IssueIssue 2931 28 Sept./Oct. Sept/Oct 2008 ‘07

Message from the President... Vern Anastasio News Here’s young parents, Leslie and I thoughts also turn to the BELLA VISTA UNITED’S hoping are most concerned about coming winter. As winter is EDUCATION COMMITTEE everyone in the kind of education our now on the horizon, we Moonstone on the Move Bella Vista kids will receive. For so long should also remember the Moonstone Preschool, a had a great we were told that high cost of heating our fixture in the Bella Vista summer. Philadelphia public schools homes. In Bella Vista, we neighborhood for over 20 Whether you just weren’t “good enough” have many families of years, is moving into a new packed up for families who valued modest means and senior space at 752-56 S. 11th and went on vacation, or education. But what we’ve citizens on fixed incomes Street, the current site of the stayed right here in the found is, if families who who will face skyrocketing Bella Vista Beer Distributor, neighborhood, I hope you value traditional education home heating costs. Bella which is relocating to a took some time to recharge. become invested in Vista United’s Government nearby building on the east After 2 weeks at the beach neighborhood schools, then Services Committee is side of 11th Street. with the kids, I know I am the schools begin to reflect dedicated to helping our ready to get back to some our values. As the school members who need help important neighborhood year starts again, let us all with home heating costs. By work here in Bella Vista. remember that the only way working with State Senator Here are some important we can improve our Fumo’s office and the notes: community, its schools and offices of State Reps Moonstone provides “Meet Your Neighbor”, the education of our Josephs and O’Brien, Bella innovative arts-based Bella Vista’s annual Fall children, is if we take the Vista United will continue to education to children ages 18 fundraiser has been set for time to make them better. ensure that those who need months through pre-K, and October 20th this year and This is why Bella Vista help making heating bill provides after school care for will be held at La Fourno at United education committee payments get he help they elementary age children ages 636 South St. on the 20th of has dedicated itself to need. 6 through 8. Today, 81% of Moonstone families live in October . I ask that you all helping the growth and And speaking of senior Bella Vista, 8 % live further come and meet your Bella expansion of Moonstone, citizens, our Senior Citizen south into South Philadelphia Vista neighbors as well as one of our premeire pre- Outreach Committee also and about 4% live in help Bella Vista United schools here in Bella Vista. has a new service available Northern Liberties, with the award the 2008 Excellence History should judge us — to Bella Vista seniors. Many remaining 6% of the families in Community Service and we should judge seniors have voiced concern coming from all other parts Award and the 2008 Public ourselves — on how much over the cost of drafting a of the City. Due to Service Award to two time, energy and resources Living Will and Health Care Moonstone’s strong program deserving recipients. Email we invest in the next Directive in the event they and reputation, and as a result us at [email protected] generation. We can’t start become incapacitated. In of the growing number of or call 267-872-4686 to too soon. We can’t stop until short, many seniors want to families with young children reserve get tickets today! we’re done. Help us help make sure that THEY can choosing to live in or near School has started for Bella Moonstone and other Bella determine the nature of their Bella Vista, demand for spots Vista children. For me, this Vista schools and get end-of-life care in the event at Moonstone has is a whole new world as my involved. Just call our Bella they become unable to speak dramatically increased. justturned- five-year-old Vista office at 267-872-4686 or clearly communicate their Currently, there are over 150 son, Jacob Dean, started and say “sign me up!” needs. Bella Vista United’s children on the Moonstone kindergarten. Like many As the seasons turn, our Continued Page 2 waiting list. Continued Page 2 NEWS Continued from Page 1 (President - Continued from Page 1 This move will give Bella Vista United urges Moonstone almost double everyone to support Senior Citizens Outreach to serve as the Executive their current space, allowing Moonstone in this important Committee has a Living Director of the Philadelphia them to expand operations move by shopping at Whole Will program where local Commission on Human and serve more children in a Foods Market at 9th and attorneys now help seniors Relations. Congrats to Rue larger space, better suited for South Streets on (who also became a new with these concerns free of child care. In addition to WEDNESDAY September mom last year) on her new charge. To learn more about eliminating space constraints, 10th. Five percent of all you role in the Nutter the new facility will be the program, please call our administration! It is good to spend on September 10th will designed to improve the offices at 267-872-4686. know Bella Vista is being go towards the Bella Vista United continues well represented in the new health, safety and MOONSTONE BUILDING to fight the siting of the two government. convenience of the preschool FUND.” casinos that threaten our The Bella Vista sidewalk for staff and children alike. community’s quality of life. cleaning program continues. Beyond allowing Moonstone As we partner with various Thanks to the work of ready, to almost double its IMPORTANT enrollment, this relocation Civic Associations across Willing & Able, Bella Vista United has removed will support neighborhood- FUNDRAISER! the city, please know that hundreds of bags of litter off based economic development SUPPORT our members are emailing, the streets and sidewalks of in several ways including: THE MOONSTONE phoning and lobbying hard Bella Vista. Monthly man- enhancing employment BUILING FUND to get these two casinos to powered clean ups will opportunities in Bella Vista; BY SHOPPING AT re-site. To help us in this continue throughout the rest helping to stabilize the 11th WHOLE FOODS effort, please contact us at of the year. In addition to Street commercial corridor on MARKET ON [email protected]. We making our sidewalks the border between the Bella WEDNESDAY cleaner, Bella Vista United need all the help we can get Vista and Hawthorne SEPTEMBER 10th is also working to remove to fight these massive 5% of everything you spend and replace the old communities; building upon mistakes of improper other public and private will go to support the WELCOME TO BELLA Moonstone’s Beautiful planning. Our efforts have VISTA banners that greet investments in the immediate Building at converted Senator Fumo, our visitors. Soon, a new area; and attracting and who now supports re-siting. banner will be unveiled and retaining families to the 752 S. 11th Street” Our efforts have helped presented to the community. neighborhood. Moonstone Mayor Nutter stand up As the holiday season is on expects to begin construction against these casinos. the horizon, let me in October and move in to the encourgae readers and A note about Bella Vista new space in February 2009. SAVE THE residents to patronize local “Bella Vista United members resident Rue Landau for shops and businesses in have taken an active role in those of you who missed the Bella Vista. Our Winter DATES! great news. issue will feature a special helping Moonstone make this Rue, who served on the section of fun and exciting move! Bella Vista United board for businesses in Bella Vista. Bella Vista United’s past COMMUNITY several years, was recently Look for it in the next issue. president Susanne Stone has appointed by Mayor Nutter been an integral part of this MEETING most important project. WED., SEPT. 24TH 7:00 Additionally, Bella Vista Palumbo Rec. Ctr. United has supported the Bella Vista United Civic plans of Bella Vista Beer Annual Fall Fundraiser Distributor to relocate to the “Meet Your Neighbor” Association east side of South 11th Street Monday, Oct. 20th P. O. Box 18022 Philadelphia PA 19147 while the owners also open a La Fourno 267-872-4686 gourmet foods and take out 636 South St. www.bvuca.org email: [email protected] 6:00 – 9:00 adjacent to the new Moonstone building.

It’s a Great Time to Buy or Sell your Home in Bella Vista By: Paul Fontaine, Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors New Rates for 2008

Here’s the bad news— Homes Philadelphia, visit www. Bella Vista Life sales in the 19147 zip code this BestPhillyHomes.com. year averaged approximately 40 Bella Vista Life is printed 5 times per month. The average home during the year: sale price so far this year is $351,000, which is down Events •Jan/Feb •May/June •Nov/Dec approximately 6% from The BVUCA annual flea •March/April •Sept/Oct $375,000 in 2007. The average market held in conjunction days on the market in 2007 were with Fleisher Art Memorial in 90 days vs. 99 days for 2008. All information must be submitted by the their parking lot at 7th and 15th of the month preceding the upcoming Here’s the good news—Real Christian, will take place on issue (i.e.. October 15th for the Nov./Dec. estate is a long term investment. Sunday, Sept. 14th (raindate 9/ Anyone who has owned their issue). Please submit your ads in print- 21). property for more than five quality PDF format. years can reap the rewards and The annual fall fundraiser sell today for a potentially “Meet Your Neighbor” , will Pricing is as follows: substantial profit. For sellers, be held on Monday, Oct. 20th your listing price is the most from 6:00 – 9:00. Our host important aspect of successfully this year will be La Fourno SIZE One Time Five Times selling your home. A home Business Card $20 Same priced correctly should sell Ristorante and Trattoria at within three months. For buyers, 636 South St. Tickets will be Quarter Page interest rates are still at record $20. ($25. at door) $10. for (3” Wide x 5” Deep) $70 $60 lows making it more affordable. Seniors, ($15 at door). Also, buyers can take advantage Tickets will go on sale in the Half Page of the large amount of inventory beginning of the first week of (7 5/8” x 4” 7/8” Deep) $100 $85 and enjoy many choices when October. They will be Full Page $160 $135 searching for their next home. available at Carolyn’s shop at The “bottom” of the market is 757 S. 8th St. or through any Back Page never known until after the fact. BVUCA board member. You (Full Page Only) $260 $235 Those who wait for the market can call in advance to reserve to hit bottom will probably have tickets and Carolyn will call waited too long. Should you If you would like to purchase a business card you as soon as they come in. have any questions/comments space for the next Newsletter (Nov./Dec.) Also you and your business or if you would like to view all please contact Carolyn Verdi at 267-872-4686 home listings for sale in can be a host sponsor for $50. by October 15, 2008.

A Division of ABA Systems, LLC Adam B. Anolik Franchise Owner 322 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 Email: [email protected] Tel: 215-923-8255 Fax: 215-923-1161 www.wirelesszone.com Happenings Computer Tips By Steve Cohen, Da Vinci Art Alliance presents New Work by Nikolay Miluchev & Plamen Veltchev September 6 to 28th 2008. Computer Tips Will Return Next Issue During the month of September at the Da Vinci Art Alliance, the Philadelphia artists, Nikolay Miluchev and Plamen Veltchev will be exhibiting their new paintings on canvas and works on NEW MURAL IN BELLA VISTA paper. The exhibition will run from September 6-28th, with the opening reception for the artists being held on Saturday, September 6th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Open to the public. Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine St 215.829.0644 HYPERLINK javascript:top.opencompose [email protected]) [email protected] HYPERLINK “http://www.davinciartalliance.org/” \t “_blank”

The new Mural in Bella Vista at Nebinger School (6th & Carpenter Sts.) has been completed. The dedication is on Tuesday, October 21 from 2-3PM in the schoolyard.

Lynn R. Major, M.A. Lynn R. Major, M.A.

Lynn R. Major, M.A.

Lynn R. Major, M.A. Volunteers! BVUCA welcomes volunteers to help with various jobs and committees. A few hours a month is all it takes to help us to help the community. We welcome new ideas if you want to spearhead a project. The civic association is YOU the residents. We are unlike other civic associations that charge a membership fees. Please contact us at 267-872-4686, if you can volunteer!

Experience a wide variety of authentically prepared dishes from Antipasti to Dolci set in a cozy, casual atmosphere. Awarded “One of Philly÷s Best Italian Restaurants”, three years in a row!

Gourmet Pizzas cooked in a wood burning brick oven. BYOB Tuesday & Friday No Corking Fee Mon-Thurs $4 glass of wine from 4pm–7pm ~ Full Bar ~ • take out and delivery available • 636 South Street • www.lafourno.com 215.627.9000 Restaurant News SAINT PETERS 3rd and Pine Streets Cucina Forte, 768 S. 8th St., has a new look. Maria 215.925.5968 has done some interior renovations and has some CHURCH www.stpetersphila.org new dishes planned for her menu. Of course, her Philadelphia famous gnocchi and “Dream Soup”, are always available. 215-238-0778 Parenting Caf A monthly series on parenting La Fourno, 636 South St, offers wine by the glass problems and solutions for $4., Mon. thru Friday, from 4:00-7:00. Also it is BYOB every Tues and Friday. They also have a great room on the second floor for private parties. Restoring Balance to 215-627-9000. Overscheduled Lives

Led by Dr. Sara Corse, Ismael Torres & Dionicio Jimenez announce the Penn Council for Relationships Grand Opening of Paxia BYOB on 2008 Monday Sunday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. September 15, located at 746 Christian St. (8th St. Peter’s School Auditorium, 2nd Floor & Christian.) Dinner service will begin at 6pm and will be a $25 - 3 course prix fixe menu Worship at 9:00 and 11:00 Childrens Service in 313 Pine at 9:00 (exclusive of taxes & gratuities.) They will also have live mariachi to serenade you during your meal in observance of El Grito (Mexican Open hearts. Open minds. Independence Day.) Reservations are highly encouraged. They also recommend bringing along a bottle of your favorite tequila to enjoy with our DONATIONS TO BVUCA house made margarita mixes. If you have any If you would like to help Bella Vista United Civic Association questions, contact them at 215-413-0171. by making a donation, please fill out the information below and mail to BVUCA, P.O. Box 18022, Phila., PA 19147 (payable to Bella Vista United Civic Assoc.) Paxia Restaurant 746 Christian St. Philadelphia, Pa 19147 215-413-0171 PLEASE PRINT Open for dinner 6 days a week & brunch on Name______weekends. Closed on Tuesdays Address______Phone______Email______

Please apply my donation to the following: General Funds Events

Beautification Holiday Celebration

Street Cleaning Project The Annual Bella Vista United Civic Association “Meet Your Neighbor”

Monday, Oct. 20th 6:00- 9:00

La Fourno 636 South Street $20. ($25 at door) Seniors $10 ($15 at door)

Tickets will be available the first week of October at 757 S. 8th St. or from any BVUCA board member. You may call to reserve your tickets now & you will be contacted when they arrive.

267-872-4686

Host Sponsorship $50.