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CHRISTIAN CONEY, Julianna Casasanto, Councilman Jim Kenney, Anthony Serviolo and Francesca Tronieri in City Council Chambers.
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To celebrate their season-long success, members of the South Philadelphia Soccer Club were welcomed to City Council Chambers by City Councilman at Large Jim Kenney. Kenney and his constituent services representative Rich Lazer were made honorary members of the local soccer club when they were presented with club hoodies with their names embroidered on the sleeve. Kenney greeted Francesca Tronieri, of the 2008 City Champion Little Lady Strikers, Christian Coney of the U10 Strikers, Julianna Casasanto
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of the U14 City League Champions, Lady Strikers and Anthony Serviolo from the '95 Strikers. They proceeded to give the young athletes a tour and the associated history of both City Council Chambers and the Council Caucus Room. Each player took turns at being "City Council President" and members of Council as they posed up at the president's podium for pictures and around the caucus table. Under the lead of Rich Lazer, the Councilman's office has helped the (Cont. Page 2)
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PETITION to keep basketball courts at Marconi Park signed by 800 residents was given to State Rep. Bill Keller yesterday. Kids using the courts now must walk all the way from Broad to 4th & Shunk Streets to play. At Marconi Plaza, adults also used to play basketball for pickup games; seniors use the bocci court as well. It’s also the site for the “Senior Olympics” which takes place each summer. Rumors are circulating around the north side of the park, from Shunk Street all the way to Tasker Street, that the City is planning to remove the swings and the bocci court – all to expand the dog-walking facility. Fairmount Park, which is responsible for Marconi Plaza facilities, didn’t return calls before press time. “We have just fought to keep our (Cont. Page 2)
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by Rory G. McGlasson Scores of angry residents have put their paw prints on a petition to stop Marconi Plaza from being stripped of its community assets. Eight hundred people have signed a petition to save the basketball courts at Marconi Park. Three months ago the City removed the basketball courts from the park at Broad & Shunk Streets.
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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) Dr. Michelle Eisenhower (Internest) 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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(Cont. From Page 1) young and rapidly growing club obtain permits for homefield facilities and have maintained a year-long level of interest in the group's effort to provide upkeep on the fields for a future of positive growth. "Councilman Kenney was willing to step up when our club needed it most,” said
Mark Casasanto, executive vice president of the SPSC. “Almost overnight, we went from two teams to 12 teams. Our need for local training and match space became crucial and without the backbone his office provided, we would probably still be heading up to Northeast Philly to play and train on borrowed fields." “You do the hard work,
the parenting, the playing and the coaching – we appreciate what you do for our neighborhood," Kenney told the players and parents in attendance. For further information on the South Philadelphia Soccer Club or additional pictures of today's visit, please visit www.southphillysoccer.com, please or contact Mark Casasanto at (215) 681-3031.
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(Cont. From Page 1) library open, and now we are fighting to keep our basketball courts,” said Mike Powles. Mike and his family have owned Colanzi’s Bar at 13th & Shunk for over 30 years. “It’s simple: we are fighting for our children’s sake here. Yes, times have changed, but they need a
place to play. Where are our children supposed to play?” asks Powles. “People need somewhere to walk their dogs, but not at the expense of our kids. “The City hasn’t maintained the basketball courts in 25 years; and then three months ago they removed the rims.” Karen Brown, president of
the Southwark Civic Association, circulated the petition to get the basketball courts reinstated. She asks, “As a former schoolteacher, I would bring my kids from St. Casimir Academy to this park, as would many school and summer camps in the area. Where do these schools and camps go now?”
Wednesday 18 February 2009
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Southwark School Auditorium 9th & Mifflin Street 7:00 P.M.
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Candidates Night All Elected Officials And Those Running For Office Are Invited To Come Briefly Speak And Meet Our 350 Members. We are asking that these candidates bring small donations to the Civic Group to be used for a Rec. Center which is under renovation and other projects the civic group is undertaking. At this meeting the civic group is also collecting used clothes to be given to the homeless in the neighborhood, so please bring what you can.
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ter, Brett’s in the race. He’s filed against the Controller, making it three to date. The third is Judge John Braxton. McElhatton, looking tobe the next DA, is using the web to “quickly [build] momentum by talking about the issues that matter to Philadelphians. But as important as campaign funds are, they won't matter if I'm not on the ballot on Election Day. To get on the ballot, we need to collect thousands of nomination petition signatures from Democratic voters all over Philadelphia. Will you help us collect those signatures? “Signature collection will be our first opportunity to show the power and effectiveness of our grassroots supporters. That's why it's so important that we all work together to collect as many nominating signatures as possible. The more petition signatures we file, the more strength we demonstrate. “To circulate nomination petitions you must be registered to
vote as a Democrat in Philadelphia. The first day to circulate petitions is Feb. 17. Once you sign up, we'll contact you with more information about the circulating process. “On Monday candidates for District Attorney filed campaign-finance reports for 2008. Our report showed that, of the five candidates who filed, we have the second-most money in the bank. That is encouraging because in a very short time our citywide campaign for DA has started to gain real traction.” DA Candidate Mike Turner is launching himself on the web as a “Clean Candidate”. He’s running a 30-second spot which draws a stark contrast between himself — as a candidate for the DA’s office who does not accept money from Political Action Committees — and the competition. According to the Daily News, the other DA candidates have so far refused Michael Turner's challenge.
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Is the web becoming the way to go for those seeking citywide office? It’s earned its keep nationally, thanks to Obama’s use of it. In state government, it is coming of age. Hoping that’s the route to go are Brett Mandel, Dan McElhatton and Mike Turner. They are looking for support from the grass roots. “Grass roots,” translated here, means voters who don’t need a door-knocker to help them connect with politicos. “Hello Concerned Citizen of Philadelphia” is the greeting that launches a Draft Brett Mandel for Controller campaign via the web. No stranger to the web, Mandel has become a force in bringing change to City government. He’s won some and lost some. According to people close to Controller Alan Butkovitz, the draft movement was initiated by Brett Mandel and not a grassroots surge for another Controller. But it doesn’t mat-
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Logan CDC Moves On Business Development The newly established Logan Community Development Corp. last week hosted a kickoff meeting to discuss the a plan to improve the appearance of the 4800 to 5000 blocks of N. Broad Street, with Councilwomen Donna Reed Miller and Marian Tasco in attendance. Cicely Peterson-Mangum, executive director of Logan CDC, facilitated the meeting and told the attendees having a corridor plan would not only restore vitality to the community, specifically the business corridor, but bring Logan one step closer towards realizing its economic and aesthetic potential. “Logan has a wealth of assets, including access to different forms of public transportation, close proximity to Center City, and a rich cultural history,” said Peterson-Mangum. The planning process is made possible by a service grant from the Community Design Collaborative, which will provide Logan CDC with pro bono design professionals. Peterson-Mangum explained one focus of the project will be to create more
COUNCILWOMAN Marian Tasco addresses Logan CDC meeting attended by colleague Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller and her to discuss business-friendly plans under study. façade and streetscape oppor- the community and our tax tunities for businesses, which base; conversely, for every could go a long way in mak- $100 spent at a chain store, ing the corridor more pedes- only $14 goes back to the trian friendly to shoppers. local economy. Local busi“It is important to support ness owners invest in our local businesses – for every community and our future,” $100 spent at a locally owned said Peterson-Mangum. business, $45 goes back into State Rep.
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She’s making her debut as a judicial candidate with eyes wide open, looking for support from a field of politicians that have daunted the most persistent. She comes with a freshscrubbed look. However, she understands the gauntlet to which she must subject herself to make any headway in this coming primary. In fact, Tancredi has deep experience in business law, public service and politics. She has been involved in the political arena for years, starting as an envelope stuffer, door knocker, and a constituent-services staffer for Councilman Jim Kenney, where the political bug bit her. Her career began early when she backed former Councilman and City Controller Joe Vignola in his US Senate race in 1988. She toyed with running in the City Council primary in 2003, but pulled out to honor the request of a major politico. Then she became a committeewoman in Buddy Cianfrani’s 2nd Ward.
DAWN TANCREDI could surprise many of her peers seeking a judgeship this primary. Her political roots run deep. She has been evident as a supporter in the campaigns of Congressman Bob Brady, Marty Weinberg and State Rep. Brendan Boyle among others. She also works with the Democratic City Committee. Well known in Queen Village, she clerked with Judge Mary D. Colins after graduating from Temple Law School. Known for her keen mind, her educational career was fueled by a string of scholarships. In her spare time she volunteers her time and represents the indigent in landlord tenant-disputes and other matters. She sits on the Planning Committee for Robins’ Nest’s Charity Auction, which provides services to abused and neglected children.
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NIA-PAC’s Carnevale Brings Out Top Italians RECEIVING Lifetime Achievement Award from NIAPAC at its annual Carnevale ball last weekend is Register of Wills Ron Donatucci. Making presentation are State Rep. Mario Civera, who was also an award winner, and Italian Congressman Amato Berardi. Photo by Mike Mountain
NICOLE CASHMAN was honored by NIA-PAC at 11th Carnevale Ball with State Rep. Mario Civera and NIAPAC founder Mike Berardi making presentation. Photo by Mike Mountain
CHATTING with Lt. Gov. candidate Jonathan Saidel, center, are Bob & Donna Fluehr, owners of Tot Times.
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Michael Stack. I found him kicking out floorboards in his rented apartment to dig up a small stash of rainy-day money he needed at this desperate moment in the novel. Like Mike’s other books,
six in total, we were able to follow McGuire through a host of hairpin turns as he saves the world from perdition. As Stack likes to call it, “All my novels are to read when on at least a three-hour
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capes disaster. That “General” has not forgotten he owes McGuire in a big way, finally tracking him down. We pick up the scent of the Five Keys, but with an even more surprising ending. By this finish, your airline should be landing and you can put the book away or hand it on to the next traveler.
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by Joe Shaheeli The first time I met up with Nicholas McGuire was his entry into the world of fiction as the hero in a book called Five Keys From the Orient, authored by attorney
aboard ship, or track them to where they will be set up to blow. During the trip, he figures the terrorists’ plan to do the greatest damage to the spirit and soul of the United States … blow up each one of the Hawaiian Islands. Sounds simple, but the way Stack handles his character, the reader is riveted from the beginning of the novel to the end. And it ends just short of your arrival. So Mike here throws in the conclusion Five Keys from the Orient. In that novel, a Chinese espionage boss gets severely burned, thanks to McGuire, who narrowly es-
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Mike Stack’s Reluctant Hero
airplane trip.” Two of the characters from that novel get together in Mike’s latest thriller, Reluctant Hero. Of course, in addition to Nick, it’s a lovely damsel named Nora MacDonald, a highly placed CIA operative. He meets her early in the novel but refuses to listen to her, since, in the earlier novel, she almost had him knocked off in several situations. Nothing changes here, except the mission she is sending him on and the fact he can’t refuse her, since the Patriot Act gave her the power to insure he’d cooperate or go to jail. The money she agrees to pay for his unanticipated trials and tribulations makes it easier for him to agree to the mission. Gist of this novel is the fact six small atomic bombs have been lost or stolen and tracked to a mammoth cruise ship destined for Hawaii. He has to find the terrorists
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*A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on February 20, 2009 at 12:00 P.M. 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. The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA ADVERTISEMENT The City of Philadelphia, Division of Aviation, is requesting PROPOSALS for AIRPORT SITE HOSTING AND DEVELOPMENT for the www.phl.org web site.
All proposals are to be submitted to www.phila.gov/contracts/ by 5 pm Thursday, March 12, 2009 and also as directed in the RFP. Interested firms are invited to download the RFP directly from http://www.phila.gov/contracts/ or request the RFP by email to rfp@phl.org
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A pre-Submission Informational Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 9:30 at the Main Conference Room, PHL Executive Offices, Terminal D, Third Floor, Philadelphia International Aurport, Philadelphia, PA 19153.
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Farnese, DiCicco Save Chinatown's New Year Faced with a Chinese New Year without Chinatown's annual parade, State Sen. Larry Farnese teamed up with Councilman Frank DiCicco and found funding through the
Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund, to save the longtime Chinatown tradition. Thursday, DVREDF approved a $15,000 grant to the
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Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp. Philadelphia's budget crisis had forced the City to cut funding for police and cleanup just days before the event, threatening the celebration of the Chinese Year of the Ox.
The Philadelphia Flower Show is looking for entrants for its 14th Annual Phlower Power Window Decorating Contest, which is a part of Flower Show Week that runs Mar. 1-8. The 2009 Show, presented by PNC, is "Bella Italia." The deadline for entering is Feb. 13. Windows must be ready for judging on Friday, Feb. 20. For more information and to download an entry form and rules, please visit the Attractions Page at www.theflowershow.com or contact Laura Hoover at lhoover@ pennhort.org at (215) 988-8836. Flower Show Week generates an economic impact of $30 million for the city of Philadelphia.
Farnese says DVREDF's grant guarantees Chinatown residents and visitors will have a chance to enjoy the colorful parade, featuring the Lion Dance and other traditional performances. "I can't thank DVREDF president Lauri Kavulich and her board enough, for helping to keep this longtime Chinatown tradition alive. Their grant ensures PCDC will have enough funds to pay for the services the City’s contribution would have covered," said Farnese. PCDC Executive Director John Chin said without the elected officials' help securing DVREDF's grant approval, the annual parade almost certainly would have been doomed. “I thank Farnese and Councilman DiCicco for intervening and advocating on behalf of the Chinatown community so residents and visitors can enjoy this longtime tradition. The parade also has a positive economic impact on Chinatown businesses, and without a celebration this year, their bottom lines would have taken a hit," said Chin.
CHINESE Youth brigade turns to look for lucky lion dancer in Year Of The Ox parade through Chinatown. Almost canceled for lack of City funds, parade was saved by efforts of State Sen. Larry Farnese and Councilman Frank DiCicco.
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CUMMINGS Family checked into White House on tour of Washington, D.C. Expecting fourth child in July, Scott Cummings is preparing for family to campaign for newest member, a boy.
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Our Opinion ... The Pain of 3-1-1
No More Rhetoric, Please!
The battle over Fire Dept. cuts has erupted into a molten lava of incendiary words hurled by both the Fire Dept. and the Mayor’s office over their effect. Local 22 has made a variety of statements in recent ads and statements to which Mayor Nutter has taken exception. Union President Brian McBride has been reported as claiming since the cuts, fire deaths and injuries have gone up. The Mayor has responded since the seven fire ladders and engines were decommissioned on Jan. 5, there have been no fire deaths in areas serviced by the decommissioned companies. The public is justifiably concerned. It’s not about who’s right or wrong. We understand both the City and the Firefighters must submit to binding arbitration and each is now positioning itself to get the most favorable decision from the arbitrator when the contract is finally settled. That’s why both sides need to do their best to insure the statements they are making are backed up with up-to-date statistics so the public can decide for itself if the reduction in fire apparatus has caused a reduction in public safety.
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Another heartbreaker! The 3-1-1 call direct to City Hall fails to live up to its promises. It is obvious the new non-emergency information system easily overloads, depending on the flood of calls to the Hall, and the wait for a live response can go from one to five minutes. It is more obvious the training the operators have received has been poor or, perhaps, each instructor taught a different curriculum. It’s an adventure trying to get to someone in City Hall, especially if it is your elected official. One operator asks, “May I ask you the nature of your call?” If you answered, “No, it isn’t your business, it is a private matter,” she or he would then say, “I cannot put you through until you tell me!” The call would then be terminated. Big Brother in action! Yet other operators did not ask the nature of the call. However, after they gave you the number, one would transfer you to that number if you asked. Another would not transfer you. It was obvious some operators did not have a full directory of City employees and could only transfer you to what they thought was a central number. It is our understanding there have been many complaints and the system is being looked over. We hope that “lookover” doesn’t span a year or two before callers to their government get a better, more prompt, and a more courteous response as was promised.
Another Opinion
Focus On Education
tremely difficult year, and we knew this prior to the current budget proposal because of the worsening economic forecasts. To say we’re going to have to roll up our sleeves is an understatement; however, I am committed to working with my colleagues to produce a balanced budget that still invests in education, affordable health care and infrastructure projects. Specifically, I am encouraged by the budget’s focus on higher education. The budget proposal calls for enacting the Pennsylvania Tuition Relief Act, which would provide pub-
Feb. 12-13- Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Ctr. encourages Philadelphians to visit VA Hospital, University & Woodland Aves., during National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans. For info contact Melissa Heinlein (215) 823-5800, ext. 6830. Feb. 18- Democratic Women host candidates at Democratic City Committee, 1421 Walnut St., 12-2 p.m.
Feb. 19- Friends of Marian Tasco honor Council Majority Leader at Penna. Academy of Fine Arts, 128 N. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets range $250-$2500. For info call (215) 843-8482. Feb. 19- 1st Ward Democratic Committee meets at Downey’s, Front & South Sts., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $125 ($35 for committee persons). Call Joe Hoffman (215) 8331943. Feb. 19- Fundraiser for Dawn Tancredi at George Bochetto’s office, 1524 Locust St., 6-8 p.m. For info (215) 735-3900. Feb. 20- Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. marks Chinese New Year celebra-
tion, Year of Ox, at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St., 6 p.m. For info call John Chin (215) 922-2156. Feb 22- Committee to Elect Judge Pat Dugan Benefit at Liberties Restaurant & Bar, 705 N. 2nd, 2-6 p.m. Tickets $30. Call Brian (215) 779-1330. Feb. 24- Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Fundraiser for Judicial candidate Ted Vigilante, U.R.C. Club, 3156 Frankford Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Traditional N’awlins cuisine, open bar (till 9:30) and entertainment. Park in lot across from club. Tickets $30. Call (215) 743-2000. Feb. 25- Friends Of Jim Roebuck throw State Rep a
I’m pleased there is a focus on community-college aid. As enrollment in community colleges increases, we need to ensure these students can afford this quality, affordable education. It will be a challenging and even painful budget season, but I look forward to working with the other committee leaders to make the best decisions that benefit Pennsylvania. We have the opportunity to wipe out our deficit and protect our spending for the upcoming fiscal years, so we need to start today to ensure that tomorrow is a better day. Birthday Party at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donation levels $125-250-500. Please respond by Feb. 19 to Friends of Jim Roebuck, 435 S. 46th St., Phila., PA 19143. Feb. 27- Combined gala of 35th & 55th Wards at McCollough Hall, 6309 Torresdale Ave., 7-11 p.m. For ticket info call Bob Dellavella (215) 335-4004. Mar. 4- Phila. Commercial Development Corp. hosts seminar by Melinda Emerson on recession-proofing your business with smart marketing at 1441 Sansom St., Suite 300, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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by State Sen. Michael Stack Democratic Vice Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee The current dismal national economic and a projected $2.3 billion deficit in Pennsylvania has put the Commonwealth on a challenging path to a balanced budget — a path that includes numerous cuts and a reliance on a proposed federal economic stimulus package. The present budget proposal for the 2009-10 Fiscal Year is a first step toward addressing those challenges. This is going to be an ex-
lic or community-college tuition assistance to qualified families earning less than $100,000 a year. There would also be an increase in Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency tuition grants, including funding dedicated to helping community-college students. Tuition relief is needed now more than ever. Middle-class families are struggling to send their children to college and unemployed adults are looking to learn new skills or improve their education. If we invest in education, we are investing in a brighter future for Pennsylvania and its citizens.
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TO “Devon” (LAST NAME UNKNOWN) A Petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all rights you have to your child Baby Boy Wiltbanks who was born on 11/11/08 at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, as well as any rights N.W. has to Baby Boy Wiltbanks. The court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on March 12, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at Courtroom No.10, Montgomery County Courthouse, Orphan’s Court Division, Airy and Swede Streets, Norristown, PA 19404 before Judge Ott. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your child as well as the rights of N.W. to that child may be ended by the court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the the hearing by a lawyer. 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 to find out where you can get legal help. You are also warned that if you fail to file either an acknowledgment of paternity pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 2503 (d) relating to acknowledgement and claim of paternity, and fail to either appear at a hearing to object to the termination of your rights or file a written objection to such termination with the court prior to the hearing, your rights may be terminated under Pa.C.S.A. 2503(d) and 2504(c) of the Adoption Act. LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICE 100 West Airy Street, P.O. Box 268, Norristown, PA 19404 (610) 279-LAW1
TO DAVID WATSON A Petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all rights you have to your child Baby Boy Williams who was born on 12/20/08 at Temple Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, as well as any rights J.W. has to Baby Boy Williams. The court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on March 12, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at Courtroom No.10, Montgomery County Courthouse, Orphan’s Court Division, Airy and Swede Streets, Norristown, PA 19404 before Judge Ott. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your child as well as the rights of J.W. to that child may be ended by the court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the the hearing by a lawyer. 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 to find out where you can get legal help. You are also warned that if you fail to file either an acknowledgment of paternity pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 2503 (d) relating to acknowledgement and claim of paternity, and fail to either appear at a hearing to object to the termination of your rights or file a written objection to such termination with the court prior to the hearing, your rights may be terminated under Pa.C.S.A. 2503(d) and 2504(c) of the Adoption Act. LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICE 100 West Airy Street, P.O. Box 268, Norristown, PA 19404 (610) 279-LAW1
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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
TO: Unknown Heirs of LEONARD CAVALIERI a/k/a LEONARD CAVALIERI, JR., Deceased, MORTAGOR(S) AND REAL OWNER(S), DEFENDANT(S) whose last known address is 6406 Buist Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145. 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 BENEFICIAL CONSUMER DISCOUNT COMPANY D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY OF PENNSYLVANIA, 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 No. 080901672 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6406 Buist Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 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 above, 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. PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center • Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-238-6333 COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 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 EVELINE JEAN, DECEASED, MORTAGOR(S) AND REAL OWNER(S), DEFENDANT(S) whose last known address is 5436 Akron Street Philadelphia, PA 19124. 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 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W2, 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 No. 080901827 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5436 Akron Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 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 above, 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. PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-238-6333
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW Term No. 080901672 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BENEFICIAL CONSUMER DISCOUNT COMPANY D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY OF PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff vs. JOHN CAVALIERI, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of LEONARD CAVALIERI a/k/a LEONARD CAVALIERI, JR., Deceased, Unknown Heirs of LEONARD CAVALIERI a/k/a LEONARD CAVALIERI, JR., Deceased, ANNA MARIE CAVALIERI, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of LEONARD CAVALIERI a/k/a LEONARD CAVALIERI, JR., Deceased & DOMENIC LAWRENCE, Solely in His/Her Capacity as Heir of LEONARD CAVALIERI a/k/a LEONARD CAVALIERI, JR., Deceased Mortgagors and Real Owners Defendant(s)
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW Term No. 080901827 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W2 Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVELINE JEAN, DECEASED Mortgagor and Real Owner Defendant(s)
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SEN. ARLEN SPECTER abandoned every pretense of being a Republican and joined liberals NANCY PELOSI and HARRY REID in ushering in the largest expansion of government power in history. He voted for the biggest “pork spending” bill ever (no disrespect to my snouted zoo-mates) which could potentially sink our nation into a Great Depression. In doing so, he opened the door wide for former Congressman and Club for Growth President PATRICK TOOMEY to challenge him in the 2010 Senate race. Excessive government spending got us into this mess. Somehow, Specter thinks more spending will get us out of it. Good luck in the primary! Pennsylvania Republican State Committee held its annual Winter Meeting. Unanimously endorsed for reelection was CHAIRMAN ROB GLEASON, amid uproarious calls for an official censure of Specter. Now the Chairman is securely back in charge, there may be radical changes in the Philadelphia party with the full backing of RNC Chairman MICHAEL STEELE. Speaking of change, the Man of Steel fired every member of the RNC last week and is soliciting resumes. Do you have the right stuff? Go to www.rnc.org. The party endorsed Notre Dame alumna JOAN ORIE MELVIN, sister of Pennsylvania MAJORITY WHIP STATE SEN. JANE ORIE, for State Supreme Court. Joan has been seated on the Superior Court longer than any of our other candidates and is “highly qualified” for the top court. Despite some gentle prodding from Party faithful, JUDGE PAUL PANEPINTO decided to run for the Supreme Court instead of a more likely Superior Court bid. This two tons of grey sexiness has always believed State Committee meetings should be a forum for the tough exchange of party ideas and “behind-closed-doors” combat. It was magnificent to see The Reagan Caucus swinging away with grenade-thrower BOB GUZZARDI, and The Lincoln Institute CHAIRMAN LOWMAN HENRY getting his jabs in. Hard-fought battles in the “arena of ideas” are what make us stronger than those Donkeys who memorize talking points. When we meet in Harrisburg, get ready to rumble! (Cont. Page 18)
Snooper’s WARNING: Yes Chief, it happened again, this time to a nice young lady in South Philly. She had her handbag ripped off her shoulder, and she was a helpless victim. Yes, she did one thing right: she did notify the Police, and that’s all she could do at this point. LADIES, how many times must I keep telling you? Get rid of those big pocketbooks. Hey, get a thin one and put under your coat. The criminals just love you, when they see how stupid you are with all your pocketbooks and handbags. I’m sorry to hear you lost all that money, but I did WARN YOU. Snooper’s UPDATE: I can tell all of you, don’t fool with The President Judge, HON. PAMELA PRYOR DEMBE. I am so proud of her, because she’s a ‘fighter’, and she will definitely ‘STAND UP’ when she sees something is WRONG. She is getting a lot of respect from all her colleagues, because they know she will always have their backs, especially when they are right. One thing for sure, she does possess many qualities of HONESTY, LOYALTY, INTEGRITY and SINCERITY! SNOOPER ALERT: Let me forewarn all you animal lovers, particularly those who love to abuse them. The SPCA will now ARM all its investigative agents with GUNS. Oh yeah, you read it right, and this will be happening sometime in March. The Police Commissioner has approved of it, as long as they are trained and CERTIFIED to carry a gun. George “The Tiger” Bengal, Chief Investigator, and DIRECTOR OF LAW ENFORCEMENT for The SPCA, stated, “These weapons will be used strictly for SELF-DEFENSE”. Good Luck! Snooper’s EMAIL Answering Service: This one came from a good friend of mine, RICHIE PISELLI. He was informing me of ‘the passing’ of his partner and friend JOHN “Yonny” MAKRIDAKIS. John owned and operated Yonny’s Restaurants on Cherry Street and at 15th & Arch Streets. John was also an ardent ANIMAL LOVER. Richie stated, “We’ll miss him, (Cont. Page 18) We Gladly Accept Food Coupons
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Yo! Here we go again with this item sent to me by a nurse. It touched me in a very special and personal way. She told me this is what true love is all about, and I agree with her. I hope you do too. She tells me, “On a busy morning in the hospital about 8:30 am, an elderly gentleman in his 80s arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9 a.m. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him. “I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. “On exam it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound. While taking care of his wound, we began to engage in conversation. I asked him if he had a doctor’s appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. “I inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been in the home for quite a while. She was a victim of Alzheimer Disease. “As we talked, and I finished dressing his wound, I asked if she would be worried if he was a bit late. He replied she no longer knew who he was; she had not recognized him for five years now. “I was surprised, and asked him, ‘And you still go every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are?’ He smiled as he patted my hand and said, ‘She doesn’t know me, but I still know who she is.’ “I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goosebumps on my arm, and thought, ‘That is the kind of love I want in my life.’ When my wife Kathleen was in a terminal coma, I sat by her side for six long agonizing days and nights and I know true love is neither physical nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will or will not be. Love those you love with this in mind. It will make your love for them special.
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With PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S birthday celebration just around the corner, it is interesting to see there is a remarkable similarity between his administration as President and that of our current PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA. Lincoln, to get the nomination of his Party, had to beat out three other Presidential hopefuls: SALMON CHASE, WILLIAM SEWARD and GIDEON WELLES. Both Seward and Chase came from money (Chase National Bank). It was a bitter fight at the Republican Convention which, incidentally, at the time welcomed into its midst the “No-Nothing Party”, known for its anti-Catholic rhetoric and history of burning down Catholic churches. Lincoln, carrying the standard of the Republican Party, defeated the Democrats and Republicans swept into office just in time for the Civil War’s outbreak with the shelling of Fort Sumter. When Lincoln assembled his cabinet, he put all three men in position of high responsibility. Chase was made Secretary of the Treasury, Seward Secretary of State and Welles Secretary of the Navy. Both Seward and Chase held Lincoln in the utmost contempt. They referred to him as an uncouth backwoodsman from Illinois. Lincoln knew what their opinions of him were, but nevertheless felt it important to heal the break within the different factions of the Republican Party. Chase believed he would be the real President and would be calling the shots from the White House. He was miffed Lincoln did not consult with him about the other cabinet appointments. During the first four years of the Lincoln’s term he did such an adroit job of managing the war, the generals and his own political party that he came to earn the respect of both Steward and Chase. Nevertheless, when his term ended, Chase declared himself to be a candidate for President against the incumbent Abe Lincoln. Lincoln crushed Chase at the convention (Cont. Page 18)
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Del Frisco’s: gigantic new steak house very well done by Len Lear You could have knocked me over with a pork chop. When we visited the 10-weekold Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House at 15th & Chestnut Streets last Thursday, I was sure we’d pretty much have the place to ourselves. First of all, there’s this little matter of the economy. We’ve been at a lot less-pricey restaurants lately that have been less populated than a kosher deli in Damascus. Del Frisco’s is a restaurant where appetizers are mostly in the $15 range; entrees are about $30 to $50; side dishes average $10, and most glasses of wine are $11 to $15, so a three-course dinner with two glasses of wine is bound to cost more than $100 a person. In addition, Del Frisco’s, a Dallas-based chain with restaurants in seven other
cities, is the largest Center City restaurant by far with a seating capacity of about 600, so I thought it would probably feel awkward and embarrassing to be surrounded by hundreds of empty seats. On top of all that, our visit was on a weeknight, not a much busier weekend, and the wind-chill factor was in the neighborhood of zero to five degrees. Except for polar bears and walruses, I did not expect to see many other diners. Imagine our shock, therefore, when we walked into Del Frisco’s and saw just about every table occupied, the bar as busy as a beehive and a legion of would-be diners waiting to be seated. “Are they making a movie in here with all these ‘extras,’” I thought. “Haven’t these people read about the economic disaster, the layoffs and business closings?” As it turned out, Del
Frisco’s had extended its “Restaurant Week” participation for an extra week (with a reduced-price menu option), but a server insisted that the crowds have been consistently huge since opening day in late November. “Last Friday night we served 1,350 dinners,” he said. “At one time 700 people were seated. In fact, we had to put in extra tables near the bar to accommodate them all.” It’s hard to imagine a more spectacular setting for a restaurant unless they turn the Palace of Versailles into a steakhouse. The 1922 Packard Building, which was once a First Pennsylvania Bank but was then vacant for about 15 years, includes stately marble columns, ornate sculptured ceilings, gigantic windows and drapes and historical iron work. The original details are enhanced by a sprawling central bar encasing an exquisite 34foot glass wine chamber and mezzanine bar with aerial views of the restaurant. The tower has the capacity to hold
about 2,500 bottles of wine, and the “Vault,” once the location of safe-deposit boxes, has been transformed into a regal private dining venue. If your credit cards can withstand the trauma, the food at Del Frisco’s is about as good as it gets. An appetizer of five huge shrimp with three different sauces ($16.95) was sublime, as was a crab cake with Cajun lobster sauce ($16.95). Beef medallions with chateau potatoes, wild mushrooms and a warm brie sauce ($29.95) did not have a particularly intense flavor, but a 16-ounce corn-fed prime ribeye ($38.95) was a real indulgence, exploding with an earthy core of muscular flavor. A butterscotch cheesecake with a heavenly butterscotch sauce ($9.95) was a symphony of magic, probably the best cheesecake we have ever tasted. A glass of Peirano Estate Cabernet ($10.95) was just so-so, while a glass of Saint M. Moselle Riesling ($10.95) was so sprightly and invigorating that
Len Lear I went out and bought three bottles of it the next day. Del Frisco’s is definitely doing its part to revive our comatose financial patient, having added almost 400 new jobs to the local economy. And while everyone wants good food, drinks and ambience at an opulent restaurant, Del Frisco’s also offers highly choreographed team service. It seems as if smiling, omniscient service personnel are swirling around the tables to attend to every need. If you sneezed, an attendant might just appear out of nowhere to hand you tissues.
One local food columnist called the service infantry overkill, but we thought it enhanced the dining experience, especially when the servers are as fascinating as two who waited on us. The first, Javier Santana, was a quarterback on scholarship for the University of Georgia football team who traveled all over Mexico, Central and South America after college. And we actually recognized another service-team member, Carolann Valentino, as a contestant in 2005 on the first season of “Hell’s Kitchen,” a top-20 TV “reality” show in which wannabe chefs compete to become an executive chef at a restaurant owned by British foul-mouthed culinary drill sergeant, Gordon Ramsey. “I got voted off the very first week,” said the beautiful Valentino, “but I had no previous experience as a chef, so I wasn’t exactly shocked.” Del Frisco’s offers valet parking at $18. For more information, call 246-0533 or visit www.delfriscos.com.
for the program as it cleared Congress with strong bipartisan majorities. At the Samuel Paley Early Learning Center in Northeast Philadelphia, Sen. Bob Casey and Congress Members Allyson Schwartz and
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Chaka Fattah joined local health-care and children’s advocates in highlighting how important the new Children’s Health Insurance Program law is to Pennsylvania families. In Pennsylvania currently, more than 189,000 children are covered by CHIP. Under the new law, tens of thousands of additional Pennsylvania children will be able to receive health
coverage. “After two years and two Bush vetoes, we will finally provide health-care coverage to more than 10.5 million American children,” said Casey. “This legislation will help ensure that the parents of 10 million children have one less thing to keep them up at night.” “In these difficult economic times, families tell me what they need is stabil-
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Obituary: Nicholas Stampone
Former State SenatorNicholas P. Stampone, 81, one of the longest-serving leaders in Philadelphia’s Democratic Party and former State Senator from the 4th Dist., died Sunday, Feb. 8, after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. Stampone was one of four sons born to the late Joseph and Constance Stam-
pone. Stampone’s participation in City government began in 1955, when he accepted a position as a supervisor at Philadelphia Traffic Court. Moving to City Council, he served in a variety of administrative and supervisory positions, culminating in his service to three successive Council presidents as Sergeant of Arms.
Stampone’s political career reached its pinnacle in 1981, when he ran for and was elected State Senator. He took this position with the knowledge that, due to population losses in the city, the District was to be eliminated in little over a year. Once in office, Stampone was not content to be merely a caretaker. He developed the well-earned rep-
utation for very aggressively representing the people of his District. Viewing Thursday 6–9 p.m. is at Galzerano Funeral Home, 9304 Old Bustleton Avenue. Friday viewing is at Our Lady of Consolation Church, Tulip Street a&Princeton Ave., 9:15– 10:15 a.m. Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m.
Snooper (Cont. From Page 14 along with his friends.” Snooper’s KUDOS Dept.: Yes, I have to give it to HON. MICHAEL NUTTER, the Mayor of Philadelphia. I want personally commend him for what he’s doing for ALL those poor unfortunates who were incarcerated and are now RELEASED. The Mayor has created NEW JOBS and TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES for 400 ex-convicts. I agree with him 100%. They do deserve another chance, A SECOND CHANCE! Goodwill Industries is helping to house a ‘workshop’ for all of them! Snooper’s F.Y.I. Files: I just had to mention The Airport. Let me tell you, these people did a tremendous job with all that snow, and when they got finished, you would have never known it snowed at all. I want to personally congratulate its professional CUSTODIAL TEAMS.
City Hall Sam (Cont. From Page 14) and swept to victory as the party’s candidate. Obama appointed his most powerful rival, HILLARY CLINTON, to the key cabinet position of Secretary of State. He made another powerful rival JOE BIDEN, his Vice President
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Elephant Corner (Cont. From Page) And then there were three. CONGRESSMAN JIM GERLACH has tossed his hat in the ring for Governor, further crowding the field of pachyderms and perhaps persuading Pat Toomey to dive into the US Senate fray. Does Jim smell weakness in some of our other pack leaders? Don’t forget your tickets to the 2009 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, Mar. 2728, at the Harrisburg Four-Points Sheraton with special guests talk-show host MICHAEL REAGAN, Former CONGRESSMAN DICK ARMEY, Americans for Tax Reform President GROVER NORQUIST, and many more of our future and current party Mammoths. Also, don’t miss Philly Politics 101 on Feb 21, 10:00 a.m, at 1500 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor. Until next week; Arrivederci, my portly pals!
Snooper’s PET CENTER News: Stopped at The SPCA and met with Mr. Nelson, CEO; Wendy Evans, manager; and Dr. Murako, head veterinarian. This place has nice atmosphere and wonderful people who actually help you. Nelson and Evans care about YOU and your PETS. Murako asked me to remind you to get your PETS their shots, and more importantly, get them MICROCHIPPED. That’s important! Snooper’s PARADE Charade: The Mayor is at it again. In case you haven’t heard, he’s doing it again and he wants you to pay for another one: ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE. Now he says, if you want the parade, you need to pay $100,000 to cover The City’s costs. I want to know why this discrepancy in the amount of monies. Yes, that also means The Puerto Rican Day, The German Day, The Polish Day, and any other one you can name. ALL PARADES WILL COST. We’ll see! and attempted to add GOV. BILL RICHARDSON to his inner circle. As the Godfather put it, keep your friends close to you and your enemies closer. Lincoln’s leading general, GEORGE McCLELLAN, treated Lincoln with contempt. He too thought he knew more about how to run the White House, and certainly more about how to conduct the war, than Lincoln would ever learn. He ended up being the Democratic candidate for President. Lincoln went on to defeat him in the election, which in those years was held in October. Obama is not receiving anything near the promised cooperation from the Republican Party. In fact, when you count the 100 Senators and the 435 Congressman, there are 535 legislators. Of that group, only three Republicans (all Senators) agreed to support the first important legislation advanced by the Obama administration. Lincoln had the horror of the Civil War in which over 600,000 Americans died. Obama has the war in Iraq, where the casualties are not as bad but the cost of conducting the war is astronomical. You have to figure the Republicans who were elected to Congress in 2008 were swimming against a powerful tide. It was Obama’s tide, so the constituencies of these survivors are deeply conservative voters.
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“When I first saw the envelope, I thought it was a mistake,” said Oliveri. “I thought maybe I owed money!” After receiving his award he said, “What? I’m The Man of the Year? Why me? But I got over my initial shock and I’m very much honored to be here.” Rago was also inspired by the tribute. “I’m excited and honored to be in room full of friends that can share this with me,”he said. John Saverase, whom the SPBA relies on for his generosity in printing for the association, said, “When the day is done, we all do everything we can to support the great work Lou and the Business Association do. “We have a lot of bighearted members that are just
Karen Brown, President of Southwark Civic Association, is surrounded by three distinguished gentlemen: husband Lee Buchanan, and Judicial candidates Adam Beloff, Esq. and Joe Waters, Esq.
as deserving. I appreciate the acknowledgement.” With all their businesses located on the 2500 block of S. Broad Street, all four ‘people of the year’ are friends. Among the honchos in attendance was sitting judge of Municipal Court, Pat Dugan. “This is an outstanding organization,” Dugan said. “They provide the necessary funding to help local students achieve their dream goals. I’m proud to support them in every way possible.” Democratic candidate for DA Seth Williams said, “I’m a huge supporter of the South Philly Business Association. I’m friends with Past President Vince DeFino. I always talk up the SPBA to local proprietors to join and connect with community members.”
Judicial candidates Vince Giusini, Esq., Joe Waters, Esq. and Adam Beloff, Esq. also had words of support. “I’m proud to be a member of an organization that rewards students who shine above the rest,” said Giusini. Beloff, who practices family law, added, “We need these scholarships because parents are having a difficult row to hoe in the shrinking economy. “If it wasn’t for the dedication of Lou and his board, many kids would be out in the cold unable to achieve their potential,” added Waters. “This is one of the associations that still does this, that still cares, and even though things change, you can always count on the members to pull through for the next generation.”
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(Cont. From Page 1) John Saverase, Monti-Rago Funeral Director Mark Rago, Daniel Oliveri of D. Oliveri Jewelers, and owner of Petal Pusher Florist & Decorators John F. Vacca, as their “People Of The Year”. The annual Scholarship gala is SPBA’s signature program to celebrate its year-long effort to raise college funds for talented high-school graduates in the area. “The students are selected on two criteria: They must be academically gifted and they must be involved in the community doing good works,” said SPBA President Lou Lozzi. Petal Pusher Florist & Decorators’ Vacca said he was floored when they received the letters of recognition in the mail.
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President Lou Lozzi presents the Person Of The Year plaque to owner of Petal Pusher Florist John Vacca while wife Joann and Executive Director Eddie Wright beam with pride. Vacca, a Vietnam veteran, is a 30-year member of Knights of Columbus.
Three good friends enjoying the festivities at Galdo’s, Municipal Court candidate Judge Patrick F. Dugan, Judicial candidate Vincent J. Giusini, Esq., and DA hopeful Seth Williams. John Saverase, aka “Johnny Presto”, receives his Person Of The Year plaque from President Lou Lozzi. At same time VP and Realtor Barbara Capozzi, Esq., wife Ceil Saverase and Executive Holding his Person Of The Year Award, jeweler Director Eddie Danny Oliveri is surrounded by his smiling wife AnWright enjoy cama- nette, VP and Realtor Barbara Capozzi, Esq., while raderie of friend- President Lou Lozzi and Executive Director Eddie Wright extend their appreciation. ship.
Scholarship Gala Committee Members: owner of Louis’ Tag Agency, Secretary Louis Cerino , Executive Director Eddie Wright, President Lou Lozzi and his wife, Treasurer Reggie Lozzi, who was presented a dozen long stemmed roses for a job well done.
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The Four Honorees: Pesto Printing’s John Saverase, MontiRago Funeral Director Mark Rago, D. Oliveri Jewelers’ Daniel Oliveri and owner of Petal Pusher Florist & Decorator John F. Vacca.
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