Soulfege in Chester and Swarthmore

FRIDAY, November 12th @ Swarthmore College Center for Performing Arts

     1:30pm, lunch with Soulfege and students from Swarthmore and Chester

     8:00pm, Soulfege concert (free, like everything else!)  at the Swarthmore College Lang Performing Arts Center

PROMOTIONAL STUFF

You can read more about the performers themselves at www.soulfege.com , and about Derrick Ashong (the lead singer) at
http://www.derrickashong.com/about-me/

Soulfege music video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1j8_kOtfd8

There's a Facebook event page that you can access and use to invite other people, if you like.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=136319179752517

City Council Cap - Beefin' with Widener...

I've been going to meetings all morning. First I hit the Solid Waste Authority meeting at the Hunt's Club in Rose Tree and then I attended the Chester City Council Meeting. For the last two consecutive meetings everyone and their momma has been present at City Council, which is new to me. But then again I haven't attended the council meetings much this year. I remember the days when only three or four other residents were in the room but for the last two meetings, Rep.Kirkland, David Sciocchetti, Rev.Strand,Wanda Mann, Cory Long, Cops, Crozer, YouthBuild and many others have showed up to these meetings. LOL It may just be that the presence of two Dems on the council has peaked everyone's curiosity or it's probably just coincidence. Yeah it's probably just coincidence so we'll see what happens on the third meeting I attend.

There was a lot going on today so here's a quick cap...

BIDDERS FROM EVERYWHERE

There were a ton of bids read to the council. Bids for bulk waste, tree removal, street salting etc. Bidders as far out as Massachusetts wanted in on the Chester City contracts. I wish I could give you a list of which bidders won contracts but it wasn't clear. Then again I may have missed that part because it was honestly very boring to listen to.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Special Events Coordinator (<<< talk about job creation) Donna Davis, reported to the city that their Breast Cancer fundraiser was a success. They were able to raise $1,589 for the Dept. of Cancer Center out of Crozer Hospital. Nurse Mary Ronni and Dr. Mary Lou Patton received the money on behalf of the hospital.


RESIDENTS SPEAK

-WHERE'S THE COMPASSION-

During the public speaking segment of the meeting two residents shook up the place...

Ms.Johnson gave the council an emotional tongue lashing. Asking them where their compassion was for families who had lost a loved one to gun violence. She charged that she has been a law abiding citizen and has worked for the housing authority for an X amount of years. Therefore, she expected better treatment from the Police Dept. But she still has yet to hear from the Police Dept. about the details surrounding the homicide of her nephew, who was shot to death last night on Highland Ave. She made it clear to the council that she would not allow them or the police department to get away with mistreating her family. Apparently, her family has only learned details about the murder thru the local newspaper.

-BEEFIN' WITH WIDENER-

Mr.Brown gave the council a piece of his mind about the parking troubles that residents are having near Widener University. In a very colorful and entertaining way he demanded that the council do more to stop the unruly behavior of students and new residents. He accused some of these people of pissing in public, littering and leaving used condoms around his property. He acknowledged that when he was young he did foolish things like this but with more tack and reservation. He also acknowledged that the council had helped int the past but he said, quote..."I'm not hear to talk about what you have done. I'm hear to talk about what needs to be done." He also mentioned that the students and new residents do not own property in the area therefore this is one reason why they mistreat the neighborhood.

The Mayor tried to respond positively but with little success. Mr.Brown stated that he had heard it all before and needed them to act. Before seating Mr.Brown pointed out that the Widener parking space next to his home is never in use during the evening yet he has to drive about six blocks down from his home in order to find a parking space. He demanded that the Mayor pressure the University to open the parking lot to residents, during the evening. Yet he also noted his doubt that the council would do what he demanded because they didn't have the will to pressure Widener to do anything for the residents.
http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2010/11/10/news/doc4cda1796013d4571710962.txt

Revival Stream Ministries Int’l - Tuesday, November 09, 2010

P. O. Box 1329
Brookhaven, PA  19015
610-653-3775
revivalstream@aol.com
Pastor Jo V Hood
                 
Dear Pastor, Minister, Intercessor, Leader, Friend:

Greetings in the matchless name of our risen and resurrected savior, the Lord Jesus Christ!

We are the host for the next meeting of the Delaware Valley Pastors Fellowship (DVPF).  You’re invited to Chester, PA, ‘Revival Central.’
            Date:  Tuesday, November 09, 2010
            Time:  8:30 AM
            Place:  St. Luke CC Church
                320 Tilghman Street
                Chester, PA  19013
                Rev. George W.  Anderson, Pastor

We are excited and look forward to seeing you.  Please join us for this special time of refreshment with Jesus.  You will be among fellow pastors and leaders from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties as well as from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.  We desire a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit as we humble ourselves and pray, seek His face, and cry out for the Fire of God to rain on our cities to heal the land and save His people.  ‘Lord, we need your Glory!’

Breakfast will be served at 8:30 AM.  Praise and worship will start about 9:30 AM.  The rest is up to the Holy Ghost.  Come join us as we “endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”  Come be encouraged as thirsty leaders unite under the blood stained banner of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Come let your passion for revival be reignited.  The Lord is at hand.  ‘Lord, show us your glory!’

“Peace be to you and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

To God Be All The Glory!
Pastor Jo V Hood

Declare:   JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!  JESUS CHRIST IS LORD! Over Chester, Amen.
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(Matthew 3:11)  “He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit & with Fire”

The New Jersey Healthy Homes and Schools Conference

   
Conference to Focus on Environments of Children in Homes and Schools:

The November 13, 2010 Healthy Homes and Schools Conference  and Health Fair is important for several reasons: (a) neither federal or state laws and school regulations are adequate in protecting the health of children in schools; (b) exposures to environmental chemicals have contributed to increased childhood diseases, like lead poisoning and asthma; (c) violent and hyperactive/aggressive behavior among children and the inability to maintain attention can be associated with poor environmental conditions in homes and schools, and (d) an epidemic of developmental, learning, and behavior  disorders have become evident among school-age children in the nation and certainly here in New Jersey and  the Delaware Valley area.
Event is free for all Chester residents who attend.

 Where: 
Rutgers Uniiv. Campus Center-4^th Penn St

                                    Camden, NJ

When:                         Saturday, November 13, 2010

Time:                          Conference from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm  

Bringing Green Energy Home

On Tuesday, November 9, 2010 the City is partnering with Delaware County Conservation District to host a "Bringing Green Energy Home" workshop from 7:00-8:30 pm at Chester City Hall in the community room, located at 1 Fourth Street, Chester PA. The workshop aims to educate homeowners and renters on alternative energy technologies, which include compact fluorescent light bulbs, solar-powered water heaters, hybrid vehicles and more.

During the program, the Pennsylvania Resource Council's trained environmental educators will present 90-minute multimedia and interactive presentations discussing all aspects of energy use in the home. Both traditional and non-traditional household energy conservation methods will be discussed. This workshop will benefit homeowners as well as business owners and landlords. Residents can learn about Energy Star appliances, insulation, low-e windows, and computerized regulation of thermostats and lighting. Environmental educators will be available to answer questions after every workshop.

Up to 80 participants per workshop will return home with a complimentary compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL,) and course materials to help establish energy conservation efforts. One lucky participant per workshop will also win a home energy audit worth $250.

For more information about the “Bringing Green Energy Home” workshop, visit delcocd.org or call the Delaware County Conservation District at 610-892-9484.