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OPINION
Tell Gov. Romney: Large class
sizes hurt!
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Housing HEMAP resumes
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Mayor declares Peace Day
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Summer Camp Ends at Kingsessing
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COMMuNITY
Voter
Registration
Efforts mount
in Southwest
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First Lady Michelle Obama lays it on the line to SW supporters August 8: Its up to you, now! Are you going to get it done?
Sentence for
Shooter
Community
Impacts Verdict
Page 4
McCreesh
Skateboarders
City-wide
tournament
Page 6
Kids learn
landscaping
Fun Program at
Bartrams Garden
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A
s a young person growing
up in Southside Chicago,
Michelle Robinson had a vi-
sion of wanting to change the world.
Today, as First Lady of the United
States Michelle Obama, she is in a po-
sition to help to do that. Eleven weeks
before the national election, her priori-
ties in that regard are quite clear.
Before an enthusiastic audience
of thousands at the University of the
Sciences on Woodland Avenue August
10th Mrs. Obama pressed supporters
in eastern Pennsylvania to lobby at
least one neighbor, relative, or friend
for their votes Thursday, amid concern
over waning enthusiasm in the Demo-
cratic coalition that propelled her hus-
band into office in 2008..
That one new voter you register in
your ward or precinct, that one addi-
tional elderly voter you get to the polls,
that could be the one that makes the
difference in this election, she told the
fired-up crowd.
The primary focus of Mrs. Obamas
remarks was the need for a vital, dy-
namic get-out-the-vote effort here in
Southwest. The stakes are so high
the dignified yet down-to-earth first
lady emphasized. There is no margin
for error. At the end of the day, it comes
down to whether our country will be
guided by your values and your experi-
ences.
During her talk, which the crowd
frequently applauded and affirmed
with amens, Mrs. Obama listed the
accomplishments of her husbands
presidency. She naturally stressed
first the positive impact of Patient Pro-
tection and Affordable Care Act, or
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First
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O
n yet another issue
that is critical to
every voting par-
ent, Gov. George Romney is out
of touch with reality.
In a roundtable meeting
with educators at a charter
school in Philadelphia, last
month, Pres. Obamas oppo-
nent in the November 6 elec-
tion indicated that class size
does not relate directly with
educational outcomes.
So its not the classroom
size thats driving the success
of school systems, Romney
concluded. More important,
he said, was recruiting the best
teachers and ensuring admin-
istrators have the correct pri-
orities in leading schools.
Just like Gov. Corbett
and charter school backers in
Pennsylvania, Romney places
the emphasis on school choice
over other factors, including
efforts to reduce the number of
students in classrooms.
Now, President Obama
released a new White House
report, Investing in Our Fu-
ture: Returning Teachers to
the Classroom, dated August
17 which indicates more than
300,000 local education jobs
have been slashed nationwide
since 2009. This has resulted
in an increase in the teacher-
to-student ratio from the fall of
2008 to the fall of 2010, from
15.3 to 16.0.
Not much, one might say,
but consider that the average
in Philadelphias 314 schools
of 18.1 is two students per
class higher than that national
level
(1)

Romney indicated that
when he was governor in Mas-
sachusetts, he questioned peo-
ple on what he could do to im-
prove schools: And a number
of folks said we need smaller
classroom sizes, that will make
the biggest difference.
Romney countered by cit-
ing a study that showed no
correlation between classroom
size and performance, naming
schools in his state of Massa-
chusetts as an example.
The schools in the district
with the smallest classroom
sizes had students perform-
ing in the bottom 10%, Rom-
ney said. Just getting smaller
classrooms didnt seem to be
the key.
When he was further ques-
tioned by a Philadelphia char-
ter school teacher Romney
was pressed on his stance by
a music teacher at the charter
school who questioned the re-
search Romney cited.
I cant think of any teach-
er in the whole time Ive been
teachingfor 13 years, who
would say that more students
would benefit them, Steven
Morris, the teacher, said. And
I cant think of a parent who
would say I would like my
student to be in a classroom
with a lot of kids with only
one teacher. So Im kind of
wondering where this research
comes from.
In commenting on the re-
port released by Pres. Obama,
National Education Asso-
ciation President Dennis Van
Roekel, President Obama is
recognizing the importance of
smaller class sizes in student
achievement and the detri-
mental effects budget cuts
have on our students. Gov.
Romney has made it clear
that he doesnt believe in the
impact of keeping class sizes
small, despite evidence to the
contrary and despite what par-
ents across this country know.
Some people are looking
for a silver bullet, but there are
no shortcuts to student learn-
ing, Van Roekel added. Class
size is a critical piece of the
school improvement puzzle
and we cannot ignore the posi-
tive effect that personalized
learning has for kids. As the
president has said, when we
are looking for solutions that
work, lets not overlook com-
mon sense fixes like smaller
class size and early education.
Van Roekel concluded,
This report reminds us that
we have a choice to make in
November between two vi-
sions for America. President
Obamas, in which all students
deserve a great education; and
Gov. Romneys, in which kids
get the best education their
parents can afford.
President Obama contin-
ues to show his commitment
to improving our education
system by investing in our stu-
dents.
In his Philadelphia dis-
cussion, Romney cited one
study to seemingly question
the benefit of smaller class
sizes. According to Education
Week, the majority of research
does point to improved learn-
ing from smaller classes. One
large, 30-year study in Ten-
nessee, showed students who
were placed in a smaller-sized
classroom made measurable
gains, and performed better
even when they were put back
in larger classes.
Critical for Southwest resi-
dents, other studies show that
smaller classes lead to higher
achievement for minority stu-
dents and students living be-
low the poverty line.
Education Week noted that
initiatives to promote small-
er class sizes are costly, and
sometimes lead to the hiring
of under-qualified teachers.
Perhaps they should also focus
on the fact that the state gov-
ernment continues to tie their
educational funding to prop-
erty taxes, which places inner
city and rural school systems
at such a disadvantage.
Lis Smith, a spokeswoman
for President Barack Obamas
re-election team, noted in re-
spect of Romneys class size
stance with a question: What
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Tell Gov. Romney:
Larger Class Sizes Do Threaten Child Education
[...] we have a
choice to make in
November between
two visions for
America.
Dennis Van Roekel,
National Education
Association
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SW Community and Police Back Resentencing in 2010 Shooting
I
n a surprising turn of events on
August 17, Common Pleas Court
Judge Lisette Shirdan-Harris
vacated the sentence she had recently
handed down on Kevin Pickard who
was convicted by a jury in June of a
drug-related, vendetta shooting that oc-
curred in September, 2010.
Picard was convicted of not only
pumping a 45-cal. round into his in-
tended victim, Marquis Wesley, but
also grieviously wounding two small
children as they played on their porch
a short distance down 67th Street, off
Woodland Avenue.
Shirdan-Harris original August 10
judgement was that Pickard serve three
minimum 5-10-year terms concurrently
which meant that with two years time
served awaiting trial, he would be eligi-
ble for parole in about 3 years. Pickards
new penalty reflects the same three
5-10-year terms but to be served con-
secutively - plus another 2-4 years for
the gun charge. On that basis, he wont
emerge from prison for at least
another 19 years.
Last Thursdays sentencing
appeal took place in Common
Pleas Courtroom 701, and with-
in minutes after doors opened
at noon, every seat was taken
by South and Southwest neigh-
bors and community leaders,
plus a host of top Philadelphia
Police Department officials,
detectives and patrol officers.
Numerous standees had to wait
expectantly out in the halls.
Shirdan-Harris appeared a
half-hour later and sat impas-
sively as Assistant District Attorney Bill
Davis and Pickards defense lawyer, W.
Fred Harrison Jr., made new summaries
of the case. Pickard, himself, was per-
mitted to comment at length, and was
dismissive of the entire trial process.
Theyre making a mockery of the court-
room, Pickard charged and then called
Davis a liar, who is trying to make this
personal, Pickard told the judge he was
innocent.
Pickard also criticized
those attending the hearing,
asking where they had been
when he was, according to his
claim, trying to work with lo-
cal young people organizing
basketball leagues.
Fridays hearing was held
on a motion by ADA Davis and
followed a week of public out-
rage. Southwest residents and
police were particuarly criti-
cal that all three 5- to 10-year
terms would be served simul-
taneously. As the stunned Da-
vis observed after the August
10 verict, it was as if the sen-
tence only penalized Pickard for gun-
ning down Wesley, and said to Anetta
SW community leaders joined senior police officials and
beat cops in Common Pleas Court August 17, where Kevin Pick-
ard was resentenced for a 2010 shooting.
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Obamacare on womens health with its emphasis on
free preventive care and birth control, annual exams,
breast and pelvic exams and diabetes screening, and
domestic violence support services.
For 100 years, the presidents of our country tried
to reform health care, and failed, Mrs. Obama noted.
Barack Obama got it done.
Among the other major achievements of President
Obamas first term, Mrs. Obama cited, more Pell
Grants for college students. This drew loud cheers
from the Southwest audience which was well aware,
for instance that more than half of students in nearby
Community College of Philadelphia are dependent
on Pell Grants to stay in school. All children should
have the chance to get a college education without
coming out with a mountain of debt, she insisted.
In an aside regarding President Obamas Republi-
can opponent in November, Mrs. Obama pointed out
the importance of fairness in work and taxation.
Firefighters and teachers should not have to pay high-
er taxes than rich millionaires. These people work
hard, and lose their homes when they lose their jobs;
they should also be able to retire with dignity after a
life of work and service.
When Mrs. Obama spoke about the importance
of creating jobs and working hard, of course, she did
so out of personal experience, as well as part of her
basic outlook.
Her father, Fraser Robinson, labored all his life
with the Chicago Water Department as a pump op-
erator despite suffering from multiple sclerosis. This
enabled her mom, Marian, to stay at home to raise
Michelle and her brother Craig. (Mom now lives with
her daughter and husband in their nice home on
Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington DC.)
Folks like them sacrificed and saved everything
so that we could succeed, she lovingly recalled.
Their work and dedication was our ticket to suc-
cess.
Well established in a Chicago legal practice in
1991 after graduating from Harvard Law School, Mrs.
Obama took a cut in pay to work for that citys mayor,
helping businesses to foster growth and jobs. Accord-
ing to Liza Mundy in her biography Michelle, two
years later, Mrs. Obama went on to direct Public Al-
lies in Chicago which trained young people for public
service.
In 1996, she became an associate dean at the
University of Chicago, directing efforts to engage
students in local community service. After the birth
of her daughters Malia and Sasha, and with Barack
in the Illinois Legislature, she moved to the Univer-
sity of Chicago Hospitals, first as executive director
of community affairs, and in 2004 as university vice
president.
In 2008, Mrs. Obama took on even greater change
the world responsibilities, first helping Barack in his
presidential campaign, and then as our First Lady.
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... First Lady Visits Southwest
Supporters line up to join the First Lady at the Uni-
versity of the Sciences on Woodland Avenue, in South-
west.
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T
he push for assuring that
all eligible Southwest vot-
ers are registered is getting
some enthusiastic help. Dwane Gil-
bert and Betty Jones of Pennsylvania
Fair Share went door to door down
Woodland Avenue checking the vot-
ing status of shoppers and passers-by.
Smiling and polite, Gilbert and
Jones were ready with voter registra-
tion forms which they patiently filled
out whenever they met a resi-
dent who was not registered.
Fair Share Alliance was
started nationally in 2008
with the aim of promoting
programs that lead to a fair
economy and providing all
American with equal employ-
ment opportunity. There are
now grassroots Fair Share Al-
liance branches in 20 high
priority states, including
Pennsylvania. While the or-
ganizations initial target was
the current unemployment
crisis, it has recognized that
protecting the right and abil-
ity of citizens to vote is now a top pri-
ority particularly where there are
new voter restrictions.
After voter registration, one of the
top issues being emphasized by Fair
Share is the need to invest in educa-
tion. According to the Committee for
Education Funding, thousands of pub-
lic school facilities across America are
dilapidated or falling apart. CEF es-
timates that nationally there could be
a $500 billion backlog in maintenance
work. Attending to just 10% of this
work could immediately fund 500,000
new jobs.
In addition to physical improve-
ment, new construction and modern-
ization of school buildings, CEF also
promotes investments in education
that will keep teachers in the class-
room. President Obamas Recovery
Act saved more than 350,000 educa-
tion-related jobs. But, in Pennsylva-
nia that funding ran dry and in addi-
tion the Corbett administration has
pushed through additional cuts and
changes in the way the remaining
funds are divided.
CEF maintains that both the na-
tional and state contributions to edu-
cation, particularly that for our public
school, is essential on a continuing
basis to prepare young people for pro-
ductive lives and help the U.S. to re-
main competitive in the future.
For more information and to find
out how to volunteer with or contrib-
ute to Fair Share, visit http://fairshar-
ealliance.org or call 202-543-3332.
Voter Registration Efforts Intensify
Betty Jones and Dwane Gilbert of Fair Share
check Richard Reynolds voter registration status for
the November 6 national election.
Skateboard Tour Hits McCreesh Park
T
he latest in the series of four
area-wide skateboard com-
petitions took place at Mc-
Creesh Playground and Skatepark in
the 6700 block of Regent Street this past
Saturday, August 18.
For several hours, more than 40
skateboarders of all ages, styles and skill
levels defied gravity, careening down
ramps and across benches, and carving
their way around the park. Competition
was held in all divisions including the
under age 12 groms, age 13-15 rippers,
age 16-18 shredders and the open all-
ages group.
The event featured mu-
sic and food, and was joint-
ly sponsored by Franklins
Paine Skatepark Fund and
the Philadelphia Parks and
Recreation Department,
with support from Vita-
minwater, One Skateboard
Company, Nocturnal Skate
and others.
This is part of our first
annual Philly Cup organize a series of 4
skate competitions around the city from
June through October 2012, advised
Claire Laver, the Funds executive direc-
tor. Points are cumulative between all
four events, although participants are
welcome to enter one, two, three or all
contests. Awards were made after the
McCreesh tourney and will again be
made at the final event at Whitehall
Skatepark in Northeast on October 6.
At McCreesh, there was a nice
mix of kids from Southwest, West and
Northeast Philadelphia, other parts of
the city and also the suburbs and Jersey,
as well, noted Laver.
Now that the Recreation Depart-
ment has taken down the old hockey
rink fence that long surrounded the
space, McCreesh is both an attractive
and challenging location for the com-
petition. The facility still needs a lot
of improvement from the skateboarders
standpoint, but does have a inch pipe,
benches and some broad grind rails.
Franklins Paine Skatepark Funds
mission is to strengthen communities
and empower young people by advocat-
ing for the skateboarding culture, edu-
cating about skateboarding and its ben-
efits to communities, and building free,
safe skateboard parks. Franklins Paine
is a lead organization in the creation of a
new skatepark in the nearby Grays Ferry
Crescent area.
For information on future skate-
board events or to donate to their pro-
grams, contact Franklins Paine at 215-
222-4300 or visit their website at www.
franklinspaine.com.
McCreesh has a range of afternoon
programs during the school year. For
more information contact director Tim-
othy King at 215-685-2696.
August 23, 2012 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 7
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Workshop Prepares Young Landscape Designers
L
ast Sunday, August
18, young people
from the New Spirit
Church were up to their el-
bows in lessons about land-
scape design. As part of a col-
laborative effort to beautify
their church block, the Camp
Fire Kids of New Spirit Com-
munity Presbyterian Church,
58th Street and Chester, along
with neighbors from South
Cecil Street, made their sec-
ond visit to Historic Bartrams
Garden.
Last month, recounted
Grant Folin, Nursery Man-
ager at Bartrams, we learned
about the shapes and features
of some plants and had the
opportunity to draw them,
an appropriate task, as Wil-
liam Bartram, son of the fa-
mous botanist John Bartram,
was a botanical illustrator.
This month, we are going to
learn about designing
our garden plot.
And that they did.
From a hands-on experi-
ence on how to transfer
small starter plants to
larger pots and actual
gardens to promote plant
growth and health, the
children transitioned to
a design activity. Some
were the designers
who would determine
which plants should
go where. Others were
the plants, represented by
brightly colored paper. Folin
explained that various flow-
ers bloom in different seasons
and grow to varying heights.
The children were to deter-
mine where to plant which
flowers to plant when insure
continuous blooming in har-
monious colors from spring
through fall.
Those need to be moved
so they dont block the
[church] sign, offered
one young designer.
We need more pink!
exclaimed another.
The final activity in-
volved creating garden
collages the young peo-
ple and assisting adults
cut pictures of flowers
and vegetables from
magazines or drew their
own to create beautiful
representations of their
dream gardens. Ms.
Christal, a resident of
the 1900 block of 58th Street
and mother, grandmother,
and aunt of three young ladies
respectively, beamed at the
creations of her young charg-
es. She and her family mem-
bers, including son-in-law
Nigil, came along for the first
time, and plan to be a part of
the landscaping project at the
church in September.
The effort is sponsored by
CityLights, in collaboration
with New Spirit, Cornerstone
Christian Academy, Myers
Recreation Center, and the
Intergenerational Garden as
part of their Greening South-
west grant through the Pres-
bytery of Philadelphia. For
more information on greening
events and projects, contact
CityLights at 215-729-1982 or
citylightscdavis@gmail.com.
Eager young landscapers choose flowers
for their new garden.
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FREE Teen Pregnancy
Prevention Workshop,
12 to 4 p.m.,
(see box below)
Hands for Peace Festival &
Gospel Concert,
INFO: Earthquake Moore
215-385-2696
March for Peace
& Jazz Concert,
6 p.m.,
Starts at Kingsessing Rec Cen-
ter, 50th & Kingsessing,
(see box below)
SWAC Family Day Festival,
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
(see box below)
FREE uGO Fitness Classes
& Screenings,
Saturdays,
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.,
INFO: Lorna Peterson
215-626-2309
Gospel Concert,
5 p.m.,
Kingsessing Playground,
50th & Kingsessing,
(see box below)
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Alternative Financial Strate-
gies for Small business,
6 p.m.,
W. Phila Library,
125 S. 52nd St,
INFO: 215-685-7433
Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Clean-up,
(see box below)
Voter ID Law Info Session,
6 p.m.,
W. Phila Library,
125 S. 52nd St,
INFO: 215-685-7433
Homebuying Seminar,
6 p.m.,
W. Phila Library,
125 S. 52nd St,
INFO: 215-685-7433
block Clean-up
Elmwood Streets:
Student Backpack Giveaway
(see box below)
Mortage Assistance
Workshops,
2 to 4 p.m.,
(see box below)

RESOURCES
FREE Parenting Classes
Catholic Social Services Southwest Family Service Center
6214 Grays Ave

Our Goals Are:
To provide your family with resources and skills to work
through everyday family challenges in a positive
atmosphere.
To teach both parents and children skills separately, later
coming together to practice and reinforce these skills
Create strong and healthy bonds that last a lifetime.

We will Provide:
> A delicious meal each week > Certificate of Completion
> Childcare > $25.00 gift card (upon completion of program)
> Tokens (for eligible families)

To register: 215-724-8550 X3 Fran Spross (English)
Beginning Tuesdays, August 14
th
from 10am-12 noon
Focusing on Parents of Children ages 6 yrs old to 11 yrs old
Beginning Thursdays, August 16
th
from 12 noon until 2 pm
Focusing on Parents of Children ages newborn to 5 and
mothers to-be and their partners



Project BUILD Program SW Residents Ages 14-18
Project BUILD, part of a citywide Youth Development
Initiative, is looking for youth between the ages of 14 and 18
years old who want to:

- Learn new things - Meet new people - Become a leader -
Be self-motivated - Try to do better in school - Help others -
Like to perform - Gain job skills - Earn extra cash - Have fun

INFO/Register: 215-851-1968
The program is run by (YOACAP)


Utility Assistance
As of August 1
st
, 2012 the Dept. of Public Welfare terminated
the General Assistance Program for 70,000 Pennsylvanians.
Utility companies are working with people in difficult financial
situations.

PECO: 1-800-744-7040 PWD: 215-686-6880
PGW: pgworks.com

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SW EVENTS


Weekend of Peace Events

Saturday, August 25
th
Hands for Peace Across SW
Join neighbors along Woodland Avenue to express that love and
compassion is still alive and well in SW Philly. The group will join
hands from 60th and Woodland to 70th and Woodland.
8 am - Registration at 5214 Woodland (Neighborhood United
Against Drugs) 9:30 am - Begin to assemble along the Woodland
Avenue (60
th
to 70
th
) 10 am - Hand Holding begins
INFO: Paul "Earthquake" Moore 215-724-7430

Saturday, August 25
th
March for Peace II
Neighbors join together to take a stand against violence in the
community. The group will gather at Kingsessing Rec Center,
50th and Kingsessing.
6 pm - Gather and march
7 pm Jazz concert at Kingsessing Rec Center following the
march
INFO: Greg Benjamin 267-254-9972 or grge3957ben@aol.com

Sunday, August 26
th
Gospel Concert
Come get your praise on! Bring your lawn chairs and your bibles.
5 pm at the Kingsessing Playground, 50th and Kingsessing
INFO: Greg Benjamin 267-254-9972 or grge3957ben@aol.com




Mt. Moriah Cemetery Schedules Clean-up
August 25, 2012 Join 100 freshman and faculty from
Cheyney University, including their president, Dr.
Michelle Howard-Vital (Philadelphia side off.

September 8, 2012 Join 75 volunteers will participate
at our general Friends restoration event in Yeadon.

September 22, 2012 Join 275 Villanova Univ.
volunteers (Both sides of cemetery).

September 29, 2012 Join 100 students and alumni
from LaSalle University and 30 BuildOn volunteers

October 13, 2012 - will be a partial work day and a
celebration of history and stewardship.

INFO: info@fommc.org

RESOURCES
FREE Teen Pregnancy Prevention Workshop
Friday, August 24
th
,12 to 4 p.m.,

Dendy Rec Cntr, 1501 N. 10
th
Stcontact Amber Toole,
2153914274, atoole@oicofamerica.org.


Mortgage Assistance Workshops
Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP) benefits
those who for unforseen circumstance have not been able to pay
their mortgage and are at least three months behind.

Southwest CDC's Housing Counselors will be offering monthly
workshops for those who may be eligible for HEMAP
Workshops Southwest CDC: 6328 Paschall Avenue
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Dates: 09/28/2012, 10/26/2012, 11/16/2012, 12/14/2012

WORKSHOP INFO: Deirdre Lowman at 215-729-
0800 or deirdre@southwestcdc.org
ADDITIONAL INFO: 1-800-342-2397



FREE Transportation for Seniors
to Get Photo ID for Voting
Individuals needing transportation to Penndot can arrange to be
picked up from a residence or care facility anywhere in
Philadelphia. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Schedule an appointment: 215-464-7775
Emergency and non-emergency ambulance service to all parts of
Philadelphia and surrounding counties available 24/7 in all weather.
Medicare, Medicaid and several insurances accepted.

SW EVENTS
SWAC Hosts Family Day Festival
Saturday August 25th 10 am to 9 pm
Kingsessing Rec. Ctr. (50th & Kingsessing Ave)

>Face Painting >Pony Rides >Community Food >Health
Fair and Screening >Jazz Night and so much more!
Ivan Pic Brown Basketball Tourney
INFO: 215-724-4012, 215-729-3948, 215-307-1211



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Johns, mother of the two wounded
children, that the shooting of her
children did not count.
At last Thursdays hearing,
ADA Davis took the time in his
strong and often impassioned plea
to name the Southwest community
leaders who had taken the time to
travel to the court in a hot police
van to support the appeal. Their
presence, he said was a courageous
statement that said, they are sick
of crime.
After the hearing, the Inquirer
reported, Davis seemed stunned by
the judges reversal: I am thankful
that the court reconsidered its de-
cision. And Im grateful - its hum-
bling - to see this community sup-
port.
The new sentence pleased oth-
ers, too. I am much happier today,
said Detective Matt Farley who with
fellow officers, Freddie Mole, and
Matt Maurizio and Sgt. Mike Davis
of the Southwest Detective Division
investigated the crime. I hope this
fosters more cooperation from the
community. Their indictment pro-
cess was hampered by the fact that
few if any neighbors would come
forward to identify the shooter, lied
or recanted testimony, and at least
one witness went south.
Deputy Police Commissioner
Kevin Bethel commented that citi-
zens do have the power to impact
both violent behavior and the out-
come of trials. We have a response
here that can change the dynamics
of the community.
CeaseFirePAs Max Nacheman,
who helped organize attendance at
Fridays hearing as part of its court
watch initiative, said to the In-
quirer that he hoped to encourage
similar turnouts across the city.
Two months ago, the jury found
Pickard guilty of three counts of
aggravated assault and a weapons
charge. They contended that Pick-
ard waited for his quarry, Wesley,
to leave a cellphone store on Wood-
land Avenue, then shot him as he
walked down 67th Street.
One bullet hit Wesleys leg,
nearly killing him. Others hit De-
shaown Brown, 2, in the groin and
Joseph Brown, 8, in the buttocks.
Davis recounted how both children
were hospitalized for weeks, and
are still undergoing counseling for
their frightful experiences. He also
mentioned that the boysmother
Anetta Johns has moved out of
town with the two youngsters.
Plans for a further defense ap-
peal by Pickard are unknown at
this time. Wesley remains in prison
awaiting his own trial for shooting
Pickards cousin.
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Help locating GED/Training Courses
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Page Huey, Job Advisor, Tues & Wed 9 am to 4 pm
Alizul Rosado, Job Counselor, By Appointment Mon to Fri 9
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Appointments & Computer Lab: 215-729-0800
Questions: jobhelp@southwestcdc.org




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RESOURCES
Clark Park Youth Soccer League

Thinking thoughts of Fall and SOCCER? Registration
forms for the Fall 2012 season of Clark Park Youth
Soccer are now available.

Clark Park Youth Soccer is a recreational, non-
competitive soccer program for kids ages 5 through 11.
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SUPPORT NEEDED

Bookbags filled with school supplies are needed for
our 3
rd
Annual Back to School Supplies Give-away.
Please help us reach our goal for a 8/30/12 give-
away.
INFO: 267-254-9972










Star Harbor Senior Center
4700 Springfield Ave.
uPCOMING EVENTS
Sept. 8 (Sat.): Flea Market 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Items for sale coats, clothes, crafts, books, applianc-
es, jewelry, & more at corner of 47th & Springfield
& in Center.
Sept. 13 (Thurs.): Open House 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn about the variety of activities and services the
center offers.
Oct. 13 (Sat.) Star Harbor Drama Club presents
the play The Church Meeting, 2 p.m. at St. Fran-
ces de Sales Aud. 4700 Springfield Ave. Tickets $15
now on sale for play and refreshments: contact Er-
nestine 215-727-0100.
SW Jaguars
Football
Registration/Practice begin
Sign-up: First Day of School
6 8th Grade:
All Students who live or
are enrolled in Southwest/South
Schools
Info: Coach Gerald Love 610-312-9568
10 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper August 23, 2012
Kingsessing Rec. Summer Camp Ends
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Behind on Your Mortgage?
Get HEMAP Help Through Southwest CDC
By Deirdre Lowman
H
omeowners and their fam-
ilies facing the terrifying
prospect of foreclosure
can breathe a little easier again be-
cause HEMAP (Homeowners Emer-
gency Mortgage Assistance Program)
is again available to help them.
The HEMAP program, started in
1983, helped more than 46,000 home-
owners avoid foreclosure - with an
85% success rate for keeping families
in their homes. It was unforutnately
discontinued last year due to lack of
funding.
The loss of HEMAP was very det-
rimental, especially to the homeown-
ers in the Southwest CDC area, stat-
ed Arlene Cole, a nationally certified
foreclosure specialist at Southwest
CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue.
We are happy to announce that
with the restart of HEMAP effective
August 6, 2012, we can begin again
to assist homeowners who are at least
90 days delinquent on their first mort-
gages, stressed Cole. It also can help
those who are facing foreclosure as a
result of delinquent real estate taxes.
When asked what the return of
the HEMAP program meant for South-
west-area homeowners, Cole added,
Hope! Bringing back HEMAP gives
people a chance to keep their homes.
Homeowners whose mortage pay-
ments are at least 90 days overdue and
who have received an ACT 91 notice
are eligible to apply for the mortgage
assistance grants.
The rejuvenation
of the HEMAP pro-
gram is the result of the
$25 billion state-feder-
al settlement with the
nations five largest
loan servicers (under
the Homeowner As-
sistance Settlement
Act). Of this, Pennsyl-
vania received $66.5
million, 90% of which
will be used to re-fund
the HEMAP program
over a multi-year pe-
riod. The settlement
funds will be administered through
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agen-
cy (PHFA) which has partnered with
local housing counseling agencies like
Southwest CDC to provide housing
counseling and complete HEMAP ap-
plications. For more information, call
SWCDC at 215-729-0800.
(Deirdre Lowman coordinates
the homeowner program at SWCDC.)
Behind on Your Mortgage? Get HEMAP Help Through Southwest CDC By Deirdre Lowman
Homeowners and their families facing the terrifying prospect of foreclosure can breathe a little easier again
because HEMAP (Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program) is again available to help them.
The HEMAP program, started in 1983, helped more than 46,000 homeowners avoid foreclosure - with an 85%
success rate for keeping families in their homes. It was unforutnately discontinued last year due to lack of
funding.
The loss of HEMAP was very detrimental, especially to the homeowners in the Southwest CDC area, stated
Arlene Cole, a nationally certified foreclosure specialist at Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue.
We are happy to announce that with the restart of HEMAP effective August 6, 2012, we can begin again to
assist homeowners who are at least 90 days delinquent on their first mortgages, stressed Cole. It also can help
those who are facing foreclosure as a result of delinquent real estate taxes.
When asked what the return of the HEMAP program meant for Southwest-area homeowners, Cole added,
Hope! Bringing back HEMAP gives people a chance to keep their homes. Homeowners whose mortage
payments are at least 90 days overdue and who have received an ACT 91 notice are eligible to apply for the
mortgage assistance grants.
The rejuvenation of the HEMAP program is the result of the $25 billion state-federal settlement with the
nations five largest loan servicers (under the Homeowner Assistance Settlement Act). Of this, Pennsylvania
received $66.5 million, 90% of which will be used to re-fund the HEMAP program over a multi-year period.
The settlement funds will be administered through Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) which has
partnered with local housing counseling agencies like Southwest CDC to provide housing counseling and
complete HEMAP applications. For more information, call SWCDC at 215-729-0800.
(Deirdre Lowman coordinates the homeowner program at SWCDC.)
UPCOMING SWCDC HEMAP INTAKE WORKSHOPS*
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Ave.
Friday, 09/28/2012 2:00-4:00pm
Friday, 10/26/2012 2:00-4:00pm
Friday, 11/16/2012 2:00-4:00pm
Friday, 12/14/2012 2:00-4:00pm
To schedule an appointment to apply for the HEMAP program,
please contact Southwest CDCs housing hotline at 267-289-1103
or for general information; contact the main office at 215-729-
0800. * To attend workships, advance registsration is
required.

Stand in
Solidarity
5th & Market Street
August 30 - 4:30 P.M.
Democratic Americans will
come together and tell Mitt Rom-
ney & Paul Ryan that we dont
want them or their economics.
Sponsored by Fight for Philly
Info: che@fightforphilly.org
Mayor Sets Peace Day Philly
M
ayor Michael has des-
ignated September 21
as Peace Day Philly in
which over 50 diverse organizations,
as well as many schools, have al-
ready decided to take part. Twenty-
one police districts and dozens of
libraries will also facilitate diverse
peace and nonviolence
activities in neighbor-
hoods across the city.
Public programs relating
to personal, local, and
global areas of peace will
be offered by numerous
organizations throughout
the week of September
17th23rd.
Peace Day Philly has
its origin in United Nations Interna-
tional Day of Peace, also known as
Peace Day, a worldwide day of cease-
fire and nonviolence adopted by the
United Nations in 1981. Around
the world, Peace Day is observed in
many ways: education, the arts, vol-
unteer/humanitarian service, inter-
cultural dialogue, faith and spiritu-
ality, the environment, sports, global
awareness and ceasefire/truce at all
levels.
In addition to en-
couraging diverse Peace
Day observances - en-
couraging individuals,
groups, communities
and organizations to par-
ticipate in ways they deter-
mine are meaningful - the
Peace Day Philly initia-
tive hopes to raise the
level of dialogue about
ongoing peace and non-
violence work in our re-
gion.
For more information about
Peace Day Philly, visit go to www.
peacedayphilly.org/
I
t was another
great sum-
mer, said
Kingsessing Rec.
Summer Program di-
rector Selina Fields.
With the very hot
weather, the daily
swimming at the
Rec. pool was a God-
send. And we had
many trips to places
like Dorney Park
which are always popular. Fields
who has guided the several genera-
tions of SW youngsters thanked the
Rec. Advisory Council and staff and
the city department for their support.
Elmwood Residents
block Clean up
back Pack Giveaway
65TH 70TH Sts from Buist
to Paschall Aves. Saturday, Sept.
15 Meet at Connell Park. Philly
Rising partners - 12th Police Dis-
trict - US Army, Councilman Ke-
nyatta Johnson Sen. Anthony
Williams
Clean Sweep the Southwest
Streets & Back Pack Give Away
Contact: Mr. Bennie Ruth
bennie.ruth@phila.gov
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in Philadelphia, we saw Mitt Romneys vision
for education and it truly tests commonsense, Smith
wrote. When confronted by teachers who know first-
hand the benefits of smaller class sizes, Mitt Romney
continued to insist - against all evidence - that larger
class sizes are the answer to a good education. And he
has even claimed that smaller class sizes hurt educa-
tion.
On Thursday, August 30, at 4:30 p.m. there will
be a rally at 5th and Market Streets for voters who
oppose the position of Gov. Romney and his running
mate, Paul Ryan. One might add Romneys stance on
investment in public school education (and Ryans
proposed massive cuts to Pell Grants for low income
college students) to that indictment.
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