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Fed Policy Cancels Christmas Display Crèche Turns To City For Help
There is no room for the Christ Child’s manger this Christmas on any land owned by the Federal government in this city. The cold winds sweeping over the Independence National Historical Park’s grassy slope this mid December will not chill the spectators who, over the past 12 years, have huddled in prayerful attitude around the Nativity scene adjacent to the Visitors’ Center. It will not be there this Christmas season. The very popular Christmas Nativity scene, that depicts the essence and the true meaning of the holiday, will have to find a new home or cease being a part of Philadelphia’s It is time for the loyal sons and daughters of Italians in America to dig into their pockets and to come up with con- Christmas landscape. The Philadelphia Housing Authortributions to make the 53rd Columbus Day Parade, one of the city’s more popular ethnic parades, a possibility. The Innkeeper has come up with ity’s commitment to great propertyAs of now, the Parade Committee needs to come up with $40,000 to pay the City for the many costs facing the cel- new rules, which cost exhibitors on maintenance and workplace safety has ebrants. their ground a lot of money. The US paid off again, this time to the tune of This parade is scheduled to be dedDept. of the Interior has a policy, re- over $641,000. icated to the memory of Cavalier SevThe Housing Authority Insurance portedly enforced in other Federal erino Verna and the people of Parks around the country a couple of Group has presented PHA with a Abruzzi, Italy who suffered a devasyears ago. Now in force this year in check for that sum, the largest check tating earthquake Apr. 6. Cavalier the City of Brotherly Love, that pol- given to any housing authority in the Verna was the parade’s marshal from The Committee of Seventy is asking Mayor Nutter and other City leaders icy “requires all displays and signs be country. That’s a $100,000 increase its inception until his death this year. to pursue a set of reforms to reshape City government in the wake of the cur- attended at all times.” over a year ago, when the agency also A change in policy a couple of rent budget crisis. But some of them are just not feasible. The policy has been sent to the led the nation in this area. years ago forced organizers of variHAIG President and CEO Dan La Christmas Crèche Committee as well Zack Stalberg, president and CEO ous ethnic parades to come up with a of the non-partisan, nonprofit governas to the Lubavitchers, a group of Brie said the payout is directly related to share of the costs once underwritten ment-watchdog group, said we have ultra-orthodox Jews who have spon- a reduction in insurance claims over the by the City. sored the Menorah, a two-story-high past year. He said the agency has been submitted this report to our City leadAccording to Jody DellaBarba, ers. Entitled, “Tackling True Recandelabra that marks the celebration showing a positive trend by lowering its chairman of the Columbus Day Pa- form: Why Philadelphia Must loss experience for several years. of Hanukah at the Park. rade Committee, the financial target Innovate”, the report asks the Mayor “These results are evidence of our It’s not for the lack of room. InteSEPTA has celebrated the end of rior has plenty of that. But it’s now commitment to operating as safely needed is $40,000. As of this writing, to revisit his promise to the voters in the committee has a $4,000 contribu- the 2007 Mayoral campaign to “turn a historic project – the reconstruction open only for those who can afford to and efficiently as possible. Money we of the Market-Frankford Subway-Eltion from the City Council’s Recre- City Hall upside down.” (Cont. Page 2) (Cont. Page 2) evated Line. ation Activities Budget. The report calls for a City governA fixture of mass transit in the re(Cont. Page 2) (Cont. 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Columbus Day Parade Seeks Funds
(Cont. From Page 1) DellaBarba said, “The fee we are being charged goes to pay for City services such as police and sanitation, as well as the spectacular Mummer’s string bands, major highschool and drum marching bands and a host of other attractions. “We need corporations, politicians, and business leaders to step up this week and next to come up with the $36,000 that will enable us to move forward notifying those we would hope to bring to the parade.” The parade, which is normally televised over Channel 6, runs a good three hours and draws at its head the city’s political leaders as well as Italian American leaders from the five-county area. A
score or more of Sons of Italy lodges are ready to participate but are now awaiting information as to whether the parade will go on as scheduled, which is Oct. 11. As of this writing, the Committee has a $4,000 contribution from the City Council’s Recreation Activities budget. Also on hold until the financial goal is reached is the Italian food festival that attracts the thousands attending the parade to Marconi Plaza in South Philadelphia. Italian restaurants and pastry shops take booths and dispense their tasty treats to a hungry crowd. DellaBarba said, “We are moving along as though we were fully funded, but every conversation with parade par-
ticipants ends with ‘provided we raise the necessary funds.’ I don’t understand why parades, such as ours, which bring tourists and visitors to the city to enjoy them, aren’t seen as a good reason why the City shouldn’t waive its portion of the costs.” She indicated, if the parade is a go, it will line up at Broad & Ellsworth Streets, with dignitaries gathering before the noon kickoff at JNA Culinary School at Broad & Federal Streets. The parade will wind down Broad Street to a review stand and rows of crowded bleachers just below Oregon Avenue at Marconi Plaza. In the meantime, DellaBarba has the big tin cup out to save the parade. Donors interested in keeping this great tradition celebrating
Columbus Day alive are asked to call her at (215) 5140445. Checks can be made to The Columbus Day Parade Committee and mailed to 2508 S. 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145. Concessioners are advised they can sign on by calling DellaBarba. Costs are $400 per booth for the 12-6 p.m. festival. Marlene Mattarazzo, of the Grand Lodge of the Order Sons of Italy, indicated her group has scheduled their annual celebration, coinciding with the weekend, with a gala at Regal Ballroom, 5411 Oxford Avenue, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $47.50 and may be ordered by calling her at (215) 592-1713.
Fed Policy Kills Nativity Scene
(Cont. From Page 1) fund round-the-clock guards. This requirement doesn’t make sense, since the entire grounds are under 24-hour surveillance by cameras and paid US security employees, better known here as Park Rangers. Those affected by the decree are not sure if the Park Ranger staff has been cut to a bare minimum and that exposes the Liberty Bell and other historical shrines to an easier assault by terrorists, or whether the drive to “eliminate God from the American fabric” has born fruit with this regulation. Though the Menorah may return, since its sponsors have shown the ability to raise necessary funds over the years,
the Christmas Crèche Committee, with less than a dozen members, does not have the wherewithal to hire guards. All who are involved, including volunteers from the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus, donate their time and services. Cynthia McLeod, superintendent of the National Park Service here, indicated in her letter, “I appreciate your organization has been installing this display on Independence Mall for many years … but the policy now applies ‘to all signs and displays including the Christmas Crèche.’“ This impacts only the two religious groups mentioned above, since both of their displays stand for a week or more. Her directive came from
an NPS memorandum dated Oct. 24, 2007, which stated ,“parks are not mere billboard venues, unattended signage is not allowed.…The use of message bearing signs and displays may be used in conjunction with public assemblies, vigils, rallies, demonstrations, religious activities and others of public expression.… All such signs and displays are to be attended at all time, ‘attended” defined as an individual being on site with his or her sign or display.” This policy effectively wipes out the Christmas Crèche Committee’s power to continue the tradition. “We do not have the final resources to hire guards around the clock for the two weeks
we display our Christmas Nativity Scene,” said Committee Chairman John Barry Kelly. John Stanton, a member of the committee, has written to the city’s managing director, asking for an application to permit the display of the Christmas Crèche, which includes near-life-size statues of the Christmas scene associated with the birth of Jesus Christ. He has not received an answer as yet. Stanton said, “It is ironic the Christmas Crèche has been vandalized for three of the 12 seasons in which it has been on display. Why weren’t we asked to supplement the vigilant Park Rangers at any of those times?”
DOM MAZZOCCOLI, VP of underwriting for Housing Authority Insurance Group, left, presents dividend check for over $641,000 to PHA Executive Director Carl Greene. Standing next to Greene are HAIG underwriter Davina Bachman and Gibriel Cham, manager of underwriting and corporate risk for HAIG.
PHA’s Safety Pays
(Cont. From Page 1) save on insurance goes right back into our operating budget, which benefits Philadelphia’s public-housing residents,” said PHA Executive Director Carl Greene. The Housing Authority has a Safety Committee to increase awareness of safety issues among residents and employees. The agency also has ongoing preventive maintenance-programs to repair such items as sidewalks, railings, lighting, roofs, floors, security and fire sprinkler systems, to increase safety and lower the chances for property loss or bodily injury. In some instances, PHA makes structural repairs to its housing-units to improve safety. Ellen Hugar, PHA’s insurance-services manager, pointed out PHA paid 10% less in premiums over the past year than it paid a year ago. “You don’t want to overinsure or underinsure. When a renewal comes along, we
make sure the renewal is appropriate to the risk,” she said. Hugar also says PHA lowers its costs by having inhouse experts handling more claim-work internally. Those same experts work with field adjusters from the insurance company. This lowers administrative costs, which can add up in a hurry, and assures accuracy. La Brie said several factors positively influence risk-management and the agency’s insurance costs: better quality of housing, better law-enforcement, reduced density and better maintenance. “If you look at the loss experience getting better and better, typically there’s a direct correlation between that and how well the housing authority is implementing its risk-management program,” La Brie said. “PHA is very effective in risk management. This dividend is definitely earned.”
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SEPTA Marks End Of El Project
SEPTA Assistant General Mgr. Frances Jones looks on as General Mgr. Joseph Casey speaks to community members gathered at The Enterprise Center in W. Phila. to mark end of reconstruction on Market-Frankford El.
(Cont. From Page 1) century, and beyond.” To mark this historic occasion, SEPTA held an “Elebration” in West Philadelphia, the center of the recently completed, $740 million project that transformed the Market Street portion of the line into a fully modern transit artery. The community joined
SEPTA and local officials for a block party outside The Enterprise Center at 46th & Market Streets from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Serving approximately 160,000 riders daily, the El stops at 28 stations along its nearly 13 miles, spanning from the Frankford Transportation Center in Northeast Philadelphia to the 69th
Street Terminal in Delaware Co. Tens of thousands of regular SEPTA riders rely on the convenient connections it provides to all SEPTA’s rail lines, as well as numerous bus routes. “The El is the backbone of our system,” Casey said. “With this modernization, our customers can continue to count on the El to get
them where they need to go.” The Market Street portion opened in 1907, and the Frankford Elevated Line first transported customers in 1922. The two lines were later combined to MarketFrankford Subway-Elevated Line – commonly referred to by riders today as simply the “El”.
FUNDRAISER held for Congressman Joe Sestak, candidate for US Senate, was held after State Committee meeting at Hidden Horse Farm in Adams Co. Sestak, center, is seen with his host, Gerald T. Sajer, and State Rep. Eugene DiPasquale.
deputy Richard Trumka, who is the former head of the United Mine Workers. He is expected to make the AFLCIO more aggressive politically and spend more resources recruiting younger workers. He promises a stronger push on Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act.
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A Beef & Beer fundraiser for the Grace-White Team of Local 830 will be held at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road, 7-11 p.m. on Sep. 19. Tickets for this event run $30, two for $50. There will
be food as well as live stringband music. You will also get a chance to meet candidates running in November election. The legendary wit Jonathan Saidel will MC this jolly affair. For more information call Mike Kates (267) 784-5902.
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Ending a 14-year term, John Sweeney bid farewell to his colleagues in a keynote speech to his fellow AFL-CIO leaders. Sweeney told 1,000 delegates he believes “Labor is on the cusp of the greatest advance in labor-law reform in 70 years.” Replacing him is longtime
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Clear Road For Corbett In GOP Primary? Attorney General Tom Corbett believes he’ll be the uncontested Republican candidate in the race for Governor. He announced his intention early this week to run for the corner-office desk job in Pennsylvania in 2010. He could easily come out on top. Despite early contentions to the contrary, his opposition seems to be fading away. Former US Attorney Patrick Meehan has decided he will run for the 7th Congressional seat now held by Congressman Joe Sestak, who himself is campaigning hard to unseat US Sen. Arlen Specter in the race for that Senate seat in the Democratic primary. Meehan’s opposition is expected to be State Rep. Paul Lentz, who has been picking up local support. Congressman Jim Gerlach,
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Lieutenant Governor Race Draws Many According to an article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Erie Co. Executive Rick Schenker is one of five Republicans who have declared their candidacy for the number-2 spot. The others include Bucks Co. Commissioner Jim Cawley, Chester Co. Commissioner Carole Aichele, York Co. businessman Steve Johnson and Dauphin Co. Commissioner Dominic DiFrancesco. Flirting with the run are State Sen. John Pippy of Moon; former State Rep. John Kennedy of Cumberland Co.; Montgomery Co. Commissioner Jim Matthews, who lost a bid for Lieutenant Governor in 2006 on a ticket with former football pro Gubernatorial candidate Lynn (Cont. Page 6)
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Round Two
Lt. Governor Hopefuls
(Cont. From Page 4) Swann; State Rep. Tom Killion of Delaware Co.; State Rep. Karen Beyer of Northampton Co.; Jean Craige Pepper of Erie, who ran for and lost the bid to become State Treasurer in 2004; and powerful Philadelphia City Councilman Frank Rizzo. DiFrancesco has made a couple of appearances at various Republican functions in Philadelphia, but without much success since he keeps coming up against the high profile of Rizzo, whose name carries with it a lot of recognition throughout the Commonwealth. On the Democratic side, there is one declared candidate for Lieutenant Governor, former Philadelphia Controller Jonathan Saidel. Others being mentioned include State Rep. Josh Shapiro of Montgomery; Scranton Mayor Christopher Doherty and former State Treasurer Robin Wiessmann, a Rendell ally.
Thomas Vs. Thomas In 181st
ENJOYING Lewis Thomas’ outing were Diane Bridges, chairperson 37th Ward, co-chair campaign; candidate Thomas; Ronald Payne of 43rd Ward; and Tommie St. Hill, chair of Lewis’ campaign. by Poindexter Ragland Lewis Thomas, III kicked off his unofficial announcement for the 181st House Dist. with a community cookout last Sunday on the 800 block of N. Huntingdon Street. About 100 people gathered in front of the home of 37th Ward Chairwoman Diane Bridges, who is supporting Thomas, serving as his co-campaign chair. “This is something the people in this legislative District are not accustomed to,” said Bridges, as some of her neighbors line-danced to a live deejay. “Lewis Thomas has been
going door to door all summer long, just like he did last summer. He is a very exciting candidate. You can tell he will bring a lot of energy to the office, something that has been wholly lacking for decades down here in North Philly.” Lewis Thomas is challenging longtime office-holder W. Curtis Thomas. He was knocked off the ballot for a technicality during the last election. The next event planned by Lewis is another community barbecue in the 43rd Ward, scheduled for Oct. 3 on the 3600 block of N. 11th Street. Ronald Payne, committeeperson in the 43rd Ward and a Lewis Thomas supporter, will be among those scheduled to attend. “We (a number of committee people from the 43rd Ward) had dinner at Lewis’ uncle’s house (Tommie St. Hill) a few weeks ago, where Lewis laid out his plans and his vision for the 181st Dist.,” Payne said. “He was articulate. He was clear. He had a vision.”
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Our Opinion ... Save The Parade
Letters Cheering Drug Stand I just read the editorial “Legalizing Marijuana” (Aug. 13), and I am compelled to say just one word … BRAVO! P.S. I am not an addict. Fred Cohen
Congrats On 500 Congratulations on reaching the 500-issue milestone. I join in the tribute to your creativity and commitment to your community and the city. Judge Jerome A. Zaleski
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Tickets $8. Sponsored by V. Tutie Edwards. For info (215) 228-3134. Sep. 19- Family Health & Safety Festival sponsored by State Rep. Mark Cohen at Fisher Park, 6000 N. 5th St., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free food. For info Sonja Thomas (215) 200-6144. Sep. 19- Padre Pio Festival Concert featuring “Felicia Punzo Live” at Annunciation BVM Church parking lot, 10th & Wharton Sts., 2-5 p.m. Sep. 20- Men United For A Better Philadelphia host fundraiser at The Third Rail, 923 N. Watts St., 7:30 p.m. Sep. 21- City Wide Youth Leadership Agency recruiting for after-school programs for children in grades 6-8 in N. Central Phila. Call Tiffany Durkson (215) 765-5504. Program starts Oct.5. Sep. 21- City Of Hope TriState Labor event honoring Wendell Young and John Langel at Penn’s Landing Hyatt, 6:30 p.m. For info Eleanor Dezzi (215) 858-6628. Sep. 24-25-26- Epiphany of Our Lord Church hosts annual Italian Festival on Jackson St., 12th to 13th. For info Rich Rosati (215) 219-7853. Sep. 24- Union leader Joseph Dougherty and State Rep. Michael McGeehan host beef
and beer for judicial candidate Adam Beloff. Ticket $25, Table $250. 5:30 p.m. at Iron Worker’s Hall, 11600 Norcom Rd. For info Christine (215) 470-6019. Sep. 24- State Sen. Larry Farnese invites you to his Senior Expo 2009 at Fels Ctr., Broad & Riitner Sts. Seating’s limited, so call his office (215) 952-3121. Free lunch. Health screenings. Sep. 25- Friends of Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco host Party For the People at H&H Banquet Hall, 2036 E. Haines St. (at Limekiln Pk.), 8 p.m.12 a.m. BYOB. For tickets call (215) 843-8482. Make checks payable to Friends of Marian B. Tasco, POB 27454, Phila., PA 19118. Sep. 26- Diane Thompson for Judge Fundraiser Picnic at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 1-6 p.m. Lunch & dinner, $40. RSVP by 9/14. Call (215) 548-7565 or email electdiane @yahoo.com. Sep. 26- United Republican Club Golf Outing at Juniata G.C. 1391 E. Cayuga St., 8:30 a.m., $75. For info (215) 7397475. Sep. 26- Free “Land Value Taxation Presentation” at Henry George Sch. of Social
Science, 10th St. above Bainbridge, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sep. 27- “Jazz On The Green” fundraiser for retention of Judge Earlene Green, hosted by Kenneth & Ayesha Salaam at 6816 N. 10th St., 2-6 p.m. Sep. 28- “Veterans for State Rep. Bryan Lentz” host fundraiser at Casey’s Restaurant, 812 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, Pa., 7 p.m. Sep. 29- Strawberry Mansion Day celebration hosted by CDC and Councilman Darrell Clarke ay 33rd & Diamond, 12-6 p.m. Featuring Force MDs. Family fun, free. Oct. 3- Louis Thomas Community Cookout, 43rd Ward, for 181st Legislative Dist., 3600 bl. N. 11th St., 12-5 p.m. Free family fun, food, entertainment. For info call Tommie St. Hill (267) 9735136. Oct. 3- W. Phila. HS Class of ’69 40th reunion, Pens Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 6 p.m. semi formal. Tickets $69. Make checks to WP Class of 69 Reunion Committee, mail to Marcel Harris, 5709 Drexel Rd., Phila. PA. 19131. Oct. 3- Megan Simpson-Burke Memorial Fundraiser for breast cancer at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden
Sts., 7-10 p.m. Open bar and buffet. Tickets $40. For info Jim or Mary Simpson (215) 332-9896. Oct. 4- Italian Festival at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Ch., 1700 bl. S. 9th St., 12-9 p.m. Parade of Saints. Great food, live big-band music. Oct. 4- Vendemmia wine competiton and harvest festival at 20th & Pattison Ave., 2-6 p.m. Tickets $40. For info (215) 551-3859. Oct. 4- Germantown Republican Club invites all Republican candidates to 2009 Candidate/Cookout hosted by the Rossmans at 49 E. Mermaid La., starting 4 p.m. Oct. 5- Jefferson Univ. Hosp. offers Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes on 8 Monday mornings at 211 S. 9th St., Suite 310, 9:30 a.m.12 m.; on 8 Tuesday evenings starting Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m. There is a fee. For info (215) 955-1376. Oct. 6- Clover Club Fall Luncheon, Meade Rm., Union League, 11:45 a.m. Oct. 9- State Sen. Michael Stack hosts Senior Expo at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 10 a.m.1 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For info (215) 6951020.
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About your editorial “Leadership Under Fire” (Sep. 10), what do you mean when you say Mayor Nutter won’t be to blame? He certainly will! The City is wasting money like crazy. It also has let big businesses ream it. And, since the Feds and the State are wanting more people to have access to fresh vegetables and fruits, why not put a supermarket or two in neighborhoods like Kensington, Frankford and Fishtown? Barbara Zarvydas Kensington
Sep. 17- State Rep. Bryan R. Lentz will hold Senior Expo at Brookhaven Municipal Bldg., 2 Cambridge Rd., Brookhaven, Pa., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sep. 17- Republican Co. Chairmen of S.E. Pa. host cocktail reception for Judge Temp Smith, Republican candidate for Pa. Superior Court at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 5:307:30 p.m. $50 per person. For info (610) 430-0271. Sep. 17- Fundraiser for Tom Knox’s Campaign for Governor at Rose Garden, 19th floor, Park Hyatt, 200 S. Broad St., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Contribution levels: $500; $1,000; $2,000. For info Hadji Maloumian (215) 636-0660 or email hmaloumian@knoxforgovernor.com. Sep. 17- Pa. New Majority Council and Loyal Opposition host social gathering for Philly GOP sponsored by Renee Amoore at Racquet Club of Phila., 215 S. 16th St., 7 p.m. Sep. 18- 11th Ward Fish Fry at Lou’s & Choo’s, 21st St. & Hunting Park Ave., 5-9 p.m.
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Everyone loves parades. They provide a peerless way to bring people of a large and diverse city together in an atmosphere of fun and mutual respect. Without them, our public life would be lamentably poorer. But parades aren’t free. They require extra City services and these cost money. Speaking of “poorer”, in these penurious budgetary times, the resources just aren’t there for the public sector to pick up these costs. That means the people who really love a parade must step up and do their part. For more than half a century, Columbus Day has been celebrated with a lavish and comradely parade down S. Broad Street. Its aim is to honor the numerous contributions Italian Americans have made to all aspects of life in our city. You don’t have to be Italian to appreciate them. Still, it rightly falls on Italian Americans and their supporters to pay their share of this annual tradition. For generations, prominent civic leaders of business, labor and community organizations have stepped up to the plate. Now, more than ever, they most do so again. The Columbus Day Parade Committee needs to raise almost $40,000 to make it happen again on Sunday, Oct. 11. That’s a lot for any one individual. But if many act as one, this goal can be achieved. We urge those with the means to help ensure this beloved parade goes on.
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Can Hardening Of The Arteries Be Reversed? by Dr. Nicholas DePace, MD, FACC The medical term “atherosclerosis” comes from the Greek words meaning, “hardening arteries”. Sophisticated techniques reveal Egyptian mummies, many thousands of years old, showed evidence of atherosclerosis. Here in Philadelphia, in 1960 the famous pharmacologist Thomas Smith stated, “Atherosclerosis has emerged by the end of the 1930s from the position of a medical curiosity.” Today heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Yet we have increased the life expectancy in the United States to very high levels, based on improvements in preventing and treating complications of heart disease in the last 25 years. Before the age of 60, approximately one-third of men will develop heart disease and
approximately one out of 10 women will. Heart disease causes 70% of deaths of in those beyond the age of 75. For both males and females, coronary heart disease is the most common cause of death. There are many risk factors that predispose to rust on the pipe, or atherosclerosis of coronary arteries. They include serum cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, diabetes, obesity, lack of physical activity, male sex more than female sex, family history of heart disease, and psychosocial stress. Stress is a risk factor that has recently become more recognized as a cause of heart disease and heart attack. How about patients who already have established heart disease? Can this be reversed? For many years it was thought no, but now the answer is yes. Plaque can regress, or get smaller, in the coronary
arteries. Several studies using catheterization pictures and even putting small microscopic ultrasounds down the coronary arteries have shown coronary plaque in the arteries can get smaller with treatment. Many studies have used medications which lower the bad LDL cholesterol or raise the good HDL cholesterol. Most people past the age of 40 will have plaque on their coronary arteries. This is usually a combination of calcium, cholesterol deposits and inflammatory debris. They have no symptoms. However, when the artery is obstructed by 70 to 80%, one may start having discomfort in the chest with exertion. Then, these plaque lesions become slow limiting. When a heart attack occurs, this plaque actually ruptures like a small explosion in the artery. Blood clotting occurs and a thrombosis forms. The first
mission of treatment, then, is to medicate so as to stabilize the plaque that is already present. But how do we actually reverse the plaque buildup once it occurs? My book The Heart Repair Manual stresses a multi-faceted approach. This includes lowering LDLs to low levels and raising HDLs to high levels. It also includes blood-pressure control, cigarette smoking cessation, exercise, stress reduction, and other factors. Lifestyle modification is most important. Not only is a proper diet low in saturated fat important, but reduced calories and increased consumption of whole grain, fiber, and vegetable
products are very important as well. Progression of heart disease has been shown to be lower in diet studies, such as the St. Thomas Atheroma Regression Study, in which people with cholesterols of 232 were put on a very low-fat diet. Probably the best diet is the Mediterranean diet. This consists of olive oil, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish. A trial using medications, such as bile-acid sequestrants, niacin and statins, has shown improvement in plaque. It appears the best drug combination to effect actual regression and stabilization is one which contains a niacin preparation, which is a Vita-
min B3 substance in pharmacological doses, and a statintype drug such as Simvastatin (Zocor). Other statins that are on the market include Robovastatin (Crestor), Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Pravastatin (Pravachol), and Lescol. Trials have also shown using a higher dose of these medications and lowering cholesterol more aggressively will prevent more coronary heart-disease complications. It is recommended that, unless contraindicated, all diabetics should be on statin therapy. Niacin is extremely valuable in raising HDL cholesterol. This is the good cholesterol that acts as a vacuum cleaner. (Cont. next page)
by Michael A. Cibik, Esquire American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: I need to file bankruptcy. But will it be in the newspaper? Answer: Generally, the answer is “no,” your bankruptcy will not be reported. However, it should be remembered that a bankruptcy
is crucial. Weight loss is crucial. Exercise is also very important. As mentioned, proper lifestyle changes in diet such as the Mediterranean Diet also play an important role. Therefore it is a holistic approach.
filing is a public record and may be accessed by just about anyone. Federal court records are available through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) but you must have an account to access this information. Next week’s question: How fast can I file for bankruptcy?
There are natural ways to lower one’s cholesterol. These can include implementing soluble fiber such as oatmeal, cheerios, and oat bran, soy products, plant stannols, and sterols in a diet. Smart Balance is a type of spread that should be used instead of butter and margarine. Exercising to the point where one walks 50,000 steps a week should be sufficient to significantly help one’s cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and weight. That adds up to walking 25 miles a week. Fish is an important product in the diet. Omega III fatty acid is most valuable in decreasing inflammation in arteries and in lowering triglycerides. Some data suggest that it even reduces sudden cardiac death. There are supplements for Omega III fatty acids/ fish oils that can be bought over the counter,
and there is even a potent prescription available for which your physician can write you. If an individual has established atherosclerosis or has significant risk factors that predispose them to heart disease including family history and diabetes, a cardiovascular evaluation is most important. Much can be done to prevent and reverse the atherosclerotic process as much as possible today. Dr. Nicholas DePace is Associate Chief of Cardiology at Drexel Medical College/ Hahnemann Hospital and Full Professor of Clinical Medicine. He is author of over 100 medical communications which include textbook chapters and The Heart Repair Manual, The Philadelphia Formula for Reversing Heart Disease, W.W. Norton. New York, 1993.
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(Cont. from Prev. Page) Is cholesterol the only thing that is necessary to reverse plaque? We believe not. Control of cholesterol is probably the most important item, but there are other important items. Control of blood sugar
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Self Help Walk Labor Day Revisited
WALKING for a cause is Democratic 55th Ward Leader Bob Dellavella,far right, who will soon become CEO of Self Help Movement, drug and alcoholic program in N.E. Phila. Dellavella joins Carmella Berstein and a Self Help Counselor Leo Medwid at charity walk at Penns Landing.
ED DONNELLY, of Roofers Union, and wife Mary enjoy cookout with friend Adam Beloff.
WALKING together is Iron Workers Union loyalist Ed Sweeney and Ed Sweeney, IV at Labor Day Parade.
LABORERS’ Local 57’s Shawn Haggerty, accompanied by his wife Angelina and daughter Vanessa, join his union for Labor Day events.
TWU Local 234 had good oldfashioned f a m i l y cookout. PHILA. Federation of Teachers lines up with colorful shirts ready to parade.
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We ran out of room in last week’s Labor Day edition to fit in every picture we wanted to use. Therefore, we want to revisit Labor Day and add a few photographs of some important members of labor we might have mistakenly left out of the newspaper last week.
BOB HENON of IBEW Local 98 and son Matthew enjoy family fun day.
STATE REPS. Kenyatta Johnson and Vanessa Lowery Brown lent their luminary presence to State Sen. Vincent Hughes’ fundraiser in W. Phila.
We Invite You To Capitalize On The 20 Years Of Experience And Skill Of Attorney SOCIETY figures filled Please Touch Museum for silentauction fundraiser. They included, from left, George Burrell, Joann Bell and Controller Alan & Theresa Butkovitz.
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Thanking Councilwoman PHILA. Chapter of 82nd Airborne Association awarded Certificate of Appreciation to Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez for her support of veterans. Making award are Chairman Dan Bosak, Vice Chairman Judge Pat Dugan and Trustee David Oh.
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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 claim in the Complaint of 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 19104 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
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A Petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all rights you have to your child Baby Boy Rice who was born on 7/23/09 at Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia PA, as well as any rights P.R. has to Baby Boy Rice. The court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on October 8, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at Courtroom 14, One Montgomery Plaza, Orphan’s Court Division, Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19404 before Judge Ott. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your children as well as the rights of P.R. to that child may be ended by the court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the the hearing by a lawyer. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. You are also warned that if you fail to file either an acknowledgment of paternity pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 2503 (d) relating to acknowledgement and claim of paternity, and fail to either appear at a hearing to object to the termination of your rights or file a written objection to such termination with the court prior to the hearing, your rights may be terminated under Pa.C.S.A. 2503(d) and 2504(c) of the Adoption Act.
TO JOHN DOE MORTAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 6102 Reedland 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 No. 02187 AUGUST 2002 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6102 Reedland Street Philadelphia, PA 19142 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia.
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STATE SEN. Vincent Hughes, left, welcomes civic leaders who attended his scholarship fundraiser at Please Touch Museum. Among them were Dick Hayden and Democratic Ward Leaders Lou Agre of 21st and Carol Jenkins of 27th.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Philadelphia COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW ACTION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Term No. 02187 AUGUST 2002 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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Republicans Jam Cannstatter For Annual Billy Meehan Clam Bake
CANDIDATES take center stage at Billy Meehan Clam Bake at Cannstatter, waiting to be introduced to over 1,000 partygoers by Republican Party Chairman Vito Canuso. Photo by Lee Buchanan
WARD LEADER Bill Pettigrew found himself in charming company of Debbie HOST Republican Counsel Michael Meehan found Clayton and Republican Supreme Court himself with family and AG Tom Corbett. candidate Judge Joan Orie Melvin.
AMONG VIPs were State Rep. John Taylor, Kaz Nabavi, Evelyn Taylor and State Rep. Jay Moyer with his wife Suzette.
COUNCILMAN Frank Rizzo is urged by Jerry Aspite to run for Lieutenant Governor to give balance to Republican Gubernatorial ticket.
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RUNNING FOR retention are Traffic Court Judges Bernice DeAngelis and Earlene Green.
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ENJOYING COMPANY are Republican City Committee Chairman Vito Canuso, Ken Adams, 5th Ward Leader Mike Cibik, Monika Cibik and Commissioner Tom Judge.
SPEAKER Emeritus John Perzel shares political tidbits at Clam Bake.
WARD LEADER Vince Fenerty is joined by Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association’s Fred Anton.
CARL CIGLAR, right, introduced Judge Joe Waters to Republican vote-getters.
SMILES OF Pam & Ward Leader Walt Vogler tell it all … everyone had a good time.
DISCUSSING recent Atlantic City Air REPUBLICAN Controller candidate Al Schmidt, Show with Col. Kevin Kelly, who flew in 2nd from right, and Ward Leader Jesse Woods it, are Republican Counsel Michael Meeshare a moment with two supporters. han and Councilman Frank Rizzo.
Kitchen Hosts Health Fair
NEWLY-ELECTED Judges attending annual Billy Meehan Clam Bake include Joe Waters, Roxanne Covington, Donna Woelpper and Dan Anders.
13th CONGRESSIONAL Dist. Republican candidate Brian Haughton, 3rd from left, gets advice and 8TH WARD Leader Suzanne D. resounding sendoff from Mike Tangredi, Chuck Cohen shares moment with Pam Mattern and Mike Ciliberti. Murtha and Dan Murray. On left, STATE SEN. Shirley Kitchen is surrounded by many young N. Phila. as she joined Helping Underprivileged Groups Survive, Inc. in presenting “Your Health Is Your Wealth Fair”, which took place on 3900 block of N. 10th Street, in front of Lenfest PAL Center. On right, RESIDENTS took advantage of free health screenings, seminars, exhibitors, free food, giveaways and children’s activities. The senior corner featured health talks, a fitness demonstration, healthy snacks, giveaways and more. Sen. Kitchen wanted to give a big “Thank You” to Keystone Health, which helped sponsor event. “Anyone can live a healthy lifestyle, and this event teaches the community how to take the right steps toward living life to the fullest,” Kitchen said.
gave him an inside look at America’s health-care system. David L. Cohen, executive VP of Comcast, organized the huge fundraiser for Specter, with Obama as the big draw. At the reception, somewhere between 600 and 700 supporters paid $1000 each for the privilege of attending. There were higher levels for a VIP reception followed by a private dinner; funds raised were estimated at close to $3 million for Specter’s campaign coffers. Gov. Ed Rendell, Mayor Michael Nutter, Michael Smerconish and
BONNIE SQUIRES gets a few laughs out of Sen. Arlen Specter as she interviews him for Phila. Public Record.
Judge Jack Panella got to speak to the crowd while everyone was waiting for the President’s motorcade to arrive from the airport. Rendell set the crowd laughing as he recalled Specter had hired the “best DA in Philadelphia history,” meaning, of course, Rendell himself. Obama and Specter had appeared in Pittsburgh earlier in the day at the national convention of the AFL-CIO, where the President was greeted with an overwhelming display of affection and applause. State Sen. Shirley Kitchen was one of the elected offi-
PAT HALPIN-MURPHY of AFT-PA and Josh Shapiro were among hundreds of Specter supporters who came to Obama fundraiser for their candidate.
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cials who made it a point to arrive early at the Convention Center in order to get a good view of the President and the Senator. DA Lynne Abraham was in the front row, and dozens of candidates and prospective candidates mingled with union leaders, lawyers, mayors, and major Democratic fundraisers. As the two new “BFFs” stood side by side on the stage, while the President urged the crowd to re-elect SSpecter, the senior Senator from Pennsylvania listened intently and smiled from time to time.
DOUG PIKE, candidate for Congress in 6th Dist., talks with Councilman Darrell Clarke after hearing President Obama praise Sen. Specter.
Honoring Their Peers
SEN. ARLEN SPECTER beams at salutatory remarks made about him by President Barack Obama in Phila. at Tuesday fundraiser.
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by Bonnie Squires It doesn’t get much better than this: having the President of the United States fulfill his promise to campaign for you and raise funds. Sen. Arlen Specter was practically levitating Monday as he stood on stage at the Convention Center with President Barack Obama, listening to the highest praise the President could bestow on the veteran Senator who had switched parties and given Obama a strong majority in the US Senate. The President pointed out Specter’s battle with cancer
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ATTENDING fundraiser were, from left, State Reps. Mike Gerber, Mike Sturla, Ron Waters and Rick Taylor.
Friends Host Schmidt At Fundraiser AL SCHMIDT, Republican candidate for Controller, makes a point as to why his campaign can be successful before supporters at FrankfordTorresdale Country Club fundraiser.
EAGLES PREGAME BBQ fundraiser was hosted by Councilman Jim Kenney, left, on E. Passyunk Avenue. Among those attending were Roseanne Pauciello, Judge Joe Waters, Judge Anne Lazarus and Councilman Bill Green.
IAFF Local 22 President Bill Gault lays wreath at monument in City Hall courtyard in tribute to fallen Police Officers. ENJOYING Al Schmidt fundraiser were attorney Mike Cibik, GOP DA candidate Michael Untermeyer and Mr. & Mrs. Hillel Levinson.
FIRE FIGHTERS union’s Robert Jordan, left, and Mike Bresnan display wreathes for police and firefighters for ceremony at City Hall.
GOP power-hitters congratulate Al Schmidt, 3rd from left. They are Bill Ivers, Dr. Joe Toland and Commissioner Joseph Duda.
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ENJOYING Kenney’s tailgate party were Elena DiMaggio, Cindy Marelia and her daughter, Debbie Mahler, Kenney’s chief of staff.
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Wanna know who my favorite American president was? Jimmy Carter. Now I know the Peanut Farmer from Plains, Ga. is an unusual choice as a favorite to most people, but I’ve always been a Jimmy Carter fan for a couple of reasons: Having grown up military, I was down with anyone who wouldn’t continue to send my dad to Vietnam to get shot at. While Watergate was a monster-sized bad move, the fact President Richard Nixon kept sending my dad to Vietnam was what really put him in the doghouse with Yours Truly. Also, he had colorful relatives. While we’ve had Betty Ford (of rehab clinic fame), Ron Reagan (who was both liberal and wore a tutu), and the Bush Twins to entertain us since, President Carter’s mother Lillian and brother Billy (the only Presidential relative who probably brewed beer in the White House basement) were the first to paint the White House wacky. Finally, Carter had principles. While he wasn’t always popular, Carter didn’t pull punches. He made some tough decisions like not sending the US Olympic Team to Moscow in 1980, gas rationing, and telling people the truth about the economy, but he made them for what he thought were the right reasons. Plus, instead of spending his post-Presidential life inventing ways for him to earn millions of dollars, he and his wife Roslyn have been helping the poor and disadvantaged become homeowners through Habitat for Humanity. But while his principles have made Carter a hero to some through his Habitat for Humanity work, it’s made him a villain to others because he’s had no problem calling them out on their wrongdoing, often in front of a live microphone. The latest person to be the object of Carter’s ire is Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina. Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave somewhere, Wilson got his 15 minutes of fame by shouting out “You lie!” during President Barack Obama’s speech to a joint session of Congress on health care reform. Shortly after that, Wilson became the darling of the Tea Party Protest circuit, got about $200,000 in donations for his re-election campaign from some like-minded folks (not quite as good as the $500,000 his opponent got after his outburst, but still okay) and gave the Re(Cont. Page 21)
SNOOPER ALERT: Please pay attention, especially all you wonderful PARENTS who read this newspaper and specifically this column. THE SWINE FLU is really here, and I’m sure by now we are all being told about it. I also want to let you know, don’t sell the original INFLUENZA (the original flu) short. DOCTORS have told me this one is also just as dangerous. PANDEMIC is something WE should all be concerned about, and WE can all do something about it. WASH YOUR HANDS, do this as often as you can. SNEEZING – if you must do it, sneeze into your shirt sleeves, it’s safer. Parents, please be sure to get your kids’ ‘shots’ as soon as you can, because it’ll take at least a month to have an effect on it. Check with your DOCTORS on anything you feel is wrong. DON’T HESITATE; after all, it’s your “LITTLE ONES I’m really concerned about. Keep your eyes on anything thing strange, especially any changes in their eating habits. THE PUBLIC RECORD NEWSPAPER really cares about ALL OF YOU! SNOOPER”S SPECIAL EVENT: The group known as THE LOYAL OPPOSITION, who, by the way, supported, and even bought a table for the recent Candidates’ Night, had STU BYKOFSKY, well-known journalist, as their GUEST SPEAKER on SEP. 15. This event was held at the famous RACQUET CLUB, 215 S. 16th Street. I understand Stu, who is a man of his word, after all, promised he would do it for them, and he did. I can tell you he was his usual self. RENEE AMOORE informed us BYKOFSKY was great! Mr. West, they’re doing it again! TONIGHT, SAME PLACE, SAME TIME at7 p.m., a different event! SNOOPER’S EMAIL Dept.: Here’s one from KATHY in Councilwoman Joan Krajewski’s office. She is telling us about the tremendous success of HON. JOAN KRAJEWSKI’S recent RIVER BASH that was held at THE YACHT CLUB on Delaware Avenue. Kathy wrote, this gets bigger and bigger every year, and this year was no exception. Kathy, someone told me, believe it or not, you actually ran out of beer this time. The Councilwoman thanks all those who came to make it another successful event. She promises to make next year’s even better: MORE BEER! SNOOPER SCOOPER: Hey Boss, check this out. MONDAY at 4:00pm, in COURTROOM 653 - CITY HALL, The Justinian Society will be unveiling a beautiful portrait, done in oils, of your good friend, HON. CHARLES MIRARCHI, former JUDGE of The Common Pleas (Cont. Page 20)
Yo! Here we go again with these questions to which the answers are irrelevant – it is the question that counts. For example: If bankers can count, how come they have eight windows and only four tellers? Why are they called ‘apartments’ when they’re all stuck together? Did ancient doctors refer to IVs as “fours”? How do you tell when you run out of invisible ink? Why do psychics have to ask your name? If the #2 pencil is so popular, why is it still #2? If the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting? Why do they call them ‘hemorrhoids’ instead of ‘asteroids’? Why don’t sheep shrink when it rains – wool sweaters do? Why do we play in recitals and recite in plays? What happens if you get scared half to death – twice? Why do we park on the driveway and drive on the parkway? Would a fly without wings be called a walk? If you write a book about failure and it doesn’t sell, is it a success? If most car accidents occur within five miles of home, why doesn’t’ everyone just move 10 miles away? How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges? Despite the high cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular? If you didn’t know how old you were, how old would you think you are? If white wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi? Why can’t I set my laser printer on ‘stun’? If you misbehave in school, why does the teacher say to you ‘don’t get smart’? How come 30% of the people asked to participate in an opinion poll refuse? How come the opposite of ‘not in’ is ‘in’ and the opposite of ‘not out’ is also ‘in’? If someone is possessed by an evil spirit and ‘cleansed’, then later is possessed again, would that be called ‘repossession’? What would you do if you asked someone ‘a penny for your thoughts’ and they asked for the penny before they told you their thoughts? Now these questions may sound silly – but how about this one? You are sitting at home watching television and the phone rings. You pick it up and the person on the other end asks, ‘Are you home’? If someone says, ‘Can I ask you a question’ – didn’t he just ask you a question? And he did not even get you permission to ask that question. Then he immediately asks you another question. Like I said, sometimes we say things and ask questions that are silly when we examine them. Are you guilty of this? Sometimes I do it and do not even realize it. Think about it.
During the last 50 years, while the Democrats have controlled City Hall, the Republicans have not been doormats or pushovers in the race to fill the Mayor’s office. The candidates they have run have been exceptionally well qualified and have waged spirited fights. ARLEN SPECTER ran against JIM TATE. Specter was a young man at the time and had been elected in an upset as District Attorney of Philadelphia. After losing to Tate, he continued to function as DA and then later ran for Governor unsuccessfully. Eventually he was elected to the US Senate, where he has served four full terms. Specter was followed by TOM FOGLIETTA, who was a young handsome Councilman at Large from South Philadelphia. Foglietta was defeated by FRANK RIZZO, but later went on to be elected to the US Congress and after a long career there was appointed Ambassador to Italy. Foglietta was followed by JOHN EGAN, who was the head of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. Egan in turn was succeeded by the endorsed candidate of the Republican Party, RON CASTILLE, who was the DA. Castille was defeated in a primary by Rizzo, who ran as a Republican. Rizzo died suddenly of a heart attack and Castille was elected later to the State Supreme Court, where he is now the Chief Justice. After Rizzo’s death, he was succeeded by Egan. He later went on to lead the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and just recently departed this life. Egan in turn was followed by SAM KATZ, who ran a remarkable campaign as an underdog. He was on his way to an upset victory over JOHN STREET when a torrential rainstorm hit Philadelphia right around dinner time. As a result, a lot of dependable Republican voters who were older people would not come out because of the slippery sidewalks and as a consequence Katz fell short. He ran again and this second time was the victim of a blundered wiretap of now-Mayor Street’s office by the FBI. This was shocking to many independent voters, who felt it was a political move by the Republicans, and they expressed their dismay by returning Street to office with a larger majority. Sam Katz was followed by AL TAUBENBERGER, who was and still is head of the Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. The Republicans by and large have run quality candidates and in at least two elections came very close to upsetting the huge majorities possessed by the Democrats. That was Specter in 1967 and Katz the first time that he ran. Katz’s loss was by less than 10,000 votes.
seeking to improve their chances of employment. Exoffenders and others are encouraged to inquire about their services. A host of programs and services were unfolded at the venue. Among
them were Philadelphia Workforce; New Pathways for Women, which is a “nonjudgmental recovery program”; and Project YES, which stands for “Youth Empowered for Success”.
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COMMUNITY ACTIVIST Ducky Birts hosted end-ofsummer cookout on M. L. King Drive. The North Philadelphia community hero was joined by Imani Badie, Sonia Thomas, former State Rep. Harold James, Penny Macdonald and Elaine Carter.
rounding area were invited to join them as they served free refreshments and provided games for children, vendors and performances from participating drill teams. The celebration took place Aug. 29 at 22nd Street & Allegheny Avenue. ClearChannel Communication’s Power 99 FM radio personality, “Golden Girl”, broadcasted live from the site. Connection Training offers workplace skills to those
by Nathaniel Lee Connection Training Services, a local educational center that offers GED classes, life-skill instructions, leadership-training and courses in construction and basic computer-trades, showed its appreciation to the many students who have participated in their programs in the current year. Residents of North Philadelphia and the sur-
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2009 STUDENT Appreciation Day Festival, hosted by Connection Training Services in N. Phila., brought out students and families. Hoisting at the event were Tanya Middleton, Denise Taylor and Chrisia Garcia.
Ducky Hosts Cookout Local Education Center Appreciates Students
THANK YOU, DUCKY! Attendees at Ducky Birts Foundation annual cookout thanked their leader for treating them last week at barbecue along river.
PLAYING tracks at cookout is DJ Tobias Wilson, while Joe Green cooks up some ribs.
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Women’s Conference Welcomes Women Over 16 Coming to the tri-state area for a power-packed weekend of teaching, preaching and feasting on the word of God is Lord, I Believe, the 2009 Church on the Rock Women’s Conference, Sep. 18-20, at the Executive Banquet and Conference Center in Newark, Del. Come and bask in the presence of the Lord for three full days of anointed teaching and preaching. For women aged 16 and up, there will be something for everyone. The opening speaker, on Friday at 7:30 p.m., will be Dr. Beverly Clayborne, Pastor of Straight Gate Church of-the Living Word in Philadelphia. Pastors Shannon and Nikki McNeil will host workshops for all young adults, both male and female,
aged 16 to 25 at 28 Queen Avenue, New Castle, Del. at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and Rev. Norma Clarkson will lead workshops at the Executive Conference Center Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. Evangelist Sherry Tarbon of New Hope Freedom and Deliverance Cathedral, Louisburg, N.C., will be the speaker at 7 p.m. Saturday evening. Closing out the conference at 10:30 Sunday morning will be Rev. Faith McKenzie of Arvonia, Va. And as always, the conference will end with remarks by the organization’s presiding prelate, Bishop Marcia Pitts. All conference events and admissions are free and open to the public. There will be anointed praise and worship as atten-
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Jewish Archives Given To Temple
Sample-Oates Heads Sch. PR School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Arlene Ackerman has appointed Evelyn Sample-Oates as the District’s chief communications officer. Sample-Oates will lead a department that informs the public via media-relations efforts, public-speaking forums, publications and the District’s community-access cable-television station, PSTV 52 (Philadelphia Public Schools Television). Sample-Oates, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and marketing from The American University, is the former vice-president of marketing and client relations for Keystone Quality Transport, a Philadelphiabased medical transportation company servicing hospitals
TEMPLE University has accepted donation of Phila. Jewish Archives. At presentation were, from left, Bob Rovner, Temple University trustee; Temple University President Ann Weaver Hart; and Stanley & Audrey Merves, patrons of Phila. Jewish Archives who arranged for placement of collection of 5 million items, valued at $7.2 million. Photo by Bonnie Squires
Airport Offers Free Deaf Videophone Philadelphia International Airport has unveiled its first computerized videophone, which allows passengers with hearing and speech impairments to make free calls at any time using one of two options. The first option is known
Evelyn Sample-Oates …heads District PR. and nursing homes in the region. She comes to the District with close to two decades of media and public-relations experience.
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as VRS, for Video Relay Service. A web camera allows passengers to interact with a translator fluent in American Sign Language who is visible on a monitor screen. The translator relays the message to the caller’s intended recipient and then translates the response back into American Sign Language for the caller. The second option is known as Translation Relay Service, or TRS. This is a text-based method that allows callers to communicate using a keyboard, similar to an Internet chat-room. As with VRS, a translator relays both the caller’s message and the recipient’s response. “Philadelphia International Airport is committed to providing maximum accessibility for all of our passengers,” said Acting Aviation Director Mark Gale. “This shows how technology can be used to break down barriers and improve the overall travel-experience.” Global Tel*Link, the company responsible for the Airport’s payphones, introduced the system as a free, customer-service initiative. Located near Gate C-16 in Terminal C, the new system provides bilingual capability in both English and Spanish. The Airport and GTL are also planning to install a second videophone in Terminal F.
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PENNA. BOXING HALL of Fame Chairman John Gallagher joins wife Rose and Theresa Sgrillo in welcoming Councilman Bill Greenlee to "1/2 Way There Dinner".
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HOST Fred Druding, Jr. welcomes AFSCME Local 2187's Dave Krain, Carmen & Lenora Scarduzio and Marjilyn Clark to Joey Giardello Statue Project's "1/2 Way There Dinner" at Nicholas Restaurant in Pennsport. Money goes toward future statue, to be erected at Mifflin Street & Passyunk Avenue, honoring City’s greatest middleweight boxer, who had 101-15-7 record.
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Committee of ‘70’ Proposals Laborers Donate Flyers Suite Will Be Tough To Achieve (Cont. From Page 1) ment that is leaner and is focused on driving growth in jobs and population at a time when the nation appears to be climbing out of recession. “It doesn’t take an economist to realize that the post-recessionary period will be a good one for big cities,” said Stalberg, “but only those cities with the lust to compete. We want Philadelphia to be one of them.” “Tackling True Reform” comes at a time when the General Assembly appears to be moving toward approval of short-term measures to deal with Philadelphia’s budget crisis, including an increase in the City’s sales tax from 7% to 8%. Mayor Nutter has been fully and properly engaged in getting those measures passed. “We certainly understand the need to avoid imminent calamity and the possibility of real human tragedy,” said
Stalberg, “but we also feel compelled to underscore the need for long-term structural reforms in City Hall.” Some of its recommendations could be doable. These include shrinking the size and cost of City government, related agencies and authorities, moving swiftly to revamp the Board of Revision of Taxes, realizing the full potential of the City’s 3-1-1 customer-service system, including elimination of redundant efforts in City Council and elsewhere in government. The Committee of Seventy calls for reining in the unwritten practice of “Councilmanic prerogative” as part of a sweeping effort to make Philadelphia friendlier to business, development and job growth. Some building projects have been held up by the District Councilman in whose district they were set, for a variety of reasons. The
Mayor already has the ability to do that by seeking the support of another councilman who will introduce the needed legislation. Not seen as practical is the Committee’s desire to abolish the four independently elected row offices -- Sheriff, City Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, and Register of Wills -- despite the fact these are County offices and all do run efficiently. Another recommendation to examine the nearly 60year-old Home Rule Charter and especially the constraints it imposes in a high-tech era would require voter participation and could drag out. “As a practical matter,” Stalberg said, “Mayor Nutter will have to exercise leadership if any of this is to be accomplished. In this town, in particular, it will take backbone and political skill to overcome those forces that reflexively oppose change.”
The Philadelphia Laborers-Employers Cooperation Education Trust of the Laborers' District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia & Vicinity has donated its luxury suite at the Wachovia Center for a Philadelphia Flyers game to Jenkintown Day Nursery, a nonprofit organization dedicated to early childhood education and care for families in need. The Nursery will raffle off the luxury box at its annual RAGS & RICHES fundraising event. Jenkintown Day Nursery has been holding its annual RAGS & RICHES fundraising event since 1965. This year, the board has decided to break from tradition and make the event less formal by holding a RAGS bowling event on Nov. 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Thunderbird Lanes in Willow Grove, Pa. LECET has donated the use of its 12-seat luxury suite for a Philadelphia Flyers game, with its tickets valued at a total of $1,200. The raffle winner will enjoy the private balcony-level luxury suite, complete with private restrooms, host service, great sightlines and an HD flatscreen TV. To attend, sponsor or donate to RAGS, contact Lori O'Donnell at (215) 290-6029
or loriodonnell@comcast.net. Jenkintown Day Nursery, a nonprofit organization, seeks to ensure no child is refused quality early education and care because of the family’s inability to pay full tuition. The story of JDN traces back to 1903, when Mrs. Theodore B. Culver discovered small children left in a barn to fend for themselves while their parents worked. She quickly took action to help by finding a safe, warm place for the children and re-
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sonal service. “We grew up in the food and deli business, and we learned the most important thing we can do is to put the customer first. We work hard to give you that extra special attention you deserve; we pay close attention to the details, and the results speak for themselves, even in a bad economy. Our business is more than just hoagies, steaks and sandwiches. It’s personal. Just like Ambrose & Rose, we don’t let anything leave the kitchen without a little love in it.” One of Campo’s biggest fans is comedian David Brenner, who grew up in West Philly over 50 years ago. A recent letter from Brenner stated: “Just received your Care package, and I hate you! I devoured the hoagie within minutes of arrival. It was sensational! Now, I’m fat, you bastards! I’m giving my three sons all the other Philly treats, so I don’t gobble them up.
Thanks a lot. You gave me a lot of Philly memories all this way across the country. It took me back to my childhood. Wonderful! You know I’ll be in touch for another Philly fix.” Campo’s actually does a big business shipping their hoagies and cheesesteaks to other parts of the country, mainly to former Philadelphians who have learned that you can take the cheesesteak out of Philly but you can’t take Philly out of the cheesesteak. They have loads of letters from former localites (in addition to the one from David Brenner) confirming this adage. For example, Joe Ostrofski, wrote recently: “Being a native Philadelphian, I moved to Key Largo, Fla., last month. On my 35th birthday I received a package from my dearest Philly friends. Knowing how homesick I was, I kept telling them how much I missed them all, but what I missed most was a
Len Lear Philly cheesesteak. I had to write and let you all know how pleased I was when I opened the box and found a Care package from Campo’s filled with all my Philly Favorites. The cheesesteak was delicious, and the pretzel was so fresh. Campo’s is the BEST! Thank you for creating the best Philadelphia has to offer. Expect many orders from sunny Key Largo, Fla.” When it comes to cheesesteaks, Pat’s and a couple other South Philly pioneers get the lion’s share of the media shout-outs, but in
a blind taste test Campo’s would probably give them all a scamper for their money and their Cheese Whiz. For example, one that might make you to call in the fire department is the incendiary “Holy Feldman,” a spicy cheesesteak with hot sauce, jack cheese, grilled onions and ketchup ($7.50). Other classics are the pizza steak, smothered in marinara sauce and slathered in provolone cheese ($7.75), and the barbecue cheesesteak with bacon and mozzarella cheese ($8). And hoagiewise, it’d be hard to top the Campo’s Italian special with Dilusso salami, ham cappicola, peppered ham, pepperoni, prosciutto and provolone cheese ($7.25). There are lots of salads, cold and hot sandwiches, vegetarian selections and soup and pasta of the day, as well. For more information, call (215) 923-1000 or visit www.camposdeli.com.
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by Len Lear Opening a restaurant and making it a success is as difficult as capturing thunder in a thimble or coming up with the name of another Hun besides Attila. But to open up a restaurant that is still thriving after 62 years is almost like hitting home runs without a bat. Ambrose & Rose Campo probably never imagined that the little grocery store and luncheonette they based their lives on in 1947 would still be here more than 60 years later — successful, growing and continuing the traditions and values on which their future flourished. Campo’s began life just two years after the end of World War II at 62nd Street & Grays Ferry Avenue in
Southwest Philadelphia. Ambrose & Rose’s son, Mike, and his wife, Denise, took over the store in 1975 and added a second Campo’s at 214 Market Street in 2000. The original store in Southwest Philly was sold in 2004, but four years ago they opened up four food stands, three selling hoagies and one selling cheesesteaks, in the Wachovia Center, and this year for the first time they also have a cheesesteak stand in Citizens Bank Park. The third generation of Campos, Michael & Mia, both work at the Market Street location at the grill and register. According to their dad, “Campo’s Philly Favorites come straight from the legacy that my own mom and dad left us — of quality, family, neighborhood, hard work and devotion, and of the one ingredient crucial to their success and ours: per-
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Snooper (Cont. from Page 14) Court. Please make note: Immediately following this prestigious ceremony, they plan to hold a special ‘get-together’ in THE LAW LIBRARY, and you know there’ll be food served in there. Oops, I neglected the most important item: It will take place on SEP. 21 at 4:00 p.m. I know for a fact this courtroom will be jam-packed for this great Judge COME EARLY. Look for me! SNOOPER’S ‘F.J.D.’ NEWSLINE BUREAU: Yes Virginia, we have GOOD NEWS today. We have learned, through a ‘confidential source’, DAVE LAWRENCE, State Court Administrator, is officially EN-
GAGED. This is a gentleman who keeps himself really busy. He has all of us wondering where he found the time to ‘hook up’ with a beautiful young lady named KIM. Many of his friends told us, DAVE LAWRENCE is truly one of THE COURT’S busiest ADMINISTRATORS and, I might add, one who is always available. Is there a JUNE WEDDING ahead? We’d be delighted to expect it. Speaking of THE 1st JUDICIAL DIST., I’m told there’ll be ‘tough times’ ahead, because of the enormous debt we find this City has accumulated, and it’s getting worse. THE COURTS, in case THE MAYOR does not know, come under the State’s jurisdiction! One year, a Mayor tried to interfere (Cont. on Page 21)
N.E. Phila. Police Sergeant Brain-Cancer Fund Named To Pa. Commission Honors His Son A 20-year police veteran and Northeast Philadelphia resident has been voted and confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate to the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission, according to State Sen. Mike Stack. Sgt. John McGrody, the vice president of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 and Holmesburg resident, will serve as a member of this commission for three years. Gov. Ed Rendell nominated him for the appointment. The 20-member commission is responsible for admin-
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 191304015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. BUDGET
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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 191304015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. BUDGET
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istering basic training and education for all police officers throughout Pennsylvania. “Sgt. McGrody will be a tremendous asset to the commission,” Stack said. “His solid record in the Police Department and leadership abilities in the FOP will make him a knowledgeable member of the commission and an excellent role model for incoming officers.” In addition to his role as vice president of FOP Lodge 5, McGrody has served in several positions in the Philadelphia Police Dept., including patrol officer, detective in the Southwest Detective Division and, most recently, as a sergeant in the Special Victims Unit. McGrody, who is licensed to practice law, has a Juris Doctor degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law. He also has a Master’s degree in public safety from St. Joseph’s University and a Bachelor’s in criminal justice from La Salle University.
The recent death of twoyear-old Joseph Lentz, the son of State Rep. Bryan Lentz and his wife Jennifer, has seen the launch of a fund in his honor to help overcome the type of brain cancer that killed the young boy. There are about 2,500 new cases of pediatric brain tumors each year, according to Dr. Michael Fisher, a pediatric oncologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Somewhere between 10-20% of those are brainstem gliomas, and 80-85% of those gliomas are intrinsic, said Fisher. It was the intrinsic type that claimed the life of Joseph Lentz earlier this month, driving his mother to create a fund in his name that could help save other families from the same horror and anguish. The Lentzes took their son to CHOP on Mar. 1 after an MRI on Mar. 3 revealed he was suffering from an inoperable intrinsic brainstem tumor in his medulla oblongata – the
part of the brain stem responsible for regulating involuntary life-actions such as breathing and heart rate. He died Jul. 7 from complications with swallowing, a result of the tumor. Fisher, who treated Joseph, said funding for scientific research in general has tightened over the past eight years, but that is only part of the problem in combating this disease. Unlike other types of cancers, there is no surgical option for treatment with intrinsic brainstem tumors. They are infiltrative, said Fisher, meaning rather than simply pushing the healthy tissue of the brain stem out of the way, they wind through it. This fact renders surgery completely ineffective, but it also presents an ethical dilemma for doctors who want to study the tumors. To donate, send contributions to The Joseph Lentz Fund for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research, ATTN: Jennifer Lentz, P.O. Box 26, Swarthmore, PA 19081.
(Cont. from Page 14) with The Courts; he found out what a Mandamus Action was all about and he ‘butted out’ very quickly. Judge Dembe, P.J. will handle this problem too. SNOOPER’S POINT OF INTEREST: To Jimmy Arnold, in regards to your question, “WHY don’t you ever have an interview with all the people you write about, and know?” The truth is, that’s not really what this column is all about; instead, THE EDITOR and PUBLISHER likes to have our Managing Editor TONY WEST do this.
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ELSIE was pleased when the 7th Police Dist. also arrested at least EIGHT PROSTITUTES who were operating their business out of this hotel. ELSIE asked me to let them know she thanks all of them for a job WELL DONE SNOOPER SCOOPER: This should get all you taxpayers a little upset. I have learned THE BOARD OF REVISION OF TAXES has spent MILLION OF DOLLARS on a new software system that DOES NOT WORK. The EMPLOYEES are really upset because this new software, REAL WARE, has them all frustrated. What was wrong with the old system they were using? After all, as far as the employees were concerned, it operated very efficiently, especially for their purposes. How can we be expected to do a professional job when we aren’t given the PROPER TOOLS to do it. We remember when The Court System also had the same problem; not today!
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(Cont. from Page 14) publicans something to talk about other than the fact that the only thing that they seem to know how to do these days is make themselves look foolish. Well, President Carter saw what was going on and it got his dander up. He saw the people come to Health Care Town Hall meetings armed to the teeth. He saw people equating President Obama with Adolph Hitler. He saw the “Birthers” in action. He saw racism. And as he often does, Carter got in front of a live microphone and a television camera and told someone about it. Carter told NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams racism was at the center of Congressman Wilson’s outburst and the other protests and venom directed at President Obama. It’s a hatred based in a presumption there is no way a person of color could be smart or competent enough to hold the nation’s highest office. That this is probably the case is no surprise to people of color. Throughout the 2008 campaign, I can’t tell you how many times I had the displeasure of reading the “Barack Obama is going to get shot” story. Of all of the Presidential candidates, he got Secret Service protection the earliest, due to death threats from white supremacist groups. But in order to get folks talking about it in anything other than a “you’re too sensitive” kind of way, someone who isn’t African American had to put it out there; someone with gravitas. Someone like President Jimmy Carter had to say it. Otherwise, it would continue to hang in the air like smog in Los Angeles on a sunny day. Now, the question becomes, what happens next? Will folks have a conversation about this that will lead to the kind of results that might let this man finish his term without someone doing something stupid? Or will people pay no attention to the 39th President’s words? I hope folks will listen because there is something in the air. And we as a country aren’t ready for what’s going to happen if it goes from winds to war.
After all, not only is he good at doing it, he has been doing this kind of stuff for years. Jimmy, do me a favor, his EMAIL address is editor@phillyrecord.com. Hey, you readers can also suggest other things for him to do; send it. SNOOPER’S NORTHEAST BUREAU: This comes to me from “The Icon of the Northeast”, ELSIE LYDON, and this young lady was very upset. She told me all about THE WARRANT UNIT of the 1st Judicial Dist. They were responsible for uncovering a PROSTITUTION RING in a well-known Chain Hotel in the Northeast, located there on The Roosevelt Boulevard.
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE Buy Police Impounds! 02 Honda Civic $950! 00 Toyota Camry $800! 97 Nissan Altima $600! Hondas, Chevys, Jeeps & More! For listings 800-546-5204 ext 3553 AUTOS WANTED DONATE VEHICLE, Receive $1000 Grocery Coupon. Noah’s Arc Support No Kill Shelters. Research to Advance Veterinary Treatments. Free Towing, Tax Deductible, Non-Runners Accepted 1-866-912-GIVE BUILDINGS FOR SALE POLE BUILDINGS Residential Garages, Agricultural, Commercial, Horse Barns - Many options, colors, and sizes available. Fully erected. Maintenance F r e e . www.fettervillesales.com 1(800) 331-1875. BUSINESS OPPORT Insurance Agency for Sale. Affiliated with major national carrier. A great business opportunity! Upcoming Webinar October 14th. Please send inquires to: agencyforsalePA@aol.com or Fax: 866-296-7535 ALL CASH VENDING! Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. Includes 25 Machines and Candy All for $9,995. 1800-460-4027 FINANCIAL OR MISC. Buried in Credit Card Debt? Balances never seem to go down? Only making the minimum payments? We can get you out of debt in months instead of years. We can save you thou-
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Mature man, non-smoke, nondrinker, seeks early AM clean up for prep job. Bar/Restaurant experience. Call 215-332-8495 DRIVERS Solo, Teams & Driver Trainers Wanted! Consistent Freight, Top Pay & More! Werner Enterprises 888-567-3106
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