Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

[Karen Heenan]

Enough already.  After everything he's done, who wouldn't give John Fenton 
the benefit of the doubt?


That's my .02 (and then ducking for cover like a deer in Woodland Cemetery).

Note to Channel 6:  if you want to try to make a mountain out of a molehill, 
at least get the names right.  Anyone else notice that the candidate's name 
was "Tom Katz"?


Karen Heenan


From: UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: University City List 
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News
Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 01:54:45 -0400

Frank wrote:


Best part:

"This was not a Knox rally. This was a community rally. I asked  nobody to 
do anything for a Knox rally. I asked them to do it for a  community fair 
in the park where we had a church rally," said Blackwell.


and then:

"I'm telling the head of the UCD Board and anybody concerned, if you  have 
a problem with my politics, come to me. I make my decisions  about who I 
endorse," said Blackwell.


Wow. Contradictory as well as arrogant.

Community service workers shouldn't be working for a church either,  as 
far as I'm concerned.




S. Sharrieff Ali wrote:


John Fenton is now Tom Fenton and Lewis Wendell we all know is
now Wendell Lewis according to Al.

The story was broadcast on Action News Channel 6 tonight at 11PM.

The Community Service Program in the University City District has  been 
suspended,
and one of the top administrators placed on administrative leave  pending 
an internal

investigation.

A spokesman for the Knox campaign says they had no knowledge that  
students doing

community service were allegedly used to set up for the appearance.
The spokesman added they would have been totally against it if they  had 
known.


http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=politics&id=5328900




is malcolm x park within the ucd district boundaries?



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[UC] Jannie Blackwell supports John Fenton, and so do I

[Karen Heenan]

I was glad to hear that Councilwoman Blackwell stood up at the meeting this 
morning in support of John Fenton.  This issue has led to so much wholesale 
UCD bashing that the important thing – John himself, and the work he does – 
has gotten a little bit lost in the shuffle.  That’s a shame because almost 
everyone in this neighborhood, whether or not they like UCD, likes him.  
Here we have a man who everyone can agree on does a good job and is popular 
in the community (perhaps part of the problem?), sitting around wasting his 
talents and energy while the UCD investigates itself.


Four years ago, not long before I met John Fenton, my house and I were 
assaulted by a homeless man named Chris who used to hang around 45th Street. 
 Chris who would occasionally ring the doorbell, sometimes throw bottles at 
the porch, keep everyone on the street awake at night with his yelling, and 
once, memorably, smashed my plate glass front door with me standing right 
there behind it.


There were many people in the neighborhood who helped and supported me at 
that time, including the UCD ambassadors who showed up first, the police, 
and Brian Siano with a 1 a.m. emergency plywood delivery, but John Fenton 
was the man who went with me to court and had his ambassadors keep a lookout 
for Chris on my block when he was released from prison.  John did all this 
willingly and without my asking him to do it.  That is above and beyond what 
UCD pays him for, and that is why he’s so valuable to this community.


I hope that UCD sees by this email, and by anything else you all choose to 
add, that in addition to damaging John Fenton by this suspension, they are 
hurting themselves and the rest of the community.


Karen Heenan
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RE: [UC] Romance is not dead in the hood!

[Karen Heenan]

Been there, done that.  I've always had people picking roses off my front 
fence, though last summer I had a first -- a young man rang my doorbell at 
around 7:00 p.m., asking if I would cut a few roses for him.  Apparently he 
was late for his (first) date and wanted to try to make up for his lateness 
by giving her flowers.


At least he asked.

Karen



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To: 
Subject: [UC] Romance is not dead in the hood!
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:58:03 -0400

Walking up to my house I discovered a young man standing in my front
yard, ripping the last of the roses from my rose bush and handing them
down to a young lady on the sidewalk.

"Would you like a pair of scissors?" I asked.

"No thanks," he said, "We've got them all."

Young love!



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[UC] Yet more fun in the hood

[Karen Heenan]

Lest anyone think that our recent crime wave is even somewhat over, think 
again.  I just heard from a friend who lives on the 4400 block of Osage, and 
while she was sitting at home on Monday night watching TV, someone threw a 
rock through her 2nd floor living room window.  She’s okay except for having 
the crap scared out of her and the financial hit of having to get the window 
fixed.  The police who came out said that a few cars had been hit on her 
block, too, but apparently hers was the only house that was bothered.


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[UC] clothing donation

[Karen Heenan]

I did a massive closet clean-out the other night, and now have 5 bags of 
clothes sitting in my living room.  Some are older and some are casual, but 
most are work clothes that I’ve either shape-shifted out of or gotten tired 
of.  I could take them to 2nd Mile – that would be easiest, since they’re 
down the block – but I’d like to pass them on to someone who really needs 
them, rather than see them on the racks at 2nd Mile and regret my efficiency 
and re-purchase some.  If someone can recommend a shelter or women’s 
organization that needs work clothes, I’d appreciate it.  I know such an 
organization exists, I just can’t remember the name right now.


Thanks.

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Re: [UC] Zoning notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE corner

[Karen Heenan]

I spoke to someone who works at the Other Green Line this morning.
Apparently they are going to be moving to 45th Street, opening in January.
He didn't know a lot, other than the time frame, but said he also believed
there was going to be an expanded menu at the new location.  Considering
that we had to sit outside on the damp metal seats, I'll be happy for
expanded seating at the new location.

Karen


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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [UC] Zoning notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at
45th St SE corner


> > A zoning notice has been posted on the Locust Street side of what used
to  be
> > three stores on the SE corner of 45th & Locust. Not much detail.
>
> Rumor has it that the "Other Green Line," currently located on the 4300
> block of Locust, will be moving to this space.
>
> I noticed that when they cleaned out the storefront units, they knocked
> holes in the units' walls so you can walk between them on the inside.  If
> the rumor is true, it looks like the OGL's new space will be a lot bigger
> than its current location next to the laundromat.
>
> I'm not sure why a cafe would need a zoning variance though.  Is it so
> they can prepare food inside?
>
> Mark
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RE: [UC] Date of PHC's Architectural Committee meeting

[Karen Heenan]

Just as an addition to Al’s email regarding the PHC meeting, for those who 
are unable to attend the meeting but still want to make their feelings known 
on the subject of the hotel, you can forward letters to: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED]


I live on a pretty commercial block, and most of the time it doesn’t bother 
me, but commercial on my block means the 2nd Mile, Saad’s and Abyssinia, not 
a 10-story hotel.  There's nothing wrong with the hotel idea, per se, it's 
just that particular location doesn’t suit the purpose and also the fact 
that there’s been no real community discussion about it before it’s come to 
hearing.  Think how different your home would be if suddenly there was a 10 
story building between you and the sun.  It would change your interior 
light, your garden, if you have one, there would certainly be some privacy 
issues, and there would be a ton more foot traffic and parking problems 
(even if Penn does provide valet service from one of their garages, not all 
guests will take advantage of that; some will park on the street, decreasing 
our parking spaces even more).


Since this isn't the "nice" listserv (where the hotel hasn't even been 
mentioned), feel free to throw rocks, emails or opinions.


Karen



From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: [UC] Date of PHC's Architectural Committee meeting -- correction
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:30:54 EDT


I unintentionally inserted some ambiguity into my posting about the
Historical Commission's Architectural Committee meeting with the plans for 
a  10-story

hotel at 40th & Pine.

Here's the official announcement. This is a good opportunity to help move
this lovely addition to our neighborhood forward or to stop this 
destruction of
the area's visual aesthetics in its tracks. Architectural Committee 
meetings

are  much less intimidating than what will follow if they vote to let the
project go  forward, so now's the time to be heard.

The  Architectural Committee of the Philadelphia Historical Commission will
meet  at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 23 October 2007 in Room 578, City Hall. ...
The  meeting is open to
the public. If you have any questions, please call the  Commission’s 
staff

at 215-686-7660.




Always at  your service & ready for a dialog,
Al Krigman



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[UC] 40th Street Hotel letter - an interesting reply

[Karen Heenan]

I emailed a letter to the PHC on Friday setting forth my feelings about the
proposed hotel.  On Friday evening, at 6:14, I got a response.  Not from
anyone at the PHC, but from Tom Lussenhop, our "friendly neighborhood hotel
developer."  I didn't send my letter to Mr. Lussenhop, and while I cc'd my
letter to the SHCA zoning committee, that letter went out by snail mail, so
he didn't get it from them.

I'm curious how he got a copy of my letter within 5 hours of my sending it
to someone other than him.  Maybe it's me, but I don't think that it's
appropriate for the PHC to forward letters from residents to Mr. Lussenhop
prior to the hearing - isn't that giving him advance opportunity to respond
to any comments we may have?

Also, the letter ended up in my junk mail folder, and when I clicked "not
junk," MSN asked it I wanted to add that mailing list to my safe lists.
Apparently my response was one of many that Mr. Lussenhop sent out that day.

Karen


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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 6:14 PM
Subject: Hi


>
> Tom Lussenhop here.  Your friendly neighborhood hotel developer.
>
> Since you took the time to offer some thoughtful comments, I thought
> I'd respond.
>
> First, the hotel I am proposing is an extended stay hotel.   That is,
> somewhere where the thousands of visitors to University City's
> institutions can stay for a 6 to 8 days (avergae stay) and not have to
> drive but can walk to the institutions.  Harvard and MIT have several
> such hotels.
>
> The hotel is more like an apartment building since there is no meeting
> space...just quiet rooms with kitchens.  Guests will be able to shop on
> 40th Street, take the trolley to Center City etc.  The shop owners on
> 40th Street love the project.  Talk, for example, to Larry at The Last
> Word bookshop.
>
> Second, there are 120 parcels located on the 3900 and 4000 blocks of
> Pine and Baltimore.  I have letters of support from the owners of 90 of
> them.  Of course they are overwhelmingly investor owned properties but
> that is the reality of this location and has been for 40 years. I think
> the hotel and restaurant cafe will introduce new (more responisble)
> neighbors to the area. Who knows?  Maybe even a couple of nice cafes or
> restauarants might pop up!
>
> There will be community meetings coming up and I hope you will come.
> Despite what you have read, there have been a lot of meetings.
>
> Best,
>
> Tom
> 4244 Osage Ave
>


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[UC] Found Cat - 45th & Locust Streets

[Karen Heenan]

This morning I found a cat on my front sidewalk.  He ran up onto my porch 
and then ran next door and started scratching at their door.  I checked with 
the neighbors but he’s not theirs, though they have taken him in at least 
temporarily.


He’s medium-gray, long-haired, neutered and fairly young (I’d say no more 
than 1-2 years).  Fluffy tail, very friendly, and very very clean, which is 
why I’m assuming he’s gotten away from someone.


If this is your cat, give me a call at (215) 870-8356.  I don’t get to check 
email often during the day.


Karen



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RE: [UC] Pic of kitty found at 4200 Baltimore

[Karen Heenan]

Linda, I live at 45th & Locust and there are posters all over my immediate area 
looking for gray tabby named Catsby who lives on Buckingham Street.  It's a 
little far for a cat to wander, but maybe?  I'm at work and can't get to the 
posters, but I know they are on Locust and on 45th, heading for the trolley.  
The owner's name is Kevin.  Sorry I can't do more, but I'm stuck here until 
5:00ish.
 
Karen> Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:27:32 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: 
[UC] Pic of kitty found at 4200 Baltimore> To: univcity@list.purple.com> CC: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Forgot to attach this photo. Sorry.> > Linda> > > 

[UC] Found Cat

[Karen Heenan]

This cat appeared on my front porch on Saturday and has scarcely lifted his 
head from the food bowl in all that time.  Male, fairly young (I’d say no more 
than 2), unfixed and extremely friendly.  I’d say he hasn’t been away from home 
for too long because he’s not skittish at all and keeps trying to run in my 
house every time we open the door to get him more food.
 
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/karen6790/cats/outside/stanley.jpg
 
I’m putting him out here in the hopes that someone recognizes him.  Barring 
that, if someone would like to adopt him, please let me know.  He wants IN, and 
he wants in NOW.  And I don’t think I have room for one more.  
 
If he’s yours, or you want him, email or call (215) 870-8356.  
 
Karen Heenan

[UC] Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 10:41:42 -0500

[Karen Heenan]

This cat appeared on my front porch on Saturday and has scarcely lifted his 
head from the food bowl in all that time.  Male, fairly young (I’d say no more 
than 2), unfixed and extremely friendly.  I’d say he hasn’t been away from home 
for too long because he’s not skittish at all and keeps trying to run in my 
house every time we open the door to get him more food.
 
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/karen6790/cats/outside/stanley.jpg
 
I’m putting him out here in the hopes that someone recognizes him.  Barring 
that, if someone would like to adopt him, please let me know.  He wants IN, and 
he wants in NOW.  And I don’t think I have room for one more.  
 
If he’s yours, or you want him, email or call (215) 870-8356.  
 
Karen Heenan

RE: [UC] Competent and Reliable Plumper

[Karen Heenan]

Bill Feilke came out this very morning and dealt with the notice I got from the 
water department that my water line is damaged.  He's prompt, polite, and his 
prices are about as reasonable as plumbing prices get.  I've never had to have 
him out a second time on any of his jobs.  215-727-3141


Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 07:44:03 -0500From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]: [UC] Competent and Reliable Plumper

Can anyone out there please recommend a competent and reliable plumber who does 
the job right the first time?  Thank you.
 
 
Karin BoykinAcademic Affairs Office Community College of Philadelphia1700 
Spring Garden StreetPhila. PA [EMAIL PROTECTED] (215)751-8351

RE: [UC] Drrying machine repair

[Karen Heenan]

You can call Hamilton Repair, just tell them the make and model of the dryer 
and they'll come out and hopefully be able to fix it.  I don't have their 
number handy, but they're located on 52nd Street.
 
> Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:36:58 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL 
> PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com> Subject: [UC] Drrying machine repair> > 
> My dryer's stopped working; it tumbles the clothes, but doesn't generate > 
> heat. I'd rather not have to buy a new one, so... are there any decent > 
> repairmen I could contact?> > (No, it's not under warranty: it's at least ten 
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[UC] Oven Repair

[Karen Heenan]

I know this is a topic that has been covered a few times on the list, but for 
some reason I can't get the archives to come up – it might be the settings on 
my work computer, for all I know. I discovered while preparing Easter dinner 
this weekend that my gas oven is about 50 degrees cooler than it claims to be. 
This hopefully means it just needs re-calibrating, but I can't be sure. I'd 
appreciate recommendations for someone who can deal with this. Please email me 
off-list. If anyone wants the list, I'll be happy to forward it to them.Karen

[UC] Saad's - Public Service Announcement

[Karen Heenan]

Ramadan is approaching, and in case you forgot, Saad's closes down for the 
entire fasting month.  
 
We were in for dinner last night and he said that his last day will be Saturday 
so head on in and stock up on your hummus and falafel (or whatever Saad 
specialty floats your boat).

[UC] The Return of Cafe Pier One

[Karen Heenan]

I ran into the owner of Cafe Pier One last night and she told me that they'll 
be reopening on Friday.  I'm glad the cafe survived the break and we didn't 
lose another neighborhood small business.  I for one am looking forward to 
breakfast there on Saturday or Sunday.
 
karen

[UC] Any packrats out there?

[Karen Heenan]

I found out during the recent rains that my back shed had developed a nasty 
leak.  Richard Marks fixed the roof for me, and today I tore out the damp and 
moldy drywall ceiling and the more damp and moldy insulation above it.  I now 
have a decent-sized opening in my shed ceiling.

Question for all you home-repair packrats out there:  does anyone have any 
leftover drywall or pink insulation hanging out in the basement or the attic 
that they're not going to use?  We could get carshare and go over to Home 
Depot, but since this is such a small area (3' x 6'), I was hoping that I could 
help a neighbor get rid of something that was too good to throw away but that 
you're not using.  I never get rid of anything useful after I'm done a project, 
but of course I've managed not to have anything that I need on hand before I 
ripped out the ceiling.

Please email me off-list or call (215) 870-8356.  

Thanks!

karen

Re: [UC] Gihon Jordan remembered

[Karen Heenan]

It's hidden way down in the UC Review article:

Saturday, 9/27/08 @ 2:30
Germantown Friends Meetinghouse.

There's a bicycle caravan assembling in Clark Park @ 12:30, departing at 1:00 
p.m.
  - Original Message - 
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
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  Cc: Brian Siano ; 
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  Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 2:21 PM
  Subject: Re: [UC] Gihon Jordan remembered


   Does anyone know when his memorial service will be? I would like to attend. 


  Thanks,


  Naomi



  On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at  1:51 PM, Glenn moyer wrote:


  > Thanks Brian.


  -Original Message-
  > From: Brian Siano <[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
>
  > Sent: Sep 24, 2008 1:41 PM
  > To: univcity@list.purple.com 

  > Subject: Re: [UC] Gihon Jordan remembered
  > 
  > The word is spelled "principles."
  > 
  > Glenn moyer wrote:
  >>  
  >> 
  >> Here is the link to the UC Review:
  >> 
  >> http://www.ucreview.com/ 

  >> 
  >> 
  >> I didn’t know Mr. Jordon until the Quality of Life Task Force staged by 
the UCD/FOCP (2002).  I will always remember him as the only person to come to 
my defense because of principals while the anointed gang and government turned 
their back on the Magna Carta.  
  >> 
  >> Standing up for principals has become increasingly rare especially against 
the will of unscrupulous power brokers.  Back in 2002, action against events in 
Clark Park and dog walkers had been the primary reasons for that “task force.”
  >> 
  >> Secret complaints from unknown, secret, good neighbors, after all other 
strategies were exposed; became the final evidence for FOCP policy still in 
effect today.  The justification for denying the most basic ancient due process 
to me was the insinuation that I might retaliate against the good neighbors if 
I were permitted to see these complaints.  
  >> 
  >> While the police and city officials sat silently beside the UCD and the 
anointed, Mr. Jordan made the only objection and showed to me his strong 
principals.  
  >> 
  >> Anyone who criticized the demand for the Iraq war as war drums were 
beating, or has faced the wrath of one of our local civic associations knows 
the courage necessary to openly stand up for principals even when these are 
overwhelmingly unpopular with "community" power brokers.
  >> 
  >> Mr. Jordon, thank you.  You nor your principals will be forgotten.
  >> 
  >> Glenn
  >> 
  >> 
  >> 
  >> 
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RE: [UC] Fatou & Famu

[Karen Heenan]

I haven't heard anything about Fatou & Fama, but has anyone heard how long 
Abyssinia's going to be closed for renovations?  I know they're in need of 
renovation, but I miss their food.  

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:53:36 -0500Subject: [UC] Fatou & 
FamuTo: UnivCity@list.purple.com
I heard a rumor that Fatou & Famu were closing. Does anybody know anything 
about this (like -- it isn't true!). 
 
Always at your service & ready for a dialog,Al Krigman -- 36-year local 
resident, beloved housing provider, and recipient of the 2008 Ignatz Nobil 
prize for ratiocination


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[UC] crime in the Hood

[Karen Heenan]

As far as I know, this information was only posted to the other list, but it's 
the kind of info everyone needs - but doesn't want - to hear:
 
 It's shocking to hear, but one of our friends was kidnapped coming home from 
the art opening at Abbraccio on the 21st about 10 pm. Two young men accosted 
him at the corner of 49th and Pine and began beating him while a third pulled 
up in a car, they forced him into the car, robbed him, drove him around and 
eventually decided to dump him, battered though alive, in northwest Philly. 
Unfortunately he was able to provide a good description of neither his 
assailants nor their vehicle to the police, other than that they seemed to be 
of high school age.As things seem to be getting better around here, the mugging 
on Walnut, the one on Warrington and things like this appear to remind us that 
we still live in a dangerous place. Just an alert to keep your head up and keep 
an eye on the street, keep a look out for your neighbors and people behaving 
suspiciously (like forcing someone into a car). These people are still out 
there. AND ALSO THIS:
 On the tail of this, a neighbor reported this morning that a young 
boy,probably pre-high school, assaulted him at the 46th street stop as hewas 
getting out of the train yesterday. It involved a quick punch to theback of the 
head and much pointing and laughing as the train drove off.This is what passes 
for fun in a household with no game console Isuppose. I imagine Darwin will 
take care of many of these people, but it's ashame that others have to suffer 
through this behavior. 

RE: [UC] Apparently, some people haven't heard that Wendell Lewis is leaving

[Karen Heenan]

I saw that in the UC Review last week.  So if that's the case, can we just 
steal John Fenton back from Jannie Blackwell's office so that the "clean and 
safe" part of the UCD is actually visible again?   In my humble opinion, that 
was the most valuable part of the organization anyway.  Rather than promoting 
us as "left of center" or whatever the phrase of the moment may be, just let me 
be able to walk around the hood with less risk of being mugged.  I don't care 
if we're left, right or smack in the middle, safe streets are my #1 concern.   
And getting my sidewalks swept occasionally doesn't hurt either.  :)Karen Heenan
45th & Locust Sts.



From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:49:11 -0500Subject: [UC] 
Apparently, some people haven't heard that Wendell Lewis is leavingTo: 
UnivCity@list.purple.com
Apparently, some people in the area have not heard that Wendell Lewis is 
leaving UCD (and the neighborhood) when the current term of his contract 
expires in June 2009. Do you think:

He was worried that the Campus Inn would go through and lower the value of his 
house even more than the recession, so he thought he'd better get out while the 
getting was still good.
The string pullers at Penn finally realized that all the non-core activities at 
UCD were not only wastes of money but among the chief reasons why the 
organization is so unpopular and why the NID attempt failed so badly, so they 
decided to rebuild the organization in a "leaner, meaner" form with a real 
operations guy to manage "clean and safe" cost-effectively instead of an empire 
builder to install expensive flags on poles along Baltimore Avenue.
Wendell really wants to move back to New York and live in his condo, like he 
was quoted as saying in The UCReview, so his children could get the benefit of 
a better private school than he could find in Philadelphia.
He can make more money as a consultant (maybe team up with Omar Blaik, who 
undoubtedly has more work than he can handle teaching other urban universities 
all about the Penn Model... whether as something to follow or something to 
avoid is not known).
Other.
All of the above.
 
Al Krigmanreminding you that you read it first (or maybe second), here, on the 
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[UC] Burglary on 45th Street

[Karen Heenan]

My next door neighbor rang my bell last night and asked if I'd seen anything 
suspicious around his apartment earlier that day.  I had just gotten in from 
work, so I hadn't but apparently his apartment had been robbed.

 

The burglars came in through a small back window that had a fan in it.  They 
took TVs, laptops, all the usual goodies.  

 

They must have taken it all out the back of the alley and through the karate 
school parking lot because there's no way that much stuff could be moved on 
45th Street with the laundromat, 2 bars and the 2nd Mile people all hanging on 
the sidewalk for most of the day.

 

The police came but said there wasn't a lot they could do.  Luckily my 
neighbors have renters' insurance, so most of what was lost was covered.  And 
they and their cats are safe, just freaked out because the burglary happened 
during a very limited period when no one was home (between 3:00 and 5:00), so 
either the burglars got lucky or someone had been watching their apartment.  

 

I'm just passing on what happened and reminding everyone that if you have a fan 
or air conditioner in a first floor window, to attach it to the frame so it 
can't be easily pushed in.  Or get apartment bars that can go across the front 
of the unit and prevent access. 

[UC] Septa Strike

[Karen Heenan]

Okay, so we've all probably figured out by now that Septa's done it again.  I 
wish I'd found out before I'd gone and voted and then ended up standing on the 
corner of Spruce Street trying to hail a cab.

 

Here's the question: Who in the hood is going my way?  I work right across from 
City Hall, 9:00-5:00 but with flexibility for the strike.  If anybody's 
driving, I'll pay my way; otherwise, anyone who wants to share a cab, please 
email me off list and maybe we can set something up.

 

Thanks.

 

Karen
  

[UC] Stained Glass Alert

[Karen Heenan]

Walking to work this morning I saw an old stained glass window at 46th & Walnut 
Streets (N.E. corner just past the convenience store).  It was in fairly rough 
shape, with some broken pieces, but if I hadn't been going the wrong way I 
probably would have picked it up.

 

Thought it might come in handy for someone who would use the intact pieces for 
repairs.  It was a very pretty window once upon a time.
  

[UC] Stained Glass Window Alert

[Karen Heenan]

Walking to work this morning I saw an old stained glass window at 46th & Walnut 
Streets (N.E. corner just past the convenience store).  It was in fairly rough 
shape, with some broken pieces, but if I hadn't been going the wrong way I 
probably would have picked it up.


Thought it might come in handy for someone who would use the intact pieces for 
repairs.  It was a very pretty window once upon a time.
  

Re: [UC] Second Census Form?

[Karen Heenan]

I got a second one today.  I mailed the first one in last weekend.  
  - Original Message - 
  From: Gary J. Jastrzab 
  To: ucneighb...@hector.asc.upenn.edu 
; univcity@list.purple.com 
  Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 11:51 PM
  Subject: [UC] Second Census Form?


  How many subscribers to this list received a second 2010 Census form  
  at their mailing address? How many didn't receive one at all?

  GJJ
  
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[UC] Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:04:10 -0400

[Karen Heenan]

http://www.nbg4.medhealthx.com
  

Re: [UC] University City District head resigning

[Karen Heenan]

How about John Fenton for director, with Mr. Hugs as his assistant?  Cute as 
Mr. Hugs is, he doesn't have a lot of practical experience, and I'm not sure 
everyone would agree with his master plan for seeding the Bowl with catnip.

Karen Heenan
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [UC] University City District head resigning
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:46:48 EDT
In a message dated 8/23/2004 2:14:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'd  nominate D.L. Wormley, who'd be terrific in thar job.
But, since a  serious idea like that won't fly, I guess I could be happy
nominating Al  Krigman. Just to watch the heart attacks start  flying.

Thanks, Brian. However, "If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will
not serve." Well, OK, William Tecumseh Sherman said it first.
But, if we're nominating people, maybe John Fenton -- with a slogan like:
"practical, not pretentious." Oh, I forgot, community input isn't wanted at 
 UCD.

Al Krigman


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[UC] Powelton Porch Sale

[Karen Heenan]

Can anyone tell me for certain if the Powelton Porch Sale is on for this 
weekend?  It's usually held the weekend after Labor Day - I just want to be 
sure it's still happening.

Thanks!
Karen Heenan

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[UC] Saad's

[Karen Heenan]

Just a small public service announcement for the neighborhood - Saad's at 
45th & Walnut Sts. will be closing for Ramadan on Thursday, October 14.  He 
estimates that he'll be away for 5 weeks, so we may be deprived until nearly 
Thanksgiving.  Get your food now.

Karen

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[UC] Scavenger Alert!

[Karen Heenan]

My nextdoor neighbor is having his roof redone, and his front yard area is 
full of original red clay roof tiles which he is planning to throw away unless 
they are rescued by some neighbor/packrat.  Even if you don't need them for 
your roof, there has to be a use for them, right?  They're stacked up in 
front of 226 S. 45th Street - come and get 'em.
 
Karen Heenan

RE: [UC] replacing storm windows-- triple-track

[Karen Heenan]

Mike Zaharczuk, (215) 745-2818, has been doing new storm windows for me for 
the past several years.  Working with him has always been a good experience 
- he's prompt, reasonable, and cleans up after himself.

Karen Heenan

From: Sarah Scheckter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Sarah Scheckter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Sarah Scheckter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
CC: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [UC] replacing storm windows-- triple-track
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 06:56:31 -0700 (PDT)
hi,
it's that time of year again--i'm looking for someone who can do a good
job replacing old storm windows with 'triple-track' ones. has anyone had
good experiences with a contractor who does this?
thanks,
sarah

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RE: [UC] pgw bill estimation tips?

[Karen Heenan]

Mine only runs that high in January-February.  Generally for 3 floors (with 
uninsulated attic above), the bill is about $450.

Karen
From: Kyle Cassidy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Kyle Cassidy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Sarah Scheckter'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [UC] pgw bill estimation tips?
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:47:23 -0500
I'm paying $600/month for 3 floors. So I'd think $150/200. The third floor
is always the warmest ...
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From: Sarah Scheckter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 1:43 PM
To: Sarah Scheckter
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [UC] pgw bill estimation tips?
hi,
a friend of mine just moved to the neighborhood and is worried about winter
gas bills (her apartment has radiators). she has a 1-br. apt that's
approximately 850 sqare feet, on the third floor of a house.  if anyone
knows what they've paid in recent years for heat in similar spaces, i'd
really appreciate it if you could share that information so i can tell her
what to expect.
thanks!
sarah

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Re: [UC] Police Response Time--Infuriating!!!

[Karen Heenan]

Actually, in March 2003, when someone smashed the window in my front door 
(with me standing behind it), I called the police TWICE before they arrived. 
 When they did arrive, I was on my porch talking to a UCD guy, who'd been 
there at least 10 minutes , having heard glass breaking and me screaming.

Karen
From: Stephen Fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Stephen Fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Dan Myers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [UC] Police Response Time--Infuriating!!!
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 13:10:14 -0500
> Why do we pay those alarm fees every year if not for a quick
> response time from the cops?
since you're paying the alarm fees to the alarm company, rather than the 
police department, perhaps the alarm company should send a guy out to your 
househmactually, maybe the alarm companies should give UCD a kick 
back and then call UCD as well as the police.  i suspect a guy in yellow 
could arrive quicker than the police and might help to mitigate any 
potential problems before the police arrive.  this could also be another 
way for UCD to get money.

at your service and always happy to help out,
stephen

Dan Myers wrote:
Well, I really didn't think that a 15 minute response time is considered 
great to begin with. If it was a break in and you were home, it could have 
been a bad situation. (it's a little far-fetched, but it could happen) My 
alarm company usually calls within 30 seconds -2 minutes of my loud alarm 
going off. It once went off while we were on vacation in Maine. It scared 
us the whole time we were there, but it wound up that we left a door ajar 
and the wind was opening and closing it...which is why the alarm kept 
going off for 3 hours. I felt bad for our neighbors. But the police came 
out (or so they said) and checked everything to be ok. The alarm company 
even told the police officers to look in the back yard, since it was my 
back door alarm that was going off.

Having the police come over after an hour when an alarm goes off is 
terrible. Why do we pay those alarm fees every year if not for a quick 
response time from the cops?

Dan Myers
215.901.0899
Certified Massage Practitioner
- Original Message - From: "Heather and Chris Gasda" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Dan Myers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: [UC] Police Response Time--Infuriating!!!


Chalmers Security--they've been really great so far.
--- Dan Myers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
What alarm company do you have?
Dan
- Original Message - From: "Heather and Chris Gasda"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 1:26 PM
Subject: [UC] Police Response Time--Infuriating!!!
> Our alarm company called me at 12:04pm to tell me
that
> 2 of our detectors had gone off at 11:49am; they
had
> dispatched the police immediately.  As of now,
1:16pm,
> the police still have not shown up at the house!
> Having called the police to make sure everything
was
> ok, I was told they had been dispatched, but had
not
> come yet.  I told them not to bother, as I had
come
> home and found it to be a false alarm, but I was
told
> they had to come once called.  Not within a
reasonable
> time frame, apparently!  What a great use of
> resources--don't send them when needed, but send
them
> late and unnecessarily. To add insult to injury, I
saw
> 2 patrol cars idly driving about during this time.
>
> Pleeease tell me this is an abberation!!
>
>
>
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RE: [UC] Police Response Time--Infuriating!!!

[Karen Heenan]

Jonathan -
Didn't think of reporting that he had a gun.  The first call, I simply said 
he was attempting to break into my house.  The second call was, "Mission 
accomplished.  Now come catch him."

I'm on 45th Street.  When they release the guy this December, I'll send him 
over to the 4600 block - I'm sure they could use the excitement.

From: "Jonathan Cass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Karen Heenan'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: [UC] Police Response Time--Infuriating!!!
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 16:09:47 -0500
Karen:
Out of curiosity-- did your incident happen on or near the 4600 block of
Hazel?  I have been reading a lot postings on this listserve about criminal
activity on that block.
When you call 911, it helps to speed up the response time if you report 
that
you believe the assailant had a gun.  That is what Kyle always does and it
works like a charm.

Jonathan A. Cass
-----Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Karen Heenan
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:52 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [UC] Police Response Time--Infuriating!!!
Actually, in March 2003, when someone smashed the window in my front door
(with me standing behind it), I called the police TWICE before they 
arrived.
  When they did arrive, I was on my porch talking to a UCD guy, who'd been
there at least 10 minutes , having heard glass breaking and me screaming.

Karen
>From: Stephen Fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: Stephen Fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: Dan Myers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [UC] Police Response Time--Infuriating!!!
>Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 13:10:14 -0500
>
> > Why do we pay those alarm fees every year if not for a quick
> > response time from the cops?
>
>since you're paying the alarm fees to the alarm company, rather than the
>police department, perhaps the alarm company should send a guy out to 
your
>househmactually, maybe the alarm companies should give UCD a kick
>back and then call UCD as well as the police.  i suspect a guy in yellow
>could arrive quicker than the police and might help to mitigate any
>potential problems before the police arrive.  this could also be another
>way for UCD to get money.
>
>at your service and always happy to help out,
>stephen
>
>
>
>Dan Myers wrote:
>>Well, I really didn't think that a 15 minute response time is considered
>>great to begin with. If it was a break in and you were home, it could 
have
>>been a bad situation. (it's a little far-fetched, but it could happen) 
My
>>alarm company usually calls within 30 seconds -2 minutes of my loud 
alarm
>>going off. It once went off while we were on vacation in Maine. It 
scared
>>us the whole time we were there, but it wound up that we left a door 
ajar
>>and the wind was opening and closing it...which is why the alarm kept
>>going off for 3 hours. I felt bad for our neighbors. But the police came
>>out (or so they said) and checked everything to be ok. The alarm company
>>even told the police officers to look in the back yard, since it was my
>>back door alarm that was going off.
>>
>>Having the police come over after an hour when an alarm goes off is
>>terrible. Why do we pay those alarm fees every year if not for a quick
>>response time from the cops?
>>
>>Dan Myers
>>215.901.0899
>>Certified Massage Practitioner
>>- Original Message - From: "Heather and Chris Gasda"
>><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>To: "Dan Myers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 9:39 AM
>>Subject: Re: [UC] Police Response Time--Infuriating!!!
>>
>>
>>>Chalmers Security--they've been really great so far.
>>>
>>>
>>>--- Dan Myers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>>
>>>>What alarm company do you have?
>>>>
>>>>Dan
>>>>- Original Message - From: "Heather and Chris Gasda"
>>>><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>>Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 1:26 PM
>>>>Subject: [UC] Police Response Time--Infuriating!!!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> > Our alarm company called me at 12:04pm to tell me
>>>>that
>>>> > 2 of our detectors had gone off at 11:49am; they
>>>>had
>>>> > dispatched the police immediately.  As of now,
>>>>1:16pm,
>>>> > the police still have not shown up at the house!
>>>> > Having called the police t

RE: [UC] Re: Vet School

[Karen Heenan]

Gail - you don't want to know what they learn for everyday.  A friend just 
graduated this past spring, and she's been neutering neighborhood stray cats 
because she only did one female spay during her years at Penn, and had never 
neutered a male.  She was told she could "get that from the books."  
Interesting, since I would think that's the biggest part of a normal vet's 
practice.

Karen

Well, 'scuze me.  Makes me wonder how the hell these poor student learn the 
everyday ins-in-out of small animal care.  Not every vet visit is something 
exotic, requiring an MRI and kidney transplant.

gail


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Re: [UC] What happened to leaf day?

[Karen Heenan]

While not a lot got done on my block (my fault, for trying to be in two 
places at once), what got put out on the corner was picked up on Saturday 
afternoon.  The UC Garden Club also scheduled a cleanup at the Locust Street 
community garden for Saturday, and John Fenton and his crew picked up a huge 
pile of leaf and trash bags from the corner of 44th & Locust.  They might 
not catch every bag on every corner, but they were out all day Saturday and 
Sunday picking up trash – which is more than you can say for the City of 
Philadelphia.  Or most of my neighbors, none of whom have ever come out for 
a block cleanup.

My two cents on the subject.
Karen

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Re: [UC] Scammer or Casing Alert

[Karen Heenan]

Title: Scammer or Casing Alert




He rang my bell the other night, claiming to have just moved into the 
student rental property across the street -- didn't I know his roommate?  
He'd just moved up from Florida to go to Penn, and locked his keys and wallet in 
his car, and needed money ($18.50, to be exact) to pay the locksmith, who was at 
his car but wouldn't open it until he produced money.  He matches your 
description.  When I said no, he started whining, "But it's cold out!" and 
then left.
 
karen

  - Original Message - 
  From: Kyle 
  Cassidy 
  To: 'UnivCity@list.purple.com ' 
  
  Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 6:09 
  PM
  Subject: [UC] Scammer or Casing 
  Alert
  
   We just had a guy stop by the front 
  door claiming he'd locked his keys in his car on 36th street (along with his 
  wallet) and needed my help for something abstract. He said he'd just moved up 
  here to live in 217 with his grandparents (the Hendersons, who may or may not 
  live in 217) to attend Penn. When he said this, I realized I'd met him about a 
  year ago when he came to my door with the exact same story and wanted $20 to 
  pay the locksmith. When I told him he'd stopped by already with the same 
  story, he said all he wanted was to call the locksmith to make sure they'd be 
  at his car. I asked what they're number was (the locksmith) he gave me a bogus 
  number (someone's home answering machine), when I said it was a home machine 
  he said "Oh, they must be at my car" and took off. 
  I'm not sure if he's just hoping to get $20 from someone or, 
  as Christy suspected, he was casing the place. 
  Thought I should mention this in case anybody else runs into 
  him. 
  He looks to be mid to late 20's, about five five, white, very 
  closely cropped dark hair, slight gap between his front teeth. He told me his 
  name was Lee.
  Christy says she believes she's also met him when she lived on 
  20th street telling the same story. 
  Has anybody else run into this guy? 
  kc 

RE: [UC] Leaving someone else with the bill (from today's Inquirer)

[Karen Heenan]

Add me to the tour group.  My house will never look like that, but a girl 
can dream, right?

karen
From: Kyle Cassidy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Kyle Cassidy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: RE: [UC] Leaving someone else with the bill (from today's 
Inquirer)
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 08:47:46 -0500

Wow! Check out the virtual tour on the web page. I'm game if anybody else
wants to go check it out, looks like we'd need a group of five or more.
Unless we wait till april.
The Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St. in Germantown, is open
Saturday and Sunday, April through December, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Special tours for groups
of five or more may be arranged for other times. Call the mansion office at
215-438-1861.
Gardens are open year-round. Appointments are not necessary.
The mansion's Web site is www.maxwellmansion.org.


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RE: [UC] UPenn Vet Hospital

[Karen Heenan]

Susan -
I wouldn't recommend UPenn for standard cat care - they get really pricy, 
and are more for emergencies.  I'm assuming by the lack of hours that you're 
taking Scrunch to the Cat Vet on South Street?  I used to use her but 
stopped because I couldn't get an appointment when I needed it.  I use the 
Cat Doctor at 22nd & Brandywine.  She has another doctor working with her, 
so there's always someone available, she's open from 7-7 - Monday-Friday, 
and has hours until 2:00 on Saturday.  Her number is (215) 561-7668.

Karen
From: Susan Jacobson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Susan Jacobson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Univcity@list.purple.com
Subject: [UC] UPenn Vet Hospital
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 10:20:08 -0500
Does anyone have any thoughts about the UPenn Vet Hospital, particularly 
when
it comes to cat care?

 I took Scrunch the Cat to a local vet for some dental work yesterday, and 
today I
have some problems and questions, and his local vet is not open on 
Thursdays.
I like the vet, but this limited access really bothers me. They also 
insisted I give
him this antibiotic that has to be shot down his throat instead of crumbled 
in his
food - instead of Amoxicilin, which can be crumbled in his food. I knew 
that I
would not be able to use the pill gun, and I told them that, but they 
insisted that
I take the other medication. I left the vet a message today informing them 
that I
was going to come and *get* the Amoxicilin on Friday.

 I called UPenn and they gave me some information. Also, they are close 
by. I am
thinking about transferring him there. Does anyone know the pros and cons?

sj
Susan Jacobson
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Broadcasting & Telecom
Temple University
http://countlessstories.com
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Re: [UC] Plumber recommendation

[Karen Heenan]

ï



Bill Feilke - local, reliable and inexpensive (as plumbers go).  He's 
worked on my house for years now.  (215) 727-3141.
 
Karen

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RE: [UC] Clark Park, Baltimore Ave, Stolen History, UCD, etc

[Karen Heenan]

I think the state of the neighborhood after this weekend - including 
Baltimore Avenue and the park - is one more thing we can blame on Penn - 
wasn't it Hay Day or whatever they call it?  There was much festivity going 
on around Walnut Street, and I saw roaming bands of college kids in silly 
hats heading toward the the park in the afternoon, strewing beer cans in 
their wake. The little darlings.

I may not live on Kyle's block, but I'm near Abyssinia and the Watutsi Pub, 
so I'm used to cleaning up bottles in my front yard.  For some reason, 
though, it really irks me when the Penn kids treat the neighborhood as their 
personal dumping ground.  I think I'm just getting cranky.


I must admit when I was at the park I too was surprised by the amount of 
trash and debris.  I though, clearly this is from the good weather and the 
increased number of visitors . . . that was last week.  Unfortunately, I 
have to admit, it hasn't improved - there are overflowing cans, trash lying 
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Re: Thriftway a casualty of Fresh Grocer?

[Karen Heenan]

Okay, fine, so the Thriftway is grubby, badly stocked and more than a little
twilight-zonish.  It's also convenient, which is something that UCity is
sorely lacking these days.  I don't want to have to walk all the way down to
the Fresh Grocer for things I could walk two blocks to buy.  It's bad enough
we lost the convenience store at 40th & Locust, with the nearest Wawa being
at 38th & Spruce.  That seems much further when you're in the grip of a
craving.  

Fresh Grocer is bright, clean and open all night.  Yes, it is.  And how many
of us want to walk through the neighborhood, improving though it may be, all
night?  The Thriftway is open until 1 a.m., and that's already later than I
want to be walking around, carrying bags and looking like a target.  

Most of the conveniences of the Fresh Grocer don't apply to me, and don't
apply to a lot of other residents of the neighborhood, either.  Whether or
not it was intended this way, Fresh Grocer comes off as aimed at more
"upscale" residents, and "upscale" at this point is still outnumbered by
"downscale" and "midscale."

Here's hoping that there are new owners, and that they clean the place up
and let us have a choice of where to shop.

Karen Heenan


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RE: Inconsiderate & Loud Neighbors

[Karen Heenan]

There's a lot of this going around.  

The house next door to mine is apartments.  Four are regular apartments,
with tenants I've hardly ever seen, much less heard, and two are apartments
that the realtor fills with Travelers Aid families.  I have nothing against
transitional housing, but it seems that every family they put into these
apartments rapidly becomes a problem.  The mother of first family used to
put her children outside at night while she partied.  In the winter.  

I called Travelers Aid rather than DHS or the police when the mother of the
second family left her four children (ages 2-10) unsupervised every night
while she went to work.  Needless to say, they never slept.  Their case
worker at Travelers Aid commented that perhaps this was why the children
were "sluggish" when they were picked up for camp every morning.  They
should have been unconscious, since they were up until at least five in the
morning.

That has gotten better, but now the another family on the third floor is the
issue.  First their doorbell didn't work, and their guests had no option (!)
but to yell up to them from the alley.  (There's a pay phone across the
street).  Now the bell is fixed, but their friends and family still find it
easier to stand in the alley, under my windows, and scream to be let in.
Considering that most of them are yelling "Mom," I can't imagine why they
don't have keys.

Talking to the realtor only does so much - he refers me to Travelers Aid,
says he can't do anything with the families.  Travelers Aid has improved
things, but it's just so frustrating, trying to talk to the people
themselves just gets you a blank look, as if you're criticizing them
unfairly for thinking that leaving children alone, or yelling up at windows
at 2:30 a.m. is unreasonable.  

I like peace, and I like my sleep.  I don't want to think about what the
electric bills are going to be like, because my roommate and I have been
running the air conditioners just to get peace at night.

Sorry about that, needed to vent.

Karen

-Original Message-
From: R. Hotchkiss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 2:47 PM
To: John Ellingsworth
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED];
[EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Inconsiderate & Loud Neighbors


There is no reason not to call the police about curfew violation.  There is
no
reason not to call DHS if you think there is abuse/neglect.  It is wrong not
to
help troubled youth.

Richard Hotchkiss

John Ellingsworth wrote:

> This is what you'll get:
>
> "Don't tell me how to raise my kids."
>
> Then what?
>
> A similar problem was encountered where I live: the mother did not like
> being "told what to do" one bit, and reacted with hostility, and
potentially
> with violence, if the "one who knew better" did not back off.
>
> I heard that what's in the dog is in the pup.
> Or that you can take the kid out of the city, but you can't take the city
> out of the kid.
>
> If you can't change the parents, you won't have much success with the
kids.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Ellingsworth
> Virtual Curriculum
>
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> > Dear Earlene,
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> > Thank you for bringing up the issues of
> >
> > noise / nuisance
> >
> > and
> >
> > child neglect.
> >
> > At 46, I do not consider myself "older" - but I was made cranky and
> > physically ill by sleep disturbances that were the result of a neighbor
> > who put barking dogs in a yard facing my bedroom window at frequent, but
> > not always consistent times, as late as after Midnight and as early as 6
> > AM.  This went on for almost 2 years, until I found the keys (threats?)
> > to help him conform to law and apparent courtesy.  I never got an
> > apology, but... the dogs are now put out after 7 AM and taken in before
> > 11 PM most days.
> >
> > I imagine that hearing children at 1

[UC] Kyle Casiddy: Men Take Note

[Karen Heenan]

Watch and learn, guys.  He must be doing something right.  I met 
Kyle in the Second Mile on Saturday afternoon, looking very suave in his jeans 
and black jacket, and perfectly accessorized - by the little woman, 
carrying a case of beer.  (Sorry, Christy!)
 
Karen

Re: [UC] Update on Sansom Street Gentrification, er, Development

[Karen Heenan]

Sunburst Realty is another name for Rigdon Miller, also known as Moondance 
Partners, which changed into Urban Shelter shortly before filing for 
bankruptcy earlier this year.  I'm not certain, but I think some of their 
Sansom Street properties were sold befoe the bankruptcy and the City's 
website just hasn't been updated - the house next door to mine sold two 
years ago and the website still lists the prior owner.

Karen

From: Gail Defendorf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Gail Defendorf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [UC] Update on Sansom Street Gentrification, er, Development
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:02:49 -0400
A search of  the BRT Property lists this as the developer:
SUNBURST REALTY L P
1936 SPRUCE ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-6613
I counted 10 properties in the 4400 block of Sansom.  They purchased 7 of 
the 10 in November 1999 for $537K, which itself is pretty amazing, since 
the area in 1999 was prettytough.

http://brtweb.phila.gov/disclaimer.aspx?st=ad
is where I got my information.  It's got a great wealth of information on 
property in Philly.

Gail
Someone asked the names of the developers, and Greg claimed not to know. 
If you find this hard to believe, you haven't dealt much with the clique 
that used to get away with the pretense of representing "the community" 
hereabouts. The discussion about the developers, though, led me to form 
the personal opinion -- and I could be wrong, it's been known to happen -- 
that these non-local developers ("absentee developers," Neil?) haven't a 
clue about such things as the Alexander School catchment area, the produce 
trucks that park at 44th & Sansom every day and have huge popular support, 
the locus of Mill Creek (not the Tavern, the watercourse), or the 
eagerness with which rich folks will buy pricey homes next door to 
properties that are boarded up and whose destiny is fraught with 
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Re: [UC] fence vandalism

[Karen Heenan]

Roses are not the answer, either, if you want your garden to remain 
unmolested.  I have several rose bushes in my front yard, and while no one 
has ever pulled them out, someone does come along with scissors every spring 
and summer and cuts the nicest flowers for themselves.

Karen
From: "Dan Myers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: "Sarah Scheckter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [UC] fence vandalism
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 14:23:11 -0400
Almost every week, I try to watch the kids go by around school dismissal.
(when I am around) I put up a brick border deep in the ground around my
street tree and other bulbs and plants to protect them. One day actually 
saw
a kid of maybe 6 years old pick up one of the bricks and threaten another
kid with it. Where were these kids parents or guardians? I luckily told the
kid put that down, and put it back where you found it. What happens when 
I'm
not around? I wonder. I fix my bricks almost every week because people like
to step on them? I highly doubt squirels, but I am not leaving them out of
the picture.

I guess the trick is to plant flowers that are not single (like tulips and
daffodils). And so that they are not accessible to pedestrians. Plant a
holly or a rose bush, that'll teach them!
Dan Myers
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Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 4:03 PM
Subject: [UC] fence vandalism
> Hi, all,
>
> Two weeks ago, I put up a small wire fence around my garden plot between
> the sidewalk and the curb in front of my house. It was meant to keep out
> trash, dogs, and people who might accidentally step on flowers. It was
> also meant to protect my sick street tree.
>
> Soon after the fence was set up, people were stepping (accidentally, I
> assume) on the fence, knocking it over and bending the wire. Then, 
someone
> pulled up a lot of it and also pushed the tree over. I fixed the fence
> each time. Today my boyfriend saw someone pull up part of the fence and
> throw it on the ground. I am mystified.
>
> Has anyone else had similar experiences? No wonder some urban gardeners
> refer to a garden between the sidewalk and curb as the "hellstrip"!
>
> Sarah
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[UC] Multi-alarm fire at 45th and Walnut

[Karen Heenan]

I spoke to Alan at Monarch Hardware this a.m.  L&I and fire dept. officials 
were there to look at the buildling.  According to him, the apartments upstairs 
are pretty much a loss.  Saad sustained at least water damage, and the hardware 
store smells badly of smoke but nothing worse than that.  He wasn't sure of the 
extent of damage yet, but said that as far as he knew, everyone got out safely 
(though we did see one person being wheeled on a gurney toward an ambulance at 
45th & Locust).  I was told last night that firemen did remove some animals 
from the building, so hopefully this time all the people and all the animals 
made it out okay.
 


From: l...@verizon.net
To: u...@ucneighbors.org
Subject: [UCNeighbors] Re: Multi-alarm fire at 45th and Walnut
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:58:09 -0500

maybe someone could post signs at Saads and on the windows of the thrift shop, 
about what to do if someone's pet is missing 


linda




On Feb 18, 2011, at 8:50 AM, Cindy Miller wrote:

All I could find was this blurb on the City Kitties website: 


"Tonight a 2-alarm blaze burned an 18-unit apartment building at 45th & Walnut. 
If you are missing pets from this fire, please contact the PSPCA immediately to 
report them missing: 267-385-3800. In Philadelphia, the PSPCA houses all 
animals at ACCT (animal control)"




I, too, am looking for more info.




-cm







On Feb 18, 2011, at 8:44 AM, Mike V. wrote:

Does anyone have any more information on this event?  What burned?  What was 
with the unusually heavy police presence?  There was a squad car at every 
intersection for blocks around.  I also saw ambulances tearing down towards 
Penn hospital.

- Mike V.

-Original Message-
From: Mike Lyons 
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:21 PM
To: UCNeighbors 
Subject: [UCNeighbors] Multi-alarm fire at 45th and Walnut

There is a fire burning at 45th and Walnut. One person was dragged
from the fire and handcuffed by police.
http://bit.ly/i0ya3V
Mike

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Re: [UC] Any roofer recommendations? Need much hand-holding....

[Karen Heenan]

John Kline, hands down.  He's not expensive (as roofers go), but he's good with 
old houses.  And he'll tell you up front that because it's an old house, he may 
not get the leak the first time, but he'll keep coming back until he finds it.  
He repaired a leak in my side bay window this past spring in 2 visits that had 
been leaking for over 10 years.  215-487-7552
  - Original Message - 
  From: Patty Bulack 
  To: univcity 
  Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 7:20 PM
  Subject: [UC] Any roofer recommendations? Need much hand-holding


  Hi All,
  We are dealing with new leaks and would like someone skilled in old houses 
that can do the divining that it seems to require!  And also, of course, not 
inordinately expensive.  Any recommendations, good neighbors?
  Thanks,
  Patty Bulack
  pbul...@gmail.com


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  West Park Cultural Center, High School of the Future
  pbul...@gmail.com
  215 906-0243

RE: [UC] Citypaper article: school vouchers & the campaign against Jim Roebuck

[Karen Heenan]

Melani - there are way more racial connotations to this campaign than that.  I 
hadn't mentioned it on the listserv prior to this, but Felicia Muhammad's 
campaign workers were doing voter registration and handing out flyers for about 
a week before we'd even started to hear about her campaign.  I go through that 
station every morning and evening and thought it was odd that no one had ever 
approached me.  When I saw that people coming down the stairs ahead of me one 
evening were being offered flyers, I put my hand out for one to see what it was 
about, and was told by the campaign worker, "We don't need your white ass." 

As far as I can tell, I'm a voter.  And up until that point, I was a voter 
whose opinion was open to being changed.  A candidate can't necessarily be held 
accountable for what her workers say, but if she's making inferences 
personally, it makes a difference.   
 
Karen Heenan
 



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Subject: [UC] Citypaper article: school vouchers & the campaign against Jim 
Roebuck
From: mlam...@aol.com
CC: univcity@list.purple.com
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:56:54 -0400

I just found this new Citypaper article about school vouchers and the campaign 
against our State Rep. Jim Roebuck.  As Tony West has told us in the past, 
follow the money!  Be sure to read down to the end, where the opponent's 
campaign helpers' relationship to Anthony Williams is explained: 


http://www.citypaper.net/news/2012-04-12-corporate-money-school-vouchers-philadelphia.html



Also, I was at a Roebuck meeting yesterday, and they have a copy of his 
opponent's voter registration application.  She didn't even register to vote in 
the 188th district till February 15th!  So much for her dedication to the 
neighborhood.


Further, one woman at yesterday's meeting said that Ms. Muhammad came to her 
door & talked to her daughter to ask for her daughter's vote.  Ms. Muhammad 
told the daughter that Jim Roebuck "moved his [state rep] office from West 
Philadelphia to University City."  This is an absolutely ridiculous accusation 
since he moved from 4800 Baltimore to 4712 Baltimore - HALF A BLOCK!  And the 
move was necessitated by the sale of the 4800 Baltimore building to a new owner 
(ME) who wanted to put a restaurant in the 4800 Baltimore space - it wasn't 
even his choice to move!  He lost his lease!  But that kind of insinuation, 
trying to differentiate between West Philadelphia & University City, seems to 
have racial connotations.  It's a very unpleasant tactic.  And that's being 
stated by the candidate herself - not some supporter, where the candidate could 
say that she didn't know exactly what they were saying.





Melani Lamond 
Associate Broker
Urban & Bye, Realtor
3529 Lancaster Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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RE: [UC] Roofer? Handyman?

[Karen Heenan]

Another recommendation for John Kline.  He found a leak in my side bay window 
that had been leaking for 10 years.  He was out this morning to fix my shed 
gutters - and they're fixed.  I recommended him to a co-worker with a 
persistent leak and after spending 45 minutes on ladders exploring every 
possibility, John told him it wasn't his roof, it was a stucco problem.  
He takes a little while to call back, depending on how busy he is, but he'll 
call.  If it's urgent, make sure you say it is and you'll hear from him.

Karen 
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:07:51 -0400
Subject: Re: [UC] Roofer? Handyman?
From: khturne...@gmail.com
To: m...@arcolog.com
CC: univcity@list.purple.com

John Kline (215) 487-7552.  He understands the kinds of houses and roofs in 
this neighborhood, and actually tracks down the source of a problem.

Kathleen

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 6:50 PM, Matthew Myers  wrote:

Hi All

It's raining out- that means the persistent leak on the third floor back bay 
will leak again. Does anyone have the name of a good roofer for fixes? Someone 
who can really hunt down problems?


How about a handyman? I have about 8 hours a month of work for a good handyman; 
painting, trim carpentry, minor plumbing, etc.


Thanks so much!

Matt
329 S. 43rd St.


  

[UC] Embroidery and Sewing Classes

[Karen Heenan]

 
Here's a question for my crafty or wannabe-crafty neighbors.  I'm trying to get 
together a class on free style embroidery at the UC Arts League for their fall 
term.  They haven't done a lot of textile classes in recent years, so I'm 
reaching out to the lists to pass on the info to those who might be interested.
 
Free style embroidery is (more or less) what grandma used to do, with colored 
threads and a hoop.  But it's a lot more than dresser scarves and doilies - you 
can use free templates from the internet, draw your own designs or even use 
tattoo flash to embellish your clothing (or your kids’ clothes), decorate 
linens, make gifts, wall art, etc.  Embroidery has a long history throughout 
the world, and we'd be going over some of the diverse applications of 
threadwork in different cultures, some of which are represented in our 
neighborhood.
 
Embroidery is a great creative outlet, and despite how nit-picky it can look, 
it’s very relaxing to do.  It’s also portable, so those of you who are 
non-knitters can finally have a project in your hands when all your friends 
pick up their needles.  
 
Class would be open to adults and older teens.  If there's enough interest, a 
beginner kit with hoop, needles and 10 basic floss colors would be provided.
 
Please pass this along to anyone you think might have an interest in the class. 
 They can email me at stitchcraft.phi...@gmail.com or you can just reply to 
this email.  I want to test the waters and let UCAL know how much interest is 
out there.  
 
Also, I'll be starting basic sewing workshops at my house in the fall.  Please 
contact me for details if there is any interest there, as well.
 
Thanks!
 
Karen Heenan
  

[UC] University City Arts League Fall Open House - Saturday, 9/8/12

[Karen Heenan]

Explore what the Arts League has to offer. Teachers from the adult, after 
school and pre-school programs will be on site for demonstrations.   Fall 
classes start Monday, September 10, but it's not too late to register, and the 
second session doesn't start until October 29th.  There will be mini-classes in 
dance, yoga, visual arts, Capoeira and much more. Talk with teachers and other 
students. If there's a class you'd be interested in that's not being offered, 
there'll be someone there to take your suggestions.  
Refreshments will be provided.

University City Arts League 4226 Spruce StreetSaturday, September 8, 2012 - 
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
  

[UC] Re: [UCNeighbors] Found Orange Cat

[Karen Heenan]

The cat's owner responded to my ad in the west philly local, so the cat is now 
out of my bathroom and back home.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

Karen Heenan  wrote:

This girl appeared in our back yard (45th & Locust) on Thursday a.m.  I thought 
she was my neighbor's escape artist cat, but apparently this is a different 
light orange adventurer.  Female, youngish (probably about 2), very friendly, 
very chatty and litterbox trained.
Here's a link, in case the photo doesn't upload:  
http://s75.photobucket.com/user/karen6790/media/4a5da391-04a5-4d30-8ae5-3e7754bf707f.jpg.html
If anybody recognizes this girl (or alternately, would like to adopt her), 
please contact me either at this email or at (215) 870-8356.  She's currently 
living in my guest bathroom, but I'd love to find her another home.  My fear is 
that she thinks she's already found one.
Karen

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[UC] fire in the neighborhood?

[Karen Heenan]

Does anyone know where the fire is?  I can smell it really strongly at 45th & 
Locust and the engines went by pretty close.  I don't hear anything now, but 
the smoky smell is still blowing this way.
karen 

[UC] Shop Local this Holiday Season

[Karen Heenan]

I haven't seen it mentioned on the listservs yet, so here goes:  It's time for 
the University City Arts League's annual Holiday Craft Show.  The show runs 
until December 22nd.  Hours are 12-6 on Saturday/Sunday, and 3-8 on weekdays.  
The Arts League is located at 4226 Spruce Street.  
The holidays are coming whether we're ready or not.  Might as well support a 
neighborhood institution and knock a few gifts off your list while you're at it.
Karen Heenan  

[UC] Dryer Repair

[Karen Heenan]

I know this has been asked and answered a dozen times, and I'm pretty sure I 
kept the response filed away somewhere, but I can't find it and my dryer has 
decided to act up.  It spins just fine, but it's ice cold.  The timing is also 
shot, so I'd like to have someone look at it and tell me whether it's worth 
fixing at this point.
Thanks!
Karen 

[UC] Plumber recommendation

[Karen Heenan]

Any plumber recommendations in West Philly that aren't Goffredo?  Getting tired 
of being judged by a contractor because I didn't buy top of the line fixtures.  
Thanks!

[UC] For Sale: Four Poster Bed

[Karen Heenan]

We're rearranging the house and don't have room for this beauty anymore.  It's 
a 1930s double bed frame, veneer in very nice condition.  Headboard, footboard, 
side rails, 4 slats (2 old, 2 new).  Asking $100.  Mattress and box spring 
thrown in if you want them.
It's the kind of piece that works well in our old houses, just not in ours 
anymore.  

If interested, you can contact me by email and just skip the Craiglist part.  
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/fuo/4908929120.html  
  

[UC] Chalkboard paint

[Karen Heenan]

I'm putting this out here in the hopes that someone has some chalkboard paint 
leftover from a project.  I need literally about a half cup of paint for a 
project, and while Monarch Hardware does have the paint, it's $15 for a quart, 
most of which will then sit in my basement for the next 10 years.  I'm hoping 
that someone else has some remnants left that they would be willing to give -- 
or sell cheaply -- to a neighbor in need.   You can email me directly or call 
215-870-8356.
Thanks!
Karen Heenan228 S. 45th Street

[UC] Re: [UCNeighbors] Scammers at your door....

[Karen Heenan]

Linda, I did actually contact Joe Murray at the PPD about this guy. He hasn't 
gotten back to me, but he said there was a similar occurrence last year with 
contractors hired by a utility to knock on doors. So these guys may well be 
legit, but they still have no customer relations skills.

The guy who came to my house was young, probably early twenties, 
African-American, wearing a Verizon jacket but no other ID, a clipboard and 
some brochures and that was it. He wasn't good at taking no for an answer, and 
actually came back a second time. The main reason I decided he was legit, 
instead of a scam, or that he didn't take his earbuds out the entire time he 
was trying to sell me something. That strikes me totally as a bored independent 
contractor just doing what he's paid to do.




Linda Lee  wrote:

Kyle, Karen, any description of the guy from yesterday?

A guy just worked our block (on 43rd), claiming (to me, at least) to be with 
PECO, saying I was in violation of something -- I'm not -- that I hadn't dealt 
with.  He too was persistent when I said I couldn't talk with him.  Told him it 
was bs and he scribbled in his tiny notebook and said that was going on my 
record.  I asked him his name and for his ID and he mumbled and went to my 
neighbor's porch.  I went outside to watch him go up the rest of the block.  He 
knocked on all the doors, and just one other person answered and sent him away.

He was dark-skinned AfAm, maybe 30s/older, a little stocky, maybe 5'10", no 
uniform or badge, black (nylon?) jacket, black cap, dark slacks, little spiral 
notebook.

If someone says they represent a utility or known company and won't produce an 
ID (real or fake), there's no way they are legit.  Shouldn't we be reporting 
these 'occurrences' to the authorities?  911/other ?  Has anyone made such 
reports?

Please alert your neighbors, especially seniors, students, and those whose 
first language is not English, to be wary and not give any info or bill 
statements to such persons, and by no means do not let them in your house.  
These people can be very pushy and intimidating, which could scare some folks 
into giving them what they want... :(

L

From: Karen Heenan mailto:karen6...@msn.com>>
Date: February 14, 2016 9:30:53 PM EST
Cc: Ucneighbors List mailto:u...@ucneighbors.org>>

Same guy (or guy with same attitude) was on 45th St last week. Stopped by 
twice, got the door both times.

kyle cassidy mailto:k...@kylecassidy.com>> wrote:

So ... some dude from Verizon stopped by with a clip board & offered me FiOs. I 
said I'd love some information on it. He didn't have anything he could leave 
but wanted to sign me up right now. I said I'd look on line and he said "well, 
how about I sign you up for an install date and you can look at things on line 
and if you don't like FiOs you can cancel the install" -- I said no -- my 
father having once told me that if someone wants you to buy something right now 
& won't let you think about it they're probably up to no good -- but he was 
very reluctant to take no for an answer. Eventually I had to just shut the door 
on him, Fuller Brush salesman style.

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[UC] Found Samsung phone

[Karen Heenan]

If you happened to be sitting on my porch steps late last night at 45th and 
Locust, and left your phone behind on the porch, please feel free to contact 
me.  Phone is a Samsung, has seen better days and is pin coded so I can't see 
the owner.