Senior Center Brady, Capitol Police Joins Quest Salute ‘Champion’ Vento For Best The race to find South Philadelphia’s best senior citizens is heating up and now one of South Philadelphia’s best senior centers has teamed up with us to find the best. The South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, located at 10th & Reed Streets, is asking to send nominations into it. The center is widely recognized as one of the most outstanding senior facilities in Philadelphia, under its Director Lynn Marshall-Sieruc (Cont. Page 2)
by R. George Linton Joey Vento has amassed a collection of patches worn by police in departments across the country, but his collection didn’t include a US Capitol Police Dept. patch. Now it does! Congressman Bob Brady stopped by Geno’s with two USCPD officers for a steak sandwich, but, more importantly, to surprise Vento with a new Police Patch from D.C. Chief Phillip D. Morse, Sr. presented the USCPD patch to Vento outside of Geno’s Steaks on 9th Street & Passyunk Avenue. Before that, Vento treated the Congressman and two D.C. officers with cheesesteaks inside his restaurant. Brady is the Chair of the House Administration Committee, which has oversight of the Capitol Police. Brady (Cont. Page 4)
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South St. Bridge Facelift Begins Commuters beware! If you use the South Street Bridge to get into or out of University City, make ready to detour your plans. On Monday, the City started on the two-year, $67 million demolition and reconstruction project to completely replace the current structure. The bridge closed Monday morning. It will close until a brand-new, and more pedestrian-friendly, bridge makes its debut in 2010. However, before the closure on (Cont. Page 2)
Music Academy Shows Off Its Renovations by Rory G. McGlasson The new-look Girard Academic Music School has hit all the right notes. It’s little wonder its choir sang “You Raise Me Up” at a dedication ceremony Tuesday. You couldn’t hide the smiles on the faces of the students and parents, the school opened its doors to the brand(Cont. Page 4)
GIUSEPPE DiLORIO displays his nativity, or presepe, scene at St. Monica’s Church now through Dec. 22.
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by R. George Linton Members of St. Monica’s Parish are in for a surprise this week! A hand-made wooden nativity scene, or presepe, is on display inside the church at 17th & Ritner Streets. The display is by Giuseppe DiLorio, an internationally renowned craftsman from Italy. His displays have been viewed in Florence, Rome and Bari and in his hometown of Chieti. The display describes the history of the presepe as well as explaining the deeply rooted differences in the expression of the nativity scene. The presepe scene will be displayed now through Dec. 22 at St. Monica’s Church.
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EVEN FIRST-GRADE students from George Washington ES are demanding answers from Mayor Michael Nutter on his proposed budget cuts. This pupil posed some tough questions this week as Mayor Nutter and School CEO Arlene Ackerman received grant from “Verizon Reads”, a Children’s Literacy Initiative, nonprofit teacher-training program from Verizon, at 5th & Federal Streets school.
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Oldest Business Association in South Philadelphia – Chartered in 1897 1505 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215)-336-1108 (215)-336-1149 (fax) Executive Board President – Louis Lozzi, Sr. Vice President – Barbara Capozzi, Esq. Secretary – Lou Cerino Treasurer – Reggie Lozzi Executive Director – Edward J. Wright, Jr.
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Growing SPBA Members A.J. Mechanical (John Franklin) Academy of Sacred Arts (Sr. Paula ) Allstate Insurance Agent (Michael Phillips) Allstate Insurance Agent (Frank Genzano) Alpha Realty Group (Joseph Bianco) Angelo’s Tile & Marble Outlet (Angelo Bucci) Cedar Shopping Centers Partnership, LP - Bruce Nobile Armando Rey Jewelers (Armando Rey) Beneficial Savings Bank (Donna Russo) Business Development (Joe Reo) Capozzi Real Estate (Barbara Capozzi) Career Link (Janice Amoroso) Carmana Designs, Ltd (Annamaria Vona) Catch (Ray Pescatore) Century 21 (Stephanie Capocci) Century 21 (Albert Perry) Cheech’s Beef & Ale (Frank Spatocco) Chickie’s Deli (Henry George) Chris Miceli (Christine Miceli) Citizen’s Bank (Darlene Cellucci) Clinical Research Services (Tracy Abraham R.N.) Commerce Bank (Rosaanna Chiappetta) Commerce Dept./OBS (Marge Marziani) Conestoga Bank (Jackie Fitzpatrick) Creative Financial Group (Tom Hayn) DeFino Law Associates (Vince DeFino) DeMarino Chiropractic Ctr. (JamesDeMarino) Dom’s Auto Repairs (Dominic Vitale) DP Construction Mngt. LLC (Mark DeMatteis) Engineer Bldg Supervisor (Phil Filippello) Foundation Investment LLC (Phil Sestito) Galdo’s Catering (Lou Galdo) Gangemi Funeral Home (Vince Gangemi) Goebel Insurance Agency (Chris Goebel) Gold Medal Disposal (Lou Gentile) Goldstein’s Men’s Clothing (Vince Talatta) Home Helpers (Ralph Digneo) JohnDelGaiso,Pediatric Dentist (John DelGaiso) Landmark Prof. Design (Vince Mancini) Leonetti/O’Leary Funeral Home (Katy Logan) Louis Tag Agency (Louis Cerino) Lou Lozzi’s Auto (Lou Lozzi) M & S Garage (Sonny Marino) Maggie Moos (Frank Pantano) Mamma Maria’s (Sante Chiavatti) Mason’s Local #592 (Mike Fera) Mercury Realty (Greg Ferry) Merit Manufacturing (John Ciancaglini) Micolex Pest Control (Michael Busillo) Money Mailer of Philadelphia (Thomas Cimino) Monti-Rago Funeral Home (Mark Rago)
New York Bakery (Stephen Candeloro) Olivieri Jewelers (Daniel Olivieri) Oregon Window Co Inc. (Tony Nardy) Pacifico Ford (Rocky DeGregorio) Packer Café Inc. (Ciarrocchi) Pastificio (Frank Sangiuliano) Penna Burial Company Inc. (VictorBaldi Jr.) Petal Pusher Florist (John Vacca) Phila Family Medicine (Joseph Di Renzo) Phila Performing Arts School (Joan Pescatore) Phil’s Excellent Auto Repair (Phillip Rick’s) Pietro Jewelers Inc. (Pietro Pace) Precise Realty (Ray Rizzo) Presto Printing (John Savarese) Professional Custom Tailoring (Pat Scioli) Prudential Savings Bank (Nick DiGianvittorio) Public Record (Jim Tayoun) Ralph & Rickey Inc (Rickey Sciulli) RHG Products (Michael Ristagna) New York Life Insurance (Rosetta Conigliaro) Rizzio’s General Auto Repairs (Mike Rizzio) Ron Donatucci, Reg. of wills (Ron Donatucci) Ron Patterson, Esq. (Ron Patterson) Royal Villa Café (Nella Scafidi) Scaramuzzi Construction Co. (Frank Scaramuzzi) Simonetta’s Italian Deli (Philip Simonetta) South Phila Family Practice (Bill O’Brien DO) South Phila. Orthodontic Assoc.- Steven Cohen Stolfo Funeral Home (Paul Stolfo) Sunoco Oil Refinery (John McCann) Swan Caterer’s (Carmen D’Aquilante) The Cutting Point (Jerry Masciantonio) The Temple Group Inc. (Maceo Cummings) Today’s Styles (John Palella) United Savings Bank (Denise D’Eletto) University Dynamics MRI (Linda A Duffy) Vare Ave. Auto Sales (Todd Coles) Vince Guisini, Esq. (Vince Guisini) South Philly.com (Don Burleson) Weccacoe Development Inc. (Fred Druding Sr.) William Mestichelli, DDS (William Mestichelli) Southern Auto Tags (Anthony Prisco) Southwark Civic Assn. (Karen Brown) South Philly Pretzel Factory (Sam Sklaroff) P.N.C. Bank (Joanne Baccari) P.N.C. Bank (Chad Shank) Your Optimal Health LLc (Freddie Ganno) United Check Cashing (John Shegda) William Festa Realty (Ed LeClair)
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Senior Contest Adds Two (Cont. from Page 1) and her dedicated staff. Marshall-Sieruc said she was asked to nominate two people who volunteer at the center. Her choices are ALFred Tropiano and Nancy Virgilio. They are being cited by the center for their devoted volunteerism.
“Nancy works tirelessly volunteering to do whatever is needed in order to support the SPOAC center,” Marshall said. “And Alfred Tropiano is an outstanding volunteer at the senior center. He runs all of the evening dances and volunteers daily at the center.” Marshall is asking you
bring the names of any other senior volunteers at the center to the attention of the Director and her staff members. Do you know somebody that should make the Senior Eleven list? If so, call either Lois Bartella (215) 791-5049 or Al Boccella (267) 2694046.
South St. Bridge Rehab Begins (Cont. from Page 1) Monday morning, some people braved the wind chill and took one last bike ride over the bridge. State Rep. Babette Josephs and State Sen.-Elect Larry Farnese, as well as Bike Share Philadelphia and members of the South Street Bridge Coalition, made the journey. The idea is that, in 2010, one of Philadelphia’s Public Use Bicycles will take that first journey over the New South Street Bridge. The 85-year-old South Street Bridge has been literally crumbling beneath its users for years as the City deferred maintenance on the crossing. Mayor Nutter said when the reconstruction project was announced in November, “The South Street Bridge is a poster child for what happens when we do not invest in our cities and in our infrastructure.” But the City budget crisis will not halt this project, as the City will only be footing 5% of the bill. The Federal government will pay for 80% and the State will take on 15%. Streets Commissioner Clarena Tolson said earlier this month, “About 23,000 vehicles cross the bridge each day. These drivers must find alternate routes. There will be no access to South Street between 27th Street and Convention Avenue during the project. This closure includes
entrances and exits on I-76, all roadways and pedestrian sidewalks. Bikers, drivers and walkers who use the bridge will need to use alternate routes to cross the Schuylkill River will be the Walnut Street or Chestnut Street
bridges.” The new structure will be the third South Street Bridge to span the Schuylkill. The first bridge was built in 1876. It was then demolished and the current structure was opened in 1923.
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fenses, called in artillery fire, and led a counterattack on the enemy trench lines to destroy the machine guns that had his men pinned down. It wasn’t Vietcong they were facing, but North Vietnamese regulars, troops disciplined enough to have let the bulk of the Marine battalion pass through be-
knew if he tried to hold out through the night, his dwindling force would be decimated by morning. He ordered the company engineers to blow a space in the heavy tree cover to allow two H-34 helicopters to land for the evacuation of the dead and the wounded, commanding
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Barney Barnum, former CBS 3 meteorologist Tom Lamaine.
Councilman William Green IV, Martha Hill and husband Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Barney Barnum.
fore triggering the ambush. By evening, after a day’s worth of continuous fighting, the battalion commander radioed Barnum it would be impossible to mount a rescue for his cut-off marines. Barnum
the rest of his men to move out in fire-team rushes. So unexpected was this maneuver, they were able to break through North Vietnamese lines, crossing 500 yards of fire-swept ground to rejoin
forward elements of his battalion before darkness. Two days later Barnum was told the commanding general was recommending him for the Medal of Honor. Last weekend, South Philadelphia played host with a number of parties to Col. Harvey J. "Barney" Barnum, US Marine Corps (Retired), Assistant Secretary of the Navy and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, on the occasion of the ArmyNavy Game. Kicking off the event at the lounge in celebrity lawyer George Bochetto’s office, included event organizer and Hall of Famer Ken Adams; Councilman Bill Green, who wrote a proclamation commending Barnum for his heroism; former CBS 3 meteorologist Tom Lamaine; William J. “Billy” Latta; Mike Wallace, Esq.; Joe Waters, Esq.; Christy Adams, Esq.; and David Fox and Powell Arms of Brave Spirits. The good cheer continued onward to Scannicchio’s Italian
Judge Jimmy Lynn, Gen. Ron Coleman, Sgt. James R. Schneider, Local 98’s Brian Stevenson, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient “Barney” Barnum, Inspector Photos by Maria Merlino Tony Boyle, FOP’s James Harrity. Restaurant at Broad & Porter, where The Millay Club was honoring Local 98’s Brian Stevenson as the 2008 Man of the Year. Barnum commended Stevenson, a Marine, for being a “true American.” Two judges, Hon. Jimmy Lynn and Hon. Robert Mulgrew, were Mike Wallace, Esq., Congressional Medal of Honor included in the festivities. The next day, after Navy recipient Barney Barnum, beat Army, Barnum and his George Bochetto, Esq., athwife Martha Hill attended a lete Ken Adams. shindig at the extraordinary next life, I’m coming back as home of Republican Ward a bankruptcy attorney!” Col. Leader Michael Cibik, Esq. Barnum is featured in a reand his new bride Monika. cently published book, Medal The Barnums were so im- of Honor: Portraits of Valor pressed by the elevator in Beyond the Call of Duty, Cibik’s home that Barnum which is available at amajokingly announced, “In my zon.com.
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In late 1965, 1st Lt. Harvey J. "Barney" Barnum arrived in Vietnam with the 9th Marines. A week before Christmas, as the battalion was moving through the heavy overgrowth in Quang Tin Province south of Da Nang, the area suddenly exploded with fire from enemy rockets, mortars and machine guns. Barnum's company of about 110 men was cut off from the rest of the American force. The company commander was down, his radioman alongside him. Barnum rushed to help them, but the radio operator was mortally wounded, and the captain died in Barnum's arms. Obviously, the enemy had targeted the two men to destroy the company's command, hoping to control and overwhelm the survivors of the initial attack. Barnum took the radio off the dead operator, strapped it on his back, and assumed authority. Estimating his marines were outnumbered about 10 to one, Barnum quickly organized de-
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Verna Lauds GAMP
(Cont. from Page 1) new renovations it’s been undergoing since early last year. The old playground has been transformed into a stat of the art concert hall. The Choir showcased its talents in the new theatre and everyone in the audience felt their hair raised on the back of their necks. The School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Capital Improvement hosted the dedication ceremony to unveil the renovated GAMP at 2136 Ritner Street. As well as the GAMP choir, which performed an epic version of “You Raise Me Up”, other talented students performed before commemorative plaques were presented to a host of guest speakers, representatives and elected officials, including Council President Anna Verna. “Who would have thought this old playground would have been renovated into what it is today?” said Verna. “It’s truly amazing renovation project and I applaud the architects and the School District for the work they have completed here.” The project included a host of exterior renovations and upgrades. New ADAcompliance ramps were installed at the main entrance. All aluminum and glass curtain walls and doors were replaced. Repair and cleaning of masonry walls were made. All existing metal mansard roof and fascia panels were painted. Repairs were also made to all existing parking areas, storm water outlets, landscaping, security fencing, flagpole and school signage. Interior renovations include upgrades to provide enhanced accessibility throughout the school. Common areas of the school were improved for continuity and maximization of space. The school’s administration suite and media center were redesigned. The school’s auditorium received a total sound-system upgrade, replacement of stage lighting, and refur-
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GAMP CHOIR takes a bow after an amazing version of “You Raise Me Up” inside brand-new renovated auditorium on Tuesday. bishing of auditorium seat- school’s electrical systems. ing. The gym received a New system installations innewly refinished floor in- cluded a main service distristallation of new lockers. bution panel, phone and All of the school’s existing intercom systems, fire lockers were freshly alarm and security systems, painted. including over 90 cameras The project features sev- with recording capabilities. eral classroom additions inAdditional work projects cluding a new art studio, include the installation of dance studios, science class- new drinking fountains, adrooms/labs and other educa- ditional repairs to main entional support spaces. All of trance retaining walls and the classroom furniture was patio, upgrades to kitchen replaced through School Ansul and electrical system. District’s FF&E department. FF&E also provided 15 Smart Boards and projectors. The building infrastruc(Cont. from Page 1) ture will be upgraded to said, “Vento has been a true meet current codes includ- champion of police officers ing the plumbing, heating, who risk their lives on a daily ventilation and air condi- basis.” tioning (HVAC), electrical, Vento donated proceeds security and fire protection from last Thursday and part of systems. In addition, all Friday’s sales to the family of restrooms received ADA Sgt. Timothy Simpson, who compliant stalls and fix- was killed by an alleged tures. drunken driver last month. He Contractors also installed announced he would be prenew boilers, chiller, class- senting a check in excess of room vents and duct work. $40,000 to his family before Upgrades were made to the the end of the month.
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Statue Honor Joey Giardello
Union Labor... Building it right for a better and stronger community! 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.
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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. This ad is presented by LECET The Laborers Employers Cooperation and Education Trust 319 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Telephone: 215-922-6139 Fax: 215-922-6109 Web: www.ldc-phila-vic.org Administrator, Richard Legree
Former Middleweight Champion Joey Giardello will be honored with a lifesized statue at the triangle of East Passyunk Avenue, 13th & Mifflin Streets, in the coming year. SHADOWBOXER attended the official announcement of the statue project at the future site of the monument. It will commemorate the 45th anniversary of Giardello’s winning of the Championship in 1963. The statue project is a nonprofit effort being conducted by a partnership between the Veteran Boxers Association, the Harrowgate Boxing Club, and the website: PhillyBoxingHistory. com. Councilman Frank DiCicco has been instrumental
MRS. JOEY GIARDELLO is joined by former Penna. Boxing Commissioner George Bochetto, Esq., VBA President Charles Sgrillo, VBA board member Fred Druding, Jr., Paul Giardello and Penna. Boxing Hall of Fame Chairman John Gallagher at Giardello statue announcement. and fully supportive of the project. World-renowned artist Carl LeVotch has been commissioned to create the statue of Giardello. LeVotch is responsible for numerous artistic works throughout the world, including such boxing-related pieces as “The Spirit of Boxing”, “The End
of the 9th”, and “Briscoe Award.” Giardello, who became champion by defeating Dick Tiger at Atlantic City’s Convention Hall, was born in Brooklyn but lived most of his life in South Philadelphia. He passed away Sep. 4, 2008.
JOINING Joe Ashdale, seated center, at AFL-CIO Christmas luncheon were David Forde, Lenny Satozhnikov, Erin Young and Joe Rispo.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO Mark Schweiker joins DA Lynne Abraham, Pat Eiding and Judge Pat Dugan at holiday luncheon.
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PHILADELPHIA COUNCIL AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding welcomes Judge Jimmie Moore, State Sen. LeAnna Washington and Janet Ryder to organization’s annual Christmas Party.
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Phila. Council AFL-CIO Hosts Christmas Gathering
SHARING moment with President Pat Eiding were Glenda M. Collins, director of PREP; and PHDC Managing Director of HADV Anthony Lewis.
GUBERNATORIAL candidate Tom Knox was among scores of political candidates attending AFL-CIO Party.
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HEALTH PARTNERS hosted an "I Took Control" concert, featuring legendary Ms. Patti LaBelle at People for People Building in N. Phila. private concert, which also included performance by AnOmali, was held to reward Health Partners members for taking control of diabetes and high blood pressure. From left are Leyla Moreno and Judy Harrington of Health Partners; AnOmali; Ms. Patti LaBelle; Mary K Stom and President Bill George of Health Partners; and Patty Jackson, WDAS-FM radio personality. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography
Nominate A Mental Retardation Worker Do you know someone who does remarkable work as a professional in the field of mental retardation? You have the opportunity to nominate that person for special recognition in order to show him or her how much you value their contribution. Kathy Sykes, director of Philadelphia Mental Retardation Services, a division of the Dept. of Behavioral Health & Mental Retardation Services, is calling for nominations for its Points of Transformation Awards to honor direct-support professionals who make a difference in the lives of persons with mental retardation. Award-winners will be recognized at a ceremony during Mental Retardation Awareness Month in March. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15, 2009. You may nominate a direct support professional, or supervisor with direct-support
responsibilities, who has helped an individual with developmental disabilities have real choices; work, live and play in the community; realize their dreams, transform their lives and be included in the everyday life of the community. Staff who work directly with consumers in residential, day and employment services and supports coordination are eligible. There are more than 70 agencies that work with the MRS office, providing these
programs and services in Philadelphia to 12,000 citizens. They share our desire to be part of the community, to work, be healthy and safe, have family and choose how they have fun and worship. Return to Judy Kresloff, MR Services, 701 Market Street, 5th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or fax to (215) 685-5915 no later than Feb. 15, 2009.
by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: What other issues should I consider to rebuild my credit? Answer: 1) Stay away from payday loans that are at high interest rates and are a
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Nutter Goes Under Fire In Town Hall Mtg.
INTENTLY pacing aisle at Perzel Community Center, Mayor Michael Nutter waded into throng of Northeast Philadelphians to address their questions about City cutbacks.
FIREHOUSE supporters were well organized and vocal among huge crowd gathered in Mayfair for Mayor Michael Nutter’s town meeting.
by Tony West It seemed like a harbinger of cuts to come when, midway through an explanation of his planned fire-company closures, the power went out on Mayor Michael Nutter’s microphone. After a few minutes, a replacement was found and business went on as usual at the town-hall meeting in the Perzel Community Center in Mayfair. That’s the kind of stuff the mayor hinted would be happening to vital City services even after his emergency budget-balancing program. A crowd of 500 citizens showed up Tuesday night, packing the cavernous center, cocking a grave ear to any scrap of information they could glean from the Mayor or his cabinet as they defended the proposed cuts – and often pushing back at those officials. Best organized and most vocal were people opposed to eliminating fire companies. They came armed with signs and interrupted the officials’
presentations with frequent catcalls. “You’re threatening lives in the community!” they shouted. A large number of firefighters live in the Northeast. Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers stood his ground. “My senior staff’s decisions were data-driven,” he insisted despite the boos. “Over the long term, fires are down whereas EMS services are up.” He swore engine and ladder companies from different firehouses would still be able to arrive at fire scenes within the nationally accepted response time. Unflinchingly courteous, still Nutter declined to revisit any of his proposed cuts without new sources of revenue to go along with them. “Things are even worse now than a month ago,” he affirmed. “We didn’t have the Big Three automaker bailout then. We hadn’t seen the half-million national job loss in November.” Since the budget cuts were announced, Nutter said fresh (Cont. Page 14)
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Our Opinion ... The Silent Santa
To The Employees Of PPA, PHA: Thank You! They do yeoman’s work, the year round. They are often unappreciated, at times vilified, and quite often just ignored by the people they serve. These are the men and women of the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Of the two Authorities, PPA employees often find themselves more at odds with the motoring public. They are entrusted with keeping traffic flow manageable, making parking spaces available to businesses and drivers alike, working constantly to insure commerce can flow through the streets. They also add to our safety by towing deadbeat illegal drivers and illegal vehicles off the road and issuing tickets to general parking violators. Housing Authority employees, as dedicated and devoted as they prove themselves to be around the clock, are often rebuked by the very tenants who do not connect the fact the decent, more than adequate
W. Lehigh Ave., Suite 104, 9 a.m.-12 m. Dec. 15- State Sen. Vincent Hughes Holiday Affair With A Flair at Bala G.C., 2200 Belmont Ave., starting 6 p.m. Must RSVP by Dec. 8 (215) 471-3500 or eventrsvp@pasenate.com. Prepare to support program with monetary donation or gift certificate from Forman Mills
or Toys ‘R’ Us. Dec. 16- Free flu shots courtesy Community Health Care, Inc. at Office of State Rep. Frank Oliver, 2839 W. Girard Ave., 9 a.m.-12 m. Dec. 23CANCELLATION. Sheriff John Green’s annual Christmas Party scheduled for the Waterfall Room has been canceled.
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Your edition of Aug. 21, 2008 included an information piece by Ed Schwartz. He wrote about the incredible amount of crime suffered in our city. He pointed out the City is spending $1.4 billion to stop crime — 43% of all tax revenues. He listed the reasons for the high crime; poverty, inadequate education, broken families, etc. He could have added drugs and sexual promiscuity. He is going to focus on a better reentry system for people leaving prison. Schwartz provided accurate information. A better scheme for people exiting prison would be a plus, but one cardinal point must be reiterated. The fundamental reason for the crime in the city is a lack of family life. The other conditions, such as failed education, poverty, out-of-wedlock births, emanate from the decline of intact family life. The bulk of crime is coming from those who were not raised by their mothers and fathers in a family setting. For many years, the city has had an outof-wedlock birth rate of over 60%. Crime and other social breakdowns are inevitable. No family life = no civilization. Until the family is fixed, the chaos will continue.
For sure, it is no overnight solution. Can the editor or other readers furnish a different solution? John Patrick Stanton
Seeking Troop Gifts I am holding a Heroes Gift Drive this year for troops currently deployed overseas. My office will be collecting toiletries, snacks and personal items through Dec. 23. We need everything from candy bars and beef jerky to shampoo and playing cards. It's a small, though important, way to show our appreciation and support to the men and women who won't be celebrating the holidays with their families, but instead serving their country. Those interested in donating can find a list of needed items on my website at www.pahouse.com/Lentz or by calling my constituent service office at (610) 544-7301. Items can be dropped off at my office located at 630 Fairview Road in Swarthmore. Donation centers are also located at Ridley HS, United People of Color club at Strath Haven, Medina Kenpo Karate in Springfield and Penn State University Brandywine campus. State Rep. Bryan Lentz 161st Dist.
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Dec. 12- Joe Minner hosts fundraiser for slain Officer Tim Simpson, Lyric’s, 6527 Roosevelt Blvd., starting at 8:30 p.m. No tickets. Raffle,
auction of sports memorabilia, a lot of valuable Christmas gifts. For information call Minner (215) 634-5041 or Police Officer Tom Gehan (215) 686-3260. Dec. 12-14- Penna. Society Weekend at Waldorf Astoria, New York, N.Y. Dec. 15- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen offers free flu shots at her District Office, 1701
housing in which they live to these very employees and their leadership. Yet the dedication to their jobs and their feeling of responsibilities of the employees of both Authorities do not sour. In fact, it carries over into the seasons that are associated with Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is these employees who marshal their own resources and donate their spare time to insure those with whom they meet are given the greatest deference. PPA reaches out through its huge network of community groups, with whom it daily works to solve neighborhood parking and traffic problems, to ferret out the needy children whose Christmas would be bleak were it not for the toys they receive as a result of this seasonal drive. PHA, working with Tenant Support Services, Inc., has reached out deep into its community of the poorest of the poor. They know their need for toys grows yearly, and they deliver. To the men and women and leadership of both Authorities, we say, “Thank you for making Christmas a happy one for those who would otherwise be overlooked.”
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US Air Pours $$$ Into Pa. Via Airport In an economic impact study based on 2007 statistics, US Airways’ operations were found to have added billions of dollars in economic impact to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, based primarily on the presence of the airline’s hub and international gateway at Philadelphia International Airport. Chairman and CEO Doug Parker said, “There is perhaps nothing more important than a source of economic vibrancy in a community, region and state. We’re pleased with these findings, which among other things show US Airways is the most significant contributor to a $14 billion impact Philadelphia International Airport has in Pennsylvania and also nearly $1 billion in economic activity based on US Airways’ expenditures.” Highlights of the economic impact study conducted by Econsult Corp. include: • A recent analysis esti-
mated the overall annual economic impact of PHL aviation activities to be in excess of $14 billion. Due to US Airways’ hub role, which constitutes approximately 70% of PHL flight activities, US Airways is the single most significant contributor to that economic impact. • In 2007, US Airways direct operating expenditures in Pennsylvania exceeded $440 million and generated over $947 million – or nearly $1 billion – in total economic activity throughout the Commonwealth. • While facing strong competition with New York and Baltimore-Washington airports for international air service for the important mid-Atlantic region, Philadelphia handles 10% of the international departures (and approximately 7% of the Available Seat Miles a week) in the mid-Atlantic. This established overlapping in-
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Of that 9.4 million, 1.2 million were international passengers who flew into Philadelphia. • Aside from destination passengers, US Airways brought an additional 4.9 million connecting passengers at its Philadelphia hub. • An estimated $150 million per year of the total economic impact of leisure tourism in Philadelphia could be attributable to leisure tourists who flew on US Airways flights. • Foreign visitors using US Airways are estimated to spend upwards of $150 million per year in the Philadelphia region. Parker continued, “We’re quite pleased with the results of this study and appreciate our customers’ continued support of our airline. As the full report details, we’ll remain committed to being a good corporate citizen in the communities we serve.”
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TWO Navy guided-missile destroyers and four Naval Academy patrol boats visited Penn's Landing and were opened for public tours over Army-Navy Game weekend. Part of welcome group were, from left, Joe Stivala, Go Navy Committee; Michelle Trafolo of Navy Services; Joseph Inemer, Local 16N business manager; Monica Santoro, coordinator for Patriotic Penn's Landing ship visits; and John McQuire of Navy Services.
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Defendants TO: The Unknown Heirs of Tyrone A. Ruffin, Deceased MORTAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 6510 Chester Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT OWED TO OUR CLIENT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE DEBT. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff RAYMOND C. BIDDLE, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to October Term 2008, No. 2115 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6510 Chester Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-238-6333 Michael T. McKeever Attorney for Plaintiff Goldbeck McCafferty & McKeever, PC Suite 5000, Mellon Independence Center 701 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-1532 215-627-1322
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TO: Unknown Heirs of LEAH STATON a/k/a LEAH ANNETTE STATON, Deceased, MORTAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 5830 North 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19120. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT OWED TO OUR CLIENT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE DEBT. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-2, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to September Term 2008 No. 1382 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5830 North 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19120 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW OCTOBER TERM 2008 NO. 2115 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE RAYMOND C. BIDDLE Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of TYRONE A. RUFFIN, Deceased & BRENDA GAIL RUFFIN a/k/a GAIL RUFFIN, Solely In Her Capacity as Heir of TYRONE A. RUFFIN, Deceased
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW SEPTEMBER TERM 2008 NO. 1382 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-2 Plaintiff vs. Unknown Heirs of LEAH STATON a/k/a LEAH ANNETTE STATON, Deceased, ALIMA HARLEY, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of LEAH STATON a/k/a LEAH ANNETTE STATON, Deceased, ALIMA HARLEY as guardian to LAUREL HARLEY, a Minor and Heir of LEAH STATON a/k/a LEAH ANNETTE STATON, Deceased & CHENAIAH STATON, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of LEAH STATON a/k/a LEAH ANNETTE STATON, Deceased Mortgagors and Real Owners Defendants
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N.E. Feels Sting Of Cutbacks (Cont. From Page 10) reports showed the City’s real-estate transfer tax take plummeting from $236 million to $155 mil-
lion for 2008. “We can’t print money,” the Mayor said, “and we can’t spend money we don’t have.”
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A rare deviation from script came as the Free Library was being hammered for proposing to close its Holmesburg branch, which enjoys high usage. Community residents charged the deed to the building, which was donated to the City by a private donor 100 years ago, required it revert to that estate if it was ever used for any purpose except a library. If this is so, the City can’t sell the building and would simply lose it. This came as news to Free Library Director Siobhan Reardon. She promised to look into it. Some City officials commanded more popular respect than others. The crowd burst into applause when Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey’s name was mentioned. There are a lot of Police families in the Northeast as well. However, Police service cuts will be minimal com-
pared with other departments. Recreation is taking a bigger hit, with closure of many pools and icerinks. Yet Rec Commissioner Susan Slawson’s calm and simple explanation went down smoothly with the public, who rewarded her also with applause. Before he even ran for office, then-Managing Director Wilson Goode, Sr. used his encyclopedic grasp of City government to impress voters at a similar series of town meetings. Ultimately that didn’t help him retain popularity or respect, when times grew tough and painful decisions needed to be faced. His honeymoon with the voters now seemingly over through no fault of his own, Nutter’s political future will be based on how well citizens decide he husbands City business during these tough times.
DEVOTED Holmesburg Library patron Tim McHale, who goes there many times a week, asked Mayor Nutter how just a weekly bookmobile could replace it. Nutter had no answer.
AS MAYOR Nutter’s fiscal woes mount, forcing slashes in popular City services, last laugh may go to Republicans like 65th Ward Leader Mike Meehan and 62nd Ward Leader Scott Cummings.
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Yo! Here we go again with this memory. Do you may remember the Jewish Catskill comics of Vaudeville days? Comedians like Shecky Green, Red Buttons, Totie Fields, Milton Berle, Henny Youngman, Myron Cohen and others? You may have heard of them before, but then again maybe not. If you remember them – so do you miss their humor? Not one single swearword in their comedy. Here are some of their jokes that were sent to me by a reader, Robin. There was a beautiful young woman knocking on my hotel room door all night! I finally had to let her out. / A car hit an elderly Jewish man. The paramedic says, “Are you comfortable?” The man says, “I make a good living.” / I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took my motherin-law to the airport. / I’ve been in love with the same woman for 49 years. If my wife ever finds out, she’ll kill me! / What are three words a woman never wants to hear when she’s making love? “Honey, I’m home!” / Someone stole all my credit cards, but I won’t be reporting it. The thief spends less than my wife did. / We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops. / Take my wife – please! My wife and I went back to the hotel where we spent our wedding night, only this time I stayed in the bathroom and cried. / My wife and I went to a hotel where we got a waterbed. My wife called it the Dead Sea. / She was at the beauty shop for two hours. That was only for the estimate. / She got a mudpack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off. / I was just in London – there is a 6hour time difference. I’m still confused. When I go to dinner, I feel sexy. When I go to bed, I feel hungry. The doctor gave a man six months to live. The man couldn’t pay his bill, so the doctor gave him another six months. / The doctor called Mrs. Cohen saying, “Mrs. Cohen, your check came back.” Mrs. Cohen answered, “So did my arthritis!” A doctor has a stethoscope up to a man’s chest. The man asks, “Doc, how do I stand?” The doctor says, “That’s what puzzles me!” / Patient: “I have a ringing in my ears.” Doctor: “Don’t answer!” / A drunk was in front of a judge. The judge says, “You’ve been brought here for drinking.” The drunk says, “Okay, let’s get started.” / Why do Jewish divorces cost so much? They’re worth it. / Why do Jewish men die before their wives? They want to. / I wish my brother would learn a trade, so I would know what kind of work he’s out of. I hope that you enjoy clean humor.I do, and if has an ethnic tone–I am Italian American
There are now in Pennsylvania 1,200,000 more Democrats than Republicans. It should follow, then, that a great number of State Senate seats, the majority of them, should be Democratic seats. But in Pennsylvania 30 of the seats are occupied by Republicans and only 20 by Democrats. This is called gerrymandering, which is the practice of dividing a city, state or country into voting districts in an unfair way. The gerrymander is generally used by a party in power as a way of keeping its power. The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled citizens may challenge in the Federal Courts unfair districting for state legislatures. The Committee of 70 has charged itself with the responsibility of ensuring fair elections. When will the Committee bring suit in Federal Court to bring about the correcting the great injustice that results in such a disproportionate number of Republican seats in the State Senate? Or, perhaps, some well-motivated newspaper in the Commonwealth could begin a campaign to correct this great injustice. That is, if they are not too busy delving into the private lives of certain elected State officials. The 67th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was celebrated, yet the public paid little attention to the celebration. More than 2,500 American soldiers and sailors were killed on Dec. 7, 1941. On Jun. 6, 1944, 2,500 American soldiers and sailors were killed in the Normandy invasion. It is important to remember these dates. In June of 1945 the Joint Chiefs of Staff estimated there would be a million American casualties if war required attacking the Japanese home islands. Over 2,000 Americans had just lost their lives in the battle for Okinawa. President Harry S. Truman said at the time that he “did not want a repetition of Okinawa in the continuance of the war by invading the Japanese home islands.” The bombs that were dropped at Nagasaki and Hiroshima forced the Emperor to sue for peace, thus saving the estimated over 1 million American lives that would have been expended had the war continued. When President-Elect Obama takes office, his immediate number-one priority should not be the economy; it should be ending the war in Iraq. There is no reason for one more death in Iraq. The law firm of Elliott Greenleaf celebrated the Christmas season with a gourmet Christmas party and reception at Philadelphia’s Union League. In addition to STEWART GREEN(Cont. Page 22)
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Snooper’s BIG STORY: Everyone is still talking about the swearing in ceremonies for the new President Judge, HON. PAMELA PRYOR DEMBE. Courtroom 653 City Hall was jampacked, including Judges from The Common Pleas Court, also The Judges from The Municipal Court. She is the second female to hold this prestigious title as President Judge, the other being Hon. Frederica Massiah Jackson. We want to wish her all the success she’ll need, and The Snooper wants to say, “Congratulations.” Snooper’s UPDATE: I had to laugh at the recent POLL taken regarding the upcoming race for District Attorney. Tell me please, I have no idea where you got all your figures, because I come up with quite a difference. NO, Seth Williams is not the leader, though in the beginning he was there. We have Mr. DAN McCAFFERY as the current leader in the race, with Williams second, and Mr. McElhatton coming in third. McCaffery also has many of the top UNIONS backing him! Snooper COMMENT: I was so glad to see that O. J. Simpson finally got a true verdict – GUILTY! You would think this idiot would be smart enough to stay away from trouble, considering he has already gotten away with MURDER! NO, I have no sympathy for this scum, and yes, he did get a fair trial. He still owes the Goldmans the monies they won in their Civil Case against him. Snooper’s WARNING: Again, let me please remind you, especially when all of you go shopping, BE CAREFUL! Remember this one. There are a lot of criminals who are out there waiting to get you and all your ‘goodies’. Protect yourself at all times, and don’t do anything stupid. That’s what they’re waiting for, don’t slip up. Finally, let me say to you, “DON’T BE ‘SOLLY’, BE JOLLY!” Snooper’s Hats Off Dept.: To all you good people in KENSINGTON and FISHTOWN, The Snooper is so proud of you, all of you. Yes, keep up the good fight. Don’t let The Mayor get away with his insane BUDGET CUTS, especially since he can’t justify any of it. Get on your Councilpersons, you elected them. Snooper’s Good News Bureau: Yes, it’s true! The Snooper has himself a special EMAIL address, write it down: snooper2@live.com. Please send me all your Community items, or whatever your neighborhood is doing. I will definitely put them here for all of you and your friends to read; after all, I’m still NUMBER ONE! Everything will be PRIVATE! (Cont. Page 22)
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You have to kinda wonder what's in the water in the Midwest. For such good, clean and wholesome "real America" types, they sure have some really interesting graft and corruption going on out there. Earlier this year, we had the shenanigans of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who lied about his conduction of hot ghetto trysts and was busted when the transcripts from his City-owned Blackberry told the tale. Meanwhile, over in Illinois, the state that gave us "Honest Abe" Lincoln, and seeminglyhonest President-Elect Barack Obama, one former Governor is in jail and the guy who replaced him is probably on his way there. Do the guvs in Illinois drink a special brand of water called "public-confidence abuse-ade"? Do you guys not pay your Governors enough or something over there? If you're wondering what I'm talking about, you haven't seen the latest from the Land of Lincoln. In a case that I can only describe as someone overdosing on a bottle of stupid pills, Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on Tuesday for trying to, and I'm not kidding, sell Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat. Why I say that he was on stupid pills, was that he was trying to do this while he was already being investigated by the Feds for allegations of pay-to-play in the Governor's office. Apparently Blagojevich, who as Governor has the sole discretion of who ultimately gets to step in to fill Obama's unexpired Senate term, thought that he could parlay that seat into a cushy corporate board appointment for his wife, a board appointment for himself, an ambassadorship in the Obama administration, or appointment as the President-Elect's Secretary of Health & Human Services. "It's a [expletive] valuable thing," was what Blagojevich said according to the indictment. "You don't just give it away … I've got this thing and it's [expletive] golden." As a matter of fact, dude, you are supposed to give it away. Do you see New York Gov. David Patterson asking Caroline Kennedy, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo or Fran "The Nanny" Dresher for anything in exchange for getting Sen. Hillary Clinton's Congressional seat ... if she gives it up to become Secretary of State, that is? Nope. That's because he knows it's ILLEGAL to do that. Why you didn't know that, Gov. Blagojevich, is beyond me. Somewhere, Sean Connery is talking with Kevin Costner about The Chicago Way....
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Trains, skating, lots of entertainment for holidays in the city every day except Christmas Day. You don’t have to be a train rider. Kids (and adults) of all ages are welcome. If you are in the area, just stop by. Admission is free. Be a good skate A major winter attraction here for many years has been the Blue Cross RiverRink, at Columbus Blvd. and Market Street. This icy arena offers a chance to glide or stumble around an Olympic-sized rink that features skate rentals, a heated facility and a great view of the city skyline. A live DJ is on hand every Friday and Saturday evening, and Santa Claus himself will join in the fun this Sunday, December 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. Let me know if the jolly old man skates as well as he drives a sleigh! The RiverRink is open every day, skating lessons can be arranged and on-site parking is available for a fee. Admission is charged; hours and fees vary a
bit so you might want to call 215-925-RINK or visit www.riverrink.com to learn more. Celebrate Giving & Light A special program of stories, music and mime, all designed to create a holiday glow, will be presented on Sunday, December 14, at 2 p.m., in Montgomery Auditorium of the Central Library, 1901 Vine St. This is a Sundays on Stage program for all ages and seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Admission is free. Call 215-686-5415 for complete information. Create découpage jewelry Families are invited to view beautiful paintings and architectural details at a special workshop at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Broad and Cherry Streets, on Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will then use reproduc-
Ruth Russell tions of their favorites to create decoupage (decorate with paper cut-outs and then varnish) bracelets, earrings, necklaces and pins for holiday gift giving. This session is free to members and free with Academy admission for non-members. For further details, call 215-972-2061. Free at the Kimmel The Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble, a group of gifted young artists, will perform on Saturday, December
13, at noon, at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Broad and Spruce Streets. Then, on Tuesday, December 16, Marc Silver and the Stonethrowers, a band with folk and country styles, will entertain at 6:30 p.m. (before the ticketed show of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones in Verizon Hall). Both of these concerts are free and given on the Commonwealth Plaza Stage. For complete information, visit www.kimmelcenter.org. ‘Narnia Days’ at Franklin In conjunction with its new exhibit, ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition,’ and just in time for the holiday season, the Franklin Institute, at 222 N. 20th St., is staging Narnia Family Days. Scheduled on Saturdays, December 13 and 20 (and on selected weekends each month through April), the Family Fun Days will provide activities and events, stories and crafts re-
lated to the fanciful stories. For example, the Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association will perform on the 13th and the Philadelphia Freedom Band on the 20th. Museum admission is charged. For further information, call 215-448-1200 or visit www.fi.edu. Medieval art secrets Techniques used by artisans to create stained glass, masonry and panel painting during the Middle Ages will be discussed on Sunday, December 14, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway. Museum staff members will demonstrate, and all ages are welcome to drop in. Also that day will be Early Bird Read and Look (ages 3-5), from 10:15 to 11 a.m., and Tours for Tots (ages 3-5), at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. To learn more, call 215-684-7580. Email news for CitiLife to ruth@phillyrecord.com.
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by Ruth R. Russell Planes are fine and cars are nice, but my favorite mode of transportation since I was a kid is a train. I am not the only person who loves to travel this way. Organizations are formed all over the country to enjoy and promote trains, model trains. For some reason, displays of these vehicles seem to be most abundant at the holiday season — and Philadelphia is certainly in training now. Rail travelers to and from Center City these days are discovering the Holiday Railroad Display at the Historic Reading Terminal Headhouse adjacent to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Market Streets. The writer of this column has been advised that many miniature trains may be seen daily, operating on tracks that wind through attractive rural and urban settings. The display is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., now to December 31,
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CitiLife by Len Lear I don’t have to tell you that the current recession/depression is devastating to many, if not most, retail businesses, and restaurants are at the top (or bottom) of the list of those most seriously affected. One industry expert said on ABC-TV’s Nightline last week that the industry as a whole is down more than 50 percent in sales over this time last year. One of my pet peeves about dining out — the deafening din in some crowded restaurants — has pretty much been eliminated, not by improved acoustics (as I would prefer) but by the fact that customers have become almost as rare in some places
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The new drink menu, created by Positano Coast mixologists Andrés Sánchez and Israel Nocelo, features eight cocktails that all use liquors with organic purees and garnishes. Specialty cocktails include: “Winter Spice,” made with Highland Harvest organic scotch whiskey, pumpkin spice liquor, Monin organic pumpkin spice syrup and lime juice; “La Vie en Rose,” which features G vine, a gin made in France, as well as lime, pine, cucumber and juniper berries; and the “Go Green,” made with Papagayo organic rum, organic kiwi puree, St. Germaine elderflower liquor, agave nectar, fresh lime juice and tarragon.
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Len Lear Positano Coast is also trying to use sustainable fish. Currently, about 80% of the fish prepared in the kitchen come from sustainable sources including clams, crabs, mussels, octopus, oysters, Pacific black cod, prawns, rock lobster, squid and striped bass. Though
choosing sustainable food options is neither more cost-efficient nor more expensive, chef Lamberti insists, “We are making a conscious effort to help the fragile environment.” Positano Coast was recently named number 18 on the list of the Delaware Valley’s “50 Best Restaurants” by Philadelphia Magazine. The restaurant features a wine bar and Sopra Lounge, an open-air second floor lounge and “Crudo,” an Italian-style sashimi. For more information or reservations, call 215-238-0499 or visit www.lambertis.com/locations/positano.htm. Lebanese luminaries Ramona and Boutros Semaan received so much
Jefferson University concert The Thomas Jefferson University Choir and Orchestra will perform their 39th Annual Holiday Concert on Friday, December 12, at 8 p.m., featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria as well as other music of the season. The concert will take place at the Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany, 330 South 13th St., between Pine and Spruce
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praise for the food they used to prepare for the annual Lebanese Festival at St. Maron Maronite Church in South Philadelphia that they decided to take a walk on the high wire and open a stand in the Bellevue Hotel’s downstairs food court at Broad and Walnut Streets. Using recipes from Boutros’ 93-year-old mother, the couple’s new business, Boutros’ Mediterranean Specialties, offers delicious versions of Middle Eastern and Greek staples such as moussaka, grape leaves, spinach pie, kibbi and falafel. For more information, call 215-545-2633. (Boutros and his brother, Paul, also run a stand at the farmers’ market in Strafford on the Main Line.)
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The Philadelphia Orchestra will present a free Community Holiday Concert, led by Assistant Conductor Danail Rachev, at Martin Luther King High School, 6100 Stenton Ave., on Wednesday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m. Featured will be seasonal pieces such as selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” holiday favorites such as “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Sleigh Ride,” and traditional Hanukkah songs. Also included are a holiday sing-along and a visit by Santa Claus. The concert is made possible through the support of State Representative Dwight Evans. Tickets are available at his office, 7174 Ogontz Ave., Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., telephone 215-5490220, or online at www.philorch.org /mlkholiday. Seating is general admission and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a four-ticket limit per person. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
as three-legged ballerinas. You have probably noticed that many restaurants have reacted by cutting their profit margin to the bone, offering Restaurant Week-like specials on a permanent basis. One that has taken this budget-cutting approach is Positano Coast, the beautiful second-story operation with a Mediterranean ambience at 212 Walnut St., across the street from the Ritz Movie Theaters. Positano Coast is now offering a three-course dinner menu for just $33 every Sunday through Thursday throughout the month of December (not valid on New Year’s Eve). Executive chef Pippo Lamberti’s offerings include the choice of an appetizer, entrée and dessert. (Beverages, tax and tip are not included.) Starter items from the three-for-$33 menu include grilled octopus, frisée salad, the signature Aldo salad and grilled tiger prawns. Entrée specialties include pan-seared skate, crispy branzino, sea-urchin pasta, duck breast, lamb and leeks, and mushroom and asparagus risotto. The dessert selection changes frequently.
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Local 98 Collects Toys ‘N Turkeys
IBEW LOCAL 98 hosted annual "Toys 'N Turkeys" fundraiser to benefit underprivileged families in Greater Philadelphia region at Finnigan’s Wake. Ward Leaders John Sabatina, Sr., Bob Dellavella and State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. join Local 98’s Bob Henon at party.
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COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell joins host Dr. Walter Palmer and his wife Mary at Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School which hosted “A Celebration of Charter Schools”. LOCAL 98 ELECTRICIAN Robert Gormley joins Jeff Krute and his wife Diane at Toys ‘N Turkeys fundraiser at Finnigan’s Wake last week.
Welcome Home STATE REP. Tommy Blackwell discusses Charter benefits with Yvonne McGinley and Lana Felton Ghee.
Welcoming Navy HARRIET DICHTER, Deputy Secretary of Education, welcomes members of newly appointed Governor's Early Learning Council to inaugural working session in Harrisburg. From left are Bonnie Squires, Barbara Wasik and Heidi Ramirez of Phila. School Reform Commission.
CITY Veterans Commissioner Edgar Howard, right, welcomes troops of Headquarters Co., 104th Cavalry home to their Ogontz Avenue Armory after a year-long deployment in Iraq. With Howard is Gen. Wesley Craig, State employer support of Guard and Reserve director, 3rd from left. Photo by Joe Stivala
FINNIGAN’S WAKE pub, Mayfair Community Development Corp. and Liberty One joined to host two visiting Navy destroyers with a combined crew of 800. Commanding officers of both ships are thanked by Reece Hartey of Mayfair CDC and Mike Driscoll, owner of Finnigan's Wake. Commanders in center are CDR James Midkiff of USS Oscar Austin and CDR Richard Cheeseman, Jr. of Photo by Joe Stivala USS Bulkeley.
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City Hall Sam (Cont. From Page 15) LEAF and JOHN ELLIOTT, the affair was attended by most of the brass, including John’s brother TOM ELLIOTT. The food was excellent and the affair was wall-to-wall. Among those in attendance were ROGER HARRINGTON (well-known Philadelphia trial lawyer); JUDGE BERNARD GOODHEART; JUDGE ALLAN TERESHKO; Family Court jurist and candidate for the Supreme Court JUDGE PAUL PANEPINTO; former Common Pleas JUDGE GENE COHEN; newly appointed Administrative JUD-
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GE SANDY MOSS and her husband BILL; TOM DARCEY; Municipal Court JUDGE FAY STACK and her husband MIKE STACK; Orphan’s Court JUDGE JOE O’KEEFE; JUDGE LISA RAU; newly appointed Municipal Court JUDGE PAT DUGAN; Family Court JUDGE BOB MATTHEWS; SENIOR JUDGE STEVE LEVIN; JUDGE ESTHER SYLVESTER; JIM CRUMLISH; and candidate for Municipal Court JUDGE JOE WATERS. The wake for former CONGRESSMAN RAY LEDERER took place on a cold rainy night at St. Michael’s, one of the oldest parishes in the City. It took
two and a half hours from when a mourner joined the line until he was able to view the deceased. Among the mourners were former Democratic City Chairman and former Chairman of the Board of Revision of Taxes DAVE GLANCEY; former Democratic Ward Leader CHRIS DRUMM; Common Pleas JUDGE JIM LYNN; JUDGE JOHN POSERINA; JUDGE GENE MAIER; Federal JUDGE DARNELL JONES, who is the former President Judge of the Common Pleas Court in Philadelphia; and WEBSTER KEOGH, Administrative Judge for the criminal section of the Common Pleas Court.
along with his ‘main man’ STAN. Please call KRISTIN at (215) 686-6651; better hurry. Snooper’s Person of the Month: This gentle giant comes from St. Rita’s Parrish here in South Philly. Yes, he’s one of the oldest Marines, 102 years of age,
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