puncture that safflower, could become a major problem once you are on the road). Please forward this note, to anyone who might live between Baltimore and Chester and 46th and 47th who might be affected. All those who suffered similar vandalism, please notify the Police and please send me an offlist reply. I would like to send coordinated documentation to the police to supplement all the individual reports. Here is the note with Police contact info, that Larry left: Good Morning. Im sorry about your tire damage. I also have two damaged tires. My damage is in the sidewall. Your damage may also be in the sidewalls. If so, the tires may need to be replaced. There are five vehicles with tire damage, all on Farragut Terrace. Three are on the north side and two are on the south side of Springfield Ave. In additional, one car was scraped along the entire sidewalk side with a sharp instrument. I encourage you to dial 911 and make a police report. I have already done so this morning. I learned that I can only report damage to my vehicle. Please report the damage to your vehicle. Also, please call the 18th Police Precinct and ask for the Captains Office. The numbers are 215-686-686-3180 or 686-3181. Please call to report the damage. Larry Motyka 4611 Springfield Ave. From the direction of the keying, it appears that the marauder started near Baltimore Avenue and went South along the east side of Springfield, but they could as easily have come from the other direction and done the keying as an after thought, and with the dame tool with which they punctured the tires. I hope everyone affected is able to make a quick, safe and affordable repair, without undo stress or inconvenience. I hope we pull together to learn the WHO of this vandalism and find a way to stop it and maybe even get compensation. Separately, I am searching my brain for a WHY. Is this a fraternity prank? the result of jealousy? a tire dealer going hungry? revenge (maybe police shut down a loud weekend party and festivity freaks targeted the neighborhood)? I hope most of you enjoy a better start to the day than many of us along Farragut. Best! Liz
[UC] Free Good Stuff at 4800 Cedar Ave
Free Good Stuff at 4800 Cedar Ave It was placed along the chain link fence this afternoon. Anything still outside on Monday morning will be taken to the dump. There is a Futon Mattress Twin Size - Green color Good condition Rarely used Came from a bug free, student apartment Antique Breakfront Glass doors intact One Drawer missing, but shelf would hold baskets Dusty with some damage to wood but charming and serviceable 3 really cool chairs, projects for another person 1 = dark wood arm chair, back broken, but piece with chair 2 = painted wood, great carving, includes a harp motif, needs seat 3 = ancient, upholstered arm chair with nice wood details upholstery is wrecked, leg is broken, this is a big project' There are also some metal folding chairs There is also a comforter and sheet, hanging from the fence. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Ref : Appraisers
I have had many good experiences with both of: Steve Phillips 610-642-8870 Jay Miller 215-757-1664 An Appraisal will run about $300. Both meet state certification. Both are able to appraise for the FHA, VA in addition to Conventional documentation. Both arrive as scheduled and both quickly produce the finished report. There are other good appraisers, but these are the two in my PDA. I have had also seen satisfactory appraisals from Paul's suggestion Bob Ludwig 564-6854. Best! Liz On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:15:45 -0400 Lowell Lysinger [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, Does anyone have a home appraiser in Philadelphia that they would recommend? The last time I had my house appraised for a refinance I think the guy did a sloppy job. Looking back I discovered that the included sketch and some other details about my home were from another home in the neighborhood. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Lowell You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Ref : Appraisers : in more detail
Dave gives excellent advice. And, you can take it one step further. If the appraiser you want is not on your Lender's list, it is often a very simple procedure to have you choice added to the Lender's list. In most cases, the Lender needs documentation that the Appraiser has a current license adequate EO insurance no bad history with the Lender Most appraisers are happy to supply documents to be added to a list. They may get your job AND become eligible for other appraisals through your lender. Just yesterday, a neighbor called, after they hit a refi hurdle. Their bank hired an out of area appraiser who put a value of $150,000 on a home east of 44th. A better estimate of value would have been more than double that appraiser's guess. Most Realtors will provide a Free Comparable Market Analysis (aka CMA). But this is usually not considered acceptable for lending purposes. It might be a good check and balance in for the purpose of planning. We all know that luck favors the prepared. All the best! Liz On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:14:17 -0400 Dave Axler [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You may want to begin by asking your intended lender if they have a list of recommended or preferred appraisers. On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:15:45 -0400 Lowell Lysinger [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, Does anyone have a home appraiser in Philadelphia that they would recommend? The last time I had my house appraised for a refinance I think the guy did a sloppy job. Looking back I discovered that the included sketch and some other details about my home were from another home in the neighborhood. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Lowell I have had many good experiences with both of: Steve Phillips 610-642-8870 Jay Miller 215-757-1664 An Appraisal will run about $300. Both meet state certification. Both are able to appraise for the FHA, VA in addition to Conventional documentation. Both arrive as scheduled and both quickly produce the finished report. There are other good appraisers, but these are the two in my PDA. I have had also seen satisfactory appraisals from Paul's suggestion Bob Ludwig 564-6854. Best! Liz Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Local girl is the NCAA Champion in 400m hurdles, headed to OSAKA
Please share my joy and pride. West Philly girl, Nicole Leach, finished third in the 400, hurdles in a time of 54.49. I think her time also makes her, unofficially, 3rd in the World 6/24/07 Leach and Johnson Qualify for World Championship Team Former Bruin and NCAA Champion Sheena Johnson and current NCAA Champion Nicole Leach earned a spot on Team USA for the World Championships in Osaka on the final day of the USATF Senior National Championships in Indianapolis, IN. In all, UCLA will have six senior women at the World Championships and two incoming freshmen on the PanAm Junior team. (More) The Osaka contest will be Leach's first roster spot for a senior meet. (She turns 21 on July 18.) Nicole's early comments about winning the trip to Osaka include, It hasn't hit me yet, and What it means is more hard work. Leach has a mom who works at PENN and a dad at TEMPLE and a permanent address in West Philly. She was coached by LENNY JORDAN, formerly of West Catholic H.S. at 45th and Chestnut. Nicole has run from West Philly to West Coast and is trying for World Champion and a future that includes Olympic competition. Nicole's victory is a happy reminder of the World Campion fencing victories of Graham Wicas, another young person raised in West Philly. I see these Victory's as no accident. Cream floats in the presence of convenience and opportunity offered in our neighborhood parceled, big city. Here are links to Nicole's UCLA bio (only current through 2006) and to a video taken seconds after she won the trip to Osaka. It amazes me, that a young woman, sweaty, exhausted and probably full of adrenaline can face cameras with courtesy, poise and grace. Track keeps her fit, and her parents and coaches have molded a young woman who is very well begun. I hope each of us finds ways to provide opportunities and support for our younger citizens. Nicole Leach Bio with photo links: http://uclabruins.cstv.com/sports/w-track/mtt/leach_nicole00.html Here is the text: Summer 2006 - Earned a gold medal on the USA 4x400m relay at the Junior World Championships ... Also earned a silver medal in the 400m hurdles at Worlds ... Won her third consecutive USATF Junior 400m hurdles title at the Junior National Championships. 2006 - Earned All-American honors with her fourth-place finish in the intermediate hurdles at the NCAA Championships (55.93) ... West Region (56.54) and Pac-10 (57.27) champion ... Also finished second in the 400m at Pac-10's (52.61)... Against USC, won the 400m (52.27) and 400mH (57.89) ... Won the Long Beach Invite 400m hurdles in 56.89 ... Finished third in the 400m (53.25) at the RJ/JJK Invite ... Placed second in the 200m (24.04) at the UCLA Invite ... Lifetime-best of 55.35 ranks fifth all-time at UCLA ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll. High School - 2005 Track Field News All-American ... Member of the 2004 USA Junior Team and 2005 PanAm Junior Team (earning gold on 4x400m relay/placed sixth in 400mH) ... Four-time All-America ... Two-time USA Junior 400m hurdles Champion (ran a PR of 57.25 in 2005) ... Seven-time Catholic League ... 10-time indoor state champion ... Indoor junior class record holder in the 400m ... Indoor state 400m record holder ... Won the 400m at the NSIC in 2005 in a time of 53.04, moving her to No. 3 all-time on the indoor high school list ... Set Catholic League Meet records in the 100m (12.05), 200m (24.37), 400m (54.13) and 400mH (59.85) ... Penn Relay record holder in the 400mH ... Two-time Penn Relays MVP ... High school team were two-time Indoor State Champions MVP ... Member of the outdoor sprint medley relay team that set the national record ... Two-time Junior Olympic 400m champion ... Top prep times of 52.19 (indoor 400m), 57.25 (400mH, No. 3 on 2005 U.S. HS List) and 23.93 (200m) ... In 2005, West Philadelphia Catholic's 4x400m relay time of 3:41.96 (indoor) was No. 4 on the U.S. prep chart. Personal - Born July 18, 1987 in West Philadelphia, PA ... Daughter of H. Allen Leach and B. Diane Scipro ... Has one brother, Corey ... Pre-Business/Economics major. All-American 2006 - 400m Hurdles West Region Champion 2006 - 400m Hurdles Pac-10 Champion 2006 - 400m Hurdles Leach's Best Times 400mH - 55.35 400m - 52.27 200m - 23.93 Nicole Leach Video Description: Video URLClick here to view this video (http://www.flocasts.com/flotrack/speakers.php?sid=356vid=4262)1085799_mini.jpegspacer.gif
Re: [UC] UCD Related - Whoa
The triggering messages contain too much 'spin', and ongoing, unsupported attack. Simplicity is most notable by its absence. It is outrageous to define Al's motives. Neighbors should be able to agree to disagree, without being assigned to some clique-du-jour (either in out of favor). For the record: I have found Al to be both thrifty and extraordinarily generous (across a broad spectrum of causes and with all of money, time, advice and housing.) One of the things I've learned from Lewis Wendell is to notice how mean-spirited some of the folks on this list (including at times me) can be. Hopefully he has helped me improve my self and posts. Liz On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:06:43 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ... Al Krigman and folks who share his viewpoint have been working to discredit the UCD in our eyes and the Councilwoman's eyes for several years now, because they don't want to pay $7 per apartment per month or less for a Business Improvement District. It's that simple, actually. ...
Re: [UC] UCD Related - Whoa, now simplicity
I long to own talent of the magnitudes exhibited by Ross, Ray, Frank, Kyle and others. I have to settle for sharing meals and reading (and sometimes buying) examples of their art. As someone who attended Catholic School for 12 years, I generally fault my posts for being too simple. I favor declarative statements and documentable facts. Don't mistake length for complication. I blame PENN for the length. While pursuing a degree, too often length was weighted too heavily in grading. I get lots of off-list posts reminding me to edit. I hope I improve in the area of brevity. Simply... do not confuse my support of Lewis with support for a NID. Personally, I stand to benefit from any program that cleans up after other people. But, my principles are against erecting a slippery slope that: Taxes one segment of the population and not others Discriminates by source of income and choice of 'work Decreases individual responsibility Removes incentives and disincentives for neighborhood cooperation Creates another layer of self funding bureaucracy (like PPA that exists to ticket not resolve bad parking) Might be a tool to promote the HD (truly evil, in MHO) And so, I am not likely to make much noise for or against a BID, but would be probably correct or protest any false, manipulative or even simply naive representations. Sorry, but I can't back BIDs. I am willing to continue to do more than My Share, and keep my properties (and adjacent sidewalks and storm drains) clean and decorated and also work to promote: better use of the services that should be delivered based upon our existing taxes neighborhood cooperation, especially assistance to the elderly, fragile and overwhelmed tree planting and tending self reliance common sense solutions (like storm drain clearing) to snow and water removal expressions of gratitude to our many neighborhood volunteers (including Melani) when they make worthwhile contributions. Liz On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:58:32 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 6/26/07 1:55:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Simplicity is most notable by its absence. Liz, when are your posts ever simple? I think the notable thing here is that, as often as you and I disagree, neither of us feels that calling for Lewis Wendell's resignation is appropriate here. That's simplicity! Melani
[UC] UCD Related - Whoa
I think Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell made a mistake when she backed Knox. IMHO she gets things right more often than she gets things wrong, and she keeps my vote and admiration. John Fenton may (or may not) have put work effort and UCD resources into a political rally. IMHO there should have been clear, written policies and procedures; less jumping to conclusions and resounding support (and a second chance even if 'guilty') for a guy who gets more things right than wrong. I am glad he landed on his feet, working on behalf of our neighborhood Lewis Wendell may (or may not) have rushed to judgement on John. IMHO he is another good neighbor and hard worker who should be given the chance to learn from the events of recent days. I do not want another rush to judgement, especially in the absence of clear evidence and the presence of too much emotion. IMHO Lewis is someone who has gotten a lot right and who deserves a fair hearing and another chance. I think Craig is absolutely correct: In business, as in sports, you always go for the very best talent available, even if it is not local. With the caveat that the current 'player' be considered as to whether or not he may be the best available. Another good aphorism, is fix only the broken. IMHO it is UCD, not the director, that needs to be fixed. Like Al, I'd like to see an SSD emerge that gets back to the basics of clean and safe and drops the marketing, development, and social engineering roles that make it unpopular with me and many other neighbors. I want it to serve the neighbors of the neighborhood, not trample our culture and replace it with something artificially bright. Also, like Al, I want our SSD to operate in a transparent manner -- both functionally and fiscally. No one is perfect. I have few happy thoughts of JOHN FRYE, and feel a sense of good riddance. I am only moderately sorry he fell up (are FM and the suburbs up?). I have many good memories of hard and effective work by DL WORMLEY PAUL STEINKE and LEWIS WENDELL. It is easy to forgive and feel grateful to each for the maintenance and progress driven by their efforts. I am not prepared to see Lewis sacrificed to the current passion for vengeance or perceived opportunity. I hope that among the scenarios being considered are all the possible consequences of the costs /or benefits of a change at the helm of UCD. My preference, at least for now, is healing with LW in place. Best! Liz
Re: [UC] Press release or Wendell statement?
I already posted, to the best of my much distracted knowledge (it was an agitated political circus), Lewis Wendell's only contribution to the meeting was to read a prepared statement. I thought Lewis acted with remarkable forbearance to an intense degree of attack, some too personal and some way off the track. I felt he could (and perhaps should) have responded to some of the comments and questions that were not directly related to the John Fenton matter, but... it was not a UCD meeting, and Lewis may have been attempting to show some respect for Glenn Bryan's (PENN's) Agenda. Certainly no one else in the room, including myself, was interested in much more than the hijacking the meeting. Lewis Wendell, his lovely wife and beautiful children are our neighbors. They are good neighbors. We should not lose sight of this connectedness as we pursue remedies. Days after the meeting, I bumped into John Fenton at a retail establishment, and he would not discuss the matter, no matter how hard I pried. I forced a brief monolog of my sympathy and support, on him. All he would say was Thank you. Both men continue to behave in ways that lead me to believe they would be better Allies than Enemies. Glenn, I find many of your posts confusing. I am not sure when nuance or sarcasm are in play. I am not sure where they dilute or confuse your message or turn away me (and other readers). Can you keep them simpler? Best! Liz On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:59:39 -0400 Glenn [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Its unclear what Melani/Ucd are doing with this June 8th secret press release and who else is involved. The Public Record reports that Lewis Wendell first provided the latest Fenton information in a public spoken refutation and explanation on June 7th at the public University of Pennsylvania meeting. Read closely: '...She charged Fenton had been dismissed by UCD. Not so, replied UCD Executive Director Lewis Wendell, who attended the meeting. Fenton is on paid administrative leave pending the results of the internal investigation. The UCD leadership is reviewing the matter and will determine an appropriate course of action once all the facts are known, he added. The investigation is slow in part because Fenton is not cooperating. UCD has made numerous documented attempts to contact John Fenton asking him to respond to the matter under investigation. Our calls and letters have gone unanswered, Wendell explained later. Not so, replied.. and Wendell explained later Folks, this is reported as supposedly given as a direct and public contradiction to Councilwoman Blackwells spoken statements on June 7th, not cited from a June 8 press release. But, Wendell never made any thing like such a statement! A large number of people were at the reported meeting. West is not reporting that this information came from a press release after the fact, but was clearly explained by Wendell. Remember in the list posts, West wrote, clearly stated.. West is enclosing part of the non-existent quotes and not other parts. I suspect that is the reason to assert this secret June 8th press release. Little mistakes here? I think not; the intention of the report is clear. Readers are clearly led to believe this spoken exchange occurred! Liz, Matt, Sharrieff, Freda, did anyone of you hear this explanation given by Mr. Wendell last Thursday? Did Mr. Wendell explain that Mr. Fenton was refusing to cooperate with the investigation? Did anyone hear that UCD calls and letters were unanswered? Did anyone hear about numerous documented attempts? Is it in any way believable that all of us whom have reported about the meeting missed this? Did West hear this statement, hold back on clarifying all of our incorrect listserv reports, and now; he reports these very important quotes and clear statements alone? This report is the most unbelievable attack to date upon our elected representative. It is a very very bold lie. Other attendees, please help confirm the meeting statements. There is an announced UC Review report coming next week and the Penn meetings are supposed to have minutes. Thanks, Glenn Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: [UC] Press release or Wendell statement?
Dear Ray, While my conversation with Tony was an unscheduled convergence of neighbors at the busy intersection of 43rd and Baltimore, I know him as a writer and editor. As a grownup, I was forewarned and chatted anyway. I enjoyed talking with Tony. He told me he might put some of my ideas into an article he was writing. Ultimately isn't all publicity good publicity? (I write it with a grain of salt.) I am forthright, and usually say what I mean. If I were to be embarrassed by my choices I would probably work toward change (in either my behavior or associates). I was not aware of the 2nd Press release when I spoke with Tony. He may not have been aware of it either. I like Tony, I like Ray and I think Ray and Tony are even more polarized than Melani and I. Can't we all just get along? (In my case, by keeping a healthy distance from the 'nails on a chalkboard' sensory overload, I experience near Ms. Lamond.) ;-) Liz On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:25:27 -0400 UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Doc Baldy wrote: Didn't Tony also get Liz's quote later? Isn't it common for journalists to question speakers after a meeting to get clarification and comments? It seems to me that what's important is that more information has been released in an effort to clarify the situation. Unfortunately that information seems to be getting lost in the continued dissection of exactly how the information came to light. did either liz or melani know they would be quoted in an article about blackwell when they spoke with tony? did either of them know of ucd's 2nd press release when they spoke with tony? do either liz or melani agree with being portrayed in the article as the polar ends of the 'controversies' over ucd? will liz's clarification ever appear in philly public record (online)? blah blah etc. etc. good thing we can get feedback, right here online! .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [aka laserbeam®] [aka ray] SERIAL LIAR. CALL FOR RATES. It is very clear on this listserve who these people are. Ray has admitted being connected to this forger. -- Tony West You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] An easier link to Tony in The Public Record : correcting Campion quotes
I liked being referred to as Liz Campion, a prominent University City real-estate agent, but my statement was not properly recorded and the conclusion does not accurately reflect the outcome that I desire. The accurate quotes have been placed in Italics. I suspect universities approach their neighborhoods in a top-down manner that ignores local leadership. I believe that Councilwoman Blackwell for a long time has supported the 'trickle-down' theory of Penn investment. It was not reported, but I also said, This can be wise. If a City grant can jump-start matching dollars from institutions and neighbors, and 2-3 dollars hits the local economy for every tax dollar spent, than the neighborhood wins. I said, ... if Penn is importing people who are not from the neighborhood and trampling on the wishes of the neighborhood... But MY ending was, it is not serving or representing the neighborhood. And if this is being communicated to the Councilwoman by unhappy voters, than I understand why she might shift to trickle-up economics. I define Trickle up economics as helping more needy constituents and hoping their use of dollars will lead to rippling improvements. I've heard people call her statements Threats. I saw them as an attempt to satisfy constituents. If PENN or UCD continues to hand pick the Community representatives who sit on their boards, and if the neighborhood is fairly unanimous against this and other points of dissatisfaction, (such as the John Fenton suspension), than it begins to make sense to deliver money directly to 52nd Street or 64th Street and not flow it through UCD. My personal belief is that a well moderated UCD has the theoretical potential to do more good than the disconnected or redundant attempts of disconnected Community Associations. But, in the Thursday meeting, it was clear that many community leaders are not happy. I know that I do not like being ignored, patronized or discriminated against. Many of our neighbors said this is how they feel. I think some of our neighbors made a good case for changes that need to take place. We all deserve to feel respected and included in decisions about the people and services being 'offered' to the community by UCD and PENN. I did NOT say that I am ...supporting Blackwell's attempt to rein in UCD. I believe our politicians, (including Councilwoman Blackwell, a politician I like and respect), answer to us, the voters. I also believe UCD should answer to the community's that it is purporting to serve. What I support is the Councilwoman helping our neighbors define goals and ways (possibly including UCD) to better implement them. To be fair to Tony, our conversation was a hasty, and impromptu one. We bumped into each other on 43rd Street. I am amazed at how much, and how accurately he remembered so much of what was said. Thanks for letting me clarify things. Liz On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:25:04 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Click here: The Philadelphia Public Record
Re: [UC] Siding contractor?
Check out the BEAUTIFUL work being completed at 4607 Springfield. The fish scale siding on the bay is stunning, and the fresh cut Cedar smells fabulous to me and not so fabulous to annoying insects. The owner, Ed, is as pleased as punch and seems happy to reward good and talented work by passing along names and contact info. Ed is not on the list, so I will blind copy him with your contact address. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Meanwhile, I am headed back to work, suffering from Roof Envy. RUSSELL ROOFING did the roof, and there signs are still up. I think the painting is being done by FINE PAINTERS. But I can not remember the names of the wood workers who did the siding. All the contractors were as courteous, clean and considerate as such huge work permits. And I love living next to such beautiful improvements. Best! Liz On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:25:55 -0400 Michael Stauffer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, I think participated on this list years ago, and am happy now to have remembered again that it exists! I'm looking for some siding work on my bays of my victorian. Ideally I'd like to find someone to replace the original cedar shingles and possibly aluminum glad the unshingled areas, depending on the condition of what's underneath the asphalt siding that someone put up years ago. Anyone have any contractors to recommend for such work? Many thanks, Michael You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] bike theft
I've moved from home to home, REMOVING window bars. Rape is a horror, but relatively rare and survivable. When I consider what I value... ... I'd rather my family and pets could escape, or be helped out of our home than worry about our possessions. There are too many stories of Fireman unable to save people to install most of the bars that I see on properties. My family enjoys the protection and companionship of dogs. Morris shelter and the SPCA might be a better choice than bars-r-us. Most Alarm Systems have (or could easily add) panic buttons for the truly nervous. Best! Liz On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:53:32 -0400 SKnight [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I personally don't believe window bars are necessary if you are doing some of the other important anti-crime practices such as: - Sharrieff The block on which I live has, over the last 35 years, had EVERY house on it burgled with the exception of the house in which I live. The only element that is different in my house from the others is the presence of bars on the first floor windows, front, sides and back. While I can appreciate, with a shudder, the seeming nonchalance of living in a house without them, I can tell you from my perspective as a woman that it is incredibly and stunningly frightening to live with the possibility of a break-in and mugging and rape. Sande Knight From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of S. Sharrieff Ali Sent: Tue 6/12/2007 10:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: RE: Warning : Damage to porch to Steal a bike and recent entry in the day The real problem here is storing a bike on a porch. The answer is. JUST DON'T DO IT. Storing bikes on porches is just asking for trouble. If a thief sees a bike on a porch not only will they attempt to steal the bike (and damage what ever it is chained to) but also take a look in your windows to see what else is available. I personally don't believe window bars are necessary if you are doing some of the other important anti-crime practices such as: Trimming scrubs which block the pedestrian-way or porch-view. Create well lit exteriors particularly installing porch lights. Invest in a monitored alarm system for your home and display a sign or sticker. Closing curtains when no one is at home or at night before you go to bed. Not placing valuables in windows such as bikes or computers (laptops) etc. Keeping a log of suspicious activity for your block and forwarding to the police. Calling 911 when you see potentially dangerous things happening. We need to be a bit smarter about crime safety. I have a block safety guide and a safety survey for distribution, just e-mail me off-list. The keys are communicating with neighbors and the police about what is happening on your block. S -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mariellen Smith Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: Re: Warning : Damage to porch to Steal a bike and recent entry in the day It always struck me as strange that all those really nice houses around Osage and Larchwood don't have bars on the windows. The people with the really nice homes would presumably also have some really nice stuff. And they are the only houses around without bars. If you were going to steal, where would you go? I know that area looks like a nice suburb, but people seem to have forgotten that they are still in the city. The bars are not that pretty, but there is a reason why most homes have them. The rule of Philadelphia is, 'If it's not locked up or nailed down, somebody's going to take it. And even if it is, somebody's still going to try.' This is certainly true with bikes. When you bring a bike into this city, you should probably just reconcile yourself to the fact that you are really just renting it. I'm on bike # 2. Bike # 1 was stolen off my porch on 43rd and Larchwood. It's unfortunate and it's not right, but it's how it is. There are lots of good people and nice homes in this area, but you need to remember where you are. You still need to be vigilant about your self, your home, and your belongings. On a side note, that thief seems really bad at what he does. Hopefully, he will get caught soon and no one will get hurt. -Mariellen Smith At 07:11 PM 6/11/2007, Vivianne T. Nachmias wrote: and I am told by my husband that a house on 400 block of 47th St. was broken into (window, first floor) during the day. the burglar was seen by some one and scared him away a member of the househo0ld was on the 3rd floor and did not hear the peerson so maybe it happened fasst. do be sure windows are locked. Vivianne On Jun 11, 2007, at 2:43 PM, Elizabeth F Campion wrote: I do not have all the details yet, but a bike was stolen from a porch on the 4700 block of Baltimore. The wooden Porch Railing
Re: [UC] Reality check
I was also at the meeting. I do not remember either side making many fact based declarative statements. But there were lots of distractions and I may have missed a few words. I did not hear Lewis Wendell state either of: John Fenton has NOT been fired or John Fenton HAS been fired. LW read a statement that referred to suspension pending an ongoing internal investigation. I believe most in the room hear it as some version of, UCD hopes John resigns so that we won't have to fire him. Several people referred to a Termination package which would allow John to resign, and receive 6 months benefit. I do not remember LW making any comments regarding this. Such a package may be better than sending John back to work in a tainted environment, but maybe a better paradigm for all of us could be reached. IF UCD and JF could achieve public and private accommodations, it could catalyses work place toxins into useful compounds benefiting the people, institutions and neighborhoods that are affected. Such success could be a model for others undergoing work place traumas. I like Lewis Wendell, John Fenton and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. Lewis is a good neighbor. I have learned much from him, and in listening to him I have developed more informed views of our neighborhood. For me personally, he has been a voice for introspection and good. I do not know how much of this brouhaha results from his decisions, but I was sorry to see the Lord of the Flies attacks on his character. Two wrongs do not make a right. Jannie is a friend and hero. She defied a Mayor and was arrested in the best of civil protests, FEEDING THE HUNGRY. Even those who did not agree with her methods were forced to think about the problem and more viable solutions. She is not perfect, no one is. But I trust her heart, resilience and stamina. John has been the type of guy we want to call family. He has been helpful, accessible, cheery, accommodating and effective. I do not know how well anyone's work would survive a rigid investigation. In my experience, speed and effectiveness can sometimes require corner cutting and mutual back scratching. I know I would not want my work life disrupted by internal or external audit. And I don't like the idea that everything he has done will be put under a microscope based upon reaction to gossip and a news report which may pan out to be little more than juicy hyperbole born of the creative whining of a PENN miscreant. IMHO, these three people are strong, effective, intelligent and grounded in good will. They could be powerful enemies or a magnificent force for good. I hope they work out their differences and channel their abundant energies and talents for good. Several people accused another neighbor, someone not at the meeting, of being the Machiavelli in this mess. His thumbprint is on too many other projects, too lightly dismiss the accusations. But, I have no fact upon which to base my doubts and nothing concrete to contribute regarding a solution. The person, in question, makes many valuable contributions to our community and puts his time, money and labor behind his ideas. When his goals align with mine I am delighted with the good he does, when they do not align, I feel outgunned. He may be smarter, better trained, more energetic, and have more free time, stamina and resources than I. I do not know why my last message transmitted in Asian characters. I was trying to say that I did not see Kathleen at the meeting. And IMHO, it does not seem fair that folks who were unable or unwilling to attend, should post assumptions about words that were or were not spoken. I heard the Councilwoman state unequivocally that it was a community fair, with many components, but NOT a political rally. She stated that Knox walked around the park for about 10 minutes and that the fair ran All Day and separately gave times (which may have been 9 AM-5 PM) that indicated Knox was present for only a fraction of the days events. If such is the case, Knox's presence seems little different than his perambulation through the more upscale Party for the Park. My point, is that once Jannie made her statement, any further forays down a path toward termination, appear to be calling our Councilwoman a liar. Diplomacy and preservation of community bonds would both recommend against such name calling. John and Lewis are different types of people doing different types of jobs. John makes Lewis and UCD look good. Lewis cleans up nice and can take UCD's successes, including John's popularity, to the halls of power and the people with the big bucks. One is the go to guy who gets the streets cleaned, the other handles planning and development. Together there is success, separated we've seen 3+ weeks of nasty tension. Sincerely, Liz On Fri, 8 Jun 2007 10:06:03 -0400 Anthony West [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Glenn's report is false. John Fenton has not been fired. His employer, Lewis Wendell stated that clearly at the meeting
Re: [UC] Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets
My daughter, born in 1986 and my son, born in 1991 spent much of their free time in the park, in the bad old days. They seem well begun. Katie is a rising Senior at PENN. Michael is a rising junior at West Catholic. Much is in perception. In 1986 there seemed to be fewer 'white' toddlers. But the toddlers we met weren't crack heads, and the parents who cared enough to take their kids to the park didn't seem particularly maladjusted. If I think back 10 years, the Youth Soccer Program were already in full Saturday swing, and many of my friends had toddlers using the park. I've always considered it a socializing gift of the 'hood that my kids had to learn early to respect and embrace class, income and social differences. I don't want us to become a more homogenized extension of the PENN brand. I believe you (HB) feel the same way. Maybe your friend was new to mothering or new to the neighborhood, and the way she is and the way we are is just more comfortable for her now. I can't speak for her perceptions. It may be that clean ups improve perception by eliminating cumulative deposits of evidence. For me, the biggest changes to Clark Park have been in the maintenance. I am delighted that trash is removed more frequently. I am grateful to all who've helped with these improvements, from the youngest volunteers through to the major institutions and including UCD. Best! Liz On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:14:27 -0400 Hilary Bonta [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's funny, Ross, because a friend of mine was just telling me the complete opposite. She's raising her kid here as well. She babysat for me about a month ago and after taking my son to the tot lot was just amazed by the difference between now and 10 years ago. She spoke at length about the great community of other families and caregivers here now. When her son was little, she felt isolated and lonely as a stay-at-home Mom. She hated taking her son to the turtle lot, where he eventually fell on the stone wall and had to get stitches, because she was alone for long stretches and there weren't many kids around for him to play with. She said she might have had more kids if she were raising them in the current community. Hilary Bonta Funny. Maybe my memory is giving out, but I'm almost positive that my son, born in 1987, spent a good portion of his tender years in that dangerous drug-infested space, and as I recall, really enjoyed it. Not the drugs, but the old low-rent playground in the north park, which, while certainly not as fancy as the new playgrounds they've got in the south park these days, provided lots of fun for a wee toddler. There was a low wall which he enjoyed learning to walk on, an old fashioned slide, a couple of crude dinosaurs, and the turtle. I spent about a year with him as a stay-at-home dad, and remember meeting lots of other (friendly) parents and their toddlers in Clark Park. Don't remember running into any whores, but maybe I was just too naive to recognize them. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets
I am not into book burning, but if I were, I can think of a few texts to torch that would hold precedence over the new JR work. So, List neighbors if you were to burn your least favorite book, What Author? What Book? Is When part of the context? (e.g. Hysterical romance or High School assignment) Where would you burn it? Why choose flame? I'd probably start with a few of my appointment calenders, saved against Tax Audits, but collecting dust and if examined, reading as an indictment of the times that work has taken precedence over family, friends or even self protection. :-) On Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:25:11 -0400 Ross Bender [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ... Anybody want to go in with me to buy the book so we can have a public burning at the Turtle in Clark Park? If ten of us chip in, that'll only be about 3 and a half bucks apiece. If twenty of us chip in, even less. ... Ross Bender http://rossbender.org/gentrification.html
Re: [UC] Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets
Melani, This post may be your most twisted perspective on reality, yet. IMHO, John Fry and Judy Rodin managed our neighborhood as if it were an 8 second Bull-ride. Life was a Quid Pro Quo Caberet and rule by the aesthetically fussy (with or without mitigating competence) was endorsed. Flackettes and Flackers were paid to write unfavorable comparisons to the 'bad old days'. Sad (and bad) neighborhood news was cherry picked, exaggerated and than the hyperbole highlighted until fear and false economies won PENN the Civic Center Properties and Schuylkill Lands as values plummeted area wide. Once PENN had gathered all the land they could manage through years of future development, PENN realized that the collateral damage to the neighborhood was harming their admissions statistics and began a drive to jump-start logical improvements. By granting (only their own employees) seed money they helped many long term neighbors leave. The investments totalled an average of 5% of the improvements while Buyers (Penn only need apply) and Lenders carried responsibilities for the balance. Even though we (West Philly) started this century as the POSH side of Schuylkill living, and still have the better built houses, more genteel space, more convenient conveniences and the Lion's share of art, cultural, educational and employment opportunities, we are still valued beneath inferior CC properties. I suspect the PENN spin, which is cumulatively negative, has something to do with that. The latest UCD fund Raising letter continues the theme. I don't have it in front of me, but a paragraph about the slum we were just ten years ago resonates in a rage inducing way. Those of us who grew up at on blocks where Town meets Gown, get tired of Gown's supercilious low points. A counter reality is how many people truly love this neighborhood and their homes. Folks try hard to stay in their houses even after age or disability make moving on a logical choice. I do not see the churning of properties that is apparent down town. Well enough rant, Let other voices battle the merits of our wildly different opinions on this matter, TTFN Liz On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:13:34 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 6/11/07 10:29:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To be fair, I suppose one must admit that Penn and Judy made a difference in the hood, but to give her all the credit seems a little unrealistic and mythic, to say the least. Yes, there is a history in UC of groups / organizations claiming credit for things they didn't do. The best thing Penn did under Judith Rodin was to stop BADMOUTHING the neighborhood. That allowed University City to grow and prosper naturally. It had always been a special place to live; it was great, once Judith Rodin took over, to see more people REALIZING this. Once those of us who were active back then, no longer had to convince potential newcomers, one at a time, that they were unlikely to get killed if they lived here; no longer had to persuade them that having a diverse neighborhood was an asset, not a liability, then the activists finally had time to move on to other projects. Like park clean ups, graffiti removal, community fairs, block clean ups, etc. Melani Lamond
[UC] Warning : Damage to porch to Steal a bike
I do not have all the details yet, but a bike was stolen from a porch on the 4700 block of Baltimore. The wooden Porch Railing that it was chained to was severely damaged. It seems clear that a serial thief is in our midst and we need to exercise greater precautions until the thief is caught and stopped (if necessary via lengthy detention). I hope you and your property are and remain safe. Meanwhile, this bike was the primary form of transportation for a eco-friendly, female grad student. So if anyone has an obsoleted or extra bicycle that (must be functioning, or within just a few dollars of working) that they can donate (or sell cheaply) that could suit a young woman about 5'7 tall, please let me know off list. Other spare bikes, including kids bikes, helmets and parts, might be welcome donations at the Neighborhood Bike Works. NBW is a good organization that helps people, especially kids, learn to respect and repair equipment, appreciate the environment, gain better understanding of cost versus value, and learn and follow rules in a cooperative environment. I just checked out their site and saw a notice about summer camps. http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/ ATTENTION: Neighborhood Bike Works is offering 4 Earn-a-Bike Summer Camps. Spaces are limited! Click here to download the application. Feel free to contact us should you have any questions or concerns. Best! Liz
Re: [UC] Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets
In a message dated 6/11/07 2:19:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This post may be your most twisted perspective on reality, yet. Not sure where we disagree here, Liz. Melani Your statement, The best thing Penn did under Judith Rodin was to stop BADMOUTHING the neighborhood. ... it was great, once Judith Rodin took over, to see more people REALIZING this., runs totally counter to the my perception of the early years of Rodin's rescue. JR's 'successes' were based on the false recording of you, me and our neighbors as a disproportionately dangerous collection of low-income, criminal types. Even when Penn was 'good' it were discouraging. In the first year of the 'new' PENN housing initiatives, Penn made a big deal out of defining 'low income' as a number just high enough (I think it was $42 K or $60 K) to make every one with less feel bad or unqualified, and anyone with more prepared to run from the risk of being labeled unsuccessful.
[UC] Found Wallet
Please help reunite Justin Ryan Beckler with his wallet, containing cash, found near 46th and Springfield this evening, Saturday June 9, 2007. I can't find him in www.411.com There is a High School, photo ID. I sent the HS Webmaster a request for help in reuniting boy and wallet. Thanks! Liz Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: So, who is Committeeman7? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]
I prefer attribution, but I understand why someone might not want to expose themselves to the rampant paranoia, profligate speculation and general nastiness that began to swirl around the 'offending' post, long before a beginner might have twigged to list etiquette (or not) or a more adept sender might have discovered an address oversight. Many of our senders are known by insider nicknames. Some of us include to much in our signatures, others too little, some assume the E-address says it all. I'm fairly fearless, but the remarks are so awful that I'd be reluctant to admit to being the poster. One irony, the post turned out to be accurate, and still the poster is referred to as dishonest. Meanwhile, among the latest gentle requests for introduction... Cassidy wrote: I'd say it's relevant because: ... So the question why did committeeman7 make the post and then leave Glenn to fend for himself amongst the jackles? I think is relevant. And now we discover that it was probably someone who was at the meeting or who works for someone who was at the meeting Maybe it was UCD! In a message dated 6/7/2007 11:05:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Really? Our little list of over 300 University City folks who care enough about what's happening in this community to stay aboard, despite having to endure frequently nasty exchanges and messages? We don't count? We can be lied to, or spoken to anonymously by folks who refuse to reveal their identities? According to Tony's report, the first Thursday meeting ... asked that UCD policies in general be made public. What about the Councilwoman's office's policies? Shouldn't they be public also? We elect her; should her office and/or her supporters be sending anonymous emails to the listserv? Or was it sent by an anonymous supporter of John Fenton? Or somebody who just guessed about today's meeting, and just happened to be right? In any case, what is to be gained by adding new layers of secrecy to neighborhood processes? Committeeman7 knew what was going to happen today and is probably reading my questions on the list now. Who is he, or she, and why is this person afraid to identify him or herself? ... and... My guess, now, is that our anonymous poster, Committeeman7, is either affiliated with the Councilwoman's office or has inside information from the Councilwoman's office. Why doesn't the person simply identify him/her/self and be honest and open with us? Why operate secretly? Why didn't Jannie's office confirm their plans for the first Thursday meeting when Tony called, if they were collecting signatures and planning to ask for support? What were they hiding? Have they missed all the calls on this list for transparency and process? Melani Lamond Best! Liz On Thu, 7 Jun 2007 10:35:05 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Tony, thank you for this thorough and important update. A question remains about the person who posted about it to our listserv. My guess, now, is that our anonymous poster, Committeeman7, is either affiliated with the Councilwoman's office or has inside information from the Councilwoman's office. Why doesn't the person simply identify him/her/self and be honest and open with us? Why operate secretly? Why didn't Jannie's office confirm their plans for the first Thursday meeting when Tony called, if they were collecting signatures and planning to ask for support? What were they hiding? Have they missed all the calls on this list for transparency and process? Melani Lamond
Re: So, who is Committeeman? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]
Ross, I repeat, I prefer attribution. My further comment was MHO, that said writer might have good reason to stay quiet and avoid any association with the straw figure, held up for immolation, by you and others. What may have been an oversight has been so roundly pounded beyond recognition, and the writer (possibly a hapless soul) defined as vile, sneaky, manipulative and part of some putative clique. I believe 'strangers' should be invited in, and bona fides revealed in a natural and organic manner. Most on this list are neighbors and even potential friends. Newbies should not be grabbed by the digital throat and shaken until they accept the pigeon hole assigned by the loudest bully. I'm not calling the post or subsequent silence the bravest or most honorable or smartest choice. But I'll note that it is hard to build relationships upon such a rocky start. C-7 may be choosing a new E-name as we speak. Committeeman7 did nothing wrong! Unfortunately he did nothing right. But the real harm is being caused by those who are abusing their talents and our time. Focusing on C-7's identity is a distraction from the content of the message and the much bigger issues of WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? My questions include: How do we thank John Fenton? Can his job and reputation be saved? Should we save his job? lose UCD? settle for what we get (and thus deserve)? How do we prevent the further co opting of UC by Politics, Penn and powerful lurkers? Do we support any person or initiative at UCD? ?, ?, ? Ask more, limit responses to facts and goals or clear opinions, not gossip and speculation. And stop attacking me. I am not C-7. I don't deserve the attacks and I don't like being grumpy or angry at you and I don't like thinking of you as some overstuffed gnat that needs a smack-down. I'd rather enjoy your civil company, in a friendly environment, where body language and immediate feedback can provide the clues as to when either of us has gone to far in a stupid direction. Best! Liz On Thu, 7 Jun 2007 16:13:24 -0400 Ross Bender [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 6/7/07, Elizabeth F Campion [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I prefer attribution, but I understand why someone might not want to expose themselves to the rampant paranoia, profligate speculation and general nastiness that began to swirl around the 'offending' post, long before a beginner might have twigged to list etiquette (or not) or a more adept sender might have discovered an address oversight. Many of our senders are known by insider nicknames. Some of us include to much in our signatures, others too little, some assume the E-address says it all. Liz, I fail to understand why you're putting so much energy into defending the practice of anonymous posting, which even the most hopeless newbie realizes is a vile and scummy practice. There is absolutely no excuse for sending messages under false names to a public email list. In fact, it is technically illegal, although I can't cite the statute at the moment. WTF is wrong with you today??? -- Ross Bender http://rossbender.org/mqrtoc.html Ph.D. in Love, Columbia University D.Hon. Bob Jones University Certificate in Cognitive Science, Institute of Glottopsychiatry, University of Waterloo Chevalier, Legion d'Honneur Lt., (Ret.) Queen's African Rifles Voted Most Likely to Succeed, Goshen High School, 1967 Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: So, who is Committeeman? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]
Ross, The only posts with inarguable intent to annoy were those who demand the right to 'out' or badger C-7. I still consider the original post and accurate and timely invitation to a community meeting that was more lively than most. Sorry, your need to know inability to let go do not alter my original opinion or my interpretation of the regulation. Let's agree to disagree. I am beginning to find this thread boring and I am one of the participants. Liz On Thu, 7 Jun 2007 18:29:07 -0400 Ross Bender [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 6/7/07, Elizabeth F Campion [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Committeeman7 did nothing wrong! He/she/it did something very wrong -- posted an anonymous message that not only annoyed the listserve but caused a whole lot of trouble, igniting a firefight and gangbang that resulted in a huge amount of damage to the list. I'm not focusing on the anonymous posters' identity -- simply insisting on the very basic principle that ANONYMOUS POSTING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. PERIOD. FWIW here is the text of the federal statute which became law in January 2006: It's illegal to annoy A new federal law states that when you annoy someone on the Internet, you must disclose your identity. Here's the relevant language. Whoever...utilizes any device or software that can be used to originate telecommunications or other types of communications that are transmitted, in whole or in part, by the Internet... without disclosing his identity and with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any person...who receives the communications...shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than two years, or both. http://news.com.com/Create+an+e-annoyance,+go+to+jail/2010-1028_3-6022491 .html While you may believe, as the above commentator does, that it's a stupid law is beside the point. There's a very good reason for this type of statute, even if it's unlikely to be enforced. -- Ross Bender http://rossbender.org Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: [UC] Re: Debunking the hysteria - by dealing in facts
No allowance for the competitive narcissists? For them, winning is not enough, destroying the opponent-du-jour brings the bigger thrill. On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 23:18:14 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 6/5/2007 11:03:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: looks like i owe glenn an apology. thanks for catching that mike. and sorry glenn. Assuming Glenn has wired the $10K retainer to Dick Sprague's office this may lessen your damages settlement from that of Sanderson and Lamond; hers being the most embarrassing because she included her employer's name and her personal real estate advertisement. When you put the smackdown on someone it ceases to be funny when you really damage them. Even in sports you make your opponents hear footsteps, but you don't try and to make a cripples out of them.
Re: [UC] First Thursday Meeting will have an update on the UCD investigation
Could the post be from a local Committeeman maybe of District 7? Personally, I prefer a full signature and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, but if this was written by a Committeeman, he may think he provided sufficient ID and maybe he just forgot to sign. This is one of the least loaded of the recent posts. Better grammar could have made the Councilwoman's position more clear, but than you'd probably call it even more loaded. While I rarely have time to attend meetings, I am always happy to be invited to community meetings and to have a sense of what might be included on the Agenda. And I am grateful to the writer and thank him for the notice. And so, I see your chide and raise it. :-) Meanwhile, thanks for your other recent posts, helpful regarding backup funny regarding Lew Mellman's dog. Best! Liz On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 11:20:36 -0400 Bill Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This anonymous post is typical of the tactics of a few on this list. It pretends to be a simple objective announcement, while using loaded/slanted descriptions of the events mentioned. You (the poster) should be ashamed of yourselfgrow up, stop playing these games. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 9:13 AM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] First Thursday Meeting will have an update on the UCD investigation Come to the First Thursday meeting at the Walnut Street Library, 40th and Walnut Street for an update on the UCD's investigation into Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell's claim that she asked UCD for help at a community fair or a political rally for Tom Knox. This should be interesting. The meeting starts at 8:00am and a light breakfast will be served. Please inform your neighbors. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: [UC] First Thursday Meeting will have an update on the UCD investigation
Can the official - planned Agenda, in its current entirety, neutral or otherwise, be posted to the list. It might help possible contributors triage this meeting above others. Lurkers please step up. Bill, I still think you are stretching to assign emotion and (small a) agenda to a post that was in my opinion a helpful reminder of a meeting and otherwise harmless. Best! Liz On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 12:28:42 -0400 Bill Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Most people in political positions seem to want their name out there at all times, in my observation. Ill concede that perhaps the purported committeeman might not want Councilwoman Blackwell to be aware of who posted this messageperhaps all the more reason to have simply stuck with the facts, and described the agenda in a neutral fashion. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Elizabeth F Campion Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 11:47 AM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: Re: [UC] First Thursday Meeting will have an update on the UCD investigation Could the post be from a local Committeeman maybe of District 7? Personally, I prefer a full signature and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, but if this was written by a Committeeman, he may think he provided sufficient ID and maybe he just forgot to sign. This is one of the least loaded of the recent posts. Better grammar could have made the Councilwoman's position more clear, but than you'd probably call it even more loaded. While I rarely have time to attend meetings, I am always happy to be invited to community meetings and to have a sense of what might be included on the Agenda. And I am grateful to the writer and thank him for the notice. And so, I see your chide and raise it. :-) Meanwhile, thanks for your other recent posts, helpful regarding backup funny regarding Lew Mellman's dog. Best! Liz On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 11:20:36 -0400 Bill Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This anonymous post is typical of the tactics of a few on this list. It pretends to be a simple objective announcement, while using loaded/slanted descriptions of the events mentioned. You (the poster) should be ashamed of yourselfgrow up, stop playing these games. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 9:13 AM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] First Thursday Meeting will have an update on the UCD investigation Come to the First Thursday meeting at the Walnut Street Library, 40th and Walnut Street for an update on the UCD's investigation into Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell's claim that she asked UCD for help at a community fair or a political rally for Tom Knox. This should be interesting. The meeting starts at 8:00am and a light breakfast will be served. Please inform your neighbors. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: [UC] House numbers on transoms
Here is a true confession, of improvements dictated by price point not the HC. When genius painter, Ed Sarbough, was prepping my front door for painting, he uncovered our original house numbers. They were in shabby condition, but sufficiently intact that I was able to climb up on the ladder and recreate the black outline and shadow line with Black SHARPIE. Ed had painted our library ceiling in a Ralph Lauren's Princess Gold, and I used less than an ounce of the leftover paint to recreate the gold text. The original work was probably stenciled or freehand and my touch-up was also freehand. Since the gold paint, the sharpie and the ladder wall all in place, I was able to complete the job in less than an hour and at no cost. The numbers sit far enough above eye-level that most people don't even realize the deficiencies. Passerbys would probably never guess. For another affordable 'improvement', I recreated the raised molding on our neighbor's side of our porch triangle in paint. Most don't even realize that half of the molding on our front triangle is simply a painted, mirror image, of the existing originals. First, the hard part, was getting written permission from the neighbor, who was not sure of my color choices. I painted the first coat, of the blue raised molding, on my side (the intact side) through a screen that was being recycled. When the screen dried, I reversed it against the plywood next door and painted the first coat of the yellow side through the remaining holes in the screen. I than came back and did the blue (and the faux shadows) free hand, using the negative spaces as basic guides. There may be an easier method, or better method, but my solution recycled materials at hand, took less than 1.5 hours, and was acceptable to the owner of our twin and to most who pass by. The tenants who live in the twin love the decoration and color, which pleases the owner. He has not had any vacancies since the work was completed several years ago. My intention is to have a professional sign painter replace my numbers with gold leaf, 'someday'. Maybe someday, I can afford to treat our beloved home to some authentic house jewelry but... ... for now, I'm trying to stay ahead of deferred maintenance and college tuition bills. I hope my neighbors consider my interim measures an improvement over what we found, and that they are not afraid to use and share their own time and money saving solutions. Best! Liz On Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:41:39 -0400 Dave Axler [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You may want to check hardware stores for decals that will serve the purpose at a much lower cost. -Original Message- From: Robin Gresham-Chin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 8:23 am Subject: Re: [UC] House numbers on transoms I think you can do this yourself. I have done it and with new products out there it is getting easier. There are books on gilding in art stores and I am sure the library too. You would first need the individual stencils of the numbers. A clear adhesive that is sold for the purpose, a gold leaf or imitation gold leaf, a soft brush and burnisher are also on your list. I believe these supplies can be bought in kit form. You most likely can go to a how to site on the net for more info. Pearl Paint on South St. has everything you need. Robin On 5/25/07, Steve and Mimi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Many older homes had gold and black house numbers on the transom above the front door. We're interested in restoring ours. If you have info about the fonts and the way the figures were applied, please e-mail -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! R. Mimi Iijima Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Seeking house-selling tips
The house in question, is listed, (with me). The pool IS an incredible bonus. The Owner paid extra to have a portion of the basement excavated, so that users climb into the pool without climbing up to (or banging their heads on) the basement's rafters. This adds the potential for luxury to what might otherwise by simply a utilitarian option. The home also has a whirlpool tub, a basement recreation center and a backyard gazebo that will stay. I hope that the eventual Buyer is someone who values the fun, health and exercise advantages of these extras. Photos are available at: http://picasaweb.google.com/campionef/4945Walton The owner is a participant in her own, eventual success. She has an exquisite color sense, the eclectic taste and style of someone who has traveled, and she is keeping her property pristine and accessible for showings. There will be an Open House this Sunday from 1:20-2:30 PM. She has tackled many of the manageable tasks that are often deferred by busy careerists. Her finishes are truly finished. The Is dotted and the Ts crossed And clearly, she has enlisted the help of friends and neighbors in getting the word out. :-) Without making an Ad specific to myself, I'd like to remind folks that having an agent (even one of my competitors) can be a good thing. Statistically, Home Buyers and Sellers, are best served when they use good agents. I've read NAR (National Association of Realtors) articles which document that Home Sellers who used Agents actually made money. Studies show 8% higher sale prices and many fewer headaches within an average 6% commission charge. The result is that a seller saves work, makes a little extra profit and has a buffer against some of the more intimidating stresses of home selling, when represented by a good agent. An Agency association is also a critical step to exposure via MLS and home search Web-sites. MLS posting encourages cooperation among Agents and is a boon to relocating Buyers and Sellers. The largest site may be www.Realtor.com You can use it to find an Agent, to check on the details posted about your home, or to find a new home. Some companies, like mine, also have sites with automatic search features. Fill in your own search criteria, and whenever something that fits your stated goals is listed, (or has a planned Open House, or a price reduction), you will receive notice by E-mail. You can ignore or follow up on the notice at your will. You can remove yourself at any time. The PFR program is called Home Pilot and is accessed through our Web-site at www.PruFoxRoach.com PFR has 1,000s of Agents, so this is not an 'ad' specific to me. Note: I am required by PA law to put contact info in any writing that discussions a listing, so I must leave my auto signature. It's at the bottom of this note. Feel free to delete or ignore it. I don't want to encourage any of our good neighbors to move away. I hope, those in place get first choice of the move-up properties. And I hope readers who choose an agent, choose one of those who live, work and play in and give back to their neighborhood. Cappy, thanks for your efforts on behalf of your friend. She is lucky to have a friend and near neighbor like you, and I know you (and UC) will be missed as she moves on to her next, great opportunity. Neighbors, please copy me on any good tips. Selling has a constant learning curve. When I started in this business, 30 years ago, I could not have imagined that I'd be taking digital photos and creating my own web-links. I want to stay at the top of the Real Estate Industry, and I am open to learning new techniques even though I am fast becoming an old dog(?). All the best! Liz On Fri, 1 Jun 2007 07:19:35 -0700 (PDT) Cappy Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, Sadly, my best friend, who lives down the block from me, is moving to Europe very soon. She's trying to sell her house, and I'm trying to help her brainstorm creative ways to market it. Have any of you utilized nontraditional methods to sell your home, and if so, can anyone suggest ideas that worked share ideas that didn't work so well? We're on the 4900 block of Walton Avenue, and hers is a two-story row house in beautiful condition. I would buy it myself if I could afford to. I'm especially envious of the endless pool she installed in her basement before she fell in love and decided to emigrate... Thanks for any input you may have. --Cappy Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: [UC] Re: Our house was burglarized; do not be like us
I just noticed the Subject line, ... do not be like us. And thought, more people should be like Sean and Charlene. They took a hit, identified what could have been done better and shared a warning and constructive suggestions with their neighbors, including neighbors they do not know (yet). There are no ideal solutions. Perhaps the safest offset backup on the planet were the vaults and computers below the World Trade Center, until 9/11. At which point data, priceless photos (including Kennedy family archives) and the contents of private Safe Deposit boxes were lost forever. Some crime is a 'phase', or driven by temporary need. Some catchall solutions just provide a finishing school to professionalize criminality and a record which can limit a career path to a life of crime. Some 'victims' mature in ways that could never occur without incidents of loss and suffering. The grace notes of compassion, personal accountability and forgiveness strengthen our social bonds. 'Victims can be paradigms of resiliency, endurance, or success. An attempt to replicate lost photos may lead to kindness or art. Others may copy and send photos they took or received. A memory of a favorite photo may lead to replication by pen, pencil, collage, stained glass, poetry or music. A talented artist can extrapolate backward or forward to capture a fleeting moment of beauty or pleasure. I will hope and pray that Sean and Charlene recover most of their possessions and enjoyment of their home and that more of us respond to adversity as they did. Best! Liz
[UC] Another hidden real estate deal Caution: Question the Experts
Melani (and list), I am not sure what your google reference related to, but... ... FEE SIMPLE and CONDOMINIUM ownership are NOT mutually exclusive. Fee simple ownership is the most common form of ownership in common law countries. It is considered the most complete ownership interest that a private individual can have. While Fee simple ownership represents absolute ownership of real property, it is subject to basic government powers of taxation, eminent domain, police power, and escheat and can also be limited by certain encumbrances such as when uniting with other property owners and acceding to property restrictions (as from Home Owner's or Condominium Associations). Condo owners accept restrictions and benefit from sharing expenses, services and common areas. Condo owners retain rights to buy, sell, will, inherit and enjoy, specific real property. Maybe you were thinking of Cooperative Ownership. Coop purchasers buy STOCK, and only rent real estate. Transfers, including by inheritance, may be subject to the whims of other stockholders. I have posted attributed definitions below. Let's not confuse the public. Liz fee simple n., pl. fees simple. AMERICAN HERITAGE An estate in land of which the inheritor has unqualified ownership and power of disposition. Private ownership of real estate in which the owner has the right to control, use, and transfer the property at will. McGRAW HILL PROFESSIONAL DICTIONARY An inheritable, possessory interest in land which may endure until the death of all lineal and collateral heirs of the first owner and which may be freely conveyed by its owner. An estate in real property, by which the owner has the greatest power over the title which it is possible to have, being an absolute estate; an estate of inheritance belonging to the owner, that he may dispose of, trade, or will, as he chooses. THOMPSON - GALE LAW ENCYCLOPEDIA The greatest possible estate in land, wherein the owner has the right to use it, exclusively possess it, commit waste upon it, dispose of it by deed or will, and take its fruits. A fee simple represents absolute ownership of land, and therefore the owner may do whatever he or she chooses with the land. If an owner of a fee simple dies intestate, the land will descend to the heirs. The term fee used independently is an adequate designation of this type of estate in land. The term simple is added to distinguish clearly this estate from other interests in real property. On Tue, 29 May 2007 20:58:53 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A quick Google search turned up this acceptable definition of fee simple: Fee Simple Ownership In contrast to the condominium regime, you may own real estate by fee simple. Fee (from the old word, feifdom) refers to legal rights in land, and simple means unconstrained. Fee simple ownership is the absolute and unqualified legal title to real property, including both buildings and land. This is the most commonly used type of ownership. All it means is that what is being transferred is not a condominium. As Paul wrote, don't worry about that termjust wonder what's going on. The timing of this ordinance, at the end of Council's session, does indeed suggest another surprise. Melani Lamond Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: [UC] The UCD answer
Could we vote that the below occur more often and with greater consistency? On Mon, 28 May 2007 14:56:10 -0400 Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Across the country small children are being given Time Outs by their parents without due process, fraternities are being put on academic probation without the intervention of judges, and 8th graders are being assigned detentions without a court appointed attorney.
Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News
Some job descriptions are more difficult to define than others, but I think it is fair to say... ... Once salary is accepted, work-effort is required. Most of us know that it is not possible to please all of the people, all of the time. And many of us have learned to handle the rewards and dismissals that come from being squeaky wheels. On Thu, 24 May 2007 11:15:35 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This listserv is impossible to satisfy. I suspect that the UCD has come to the conclusion that it isn't worth trying. So, Ray, tell us what you'd do? Melani Lamond
Re: [UC] UC Review Graffiti Contest
Do these d'uh moments make us feel more Stupid, at least those of us that missed the obvious, or Lucky to be surrounded by smart folks who help connect the dots? On Thu, 24 May 2007 18:57:16 -0400 Turner,Kathleen [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To change the subject for awhile . . . Quite an idea the UC Review had with their Graffiti Watch feature -- best tag of the week gets a photo on the front page. I can see this being a BIG disincentive to the neighborhood graffiti artists. Cornbread rides again? Kathleen
