New Bowling Alley Strikes A Deal for You
Programs Employing People Directors Mark Valentine, Graham Gill and Dan Ciecka test out new six-lane PEP Bowling Alley at 1200 S. Broad Street center. New renovated bowling alley is now open.
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by R. George Linton A nonprofit group that works to provide jobs to the intellectually challenged has figured out a way to stimulate the South Philadelphia economy. Using its own real estate, Programs Employing People has renovated its old bowling alley, at 1200 S. Broad Street. The six-lane alley opened for business late February. PEP Executive Director Graham Gill said PEP wanted to utilize the space at the center. “The bowling alley provides a
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new revenue source to support our services to the intellectually disabled South Philly residents,” said Gill. “In addition to providing bowling to the general public, it will also provide employment and social opportunities to people of all disabilities.” Gill said the two-year renovation project cost about $300,000. PEP received grants in phases from the City and State. The service agency has also installed state-of-the-art high-tech software that provides many valuable fea(Cont. Page 2)
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Ripping Away Our History
by Rory G. McGlasson Stick and stones won’t break their bones, but some missing cobbles have broken some hearts on Percy Street. Hundreds of angry residents have signed a petition to get part of their heritage back from the City. Long-time residents and local business owners want the City to return the cobblestones to the 1300 block of Percy Street. Although most cobblestones in Philadelphia are buried below layers of concrete asphalt, the neighbors on the 1300 and 1500 block of Percy Street cherished theirs, until the Streets Dept. dug the cobbles up.
In January 2009, a subcontractor working for Streets took away the cobbles, technically known as “Belgian blocks”, while it installed a new water main on Percy and Reed
Streets, near the Italian Market. They haven’t been returned yet. One of few remaining cobblestone streets in South Philadelphia are now close to blacktop. (Cont. Page 2)
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Will Agency Become Victim Of Economy? Residents Fight City Over Cobbles
by Rory McGlasson A local nonprofit group that treats victims of crime could become a victim of the worsening economy. Victim/Witness Service of South Philadelphia, Inc. is based at 1426 S. 12th Street, but it may not be around much longer. The local nonprofit has been treating and assisting victims through the complex criminal-justice system for almost 20 years. V/WSSP provides information and support, court accompaniment, assistance with crime victim compensation and referrals to crime victims in South Philadelphia. It has an innovative Asian Outreach Project to provide (Cont. Page 31)
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SOCCER STARS from South Philadelphia Soccer Association were recognized for their success at Galdo’s Caterers. They are: Alex Hartzag, Mark Casasanto, Julian Melchiore, Joe Contessa, Chaz Franchine and Joey Franchine. Photo by Maria Merlino. For story and more pics see page 31.
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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)
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New Bowling Alley Opens (Cont. From Page 1) tures such as automated scoring and running-average calculations for both individuals and league teams. But they have preserved the ‘70s-style tables, chairs and other seating. Special for seniors, kids and regular bowlers are all offered at PEP. Every Monday PEP Bowl has a senior special from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. where five bowlers can rent a lane for $22. There is parking in the back of the center. Seniors get one hour of bowling, coffee,
PEP Bowling now open at 1200 S. Broad Street.
tea or hot chocolate, and a doughnut or pretzel. PEP provides birthday party rentals providing everything from – shoes, balls, music – to discount food packages. “All you have to do is bring your group; we provide the rest,” said Gill. PEP also has professional bowling classes every Friday after noon, and offer private bowling sessions with top bowling coach, Robert Fasion. For rates and more information, please call (215) 9524297.
Fighting For Their Cobblestones (Cont. From Page 1) Hundreds of local preservationists are outraged, and they want their cobblestones back. Al Huber, who lives at 9th & Reed Streets, said he called the Philadelphia Historical Commission when he noticed the workers taking the cobbles away in January 2009. The Historical Commission referred Huber to the Philadelphia Conservation Alliance, a band of private advocates for preservation of the city’s period architecture. However, the Alliance told him Percy Street had been overlooked in the HC’s register of “historically designated” streets so it was not protected by any governmental authority. Huber decided went door to door getting signatures on a pe-
tition to get the cobbles back. He handed the petition to Councilman Bill Greenlee. A spokesperson for Greenlee said eight out of the 16 homeowners on Percy Street had signed the petition and the Councilman is looking in to the matter. Huber has lived on the cobblestone street for 17 years. He is a third generation of Hubers to live on Percy Street. His great-grandfather bought the house he now resides, in 1907. He said, “We have been playing on the cobblestone streets for over a century. I always figured the cobblestones would be their forever. To the people that live in this part of South Philadelphia, cobblestone is a part of their personal fabric. It’s part of our history.” Gloria Averso has lived for
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60 years on Percy Street. She believes her grandfather Giuseppe started the recycling movement in Philadelphia on Percy Street. “This was the last of the neighborhoods that ran teams of horses,” she said. “Back in the early ‘20s and ‘30s my grandfather would go up and down the block with his work cart collecting items to recycle. You knew the horse was coming because you heard it on the cobblestones. “The City should at least bring us a crosswalk or something.” Averso recently donated her grandfather’s work wagon to the Atwater Kent Museum. She also donated old photographs from “back in the day” of the cobblestone street to the Acme Market at 10th & Reed Street. Pictures of the street are in deli and bakery section. “We’re not asking for a yellow brick road,” said Huber said, “just the original stones put back somewhere. The cobbles save the age and authenticity of the neighborhood.” Averso added, “Everything that you want to hold on to that was once a part of your past is being taken away, sold or prostituted to other people. “Those cobblestones meant a lot to the kids growing up in this neighborhood. How much more they will the City take away from us?”
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GOP Appoints City’s Youngest Ward Leader Philip Innamorato, at the age of 20, has become the youngest ward leader in this city. Innamorato is currently a junior at Temple University. He’s majoring in – what else? – political science. He was appointed by Vito Canuso to replace acting Ward Leader Republican Counsel Michael Meehan. Though young and ambitious, Philip is a pragmatist. State Representative
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ence felt among the Republicans registered in the 65th and they will soon have a place to get their grievances handled.” Innamorato says his organization will become a supportive force in the ward. “Where our neighborhood groups meet, we will be represented,” he asserts. He has family members in other wards that are active at the division level. “But I don’t have a pedigree, just a desire to bring about change for the better,” he says. “It is obvious a two-party system is needed to right much of the waste being perpetrated at City Hall.”
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Our Opinion ... Do You Remember When Newspapers Were A Nickel?
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Not many of you will remember when daily newspapers were sold for a nickel, then up to a dime, and finally a quarter. One day they broke that wall and climbed to 50 cents and then 75 cents. Through it all they provided a service people didn’t understand or appreciate, but a service that did good for all of us. They gave us the news of the day, the activities of local communities, the ability to have our letters read to a large audience, and accounts of important events as they occurred nationally and around the world. That service was not free to them. They used a good deal of their profits from advertising and circulation to make that happen. In the process, while times were good, they did get greedy, upping their advertising rates to the point their advertisers would cry out. Still, they provided the best way to get the most facts to the most people in a hurry. Now they are hurting. The recession has done them in. Philadelphia Media Holdings has filed for bankruptcy and, in the process, perhaps set the Daily News up for an early demise by now labeling it an edition of the Inquirer. That saves money for them, but it does send out a message the Daily News isn’t what she used to be. We’ve devoted much of our news space calling for support of these dailies for the simple reason that we need them! Life in this city would not be so good without them.
Another Opinion Our Red-Light Cameras Work red? 34th Street & Grays Ferry Avenue is the only redlight camera intersection which may allow drivers to do so. There, three of the approaches have a right-hand merge lane, and drivers using that lane will not be ticketed. There is a “No Turn On Red” sign eastbound on Grays Ferry – drivers violating that sign will be ticketed, just as they would be if a Police Officer saw them. So the program isn’t a rigid, inflexible burden for Philadelphia drivers. It is a thoughtful effort to make our streets a safer place. The Parking Authority always compiles research to determine in advance which intersections need these cameras the most. A recent study indicated they are needed around City Hall, where 158 violations occurred in only a 12-hour period at the intersection of N. Broad Street & JFK Boulevard. Hundreds of pedestrians risk their lives every day here. City Council members themselves were calling for the cameras to be
installed around City Hall. When the cameras were converted from 35mm wet film to digital technology, the grace period the Parking Authority had installed into the program was not initially placed in the new cameras by the company contracted to operate them. After we discovered this error, refunds were issued to those affected and the cameras were properly set.
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The cameras only snap pictures after the light has turned red for at least 0.3 second and sensors indicate a vehicle has crossed the wide white line before the crosswalk. Once the pictures are taken of the vehicle, the images are reviewed four times to make sure there is actually a violation, first by the Parking Authority, then by a Police Officer. After taking out the operatSouthampton Rd., 6-10 p.m. Tickets $30 single, $50 couple. Contact Jim DiVergilis (215) 768-0778. Mar. 9- Judge Angeles Roca hosts free buffet, cash bar at Casa de España, 4210 Whitaker Ave., 7-9 p.m. Suggested contribution $50. For info call Cándido (215) 739-1498. Mar. 11- Annual Brehon Law Society, St. Patrick’s Party, Philo Literary Inst. (Stotesbury Mansion), 1923 Walnut St., $20 in advance, $25 at door. For info John O’Malley (215) 568-6400. Mar. 12- Young Republicans host Sips Happy Hour, at Smith’s, 39-41 S. 19th St., 5:30 p.m. Mar. 13- 58th Ward Democ-
ing costs of the red-light camera program, the surplus money is sent to PennDOT. In FY 2008, PennDOT received $3.18 million. In other words, the Parking Authority and the City do not generate any revenue from it. The camera company is paid a flat rate per camera per month, no matter how many violations occur. The result? A carefully monitored program whose rats’ St. Patrick’s Day party at Brook Side Manor, 50 Bustleton Pk., Feasterville, Pa., 8-12 p.m. Tickets $40. For info call Rosemary (215) 964-3140. Mar. 14- Beef & Beer to Elect Judge Pat Dugan at St Dominic's Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. Donation $30. Call Brian (215) 779-1330. Mar. 16- St. Patty's Day Party hosted by 56th Ward Leader John Sabatina & State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. at Moriarty's,1116 Walnut St., 5:308:30 p.m. Ticket $50, Friend $100, patron $250. Mar. 17- St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast with Judge Jimmie Lynn at Plough & Stars, 2nd St. above Chestnut, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Tickets at door $25.
sole purpose is safety. At Grant & Roosevelt Boulevard, “T-bone accidents” are down over 40% since the installation of the cameras. At Mascher Street & Roosevelt, red-light violations fell from 4,587 in June 2007 to 1,783 in September 2008. As long as the cameras keep working like this, the program should continue to get the green light. RSVP (215) 686-8330. Mar. 18- Neighborhood Networks hosts DA Candidates Forum at Tritone, 1508 South St., 6-8 p.m. For more information, contact Damon K. Roberts (215) 965-1582. Mar. 20- Project H.O.M.E. benefit, 28th anniversary of Muldoon’s Saloon at Boathouse Row Bar, Rittenhouse Hotel, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mar. 25- ADA Candidate Questionnaire for DA race at 1st Unitarian Ch., 2125 Chestnut St., 6-8 p.m. Apr. 16- Matt Myers hosts Democratic 39B Ward Spring Festival at E. O’Malley Boys Club, Front & Moore Sts., 6 p.m. Tickets $50. For info (215) 467-4643.
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by Vince J. Fenerty, Jr. Executive Director Philadelphia Parking Authority The City’s use of red-light cameras has been a big adjustment for Philadelphia drivers, and understandably so. Any project that affects so many people on a daily basis is bound to invite questions. Some issues need further clarification, but the important thing to remember is this: The red-light cameras are there to make Philadelphia’s most dangerous intersections safer for both drivers and pedestrians. Some issues are very specific. What if a vehicle owner wasn’t the person driving when the camera caught the car? Vehicle owners are still responsible for the ticket even if that person knowingly lets a friend or family member drive the vehicle. State law mandates while vehicle owners do not have to report the identity of the driver, they do have to show someone else was indeed driving for the ticket to be canceled. What if a driver turns on
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Senator Farnese Tells Gaming Board To “Open Up” State Sen. Larry Farnese has demanded members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board come clean, berating them at a State Senate Appro-
priations Committee hearing for their “unjustified refusal to release information to citizens from 2007 to present.” Farnese pointed out the
board suddenly aborted its inquiry into the source of information it did not want released, that made its way to the public anyway. “What are they trying to
hide? Now we have no idea what that information was because you’ve clamped down on its own investigation. You need to operate from a position of transparency — not a
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cover-up scheme.” The Senator has long questioned the way the board operates, including its rules about members’ outside employment. Currently, lawyers
on the board are excluded from a provision that prohibits Gaming Board members from working at a gaming facility for one year after leaving the board. Several State lawmakers, including Farnese, will introduce SB 1562 from last session. The legislation would force lawyers on the Board to follow the same rules all the other members must follow. Among other amendments is a change to the way slot license or zoning appeals are filed. No longer will operators be able to appeal directly to the State Supreme Court. They’ll have to use the same route other Commonwealth departments, agencies and commissions require. Board members would also be able to consider the criminal records of casino-license applicants – even those that have been expunged. The legislation also gives the Gaming Board the power to punish any operator that fails to meet the licenserequirements.
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Charter School Renamed For Sen. Hardy Williams
IT WAS standing room only at newly renamed Hardy Williams Academy Charter School with an audience of over 400 family, friends, neighbors, students and parents. Pictured here are a few of the many, including State Sens. Anthony Williams and LeAnna Washington, State Rep, Kenyatta Johnson, Elmer Smith, Rev. Damon Jones, Ben Rayer and forPhoto by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography mer students.
Over 300 people filled The Renaissance Advantage Charter School auditorium to celebrate Black History Month and the school’s 10th anniversary by rededicating RACS as the Hardy Williams Academy Charter School. The RACS leadership chose to rename the school after Williams to recognize the local leader and help inspire students about their own potential to succeed. “Most people look at their dad as their hero. I’m very humbled others have seen in him what I knew him to be, not just as a father but as a man,” said State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, cofounder of RACS and the chair of its board of trustees. “I didn’t always want to follow in his footsteps as a State Senator, but later in life I saw in him an immense passion and dedication to his community that I wanted to emulate.” During the ceremony a group of RACS students presented video clips of interviews with people whose lives were shaped by the elder Williams, like former Mayor Wilson Goode and the current Sen. Williams. The program included musical performances by students and board member Dawn Chavous and remarks by RACS officials, State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, Daily News journalist Elmer Smith and the Williams family. Alumni presented RACS’ history and read tributes from State Rep. Dwight Evans, Mayor Michael Nutter and Gov. Edward Rendell. “I thank God for Hardy Williams, and that set of leaders who came when we need
it so much,” Smith said. “To put the name Hardy Williams on this school is a tribute in some sense to a man who deserves a tribute, but more importantly it’s a challenge to all who come after him.” Black History Month is a time to recognize the accomplishments of African Americans and those individuals who continue to leave a lasting legacy, and the elder Williams is a prime example. “Sen. Hardy Williams never took no for an answer. He had the courage to be a pioneer, and now we stand on his shoulders,” said Charles Highsmith, CEO of RACS. Highsmith believes this new role model will have an impact on school pride and student accomplishments because they can connect to the elder Williams’ story. “[Sen. Hardy Williams] created his own way through hard work and his belief that it could be done and it was time to be done. His example will help students realize that through their hard work and dedication they can get people to support them in their goals and dreams.” Williams, a Philadelphia native, attended Penn State University and received an LLD from the University of Pennsylvania. He practiced for a time as an attorney, but an upbringing with limited means inspired him to enter a career in public service. The dramatic and straighttalking father of the Black independent political movement in Philadelphia, Williams was never afraid to challenge “politics as usual” by breaking party and racial lines.
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Did you ever notice how liberals love jobs but hate employers? So it was no surprise BARACK OBAMA declared war on investors, small business, large corporations, private equity and the stock market during his State of the Union speech last week. His anti-growth tax hikes, irresponsible job-killing government spending, and radical left-wing social vision amount to a generational theft our country may never recover from. Think I’m overreacting, folks? Consider the following: The President’s obscene budget of $3,600,000,000,000 will cost every American family $52,000 and every individual $11,833. If you stacked the dollar bills making up his budget, they would stretch from Center City to the sun (a mere 93,000,000 miles away), then all the way back to South Philly again, then back to the sun again, then half way back to the Great Northeast again. Mr. Obama disregarded two slightly important facts: 1) Our country is broke. You can’t just print and spend money we don’t have without disastrous results. In fact, that’s what got us in this mess in the first place. 2) President Obama has somehow forgotten the money he is spending isn’t even his; it’s ours! I strongly encourage you to remind him of these facts at the ballot box in 2010; and make sure to clue SEN. ARLEN SPECTER in on it as well. Did you catch the love fest at VP JOE BIDEN’S absurdly named Middle Class Task Force Forum where SEN. BOB CASEY, MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER, CONGRESSMEN CHAKA FATTAH, BOB BRADY and MIKE MURPHY and U of Penn PRESIDENT AMY GUTMANN (Donkeys all) heaped praise on Sen. Specter for his “courageous” vote on the “stimulus” boondoggle? Birds of a feather…. I wonder; how much “courage” does it take to spend your grandchildren’s inheritance? Ask yourself this question. Did a poor person ever give you a job? If the answer is “no”, you may want to consider if punishing people who create jobs is the “Hope and Change” some of you voted for. I doubt it. If you have investments, a 401(k), a union retirement plan, an IRA, a simple savings account, or if you pay gas and electric bills, you will lose large portions of your retirement nest egg if this budget passes. For those of us in our 50s and 60s, this is a truly scary situation. The bottom line is this: Do you really think the government can spend your hard-earned money better than you can? How about running our banks? How about controlling our health care? I want you to imagine the last time you waited in the lobby at the Dept. of Motor Vehicles. Now imagine this is your doc(Cont. Page 28)
Snooper Alert: Excuse me Chief, this is one I must do, because I have some IDIOT who keeps sending me his threatening EMAILS. Pay attention, you nitwit. I’ll bet your elevator doesn’t STOP at the top floor. Hey, I got something for you, and if you’re selling WOLF TICKETS, I’m buying. So get lost and bother someone else who gives a hoot, because I DON’T. Hopefully, enough said! Snooper SPECIAL THANKS: To our LOYAL READERS, GREAT FRIENDS and ALL OUR LOCAL ADVERTISERS, I must inform all of you our 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION was cancelled because of the recent snow storm, a reason beyond our control. I am pleased to inform you THE 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION will take place on Mar. 9 at the famous SWAN CATERERS. Yes, we will have all our STAFF there, including THE SNOOPER. See you all there! Snooper’s Journal News: Yes it’s true, both newspapers in this City are in serious trouble, and they did file for CHAPTER 11. But they’ll still be around. Remember, I predicted this was going to happen. Just take a look at what’s happening today. Everyone is using computers for everything, including NEWS. Newspapers are in trouble, and a few more have already shut down, and I attribute it to our MODERN TECHNOLOGY, period! Snooper’s Court Report: Just like I have always told you, The Feds get as many ‘counts’ as they can on you, hoping some will stick. CHRIS WRIGHT has also found this to be true. I hope the Judge will show him a little mercy, especially under the circumstances in which it all happened. Yes, he’ll go to jail – two years maybe. Again, it all depends on the Judge. Show him some MERCY! Snooper’s “I TOLD YOU SO” Files: When are all these do-gooders going to realize ‘walking and talking’ isn’t the answer for stopping VIOLENCE? Yes, as you were holding your March on the 35th Police Dist., another Police Officer was shot in this City. THANK GOD this one turned out different, and yes, the scumbag who did it was KILLED. People of this City, WAKE UP! Snooper’s KUDOS Dept.: I’m very impressed with all the professionals at The Philadelphia Airport. Let me tell all of you, these people, CUSTODIAL SERVICES, did one heckuva job getting rid of all the snow at the airport. I personally can’t THANK THEM enough for (Cont. Page 28)
Yo! Here we go again with some Wisdom from “Grandpa Sam.” He says he is a member of OWLS, the Older Wiser Laughin’ Souls, and sent me this to remember on Valentine’s Day. Read them slow – they make a lot of sense. Ready? Here we go. Whether a man winds up with a nest egg, or a goose egg, depends a lot on the kind of chick he marries. / Troubles in marriage often start when a man gets so busy bein’ worth his salt that he forgets his sugar. / Too many couples marry for better, or for worse, but not for good. / When a man marries a woman, they become one; but the trouble starts when they try to decide which one. If a man has enough horse sense to treat his wife like a thoroughbred, she will never turn into an old nag. / On anniversaries, the wise husband always forgets the past – but never the present. / The bonds of matrimony are a good investment only when the interest is kept up. / Many girls like to marry a military man: He can cook, sew, and make beds and is in good health, and he’s already used to taking orders. Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. / The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. / Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me; I want people to know why I look this way. I’ve traveled a long way – and some of the roads weren’t paved. / How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? I don’t know how I got over the hill without getting to the top. / One of the many things no one tells you about aging is it is such a nice change from being young. Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable. / Old age is when former classmates are so gray, wrinkled and bald, they don’t recognize you. / If you don’t learn to laugh at trouble, you won’t have anything to laugh at when you are old. You youngsters, take a close read of these pearls of wisdom above. Growing up seems so serious, doesn’t it? Well, I suppose it is. Just remember: Life gets funnier as time goes by. As for you old-timers, I hardly have to explain that to you! Have a great day ... and keep laughing.
It looks like Wall Street and the Republican Party (sometimes these two are indistinguishable) have rejected the BARACK OBAMA stimulus package. This is not surprising in light of recent historical events involving the American economy. GEORGE BUSH the father turned the White House over to BILL CLINTON in 1992 with a national debt that was out of control. At the end of his four years, the national debt had increased significantly from the previous administration, the budget was unbalanced and the country was operating at a deficit. It took Clinton six years to clear away the deficit he had inherited. But when he turned the White House over to GEORGE BUSH the son, he did it with a half-billion-dollar surplus, a balanced budget and a national debt lower than what he had received. Bush the son doubled the national debt from slightly less than $5 trillion to slightly less than $10 trillion. During his eight years as President the country operated at a deficit. And now, five weeks into his administration, Barack Obama is receiving zero support from the Wall Street gang and the Republican Party. So the folks who ran the country into economic ruin by pursuing a policy of cutting taxes and increasing spending are now attempting to tell Obama what he is doing wrong. We can rest assured if Wall Street and the Republican Party are against what the Democrats and Obama are attempting to do for the economy, you can bet the Democrats are on the right path. It seems so hypocritical the political party (Republican) that set records for spending money the country did not have, are now complaining because Obama wants to use public spending to prime the pump and get the economy started up in the right direction. Looking to fill Rendell’s seat in 2010, the Republicans have PAT MEEHAN, the former US attorney in Philadelphia, and TOM CORBETT, the attorney general of Pennsylvania, as their leading candidates. Also pondering a run is former CONGRESSMAN PAT TOOMEY. On the Democratic side, the situation remains fluid. The incumbent executive of Allegheny Co. DAN ONORATO has been mentioned, along with his Lehigh Co. counterpart DONALD CUNNINGHAM. Former City CONTROLLER JONATHAN SAIDEL is up for Lieutenant Governor and the former head of the Constitution Center JOE TORSELLA has been mentioned, along with others, for the US Senate. The incumbent (Cont. Page 28)
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY• CIVIL ACTION - LAW Term No. 081104291 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. NOMARIS TORRES, A Minor c/o Ramonita Perez, Legal Guardian, Solely in Her Capacity as heir of Norma Padilla Torres a/k/a Norma I. Torres, Deceased, HECTOR TORRES, A Minor c/o Ramonita Perez, Legal Guardian, Solely in His Capacity as heir of Norma Padilla Torres a/k/a Norma I. Torres, Deceased, NESTER TORRES, A Minor c/o Ramonita Perez, Legal Guardian, Solely in His Capacity as heir of Norma Padilla Torres a/k/a Norma I. Torres, Deceased & UNKNOWN HEIRS of Norma Padilla Torres A/K/A Norma I. Torres, Deceased Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendant(s) TO: NOMARIS TORRES, A Minor c/o Ramonita Perez, Legal Guardian, Solely in Her Capacity as heir of Norma Padilla Torres a/k/a Norma I. Torres, Deceased, HECTOR TORRES, A Minor c/o Ramonita Perez, Legal Guardian, Solely in His Capacity as heir of Norma Padilla Torres a/k/a Norma I. Torres, Deceased, NESTER TORRES, A Minor c/o Ramonita Perez, Legal Guardian, Solely in His Capacity as heir of Norma Padilla Torres a/k/a Norma I. Torres, Deceased & UNKNOWN HEIRS of Norma Padilla Torres a/k/a Norma I. Torres, Deceased, MORTAGOR AND REAL OWNERS, DEFENDANTS whose last known address is 3922 North 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 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 GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC, 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 Term No. 081104291 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 3922 North 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County.
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increased by one point, reflecting Philadelphia’s relative stability with large medical and education services industries. Manufacturers are expecting continued declines over the next six months. The Mayor’s latest fiveyear plan projection lowered the Realty Transfer Tax collections by $30 million, from
$185 million to $155 million. The City has concerns for the new budget projection. Leading indexes, which forecast economic growth, were more positive, predicting moderate growth in the new year. All groups expect December to be as bad if not worse than November and for the next quarter to be difficult.
TO DAVID EUGENE WRIGHT A Petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all rights you have to your child Baby Boy Stevens who was born on 1/6/2009 at Temple Hospital, Philadephia, PA, as well as any rights T. S. has to Baby Boy Stevens. The court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on April 2, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at Courtroom 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 children as well as the rights of T. S. 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.
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Manufacturers are bracing for more losses in the upcoming months, according to the November 2008 economic data released by City Controller Alan Butkovitz. The recession’s impacts were felt in Philadelphia, as economic-activity indexes fell throughout the region. Local unemployment remained flat while regional unemployment
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Flaxseed Oil Or Fish Oil: Which Is Healthier?
by Dr. Nicholas DePace, MD, FACC, FCCP There are two types of polyunsaturated fatty acids. These fatty acids are essential for humans. The n-6 fatty acids are found in oils such as safflower, sunflower, and corn oil. They tend to lower your bad LDL cholesterol and your good HDL choles-
terol but they also lower triglycerides. These acids are probably beneficial. The n-6 fatty acids, also known as Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, are thought to be beneficial in preventing heart disease. Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely beneficial in lowering serum cholesterol. The
American Heart Association supports Omega-6 fatty acid intake of 5-10% of energy. Omega-3 fatty acids are often found in fish oils. They are effective in lowering triglycerides but not as effective in lowering cholesterol as the n-6 fatty acids are. However, fish oil, which contains Omega-3 fatty acid,
does decrease the clumping together of the platelets and also lowers serum fibrinogen levels. This is thought to have a “thinning” effect on the blood. It may prevent thrombosis and clots. Also these Omega-3 fatty acids prevent harmful arrhythmias from occurring. There is evidence they protect against
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one’s triglycerides are extremely elevated, higher doses of Omega-3 fatty acids should be taken preferably under the direction of one’s physician. Flaxseed oil has been reported to be beneficial in coronary heart disease, diabetes, high-cholesterol disorders, arthritis, acne, constipation, menopausal symptoms, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, and systemic lupus. However, further research needs to be done with flaxseed oil to confirm its efficacy in any of these disorders. One has to be openminded about the beneficial effects of many nutrients, vitamins and supplements. Obviously natural products, if they are proven to be effective in many disorders, may be preferred to pharmacological regimens. However, patients should work with their physician in regards to these issues. Dr. Nicholas DePace is Associate Chief of Cardiology at the Drexel Medical School/Hahnemann Hospital.
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Universal Atomic Disintegrator and Macro Virus Filter. It can be used for anti-hacker, baseline configuration control and many other functions. MVFilter has one specific advantage over competing products, Radatti claims: It eliminates and prevents ghost viruses. Other security software may delete the virus, yet leave traces that keep triggering false threat alerts in other machines. This kind of dent in the data can slow down email
enormously. From the beginning, CyberSoft has been well adapted to public-sector business, with 80% of its contracts going to governments. “I love selling to governments,” Radatti says. “They always pay their bills.” Several NATO nations
are among his customers. In return, governments appreciate CyberSoft’s low price. In addition, says Radatti, “Our pricing structure is flat from day one. And we provide good support.” Because CyberSoft began (Cont. Page 26)
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by Tony West Right under the nose of Microsoft and Apple, nonproprietary “open source” operating systems have increasingly become the backbone of large computer networks. UNIX, Linux and Mac OS X, or a variant of them, power the complex computer needs of government agencies and other large institutions. For these networks, security is a top-dollar concern. Because they are “heterogeneous” – linking desktops with many different operating systems – they are open to a host of viral threats that ordinary end users can scarcely dream of. A Philadelphia-area firm, CyberSoft Operating Corp., has carved out unique expertise in this demanding field. It is a leader in developing se-
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A Judicial Candidate Honed By King
JUDICIAL candidate Roxanne E. Covington continues Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s “dream.”
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(Cont. from Page 25) to work inside the UNIX world, Radatti says, its performance is unexcelled. “Competitors offer basically a rehashed Microsoft,” he says. “It’s like taking a muffler from a Fiat and putting it on a Cadillac.” Software engineering, by
its nature, fits inside small spaces. CyberSoft began literally in the owner’s garage. Today it operates out of the old Harmonville Firehouse in Montgomery Co. CyberSoft’s phone number is (610) 825-5758. Its website can be visited at http//www.cybersoft.com.
Roxanne E. Covington brings with her a lot of history as she begins her first campaign to become a Judge in the Court of Common Pleas. Her father died when she was 13. During the precious years in which she knew him, “He and my mother encouraged me to reach for the stars. Little did I realize how much I soaked up from his life.” She explains, “My father worked directly with Dr. Martin Luther King as controller for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He kept the dollars going to where they were most needed in the fight for equality.” The owner of a contagious smile, she admits she got the bug to get “involved in the public arena” from her dad. “But my mother Julia,” she adds, “an educator who retired after 45 years as an educator, made me realize why I needed to educate myself.” Covington, who is single, lives in Congressman and
Democratic Party Chairman Bob Brady’s 34th Ward. She sits on his Finance Committee. She can boast early on she has the support of Sam Staten, Sr. and Laborers Local 332. With that normally goes the support of the other unions belonging to the Building Trades. Add this to the fact she also has the support of Electricians chief John J. Dougherty, who came to appreciate her pragmatic decision-making as she sat on the Redevelopment Board which he then chaired. That pragmatism came to the fore recently when she became the majority vote on the Human Relations Commission that exonerated Joe Vento and Geno’s Steaks. His controversial “Only English Spoken Here” brought him charges of discrimination. “He did not violate any laws,” she states emphatically. She has a healthy practice as a trial lawyer, specializing in family, personal law and
insurance litigation, spending many hours before juries. Her decision to run is propelled by the fact she knows, “On the bench I can touch more lives and influence change for the better. Judges do make law by their decisions.” She gives an indication of the type of justice she sees necessary. “The system of keeping things orderly starts with the family. Children caught up in the Family Court need to receive the support services they need to make sure they don’t fall off the safety net and wind up in
Criminal Court.” Though she nicely fits into the besieged Family Court bench, she says, “I will serve wherever I am sent when elected.” With 15 years under her belt practicing law, Covington has been busy enough to serve as legal counsel, an Assistant City Solicitor, and a trial attorney at Zarwin Baum, where she has handled over 1000 hearings, arbitrations and mediations. She is on a score of boards and was named one of Pennsylvania’s Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2005.
Oak Lane Team Sets DA Debate Marion Wimbush, of the Oak Lane Team, has invited the four announced Democratic candidates for District Attorney to attend a debate forum scheduled for Apr. 23 by his organization. Dan McCaffery has already accepted. The time and place will be announced next week.
The Oak Lane Team, an organization of vote-getters aimed at bringing more support from elected officials to the Oak Lane area, is the culmination of eight years of activity by Marion Wimbush. He has held rallies every Sunday before the primary and general election in front of the Oak Lane Diner.
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BEN FRANKLIN HS ROTC Color Guard posts colors at Berean Inst. event.
LDC’s Ken Washington is seen here with Dr. Lorraine Poole-Naranjo, president of Berean Inst. Event celebrated Berean’s 109 years of history.
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BEREAN INST. held its Fallen Heroes Scholarship Awards evening with introductions by Administrator Vernaa Banks and Treasurer James Jones as mistress and master of ceremonies. They watch as Marilyn Kai Jewett welcomes Berean supporters.
AMONG THOSE in attendance were Judge Paula Patrick and Judy Gottlieb.
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Health Commissioner Donald F. Schwarz, MD, MPH, reports communitywide transmission of influenza in Philadelphia has begun. The number of laboratoryconfirmed cases of influenza reported to the Health Department has more than doubled over the last week. Commissioner Schwarz said, “the best way to protect yourself from catching the flu is to get a flu shot. If you have not gotten a flu shot this season, it is not too late.” Influenza vaccination of persons recommended to receive vaccine, including health-care workers, should continue through late spring with either inactivated vaccine or with live, attenuated intranasal vaccine. People who should get vaccinated are children aged six months to 18 years of age, pregnant women and people 50 years of age and older.
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(Cont. from Page 18) tor’s office! (Not a doctor you get to choose by the way, but one selected by … oh … I don’t know … NANCY PELOSI perhaps.) Yikes! Some Elephants are grumbling about the choice of Democrat MICHAEL UNTERMEYER to run for DA on the Republican ticket. The fact he’s, um, a Democrat can’t help but raise eyebrows. On the other hand, Untermeyer does come with a ton of his own money. Our Controller candidate, AL SCHMIDT, is up to any challenge. Did I mention the City Controller has audit au-
CITY HALL Don’t Dial 90# (Cont. from Page 18) ARLEN SPECTER is a candidate for reelection and will have a tougher time than six years ago. President Bush and SEN. RICK SANTORUM campaigned vigorously for Specter both in the primary and General Election. This year it will be the President and the junior Senator from Pennsylvania, BOB CASEY, who will be campaigning for the Democratic candidate.
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SNOOPER (Cont. from Page 18) all they did to remove all the hazards of the recent snow storm. I’m specifically referring to the Pavements & Grounds team. I just wanted everyone to know what they did, didn’t go UNNOTICED. Yes, WE ARE WATCHING Y-O-U. Special Note: A shout-out also goes to our STREETS DEPARTMENT! Snooper Special: This comes to me from an EMAIL. Chuck Fuller of the 58th Ward wanted me to let you know his daughter ELISE is an outstanding SOCCER player for the PARKWOOD YOUTH ORGANIZATION. I am told ELISE is also quite an athlete, and her team, THE DEVILS, is doing great. Keep on ‘kicking’.
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Ringside With The Shadowboxer Charitable organizations all over the country are experiencing sharp declines in donations due to the current state of the economy. However, based on three recent fundraisers, the Philadelphia boxing com-
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Cunningham at Bochetto’s Bar inside his posh Center City law offices. Then the Veteran Boxers Association hosted a karaoke night to raise funds for the numerous boxing projects they support. City Controller candidate and an avid fight fan Brett Mandel came out to
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Soccer Moms: Lois Ulmer, Jenifer Guaglione, Kathy Masciotro, Joanne Zepp,Rosa Casasanto, Janet Charlton, Antonella Cahill, Sarah Clark Stuart. Photos by maria Merlino
Vince DeFino and his spouse Nella.
Coaches in camaraderie, Daren Waite, Rosa Casasanto, Debra Jackson.
The South Philadelphia Soccer Club Co-Owners Executive Vice-President, Mark Casasanto and President, Tony Pellicane. accomplishment from playing. He’s acquired more confidence from the experiences and interactions with the kids.” I concur with that thought. The teenagers who received their awards were incredibly polite and exhibited independent thought. One of them, Joey Franchine, even arranged the group photo shot.
Mark and Gina Rago. Ever supportive, Lou Galdo pulled out the stops with food and décor. The bash, which was like a combination wedding and New Year’s Eve party, and featured a lavish dinner, Chinese auction, 50-50 drawing, door prizes and dancing with DJ Mike Corny, will be an annual event to raise funds for the club. www.southphillysoccer.com.
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teams: U9 Girls, U11 Girls and U12-13 Boys. “Soccer was never a big sport with me. I was a football player throughout high school and college. My son Jack was on a soccer team coached by Rosa (Casasanto). One day I got a frantic call from her about a coaching situation and I never looked back. My philosophy is to have player development through training sessions and game situations and at the same time to make soccer an enjoyable experience.” Ray DeStephanis, who is the Head Coach of Roman Catholic HS, tells me, “This is a great feeder program to Roman. I have 10 kids already with five more for next year.” 1995 Strikers Boys Coach Mike Rector adds, “These players are better now than they were in the past. We are striving to get them to college level.” Camaraderie ran rampant. I see a couple of familiar faces in the crowd, noted attorney Vince DeFino and Man of the Year, Funeral Director Mark Rago. DeFino gives me his take on the club. “We’re a family, a big soccer family. We take trips together. Go to the shore together. It’s more than just soccer, though. We bond. The sport has kept our kids off the street. I think it’s amazing that we are challenging teams all over the city in tournaments. This is legitimate soccer in South Philly.” Rago is also gratified at the success the club has shown. “My son has gotten a terrific sense of
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The first annual gala of The South Philadelphia Soccer Club Golden Goal Awards held at Galdo’s Catering and Entertainment Complex can only be described in superlatives: outstanding, impressive, impassioned, sumptuous and exciting. At least 70 families were represented. I’m sitting sandwiched between Executive VP Mark Casasanto and his friend and co-founder of the club, President Tony Pellicane. These two men are a team of their own. “We started this club about four years ago,” Casasanto begins. “We actually were rivals at one time, vying for top honors,” Pellicane continues. The men had a vision, though. They wanted to take their teams, from pee-wee to pre-teen, to new level. “When we first started coaching, there were a few dozen kids and the games were good and the parents showed up. But I don’t think people ever looked at us and said that we should be playing teams from the Northeast,” reveals Casasanto. “Our dream was to form traveling soccer teams. We knew the kids had the talent and determination, but we had a hard row to hoe to get it off the ground,” added Pellicane. There are currently more than 200 kids involved with outdoor and indoor soccer being played. The club is now finalizing its 501(c)(3) status as a nonprofit organization. The team name is “The Strikers”. Coach Jack Stormed has his hands full with three
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Victims Crime Service Needs Your Help dividual needs of victims and witnesses, helping them to negotiate the criminal-justice system and providing appropriate counseling and socialservice referrals. It also delivers community education on crime prevention and strengthens the relationship between local agencies and communities in South Philadelphia. In 2001, V/WSSP established the Asian Outreach Project. It focuses on crimeprevention information and ensuring quality services to Asian crime victims who re-
side in South Philadelphia. “Through the Asian Outreach Project, we are able to accommodate some victims with limited English skills. We have staff members who speak Khmer, Cantonese, Haitian Creole, French and Spanish,” Dyke elaborated. “We provide a variety of direct services to clients, including crisis counseling, support and information throughout the criminal-justice process, extensive advocacy and referrals, home visits and intervention with creditors,” said Alison. “The role of our
community organizer, Chen Heng, is to provide direct services, especially outreach to Asian victims and witnesses of crimes. The purpose of this letter is to inform the readers that there are various agencies throughout the city that offer similar services. Each neighborhood has its own community-based victim-service agency. We would be happy to help victims ourselves or to refer them to the appropriate agency.” For more information, please call Alison Sprague at (215) 551-3360.
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(Cont. From Page 1) crime prevention and victim services to Asian community members. “While we remain committed to serving those in need, we are struggling due to significant cuts in Federal funding for the fifth consecutive year,” said Board Member Abe Dyke. V/WSSP will be hosting its 19th annual Celebration and Fundraiser on Apr. 3, 2009. But the group is seeking donations before then. All contributions are tax deductable. The agency responds to in-
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