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THIS WAS World Series Parade given to Philadelphia fans by our Champion Phillies. It was made more special by participation of over 2 million fans that crowded along Broad Street.

Veterans Day 2008

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There are 23.6 million who can claim the title of Service Veteran in the United States. It is to them and the millions who preceded them in the two World Wars, the Korean, Vietnam and Iraq Wars, that we remain a free country.

It is because of their service that we honor them yearly beginning with "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1926 Congress passed a resolution for an annual observance, and (Cont. on Page 4)

City Was Key To Pa. Obama Win CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady rallies troops at rally for VP candidate Sen. Joe Biden at Marconi Plaza, S. Phila. on election eve.

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MAYOR Rudy Giuliani, right, campaigned through 11th hour in S. Phila. and across state. With him at Republican headquarters on E. Passyunk Avenue are Sen. Arlen Specter, Jim Dintino and Nick Marrandino.

Philadelphia has to be credited with propelling Pennsylvania into the victorious columns of Barack Obama and carrying almost every Democratic candidate citywide and statewide.

The city voted in record numbers closing in on 700,000, almost 70% of eligible voters. Obama took the city five to one.

“The wind was to their backs,” said Congressman and Democratic Party Chairman Bob Brady about his ward leaders and committee, “and they only needed to row harder.”

That is what they did, powered by a strong tide of union support, over a (Cont. on Page 20)

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Builders Award PHA Ludlow ‘Townhome Of Year’ PHA’s Ludlow Homeownership development has won the Townhome of the Year award from the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia.

The Ludlow development in North Philadelphia won the award for homes costing less than $500,000.

“The judges were extremely impressed with both the affordability of the homes offered and, more importantly, the high quality in which the homes were constructed. The size of the bedrooms, backyard, garage and common areas all exceeded our expectations,” said Eustace Mita, of Achristavest, an upscale development company based in suburban Chester, Pa., one of the judges.

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EARNING top award are these 3-story town homes in 1300 block of N. Franklin Street, part of PHA’s Ludlow Homeownership development. They feature a brick façade, an asphalt shingle roof, and off-street parking.

Carl Greene said, “Being rec- ing the neighborhood a safe, ognized by the Building In- livable community.”

Ludlow Homeownership dustry Association is a great honor for PHA. Our goal at features 50 affordable threeLudlow was to make high- and four-bedroom homes with quality homes available at an either garages or off-street affordable price for working- parking pads. The developclass families. The homes are ment is located in the Ludlow just part of our much wider neighborhood between Center development in Ludlow, mak- City and Temple University.

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Berean To Honor Rep. Frank Oliver State Rep. Frank L. Oliver has championed the cause of Berean Institute since he was first approached for help by the late Lucille Blondin, daughter of Dr. Matthew Anderson, founder of the historic African American institution.

Now the Berean Institute Family and its friends are showing their gratitude by honoring Oliver at a dinner/fundraiser Friday, Nov. 14, at 6:00 p.m. at Berean Institute, 19th & Girard Avenue.

“We want to show Rep. Oliver our appreciation for his 30-plus years of unwavering support of Berean during the challenges we have faced over the years,” said Berean President Lorraine Poole-Naranjo.

“He has stood with us through thick and thin. I dare say, if it wasn’t for the support of Frank Oliver, Berean would not exist today. We’re asking the community to join us in saluting him for his loyalty and keeping his word to Ms. Blondin, who first reached out to him when she served as president of the school her father founded in 1899.”

Berean Institute has been undergoing reorganization since July 2008. Presently, there is an ongoing dialogue

Rep. Frank Oliver …Berean Champion between the Board of Trustees, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education officials, Oliver and a prospective partner to facilitate the reorganization.

The school recently suspended the cosmetology program, but its Tri-Barber School remains in full operation. In spite of the challenges, Berean has retained all of its educational licenses and is moving forward.

“We are calling on those who have been honored on Berean’s Living History Wall of Fame, all alumni and supporters of Berean to step up and help,” said Tyrone Reed, event coordinator.

The event will include a reception, dinner and entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the revitalization of Berean Institute. For ticket information call (215) 763-4833 ext.

101 or 108.

The homes at Ludlow have brick and stucco facades and asphalt shingle roofs. They also feature Energy Star appliances, generous kitchens and cabinet space, plush carpet, vinyl tile, central air conditioning, electric stoves, garbage disposal and washer and dryer rooms with hookups. All homes have private yard space with fencing.

They range in price from $160,000 to $175,000.

Cookie Plenzick-Stead, a Realtor for New Construction Real Estate, Long & Foster, another judge, loved the floor plans.

“I liked the open space between the living room and the kitchen,” she said. “They’re nice spacious homes with nice amenities, a great opportunity for a lot of people.”

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PHA’s Ludlow homeownership development features houses which range in size from 1,316 square feet to 1,725 square feet. All the new homes feature plush carpeting. This view is of a spacious living room in one of the award-winning 2story town homes in 1500 block of N. 8th Street. ductions, who also judged the feeling of ‘Wow! What these awards, said PHA is spurring guys are doing is really renewal and redevelopment of cool!’” he said.

PHA is the nation’s 4thcity neighborhoods, creating a sense of community and largest public-housing authority reaffirming the importance of with about 84,000 residents. It city living, which the associa- is also a major developer of affordable housing, both rental tion is committed to.

“We came away with a and homeownership.

Urban Engineers Cautions Waterfront Businesses Owners of water front properties along the Delaware are being warned to be on the lookout for debris and ice flows that are capable of damaging timber.

Urban Engineers, Inc. is recommending a weekly review of such facilities and has

distributed tide cards.

Michael J. Gabor, PE, director of Urban’s Marine Engineering Services, cautions, “Through the end of November and extending into February is the time of year when the River experiences lower low tide elevations.”

He noted, “Those lower tides will be exposing portions of the pier that have not been visible for 10 months. Considering the northwest winds, which are on the way, we could see low tides that are six to 12 inches lower than indicated on the chart. A weekly review by

an employee familiar with your facility is recommended.”

He also stated, “Urban performs sporadic water patrols during the winter months and we will contact you if we see conditions that may result in damage to your waterfront structure.”

Special Olympics This Weekend At Villanova Thousands of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, volunteers, and supporters from across the state will again descend upon Villanova University for Special Olympics Pennsylvania's annual Fall Festival this weekend.

Returning to Villanova for the 20th consecutive year, the event is SOPA's second largest annual competition and the largest student-run Special Olympics competition in the world. Approximately 1,000 athletes and 220 coaches representing 34 Pennsylvania counties will participate in bocce, long distance running/walking, powerlifting, roller skating, soccer and volleyball.

"We are excited to return to Villanova for the 20th year," said Mary Meder, chairman of the board, Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

"The 2008 Fall Festival is sure to be a success and a memorable event for our athletes and families due to the hard work of the Villanova Student Committee. We are grateful for the cooperation of the community-at-large and the generosity of our sponsors, friends and volunteers, who make this event a reality for our athletes each year."

Athletes will begin preliminary competition on Friday in bocce, long distance running, roller hockey, soccer and volleyball. Powerlifting competition begins on Saturday with final roller skating, soccer and volleyball competitions slated for Sunday.

SOPA's new President, Matt Aaron, will also be formally introduced and will address the Opening Ceremonies crowd.

More than 2,500 volun-

teers from the Villanova student body and the surrounding community are expected to again participate in the event serving in numerous capacities including officials, athlete escorts, award presenters, and administrative support services.

Volunteers from across the

state are welcome and spectators are encouraged to visit any of the competition venues on or near campus and cheer on athletes. For more information about volunteering, visit the official Villanova University Fall Festival Web site at www.specialolympics.villanova.edu.

Fish Fry For Obama

CITYWIDE Youth leader William Mackey, far right, is joined by family and friends as he hosted pre-election fish fry at Lou & Choo’s in N. Phila. Sunday, touting Barack Obama Presidency.

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Veteran's Day. Please take time to thank a veteran for their service and sacrifice to defend democracy, freedom, and liberty

(Cont. from Page 1) Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars.

The day has evolved into a tribute honoring living military veterans as well, with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Several will be held in this city, particularly in the Port Richmond and Bridesburg areas.

The statistics about our veteran population are interesting.

Female Veterans number just over two million. Of these, 16% were Gulf War Veterans.

African American veterans number 2.4 million. With other ethnic groups, 1.1 million veterans were Hispanic; 278,000 were Asian; 165,000 were American Indian or Alaska Native; 27,000 were Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and 18.7 million were non-Hispanic white.

(The numbers for blacks, Asians, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders and non-Hispanic whites cover only those reporting a single race.)

Veterans are an aging population, with 9.3 million over 65 years of age. At the other end of the age spectrum, 1.9

million were younger than 35.

Vietnam era veterans dominate the categories. There are 7.9 million of them. Thirtythree percent of all living veterans served during this time (1964-1975). In addition, 5 million served during the Gulf War (representing service from Aug. 2, 1990, to present); 2.9 million in World War II (1941-1945); 3 million in the Korean War (1950-1953); and 6.1 million in peacetime.

A unique group of 358,000 living veterans served during both the Vietnam and Gulf War eras. Other living veterans who served during two or more wars number 315,000, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam wars; 69,000 served during three periods: World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War; 263,000 served during World War II and the Korean War. The five states with veteran populations of a million or more include California (2.1 million), Florida (1.7 million), Texas (1.7 million), New York (1.1 million) and Pennsylvania (1.1 million).

Veterans are an educated group. Twenty-five percent of all living veterans 25 and older have at least a bachelor's degree, while 90% of vetrnas over 25 have a high-school diploma or higher.

Veterans belong to the middle class. Their median income is $36,053. Just 5.7% live in poverty while the corresponding rate for nonveterans was 12%.

There are 10.7 million veterans in the labor force.

It’s interesting to note women veterans earn an average of $32,217, higher than the $27,272 for women civilians with no military experience. The same goes for male vets, averaging $42,128, $5,000 more than their non-vet counterparts.

Women veterans were more likely to work 35 or more hours per week (84.3% vs.77.6%), to work at least 50 weeks per year (73.1% vs. 71.6%) and to work in public administration (16% vs. 4.8%) than nonveterans.

The saddest statistic of all is the number of veterans with a disability totals 6 milllion.

In the past, when it comes to voting as they did this week, over 128 million vets were reported going to the polls, about 5% higher than non vets.

In the world of economics, Veteran business owners comprised an estimated 3 million of the 20.5 million owners represented by survey respondents. Of these owners, 65% were 55 and older.

Total amount of Federal government spending for veterans benefits programs in fiscal year 2006 was $72.8 billion. Of this, $34.6 billion went to compensation and pensions, $33.7 billion for medical programs and the remainder to other programs, such as vocational rehabilitation and education.

Source: Table 505, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2009

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Soccer is a grueling sport and young soccer players are not exempt from healthendangering situations that

may necessitate the immediate use of an external defibrillator.

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AFTER receiving defibrillator from State Sen. Mike Stack and Nazareth Hospital CEO Christine Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick gets a Soccer Mom shirt and Stack a Lansing Youth shirt from Club directors Tim Gurke and David Wyszynski.

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Organization an automated external defibrillator.

The one given the Lansing Knights is a life-saving portable device that treats a cardiac arrest, which can occur suddenly and without warning in adults and children.

“In an emergency situation,” said Stack, “when seconds count, a defibrillator can help restore a normal heart rhythm. It’s a device that can be used by trained non-medical personnel until an ambulance arrives.”

CEO Fitzpatrick told the parents and youngsters, “This defibrillator continues to confirm the concern and care Nazareth Hospital has over the many within its area. Every life is sacred.

Every life needs to be preserved.”

The defibrillator was handed over at ceremonies last Saturday at the Lansing Knights Youth Clubhouse, Sheffield Street & Rowland Avenue.

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KAYLA KATES, 6, and Shannon Torpey, 5, sit on ground soaking in comments from State Sen. Mike Stack and Nazareth Hospital CEO Christine Fitzpatrick with a sense a good thing was happening.

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When it was announced we must all refer to Sen. Barack Obama as President-Elect Barack Obama now, I admit I came close to having what I’ll always refer to as a Chase Utley Moment.

Unless you were hiding in a barn all last week, you know what I’m talking about. The Phillies won the World Series on Wednesday, the city had a massive parade for them on Friday, and during that parade many of the players took the microphone and showed the crowd some love.

The aforementioned Mr. Utley decided to take his moment at the mic and say something a few Phillies fans uttered when closer Brad Lidge struck out the Tampa Bay Rays’ Eric Hinske.

He started out okay by saying “World Champions.” But when he said, “World (fill in the blank) Champions!” it became a potential YouTube moment.

A lot of people have gotten on Utley for that, but he was only echoing the thoughts of many patrons at Chickie’s & Pete’s.

Standing in the World Café Live concert hall in West Philadelphia at the Ciroc the Vote Election Night party and watching the returns, a lot of people were having their own Chase Utley Moments as Obama got closer to the votes he needed to become the 44th President of the United States.

How often do we elect a Black guy to our nation’s highest office? But there it was. And Obama not only beat Sen. John Mc Cain, he beat him like he stole something, in a way that left absolutely no doubt. In hip-hop, it would be the equivalent of someone slamming down the mic after a heated MC battle. It was popular vote, electoral vote, any (Cont. Page 27

At long last, the interminable journey to the White House has ended and the people have spoken. BARACK OBAMA has been elected President by a convincing margin and he and his partner, JOE BIDEN, have the arduous task of extracting the American economy from record-setting financial doldrums and restoring the country to an even keel so that we can move ahead to restore the United States to superpower status. What is the plan of attack?

The first thing is to get out of the debilitating war in Iraq. We are spending $15 billion a month conducting a war the overwhelming majority of the people in this country don’t want, the Iraqis don’t want, and even the world’s mischief-maker, Russia, doesn’t want.

There is nothing magic about 16 months. It can be less time then that. We could not leave Baghdad with more loss of face then we left Saigon in the Vietnam War. The concern expressed by people who worry about “the reputation of the United States” is not valid when you consider how we got trapped into Iraq in the first place.

The new President has no alternative but to seek significant increases in taxes – across the board; not just personal taxes but taxes that fall on all aspects of the business community.

The way to get the economy producing like it can do is to have massive public government spending. By “massive” I mean all of those bridges that are falling apart and falling down, that the highway experts say should be replaced for safety’s sake. The roads that are falling apart should be resurfaced or replaced. The new roads that are on the drawing boards but haven’t been built because the money is not there, would form part of the mixture. When that happens, the people who are in the building trades, either as contractors or as members of building trade unions, will understand there is plenty of work into the future if there is a commitment from the central government to proceed with that work. That would motivate the workers to invest in homes. Instead of leasing or living with their parents, they could move out on their own and buy their own homes. New housing stimulates the production of washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens, stoves and all sorts of major appliances. A government commitment to public spending would motivate manufacturers to reopen closed facilities or build new ones.

This stimulation of the economy that takes place when there is a firm central-government (Cont. Page 27)

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Yo! Here we go again and with Veterans Day approaching I wondered, if our flag could speak, what it would say. I found this on the internet and thought I would pass it on to you.

I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the world’s tallest buildings. I stand watch in America’s halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look up and see me. I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident. I am proud.

When I am flown with my fellow banners, my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer. I bow to no one! I am recognized all over the world. I am saluted. I am loved, I am revered. I am respected and I am feared. I have fought in every battle of every war for more than 250 years. I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appomattox. I was there at San Juan Hill; I was in the trenches of France in the Argonne Forest, at Anzio and Rome.

The beaches of Normandy, Guam, Okinawa, Korea, Khe San and Vietnam know me.

I’m presently in the mountains of Afghanistan, the hot and dusty deserts of Iraq and wherever freedom is needed. I led my troops, I was dirty, battle worn and tired. But my soldiers cheered me and I was proud. I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries that I have helped set free. It does not hurt for I am invincible. I have been spat upon, burned, torn and trampled in the streets of my country. And when it’s done by those whom I’ve served in battle, it hurts.

But I shall overcome, for I am strong. I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon. I have borne silent witness to all of America‘s finest hours. But my finest hours are yet to come. When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield, when I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier, or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent or at the grave of their fallen son or daughter. I am proud.

Please tell my message to all who still love and respect me that I may fly proudly for another 250 years, nay, even more.

I hope you feel the same way that I do about out flag, our country and our way of life. I would not trade my flag for any other in the whole world – would you?

Snooper Scooper: This one was a shocker to me. I met STU BYKOFSKY of The Daily News, and we were talking about "THE CURSE". After all, it took our PHILLIES to get rid of it once and for all. "Not so," he retorted and further stated, "THE CURSE was lifted when ZACK STAHLBERG left the Daily News, and that's a fact. Thank God." Yes Boss, from my lips to God's ears, he made this statement on THE PARADE BUS. He was also amazed by the size of the tremendous crowd that came out to see THE PHILLIES. Oh yeah, they are now THE 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONS OF BASEBALL ... doesn't that sound great? One More Time!

Snooper's KUDOS Dept.: Oh Yes Chief, there are a lot of them to go around, especially THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE'S OFFICE. Check out these great people: MELANIE, TARA, KARA and we must not forget our man RANDY. These people gave our City 100%. Without them, THE PARADE would not have been the huge success it turned out to be. Yes JAMIE MOYER, this was the largest parade ever to go down on BROAD STREET. How about 2.6 MILLION, plus another 80,000 between "The Linc" and Citizens Bank Park? We are also going to take COLE HAMELS up on his promise of another WORLD SERIES, and another PARADE! Snooper's 'Sightings': I stopped into 'The Love Nest" diner for Sunday breakfast and lo and behold, there he sat in front of my tired eyes: "Big" BOB LOUDON, one of the nicest guys whoever worked for The Philadelphia Municipal Court.

Mr. Loudon was loved by everybody and, I'm told, would do anything for anybody, anytime! BOB is truly a first-class gentleman and definitely A CLASS ACT. I also met young CHUCK FULLER. He's from the Great Northeast and, I (Cont. Page 25)

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All politics is local, my friends. So let’s begin with a tip of the trunk to plucky 26 th Ward Leader IRENE DiLOLLE and CHAIRMAN JIMMY DINTINO for pulling out a victory for JOHN McCAIN in the 26 th Ward of South Philadelphia. This was a good test of who’s got a good Republican street game in town. There are other areas that had plenty of Republicans yet couldn’t carry the top of the ticket. Not that I’m criticizing anybody – that “strong headwind” all the political talkers kept talking about was really more like a hurricane this year, and some local GOP chiefs did pretty well – but the 26 th Ward really did well.

Party leader STATE REP. JOHN PERZEL easily blew away that headwind in his own 172 nd Dist. His opponent RICH COSTELLO had a lot of “key support”, but it didn’t translate into voter support. That’s good news for us Elephants. MATT TAUBENBERGER wasn’t so lucky in the 170 Dist. He couldn’t hang onto his boss STATE REP. GEORGE KENNEY’S seat. He is young and ran well, though, so he may be around in better years, with more experience and name recognition to go along.

In the River Wards, STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR showed what an institution he has become. He held back a strong challenge by savvy Demo Ward Leader HARRY ENGGASSER, holding his 177 th Dist. with a 60-40% margin. Now, if some of those wobbly suburban seats can just tip back our way so Republicans can retake control of the State House, Philly will actually wind up with a couple of strong leaders in the right place in Harrisburg. See ya when the dust settles!!

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Our Opinion ...

Back To Basics

Now the election is over, we must remind our political leadership “all results are local”. That means our Federal and State officials who find themselves either entering or returning to office must see how necessary it is for them to confer with Mayor Michael Nutter on how to bring some relief to the grim budget cuts he and the City Council now face.

City Council members have already come up with suggestions to save millions, some of which have already been placed in the works by the Administration.

We believe it is time to begin cutting out contracts to law firms that duplicate the responsibilities of existing City agencies, such as the Law Dept. We suggest there can also be cuts in contracts issued by the Depts. of Public Health and Human Services.

So while we congratulate all the winners from our President and Vice President down to our local legislators, we must caution them not to return to the business at hand without carrying forward a torch of support for this city.

Unions Did Well

If you ever doubted Philadelphia is a union town, look again. It was the combined efforts of organized labor that helped turn out a historic voting record here by the general populace. Many of the unions declared a holiday for their rank and file, pushing them forward as volunteer Election Day workers.

The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, led by President Pat Eiding, became the umbrella for the movement that united the Building Trades, the Teamsters, and other unions into an election force not seen for at least a generation.

To the unions is owed the success of many of our State Representatives and Senators and our Congressional Members.

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It time for a cold beer at the Board of Elections. Its workers, under the tutelage of City Commission Chair Margaret Tartaglione and Commissioners Joseph Duda and Anthony Clark, are finishing one of the most technically challenging tours of duty in many a cycle. First came the massive onslaught of new registrations, all of which had to be filtered for junk. Good materials had to be provided to 1,800-odd polling stations, and their workers organized and trained.

New voting machines had to be up and running in time for a heavy turnout that attracted many confused and inexperienced new voters.

All that added up to a major job assignment. Yet it all went off without major mishap, although infractions did occur here and there. They will be investigated in the week to come.

In the meantime, thanks to all who conscientiously served.

We Must Remember…

Our veterans, to whom much is owed, should always be in the minds of this nation. Yet we seem so easily to forget their contributions to insuring we continue to enjoy this land of the free. One story in this issue details the need for help for a Veterans Comfort House. We hope some of our readers take it to heart and send in a contribution.

Letters • Letters • Letters Main St. Works On Oct. 16, The Philadelphia Public Record published a letter to the editor about the University City District’s Main Street program. This letter contained a major misunderstanding about the program.

The author states “onethird of the funding is going to the (façade) improvements themselves with two-thirds to the University City District’s overhead costs.”

In actual fact, 100% of the money is used for direct program costs. One-third of the grant is used for façade improvement grants made directly to small business owners. The remaining twothirds pays for a full-time staff member who is dedicated to working with the small, independent businesses on the Baltimore Avenue corridor and other direct program costs. Absolutely no money—not one dime-- goes for UCD overhead or administrative costs.

The Main Street grant is restricted for a very limited purpose: façade improvement

grants for small businesses on Baltimore Avenue, the salary of the person responsible for working with these businesses and other direct costs of the program. The Main Street model has proven its effectiveness in communities all across the country, and we are honored to have been chosen to bring it to University City.

Lewis C. Wendell Executive Director, University City District

Thank You All! I have been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as Judge, Court of Common Pleas. I am extremely humbled by the nomination and appointment by Gov. Rendell, the faith and confidence placed in my qualifications and my life's dedication to ensuring justice for all people by the Philadelphia Senators, LeAnna Washington, Shirley Kitchen, Anthony H. Williams, Vincent Hughes, Tina Tartaglione and Michael Stack. I am also humbled by the confidence of the entire Pennsylvania Senate.

There are many people and organizations who have supported and encouraged me to pursue my desire to be a Judge, among them bipartisan support from the Philadelphia Democratic Party, and Congressman Robert Brady; the Philadelphia Republican Party, and Chairman Vito Canuso and General Counsel Michael Meehan; the African American Democratic Ward Leaders, and Chairperson Carol Ann Campbell (former Philadelphia City Councilperson); and the many ward leaders and committee persons throughout Philadelphia; the National Organization of Women and Karen Bojar, president of its Philadelphia Chapter; National Congress of Black Women’s President Jacquline DeShields; Iron Workers Local 401 and Joseph Dougherty, Business Agent; The Philadelphia Building Trades Council and its Business Mgr. Patrick Gillespie; Hospital Workers Local 1199C’s President Henry Nicholas; and many other unions.

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Nov. 15-State Sen. Shirley Kitchen hosts free Mortgage Foreclosure & Public Utility Clinic at Hartranft Sch., 720 W. Cumberland St., 10 a.m.1 p.m.

Nov. 17-State Sen. Shirley Kitchen hosts free Mortgage Foreclosure & Public Utility Clinic at St. Paul’s Lutheran Ch., 5900 N. 5th St., 6-8:30 p.m.

Nov. 19-Mayor John Street and Phila. Forward Executive Director Brett Mandel air their points of view on tax reform at Atwater Kent Museum, 15 S. 7th St., 79:30 p.m. Free admission, refreshments.

Nov. 20-Cal Thomas is sp eaker at 14th annual Valley Forge Leadership Prayer Bre akfast, Crown Plaza Valley Forge Hotel, 260 Mall Blvd., King of Prussia, starts 6:30 a.m. Tickets $30.

For info call (610) 3256999.

Nov. 29-1st annual Glen Foerd Leadership Award Dinner honors Al Taubenberger at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., 7 p.m. Donation $100. For info call (215) 632-5330.

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On this Veterans Day November 11, 2008

The Membership of AFSCME District Council 47 Proudly Honor Our Veterans

For the Sacrifices They and Their Families make for Our Country

Saluting The Philadelphia Multi Services Veterans Center for 28 years of outstanding of concern and care for our Veterans Founded in 1980 by Executive Director Edward J. Lowery

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gaming systems.

"As a soldier, I just wanted to say thanks for Fun for Our Troops. Words cannot describe the feelings I get when I see people like you selflessly donate time, money, and energy just to make our lives a little better.

Something as simple as a video game can mean a lot to a soldier who has nothing more to look forward to than another dusty day on convoy," said SPC Joseph L Burris.

According to the United States Dept. of Veterans Affairs, fighting during World War I ceased seven months prior to the official end of the war, when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on Jun. 28, 1919. An armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. For that reason, Nov. 11, 1918, is gen-

erally regarded as the end of "the war to end all wars." In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations‌."

Today, the troops serving overseas are never far from our hearts and minds. Many of our service men and women are gamers and they rely on game play as a way to decompress and lift their spirits. Interactive gaming is beneficial to mental and physical health. Benefits of

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the generous donations from American citizens that have allowed us to give back to those troops serving overseas. We need these donations to continue our work," said Dana Blackman Brady, executive director, communication and development.

Monetary and game donations can be sent to Fun for Our Troops, Inc., 506 Corporate Drive W., Langhorne, PA 19047. Please include your contact information with your donation unless you wish to remain anonymous. To make a donation using a credit card through PayPal, visit www.funforourtroops.org/donate.

To nominate a deployed service member to receive a gaming system or other technology from Fun for Our Troops, Inc, visit www.funforourtroops.org/n ominate.

For more information visit www.funforourtroops. org or contact Dana Blackman Brady at funforourt roops@gmail.com or (267) 757-0726.

Fun for Our Troops, Inc. was founded in 2007 with the mission of aiding in stress relief and relaxation by providing high tech and interactive games to deployed troops. Its goal is to boost the morale and overall well-being of our troops. It primarily works with PC games, video games and video gaming systems. Fun

for Our Troops, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, 501(c)(3) status pending, that serves all branches of the US military.

Stefanie is a Council Rock HS and Drexel University graduate and Bucks Co. native. Stefanie's husband, Sgt. Michael Shea, is also a CRHS graduate and Bucks Co. native. Sgt. Shea recently returned home from his second tour in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division.

Stefanie wanted to do something unique for her husband and all of the men and women deployed overseas. After speaking to Mike, she learned what the troops truly need is fun, relaxation and an overall way to decompress. Luckily, the high-tech gaming systems of the 21st century can provide just that!

Dana, owner of Blackman Brady Communications, Council Rock HS and American University graduate and Bucks Co. native, jumped at the opportunity to lend her expertise to the cause. Dana partnered with Stefanie to establish "Fun for Our Troops", a nonprofit organization. Dana's husband, Jason M. Brady, served in the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

Nominate a member of the military or find out more about donating by visiting www.funforourtroops.org.

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interactive gaming include: stress reduction; lowering blood pressure; reducing anxiety, depression, isolation and loneliness; and helping to keep the brain stimulated, sharp and healthy.

"First I want to say thank you for all that you do for us and without you we would not make it mentally. Support from home is the best thing going," said PFC Damion Campbell. "We appreciate all that you do for us and I never knew how much gifts from home would mean. I guess I thought I was one of those tough guys who didn't need the creature comforts of home but I was wrong and it felt good to get your box even though I had so little time to enjoy it."

"In our first year we were able to provide gaming relief to over 200 deployed troops and several Morale, Wellness, and Recreation stations in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Stefanie Doctor Shea, founder & executive director of operations. "We hope to continue the momentum this Veteran's Day and in 2009."

"Statistics show 30 minutes of playing games can reduce stress levels significantly by giving the hands and mind something active in which to partake. Therefore, it is important that we continue to send gaming systems to the troops. It is

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Fun for Our Troops, Inc., a nonprofit organization aiding in stress relief and relaxation by providing high-tech and interactive games to the men and women serving abroad to protect our freedom, asks the American public to remember those currently fighting overseas this Veteran's Day. Americans can honor our deployed service members by helping Fun for Our Troops, Inc. achieve their goal of boosting morale and improving the overall wellbeing of our troops. Fun for our Troops, Inc. is seeking donations of new or gently used game systems, video games, PC games or MP3 players as well as gift cards for distributors of games and gaming systems. Fun for our Troops, Inc. is also in great need of monetary donations which are used primarily toward shipping costs and purchasing used

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LDC HEALTH AND SAFETY FUND Laborers’ District Council Health and Safety Fund Of

Philadelphia and Vicinity 319 N. 11th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Tel: 215-925-5327 • Fax: 215-925-5329 UNION LABORERS WE DON’T JUST DO IT WE DO IT SAFE Our mission is to promote and enhance Contractor competitiveness And to protect the occupational health And safety of Laborers and their families.

Laborers District Council sponsors LDC Health and Safety Fund Local 135, Daniel L.Woodall, Jr., Business Manager; Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Business Manager; Local 413, James Harper, Business Manager; Local 57, Richard A. McCurdy, Jr. Business Manager; Laborers’ District Council, Building Better and Safer Communities in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

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Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., James Vail Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Sr. Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper,Sr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Richard McCurdy, Jr., Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.

Samuel Staten, Sr., Business Manager Emeritus of the Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and Vicinity and Local 332.

Laborers’ District Council promotes a safe work environment, jobs completed on time and on budget, and represents union members, who are well trained, productive, professional, and take pride in their work. Union labor…building better and safer communities in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

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teeth; fillings that have become defective and pregnancy.

“Researchers have found people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease,” said Dr. David Shemo, a PDA member and general dentist from Wilkes-Barre. “Their theory is oral bacteria can affect the heart when it enters the blood stream, attaching to fatty plaques in the heart’s blood vessels and contributing to clot formation.”

PDA offers the following tips to maintain optimal dental health and prevent periodontal disease: • Brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily. Brushing and flossing helps to remove the plaque and food particles from the surface of the teeth and between the teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach. Replace your toothbrush every few months or when the bristles become frayed or worn.

Using a fluoride toothpaste and antibacterial mouthrinse is another way to help keep tooth decay at bay.

• Eat a nutritious and wellbalanced diet. Choose a variety of nutritious foods from the five main food groups:

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ANOTHER community playground was built in one day recently through efforts of Keystone Mercy Health Plan and students from Drexel Neumann Academy. Playground was built to provide a setting for safe, healthy physical activity for 190 students at school. Students were delighted to be able to put it to test the same day.

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Once you have filed your bankruptcy, you are under the protection of the Automatic Stay Order. This is a Federal Order making it illegal for creditors to commit any collection activities against you. Collection activities for the purposes of this order include anything from a phone call and letter to a foreclosure.

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grain, dairy, fruits, vegetables and meat/poultry.

• Visit the dentist at least every six months for oral health checkups and professional cleaning.

• Contact your dentist immediately if you notice any symptoms of periodontal disease, as early detection is key.

Symptoms of periodontal disease include red, swollen or

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Millions of people have periodontal (gum) disease and many don’t even know they have it. Are you one of them?

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. It is caused by the plaque-forming bacteria in your mouth. While brushing and flossing removes most plaque, it is impossible to remove all of it. The remaining plaque hardens into tartar. When this tartar forms under the gumline, it can irritate and infect the gums, leading to gum disease.

The good news is periodontal disease is easily preventable. The Pennsylvania Dental Association reminds the public about the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

Periodontal disease has two stages: gingivitis and periodontitis. The first stage, gingivitis, is the early stage of periodontal disease, where the bacteria get in between the tooth and gum, causing inflammation. During this early stage, daily brushing and flossing can likely reverse periodontal disease.

If left untreated, periodontitis, the more advanced stage of periodontal disease, can develop, causing irreversible damage to the gums, teeth and surrounding bones. Periodontitis is more serious because the tissue that holds the teeth to the bone is destroyed, causing tooth roots to be exposed and increasing decay, inflammation and receding gums, resulting in possible tooth loss.

There are several factors that can increase your risk of developing periodontal disease, including the use of tobacco; certain systematic diseases, such as diabetes; some types of medication, including steroids and various anti-epilepsy drugs, cancer therapy drugs, calcium channel blockers and oral contraceptives; bridges that no longer fit properly; crooked

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Wimbush Hosts Pre-Election Oaklane Party

WARD LEADER Edgar Howard grabs a picture with his favorite radio personality Thera Martin-Connelly at diner.

STATE REP. Bill Keller and union boss John Dougherty stopped by for breakfast with Marion Wimbush at annual pre-election breakfast in Oak Lane.

RADIO HOST Cody & Cody Anderson, Jr. are greeted by host Marion Winbush at annual pre-election party at Oak Lane Diner.

Honoring Marines Killed In Beirut

CELEBRATING 25th anniversary of Beirut Memorial Sunday are LCDR Reuben Abraham, Charles Chamberlain, Commandant All Divisions Attachment, Sgt. Major Donald Miller and Col. Robert F. Leary, USMC Commanding Officer MAG 49.

\Ç `xÅÉÜç Éy j|ÄÄ|tÅ ]A _xwxÜxÜ This poem was written by Judge William Lederer after he returned from three years of service in China, Burma and India in 1946. He spoke many times of the wonderful nurses of the 20th General Hospital on the Lido Road in India. The hospital where Philadelphia Doctors Isidor Ravdin and Dr. Harold Scheie saved many lives by caring for many soldiers made ill by mosquitos and war injuries. Both doctors were from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Scheie saved Lord Mountbatten’s eye which was pierced by a branch in the jungle.

The University of Pennsylvania named an Institute for each of the doctors.-- Rep. Marie Lederer

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LIVE ON AIR at Marion Wimbush breakfast bash at Oak Lane Diner is host State Rep. Louise Bishop and co-host State Rep. Jewell Williams. The pair broadcast live on WURD AM radio.

Little white crosses on a Burmese hill I wonder if the little white crosses Still stand in the tea garden Facing the white Himalayas I wonder in this wide world And endless years thereafter If anyone stops And wonders At the little white crosses On the Burmese hill Before I left I went to them and said Thank you young American nurses Thank you - you will not be forgotten We are going home thanks to you Somewhere in your native land You will always live and we will remember You under those little white crosses Facing the high Himalayas On the Burmese hill

Dedicated to the United States nurses who were killed in the plane crash tragedy at Ledo Assam, India in 1945.

PAYING HOMAGE to fallen Marines is a plethora of officers at 25th anniversary of Beirut Memorial.

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nations chiefly from the Building Trades Council. Its board of directors is all-volunteer. In addition to McGrath, who heads the International Standards & Training Alliance, two other directors, Frank McCloud, Sr. and Jr. and Bill Cole, come from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.

BTC members can patch a porch or fix a roof. Ironworkers, Electricians, Boilermakers, Plumbers, Roofers and Painters have all pitched in.

But utility bills, the salary of the Comfort House’s only paid staffer Ray Perks, and other ongoing costs add up to $5,000 a month.

“I enjoy doing this,” says Perks. “Working for veterans is my life. I’m a veteran myself.”

Coming up with these costs on an ongoing basis, though, is an unending challenge. As of today, cautions McGrath, there is no guarantee the Comfort House will be able to meet its budget in 2009.

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McDonald House nearby does for children. It provides temporary housing and support for out-of-town patients undergoing oncology treatment at the Hospital. In addition, it puts up disabled veterans who are easing back into the workplace via the “workers compensated Therapy” program.

Elsewhere in the country this service is provided by the chain of Fisher Houses, 38 of which are located on military bases or VA hospital grounds.

To meet the growing need, more are planned, 22 of them, and no major city will be without one – except Philadelphia.

That’s because the VA Hospital’s grounds here are cramped and have no room for such a building. The Fisher House Foundation and the VA are forbidden from building or operating these facilities off Federal property.

This bureaucratic snafu causes a gap that is filled by the Comfort House. This nonprofit association owns a residence for 11 veteran patients. The building was rehabilitated and is maintained by volunteer do-

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The Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House is in trouble – not short-term trouble, but long-term trouble. This is disturbing news for a city and region now facing a new explosion of serious health issues among former armed-service personnel.

“We are getting by hand to mouth,” explained PVCH Secretary John McGrath, Jr. “We need financial and administrative help to get out of the problems we face every month.”

Located on Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia, a short walk away from the VA Hospital, the Comfort House provides the same sort of service for veterans and their families that the Ronald

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Drug Rehab Czar Authors Another Bestseller Dr. Joseph F. Ruggiero has been on the cutting edge of rehabilitating drug and alcoholic addicts. He pioneered his successful treatment facility over 40 years ago and today his Self Help Movement, located on Byberry Road in the Greater Northeast, is among the most successful in breaking addicts of their habits.

Though he takes great pride in the number of alumni who have successfully passed through his facility after a stay of one year, Ruggiero’s greatest passion is writing.

He has a list of successful novels to his credit, including at least two which have been sought after by movie makers.

This week AuthorHouse has published his newest novel, called Raggabooty, in which readers find Philadelphia native Bob Santino struggling to come to terms with his older brother Mike’s tragic suicide. A talented

PHILA. Director of Addiction Services Roland Lamb, right, pays tribute to Dr. Joseph Ruggiero’s vital role in city’s treatment system as founder of Self Help at organization’s annual fundraiser. Self Help is one of the oldest drug and alcoholic rehabilitation programs in Pennsylvania with a stringent one year program that has worked extremely well. artist, Mike’s sketches had al- Mike’s grave. Brown moles ways reflected life’s sweet, covered his hairless head. His quiet moments — that is, until chin and nose were long and Bob discovers a sketch of the pointy. It made him think of same dark, tormenting figure the monster Nosferatu in “The he saw at Mike’s burial: Shadow of the Vampire.”

Opening the car door, he Raggabooty, as the dark looked towards his brother’s figure is known, becomes a grave. It was then that he saw terrifying presence that Bob him, among the other mourn- encounters everywhere, from ers, a thin, tall man dressed the gravesite to his home. As in black, standing next to Bob becomes accustomed to

Raggabooty’s presence, he learns to accept the supernatural being and begins to rely on him for guidance.

Having been rescued from purgatory by Catholic priest Father Donnelly, Raggabooty lives in the shadow of an inner peace and wholeness that he can only hope to know one day. He has been commissioned by Father Donnelly to help mortals resist the urge to succumb to demonic possession in its most cunning forms. As Raggabooty gains Bob’s trust, the plot thickens with the possibility of the Pope’s assassination, mysterious demonic figures and the possibility of death. Follow Bob on his supernatural journey as he navigates the waters of love, trust and transformation with the help of Raggabooty.

Dr. Ruggiero will be signing his newest novel at Twin Shops, 10th & Tasker, on Nov. 8 from 12 noon to 3 p.m.

DISTINGUISHED addiction-treatment expert Dr. Joseph Ruggiero, left, welcomes Family Court Judge Franny Kane to fundraiser for his program, Self Help, at National Guard Armory in N.E. Phila.

JOINING huge crowd of Self Help supporters at National Guard Armory was State Sen. Mike Stack, 3rd from left, with, from left, aide Amanda Whittenberger, documentary filmmaker Dwight Wilkins and Cindy Morelia.

STAT REP. DWIGHT EVANS hosted Election Day Lunch with many elected officials at Sadiki’s Restaurant, 7152 Ogontz Avenue in N.W. Phila. Tuesday. Among political bigwigs in attendance are Evans, State Sen. LeAnna Washington, Mayor Michael Nutter, City Controller Alan Butkovitz and State Rep. Tony Payton.

Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter along with a truck load of Obama supporters ride the streets of the city getting the Photo by: Martin Regusters vote out on election day....It worked.

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IBEW Local 98 members take quick lunch break at EOM in South Philly before going out for Obama voters in afternoon and evening on Election Day.

Nutter Rallies, Enjoys Election Luncheon

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CITYWIDE Youth leader William Mackey, far right, is joined by family and friends as he hosted pre-election fish fry at Lou & Choo’s in N. Phila. Sunday, touting Barack Obama Presidency.

UNITING to give impetus to Get Out Vote drive for Barack Obama at Doc’s Union Pub rally in S. Phila. were Ken Adams, Congressman and Democrat Party Chairman Bob Brady, IBEW Local 98 Business Mgr. John J. Dougherty, Jr., and State Rep. Bill Keller.

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City Vote Gave Obama State Win (Cont. from Page 1) calm voting sea provided by Chairwoman Margaret Tartaglione and her City Commissioners whose election machinery ran literally flawlessly on Election Day, accommodating everyone who wanted to vote.

The Obama tide wrested one Republican legislative seat away, in the 170th House Dist. It handily gave Brendan Boyle that Northeast District, three decades of GOP control. Boyle bested Matthew Taubenberger, chief aide of State Rep. George Kenney who had opted not to seek reelection. This was Boyle’s third try at the District seat and he took it handily this time by 60-40%.

However, the Democratic landslide failed to budge from their offices State Reps. John Taylor in the 175th and John Perzel, Speaker Emeritus, in the 172nd. Perzel’s victory was even more solid when one considers the daily newspapers in town did not endorse him. Neither did the Fraternal Order of Police, which has several thousand police retirees living in and around Perzel’s District. Perzel took 65% of the vote to Costello’s 34%. John Taylor turned back Harry Enggasser 60% to 41%.

The 1st Senatorial Dist. now has a new Senator, Larry Farnese, who picked up the baton left by State Sen. Vincent Fumo, who also did not run for reelection. The other incumbent Senators running for reelection easily retained their seats.

State Rep. Babette Josephs, the one Democratic legislator ex-

pected to face a fight, blew away her Republican opponent Wally Zimolong with a 5-to-1 edge.

Biggest loser was the Republican Party, which now only has three legislators, down from four. That figure changes in the minds of many when it is realized Republican Dennis O’Brien, Speaker of the House, continues to run without Democratic opposition, but solid support instead from Democratic allies.

The four Democratic Congress Members with all or a portion of their districts in Philadelphia won easily.

An expected tough battle from well-heeled Marina Katz in the 13th Dist. never surfaced,.

She was squashed easily by the popular Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz.

Almost seven million voted throughout the State, setting a new record. Barack Obama took almost 55% of that vote to John McCain’s 41%.

That Obama tsunami of voters insured retention of the statewide offices of Auditor General and Treasurer, but failed to win the elusive Attorney General’s office, which has remained in Republican control since it was first made an elected office in 1980.

Lehigh Co. District Attorney John Morganelli gave an earlyreturns scare to incumbent Tom Corbett, only to lose in the end as the well-financed Corbett pulled in a 53-46% majority.

Easy winners were incumbent Democrat Auditor General Jack Wagner and the newly-elected Treasurer Robert McCord.

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range from swing to bluegrass to “many points in between.”

Admission is charged. In addition, a kid-friendly buffet lunch is available (not included in ticket price). Call 215-222-1400 or visit www.worldcafelive.com for further details.

Quilts anyone?

‘A Quilt Extravaganza’ is planned for families on Sunday, November 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway. This celebration of the current exhibit, ‘Gee’s Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt,’ will feature a performance by the Freedom Choir of Philadelphia, quilting circle demonstrations and a chance to create artwork in the Make-and-Take Workshop to take home. The program is free after museum admission. For further information, call 215-235-7469 or visit www.philamuseum.org.

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Sunday, November 9, at 2 p.m., in Montgomery Auditorium of the Central Library, 1901 Vine St. Featured will be “indigenous storytelling” as well as music and sacred dance.

Seating at these Sundays on Stage programs for all ages is on a first-come, first-seated basis and admission is free. Call 215-686-5415 for more information.

‘Kids Care’ opens Children from the Philadelphia area will once again exhibit artwork they have created for Kids Care, a joint project of Woodmere Art Museum, WXPN’s Kids Corner and MANNA (Metropolitan AIDS Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance), at Woodmere, 9201 Germantown Ave. An opening reception for the young artists will take place on Sunday, November 9, from 2 to 4 p.m.

from the Art Museum’ board games. Here’s a chance to create a board game of your own, inspired by paintings in the galleries at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Broad and Cherry Streets. Participants in the family workshop on Saturday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will make colorful boards with playing pieces, dice, cards and rules to take home to share with family and friends. Aki Toril is the instructor and the session is free to members and free with Academy admission for nonmembers. Learn more at 215972-2061.

Pullara & Cool Beans Kids Corner will welcome Steve Pullara and His Cool Beans Band to Dodge Caravan Peanut Butter & Jams at World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., on Saturday, November 8. The show starts at 11:30 a.m.; doors open at 11. The awardwinning ensemble is noted for its musical stylings, which

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However, visitors may view the display through December 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; admission is free. All artwork is created for people homebound with HIV and AIDS and will be distributed on Christmas Day. To learn more, call 215-247-0476 or visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

Hutchins performs Singer/songwriter Keisha Hutchins, known as lead singer for the electronic group Vanishing Peoples of the Earth, will return to the Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce Streets, on Friday, November 7, to give two free concerts. Both will be on the Commonwealth Plaza Stage, the first at 6:30 p.m. and the second, “post show” (after a ticketed concert by Cassandra Wilson and Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band in Verizon Hall). Visit www.kimmelcenter.org for more information.

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Blue Seas’ program and exhibit, ISM will present a concert by a noted all-female a cappella and percussion ensemble on Saturday, November 8, at 1 p.m. This is free with museum membership or admission. For information about both of these events, call 215413-8630 or visit www.phillyseaport.org.

NCC honors vets The National Constitution Center (NCC) plans a moment of silence and a wreath laying ceremony in honor of veterans on the Grand Court Overlook on Tuesday, November 11, at noon. During the day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors may participate in programs that explore the history of US service and conflicts, design and make flags to take home, listen to a public reading of letters written by soldiers during the Vietnam War and learn about the writing of the ‘Star Spangled Banner.’

These programs and more are free after museum admission (which is free to veterans on the 11th). For specific details, call 215-409-6600 or visit www.constitutioncenter.org.

Cherokee Nation visits Chief David Stands, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation of New Jersey, will bring his Song & Sacred Circle Dance Troupe to perform on

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by Ruth R. Russell Halloween is always a treat (not a trick) at our house. My husband wears what he calls his Jungle Jim outfit, an outdoorsy shirt and pith helmet, while I dress in midnight blue and a tall black witch’s hat. We always welcome many interesting visitors; this year most were escorted by their parents. Among them were Spider Man, Peter Pan, Dracula, a ladybug (with quivering antennae), a hockey player, a pirate and many Phillies players. Surprisingly there were no Presidential hopefuls in the group, but the real candidates certainly made up for that lack as they dominated all the local media. With the election over, attention now turns to the upcoming holiday season, which begins next Tuesday with Veterans Day. Be sure to fly your American flag.

Celebrating vets & more Veterans Day will be celebrated at Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) on Tuesday, November 11, with an early morning flag raising aboard the Cruiser Olympia and a ceremony to honor submarine veterans at 11 a.m. in front of Submarine Becuna. Admission is free, and ISM is at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Walnut Street. In addition, as part of its ‘Black Hands,

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CitiLife Flying from Halloween to Veterans Day to varied fun events

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After 50 years, Chelsea has a steak in fine dining

by Len Lear My first summer job after high school, exactly 50 years ago, was at Teplitsky’s restaurant in the Chelsea Hotel on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. I started out as a busboy and after a month or so was elevated to the position of waiter, probably as a reward for not dropping any dishes or spilling hot coffee on customers.

I can’t say the job was a lot of fun. I remember too many of the customers as old (although many were younger than I am today), condescending, crabby, bossy and cheap. To this day I always try to be courteous and generous with servers because of that experience. With the minuscule tips I earned, I could barely afford to eat tuna sandwiches on white bread. Today it seems as if our culture worships and pampers the young, but no one at Teplitsky’s was worshipping or pampering me.

Not too many years later,

the Chelsea Hotel closed down (along with Teplitsky’s). I never gave another minute’s thought to the place until very recently, when I read that — as a paean to the pre-casino Atlantic City — a new Chelsea Hotel was being built that would include two restaurants.

One is an upscale steakhouse, Chelsea Prime, and the other is an all-day-long diner-like eatery entitled — you guessed it — Teplitsky’s. (Both restaurants were created by Philadelphia’s most successful mega-restaurateur, Stephen Starr.)

The first casino-less hotel built on the Atlantic City boardwalk since the ‘60s, the Chelsea Hotel opened its doors in July of this year at Chelsea Avenue, extending one block to Pacific Avenue. The block was previously occupied by a Howard Johnson’s and a Holiday Inn, but both were gutted and many millions were obviously spent in a dramatic upgrade. The

Len Lear hotel is bound to attract those who may love the Jersey shore but are turned off by the depressing casino floors filled with zombie-like expressions on the faces of people gambling away their rent money.

So, after a 50-year intermission, I returned last week with my wife to stay at the new Chelsea Hotel, a glamorous facility with every service imaginable — computer rooms with printing capabilities, compli-

mentary Wi-Fi, car service to local shops, complimentary bicycles, heated pool, etc. (A spa and fitness center will soon be opening as well.) And I must say I cannot remember any other hotel where every staff member we encountered — from maids to security people to car parkers to front desk clerks to restaurant servers — was so darned friendly and helpful. Whoever trained this staff should be hired by Mayor Nutter to train city workers.

Teplitsky’s is certainly a more pleasant place than when I was serving instead of being served, with its fetching terrazzo floors, redwood walls and cantilevered stools — and ultrafriendly staff. A mushroom omelet with Vermont cheddar cheese ($10) was so huge that I could eat only half of it, and the second half made a fine microwaved breakfast two days later. Teplitsky’s also has reasonably priced old-fashioned

entrees like meat loaf ($15), fish and chips ($16) and beef brisket ($19). Call 609-4284550.

We are not likely to forget our dinner at Chelsea Prime for a long time, in part because the Phillies won the final game of the World Series (October 29) as we were working on dessert, and how often does that happen? As we were finishing up our baked Alaska, a nearby diner yelled out, “The Phillies won, 4 to 3!” (Apparently he had just gotten the news via text message.)

The food, decor and prices at Chelsea Prime are quite impressive and similar to Barclay Prime, Starr’s steakhouse on Rittenhouse Square. Considering the horrendous state of our economy, it’s surprising to me how many ultra-luxurious, ultra-pricey steakhouses keep opening in our region. In addition to Chelsea Prime, Butcher & Singer, Chima and Table 31

have all recently opened in Center City, and another one, Del Frisco’s, is about to open.

The ocean view out the big picture windows at Chelsea Prime, from either the curvilinear bar or plush banquettes, is romantic, although huge drapes and curtains cover the windows in the evening. The bar is New York-stylish, peopled by glamoristas who look as if they came right from Central Casting.

If you are willing to pay the piper, you will have a memorable dining experience (even if the Phillies don’t win the World Series during your meal). An 18-ounce dry-aged ribeye ($45) was extraordinarily tender with rich marbleizing. Equally exceptional were the escargots ($16), lobster bisque ($10) and “wedge” salad ($13). The list of wines by the glass has some decent choices in the $10 to $12 range. For more information or reservations, call 609-4284545.

with an annual income of up to $44,443 can qualify for LIHEAP. The guidelines are updated annually and published by the US Dept. of Health & Human Services.

People do not need to have unpaid bills in order to receive energy assistance, and they can receive this assistance without being on welfare. If a person is eligible for LIHEAP, a payment will be sent directly to the utility or fuel dealer, and the payment credited to the person's bill.

Additionally, crisis grants are available through LIHEAP in the event of a dire emergency or if a resident is in danger of losing their heat.

For more information, contact the Montgomery Co. Assistance Office at (610) 272-1752 or the Philadelphia Assistance Office at (215) 5601853, or call the toll-free LIHEAP hotline at 866-857-7095. Individuals with hearing impairments may call the TDD number at (800)

Forbes Magazine lists Philadelphia as this year’s winner as America’s “most taxing town”.

Behind Philadelphia, it lists Baltimore, Bridgeport, Conn., and Detroit. The lowest are Anchorage, Alaska; Manchester, N.H.; Cheyenne, Wyo.; and Seattle.

The article explains, “Tax burdens for states and cities in the eastern US tend to be higher than those in the rest of the country, according to several studies that track the amount of taxes people pay as a percentage of their income.

“Calculating local tax burdens is no easy task. Tax rates, exemptions and policies vary widely by geography – not to mention by income level. Fortunately, Congress mandates that the District of Columbia complete a study each year to show how tax burdens vary in different cities across the country.

“The District's most recent study, using 2007 data, offers a snapshot of different tax burdens at various incomes. It ex-

amines what a hypothetical family of three might pay in income, sales, property and auto taxes in the biggest cities in each state.

“Philly appears at the top of the list for at least two reasons: It has a relatively high local wage tax and Pennsylvania levies a flat income tax with no personal exemptions or standard deductions. The flat tax, mandated by the State's

constitution, puts a greater tax burden on Philadelphians at the lower end of the income scale, says Sharon Ward, executive director of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center.

“In other cities, such as Bridgeport, Baltimore and Des Moines, Iowa, relatively high property taxes boost tax burdens. Neither Bridgeport nor Des Moines, for example, levy

income or sales taxes. Baltimore does have its own income tax (collected at the State level) but no sales tax aside from the 6% charged by Maryland. Des Moines' finance director, Allen McKinley, says some of the city's citizens have called for revenue diversification, essentially having property taxes offset somewhat by sales and other taxes.”

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, November 25, 2008. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

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State Sens. LeAnna Washington and Shirley Kitchen and State Rep. Thomas P. Murt would like to inform residents struggling to pay home-heating costs this winter applications for Pennsylvania's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program will be available as of this week.

LIHEAP, which is funded by the Federal government and administered by the State Dept. of Public Welfare, helps low-income households pay their heating bills and provides assistance to individuals in danger of losing heat due to emergency situations.

Income eligibility for the 2008-09 LIHEAP season was expanded to 210% of the Federal Poverty Income Guideline. As a result, nearly 80,000 more Pennsylvanians will be eligible to receive help paying their heating bills this winter through the cash grant portion of the LIHEAP program.

This year, a family of four

City Earns ‘Most Taxing Town’ Title

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Home Heating Program Accepting Applications

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Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

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Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. _________________________________________________________________________________

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Port Handles Influx With Ease

“Bring ‘em on!” was the unanimous cheer from Delaware Valley Stevedores last week as it faced the need to unload and three ships simultaneously at Tioga Marine Terminal.

The challenge was produced by bad weather which caused three Rickmers line vessels to arrive at the huge docking facility within hours of each other.

Dennis Latina of DRS explained, "Delays, mostly due to weather conditions, altered Rickmers' usual schedule, so these three vessels arrived at roughly the same time, either on the evening of the 29th or the morning of the 30th. But, as we are always happy to mention, Tioga has the facilities and the labor force to handle very busy days. Three ships at a time isn't a problem."

The ships were the Rickmers Jakarta, the Rickmers Antwerp, and the Rickmers Del Sol. Rickmers Linie (America), Inc. has regularly called the Tioga Terminal since January 2008, though mostly

publicly-owned port facilities along the Delaware River, as well as strategic planning throughout the port district. PRPA works with its terminal operators to modernize, expand, and im-

3 RICKMERS LINIE (America), Inc. vessels – Rickmers Jakarta, Rickmers Antwerp and Rickmers Del Sol – called at Tioga Marine Terminal Oct. 29-30, and are seen here being worked on morning of 30th. Other activity on that busy day included departure of Photo by Franklin Camp. two US Navy LMSR transport vessels, seen in background. just one vessel at a time.

But these three Rickmers ves- Terminal our engine of activThe Rickmers service at sels are a welcome reminder ity to the north. And, just to be Tioga includes many ports Tioga is a busy multi-func- clear, while our future with from around the world, includ- tional facility that handles all containers is bright, we're in ing Europe, Asia, India, and kinds of cargo." no way going to leave behind the United States. Activity at "There has been much ex- our successful history with the terminal on Oct. 30 in- citing discussion lately about breakbulk cargoes. The laborcluded both import and export the future of this port in the intensive vessel activity at cargoes moving between many South Philadelphia area," said Tioga on Oct. 29-30, which world ports, said Latina.

PRPA Executive Director was overwhelmingly breakThe three-ship visit is a James T. McDermott, Jr. bulk, is an excellent example good omen, he continued.

"But this activity at Tioga why."

"We're on the verge of the indeed reminds us the Port of PRPA is an independent Chilean fruit season, typically Philadelphia is made up of agency of the Commonwealth the busiest time for us at many terminals and many spe- of Pennsylvania charged with Tioga. Projections are very cialties. We're very proud to the management, maintenance, good for that cargo this season. work with DRS to keep Tioga marketing and promotion of

prove its facilities, and to market those facilities to prospective port users. Port cargoes and the activities they generate are responsible for thousands of direct and indirect jobs in the Philadelphia area.

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Snooper

Okay, I am planning to try it once more, this time, up at The Woodhaven Mall. I'll be walking around checking out all the stores, including the food plaza. To win, it's very simple, just say those magic words "ARE YOU THE REAL SNOOPER". Please remember, besides your name and address, we must have your photo so we can let everyone know YOU WON! My last contest had a winner, but, she refused to have her picture taken, and later I found out why. She

turned out to be wanted on a Bench Warrant, for not showing up for a Family Court hearing. People never learn; you can't beat THE SYSTEM, because they'll eventually get you, and they will. I'll let you know when, and at what time, I'll be up there at The Mall.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Remember those magic words. Look for me — I'll have our newspaper in my hands, or maybe under my right arm. The PRIZE will naturally be MONEY, and plenty

of it too. Be there!

Snooper's Court News Bureau: Municipal Court's President Judge, HON. LOUIS PRESENZA, as we told you earlier, will be leaving his post as mandated by The Supreme Court. He, like Hon. C. Darnell Jones, who also had to leave his post because of a Presidential Appointment to The Federal Court, will be replaced by another new PRESIDENT JUDGE to be elected

by The Municipal Court's BOARD OF JUDGES.

State Senator

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election, here in this column!

Snooper's Parade News Update: Hey Boss, I must let you know, and our readers too, without you Boss, I would never have been in that historic PARADE. Scoop: PAT "The Bat" BURRELL will definitely be back again next year because he truly loves this City – but more importantly, all you fans. He was really excited at the many Phillies' fans, especially "The Love" that poured out as he was going down BROAD STREET. Snooper's Special Message: I'm sure, if you happen to be one of my loyal readers of this column, you may have remembered a recent SNOOPER'S CONTEST we had, but we didn't get an official winner.

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(Cont. From Page 25) might add, quite a gentleman too. Get this Chief, I'm walking down the street with none other than our beloved Police Commissioner, CHARLES RAMSEY. I must let The Mayor know his first name is not MICHAEL, but then he did correct it with a little class. WE would like to congratulate him and all his Police Personnel.

What a tremendous job they did during THE PARADE. They had full control of it right from the start, and they took NO PRISONERS. Great Job! Snooper's Sports Extra Bureau: Lucky me, I just got to meet and greet one of this City's great soccer coaches, COACH JOSEPH McDERMOTT, JR. He assured me his present team will be one of THE BEST in this CITY and, I might add, THE STATE. His team is known as "THE OUTLAWS” of The Philly Soccer Association. His players told me, “We love him because he respects all of us, and he lets us all play our game. Coach Mc Dermott makes us all better soccer players because he knows all about this game too!

He knows one thing for sure: WE always give him 100%, because he wants nothing less.”

Snooper's UPDATE FILES: Last week I told you all about the upcoming ELECTIONS for the new PRESIDENT JUDGE for the COMMON PLEAS COURT. This important election was scheduled by HON. WILLIAM MAZZOLA, and he will be in charge of this election process. He will be the person to let us all know the final outcome of all the votes cast in this important election.

It'll be Judge Mazzola who will make the official announcement as to who the new PRESIDENT JUDGE will be. We will all know by Thursday, Nov 13, and we will have the name of whoever wins this

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Zip Code 19142 65th & Woodland Ave. 12th Dist. Police 6942 Woodland Ave. Free Library of Phila. Branch 70th St. (Blue Bell Ctr. ) Post Office Zip Code 19145 2300 Passyunk Ave. United Check Cashing 23rd & Passyunk Ave. Maestro Meat Barn Broad & Morris St. BOX (SWC) 15th & Packer Plaza Chickie’s & Pete’s 15th & Packer Plaza Nursery next-door 15th & Packer Plaza Celebre’s Pizza 15th & Snyder Ave. Lin’s Cleaners 17th & Packer Ave. Palladium Tavern 17th & Packer Ave. Gatta’s 15th & Passyunk Ave. BOX (Melrose Diner) 1600 blk Passyunk Ave. Gym (2nd Floor) Carlisle & Snyder Texas Wiener

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the most money ever spent by the Republicans on a State Representative campaign was on this one.

STATE SEN. MIKE STACK won a convincing 2½-1 victory over his Republican opponent.

PATRICK MURPHY, the Congressman running for reelection, won handily, improving on his 1,000-vote majority from two years ago.

(Cont. From Page 9) other vote you want to talk about.

On one hand, I feel sorry for McCain because no one should have to endure a drubbing like that.

But on the other hand, if he hadn’t changed himself into a rabid right-winger and gotten the worst possible running mate available to campaign with, McCain might have had a shot. Folks wanted to vote for The Maverick, not The Maverick’s Evil Twin.

However, that’s another opening for another show.

This show is closed. And while everyone is basking in the glow of the history that

(Cont. From Page 9) commitment to massive public projects will restore the confidence of lenders, manufacturers and unions.

In the 170th Dist., BRENDAN BOYLE won a hardfought campaign over MATT TAUBENBERGER. Probably

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was made in America Tuesday night, there’s some seriously hard work ahead. I hope he’s up to it. I hope we all are.

If for no other reason but that Obama has just shown every kid of color nothing is off the table in terms of your ambitions, I’m thankful. We can now tell our kids they too can be President of the United States and do it with a straight face, because it’s been done already.

And it doesn’t matter if your name is Juan, Abdul, or Mary, it’s available to you. I mean, if we can have a Barack….

So excuse me while I have my Chase Utley Moment.

President Obama. President _______!

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SHERIFF John Green was represented by his chief of Staff Barbara Deeley, left, seen here with daughter Lisa, Controller Alan Butkovitz, Maurice Floyd and Capt. Jack Kurtz.

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