A ‘Bunch’ Of Reasons Declares Sen. Larry Farnese To Honor An Exclusive Message From Your New Senator This Senior
‘I’ll Work For You’
Dear South Philadelphia Public Record Readers: As the new state Senator for the 1st Dist., I am excited about meeting the challenges that lie ahead. However, none of this would have been possible, had it not been for your support and your votes – and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you. My goal is to put your needs first,
...LARRY FARNESE
Vol. III No. 3 (Issue 67)
as I work diligently each and every day to pass legislation that benefits you, such as stricter gun-control laws to reduce the level of gun violence in our city, and making sure you and your family have better, more affordable access to health care. Also on my list of priorities is creating ways to improve education for Philadelphia’s children. I support innovative programs such as developing partner-
“Reporting South Philadelphia the way it deserves”
ships between schools and trade unions to ensure kids who are not college-bound graduate with skills that can lead to good-paying jobs. Right now, the biggest challenge we all face is the dismal economic climate that spans the globe and extends its reach to the heart of South Philadelphia. City budget cuts already threatened this year’s Mummers Pa(Cont. Page 2)
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by Al Boccella With only two weeks to go in the race to find our best seniors in the region, letter and commendations have been flying through the mail box. Meet Leonard Bunch, our next candidate in our ‘Senior Eleven’ contest. Mr. Bunch is an 84-year-old senior who has been a full-time volunteer at St. Charles Senior Community Center located at 1941 Christian Street in South Philadelphia for the past six years.
January 15, 2009
Forget The Golden Globes! Oldies Night Stella Maris holds an “Oldies Night with Jerry Blavat” 7 p.m.-midnight this Saturday. Tickets are $35 and include a hot buffet, dessert and drinks. (215) 463-3410. Music Career? As part of the Knowlton Leadership Program designed to enrich the Settlement Music School experience for Advanced Study students or anyone else considering a career in music, Settlement is offering a free workshop on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m. at Field Hall, Mary Louise Curtis Branch, 416 Queen Street. Free parking on site. The 90-minute workshop “How to Choose the Music School That Is (Cont. Page 2)
Local Filmmaker Creates Best Movie ...LEONARD BUNCH by Richie Rosati For the last two years Nick Lanciano has been working on 9th & Bay, a feature film he will officially release this year. Lanciano, a film producer, director, editor and star of his own film, has been utilizing his own film-editing suite in his home on the 2400 block of S. 19th Street, where he also produces music videos for several recording artists. Lanciano is now also working on a new television show with producer Bob Jackson, with TV hosts Richie Rosati and Elizabeth “Bitsy” Jennings, (Cont. Page 27)
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Lady Strikers Score Soccer Championship
UNDER 9’s Little Lady Strikers of South Philadelphia Soccer Club capped an undefeated season with PDR City Championship. Strikers posted a perfect 10 wins with an amazing 10 shutouts over the season. In title match, the Little Ladies blanked Somerton (8-1-1) by a score of 2-0. Scoreless first half was fast and furious, with second half offering more of the same. SPSC’s “Special D”, led by Lizzie Stermel, Katie McCann and Ondrea Hunt, was up to the task in front of goalkeeper Sami DelVecchio. Offensively, Francesca Tronieri and Abigail Teobal each powered a goal past Somerton’s keeper to secure perfect end to a perfect season for South Philly girls.
Leonard arrives at the center at 8:30 a.m. and leaves most days at 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. He has even volunteered on weekends. In 2004 the Center’s funder directed St. Charles to use a new computerized reporting system. Traditionally senior centers are very short-staffed, and for this project there was not a dedicated staff person to maintain the system. Leonard, selfstarter and problem-solver that he is, took it upon himself to work on the system daily. He enters data and manages the data reports. (Cont. Page 27)
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