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September 2013

Cedar Park Neighbors Newsletter

Celebrating Cedar Park Letter from the President

By Michael Froehlich

There’s been a lot to celebrate this summer in our neighborhood. As

I write this, we just wrapped up anothergreat year of Friday night jazz in CedarPark. We had originally proposed eightshows, but we were able to add a few more,thanks to contributions from neighborsand our wonderful sponsors, Little Baby’sIce Cream, PFCU, Holly Mack-Ward andweknowwestphilly.com, the Gold StandardCafé, UC Review, Gregg and Rachel Mohr -mann, and the Pennsylvania Council onthe Arts/Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts.

In June, we welcomed several newboard members and hosted a new-member orientation breakfast with past and presentCedar Park Neighbors (CPN) leadershipto talk about all of the wonderful thingsthe organization has done and is doing.

In July, our friends at Garden CourtCommunity Association co-presentedParkJam in Malcolm X Park, bringingout families from throughout the neigh-borhood to dance and play. We releasedthe results of our 18-month survey ofover 500 neighbors about what we valueabout our community, what we see asour challenges, and what we want to doabout them. We also announced the sevenrecipients of the Cedar Park Neighborsscholarships which help local studentswho are attending college. Still later inJuly, Shakespeare in Clark Park celebratedits seventh season with a free performanceof The Tempest in the Clark Park Bowl.They also announced that next year’s performance of Henry IV will featurea choreographed battle scene starring hundreds of neighbors.

CPN PresidentMichael Froehlich

2013 Returning Awardees

Briana LaneDung M. NguyenHanh J. NguyenZachary C. Spence

2013 New Awardees

Telia Allmond Andrew J. Kulasegram-WilsonKhalia M. Stevenson

More than 100 neighbors joined togetherin Cedar Park on Wednesday, August 28, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Marchon Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s“I Have a Dream” speech. The event, organizedby CPN member Algernong Allen, brought a

diverse gathering of community memberstogether to listen,reflect, and discuss.

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“ I H A V E A D R E A M ”

The 2013 Scholarship recipients with Pennsylvania State RepresentativeJim Roebuck, a supporter of this program. Scholarships ranging from $1,000to $1,250 were awarded. The CPN Scholarships are made possible throughdonors from the community. Donations are continuing to come in. Visit www.cedarparkneighbors.org for information on how to donate.

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Throughout the summer, it also seemedlike new businesses were opening theirdoors every couple of weeks. Little Baby’sIce Cream opened in May, and severalweeks later, the University City Districtinstalled a public parklet for everyone’suse near their ice cream parlor.

The Cedar Works opened on the 4900block of Pentridge, providing a homefor over 20 artists and others who wantto work in a community space. On the5000 block of Balti more Avenue, neighborVanessa Jerolmack proposes to open TacoAngelino and Aksum owner Saba Tedlaannounced plans to open a new restaurantcalled Babylon Bistro. At the crazy intersec-tion at 48th and Baltimore, a pedestrianplaza was installed to make things just a little safer for us pedestrians as we try to cross the street.

And finally, Lea Elementary School, throughthe efforts of community group GreeningLea, have raised over $250,000 to improvethe playground at 47th and Spruce Streets.

Of course, there’s also been some sadnews in the neighborhood, too. Our publicschools are being cruelly and intentionally

starved of state funding. WilsonElementary School and UniversityCity High School have now closed,and other neighborhood schools areplanning on opening in Septemberwith far less than the money theyneed. Episodes of crime continueto occur in our neighborhoodmore frequently than we would like.And Gerald McHugh, Sr., a co-founderof Cedar Park Neighbors in 1960,passed away in August (see page 8).

But on whole, we continue to be opti-mistic about our neighborhood. If you’renot a current member of CPN, pleasejoin or renew today. If you know someonewho might be interested in becomingmore involved, please encourage themto join. If you are already a memberand are looking for more opportunitiesto get involved, please email us at contact@cedarparkneighbors.org or callus at 267-BALT-AVE with your interests.Because our community organization isonly as strong as its members. And...

There is always something good happening in Cedar Park!

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CPN has a newphone number:267-BALT-AVE(267-225-8283)

Ice cream loversenjoy scoops fromLittle Baby’s at theparklet on the4900 block ofCatharine Street

Pending Review in September: Zoning Committee Updates

By Maureen Tate, Zoning Committee Chair

The Zoning Committee is pleased tohave welcomed several new members

to the Committee and was able to take abrief August respite before resuming workon new issues in September. The followingapplications were addressed or are pendingreview in September.

532 S. 52nd StreetThe application was seeking a permit for atwo-family dwelling in an existing attachedstructure, which would allow this commer-cially zoned address to continue to be usedas a residential-only property. Under thePhiladelphia Code, such buildings, on com-mercial corridors zoned as CPX-2, are re -quired to have a commercial space at streetlevel. Upon review of the application, CPNdetermined that the property had been rentedas two apartments for at least 25 years andhad become vacant. The elderly ownersneeded to sell the property, as ongoingownership and upkeep were unsustainable.Neighbors were informed of the applicationand invited to a meeting with the applicant.Following the discussion and lack of objec-tion, CPN submitted a letter of no objec-tion to the ZBA. The permit was approved.

4817 Baltimore AvenueThe applicant seeks legalization of its current use as a four unit dwelling.The applicant will present to interestedneighbors at the next CPN ZoningCommittee meeting on Thursday,September 19, at 8 p.m. at theCalvary Center, 48th & Baltimore, in the first floor chapel.

5019 Baltimore AvenueThe applicant and property owner is seeking a special exception permit, for asemi-detached take-out food trailer withexterior seating, to accommodate a newbusiness, Taco Angeleno. The applicationalso seeks approval for the erection of aseven-foot fence. Taco Angeleno will servetake-out Mexican food prepared off-site.The trailer would remain primarily on-sitewith outdoor seating but would alsoremain mobile in order to provide vendorservices at occasional off-site specialevents. The applicant will be available topresent to interested neighbors and theCPN Zoning Committee at its next meet-ing on Thursday, September 19, at 7:15p.m. at the Calvary Center, 48th &Baltimore in the 1st floor chapel.

Vanessa Jerolmack, a resident of the5000 block of Catherine Street, recent-

ly purchased the empty lot behind herhouse, which faces Baltimore Avenue. It isin this location that she hopes to open ataco truck called Taco Angeleno, which shecalls “her dream.” Vanessa recently trainedfor a year in the arts of Mexican foodpreparation in the kitchen of Loco Pez in

Fishtown. Now, if she gains the approvalfor some additional zoning features,including a take-out license, the truck withadjacent outdoor seating will open in spring2014. Vanessa will present about her proj-ect to interested neighborhood residents atthe next CPN Zoning Committee meetingon September 19th at 7:15 p.m. at CavalryChurch (48th & Baltimore).

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T A C O T R U C K A T 5 0 1 9 B A L T I M O R E ?

By Algernong Allen

As another season of Friday Night Jazzin Cedar Park draws to a close, along

with the sweet days of summer, we areable to look back to fond memories ofwonderful music-filled evenings, and lookforward to next year’s rotation of artistsexpected to pop up and perform in the little park at 49th and Baltimore.

We can reflect on a season of mirthfulchildren filling the playground with choruses of laughter, harmonizing with themelodic movements of jamming musicians,as well as spectators sprawled on blankets,relaxed on unfolded chairs, parked onbenches, or perched on walls to enjoy thesummer’s line up. A constellation of spec-tacular artists contributed their talents thisyear: Dr. Ketchup, Ronin Ali, Glenn Bryanand Reference Point, Rich Tucker and theUniversal Koncept, The Jazz Doctors, andLucky Thompson. Perseverance Jazz Bandwas rained out twice, unfortunately.

Of course, many thanks go out to CPNand the Jazz Committee, Monica Allison,Karen Allen, Michael Froehlich andmyself, for the production of this event.The continued commitment of these individuals, and the organization’s beliefin the value of the series is greatly appreciated.

We couldn’t do this each year without theattendees of the concerts, whom, throughtheir physical attendance and weeklyorange bucket contributions, make theshow all that it is and will continue to begoing forward.

And yes, sincere thanks to our commercialpartners and sponsors who handle the

bulk of the financial heavy lifting for thisproject. We sincerely hope therefore, thatyou support those local businesses whosupport us, namely: Holly Mack Ward &Co. Real Estate, Philadelphia FederalCredit Union, Little Baby’s Ice Cream, UCReview, the Gold Standard Cafe, Gregg &Rachel Mohrmann and Philadelphia Parksand Recreation.

It has been a pleasure to be in the parkwith you friends and neighbors! A fondfarewell to Jazz, to borrow those hip lyricsof Bill Shakespeare, “Parting is such sweetsorrow, that I shall say goodnight till it bemorrow.” Stay groovy my friends.

This project is supported by the PennsylvaniaCouncil on the Arts, a state agency, through thePennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA), its regionalarts funding partnership. State government fundingfor the arts depends upon an annual appropriationby the Penn sylvania General Assembly and from theNational Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.PPA is administered in this region by the GreaterPhiladelphia. Cultural Alliance.

Staying Groovy: Jazz in the Park

Audience members of all ages enjoyed the Summer Friday Night Jazz in Cedar Park lineup.

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Support CPN Business Members!A-1 Floor Refinishing African Cultural Center of PAAksum Curio Theatre Company Dock Street Beer East Smithfield Healthcare Elena’s Soul Showcase LoungeFresh Deli The Gables B&B The Gold Standard CafeMariposa Food CoopO’Donnell Real Estate Parallel DesignPhila Federal Credit Union Prudential Fox & Roach Safdan Partners LLC Salt and Pepper Deli St. Francis de Sales Satellite Cafe Sims Giles and Associates Talking Heads Urban & Bye Realtors VIX EmporiumWake Up Yoga WestWestside Community Day Care Wine and Spirit Store

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Soccer Shots Comes to Cedar Park

By David Hincher

Starting in September, Soccer Shotswill bring their youth soccer programto Cedar Park. Soccer Shots is a national program created in collaboration withchildhood education specialists, profes-sional soccer players, and experiencedand licensed soccer coaches. They usecreative and age-appropriate curricula,infusing each lesson plan with enthusi-asm and structured activity through amixture of play and learning basic soccerskills. The program will serve kids agestwo to four, will divide participants intotwo potential age groups: two year olds,three to four year olds. This will supple-ment the neighborhood’s Clark ParkYouth Soccer League, which serves youthaged five to 11.

Starting September 14, Soccer Shots willrun for two hours once a week onSaturday mornings. This will be a trialeight-week season from September 14thru November 16. During each week’stwo hour time frame, they will providetwo to three session times, which are

30 to 40 minutes each. Sessions willoccur on two small grass sections of thepark on the far west and north sides ofthe park. With the use of two small fieldsrunning programs simultaneously, SoccerShots will provide classes for a maximumof 15 to 17 children during each 40-minute time slot. There is a registrationfee to participate, which goes towardspaying coaches and maintaining equip-ment. More information on this programis available through the CPN website.

CPN is excited to bring this youth pro-gram to Cedar Park and we look forwardto a fun and active fall season.

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By David Hincher, Chair, CPN Development Impact Task Force

As part of a city-wide Phila2035planning effort, the Philadelphia City

Planning Commission (PCPC) asked CPNand other local organizations to participatein the community plan for SouthwestPhiladel phia and University City. CPN cre-ated a neighborhood survey to determineresident’s desires and concerns regardingdevelopment and provide a basis to bestrepresent the interests of as many CedarPark residents as possible. During the sum-mer of 2012, surveys were distributed at akick-off meeting, Dollar Stroll days, door-to-door, within the newsletter, by emaillist, and through the CPN website andFacebook page. More than 500 CedarPark residents participated in the surveyabout the future of the neighborhood.

Over several months, members of the CPNBoard and Development Impact Task Forcehave analyzed and compiled the surveydata. CPN also researched recent censusdata to contextualize the changes seen andexperienced over the last decade. Withinthe survey responses, there was wideagreement from survey respondents onmany important topics. Almost universally,there was excitement about increased vitality of the Baltimore Avenue commercialcorridor, the decreasing number of blighted/vacant properties and the senseof community that residents feel here.

CPN residents love their communityand for many of the same reasons.A sense of community, access to public transit, walkability, bikeability, greenspace, architectural character, affordability,and racial and economic diversity are thetop reasons that Cedar Park residentschoose to live in the neighborhood.

On matters of zoning, residents wantto see more growth and amenities alongcommercially zoned areas of the neighbor-hood, and a majority of respondents preferthat new commercial development be ledby local business owners. Most neighborsdesire future development that is compati-ble with the character and style of existingarchitecture. This feedback also parallelsand builds upon insight gathered duringthe 2010 Baltimore Avenue conversation.The full 40-page report with data andanalysis is available on the Cedar ParkNeighbors website.

Beyond the PCPC community planningeffort, the “Future of the Neighborhood”survey results, and Baltimore AvenueConversation are influencing effortswithin the Development Impact TaskForce. During the spring, we crafted development principles to aid our group,the Zoning Committee, and Boardtowards guiding how the neighborhoodgrows and evolves. CPN developed theprinciples for both residential and commercial development that encouragesinvestment in the community. Beloware some of the principles; the full listof development principles are availableon the CPN website.

Overarching Principles

Commercial development should addvalue and enhance the quality of life.As a community with a rich history andbright future, CPN prefers new residentialand commercial development that addsvalue and meets unmet needs versus development for development’s sake.New residential or commercial developersshould be able to talk about how theirproject will contribute to the communityas a whole, and specifically how the project will serve/enhance the qualityof life for all neighbors.

Development should serve those of different backgrounds.Cedar Park residents value diversity inall forms and are particularly interestedin new commercial and residential devel-opment that welcomes people of differentraces, classes, ages, sexual orientation andability. New residential or commercialdevelopers should be able to talk abouthow their project will contribute to thecommunity as a whole, and specificallyhow the project will serve/enhance thequality of life for neighbors of differentbackgrounds.

Value locally owned businesses and organizations.Cedar Park residents believe that locally-owned businesses (businesses owned bylocal residents and businesses with a historyof involvement with the neighborhood)play a vital role in Cedar Park’s sustainableeconomic development. CPN values thepresence of locally owned and operatedbusinesses, institutions, and non-profitorganizations and wants to support theircontinued successes.

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Commercial Principles

Development should complement existing stock. Development should maintain or respectexisting character of blocks, but morediversity already exists along the commercialcorridor. Development is preferred thatcomplements existing stock especially interms of scale, proportion and architecturalfeatures, but higher density is preferredalong the commercial corridor.

Street level development should encourage foot traffic. Commercial development should makebest use of street level space by housingoperations there that encourage high- volume foot traffic, make best use of display windows, include signage andlighting and offer hours of operationthat extend until at least 8pm.

Residential Principles

Commercial activities should generallynot occur on residential blocks and befocused along commercial corridors. Thereis, however, existing precedence for some“corner stores” within residential areas.

Respect the character of residential blocks.Residential development should maintainor respect existing character of blocksand the scale of building stock. Aestheticconsistency is of a higher importance within residential blocks, particularlywith regard to architectural featuressuch as porches, bay windows, anddetail and building lines.

If you have any questions, please feel freeto email contact@cedarparkneighbors.org

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C E D A R P A R K C A F E R E O P E N S

Pancake lovers, rejoice! After nearly eight months of closure due to thefire in neighboring Elena’s Soul Lounge on Christmas Eve of 2012,Cedar Park Cafe opened to the public on Thursday, August 15th. CedarPark Neighbors offers a hearty “welcome back” to this popular diner.

Studio5November 7-24Address Unknown The letters exchanged betweenMartin and Max, two German expatriates, dramatically portraythe rise of fascism and its un -relenting effect on the human soul.This powerful and wrenching storyis as urgent today as it was when itwas written as a novel by KatherineKressmann Taylor in 1939.

For information and tickets online:www.MeadowbrookProductions.comFor more information, contact: Sandi 215-870-9040 or spa@sandphil.com

C o m i n g t o t h e

WALNUT STREET THEATRE

Neill Hartley, Director

Earnie Philips, “Max”

Seth Reichgott, “Martin”

MeadowBrook productions

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In Memoriam: Gerald A. McHugh, Sr.

By Maureen Tate

It is with great personal sadness that Ishare news of the passing of a foundingmember of Cedar Park Neighbors, whowas probably the longest ongoing memberof our association. Mr. McHugh died aweek short of his 93rd birthday, in thecommunity he knew and loved. Exceptfor the last ten years of his life, when hemoved to New Jersey upon remarriage,Mr. McHugh lived in Cedar Park, wherehe was born, raised, made his living, andretired. He recently returned to the homeof his daughter on Windsor Avenue, coming full circle. He spent his last daysnext door to his childhood home, in theshadow of the dome of St. Francis de Sales— where he went to school and was activefor so many years — and on the streetwhere several members of the extendedMcHugh clan once lived.

Mr. McHugh, or Jerry McHugh as he wasknown locally, was a respected local realestate agent. The offices of McHugh RealtyCo. were prominent at the corner of 48thand Baltimore, in the building that heowned for more than 50 years (now occupied by The Gold Standard Café).In addition to handling local real estatetransactions, he later became the RealEstate and Insurance broker for theCatholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

From the vantage point of a real estateprofessional, Mr. McHugh was acutelyaware of the changes taking place in hisneighborhood and other areas across thecountry in the 1960’s. He mobilized withothers, founding Cedar Park Neighborsto maintain the diversity of the communitydespite the pressures of an aging housingstock, racial integration and white flight.

Mr. McHugh instilled a love of neighbor-hood and the importance of civic engage-ment in his family. I was lucky enough toreceive this legacy in marriage and, ashis daughter-in-law, I have had the goodfortune to inherit Mr. McHugh’s CedarPark archives. In the course of doingresearch for our CPN 50th Anniversarypublication, I discovered much about hismany efforts on behalf of our neighbor-hood.

Jerry McHugh served as the Chair of theCPN Urban Renewal Committee, from theassociation’s beginnings, in and around

1960, through 1972. He also served asVice President through much of that time,frequently hosting association Board meet-ings at his home on Springfield Avenue.During those years, he succeeded in havingCedar Park included in the City PlanningCommission’s University City UrbanRenewal area.

CPN then undertook an urban renewalproject that relied entirely upon voluntaryresidential rehabilitation, not demolition.In order to stabilize aging housing stockand prevent abandonment and blight,Jerry McHugh worked to have Cedar Parkqualify for 3% Federal loans for renovationand conservation work. It was the firstneighborhood organization in the entirecountry to do so. This effort, whichinvolved obtaining some $2 million toassist local residents in rehab work on2,000 homes by 1970, was regarded bymany as a major factor in the stabilizationof the Cedar Park area. He built a coalition of local church leaders to promote and support these urban renewal

The offices of McHugh Realty Co. at the corner of 48th andBaltimore (now occupied by The Gold Standard Café).

Jerry McHugh accepted an award from Cedar Park Neighborsin appreciation for his work in advancing urban renewal within Cedar Park. Circa 1969

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efforts. He facilitated obtaining a 100%rehabilitation loan to save the then vacantand blighted Ivan Apartments at thesoutheast corner of 47th & BaltimoreAvenue. Through Cedar Park intervention,this building underwent total renovationand is a landmark building and community asset.

Mr. McHugh recognized the value of saving old neighborhoods and standingup to city officials who would clear themin the name of urban “renewal.” Heworked to create a diverse communitywhere everyone could live side by side.His son, Jerry McHugh, Jr., comments,“He was a person who had a real senseof place. Having been born in West Phila -delphia and having grown up here, he realized that strong neighborhoods wereincredibly important.” To this day, neigh-bors regularly, and at surprising moments,express their gratitude for Jerry McHughto family members and tell stories abouthow he helped them purchase their firsthome, how he “saved the neighborhood,”

or did something for them personallyfor which they are still grateful.

Jerry McHugh was a life-long memberof CPN. In his later years, he took somepride and delight in the fact that severalfamily members were active in CPN leadership and projects. He was alwaysinterested in hearing about the latest development or zoning news. He was curious about the many changes takingplace, and also amused at how some issuesor dynamics can remain the same. He wasgratified to see one granddaughter chairthe CPN Scholarship Committee for several years and to assist another as shefocused on Cedar Park for her researchproject in Urban Planning, offering awealth of information and a loving grandfather’s honest critique.

On behalf of the family I extend our gratitude to so many who offered condolences and support. His funeralon August 2nd took place at St. Francisde Sales and was a fitting neighborhoodcelebration of a long and fulfilled life.

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Your Dollar Goes aLong, Long Way atthe Dollar StrollSeptember 12

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Cedar Park Neighbors Membership Application/Renewal

● New Member● Renewal● Multi-year (max. 3 years)

# of years_____

● $10 Individual

● $15 Household (2 persons or more)

● $ 7 Senior/Student/Unemployed

● $30 Business

● $40 Sponsor (one free CPN t-shirt!)

Additional contribution: (Write $ amount)

_____ Holiday baskets

_____ Scholarships

_____ Jazz Series

_____ Park

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CPN t-shirt: (Write $ amount if not Sponsor and circle size)

_____ Short Sleeve Adult S, M, L, XL,

2XL, 3XL,4XL, 5XL, 6XL ($15)

_____ Short Sleeve Kids S, M, L, XL ($15)

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● Yes, I would like to receive an email notice witha link to the current newsletter on the CPN website(and do not deliver a paper copy to my home).

Email membership@cedarparkneighbors.orgWebsite www.cedarparkneighbors.orgPhone 267-531-4147

Return form with check to:Cedar Park NeighborsCalvary Community Center4740 Baltimore Ave.Philadelphia, PA 19143

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Check your areas of interest for potential participation:

● Block Organizing: Maintain list of Block Leaders, organize forums,

Review block grant applications and help awardees implement projects etc.

● Board of Directors: CPN leadership and decision-making body.

● Cedar Park Garden Tenders: Plant and maintain gardens at Cedar Park.

● Education Committee: Interaction with local schools and parents on issues.

● Fundraising: Special events, grant writing.

● Holiday Baskets: Coordinate and assist distribution to needy Cedar Park families.

● Membership/Newsletter Committee: Promote membership to residents and businesses,

Writing, publishing, photography and distribution of newsletter.

● Development Impact Task Force: Monitor, evaluate, and influence commercial and residential development.

● Scholarship Committee: Raise funds, promote program, and select awardees.

● Website: Technical support, maintenance, updating info/pictures etc.

● Zoning Committee: Monitor & communicate issues to residents;

represent Cedar Park before Zoning Board of Adjustment.Cedar Park Neighbors is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All contributions are fully tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.

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CPN Mission Statement:Cedar Park Neighbors is an association of diverse house-holds and businesses based inthe Cedar Park neighborhood ofWest Philadelphia, Penn sylvania.The purpose of the associationshall be to foster collaborationamong all persons living andworking in the Cedar Park neigh-borhood, to promote communitydevelopment, to provide a forumfor communication and commu-nity education, to respond toneighborhood concerns and toadvocate for and promote thegeneral welfare of the CedarPark community.

Newsletter EditorsEmily Kovach & Judy Lamirand

Newsletter DesignJudy Lamirand, Parallel Design

To Contact Cedar Park Neighborsor submit Newsletter items:contact@cedarparkneighbors.orgwww.cedarparkneighbors.org267-BALT-AVE (267-225-8283)

c/o Calvary Community Center4740 Baltimore AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19143

CPN Board

PresidentMichael Froehlich1st Vice-PresidentMonica Allison

2nd Vice-PresidentDavid Hincher

TreasurerNaomi Fiordimondo

SecretaryAna Lisa Yoder

DirectorsKaren AllenSuzanne B. AndersonAriel Ben-AmosSean DornIvana DussellMargaret FerrignoLisa JohanningsmeierMichelle LewisShawn MarkovichGregg MohrmannPat WarnerBeverly RouseMahari BaileyMarcus PresleyMavil SpenceSaba Tedla

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Stroll the Avenueon September 12th from 5:30-8:30 p.m.,when dozens of merchants and vendors alongBaltimoreAvenue from43rd to 51st Streets will offer $1 treatsand specials as part of the 2nd and finalDollar Stroll of the summer. Enjoy supercheap ice cream, coffee, snacks and morewith thousands of visitors, sure to includemany of your neighbors, friends andacquaintances.

Experience Discounts for Teens:Youth Membership at Mariposa Co-Op

In June, Mariposa Co-op (4824Baltimore Avenue) began offering youthmemberships for people between the agesof 14 and 17 years of age. This specialopportunity is available for a reducedmembership equity of just $5. For lessthan the price of a deli sandwich, teensin the community can learn how co-opswork, get a 5% shopping discount andother member privileges, have a voice andvote in decisions regarding Mariposa, andbeef up resumes or college applicationswith community service hours. If you orsomeone you know might be interested,email membership@mariposa.coop orcall 215 729-2121 ext. 3.

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