CPN June 2012 newsletter

June 2012

Cedar Park Neighbors Newsletter

Rite of Passage: Passing the Torch

Monica Allison, CPN President

It’s Jazz Season, can you hear the musicin the park? Come out and support jazzin Cedar Park. The first show was heldon Friday May 25th, 2012. For 12 years,the Jazz Series has been the focal pointof Cedar Park on Friday nights in the summer. It is an opportunity for neighborsand friends to gather, for children to play,and for neighborhood businesses to receivenew customers. We cannot stand thethought of the Jazz Series going away, butwith the declining economy, we are experi-encing a slowdown in the donations whichkeep this series going, and we need yourhelp! We only have enough funding forseven shows this year, so would you con-sider a contribution to Jazz in Cedar Park?All monies raised will be used for the sum-mer jazz series. Donations to Jazz in CedarPark can be made by going to our websiteor mailing a check to CPN noting in thememo line that it is for Jazz in Cedar Park.Thank you for your continued support.

The City is putting into play its Philly2035plan. This summer we will be conductinginterviews throughout the community tosee what people envision for our area ofWest Philadelphia. Within this newsletter

you will find a paper versionof the survey. We hope youwill participate by filling itout online or returning thepaper survey to CPN at theCalvary Community Center. We wouldlove to receive your personal stories asidefrom the survey about what you loveabout Cedar Park. You could be featuredin an upcoming newsletter.

In every good organization there shouldbe change in leadership and the timehas come for me to pass the torch toour next President. Over the last fouryears we have accomplished much as acommunity. We have had fun. We haveshared some losses. We have welcomednew businesses and new neighbors.Together we maintained our namesake,Cedar Park, and celebrated its centennial.We continued the tradition of jazz in thepark and had wonderful fairs.

As a community we have raised scholar-ship money for our students, fed familieswith our Holiday Baskets and beautifiedblocks within our neighborhood. We havehad Meet & Greets at local restaurants tointroduce you to some of the many food

L O V E Y O U R P A R K , M U L C H Y O U R P A R K , C L E A N Y O U R P A R K !

Laura McHugh and Emily Kovich love to tend treesin Cedar Park.

Holman Massey loves to plant in Cedar Park. Ezra Ali-Dow loves to pitchin and clean Cedar Park.

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Thanks to PresidentMonica Allison for herterm of service.

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choices we have. In these last four years,we conversed about our vision forBaltimore Avenue and we are embarkingon a City plan for 2035. In walking theneighborhood and attending events wehave talked about schools, business, hous-ing, politics, and much more.

There is so much that goes into serving acommunity such as ours. We are a diversecommunity in many respects. I would liketo thank our Board of Directors, bothpast and present, and all of our neighborsfor their continued support. Without you,Cedar Park Neighbors could not do thethings we do. I would like to thank thebusinesses along Baltimore Avenue. Theyhave all supported the efforts of CedarPark Neighbors and have opened theirbusinesses to us for many occasions andhave supported us financially for many ofour endeavors. I would also like to thankour elected officials, who have given methe opportunity to bend their ear aboutthis community over the last four years.

I am looking forward to the manythings Cedar Park Neighbors will accomplish in the future. It has truly

been a blessing and honor to serve asyour President these last four years. Andnow I look forward to serving in thecapacity as First Vice President. So, withthis newsletter, I turn over the reins to ournew President Michael Froehlich, I knowthat you will all welcome him with openarms. And remember...

There is always something good happening in Cedar Park!

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Algernong Allen, CPN Board Member

Cedar Park is our place to relax amongvarieties of trees and plants. Once

again, the park’s most vibrant perennialis set to bloom. On May 25th, Cedar ParkJazz Fridays returned, blossoming withthe funk-infused jazz-inspired rhythmsof Dr. Ketchup to launch the season.

This strange, delightful fruit of our community was seeded many years agoby jazz songstress Denise King. Each week,top-notch musicians would perform anda bucket would be passed to collect thedonations which kept the shows going.After Denise decided to relocate, CedarPark Jazz Fridays have been kept alivethrough the efforts and donations ofCedar Park Neighbors, its members,local businesses and generous sponsors.The event continues to grow each year.

The harvest is worth the toil. Lawn chairsunfold. Blankets spread. Children wiggleand watch the spectacle of instrumentsand movements of musicians in awe.Daddies dance, while hip-held toddlers’feet dangle and swing to the drum beat.Seniors tap their feet under the shade ofbroad tree leaves. Route 34 trolleys humtheir steely harmony. Air condition-cooledautomobile drivers lower their windowscuriously to catch a whiff of the uniquebouquet of sound and sight on the Avenue.

Cedar Park Jazz Fridays is flowered withhorticulture of harmony and humanityranging in hue, size, color, creed and culture. The beauty of this urban bucolicscene is that all of the branches of ourcommunity can share great eveningsof live music together sharing smiles.

Currently, there are only enough fundsto schedule the series until July 13, 2012.We are actively seeking contributions andwill still be passing the bucket at perform-ances to keep the series going throughoutthe summer. Please consider contributingto Cedar Park Jazz. Donate by mail orthrough our CPN website.

Cedar Park Jazz Fridays takes placeevery Friday in Cedar Park at 50th andBaltimore Avenue from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy a pleasant evening of summer breezes,assorted selections of jazz and other musical styles, against the backdrop ofour favorite park. Families and childrenof all ages are encouraged and welcome.

The Line Up to Date:

June 22 Perseverance Jazz BandJune 29 Budessa Brothers July 6 Mike Tyler & Friends Funk July 13 The Jazz Doctors featuring Jeannie BrooksJuly ?-? Your donations add more dates!

Blooming with Harmony and Humanity: Cedar Park Jazz Fridays Return

CedarParkJazzFridays

One of the greatest challenges cancerpatients face is getting transportation

to and from their daily hospital treatments.Now YOU can help! Philly Patient Ride —a collaboration of the American CancerSociety and Philly Car Share — providesfree rides to patients who may have noother way of getting to their life-savingappointments. Volunteer drivers (who usePhilly Car Share cars at no cost) are need-ed for daytime hours — Monday throughFriday, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Volunteers must be at least 21 yearsold, have a valid driver’s license and asafe driving record, and attend a brieftraining orientation. Drivers mayvolunteer as little or as often as theywish. For a rewarding experience, givethe “gift of a lift” for a few hours amonth or week and make a big differencein the life of a cancer patient. For moreinformation or to sign up, [email protected] or call (215) 895-5359.

Make a Difference: Give the Gift of a Lift to Philly Patient Riders

Volunteersare needed todrive cancerpatients totheir dailytreatments.

Third Thursdays in July, August andSeptember are the days to stroll

Baltimore Avenue from 42nd to 50thStreets and pick up deals for a dollar.CPN will set up a table outside of Calvary

Center at 48th and Baltimore. If you canvolunteer to staff the table on July 19th,August 16th or September 20th between5:30 and 8:30 p.m., let us know by emailing [email protected].

D O T H E B A L T I M O R E A V E N U E D O L L A R S T R O L L

Philadelphia2035: Coming Soon to a Forum Near You

By David Hincher, CPN Board Member

In the fall of this year, the Philadelphia CityPlanning Commission (PCPC) will begina district planning effort for University/South west Phila delphia. This is part ofthe Phila del phia2035 initiative that buildsupon the citywide comprehensive plan andnew zoning code, both adopted in 2011.The city will complete eighteen districtplans over the next several years. Lastyear, the Planning Com mis sion finishedplans for West Park and Lower South districts and is currently working on theCentral and Lower Northwest districts.

The district plan is a community/publicprocess to review all existing propertiesand uses towards developing recommenda-tions for future land-use. The planningprocess will involve three public meetingsover close to six months. PCPC has askedCPN and other community organizationsto participate in the new district plan forUniversity/Southwest Philadelphia. The dis-trict plan will look at previous communityplans for input, such as the BaltimoreAvenue Community Corridor Design Studythat emerged from our 2010 BaltimoreConversation, as well as establish prioritiesfor future neighborhood plans.

To inform land-use recommendations,the Planning Commission will comprehensively review location andefficacy of City-owned facilities suchas libraries, recreation centers, play-grounds, etc. to assure they are properlyzoned and centrally located withinneighborhoods. The district plans alsoinspect under utilized areas at prominentlocations, such as intersections of majortransit lines, and help formulate plansand appropriate zoning designationsto aid in their transformation.

The plan will also recommend improvements to public spacessuch as streetscape landscape, stormwater management, parks and plazas.To improve community health, districtplans will seek to improve accessto healthy foods, facilitate physicalactivity, and promote healthy lifestyles.

Civic engagement is an important part of a district plan. For more informationon the district plan for University/Southwest Philadelphia and how to participate, go to the following webaddress: phila2035.org/home-page/ district/university-southwest/


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Please help toguide the futuredevelopment ofCedar Park by filling out andreturning theenclosed printedsurvey or theonline version.

By Ray Murphy, CPN Board Member

Many changes have taken place inour neighborhood. We’re attracting

new residents; there is increased activityfrom developers who are buying and fixingup blighted property; and a variety ofnew businesses have opened. This kindof change generates concerns about zoning,land use, parking, education, and quality-of-life issues. Cedar Park Neighbors is frequently asked to respond to these concerns. The pace of recent changes,while largely encouraging and exciting,can also be unsettling, especially as someresidents may face higher property taxes.

Because Cedar Park Neighbors repre-sents all residents in our neighborhood,our Board of Directors asks for yourhelp in determining what role to playas our neighborhood undergoes change.We’ve created a survey to get guidancefrom everyone who has a stake in ourneighborhood. Response to this surveywill help us better accomplish CPN’s mission: to advocate for the generalwell being of our residents and businesses,promote community development,build collaboration, respond to concerns, facilitate communication and provide education on important issues thatimpact Cedar Park.

Survey responses will help the Cedar ParkNeighbors Board determine how to bestrepresent your desires for our communityas it continues to grow. Cedar Park Neighborswill not be writing or creating a plan. Thegoal of collecting feedback is to guidethe Board in setting priorities and to

better enable us to respond tosituations as they emerge.

Additionally, the Philadelphia CityPlanning Commission has asked CedarPark and other community organizationsto give feedback on a new district planfor Southwest Philadelphia and UniversityCity. This is part of a larger effort resultingfrom the new city-wide zoning code enactedin 2011. The district plan will be a com-munity/public process to review all existingproperties and to develop recommendationsfor future land use. In order to best repre-sent your interests, the Board will also usesurvey responses to guide participation inthe city’s planning process.

In addition to the printed version ofthe survey included in this newsletter,an online survey will be emailed andwill be accessible on the CPN website.Help make the survey results as meaning-ful and representative as possible by forwarding the survey to everyone youknow in the neighborhood. The print survey will also be distributed throughour network of block leaders and atpublic places to capture an equalamount of feedback from neighborswho do not have internet access.

Based on the feedback of hundreds ofneighbors, CPN hopes to be able to reportback what values we all share in terms ofneighborhood development. We will alsobe able to see where there are points ofconflict. The Board can then determinewhat kinds of programs and activitiesshould be put in place to address those differences.

Surveying The Future: Your Answers Requested

Maureen Tate, CPN Zoning Committee

The CPN Zoning Committee has beenvery busy with a constant stream of

local zoning issues. Committee membersalso attended a workshop hosted by theCity Planning Commission regarding therole of community groups under the newZoning Code. Community groups, meetingcertain eligibility criteria, now must applyto the Planning Commission to servein the role of a Registered CommunityOrganiza tion (RCO). CPN meets the criteria and will submit the registrationapplication. Under the new zoning code,RCO’s will be posted on public sites thatare made known to zoning applicants tofacilitate communication with the localcommunity. As an RCO, CPN will receivenotification of issues pending within ourboundary, have the right to appear beforethe Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)on local applications, and be includedin design review committees on largerprojects affecting our community.

The following issues have been consideredby the CPN Zoning Committee in recentmonths.

780 S. 52nd: The application for the conversion of the former Apple Storagebuilding to loft apartments was grantedby the ZBA. CPN launched a successfulcampaign to document community support for this application whichwas submitted to the ZBA.

800 S. St. Bernard: The application for conversion to a three family dwelling wasgranted by the ZBA, following a compro-mise submitted to the ZBA by the applicantto eliminate all proposed additions. CPNsupported neighbors in objecting to theapplication, advocating for a single familyor duplex and made a strenuous objectionto the proposed additions.

503 S. 52nd: Application for a take-outcertificate for a coffee shop and internetcafé was granted. Upon notification ofnearby residents and businesses, CPNentered a position of No Objection.

5027 Baltimore: An application for a take-out certificate for proposed gourmet hotdog/sandwich business with four dwellingunits in an existing structure is pending aJune 13th ZBA hearing. CPN sought acontinuance at an April 11th ZBA hearingto allow for notification to nearby neigh-bors, and received no notice of objection.The applicant withdrew a proposed addi-tion to the 3rd floor. CPN entered a posi-tion of No Objection.

4610 Cedar: CPN continues to monitorinterest by a local Philadelphia businessabout possible use of the space for an icecream parlor. No application for a usevariance has been submitted at this time.

4907 Catharine: Application for a take-outcertificate for a counter-service vegetariancafé with smoothie bar is pending at aJuly 13th ZBA hearing. CPN will notifynearby residents and businesses.

5114 Hazel: An application is under reviewby the Zoning Committee for conversionof a single family house to a triplex.Neighbors were notified about an opportunity to meet with the developerprior to a ZBA hearing on July 18th.

5033 Baltimore: An application seeks legalization of four apartments. NoZBA hearing has been set to date. TheCommittee is clarifying the applicationand will conduct notification of neighbors.

5016 Walton: An application to legalizea two-family dwelling is pending aJuly 18th hearing. CPN notified neighborsand heard no objection. CPN will entera position of No Objection.

4618 Cedar: An application to legalize newsignage was granted by the ZBA despitecommunity and CPN objection.

The CPN Zoning Committee generallymeets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at7 p.m. If you have questions about anyof these issues or are a CPN member interested in serving on the committeeplease contact the committee [email protected]

Zoning Committee News


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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! M A R I P O S A R I B B O N C U T T I N GState Representative Jim Roebuck,Patricia Smith of The ReinvestmentFund, Congressman Chaka Fattahand Chief Operating Officer of theCity of Philadelphia’s Departmentof Commerce Kevin Dow help cutthe ribbon at Mariposa Food Co-op’s Grand Opening on April 21st.

Farm 51: It Doesn’t Get Any More Local Than This!

By Vanessa Jerolmack

Hello friends and neighbors! The seasonis officially “on” at Farm 51, the farm

stand located on the corner of ChesterAvenue and 51st Street. Come on downand purchase organic veggies, herbs andeggs raised on-site at Farm 51, alongwith produce grown by yours truly in mybackyard site at 5019 Baltimore Avenue.

Farm 51 is a great little place that every-one should visit. In the empty lot wheretwo houses once stood, a beautiful farm,complete with winding paths and veggiesstuffed into every nook now thrives.Farmers Andrew and Neal have createda special place which reminds us that wecan have it all — city living mixed withcountry charm. Bring the kids over to meet

the family of chickens and their buddies,the bunnies and the duck. Pick up the latest veggies that are in season and takehome a dozen multi-colored eggs. I hopeto see you at the stand one of theseThursdays between 4:30 and 7 p.m.

You can also check out the website:farm51.wordpress.com/.

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Visit farmers Andrewand Neal at Farm 51.Thursdays, 4-7 p.m.


Taking Steps Toward a Green Footprint: Greening Lea Elementary

By Julie Scott

The Greening Lea initiative, begunthrough a combined effort of the

West Philly Coalition for NeighborhoodSchools (WPCNS) and the EnterpriseCenter, has taken a big step forward.On May 10th, the Community DesignCollaborative, the AIAPhiladelphia chapterof the American Institute of Architects andthe Philadelphia Water Department hosteda design charrette and public presentationto explore creating greener schoolyardsin Philadelphia. One of the two schoolsof focus was Henry C. Lea ElementarySchool, with its large expanse of asphaltat the corner of 47th and Spruce.

The day began with an overview ofPhiladelphia initiatives to improve school-yards and Greenfield Elementary School’ssuccessful sustainable schoolyard project.Next, the charrette placed Lea students,staff, teachers and community members,alongside designers and representativesfrom the Philadelphia Water Department,Philadelphia City Planning Commissionand the School District onto two teams forbrainstorming and discussion. The charrettedrew record-high participation from thePhiladelphia design community. The teamscame up with terrific ideas in a short periodof time. It was great to see the collaborationbetween the design professionals, the school/community partners, city agencies, andresource advisors. Later in the afternoon,the teams presented their concepts to anaudience of well over one hundred people.

The Lea teams came up with remarkablysimilar ideas about how to transform the

yard. The primary suggestions offeredby both teams were establishing the schoolyard as the main entrance, sectioning theyard into a series of outdoor rooms, devel-oping edges to address stormwater issuesand create entrances, solving problems likedumpster placement and reinforcing theidentity of Lea. Team designer Jen Martelof WPCNS said, “We considered how theschoolyards could become valued commu-nity assets that are populated by individu-als, families and community groups whenschool is not in session. This took theform of modifying existing fences andwalls to make the schoolyards more wel-coming, creating gateways, and re-thinkingthe school’s main entrances.”

The next step is for a volunteer designteam from the Community DesignCollaborative to synthesize the ideas fromthe charrette into a schoolyard master planwhich will include recommendations forphasing and an estimate of probable cost.The master plan report will allow the Leacommunity to raise funds, develop designsand make the vision a reality.

Meet the directors and officers voted in at CPN’sAnnual Meeting and Election held April 23, 2012.Back row: Meg Ferrigno, David Hincher, Ana LisaYoder, Lisa Johanningsmeier, Sean Dorn, MichaelFroehlich, Algernong Allen, Dorothy Welch Berlind

and Monica Allison. Front row: Ray Murphy, SabaTedla, Marcus Presley, Sara Nissley, and Karen Allen.Not pictured: Mahari Bailey, Laurie Friedman,Theresa McCole Manzi, Shawn Markovich, BeverlyRouse, Mavil Spense, Courtney Walton.

C E D A R P A R K N E I G H B O R S B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

Maurice Jones presentshis team’s ideas forgreening the asphaltplayground at LeaElementary School.

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Play on, Philly! Flourishes at St. Francis de Sales School

Play On, Philly! (POP) is the innovativemusic education program that has landed right here in our own neighbor-hood at St. Francis de Sales School.Inspired by the social development andmusic education program of Venezuela,El Sistema, POP seeks to enrich the livesof Philadelphia youth by providing dailymusical instruction in communities whichhave little access to music education.(learn more on www.PlayOnPhilly.org)

Established in 2011 at St. Francis deSales School by local musician and POPExecutive Director, Stanford Thompson,the program involves 110 youth ages sixto thirteen, this in a school with a totalenrollment of 521. In just a short time,the St. Francis de Sales Play On, Philly!orchestra has burst on to the Philadelphiamusic scene with much acclaim. The children are taught by first class musiciansand have had opportunities to performwith renowned conductors and workwith a number of visiting artists. In recentmonths they welcomed the great jazz musician, Wynton Marsalis, who performedfor the children and conducted a master

class with some orchestra members. Thehighlight of their concert season was anopportunity to perform with none otherthan our Philadelphia Orchestra at theKimmel Center on May 10 with famedguest conductor, Sir Simon Rattle. TheYouTube video of this special performanceis not to be missed and can be accessed at:www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_CNz9Vrtk.

Wynton Marsalis with Stanford Thompson, POPExecutive Director, and 6th grade trumpet playersAndre Rollins and Azhane Christian-Clyburn in thePlay On, Philly! Orchestra at St. Francis de Sales

Young Peacemakers Honored at de Sales Annual School Assembly

Zebediah Coombs, left, the 2012 St.Francis de Sales Peace Medal winner,

joined Peacemakers from previous yearsbelow the “New Kind of Hero...” slogan.The medal was awarded at the 20th annual Peacemaker Assembly on May10th, 2012. The De Sales Peace Programhas been nationally recognized (by thePhiladelphia Bar Foundation, Washington,D.C. Consortium Schools, Commonwealthof Pennsylvania Health Department, ING

Unsung Heroes, Teaching Pre-K to 8 magazine, St. Anthony magazine, etc.)as a model to replicate in every type ofschool environment. There is no writtencurriculum, but is a way of life in theschool. It includes a Peace Wall, PeaceRoom and Peace Table, where studentsgo to work out difficulties. Cedar ParkNeighbors congratulates these studentsfor their efforts to build peace at schooland in our community!

Zebediah Coombs, left, the 2012 de Sales Peace Medal winner, with Peacemakers from previous years

Kudos to Our YoungMathematicians! In the national“First In Math” competition, involving 1.5 millionstudents, De SalesSchool ranked #1in the Archdioceseof Philadelphia,#2 in the state ofPennsylvania and#3 in the nation!Congratulations!


by Laura McHugh, CPN Scholarship Committee

This year’s annual scholarship fundraiser,held on Sunday, March 25th at Dock

Street Brewery, was once again a rousingsuccess! With nearly 100 people in atten-dance and thousands of dollars raised,CPN would like to offer a special thanksto Rosemarie and her team at Dock Street,as well as all of the businesses and neighborsthat continue to support this annual eventthrough ticket sales and/or auction donations, year after year. Pleasecheck out our full list of supporters!

Supporting CPN Scholarship Committeeevents like the annual Dock Street fundraiseris critical to raising scholarship funds forstudents like Hahn Nguyen, a freshman atTemple University, and one of our currentCPN scholarship recipients. Here’s whatHahn has to say about what the scholarshiphas meant to her this first year:

“The famous Sir Isaac Newton once said,‘If I have seen farther than others, it isbecause I was standing on the shouldersof giants.’ This saying perfectly describeshow grateful I feel towards the assistanceand help I’ve received from Cedar ParkNeighbors and their generous scholarship.This year, I began to embark on my collegejourney. Before I even started, I was verystressed about how to pay for college, seeingas paying for high school was already diffi-cult. I made my choice to go to Temple inpart because of its lower tuition comparedto many other colleges. My decision wasfinalized when I got accepted into theirnew Bachelor in Science Nursing program.Nursing, specifically neonatal nursing, hasbeen my passion and dream job. However,

not only did I have to stress about payingfor tuition and books, I was also requiredto buy nursing/medical supplies and uni-forms for the program. I felt overwhelmedby the prices of the medical supplies, mostof them being over a hundred dollars andmore. But with the help of my Cedar ParkNeighbors scholarship, I was able to pay formy Nursing books and some of the suppliessuch as the stethoscope, scrubs, and sphyg-momanometer. I was always worried thatmy financial issues would prevent me fromliving my dream fully, but with this scholar-ship I have been able to begin my first stepsinto making my dream become reality.

I have now finished my first year ofcollege and survived the first year of TempleUniversity’s nursing program. Although ithas been a very difficult, stressful, and timeconsuming experience, I have enjoyed everyminute of it. Through the first year of theprogram, I have learned to take patient’sblood pressure and interacted with seniorcitizens and children at various field workplacements in the community. My passionfor nursing has been further ignited and Ican’t wait to start my clinicals next semester.I would like to once again thank everyoneinvolved in the Cedar Park Neighbors scholarship committee for helping me beable to live these wonderful experiences I’vehad this past year at Temple University.”

Sincerely, Hahn Nguyen

More information about theScholarship Program can be found atwww.cedarparkneighbors.org. Questions?Please call CPN at 267-531-4147 or [email protected].

Check Out What’s Happening in the CPN Scholarship Corner!

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Atiya Ola’s Spirit First FoodsAtlantic Medical SpecialtyBaltimore Ave Pet ShoppeBartram GardensBed Bath & BeyondBoost MarketDBA Little Home RepairsDesi VillageDock Street BreweryEast Smithfield HealthcareEastern State PenitentiaryElena’s Showcase Lounge

Firehouse BicyclesGold StandardGreen Line CaféHarvard Children’s AcademyHouse of Our Own BooksLee’s DeliLiz CampionLongwood GardensMorris Arboretum of theUniversity of Pennsylvania

Nat’l Constitution CenterNew Deal Lumber andMillwork Company

Nigerian African GroceryPhila Federal Credit Union

Phila Museum of ArtPhila Suzuki Piano AcademyStudio 34Sunray DrugsTalking HeadzTom Davis PharmacyTool Library of PhiladelphiaVientiane CaféVietnam CaféVix EmporiumWake Up YogaWayne’s GarageWest Philadelphia LocksmithCompany

Woodland Building Supply

Diane BezellaDarryl BundridgeDr. Gerard DavisKitakiya DennisJames DonleyBruce DorpalenAgnes DumasJohanna FineClaudia HamiltonEmily HirshornHillary KaneGeorge KarpynRichard KeiserPeggy and Todd KovichJudyann McCarthy

There is still time tosupport scholarshipsfor Hahn and othersin 2012-2013!Make a donationthrough the CPNwebsite or send acheck to CPN marked“Scholarship.”

Many thanks to our Scholarship Fundraiser Business Supporters… And to these individual donors!!

Dr. Alice MoyerAmy MyersRepresentative JamesRoebuck

Lola RooneyBeverly RouseJen SmithMaureen Tate andGerald McHugh

Senator AnthonyWilliams

Nancy WygantMary Yee

Scholarship recipientsDung and Hahn Nguyenat the FirehouseFundraiser


This year, the University City HistoricalSociety (UCHS) has created an

Endangered Properties List, a documentformed in order to raise awareness aboutsignificant historic structures in WestPhiladelphia threatened by demolition,misuse, or neglect. This list intends toextol the aesthetic, historic, and culturalvalue of these sensitive properties and toinfluence lawmakers and other parties toinvolve themselves with preservationefforts in the West Philadelphia region.The properties were selected via a commu-nity survey. A large number of initial nominees were eventually narrowed downto the 10 most significantly damaged andhistorically important properties.

To further the efforts to place these build-ings in the public eye, a series of postcardshave been created. Each postcard coverfeatures a building or group of buildingsfrom the Endangered Properties list. Onthe back, the postcards are addressed tothe current caretakers and lawmakersinvolved with the future of each specificbuilding. Additionally, a pre-printed message urges these parties to act as soon

as possible to prevent further neglect andcollapse of these important structures inour community. There is also space on thecard for you to add your own issuesand concerns. By advocatingnew life for these buildings,UCHS hopes to reinstatetheir importance in ourneighborhoods and to helptheir architectural splendorshine as when they were newlybuilt. In this way, the stones ofour community’s past will notbe forgotten, but rather used onour pathway to the future.

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Get Ready for Detours: Route 34 Track Renewal Project in Progress

SEPTA is planning a Route 34Trolley Track Renewal Project inWest Philadel phia this spring and sum-mer, according to their CommunityUpdate distributed in the neighborhood.The project is scheduled to run fromMay 19th to September 1st, 2012, andincludes one pre-reconstruction and fourreconstruction phases.

Pre-reconstruction is scheduled for May19th-June 15th and includes rail weldingin advance of construction. Rails will bewelded and stored along BaltimoreAvenue at four locations — between 41stand 42nd streets, between 50th and 51ststreets, between 54th and 55th streets,and between 58th and 59th streets.Trolley service will not be affected duringthis phase, but parking will not be per-mitted in the area where rails are stored,with a few exceptions.

Phase I will take place from June 17ththrough July 7th and will include thereconstruction of both tracks between40th and 42nd streets, beginning at 40thand progressing westward through completion of 42nd Street. During thisphase, the entire two-block area onBaltimore Avenue will be closed.

Phase II is scheduled for July 1st -August 4th and includes the reconstruc-tion of tracks between 49th and 52ndStreets. Phase III is scheduled for July29th - August 18th and includes thereconstruction of tracks between 54thand 55th streets. Phase IV includes thereconstruction of both tracks throughthe intersection of 58th Street and isscheduled for August 11th - September 1st.

Throughout all phases, buses will replacetrolley service from the 40th Street portalto the end of the line at 61st Street. Alltraffic, including buses, will be detouredaround the active construction sites. Allside streets in the affected constructionareas will be closed to through traffic.

Some of the existing tracks were installedas far back as the early 1980’2. Thestreet structure supporting the tracks hasdeteriorated due to water leaks, trafficand the overall age of the street surface,which requires increased maintenance.During the reconstruction, SEPTA willexcavate, renew and pave approximately7,500 track feet in both directions. If youhave any questions about this project,please call SEPTA Community Relationsoffice at 215-580-7013.

Sponsored by Councilwoman Blackwell

On Saturday, June 23, 2012, my officein the 3rd District will sponsor the

Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)and AGD Foundation’s OutreachProgram: “Nation of Smiles, One Smileat a Time.” This event will provide freedental care to hundreds of local residentsin need of treatment, and it will be hostedat the U. of Pa. Dental School, located at240 S. 40th St. (40th and Spruce Streets)from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We are requesting your help with identifying patients who would benefitfrom this free care. Please contact us ifthere are shelters or groups with whichyou work that assist individuals whoare in need of dental care. We anticipatethat AGD member volunteer dentists willprovide treatment to approximately 600patients throughout the course of the day.

Please be advised that all patients,or their representatives, will need tocontact my office prior to receivingtreatment.

Please contact my office tospeak with Anjali Chainani at215-686-2031 or send an emailto: [email protected] arrange for treatment scheduling.Time slots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be advisedthat groups should arrive together on theday of the event to ensure that treatmentis given in an efficient manner.

Thank you very much for your assistancein improving the oral health of those inour community who are in need. I lookforward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,Jannie L. Blackwell

Free Dental Care: Nation of Smiles, One Smile at a Time

Support CPN Business Members!

A-1 Floor Refinishing African Cultural Center of PAAksum Curio Theatre Company Dock Street Beer East Smithfield Healthcare Elena’s Soul Showcase LoungeFresh Deli The Gables B&B The Gold Standard CafeMariposa Food CoopO'Donnell Real Estate Parallel DesignPhila Federal Credit Union Prudential Fox & Roach Safdan Partners LLC Salt and Pepper Deli St. Francis de Sales Satellite Cafe Sims Giles and Associates Talking Heads Urban & Bye Realtors VIX EmporiumWake Up Yoga WestWestside Community Day Care Wine and Spirit Store


Cedar Park Neighbors Membership Application/Renewal

● New Member● Renewal● Multi-year (max. 3 years)

# of years_____

● $10 Individual

● $15 Household (2 persons or more)

● $ 7 Senior/Student/Unemployed

● $30 Business

● $40 Sponsor (one free CPN t-shirt!)

Additional contribution: (Write $ amount)

_____ Holiday baskets

_____ Scholarships

_____ Jazz Series

_____ Park

_____ Other, specify _________________________

CPN t-shirt: (Write $ amount if not Sponsor and circle size)

_____ Short Sleeve Adult S, M, L, XL,

2XL, 3XL,4XL, 5XL, 6XL ($15)

_____ Short Sleeve Kids S, M, L, XL ($15)

_____ Long Sleeve Adult S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL ($20)

_________TOTAL ENCLOSED

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Address

Phone

Email

● Yes, I would like to receive an email notice witha link to the current newsletter on the CPN website(and do not deliver a paper copy to my home).

Email [email protected] www.cedarparkneighbors.orgPhone 267-531-4147

Return form with check to:Cedar Park NeighborsCalvary Community Center4740 Baltimore Ave.Philadelphia, PA 19143

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City, State, Zip

Phone

Email

Check your areas of interest for potential participation:

● Block Organizing: Maintain list of Block Leaders, organize forums,

Review block grant applications and help awardees implement projects etc.

● Board of Directors: CPN leadership and decision-making body.

● Cedar Park Fair: Publicity, children’s activities, vendors, entertainment, etc.

● Cedar Park Garden Tenders: Plant and maintain gardens at Cedar Park.

● Education Committee: Interaction with local schools and parents on issues.

● Fundraising: Special events, grant writing.

● Holiday Baskets: Coordinate and assist distribution to needy Cedar Park families.

● Membership/Newsletter Committee: Promote membership to residents and businesses,

Writing, publishing, photography and distribution of newsletter.

● Property/Housing Task Force: Strategize/respond to issues of deteriorated property.

● Scholarship Committee: Raise funds, promote program, and select awardees.

● Website: Technical support, maintenance, updating info/pictures etc.

● Zoning Committee: Monitor & communicate issues to residents;

represent Cedar Park before Zoning Board of Adjustment.Cedar Park Neighbors is a 501[c]3 not-for-profit organization. All contributions are fully tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.

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T H I S I S S U E S P O N S O R E D B YThanks to Algernong Allen & Elena’s Soul for sponsoring

this issue of Cedar Park Neighbors Newsletter.


CPN Mission Statement:Cedar Park Neighbors is an association of diverse house-holds and businesses based inthe Cedar Park neighborhood ofWest Philadelphia, Penn sylvania.The purpose of the associationshall be to foster collaborationamong all persons living andworking in the Cedar Park neigh-borhood, to promote communitydevelopment, to provide a forumfor communication and commu-nity education, to respond toneighborhood concerns and toadvocate for and promote thegeneral welfare of the CedarPark community.

Newsletter EditorsMaureen Tate & Judy Lamirand

Newsletter DesignJudy Lamirand, Parallel Design

To Contact Cedar Park Neighborsor submit Newsletter items:contact@cedarparkneighbors.orgwww.cedarparkneighbors.org267-531-4147

c/o Calvary Community Center4740 Baltimore AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19143

CPN Board

PresidentMichael Froehlich1st Vice-PresidentMonica Allison

2nd Vice-PresidentDavid HIncher

TreasurerKaren Allen

SecretaryDorothy Welch Berlind

DirectorsAlgernong Allen Mahari Bailey Sean Dorn Margaret Ferrigno Laurie Friedman Lisa Johaningsmeier Theresa McCole Manzi Shawn Markovich Ray Murphy Sara Nissley Marcus Presley Beverly Rouse Mavil Spence Saba Tedla Courtney Walton Ana Lisa Yoder

Great Food. Great Drinks. Cedar Park's Neighborhood Bar.

4912 Baltimore Avenue

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CPN June 2012 newsletter