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Registration Edge Key For Seth Gun Control Emerges As First Target

by Tony West Barring a lightning stroke, Seth Williams will return to the District Attorney’s Office after the Nov. 3 General Election, this time as its head. It’s not that his opponent, Republican Michael Untermeyer, lacks competence, energy and important ideas. But the

PREDICTING Phillies’ Tuesdaynight win was top fan Congressman Bob Brady as he introduced candidates to the crowd of 1,500 Party faithful who jammed Sheet Metal Workers Hall. See other pics Page 30

US SEN. Bob Casey joins SEPTA maintenance staffer Norman Gardner as he looks at one of hybrid buses joining SEPTA’s fleet.

the time people vote their party affiliation except in Presidential elections.

So Williams, who began his career in the DA’s Office in the 1990s, is now in the position of crafting its public direction for years to come.

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NAACP Adds Its ‘No’ To Keystones

by Nicholas DePace, Jr. Will the Keystone Exams be detrimental to the State of Pennsylvania?

The NAACP believes so. In a letter to Arthur Coccodrilli, chairman of the Independent Regulatory Review Commission, the Pennsylvania State Conference of the NAACP came out against the proposed State Board of Education Final-Form Regulation No. 006-312, which would establish this new system of mandatory tests. A student who fails these tests will risk having their high-school diploma (Cont. Page 2)

last time a Republican candidate, Ron Castille, held the DA’s seat in 1991, the ratio of Republicans to Democrats in the city stood at 1:3. Today it’s 1:6. That cliff is just too steep to climb without a huge infusion of campaign cash, which has not appeared, given the fact politicos acknowledge 75% of

Public transportation is at the core of efforts to “Go Green” – and SEPTA is helping lead the way with an aggressive effort to add cleaner-burning, fuel-efficient hy-

City’s Needle Exchange Decriminalized Philadelphia’s controversial needle-exchange program no longer violates State law. It was a program that broke the State law with the approval of the City’s last two Mayors, including the current one. The program, at different locations throughout the city, dispensed free needles to hundreds of addicts in order to stop the sharing of needles and the spread of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C. The program wreaked havoc in communities, especially those in Kensington, where activists pointed to the increase in criminal activity by addicts, and the increase in addicts who based their activities around the Needle Exchange Wagon stops.

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brid buses to its fleet.

To celebrate this progress, SEPTA officials, including General Mgr. Joseph M. Casey and Board Chairman Pat Deon, gathered with Federal officials and an executive from hybrid bus manufacturer New Flyer of America, Inc. on Monday at the Midvale Depot – the place many of SEPTA’s hybrids call home.

“Public transportation has long been the most environmentally friendly way to get around, and it’s only getting greener with more hybrid buses on the road,” Casey said.

“SEPTA is proud to be an industry leader in providing cleaner, morefuel-efficient modes of travel by bringing more hybrids into its fleet.”

SEPTA currently has 252 dieselelectric hybrids quietly winding through Philadelphia-area streets, and has plans to add hundreds more in the coming years. By 2010 alone, more than a quarter of SEPTA’s overall bus fleet of approximately 1,450 will consist of hybrids.

Among the newest additions are 40 (Cont. Page 2)

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Seth Lays Out His Goals For DA Office (Cont. from Page 1)

Gun violence is the top public-safety concern for Philadelphians today. Therefore, the 42-year-old West Philadelphia attorney has made illegal control the focus of many policy initiatives.

“I will use fundamental investigative techniques to dismantle the networks that traffic illegal guns,” Williams vows. “Out-ofstate and straw purchases allow guns to change hands several times before being sold on the street. By using wiretaps, sting operations, and solid criminal investigation, I will bring illegal gun traffickers to justice.”

When Williams ran for

DA in 2005, he advocated creating an inter-agency Gun Violence Task Force to bring additional resources to the fight against illegal guns. Although he lost the primary, DA Lynne Abraham wound up collaborating with the Attorney General to form the Task Force in 2006.

However, lawbreaking in Philadelphia is governed by laws that are written in Harrisburg. Williams has already started working with State legislators to enact gun legislation with the city’s needs in mind. More than a dozen members of the Philadelphia delegation in the General Assembly have endorsed Williams. They have

pledged to work together to author bills to come down hard on buyers and sellers of illegal guns.

Williams hopes to capitalize on Philadelphia’s present anti-violence and anti-gun initiatives by expanding programs that work and cutting those that don’t. Buy-back initiatives like that sponsored

by Jeff Brown’s Shop Rite supermarkets (Brown was an early and dedicated supporter of Williams’ campaign), gun exchanges for vouchers, and no-questionsasked gun surrenders at Police stations have collected thousands of guns. Look for more efforts like these on Williams’ watch.

Williams wants the DA’s Office to target the demand for guns by jumpstarting an early-intervention gunawareness program.

Through a partnership with the School District, he wants to make gun awareness and prevention a part of orientation for every school. He would also partner with the Health Dept., Dept. of Human Services and other agencies to approach gun prevention as the expensive public-health issue it has become.

One study found, “Overall, each gunshot victim generated an estimated average of $9,209 in uncompensated costs.”

Williams believes a proven, strategic anti-violence program will benefit communities hardest hit by gun violence. He has proposed a public campaign, like those that have reduced teenage smoking, which will teach young people to connect the dots between guns, prison time and death.

Early-intervention services at the peer-to-peer level will prepare students with nonviolent problemsolving skills, he hopes.

Williams advocates the use of Youth Advisory Boards. Like the successful YABs in San Diego, these panels aim to create a link

between students at public high schools and the DA’s Office. YABs are made up of students, assistant DA volunteers and other mentoring professionals. They conduct peer mediation and conflict-resolution workshops, and serve on disciplinary committees.

Williams has sworn to expand after-school support programs like those of the The Boys & Girls Club, the Scouts and the Dept. of Recreation. Williams also plans to create a new youth sports league under the wing of the DA’s Office.

Philadelphia will find out soon enough if Williams is up to these challenges.

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Keystone Opponents Grow (Cont. from Page 1) withheld.

The organization charges, “The changes proposed by Final-Form Regulation No. 006-312 will so drastically transform public education (and hence society) as to demand legislative review.”

The intent of the State Legislature was previously made known by their passing of HR 456, which had been co-sponsored by 161 members of the PA State Assembly House of Representatives.

Among other concerns regarding the Keystone Exams, NAACP Statewide membership, representing thousands of Pennsylvania taxpayers from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds, cites “Pew Center: Report on the States 2008”, which says, “The Final-Form Regulation creates a system of highstakes tests that threaten the health, safety and welfare of all citizens of the Commonwealth. In the 22 states where the high-school diploma has been attached to student scores on high-stakes tests, there has been an increase in the dropout rates as well as an increase in the incarceration rates.”

The organization also brings up the burden the

Final-Form Regulation will surely impose on taxpayers, claiming it will cost residents of the State billions of dollars by pushing students out of high school with no diploma.

According to the letter, highschool dropouts are financially immobilized, experience shorter lives than those with a high-school diploma due to the lack of health care, live in poverty and therefore must access public assistance for food and shelter in order to sustain themselves, and they must depend on emergency-room medical treatment.

It is also well documented, according to the NAACP, that people who leave school without a diploma are more likely to become incarcerated at some point in their lives.

Since prisons are known to be breeding grounds for communicable diseases, higher incarceration rates make it more possible for diseases such as Hepatitis C and HIV to be introduced from prison into the community.

Furthermore, the FinalForm regulations create a system which places students in underfunded districts at a clear disadvantage. Those students in such districts cannot afford validation costs

and are therefore unable to take advantage of the best practice-process of multiple forms of assessment, to which more well-funded districts have access.

Thus, “underfunded districts will be forced to default to the paper and pencil ‘end of course’ tests provided by the State,” meaning those “students who are test-phobic or who best display their knowledge and skills through portfolio assessments and/or other evaluative techniques face the systematic, official intimidation of stringent barriers to the high-school diploma.”

While the State Board of Education remains set to put in place the Keystone Exams starting in the next school year, it will have to overcome a number of obstacles along the way. The proposed testing regimen has a long way to go before it can be officially finalized. It will never be seen as “perfect” in the eyes of its opponents. Yet the State Legislature will almost certainly struggle to approve it in the end, despite its current push against the Keystone Exams in their current form, because, as everybody knows, you can’t please everybody.

SEPTA General Mgr. Joseph M. Casey; US Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.; Congressmen Chaka Fattah and Joe Sestak; and SEPTA Board Chairman Pat Deon were all on hand at SEPTA’s Midvale Depot Monday to celebrate addition of more hybrid buses to SEPTA’s fleet.

SEPTA EXECUTIVES and maintenance professionals join elected officials and riders to show case new hybrid buses in SEPTA’s fleet in N.W. Phila.

Hybrids Are More Efficient (Cont. from Page 1) hybrids being purchased with $17.8 million in Federal grants under the American Reinvestment & Recovery Act of 2009. These will be delivered to SEPTA through next year by New Flyer.

“These new hybrid buses are another shining example of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act at work in the Philadelphia area,” said US Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr. “Not only will they improve transportation within SEPTA, but they will help make the entire system more energy efficient and set an example of successful green technologies.”

Joining the Senator at Monday’s event at the Midvale Depot were two other members of Pennsylvania’s Congressional Delegation, Chaka

Fattah and Joe Sestak. They all praised SEPTA’s continued efforts to “Go Green.”

The 40 buses being purchased under the ARRA bolster an already robust and growing number of hybrids in the transit authority’s fleet.

SEPTA is purchasing over 400 additional hybrids from New Flyer through 2011 under a four-year deal with the Minnesota-based company.

By the time all of these buses are delivered and put into service, approximately one of every three buses operating on SEPTA routes in the region will be powered by fuel-efficient, diesel-electric hybrid engines.

The hybrid buses are powered by an advanced parallel hybrid-electric power train using an electric battery sys-

tem and traditional diesel power. The electrical and diesel systems work together to conserve energy during various functions, including starts and braking. By using the conserved energy to recharge the battery, the bus uses less fuel and the power train is designed to significantly reduce various fuel emissions.

Hybrid buses are up to 29% more fuel-efficient than traditional diesel buses, and can reduce carbon-monoxide emissions by 80% and carbondioxide emissions by 38%.

They are also quieter-running, reducing noise pollution.

With one of the nation’s largest hybrid-bus fleets, SEPTA is becoming an attractive destination for those interested in the growing field of “green careers.”

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by Joe Shaheeli If the present economic climate continues to dampen consumers’ confidence, it could also change their mindset and cause a possible swing from the way they vote … this time, moving many to vote for Republican candidates in sheer desperation.

That’s a suspicion shared by many political observers.

The apathetic response of voters could materialize in some vote-switching, but not in big numbers, since registration figures, especially here

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in Philadelphia, are near an all-time low, with absenteeballot requests on the low side as well.

City Commission Chairwoman Margaret Tartaglione, who closely monitors turnouts, believes the less than 8,000 registrations recorded through this election season and the less than 1,000 applications received for absentee ballots are “indications we may not surpass 21% in voter turnout.”

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City Republicans face a strategic quandary. On the one hand, they don’t object to a lower turnout, since it should enhance the chances of Judge Joan Orie Melvin to keep Republican control of the Supreme Court. That control, in turn, will determine the end result of redistricting of the seats in the General Assembly. Locally, though, GOP candidates for DA and Controller feel they need a strong turnout from independents as well as Republicans if they are to have a chance to wrest either seat now held in a Democratic stranglehold.

Present Polls Show Toomey May Win After several interesting polls and strong fundraising numbers posted by Republican Senate candidate Pat Toomey in the 3rd quarter, TV host and Pennsylvania native Chris Matthews has acknowledged Toomey “could beat either one” of the Democrats in the Keystone State.

Suburbs See Steamy Battles Congress National political observers are saying two of the

most hotly contested Congressional races in the country will be taking place in Delaware and Montgomery Cos., where two incumbent Representatives are stepping down to pursue loftier targets. One is a Republican and the other a Democrat.

As Philadelphia’s suburbs trend increasingly Democratic, that Party’s street-fighters are increasingly eager to pounce on opportunities to gain new ground. Republicans, by contrast, still feel the suburbs are theirs by right and hope to capitalize on popular unease with the government’s anti-recession measures to reclaim a seat.

Congressman Jim Gerlach has weathered the rising tide of Democratic voter registration well. The moderate Republican has deep roots in Montgomery Co., where he was first elected to the General Assembly in 1990. In 2002, he won the 6th Dist. Congressional seat and, despite a couple of close scrapes with Lois Murphy, who came within a whisker of knocking him off after his first term, has steadily increased his victory margins since.

Now Gerlach is taking a shot at the GOP Gubernato-

rial slot. Leading Democratic contender is Douglas Pike, a former editorial writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, who has already racked up $600,000. He is being opposed by an Iraqi War veteran Manan Trivedi. Although Iraqi vets have done well in politics lately, Pike’s money should give him the advantage.

Republican businessman Steven Welch has already raised a lot of money – his own – for his try in the 6th Dist. Indeed, his chief challenge so far has been choosing which District to run in.

Initially he had his eye on the adjacent 7th Dist., which lies mostly in Delaware Co. There, another veteran, Admiral Joe Sestak, had taken the seat with a dynamic campaign in 2008. But Sestak will abandon the House of Representatives to take on newly minted Democrat Sen. Arlen Specter in the May primary.

However, last month a local hero, former US Attorney Pat Meehan, veered away from the same Gubernatorial slugfest that Gerlach is bound for and announced he wanted the 7th Dist. seat instead. Insiders considered Meehan a stronger candidate and Welsh bowed out gracefully.

At this point, the field on the Dems’ side is small, with State Rep. Bryan Lentz as the only announced candidate. Lentz is also an Iraqi War vet and has won the respect of his colleagues in Harrisburg.

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Sherrie Cohen is serving notice she will be a Council at Large candidate in May 2011, pledging she will follow her father’s liberal agenda. She handed out leaflets making that announcement at Democratic City Committee Fall gala Tuesday night. Those interested can reach her at cohen4council@gmail.com or (215) 620-3396.

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Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., James Vail Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Sr. Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper,Sr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.

Union Services Access, a new legal and union member services firm based in Philadelphia, has formally announced the reaching of agreements with five Greater Philadelphia-region labor unions.

The company, founded by attorneys Sam Pond and Pat Bianculli, both of whom have represented unions, a network of the region’s top personal-injury law firms.

The regional unions that have already agreed to offer USA’s array of services to their members include District Council 21 of the Painters and Allied Trades, Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 592 of the Cement Masons Union, Local 405 of the Rodsetters/Riggers Union, and Local 692 of the Sprinklerfitters Union.

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Retired Traffic Court Judge Willie J. Adams died at the age of 72. He retired from the bench in 2008.

Judge Adams was well respected by his peers as well as the entire political community. He played an active part in the 47th Ward until his election to the judiciary.

He served his country as a member of the Air Force for 20 years, putting two tours of Vietnam under his belt. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Norma, and four children.

Lowery Brown Hosts An Indian Powwow

State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown will host the Yamassee Blackfeet Muskogee Tribe for a powwow on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Clara Muhammad Park, 4700 Lancaster Avenue, from 1 to 6 p.m.

“This event will give residents a chance to explore one of the many cultures in and around the 190th Legislative Dist.,” said Lowery Brown.

“The social fabric of Philadelphia is woven with many different cultures.”

Brown is sponsoring legislation that would recognize November as Native American History Month in Pennsylvania.

People who attend the powwow will be able to enjoy Native American culture, State Rep.

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Kitchen Invites Expectant Parents To Free Baby Showers State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and Temple University Health System are hosting a free Family Baby Shower for expecting and new mothers and fathers.

The Family Baby Shower will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday at Temple Administrative Services Building, 2450 W. Hunt-

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“As a proud mother of five grown children, I know parenthood is a joyous and fulfilling experience. However, it is also the most challenging role we may ever face,” Kitchen said. “Parents need resources to provide the best care for their child or children, and this baby shower will offer a

wealth of information on every aspect of preparing and caring for a newborn. I welcome all expecting and new parents to join me for this celebration of life.”

This free event offers new and expecting moms and dads many health-care, dietary and social resources that will help them and their babies live

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TEACHERS and support staff wear their red, PFT T-shirts to school and work every Friday to show their solidarity behind Philadelphia Federation of Teachers' Negotiating Team, which has been negotiating for several months to win a new collective bargaining agreement that is, in the words of PFT President Jerry T. Jordan, "good for kids and fair to teachers and staff."

The PFT, 17,700 members strong and representing 75% of School District employees, is working under a contract extension that expires on Oct. 31. PFT hopes a new contract will reduce class sizes permanently, improve school safety through adequate staffing and programs, provide alternative education placements and social services for chronically disruptive and violent youths, hire sufficient nurses, counselors, psychologists, librarians and art and music teachers for all schools; maintain family health-care benefits for PFT members and improve salaries to help District compete with suburban schools to recruit and retain talented teachers and staff. PFT staff members across city will wear red every Fridays until a new agreement is reached.

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Medical Record Pols Give Free Flu Shots Several legislators are working to immunize as many city

residents as possible against the influenza strains that are sweep-

ing the nation.

There are various forms of the influenza virus that con-

stantly change, which is why it is recommended that individuals get a flu shot every year, according to the Philadelphia Dept. of Health.

State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and Quality Community Healthcare are encouraging the community to take preventative steps to be healthy this winter by offering free flu shots in October.

“As we move into autumn,

this is an opportunity to stay one step ahead of the upcoming cold and flu season,” Kitchen said. “I invite the community to take the time to get a free vaccination this October so that everyone can stay healthy through the winter.”

The free vaccination clinics for H1N1 (swine flu) for adults only, influenza and pneumonia will be available from 9 to 11 a.m. on, Friday, Oct. 23 and Monday, Oct. 26 at the Senator’s District Office, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., Suite 104. No appointment is necessary.

State Rep. Frank Oliver is offering free flu shots to his constituents in the 190th House Dist. at his office at 2839 W. Girard Avenue on seven mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

These dates are Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 27 and 28; Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 9 and 10; Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 16 and 17; and Monday, Nov. 30. People with questions about Oliver’s program may call

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H1N1 flu virus is different from other forms of influenza and is new to our area, so no one has immunity from it. The H1N1 vaccination given at these clinics is for adults only. H1N1 vaccinations for children will be given directly at Quality Community Healthcare locations.

QCHC is a Philadelphiabased nonprofit that provides primary preventive, chronic and episodic care services to thousands of residents in Philadelphia. Offering five convenient locations in North Philadelphia, QCHC offers medical, dental, nutrition, behavioral health, case management and integrated services to patients who may not have the ability to pay for quality health services.

“Getting a flu shot, along with frequent hand washing and staying home from work if you are sick, are all ways that we can prevent the spread of illnesses this winter,” Kitchen said.”

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GOP leaders attending 21st Ward Republican fall festival, seen here with leader Walt Vogler, 3rd from left, are Jim Dintino, 5th Ward Leader Mike Cibik and 22nd Ward Leader Aaron Finestone.

Boosting San Francisco’s Mayor

HOSTING San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, left, at Union League fundraiser in his bid to be Governor of California were event sponsors Andrew Hohns, center, and Chris Chimicles.

Ringside With The Shadowboxer

RECEIVING “Briscoe Awards” for “2008 Philly Fight of the Year” were Jameel Wilson, left, and Gee Cullmer for their thrilling battle Sep. 12 at legendary Blue Horizon, which Cullmer won by a razor-close decision. Wilson/Cullmer was 1 of 4 fights nominated, and was selected for top honors after receiving most votes cast by readers of local pugilistic website PhillyBoxingHistory.com.

PRPA’S Bill “Booty” O’Meara joins Josie Fulginiti in welcoming Stanley “Kitten” Hayward to “Briscoe Awards”, which are named in honor of legendary North Philly middleweight “Bad” Bennie Briscoe.

HOST committee for Mayor Gavin Newsome, center, who is seeking Gubernatorial seat in California, were Chris Chimicles, Harry Hurdle, Leah Popowich, Andrew Hohns and Sam Greenblatt.

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MEGAN MURPHY, center, was honored by 21st Ward Republicans at their annual fall festival at Keenan’s in Roxborough for registering 300 new Republicans to assist her father, Joe Murphy, left, in his judicial campaign. Awarding trophy is Ward Leader Walt Vogler.

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IN WHAT has become equivalent to winning an Oscar for a Philly fighter, annual “Briscoe Awards” were presented last week at Veteran Boxers Association’s Clubhouse in Port Richmond. Philly boxers from past and present were on hand, including, from left, Bobby “Boogaloo” Watts, Cement Masons President Mike Fera and “Joltin” Jeff Chandler.

Megan Brings In 300 Registrations

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READY to tee off with State Rep. Brendan Boyle, 2nd from left, at Juniata Golf Club are Local 592’s Tom Clavin, Dennis Cowley and Dave Clavin, and Engineers 542’s Tom Dooley.

DC47’S Joe Kaiser prepares to tee off with State Rep. Brendan Boyle at Juniata Golf Club fundraiser.

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1500 Pack Democrats’ Annual Fall Election Gala CONGRESSMAN and Democratic Party Chairman Bob Brady, left, welcomes PFT VP Arlene Kempin, DA aspirant Seth Williams and PFT President Jerry Jordan to Party’s annual fall gala at Sheet Metal Workers Hall attended by 1500 Tuesday.

JUDICIAL hopeful Dawn Sigel CONFIDENT of a big win for Con- INSPECTOR Alan Kurtz, Arnie Silberstein, Bob gets a supportive hug from Controller and DA are Alan Butkovitz and Henon and Judge Joe Waters are among VIPs gressman Bob Brady. She’s on November ballot, a sure winner.

Seth Williams. caught on camera.

COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell was among Council Members at crowded gala. Ed Schwartz, diJOINING State Sen. Christine “Tina” Tartrector of Institute for Civic Values, SHARING a moment are Wayne Johns, Judge Karen TAKING time for a snack are State Rep. aglione, seated, are Ed Schwartz, Carmen Sousa, Chairwoman Margaret Tartaglione and Ward and Ward Leader Nick Maiale with Shreeves Johns, State Rep. Frank Oliver, Edgar Camp- discusses with her plight of nonprofits affected by State budget. bell, Jr. and Edgar Campbell, III. Judge Gerry Kosinski.

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STATE Rep. Jewell Williams, center, finds himself center of attention at Democratic gala. He is being pressured to run for Sheriff, should Sheriff John Green elect not to run for another term.

With him are attorney Sonja Chawla, Sam Kuttab, Albert Singletary and Marion Wimbush.

LT. GOV. candidate Jonathan Saidel finds himself flanked by pleasant company: Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz and President Judge Pamela Dembe.

HEADING PARTY gala were Congressman and COMMITTEEMAN Murray Party Chairman Bob Brady and Mayor Michael Costin teams up here with former Nutter.

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ENJOYING Democratic gala were Dennis WARD LEADERS three are Commissioner ALL SMILES were Eleanor Dezzi, Judge Ber- LONG-TIME Committeewoman Rosetta Morrison-Wesley, State Rep. Jim Roebuck Anthony Clark, Pete Wilson and State Rep. nice DeAngelis, State Rep. Jewell Williams and Crooms holds onto Mayor Michael Nutter and Michael Youngblood.

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DA Lynne Abraham. as State Rep. Michael O’Brien looks on.

SUPREME COURT candidate Jack Panella LONG-TIME Committeewoman is joined by TWU Local 234 Political Direc19TH WARD committee persons gather around their SHARING political tidbits are Ward Leader Rosetta Crooms holds onto tor Jim McBride and AFL-CIO President Mayor Michael Nutter. favorite daughter State Sen. Christine Tartaglione. Tommy Johnson, Ed Wright and Alan Kurtz.

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Most of the time, this column focuses on the fun and games that is Philadelphia politics because (a) Philly is where I live and (b) you can’t make up the stuff that I usually end up writing about here.

But because my mom hasn’t been well, and she lives in New Jersey, I’ve been spending a lot of time there. I was born and raised in New Jersey and, for a variety of reasons, I got the heck out of there as soon as I could.

Among the things about my home state that drive me crazy are (a) you must have a car to live there because the public transportation options range from bad to worse. (I don’t ever want to hear anyone complain about SEPTA again unless they’ve tried to go anywhere using New Jersey Transit. Cleaner buses may be nice, but convenience is nicer.) (b) I’ve never met a group of people less willing to pay for what they use before in my life. If New Jersey were to put even a 1% tax on clothing, there’d be a whole lot of naked folks running around.

And (c) It’s a state that seems to want to be New York on one end and Philadelphia on the other, yet it has nothing nice to say about either place.

But while you can find a nasty comment about Philadelphia or New York in any New Jersey newspaper (with the exception of New Jersey Network and WWOR-TV9 in Secaucus, Jersey has no TV stations to call its own), my home town seems to have picked something up from its larger neighbors to the north and south.

That something: really nasty campaign ads.

While visiting my mom in the hospital earlier this week, I went to the hospital cafeteria for something to eat. While I was waiting for my food, I saw some of the nastiest campaign commercials I’ve ever seen in Jersey.

The Jon Corzine/Chris Christie/Chris Daggett Gubernatorial ads weren’t all that much of a surprise to me. I was expecting nasty there. You have an incumbent with a bunch of Goldman Sachs money to blow, a George W. Bush pioneer, and an independent who’s cutting into the Pioneer’s lead. New Jersey voters are going to have some of the best skin on the East Coast thanks to all that mud.

But where I found it surprising was with the Freeholder and Assembly races in places like Mount Holly, Evesham, and my home town, Pemberton. People were accusing each other of (Cont. Page 33)

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SNOOPER SCOOPER: Boss, this is for all CREDIT CARD HOLDERS. I have found out MASTER CARD has alerted F.I. A. CARD SERVICES that some of their card members’ accounts may have been compromised by a third party. I also have learned, through a ‘confidential source’, over 1,000 of their accounts may have been taken by a well-known National Chain Store. They were ALL told there was definitely A BREACH OF SECURITY – this means all your credit information may have been ‘compromised’ by this Chain Store. There is presently an investigation being conducted regarding this serious matter. MASTER CARD has assured all of its Card Holders they will continue to MONITOR, any and all activities regarding their accounts. Presently F.I.A. CARD SERVICES is sending out NEW CARDS to all those involved. Any other problems, be sure to call them! Please keep close watch on all your accounts.

SNOOPER’S SIGHTINGS: Hey Chief, guess who I just spotted going into The Wanamaker Building on Juniper Street? How about SEN. WASHINGTON? She looked fabulous, and she looked like she was ready to p-a-r-t-e-e. Hey, isn’t that SMITTY, Municipal Court’s well known “DRESSER OF THE YEAR” going down Market Street? He seems to be in quite a hurry, and he has a beautiful young lady with him (found out her name is BARBARA) and she looks impeccably dressed. Where were these two going? Here comes IKE REESE from WIP and CBS-3 TV. To my left, I just saw CYNTHIA and ALICE both are heading over to 1301 Filbert Street, but why so early ladies? Where’s Tony West? I need him. There goes SUSAN, C.E.O. from Councilwoman Joan Krajewski’s office!

SNOOPER SPORTS SCOOPER: Hey “SHADOWBOXER”, here’s one for you. Just in from GREG SIRB, Executive Director of The State Athletic Commission. Dec. 14, up in Scranton, Pa., BERNARD HOPKINS is set to fight again. He is PHILADELPHIA’S “Pride & Joy” and one of our greatest World Champions. I’m told, from another reliable source, this will be Bernard Hopkins’ “LAST HURRAH”; after all, he has a business to run, both he and DE LA HOYA. These two are fast becoming the “top promoters” in The Country and, I might add, well deserved. This fight is all signed and sanctioned by The State Commission.

SNOOPER “UPDATE”: Last week, I told all of you about the SPECIAL EVENT that will be taking place on NOV. 5, THURSDAY, in Courtroom 653 - City Hall. Judge Halbert’s wife MARCIA, his children, DR. ANDY HALBERT, a Dentist, also his three wonderful (Cont. Page 33)

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Yo! Here we go again with this item that I have been doing for years already; I hope you have, too. But if this is your first time seeing this, or you just haven’t gotten around to it, then it could just save your life someday.

Apparently this is a standard procedure all paramedics to follow at the scene of an accident when they come across your cell phone. ICE - ‘In Case of Emergency’. We all carry our mobile phones with names and numbers stored in their memories but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends.

If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn’t know whom to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored, but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence the ‘ICE’ (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.

The concept of ‘ICE’ is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name ‘ICE’.

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn’t know which number to call. He therefore thought it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, emergency-service personnel and hospital staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as ‘ICE.’ For more than one contact name, simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. It is a great idea that will make a difference in an emergency!

Let’s all do this and let’s spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our mobile phones today! Please pass this on. It won’t take too many ‘forwards’ before everybody will know about the concept of ICE. It really could save your life, or put a loved one’s mind at rest. ICE will speak for you when you cannot speak for yourself.

And always remember: Don’t regret growing old. There are many who are deprived of this privilege.

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The state of Philadelphia politics reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, who quipped, “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.” And so we find that for 60+plus years, the wolves (the Democrat machine) have feasted quite ravenously on mutton (the rest of us).

The menu has featured such delicacies as blatant corruption, high taxes, paltry City services, ballooning budgets, outrageous crime rates, poor schools, fewer jobs, and a city in decline.

This year, however, one of the lambs has decided to pick up a double-barreled shotgun and renegotiate the bill of fare. City Controller candidate AL SCHMIDT has refused to lie down like a sheep for slaughter. Pointing out corruption wherever he finds it, Al doesn’t give much credence to party labels and “good ol’ boy” networks. If you, the voter, Republican or Democrat, are tired of being treated like the main course for overfed politicians, the choice is clear this Nov. 3. Another great American also quipped, “People pretty much get the government they deserve.” As it stands, we deserve better.

Speaking of deserving better, the upcoming election for Pennsylvania Supreme Court is, without a doubt, the most important in our lifetime. The winner will determine the balance of the State’s highest court and, therefore, the redrawing of lines for legislative districts in one of the worst-gerrymandered states in America. Here’s what you need to know. Republican JUDGE JOAN ORIE MELVIN believes in interpreting the Constitution as our Founding Fathers intended it. She has raised $190,000 statewide from mostly small donors, is highly qualified, and has been an advocate for domestic-abuse victims for decades. Democrat JACK PANELLA believes the Constitution can be reinterpreted by unaccountable Judges who see things a little differently from our forefathers (they are, after all, way smarter than our founders, right?). No wonder he’s gotten most of his support from trial lawyers and big unions. He’s raised over $900,000, the lion’s share of that money (a whopping $500,000 check!) coming from a trial lawyers PAC misleadingly named The Committee for a Better Tomorrow. How lovely! If PACs had to follow truth-in-advertising laws, a more-accurate name would be “The Monopoly for Greedy Trial Lawyers”. Another big chunk, $100,000, came to Panella’s coffers via our friend JOHN DOUGHERTY at IBEW Local 98. I wonder if my Electrician friends who are out of work know their union just cut a 100-grand check to some guy who’s never changed a lightbulb?

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Food Center Marks 50th, Plans Move

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Though it plans to leave its home of 50 years within a year, the Philadelphia Regional Produce Market, better known as the Food Distribution Center, kicked off its 50th anniversary at Galloway Street this week.

From Monday through today, it was offering free continental breakfasts to visitors and taking some of them on a tour of its new home on Essington Avenue, which is now under construction.

PRPM officially marked

its 50th year with the cutting of a gigantic cake yesterday.

An important economic engine in the region, the Market has over 1,400 employees. The move to its new location will bring 375 new jobs and $1.6 billion in sales when it opens next fall.

On any given day, the Market is bustling with shippers and workers unloading truckloads of produce such as pumpkins, tomatoes and exotic fruits that come from local producers and growers

worldwide. Vendors can be seen organizing shipments while customers rapidly survey merchant’s displays and negotiate deals. The Market receives more than 500 customers every hour.

The topping-off ceremony of the new site, which runs almost a half-mile along Essington Avenue, across from the famous South Philadelphia Airport Auto Mall, last week marked the halfway point of the construction.

The new facility, at a cost

PLEASED at progress made in construction of new Food Distribution Center are PRPA Executive Director James T. McDermott, DRPA and PRPA Board Chairman John Estey, Local 1291 Business Mgr. Boise Butler and Teamsters Local 107’s Shawn Dougherty.

BRIAN DIEHL, center, who has supervised construction of new Food Distribution Center under aegis of Phila. Regional Port Authority, details some of construction progress with PRPA Exec- PARTICIPANTS in topping-off ceremony utive Director James T. McDermott and Tim were State Sen. Larry Farnese, Council President Anna C. Verna and John Estey.

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Philadelphia Regional Port Authority A Promising Future

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Once Again, We Thank Gov. Ed Rendell For Giving Our Port A Great Opportunity And

of $400 million, will cover 48 acres. It will be completely air-conditioned and under a closed roof. Once opened, the Food Distribution Center will go from being the second to becoming the largest produce-terminal of its kind in the United States.

Its birth was long-ordained, beginning in the 1980s, when its vendors began pushing for a move from what had become a deteriorating, antiquated facility that was already too small for them.

Government interests began seriously looking to find a new, more adequate facility shortly after the Philadelphia Regional Produce Market’s Board of Vendors revealed they were considering moving across the Delaware River to take advantage of a site offered by the State of New Jersey.

Sites were offered and declined, with agreement from government, funding agencies, local communities and PRPM merchants finally coming to rest on the present site which had been resurrected from “brown field” status. It is less than 10 minutes from its present facility.

The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority was vested with the responsibility of seeing the facility get built. Due for occupancy by next fall, the building’s construction is well on schedule and within budget.

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SHERIFF JOHN GREEN heads a caravan of golfers out to links at Melrose Country Club to tee off his annual golf outing.

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Our Opinion ...

Looking Down The Ballot

Most Philadelphians who take the time to do their civic duty Nov. 3 by going to the polls will see a lengthy ballot.

That ballot will be topped off by the Supreme Court candidates, then the Superior Court, followed further down by local courts and finally the City row offices of District Attorney and City Controller.

Off to the side will be 19 Judges running for retention, including one on the Superior Court and another on the Commonwealth Court. Voters need only push the “yes” or “no” lever on whether to send them back to the bench for another 10-year term.

The majority of those voting won’t know much about many of these candidates, save for those running for the City’s two row offices: the District Attorney and the City Controller. Incumbent Controller Alan Butkovitz has gotten to be a familiar name through many of the audits his office has performed, the results of which have been released to the media. DA Democratic candidate Seth Williams became a recognized name by surviving a well-publicized primary battle with four other candidates.

Unfortunately, the Republican candidates for both positions, Al Schmidt for Controller and Michael Untermeyer for DA, had no opposition in the primary and, as a result, got very little press coverage on television and in the major media.

Their efforts to draw the attention of the voting public to their platforms and goals have met with some success but, as polls show, not in the numbers they need to win this one.

Voter apathy is widespread. It shouldn’t be, though. Any ordinary citizen will tell you the two biggest problems our City faces are crime on its streets and the gaping hole in its budget. Guess which two public officials bear the chief burden of investigating crime and spending? The District Attorney and the City Controller. So we urge voters to weigh these two races carefully.

Sheer registration numbers outweigh the Republicans in this town six to one. The small turnout of new registrations and absentee ballots indicates the Republican Party was not able to generate much activity in these critical areas.

Democrats need to pull in about 20% of their Party faithful to insure victories from the Supreme Court down the line to the row offices. Odds favor their doing so.

But who knows? This is a funny town.

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Make An American Impression

by Michael Blichasz Polish Radio Host It is important for you to make an impression in support of the Buy American Made Campaign everywhere you shop. A college professor once told his students that 10 people speaking up for a cause will get some attention, but 10,000 people speaking up for the same cause will not only get attention, but results. By this, I mean if we and our families and friends all speak up where we shop, the store’s personnel will take note and pass customers’ concerns on to management and those who order items for the store.

So much of our manufacturing base has moved abroad that it seems almost impossible to turn this situation around. In the last 10 years

many newly developed technologies produce the items we use on a regular basis more effectively and more cost-efficiently. The problem is, these new technologies have been installed in manufacturing facilities elsewhere in the world, bypassing American workers and the American economy.

That must change, but you have to be involved for it to happen.

With America’s unemployment rising, it’s time for businesses to locate some of those new manufacturing technologies in cities and states across the USA. In order to get that message out, we need to stop buying on impulse and shop around for every Americanmade product possible. If we don’t do this, unemployment will continue to rise and

American workers and their families will continue to suffer.

As you consider your upcoming holiday shopping list, consider purchasing only the products you can find with the “Made in America” label. I know this will not be easy, but if we want to make an impression, we have to make it in the checkout line so cashiers and managers see that customers are going out of their way to support American workers.

The main goal of this campaign is to keep American workers employed by focusing on those products still made in America. Through one purchase at a time, we can and will make an impression and, in the process, support American workers and America’s economy.

Oct. 22- State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas sponsors Job Fair at Lenfest PAL Ctr., 10th & Luzerne Sts., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Oct. 22- State Rep. Bryan R. Lentz hosts Clean Energy Summit at Delaware Co. Community Coll., 901 S. Media Line Rd., Media, Pa., 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Open to public.

Oct. 22- Judge Jack Panella hosts Meet & Greet at North Bowl Lounge & Lanes, 909 N. 2nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Donation $50.

Oct. 22- State Rep. Michael McGeehan Halloween Party at Jasper’s, 3510 Cottman Ave., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $25.

For info (215) 901-3040.

Oct. 22- Amoore Group presents “REDI For The Future” benefit at Water Works Restaurant, 640 Water Works

Dr. Cocktail reception 6-8 p.m. For info (610) 992-0555.

Oct. 22- State Sen. Vincent Hughes’ Birthday Gala fundraiser. VIP cocktail hour. $500. Donations for birthday celebration afterwards: $65250. For tickets email www.vincenthughes.net.

Oct. 22- Shawn Dillon’s 66thA Ward Democratic pre-election fundraiser and gala at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35.

For info (215) 637-6360.

Oct. 23- Sen. Arlen Specter’s supporters hold fundraiser at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 5:30-7 p.m. Contributions $250-1000. For info Steve Williams (215) 631-4939.

Oct. 24- State Rep. Dwight Evans hosts “Living the Dream … Building Your Future” housing conference and credit clinic at Imhotep Institute Charter HS, 6201 N. 21st St. Free.

To register (215) 549-0220 or e-mail ifitzger@pahoue.net.

Oct. 24- State Sen. LeAnna

Washington invites all to Walk To End Domestic Violence at W. River Dr. Registration begins 9 a.m.; walk kicks off 10:30 a.m. Event is sponsored by Verizon and Independence Blue Cross.

Oct. 24- Mayfair Civic Ass’n holds Oktoberfest fundraiser to rebuild playground at SmokeEaters, Sheffield & Frankford Aves., 12-7 p.m. $30.

Checks payable to Mayfair CDC. Oct. 24- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Powwow at Clara Muhammad Pk., 4700 Lancaster Ave., 16 p.m. Meet Yamasee, Blackfeet and Muskogee Tribe members. Admission free.

Oct. 24- 10th Anniversary Gala for CATCH, Inc. at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 6-11 p.m. Black tie.

Tickets $125. For info (215) 735-7434.

Oct. 26- Retirement Party for former Democratic 2nd Ward (Cont. Page 33)

Women Vets To Meet

CATHY SANTOS, founder, National Alliance of Women Veteran’s Phila. Chapter, seen here with Rear Adm. Michelle Howard, USN, first female graduate of US Naval Academy to be promoted to Rear Admiral and first African American woman to command a ship (USS Rushmore, LSD 47) in US Naval history, announces 4th annual Women Veterans’ Tribute this year at The View, 800 N. Broad Street, on Nov. 7, 4-7 p.m. For info call (267) 385-1939.

like that.”

The needles will not be placed on retail shelves and must be stored behind the pharmacy counter, where a pharmacist would distribute them.

“Overwhelming scientific research has indicated that increased access to sterile syringes is an important component of infectious disease reduction and does not increase injection drug use,” said Renee Cox, executive di-

needles could be purchased at a time.

“Our support for it was a little bit stronger with those limitations, but ... after hearing more about it, we agreed to still support it,” said Pat Epple, executive director of the association, which represents 1,600 pharmacists statewide. “We agreed that it was the best situation for people to be using clean needles at all times – not that we support drug abuse or anything

rector of Prevention Point Pittsburgh, another nonprofit needle-exchange program that submitted public testimony supporting the legislation.

Programs such as Prevention Point Philadelphia allow injection drug users to exchange used needles for clean ones. The Philadelphia Health Dept. declared a public-health emergency several years ago to allow the program to give out clean needles to people without prescriptions. This

program also provides disease testing, counseling, overdose prevention and referrals to drug-treatment programs.

Critics of the Philadelphia Needle Exchange Program are now asking the administration to curtail the extra funding expended by the City for the program, now that their major mission — exchanging needles — is no longer needed. They cite the other services are redundant to what the City’s health system now offers.

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(Cont. from Page 1) Pharmacists and healthcare organizations applaud the recently enacted State law, which now allows over-thecounter sales of hypodermic needles and syringes in Pennsylvania. The legislation made it possible for the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy to amend its law requiring a

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by Len Lear Bellini Grill is not a name you often see in articles about Center City restau-

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Bellini Grill is now offering a three-course dinner for $25.95 with choices from the

regular menu plus tax and gratuity and includes a complimentary glass of red or white wine. The menu features steamed white or red sauce mussels, arugula salad and fresh calamari for starters; entrees like linguini puttanesca, hand-made gnocchi, crab ravioli in a pesto cream sauce, and grilled jumbo shrimp topped with a lemon butter sauce and served over spinach.

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Len Lear of Albania, told me last week, “the previous restaurant (in this location) was serving fast food, so I worked hard to change everything from the name to the cuisine and atmosphere. My family owned a restaurant in the old country. We would catch fish in the Adriatic Sea and serve it the same day, so it was so fresh. We were only 60 miles from Italy, so the food traditions are the same. We have great pride in what we do here, which I am doing for my two beautiful kids, Arbjon and Ejdia.”

Chew Man Chu is new Philly-based restaurant entrepreneur Marty Grims, who owns restaurants in Philly, on the Main Line and at the Jersey shore, will be opening yet another new one, Chew Man Chu, at the Symphony House, 440 S. Broad Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 28. According to Marty, “Under Chef Tyson Wong Ophaso, patrons will experience an authentic take on classic Asian cuisine in the newest ‘dumpling, noodle and wok’ restaurant in Philadelphia.”

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fixture on the Philadelphia restaurant and hospitality scene since his professional career began in 1983 as an opening team member for the Four Seasons Hotel. His Big Red Management owns and operates many restaurants in the region including the Moshulu and White Dog Café in Philadelphia; Du Jour in Haverford; and The Plantation, daddy O, and The Inlet at the Jersey shore. In addition to these locations, Grims said he will continue adding new dining concepts to his roster of restaurants in the last quarter of 2009 and into 2010.

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A Victory for beer On Thursday, Nov. 5, starting at 7 p.m., chef José Garces and the local Victory Brewing Co. will partner for a one-night-only beer dinner at Garces’ Latin-Asian restaurant, Chifa, 707 Chestnut Street. The event will feature five courses of Chifa’s cuisine paired with Victory beers, and will feature Victory’s newest

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(Cont from prev. page) The menu will include traditional Asian dishes such as chicken chow mein served in a crisp egg roll-skin cup. Signature items will include: won ton soup made with Chinese wine; homemade dumplings; and crispy Chinese salad with red ginger and plum dressing The open wok kitchen will be visible from the entire restaurant, and there will be a “chef counter” where chef Ophaso will treat a few diners to a personalized tasting.

“My inspiration in creating the Chew Man Chu menu was a process of reconnecting with the food of my youth,” said chef Ophaso. “The items on my menu reflect my experiences growing up and traveling through Asia. It is a blend of traditional Asian classics prepared in a modern, yet simple style.”

Appetizers will range from $4.50 to $7, and entrees are expected to range from $8 to $19. Take-out and delivery will also be available.

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ALTHOUGH their man State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson was trapped in Harrisburg working overtime on budget, these supporters turned out for his fundraiser at Haru in Old City: from left, James McGirt and Deborah Richardson of Champs, and Henry Weaver of John KICKING OFF 4-mile walk for health, State Sen. Anthony Williams, 2nd from right, led hundreds along Cobbs Creek Gloucester House.

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ENTHUSIASTIC supporters gather around their candidate for DA Seth Williams at fundraiser on waterfront.

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Stack Expo A Benchmark Senior expos have become a trademark of contemporary political outreach by local politicians. Senior citizens constitute an important voting bloc; at the same time, they have important special needs that government is charged with addressing.

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The LIUNA African American Caucus is hosting its second annual Educational Conference and Golf Fundraiser starting today and through the weekend at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel.

President Glenn L. Williams is inviting District Councils and Regions to attend and take part in several conference workshops including Green Job Technology, Political Involvement, healthcare, Do’s and Don’ts for Business agents, Organizing, and Pension.

The Golf Classic tees off at Island Green Country Club, 1 Red Lion Road, with a 7 a.m. registration tomorrow, teeing off at 8 a.m.

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PLAYING four-ball with slew of Eagles stars, Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. shows he can hold his own at Street Games festival in Parkside shopping center.

FROM LEFT, Ellen Malcolm, founder of Emily’s List; Gov. Ed Rendell; State Rep. Cherelle Parker and former State Sen. Connie Williams, both of whom were honored at a luncheon at Park Hyatt. Malcolm praised both women for their participation political process and she urged other women to get involved. Rendell also outlined accomplishPhoto by Bonnie Squires ments of both Williams and Parker.

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(Cont. From Page 23) daughters LEEANNE, LISA and ESTHER, will be there.

I’m told there will also be a few other ‘surprise guests who will be on hand to see their personal friend receive his SPECIAL PORTRAIT. I’m coming! SEYMOUR KANTER, STEWART BERNSTEIN and other members of his Law Firm will be there to see it all happen for this fine HUMAN BEING. Be there!

SNOOPER’S HALLOWEEN ALERT: Parents, I’ve been asked to pass this important information on to ALL OF YOU. Please, I beg of you, pay attention to the following. DO NOT let your ‘little ones’ take any candy they may be allergic to; this is very important. PEANUTS can be very dangerous, and we have already heard where some youngsters have died from eating them. Please DO NOT let them accept any fruits, including APPLES. Hey, if possible, you should make it a necessity to GO WITH THEM as they collect all their HALLOWEEN TREATS. Check all of them when you get them

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SNOOPER SCOOPER: All is not well with the recent BUDGET that was signed by The Governor. This BUDGET is not complete. HON. FRANK OLIVER, the SENIOR MEMBER of The House, who represents his 195th Dist. very well, stated, “I’m concerned about our DAY CARE CENTERS, also EDUCATION. This one is very important to all our children here in Philadelphia. Sad to say, our Leadership did not tell us what was really going on here. This really bothered me, as well as other members of THE HOUSE. We have to be very concerned about OUR CHILDREN. These are THE LEADERS of tomorrow.” State Rep. Frank Oliver is the longest-elected member of THE HOUSE. Yes, he deserves another ‘term in office’ as well as all our support and loyalty!

SNOOPER’S “SPORTSLINE”: I just was notified last night, by a friend of mine, who called me from Long Island, N.Y. He told me one of Pro Wrestling’s greatest ICONS had passed away. His name was “The Captain”, LOU ALBANO of The WWF,

now known as The WWE. “THE CAPTAIN” was truly one of the greatest of Pro Wrestling’s Legends. Just recently, LOU ALBANO was inducted into The Pro Wrestling’s HALL OF FAME and, I might add, it was about time he finally made it. I’m sure HON. GERALD KOSINSKI, Judge of Municipal Court, can tell you all about “The Captain” and “Classy” FREDDIE BLASSE”. Lou Albano was The Manager for The Wild Samoans, even got them a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. Yes, “The Captain” has passed away and he’ll be MISSED!

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(Cont. From Page 23) the kinds of malfeasance that I know happens in small towns, but never expected to see in television ads.

For example: In one ad, the opponent of a gentleman who’s running for Assemblyman out of Evesham Township makes a charge that his rival was denied a civil-service job because he lied about his background.

Like most Philly political ads, this charge is made with absolutely no context. We don’t know what he lied about. We don’t know if he actually did it. It’s just out there and New Jersey voters are expected to be able to sort it out on their own.

My mom doesn’t think Philly is the safest place for me. She often hints (strongly at times) she wouldn’t mind if I came back to Jersey to live.

She thinks things would be better for me there.

But to be honest, if I’m going by the political ads I’ve seen this season and those ads alone, I think I’ll be staying in Philly.

At least here, you know the knives are coming out and which direction they’re coming from.

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(Cont. From Page 26) Leader Tony Palmiere at Saigon Maxim, 6th St. & Washington Ave., 5:30-8 p.m.

All welcome. Hosted by Ward Leader Ed Nesmith.

Oct. 26- State Rep. John Taylor hosts “Night With The Eagles” at Romano’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking St., 8 p.m.

Oct. 27- Fall pre-election gala hosted by Republican City Committee at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 5-8 p.m. Tickets $125.

Oct. 27- Evening Of Honors, Arthritis Foundation at Cescaphé Ballroom, 923 N. 2nd St., 5:30-8 p.m.

Oct. 27- Democratic 39B Ward fundraiser at Galdo’s Catering.

20th & Moyamensing, 5:308:30 p.m. Tickets $50. For info Matt Myers (215) 467-4643.

Oct. 28- Cocktail reception for Traffic Court Judge Bernice DeAngelis at Keenan’s Valley View Inn, 468 Domino La., 68 p.m. Tickets $50. Call Jane Malloy (267) 709-4985 or Eleanor Dezzi (215) 483-4863.

Oct. 29- State Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at Community Academy of Phila., 1100 E. Erie Ave., 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Admission free. Refreshments served.

Oct. 29- Phila. Multicultural Affairs Congress celebrates annual Recognition Luncheon at 11 a.m. at Loews Phila. Hotel, Regency Ballroom, 3rd fl. Registration: 11:15 a.m., program & lunch 12-1:30 p.m.

Oct. 29- 26th Ward GOP Fall Festival at Waterfall Room,

2015 S. Water St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $50. For info (215) 468-2300.

Oct. 30- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts Bringing City Gov’t To Senior Citizens at Phila. Sr. Ctr., 509 S. Broad St., 10 a.m.-12 m.

Oct. 30- Reelection fundraiser for State Sen. Shirley Kitchen at New Barber’s Hall, 1402 W. Oxford St., 5:30-8 p.m. RSVP (215) 631-4939. Ticket prices $50-250.

Oct. 30- Arthur Green’s 14th Ward Masquerade Party at New Barber’s Hall, 1402 W. Oxford St., 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Donation $10. For info Arthur Green (267) 986-7948 or Catherine White (215) 7691170.

Oct. 30- Spooktacular fundraiser for Mike Ellis for State Rep at The Penthouse, 2243 W. Allegheny Ave., 9-12 p.m.

Costume prize, food and drinks. Tickets $30. For info (267) 240-1722.

Nov. 5- ACT sponsors Executive Networking Card Exchange for area business owners and executives at Studio Ten, 10 Monument Rd., inside NCB TV-10 Bldg., Bala Cynwyd, Pa., 4:45-7:15 p.m. Admittance is free with a business card. RSVP (484) 562-0063.

(Cont. From Page 23) Anyway, you get to decide who makes the decisions in our State’s highest court. The two candidates will debate at 12:00 noon this Thursday, Oct. 22, on Temple University’s campus, 1719 N. Broad Street. The debate is sponsored by The League of Women Voters and I want to see as many trunks as possible in the room. The future of Pennsylvania depends on it.

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The Gas Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. is cancelled. Instead a special meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in the commission's hearing room on the 18th floor, 1515 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Judge Richard Gordon Teaches Self Esteem The summer season is over and with it are gone the scores of youngsters trooping through Judge Richard J. Gordon, Jr.’s court room are gone. But not forgotten are the lessons learned in how their city’s criminal-justice system works.

Taking that knowledge with them were youngsters from the G.R.E.A.T. Summer camp who came to Judge Gordon’s courtroom as part of a 13-week in-school program.

The program, known as Gang Resistance Education and Training, was able to use the City courts, thanks to the ef-

Correction In our Oct. 15 issue, an article “Ironworkers Compete For Title” incorrectly identified the local that sponsored the Iron Man contest. This contest was run by Iron Workers Local 401.

forts of Administrative Judge of Family Court Kevin M. Dougherty and Rev. John Roberts, special assistant to Sheriff John Green.

Judge Gordon held the group’s interest right from the start. He explained the nature of the work done in the courtroom and staged a mock trial in which the students participated.

Questions from the students included, “Why do you need a Judge?”, “How do you become a Judge?” and “What is a Justice?”.

Gordon also explained, “The Juvenile Justice System is not designed to punish youth.

Instead, we structure them through the ARTS”, explaining, “ARTS stands for Accountability, Rehabilitation, Treatment, and Supervision.”

He said, “Your self-esteem is knowing when to say, ‘No’ to knuckleheads in the neighborhood who want you to break the law.”

Stomping Along 56th & Arch THE 4TH Annual 56th & Arch Street Reunion gathered 400 connected people for fun, remembering and reacquainting. Pictured at reunion are William "Poogie" Hart, Linister "Butch" Murrell and Barbara Pindle. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography

Labor For Judge Lazarus W A Y N E MILLER, business manager of Sprinklerfitters Local 692, welcomes Superior Court candidate Anne Lazarus to fundraiser at his HQ.

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TWU LOCAL 234’s Jim McBride and Ward Leaders john Sabatina, Sr. and Sean Dillon enjoy company of judge Anne Lazarus at Joe Waters’ event in Pennsport.

S. PHILA. stalwart Eddie Kirlin and Local 98 Political Director Bob Henon enjoy Phillies game at Judge Waters’ fundraiser.

IBEW LOCAL 98 Business Mgr. John Dougherty joins Northeast Ward Leader John Sabatina, Sr. to welcome guest of honor Judge Joe Waters at Doc’s Union Pub in S. Phila.

BEAMING at support she is getting from Building Trades Locals, Judge Anne Lazarus shares moment with members of various trades at her breakfast fundraiser at Sprinkler Fitters Local 692.

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Hertz car sales finally comes to Philadelphia! At Hertz car sales we show you the smart way to buy a car.Cutting out the middle man in buying direct from Hertz at pricing like the car lots do.Save thousands dealing direct with Hertz. All preowned vehicles at Hertz car sales are gold checked certified with a 70 point ASE certified inspection along with 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty. And, always with the Hertz name, you’re guaranteed to get the best car at the very best price. One price shopping! Over 70 years experience combined in sales,service and customer relations.Many makes and models to choose from, both foreign and domestic. Multiple lending institutions, 100% guaranteed approval. Slow pay,divorce,bankruptcy,repo's not a problem. Come see our staff: Angelo Laquitara Finance Manager,and Bob Houston General Manager. And, as always, we are here to help you.

2008 Honda Accord LX

2008 Honda Odyssey LX

Bodystyle 4 door Sedan Engine 2.4L I-4cyl Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Exterior Color Gray • Interior Color Gray Mileage 30,194 • Stock Number H151 VIN 1HGCP26378A131486

Bodystyle 4 door Van Regular Engine 3.5L V-6cyl Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Exterior Color Maroon • Interior Color Tan Mileage 38,456 • Stock Number H150 VIN 5FNRL38288B083082

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79Per Wk

85Per Wk

2008 Ford Edge SE

Bodystyle 4 door SUV Engine 3.5L V-6cyl Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Exterior Color Cream • Interior Color Tan Mileage 37,030 • Stock Number H101 VIN 2FMDK36C88BA65408

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2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Bodystyle 4 door Hatchback Engine 1.6L I-4cyl Exterior Color Yellow • Interior Color Gray Mileage 39,789 • Stock Number H130 VIN KL1TD66678B070859

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In the Heart of the Airport Auto Mall 6401 W. Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia PA Robert Houston General Manager

Payments based on 8.9% to qualified buyers. Tax, Tags, Extra.

Angelo Laquitara Finance Manager