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Comforting the aficted
DECEMBER 6, 2012
Co-victims of homicide gathered at a Newbold church’s interfaith service to seek solace. By Joseph Myers R e v i e w S ta f f W r i t e r
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hough she gains professional pride by assisting mentally ill adults as a social worker, Movita JohnsonHarrell derives her richest happiness from completing her motherly duties. The Lansdowne resident suffered an interruption to her matriarchal identity nearly two years ago, losing a son to gun violence. She continued her healing Sunday afternoon at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia, 1166 S. Broad St., as See VICTIM SERVICE page 10
Sports
Host Jason Douglas, middle, made the day a blast for the guests, including figures from The St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments. S ta f f P h o t o b y G r e g B e z a n i s
A sight to behold
A Pennsport facility hosted its annual Christmas luncheon for the blind and visually impaired.
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By Joseph Myers R e v i e w S ta f f W r i t e r
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eople with visual deficiencies are often neglected,” owner Carmen D’Aquilante said Tuesday afternoon at The Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. “However, they’re as worthy of love and respect as everyone else.”
The proprietor welcomed nearly 100 blind and visually impaired individuals to his Pennsport establishment for a Christmas party, furthering his 20-year involvement with the South Philadelphia Lions Club. He and his peers honored their guests with gifts, a luncheon and seasonal songs to celebrate their successes and encourage their aspirations.
The Lions Club has made such occasions mainstays of its 77-year history, gladly aiding Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in 200 countries. Its 70 representatives adopt “We Serve” as their motto and lived up to that precept See LIONS CLUB page 11