ADL Sponsor’s Inaugrual 5K Walk Against Hate
- Come on and Support Inclusion
Jeff Bohen-Staff Reporter
This Sunday the Anti-Defamation League, is sponsors The Walk Against Hate.
Set to take place at a more than “symbolic” starting point , on Martin Luther King Drive adjacent to the Philadelphia Art Musem, Spokesperson for the ADL Barry Morrison pointed out saying ”
What better place than Philadelphia…to have such an event? Morrison offered. “Its the City of Brotherly Love.”
The walk, is the Anti Defamation League’s way of asserting its way back in to the community dialogue of inclusion and inclusivity in the South Eastern
Pennsylvania Region, Morrison told BuxMontNews.com in an exclusive interview.
The ADL has been active in the region for a number of years, and thought it was time to celebrate Philadelphia’s “Diversity” of community organizations and individuals that comprise it. The ADL with the support of a number of other community based organizations decided an annual event reflecting the “Principles, ideals and values” of those that laid the groundwork for our everyday freedoms is needed, the ADL Spokesperson, shared.
Morrison, went on to say, “it’s not a response or a rally” but a celebration of the entire cultural experience of the region.
“Founded in 1913, The Anti-Defamation League has evolved into an international organization dedicated to standing up for the rights of all groups. ADL is
hosting its first annual WALK Against Hate on Sunday, May 15, 2011 to promote diversity.”
“The Public’s response has been strong with registrations climbing to in to the thousands and beyond according the latest published reports.
You can still register for the Walk, by going to the ADL’s Walk page at ww.walkagiansthate.org
Or by clicking the link below.
Walk activities kick off at 1:45 pm and a Diversity Expo beginning at 2 pm.
The Walk itself starts at 3pm and is scheduled to end at 5pm Rain or Shine!
Its $10.00 to register for adults$ 5.00 for children and students.
There are T-shirts included for the next 150 online registrations.
There will be balloon sculptures among the activities for kids, a hip-hop performance, and other live music.
This posting will be updated throughout today with other important information for the Walk.
Morrison said “We pray for good weather” for Sunday and an inclusive turnout.
Walk Home Page Below
Registration Page Below
NBA Starts Playoff Drive
Erik Powell & Jeff Bohen
April is one of the most thrilling sports months of the year. The baseball season begins anew, college basketball winds down with the Final Four, the NHL playoffs start-up, and the NFL holds its annual draft.
But quite possibly the event most pencil in on the calendar is the NBA playoffs with round one games starting today at 1pm.
On ESPN the Chicago Bulls looking like a serious contenders for a title run face of against the Indiana Pacers in Chicago.
The hometown 76ers take on the trio of the year, Duane Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosch of the Miami Heat with tipoff scheduled for 3:30 on ABC.
Is there an upset in the works? Not likely in this case.
The Atlanta Hawks land in Orlando for game one with a start time of 7pm on ESPN.
To close out the first day of playoff action the Portland Traiblazers take on the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas with a 9:30 jump ball scheduled.
Our Guest Contributor, Erik Powell says
(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) Indiana Pacers- This will be a low scoring series with the Bulls outstanding scoring defense (1st in the NBA) and excellent rebounding (2nd in the NBA) battling the Pacers who are 12th in the league in defense and 5th in rebounding. Indiana, and any team who opposes Chicago, will have to find a way to defend future MVP PG Derrick Rose. For the Pacers to have a chance, PG Darren Collison will have to make Rose work for points while taking care of the ball. Indiana will need SF Danny Granger to get hot from long distance, something he is capable of with a near 40% success rate during the regular season, and he must outperform Luol Deng. For the Bulls, Deng will be critical as his defense on Granger will determine whether the Pacers have any legit chance to win and when he has had good scoring games, the Bulls haven’t lost. While Chicago doesn’t have substantial playoff experience, having not made a deep run since the Michael Jordan heyday, Indiana has even less. What the Pacers do well in slowing games down, forcing opponents to execute to perfection, crashing the boards, the Bulls do even better. Plus, Chicago has the ultimate game breaker in Rose who Indiana will be ill-equipped to stop. He will carry the Bulls late in Bulls and enable to win this series with relative ease.
Bulls win 4-1
I agree, but for a different reason.
The X-Factor for the Bulls is Carlos Boozer, an enigma of sorts. Indiana has no answer for him in that Boozer will become part of the everyday talk on the NBA scene.
This will be his coming out party dominating the boards and Indiana physically.
(2) Miami vs. (7) Philadelphia- The Heat enter the playoffs with a ton of pressure due to the scrutiny surrounding the acquisitions of SF LeBron James, PF Chris Bosh, and the resigning of SG DeWayne Wade. They go up against a overachieving, well-coached 76ers team that will need to execute at its finest to have a chance. While Philadelphia has a core of good young players in SG Andre Iguodala, PG Jue Holliday, PG Lou Williams and F Thaddeus Young to go along with PF Elton Brand who finally stayed reasonably healthy through the course of the season, they are overmatched by Miami’s core three. The 76ers will also be short-handed, dealing with a hamstring injury to Williams. Miami performs best against teams, like Philadelphia, that lack interior size and explosive perimeter players they should beat. While one can’t discount the possibility the Heat might have a mental lapse or two, knowing they are the heavy favorite, they have just too much firepower to be overcome by the scrappy 76ers.
Miami wins 4-1
So my friend here has the Sixers winning one game.
For Sixers fans, it’s going to be painful to watch, but this series ends game two.
Miami in a Sweep.
4) Orlando vs. (5) Atlanta-In the 2010 NBA playoffs, the Magic smoked the Hawks in an embarrassing four game series for Atlanta that led management to change coaches. The Hawks shouldn’t be overlooked with All Stars SG Joe Johnson, and C Al Horford as well as ultra skilled PF Josh Smith to go with a top 10 defense. If Atlanta comes in with the right mindset, motivated by the difficult loss last year, they have the ability to surprise. Orlando has adapted to early season trades, bringing in PG Gilbert Arenas, SF Hedo Turkoglu, and SG Jason Richardson in an effort to keep up with the acquisitions Boston and Miami made.
Results are mixedwith Richardson and Turkoglu being decent pickups and Arenas an expensive disappointment. The Magic still have critical components from last year’s Eastern Conference Finals run with PG Jameer Nelson, PF Rashard Lewis, and MVP Dwight Howard. As long as Howard is 100%, Orlando with the ability to play with anyone. His interior presence opens up everything for his teammates and if they’re hitting shots, the Magic are nearly unbeatable. Atlanta believes it has someone who can contain Howard in C Jason Collins who did a fair job covering him in the regular season. But can that continue during the playoffs? Howard’s motivated like never knowing his time in Orlando could be nearing an end with his impending free agency in 2012. He will make the ultimate difference in this series. It shouldn’t be as ghastly a result for the Hawks this time around, but expect the same outcome.
Orlando wins 4-1
As much as my partner says the “Hawks shouldn’t be overlooked,” they are the thinnest team out there in terms of overall mental toughness.
Sure they win games in the regular season, and lots of them over since signing Joe Johnson, but when all is said and done they are a team of individuals who melt under the gaze NBA Playoff pressure.
They done in again by the Magic in a sweep.
(3) Dallas vs. (6) Portland-The Mavericks will look to overcome their recent history of early postseason disappointments and take on one of the hottest teams in the league. Dallas will rely on PF Dirk Nowtitzki to lead role players PG Jason Kidd, SF Shawn Marion, and C Tyson Chandler to victory. The Mavericks are deep at just about every position but take on an opponent in the Trail Blazers that can say the same countering with PF LaMarcus Aldridge, C Marcus Camby, PG Andre Miller, G Wesley Matthews, and SF Gerald Wallace. The injury to SF Caron Butler, who will miss the series, figures to give Wallace a significant edge. Portland is playing with confidence ever since acquiring Wallace at midseason and they have thrived on being overlooked by insiders. The Trail Blazers have the edge at more matchups than Dallas and combikned with superior cerebral assurance will carry them to the second round.
Portland wins 4-3
As series go, this one will be hotly contested.
The Mavericks maybe making their last run at a title , the window of time and age closing.
The upstart Trailblazers closed out the season with a momentum not since in Portland since the early part of the decade will run and pound the Mavs into submission in a seven game struggle.
This will be the best matchup for today.
Have you seen Anna Evans?
Jeff Bohen
On the evening of March 2nd Anna Evans went to bed, the next morning she was gone, and her family hasn’t seen or heard from her since.
"Anna Easter 2010"
We spoke with Anna’s mother, who is concerned, “I just want her to come her safely, have a happy life, and…. to love her.”
Anna Evans, 16y, has been missing since March 3rd 2011
As part of a “Plaster and Poster” weekend, Evan’s is calling on local agencies and universities that are looking for a cause to get
involved in, to help her find her daughter. ‘We need there help, Evans said, with concern for her daughter pouring through every fiber on the phone.
Anna, “Loves make up stores…listens to “Screamo music, wants to go to cosmetology school..and has a medical challenge which makes the situation even more frustrating for the Evan’s family because Anna’s issue can be exacerbated under certain circumstances.
Anna is sometimes called “Nina” or” Neena” and might very well seek friends familiar with Russian Culture.
Evan’s believes her daughter is in South Eastern Pennsylvania region, specifically the Philadelphia, Clifton Heights, Upper Darby, areas.
Anna is 4 feet 11 inches, approximately 90 pounds, black hair, blue eyes, fair skin.
If you think you see Anna Evans, please contact your local police, 911, the Citizens Crime Commission at 215- 546 TIPS (See link below)
A reward of 2000.00 is being offered by CCC.
Friends “It takes a village to raise a child.”
In this case, it’s going to take a village to find a missing child.
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BREAKING: Shooting in Warrington
By Tom Sofield
Editor – (tsofield@buxmontnews.com)
One person was shot, Sunday night, after a robbery near the intersection of Easton Road (Rt .611) and County Line Road in Warrington.
The suspects are reported to be four males, two of the men were wearing ski masks, according to an alert issued by police.
One victim was reported to be shot in the leg and taken to Abington Memorial Hospital, according to reports.
On BuxMontNews’ Facebook page a commenter said the incident occurred at the IHop restaurant located near the Regal Movie Theater.
A .22 caliber revolver was said to have been used in the robbery, police reported.
We have placed calls to Warrington police and are awaiting more information.
Girls’ Basketball: Wood earns District 12 title
By Mike Prince
The Public Spirit
After winning its first ever state championship in 2010 and its first Philadelphia Catholic League championship since 1982 just four days earlier, Archbishop Wood decided it was time to add a district championship to its gym’s banners.
Christine Verrelle led all scorers with 14 points for Wood, which improved to 22-4 overall with the win. Stephanie Keyes added 11, as did Taylor Kamiski, who hit the game-winning layup with two seconds remaining to give the Lady Vikings the PCL championship win. Tiffany Johnson led Prep Charter with 12.
Car Drives Off Road in Northampton (Reader Submitted)
A reader sent us this photo of a car that went off the road this afternoon in Northampton Township. The driver was turning from Sacketts Ford Road onto Hatboro Road when the car drove into the drainage ditch on the side, said the BuxMontNews reader, who wanted to remain un-named.
Sunday Round Up: March 13, 2011
Flooding continues along the Delaware River in Bucks County. (Read Story)
A photo of the flooding along the Delaware River, sent in by a reader. River Road was closed uesterday due to the high water in Yardley. (Reader Submitted)
After Pa. Governor Tom Corbett announced a plan to cut $550 million from state education spending Council Rock School District officials talked to Newtown Patch about how the cuts will affect the districts funding. (Read Story)
A young girl from Washington, Nj. is missing and her family is looking for her:
After the massive 9.0 Earthquake and resulting tsunami that occurred in Japan late Friday the Courier Times reported about local tremors. In the late 1980’s a series of tremors were felt across the area with the largest happening under Abington. (Read Story)
Davisville Road Resident Sentenced for Manslaughter
By Keith Phucas
The Public Spirit
Thomas Craig Bellezza
An Upper Moreland man jealous of his ex-girlfriend’s new friend was sentenced to prison Friday for fatally beating the boyfriend with a baseball bat outside the woman’s home last year.
Thomas Craig Bellezza, 51, of Davisville Road, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court in December to involuntary manslaughter, terroristic threats and possessing an instrument of crime in connection with the death of 53-year-old Robert “Rusty” Masten on Feb. 9, 2010.
Before sentencing, Bellezza’s defense lawyer, A. Charles Peruto Jr., asked Judge William J. Furber Jr. to consider the fact that Masten first wielded the wooden bat that snowy night before his client wrestled it away from him and delivered the deadly blow.
“We have to ask, if not for the bat, we might not be here,” Perutto said. “The bat changed everything.”
But after after considering the case and a report on Bellezza’s background, Furber reasoned that the defendant’s decision to use the victim’s bat as a weapon was a grave mistake.
“This is a tragedy,” the judge said. “But when one analyzes it, it is one that could have been avoided.”
Furber sentenced Bellezza to a total of 51 months to 12 years behind bars for the three counts. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Rebecca Strubel and John Walko.
Masten’s sisters, Deborah McDonald and Lenore Sellman, and a niece, Tara Nash, read victim impact statements at the sentencing hearing Friday afternoon.
Nash, a nurse who works in Abington Memorial Hospital’s emergency department, said her uncle sustained multiple skull fractures during the violent assault.
“This was a horrible way to die,” she said.
According to prosecutors, Bellezza drove to his former girlfriend Denise DeMino’s Horsham home that night and after confronting Masten outside, beat him with the bat.
According to one witness, the defendant struck the victim while he was on the ground with a “wood chopping” overhead blow.
When police arrived at the scene, Bellezza told them, “I took the bat from him and hit him” and told police the problem between him and Masten “was over a girl,” according to the criminal complaint. Bellezza had blood on his jacket, pants, shoes and hands and a bat lay on the ground near the bleeding man.
DeMino told authorities that she had been trying to distance herself from Bellezza for about a month and that Bellezza was jealous about her relationship with Masten, who DeMino described as a friend.
At around 5:30 p.m., Masten and DeMino had dinner at her home. During the evening, the woman ignored incoming calls from Bellezza, who left a voice message just before 9 p.m. saying, “Hello, I’m sorry. But I’m finished being disrespected by you. You’re a disrespectful person the way you treated me. And now it’s my turn to disrespect you. And that’s what I’m going to do.”
Later, after Masten spoke on the phone with Bellezza, DeMino asked Masten to leave the house to avoid any trouble. Before leaving, Masten told DeMino he kept a bat in his pickup truck and would defend himself against the former boyfriend, according to court papers.
At 10:16 p.m., Bellezza left a more ominous phone message for DeMino: “Hey Denise. It’s Tom. It’s quarter after 10. It’s snowing. Don’t get too comfortable.”
Bellezza then drove to the MacIntosh Court residence, parked his truck and sat in the vehicle waiting about 10 minutes for Masten to come outside, authorities said. DeMino first became aware of the assault when she heard Bellezza yelling outside her home and called 911.
The defendant told detectives that he believed he was hit by the bat during the struggle with Masten, when they both fell to the ground. Bellezza said he wrestled the bat away from Masten, and the men got back on their feet before he swung the bat at the other man.
However, witnesses claimed Masten was struck while lying on the ground, according to court papers.
Prior to sentencing, Walko argued that the defendant made many bad choices that night. And clubbing the man on the back of head had fatal consequences.
“Of all the choices he made that night, this was the worse,” Walko said.
Republished with the permission of The Public Spirit/Globe Times Chronicle
Swollen River Tops Banks in Yardley
The view from River Road near the Yardley Inn in Yardley, Saturday afternoon. Water from the swollen Delaware River has topped its banks and has closed many roads along the river. Flood waters are expected to recede by Monday. (Reader Submitted)
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
Remember! Tonight, before you go to bed, change your clocks, one hour ahead. Also tonight change the batteries in your homes smoke detectors.
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