Re: [UC] West Philadelphia’s finest row homes

[Anthony West]

Heh heh. Sounds like someone not used to writing about cities, grabbing 
at a fistful of half-noticed clichés to tackle a new assignment. Cities 
are "sprawling"; nice cities have a "wealth of treasures"; mention 
something Victorian that sounds nice, what's that F-word they use?...


In correct English, "sprawling," in real-estate contexts, describes land 
use that chews up a lot of land, often with low-density structures or 
production systems. Los Angeles is sprawling, San Francisco is not. 
Penn's campus could be described as sprawling, by comparison with 
Drexel's. The King Ranch in Texas could be described as sprawling, by 
comparison with an Amish farm in Lancaster Co. It's a metaphor that 
connotes expanding and spreading out all over.


If Spruce Hill began to stick out feelers into neighboring communities, 
annexing tidbits of Cedar Park and Walnut Hill and West Powelton ... 
then it might qualify as sprawling.


-- Tony



I was wondering what it means for a neighborhood to be "sprawling?"
Jim

On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 2:23 PM, Frank Carroll > wrote:


"high Victorian flare." Could they use a proofreader or is this
some decorative phrase of which I'm unaware?

Frank

Re: [UC] West Philadelphia’s finest row homes

[Gary J. Jastrzab]

Good question. It doesn't sound good.

GJJ

On Apr 21, 2010, at 2:48 PM, Jim Cummings wrote:


I was wondering what it means for a neighborhood to be "sprawling?"


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[UC] Mistake about FOCP board meeting, was 19th

[Glenn]

There is no FOCP board meeting tonight; it was Monday.  I got a 
confusing e-mail on Monday afternoon.


The subject line had an announcement for Wed.'s board meeting at 7 PM.  
I just checked the text and it had the 19th listed as a date.  (I don't 
think I saw it until Tues morning, and it was sent a couple hours before 
the meeting.)


Oh well, I hope no one was hoping to go to an FOCP meeting 
tonight-haha.  Sorry for any inconvenience.


Glenn



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Re: [UC] West Philadelphia's finest row homes

[Glenn]

Are artistes ever "wrong"? Especially when they have a huge budget? 
http://www.flare-facade.com/

Craig


Wow.  It looks like a giant conveyor belt.  They use those things in 
industrial meat packing plants.


I think modern architecture is supposed to be boldly offensive.  But I'm 
a poet, not an architect.


Glenn


On 4/21/2010 2:46 PM, craigso...@aol.com wrote:
In a message dated 4/21/2010 14:24:31 Eastern Daylight Time, 
fcarr...@pobox.com writes:


"high Victorian flare." Could they use a proofreader or is this
some decorative phrase of which I'm unaware?

_
Frank, don't you see all the texturing from the projecting masonry and 
shake surfaces? I think it is the Victorian precursor to a "kinetic 
ambient reflection membrane" that creates a "visually dynamic hull for 
the facades" as they are stroked by the sun and clouds and come to 
life as pedestrians and horse drawn carriages traverse the landscape.
Are artistes ever "wrong"? Especially when they have a huge budget? 
http://www.flare-facade.com/

Craig



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[UC] Re: [UC] West Philadelphia’s finest row homes

[Jim Cummings]

I was wondering what it means for a neighborhood to be "sprawling?"
Jim

On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 2:23 PM, Frank Carroll  wrote:

> "high Victorian flare." Could they use a proofreader or is this some
> decorative phrase of which I'm unaware?
>
> Frank
>
>
>
> On Apr 21, 2010, at 02:06 PM, craigso...@aol.com wrote:
>
>  Yes, there are many fine and wonderful things about UC.
>
> Perhaps some of our knowledgeable architects will cross post their
> comments. Rapprochement to share the good is good.
>
> http://planphilly.com/look-west-finest-row-homes
>
> Craig
>
>
>


-- 
Jim Cummings

Re: [UC] West Philadelphia's finest row homes

[Craigsolve]

In a message dated 4/21/2010 14:24:31 Eastern Daylight Time,  fca
rr...@pobox.com writes:

"high  Victorian flare." Could they use a proofreader or is this some 
decorative  phrase of which I'm unaware?

_
 
Frank, don't you see all the texturing from the projecting masonry and  
shake surfaces? I think it is the Victorian precursor to a "kinetic ambient  
reflection membrane" that creates a "visually dynamic hull for the facades" as 
 they are stroked by the sun and clouds and come to life as pedestrians and 
horse  drawn carriages traverse the landscape. 
 
Are artistes ever "wrong"? Especially when they have a huge budget? 
_http://www.flare-facade.com/_ (http://www.flare-facade.com/) 
 
Craig
 

Re: [UC] West Philadelphia’s finest row homes

[Frank Carroll]

"high Victorian flare." Could they use a proofreader or is this some decorative 
phrase of which I'm unaware?

Frank


On Apr 21, 2010, at 02:06 PM, craigso...@aol.com wrote:

> Yes, there are many fine and wonderful things about UC.
>  
> Perhaps some of our knowledgeable architects will cross post their comments. 
> Rapprochement to share the good is good.
>  
> http://planphilly.com/look-west-finest-row-homes
>  
> Craig

[UC] West Philadelphia’s finest row home s

[Craigsolve]

Yes, there are many fine and wonderful things about UC.
 
Perhaps some of our knowledgeable architects will cross post their  
comments. Rapprochement to share the good is good.
 
_http://planphilly.com/look-west-finest-row-homes_ 
(http://planphilly.com/look-west-finest-row-homes) 
 
Craig

Re: [UC] FW: Campus Inn II

[Glenn]

"The hotel project slated for 4109 Walnut Street (formerly the 40th and 
Pine project) was reviewed by the committee at a meeting to which all 
nearby neighbors were invited."




This is precisely the SHCA process described the last time the hotel 
popped up.  It turned out to be a surprise for the whole neighborhood.  
(The developers testified from the beginning, that SHCA had sponsored 
"open public forums").   If any input is only for "nearby neighbors" 
rather than the neighborhood, why is the SHCA zoning committee involved?


Last time, I recall a letter in the UC Review about SHCA refusal of the 
small plans for an addition from one of the "nearby" merchants to that 
location.  I recall the writer juxtaposing this SHCA zoning committee 
denial to the associations simultaneous shenanigans during the 10 story 
hotel.


Does anyone remember whose plans for a small addition were opposed?


Dave says  "...But I am definitely concerned about the approach that the 
developers are taking.


I can see that, from the Councilwoman's perspective, a new hotel in her 
district would be beneficial, bringing both jobs and money to her 
district and to the city as a whole. However, the involvement of 
Councilwoman Blackwell in a developer's circumvention of normal zoning 
procedures reminds me of the situation several years back when she 
introduced legislation that would allow a developer to convert a 
then-empty nursing home on the 4500 block of Chestnut Street, across the 
street from West Catholic High School, into the city's central facility 
for homeless intake. I note with some pride that successful community 
opposition to this plan began when I spotted a summary description of 
the legislation in the Inquirer's legal notices section and reported 
details of the bill's contents to the various local discussion lists..."


Agreed!



On 4/21/2010 12:29 PM, Dave Axler wrote:
The April 2010 issue of the SHCA Newsletter contains the following in 
the report from the Zoning Committee:


"The hotel project slated for 4109 Walnut Street (formerly the 40th 
and Pine project) was reviewed by the committee at a meeting to which 
all nearby neighbors were invited. The current project is not 
following the traditional zoning rout; rather, the developers asked 
Councilwoman Blackwell to introduce an ordinance rezoning the portion 
of the block from the existing lot east to 41st Street. Since Campus 
Apartments owns the entire parcel, City Planing had asked that a 
master plan be developed for the entire site to reflect possible 
future construction. So, instead of testifying before ZBA, the 
community will have an opportunity to make known its views at hearings 
in City Council. The committee had a generally favorable reaction to 
the plans, but is [in] the process of seeking clarifications on 
several points before recommending any position."


FYI, the SHCA website contains links to PDF copies of their 
newsletters, but the link for this most-recent issue is not 
functioning at the moment; I have notified the editor of this, and 
would expect that the problem will be corrected soon.


I am not necessarily opposed to a hotel on the proposed site, and am 
waiting to hear more about the specifics of the project (especially 
parking) before I reach any conclusions. But I am definitely concerned 
about the approach that the developers are taking.


I can see that, from the Councilwoman's perspective, a new hotel in 
her district would be beneficial, bringing both jobs and money to her 
district and to the city as a whole. However, the involvement of 
Councilwoman Blackwell in a developer's circumvention of normal zoning 
procedures reminds me of the situation several years back when she 
introduced legislation that would allow a developer to convert a 
then-empty nursing home on the 4500 block of Chestnut Street, across 
the street from West Catholic High School, into the city's central 
facility for homeless intake. I note with some pride that successful 
community opposition to this plan began when I spotted a summary 
description of the legislation in the Inquirer's legal notices section 
and reported details of the bill's contents to the various local 
discussion lists.


Several posters on this list have previously described this situation 
as involving a "shelter." That's only partly true. This was not going 
to be a standard shelter -- the larger plan was to close city-operated 
homeless facilities in several other neighborhoods such as Germantown 
and North Philly, and to send all their users -- most notably new 
applicants for assistance -- to this site.





Begin forwarded message:

*From: *richardtyle...@aol.com 
*Date: *April 17, 2010 9:31:53 PM EDT
*To: *
*Subject: **Campus Inn II*

On Tuesday, 20 April, at 1:00 p.m., the City Planning Commission 
will meet on the 18th Floor at 1515 Arch Street.  Its agenda 
includes the development on the 4100 block of Walnut Street of a 
ho

Re: [UC] Record request

[Glenn]

Essentially, the Department of Recreation has given its Friends network 
governmental authority, and calls these groups the link for community 
involvement with the redesign of Clark park.  The Clark Park Partnership 
is completely closed and operating secretly.


 When the Commissioner made this claim publicly, he said it's another 
matter if a Friends group is not operating appropriately.  I'm preparing 
for a meeting with the Commissioner, and I am waiting for the specific 
date next week.  FOCP is what it is.  It is the Department of Recreation 
policy that is the unacceptable position.


Problem:  Clark Park has been effectively privatized under this policy, 
and FOCP is not a functioning link between the government and the people 
of this community.


(I do believe that the Friends of Clark Park election will be covered by 
the new PA Right To Know Law governing non profits. If not, the document 
can be subpoen'd in a court action.  But a refusal by FOCP will be just 
another part of the data, which I present to the city.)


My primary goal is to help the city to avoid a lawsuit.


As far as the people rising up against the park redesign, they did!  (It 
was 2001-2002).  That is precisely why the UCD and FOCP kept the lock on 
the back room closely guarded since 2007.  I think its important to 
remember that the FOCP has not had a planning committee meeting for two 
years!


The FOCP leadership has been misleading the community about a 
non-existent committee.  The "community" is being "represented" by some 
unknown individual from the leadership of FOCP.


The request:  The FOCP failed to have a quorum for their last election.  
They can refuse all opportunities to disprove my assertion.  But can the 
Department of Recreation transfer its responsibilities under the US 
Constitution to a dysfunctional organization like FOCP


Thanks for the comments,
Glenn



On 4/21/2010 11:00 AM, Lalevic, Darco wrote:

Glenn,

I'm immensely curious as to your need for such a document. I mean, I understand and in 
some ways agree with your criticism of the FOCP, but what's the plan there? Do you really 
expect the neighborhood to "rise up" against FOCP, when nothing of the sort has 
happened over the years?
In fact, the FOCP can (and probably will) deny your request. I would if I was 
them. Just because it's a 501c3 doesn't mean they need to share all their 
documents at request.
While your vocal style is often overwhelmingly annoying (and you are often 
redundant), I do also enjoy your posts - and it's always good to hear an 
opposing viewpoint. I'm just curious what you acquiring this document will 
accomplish? Proof that an election was fraudulent because a quorum was not 
reached (nor was it called for as I recall). Many community organizations 
function regularly in that manner - simply put, membership does not vote if 
they do not care. Yet, the organization still needs to continue. Kind of like 
our local government.
So anyway, what's your plan here? Overthrow of the FOCP? What then? Will you 
rule in their place?
And just so you know, personally I'm distrustful of every organization which 
wields any amount of power - and in this case strongly disagree with many 
things that FOCP does. Unfortunately, most of my available time is otherwise 
occupied with other volunteer efforts to get involved.

Darco


-Original Message-
From: owner-univc...@list.purple.com [mailto:owner-univc...@list.purple.com] On 
Behalf Of Glenn
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:14 AM
To: Fran Byers; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: [UC] Record request

Hi Fran,

First, I'd like to thank you for your long history of volunteerism in
local civic associations.  As long as I can remember, I've seen you
serving as the registrar at Friends of Clark Park elections.  As a
fellow community volunteer, I know that community service is vital.
Well done!


Today, I need a copy of a public record from the Friends of Clark Park
election from October 21, 2009.  I need a copy of the hand written list
of members in good standing, who you checked in prior to that election.
(At approximately 8:30 PM that evening, you and I inspected that hand
written list of 9 names.)

Since this is an informal request for this important document (as
opposed to a request under the PA Right To Know Law), a redacted copy
will be fine.  At this point, you can block the individual names from my
copy.  I just need to see the first initial and the corresponding number
that recorded their check in.

It is important that I receive a copy of the original document, and only
the names of those physically present at approximately 8:30 PM, October
21, 2009 as the meeting adjourned.

I am not on the agenda for the Board meeting tonight, but I can pick it
up there.  Otherwise, I'll give you a stamped self addressed envelope
and pay you for any photo-copy cost. Keep up the good work.

Thank you,
Glenn Moyer

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Re: [UC] FW: Campus Inn II

[Craigsolve]

In a message dated 4/21/2010 12:30:22 Eastern Daylight Time,  
daveax...@aol.com writes:

This was  not going to be a standard shelter -- the larger plan was to 
close  city-operated homeless facilities in several other neighborhoods such as 
 
Germantown and North Philly, and to send all their users -- most notably 
new  applicants for assistance -- to this site.

___
 
She along with a financially strapped Mayor Nutter is employing a  similar 
disingenuous consolidation technique to locate a private  prison with day 
reporting center at the back end of her district,  despite massive 
protestations from near by residents who are mostly  poor and of color.
 
http://tinyurl.com/24nn4kk
 
_http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_left_story/20100421_Would_day_repor
ting_be_better_for_nonviolent_offenders_.html_ 
(http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_left_story/20100421_Would_day_reporting_be_better_for_nonviolent
_offenders_.html) 
 
The prison's population is being labeled non-violent, nice and benign, like 
 homeless women & children. Who knows what they pleaded down from or  of 
what they were yet charged and convicted.
 
Of course the early release convicts will need to travel in out and through 
 UC to access the facility.
 
But Jannie and Nutter have yet to listen to community concerns or give them 
 any voice in the development process.
 
As a counter-example SPhilly residents are vocal, organizing resistance,  
and demanding explanations from developer and City government regarding a day 
 reporting center slated for Broad & Snyder. Perhaps that is why SPhilly  
gets so much more financial considerations for their neighborhoods  -and not 
at the expense of the little people.
 
The more criminals you have transiting through and destined for your  
community the more crime its residential and business base will  experience.
 
Liz, maybe Wharton doesn't want its precious students co-mingling with the  
Nutter Prison System's depopulated convict base. Maybe their Wharton's  
Criminology program's leaders whispered into Amy's ear that criminals really 
are  dangerous and privileged Future Business Leaders of America are better 
off in CC  than one Gaul of a UC.
 
Perhaps someone may legally want to explain why the term spot zoning does  
not apply to CI2 on Walnut St? Also, did the zoning change get approved for 
the  proposed State Store site on the NS 4200 block of Walnut St?
 
Ciao,
 
Craig
  

Re: [UC] FW: Campus Inn II

[Dave Axler]

The April 2010 issue of the SHCA Newsletter contains the following in the 
report from the Zoning Committee:

"The hotel project slated for 4109 Walnut Street (formerly the 40th and Pine 
project) was reviewed by the committee at a meeting to which all nearby 
neighbors were invited. The current project is not following the traditional 
zoning rout; rather, the developers asked Councilwoman Blackwell to introduce 
an ordinance rezoning the portion of the block from the existing lot east to 
41st Street. Since Campus Apartments owns the entire parcel, City Planing had 
asked that a master plan be developed for the entire site to reflect possible 
future construction. So, instead of testifying before ZBA, the community will 
have an opportunity to make known its views at hearings in City Council. The 
committee had a generally favorable reaction to the plans, but is [in] the 
process of seeking clarifications on several points before recommending any 
position."

FYI, the SHCA website contains links to PDF copies of their newsletters, but 
the link for this most-recent issue is not functioning at the moment; I have 
notified the editor of this, and would expect that the problem will be 
corrected soon.

I am not necessarily opposed to a hotel on the proposed site, and am waiting to 
hear more about the specifics of the project (especially parking) before I 
reach any conclusions. But I am definitely concerned about the approach that 
the developers are taking. 

I can see that, from the Councilwoman's perspective, a new hotel in her 
district would be beneficial, bringing both jobs and money to her district and 
to the city as a whole. However, the involvement of Councilwoman Blackwell in a 
developer's circumvention of normal zoning procedures reminds me of the 
situation several years back when she introduced legislation that would allow a 
developer to convert a then-empty nursing home on the 4500 block of Chestnut 
Street, across the street from West Catholic High School, into the city's 
central facility for homeless intake. I note with some pride that successful 
community opposition to this plan began when I spotted a summary description of 
the legislation in the Inquirer's legal notices section and reported details of 
the bill's contents to the various local discussion lists.

Several posters on this list have previously described this situation as 
involving a "shelter." That's only partly true. This was not going to be a 
standard shelter -- the larger plan was to close city-operated homeless 
facilities in several other neighborhoods such as Germantown and North Philly, 
and to send all their users -- most notably new applicants for assistance -- to 
this site. 
 


>> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>> From: richardtyle...@aol.com
>> Date: April 17, 2010 9:31:53 PM EDT
>> To: 
>> Subject: Campus Inn II
>> 
>> On Tuesday, 20 April, at 1:00 p.m., the City Planning Commission will 
>> meet on the 18th Floor at 1515 Arch Street.  Its agenda includes the 
>> development on the 4100 block of Walnut Street of a hotel similar to that 
>> once proposed for 400 South 40th Street.  It is my understanding that it 
>> includes no onsite parking.
>>  
>> To be sure, this is not 40th and Pine.  Although I do not intend to 
>> comment on this proposal, I expect to attend and encourage others to go to 
>> the meeting as an expression of our ongoing neighborhood interest in the 
>> proposals of the diverse institutions, developers and organizations active 
>> in this part of West Philadelphia -- or to be more archaic -- Blockley.
>>  
>> I hope to see you on Tuesday.  And please urge others to attend.
>>  
>> Regards,
>>  
>> Richard Tyler
>>  

RE: [UC] Record request

[Lalevic, Darco]

Glenn,

I'm immensely curious as to your need for such a document. I mean, I understand 
and in some ways agree with your criticism of the FOCP, but what's the plan 
there? Do you really expect the neighborhood to "rise up" against FOCP, when 
nothing of the sort has happened over the years?
In fact, the FOCP can (and probably will) deny your request. I would if I was 
them. Just because it's a 501c3 doesn't mean they need to share all their 
documents at request.
While your vocal style is often overwhelmingly annoying (and you are often 
redundant), I do also enjoy your posts - and it's always good to hear an 
opposing viewpoint. I'm just curious what you acquiring this document will 
accomplish? Proof that an election was fraudulent because a quorum was not 
reached (nor was it called for as I recall). Many community organizations 
function regularly in that manner - simply put, membership does not vote if 
they do not care. Yet, the organization still needs to continue. Kind of like 
our local government.
So anyway, what's your plan here? Overthrow of the FOCP? What then? Will you 
rule in their place?
And just so you know, personally I'm distrustful of every organization which 
wields any amount of power - and in this case strongly disagree with many 
things that FOCP does. Unfortunately, most of my available time is otherwise 
occupied with other volunteer efforts to get involved.

Darco


-Original Message-
From: owner-univc...@list.purple.com [mailto:owner-univc...@list.purple.com] On 
Behalf Of Glenn
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:14 AM
To: Fran Byers; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: [UC] Record request

Hi Fran,

First, I'd like to thank you for your long history of volunteerism in 
local civic associations.  As long as I can remember, I've seen you 
serving as the registrar at Friends of Clark Park elections.  As a 
fellow community volunteer, I know that community service is vital.  
Well done!


Today, I need a copy of a public record from the Friends of Clark Park 
election from October 21, 2009.  I need a copy of the hand written list 
of members in good standing, who you checked in prior to that election.  
(At approximately 8:30 PM that evening, you and I inspected that hand 
written list of 9 names.)

Since this is an informal request for this important document (as 
opposed to a request under the PA Right To Know Law), a redacted copy 
will be fine.  At this point, you can block the individual names from my 
copy.  I just need to see the first initial and the corresponding number 
that recorded their check in.

It is important that I receive a copy of the original document, and only 
the names of those physically present at approximately 8:30 PM, October 
21, 2009 as the meeting adjourned.

I am not on the agenda for the Board meeting tonight, but I can pick it 
up there.  Otherwise, I'll give you a stamped self addressed envelope 
and pay you for any photo-copy cost. Keep up the good work.

Thank you,
Glenn Moyer

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[UC] Record request

[Glenn]

Hi Fran,

First, I'd like to thank you for your long history of volunteerism in 
local civic associations.  As long as I can remember, I've seen you 
serving as the registrar at Friends of Clark Park elections.  As a 
fellow community volunteer, I know that community service is vital.  
Well done!



Today, I need a copy of a public record from the Friends of Clark Park 
election from October 21, 2009.  I need a copy of the hand written list 
of members in good standing, who you checked in prior to that election.  
(At approximately 8:30 PM that evening, you and I inspected that hand 
written list of 9 names.)


Since this is an informal request for this important document (as 
opposed to a request under the PA Right To Know Law), a redacted copy 
will be fine.  At this point, you can block the individual names from my 
copy.  I just need to see the first initial and the corresponding number 
that recorded their check in.


It is important that I receive a copy of the original document, and only 
the names of those physically present at approximately 8:30 PM, October 
21, 2009 as the meeting adjourned.


I am not on the agenda for the Board meeting tonight, but I can pick it 
up there.  Otherwise, I'll give you a stamped self addressed envelope 
and pay you for any photo-copy cost. Keep up the good work.


Thank you,
Glenn Moyer

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[UC] GOP Ward Leaders, Inq

[Glenn moyer]

Neighbors,

More people seem to understand that the local and national democrat party lacks 
ethics and serves the wealthy only.  But please don't forget that the 
Republican party is just as bad!  Most of them need to be locked up instead of 
innocent poor people!

>From the Inq: 

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_region/20100421_City_GOP_leader_blames_ward_leaders_for_fake_signatures.html

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[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] UCGC - May Fair Plant Sale in Clark Park Pre-Order Form & Call for Volunteers (PU)

[Glenn Bryan]

Hi Lauren
Do you ave Mary Daniels' number by chance?


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To: Pfsni-List (pfsni-list) ; 
univcity-annou...@list.purple.com 
Sent: Tue Apr 20 23:19:26 2010
Subject: [UC-Announce] UCGC - May Fair Plant Sale in Clark Park Pre-Order Form 
& Call for Volunteers (PU)
Hi gardening friends and neighbors,

I hope you are enjoying SPRING ! !
Here is a link to the Pre-Order form for the Plant Sale.
Deadline for pre-orders (with usual 10% credit) is Next WEEK April 28  
Wednesday.

The May  Fair is going to be Saturday May 8th in Clark Park and I have ordered 
a huge selection of interesting perennials and annuals (too many to put on the 
flyer).  University City Garden Club has been holding this sale for over 20 
years.

www.home.earthlink.net/~ucgc   LINK TO 
FLYER

If you have trouble with the link or download - please e-mail me.

I will not be at the Fair this year because David & I  are going to Israel for 
2 weeks - I will really miss the Plant Sale and the Fair.
Nancy Khan will be taking care of everything here with other volunteers.
One change will be that pre-order pickups will only be from 517 Woodland 
Terrace.

In an effort to get things organized before I go away I am setting up the 
volunteer schedule NOW - please e-mail me if you would like to do a 2 hour (or 
more) shift anytime between 11 and 4 on Saturday.  Drivers (with cars) are also 
needed at 9 to ferry plants to the park.
Just say what hour you want to start - if it isn't OK I'll let you know or I'll 
confirm it.

Also - Please feel free to widely circulate the pre-order flyer/link  and/or to 
bring people to the May Fair.
If you are part of a worthy cause that could use plants - then let me know so 
we can distribute left-over plants after the sale.

If I owe you an epimedium from last year - I can't remember who you are - you 
need to tell me (thanks :)
Apologies for cross-posts – please just delete duplicates.

THANKS - LAUREN LEATHERBARROW

Lauren Leatherbarrow
Tel: 215-386-3905 (VM, evenings and weekends)
op...@earthlink.net