Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. II No. 61 (221)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

May 11, 2011

Philadelphia Daily Record

Back In Town

SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES in Philly, when Ed Rendell is dishing out his picks for City Council as well as the Eagles. The former Mayor and former Governor’s endorsement of challenger Andrew Toy today was latest in a string of his announced favorites for May 17’s Democratic primary. See story page 2.

Hazardous Waste Collection Set For Saturday The Streets Dept. is asking those with household hazardous waste to take them to its Highway Yards at 4800 Parkside Avenue in West Philadelphia. This includes old and unused oil-based paint, solvents, pesti-

cides, flammable liquids such as old gasoline and kerosene, used oil, antifreeze and brake fluid. The yard will be open between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Council Of Clergy Endorses Savage For Council The Philadelphia Council of Clergy endorsed Danny Savage for 7th Dist. City Council seat. The Philadelphia Council of Clergy is a nondenominational, multicultural

group representing over 200 churches in the area.

Savage continues to pick up support from a diverse coalition of

labor leaders, elected officials and community organizations like the Philadelphia teachers and firefighters.

Rendell Endorses Andy Toy Governor Ed Rendell has endorsed Andy Toy for City Council at Large.

Toy’s relationship with Rendell began when he worked at the Commerce Dept. for the City of Philadelphia during Rendell’s tenure as Mayor.

“I first met Andy nearly 20 years ago, when he worked with me to help make Philadelphia what it is today. Since then, Andy has been a tireless advocate for our neighborhoods and someone who knows how to create jobs, particularly small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy,” stated Rendell. He went on to state, “nobody can argue we aren’t in tough economic times and that our schools are facing new challenges.

I have seen what Andy Toy has done for Philadelphia and I know what he will do for us on City Council, so I am honored to support his candidacy.”

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often referred to the vision Rendell had for turning Philadelphia around as what is possible if we elect people with initiative and a plan for our future. On Rendell’s endorsement, Toy stated, “I could not be more proud of Gov. Rendell’s support. Gov. Rendell is the perfect example of what can happen if we elect people with a vision for our future. I’ve spent the last 25 years fighting for our neighborhoods and creating jobs, and I know on City Council I can have an even greater impact on the people of Philadelphia.”

Toy has spent the last 25 years in public service; working in the Goode and Rendell Administrations and more recently, working at The Enterprise Center to empower minority-owned entrepreneurs and help small-business owners succeed. He has been endorsed by DA Seth Williams the Fraternal Order of Police, Unite Here! Local 54, Americans for Democratic Action and PhiladelTHE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

phia NOW because of his record of creating jobs, improving neighborhoods and his strong commitment to reform City government.

8 Airport Workers To Be Honored For 5Star Service For the fifth year, the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Philadelphia International Airport will honor eight employees for an outstanding moment servicing a customer in 2011. Each will receive a Five Star Service Award during the presentation. This celebration comes at a time of year when airport traffic in Philadelphia is at its peak, and visitation to Philadelphia continues to grow from around the world. The event will take place at noon tomorrow.

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Philadelphia Educators Get Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award Sixty-six outstanding School District of Philadelphia teachers were honored today with the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award at a ceremony at the Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia. The award was created by the Philadelphia-based Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation in 2008 to recognize School District teachers for their educational leadership and public service. The foundation provides a $3,500 award to each recipient.

“As a former teacher, I know how much it means to these dedicated men and women to have their efforts recognized by the broader community,” said School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Arlene C. Ackerman. “We are indebted to the vision of the Lindbacks, grateful for the generosity of the foundation, and appreciative of the work of the foundation’s trustees, who keep the founders’ vision alive.”

“The trustees of the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation are pleased to present for the fourth time an annual award, bearing the Lindbacks’ name, which honors School District of Philadelphia teachers,” said Lindback Foundation Trustee Sheldon M. Bonovitz. “We feel it important and too many times overlooked to recognize the role teachers play in the education of Philadelphia’s school children. The positive impact that teachers make on their students reverberates throughout their lives. The educators we are honoring today have met the highest standards we hold for adults in this influential position. The subjective and objective results they have achieved speak volumes about what can be accomplished in our school system, and potentially in the lives of their students – past, present and future.”

School Reform Commission Chairman Robert L. Archie Jr. said, “The members of the School Reform Commission thank the Lindback Foundation for saluting these exemplary high-achieving teachers, and we thank these outstanding professionals for their commendable work on behalf of Philadelphia’s stu10 MAY, 2011

dents.”

Joining Superintendent Ackerman, Chairman Archie and Mr. Bonovitz for the ceremony were: Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan; Lindback Foundation Trustees Reginald Middleton and David Loder; District leadership; and the honorees’ colleagues, families and friends.

The 2011 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award recipients are: Nancy Nayowith, Academy at Palumbo; Melissa Hogg, Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush; Bernadine Waterman, Audenried High School; John Schaffer, Bartram High School; Beverly Tucker, Bodine High School for International Affairs; Ronald Paulus, Bok Technical High School; Charlotte Brickhouse, Carroll High School; Joseph Dougherty, Carver High School of Engineering and Science; Galeet Cohen, Central High School; Karin Robinson, Communications Technology High School; Kathleen Melville, Constitution High School; Frances Peagler, Dobbins Technical High School; Sean Ryan, Douglas High School; Carol Chatman, Edison High School; George Dufner, Fels High School; Nora Karasanyi, FitzSimons Young Men’s Leadership High School; Linwood Stevens, Frankford High School; Richard Upshaw, Franklin High School; Christina Whitt, Franklin Learning Center; Patricia Ternove, Furness High School; and Eleanor Boli, Germantown High School.

Also Erica Lee, Girard Academic Music Program; Linda Anderson, Gratz High School; Elizabeth Harvey, High School of the Future; Jazmin Torres, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School; Kimberly Brandes, Kensington Culinary Arts High School; Dr. Ilcedes Faro.

Kensington International Business High School; Sarah Rittenhouse, Kensington Urban Education Academy; Ross Hamilton, King High School; Edward Love, Lamberton High School; Michael Hardisky, Lankenau High School; Brian Wagner, Lin-

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The Philadelphia Public Record Calendar May 12State Rep. Mike O’Brien hosts Community Mtg. on small-business development for 175th State House Dist. at Old Pine Community Ctr., 401 Lombard St., 6-8 p.m.

May 13Dem. 13th Ward Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Park Ave., 5-10 p.m. Donation $10. For info Mike Pender (267) 973-0193.

May 13Committeepersons Special for judicial candidate Jim DiVergilis at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 5-8 p.m. Tickets at door $40.

May 13Sid Booker hosts Shrimp Rally for Mayor Michael Nutter outside Stinger La Pointe Restaurant, 4600 N. Broad St., 6-8:30 p.m. All invited.

May 13-15 Phila. Chapter of National Congress of Black Women kicks off Black Splendor Weekend at Friday formal at 1st Dist. Plaza, 7 p.m. honoring Onah C. Weldon.

May 14Mayfair Fallen Heroes 5K Run & Walk at Lincoln HS, Ryan & Rowland Aves., 8:30-10:30 a.m. $25 proceeds support education of police/fire survivors. For info mayfairbiz.com/run.

May 14E. Mount Airy Neighbors hosts Swing Into Spring dance party fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Music

by Doc Gibbs. Open wine/beer bar, hors d’oeuvres and desserts.

Tickets $90, tax deductible. Benbow Hall on Lutheran Seminary Campus, 7301 Germantown Ave., 7-11 p.m. Free Parking. For more THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

info www.eastmountairy.org.

May 14State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, with Grands As Parents and Turning Points for Children, hosts daylong workshop for kinship caregivers from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the McNeil STC Building at Univ. of Sciences, 42nd & Woodland Ave., 8:30 a.m.-3 Free public event. Lunch. Registration needed.

Call Brenda Rich (215) 875-4955 or birch@turningpointsforchildren.org.

May 14Fundraiser for 8th Dist. Council candidate Robin Tasco at 7165 Germantown Ave., 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Buffet dinner and dancing. Donations $100-$1,000. For info Ros (267) 593-1571 or www.robintasco.com.

May 14E. Mt. Airy Neighbors hosts Swing Into Spring at Lutheran Theological, Brossman Bldg., Benbow Ha., 7301 Germantown Ave., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $90, under age 35 $60. For info (215) 2424170.

May 15Democrats of Oak Lane Team present Marion Wimbush’s annual Breakfast and Meet & Greet candidates at Oak Lane Diner, 6528 N. Broad St., 9 a.m.-12 m. Broadcast over WURD 900 AM. May 15Friends of Marian Tasco present Jazz Brunch at View, 800 N. Broad St., 8th fl., 1-4 p.m. Entrance on Brown Street. Featuring Sherry Wilson Butler. $65 person. No tickets will be sold at door. Contact Jalila Brown or Nedia Ralston (215) 437-3294.

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coln High School; Olga Torres, Mastbaum Technical High School; Nabeehah Parker, Masterman High School; Alicia Williams, Motivation High School; Patricia Ryan, Northeast High School; Melanie Keiper, Olney East High School; Lauren Vargas, Olney West High School; Amjad Ali, Overbrook High School; Joshua Rothstein, Parkway Center City; and Beverly Trimboli, Parkway Northwest High School.

Also Dr. Jerry Fluellen, Parkway West High School; Raymond Lackey, Pennypack House School; Dr. Malikah Jenkins, Philadelphia High School for Business and Technology; Cynthia Kulesza, Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts; Alfred Hanssen, Philadelphia High School for Girls; Jessica Melman, Philadelphia Learning Academy North; Sarah Truitt, Philadelphia Learning Academy South; Judith Dunn, Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson; Ariel Weiser, Philadelphia Military Acad-

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emy at Leeds; Benjamin Young, Promise Academy at University City High School; Tracey Petty, Promise Academy at Vaux High School; Thomas McLaughlin, Randolph Career Academy; S. Ryann Skraitz, Rhodes Young Women’s Leadership High School; Carmelle Jean-Paul, Robeson High School; Denise DiFrancesco, Roxborough High School; and Theresa Maas-Anger, Saul High School for Agricultural Sciences.

Also Vendetta Smith, Sayre High School; Pia Martin, Science Leadership Academy; Dean Coder, South Philadelphia High School; Patricia Whyatt, Strawberry Mansion High School; Alvah Smith, Swenson Arts and Technology High School; Bernadette Clapp, Washington High School; Rainiel Guzman, West Philadelphia High School; James Scanlon, Widener Memorial School; and Anthony Williams, Youth Study Center.

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