Mummers Serenade Courting Vento At Record’s Seniors Tenth Birthday Bash For Votes
MUMMER string bands paid homage to Philadelphia Public Record’s Public Servant of the Year Geno’s Joe Vento at newspaper’s 10th birthday celebration at Swan Caterers. Presenting Vento with plaque were Bob Shannon and String Band President John Pignotti. Photo by Donald Terry
Vol. III No. 11 (Issue 75)
Over 60 members of various Mummer String Bands marched into Swan Caterers Monday night to thank Public Servant of the Year Joe Vento of Geno’s Steaks for his major donation to making the New Year’s Parade a reality. They did so with a long serenade of popular string-band music that thrilled Joe, his family and the crowd attending the Philadelphia Public Record’s 10th birthday celebration at Swan Caterers. Led by former Quaker City Capt. Bob Shannon and String Band Association President John Pignotti presented Vento with a plaque showing their appreciation. Vento, in turn, pledged to do what he could to insure the parade remained a Philadelphia fixture on New Year’s Day. Scores of elected officials and primary candidates from both parties attended the newspaper’s birthday party.
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Economic Boost! Who Wants Pampered? The Lobster Club will be hosting its annual Pampered Chef night this Friday. Chef Lisa Caines will showcase her culinary delights at the club fundraiser. The night starts at 7:00 p.m. at Lobster Club, 1310 Porter Street. For more information call: (215) 356-1518.
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Obama Pledges $800,000 To South Philly Thousands of South Philadelphia residents will get a little help paying their bills at the end of May. Thanks to the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, which
President Barack Obama signed into law in February, 32,000 South Philadelphians receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will get a $250 check.
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The Neighborhood Networks hosts a District Attorneys Candidates Forum Mar. 18 at Tritone, 1508 South Street, 6-8 p.m. For more information, contact Damon K. Roberts at (215) 965-1582.
Wellness of You The Wellness of You, Inc. hosts Annual Wellness Breakfast for Men Sunday, Mar. 15, marks at the Universal Institute Charter School at 1415 Catherine Street. Free gathering encourages males of all ages to take charge of their health. The program begins at 9 a.m. and will conclude no later than 1 p.m. Pre-registration is suggested due to limited seating. Males of all ages can register online at www.wellnesso(Cont. Page 2)
by R. George Linton A South Philadelphia candidate for Judge has found a unique way to canvass for votes. While many judicial candidates are attending fundraisers, ward parties and meetings, Common Pleas Judge candidate Adam Beloff can be found courting seniors. Every Friday night, you will find Adam back in his old community, meeting and greeting seniors at the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, 1430 E. Passyunk Avenue. According to regular dancers at the center, Adam has some good moves on the dance floor! Beloff was born in South Philadelphia to Ruth and Stanley Beloff. He was raised in a family of six children. Beloff says he has wanted to run for Judge ever since he was elected Judge during "student day" at his grammar school. “The experience sparked my desire to study the law at (Cont. Page 23)
STATE SEN. Larry Farnese participated in "Read Across Philadelphia Week," at Jackson ES, where he read Dr. Seuss's Yertle the Turtle to kindergartners and surprised them with challenge to a book-reading contest. The winner will receive four free tickets, donated by the Senator, to Please Touch Museum. Joining Senator were teacher Edith Leiber and assistant Carol Shipley with excited kindergarteners.
The one-time recovery payments will go out in May 2009 and all payments should be received by the end of May, according to officials at the South Philadelphia Social Security Administration. In April, Social Security will send a letter with additional information to each person who is eligible for the one-time payment. The payments will be sent automatically, meaning no action is required on the part of the person receiving benefits. The economic-recovery payments will be made separately from a person’s regular monthly payments. All adults who receive Social Security benefits, including disabled adult children (but not minor children) are eligible for $250 payment. In addition, all persons who receive SSI payments, including minor children, are eligible for the payment. Anyone who receives benefits or who was eligible to receive benefits during any of the three months prior to enactment (November and December of 2008 and January 2009) (Cont. Page 2)
COURTING FOR VOTES! Judicial candidate Adam Beloff stops by the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center dance night to canvass for votes.
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