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Keller Urges You Ride The ‘Help Is Here’ Bus AT A BUS STOP at Shoprite in Snyder Plaza last month, Domenick & Joy DeMaro, State Rep. Bill Keller and Jessica Wilson helped people find medical prescription aboard “Help Is Here Express” bus. Photo by Donald Terry
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by Rory G. McGlasson Need help getting the medicines your doctor prescribes? One of our local legislators has just the ticket. State Rep. Bill Keller is urging those uninsured or financially struggling South Philadelphians to grab
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Race Cars For Rehab Over the last 18 years, former Magee Rehabilitation Hospital patient, Jerry Segal, has raised over $7 million through his annual Friends of Jerry Segal Golf Classic to benefit Magee’s patients. But when a fall this past March landed Segal back at Magee as an outpatient, he didn’t slide on his commitment to Magee’s patients, even though his physical therapy took up too much time and energy to host a major golf outing. He just switched gears. Next, Segal and his generous friends, along with Kerry Pacifico and the Pacifico family, and Dr. Fred Simeone are hosting Race Cars for Rehabilitation, a cocktail reception fundraiser at the brand new Simeone Foundation Race Car Museum in Philadelphia.
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...JERRY SEGAL Attendees of the event will have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails and dining while viewing 60 of the worlds most beautiful and rare race cars. Individual tickets for Race Cars for Rehabilitation cost $195. For those who would like a more exclusive experience, VIP tickets, which cost $495, provide auto-enthusiasts with the opportunity to take a tour of the museum’s collection with Dr. Simeone, the museum’s founder who has inti(Cont. Page 2)
All Welcome To Parade It’s the 516th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus and it will be celebrated, as it has been for over a half-century, by Philadelphia’s Italian American community with a huge parade down S. Broad Street. The parade, featuring string and marching bands, will march off at noon Sunday from their starting point at Broad & Federal Streets. Prior to the parade and a breakfast at Galdo’s, 20th & Penrose, a Mass will be celebrated at St. Rita’s Church at 9 a.m. by Msgr. Charles L. Sangermano, state chaplain of the Order of the Sons of Italy. VIPs will convene at JNA Culinary School to get their staging instructions. The parade will then march down Broad Street to Marconi Plaza, where, after passing the parade stand, it will disband and join the many attendees at the Italian Food and Cultural Festival situated between Broad and 15th Street, Oregon and Bigler.
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Americans Who Shaped U.S. Help Is Here For Your Italian If Christopher Columbus They and their descendants more valuable than ever, and his men had merely dis- number almost 18 million in now Italy has emerged as a Prescription Drug Costs covered America and then the United States alone. key to the massive European
(Cont. from Page 1) On Oct. 30 at the Acme Parking Lot, 10th & Reed Streets, the bus will pull up from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The “Help Is Here Express” is equipped with computer terminals and mobile phones so people can find out if they may be eligible for help getting their prescription medicines. Specialists will be aboard to make sure your application process is quick and easy. “It’s a win-win program for anybody in my District who might be struggling with their prescription-drug
costs or for those who cannot afford their own health insurance,” said Keller. “There is a real chance we can find you help you thought you might not qualify for.” Keller added residents need to be sure to know the medicines they are taking when they visit the bus. The event is sponsored by America’s pharmaceutical research companies, along with patient advocates, health-care providers and community groups. For more information, please contact Keller’s Office at (215) 271-9190.
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left it alone, as Leif Ericsson’s Vikings had almost 500 years earlier, there wouldn’t be a parade down Broad Street this weekend. But the intrepid Genoese explorer proved to be merely the first in a long line of Italians who left their native land to seek their fortune abroad. Starting more than 100 years ago, a wave of immigration from Italy broke across the shores of the New World.
They did more than land here; they changed the nation they landed in. Food proved to be a fertile business for Italians. From New Jersey to California, they flourished on farms, groceries and restaurants, and made spaghetti as American as apple pie. Strong family ties and love of motherland encouraged Italian Americans to maintain business ties abroad. Today that’s
market. Here some only a few Italian Americans who help to represent the “face of America” today. "Rudy" Giuliani was born May 28, 1944. He is an Italian American lawyer, businessman and politician from the state of New York who was Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001. A De(Cont. on Page 11)
(Cont. from Page 1) mate knowledge of each of his cars. (The VIP tour will begin at 5:30 p.m.) Proceeds from Race Cars for Rehabilitation benefit Magee’s patients in a variety of ways, such as purchasing wheelchairs, providing patients’ families with meals and lodging while visiting their loved ones in the hospital, and purchasing equipment that therapists use in the hospital’s gyms … the very same equipment that Segal found himself using for his own
physical rehabilitation. The Simeone Foundation Museum is located at 6825 Norwitch Drive.for tickets or information, call (215) 5873090 or visit (www.simeonemuseum.org). St. Rita’s Reunion Vince Blundi and Sam D’Amico are hosting a St Rita’s neighborhood reunion on Columbus Day at Champs deli, Monday, Oct. 13. Call (215) 334-5444 for more information. Bella Vista To Honor “Tough Cookie” DA Bella Vista United Civic Association will honor Lynne Abraham as its 2008 Public Servant of the Year, at Bella Vista Cocktail Reception award night on Monday, Oct.
20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Event will take place at La Fourno Restaurant, 636 South Street. Gourmet food and full cash bar service. Tickets are $25 at the Door. For more information, please call (267) 872-4686 or email www.bvuca.org. Happy B-Day Kenyatta Democratic nominee in the 186th House Dist., Kenyatta Johnson wants to celebrate his 35th birthday with you. The Point Breeze native will host a Fish Fry Fundraiser which will assist in his transition to the position of State Representative. Event will take place at 22nd Street Café, 22nd & Wharton Streets, on Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. till late. Tickets are $20. If you would like to make a gift donation, please make your check payable to Friends of Kenyatta Johnson, P.O. Box 3832, Philadelphia, PA 19146. One Night Only! The Amici Opera Company will present Verdi’s Othello for one performance only at St. Nicholas’ Hall, 910 Peirce Street, on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. The success of last year’s show has caused a huge demand for tickets, but there are some still available. Organizers say you will have to act fast, though. Tickets are $22 at the door. Children under 12 are $12, students and seniors $20. Call (215) 224-0257 for more information.
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Italian Base Strongest In South Philadelphia South Philadelphia’s merchants, unlike those of the Vista and other neighbor“Little Italy” past, built businesses by sell- hoods. Christopher Columbus dis- ing services (groceries, Previously, for various covered America, and though steamship tickets, etc.) to reasons, many second- and it is acknowledged he did, their fellow migrants rather third-generation South there are some who keep than to Philadelphians more Philadelphians began moving pushing for the Vikings, the generally. en masse to South Jersey Phoenicians, et al. This is where Philadel- when the Walt Whitman However, there is no mis- phia’s Little Italy started. Bridge was opened in the taking the fact Italians and Even now, many parts of mid-20th century. This trend their culture has resulted in have shaped perhaps the America … to largest change our food, our in South politics, our Philadelphia’s music, our sciculture in ence, our eco- 1960’s 9TH STREET Italian Market at 9th & Washington nearly 100 nomics and religion. South Philadelphia are largely years. Nowhere is this more evi- Italian American, and many Many of the clubs that dent than in South Philadel- neighborhoods in South make up the annual Mummers phia and Philadelphia Philadelphia are known as Parade on S. Broad Street generally. “Little Italies.” The recent re- every New Year’s Day are In 1870, after Italy’s vitalization of Center City from South Philadelphia. decade of unification, an Ital- Philadelphia has led to gentriPolitics ian American community fication in Fitler Square and South Philadelphia is repbegan to coalesce in Philadel- Graduate Hospital/Southwest resented in Philadelphia City phia, particularly concen- Center City, which in turn led Council by Italian descentrated in South Philadelphia. to skyrocketing housing dents Council President Anna A new generation of Italian prices in Queen Village, Bella (Cont. Page 7)
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Quarter Sessions who was ultimately elected to Philadelphia City Council in 1947. In 1955, Foglietta ran for Philadelphia City Council. Foglietta won, becoming the youngest person ever elected
…Congressman Tom Foglietta was also Ambassador to Italy. to that body. Foglietta served on the Council for 20 years. In 1975, he ran for Mayor of Philadelphia, finishing in third place behind Rizzo and Charles Bowser. Following his defeat, Foglietta became a regional director
for the US Dept. of Labor. Foglietta served in the House until 1997, when he resigned and was appointed ambassador to Italy by President Bill Clinton. Upon his nomination, the Philadelphia Daily News published an editorial that stated, “In 68 years, Thomas Michael Foglietta will have made it from a rowhouse at 7th & Clymer to the embassy in Rome on a smile and a trustworthy handshake. Which, as it turns out, is an excellent way to travel.” Entertainment South Philadelphia has produced a plethora of Italian American entertainers. South Philadelphian Mario Lanza was an American tenor and Hollywood movie star who enjoyed success in the late 1940s and 1950s. His lirico spinto tenor voice was considered by some to rival that of Enrico Caruso, whom Lanza portrayed in the 1951 film The Great Caruso. Lanza sang a wide variety of music (Cont. Page 9)
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(Cont. from Page 4) C. Verna, née Cibotti, and Councilman Frank DiCicco. Councilman at Large is Frank Rizzo, Jr., son of former Mayor Frank Rizzo, Sr. Two famous politicos of yesteryear were Francis Lazaro “Frank” Rizzo, Sr. and Thomas Foglietta. Rizzo was a South Philadelphian native police officer and politician. He served two terms as Mayor of Philadelphia from January of 1972 to January of 1980; he was Police Commissioner for four years prior to that. Thomas Michael “Tom” Foglietta was a South Philadelphia politician, most notably for his time in the US House of Representatives from 1981 to 1997. Foglietta was born on Dec. 3, 1928 in a house on 7th & Clymer Streets in South Philadelphia, and graduated from South Catholic HS in the city. Foglietta’s father Michael was a Republican committeeman, ward leader and Clerk of
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(Cont. from Page 7) throughout his career, ranging from opera to the popular songs of the day. While his highly emotional style was not universally praised by critics, he was immensely popular and his many recordings are still prized today. He died of a pulmonary embolism aged only 38. Frankie Avalon (born Francis Thomas Avalon, Sep. 18, 1939 in South Philadelphia) is an American actor, singer, and former teen idol. By the time he was 12, Avalon began making appearances on US television for his trumpet prowess. As a teenager he played with Bobby Rydell in a band known as Rocco and the Saints. In 1959, his songs “Venus” and “Why” both went to number one on Billboard magazine’s Hot 100. Indeed, “Why” was the last #1 hit of the 1950s. Avalon had 31 charted Billboard US singles during his career from 1958 to late 1962, including “Just Ask Your Heart” (US
#7), “Bobby Sox to Stockings” (US #8), and “A Boy Without a Girl” (US #10), with most of the hits written and/or produced by Bob Marcucci, head of Chancellor Records. In 1964, he was one of the artists to help open the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, Cal.
MARIO LANZA as Lt. Pinkerton from Madama Butterfly. Lanza sang the role of Pinkerton at New Orleans Opera in 1948. In his acting, he was best known for his starring roles in the teenage beach-party film genre, though he also had straight dramatic parts in films such as The Alamo as well as Voyage to the Bottom
of the Sea (1961) with Barbara Eden. Avalon also appeared in nearly two dozen TV episodes, including a role in “The Patty Duke Show” entitled “A Foggy Day in Brooklyn Heights,” appearing as himself (Frankie Avalon). Later, he became the US national television spokesperson for Sonic Drive-In. Fabian was born in South Philadelphia, the son of Josephine & Domenic Forte. His father was a policeman and had ill health. Fabian was discovered in 1957 by Bob Marcucci and Peter DeAngelis, owners of Chancellor Records. At the time, record producers were looking to the South Philadelphia neighborhoods in search of teenage talents with good looks, and Frankie Avalon suggested Fabian as a possibility. Fabian was sitting on the front steps of his house crying because he had just seen his father taken away in an ambulance. He was spotted and, due to his good looks, Marcucci and (Cont. Page 10)
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CEMENT MASONS LOCAL 592 CELEBRATES COLUMBUS DAY WITH ALL OUR ITALIAN FRIENDS
Thank You to the Great Italian Community in Delaware Valley Your votes have elected me as your Representative in the Italian Chamber of Deputies in Rome where I now serve you. Thank You!
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The Italian National Anthem Many Italo-Americans hum the Italian National Anthem when it is played, as it will be during the Columbus Day Parade and on Marconi Plaza. For those wanting the words to sing, here they are, as written by Inno di Mameli. Fratelli d’Italia L’Italia s’è desta Dell’elmo di Scipio S’è cinta la testa. Dove è la vittoria? Le porga la chioma; Chè schiava di Roma Iddio la creò Stringiamoci a coorte, Siam pronto alla morte. Siam pronto alla morte, Italia chiamò!
Italian Brothers, Italy has arisen, With the helmet of Scipio Has crowned her head Where is Victory? It is created by God To be the slave of Rome. God created you. Let us unite, We are ready to die. We are ready to die. Italy calls us!
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South Philadelphians With A Flair (Cont. from Page 9) DeAngelis asked him if he wanted to get into the record business. Fabian’s father could not work any longer and since Fabian was the oldest of three brothers, he took a chance at making some money in the music business to help his family out. He never thought of singing and recording as a career, only as a way of stepping in for his father at the time. And yet, before he knew it, Fabian’s popularity soared, and soon thousands rushed to his concerts. At 15,
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significant and influential American filmmakers of his era, directing landmark films such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas, all of which he collaborated on with actor Robert De Niro. He earned an MFA in film directing from NYU's School of the Arts. Lido Anthony "Lee" Iacocca (born Oct. 15, 1924) is an American businessman most commonly known for his revival of the Chrysler Corp. in the 1980s, serving as President and CEO from 1978 and additionally as chairman from 1979, until his retirement at the end of 1992. Nancy Patricia D'Alessandro Pelosi is the current Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Before being elected Speaker in the 110th Congress, she was the House Minority Leader from 2003 to 2007, holding this post during the 108th and 109th Congresses. Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone is an Italian American actor, director, producer and screenwriter. One of the biggest box office draws in the world from the '70s to the '90s, international megastar Stallone is a global icon of machismo and Hollywood action heroism. He has played two characters that have become a part of the American cultural lexicon: Philadel-
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(Cont. from Page 1) mocrat and Independent in the 1970s, and a Republican from the 1980s to the present, Giuliani served in the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, eventually becoming US Attorney. He prosecuted a number of high-profile cases, including ones against organized crime and Wall Street financiers. Giuliani served two terms as Mayor of New York City and was credited with initiating improvements in the city's quality of life and with a reduction in crime. He ran for the United States Senate in 2000 but withdrew when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and rocked with revelations about his personal life. Giuliani gained international attention during and after the Sep. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. In 2001, Time magazine named him "Person of the Year" and he received an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2002.
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An American In Italy’s Amato Berardi: Chamber of Deputies
Every Italian American in this city either knows Amato Berardi by sight or definitely has heard his name mentioned over and over again. The 49-year-old is the goto guy for Italian events, commemorations and galas. A businessman, a successful restaurateur, and now an insurance broker, Berardi has devoted much of his time to
promoting the interests of the local Italian American community. He founded and chairs the National Italian American Political Action Committee and has lobbied successfully in both the United States and Italy for legislative changes to help Italian citizens. Years ago, he was conferred the title of Cavaliere, an honor
given to other Italian Americans for their service to enhancing the position of Italy among Americans. Berardi has now added another responsibility in the Italian community. He was recently elected to the Italian Chamber of Deputies, made possible when the Italian Constitution added a change that permitted native
Italians in other countries to vote to have one of their own represent them in the lower chamber. Born in Longana, Italy, he campaigned through much of North America, easily winning. He now votes on behalf of more than half a million constituents in this country. Berardi came to the United States in 1970 at the
age of 12. In 1983 he founded Berardi & Associates, offering Employee Benefits programs and is also a partner and co-founder of Berardi, Auteri, & Associates, a firm focusing on wealth management. A winner of scores of awards, both in business and for his community endeavors, Amato was honored in 2000 by The European Academy for Economic and Cultural Relations. His schedule today is horrendous, but he’s carrying it off with smiles. He weekly flies an average of 4400 miles to handle his duties as a PDL member of the Chamber of Deputies. “It’s a great honor,” he ad-
Hon. Cavalier Amato Berardi…now in Italian Chamber of Deputies. mits. “But family is home in Philadelphia and I must come back to them and to my business and my friends.” Odds are he will be in the lineup for this year’s Christopher Columbus Parade.
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VERDI ITALIAN Band begins playing famous Italian marches. City Rhythm Orchestra supplied main-stage music.
LEADING “Angels” are Sisters Mary Ann, Carmela and Mary Esther.
ENJOYING Festival are Marie Donzuso, Janet Glendenning, Philomena Giordano, Suzanne Margarite and Arlene Marsa.
Bill Donnelly and Maurice Maynard generally carry St. Nicholas’ statue down steps to place it at head of parade.
REV. Nicholas Martorano greets Democratic Senatorial candidate Larry Farnese at street festival.
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REV. Nicholas Martorano, pastor of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 9th & Pierce Streets, waves as he leaves Church to begin Parade of Saints that marks annual Parish’s street festival.
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SERVING hungry attendees are Bridgit Cuccinotta, Rose DiLiberto, Dolores LaRosa & Dolores Catrambone.
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October 1, 2008 Dear Union Members & Friends of Labor: Without a doubt, the November 4, 2008 Presidential Election will mark a turning point in history for the Union Labor Movement as well as the Middle Class Workers of America! While it is always important for the citizens of our Country to exercise their right to vote, it has never been more important then it is today! Just take a look around… our Country is changing right before our eyes! Never has the United States of America been so indebted to foreign nations of the world. Never have there been so many American workers displaced from their jobs! Never have there been so many American families put out of their homes! Never have there been so many American people suffering in illness because of the lack of health insurance! And, NEVER has there been such a devastating decline in the ‘union workforce’ which has dropped to only twelve percent (12%) of all American workers; while, simultaneously our National Trade Deficit is skyrocketing at the rate of sixty two (62) billion dollars per month. All of which are the result of ‘corporate greed’ due to the outsourcing of good American manufacturing jobs. Because American construction jobs can not be outsourced, the ‘Union Construction Industry” on which we depend to provide a decent living for our families is in serious jeopardy of becoming extinct because the current Republican Administration has refused to enforce our Country’s existing Immigration Laws. Thereby, permitting illegal Mexican immigrants to be hired (and exploited) by unscrupulous non-union construction contractors, in turn, causing an unfair disadvantage to the Union Construction Industry. Please believe me, this is not happening unintentionally! The Republican Party, especially on the national level, has never been a friend to Organized Labor. They have always been anti-union… and essentially, anti–labor! Make no mistake about it; they would like nothing better than to bust our Construction Trade Unions. As they share the same philosophy as their corporate supporters… the less they spend on labor, the more they make in profits; thus the reason that the Republicans have consistently challenged American Labor Unions. The fact that our Country’s minimum wage workers had to wait ten (10) years until the Democratic Party acquired the majority in both the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Senate before they could receive a wage increase is proof that the Republican Party is against American workers. The fact that George W. Bush, immediately after he and his Republican cohorts had stolen the Presidential Election from Al Gore in 2000, outlawed “Union Construction Project Labor Agreements” proves that the National Republican Party is not a friend of Union Labor. The fact that the Republican Candidate for President of the United States of America, John McCain, has vowed to defeat the “Employee Free Choice Act” is proof again that the Republicans staunchly support Corporatism over the American workers. And, the fact that John McCain’s Senate voting record on legislative issues that would benefit America’s workers is only seven percent (7%), is yet another example of the Republican Party’s ignorance towards problems that affect the working class people in our Country. McCain even wants to tax individual workers on the amount an employer contributes into group health plan coverage. Despite the fact that John McCain is a blue blooded Republican, even he admits that we must make drastic changes in Washington, D.C. The irony of his call for “change” is the fact that “change” is only necessary because of the blunders of his own party. We can’t change anything by replacing a Republican with a Republican! Think about it! George W. Bush’s Republican Administration took the helm of a prosperous nation in January of 2001. By the end of that same year, we experienced a crash in our stock markets, from which our union’s Pension Funds have yet to recover… and, now
we are witnessing the most disastrous decline in our country’s economic structure since the ‘Great Depression of 1929’. Every union pension fund in America is being severely affected by the current economic crisis! Just imagine if George W. Bush and his Republican friends on Wall Street had been successful in privatizing our Social Security Retirement Funds which, John McCain still wants to do. On September 11, 2001, none of us will ever forget the terroristic attacks on America’s World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon Complex in Arlington, Virginia, which resulted in the incineration of thousands of innocent American citizens. Incidentally, we recently marked the seventh (7th) anniversary of those horrid attacks on our homeland. Meanwhile, the murderous pig responsible for masterminding them is still walking the face of this earth. This is an absolute disgrace! It portrays a sign of weakness to other countries; as well as embarrassment to the proud and patriotic people of the United States of America. While Osama Bin Laden goes unpunished, and defiantly celebrates the anniversary of his atrocious acts against our Country. Instead of hunting him down, our soldiers find themselves being killed and mutilated in a senseless and unwinnable conflict where they never come face to face with the enemy. And, in a country (Iraq) that had nothing to do with the terrorists who committed those attacks against us. Never before have the American people been so deluded by our Government to make us believe that the war in Iraq was necessary. It was not necessary and it is not even a war! It is an unwarranted occupation of a country whose people are composed of various sects of religious “fanatics” who have been killing each other for centuries. That entire country is not worth the life of one American soldier! Yet, John McCain voted with George Bush to send the young men and women of the U.S. military to fight an eternal war that can not be won, a war against an invisible enemy that will not show its face and for a people whose religion does not believe that we should even exist. What the hell are we doing there? Would you send your son or daughter there to die for no good cause at all? Is it worth the squandering of our Nation’s economic security at a cost of ten (10) billion dollars per month, especially at a time when our National Debt is fast approaching the eleven (11) trillion dollar mark? Is it for the oil that is so plentiful in Iraq? Are we sending our young soldiers to die while protecting the “black gold” for the same corporate “oil mongers” that are swindling our people at the gas pumps while reaping billions of dollars in profits? If not, then again, why are we there? How much longer are the working class people of America going to allow themselves to be exploited by the National Republican Party? What more can they do to us and our Country before we realize that they do not share our American Dream? When are we going to pull together to break their choke-hold on the poor and middle class citizens of America and stand up to their tyranny and reverse Robin Hood tax policies? What ever happened to our forefathers’ ideal of “a Government of the People, By the People and for the People”? Brothers and sisters, it is time for America’s people to speak out and say enough is enough! It is time to say that we are tired of the lies and deceit and that we will no longer tolerate a Government of the Corporations, By the Corporations and for the Corporations! It is time to give our Country back to its people! And, most important of all… it is time for We, the People, to outsource the National Republican Party and send Barak Obama and Joe Biden to Washington, D.C. along with the mandate that We, the People of America, want America to be America again!!! Sincerely & Fraternally yours, Joseph J. Dougherty, Business Manager Financial Secretary / Treasurer Ironworkers’ Local Union No. 401
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Roebuck Helps Kick Off ‘Call Me Mister’ Program Cheyney University and State Rep. Jim Roebuck, chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, held the kick-off dinner last night for the Call Me Mister Program at Cheyney in
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Will Nutter Make Good On Minority Contracting? Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter has moved to make good where his predecessors have failed in the area of growing minority, women and disabled owned businesses. He did this by signing an executive order creating an Economic Opportunity Cabinet designed to set policy and establish goals to support the development, growth and participation in contract opportunities by these minority businesses. “Today in Philadelphia, less than 1/3 of our businesses are owned by minorities and less than 2% of our business tax receipts come from minority owned businesses,” said Nutter, who will chair the new cabinet. “That must change. That’s why I’m creating an Economic Opportunity Cabinet, made up of top officials, to refocus our efforts and renew our commitment to the growth and support of minority owned businesses.” The executive order also dissolves the Minority Business Enterprise Council and
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New Book Shines On Italian American Adventure
The Italian imprint on North America that began centuries ago with the voyages of Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci and Giovanni da Verrazzano can be found in every aspect of American life today. That has been lovingly documented in a newly published history called The Journey of the Italians in America by Vincenza Scarpaci. Painstakingly researched, Scarpaci’s book celebrates the
contributions Italians made in the areas of agriculture, cuisine, industry, religion, sports, architecture, the arts, and politics, and how a group of people preserved their culture while establishing their presence in America. Beginning with the first major wave of immigration in the 1870s, this collection portrays Italian American hardships and successes, along with the lifestyles, organizations, and businesses they cre-
ated in communities throughout the country. The author takes a photographic approach toward unraveling the history and legacy of Italians and their influence in the United States. With settings as diverse as an Italian nun's meeting with the Pope in Rome, to an immigrant family’s rural homestead in Montana, to Italians living in the French Quarter in New Orleans, La., 400 photographs from public and
private collections offer an intimate glimpse into the lives of countless individual Italian American families, business and cultural groups. When taken together, these distinct portraits paint an expansive and fresh picture of the Italian American experience. Brooklyn native Scarpaci is a writer and teacher. She graduated from Hofstra University in New York in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts in history and went on to obtain her
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PhD in history from Rutgers University in 1972. She has extensive experience working as a consultant, grant writer, and volunteer coordinator in addition to her four decades of teaching at the university level. Her work has appeared in Italian and American magazines, scholarly journals, encyclopedias, and other publications across the globe. She divides her time between teaching, writing, and volunteering. Her specialty is immigration and she has devoted much of her time to the Italian American experience. She did a book in 1982 called Italians in America, with a host of stories. Later, with the internet, things got more exciting. “I would mail organizations to ask if their members knew about it,” she recounts. “I asked Italian newspapers to help me with the project. I began getting pictures and stories from other people around the country. It was astounding.” The historian went on research trips from Wilmington, Del. to New Haven, Conn. and from Portland, Ore. to Butte, Mont. In Missoula, Mont. Scarpaci visited the site of the Italian prisoner-of-war camps. Hundreds were interned there and at several
Vincenza Scarpaci other camps. Here in Philadelphia she has spoken before the Strollo Lodge of the Sons of Italy. Now retired from her academic career, she is 68. But she keeps on doing research. “Scholarship is something you never quit,” she says with a sparkle in her eye. Next she plans to do a book on the Italians in Portland, Ore., near her home in Eugene. Scarpaci will be in Philadelphia on Nov. 12 at an evening Justinian Society meeting in City Hall. People who are interested in attending should contact Gina Rubel at (215) 3400480.
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Oct. 9- Councilman Curtis Jo nes and Councilwoman Blo n dell Reynolds Brown will moderate and host Multicultural Affairs Congress Business Seminar, Sheraton Center City, 17TH & Race Sts. Businesses invited. Free. Registration 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10- State Rep. John My ers hosts Senior Expo & Health Fair at Mallery/Daniel Rumph Playground, 100 E. Johnson St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10- US Sen. Arlen Sp ecter, Patrick L. Meehan and RNC’s Bob Asher host reception for Robert S. Nix, Marc Perry and Wally Zimolong at Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St., 5:30-8:30 p.m. $250 person. For info call Judy Camiel (610) 6601730. Oct. 10- Nile Swim Club 50th Anniversary Gala @ The Oaks Ballrm., 511 Oak La., Glenolden, Pa. Donation $100/person, $150/couple. Oct. 11- 37th Ward Dems’ Get Out The Vote block party at 1000 block W. Lehigh Ave., 11-5. Free
food and talent show. Oct. 12- Friends to Elect Va nessa Brown and Yemasee Blackfoot Muskogee Tribe hold Pow-Wow at Muhammad Pk., Lancaster & Girard Ave., 2-6 p.m. For info call (215) 878-1049. Oct. 13- Sheriff’s “Green On The Green” golf outing at J. C. Melrose C.C., 7600 To okany Ck. Pkwy., Cheltenham, Pa. Registration 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., tournament 1-5 p.m., cocktails & dinner 4-7 p.m. Individual donations $150, foursome $600, dinner-only patrons $100. For info call Kathy Ondrejka (215) 5207784. Oct. 13- Jerry Segal Golf Classic hosts Race Cars For Rehabilitation at Simeone Foundation Museum, 6825 Norwitch Dr. behind Airport Auto Mall, 6-9 p.m. For information call (215) 587-3090. Oct.14- Black Alliance for Education Options, Philadelphia Chapter annual Membership Meeting at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter Sch., 5501 Cedar Ave., 6:30-8 p.m. Philadelphia BAEO has awarded 88 students scholarships totaling over $115,000. For reservations or info contact Ruth Knox (215) 851-1795 or
ruth@baeo.org. Oct. 16- Matt Myers’s 39B Fundraiser, Chickie’s & Pe te’s, 1526 Packer Ave., 5:30-8 p.m., $50. Order tickets by writing Kevin Carroll, 141 Ritner St., Phila. PA 19148 or calling (215) 467-4643 or (215) 334-3691. Oct. 16- 41st anniversary Self Help Movement, Inc., dinner at Nat’l Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 6 p.m. For info call Dr. Joseph Ruggiero (215) 677-7778. Oct. 16- 26th Ward GOP Fall Festival, Waterfall Rm., Front & Snyder Ave., starting 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17- State Rep. John Taylor’s Senior Expo at Cohocksink Rec Ctr., Cedar & Cambria, 10 a.m.1 p.m. Oct. 17- Farewell Party for State Rep. Harold James at Sheet Metal Workers Hall, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 6-10 p.m. Community tickets $50, businesses $100. For info Blondell Parsons (215) 370-5756. Oct. 18- Democratic 9th Ward Get Out The Vote Fundraiser at Venetian Club, 8030 Germantown Ave., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $40. RSVP to John O’Connell (267) 312-1925. Oct. 20- Annual Autumn
Cocktail & Buffet Party by Democratic City Committee at Sheet Metal Workers Hall, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. Tickets $150. For info (215) 2417804. Oct. 22- Fundraiser for State Rep. John Sabatina hosted by Arnold Silverstein, Pat Gillespie, and Wayne Miller at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 5:30-8:30 p.m. For info (215) 7428600. Oct. 23- 66A Ward Democratic Executive Committee annual pre-election gala at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 11100 Roosevelt Blvd. $35. For info Shawn Dillon (215) 6376360 Oct. 26- Ceremony comme morating 25th anniversary of Beirut bombing in which 8 Phila. Marines were killed, at Korean War Memorial / Purple Heart Memorial, Dock & Columbus Blvd., 10 a.m. Oct. 28- Fall Fundraiser for Republican City Committee, reception and cocktail party at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $125. Call Carmella Fitzpatrick (215) 561-0650.
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Philadelphians will enjoy a stirring and entertaining Columbus Day Parade in South Philadelphia this weekend. For many it symbolizes ties with their heritage and our past. But it should also be seen as a march toward the future. South Philadelphia is the heart of the Delaware River’s future port expansion. As the cost of energy rises, maritime commerce, with its supremely low per-mile charges, will become more important to the United States. Access to global markets will be a key to economic success and Italian connections will be a key to mighty Eu-
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The life of a dedicated and highly-concerned elected official is about more than giving a full-time commitment to the post he or she holds. The more serious that commitment, the more time it takes. The best way to describe that official’s lifestyle is one short sentence: His head is where his office is! Most that fit the above description are always on duty, whether vacationing, dining at restaurants, or attending banquets or celebrations. They make decisions and give instructions to their staffs by phones, BlackBerries, and whatever other means may be available. So for TV Channel Fox 29 to belabor Councilman Wilson Goode on vacationing with his staffer Latrice Bryant is to do both of them an injustice. Both are single, both are allowed to go where and when they please as a couple. To portray them as being involved in a tryst that might impact unfairly on their duties does them an injustice. Bryant’s reaction to the TV reporter’s efforts to harass and smear her is understandable, even more so since the station alluded to her salary as compensation for something beyond her official duties. This is where reporters, columnists, whether in print, broadcast or telecast media, often go wrong. Her salary has increased in the nine years since she took on duties as an employee for Goode. Her promotions have earned her the raises. Goode, in turn, has reduced his office staff to four, all hard workers, all doing more than one job. The increases in their salaries are commensurate with their duties. This is especially true of Bryant and fellow staffer Sadique Akbar. Both started with the Councilman the day he took office in January 2000. Both have climbed up the ladder as they learned. Today Akbar is Chief of Staff and Bryant is Chief Legislative Aide and Acting Office Manager. Goode’s office costs the taxpayers $316,000 per year. His budget is half what some other Council Members spend for staff. His four staffers pale next to those with as many as 10. To her credit, Bryant apologized. To his credit, Goode hasn’t broken the neck of the individual who gave the vacation pictures to TV 29. Not to the credit of the station are its efforts to cast the episode in a more lurid light than it merits. It’s time for the news crews to let go, and let the two go about their business without harassment.
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Want to know when a story has gotten bigger than local? One way is when it winds up on National Public Radio, or NPR to those of you whose radio dials don’t waver much from WIP or The Big Talker 1210. The story that seems to have gotten off of the Island of Philadelphia and swum to the mainland is the one I talked about last week, the saga of City Councilman Wilson Goode, Jr. and his Deputy Chief Legislative Aide Latrice Bryant. Harry Shearer, host of NPR’s “Le Show” (and the voice of Ned Flanders for those of you who are fans of “The Simpsons”) put Bryant and her apology to the City of Philadelphia and its residents for her actions in his “Apologies of the Week” segment of the program. For those of you who don’t know why Bryant is apologizing, it’s because she held up signs in City Council Chambers a couple of weeks ago accusing Fox-29 reporter Jeff Cole of being a racist and saying he’s a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Cole was doing a story on Bryant’s Council tenure, which includes such things as being three hours late for work, falsifying time sheets, and having a beer in the middle of the day with her boss — at his home. In an update on this story, pictures were recently made public of Bryant and Goode being more than a little friendly at a spa in Jamaica in 2005. The pictures show a couple on holiday enjoying sun and sand. Well, at least I have a better idea of why Goode may be defending Bryant now. As a friend of mine puts it, “If he ever wants anything from her again, he’d better defend her honor.” If they’re in a relationship, and Goode refuses to (Cont. on Page 38)
The Clover Club held its annual luncheon at the Union League, as usual, and as usual it was a well-attended affair. It traces its roots to the beginning of the 20th century. One of its founding fathers was a well-known Republican SEN. HARVEY TAYLOR. Taylor was a very powerful figure in statewide politics, particularly in Harrisburg. He helped create the club to give an opportunity for members of the media and the politicians to get together on a friendly basis. In those days the media were exclusively print. As the 20th century moved into modern times, radio and TV personalities were added to the club. Originally an all-male group, its humor was ribald and vulgar – but funny. At first there was just one annual dinner. The luncheon was a later addition advanced by another prominent Republican politician, MIKE SMILEY. In addition to being a Republican ward leader, his family owned the Smiley Times Building and was active in the printmedia field. The Clover Club has an interesting slogan: “When we live we live in clover, and when we die we die all over.” The dinner is a black-tie affair and starts with an oyster bar. The glee club sings traditional songs and the main course is always the same: a leg of lamb. During the meeting it used to be traditional to bring a live lamb or sheep into the meeting, which had the expected result of disrupting the meeting. Currently FRANK TALENT is in charge of that end of the club’s activities. The current President is former Common Pleas JUDGE MIKE WALLACE, who at one time was chief of staff to the late MAYOR FRANK RIZZO, The MC position is capably served by well-known Philadelphia trial lawyer JOE BONGIOVANNI. This year the luncheon was held as usual at the Union League. Among those in attendance was General Counsel to the Parking Authority MIKE CIBIK. He at one time ran unsuccessfully for Councilman at Large. Another fixture is TOM DARCY, who has not missed a meeting in the last 35 years. Another regular who was present at the luncheon was former President Judge of the Common Pleas ED BRADLEY. NORBERT McGETTIGAN and his lovely wife DOREEN are very active in the organizing of the luncheon and the dinner and the usual program moved along quite smoothly under their guidance. Also in attendance were (Cont. on Page 38)
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Yo! Here we go again with this classic customer-service bureau transaction. It is to remind you to be sure to cancel your credit cards before you die, just in case. This is priceless and so easy to see happening again and again - customer service being what it is today. A lady died this past January, and her credit-card company billed her for February and March for annual service charges on her credit card. Then it added late fees and interest on the monthly charge. The balance had been $0.00, now is somewhere around $60.00. A family member placed a call to the credit card company that went something like this: Family Member: "I am calling to tell you she died in January." The credit-card company: "She never closed this account and the late fees and charges still apply." Family Member: "Maybe you should turn it over to collections." The credit-card company: "Since it is two months past due, it already has been." Family Member: “So what will they do when they find out she is dead?" The credit-card company: "Either report her account to the frauds division or report her to the credit bureau, maybe both!" Family Member: "Do you think God will be mad at her?" The credit-card company: "Excuse me?" Family Member: "Did you just get what I was telling you – the part about her being dead?" The credit-card company: "Sir, you'll have to speak to my supervisor." Supervisor gets on the phone. Family Member: "I'm calling to tell you she died in January." The credit-card company: "She never closed this account and the late fees and charges still apply." Family Member: "You mean you want to collect from her estate?" The credit-card company: (Stammer) "Are you her lawyer?" Family Member: "No, I'm her great-nephew. This is her lawyer’s information….” The credit card company: "Thank you - Could you fax us a certificate of death?" Family Member: "Sure." Fax sent. After they get the fax, the credit card company: "Our system just isn't set up for death. I don't know what more I can do to help." (Cont. on Page 37)
Snooper’s SHAME: Yes, the Philadelphia City Council should be ashamed, especially of one Wilson Goode. He is an absolute disgrace, along with his Chief of Staff. How could he defend this woman who is cheating you, The Taxpayers? The ultimate ‘slap in the face,’ is when the two of them used that old reliable when-in-trouble, THE RACE CARD. When is all this nonsense going to stop, especially from a City Councilman? This is a disgrace. Where is the City Controller? After all, she did ‘cheat’ on her time sheets; in fact, I’m told, this may even be CRIMINAL. Why isn’t the Inspector General looking into all of this too? Councilman Goode, if that’s what you want to call him, couldn’t hold a candle to his well-respected Dad, the former great Mayor HON. WILSON GOODE. Yes Philadelphia, someone must be held accountable for the actions of his employee, and further more, she should be removed from her job too. WATCH IT. Snooper’s KUDOS Dept.: How about them PHILLIES? Yes, they are now the EASTERN LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS for 2008. Get ready, all you baseball fans, it’s now on to a possible WORLD SERIES. I’m predicting right now, if they do go to the World Series, THE PHILLIES WILL WIN IT ALL. Mayor Nutter, get THE PARADE ready because this is their year. Just for the record, THE SNOOPER, because of what The Phillies have accomplished, must EAT CROW! Snooper’s SPECIAL MEMO: This is for MAYOR NUTTER and, of course, CITY COUNCIL. Recently we have been told this City is facing a huge budget crisis, and it’s no wonder. Nutter, with all his office staff, his numerous ‘alpha (Cont. on Page 37)
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“You can’t always get what you want, but you just might get what you need,” the song goes. By that token, we Elephants got what we needed from JOHN McCAIN Tuesday night. He showed himself at his best, connecting one-to-one with ordinary citizens. And he began to show some tangible ideas about the Wall Street crisis, which he needed to do. He was strong when he needed to be strong and warm when he needed to be warm. We’ll see…. Economic hard times are always hard for the Pachyderm Pack, but with all the worries on people’s minds, a proven leader is going to appeal to many. This economy story is developing pretty fast (or should I say “unraveling”?), so we’re going to see some lastminute swings by voters. Team Obama is all over Philadelphia now, trying to swing ‘em. Maybe they will – but not necessarily in BARACK’S favor. Trunk Man is hearing from disgruntled Donkeys on the front lines in South Philadelphia and in the Great Northeast, the Obama kids act like there weren’t any Democrats in town before the kids showed up. They don’t connect with ward leaders or committee persons, make no effort to coordinate streetwork with them. Maybe this is the clever new way to win nationally but yo, you’re in Philly now! Philadelphians know and trust familiar faces. In one quiet Northeast division, after a blitz by a carload of Obamers, all the McCain lawn signs had mysteriously disappeared – yet the Republican and Democrat committeemen are on good terms there. Cheesy! Because Elephants have big ears, I keep hearing about Demo workers cutting quiet deals on ticket-splitting. Did BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN register enough new voters to make up for these defectors? Tune in next week, ya peanut-poppers!!
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We’re People, Not Patients, Say Disabled
PUSHING for State Consumer Workforce Council are disability-rights advocates and union leaders. Addressing conference, from left, seated, were Linda Dezenski and Cassie James and, standing, Adele Butler, SEIU’s Jesse Wilderman, 1199C’s Henry Nicholas, Carol Finkle and home-care worker Josephine Jordan. Pennsylvania’s forgotten rights of seniors and those needy are those with disabili- with disabilities. They gathered at Liberty ties and needing long-term care who do not want to be Resources, Inc., an advocacy forced into nursing homes. organization for independent They want their rights pro- living for people with disabiltected and, with the help of ities, to urge the State form unions and health-care work- the Council. ers, are pushing for a work“We’re fighting to live in force council to protect the our homes, not nursing
homes,” cited Cassie James, a local advocacy leader. “Home-care agencies and nursing homes treat us like patients, not people. We’re standing together for home care and for the establishment of the Council.” She and the group envision a Consumer Workforce Council which would be consumer driven. It would be charged with protecting the rights of seniors and people with disabilities who direct their own care, while ensuring attendants who support them can advocate for living wages and health benefits. Major organizations endorsing the Council concept include SEIU Healthcare, 1199C, AFSCME, and a host of disability organizations. If created, the Council would maintain the consumer’s control and direction of their home care services, particularly their ability to
hire, train and dismiss attendants. It would set up a workforce directory to connect seniors and those with dis-
abilities with workers and provide backup services when a day care worker is unavailable.
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Drexel U Medical Chief Heads Cancer Campaign Lydia Komarnicky, MD, professor and chair of the Dept. of Radiation Oncology at Drexel University College of Medicine, has been named the medical advisor to a national breast cancer
awareness campaign. The Learn.Love.Commit. campaign, developed in response to a survey conducted by the National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC), the na-
He Walks The Walk Sen. Anthony H. Williams is not a stranger to the paths of Cobbs Creek Parkway. He will lead a bright-eyed pack of community members at his annual “Walking the Walk” this Saturday. “Weight can be controlled by exercise,” William said. “One walk on one day won’t erase a year’s worth of cheesesteaks, but it will kickstart a better attitude about taking charge of your health.
It’s the first step, and you get to do it with your friends and neighbors, for free!” People will gather in front of the Laura Sims Skate House, at 63rd & Walnut Streets, at 8:30 a.m. for stretching, and walking will begin at 9:00 a.m. This rainor-shine event will feature two and five mile walks, great for all ages and fitness levels. For details and to RSVP contact (215) 492-2980.
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CitiLife by Ruth R. Russell While we were at an Oktoberfest last weekend — enjoying bratwurst on a bun and a beverage — it occurred to us that this was indeed a month of ethnic observances. German Americans are remembering the arrival of the first families on the ‘Concord’ in 1683 (considered the Mayflower of German immigration). Reviewing this past weekend we note that Polish Americans had their Pulaski Day Parade (in honor of American Revolutionary War hero Gen. Casimir Pulaski) along the Parkway and that a Russian Festival took place at St. Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church, at Fourth Street and Fairmount Avenue. Looking ahead we find that the city’s Italian American population will be recalling the landing of Christopher Columbus and his ships in the New World in 1492 with a gala parade on
Sunday, October 12, and other festivities. However, there are plenty of other events to cheer all ages this month. A few are noted here. Arms & Armor The world of knights in the Middle Ages will be the focus of a special family event on Sunday, October 12, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway. All ages are invited to watch a local historian show how to put on a suit of armor and find out what is involved in this ancient tradition. There will also be artist demonstrations, a chance to sketch from the arms and armor collection and to create a craft in the Make and Take Workshop. This event is free after museum admission. If arms and armor is not of interest to your family, mark your calendar for a Korean Festival, complete with art, music and crafts, at the museum on Saturday, October 18. To learn
more about family events, call 215-684-7580. Sundays on Stage A series of free performances for children, families and adults of any age will begin on Sunday, October 19, with ‘Nelson Magic,’ a family of magicians whose bag of tricks includes illusions, live birds and a divided lady. Sundays on Stage performances take place in the Montgomery Auditorium of the Central Library, at 1901 Vine St., at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1:30; seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis, and admission is free. Performances continue on October 26, November 9, 16 and 30, December 14 and 21. To learn more, call 215-235-7469. Celebrate submarines If life under the sea appeals to you, be sure to come to the Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) on Saturday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., to tour the World War II subma-
Ruth Russell rine ‘Becuna.’ This is a chance to meet real submariners and hear their tales of life under the waves. ISM is at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Walnut Street. Visitors must be able to climb steep steps and should wear comfortable shoes. Entry is free with membership or museum admission. To learn more, call 215-413-8630 or visit www.phillyseaport.org. Free computer classes Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, 68 W.
Chelten Ave., is hosting a series of free classes on computer use. Included are Introduction to Microsoft Word, Introduction to Email, Searching the Internet, Job Searching Tips, Winway Resume and PC Basics. These are all daytime classes and run through December 23. This is a good deal because registration is not needed but class space is limited so early arrival is urged. Call 215685-2153 for times and information. Collage art Families are invited to transform various materials into works of art at a collage workshop at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Broad and Cherry Streets, on Saturday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring old letters, postcards, photos, drawings and the like (nothing valuable) to
use in their creations. Matthew Farina is the instructor and the session is free for members and with Academy admission for nonmembers; there are also special group rates. Learn more at 215-972-2061. Free at the Kimmel Something different will be the presentation of Usiloquy Dance Designs at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Broad and Spruce Streets, on Saturday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., on the Commonwealth Plaza Stage. In addition, Bharatanatyam Company will present an ancient classical Indian dance form in a “fresh and unique style.” At 9:30 p.m. there will be a Bhangra Party featuring “bhangralicious beats” so mark your calendars and plan ahead. Visit www.kimmelcenter.org for more information. (Cont. page 26)
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World-traveled chef takes Root near N. Liberties by Len Lear World-traveled chef Christopher Hora, 37, who worked under Wolfgang Puck at Spago’s in Los Angeles for three years and has owned and operated restaurants around the world, including the acclaimed Ajvö in Prague and Chalet Snowboard in Morzine, France, in late August quietly opened Root at 1033 Spring Garden St., near the exploding restaurant scene in Northern Liberties. Root is in the location previously occupied by a restaurant called Palate. I must admit we have not been to Root yet, but we did eat at Coyote Crossing in Conshohocken a few times when Hora was the executive chef there, and the food was wonderful. His treatment of Chilean bass was so memo-
rable that we always seemed to order it, even though there were so many other choices. “My approach,” said Hora last week, “is simply to use the purest, freshest ingredients prepared skillfully and with minimal processing. This simple concept was pioneered decades ago by the California organic-food movement, and has gained more relevance than ever with the public learning more about the environmental, economical and health benefits of eating locally.” Everything at Root is made in house — from the Scarborough Fair bread to the maple bacon ice cream. All of the beef and poultry are free-range and organic, and the produce comes from local farms. The 40-seat, minimalist BYOB in-
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cludes a striking tree root installed into the wall. The chef insists that everything is locally procured or globally sourced from an old-world sustainable farm. Menus change seasonally, with a fall menu featuring ono, a mild Hawaiian fish, poached in grapefruit and jasmine tea with watermelon, radish slaw and black rice; house-smoked steak with purple potato and yucca root croquettes, nopalitos, and tomatillo glacé; lobster two ways with spring baby vegetables, e-fu noodle, and tom kha sauce; and tenderloin of pork with potato pancake a la Prague, Lancaster cave-aged blue cheese, blistered grapes and duck glacé. Homemade desserts include French toast soufflé with bacon maple ice cream and buttered rum sauce; and double chocolate beignets with chocolate peanut brittle and a white Russian milkshake. Prices at lunch range from $5 to $12; dinner appetizers range from $6 to $13; entrees from $14 to $27, and desserts from $3 to $8. Non-metered street parking is available on the 1000 block of Spring Garden Street. For more information or reservations, call 215-765-0904 or
Len Lear visit www.rootrestaurant.com. blue2O comes ashore A seafood restaurant called blue2O (pronounced blue-twooh) seafood grill + bar will open next Monday. October 13, at 1960 Route 70 West in Cherry Hill. It’s a freestanding restaurant across the road from the old Garden State Race Track site on the corner of Route 70 and Haddonfield Road, about 10 minutes from the Ben Franklin Bridge. According to Wendy Gordon, a spokesperson for the restaurant, “The seafood is carefully graded and will be shipped fresh daily to the restaurant. All grilled seafood is cooked over a hardwood fire grill … The kitchen is all about made-from-scratch items like the breads, soups, sauces,
dressings and desserts.” Some of the dishes available will be Georges Bank sea scallops and Hawaiian ahi tuna served with citrus thyme butter and salad or slaw, fresh vegetables and smashed potatoes. Prices of grilled items range from $12 to $13.50. Sandwiches include the new classic blue2O burger topped with Tillamook cheddar, apple smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion and blackened fish sandwich with spicy tartar sauce ($8.50-$9.50). For dinner, signature dishes include maple bourbon salmon with butternut squash ravioli, maple syrup, cream, and pecans; barbecued glazed sea bass, smashed potatoes
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(Cont from page 25) Garden Railway last stop Fall Trains is the theme at the Garden Railway at the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, 100 Northwestern Ave. After Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day Observed), the model trains will stop wending their way past ‘Architectural Wonders of the World,’ all made of natural materials, located along a route through a landscape with rivers, waterfalls,
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bridges and tunnels. The display is free after Arboretum admission. For hours and further details, visit www.morrisarboretum.org or call 215-247-5777. Please Touch on the move And last, but certainly not least, this month Please Touch Museum will be celebrating the opening of its new location at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, at 4251 Avenue of the Republic (formerly North Concourse Drive), on Saturday, October 18. This is a grand new space and lots of wonderful exhibits and events are planned, too many to describe here. Call 215-5813181 or even better visit www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. Email news for CitiLife to ruth@phillyrecord.com.
Stover exhibit Paintings and sculpture by Craig Stover are now on display in the Carolyn FiedlerAlber Gallery at Allens Lane Art Center, 601 W. Allens Lane. Works shown include his imaginary botanicals series and some small-scale aluminum pieces. Hours for viewing are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by appointment evenings and weekends. Admission is free. To learn more, call 215-2480546.
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The Marano family (Pictured above) run famous Macaroni Co. ramen noodle to the United Luke’s son Luke, Jr., and his States. PMC headquarters re- grandson Luke J. Urban (repmain in Philadelphia although resenting the fifth generation), the company has macaroni work together to guide their plants in Spokane, Wash. and company in the 21st century. Grand Forks, N.D. Presently, (Courtesy Luke Marano, Sr.)
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PASTA DYNASTY: Gov. John Hoeven of North Dakota, right, thanks Luke Marano, Jr. and his father Luke Marano, Sr., for expanding their wheatmilling operations bringing jobs and income to his state, 2003.(From “The Journey of the Italian In America”). Plans for their Philadelphia Macaroni Co.’s second plant (completed in 2004) are displayed on the easel. Luke, Sr.’s grandfather, C. Antonio Marano, came from Montella, Avellino, to Philadelphia before 1900. He operated a variety of businesses but specialized in food, including wholesale and retail imported macaroni. Antonio established the Philadelphia Macaroni Co. and immediately solicited business from the Campbell Soup Co. located across the river in Camden, N.J. Campbell continues to purchase products from PMC. Other companies that patronize PMC are Betty Crocker, Lipton, Ragu, Annie’s, and Marie Callender’s. The company also introduced the
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Upon entering Anthony’s Italian Coffee House, your olfaction level rises as you inhale molecules of the warm, earthy aroma of roasted coffee. Definitely not your corporate coffee company, it’s completely local, owned and operated by Anthony Anastasio, a passionate businessman and fourth-generation member of South Philadelphia’s historic gem, the 9th Street Market, aka the Italian Market. “When I was growing up, right above the shop here, my parents encouraged me to expand my horizons beyond the store. My father ‘Chubby’ Thomas, my mother Anne and my grandfather Tony and grandmother sold produce right here. My parents and grandparents worked seven days a week. They wanted me and my two siblings to work smarter, not harder. My family has been selling fish and produce for more that 100 years.” After graduating from St. Joe’s University in 1993 with a degree in food business, Anastasio was hard pressed to find a job in his field. He was hired by a major pharmaceuti-
cal company as a rep, but “my Order and Anthony’s Artisan heart was on 9th Street,” he re- Gelato, opened. “When this lates. space became available, the “My parents closed the re- idea was not to use it for retail, tail store in 1994. In April of but for stocking inventory and 1995, I had an idea. My brain- mail order. We weren’t interchild was to net savvy, yet.” open an Italian It’s Sunday afcafé beneath ternoon and the the family place is packed home. I was in with eager enItaly during thusiasts, both the ‘90s and I locals and thought how tourists. Your awesome it eyes will pop would be to out of your bring this conhead when you cept to the check out the street. Starhandmade canbucks had not dies, and anyyet opened in thing chocolate the area. It was -covered, in...Anthony Anastasio tough at first, c l u d i n g the first three years. We just pizzelle, fresh strawberries sold coffee and pastry. We did- and pineapple, and the signan’t understand take-out. But ture caramel apples. But what we listened to our customers rockets this store right into and with the help of our family space is the authentic, artisanal and friends, the business gelati. My friend, a gelato is grew.” not ice cream mixed with Three doors down from the water ice! Gelato or the plural, coffee house is Anastasio’s gelati, is made with a base of first expansion. In 2003, The milk, eggs and sugar. To that is Chocolate House, which is added the flavoring ingredialso home of Anthony’s Mail ents, such as chocolate, nuts
and fruit combinations. If a gelato has no dairy ingredients, it’s called a sorbetto or sorbet. “When we make our gelati, we just step outside to buy all the ingredients. But all my equipment, technique and recipes come from Italy. I learned everything from an Italian master gelati maker. In 2007, it took me four months to learn,” discloses Anastasio. “Everything is small-batch and very fresh.” What do his parents think of his horizons returning him back to the beginning? “It gives my father no greater joy than to see the business and family together. My wife Jill and I want our children, Sophia, 5, and Alissa, 1, to be aware of the values and rewards of hard work. How fortunate I am to work in the same place that our family lived in and still lives for the last 62 years.” Anthony’s Italian Coffee House 903 S. 9th Street Anthony’s Chocolate House 915 S. 9th Street visit their website: www.anastasiocoffee.com
Farnese Boosted 2 Street 5K Run Larry Farnese, the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania's first Senatorial Dist., has gained more key endorsements in the last several weeks. The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police voted to endorse Farnese. Noting his tough stance on reducing the number of illegal handguns in Philadelphia and allowing the City to create its own gun laws, have won him a great deal of support in the District. Farnese has also received official endorsements from the Pennsylvania State Education Association, National Organization for Women, Sierra Club and the Pennsylvania Confer-
ence of Teamsters. "I couldn't be prouder to accept the support of organizations that are out there fighting every day for the issues that are so important to all of us," said Farnese. Farnese has also recently received the endorsements of Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Union of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties, SEIU-PA, Philadelphia Carpenters Union, ACORN, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades DC Local 21, and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 25. Farnese takes on South Philadelphian Jack Morley.
PRESIDENT of 2 Street 5k Run/Walk, Michael Ramshard, noted the 10th annual event exceeded all expectations. Ramshard and his organizing committee want to thank everybody (like the Wheel Division, pictured above) who took part in the street festival. All proceeds will go to Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Churches as well as some youth organizations.
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Perzel Prods Rendell On Parole Reform, Gets Slammed By FOP Philadelphia’s three Republican State legislators are voicing support for Gov. Ed Rendell’s decision to place a moratorium on all paroles in Pennsylvania until a full review of the parole system can be conducted. The three — Reps. John Perzel, John Taylor and George Kenney — also urged Rendell to make their parole-reform legislation the basis for a legislative solution to the problem. “We are pleased the Governor agrees with us about the need for changes to the parole system,” Perzel said. “With this moratorium on paroles, we have an opportunity to fix the glaring problems in the system and protect our communities.” Perzel called the recent murder of Officer Patrick McDonald by a violent offender who was out of prison on parole the latest tragic example of the need for an overhaul of Pennsylvania’s parole system. Perzel noted Officer McDonald’s killer had been convicted of robbery, aggravated assault, and
possession of an instrument of crime, all stemming from a 1998 incident in which he shot his victim in the course of stealing the victim’s car. Perzel added the killer was released on parole for those offenses even though he accumulated more than 20 disciplinary infractions while in prison. “No one can seriously argue this individual was ready to be released into the community,” said Perzel. “The fact he was released despite his extensive criminal record and his inability to live by the rules, even while incarcerated, is a clear indication the parole system is not functioning properly. “Earlier this year, in the wake of the murder of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski, my colleagues and I offered a series of legislative initiatives aimed at strengthening our parole laws and ensuring violent offenders remain behind bars for as long as possible,” said Perzel. “Now, another Philadelphia police officer has fallen at the
hands of a yet another violent offender who was out on parole before serving his full sentence. We must act now to ensure this kind of tragedy never happens again in Philadelphia or anywhere in Pennsylvania.” In addition to calling on the judiciary to start imposing tougher and longer sentences for violent offenses, the lawmakers have offered several legislative initiatives aimed at solving the problem, Proposals include eliminating parole for any violent offender convicted of rape, robbery, murder, aggravated assault, or any crime with a gun; ceasing early-release programs for offenders convicted of a violent crime or a crime involving a gun; and requiring all mandatory fiveyear sentences for gun offenses be served consecutively and not concurrently with sentences for other crimes. The lawmakers also called for substantial changes to the parole system, including a requirement that all inmates re(Cont. on Page 34)
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The Committee on Finance of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: 080626
An Ordinance amending Title 13 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Water and Sewer,” by establishing special water and sewer rates for public housing owned or operated by the Philadelphia Housing Authority by providing for a reduction off regular Water Department service and quantity charges all under certain terms and conditions.
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An Ordinance amending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Payroll Deductions,” to add the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation to the list of designated payees to whom an employee may direct payroll deductions; all under certain terms and conditions.
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An Ordinance further amending Bill No. 070368, entitled “An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2008 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2009 through 2013”, as previously amended by Bill No. 080076, by approving a further revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2008.
Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Finance, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items. Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. Patricia Rafferty Chief Clerk
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Rules of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: 080548
An Ordinance amending Section 2 of Bill No. 050510, approved November 17, 2005, entitled “An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, Collins Street, Westmoreland Street and Tulip Street,” by extending the period of compliance.
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An Ordinance amending Section 14-1621 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Passyunk Avenue Special District Controls,” by adding telemarketing as a prohibited use, all under certain terms and conditions.
Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Rules, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items. Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. Patricia Rafferty Chief Clerk
Pennsylvania statute that enabled the AOPC to receive citizen information from the files of the Pennsylvania Depts. of Revenue, Transportation, Welfare and State. More than 24 million names of State taxpayers, drivers, voters and others were sent to the AOPC from those departments. The lists were "scrubbed" by the AOPC’s Judicial Automation Dept. to eliminate as much duplication as possible, and reduced to an 11.5 millionname master list. The master list, in turn, was broken down on a geographic basis, county by county. The AOPC now makes available to each county the names and addresses of prospective jurors living within that county. No confidential information about individuals from the original departmental source lists is included on the final scrubbed statewide jury list or the lists provided to counties. Citizens are summoned for jury duty at
the county level to serve on juries in civil and criminal trials in county Courts of Common Pleas. "As with all multiple source lists, some duplication of information is inevitable, but we feel certain the statewide jury list will provide the counties with larger and more diverse jury pools," said Zygote A. Pines, court administrator of Pennsylvania. "Had it had not been for the sophisticated capability of our Judicial Automation Dept., the statewide jury list would not have been possible." Each county will retain the
option of using the data provided by the AOPC or using its own data to identify and summon prospective jurors. New lists will be provided by the AOPC each year. "We created the statewide jury list with the aim of helping county courts identify more potential jurors to include in their jury pools," said Chief Justice Castile. "We hope this program will enhance the administration of justice and bolster one of the most basic rights held by all our citizens, that of trial by jury."
Benefit Set For Fallen Officers A benefit will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Bridesburg VFW, 4638-40 Richmond Street, for two of this city’s fallen police officers. The event will raise money for the families of Officers Isabel Nazario and Patrick McDonald. It begins at 12 noon and runs until 5:00 p.m. Donation is $25.
In conjunction with the benefit, a Chinese Auction will be held and sponsors are looking for donations for the auction. If you are interested in purchasing tickets and/or donating an item for the Chinese Auction, please contact Matthew McIntyre at (215) 333-3104 or (215) 266-3726 cell.
SBA Records Big Business Profile The American Small Business League doesn’t believe the Small Business Administration has been a friend to small businesses. It filed suit against the SBA and on Jun. 4 of this year, US District Court Judge Marilyn H. Patel ordered the SBA to release of the names of firms who received Federal smallbusiness contracts during fiscal years 2005 and 2006. After reviewing the data, the ASBL found major discrepancies in those data, which suggest the SBA falsified its compliance with its congressionally-mandated small business procurement goal. It discovered SBA had included Fortune 500 corporations in its small-business contracting numbers.
After Judge Patel's ruling, the SBA made a motion to dismiss the case as a means of avoiding having to pay the ASBL's legal fees. Small businesses are the backbone of America's economy, since 98% of all American businesses have fewer than 100 employees, 89% have fewer than 20 and the average business has fewer than 10. Since 2002, there have been more than 15 Federal investigations that have found Fortune 500 corporations to be the actual recipients of Federal small-business contracts. ASBL believes “between 50% and 86% of all Federal small-business contracts are actually awarded to some of the largest corporations in the United States and Europe.”
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For the first time in Pennsylvania, all counties in the Commonwealth are being given names of potential jurors from a central statewide jury list compiled by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. The statewide list, containing more than 11.5 million names, is designed to considerably expand existing county jury pools by identifying more citizens who are eligible to serve as jurors. "There has never been a statewide list of this kind in Pennsylvania," said Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ronald D. Castile. "In the past, each county has developed its own jury list using voter information, PennDOT records and other data. We anticipate our new data will improve on existing lists everywhere. If you vote, pay taxes, drive a car or receive welfare or Food stamps, your name is on our list." The statewide jury list was created after passage of a 2007
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Perzel Seeks Reform (Cont. from Page 32) ceive an affirmative vote by a majority of the nine members of the parole board to be paroled. “Some issues are too important to get caught up in the political rhetoric of an election year, said Perzel. “The safety of our citizens is one of them. We believe our proposals will go a long way toward fixing Pennsylvania’s parole system and we hope the Governor will make them the basis for a legislative solution to this problem.”
In response to State Representative John Perzel's press conference, Fraternal Order of Police President John McNesby criticized the former speaker of the State House for politicizing the death of a police officer. "In June, Perzel said that if the parole system wasn't reformed immediately, lawmakers would be attending more police funerals. My question to him is this, Mr. Perzel, where were you on the day of Officer Patrick McDonald's funeral?"
President Judge Jones To Resign President Judge C. Darnell Jones II of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas will resign as a Common Pleas Court judge in the First Judicial District on Oct. 30, and will be sworn in as Eastern District Court judge on Oct. 31. He has written Gov. Ed Rendell of his intention, noting, “I have had the honor and privilege of being a member of this outstanding judiciary since 1987. I trust that my
contributions merited the distinction of the Office of Judge, President Judge and Chair of the Administrative Governing Board for the 1st Judicial Dist. of Pennsylvania. I have faithfully tried to carry out the responsibilities commensurate with my office, being true to the law and the Code of Judicial Conduct, while proudly serving as a guardian of the public’s trust. “Since taking office as President Judge, my col-
leagues, court personnel and I have successfully established the nationally-renowned Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Pilot Program, The Fraudulent Conveyance Program, the Civil Electronic Filing Program, the Safe Surrender Program and the institution of a variety of improvements to better serve the public in our Jury Selection system. Last year, the 1st Judicial Dist. initiated and co-sponsored, along with the National Judicial College, a legal education course for the nation’s state judiciary. “Due to its success, we will again host some of the nation’s trial judges for another course in 2009. “ As a member of the faculty of the National Judicial College, I have taught Death Penalty Litigation and Crimi-
nal Evidence. “Twenty-one years ago, I had the tremendously good fortune to have been initially appointed by the late Gov. Robert P. Casey, with your staunch support. Most recently, you again gave me your tremendous support in my quest for higher judicial office. I am deeply grateful for the confidence you and the citizens of Pennsylvania have placed in me.” The 1st Judicial Dist., under the direction of the longest-serving senior judge, Judge William J. Mazzola, will hold an election to select the next president judge in the coming months at a date yet to be determined. The president judge is elected by his or her colleagues and serves for a five-year term.
ESTELLE RICHMAN, Penna. secretary of Dept. of Public Welfare, received Pink Ribbon for her continued support and assistance in spreading word about free breast-cancer treatment in Pennsylvania from Penna. Breast Cancer Coalition breakfast in Harrisburg. Award kicked off a statewide conference on breast-cancer awareness. Photo by Bonnie Squires
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(Cont. from Page 23) bet’ DEPUTY MAYORS, has one of the HIGHEST BUDGETS any Mayor’s Office has ever had – a disgrace. The Mayor can substantially reduce this number and thus save us quite a lot of monies. We sure as heck don’t need half of them. How about the recent City Council expose, in which their office budgets were released, including the salaries of all their employees? Why does one Councilman need THREE S.U.V.s, and all those expensive CELL PHONES? Not for what he does; his constituents will tell you HE DOES NOTHING except when it’s election time. Someone has to grab the reins of this high-spending body of people, who don’t give a darn about any of you. WAKE UP! Maybe, just maybe, if all of them get rid
and a host of local City Officials are demanding a FULL INVESTIGATION into the early release for that scumbag who assassinated one of our “FINEST”. He only served 10 YEARS of a 12YEAR mandated sentence. Tell me how this happened. They must investigate everyone who was involved in this ‘fiasco’, so this will NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN. Police Commissioner CHARLES RAMSEY so correctly stated, “This should NEVER have happened. If not, this fine Police Officer would still be alive.” Snooper QUESTION: Recently I was invited to COURTROOM 285 to see the new oil paintings of some great Judges. The first one I spotted was one that was really well done: HON. CHARLES MARGIOTTI, one of Municipal Court’s great Judges. The next one really put a few tears in my eyes: HON. JOSEPH R. GLANCEY, President Judge “Emeritus” of Municipal Court. I wish each and every one of you had gotten to meet him and learn just how great this Judge was, and also what a fine human being too. The next one is the one that really has me upset. They did one for HON. LINDA ANDERSON, who
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of their high budgets, PHILADELPHIA CAN MAKE IT. Let’s try it! Snooper “Update” – The Race For District Attorney. I have learned DAN McCAFFERY, a candidate for this office, is really tallying up a lot of important UNION ENDORSEMENTS. Hey Chief, he already has quite an impressive list of the more important UNIONS in this City. McCaffery had an impressive record while working in the District Attorney’s Office, and I’m told he was quite an aggressive prosecutor. Excuse me, he just went down the street, marching in The Puerto Rican Parade. His experience in the D.A.’s office gives his campaign a lot of credibility. I don’t see any of the other candidates along ‘the trail’ – what has happened to them? This will be THE RACE to watch! Snooper Update Bureau: The Public Record has been informed Gov. Ed Rendell you like her new billing address?" The credit-card company: "That will help." Family Member: "Odessa Memorial Cemetery, Highway 129, Plot Number 69." The credit-card company: "Sir, is that a cemetery!" Family Member: "It is indeed and that is where she is now. What do you do with dead people where you come from?"
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(Cont. from Page 23) comment on that, he’s probably a very happy man. But in all seriousness, Goode is probably feeling more than a little heat in light of all this. Between the timesheet allegations, the fact City Controller Alan Butkovitz has asked for more than $850 back from Bryant for said violations, and the
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unwanted attention her continued presence brings to Goode’s office, this stands to get uglier for the Councilman. Especially since the public is on the case and seems to advocate Michael Nutter’s going beyond his role as Mayor to fire Bryant (and possibly Goode) himself. The Councilman should be able to associate with whomever he wants. I under-
stand sometimes you find yourself attracted to those you work with. I’ve done it myself. But on those occasions, you have to be discreet. If you’re seeing your deputy chief legislative aide, you can do that. But you have to make sure your sweetie is following the same rules everyone else in your office is. Otherwise, Fox-29’s Jeff Cole gets a call.
Once again, I don’t know what the deal is with Goode and Bryant, but the perception is a bad one. Because of this, it’s becoming more and more apparent Goode should part with Bryant professionally. Somehow, however, I still don’t see him doing this. It would make too much sense. Next week: Election Day myths … and the people who love them.
MORAN, VINCE DOUGHERTY, JUDGE PAM DEMBE and her husband DAVID, and JUDGE JIMMY LYNN. STATE SEN. MIKE STACK held his annual Senior Expo at the Armory on Southampton Road and it was far and away the best-attended of such affairs. The crowd was estimated between 1,200 and 1,500, mostly seniors, and the service organizations which attended (those that do business with senior citizens)
were over 100 in number. They included banks, representatives of the Register of Wills, health services, social services, and the major organizations with which seniors come in contact. Stack greeted each attendee and had his entire staff available to handle any kind of requests for service. “I was pleased with the turnout and I appreciated the many kind comments which I received for the efficient way in which my staff handles re-
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He’s on target when he questions Attorney General Tom Corbett’s doubling of ads aired over radio stations during this election year. In Philadelphia, the ads team Corbett with the Police Commissioner and DA Lynne Abraham sharing in giving out the anti-gun message. The ads can be considered as doing the business of the office sponsoring the ad, in this case the Attorney General’s, by sending out anticrime messages in an effective way. But Morganelli sees those ads as also giving Corbett a higher political visibility with voters, all paid for by the State. He has written “the Auditor General's office of Pennsylvania to undertake an audit and an accounting of the hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars that Tom Corbett has misused in the last two years to promote himself on the radio in Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania, and also determine why spending and the number of radio stations doubled in 2008 election year.” Two years ago the Penn-
sylvania legislature allocated $5 million to help get illegal guns off the streets of Philadelphia. The money was entrusted to the Office of Attorney General to establish and deploy a Gun Task Force aimed at illegal gun trafficking. Morganelli charges Corbett diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars, and maybe even a million, to create and air radio ads that do nothing about illegal guns. “These are nothing but political advertisements disguised as public-service announcements,” he said, “saturating the airwaves of Southeastern
Pennsylvania in an election year, solely designed to raise Mr. Corbett’s name ID.” The State legislature has no control over how the money they allocated to Corbett is spent, notes Morganelli. He adds, “For the last two years, Corbett has saturated the airwaves with taxpayer-funded politicalstyle ads that do not take one illegal gun off the streets. Every dollar spent raising Mr. Corbett’s personal profile is one dollar less used to pay investigators to crack down on illegal guns.” If what Morganelli charges is true, it is not illegal. No
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doubt he has seen the advantage of being an incumbent, since he has enjoyed a long tenure as Lehigh Co. DA. In a campaign period, it is
hard to separate the incumbent from his office, no matter how obvious the political benefit achieved by his activities.
Cruz Honors Isabel Nazario State Rep. Angel Cruz has introduced a resolution honoring fallen Philadelphia police officer Isabel Nazario. The resolution calls for the 7th Dist. Council Member of Philadelphia to take action in order to name the new publicschool facility at G & Hunting Park Avenue after Nazario. "Officer Nazario was a hero and a role model for our community," Cruz said. "This resolution would honor her legacy and serve as a token of our appreciation for her dedicated service to Philadelphia." Nazario, 40, was a single mom and 18-year veteran of the police force working on the Department's high-profile Narcotics Strike Force when she was killed Sep. 5. The squad car in which she was riding was broadsided by a stolen SUV in the city's Mantua section. She and her partner, Officer Terry Tull, who was injured in the crash, were assisting in the pursuit of
a Cadillac Escalade driven by a 16-year-old driver. Nazario was the first Hispanic female officer to be killed in the line of duty in Philadelphia.
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by Joe Shaheeli Lehigh Co. DA John Morganelli makes a good case, but he’s failed to learn the lesson he should have when he last ran for State office … and that is the incumbent has a strong advantage.
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State Rep. Kathy Manderino reports people faced with losing their homes can see if they are eligible for help through a foreclosure-prevention program. The Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program provides loans to eligible Pennsylvanians who, through no fault of their own, are financially unable to make their mortgage payments and are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. The program is funded by state appropriations and repayment of existing HEMAP loans. For help, people can contact approved counseling agencies at www.phfa.org.
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