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THE EAST OAK LANE PAPER
September 2008 - Vol. 1, Issue 15
PO Box 2926, Philadelphia, PA 19126 Tel: 215-224-2777 Website: www.eastoaklane.org
May General Church located at suit against the Hopeful
11th St & Oak Lane. Gospel Church regarding
Meeting Results their summer outdoor
Events planned for 2009:
By Carmen Jimenez s e r v i c e s t h a t
Important Agency • Pot Luck Dinner caused amplified music
Numbers: w h e r e o u r and speeches that often
The result of the
community can “Meet went on until the wee
election of new OLCAA
the C a n d i d a t e s ” hours of the morning.
• Streets Department board members held on
running in the May This activity often caused
215-686-5560 (for Wednesday, May 21st at much angst among the
Primary.
repaving of our streets) 7:00PM follows: Wayne near neighbors that
White, Evelyn Jones, • A Community Flea greatly effected their
• Dumpster Violations
Leland Kent, Alvin Market is planned for quality of life. Neighbors
215-686-4279 (for Apt
Buildings and Busi-
Mitchell, Keisha April. More details to could not even keep their
nesses) Matthews, Thurgood follow. windows open in the
Matthews, Bernadette
• Air & Noise Pollution Tanksley, Al Carter, • OLCAA G e n e r a l summer if they wanted
215-685-7580(for loud Emerson Willis and Don Meeting & Elections to go to bed, watch tele-
music, etc.) will be in May. vision or listen to their
Graves. Thanks to all own music. The
• The Pennsylvania Liq- our old and new • Oak Lane D a y Court ordered the
uor Control Enforce- members for coming out celebration will be in church to hire noise
ment State Police, 6901 to vote. June. experts that would
Woodland Ave. 215- enable them to continue
Th i s b o a rd wi l l
726-6200 the services without
continue to work
• 35th Police District, diligently to make our disturbing the neighbors
Broad & Champlost community safe and Important News or face a $25,000 fine.
215-686-3350 vibrant. The court is also going to
By Sharon Losier revisit this case in Feb.
• Phila. Streets President
Household Hazardous 2009. The near neigh-
Waste http:// Mark Your bors in cooperation with
www.phila.gov/ We have two success the City of Philadelphia
s t r e e t s / Calendar for stories that OLCAA and a n d OLCAA are
h a z a r d - Upcoming Events Neighbors m a d e responsible for this
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possible: victory for the quality of
• It is that time again. life in East Oak Lane.
We won our protest
Friends of Oak Lane against Lam's Market,
Inside This Issue: Library will hold the 6349 N. Broad Street !!!
third annual Ghost It was a 2-1 decision in
Great Neighbors . . . . . . . . 2 Walk on Oct 26. For favor of denying the
Email on Fisher Park . . . . . 2 details please check take-out permit. I'm sure
the flyer on page 3 . Phila Household
Ghost Walk Flyer . . . . . . . . 3 that it's not over, but we H a z a r d o u s Waste
• Also scheduled is a definitely won this Collection Event on
Friends Oak Lane Library . .4
Town Meeting in round. Thank you so Sat,
O.L.P. Church News . . . . . .4 Nov . 1 at the
collaboration with the much for coming down Streets Dept facility at
Boy Scout Troop 19 Flyer . . 5 35th police district on and doing your part for between Castor Ave &
Thursday, Oct. 23th our neighborhood.
Friends of Library Concert . 6 Lewis St in Bridesburg
at 7PM. Thanks to
2008 Oak Lane Day . . . . . . 6 The City of Philadel- (near Allegheny Exit of I-
Rev. Dr. Wilburt S.
phia through the Health 95). They will accept
Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Richardson for
Department's Office of elec-tronics. Check their
Friends Membership Form . 7 allowing us to hold
Noise Management website listed under
the meeting at the
OLCAA Membership Form . 8 brought an equity law Important Numbers.
Refuge Evangelical
Page 2 Volume 1, Issue 15
Great Neighbors the 'Asbury Mansion.' would respect, restore Subject: Fisher Park
By Kelly McShain Tyree The castle-like structure and care for this im-
with its once impressive pressive historic home Roots took 1st place
Chair, Beautification Comm.
rolling lawns, located & property of one of Oak in the 2008 City Gardens
Contest!
This past year, Philadel- right at one of the en- Lane's original foun-
In the midst of all the
phia broke the record for trances to our neighbor- der's, T. Henry Asbury.
strife out there, can your
the largest citywide clean- hood, had fallen into neighborhood life
up on record for a single hard times over the past get any better than this?
day. The event was the few years. The last owner Now in its 6th year, the
"Philly Spring Cleanup," of had stopped caring for community garden
the property and the new Roots, located in Fisher
which our Mayor Michael
owner, an investor, had Park, took 1st place in
Nutter was a huge propo- its category of mid-sized,
nent. What happened erected a "For Sale" sign
combination vegetable
when folks came together and was seeking a buyer. and flower community
to take pride in their Meanwhile, the property garden in the PHS
neighborhoods? was an eyesore with These neighborhood (Pennsylvania Horticul-
trash and debris every- stories are so inspiring. ture Society) City Gar-
* 15,000 volunteers where. A passionate East If you have a 'great dens contest! This is a
BIG DEAL, considering
* 2.56 millions pounds of Oak Lane preservation- neighbor' story, please
how many gardens are
trash removed ist, Marita Krivda Poxon, let us all know. We'd competing for this cov-
* 71 commercial corridors not only hounded the love to publish how peo- eted position, and also
* 27 Fairmount Park sites realtor to mow the lawn ple in our community considering all of the
* 28 Recreation Centers and ensure that the ar- are stepping up to make challenges that these
* 186 abandoned cars re chitectural treasure was East Oak Lane the spe- gardeners face keeping
moved being protected, but she cial place that it is. the garden maintained,
actively attended and
personally hired a Send your submissions
An exciting day for the secure in such a public
worker to help her clean to: place. As always, Roots
City indeed! Here in East
up the debris. Together East Oak Lane Paper gardeners invite park
Oak Lane, neighbors have
they collected 20 bags of c/o OLCAA users to visit and tour
a tradition of coming to- PO Box 2777
trash! Mrs. Poxon had no around inside the fence.
gether throughout the year Philadelphia, PA 19126
personal ownership in Visitors are welcome to
to care-take our corner of snip herbs from the herb
the property at 970 W.
Philly: Oak Lane Tree Ten- circle for their use, but
Cheltenham Avenue, but
ders planting and tending not to take any produce
she recognized how Drive by the 66th from the individual plots
the islands at Broad &
blight could negatively Avenue Bridge to see because they are for the
66th Avenue, Friends of
affect the morale and the our neighborhood's Vic- consumption of their
Oak Lane Library re-
property values of her torian Urns with new tenders, who pay a fee
landscaping and grooming Fall plantings of orna- each year to borrow a
neighbors, so she took
the branch property at mental grasses, varie- garden bed.
"ownership" of the prob-
13th & Oak Lane, Block gated ivy and winter
lem by rolling up her We are very proud of
Captains organizing their pansies. Sponsored by
sleeves and cleaning up this community effort
streets for curbside clean- the Beautification Com-
a mess left by others so that continues to beau-
ups. mittee
tify Fisher Park and to
that the entire commu-
unify our neighborhood.
We also have individual nity could benefit. Please come and see for
neighbors stepping up for yourself how peaceful
The Cheltenham Ave-
the common good. An and pretty the setting is.
nue property is still for Email Message
amazing neighborhood
sale- please share that
story from this past Sum- from the Advisory Best regards to everyone.
information with any po-
mer is regarding the prop- Council for Philadel- Laura Sweeney
tential buyers and future
erty at 970 W. Cheltenham
East Oak Laner's who phia Green
Avenue at Lakeside Drive-
Volume 1, Issue 15 Page 3
3RD ANNUAL EAST OAK LANE GHOST WALK
Spooky Stories of Oak Lane Ghosts
Sunday October 26, 2008
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Tours leave every half hour
5 ORIGINAL UNEARTHLY GHOST TALES
TOURS START AT:
904 OAK LANE
CORNER OF 10TH STREET & OAK LANE
Admission: $10 for adults; $6 for children
Refreshments Served at Final Home
Sponsored by:
Friends of the Oak Lane Library
Call: 215-549-6531 for more information
Page 4 Volume 1, Issue 15
FRIENDS OF THE 215-549-6531 for more A Vindication of the This clinic is for
information. There is a Rights of Woman: with women of all ages to
OAK LANE limit of 10-12 adults for Strictures on Political learn how to be pre-
each session. and Moral Subjects pared for today’s soci-
LIBRARY ety. Do not miss out on
The Friends are also Mary Wollstonecraft.
By T. Michael Poxon an experience of a life-
pleased to report that (Leaders: Michael Poxon
time—self defense made
Richard Stephens has & Marita Krivda)
easy!
been elected the new
The Friends of the Discussion: Monday,
Treasurer of the Friends This workshop is
Oak Lane Library are March 2, 2009. 7 PM
taught by Grandmaster,
looking for more mem- The Friends will L i b r a ry Community
Dr. Timothy Robinson,
bers of the community to sponsor a Book Discus- Room.
9th degree black belt.
participate in our ongo- sion Group 2008-2009.
Contact him to register
ing activities. The Our topic this year is:
Silent Spring at 267-290-6918 or
Friends meet every third 215-776-5397 or
Wednesday of the month B O O K S T H A T Rachel Carson. (Leader:
Ramatcwl@aol.com
at 7 PM in the Commu- CHANGED THE WORLD Charlie Philips)
nity Room of the Library. Discussion: Monday,
April 20, 2009. 7 PM Li- Oak Lane Cultural
Our meetings for the re- Arts Program offers
These are the books brary Community Room.
mainder of 2008 are: orchestral instrument
that set the world on a
different course, for bet- instruction (Mon./
Wed, Oct. 15 at 7 PM ter or for worse. They Tues.), line dance
encompass the classics classes (Mon. 7:30 PM),
Wed, Nov.19 7 PM yoga classes (Sat. 11:00
of philosophy, politics,
Wed, Dec. 17 7 PM sociology & science. AM), karate classes
These books brought
Community- (Wed. & Fri. 6:30 PM,
Please join us to help about reforms and revo- Classes & Events Sat. 1:00 PM) and more.
lutions; toppled govern- at Oak Lane Pres- All classes held at Oak
us plan events for our
ments; started wars. Lane Presbyterian
community. Help us with
They changed people’s
byterian Church Church, 6637 N. 11th
our future landscaping
hearts and minds; al- Street. For more infor-
projects for the Library
tered people’s lives. Even mation call the church
grounds and with our Annual Fish Fry.
today, these books con- office at 215-424-4446
future, exciting events for At The Oak Lane Presby-
tinue to stir passions o r g o t o
the new year. All our terian Church -11th St &
and cause controversy. Oak Lane. Friday, Oct. www.oaklane.pcusa.cc.
welcome.
24th, 1:00 to 7:00 PM
The Friends will spon-
Uncle Tom's Cabin: Or, Order ahead by call-
sor Tai Chi classes for
adults on Thursday af- Life Among the Lowly. ing the church office at
ternoons from 1:30-2:30 Harriet Beecher Stowe. 215-424-4446 between
Annual Spaghetti
PM in the Community (Leader: Marita Krivda) the hours of 9AM and
noon. Dinner: The mothers
Room of the Li-
Discussion: Monday, of Boy Scout Troop 19
brary. These classes are More details forth-
November 10, 2008. 7 are having their Annual
free and are open to the coming at
PM Library Community Spaghetti Dinner fea-
community. Tai Chi is www.oaklane.pcusa.cc
Room. turing beef and turkey
an ancient Chinese form
sauces on Friday, Oc-
of very gentle exercise
tober 10th from 6:00 –
with great health bene- Non-Violent Resistance
Women’s Self Defense 9:00 PM at Oak Lane
fits. Tai Chi can greatly (Satyagraha)
Clinic Presbyterian Church,
improve muscle tone and
Mohandas K. Gandhi. 6637 N. 11th Street,
balance. Shirley Philips Saturday, October
(Leader: Shirley Philips) downstairs in the Social
and Ella Schwartz have 11, 2008 1:00 – 4:00
Room. The cost is $7
spearheaded this pro- Discussion: Monday, PM. Oak Lane Presbyte-
(eat in or take out).
gram for the January 19, 2009. 7 PM rian Church, 6637 N.
Come to help support
Friends. Classes will L i b r a ry Community 11th St., $50 preregis-
the Boy Scouts and
start mid-October. Call Room. tered; $60 at the door.
have a filling meal.
Volume 1, Issue 15 Page 5
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AN EVENING ON variety of beverages. The It was sunny, hot and Karen Hamilton, George
tables were draped in fall humid and the food, ac- Choe, and Sung Wi.
BROADWAY CON- colors and laden with tivities, entertainment
Thanks to our volun-
CERT AT KUC treats for everyone. All and camaraderie were
teers Wayne White,
those who attended had great. We are so fortu-
CHUCH September 19 a chance to speak with nate to have the coopera-
Darcy Russotto, Saul
Berger, Andrea Jones,
By Marita K. Poxon the singers and connect tion and support from
Bernadette Tanksley,
with their neighbors our community
Thurgood Matthews, Al
while enjoying wonderful churches . Thanks to-
Mitchell and the mem-
food prepared in imagi- Holy Trinity Byzantine
bers from the Korean
native East Oak Lane Catholic Church for al-
United Church of Phila.
Kitchens. lowing us to use their
and Gracepoint Church.
building and grounds
The Friends of the Andrea Jones, Dawn
again this year. Father
Oak Lane Library would Shellenberger, Michael
Austin could not have
like to thank Michael Poxon, Jane Sadden,
been more hospitable.
On Friday evening, Poxon, Rich Stephens, Pricilla Strapp, Christne
We also have Rev. John-
September 19th, 2008, Judy Lustig, Hilda Madden, Mellisa Wallace,
son from Oak Lane Pres-
the Friends of the Oak Gross, Ruth Ezekiel, Rachel Poller, Linda
byterian Church to
Lane Library organized a and Deborah Ahrens, Melvin, Lisa G.
thank for entertaining us
fantastic concert for our our Oak Lane Librarian,
with their various youth Thanks also goes out
community. The Concert for their hard work in
groups. Korean United to our youth Fernando
took place at the Korean making this evening a
Church of Philadelphia and Antonia Jones, Ther-
United Church at 12th success. The Friends
and Gracepoint Church lia, Brittany and TJ Mat-
Street and Cheltenham would also like to thank
were so instrumental in thews, Miles Smith,
Avenue. Pastor Sun, the Mr. Young Jai Lee, Presi-
putting together our Brandon Klevence, David
minister of the church, dent, More Bank, 470
lovely program booklet, and Chris Losier, Bruce
allowed the community to West Cheltenham Ave-
entertainment and a gen- Dixon, Dante Jarred,
use the auditorium and nue, Phila, PA 19126
erous donation to OL- Charles Aaron, Rudy,
the basement dining who sponsored the con-
CAA. Rev. Jae Sung Kim Jamal and Kahlial Willis,
area. The Gilbert & Sulli- cert. and Rev. Robert Kim and and Boys Scout/Cub
van Society of Chester their congregation are Scouts Troop #19.
We also wish to thank
County gave their second part of our community Thanks to those who dis-
all of the community who
concert in East Oak Lane and we are very fortu- tributed flyers and gave
donated fantastic treats
and this time they did nate to have their sup- monetary and food dona-
which were enjoyed. All
songs from Broadway port. tions.
the goodies that were left
musicals. Eight singers
after the event were given
from the group enter- We apologize if we left
to the children and teen-
tained over 60 East Oak out anyone’s name.
agers of the KUC
Lane residents and Again, we have proven
Church. The proceeds
friends with a selection to ourselves and to those
from this concert will
from tried and true outside of East Oak
support the ongoing
Broadway shows such as Lane, what a wonderful,
work of the Friends to
The King & I to today’s beautiful, diverse and
landscape the grounds of
shows including Wicked, committed community
the Oak Lane Library &
Chicago and Phantom of We want to thank all
purchase additional we have.
the Opera. Of course the committee members
books for our Library.
they included a few sig- for putting this event to- We hope everyone
nature Gilbert & Sullivan gether. They are Evelyn had a great day and we
songs which are their Jones and Keisha Mat- look forward to a better
specialty. thews co-chairs, Emer- event in June 2009.
2008 Oak Lane son Willis, Jean Savage,
Patty Hahm, Earlene
After the show, the Day Report Mitchell, Renel Sample,
community enjoyed a
Sharon Losier, Cathy
wonderful selection of
Smith, Edward “Smitty”
deserts, fresh fruit, What a wonderful day
Smith, Judy Becker,
quiches donated by Un- we had to celebrate Oak
Kelly McShain Tyree,
der the Oak Café, and a Lane Day on June 14th.
Volume 1, Issue 15 Page 7
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Friends of the Oak Lane Branch
of the Free Library of Philadelphia Membership Form
Membership □ New □ Renewal
□ Individual $10.00 □ Family $12.00 □ Senior/Student $7.00 □ Patron $25.00
□ Business/Institution $50.00
□ Additional Contribution Amount: __________ Total Amount: ____________
Name Phone ____________________
Address
Email
If you have any questions please contact:
Complete form and return with your check payable to: Friends of Oak Lane Library
Marilyn Lassiter - Membership
6612 N. 13h Street, Philadelphia, PA 19126
Or Call: M.Poxon 215-549-6531
OAK LANE COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION (OLCAA) Date Mailed: ________________
MEMBERSHIP FORM
(Full Membership for residents of, or own businesses located in, East Oak Lane; New member
and will receive a free subscription to OLCAA’s bimonthly newsletter.) Renewal
Choose a membership category: Please call the Communications
Individual $15 Committee to place an AD
Family $25 215-224-2777
Student $ 6 Option #2
Senior (65+) $6
Business/Organization $50
Associate Non-Resident $25 I would like more information on
Committees of OLCAA:
I/We wish to make an additional contribution of: Beautification
$50-99 (Willow Club) $_____ Events
$100-499 (Maple Club) $_____ Communications
$500+ (Oak Club) $_____ Town Watch
Other $_____ Historic Preservation
Total amount enclosed: $______ Hospitality & Membership
________________________________________________ Housing & Zoning
Oak Lane Tree Tenders
Membership Name: ________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________
________________________________ Zip code: _______ HOW DID YOU HEAR OF OLCAA?
Phone: ________________ Email: ____________________ Newsletter Other—explain
______________________________
Make checks payable to: Oak Lane Community Action Assn.
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