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Sheriff Clarifies Evictions CAV. Severino Verna, Jr.
In Memoriam Cavalier Severino Verna, Jr. Philadelphia lost one of its most productive and beloved sons this past week with the death of Cavalier Severino Verna, Jr. Cavalier Severino Verna, Jr. was a funeral director in South Philadelphia for the past 52 years. He is a graduate of Southeast Catholic HS and Dolan College of Mortuary Science. He received an honorary degree from the Gabriele d’Annunzio College of Letters and Sciences in Rome, Italy. Cavalier Verna was chosen as a Commissioner on the State Board of Funeral Directors by the late Governor Milton Shapp. He was reappointed by Gov. Richard Thornburgh and served with distinction in that post for 10 years. In 1983, the Honorable William J. Green, Mayor of Philadelphia, selected Mr. Verna as a Commissioner of the Fair Housing Commission, a post in which he served until 2006. Active in community affairs, Mr. (Cont. Page 2)
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Not everyone facing an eviction from a home or an apartment finds he or she is dealing with the Sheriff’s Office. That’s why the recent rise in evictions has prompted the Sheriff’s Office to help the public understand the process. Sheriff John Green knows the problems caused by the rising rate of housing foreclosures and the fact the ejected/eviction rate in the City of Philadelphia continues to climb as a result. The rate of writs of possessions filed for ejectments has almost doubled since the beginning of the year. The Sheriff’s Office noted the increase in writs of possessions for this year over corresponding months of last year. In January, that figure was down from 64 to 42, as it was in February from 55 to 48. However, in March the writs rose to 67 from 61, and spiked in April from 75 to 101, but did drop in May from 85 to 69 and in June from 92 to 68. (Cont. Page 27)
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Acme Supermarkets Push Workers To Wall -- Union Workers To Vote Contract Wednesday --
UFCW Local 1776 team and its giant balloon symbolize Acme and Supervalu’s corporate greed as they try to force new contract on their workers. This group protested outside Bala Cynwyd Acme.
PHA Opens Summer Food Brady Gives Program For School Kids H.S. Student The Philadelphia Housing Authority will begin its Summer Food Program Wednesday, Jun. 24 at 21 PHA sites across the city. With the school year ending earlier than usual, the program will be expanded from 39 to 45 days. The program, which has been of-
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fered since 1981, serves breakfast and lunch for school-age children to make up for meals ordinarily provided at school. Last year, 41,000 meals were served, said PHA Program Development Specialist David Warren. He anticipated increased participation due to the hardship caused by the recession, in addition to the expansion of the program. All eligible children ages 18 and under are able to receive free breakfast or a snack and lunch from Monday, Jun. 24 through Friday, Aug. 21. The program will operate Mon (Cont. Page 2)
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Congressman Robert A. Brady has selected the artwork of Eric Sizer, a 12th-grader at William Penn HS, to represent the 1st Congressional Dist. in the 28th annual Congressional High School Art Competition. "I was personally impressed by Mr. Sizer's self-portrait. It is a very compelling composition that for me represents how the students at William Penn, in spite of the Philadelphia School District's proposed closing of the school, have displayed (Cont. Page 27)
An inflated pig is beginning to show up at various Acme Supermarkets in and around Philadelphia. To Acme customers, it’s the first visible sign all is not right with the store employees who serve them. They are beginning to learn the inconveniences they are now facing – such as waiting through long cashier lines – might be due to a company policy to increase its profit margins by cutting corners. Another sign they are now seeing are flyers headlined “Corporate Greed: First it was Wall Street. Now it’s Acme,” distributed by members of United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1776 outside of the Bala Cynwyd Acme last Friday. The nearly 4,000 men and women who staff Acme stores in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs have been working for more than a year without a contract. Acme has refused to agree to a fair contract. So employees have been working under a contract extension since February 2008. Last week, the company presented (Cont. Page 2)
UFCW Local 1776’s Pam Saunders, right shares information about Acme’s contract offer with Acme customer.
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Workers Lose With New Acme Contract (Cont. from Page 1) Local 1776 with a final offer and informed the union if its members do not accept it by Jul. 10, it will impose the contract on them. Local 1776 members will be gathering at the Spectrum in South Philadelphia at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jun. 24 to
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(Cont. from Page 1) Verna received the title of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, and at that time, was one of the youngest people awarded that honor. Cavalier Verna was a member of the Democratic Executive Committee for 35 years. On Jun. 9, 1995, Gov. Jones of Kentucky commissioned Cavalier Verna a Kentucky Colonel. Cavalier Verna was a founding member of the Italian Radio and Press Association, a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, past president of the former Severino Verna Lodge, Order Sons of Italy, named after his late father, Cavalier Severino Verna, Sr. Cavalier Verna was a founder of the Columbus Civic Association and, along with the late City Council President Paul d’Ortona, founded the Philadelphia Columbus Day Parade. Cavalier Verna continued to serve as the Parade Marshal of the Columbus Day Parade 52 years later. Cavalier Verna was married to Philadelphia City Council President Anna C. Verna. His brother, Tony Verna, who invented instant replay, resides in Pacific Palisades, Cal. Cavalier Verna was the honorary commander of the Joseph A. Verna ItaloAmerican post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, named after his brother who was killed in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. His late brother Carl Verna was president of the Young Republicans of Philadelphia.
vote on that contract. That contract, stated Wendell W. Young, IV, president of Local 1776, “would destroy the employees’ pensions, gut their health-care benefits and lower the standard of living for people who have labored for the company for years.”
He said Acme’s owner, Supervalu, of Eden Prairie, Minn., is taking Acme’s profits and using them to pad its corporate balance sheet instead of investing in Acme and its workers in Greater Philadelphia. “However,” he said, “our members are willing to con-
tinue working under the 2008 contract while the Union continues to negotiate. We do not want to see a disruption in service due to our efforts. It is the company that wants to pull the trigger.” Failing approval of the contract, Young believes action by Acme will be consid-
ered tantamount to a “lockout”. Local 1776 has taken the fight to Walmart as well, urging its customers through information picketing and leafleting to urge Walmart to give “workers the right to organize and unite for better conditions.”
Local 1776’s Matt McFarlane distributes flyer describing Acme’s contract offer to another Acme customer.
PHA Opens Its Summer Food Program (Cont. from Page 1) day-Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. PHA Executive Director Carl Greene said the Summer Food Program is part of a long-term commitment by the agency towards improving the lives of its residents. “Summer Food is our commitment to keeping our residents healthy with wellbalanced, nutritious meals. This year, more importantly, we want to make sure people get the proper diet that they need. We’re in a bad economy now. This is just one program PHA will continue to offer in the lives of our residents,” he said. School-age PHA residents and children from surrounding neighborhoods receive a good breakfast and lunch and lessons on good nutrition through the program.
THESE YOUNGSTERS are enjoying PHA’s Summer Food Program which insures kids have a healthy, nutritious lunch. All eligible children ages 18 and under are able to receive free breakfast or a snack and lunch Jun. 24-Aug. 21; Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PHA sites. Kajet Washington, Coordi- two meals, breakfast and nator of Economic Programs lunch. Some of the lunches for PHA, said Summer Food are hot meals,” she said. The Summer Food Prois more important than ever. “Oftentimes school lunches gram changed dramatically are one of the meals that kids several years ago with the adare sure to get. Since school is dition of hot lunches, which out, children will at least get proved very popular with the REGENCY at Packer Park, where Severino lived was renamed ‘Severino Lane’ in honor of Severino Verna, Jr., and adorned sign with flowers to mark his funeral day.
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kids. No processed meats are used in lunches, which feature veggies and fruit. This year, Summer Food received a boost from the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church through its reinvestment fund. The church, which has locations in East Mount Airy and Germantown, awarded a $15,000 grant to the program. Tenant Support Services, Inc., a nonprofit affiliate of PHA that represents residents’ interests, applied for the grant. Also, Energy Brands Inc., makers of Glaceau Vitamin Water, donated 500 cases of their product for distribution to Summer Food sites. This summer PHA will also offer two reading programs, courtesy of the Free Library of Philadelphia. "Catch the Reading Bug," available at all 21 program locations, is a national reading program that combines reading books about nature – especially bugs – with nature projects. Children, preschool through 6th grade, can sign up at their local library and start a reading folder. They earn stickers and prizes weekly by reading library books, using other library materials, or by participating in activities. The library’s bookmobile will visit the program sites throughout the summer. A second program, “Books Aloud,” will be offered at four PHA sites: Bartram, Wilson Park, John F. Street Community Center and Paschall Homes. This early-literacy program works with young children and their parents, aiming to bring families together. Participants take the books home after each workshop.
In addition to the reading programs, the Keep Philadelphia Beautiful program will bring its anti-litter program to every Summer Food site as well. No needy children will go hungry if they do not live at a PHA site offering the program. They can go to a neighboring site to receive a good meal or PHA will refer them to a City Dept. of Recreation site that offers similar meals. A partnership between PHA, the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education and the US Dept. of Agriculture makes the program possible. People who want more information about participating in the program can contact PHA at (215) 684-3722. The sites are Abbottsford Homes, 3226 McMichael Street; Arch Homes, 114 N. Allison Street; Bartram Village, 5409 Bartram Drive; Blumberg Apts., 2311 W. Jefferson Street; Cambridge/Richard Allen, 11th & Poplar Streets; Champlost, 1953 Nedro Avenue; Fairhill Apts., 2411 N. 11th Street; Haddington Homes, 5503 Winter Street; Harrison Plaza, 1240 N. 10th Street; Hillcreek Apts., 5555-87 N. Drive, Bldg 10; Johnson Homes, 2500 W. Norris Street; Liddonfield, 8800 Jackson Drive; Morton Homes, 5920 Morton Street; Norris Apts., 1914 N. 11th Street; Oxford Village, 6150 Algon Avenue; Paschall Apts., 7237 Paschall Avenue; Queen Lane, 301 W. Queen Lane; Raymond Rosen , 2341 W. Norris Street; Spring Garden, 708 Wallace Place; Westpark Apts., 4445 Holden Street; and Whitehall Apts., 1824-26 Foulkrod Street.
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Rudman Program Opens Doctor’s Life To Teens Witnessing open-heart surgery, observing as real doctors examine patients and discussing treatment options for a variety of diagnoses, is all part of what area highschoolers can look forward to this year, thanks to the Kal & Lucille Rudman Foundation. While other charitable foundations are cutting back drastically, The Rudman Foundation is seriously increasing its giving to local students. Last year, they gave scholarships to two academicallygifted students at Masterman HS, allowing then to attend STATE SENATOR
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The Health Tech program works with Olney HS students, opening the gamut of medicine and hospital services to them. Discovery Days is a highly competitive, yearlong learning experience for highschool students entering their junior or senior years and interested in medicine. Students will start Jun. 24, with intense daylong sessions throughout the summer months. Once their regularly scheduled classes at Masterman resume in September, they will attend the program during weekly afternoon hours. They will finish on May 31, 2010.
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Franco’s High Note Café owner and renowned tenor Frank Borda will host Public Record’s “guess the turnout” contest winner. John Day, 23, a Chestnut Hiller by birth, works for an insurance company, but is obviously a political buff. He
Fred Mari on the bottom side with 92,514 and Jeff Scott on the upside at 144,250. John believes he is being drawn closer to a more-active role in the political arena. Whether it’s as a candidate, campaign manager or strategy remains to be seen. Right now, he knows his business. Congratulations. Day has won a dinner for two at the fabulous operathemed restaurant Franco’s High Note Café, located at 13th & Tasker Streets. Its
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Kathy Manderino for a Single Payer plan in Pennsylvania. Maybe Congressman Joseph Sestack should look over his back, as he too plans to challenge US Sen. Arlen Specter for the Democratic nomination. Maybe he is looking back, and then again maybe not. Another sign Sestak is dead serious about taking on Arlen Specter in the 2010 Pennsylvania Dem primary is the fact he has started building a campaign staff for the Senate race. Sestak has interviewed a number of people who would work for his statewide communications operation and online outreach effort, and has talked to candidates for his field operation. Meanwhile, three chief media consultants on Sestak’s 2006 and 2008 House races — J.J. Balaban, Doc Sweitzer, and Neil Oxman of the Philadelphia-based firm The Campaign Group — have signaled to Sestak they’ll work for him if and when he enters the Senate primary. Sestak’s first major hurdle is to keep the statewide Democratic organization off his back. For now, they are solidly behind Sen. Arlen Specter.
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State Rep. Bill Kortz, representing the 38th House Dist., is to be credited for working hard to gain some respect for his campaign to win the Democratic nomination the US Senate. He’s spending his summer cris-crossing the state and talking to any group that’ll listen. This past week he attended the Single Payer Health Care rally at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. The Representative received resounding applause from a crowd of over 200 supporters of the Health Care Plan as he spoke in support of it. After careful review of the Obama-Biden plan, and a number of other proposals, Kortz has come to the conclusion Single Payer is the only viable plan that can reduce health-care costs and provide everyone with proper affordable health care. The candidate wants to reiterate that after reviewing the Single Payer Plan, all the myths of waiting for operations and treatment are nothing more than scare tactics by the right wing and those with monetary interests in the status quo. The Representative also is a co-sponsor of legislation proposed by State Rep.
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SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon joined US Sen. Arlen Specter, Congressman Patrick Murphy, State Sen. Robert Tomlinson, State Rep. Anthony J. Melio, local officials and members of the community in a groundbreaking ceremony as work begins to revitalize the R7 Trenton regional-rail train station in Croydon. The ground-breaking ceremony celebrated the start of an extensive two-year, $12 million construction project which will revitalize the current Croydon Station with a new state-of-the-art transportation facility. Croydon Station serves as a vital transit link for riders traveling south into Center City Philadelphia or north to Trenton, N. J. The Croydon Station Revitalization Project is funded by a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and is one of 32 SEPTA projects which will improve transportation in the area while invigorating the economy by creating local
JOINING in ground-breaking at SEPTA’s Croydon Station were SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon, left, Sen. Arlen Specter, Congressman Patrick Murphy, State Sen. Robert Tomlinson and State Rep. Anthony J. Melio. jobs. Service at (215) 580-7800 or For additional information, access the SEPTA website at contact the SEPTA Customer www.septa.org.
Irish Pub Tour Set Over 750 bicyclists will gear up to ride the 22nd annual Irish Pub Tour de Shore, Sunday, Jul. 26, a 65-mile bike tour of scenic South Jersey beginning at the Irish Pub on 20th & Walnut and ending at the Irish Pub in Atlantic City. During the Tour de Shore's 20-year history, over $1,200,000 for various beneficiaries has been raised. Each
year, various local children's charities, that keep their operating costs to a minimum, are chosen as the benefactor. This year’s beneficiaries will be The Daniel Faulkner Educational Grant Fund, FOP Survivor's Fund and the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia. Last year 750 riders participated and helped raise over $180,000 with sponsors.
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Letters Record On Target Thank you for the story on "City Fines, But Doesn't Collect". Over the past three years I have been asking the Mayor and Council to explain why we don't collect sanitation fines or any others due from violators of our great City ordinances. And you wonder why our City remains dirty, blighted and in despair. When you fine a resident for littering or not maintaining their properties and don't care to collect the fine, (1) they ignore it, (2) they continue to violate City ordinances, (3) they contribute to the continued blight of our neighborhoods and (4) they look on the City as a joke! I say allow the State to take over as they took over the School District and the Parking Authority. I guarantee you they will find a way to collect unpaid fines of $54 million. In order to establish more patronage jobs, they will solve the problem. Tracey L. Gordon Southwest Philadelphia
Why Close It? I am a William Penn alumna and a member of the Coalition to Save William Penn HS. On Jun. 24 the SRC School Reform Commission will make its
final decision whether or not it will close the school. I went to visit the closed parts of the school a week ago and it hurts me to know its students are missing out on all the programs and select fields of study so many of us were fortunate to have. The building can hold up to 2,423 students, yet right now only 641 students attend the school. The School District proposes closing William Penn after the 2009-2010 school year, citing decrease in enrollment, cost of building upkeep and students’ failure to meet Adequate Yearly Progress. I graduated in 2002. During that time it had five academies: Arts, Business, Communications, Health and Masterminds. The school had two lunchrooms, an Olympic-size swimming pool and diving pool, a dance studio, TV studio, daycare center and greenhouse. None is accessible to the students that now attend the school. It also offered many scholarship and college programs that allowed you take classes on different campuses of State Universities for the summer. Shauntae Agnew North Philadelphia
Jun. 18- State Sen. Tina Tartaglione hosts fundraiser Golf Outing at Juniata G.C., 1391 E. Cayuga St., tee off 10 a.m. Event pass $150. For info email tinagolfclassic@gmail.com. Jun. 20- Plasterer’s Union Local 8 15th annual golf outing, this year benefiting Magee Rehabilitation Hosp. at John F. Byrne Golf Course, 9550 Leon St. Check-in 8 a.m. Barbecue hosted by Plasterers at McCormick Hall, 2535 Orthodox St. Cost per golfer is $125 and includes golf, cart, refreshments on course and BBQ. Tickets BBQ only (which include food and beverages) are $50. For info call Plasterer’s Union Local 8 (215) 288-4280. Jun. 20- TWU Local 234 Women’s Committee Family Awareness Black Tie Affair. For info (215) 972-4140. Jun. 20- Asian-heritage celebration at Penn's Landing Great Plaza, Columbus
Blvd. & Chestnut St., 12 m.6 p.m. Free. Jun. 20- Jazz Event benefits Sickle Cell Ctr. of Children’s Hosp. at Hilton Phila., 4200 City Ave., 7-11 p.m. Tickets start at $125. For info (267) 426-6477. Jun. 23- Tribute To Hardy Williams educational fundraiser at Convention Ctr., 1101 Arch St., 5:30-8 p.m. Sponsorships range $15,000$2,500. For info (215) 8432027. 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 DJ. For information call Mike Fox (215) 743-4060. Bring your spouse. Proceeds go to Juniata Golf Fdn. Jul 25- Brady Bunch Beach Party at Keenan’s, 113 Old New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 4-8 p.m. $35. Pay at door or call Democratic City Committee (215) 2417805.
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There is no doubt the criminal-justice system in this city is broken. Criminals roam the streets knowing the chances of getting their just due in court are small – and getting smaller with each shooting, robbery, aggravated assault or drug deal. Who’s responsible? Everyone! You and me, if we are taxpayers and voters, as well as those in government, especially elected and appointed officials and employees involved in criminal justice. First, just what is this “criminal-justice system”? It’s the elaborate machinery of government set up over the course of this country’s history to keep the general public safe from criminals of all sorts. It kicks in when a crime is committed. The individual is arrested, perhaps prosecuted, hopefully judged and either acquitted or found guilty. To make this happen, we need police, sheriffs, district attorneys, public defenders, judges, jurors, prison officers and parole officers. Let’s not forget doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, supportive staffs, et al. Costs are impressive as well, into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Sad to note here, some of the City’s costs should be paid by the State. But it isn’t, hasn’t and may never be. What makes us say the system is broken? Figures that don’t lie. For one small example, we go to the office of John Green, Sheriff of Philadelphia. Among his duties is the transportation of prisoners from prison to court and other places and back. His Criminal Operations Division does that five days a week without incident, moving prisoners from at least 12 of 15 institutions. Proof the system is broken can be determined by using his own figures. For the six most recent weeks, his deputies have transferred 8,659 from prison to court and “for other reasons”. Of this amount only 3,286 prisoners had their “day in court”, which meant a DA, a defending lawyer, a judge and possibly a jury weighed in on whether or not the charged individual was guilty. Many more, 5,054, sat all day in holding cells within the Criminal Justice Center never having their cases heard. They were returned to prison without getting their fair hearing – and without advancing public safety one whit. Yet they were chewing up gasoline, chewing up real estate, chewing up personnel – public-safety dollars spent for naught. (Making up the difference were those transported from prison “for other reasons.”) Inefficiencies like these, multiplied throughout almost $1 billion of the City’s budget, add up to a big loss for society. Crime not fought efficiently is crime not fought well. The system needs to be fixed. Talk to the different entities mentioned above: They “are working to correct this problem, doing their bit” … but no one by itself is responsible for the other entities involved in the criminal-justice system. Maybe it’s time for the Legislature, the City Council, the Governor and the Mayor to begin discussing the need to put a Czar over the system with the power to “force change”. For six weeks, the Public Record has laid out in easy-tounderstand language what is wrong, what needs to be fixed and how easy it is to begin the steps necessary to reduce the millions spent on the Criminal Justice System. When all 8,659 transportees are “getting their day in the court”, that will be a sign we are learning how to make the system work better.
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Josephs Lists Health Kiosks NAZARETH Hospital cut ribbon for its newly renovated Radiation Oncology Suite, featuring a new linear accelerator that provides Image-Guided Radiation Therapy for patients with cancer. From left are Dr. John Smyles, Nazareth’s chairman of radiation oncology; State Sen. Mike Stack; President of Mercy Health System H. Ray Welch; and State Rep. John Perzel.
STATE SEN. Mike Stack, left, and State Rep. John Perzel, both of whom sponsored Dept. of Public Welfare grants for the purchase of the new linear accelerator, were presented with plaques of appreciation for sponsoring Dept. of Public Welfare grants for new IGRT technology.
State Rep. Babette Josephs said there’s a new way women can check up on their health — through the free Women’s Wellness Guide kiosks across the state. The Pennsylvania Commission for Women, along with the Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Welfare and the Highmark Foundation, has developed this bilingual health-care resource for women. “The kiosks are a way for women to stay in tune with their health,” Josephs said. “They provide a fast and easy way for women to remain informed on the latest news and material on their health issues.” Women’s health kiosks are located at various locations throughout the state, includ-
ing grocery stores, county assistance offices and Women, Infant & Children centers. Each kiosk provides information on heart disease; stroke; breast, cervical, ovarian, lung, colon and skin cancer; diabetes; depression; asthma; a healthy diet; exercise and weight management; smoking; domestic violence; HIV/AIDS; sexually transmitted diseases; and insurance information. While the health kiosks are narrated, the user also has the option to turn off the sound and just read the information on the screen. Kiosk locations include: Philadelphia Co. Assistance Office - Snyder District, 990 Buttonwood Street, and Acme Markets, 7010 Germantown Avenue.
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to even be listed on the schedules. However, if those items belong to the person(s) who filed bankruptcy, then those assets do need to be listed on Schedule B as assets, but generally the court still would not sell them because more than likely those assets will be deemed “exempt” and thus safe from being sold by the court. Next week’s question: How long after you file bankruptcy can you get a checking account?
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TO: JOHN DOE and SAMUEL SONAH, MORTGAGORS AND REAL OWNERS, DEFENDANTS,whose last known address is 2216 South Hobson Street 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 WELLS FARGO BANK, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 030304823 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2216 South Hobson Street Philadelphia, PA 19142 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the above, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-238-6333
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW Term No. 030304823 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WELLS FARGO BANK Plaintiff vs. JOHN DOE et al Mortgagor and Real Owner Defendant
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State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown and State Sen. Vincent Hughes welcomed chess team and track teams from Philadelphia to the State House of Representatives and recognized them for their accomplishments. State Sen. Vincent Hughes and Lowery Brown, working in partnership with the Block Captains Coalition of Haddington, sponsored the trip and tour that showcased the achievements of city youth. “We are truly inspired by the academic and athletic accomplishments of our beloved youth in the 190th Dist.,” Lowery Brown said. Hughes added, “We are amazed at their personal stories and achievements.” They welcomed the Blankenburg Royalty Chess Team from Blankenburg HS and the Daroff Dragons from Samuel H. Daroff ES. The chess team was founded in 2006 with two members. It now has 29 members and has won numerous honors the past few years. The Dragons won the elementary 4x100 meter relays at the Penn Relays.
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Fantasy! It’s the only word to appropriately describe the “savings” PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA is claiming will pay for the big-government scheme to take over our health-care system. With a straight face he claimed we would “save” $1.0-1.5 trillion in “efficiencies” as a result of a government takeover and will not add to the Federal deficit. It would almost be laughable except for the fact these leftists are serious about taking over 20% of our national economy, the same way they took over banks, insurance, and automobile companies in the last six months. Has anyone informed these nuts we’re now flat broke because of their reckless spending? This is exactly the reason the President is framing the argument around faux words like “savings”; because he knows Americans are fed up with this drunken-sailor-like spending binge. You and I both know these are the same scoundrels who crafted the massive entitlements of Social Security, Medicare, and Welfare among others, then proceeded to rob and gut them to the point of bankruptcy. Very few of us reading these words will ever see a red cent from Social Security or Medicare, despite a lifetime of paying into them, because these same political hacks pillaged the funds and spent them. Medicare will be insolvent in 2017 and Social Security empty by 2035. Now they want us to trust them with the very medical system that treats us when we’re sick or dying? Do they think we are fools? (Don’t answer that). I’ll be the first to admit the system can always be improved, but we have the finest health-care system in the history of the world. If you want your doctor’s visit to resemble a visit to L&I, Municipal Court, or the DMV, then this is right up your alley. If you want a government bureaucrat determin(Cont. Page 22)
Over the last few years, I’ve had more than a little interaction with the health-care system. When I found myself unemployed, I had to pay some pretty extreme amounts to visit my doctor ($75 a visit), get my medication (one of my medicines cost $208 alone), or get some paperwork filled out to access discounted drugs ($35). These prices went down dramatically once I got some insurance, but not all insurance is equal. My Significant Other’s insurance still led to his having to pay as much as $50 for medications and referrals were hard to come by. The thing is, if I put him on my insurance, what I would have to pay for it would go up exponentially. I’m not even getting into my mother’s congestive heart failure or my sister’s recently diagnosed cancer. Let’s just say it’s a good thing these ladies have insurance that covers just about everything. Because we are the only country that makes its citizens pay for health care, something my Significant Other’s England-obsessed friend tends to yell through our house whenever possible, trying to find (a) a job that will give you good health care or (b) health care that you can pay for on your own is something that we are all looking for. President Barack Obama has told Congress that this is the year he’s going to reform health care. The current system costs too much, doesn’t give people enough options, causes people to jump through too many hoops for the simplest things, etc. Insurance companies are even (appearing to be) on board with reforming health care. They (allegedly) recognize too (Cont. Page 22)
Yo! Here we go again with this fond memory for the ladies; it’s funny how a few square meals will round out a figure. But this memory will make snacks only – and not square meals. For many years little girls pretended to make meals on toy ovens. Some were cast iron, some sheet metal, but whatever they were made of, they looked like small versions of the real thing and that is where the similarity ended. Some stoves that ran on electricity, alcohol or some other fuel did cook, but most didn’t – until 1963. That is when Kenner Products introduced the Easy Bake Oven. It sold for $15.95 and really worked; it baked cakes. With the Easy Bake Oven, little girls could bake treats using an ordinary lightbulb as the heat source. The first half-million Easy Bake Ovens had a bluish color and came with a carrying handle, a fake stovetop rolling pin, cake pan and cake mixes. In 1968, General Mills bought out Kenner and added Betty Crocker cake mixes to be used with the Easy Bake Oven. In 1969 the Easy Bake Oven were made with a green finish and had more realistic details. In 1970 the Easy Bake Oven was made with a gold finish and it baked cakes twice as fast. It even had a working timer. In 1978 the Easy Bake Ovens were made with an orange, brown and white finish. They resembled a microwave oven. In the 1980s the Easy Bake Oven finish changed once again and now came in pink. Are they popular? I guess so, for there have been sold over the years over one half million Easy Bake Ovens. Each new model of the Easy Bake Oven came with many different of mixes to make a wide range of treats. They are still available today. The Easy Bake Oven, now made by Hasbro, lets our kids make entire meals – from macaroni and cheese to pretzels, including, of course, those great little cakes. So did my lady readers remember their Easy Bake Oven? Did this bring back memories – some good and some bad? I bet there must be some bad memories, for the Easy Bake Oven was not perfect. It did not always make those fabulous-looking cakes pictured on the box. But it did give those little girls who used it a sense of being a cook. It was almost as much fun as having a tea party – however, with the Easy Bake Oven, if all went well, you had a snack as a reward for your efforts. Let me know if you remember using your Easy Bake Oven.
Snooper’s “PLACE TO BE”: Oh Yeah Chief, I found me a real good place to be, and one I would recommend to all our readers. The Place is THE LIBRARY at 6742 Torresdale Avenue. Stop in. DAVID PAYNE, Branch Manager, will make sure your visit will be one you’ll enjoy, and perhaps even tempt you to come back. Mr. Payne is always available to help you with any request you may have while you’re there. Please write down this number: (215) 685-8755. Call them before you go in case you may have questions for them. They have COMPUTERS, FAX MACHINES, and even a COPY MACHINE for your convenience while there. Snooper’s HELP WANTED: Our friend JOHM McNESBY, president of the F.O.P. Lodge 5, really needs help from us, ALL OF US. The Philadelphia Police Survivors Fund is in serious jeopardy and, I might add, is running very low. This fund is responsible for the paying for all Police Funerals, and also aiding the families of those Police Officers who were killed “IN THE LINE OF DUTY”. If any of you might be so inclined to help, PLEASE send your generous donations to The Police & Fire Credit Union. You may call it at (215) 267228-4426 and ask for JIM. Let me tell you, this fund also sees to it their youngsters have and enjoy a CHRISTMAS PARTY; this happens every year. Show them WE CARE! Snooper’s ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: This will be a new category for me, and it’s one that required a lot of research. I thoroughly checked out a lot of potential candidates and, yes, one and one only stood out. Here is my selection, and it’s one I’m proud of: TIM FREILING, a true athlete who excelled in THREE SPORTS and was an ALL STAR in all three (Cont. Page 20)
Something that has always been a puzzlement with regards to merit selection of Judges has been the concept a blue-ribbon committee would do a better job of selecting Judges than what the newspapers characterize as, “the smoke-filled back room” of the political party. The idea law-school professors, bank presidents, museum directors, bar-association presidents and the like would do a better job of selecting candidates for offices such as Judges than ward leaders – whose duties require they work closely with the members of the electorate or elected officials, labor leaders, and the like – seems a product of faulty reasoning. In Philadelphia’s Municipal Court, most of the work done by Judges involves the criminal law. Sixty percent of the criminal cases in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are handled by the Philadelphia Municipal Court. Criminal cases frequently require making judgments about the credibility of Police Officers, drug users and sellers and the many citizens who appear in the Municipal Court either as witnesses or as defendants. It requires a certain amount of “street smarts” to separate the wheat from the chaff, truth from falsehood. You do not need to be a nuclear physicist to be a Judge in Philadelphia. You do need to be a person with common sense, a certain amount of objectivity, and an understanding of the criminal law and the law of evidence. What makes a bank president better qualified to determine whether a proposed candidate for Judge has judicial temperament and common sense? Winston Churchill was quoted as saying, “The English form of democracy is far from perfect but until a better form of government comes along, I am going to go along with the English form of government.” The same is true for the process of selecting Judges. The process whereby the voters pick the Judges is far from perfect, but it is a lot better system than having people as Judges who have no first-hand experience with neighborhoods and what goes on in neighborhoods. Just recently in the state of Tennessee they decided merit selection was not the way to get good Judges and they abandoned that system in favor of letting the voters make the choice. Recent additions to the Board of Directors of the Self-Help Movement include COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO; STATE SEN. SHIRLEY KITCHEN; prominent Philadelphia lawyer BOB DELLAVELLA; JOE WATERS, primary winner for the Municipal Court; (Cont. Page 15)
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW Term No. 090101077 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Plaintiff vs. ANY UNKNOWN PERSONS ET AL Mortgagor and Real Owner Defendant TO: LIEU KIM LE and ANY UNKNOWN PERSONS, MORTGAGORS AND REAL OWNERS, DEFENDANTS whose last known address is 6349 Greenway Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT OWED TO OUR CLIENT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE DEBT. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 090101077 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6349 Greenway Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County.
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NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the above, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-238-6333 Michael T. McKeever Attorney for Plaintiff Goldbeck McCafferty & McKeever, PC Suite 5000, Mellon Independence Center 701 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-1532 215-627-1322
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW MAY TERM 2003 NO. 2586 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. John Doe ET AL Mortgagor and Real Owner Defendant TO: KHANH DANG, TRUNG TAM DANG & John Doe, MORTGAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 2508 South 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19148. 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 MAY TERM 2003 NO. 2586 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2508 South 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the above, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center • Philadelphia, PA 19107 • 215-238-6333 Michael T. McKeever Attorney for Plaintiff Goldbeck McCafferty & McKeever, PC Suite 5000, Mellon Independence Center 701 Market Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106-1532 215-627-1322
JOINING in marking birth of our”Sstars and Stripes” at Betsy Ross House on Flag Day were Judge Jimmy Lynn, Col. Siegfried Honig and Judge Pat Dugan.
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WARD LEADERS present and emeriti joined Judge Pat Dugan, center, at his "Thank You" Party at Cannstatter. They included Mr. & JOHN KLINE of the Public Record and enCONGRESSWOMAN Allyson Schwartz met with Mrs. Shawn Dillon; Bernice Hill; Frank tire Bob Dellavella family are elated over election victory of Judge Pat Dugan, Iraq Irish Ambassador Michael Collins to work out aims Conaway; and Harry Enggasser. Photo by Joe Stivala his government shares with US on global economy. Photo by Joe Stivala veteran.
Five-Subject Wizards Brown’s Wife Passes
FORMER House Speaker Dennis O’Brien is seen here with students from Baldi MS, winners of 1st annual Boyle-O’Brien Academic Challenge. They bested five other schools that participated in a fivesubject question-and-answer competition. In picture, at right, is State Rep. Brendan Boyle.
YVONNE GAIL ARMSTEADBROWN, shown here 2nd from right, died last week. Wife of N. Phila. ac- SURVIVORS turned out in respect, tivist “P.D.” Brown, right, was seen including, from left, Gregory, Lavin this recent picture with Judge erne, Joshua & Gregory Shaw. Jimmy DeLeon and John Dawkins.
Empowerment Day
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FLAG DAY weekend brought Fishtown community together to celebrate 6th annual “Fishtown Supports Our Troops” Rally at Penn Treaty Park. For first time, Phila. Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center hosted a Veterans Information Booth, with trained staff available to assist any area veteran. PVMSEC Executive Director Edward J. Lowry joins attorney Angelo Foglietta, Edgar Howard Photo by Lee Buchanan and Judge Pat Dugan.
BRIAN BIRMINGHAM, 4th from right, Lord Mayor of Cork City, Ireland, was VIP guest during special Mass at Irish Memorial. Mass began annual Penn's Landing Irish Festival. Large group in attendance included Bob Gessler, Irish community leader; Catherine McGee Burns, St. Patrick's Observance Association VP; Dan Grace, business manager of Local 830 Teamsters; and Mike Driscoll, owner of FinniPhoto by Joe Stivala gan's Wake and festival sponsor.
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Fishtown Supports Our Troops Celebrating Mass At Irish Memorial Flag Day At Betsy Ross House
DAVID KRAIN, AFSCME Local 2187, and Walter Bosak, business agent for Teamsters Local 107, thank Judge Pat Dugan for his service in military and in law. Photo by Joe Stivala
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JAYHAWKS Youth Association hosted 2nd annual “Day in the Park” Community Day at Kingsessing Rec Center. Emmitt Grayboy, who sponsored the Day, donating $5,000, joins mighty Jayhawks WarPhoto by Donald Terry riors basketball team.
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COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell, far right, joins Emmitt Grayboy, Sharif Street, his daughter Sasha and Dezzie Neal at “Doors to Destiny Outreach to Youth” Empowerment Day in West Philadelphia last Saturday.
PENNA. Breast Cancer Coalition held its annual luncheon at Governor's Residence in Harrisburg to celebrate another successful year of advocacy and education. Seen here, from left, are State Sen. Vincent Hughes; Pat Halpin-Murphy, president of PBCC; Leslie Stiles, executive director of Penna. Commission for Women and honorary chair of PBCC; and Secretary of Health Everette James.
STATE SEN. Shirley M. Kitchen hosted 11th annual Senior Citizens Appreciation Luncheon, sponsored by People Support Services, Inc., at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Olney. State award citations were presented to Linda Estridge, Edward Lester, Sr., Rosemarie Brundrige and Michael Buford. With Kitchen are speakers Lauren Long, Temple University School of Pharmacy; and Laura Roane, Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography BRAVO Health.
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PHA Wins HUD ‘Healthy Home’ Grant -- Unique In Public Housing The Philadelphia Housing Authority has been selected by the US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development as the only housing authority to receive a prestigious “Healthy Homes” grant. The grant will pay for activities to correct safety and health hazards that produce asthma, lead poisoning and allergies in children of low-income families. PHA is one of only five recipients of this grant nationwide.
PHA Executive Director Carl Greene participated in “The Surgeon General’s Call to Action To Promote Healthy Homes” in Washington, D.C. last week, meeting briefly with Acting Surgeon General Steven Galson. “It is a great honor to receive this grant and, more importantly, it is a great boost to supporting healthy homes in Philadelphia. We appreciate the administration recognizing our effort to create a healthier
environment for children living in public housing and look forward to continuing this important work,” said Greene. The $871,664 grant will cover the cost of activities over the next three years that will help Housing Choice Voucher landlords make their properties safer, as well as scattered sites owned by the housing authority. The focus will be on families with children under six years old with clinically diagnosed asthma.
The latest round of the “Healthy Homes” program at PHA will run until the end of April 2012. PHA will again partner with Drexel University, Tenant Support Services, Inc., and the Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health during this second round. In addition, PHA will contribute $90,000 over the next three years to train participants in its Pre-Apprenticeship Program to perform hazard-remediation activities,
such as tile installation in place of carpets that retain asthma “triggers.” PHA’s “Healthy Homes” program is also a job-creation program. The funding provided by the grant will employ a program coordinator, a project manager, tradesmen for day-to-day activities, and subcontractors to provide outreach, recruitment, enrollment, data collection and repairs to eliminate or reduce hazards. Drexel will train outreach workers for the program while TSSI will employ those workers. PHA’s goal is to enroll 200 families in the program. “This program has the double benefit of promoting
healthier homes and a healthier economy. It will allow us to create new jobs for Philadelphia’s workers while ensuring better living conditions for the city’s children,” Greene said. PHA’s goal is to show ways to reduce conditions in properties that “trigger” asthma, and cause lead poisoning and allergies in children of low-income families. The first round of the program was conducted 20052008 in conjunction with Drexel University’s School of Public Health and has generated research presented by Professor Hernando R. Perez at the 2008 Indoor Air Conference in Copenhagen.
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PHA Executive Director Carl Greene and US Surgeon General Steven Galson mark PHA’s selection as only housing authority in the nation to receive a “Healthy Homes” grant. Greene participated in Surgeon General’s Call to Action To Promote Healthy Homes in Washington. The $871,664 “Healthy Homes” Federal grant is aimed at reducing the causes of asthma, lead poisoning, and allergies in children of low-income families.
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system that reported at least four cabs were in the vicinity. Jim Ney, director of the Authority’s Taxicab and Limousine Division, said, “We responded to a Police call for assistance and easily identified the taxi involved in the accident. We trace every cab’s movements all day long and record their activity and routes.” Ney said the PPA will take action against the driver by revoking his license once the police confirm his involvement following their investigation.
Traffic Court To Host Ed Teachers
Regusters Is Citizen Diplomat For nearly 30 years Martin Regusters, whose credit line reads “Leaping Lion”, has been one of the city’s mostprolific photographers. Training his lens on neighborhoods, government, corporate leaders, civic protests and social gatherings, he has chronicled Philadelphia life, cutting across age, gender and ethnic background. Regusters is now spending this month as “Citizen Diplomat” in Poland, traveling to the city of Torun to participate in “Torun in the Twin Lens.” It will bring together nine photographers from across the globe for a weeklong learning, photographing
“He will most certainly lose his taxi-driver certificate.” The PPA faced a tough battle with taxi drivers and their unions when it took over the supervision of the cab and limousine industry in this city. The Legislature granted the Authority the responsibilities that had belonged to the State’s Public Utility Commission in response to the deterioration of services and use of old and dangerous cabs by the taxi industry. PPA Executive Director Vincent Fenerty stated, “We
Martin Regusters …Learning To Polka and networking opportunity. Sponsored by the International Visitors Council of Philadelphia, an internationalrelations organization, Regusters will represent Philadelphia as a Citizen Diplomat. In that capacity he will share Philadelphia’s cultural diversity and his own photographic skill as part of the city’s Sister Cities program.
Twenty-five Driver’s Education Teachers from the Philadelphia School District will observe court proceedings and operations at The Philadelphia Traffic Court Friday, Jun. 26, as part of their continuingeducation requirement. These teachers will observe the cases presented, the courtroom process, new Traffic Court laws and the adjudication of the specific sitting Judge. The courts visited will be Trial Court, Motion, and Impoundment. Written material of each court will be distributed to the teachers. The group will enjoy a catered luncheon in President Judge Thomasine Tynes’ Conference Room.
realized early on the cab and limousine industry was the front-line ambassadorship for the city. It was our duty to reign them in, cut out the cheats who ‘fixed’ their meters to their own advantage, and to enforce safety rules and better and cleaner cabs.” “The GPS is a two-edged sword,” said Bill Schmid, enforcement manager. He noted, “Many times the GPS is used to exonerate drivers who have complaints filed against them for not taking the most-direct route. “Many a day we find we are able to deliver forgotten wallets, luggage, laptops, and other personal valuables to tourists and regular passengers who have forgotten them. This we can do almost in moments. This is a major plus for the GPS system.” Schmid reports the PPA has the ability to ensure each cab has a properly licensed and certified driver. Drivers, when the PPA first began enforcing its rules, were quick to complain. However, as time went on, the drivers themselves have become very supportive of the rules and regulations which they see as benefiting them.
(Cont. from Page 10) and recent candidate for DA DAN McCAFFERY. CINDY MARELIA, chief of staff for STATE SEN. MIKE STACK, was also present representing the Senator. They join STATE REP. DENNY O’BRIEN and former SHERIFF CHARLIE MURRAY on the Board. The daughter of MAUREEN ROWLEY and JUDGE PAT McINERNEY of the Common Pleas Court,
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The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s insistence taxi cabs carry GPS at all times has paid off in more ways than one. The latest was the ability of the PPA to identify a cab that hit a 29-year-old woman bike rider near Broad & Federal Streets at about 3 a.m. in the morning and kept on going. Eye witnessess could only identify the cab as a black and white taxi. The Police were able to identify the cab thanks to the Authority’s monitoring
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MAURA, was guest of honor at a pool party celebrating her graduation from high school. She is now enrolled at the University of Vermont. Maureen Rowley is the former Chief of the Federal Public Defenders. Among the guests were Common Pleas JUDGE LISA RAU and Municipal Court JUDGE FAY STACK. family and friends numbered in the excess of 100. Even though the weather was a little cool, the pool got a big play, particularly from the younger children.
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Panama Canal Memorandum Presages More Port Business Anticipating continued growth, the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority officially concluded a Memorandum of Agreement with the Panama Canal Authority this week. The signing commits both entities to working together to encourage economic growth and commercial activity. The signing comes at a time when the Port has in progress the deepening of its shipping channel, the addition of more land for industrial and commercial Port purposes, and a continued refurbishing of its infrastructure along with the acquisition of additional cranes. The Memorandum was signed aboard the Moshulu in a brief ceremony by PRPA Board Chairman John H. Estey and ACP Administrator/CEO Alberto Alemán Zubieta. The MOU will help generate new business by es-
EXCHANGING congratulations prior to signing of Memorandum are PRPA’s Executive director James T. McDermott, Board Chairman John H. Estey and ACP CEO Alberto Alemán Zubieta. tablishing a commitment from “This collaboration aligns each party to promote the with our mission to become “All-Water Route,” a ship- one of the most competitive ping route from Asia to the US East Coast seaports and US East Coast via the Panama has an increasingly marked Canal. contribution to the economic “The strategic alliance health of the state.” with the Panama Canal AuUnder the agreement, which thority will increase job op- is renewable after two years, portunities at our regional PRPA and ACP will conduct ports and attract new busi- joint activities and share best ness,” stated PRPA Board practices. Specific areas of Chairman John H. Estey. focus will include marketing,
PROUDLY MANAGING PENNSYLVANIAʼS INTERNATIONAL SEAPORT SINCE 1990
Philadelphia Regional Port Authority A Promising Future By Championing the Channel-Deepening Project And Substantial Port Expansion
Once Again, We Thank Gov. Ed Rendell For Giving Our Port A Great Opportunity And
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research and data interchange, technical advancements and personnel training programs. The agreement demonstrates each organization’s dedication to meeting the anticipated increased levels of international trade. “The Memorandum of Understanding with the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority comes at a critical time in the world economy,” said Alemán Zubieta. “This agreement highlights our shared goals of improving customer service, increasing service offerings and business opportunities. We look forward to working together for continued trade between Latin America.” In 2008, PRPA cargo transiting the Canal, either on its way to or from its destination, totaled 1,906,343 long tons and represents half of all cargo handled by PRPA. (Cont. Page 18)
CARGO tonnage into Port of Philadelphia via ships using Panama Canal is expected to increase well over these figures when Canal completes expansion.
College, held up cellophanewrapped, bright red, grainy and firm hunks of beef and seafood, a potato the size of Plymouth Rock and a tomato that looked like it’s been lifting weights. (Years ago they also brought out a live lobster, but that appetite-killing practice has apparently been relegated to history.) The steaks are aged and so well-marbled they don’t really need the sawtoothed steak knives as big as Bowie knives that are provided. Morton’s dry-aged beef is placed in a temperature-controlled room — between 34 and 36 degrees — with low humidity and constant air circulation. As a result, the meat has a very low shrinkage rate. The beef is grain-fed, which tends to have better marbling and flavor than grass-fed beef. Morton’s only uses “Prime” cuts. Morton’s is the quintessential restaurant for business diners. It looks like expense-account Nirvana. Acoustics are such that no one at a nearby table can hear about your corporate takeover or in-
side stock tip. Tables and banquettes are large enough to let you spread out all of your confidential company documents, and except for the open kitchen, the mahogany decor is Very Important and Comfortable. Even the potted plants look tailored, and there are no unpronounceable, fancy-shmancy words on the menu to embarrass diners. This is Republican food. We were told about 40% of the diners at Morton’s in King of Prussia are mall shoppers, but these must be Gucci and Versace shoppers. Before anything else is served, you are presented with a crisp, warm loaf of eggy onion bread which, like everything else, is giantsized. A Morton’s salad ($10.50) had lots of chopped egg bits, iceberg and romaine lettuce and anchovies, all smothered in a creamy blue cheese dressing. Before this dinner, the best tuna tartare we had ever tasted was at Girasole in Center City, but the one at Morton’s, beautifully presented in an architec-
Len Lear turally designed, majestic mound of sushi-grade tuna, diced tomato and avocado, Thai cream and a balsamic glaze ($16), was a pitch-perfect blend of flavors and textures. It’s an edible still-life painting. The only jokers in the entire deck were a couple pieces of too-old, nasty lobster in an otherwise fine lobster bisque ($14). As advertised, a filet mignon ($39) and porterhouse steak ($52) were gigantic, suffused with rich, muscular flavor and impossible to finish. These pricey indulgences ratchet the steakhouse competition to elevated levels. There are lots of
fabulous, expensive cocktails to choose from, but two great partners for the steaks are the velvety Erath Pinot Noir ($19.95) and Greg Norman Cabernet ($18.95). Among many homemade desserts (only the New York cheesecake is made elsewhere) is a decadent chocolate soufflé with Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream. The prices at Morton’s are daunting, but they do have a deal which beats almost anything any other steakhouse can offer, pricewise. It is not on the menu, and your server will not mention it, but Nicole Morgenstern, sales and marketing manager at the suburban Morton’s, told me any customer at either restaurant may order it. For a total of $99.99 you get a fourcourse dinner for two that includes two salads, two seafood appetizers, two single-cut filet mignons, one huge potato, one fresh vegetable and two desserts. For more information or reservations, call (215) 5570724 (Center City) or (610) 491-1900 (King of Prussia).
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by Len Lear There’s a great line in the song from the 1950s, “The Girl Can’t Help It,” by Little Richard: “When she smiles, beefsteak becomes well done.” Whoever this girl was (she may be a great-grandmother by now), she’d definitely have a great time at Morton’s, which opened in May of 1985 next to the Four Seasons Hotel but moved later to 1411 Walnut Street. Defying the national obsession with weight, cholesterol and the hazards of a beefy diet, Morton’s serves up Olympicsized strip steaks, ribeye steaks, double-cut filet mignons, porterhouse and prime ribs, whole baked Maine lobsters and “colossal” shrimp cocktail. Some small countries survive on less than this per day. When Morton’s opened, there was no competition in the
upscale steakhouse pantheon in Philly (Arthur’s Steakhouse had closed down, to be replaced by Susanna Foo), and of course, now there are enough high-priced beef palaces to start a softball league. Nevertheless, Morton’s was the first and still has a loyal following. As in boxing, there may be lots of contenders, but you’re still the champion until you get knocked out. There is no indication Morton’s will get knocked out anytime soon. Last week we had dinner at the Morton’s at King of Prussia Mall, which has the same menu and prices as its Center City sibling. At both Morton’s, there is a chalkboard menu up on the wall that is supplemented by the servers who roll up a trolley to your table and proceed to play show-andtell with your menu choices. Our charming server, Gina Sebastonelli, a former basketball “point guard” at Moravian
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Memorandum Agreement Plus for Port ATTENDING signing were Consul General of Panama Georgia Athanasopulos, Kate Philips, Domenic O’Brien and John Gazzola and Harvey Weiner, President of Dependable Distribution Services.
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DISCUSSING benefits of agreement with Panama Canal Authority were John Estey, State Sen. Joe Loeper and Bob Palaima, president of Delaware River Stevedores.
(Cont. from Page 16) Moreover, this number is up nearly 17,000 long tons from the year before. Both PRPA and the ACP are working on expansion projects to foster increased trade. PRPA is sponsoring a five- to seven-year project to deepen the Delaware River Main Channel from 40 feet to 45 feet, which will better position the Port to accommodate the next generation of vessels that require deeper drafts. The Panama Canal Expansion Program will build a new lane of traffic along the canal through the construction of a new set of locks, which will double capacity, allowing increased traffic and wider ships. The waterway’s expansion has an expected completion of 2014 and to date, continues to progress on time and on budget. PRPA is an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania charged with the management, maintenance, marketing, and promotion of publicly owned port facilities along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, as well as strategic planning throughout the port district. PRPA works with its terminal operators to modernize, expand, and improve its facilities, and to promote those facilities to prospective port users. Port cargoes and the activities they generate are responsible for thousands of direct and indirect jobs in the Philadelphia area and throughout Pennsylvania. ACP is the autonomous agency of the Government of Panama in charge of managing, operating and maintaining the Panama Canal. The operation of ACP is based on its organic law and the regulations approved by its Board of Directors.
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TO: John Doe, MORTGAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 1716 W. Moyamensing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT OWED TO OUR CLIENT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE DEBT. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff 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 No. 000261July Term 2003 No. 0261 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1716 W Moyamensing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the above, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700
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NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-238-6333
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW JULY TERM 2003 NO. 0261 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. John Doe ET AL Mortgagor and Real Owner Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW APRIL TERM 2005 NO. 3437 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. John Doe ET AL Mortgagor and Real Owner Defendant TO: John Doe and TIMOTHY SHAW, MORTGAGORS AND REAL OWNERS, DEFENDANTS whose last known address is 6818 Regent Street 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. 3437 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6818 Regent Street Philadelphia, PA 19142 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW MARCH TERM 2005 NO. 3410 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. John Doe ET AL Mortgagors and Real Owner Defendants TO: SUK CHUN, John Doe MORTGAGORS AND REAL OWNERS, DEFENDANTS whose last known address is 8025 Pompay Place Philadelphia, PA 19153. 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 MARCH TERM 2005 No. 3410 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 8025 Pompay Place Philadelphia, PA 19153 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County.
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NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the above, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-238-6333 Michael T. McKeever Attorney for Plaintiff Goldbeck McCafferty & McKeever, PC Suite 5000, Mellon Independence Center 701 Market Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106-1532 215-627-1322
Snooper (Cont. from Page 10) of them. Freiling played BASEBALL, FOOTBALL and SOCCER for his “pride and joy” NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL. This young gentleman has been sought after by many scouts of all these three sports. This tells you all you need to know about this great athlete. I spoke to one of the area’s top soccer coaches, Joseph McDermott, who stated, “He was, without a doubt, one of the top SOCCER PLAYERS in this City”. I also spoke with KIM PETTIT and she stated, “Timmy is quite an athlete too.” I personally want to wish him THE BEST and TIM, you have truly earned it. Snooper’s Cold Hard Facts: This one is a GUARANTEE! Thanks to The Mayor and City Council, we now have us another “JOHNSTOWN SITUATION” and I do mean we’ll be paying for it FOREVER. Yes, we all sat back while HE, the Mayor, came off with his PAY FOR EVERYTHING scenario. We’ll be paying for PARADES, MARCHES, FESTIVALS, and any other EVENT that can get monies. I’m telling you, MAYOR NUTTER has found himself a CASH COW he will never let go of. Who accounts for all these monies that he is collecting and what the heck is The City Controller doing about it? Street Potties are next! Snooper’s VULTURES: How many noticed, as soon as TV-3 went off the air for this fraudulent DIGITAL TRANSITION, our good friends of COMCAST came on to help you with this transition? Yes, buy CABLE TV and also a special VHF and UHF ANTENNA, and “voilà” you’ll get the picture. Yes, they sponsored this whole grab-adollar event as a guise to help us poor people to get DIGITAL TV! Snooper BIG QUESTIONS: I’m trying to find out what is going on at THE PSPCA? Why did Howard Nelson, C.E.O., recently resign? I’m told Nelson called in and said he’s resigning and get this, for
health issues. Why was DR. MURAKO let go? This one makes no sense, and I don’t care how they spin it, he is THE BEST veterinarian in this City. Tell me about GARY LOVETT, the former CHIEF of Investigations. Yes, he left a room which had a vicious dog in it, and this dog had already bitten someone else, so I don’t blame him for not going into that room. We know, Miss Evans, it was his decision. Tell me Wendy, would you have gone into the same room? I DON’T THINK SO! No Wendy, Lovett tells us he would not go back there, and quite frankly I don’t blame him. It seems there’s a move on to get rid of all “the old heads”. Just tell me who will be next, and for what reason! Snooper’s “SOAP BOX”: Hey Chief, I hope you and everyone else understand what I’m trying to say here. “STREET JUSTICE” is never right, although I know what they did in a recent case involving THE RAPE of a young innocent girl at the time seemed to be justified. Then, the next day, we hear about another person beaten up and almost killed for allegedly raping a young girl. Two cases, two different outcomes. This latest case really bothered me, because he was truly an ‘innocent’ victim. The defendant (victim) in this case DID NOT rape anyone, in fact. It was a case of mistaken identity. QUESTION: What would have happened if they had actually killed this person? One mistake does not justify another. Therefore, what happened was WRONG! Please, you cannot take JUSTICE into your own hands because it is a CRIMINAL ACT. The defendants in both of these cases can, if they choose to do so, file a CRIMINAL ACTION against all these perpetrators! Snooper’s “BIG HOAX”: Mr. P.T. Barnum was right: “A SUCKER BORN EVERY MINUTE.” The Government’s ‘mandatory’ TV TRANSITION to digital is one of the biggest FRAUDS ever perpetrated by our Government. What was wrong with the ANALOG TV reception? NOTHING. Oh yeah, someone made BIG BUCKS!
Did you notice, once they “pulled the plug”, COMCAST came on to offer you its digital package to help you receive all your favorite TV channels. THE F.C.C. has even offered some of its preferred TV CONSULTANTS to help you with your TV TRANSITION. How can you people swallow all this garbage about DIGITAL TV? My TV always had a tremendous picture and reception, NO PROBLEMS. Someone should, on behalf of all us TV users, have a complete investigation as to how this all came about, why it happened, and who all benefited from this hoax. A FARCE! Snooper’s Sightings: Hey Mr. Druding (Boxing Writer), you missed out on a “biggie” last week. I got to meet and greet one of Philadelphia’s greatest MIDDLEWEIGHTS, in the person of BOBBY “Boogaloo” WATTS. Yo Freddie, they’re making a huge movie about him entitled “The Life and Times of a Middleweight Contender – BOBBY ‘Boogaloo’ WATTS” from Philadelphia. Let me tell you, this film will be out next year for all of us to see and appreciate. I’ll bet not too many of you know Watts was the first boxer to beat “The Great” MARVIN HAGLER. He did it at The Spectrum. Just ask J. RUSSELL PELTZ about him. Snooper’s “GOTTA STOP” Dept.: Please, how many times must I tell all of you MARCHES, PARADES, DEMONSTRATIONS, and whatever else they think will work WILL NOT stop the violence that’s going on in this City. Yes, all you are doing is just kidding yourself, wasting your valuable time. Every day we read about the ruthless murders that are going on, and continue to go on, and it will continue until we TEACH THE PARENTS to take control of all their children. I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: Blame it on these PARENTS who care less about their scumbag delinquents. WE HAVE TO UNITE. TOGETHER WE CAN WIN. The Police are doing all they can do, they need you ALL OF YOU NOW.
who were not eligible for benefits,” Scarnati said. “Clearly, we need stronger laws and guidelines in place to stop this abuse of tax dollars.” The arrests of 12 Dept. of Public Welfare employees on fraud charges last week are the latest in a series of embarrassing revelations regarding lax oversight by the Department, leading to cases of fraud and wasted tax dollars. A 2007 performance audit conducted by Auditor General Jack Wagner uncovered serious deficiencies in DPW’s administration of the LIHEAP program. Another audit of DPW’s Medicaid program conducted in January of this year found errors in a shocking 14% of cases studied. In many of those cases DPW failed to even verify the citizenship or identity of the applicant before dispensing benefits. “Clearly, DPW is either unable or unwilling to clean
up their act on their own,” said Scarnati. “That is why it is imperative the House of Representatives pass SB 9 immediately.” This bill would ensure that illegal aliens living in Pennsylvania do not receive public benefits, such as Medicaid, welfare, and instate college tuition. The legislation would require anyone receiving public benefits in the Commonwealth to provide identification proving they are legal residents. In addition, individuals would be required to sign an affidavit stating they are a United States citizen, or an alien lawfully residing in this country. SB 9 passed the Senate with broad bipartisan support on Apr. 1, 2009 by a vote of 41-9. It has been awaiting action in the House State Government Committee since that time, probably because Scarnati’s bill does not have a Democratic sponsor in the
Judge Rizzo Honored On Foreclosures County Court of Common Pleas Judge Anne Lazarus, who supported Rizzo’s nomination for the Goffman Award. “She understood that all of the players had to be brought to the table and had to ‘buy in’ to the possible solutions.” As the number of mortgage foreclosures complaints filed in Philadelphia neared record levels in early 2008, the Philadelphia Mortgage Foreclosures Steering Committee, chaired by then-President Judge C. Darnell Jones of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and Judge Rizzo, began developing the foreclosure prevention program. Judge Rizzo and her judicial colleagues worked with the Sheriff’s Office and the City Solicitor’s Office, lawyers representing lenders and borrowers, and housing and community activists to implement the pilot program. Judge Rizzo also worked with Community Legal Services, Philadelphia Legal Assistance and Philadelphia VIP to mobilize more than 250 lawyers to represent low-in-
come homeowners free of charge. Under the pilot program, when a residential mortgage foreclosure complaint is filed in the city, court regulations require a conciliation conference before the property is put up for sheriff’s sale. The homeowner is directed to schedule an appointment with a housing counselor, whose services are provided by the City free-of-charge. The homeowner and the housing counselor gather necessary financial information to hand over to the lawyer for the lender prior to the conference. Attending the conciliation conference in Judge Rizzo’s courtroom are the homeowner, housing counselor, volunteer lawyer for the homeowner and representative from the lender. At the conclusion of the conference, a court order is handed down stating the resolution that has been reached. Options include forbearance, a stay of sale, settlement of the entire action, loan modification, loan reinstatement and payment plans.
RUNNING behind schedules, Mayor Michael Nutter and daughter Olivia dash to stage at beginning of 5k Run in front of Citizens Bank Park. Run raised funds for public safety officers.
Baltimore Avenue Gets Light Fix University City District will officially dedicate 71 new pedestrian lights installed along Baltimore Avenue from 45th to 50th Street, at 5:30 p.m. on Jun. 25. The event will be held at Cedar Park at the northeast corner of 50th Street & Baltimore Avenue. This lighting project is part of a comprehensive strategy to create a more-inviting pedestrian atmosphere along Baltimore Avenue, and demonstrate a public commitment to the revitalization of this commercial corridor. The intent is to increase illumination, reduce the perception and reality of crime and encourage private investment. In all UCD has invested over $1.3 million in recent public improvements along Baltimore Avenue, including façade grants, greening, public murals and lighting.
Fresh Grocer Gets Low Rate Loan State Sen. LeAnna M. Washington announced this week Fresh Grocer Holdings, LLC, a retail grocery-store chain, would receive a $5 million low-interest State loan to purchase equipment for its stores. “I am very pleased to announce this loan to Fresh Grocer holdings,” Washington said. “As a supermarket primarily serving inner city families, Fresh Grocer will be able to improve its operations and stimulate local economy.” The grant was provided by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through its MELF First Industries Agriculture program. The CFA’s board approved the First Industries Agriculture Planning Grant earlier this month at its meeting in Harrisburg.
Lewis Wendell, UCD’s executive director, noted, “This project demonstrates the results of a new level of collaboration between the major institutions in University City, PennDOT, the City Streets Dept. and PECO. It is part of a major effort to enhance public safety and create a more pedestrian-friendly environment throughout the University City District.” Those being honored for
their support with this project include Mayor Michael Nutter, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, State Rep. James Roebuck, State Sens. Vincent Hughes and Anthony Williams, PennDOT’s Harold Windish, Streets’s Joseph Doyle, INTECH’s William Schwartz, Commerce Dept.’s Andrew Altman, William Penn Foundation’s Feather Houston and PIDC’s Peter Longstreth.
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One more round for ‘Boogaloo’ Watts After a very successful amateur boxing career, a young North Philadelphia Middleweight fighting out of the old 23rd PAL boxing gym named Bobby “Boogaloo” Watts decided to turn professional. The date was Mar. 13, 1969, and Watts would travel to Baltimore where he beat Teddy Cooper in his professional boxing debut. Four decades have passed since then, but thanks to Liam Mulvey, “Boogaloo’s” legacy will not be forgotten. Mulvey is in the process of filming a documentary entitled “Boogaloo: The Life and Times of a Middleweight Contender”. Watts’s story is certainly one of interest, from his humble beginnings to his rise to, arguably, the most skilled of Philadelphia Middleweight contenders in the 1970’s. That era also included the likes of Willie “The Worm” Monroe, Bennie Briscoe, Stanley “Kitten” Hayward, and Eugene “Cyclone” Hart. Watts’ biggest victory of his career came in 1976, when he beat “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler at the
Bobby “Boogaloo” Watts Philadelphia Spectrum (1st defeat for the future WBC, WBA, and IBF Champion). Along with Watts, only Philadelphia’s Willie “The Worm” Monroe and the legendary “Sugar” Ray Leonard would be able to defeat Hagler in his 67-fight Hall of Fame career. Watts works in the maintenance department at the University of the Arts and volunteers his time training young boxers. He is also credited with the success of IBF Super-Middleweight Champion Charles “The Hatchet” Brewer, whom he trained along with Augie Scimeca. The film is scheduled to be released next year.
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Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Annette Rizzo has received the Louis J. Goffman Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation for her work with the nationally-recognized Philadelphia Residential Mortgage Diversion Pilot Program. Goffman Awards, named for a late Pennsylvania Bar Association president, are given annually to individuals and to groups or organizations for outstanding pro bono work. Judge Rizzo presides over the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Pilot Program, which is touted as the first city-sponsored plan in the US to broker negotiations between mortgage lenders and homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments. The pilot program has garnered national press coverage and has become the model to be emulated both within and beyond Pennsylvania’s borders. “Judge Rizzo was the first to understand the mortgage foreclosure problem was both urgent and extensive in our county,” wrote Philadelphia
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A bill to insure illegal aliens in Pennsylvania do not receive public benefits passed the State Senate but languishes in the State House. Introduced by Republican State Sen. Joseph Scarnati, if passed into law, would end a repetition of the arrest last week of 18 people in Philadelphia who were ripping off a public-assistance program of more than half a million dollars. Scarnati said Philadelphia’s District Attorney’s office, which is prosecuting the case, pointed to poor administration and a failure of supervision and oversight over the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which provides grants to help low-income residents meet their heating bills. “Grants were awarded to people who used invalid Social Security numbers and fake addresses – meaning tax dollars were stolen by people
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW Term No. 090101136 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA Plaintiff vs. Any Unknown Persons Having or Claiming an interest or Title to the Subject Premises Mortgagor and Real Owner Defendant TO: Any Unknown Persons Having or Claiming an interest or Title to the Subject Premises MORTGAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 6366 Kingsessing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT OWED TO OUR CLIENT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE DEBT. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA, 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. 090101136 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6366 Kingsessing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County.
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Elephant (Cont. from Page 10) ing who is “worthy” to receive dialysis or a hip replacement, then by all means remain silent. Not me. I’m not interested in Europeanstyle socialist medicine. If you truly knew how awful it is, you wouldn’t be either. Speaking of fantasy, if MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER is betting the farm the Republican-controlled State Senate is going to approve a 1% sales-tax increase on Philadelphia businesses, he may just go bust. And please stop calling it a “1 cent” increase. It’s a 1% increase and a tax that will kill, for instance, an automobile dealer on Essington Avenue or Roosevelt Boulevard. Word has it there is no way STATE SENS. JANE ORIE, JOHN EICHELBERGER, MIKE FOLMER and DOMINIC PILEGGI et al. will approve a tax hike on the citizens to pay for bloated and wasteful government. Since it looks like a property-tax hike is off the table (thank goodness),
the only alternative is to cut the size of City government. While politicians will claim they’re now forced to cut fire, police, and essential services ... don’t believe it. Fact is there is plenty to cut in what has become a massive City government. I’m glad the State Senate will finally force the City government to deal with its inefficiency and irresponsible spending. Time for them to start tightening their belts and cutting back just like you and I are forced to do. And before they go to Harrisburg with a cup in their hand once again, let’s remember City CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ has steadfastly refused to audit every City agency despite a mandate by City Charter. This on top of not conducting a comprehensive audit of the budget now being submitted to Harrisburg, despite a State law requiring it. Yet another reason all Elephants should contribute, tell your friends, hit the streets, and line up behind the best candidate we’ve had in years, AL SCHMIDT for City Controller. Sayonara, my crinkled cousins!
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Out & About (Cont. from Page 10) many people are going uninsured, something that’s leading to closed hospitals, a lot of unpaid emergency-room care, and a lot of people dealing with illnesses that have become chronic when a simple visit to the doctor and some medication could have made them non-existent. Under the President’s plan, you could have the option of getting a public health-care plan similar to Medicare, keep the insurance your employer has given you (and you continue to pay for) or sock away some money toward your health care. It’s nice the Prez wants to give us health care with options. I remember the last Democrat that we had in the White House tried the same thing. I’m just not all that optimistic it won’t end the same way. That’s because there are folks within the health-care system that like the money they get from making Americans pay through the nose for medical tests, drugs, doctor visits and all that stuff. While it would be nice for hospitals to not have to take it on the chin for treating the uninsured, and it would be a good thing for consumers to not have to pay $75 for a visit to the doctor’s office, it’s not cost-effective to those who are actually making money off America’s health-care woes. (When I say “cost effective,” I mean that insurance, pharmaceutical and medical companies won’t be able to continue making gobs and gobs of money … which they then contribute to so-called “free-market” Republicans who are getting the best health care possible through their Federal Government jobs.) I wish you luck on this, Mr. President. You’ve got a tough road. You’re going to get it from all sides. But would you do me a favor? When you’re done with this, could you please take on “Don’t ask, don’t tell?” I’m really tired of hearing about it!
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SEN. Michael Stack announces Cottman ramps off I-95 as State Rep. Michael McGeehan and other VIPs look on.
Cottman Interchange Improvements Begin Construction is now underway improve the Interstate 95 ramps at Cottman Avenue and Princeton Avenue, reports State Sen. Mike Stack. “I’m excited the residents in the surrounding neighborhoods will soon get their neighborhood back from the constant I95 traffic,” Stack said. “For too long, families and local shops have endured the constant flow of traffic and speeding motorists making their way to and from I95. When construction is complete, the communities of Holmesburg, Tacony and Wissinoming will have much more peaceful streets.” This construction plan is the first of two phases of the project to improve the ramps along I-95 in this section of Northeast Philadelphia, as well as move the flow of traffic away from the communities that reside near the ramps. Construction of a new I-95 South ramp will make way for PennDOT’s plans to remove the southbound on-ramp at Prince-
ton Avenue, which will be converted into a two-way road east of Torresdale Avenue. It will get pedestrian-friendly improvements like a bike lane, new sidewalks and expanded curbs. Construction of a new I-95 North ramp will ease traffic congestion in the community. Construction will also allow PennDOT to convert Cottman Avenue into a two-way road, with one lane travelling eastbound and two lanes travelling westbound, from Torresdale Avenue to State Road; lowering Cottman Avenue to increase clearance under the AMTRAK bridge west of State Road; and widening State Road to include another southbound lane between Princeton and Cottman avenues. The work will not significantly impact travel on I-95, but there will be lane and parking restrictions along the roadways connected to the old and new ramps, according to PennDOT.
Christian and Jewish religious leaders have joined organized labor’s efforts to move into law the Employee Free Choice Act. They met with an aide from US Sen. Arlen Specter’s office to urge the Senator to support the Legislation. The Employee Free Choice Act would restore a fundamental right to workers: the ability to collectively bargain for livable wages and benefits. The interfaith breakfast at the Jewish Community Center commenced with a responsive reading connecting the common values of various religious traditions, promoting and uplifting
the dignity of working people and the need for the Employee Free Choice Act. The various religious leaders, in attendance, indicated it is their moral obligation to provide workers with the opportunity to empower
themselves and provide security for their families. In attendance were Rabbi Leonard Gordon, Germantown Jewish Center; Rev. Terrence Griffith, Philadelphia Council of Black Churches; Sybil
Sanchez, National Jewish Labor Committee; Elliott BatTzedek, Interfaith Workers Justice Coalition; Rabbi George Stern, Neighborhood Interfaith Movement; and Philadelphia AFL-CIO.
WASHINGTON delegate from AFL-CIO, Richard Womack, Jr., left, discusses need to push for passage of Employee Free Choice Act at Germantown Jewish Center. Listening are, from left, Rabbi Leonard Gordon, Rev. Terrence Griffith, Elizabeth McElroy, Sybil Sanchez, Elliot batTzedek, and Rabbi George Stern.
Seth Hails Students Who Dropped Back In Democratic candidate for DA Seth Williams addressed nearly 200 students who didn’t think they would ever make it. These students had been destined to drop out of school, either because of disciplinary problems or academic issues. Instead, now, they were receiving their high-school diplomas in ceremonies marking graduation from Camelot Alternative Schools, Excel Academy, Daniel Boone and Shallcross. These extraordinary students – some who had fallen two years behind in grade level – made the decision to turn their lives around through Camelot’s innovative educational program. The Camelot Schools are
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ket model. The State’s official estimate suggests a price increase of about 8%. But, in some parts of the state where caps have already been removed, the price of electricity has jumped far above that. “There are going to be huge difficulties for the City’s budget, and the bigger problem is probably going to be for SEPTA,” said Philadelphia’s Consumer Advocate Lance Haver. But, unlike individuals stuck with rising rates, major power purchasers can go out into the marketplace and shop for the best
deal possible. They can also use a technique called hedging to hit their budgeting targets. According to Haver, hedging is driven by budgetary needs rather than the lowest possible price. “You decide how much you’ve allocated for this line in your budget and you can go out and buy it at that,” he said. When the new rates come in most homeowners will have to decide if turning on their air conditioning in summer or wearing heavy sweaters at home will be the way to go.
Sheriff Clarifies Evictions (Cont. from Page 1) At a press conference in his office, his team answered the question, “What happens when a homeowner or tenant is ejected/evicted from his home?” Attorney Edward D. Chew, director of legal services in the Sheriff’s Office, and Lt. James Lee of the Sheriff’s Civil Division, explained the Sheriff’s Office is usually seen as the office behind most evictions or ejectments, when in reality much of that is the responsibility of the Landlord Tenant Court officers. They explained the primary function of the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office is as the enforcement arm of the court. The ejectment and on occasions the eviction process is enforced by this office and starts with a complaint in ejectment filed with the courts. This is followed by a writ of possession, which is served by the Sheriff’s Office. Due to several programs he has initiated in the past several years to cope with this crisis, his officials will go over with homeowners the rights they have though facing eviction of the loss of their property through Sheriff’s sale. Officials will also go over the rights of homeowners who are facing eviction after the
SHERIFF’S staffers explain what can be expected when evictions come down on owners or renters. Detailing differences between Landlord & Tenant Court officers and duties of Sheriff’s deputies are Legal Services Director Edward D. Chew, Lt. James Lee and Communications Director Wanda Davis. loss of their property through iff’s sale. Occupants do not Sheriff’s sale. In addition, this have to vacate their homes office will also dispel common until the Writ of Possession is myths that are often confused served by the deputies from with the roles of the Land the Sheriff’s Office. Lord Tenant Court Officers. Routinely, renters are hanThe writ gives notification dled by Landlord Tenant Court that anytime after 21 days, the Officers. The Sheriff’s Office removal of occupants and their will enforce an eviction of a possessions could occur. The rental property if the property 21 days is a courtesy extended is sold at Sheriff’s sale, if the by the Sheriff’s Office for res- landlord-tenant case is appealed idential ejectments / evictions. to Common Pleas Court, or at Commercial ejectments / evic- the request of the landlord. tions fall under different guide If the Sheriff’s Office is inlines and are expedited sooner. volved in any landlord-tenant Once an eviction is sched- evictions, deputies must aluled, an additional notice is ways identify themselves by posted by The Sheriff’s Office presenting official identificawith the actual move-out date. tion upon arriving at the scene As a courtesy, the Sheriff’s Of- of an eviction. In many cases fice makes numerous attempts tenants have been misled by to make contact with occupants individuals identifying themto assure no extenuating cir- selves as sheriff’s deputies. cumstances exist. When such If this is the case, the Sheriff circumstances do exist, this of- says ask for an ID. A Sheriff’s fice will refer those occupants Deputy will never appear to to various City agencies for eject anyone in official uniform. possible assistance. For information on landWhen a house sells at lord-tenant evictions, call Sheriff’s sale, the house has (215) 686-7987. For Sheriff’s to be paid for and the deed Office ejectments or questions recorded before the ejectment concerning an eviction matprocess begins. This can take ter, contact the Civil Division up to two months after Sher- at (215) 686-3542.
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(Cont. from Page 1) confidence and resilience," the Congressman said. The art will be displayed with the artwork of other young winners from across the country in the 10-month exhibition in the Tunnel of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C. The art showcase, “An Artistic Discovery”, provides Members of Congress with the opportunity to present the talents of creative young artists in their Districts for visitors to the Capitol to see. These young artists will have their work seen by hundreds of thousands people from across the country and around the world who visit the House office building and the US Capitol," Brady said. "The Capitol exhibition not only encourages young artists, it also makes the overwhelming case regarding the importance of arts education in our schools." Sizer's winning entry was a part of the School District of Philadelphia's "Art: It's Academic" annual spring exhibition. Sizer has been accepted at the University of Pittsburgh.
across the state and literally push both entities to the financial wall. Both have already begun to explore options that officials hope could save them a bundle. The two spent a combined total of about $102 million last year for electricity. Conservative projections suggest that number will jump as high as $110.2 million when price caps end. On Jan. 1, 2011, price controls on electricity will end as Pennsylvania moves from its traditional regulation of electric markets to a free-mar-
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Think you’ve got problems with the big hit in electric rates coming your way? They’ll be small by comparison to what faces the City of Philadelphia and SEPTA. Both are among PECO’s biggest customers. Electricity costs will spike
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