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SOUTH PHILADELPHIA Business Association Scholarship recipients: Michael Fiocca, Vincent Angiolitto, Joseph Biancaniello, Carlzel Bostic, Deanna Giusini, Takia Firby, Carla Kittl, and twin sisters Celeste and Marie Cerino.
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Our local entrepreneurs continue to ignore the weak economy by continuing to give back to the community. Thanks to their generosity, many kids have gotten a head start with their college education, thanks to members of the South Philadelphia Business Association. The SPBA feted the best of the best high school seniors with a gala event held at Galdo’s Catering and Entertainment Complex at 20th & Moyamensing. Business Executive Eddie Wright
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was grateful to “all the businesses that participated.” “Our members have been supporting our scholarship program for years now, and the money they continue to help us raise, has helped hundreds of South Philadelphia students fulfill their college and university dreams.” Wright also went on to say that “scholarships are a very important part of what the association does.” For more information on the scholarship program, or to become a member of the SPBA, call (215)-336-1108.
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by R. George Linton Six of South Philadelphia best and wisest citizens were honored by the City this week for their remarkable longevity. Ellen Diorio, Virginia Robinson, Anna Lux, Margaret DiPiero, Marie Campolongo and Wydella Riley all have one thing in common … they will need 100 candles on their birthday cake this year! The South Philadelphia seniors joined almost 70 citywide centenarians at the Doubletree Hotel in Center City. To mark “Older Americans Month,” which is celebrated every year nationally in May, Mayor Michael Nutter recognized the contributions of 400 centenarians in Philadelphia — home of one of the nation’s largest centenarian populations. Some 136 seniors will turn 100 years old in Philadelphia in 2009. Five of the six South Philadelphia (Cont. Page 2)
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Hundreds Flock To St Rita Feast by R. George Linton The parish population at St. Rita of Cascia might be very small these days, but devotion to St. Rita continues strong among people near and far. Hundreds stepped in and out the Broad & Federal Street church last week to celebrate the Solemn Novena and Feast. Every year from May 13 through May 21, St. Rita’s is packed with worshippers. On the last day of the feast, hundreds come for the world-famous blessing of roses. The origin of St. Rita’s Shrine is intimately tied both to the story of Italian immigration to the United States and to popular religious devotion at the beginning of the 20th century. In the year 1907, the Augustinian Friars from Villanova, one of the suburbs surrounding the City of Philadelphia, were asked to found a parish to assist in the care of the tens of thousands of Italian families coming into the city. When they did, they chose St. Rita as the patron of the new (Cont. Page 23)
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Executive Board President – Louis Lozzi, Sr. Vice President – Barbara Capozzi, Esq. Secretary – Lou Cerino Treasurer – Reggie Lozzi Executive Director – Edward J. Wright, Jr.
Darlene Cellucci Louis Galdo Marge Marziani Daniel Olivieri Mark Rago Vince De Fino Esq.
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) AT Hauling & Cleanouts (Scott Grayson) 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. (James DeMarino) 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) 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. (Victor Baldi 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) Real Estate & Land Use Atty. - Damon K Roberts Esq. 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 ADuffy) 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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Centenarians In Our Area (Cont from Page 1) seniors joined nearly 70 centenarians at the grand birthday party, along with family and friends. The 9th annual Mayor’s Centenarians’ Celebration was designed to recognize the accomplishments of Philadelphia’s Centenarians and soon-to-be centenarians. Residents were required to be 100 years old during 2009 to participate. Mayor Nutter presented remarks, a proclamation officially declaring May 22, 2009 as “Centenarians Celebration Day in Philadelphia,” cut a huge ceremonial birthday cake with the event’s oldest male centenarian in attendance, Lazar Ayzman, of Northeast Philadelphia, and the oldest female centenarian, Anna Henderson, of West Philadelphia. Ayzman, 104, is a decorated veteran of two wars, and Henderson, 109, is a grandmother of 25, a devoted housewife and respected cook. “There are very few centenarian celebrations of this magnitude, in which a city recognizes the achievements and longevity of its residents, and so we feel privileged to
(Cont from Page 1) in the school auditorium on Tuesday, Jun. 9, 1:303:00 p.m. at the Vare School Auditorium. So if South Philly has talent, get to Vare in June. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tiye Thompson, executive managemer of the Education Division at (215) 732-6518 (office) or (215) 768-5054.
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IBEW LOCAL 98 Apprentices chaperoned our centenarians to their birthday party last week under supervision of South Philadelphia’s own Ed McBride, center. have the opportunity to honor tion as speakers were: City this distinguished group,” Representative Melanie said Mayor Nutter. “These Johnson, the luncheon’s wonderful residents have emcee; Laurie Watkins, reworked and raised families in gional commissioner, Social Philadelphia, and have wit- Security Administration; nessed the city’s growth and Rick Spector, community-rechange through a unique per- lations director of the spective.” Philadelphia Corp. for The seniors were treated Aging; and Celeste Zappala, to a special video presenta- executive director of tion, “Witness to History,” Mayor’s Commission on which was the theme of the Services for the Aging. luncheon and chronicled “This celebration truly is Philadelphia’s past and pres- a party for the ages: It’s all ent over a century. To gear abut remembering and reup for the 10th anniversary of specting the beauty of our the Centenarian Celebration staying power,” Said Johnin 2010, centenarians partici- son. “It is a special occasion pated in an oral-history proj- in which we proudly express ect in which they reminisced our admiration and appreciaabout their remarkable lives. tion to some of PhiladelJoining Mayor Nutter and phia’s finest citizens, our participating in the celebra- cherished centenarians.” Now in 2009, David Krain, candidate for business agent, and the rest of AFSCME Local 2187 “Members First Team” are looking to bring pride back to being a union member again. That’s because on Jun. 11, Krain will host a fund raiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1526 Packer Avenue. There will be an open bar 6:30-7:30 p.m. with all-you-can-eat crab fries. Donation requested is only $20. For more information, please call (215) 834-8358.
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TAKING TIME OUT for a photo at 3rd hole of LDC Golf Classic are Kevin Gale, Joel Trigiani, Perry Blackman and Andrew Zalenski.
SAM STATEN, SR. and LDC Auditor Perry Blackman thank media communication consultant Dana Brady for her hard work putting LDC Golf Charity Classic event together for its 10th year.
STATE SEN. Anthony Williams congratulates District Attorney Candidate Seth Williams on his Primary Election victory during Laborers 332 10th anRICHARD BOYER LDC Business nual Golf Outing at Manager lauds influence of mentor Spring Mill Country and friend Sam Staten, Sr. at LDC Club Tuesday. Golf Classic Tuesday.
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LABORERS DISTRICT COUNCIL Charity Golf Classic marked its 10th year Tuesday, as golf players pushed the fundraising total past the one million dollar mark at the Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland, Pa. LDC Local Laborers 332 Assistant Business Mgr. Sam Staten, Sr. was guest of honor at all-day event. Staten and company set off brilliant round of golf alongside Steve Binder and Roca Irey. See page 4.
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LDC GOLF Classic Climbs Over $1 Million For Charity
WITH A SWING LIKE that, Sam Staten, Sr. wouldn’t look out of place on PGA tour! It’s no surprise Staten was top of leader board at LDC Charity Golf Classic.
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my duties will give me as much pleasure as honoring my mentor, Samuel Staten, Sr. at our premier charitable event,” said Ryan Boyer, business manager of LDC. "As we celebrate the event's 10th Anniver-
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The Laborers’ District Council Charity Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, raised over $150,000 atits 10th annual Charity Golf Classic, bringing the total raised for charity to over $1 million by this event over the past 10 years. Long-time labor leader Samuel Staten, Sr. was presented an award amidst a standing ovation, acknowledging his long-
standing commitment and dedication to the LDC Fund. Columbia Partners, LLC were recognized for their 10-year commitment as a corporate sponsor of this event. “I am honored to be a part of the 10th anniversary of this great event,” said Samuel Staten, Sr., assistant business manager of LDC and Laborers’ Local 332. “The longevity of the event and the funds
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If you need a campaign manager to run you though the maze of a primary such as the one just past, then give Marion Wimbush a call. He puts his money and their money where it will do the best good in getting out the vote. Wimbush this primary supported successfully with his Democrats Of Oak Lane Team Robert Coleman, Angeles Roca, and Roxanne Covington for Common Pleas Court. In the race for Municipal Court his team supported Charles Hayden and Joseph Waters. Another choice of Wimbush was Sharon Williams Losier who, as of press time, was 200 votes shy of the brass
ring for Common Pleas. Wimbush is no stranger to running campaigns. He got into it by popular demand. For years, while a member of the administration of Mayor John Street, Wimbush hosted Democratic rallies outside the Oak Lane Diner, often drawing crowds that necessitated routing traffic off Broad Street. He recalls, “I did it because I wanted the Oak Lane section of the city to be noted. We have four to five wards up here that produce gigantic primary votes. They needed to be recognized.” It wasn’t long after he began getting calls from candidates for various offices and he finally set up a headquarters directly across from the Diner. During the last Presidential
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primary election pitting President Obama against Hillary Clinton, he offered those who came to his key rally a “blocklong hoagie … one long hoagie that featured sections of tuna, chicken, roast beef, Italian cold cuts, etc.” Wimbush has a host of ways to get attention for his candidates. “It’s not all tricks or gimmicks,” he notes. “We get them out to where people can see them, people we know we can help convince them to support our candidates to whom they’ve been introduced.”
Allegheny County Favors Its Own It’s a lesson Philadelphia’s Republican and Democratic Parties haven’t decided to put into practice. Here, the locals have for years treated their brethren in other counties with respective and supported them when they were endorsed. That doesn’t seem to have ever been the case with Allegheny Co.’s Republican and Democratic leadership. No matter what they say or state, they seem never to deliver any candidate for a statewide office unless that candidate come from Allegheny Co. Year after year, that’s what their results show. This past primary was no exception. Except for Judge Anne E. Lazarus, the other endorsed Philadelphian, Judge John Younge for Superior Court, lost to an Allegheny Co. choice. In Commonwealth Court, Alleghenians only supported their own. Will we ever learn?
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“I stayed in the race even after Republican State Committee’s nomination in Harrisburg because I believe that all Republicans within the Commonwealth should be given the chance to vote and decide which candidate is best to lead the ticket to victory in the General Election and the voters of Pennsylvania have spoken,” says Judge Paul Panepinto. “I am honored to have had the opportunity to run amongst stellar candidates such as Judge Melvin and Judge Allen. I always thought that a primary Election was healthy for the Republican Party.”
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another department has and both are supposed to be working together,” said Butkovitz. “It’s a recurring instance where the right hand doesn’t know what’s in the left hand.” Best practices for execution of tax discovery include using data-mining technology to identify tax-evaders such as those conducting business without a license. The report includes the results of an investigation that found 112 of 193 home-repair businesses that advertised in one local newspaper did not have a registered business-privilege license. The final action step would include evaluating and documenting the results of the tax discovery initiative to determine its effectiveness in identifying non-tax filers as well as the revenue that would be generated from these additional taxpaying business entities. The evaluation will help determine the success or failure of the City’s tax-discovery efforts.
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State Rep. Ron Waters visited the State Correctional Institution at Graterford to participate in a roundtable discussion on the United Community Action Network program, or U-CAN. Waters joined approximately 50 inmates, State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, and professionals and volunteers for the roundtable discussion, which was themed around U-CAN and a radio broadcast program featuring the stories of some of the inmates. The network’s purpose is to eliminate crime and preach crime prevention in neighborhoods, as well as to target at-risk youth with information on the real consequences of criminal behavior. "Hopefully we can prevent more young African Americans from going to jail with these hearings," Waters said. Also present at the discussion were A. Bruce Crawley and Marc Fullard from Millennium 3 Management. They discussed job creation, and Crawley also talked about providing inmates with entrepreneurial skills so they can open businesses using those skills after they are released from prison. Crawley pointed out former inmates, even if they have skills, often find it difficult to secure employment.
recovery initiatives. “We must be vigilant at all times and utilize smarter and better practices to make our City government more efficient, effective, better managed – and more financially responsible,” said Butkovitz. “Adopting tax-discovery practices will help identify taxpayers who are not filing annual tax returns and not paying their fair and appropriate share of taxes.” The 10 “Action Steps” for effective tax discovery can be broken down into three categories: planning, execution and evaluation. The planning phase would include identifying the tax gap to determine how much in each tax category is owed. This phase also includes the creation of a centralized database to permit all City agencies to tap into one information portal. “In many of our audits, we find that one department doesn’t know what information
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City Controller Alan Butkovitz is urging the city to adopt his “Tax Discovery Program” report that explores 10 action steps for the City to increase tax-revenue collections and reduce thousands of tax delinquents. The report examines the Dept. of Revenue’s current practices and analyzes new techniques to improve tax-discovery methods and ta- compliance procedures. Revenue was only conducting limited tax-discovery initiatives and
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Butkovitz’ ‘10 Steps’ Plan LDC Health And Safety Fund Targets Unpaid Taxes
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Sen. Kitchen Hosts Sr. Expo STATE SEN. Shirley M. Kitchen hosted along with BRAVO Health representatives and senior ambassadors her 5th Annual Senior Healthy Living Expo at Convention Center. Information and participation for seniors included Eco Living, selecting right health plan, tax services, pain management, Seniors Surf The Web, a pamper-me section and much more.
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farmed seafood contaminated with drugs — and juice made with unsafe color additives. Yet another Chinese scandal involved toothpaste containing an ingredient used in antifreeze. Although China has been bearing the brunt of the foodsafety scandals in recent years, other countries have also been involved. Not long ago, Mexicangrown green onions were contaminated with — shockingly — human waste used as fertilizer. Dr. Blaylock will tell you this is not an isolated incident. Besides the disgust factor, such farming methods expose you to such nasties as potentially deadly E. coli germs and the hepatitis virus. And an ever-growing number of varying types of produce, fruits and fruit juices continue to flow into the US from Mexico and points south. Due to the globalization of our food supply, we import foods and food additives from numerous countries worldwide. And many of these countries
have few or no government standards for processing or safety. Yet only 15% of our food is imported. What about the food we eat produced in our own country? Dr. Blaylock has researched the sobering statistics. Every year, 76 million Americans get sick from foods they eat, and 300,000 end up in the hospital. Sadly, another 5,000 end up in the cemetery. Since a full 85% of our food supply comes from our own country, how safe is our food? Dr. Blaylock realizes some-
thing most Americans don't: Regulatory agencies do not adequately test substances used on food crops. In fact, as many as two dozen pesticide residues have been detected on commonly sold vegetables. Additionally, government ‘protection' agencies rarely test the effects of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides when used in combination (some chemicals are not toxic when used alone but extremely toxic when combined).
Women Of Courage Honored
Health Partners’ Business Development team joined Dawn Stensland, left, in congratulating Estelle Richman, secretary, Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Welfare and recipient of the Jane Addams award, 3rd from left, at Lutheran Settlement House Women of Courage Awards. Eleven local women were honored. Health Partners, a sponsor, presented award to Ginger Osborne, a domestic-violence survivor and volunteer for Women in Transition Survivor’s Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography Network.
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China's former head of food and drug safety, Zheng Xiaoyu, was put to death recently. His crime? Taking $850,000 in bribes from pharmaceutical companies, some of which resulted in approval of fake drugs. One of these "approved" antibiotics accounted for at least 10 deaths in China. His execution followed heightened worldwide concerns over the general safety of Chinese food, medicines and consumer products. According to Newsmax medical editor Dr. Russell Blaylock, just this year, North American authorities blocked or recalled toxic Chinese
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Kids have needs and critical to addressing those needs is first identifying and then understanding them. That’s the goal of legislation introduced by Congressmen Chaka Fattah and Dave Camp which provides for collection of information related to the wellbeing of America’s children. Its call for a national survey has bipartisan support. Fattah said, “This legislation is the first step in accurately measuring the needs of children. It will provide policy-makers with essential information they must have to more precisely meet those needs. The State Child WellBeing Research Act of 2009 will collect the latest statelevel information that will then be available to legislators, researchers, child advocates and families.”
Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers and Charles Lillie, president of the Philadelphia Fire Dept. Historical Corp., announces John J. Holstein is the recipient of the 2009 “Fire Service Paramedic of the Year” award. Fire Service Paramedic Holstein was selected for the prestigious award for his dedicated service and superior performance in the line of duty. He has demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness over 20 years while providing emergency medical services to the public. The” Fire Service Paramedic of the Year” award was presented in conjunction with the National Emergency Medical Services Week. Paramedics perform heroically throughout the year, noted Ayers.
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Tartaglione Redesigns Website For Impaired Speaking in support of Pennsylvania’s efforts to provide new technology to people with disabilities, State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione announced a redesign of her Senate website to make it more accessible for vision- or hearing-impaired constituents. “About a year ago, I found out about software that reads
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Tartaglione, who has used a wheelchair since a boating accident in 2003, had her site simplified and redesigned to allow programs such as “Jaws” to more easily navigate the content. “Technology has given me more freedom,” she said. “And I’m a passionate advocate for helping people with
disabilities recover their independence. I am well aware of the physical barriers on our public sidewalks and roads, and I’d like to see us all more aware of the barriers on the information highway as well.” Tartaglione came out in
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A dozen years ago the City of Philadelphia reached out and brought in a controversial young innovator to head the Philadelphia Housing Authority. He turned out to be a management whiz, an economic guru and a visionary. Within months he had the PHA reorganized and on its way to converting its many slum holdings into neighborhood havens of decent housing, worth their weight in gold even on the general market. He fought HUD, with local Congressional help, and was able to use some of its earmarked dollars for other purposes. He was able to raise funds in other ways as well. Now he has turned what had been hell-hole, crime-ridden housing projects into stable, almost crime-free neighborhoods, with homes that have attracted private housing-development investment as well, what does PHA Executive Director Carl R. Greene get in return? He’s been told by HUD his housing authority was among 34 similar agencies around this state that were “not high performers”. Seems HUD is basing its distribution of stimulus money on Authorities they consider high-performing. This is proof to us its mavens are not only dumb, but blind as well. Otherwise a quick tour of Philadelphia would show them how wrong they are. HUD gave PHA only $90 million in March, when it doled out $3 billion. That is why, to their credit, Sens. Arlen Specter and Bob Casey, Jr., our Congressional delegation and State leaders have jumped on the backs of HUD administrators. They are demanding a reconsideration of how that money is being distributed and they want HUD to add to that money. We wish them well. Carl deserves it, as do the over 80,000 residents of the PHA and the hundreds of thousands in this city whose neighborhoods have gotten better thanks to his vision. But then again, if Washington’s bean-counters are blind and dumb to PHA’s amazing record, what makes our delegations feel they can get through?
It is very unfortunate that John Braxton did not win the City Controller election. He was the only one of any politician who spoke about making PGW run its office efficiently. The people need a consumer advocate against these greedy utility companies and Mr. Braxton could have been that voice for us. Barbara Tarvydas
Mitchell Spritzler (267) 2351287. Jun. 11- Philadelphia Public School Notebook’s annual “Turning the Page for Change” event! Tickets are $60; discounts for students, parents, teacher groups and people under 25. For info (215) 951-0330 x2160. Jun. 13- W. Park Cultural Ctr. and School of the Future will present 2nd annual W. Park Arts Fest at School of Future, 4021 Parkside Ave, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Jun. 15- CORA for KIDS Golf Classic at JC Melrose C.C., 7600 Tookany Ck. Pkwy. buffet lunch and qualifying for $10,000 Putting Contest 11:30 a.m. Cost $185 individual golfer or $700 for a foursome. Dinner only costs $65. To register call Patty Poach (215) 701-2560 or email
caring@coraservices.org. Jun. 20- TWU Local 234 Women’s Committee Family Awareness Black Tie Affair. For info (215) 972-4140. Jun. 25- Happy Birthday Sheriff John Green fundraiser, 5:30-8 p.m., Cuba Libre Restaurant, 10 S. 2nd St. $250. For info Carol (215) 742-6272. Jul. 11- Juniata Golf Club, L & Cayuga Sts., sponsors Independence Day Scramble, starting 8 a.m. $65 per player. 36-hole scramble. Food, prizes, after-golf party with D.J. For information call Mike Fox. Bring your spouse. Proceeds go to Juniata Golf Fdn. Jul. 25- Bartlett Jr. HS Reunion at Galdo’s Catering, 20th & Moyamensing Ave. Tickets $55. For info Claudia Gordon (267) 971-3768 or Diane Davis (215) 498-7201.
Why Dredge? Regarding dredging the Delaware River: Aside from the problem of the toxic material being dredged up, there is the current need for reducing long-distance shipping of food and products that should be grown and made locally to avoid huge energy costs in traveling goods. Therefore we should be turning to local production, not international shipping of goods. It would be helpful if you had some experts in these areas give their input. Joan Sage South Philadelphia (ED. NOTE: Dredged material makes fine topsoil, good for local gardening. It’s available down at Hog Island).
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Jun. 4- N.W. Greens meet at Weavers Way Meeting Rm., 555 Carpenter Lane (near Greene St.), 7 p.m. Jun. 8- TWU Local 234 Golf Outing “Take Care of Our Own”. For info (215) 9724140. Jun. 10- Shomrim of Phila. & Delaware Valley annual Banquet at Har Zion Synagogue, 1500 Hagys Ford Rd., Gladwyne, Pa., 6:30 p.m. Honorees will be Phila. Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, “Person of the Year”, and Chief Inspector James Tiano, “Humanitarian of the Year”. Tickets $65. Open bar, entertainment and appetizers. Call
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW APRIL TERM 2005 NO. 3433 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ACQUIRER OF CERTAIN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION ACTING AS RECEIVER Plaintiff vs. LUCKY REALTY INC & JOHN DOE Mortgagors and Real Owners Defendants TO: LUCKY REALTY INC & John Doe, MORTGAGORS AND REAL OWNERS, DEFENDANTS whose last known address is 6322 Kingsessing Ave Philadelphia, PA 19142. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT OWED TO OUR CLIENT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE DEBT. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ACQUIRER OF CERTAIN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION ACTING AS RECEIVER, 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 APRIL TERM 2005 NO. 3433wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6322 Kingsessing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County.
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Mayor Honors City’s Centenarians Mayor Michael A. Nutter hosted a birthday luncheon to honor Philadelphia residents who are at least 100 years old or more at the DoubleTree Hotel in Center City, marking “Older Americans Month.” The Mayor recognized the contributions of 400 centenarians in Philadelphia – home of one of the nation’s largest centenarian populations. Some 136 seniors will turn 100 years old in Philadelphia in 2009. Nearly 70 centenarians attended this grand birthday party, along with family and friends at the Doubletree Hotel. The 9th annual Mayor’s Centenarians’ Celebration was designed to recognize the accomplishments of Philadelphia’s Centenarians and soonto-be centenarians. Residents were required to be 100 years old during 2009 to participate. Nutter presented remarks, a proclamation officially declaring May 22, 2009 as “Centenarians Celebration Day in Philadelphia,” cut a huge ceremonial birthday
cake with the event’s oldest male centenarian in attendance, Lazar Ayzman of Northeast Philadelphia, and the oldest female centenarian, Anna Henderson of West Philadelphia. Ayzman, 104, is a decorated veteran of two wars, and Henderson, 109, is a grandmother of 25, a devoted housewife and respected cook. Nutter posed for photographs with every participant. The centenarians received tokens of appreciation and acknowledgements from the City to commemorate the occasion. “There are very few centenarian celebrations of this magnitude, in which a city recognizes the achievements
DECORATED Veteran of two wars, 104-year-old Lazar Ayzman and city’s oldest senior 109year-old Anna Henderson help Mayor Michael Nutter cut centenarian birthday cake. and longevity of its residents, and so we feel privileged to have the opportunity to honor this distinguished group,” said the Mayor. “These wonderful residents have worked and raised families in Philadelphia, and have witnessed the city’s growth and change.” The largest centenarian populations represented at the luncheon were from Northeast Philadelphia and West Philadelphia. Established in 2001 as part of the City of Philadelphia’s efforts to mark the anniversary of the completion of the century-old City Hall, the Mayor’s Centenarian Celebration is produced by the City of Philadelphia and the Social Security Administration.
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NAVY Veteran Joseph Stivala and former City Commissioner Edgar Howard flank South Philadelphia community activist Karen Brown at Memorial Day Ceremony at Korean War Memorial.
VETERAN and former City Council candidate David Oh lays wreath during Memorial Ceremony Monday as veteran John J. Kline looks on.
CHARLIE WILLIAMS, State Sergeant, stands to attention as naval officer lays begins walk to lay wreath at Korean Memorial.
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JUDGE and Iraq War Veteran Patrick Dugan salutes our past and present troops at Korean War Memorial Ceremony at 2nd & Dock Streets Monday. Dugan, who was master of ceremonies, is joined by veteran David Oh, and State Rep. Bryan Lentz.
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N.E. PHILA. political activist Joe Dykes shows hosted party for hundreds of veterans at Memorial Day party at vacation property he owns just outside West Chester. Dykes oversees Shawn “the Official Pig Roster” as he does his thing.
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Il Mulino soars, despite predictions of casino doom by Len Lear You’ve probably read some of the tidal wave of stories in recent months about the virtual demise of the Atlantic City casino-hotels. First came the stories about the impact of all the new slot machine parlors in Southeastern Pennsylvania, like the ones in Bensalem and Chester and, just last week, Bethlehem, that are driving away profits from the Atlantic City behemoths. Then, of course, came the economic meltdown of the financial, banking and real-estate industries and the resulting economic earthquake with its seismic rippling effects on consumer spending, layoffs, etc. This, of course, poured even more lava on the Atlantic City carcass. After all, who wants to gamble away what might be their last
paycheck for the foreseeable future? But despite the layoffs, cutbacks in hours and services, etc., there is no corpse yet ready for burial. The patient may be on a ventilator, but the heart is still pumping. During our most recent visit to A.C., there were actually warm bodies pouring money into slot machines, poker-playing, etc., although obviously not as many as in years past. But the real shock came when we walked into Il Mulino New York, which opened last October in the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort. Like Buddakan and Continental, the two A.C. restaurants that are extensions of the two similarly named Stephen Starr restaurants in Philly, Il Mulino New York is an extension of its namesake in New York’s Greenwich Village. Opened in 1981 by brothers Gino and Fernando
Masci, the Big Apple icon has become a magnet for celebrities and power brokers and has been ranked the number one Italian restaurant in New York by the Zagat Dining Guide for more than 20 years. Its new A.C. cousin is actually two adjacent restaurants — Il Mulino New York, which offers the traditional white tablecloth experience with tuxedo-clad waiters and an extensive list of daily specials with accompanying wine recommendations; and Trattoria Il Mulino, which offers a more casual dining experience including pizzas, pastas and lighter dishes. Both restaurants specialize in dishes from Italy’s Abruzzi region. Based on everything we had read about the impending demise of Atlantic City, we expected to have the restaurant to ourselves when we walked into Il Mulino on a Thursday night, but we were shocked to see both versions of the New York City icon packed with diners, and they
did not look like actors hired to make the restaurants look full. Before we even had a chance to look at a menu, handsome tuxedoed servers with white bowties brought out a huge selection of antipasto and told us it was complimentary for every guest. We could have as much as we wanted, and we had so many sliced Italian meats and cheeses, pan-seared zucchini chips, bruschetta, a variety of olives, marinated eggplant and freshly baked Italian breads that we could almost have ordered coffee and called it a night. But after we pigged out on the complimentary antipasto (which might be why almost all of the tables were filled), a server came over and recited so many specials — each one sounding more enticing than the one before — that I honestly could not imagine there would also be a paper menu. For example, one special was sea scallops wrapped in
Len Lear pancetta and served with risotto or sautéed spinach; another was red snapper sautéed with seafood sauce and served in a light tomato sauce with shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari, mussels and wild mushrooms; or a European-cut chicken breast served with asparagus and topped with Fontana cheese in a lemon and pinot grigio sauce. And on and on. It took longer to recite all the specials than the Declaration of Independence — which only made us hungry again. We absolutely loved the
langostino, a real delicacy — Sardinian jumbo prawns sautéed in a white wine and garlic sauce and served with spinach ($28) — and the sublime ravioli filled with porcini mushrooms and served in a subtle cream champagne sauce with white truffles ($20 as an appetizer; $40 as an entree). The prices are serious (the Trattoria less so, of course), as is the food. The Old World service at Il Mulino is ridiculously pampering. It’s a pleasure to be waited on by servers who smile, joke around, pay attention to every detail and actually know the menu as if they cooked everything themselves. We loved the maitre d’, John Gonzalez, and server, Jhonny (correct spelling) Ospina, a native of Colombia, South America. For more information or reservations, call (609) 4496006 (Il Mulino New York) or (609) 449-6004 (Trattoria Il Mulino), or visit www.ilmulino.com.
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Jones will make the second defense of his NABA Championship against Los Angeles Larry Mosley in what will be the biggest test of his young career. While Jones finished his amateur career with an extremely impressive 60-6 record, Mosley was one of the top amateurs in the United States. Mosley was born in the Watts section of California and would go on to win the 1995 and 1996
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JOHN DOUGHERTY beams as his candidates were among winners. With him at Doc’s Pub were Michael Ozzie Myers, winning candidates Anne Lazarus and Joseph Waters, and Councilman Bill Green.
He’s been called the “North Philly wrecking machine”. Since he’s already knocked out 15 of his first 17 professional opponents, the title seems fitting for the North Philly Welterweight. His tall, lanky build and devastating knockout power has even drawn comparisons to the legendary Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns. On Saturday, Jun. 6 at Bally’s in Atlantic City,
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Crackdown On Airport Parkers The Philadelphia Police Dept. has begun ticketing motorists picking up passengers at Philadelphia International Airport if they park their vehicles
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STATE SEN. Shirley Kitchen is joined at Wimbush’s preelection party by host Marion Wimbush, Ward Leader Edgar Howard and Judicial candidate Sharon WillliamsLosier.
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MARION WIMBUSH hosts Annual preelection breakfast at Oak Line Diner in N. Phila. ANOTHER BIG Election Day winner, Seth Williams made sure he stopped by be- Judge Angles Roca, knew to stop by Marion Wimbush’s preelection breakfast. fore his big election.
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STATE REP. Rev. Louise Williams Bishop hosts her early Sunday Morning Breakfast show on 900 AM WURD Live at Oak Lane Dinner. One of her guests, DA candidate Seth Williams, is given chance to air his candidacy on her popular show.
Waters Hosts Health Fair COOKING UP a treat for seniors are staff of Ron Waters and volunteers, including April James and Valarie Smallwood.
SISTERS Yolanda and Qudaira McFadden flank host State Rep. Ron Waters.
STATE SEN. Anthony Williams is welcomed to senior health fair by Harrisburg colleague Ron Waters.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY candidate Seth Williams stopped by to talk to seniors at Ron Waters’ Heath Fair and luncheon.
NINETY-ONEyear-old Leroy Francisco, who looks decades younger, is a poster child for healthy seniors in Phila, according to State Rep. Ron Waters. Photos by Donald Terry
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Long-time Philly columnist STU BYKOFSKY posed a very important question to the citizens of Philadelphia in his column last week. To save Philadelphia, is it time to end the 65+ year Democratic monopoly? Although I’ve had some differences with Stu in the past, he’s a reasonable and thoughtful man. Writing as a Democrat, he excoriates “yellow dogs” who he described as those who “shut their eyes, lick their privates, and vote “D” no matter how powerful the stench.” He states, “I’m not anti-Democrat, I’m anti-monopoly … and when you’re a yellow dog, you end up with fleas like the DROP and BRT.” Stu, let me be the first to thank you for having the courage to say what many of us have known for a long time. Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely! Rumor has it Stu is so passionate about this issue, he’s re-registered as a Republican. Welcome aboard Stu! We have much work to do. Violent crime in this city is not getting any better. After hearing the District Attorney debates, I’m not confident Democrat SETH WILLIAMS has the solution either. I heard no ideas about building another prison, putting criminals away for their full sentence, or keeping violent felons off the street. Want to know how bad it’s gotten? A few weeks ago, our Bail Commissioner TIM O’BRIEN was out for dinner at the High Note Cafe with a large group of friends including RCC Chairman VITO CANUSO. The Commissioner was nice enough to offer the Chairman a ride home. After dropping him off, he was robbed at gunpoint to the head! The brazen robbery took place near a crowd of patrons who were eating at another nearby restaurant. These are the animals our future elected District Attorney needs to (Cont. Page 19)
When President Barack Obama announced his selection of Appeals Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to fill the Supreme Court seat of Justice David Souter, it was a good news/bad news thing to me. The good news was it was a milestone. There will be another woman on the court if she’s confirmed. That woman will be a Latina, the first in the Court’s history. (Hopefully by then the nation’s newscasters will remember Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States and will stop calling her parents “immigrants from Puerto Rico.”) So far, the only real problem that I have with her is she’s a Yankees fan. The bad news was, by announcing his choice on Tuesday, Obama did something similar to what his election as President did for the nation’s gays and lesbians. It hid the fact they were losing a civil right. The California Supreme Court reaffirmed Proposition 8, the law passed by California voters passed in November that forbids gays and lesbians from getting married. Obama officially announced Sotomayor’s appointment at 10 a.m. and it took folks until about noon to start weighing in. I was listening to NPR’s Here and Now and heard a discussion between two legal scholars (one of whom, disappointingly enough, was George Washington University’s Jonathan Turley, a guy I usually learn a lot from) that decried her selection. From the dude on the right, Edward Whelan, president of the Ethics & Public Policy Center, I wasn’t surprised he said Sotomayor represented Obama’s “lawless empathy” standard. I guess that means Whelan was looking for a Judge who (Cont. Page 19)
Yo! Here we go again with this bit of news from my good friend Danté. In April 2001, Danté submitted a poem to me at the Public Record entitled “Southeast End”. Little did he realize years later how these words would flow into a story and develop into his current CD album, Southeast End Philadelphia. Danté is a homegrown Italian boy who was born and raised in the deepest part of South Philadelphia. Like the name of his newest CD, a little deeper is what he calls the Southeast End; you can’t go further in South Philly – you’ll be in the water. All his songs are written by him. He wrote the lyrics and music, recorded it and then burned it to a CD. Danté is self-taught on the guitar, drums and keyboard. This came about when he borrowed his friend’s guitar along with some Beatle books and taught himself how to play. Shortly after came the keyboard. On his newest collection of songs, the music captures the heartbeat of the city. It epitomizes life in South Philly, and how he sees it is told in his songs. From a funky intro, to a reggae ballad, to its rocked-out mummer ending, it profiles our champion Phillies, the Broad Street Subway, the foods of Philly, and even a trip down the shore. The lyrics are written so your eyes can see; the bass and chord structures so your heart can feel, the drum patterns reveal the excitement and the drama. The melodies reveal the inner emotions of the city. It’s all in there! After experiencing the loss of loved ones, Danté is no stranger to the dark side of the streets. This is reflected in his song “Street Soldier”. A bit of his style is referred to as “yakking“, as the three-song medley climaxes the ending of the story of the Southeast End. The timing of the music is never rushed. This is shown in Danté‘s song “Here I Go”, a heart-rending ballad which echoes a dream. He sings about the good, the bad and the notso-good. He fills you in on the history of the city while hanging out a bit of dirty laundry, as in “Air It Out”. But when you ask Danté what he loves most about the city, he says, “I Love It All.” After you hear his story through song, you’ll swear he’s told your story too! Check it out on CDBaby.com. Danté, best of luck with this project.
Snooper Memo: For: STU BYKOFSKY, Daily News. I was very impressed with your column on THE P.S.P.C.A. Yes Sir, you hit the nail on the head. Please ask them why they fired DR. MURAKO, one of the best Veterinarians in the City. It seems since he left, it’s been all downhill for them. Why did they demote their CHIEF OF INVESTIGATIONS and not only that, but also put him on night work? He was one of most dedicated employees they ever had, along with Mr. Charles Spencer, whom they also “let go”. Someone please tell me what the hey is going on at THE P.S.P.C.A.? I was one of their biggest supporters. NO, not now! Snooper’s SOAPBOX: Recently we all read an article written by some ‘wannabee’ who thinks she is a REPORTER. This is the “wannabee” was taken on a RIDE-ALONG with a well-respected POLICE OFFICER. Questions: Did she let this Officer know that anything he said was going to be printed by her? Did she bother to let him know she was also TAPING everything he said, and if she did, was she given his permission to do it? I have since learned this was to be part of a report for her class and guess what? She only received a “B” for her efforts. This “wannabee” must realize one thing: She can be sued, especially if the answers to my questions were NO! Snooper’s “GOTTA STOP” Files: When are all these ‘dogooders’ going to wake up and realize GUNS and VIOLENCE will always be here? I don’t care who you are or what you say, it’s with us every day. Look at all the murders and killings, and they’re still going on in this City. Marches, preaching and demonstrations are just a waste of everybody’s time. Buying GUNS back is absolutely ridiculous. Yes, just (Cont. Page 19)
It looks like Democratic State Committee can learn a lesson on how to deliver endorsed candidates from the chairman of the Philadelphia Party, CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY. The State Committee was only able to deliver one of the three endorsed candidates for Superior Court and none of the two candidates for Commonwealth Court. It appears the Party organization in the West only supports Western candidates. Its idea is to take the help it can get in the East for its candidates yet not reciprocate for Eastern candidates that run in the Pittsburgh area. For Commonwealth Court the endorsed candidate DANIEL BRICMONT finished sixth out of six candidates. JUDGE JIMMY LYNN finished third out of six candidates. The two who were nominated, LINDA JUDSON and BARBARA ERNSBERGER, both from the West, ran one and two. STEVE POLLOCK from the East ran a credible campaign, but even the endorsement of MAYOR MIKE NUTTER and GOV. ED RENDELL was not sufficient to overcome the bias expressed against Eastern candidates. Looks like the East should take some kind of remedial action next time the statewide Judges run, which will be the year 2011. On the other hand, Bob Brady was able to deliver five of the seven Common Pleas candidates and three of the four Municipal Court candidates. JUDGE JOYCE EUBANKS, with a terrible ballot position, nevertheless almost succeeded in getting nominated. ADAM BELOFF, who was not endorsed but who had drawn the number-one spot for Common Pleas Judge, was able to run a credible campaign and finish sixth among the seven Common Pleas candidates who were nominated. For Municipal Court, JUDGE TOM NOCELLA once again drew a bad ballot position and failed to get nominated. The party will have to nominate him for a vacant seat between the primary and the General Election. In the fight for the District Attorney spot on the Democrat side, SETH WILLIAMS, as expected, ran quite well in the Black wards but also duplicated his performance of four years ago by running well in the liberal white wards of Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square, University City, Chestnut Hill and doing respectfully in the Roxborough area and the Parkway. That combination of the Black and liberal white communities was enough to give him a comfortable victory. DAN McCAFFERY ran well in all the the Northeast plus several South Philadelphia wards. He ran up a significant majority in the Packer Park area which (Cont. Page 20)
Snooper (Cont. from Page 18) take a look at the GUNS you’re buying back, and look who is giving them to you. All the monies you’re given out goes to buying DRUGS. Snooper’s TRIVIA ‘Quickee’: Recently we all saw a story on NATIONAL TV involving saving a duck’s little ducklings. A gentleman was instrumental in coaxing these ducklings off this balcony.
Elephant (Cont. from Page 18) keep behind bars. Keep us safe! Anything less is failure; who cares about programs to discover the nonsensical “root causes” for violent criminal behavior? Got a scoop the GOP-controlled State Senate may hold hearings in Philadelphia concerning the proposed sales-tax hike by MAYOR
ally affirmed was the people’s right to make any change to the state’s constitution it wants to, whether it makes sense or not. That’s why that state’s budget is a mess, folks like Ward Connerly get to do things like outlaw affirmative action in college admissions (and bring down the population of Blacks and Latinos at University of California schools as a result) and the marriages of gays and lesbians aren’t recognized.
There’s a set of questions that decisions like this always lead me to ask: (1) What can gay people do to marriage that straight people haven’t already done? (2) How seriously should I take any institution that can be officiated by an Elvis impersonator in a drivethrough chapel in Vegas after a night of heavy drinking? And (3) Is your marriage really going to be impacted by the sight of two dudes picking a china pattern in the Bridal
Registry at Macy’s? Where I’m mad with the President is he knew this decision was coming and he created conditions that would allow him to dodge it. While Obama has been willing to take on the economy, health care, and even abortion, he’s left the issues of gays and lesbians, issues he could take care of with the stroke of a pen, on the wayside. He could issue an execu-
tive order stopping “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” from causing gay and lesbian soldiers to lose their commissions. He could do something about the Defense of Marriage Act, an act that was signed into law ironically enough by a guy whose total disrespect for his marriage led to impeachment hearings. But so far, Obama has acted more like a child than a man on these issues.
Yes, as they came off his balcony, he caught them, then reunited all of them with their Mother. Question: Tell me, how many ducklings did he save, and what happened to all of them after he saved them? EMAIL me at snooper2@live.com with your answers. Yes, there will be PRIZES for the correct answers. NO PHONE CALL or LETTERS. Email only! Snooper’s Farewells Dept.: Sorry to be so late, but I must say GOODBYE to a few good
friends and two great young ladies. From the 31st Ward, CHARLIE “The Captain” JENKINS, JOHNNY TROST, ANNA FULLER, her Brother (“The King”) EDWARD THEODORE FULLER, JOHN FLANNIGAN, and a sweet young lady named “PHIL” (Howard Jetter). Whew – time flies, and with it your friends too. Hey, make the most of life, enjoy it and be thankful for whatever time you spend here on this EARTH. Municipal Court re-
members HON. JOSEPH R. GLANCEY, P. J. Snooper Election Update: Well, SETH WILLIAMS (D) was chosen in the recent Primary Elections and now will face off with MIKE UNTERMEYER (R). He’d better realize the latter will be a very formable foe, and if I were Williams, I wouldn’t take him lightly. One thing this Primary proved is we need
MERIT SELECTION for Judges. Upstate Pennsylvania s is living proof as to why we need it, unbelievable! Snooper’s PIGSTY File: How about BILL MILLER, who just got himself a heckuva deal from “THE IDIOTS” in City Council? Never mind, The Mayor has asked all of us to “bite the bullet”. Yo Mr. Mayor, City Council evidently said BITE
THIS! They did give Mr. Miller a $25,000 contract and, get this, for just SEVEN WEEKS’ work. Miller’s job: DEVISE A PLAN to push and publicize this City’s NEW BUDGET! City Council has continuously showed us they don’t give a darn, and they’ll spend whatever they want, and when they want. Mr. Bill Miller, you had better be good!
MICHAEL NUTTER and the Democrat City Council. Liberal Democrats raising taxes? No way! The Loyal Opposition, headed by attorney MARC COLLAZZO, has reached out to STATE SEN. JANE ORIE and others in an effort to give Philly voters a chance to be heard on this critical issue. Members BARRY HICKS, ADAM LANG, PAM WARREN and 27th Ward Leader MATT WOLFE are spearheading
the charge. Make sure you mark your calendar for Jun. 13 at 11:00, at Liberties Bar, 705 N. 2nd Street, for the Loyal Opposition Politics 101 series event featuring BRENDAN STEINHAUSER of Freedom Works. The topic is “How to Win Elections Using the Other Teams Playbook”. The symposium is $12 per person and includes a nice lunch. Have a great week, my wizened wise men (and women)!
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, June 9th, 2009. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.
B- 034 C of 2008/09* Electrical Contract D. Newlin Fell Elementary School Emergency Generator 900 West Oregon Avenue Emergency Lighting * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held on May 29th, 2009 at 12:00 Noon
BUDGET $ 275,000.00
FEE $100.00
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(Cont. from Page 18) just doesn’t give a hoot about how the law affects people. But when it came to Turley, I was really disappointed because he used the phrase “lack of intellectual heft” when talking about Sotomayor. This is a woman who graduated from Princeton and Yale Law School without her father having to grease the
skids for her — unlike this former President we used to have — and managed to become an appeals-court Judge. While I was disappointed in some of the stuff coming across the airwaves about the Sotomayor appointment, I was even more disappointed a few hours later when the California Supreme Court’s decision was announced. From what I understand about the California Supreme Court’s decision, what it actu-
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. BUDGET B- 035 C of 2008/09* Electrical Contract Francis Hopkins Elementary School $ 275,000.00 Emergency Generator 4001 L Street Emergency Lighting * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held on June 5th, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the site location
FEE $100.00
B- 038 C of 2008/09* Electrical Contract Richmond Elementary School $ 275,000.00 Emergency Generator 2944 Belgrade Street Emergency Lighting * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held on June 5th, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the site location
$100.00
B- 056 CT of 2008/09* General Contract Various Locations throughout $ 300,000.00 $200.00 New IT Core Site Room the School District * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held on June 3rd, 2009 at Mastbaum H.S. at 9:00 AM and on June 3rd at 11:00 AM at Rush H.S. B- 057 CT of 2008/09* Mechanical Contract Various Locations throughout $ 850,000.00 $200.00 New IT Core Site Room the School District * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held on June 3rd, 2009 at Mastbaum H.S. at 9:00 AM and on June 3rd at 11:00 AM at Rush H.S. B- 058 CT of 2008/09* Electrical Contract Various Locations throughout $ 2,000,000.00 $200.00 New IT Core Site Room the School District * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held on June 3rd, 2009 at Mastbaum H.S. at 9:00 AM and on June 3rd at 11:00 AM at Rush H.S.
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 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.
Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. 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.
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.
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Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
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BRAXTON ran well in the Black wards while BRETT MANDEL trailed Butkovitz in most of the white wards. It looks like the Democratic slate in Philadelphia
should be elected in November. The fight between Democrats and Republicans statewide should be a measure of voter satisfaction with PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S response to the crises facing the Federal Gov-
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(Cont. from Page 18) was offset by Williams in Overbrook. ALAN BUTKOVITZ, as expected, was nominated for a second term for Controller. JOHN
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other.” Indeed. My entree was called Pollo Mona Lisa. This will sound impossible, but it’s a chicken breast stuffed with ricotta, lemon zest garlic and an amaretto cookie! The whole thing is wrapped in a slice of prosciutto and topped with a white wine, shallot and lemon sauce. I don’t know how he does it, but the combination works with alacrity. Growing up in an area of Calabria called Cilento, which is known for its charming medieval villages, outstanding natural beauty and fertile hills rich in olive and fig trees and many grapevines, Parmisciano learned from the best teacher in the world, his mother Philomena. He said, “I grew up in food, as my mother was a chef. I became a waiter when I was 15. I began to get into food more and more. I keep in contact with her all the time. I call her and ask questions. In fact every month she sends me a magazine called Cucina Italy. I’ve discovered a few good recipes between the pages that I use here.” Arriving in the US 22
WAITRESS Vesna Gevevac, Owner Chef Francesco Parmisciano, Waiter Igor Bozilovic. Photo by Maria Merlino years ago, Parmisciano began working in Delaware. “My first job was in a pizzeria in Wilmington. We began to get the ‘Best of’ awards. Then I worked in New Jersey. Last year, my dream came true and I opened up my own place.” His wife Grace has a flair for interior design; she picked out the color scheme and décor. His three children Joey, 18, Francesca, 14 and Julia, 11 give their dad a helping hand. “On the week-end, my son helps out as a waiter and my youngest Julia loves to cook at home,” he lets me know. I wondered if he has a signature dish. “All of them!” he laughs. “Everything is made to order. Nothing is pre-cooked. My food has good balance
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A few weeks ago, Vendemmia Chairman, Gerard Vernose, MD invited me to Da Vinci’s Restorante for the annual Winemakers Dinner. To say I was entranced with the meal is an understatement. Chef owner Francesco Parmisciano has quite a knack for elevating the prosaic into the extraordinary. For instance, gnocchi are ubiquitous in every Italian restaurant, but the appetizer of Gnocchi de Ricotta that was served to me was pan-fried to a crispy shell and set in a soft puddle of truffle cream. I looked out the window to make sure I was still in South Philly because this recipe came straight out of Venice. (Did you know if you eat gnocchi on the 29th of each month, you’ll have plenty of cash for the next 30 days?) Got mussels? Every redgravy joint has them, but certainly not like the ones at Da Vinci. If I wasn’t sitting at the head table, I would have picked up the giant bowl like a shot glass and knocked back the broth. “My secret is the oregano,” Chef Parmisciano reveals. “It’s grown wild in Sicily. The taste is like no
and complexity. My Tira Misu and Cheesecake desserts are one of a kind.” What about the fabulous bread on the table? “Ahh, the bread. It’s the only one that comes close to the Brooklyn bread. I get it from Leonardo’s in the northeast.” Served with the bread is a pâté of leeks, heavy cream, cheese and a touch of tomato. He sometimes replaces zucchini for the leeks. This concoction is so tasty that you’ll never know you’re not eating butter. One more nice touch is the background music is modern Italian pop and soft rock. “It’s what the people in Italy listen to and like.” The restaurant will be celebrating its first anniversary on Jun. 5 and Parmisciano has a special treat for that evening. “If you have dinner here that night, you will get a free appetizer. Also for the entire summer, I am reducing the cost of my prix fixe meals to $30.” It’s BYOB, but if you forget you wine at home or just make an impromptu stop, a glass of wine is compliments of the chef.
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Da Vinci’s Culinary Code
Roses, Prayers At St. Rita of Cascia as the center of devotion to the Saint of Cascia in the United States. Rita Lotti was born in 1381 in the tiny hamlet of Roccaporena, near Cascia, in the Province of Umbria, Italy. Her parents Antonio and Amata looked upon their only child as a very special gift from God, since she was born to them as they were already getting on in years. Rita was married to Paolo Mancini. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, perhaps twins, and Rita’s days were soon filled with the typical concerns of wife, mother and housekeeper, while Paolo was employed as a watchman for the town. As a minor civil servant, Paolo often found himself drawn into the conflicts that existed between rival political fac-
HUNDREDS take part in feast of Solemn Novena and Feast of St. Rita of Cascia. Week culminates with the blessing of roses each year at church at Broad & Federal Streets. Her example of forgivetions, and this may account for the tragedy which eventu- ness, her words of instruction ally touched the Mancini and pleading, her prayers for family. One day as he was their change of heart, were returning from work, Paolo unable to move the two boys was ambushed and killed. to forego any act of retaliaThe pain which this unex- tion, and so Rita entrusted pected and violent death in- the cause totally to God, askflicted upon Rita was only ing him to handle the situacompounded by the fear that tion which was beyond her her sons would seek to control. As it happened, both sons died within the year. avenge their father’s death.
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(Cont from Page 1) foundation — a wise and providential choice, not only because Rita herself was a daughter of Italian soil, but also because her canonization just a few years earlier in 1900 was quickly bringing her to the attention of people far and wide as a sympathetic and attractive model of holiness and a powerful intercessor in the most needy of cases. The friars soon established a novena to St. Rita, conducted 13 times each Sunday and Wednesday to accommodate the thousands of people who flocked to the basement church each week to seek favors or to give thanks for graces received. In 1915 the magnificent upper church was completed and has continued to operate both as a parish church and
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