PhiladelphiaDaily Record

Vol. II No. 61 (221) Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia May 11, 2011

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 an-

nounced favorites for May 17’s Democratic primary. See story page 2.

Back In Town

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Hazardous Waste Collection Set

For SaturdayThe Streets Dept. is asking those with household haz-

ardous waste to take them to its Highway Yards at

4800 Parkside Avenue in West Philadelphia. This in-

cludes 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 CouncilThe 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 sup-

port from a diverse coalition of

labor leaders, elected officials and

community organizations like the

Philadelphia teachers and firefight-

ers.

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 neighbor-

hoods 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, “no-

body 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 sup-

port his candidacy.”

Throughout the campaign, Toy has

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. Ren-

dell’s support. Gov. Rendell is the

perfect example of what can hap-

pen if we elect people with a vi-

sion 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 Administra-

tions and more recently, working

at The Enterprise Center to em-

power minority-owned entrepre-

neurs and help small-business

owners succeed. He has been en-

dorsed by DA Seth Williams the

Fraternal Order of Police, Unite

Here! Local 54, Americans for

Democratic Action and Philadel-

phia NOW because of his record

of creating jobs, improving neigh-

borhoods and his strong commit-

ment to reform City government.

8 Airport Workers To

Be Honored For 5-

Star 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 re-

ceive a Five Star Service Award

during the presentation. This cele-

bration 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 AwardSixty-six outstanding School District of Philadelphia

teachers were honored today with the Lindback Dis-

tinguished 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 leader-

ship 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 founda-

tion, 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. Lind-

back Foundation are pleased to present for the fourth

time an annual award, bearing the Lindbacks’ name,

which honors School District of Philadelphia teach-

ers,” 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 posi-

tive impact that teachers make on their students rever-

berates throughout their lives. The educators we are

honoring today have met the highest standards we

hold for adults in this influential position. The sub-

jective and objective results they have achieved speak

volumes about what can be accomplished in our

school system, and potentially in the lives of their stu-

dents – 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 stu-

dents.”

Joining Superintendent Ackerman, Chairman Archie

and Mr. Bonovitz for the ceremony were: Philadel-

phia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan;

Lindback Foundation Trustees Reginald Middleton

and David Loder; District leadership; and the hon-

orees’ colleagues, families and friends.

The 2011 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award re-

cipients 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, Bod-

ine High School for International Affairs; Ronald

Paulus, Bok Technical High School; Charlotte Brick-

house, 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 Culi-

nary Arts High School; Dr. Ilcedes Faro.

Kensington International Business High School;

Sarah Rittenhouse, Kensington Urban Education

Academy; Ross Hamilton, King High School; Ed-

ward Love, Lamberton High School; Michael

Hardisky, Lankenau High School; Brian Wagner, Lin-

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T h e P h i l a d e l p h i a P u b l i c R e c o r d C a l e n d a r

May 12-

State Rep. Mike O’Brien hosts

Community Mtg. on small-busi-

ness development for 175th State

House Dist. at Old Pine Commu-

nity Ctr., 401 Lombard St., 6-8

p.m.

May 13-

Dem. 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 13-

Committeepersons Special for ju-

dicial candidate Jim DiVergilis at

Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring

Garden Sts., 5-8 p.m. Tickets at

door $40.

May 13-

Sid Booker hosts Shrimp Rally for

Mayor Michael Nutter outside

Stinger La Pointe Restaurant, 4600

N. Broad St., 6-8:30 p.m. All in-

vited.

May 13-15

Phila. Chapter of National Con-

gress of Black Women kicks off

Black Splendor Weekend at Friday

formal at 1st Dist. Plaza, 7 p.m.

honoring Onah C. Weldon.

May 14-

Mayfair Fallen Heroes 5K Run &

Walk at Lincoln HS, Ryan & Row-

land Aves., 8:30-10:30 a.m. $25

proceeds support education of po-

lice/fire survivors. For info may-

fairbiz.com/run.

May 14-

E. 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. Ben-

bow Hall on Lutheran Seminary

Campus, 7301 Germantown Ave.,

7-11 p.m. Free Parking. For more

info www.eastmountairy.org.

May 14-

State Sen. Anthony H. Williams,

with Grands As Parents and Turn-

ing Points for Children, hosts day-

long workshop for kinship

caregivers from 8:30 a.m. to 3

p.m. at the McNeil STC Building

at Univ. of Sciences, 42nd & Wood-

land Ave., 8:30 a.m.-3 Free public

event. Lunch. Registration needed.

Call Brenda Rich (215) 875-4955

or birch@turningpointsforchil-

dren.org.

May 14-

Fundraiser for 8th Dist. Council

candidate Robin Tasco at 7165

Germantown Ave., 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Buffet dinner and dancing. Dona-

tions $100-$1,000. For info Ros

(267) 593-1571 or www.robin-

tasco.com.

May 14-

E. 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) 242-

4170.

May 15-

Democrats of Oak Lane Team

present Marion Wimbush’s annual

Breakfast and Meet & Greet can-

didates at Oak Lane Diner, 6528

N. Broad St., 9 a.m.-12 m. Broad-

cast over WURD 900 AM.

May 15-

Friends 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. Con-

tact 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; Pa-

tricia 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. Ma-

likah 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-

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 Sci-

ences.

Also Vendetta Smith, Sayre High School; Pia Martin,

Science Leadership Academy; Dean Coder, South

Philadelphia High School; Patricia Whyatt, Straw-

berry 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.