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Twenty-six members of the South Philadelphia Soccer Club (SPSC) stepped to the forefront of the international soccer community last week when Lincoln Financial Field hosted two quarterfinal round matches of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) partnered with the newest professional sports franchise in the City, the Philadelphia Union, to bring the international men’s soccer tournament to Philadelphia for the first SCORING AN ASSIST! Our South Philadelphia Soccer Club (SPSC) players, coaches and time. supporters stepped in to assist with the international soccer tourney at Lincoln Financial Looking to put the best Field last weekend as the City hosted the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. face of the City forward, the
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Union turned to the SPSC for 25 volunteers to staff the entry points of the stadium, greeting the over 31,500 foreign and local visitors with programs, smiling faces and general information. In turn, volunteers from the local club each received a ticket to the matches and a commemorative staff shirt. Many from the local soccer club were amazed at the large showing of supporters from places like Honduras and Panama. “The energy being emitted from Lincoln Financial Field that night was awesome,” said soccer mom and volunteer Ashley Teobal. In addition to providing (Cont. Page 2)
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South Philadelphia Civic Stakeholders, led by Glenn Wright, came together for their monthly meeting with an agenda in place: changing bad patterns for our teens. Special guest, Judge Jackie Frazier-Lyde, en-
Mummers, Drill Teams, Salsa Dancers, Chinese Dragon, Mexican Dancing and much more will be on show at the 3rd and 4th Police District summer bash. They will hold their annual Family Day Community Festival on Saturday Aug. 8, commencing at 11a.m. to 3p.m. inside Annunciation School Parking lot at 1100 Wharton Street and around the Police District, 11th & Wharton Streets. Kids will be set for a treat with food, moon bounce, arts & crafts, games, face painting, as well as community service providers, law enforcement displays plus surprise guest and entertainment. For more information, please call. (Cont. Page 2)
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Stakeholders, led by Glenn Wright, came together for monthly meeting with an agenda in place: changing bad patterns for our teens; special guest was Judge Jacque Frazier-Lyde (center). Photo by: Lee Buchanan
couraged Civic Leaders to bring their teens into her courtroom for some education. “It’s so easy for our children to get get jammed up,” Judge Frazier-Lyde said. “Our young teens are unaware and susceptible to crime because of their lack of knowledge. We need to make them more aware of who they are involved with!” At the stakeholders meeting in Point Breeze, PNC bank officials Chad Shank and his supervisor, Joanne Baccari, offered a picnic at their Naval Base Branch for teens and their families to promote and encourage “famiy togetherness”. Phil Washington of University of Pennsylvania said Penn would provide education services which focus on healthy diet choices. James Royal, an organizer for political issues, urged the audience to sign petitions making the School (Cont. Page 2)
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Allstate Insurance Agent - Michael Phillips
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Alpha Realty Group - Joseph Bianco
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Pacifico Ford - Rocky DeGregorio
Bomb Bombs Restaurant - Frank Barbata
Packer Café Inc. - Pete Ciarrocchi
Capozzi Real Estate - Barbara Capozzi
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Career Link - Basil Gordon Dir.
Penna Burial Company Inc. - Victor Baldi Jr.
Carmana Designs, Ltd. - Annamarie Vona
Petal Pusher Florist - John Vacca
Catch - Ray Pescatore
Phila. Family Medicine - Dr. Joseph DiRenzo
Cedar Shopping Ctrs. Partshps - Bruce Nobile
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Century 21 - Stephanie Capocci
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Presto Printing - John Savarese
Chickie’s Deli - Henry George
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Spectrum Realty - Mike Guida
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Goebel Insurance Agency - Chris Goebel
Sunoco Oil Refinery - John McCann
Gold Medel Disposal - Lou Gentile
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Goldstein’s Men’s Clothing - Vince Talatta
T.D. Bank - Roseanna Chiappetta
Home Helpers - Ralph Digneo
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Landmark Prof. Design - Vince Mancini
Today’s Styles - John Palella
La Veranda Restaurant - Antonio Cardillo
United Check Cashing - John Shegda
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Stakeholders Need Help (Cont. from Page 1) Board more accountable. “We need to put pressure on our elected officials to make the School Board do their job and teach our children,” Royal said. “Teens do time in the classroom, but are not really learning. They graduate unable to read or write. Thus,they are unable to survive in society and turn to crime.” Royal encouraged everyone to call City Council and make their voices heard. Karen Brown, President of Southwark Civic, claimed City Council should be pres-
ent at the stakeholders meetings. She said, “These issues are imperative to this district and all districts. Council should have an active role in this process.” This led to the most important issue dealt with at the meeting: crime among teens. The two solutions addressed consisted of educating kids to help prevent bad choices, and aiding them when faced with problems. Judicial hopeful Angelo Foglietta addressed the group and offered to represent, pro bono, all those youths who
find themselves in the type of situations to which Judge Frazier-Lyde eluded. “I grew up down here in South Philly where I still reside, and have children of my own,” adds Foglietta, “My heart goes out to the parents of these children who just find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. I want to help.” “Teens today,” added Frazier-Lyde, “don’t realize that just being with someone who is doing something unlawful will get them the same time.”
Putting Their Best Cleat Forward (Cont. from Page 1) greeters for the event, the Union also tapped SPSC CoFounder and Executive-Vice President, Mark Casasanto to oversee the team liaisons for the visiting international teams from Canada, Honduras and Panama, as well as personally handling the host team, United States as their primary liaison. “To call the experience amazing is truly an understatement,” Casasanto said several hours after seeing the
victorious American side off on the team bus and back to their hotel. “Being involved in every aspect of their weeklong stay, culminating with being on the sidelines during our exciting victory was absolutely surreal.” The Gold Cup Semifinals will take place tonight in Chicago and the Finals will be played at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, Jul. 26. “Honestly, this was a great
showing for the City and the soccer community in general,” Casasanto said. “As for the South Philadelphia Soccer Club, I know this is a memory that our players and parents won’t soon forget. It is certainly a unique opportunity to be involved in the intensity, excitement and pageantry of international soccer just blocks away from where you live, and I am so glad that the SPSC was asked to play a major part.”
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Are you ready for some football? The Philadelphia Eagles season is just around the corner and we know you ‘iggle’ fans are ready to get your green on. That’s why fans should know about the Eagles Flight Night were you will get to meet your heroes. The Eagles will host their “Flight Night” Sunday Aug. 2 Starting 10 a.m. It will cost: $10-$45. And will take place at Lincoln Financial Field, 1020 Pattison Ave. Call 215-3205186. Or visit www.philadelphiaeagles.com for more information.
State Sen. Larry Farnese reports Homeowners and renters looking to ease their property tax burden now have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for seniors and residents with disabilities. The rebate program benefits Pennsylvanians who are 65 years-old and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms are available at the Senator’s office, 1802 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145. For more information on eligibility, contact Senator Farnese’s office at (215) 9523121.
ROXBOROUGH businessman Dan Pellicciotti enjoys conversation with Supreme Court candidate Jack Panella.
IBEW LOCAL 98 Business Mgr. John Dougherty, center, hosted Democratic Candidate for Supreme Court Jack Panella at McFadden’s at Ball Park. Union officials, Judges and ward leaders joined political movers and shakers packed inside park. Among them, Judge Anne Lazarus and Local 98 Political Dir. Bob Henon join Dougherty and Panella in posing for this picture.
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Rudman Pledges $20G To UArts Students The Public Record Over 60 top high-school musicians jazzed up the summer for some special friends at the University of the Arts. To show off their talents, the students, who have just finished an intensive study at the
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PRESIDENT Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday celebration was centerpiece of 4th of July weeklong celebration, marked by presentation to City of life-size statue of Lincoln, a gift from City of Beijing. Cochair of Lincoln 200 festival, Dianne Semingson welcomes President Abraham Lincoln, aka Fritz Klein, to kickoff of celebration, largest in country.
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STATE REP. Jim Roebuck, on board of Civil War Museum, is joined by Mayor Michael Nutter and Nicholas DeBenedictis, CEO of Aqua America and a sponsor of festival. They stand in front of Lincoln statue, given by City of Beijing in honor of 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between US and China.
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A Correction! At Beech Interplex, Inc., we read with surprise and dismay, the story titled, “Airport is Cash Cow to Some NonProfits,” published in the Philadelphia Public Record, dated Jun. 25, 2009. Neither Beech, nor any of its entities, has ever received a contract from the Philadelphia Airport. This fact was incorrectly reported in your newspaper. And we also know that at least one or two other nonprofit organizations listed in the article as having received contracts from the airport, in fact, did not. We have no idea where you received the information from, but if you check your sources thoroughly, you will find that it is false. As a non-profit, 501(c)3, Beech is prohibited from engaging in political activities as a group, so we took offense with the tone of the story that so-called “politically connected” non-profits are somehow getting contracts at the airport. (Our employees are free to contribute to political campaigns if they wish, as it is their constitutional right.) Statements in the story such as “despite the fact some maintenance (at the airport) has been on the back burner, the Airport Administration has been a charitable cash
cow for several of the more politically powered non-profits,” gives a false impression (in our case) and in the cases of some of the other fine nonprofits, that they have, in some nefarious way, received contracts because of who they know, at a time when the airport is suffering. Further, we have no idea how many other non-profits listed in the June 25th story have been incorrectly reported as receiving contracts at the airport, however, this does tend to raise doubts about the entire premise of the story. Founded in 1990, Beech is a non-profit neighborhood revitalization firm, with a mission to improve economic development, employment opportunities and the quality of life in North Central Philadelphia, especially the Cecil B. Moore Ave. area. Since then our organization have invested more than $100 million in our service area, which included building a half dozen commercial properties along the corridor and collaborating with other community groups to build more than 1,000 homes. Beech provides direct community services in partnership with the local schools, senior citizens programs and the business district. Also, Beech organizes and funds the annual jazz festival on Cecil B. Moore Ave. and fund the maintenance op-
eration for daily cleaning of the avenue and the monthly clean-up of a 26-square-block area of the Cecil B. Moore community. On those occasions when Beech has received grants from the city or other government agencies, it has produced jobs, housing and economic development, which generates thousands of dollars returned to the government in the form of eco-
Jul 25- Vincent Woodson Fdn. anti-violence rally at Vernon Park, Germantown & Price Sts., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info Faye Woodson Dawson (215) 200-8453. Jul. 25- Brady Bunch Beach Party at Keenan’s, 113 Old New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, NJ, 4-8 p.m. $35. Pay at door, or call Democratic City Committee (215) 241-7805. Jul. 25- 9th Birthday celebration, “Mardi Gras Under Stars”, for State Sen. LeAnna M. Washington at Belmont Mansion, 200 Belmont Mansion Dr., 6-11 p.m. Contribution $300. Checks payable to Friends of LeAnna M. Washington, PO Box 27013, Phila., PA 19118. Jul. 25- Bartlett Jr. HS Reunion at Galdo’s Catering, 20th St. & Moyamensing
nomic activity, fees and tax revenues. In the spirit of fairness and good journalism, we ask for a correction. Kenneth Scott President & CEO The Beech Companies (ED. NOTE: Please see our article on Page 1 that sets the record straight. We apologize to Beech Interplex and any other party that was involved.) Ave. Tickets $55. For info Claudia Gordon (267) 9713768 or Diane Davis (215) 498-7201. Jul. 30- Mike Ellis, President of Phila. Young Democrats, hosts birthday fundraiser at Champagne’s, 21 E. Chelten Ave., 6-9 p.m. For info Ytina Dudley, (215) 485-3899. Jul. 30- Untermeyer for DA Reception, Dark Horse Pub, 421 S. 2nd St., 6 p.m. Free. Jul. 31- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen invites Allegheny West community to free concert by Philadelphia Orchestra performance, 7 p.m. at Deliverance Evangelistic Church, 2001 W. Lehigh Ave. Seating first come, first served. Aug. 7- Chris Wright Legal Defense Benefit at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 5-7 p.m. $40. Checks payable to Chris Wright Legal Defense Fund, 2720 Rhawn St., PMB #173, Phila., PA 19152.
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The ongoing Pennsylvania budget crisis has legislators working overtime. As it should. With close to $30 billion and a host of public services and jobs on the table, too much is at stake for them not to sweat. Which raises the question of the work politicians do most of the time. Most of the time, people like to poke fun at it. There is undoubtedly a round of honorary proclamations and grandstanding bills on trivial issues that society doesn’t really need. But somebody does want it, or politicians wouldn’t be asked for it. Most of what General Assembly members are now duking it out over in Harrisburg is deadly serious business. There are fundamental disagreements between what ordinary citizens want from their government that are not easily resolved. Most of them are best explained by the old saying, “Everybody wants to go to Heaven but nobody wants to die.” Everybody wants more government services, and everybody wants lower taxes. Everybody thinks money spent on services other people use is frivolous and unneeded; everybody thinks money spent on services they personally consume is essential and even short-changed. Every private-sector worker thinks government is inefficient and wasteful – and it is. Yet nobody admits their own business is inefficient and wasteful – even when they see Dilberts all around them conferring about nothing and playing solitaire. The truth is, solving the budget crisis of any $30 billion enterprise is harsh and tricky, and requires the skills of hundreds of top-level managers. In government, we call them “politicians”. It’s frustrating how much time politicians spend disagreeing. Why don’t they just get to the point? But politicians disagree because citizens disagree – with each other and, more importantly, with themselves. Let’s hope the chore of disagreement in Harrisburg will soon be resolved. Next week would be just about the right time. If the politicians succeed at this … then good work, ladies and gentlemen!
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW Term No. 090600287 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DREW DEMARCO Plaintiff vs. RITA MCCLAIND, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of ROBERT JAMES MCCLAIND, Deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT JAMES MCCLAIND, DECEASED & RONALD R. WILLIAMS Mortgagors and Real Owners Defendants TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT JAMES MCCLAIND, DECEASED, MORTGAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 5013 Jackson Street Philadelphia, PA 19124. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT OWED TO OUR CLIENT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE DEBT. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, DREW DEMARCO, 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. 090600287 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5013 Jackson Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County.
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PFT Trains New Teachers NEW PHILA. public-school teacher Tamiko Mitchell displays certificate given by Phila. Federation of Teachers. With Mitchell are PFT Health & Welfare Fund chief trustee Jack Steinberg, instructor Tara Ardary and PFT’s Rosalind Jones-Johnson. PFT will train 400–500 incoming teachers in an effort to improve retention. More than 50% of City teachers typically resign within first five years. Photo by Kirk Dom
NEWLY TRAINED incoming teacher inquires how to handle unruly, disruptive students. Training took place at Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush HS in Northeast. More training is scheduled for Audenried HS and Thomas Edison HS. The revolutionary six-day course is meant to prepare beginners for managing their classrooms and dealing with student disciPhoto by Kirk Dom pline.
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Looks like PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S popularity is folding faster than Superman on laundry day. As the inebriated “hope and change” bender has predictably morphed into a Sunday-morning economic hangover, the charlatan express is derailing at a pace that makes JIMMY CARTER’S demise look like a snail marathon. Just consider: This week Obama hosted a conference call with leftist bloggers urging them to pressure Congress to pass his health plan as soon as possible. During the call, a blogger from Maine said he kept running into an Investors Business Daily article that claimed Section 102 of the House health legislation would outlaw private insurance. He asked: “Is this true? Will people be able to keep their insurance and will insurers be able to write new policies even though HR 3200 is passed?” The President replied, “You know, I have to say that I am not familiar with the provision you are talking about.” What?! Not familiar with the fact this bill outlaws private insurance?! This from the guy who’s telling us we have to pass this insane legislation by Aug. 1 or the world will come to an end? My only question to those who bought into this drivel and pulled the election lever for this lightweight, noexperience shyster from the cesspool of Chicago politics is this: How foolish do you feel right now? Given the fact Obama’s approval ratings are diving, it’s safe to say some voters are starting to experience buyer’s remorse. Around the local campus, some “congratulations” are in order. First off, we have a new little Elephant named CHRISTIAN GERARD DeFELICE in the pack. JOE DeFELICE is proud as can be and ROSE DeFELICE is doing just fine. My best to a fantastic family and a real leader. (Cont. Page 20)
Okay, I want everyone who thought former Sen. Vincent Fumo was going to get a Bernie Madoff-esque sentence for his conviction on 137 Federal charges, charges that included a whole lot of fraud, to raise their hands. Now, I’d like all of you who raised your hands to send me your names and addresses. I have some prime real estate in Brooklyn that I’d like to show you. Has its own bridge and everything. The folks at the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Daily News, and most local media outlets have been losing their minds over the 55-month slap on the wrist Fumo got for his crimes. When I saw the sentence, I broke out my calculator and did some math and came to the realization The Vince of Darkness will be out of jail in less than five years. Considering I’m still surprised the Feds convicted the guy, I wasn’t surprised at all to see he’ll be out in time to see his daughter graduate from the University of Pennsylvania. The previous sentence doesn’t mean I support corruption here in Philly; far from it. I think when people take advantage of the public trust in a way that enriches them and their friends and causes disadvantages to the people they’re supposed to be serving, there’s a special hell that they need to be shipped to. But I’ve also been around here long enough to know it rarely happens. Sure, former City Councilman Rick Mariano got 6½ years for taking money to pay his credit-card debts and former City Treasurer Corey Kemp got 10 years for taking Super Bowl tickets and an addition on his house from a contributor, but as far as fish go, they’re not as big as Fumo. Thus, I am surprised that Fumo was convicted. I am not, (Cont. Page 20)
Snooper’s Special EMAIL: Here’s one I received last week, and I might add, obviously from an ardent Michael Jackson fan. I was very interested in a recent statement made by the Father JOE JACKSON regarding the death of his son. The father stated, “There was definitely FOUL PLAY in regards to the death of my son MICHAEL JACKSON. I believe, once they’re done with all the investigations, they will definitely find there was some sort of foul play in the actual cause of my son’s death”. This leads me to believe THE FATHER is really setting up an upcoming CIVIL CASE which will be based on WRONGFUL DEATH! I can tell all your readers, Michael’s death will be with us for a while. Snooper’s F.Y.I. Files: This is one I would like all of you to see for yourself. Inside THE CASINO DELI you’ll get to see all the greats of entertainment. Yes, ELVIS PRESLEY, DOLLY PARTON, BARBRA STREISAND, FRANK SINATRA, MARILYN MONROE, SAMMY DAVIS, JR., ROY ACUFF, SEIGFRIED & ROY, RITA HAYWORTH, and ELSIE the ‘ICON’. Oh yeah, you’ll also see your favorite committee persons here too. Check it out! Snooper’s ‘Helpful Hints’ Bureau: When you go shopping, they put your items in these yellow plastic bags, and when you take them home, you throw them away. HOLD IT … may I strongly suggest you keep them. After all, you can put your trash in them, and then hang this bag on the back of a door – on the doorknob preferably! Once the bag is full, tie it up, and put it in the trash cans – EASY! The trash men told me it’s a great idea. I must admit, my lovely ‘other’ gave me this fantastic idea and it really works! Snooper’s NIGHTMARE: Whew … this is unbelievable, and the worst part of it all is she will be confirmed to THE SUPREME COURT. I watched with horror those phony, ridiculous CONFIRMATION HEARINGS. JUDGE SOTOMAYOR is absolutely a judicial nightmare, and she should NEVER be a Judge of The Supreme Court. She was already told, even before she opened up her hypocritical mouth, she was going to be a Judge of The Supreme Court. She was so controversial, and yet these clowns all voted for her. Yes, she is an outright RACIST and everybody knows it. Her decisions were so ridiculous, even The Supreme Court threw them out, especially the decision she made regarding THE WHITE FIREMEN. Hmm … I wonder what laws she used to justify her stupid decision in that case. She’s another one of OBAMA’S protégés. (Cont. Page 20)
The four Goldberg brothers, Lowell, Norman, Hiram, and Max, invented and developed the first automobile airconditioner. On Jul. 17, 1946, the temperature in Detroit was 97 degrees. The four brothers walked into old man Henry Ford’s office and sweet-talked his secretary into telling him some gentlemen were there with the most exciting innovation in the auto industry since the electric starter. Henry was curious and invited them into his office. They refused and instead asked that he come out to the parking lot to their car. They persuaded him to get into the car, which was about 130 degrees, turned on the air conditioner, and cooled the car off immediately. The old man got very excited and invited them back to the office, where he offered them $3 million for the patent. The brothers refused, saying they would settle for $2 million, but they wanted the recognition by having a label, “The Goldberg Air-Conditioner”, on the dashboard of each car in which it was installed. Now, old man Ford was more than just a little anti-Semitic, and there was no way he was going to put the Goldberg’s name on two million Fords. They haggled back and forth for about two hours, and finally agreed on $4 million and that just their first names would be shown. And so to this day, all Ford air conditioners show Lo, Norm, Hi, and Max on the controls. So, now you know.... P.S.: Don’t lose your sense of humor during these challenging times.
Sen. Arlen Specter may have sown the seeds for his defeat in the Democratic primary of 2010 by lining up support for his renomination with PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, his own colleague SEN. BOB CASEY and GOV. ED RENDELL. In so doing, he has effectively made his opponent CONGRESSMAN JOE SESTAK an “underdog.” Pennsylvania voters love underdogs. Look back through the pages of political history to the year 1966, when millionaire MILTON SHAPP took on the endorsed candidate of the Democratic Party BOB CASEY, SR. He made himself “the man against the machine.” Most voters view the formal apparatus of the Democratic Party with suspicion and they are glad to have an opportunity to show it by voting against its handpicked candidate. So in 1966 you had a millionaire who styled himself as an “underdog” defeating Bob Casey whose background was working-class in Lackawanna Co. Now, you do not have to pay any attention to the fact Sestak has already raised $4 million and will undoubtedly double that by the time the 2010 campaign rolls around. When you combine Sestak’s illustrious wartime record as an Admiral with his commendable service in two terms of Congress, he becomes a formidable opponent. There is a residual negative vote against SEN. ARLEN SPECTER because of his past record of voting against his Party and his current record of changing parties. Most political pundits believe in a Republican primary, Specter would not have been able to beat again his opponent from six years ago, PAT TOOMEY. Toomey is the darling of the Republican conservatives and they pretty much set the style for who the candidate will be in their Primary. Specter already has $6 million in the bank and the campaign promises to be one of the most expensive in the history of American politics. The National Conference of State Legislatures was held in Philadelphia this week. Unfortunately, the unresolved question of the budget made it expedient for Pennsylvania’s legislators, the would-be hosts not to participate. It was, to put it bluntly, an embarrassment. However, Pennsylvania is only one of several other states still embroiled in budget-balancing, so no doubt their visiting peers were understanding. Among the activities made available to the attendees was a visit to the Galileo exhibit at the Franklin Institute.
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Stimulus Money Starts To Show Up In Town
Long awaited – and, some say, long overdue – some Federal stimulus money is beginning to arrive at the State and City level, with more expected in the next couple of months. Mayor Michael A. Nutter submitted Philadelphia’s application for $58.8 million in Federal funds to stabilize and revive local neighborhoods and housing markets with heavy concentrations of vacant properties. These funds are available through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP-2), a component of the American Recovery Act. Philadelphia is looking to use these dollars to leverage the existing strengths of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and expand successful neighborhoods into adjacent areas that have been left be-
hind. NSP-2 is a competitive grant, rather than a formula distribution. “Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods and as such our success depends on their strength. Unfortunately, many of our most vulnerable communities have been threatened further by the economic crisis,” said Mayor Nutter. “We are going to fight for every dollar possible from the Federal stimulus in order to help our neighborhoods during this difficult time.” To begin, financial incentives will be offered to owneroccupant buyers of foreclosed homes. Next, the City’s NSP1 program will be expanded to purchase, renovate and sell additional foreclosed and long-term vacant houses. And finally, in terms of new hous-
ing, there will be gap financing for affordable new construction housing on blighted, vacant land. Gap financing for the redevelopment of key occupied or vacant foreclosed, multifamily structures will be used in eligible areas where selective reinvestment can affect neighborhood value. Furthermore, the City will implement expanded code enforcement and selective demolition of blighted structures, especially old industrial or commercial buildings in neighborhoods that are now residential. This will be used in neighborhoods with high vacancy or poor land-use patterns. This plan will leverage significant resources from the City of Philadelphia and other public and private entities including $15 million spent by the City on commercial-corridor improvements, $270 million to be spent by SEPTA on transit improvements, $2.8 million to be spent by the Pennsylvania Housing Fi-
nance Agency on housing finance programs, $37 million to be spent by the Water Dept. on greening and stormwatermanagement projects, and $1.3 million to be spent by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society on cleaning and greening vacant lots. Nutter also announced the City of Philadelphia has applied to the Dept. of Housing & Urban Development to use $1 million in Community Development Block Grant funding through the Recovery Act for housing counseling, legal services, and outreach on mortgage foreclosure. HUD is reviewing that request; a decision is expected by early fall. The Philadelphia Mortgage Diversion Program, launched in June 2008, involves doorto-door outreach. Representatives visit individuals whose homes are slated for foreclosure and inform them of the housing and legal counseling available to them. Through this program so far, approximately 1,400
homes have been saved and a further 1,500 cases are under negotiations. Since the hotline was established, more than 7,500 homeowners have called for advice. At the State level, funding is available through the PA Conservation Works! grant program and is the main mechanism for local governments and non-profits to access ARRA funds for energy projects. PA Conservation Works! will provide up to $250,000 for individual projects and $500,000 for joint projects designed to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption and reduce energy costs by at least 25%. US Dept. of Energy Secretary Steven Chu declared $39.8 million in funding under ARRA to support energy-efficiency and renewable-energy projects in Pennsylvania. Under DOE’s State Energy Program, Pennsylvania proposed a statewide plan that prioritizes energy savings, creates or retains jobs, increases the use of re-
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The Housing Association of Delaware Valley, a citizen's housing advocacy agency, has raised over $39,000 at its 1st annual Fundraising Golf Outing. “The dollars raised through this event will translate into families staying in their homes and remaining together. We are so grateful to all of the sponsors and supporters for helping us to make this event successful," said Tony Lewis, HADV managing director. "We look forward to continuing the fight for decent housing and economic opportunities." Event sponsors included L.E.C.E.T. of Philadelphia, Laborers' District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia & Vicinity, and Laborers' Local 332.
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BORN TO TEACH! Jannie Blackwell’s political friends, including Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, joined Jannie’s cookout. Blondell and Jannie are both former school teachers.
SHARIF STREET, son of former Mayor John Street, joins judicial candidate Adam Beloff and host Jannie Blackwell.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANNIE! Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell celebrated her birthday by cutting cake at 12th annual cookout for homeless outside City Hall. Blackwell spoke to all, making sure everyone was FROM LEFT, Mayor Michael Nutter and DA candidate well-fed and enjoying themselves. As she does every year, Blackwell knew how to be selfless and thankful for all her blessings on day of YOUNGSTERS ENJOYING the festivities made sure Seth Williams wish Jannie Blackwell a happy birthday at her 12th annual cookout for homeless in Dilworth Plaza. her birth. they got pictures with their favorite Councilwoman.
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COUNCILMAN BILL Green stopped by to wish his Council colleague a happy birthday.
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days later for Rodney Evans, 32, of Ludlow Street near 55th Street in West Philadelphia. Evans, who remains at large, is a Black male who stands at 6 feet, 5 inches and weighs approximately 250 lb. Members of the Philadelphia boxing community and Laborers Local 332 announced at Police headquarters they have put up a $10,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of Lyde’s murder. DA
candidate Seth Williams, who was in attendance, vowed to do whatever he can to bring Evans to justice and to get illegal guns off of the streets to prevent more tragedies like this from occurring. Capt. James Clark said Evans was to be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone has information, please call the Citizens Crime Commission anonymous tip line at (215) 546-TIPS.
PHILA. boxing community showed support for FrazierLyde families: boxing Judge John Stewart, Khaliah Ali (Muhammad Ali’s daughter), manager "Big" Rob Murray, Peter Lyde, Sr., Legendary Blue Horizon co-owner Vernoca Michael, Veteran Boxers Association's Fred Druding, Jr. and boxing coach Anthony Jacobs all attended.
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$10,000 Reward Offered Peter Lyde, Jr.’s life was senselessly taken on May 31 as he worked security at a North Philadelphia bar. Two feuding patrons began shooting at each other and one of the bullets fatally struck Peter Lyde, Jr., the son of Local 332’s Peter Lyde, Sr., stepson of Municipal Court Judge Jacqui Frazier-Lyde and step-grandson of boxing legend Smokin’ Joe Frazier. Police issued a warrant nine
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LABORERS LOCAL 332's Sam Staten Jr., former City Councilman Juan Ramos, Peter Lyde, Sr., Local 332 Business Mgr. Sam Staten, Sr., and DA candidate Seth Williams also came out to show their support.
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Seth At Union League DEMOCRATIC DA candidate Seth Williams is hosted Union League fundraiser last month. Joining Seth are Father Kelly from St. Monica Parish and Judge Vincent DeFino, Sr. A NEW DAY, a new DA! And his name is Seth Williams, center, according to Scott DiClaudio, Wolf Blitzer, Vince De Fino, Jr. and Walter McHugh. FUNERAL DIR E C T O R Mark Rago and South Philadelphia caterer Lou Galdo join noted attorney William Brennan at fundraiser for Seth Williams.
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(Cont. From Page 10) however, surprised at the sentence he received. The Feds are going to appeal this sentence because they spent a whole gang of money to put on this trial and to go through all that for a 55month sentence has to have left a whole bunch of folks (including some folks who were hoping to use it toward their Republican Gubernatorial bid) a little ticked off. But to be honest, it would be in their best interest to take the half a loaf. For if the Feds go for the whole loaf — conviction and big sentence — and they fall short, they may end up with nothing. I say that because this was the third time the Feds went after The Vince of Darkness. They had to get him this time or they’d never have another shot. I wouldn’t take a chance because public opinion (or Republican politics) tells me I should. (But if you are going to take another shot, I’d tell my friends at the Inquirer to stand down. Judge Ronald Buckwalter singled out their coverage of Fumo for particular scorn when he handed down his sentence.) I wish you all luck. You’re going to need it. Although my dad wasn’t really crazy about my becoming
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who played it straight down the middle but wasn’t afraid to react to stuff that he thought didn’t sound right. He reacted to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and expressed the feelings of the rest of the country. He told America that Vietnam was unwinnable and helped President Lyndon Johnson realize that it was time for American troops to pull out. He spoke out for diversity in media, and backed up his words through his support of reporters of color like Bernard Shaw and the late Ed Bradley. There’s even a school of journalism named after him at Arizona State, further cementing a legacy that was on pretty sturdy ground already. When I got the news that Cronkite died, I was in a restaurant. The waitress asked me why I looked so sad. I told her, “Walter Cronkite’s dead. To anyone who considers themselves a journalist, that’s really bad news.” And that’s the way it is. Rest in peace, Mr. Cronkite. Thanks for being a true newscaster. I wish we had a few of you today.
Elephant Corner (Cont. From Page 10) Speaking of leaders, WALLY ZIMOLONG was overwhelmingly elected as Chairman of the Philadelphia Federation of Young Republicans Tuesday night. He is the type of leadership YRs need. Look for this hard charger to move forward and start delivering results right out of the gate. He has some fantastic ideas on how to reach out to a younger crowd and make them realize the GOP is the only choice for a savvy young Philadelphian. Finally, a great big “atta boy” to JOE EASTMAN for setting up a spectacular event for US Senate candidate PAT TOOMEY with local business leaders in Chinatown last Thursday, including MABEL CHI CHAN. The event brought out 30 of the neighborhood’s most prominent leaders to hear Pat’s message of low taxes and fiscal responsibility; a message that rang loud and clear with these jobcreating citizens of Philadelphia. Keep cool in this Sahara heat, my chubby chums.
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(Cont. From Page 10) Snooper’s Violence UPDATE: Here we go again, Boss. It seems no one cares, nor do they listen. They keep giving everyone FALSE HOPE with all these GUN RECALLS or, worse yet, giving some of these very same criminals CASH; and we know what they do with it. It seems all they are doing is just recycling old guns. The irony of this latest gun collection, was that two blocks away, someone was shot and killed, and then two more killings by guns too. It’s a no-win situation! I am sick and tired of it all, and I’m dumbfounded as to what to do. Tell me, please! Snooper’s BIG Question: Rick Mariano is sentenced for four years for taking a small amount of cash. Councilman Jannotti serves two years’ jail time for no less than $10,000. Then we have others who get serious jail time for taking fewer
monies. Here’s my point and my question. SEN. FUMO takes Millions of Dollars in all kinds of various schemes, he gets a mere four years, period. I’m wondering where the justice is here. Yeah I know: SEN. FUMO did a lot of good stuff for Philadelphia. But he also did good stuff for himself too. I’m curious to see, what CHRIS WRIGHT will get for his crime. How many years, tell me Boss! Snooper’s BIG EVENT: Here we go with the annual BRADY BUNCH BEACH PARTY. The date is this SATURDAY, JUL. 25 at KEENAN’S, 113 Old New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, N.J. You can pay at the door, or better yet, call the Democratic City Committee at (215) 241-7805, and let me suggest, if you don’t have your ticket yet, call them right now so you can be a part of The Brady Bunch. I strongly want all THE CANDIDATES to know
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After 21 years, ‘new’ BYOB Jake’s Still Rules by Len Lear Jake’s is one of those few restaurants that, like Old Man River, just keeps rolling along, no matter how often the winds of culinary change blow in new trends from the Near East, the Middle East, the Far East and every other point on the world map. Owner/chef Bruce Cooper, 54, a 1974 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, was previously catering and cooking for the doctors’ dining room at Lankenau Hospital before opening Jake’s on Nov. 17, 1987, at 4365 Main Street (between Grape and Levering Streets). On that very day, then referred to as “Black Monday,” the DowJones Average took its biggest one-day plunge in
history up until then — 150 points, which certainly must have inc r e a s e d whiskey sales. (Jake’s, by the way, is the nickname of Bruce’s former wife, Helena.) Cooper should start a side business of reading palms and tea leaves because he certainly turned out to be prescient. He purchased the modest 3,000-square-foot, two-story storefront for little more than the cost of a filetmignon entrée at Barclay Prime today; after all, Manayunk at that time was one more working-class, shotand-beer Philly neighborhood that looked as if it was headed down the urban escalator. But Jake’s was a huge popular and critical success from day one, and the restaurant was the first one that helped to transition Manayunk — like Con-
shohocken and Northern Liberties in more recent years — from a blue-collar enclave to a trendy restaurant and boutique district with perennial complaints about the paucity of parking places. The quality of Jake’s has always been in the upper pantheon of Philadelphia restaurants. The 2009 Zagat Restaurant Guide for Philadelphia says its “reliably high-end dishes” are “excellent as ever” and that Jake’s is “still the place to go in the area.” But let’s face it; in this apocalyptic economy, almost every upscale restaurant except for steakhouses like Del Frisco’s, Union Trust and Butcher & Singer — which are mysteriously immune to the economic cyclone — is offering lower-priced options that would have seemed impossible one year ago. In Jake’s case, it is now BYOB every night of the week (with a $5 corkage fee). “I got tired of fighting the
trend,” explained Bruce. “I started the BYOB policy six months ago.” In an even greater concession to the less-pricey zeitgeist of the economic Katrina, Cooper took over the next-door property last year (4367 Main Street), which had previously housed a Chico’s clothing store, and after breaking through the wall that separated the two storefronts, opened Cooper’s Brick Oven Wine Bar. Almost all entrees at Cooper’s are $15 or under. Every time we have passed Cooper’s and looked through the window, it has been mobbed, so much so that Cooper’s customers may have to sit in Jake’s (where it is much, much more quiet), where they may still order from Cooper’s menu. “Cooper’s has brought people in here to Jake’s who were never here before,” said Bruce. The chef at Jake’s, Abdoulaye Soumah (from Guinea in Africa), and pas-
Len Lear try chef Debbie Tonsey have both been at Jake’s for 15 years, which is like 50 years in the non-restaurant world. Dining-room manager Cyril Addison is also a long-time fixture. “Soumah did not speak English when he started here, although he spoke other languages,” said Cooper, “but he is the hardest-working person I have ever met.” Our latest dinner at Jake’s last month did not have a joker in the deck. One appetizer that was a super value was the huge red-leaf salad with pears, spicy pecans,
gorgonzola cheese and a balsamic/port dressing ($10). It’s enough for two people. An awesome entree is the barbecued Scottish salmon with crispy sweet-potato fries, green beans and a sublime apple cider soy dressing ($29). And a great dessert was the decadent chocolate hazelnut layer cake crowned with mousse and hazelnut ice cream, all wreathed in Frangelico caramel ($8). And everything but the breads (from Le Bus) is made from scratch; you can tell the sauces are made from pure reductions and the fruit sauces are cooked down from fresh fruit. Jake’s has always been known for the artwork on its walls as well as for its food. Cooper once said, after selling $25,000 worth of art in a 16month period, “A lot of art galleries this size would love to do that well.” For more information or reservations, call (215) 483-0444 or visit www.jakesrestaurant.com.
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IN THE Jul. 16 issue in the item “From Prisoners To Paralegals”, the gentleman in the photo is Everett Gillison, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, and not Keith Ellis. Gillison was in attendance at the ceremony to congratulate graduates from Eastern University’s Paralegal Diploma Program.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, August 15th, 2009. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.
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Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia. The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
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judgment against has filed for bankruptcy, do you have any options? Answer: Not really. You could ask the court to dismiss the bankruptcy. You’d have to pay a filing fee, and it is highly unlikely you would be successful in dismissing the bankruptcy case. There are probably many creditors with much higher claims. One thing people who sue (and get sued) usually don’t understand is how difficult it is to collect on a judgment. Over 90% of judgments are “no assets” judgments. That means the person sued has no way to pay the debt, because the exemptions covered the assets. Therefore, creditors lose their money and court fees spent for the filing. Next week’s question: Is it possible to keep a vehicle that has post-arrears payments still due once a Chapter 13 has been discharged?
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America’s Got Talent: Elisabeth Stevens GERMANTOWN SOPRANO Elisabeth Stevens (center) is congratulated by her peers in Italy as she won Giovani Cantanti Lirici Ricardo Zandonai title – a prestigious award in the music world.
by Sam Brenner A Philadelphia soprano has rocked the world by beating scores of singers at an international competition. Elisabeth Stevens is the toast of Germantown after bringing home the Giovani Cantanti Lirici Ricardo Zandonai title – a prestigious award in the music world. Stevens is another successful Marian Anderson graduate. Armed with her training, the secret to her success, she says is, “practice, practice, and more practice!” Stevens has been practicing since she was a little girl in Clevleand, Ohio.. “God gave me a gift, and I
have the responsibility to use that gift,” said Stevens. The multitalented musicologist has already wowed people locally. She sang at the inauguration of Governor Ed Rendell, and has performed for the ambassadors at the U.S. Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. “Elisabeth is one of our outstanding successes,” said Blanche Burton Lyles, Executive Director of the Marian Anderson Society. ”We are all so proud of her success. She has a voice of an angel.” To listen to a sample of Steven’s vocal prowess, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v =B-wWoRMI8gY.
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Southwark Principal, Dr. Alberto Rivera recives $579 check from ShopRite for klibray books. from l-r: sources, Jennifer Bond; S Lisa Sickel,Eleanor Gedraitis; Perry Robinson; & Karen Brown. Photo by Maria Merlino said to myself, ‘I like this’. I knew teaching was my calling. Once I entered college, I took courses in psychology, math, and mental health in addition to the education courses. It became my life.” Attaining his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Puerto Rico; his Master’s degree from Turabo University, also in Puerto Rico; and finally his doctorate at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Rivera earned his school administrative certification
through Cabrini College. Says Dr. Rivera, “I appreciate the opportunity and trust that John Frangipani, the Regional Superintendent of the South Region Board of Education has for me. I had to go through a multi-step process and a committee recommendation to get here.” “My students come first; that is non-negotiable. I also am supportive of the teachers and staff and doing everything possible to make things happen. I have and open-door policy and you’ll find me to be open, honest and compassionate. Security is also my concern, before and after school. Changes are not going to happen right away. We need time to know how people are going to react to certain things.” Dr. Rivera is working during his vacation to organize his office, go to meetings and lay out the groundwork for his vision. “I believe in the magic of technology. I hope we can get new computers and bring success not only to the school, but to each student in mind, body and soul.”
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worked hard to be an integral part of the communities we serve, and this contribution shows our commitment to South Philadelphia," declared Bond. At the presentation, Dr. Rivera also took the opportunity to introduce himself and to share his excitement about being appointed the new principal. Certified in Elementary Education, Spanish, English as a Second Language, Supervisor of Communication, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction and K-12 Principal, Rivera told me he feels fortunate to be joining a school culture focused on student learning and commitment to high expectations, innovations and collaboration. His intention is to carry out these important practices. His parents came from Puerto Rico to North Philly. Even at an early age, Rivera felt the call of teaching. “I would help out at the Catholic Church when the children were making the First Holy Communion and Confirmation and prepare the kids for the sacraments. I always
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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle: Motto of Dr. Alberto Rivera Last month, when Snyder Plaza ShopRite owners, Jim and Susan Colligas and their daughter, Jennifer Bond, Director of Human Resources, held one of their many fundraisers for the community, I made a suggestion they look into The Southwark Elementary School as one of the recipients for a donation because the school library is in dire need of books. After putting them in touch with Southwark Civic President Karen Brown, the family toured the 100 yearold school. Seeing for themselves the spunk and heart the students, teachers and staff have put into this neighborhood edifice, I’m happy to report a check for $579.00 was presented to the new principal, Dr. Alberto Rivera, Ed.D. "I would like to thank the ShopRite employees who participated in our last event to help support this very worthwhile cause. ShopRite has always
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A Slice of South Philly at Galdo’s by Sadie Agnes Over twenty local chefs had to share the podium at the South Philadelphia Pizza Olympics last week. Many of south Philly and the city put their slices and toppings on show as hundreds came out
to taste many pizza parlors slices at the an all-you-can-eat event at Galdo’s Caterers. Local DJ, King Arthur spun the tracks and provided entertainment as everyone filled up on pizza with every possible topping.
J&J Pizza’s F r a n c o Luigi, Nick Apadula and Anthony Borda.
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PIZZA SHACK owner Joe Bellage joins his staffers at Pizza Olympics.
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CITY PIZZA gang from left are: Frank and Andrew Gigi, Heather Cortese, Gianna Petril, Tara Collaconi, Anthony Lebo, Natalle Digneo, Shawn Roccuzzo and Joe Roccuzzo.
KEY PIZZA and Grill staff show off their slices.
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