Do any TPMers live in Philly & know the players in the recent racism story?

Here's why I'm asking:

There's been a spirited discussion regarding MJ's post about a group of black kids in Philadelphia being kicked out of a private club because of the color of their skin.

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Pool-Boots-Kids-Who-Might-Change-the-Complexion.html

John Duesler, President of Valley Swim Club, wrote in a letter to the group that a lot of kids might change the "complexion" and atmosphere of the club. (A questionable choice of words if there ever was one.) So this looks like a pretty clear racism story.

But here's the thing--if it's the same John Duesler, this guy is an Obama supporter and peace activist. He was on the team that set up a blood drive (Opositive) to celebrate Obama's inauguration, and here's a link to a peace seminar in which he participated. 

http://peaceactionpa.org/Ethnic_Peace_Fest_20Jan08.html

Any locals who can provide info? Because this seems a little odd.