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Time To Revisit 50-Year Contract At Packer Terminal?

The Holt family has a history of confrontations and failures that would bend or break most dynasties.

Today, though, it flourishes economically as the Holt Logistics Corp.

Tom, Sr. can sit back with great satisfaction, since his corporations’ flags fly over Philadelphia’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, the Port of Philadelphia’s largest, and Gloucester Terminals LLC, just south of Camden, which the Holt Logistics Corp. labels as having “the largest refrigerated capacity of any terminal in the United States.”

Its history at Packer Terminal has been checkered, but protected by a 50-year operator’s contract, the length of which is unheard in all the histories of all the ports in the entire world. It’s a contract that

remains unbroken, despite the family’s habit of flipping management to new operating entities whenever an old one runs onto a financial reef.

For example, in 2002, Greenwich Terminals LLC had taken over responsibility for stevedoring and terminal operations at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal from Holt Cargo Systems, which had gone into bankruptcy.

Who or what is Greenwich?

Quoting its website, “Though Greenwich Terminals is reportedly controlled by the Holt family, it is not involved in the group’s bankruptcy proceedings.” The name change did nothing but insure the Holt family would continue its domination over the huge terminal, the most lucrative asset of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, the government entity

which oversees the City’s and State’s holdings in the Port.

The Holts didn’t miss a moment as Greenwich Terminals and as Astro Holdings Inc. assumed control as the leasehold tenant of the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal operation.

Though they had gone into bankruptcy with one of their corporations, they remained as stewards of the terminal under the umbrella of another corporation.

The Holts’ image among Port stakeholders is, “brook no competition”. Their goal to dominate the Port has not diminished, no matter how many bankruptcies they’ve suffered.

Recently, the Holts were able to exact some revenge for having lost their 2006 battle to take over Tioga Terminal from Delaware River Stevedores.

They had hoped their long-

time patron, Gov. Ed Rendell, would pressure PRPA to approve a Holt bid to wrest Tioga Terminal from DRS, a firm with a long history at the Port, and headed by Robert Palaima, with an equally long history of working Port facilities.

Unlike the Holts’ contract at Packer Terminal, which reportedly covers 50 years, the Tioga Terminal contract was up for a revisit.

When Leo Holt inadvertently tossed off a comment to a business colleague overseas, to the effect “Gov. Ed Rendell has promised” his family Tioga Terminal when its contract with DRS came up for renewal, a Port alarm was sounded.

Joining and pushing for the retention of DRS were President Boise Butler, of Interna-

tional Longshoremen’s Association Local 1291, the largest union in the Port, which knew under Palaima’s tenure Tioga Terminal would remain a totally union operation, and Ricardo Claro, president of CSAV, which controls the shipment of millions of tons of Chilean produce into this country.

Claro wrote Rendell in March of 2006, “For almost four decades, Pennsylvania and Chile have enjoyed an extraordinarily productive association. The hundreds of millions of tons of cargo we have transported to the Port of Philadelphia represent thousands of jobs and make an enormous economic impact.

“It brings me no joy to say if this contemplated change occurs, we will absolutely depart with regret from the Port of

Philadelphia.”

CSAV said it would move its ships to Wilmington. Butler advised the Governor a meltdown in union cooperation would occur all around the Port. Shippers would be unhappy.

Despite the many chits the Holts had accumulated from their long-time financial support to the many campaigns of the Governor, dating back to his days as District Attorney, he pragmatically allowed DRS to renew its contract. It was a slap-down.

Questions continue to be asked about the Holt family and its history with the Port of Philadelphia, the first being, “Why so long a contract on Packer Terminal?”

The second question is: “Why are the terms so cheap?”

Pennsylvania businesses and workers.”

It took until 2005 before the shipbuilding facility was named Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. Aker had been a shipbuilding division of Kvaerner before the pending bankruptcy and hostile takeover of its financially troubled parent allowed Aker to finally assume the Philadelphia project.

Meyer-Werft, a German shipbuilder, had offered to take over the vacant shipyard in 1995 in exchange for $167 million in public funds, but Gov. Tom Ridge turned them down, bringing considerable political blowback on himself.

Over its 12 years of operation, the Kvaerner-Aker operation has built and sold 12 ships, tankers and cargo ships. Now, there are no buyers for a new ship on the horizon. When Kvaerner ran into trouble in 1999, its CEO, Kjell Armstrong said, “There are simply no orders. It’s a little difficult to maintain a shipyard in a situation where we have no orders.”

State Reps. Mike McGeehan (D-Northeast) and Ronald Waters (D-W. Phila.) will renew an initiative to assist individuals who were wrongly convicted and incarcerated to attain compensation for their time lost and clear the conviction from their records.

At a Capitol news conference, the two legislators said in recent years DNA testing and other high-tech tools have greatly improved well beyond what was available a decade or more ago. But there is a current backlog in the Commonwealth of 5,000 requests for the tests and no shortage of potential exonerates who have asked for them.

“We’ve had a half-dozen Pennsylvanians proven to have been unjustly incarcerated,” McGeehan said. “But we still have nothing in place to compensate the wrongly imprisoned for the torment and deprivation of life’s irretrievable experiences while serving years in confinement, their life regimented and restricted to a cellblock and exercise yard.

“On top of that, there’s little, if anything to help them to

readjust to the outside world and retrieve as much of a normal life as is possible.”

McGeehan said it is deplorable, after a wrongfully convicted individual has spent years behind bars and engaged in a long legal battle, to release them nearly penniless with nothing more than an “Oops, sorry,” and tell them if they want compensation for their years of lost freedom, they have to get a lawyer and mount a lengthy federal-court battle.

“Where is the justice in that?” McGeehan asked. “As Benjamin Franklin said, it is better 100 guilty persons should escape than one innocent person should suffer.”

McGeehan’s bill (HB 199) would base compensation for lost wages on the current level of legislative per diem payments, allow restitution for economic damage, attorney fees, time on death row and the expense of reintegration into society. He emphasized the exact amount of restitution up to the limits specified in the bill would be determined by a Commonwealth Court judge.

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Union Concessions Breathe McGeehan, Waters Aid Wrongfully Imprisoned Some Life Into Ailing Akers No matter what happens at the Akers Shipyard in South Philadelphia, its Norwegian and German workers will still get higher pay and preference on the job over their Philadelphia counterparts who are just as well trained.

That’s the sad state of affairs for Gary J. Gaydosh, head of the Philadelphia Metal Trades Council, which makes up the various Building Trade Union workers employed by the shipyard.

He announced Akers Philadelphia, which has been threatening to close, did receive the union concessions it had been demanding. The new four-year contract includes no first-year pay raise and minimal raises for the next three. Union members also now have to pay more for their health insurance.

Now hanging in the balance to insure its future over those four years is Akers’ attempt to pick up the $42 million that had been assigned by the State for the FastShip project, intended to build very fast freighters with auto-

matic loaders, which never got off the ground.

The grant, if approved by Gov. Tom Corbett at the request of Manny Stamatakis, chairman of the Philadelphia Shipyard Development Council, will go to Akers, which has two more ships scheduled to be built. The shipyard has promised to beginning again cutting steel for the first of these, entitled “ship 17”, which it had stopped prior to the union agreement.

The biggest disappointment, states Gaydosh, is, “Most of the jobs created have gone to the foreign nationals, and not the well-qualified members of our unions.

The Swedish shipbuilder says it brought them in as consultants, though they were not needed. Our men and women have done the job and done so better.”

In 2000, then-State Auditor General Robert P. Casey, Jr. unveiled a highly critical audit of the Kvaerner operation, which preceded Akers, and the Ridge Administration’s “investment” of tax

dollars in the operation.

Casey’s audit concluded, less than two years into the operation, taxpayers paid for wasteful and extravagant spending by Kvaerner management. Kvaerner managers had to repay some of the money they used for personal luxuries, including new homes, landscaping, cars and toys for their children.

The economic free-wheeling of Kvaerner managers might be understood in light of the fact the Swedish multinational company was verging on bankruptcy at the time and had, in 1999, announced it was divesting itself of its shipbuilding operations.

Casey’s audit also showed the firm had violated tenants of its agreement by ignoring contracting with minorityand women-owned companies. It also questioned whether the Philadelphia Shipyard Development Corp., the funnel for tax dollars to the private business, had “exercised due diligence in assuring that the shipyard would ultimately benefit

“In my case, I was planning to retire several years ago when I signed up for the program, but there are too many important issues in my District that I intend to see resolved before I retire. We stopped Foxwoods once from jamming a casino into our neighborhoods, and we need to make sure we continue to stop them.”

DiCicco also cited several ongoing projects on which he is working that are important to the city. This includes the waterfront. “We have been working for years to properly develop the Delaware waterfront,” he said. “I want to see this through, and make sure our residents have a veteran legislator supporting them during a tough economy – especially at a time when our city has lost so much clout in Harrisburg.”

Presently DiCicco’s hold on the 1st Council Dist. gets stronger with each new announced would-be challenger. Latest reported to enter the primary is John Stevenson, who will have the support of Local 98, which seems to be fielding several candidates in other races as well, including Bob Henon in

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VETERAN 1st Council Dist. Member Frank DiCicco would save taxpayers over $400,000 if he were to seek reelection, retire for a day, and then take his Council seat again. Savings comes from fact City does not have to pay into his pension and other benefits, which it would have to if a new Councilman were elected. DiCicco also intends to donate his DROP retirement funds to charity when he wins again. the 6th Councilmanic Dist. now held by Joan Krajewski, who will not be seeking reelection. Stevenson’s entry would have made it six, save for the fact 5th Ward Leader Mike Boyle has reconsidered and will not run.

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1st Dist. Councilman Frank DiCicco has introduced legislation amending the Deferred Retirement Option Plan to allow City employees to withdraw from the program before receiving a payment.

DiCicco scheduled a public hearing for mid-February to discuss the new bill and urged his colleagues to also consider another bill that would eliminate the DROP program.

“It is time to stop delaying hearings on DROP,” said DiCicco. “Council needs to vote on these bills as soon as possible, and finally eliminate this costly program.”

The Councilman is concerned employees are unable to leave DROP after changing their minds, even after a recent study showed the program is expensive for the City.

“I have spoken with many police officers and firefighters that want to leave the program and continue to pursue their careers in public safety here in Philadelphia,” DiCicco continued. “This new option will help us keep them in our communities, and make our city safer.

by Donna Fluehr On page one of this issue of the Philadelphia Public Record is a picture of a CFL light bulb from my bathroom.

I turned it on the other day and then smelled smoke after a few minutes. Four-inch flames were spewing out of the side of the ballast like a blow torch! I immediately turned off the lights. But I’m sure it would have caused a fire if I was not right there.

I took the bulb to the Fire Dept. to report the incident.

The fireman wasn’t at all surprised and said it was not an uncommon occurrence. Apparently, sometimes when the bulb burns out, there is a chance that the ballast can start a fire. He told me that the Fire Marshall had issued reports about the dangers of these bulbs.

Upon doing some internet research, it seems bulbs made by “Globe” in China report the lion’s share of problems.

Lots of fires have been blamed on misuse of CFL bulbs, like using them in recessed lighting, pot lights, dimmers or in track lighting.

But mine was installed in a normal light socket.

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by Joe Shaheeli Maria Donatucci will be sworn into office as State Representative for the 185th Legislative Dist. as soon as her overwhelming victory in Tuesday’s Special Election is certified by the City Commissioners.

With voters slip-sliding, precariously swaying and sometimes falling as they tried to navigate icy pavements and climb over snowbanks that barricaded most polling places, it was obvious the new legislator would earn the title of “the ice queen” as she easily skied toward victory.

Propelling her in a lowturnout vote due to inclement weather, Donatucci earlier had won the absentee-ballot vote.

Over 600 absentee ballots were turned in by the Democ-

26TH WARD Republican Leader Jim Dintino listens to election board in 26th Ward/12th Div. about ice and snow surrounding Guerin Recreation Center. rat Committeepersons of the 26th Ward, led by her brotherin-law Ward Leader Ron Donatucci, to ensure she would succeed to the seat vacated by the untimely death of her husband, State Rep. Robert Donatucci.

Absentee and provisional ballots have not yet been tallied, however.

With 99% of the machine results in, Donatucci had 1,673 votes; Republican Lewis Harris had 91; there were 49

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She also had the advantage of the lack of effort by the Republican Party’s two factions.

Robo-calls were made throughout the District for Harris, but no money was expended by either the Republican City Committee or the splinter group, the State Partysupported Republican Party of Philadelphia.

26th Ward Republican leader Jim Dintino was “dismayed at the lack of involvement shown by the Loyal Opposition and the State-run Republican Party of Philadelphia. They must have spent a lot of money on the robo-calls,

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Dintino was having his Republican voters “express dismay at the poor selection of Lewis Harris, who was the choice of the State-run counterpart to the Republican City Committee, by writing in ‘no’ votes instead of pushing the Republican lever.”

He said, “It was an ill-conceived effort and literally gave away a legislative seat that could have been closely contested. By voting ‘no’, we sent a signal we could not allow the integrity of the voting process to be sullied.”

Dintino noted neither Republican faction bothered to even ask for watcher’s names from GOP ward leaders so the polls would be properly manned.

FOP Endorses David Oh and Bobby Henon FOP Lodge 5’s Executive Committee has made its first endorsements for the Primary and did so by picking a Republican and a Democrat.

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Both are expected to get strong labor support.

Roberts, DeMarco Official For 2nd Dist.

South Philadelphia community leader Damon K. Roberts and Attorney Richard DeMarco have announced their campaign for 2nd Dist. Council seat, vying to replace Council President Anna Verna.

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Mayor Kicks Off Fundraiser, Has $1.6 M (Cont From Page 4) 120 family, friends and community and civic leaders at The Church of the Redeemer in South Philadelphia. DeMarco did his by email.

Roberts started campaigning for the 2nd Dist. seat in late 2010 and has been speaking to citizens, community and civic leaders for months to find out what voters would like to see improved in the District. The campaign has

received a very positive response.

DeMarco served for six years, 1994-2000, as legislative aide and staff attorney for Verna. He recently served on the Philadelphia Zoning Code Commission.

In the meantime, it is reported, though not announced, frontrunner Barbara Capozzi is turning in her resignation on the Board of Revision of Taxes, prior to her

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declaring for the seat. It is believed she will have the Verna’s endorsement. Others planning to enter include Lou Borda as well as State Reps.

Harold James and Kenyatta Johnson.

Judge Kenny Powell Seeks Higher Court Judge Kenneth J. Powell, Jr., has announced his candidacy to seek again his Municipal Court seat. He was appointed in July 2009 by Gov. Ed Rendell and needs to run now in the Primary and General to hold onto his seat.

Born and raised in South Philadelphia, the son of a Philadelphia police officer, Judge Powell had been a lawyer for 30 years. Now a resident of Chestnut Hill, he is well known for his charitable work and community outreach. He is a member of several singing groups.

Nutter Campaign Is Already Flush The Nutter for Mayor campaign kicked off its first fundraiser at Ralph’s Club in the Comcast Skyscraper Tuesday night. He has raised

$1 million since June 2010 – for a total of about $1.6 million on hand by the end of January 2011.

The information is part of the campaign finance report filed with the City Board of Ethics yesterday, in accordance with the City’s campaign-finance laws.

The report covers contributions through Dec. 31, 2010, although additional campaign information covers Jan. 1, 2011, through Jan. 31, 2011.

“I am grateful for the support I have received thus far,” Mayor Michael Nutter said, “and for the confidence of those who have not only believed in what my administration has accomplished thus far for Philadelphia, but believe in what we can accomplish for the future of our great city.”

Nutter’s campaign was very active in 2010. In addition to raising more than a million dollars for Democrats across the Commonwealth, the campaign also contributed more than $337,000 directly (Cont. Page 7)

LOST in crowd of supporters was Verna Tyner, 2nd woman from left, who announced her campaign to seek 8th Council Dist. seat now held by retiring Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, from her new headquarters at 6629 Chew Street.

Tyner has served for 16 years as a City Council staffer, as chief of staff to Councilman Bill Green and for late CouncilPhoto by Donald Terry man David Cohen.

COMPARING camp a i g n strategy were 8th Dist. candidate Verna Tyner and T r a f f i c Court candidate Marnie AumentLoughrey.

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Derek Green, chief aide to Council Majority Leader Marian Tasco (D), has taken himself out of the race to replace Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller (D) in the 8th

Sen. Williams New Democratic Whip State Senate Democrats have chosen Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-W. Phila.) to serve as Democratic Whip. Having previously served as Democratic Caucus Chair, Williams now assumes the second-highestranking position in caucus

leadership. Williams succeeds State Sen. Michael A. O’Pake (D-Berks), who died in December.

Williams listed his legislative priorities as improving the state’s economy, protecting our natural environment and providing a quality education for all of our children.

“I appreciate this vote of confidence from my Democratic colleagues,” he said.

First elected to the Senate in 1998, after having served five two-year terms in the State House of Representatives, Williams represents

the 8th Senatorial Dist., including Southwest Philadelphia and parts of South and West Philadelphia along with 12 suburban communities in Delaware Co. (Collingdale, Colwyn, Darby Borough, part of Darby Township, Folcroft, Glenolden, Lansdowne, Norwood, Prospect Park, Ridley Park, Sharon Hill and Yeadon).

Tea Party Patriots Invite All To Grass-Roots Meet

The Philadelphia Tea Party Patriots-Center City Philly Group is inviting all

concerned citizens to a grass roots meeting Monday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Public House, 2 Logan Square, on 18th St. between Arch and Cherry.

Diana Reimer, National Coordinator and PA State Coordinator, says, “Our nonpartisan movement welcomes all who want to make government better.” She said David Oh, Republican candidate for Council at Large, will be in attendance.

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Derek Green Won’t Run In The 8th Dist.

office at this time. However, I will continue to serve the voters of the Northwest and the constituents of Philadelphia in my current and ongoing pro bono, nonprofit and professional capacities.”

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Dist. in North and Northwest Philadelphia.

“The last few days have been an incredibly exciting and engaging period for me and my family,” Green said in a statement this morning.

“I would like to thank the numerous voters, donors, and elected officials that have urged me to run for the 8th Dist. City Council seat. I am truly honored by your support and your faith in me and my leadership.”

“After much discussion and deliberation, I have decided not to run for public

"Philadelphia Tea Party Patriots Center City Philly Group (PTPP- CC) Meeting PTPP - CC invites all concerned citizens to this grassroots meeting. We are a non-partisan movement of everyday citizens who want to do our part for a better city, state, and federal government and meet people of like mind. We want to keep you informed and hear what you have to say as well.

Our guest speakers: Diana Reimer, National Coordinator and PA State Coordinator for Tea Party Patriots also co-Founder of PTPP - CC

David Oh, candidate for Philadelphia City Council A Happy Hour follows the meeting.

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Monday, February 7, 2011, 7:00 PM to 9:00PM Public House Philly 2 Logan Square (18th Street between Arch and Cherry Streets) Philadelphia, PA 19103"

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I. Roots: Ormandy and Serkin’s Response to The Philadelphia Oboe Sound System: Pianist Rudolf Serkin, who is artistic director of Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music, and Eugene Ormandy, conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, were on their way to a rehearsal for a concert celebrating Curtis’s 50th anniversary last March. They walked out into Rittenhouse Square into a wind that played strange melodies against the trees and limestone buildings surrounding the park. “Listen to that wind, Rudy,” Ormandy said.

“Ah, yes, maestro, it is beautiful,” said Serkin.

“A B-flat, I believe.”

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II. Fruits: Senator Robert Byrd’s Response to The Philadelphia Oboe Sound System: “Mr President, our ship of state was set sail by men of great wisdom and vision. A mere puff of wind is no sound reason for charting a new course. . . .History’s verdict was a sound verdict and a wise one.”

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Satisfaction Times 8 MEDICAL RECORD For the eighth straight year, Health Partners is number one in “Satisfaction with Plan” among HealthChoices plans in the Southeast PA region, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare’s 2010 HealthChoices Consumer Guide. In the new report, the health plan ranked #1 in Pennsylvania or in the Southeast region in more than half of the 27 measures covering quality and ac-

cess to care, including seven out of nine measures related to pediatric care.

“Maintaining a high level of member satisfaction yearafter-year is what our members have grown to expect,” says William S. George, president and CEO at Health Partners. “Through initiatives like our 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line, our Healthier YOU community events and our Baby Partners program, we

by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Seven tips to help in loan modifications – 7th tip.

Answer: If your loan is officially modified, the bills the servicer sends you should reflect the new payment terms.

If they do not, their computer doesn’t know things changed.

With mortgage lenders, the computer is god. It knows everything and it is perfect.

You might as well argue with an earthquake as try to convince a mortgage-company employee that the computer is wrong. If the bills are wrong, complain in writing, complain often, don’t stop until it is fixed and … keep copies of everything!

are constantly striving to meet our members where they are and give them the tools they need to live healthy lives.”

In six other areas involving women’s and children’s health, as well as respect from providers, Health Partners ranks #1 in Pennsylvania. Results are based on data gathered by DPW as well as by the plans.

None of these suggestions will guarantee your loan negotiation will succeed or that disaster won’t strike anyway.

They may make it easier to sue the lender for breaching its agreements with you. And always be prepared for the possibility you will need to file bankruptcy to save the house, like a Chapter 13 – or to minimize the damage if you must let it go.

Next week’s question: Is transferring property before bankruptcy a risky idea?

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Our Opinion ...

Despite The Snow, Campaigns Forge On

LETTERS • LETTERS inform the public debate; including hearings in Philadelphia.”

The DRBC does not currently have plans for a hearing in our city. And currently public comment on the new rules ends Mar. 16. Find out more at www.protectingourwaters.com.

I especially want to thank Councilman Curtis Jones, Councilwoman Reynolds Brown and their staff for their work on this issue. Thanks also to Tony West for his article the previous week (“Led

by Jones, Council Seeks Hold on Marcellus Shale”, 1/20/11) Ann Dixon W. Phila.

Feb. 3- Councilman Frank DiCicco fundraiser at Cuba Libre, 10 S. 2nd St., 5:307:30 p.m. Contributions Host $250, Guest $50.

Feb. 3- Rasheen Crews and Community United PAC host Christian Extravaganza performances and candidates including Ivy Staten, at Kingsessing Rec Ctr., 2nd floor, 50th & Kingsessing Ave., 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20.

Call (215) 807-9255.

Feb. 3- PRO-ACT starts 3 consecutive free weekly sessions at 444 N. 3rd St., 6:308:30 p.m. to help individuals and families cope with addiction.

Feb. 5- Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., announces his campaign kickoff at Crowne Plaza, 4010 City Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. RSVP Samantha J. Williams (267) 266-3243.

Feb. 5- Phila.

Branch NAACP celebrates 100th anniversary at luncheon at HERO Ctr., 3439 N. 17th St., 12-4 p.m. Tickets $40.

For info Renee (215) 439-

0988 or Lynne (267) 4815857.

Feb. 6- Benefit for Fred Mari for Traffic Court, enjoy Super Bowl Sunday at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 5:30-10:30 p.m. Buffet, beer, wine, soda. Tickets $30. For info Marc (215) 990-9352.

Feb. 7- Phila. Tea Party Patriots invite all to grassroots meeting from at Public House, 2 Logan Square (18th St. between Arch & Cherry), 7-9 p.m. For info Neil Feinstein uri00001@aol.com.

Feb. 8- Denny O’Brien kicks off race for City Council at Rosewood Caterers, 8888 Frankford Ave., 7 p.m.

Feb. 10- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts free energy forum at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 50th & Woodland Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Feb. 10- Germantown Republican Club hosts Lincoln Day Dinner at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 6 p.m. Honoree and speaker Lt. Gov. James Cawley.

Tickets $65. For info Jack Morley (215) 389-1768.

Feb. 10- Fundraiser for Judge Kenneth J. Powell, Jr., at Union League, Lincoln

Memorial Rm., 6-8 p.m.

Tickets $125. For info Nora (267) 251-2779.

Feb. 11- Fundraiser Reception for Council candidate Lawrence Clark at Rose Tattoo Café, 19th & Callowhill Sts. Feb. 11- Manayunk on Ice winter festival featuring Ice Carving Competition. Free 3-day festival runs through Sunday. Fire & Ice Kickoff featuring an ice bonfire, 5 p.m.

Feb. 13- Vounteer petitioners for Sherrie Cohen for Council meet at Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac St., 47 p.m. Free food.

Feb. 15- C o u n c i l w o m a n Jannie Blackwell launches reelection campaign at 1st Dist.

Plaza, 3801 Market St., 1 p.m.

Feb. 16- Bill Rubin makes Council campaign announcement at Flaster/Greenberg, 1600 JFK Blvd., Su. 200, 8:30-10 a.m.

Feb. 16- Fundraiser for Ivy Staten for Commissioner at Draught Horse, 1431 C.B. Moore Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $10. Free appetizers. For info (215) 224-9410.

Feb. 18- 5th Ward Democrat Leader Mike Boyle hosts

dinner fundraiser for 5th Ward committeepersons at Bella Cena, 1506 Spruce St., 7 p.m. Candidates invited, $50 fee.

Feb. 19- Benefit for Mayfair Memorial Playground sponsored by AOH Division #4 on grounds of Lincoln HS, Wellington & Hegerman Sts., (2 doors down from Jack’s Place), 7-11 p.m., $30 per person. Draft beer, sodas, wine, $1 domestic beers. Food. For info Shawn Murphy (215) 338-0413. Political candidates invited.

Feb 19- St. Valentine Party hosted by 56th Ward Leader John P. Sabatina, Sr., and State Rep. John P. Sabatina, Jr. at American Legion Post 810, 9151 Old Newtown Rd. Tickets $50; at door, $60.

For info (215) 342-5816.

Feb. 20- 61st Ward Democratic Executive Committee hosts fundraiser at Deja Vu, 5929 N. 5th St. Light fare, cash bar. Petitions welcome.

Tickets $50. For info (215) 790-9570.

Feb. 24- State Rep. James Roebuck hosts birthday bash at Warmdaddy’s, Columbus Blvd. & Reed St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Great jazz, good food.

RSVP (215) 382-1268.

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Council And Fracking The Delaware River Basin Commission has proposed new rules for drilling in our watershed, even though environmental-impact studies have not been completed. I was happy to be present when Philadelphia joined New York City in protesting this dangerous and absurd practice. On snowy Jan. 27, City Council passed a resolution which also includes the statement, “When ... DRBC regulations are released, they should be subject to a comprehensive public comment process, which should extend for a year after the EPA study and cumulative impact studies are complete to

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Little does the general voting public realize, as they have spent this early winter close to their homes and off the streets, forces are afoot which will shape the choices they will be voting for in the May 17 Primary, a very important Primary for all Philadelphians.

Those with the fire in the belly to enter the political arena have been out melting the snow and ice with their heated urgency, talking to everyone and anyone to gain support for their Primary runs. There are a slew of them, including incumbents who intend to win reelection.

Up for grabs will be the offices of the Mayor, the row offices of Sheriff, City Commissioners, Register of Wills, and the City Council. Then there are over 15 judicial positions, including one and possibly two in Traffic Court.

Almost every one of these offices will face competition from challengers in both Parties. For the first time in a very long time, there will be Republican candidates competing for some of the row offices.

That is because the Republican City Committee is finding itself challenged by a State Party-sponsored organization.

That Primary will be interesting to watch, since both sides will try to achieve victories, the majority of which will decide which faction will dominate the other.

It is incumbent upon both Parties to do what they can to enlighten their voter bases as to what is happening amidst the coming flood of nominating petitions: what drives the candidates and their plans for the offices they seek.

We continue to do our part as the only print medium devoted fully to covering this most-important arena. We hope our two dailies will do as well.

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At Orchestra’s 154th Anniversary At The Academy With Bonnie Squires

PHILA. Orchestra celebration will help make required repairs for Academy of Music, a civic heirloom. Ron & Marcia Rubin and Penna. Real Estate Investment Trust were among Prestige Sponsors of event.

ENJOYING seeing fruits of their efforts were Emilio & Carole Haas Gravagno, with Ronna & Bob Hall. Mrs. Gravagno chairs the Academy Committee, Mrs. Hall cochairs Progam Book Committee, and Mr. Hall, COO of Philadelphia Media Networks, Inc., was one of Prestige Sponsors of evening.

COUNCILMAN Bill Green and his wife Margie greet Emily & Gregory Harvey at President’s Reception in Academy of Music ballroom.

AMONG leaders attending concert and ball at Park Hyatt at Bellevue were State Rep. CHARLIE PIZZI, co-chair of Academy Dwight Evans; Ahmeena Young, CEO of Ball, which raises funds for The Phila. Or- Convention Center; and Shari & State Sen. chestra, welcomes Gwen & Dennis Bianchi. Anthony Hardy Williams.

KEN & CAROL Lawrence, senior VP of PNC Bank, a Prestige Sponsor of evening, with friends Losenge & Imasogie Osagie, a board member of Phila. Orchestra Association.

RECEIVING line for Academy of Music anniversary concert and ball included, from left, David & Sandy Marshall, ball co-chair, and Joanna McNeil Lewis, “Century Sponsor” of the event and president and CEO of Academy of Music, with Mike Mills.

DASHING couple Karl & Karen Buchholz were pleased to experience company of two of Phila.’s leading philanthropists, Marguerite & Jerry Lenfest, at Phila. Orchestra’s suave society event on Saturday evening, which was attended by hundreds of our region’s elite.

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DEBBIE & BILL Sasso were delighted to support Academy of Music anniversary event. Sasso’s law firm, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, was among Prime Sponsors of evening.

MAYOR Michael & Lisa Nutter entered enjoyed Paul Simon-Renee Fleming concert with Phila. Orchestra.

CONGRESSMAN Pat Meehan and his wife Carolyn enter Academy of Music concert hall to hear Paul Simon, Renee Fleming, and incredible Phila.

Orchestra perform.

STATE SEN. Vincent Hughes enjoyed company of his wife, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.

VERIZON was one of major sponsors of evening, and CEO Gale Given was pleased to attend, along with her husband.

AMONG major sponsors were Joe & Jeanette Neubauer, with Connie & Ambassador David Girard-diCarlo.

SHANIN & TRACEY Specter were among many hundreds of supporters of Phila. Orchestra.

MEETING friends outside Academy ball at Park Hyatt at Bellevue are Judge James Fitzgerald and his wife Carole, and Michael & Margaret Burton.

ART MUSEUM’S Joe Rishel chats with Board President State Sen. Constance Williams at President’s Reception.

LESLIE ANNE MILLER, ESQ., and her husband Richard Worley, chairman of Phila. Orchestra Association, were delighted with enthusiastic response to 154th annual anniversary concert and ball.

RON & MARCIA RUBIN and their Penna. Real Estate Investment Trust were among the Prestige Sponsors of event.

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The GOP appears to have some new life these days. With interest in Council at Large and Commissioner, Trunk Man predicts an increase in party activity.

First, the battle of the century could occur in the race for the office of City Commissioner. With the job of coordinating elections, these elected officials have an important duty. Anyhow, incumbent JOE DUDA is sure to be worried. On his ticket, 55th WARD LEADER CHRIS VOGLER is running in the hopes that two strong Primary candidates will stop reformer AL SCHMIDT from making it to the General Election. This is a risky strategy on behalf of City Committee, as Vogler is hardly the kind of candidate to politely sit out a General Election.

The race for City Council At Large is proving to be quite interesting. There is at least one open seat, with incumbent JACK KELLY retiring. There are rumors FRANK RIZZO is thinking of DROPping out because of a deafening lack of support. According to most people we talk to on the streets, STATE REP. DENNY O’BRIEN is leading the pack of non-incumbents. Word is O’Brien is a shoe-in while the fight for the second seat will be between Rizzo, should he run, and attorney DAVID OH. Other candidates, AL TAUBENBERGER, MIKE UNTERMEYER, JOHN GIORDANO, ELMER MONEY, JOE McCOLGAN and MARIE DELANEY, are all vying to be selected by City Committee as their fourth and fifth placeholders. We’re hearing the endorsement is forthcoming.

At present, JOHN FEATHERMAN is the only candidate for Mayor. With his campaign being more against Republican City Committee, as opposed to his apparent Democratic opponent, he isn’t likely to garner enough support to make a dent in the race.

When City Council President Anna Verna announced she wouldn’t be running for reelection, ending a career in City Council spanning 35 years, the political landscape of the 2nd Council Dist. changed … a lot.

In the Philadelphia Daily News the next day, a list of 10 potential candidates including State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, the man he defeated for his seat, former State Rep. Harold James, and several others appeared as potential candidates in the Democratic primary in May. It has the potential to be a real-for-all.

But the only person on that list who has officially announced his intentions is Damon K. Roberts, a local attorney and activist who was the last person to take Councilwoman Verna on.

Roberts, former president of The Barristers, announced his candidacy at an event at the Church of the Redeemer last Saturday. He was glad to see Verna has decided to honor the commitment she made to move on when she signed up for the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).

“I think that it’s the right decision because she did sign up for the retirement program and therefore it’s an honorable decision for her to retire,” he said. “I thank her for the 35 years of service she gave to the District. We should all be grateful for the service these veterans have provided, but it’s time for a transition.”

And it’s a transition that Roberts has been working on for awhile, knocking on doors, talking to community groups, and even going on buses and other forms of public transportation to talk to voters about their varying issues in the district and get his message across.

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Yo! Here we go with a story to remember the next time someone who knows nothing tries to make your life miserable.

A woman was at her hairdresser getting her hair styled for a trip to Rome with her husband. She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded: “Rome? Why would anyone want to go there? It’s crowded and dirty. You’re crazy to go to Rome. So, how are you getting there?”

“We’re taking Continental, and we got a great rate!” “Continental?” exclaimed the hairdresser. “That’s a terrible airline. Their planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly, and they’re always late. So, where are you staying in Rome?”

“We’ll be at this exclusive little place near Rome’s Tiber River called The Trieste.”

“Don’t go any further. I know that place. Everybody thinks it’s going to be something special and exclusive, but it’s really a dump, the worst hotel in the city! The rooms are small, the service is surly, and they’re overpriced. So, what are you doing when you get there?”

“We’re going to the Vatican and we hope to see the Pope.” “That’s rich,” laughed the hairdresser. “You and a million other people trying to see him. Good luck on this lousy trip of yours. You’re going to need it.”

A month later, the woman again came in for a hairdo. The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome. “It was wonderful,” explained the woman. “Not only were we on time in one of Continental’s brand-new planes, but it was overbooked and they bumped us up to first class. The food and wine were wonderful. And the hotel was great! They’d just finished a $5 million remodeling job and now it’s a jewel, the finest hotel in the city. They, too, were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us a deluxe suite at no extra charge!”

“Well,” muttered the hairdresser, “that’s all well and good, but I know you did not get to see the Pope.” “Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder, and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors, and if I’d be so kind as to step into his private room and wait, the Pope would personally greet me. Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door and shook my hand! I knelt down and he spoke a few words to me.” “Oh, really what’d he say?”

“He said, ‘Lady, where’d you get the terrible hairdo?’”

SNOOPER’S UPDATE: I told you last week, there would be more Councilpersons leaving, and sure enough, HON. ANNA VERNA, President of City Council, is retiring. She’ll be leaving at the end of this year. Already, there are some Council Members lining up to take over her office. We also told you about HON. JACK KELLY and HON. DONNA REED MILLER, who will not run for another term to City Council. I’m told there may be more announcements coming up very soon. Yes, City Council will definitely have new faces in it, and this is going to be very interesting to watch. Don’t be too surprised to see changes in the Council-at-Large seats; there will be new faces here too. I have been informed Richard DeMarco plans to run for the vacant seat of Hon. Anna Verna. There is another announced candidate, Barbara Capozzi, running for this seat.

SNOOPER’S “SHOUT OUT” DEPT: Yes, I must definitely give our Mayor, HON. MICHAEL NUTTER, his “props” for the tremendous job done by the City in the last SNOWSTORM. Whew, I’ll bet you agree, we’re all glad to see that one GO. It was really a nasty one and not one but two of them came in back to back. Speaking of backs, I’m still feeling it from all the shoveling WE had to do. I no sooner had my pavement nice and clean, when another one hit. Again, WE want to THANK our Mayor, but more importantly, COMMISSIONER TOLSON and all her professionals from the STREETS DEPT. for another tremendous job done by all of them. Thank You! SNOOPER SCOOPER: This comes through a very reliable source and I had an idea it would happen soon. Yes, the former District Attorney, HON. LYNNE ABRAHAM, will (Cont. Page 15)

The City of Philadelphia experienced a great loss with the announcement of ANNA CIBOTTI VERNA that she will not seek reelection as Councilwoman for the 2 nd Dist. She has been President of City Council for 12 years. During her tenure, she has administered the office of President of City Council with distinction and free of any charges of wrongdoing.

Always stylishly dressed, she preformed her duties in a manner consistent with the dignity of the office she held, while at the same time being readily accessible to her colleagues in City Council and to the constituency in her District. She was charming in the way she greeted visitors at her office and her smiling face and happy good nature will certainly be missed around the City Council.

Probably the most powerful labor leader in the Delaware Valley, ED CORYELL, the head of the Carpenters Union, announced the endorsement by the union of MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER’S campaign for another four-year term as Mayor of Philadelphia. The union numbers among its members CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY, who appreciates the importance of the union by maintaining his dues. Bob has been such for over 20 years.

The line of succession for President of City Council is not determined by seniority. Rather, it is the Council Member who can muster a minimum of nine votes out of the 17 Members of Council which determines who will be president. It remains to be seen what the reshuffling of City Council will bring, based upon the number of candidates who are seeking the office. JANNIE BLACKWELL, Councilwoman from West Philadelphia, has let it be known she is definitely interested in being President.

This Primary, the offices of Mayor, Councilman at Large (5), District Council, Sheriff, Register of Wills, and City Commissioner (2), plus 11 judicial vacancies, are all to be filled. A conservative estimate is that at least 40 people will file for judge.

With a crowded ballet like this, the importance of ballot positions is greatly magnified. It sounds like the sample ballot to be distributed by the two parties may very well end up being a two-page ballot. First day for circulating a nomination petitions is Feb. 15.

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President Judges are involved in this selection process, together with the ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA COURTS, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court JUSTICE RON CASTILLE. I’m told they will interview all the candidates, and it’ll be the Chief Justice who decides!

SNOOPER’S SPECIAL CONTEST: Hey Chief, it’s time again, and we need all our readers to help us once again. Send all your EMAILS to me at (snooper2@live.com) and let me know who should

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(Cont. From Page 14) definitely be a candidate for this State’s next ATTORNEY GENERAL. This young lady will make a fine State Attorney General, and this is the consensus of lot of wellknown people. Let me tell you, she is well qualified, and God knows she has the experience; after all, she was Judge of both Municipal Court and the Court of Common Pleas.

You can be sure she’ll make an official announcement very

soon SHE- IS R-U-N-N-I-NG! HON. LYNNE ABRAHAM really should be ‘the favorite’ to win this one.

SNOOPER’S “UPDATE”: By now, many of his friends and Judges have found out THE DAVID LAWRENCE “Farewell Party” had to be cancelled because of the recent SNOWSTORMS. I was lucky to find out about the first cancellation, but it was the second one that caught me wondering where everybody was when I went to The Waterfall Room for this event. KRISTIN WOJNAR, young lady from The Prothonotary’s Office, told one of my associates via cell phone, but he neglected to inform me of the second cancellation. Hopefully Chief, they say Three Times is a Charm; we’ll see. Yes, I still want to know, where was every one that night BOSS? Tell me!

SNOOPER’S QUESTION of THE WEEK: We know, on Feb. 16, the 1st Judicial Dist.’s Court Administrator will be leaving after serving for many years, and served with DIGNITY REVERENCE, and his best qualification is PROFESSION- ALISM. I’m told, by one of The Court of Common Pleas Judges, and might add, a very reliable source, there are over 40 candidates, but these three have ‘the inside track’. The three are DAVE WASSON, CHARLES KNAPP and JOSEPH LANZELOTTI. All Three

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW No. 101200964 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE CITIMORTGAGE INC., Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Gbarka T. George, Deceased and JENTRY KARNGBAUS, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Gbarka T. George, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendants TO: The Unknown Heirs of Gbarka T. George, Deceased, MORTGAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT(s), whose last known address is 6567 Belmar Terrace, 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, CITIMORTGAGE INC., 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. 101200964 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6567 Belmar Terrace, Philadelphia, PA 19142, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County.

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afford Stalberg and his second in command a combined salary of almost $400,000 yearly.

The Committee, intended to be an election-day watchdog committee, has extended its parameters to become a critic of City government.

This helps ensure financial support by its present Board of bankers, real-estate investors, major law firms and national corporations.

It may not publicly say so, but the Committee of 70 will be asking its friends to support Sheriff candidate John Kromer, who has yet to admit he hasn’t the foggiest idea of what the Sheriff’s office does, and Ward Leader Stephanie

Singer, who surprisingly and to the dismay of those ward leaders who interact during election periods with the Commissioners, doesn’t understand the mandated responsibilities of the City Commissioners and how above reproach they have been.

At her press announcement, Singer was quoted as saying, “I pledge to be a crusader against corruption and to take the politics out of our elections by fighting to end the election of City Commissioners. I am proposing to put Philadelphia elections in the hands of nonpartisan professionals. That office is the root of the problem. Voters are

sick and tired of the corruption, waste and disenfranchisement.”

Among those amazed at Singer’s statements was Ivy Staten, who is seeking the Democrat nomination in May primary for City Commissioner. She also wonders what makes candidates tick who campaign for an office they want to see ended.

Toward this end, she slammed Singer in a press rebuttal.

Staten said, “Why anyone would want to abolish the City Commissioner’s office is beyond me, because voting is a fundamental right of all citizens aged 18 and older. To demolish the office, it would

seem to me, would almost be an act of trying to deny citizens the information that gives them access to their rights as American citizens, and that is to vote.”

Staten posed a question to Singer: “On one hand, you are saying, ‘Vote for me so I can help educate the city about the election process.’

On the other hand, you’re saying, ‘I don’t want to see this City Commissioner’s office exist anymore’.”

She noted, “City Commissioners work tirelessly everyday, to educate the people of this city about voting and the registering to vote process. I will do everything I can to keep this happening.”

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COLLIN SHIELDS joins his Dad and Common Pleas judicial candidate T. Francis Shields, former professional boxer and renowned salsa dancer Willie Torres, and Laborers Local 332’s Pete Lyde, Sr. at 15th annual “Salute to Philly Boxers”.

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your computer auto-updates itself and do not trust any programs that want to install from the Internet unless you are sure of where they are coming from. As you can see, Love Button disguises itself as both a Java security update and later as the Norton antivirus program. If you know not to trust any download program that wants to install on your computer as soon as you visit a new website, then that would also prevent you from installing many nasty attack programs.

Remember, the default when installing programs from the Internet is always to say NO. Only install programs you are sure of, including their source. Anyone can claim to be King and there are a lot of imposters, but only the real King could make a hit song about a hound-dog.

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SIMON “ONE PUNCH” Carr is congratulated by Common Pleas judicial candidate Carolyn H. Nichols after he was honored by Phila. boxing community.

Don’t Run Application ‘Facebook Love Button’

Just when I think the cyber crooks have sunk to an all-time low, something new comes along to make you think maybe these guys are even worse than I thought. In the past, there were automated theft programs which targeted churches, small businesses and municipal governments. Now they are targeting the lonely. How low can these guys go just to make a buck? Well, since it is millions of bucks, it appears they can go as low as it can get.

If you see a Facebook posting, message or an email talking about unlocking love, delete it. It’s not love, it’s a predator that will steal your userid and password and forward it to cyber crooks in another country. They even have a website in Croatian which will infect you with the Love Button if you visit it. If you visit the website, the install of the Trojan is disguised as a Sun Microsystems Java Security Update 6. Do not run it.

If you do install the Love Button, it will again disguise itself as the NortonAv.exe program in the local user profile folder.

A good antivirus program will prevent this, but you can also help by learning when

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SEPTA Looking For Old Flames Did Cupid’s arrow strike your heart while you were riding on SEPTA? If so, riders who did can submit their “mov-

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PHA Saves Money With Changes The Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Board has approved changes requested by Interim Executive Director Michael P. Kelly to reestablish the Office of General Counsel

and creating the Office of Internal Audit & Compliance.

The Office of General Counsel will manage PHA’s Legal Dept. and outside counsel. The General Counsel will report to both the Board of Commissioners and the agency’s Executive Director.

This structure will ensure the board has full access to all legal advice given to the agency.

“Now the board will be abreast of all legal matters at the agency,” said Director Kelly. “We are putting a structure in place to bring more of our legal work in house, which will lead to substantial savings. We have already begun that process and are spending 15% less on outside legal services than we were at this time last year.”

The Office of Audit & Compliance assumes the responsibilities formerly handled by PHA’s Office of Inspector General. This Office is an independent monitoring, evaluation, oversight, and compliance function within the agency. The Direc-

tor of Audit & Compliance will operate under the general supervision of the Executive Director. The Director will have reporting accountabilities to both the Board of Commissioners and the Executive Director.

“I am committed to working with the Board of Commissioners to make PHA a more-transparent and -accountable organization. Establishing the Office of Audit and Compliance demonstrates our desire to make sure our funding is efficiently used to best serve our clients and the City of Philadelphia,” Kelly said.

Kelly also announced the appointment of an Acting Equal Opportunity Officer, Stacey Thomas, with more than 10 years of human resource experience, and Acting Director of Human Resources, Audrey Lim. Dr. Lim holds a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. She also holds a Master of Government Administration and Master of Occupational Psychology.

AMONG BAPTIST leaders attending prayer breakfast were, from left, Revs. Carl N. Fitchett of Mt. Moriah Temple, Cleveland Edwards of St. Jude, James Moore of 2nd Mt. Zion and James S. Allen of Vine Memorial.

COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell welcomed her colleague Curtis Jones, Jr. and political consultant Tommie St. Hill to Sharon Baptist Church prayer breakfast.

VIRTUOSO musical offering was made by gospel artist Dawn Blandford on behalf of Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.

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meeting look as though it were a third-world parliament acting up.

So a word of advice to those leaders who want to muscle their agenda through: remember to speak civilly and to enunciate their cusswords because they are now, forevermore, on candid camera, aka Facebook.

Signature Reduction Sought For Independents SB 21, aka Voters’ Choice Act, which will reduce number of signatures independent and third-party candidates need on General Election ballot, has been introduced by State Sen. Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon).

Under current law, Ds and Rs must collect between 1,000 and 2,000 signatures to get their names on a statewide ballot, while others must collect as many as 67,000 signatures.

Pa. GOP, Democrats Join In Super Bowl Pennsylvania’s Democrats and Republicans are putting aside partisan differences to back the Steelers and make a Super Bowl wager with their bipartisan Wisconsin counterparts.

“As a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I am pleased to join my Democrat counterpart Jim Burn and support Steeler Nation as we take on the Green Bay Packers for our seventh Lombardi Trophy,” Republican State Committee Chairman Rob Gleason said. “Though Chairman Burn and I differ on many issues, we both bleed Black and Gold. I look forward to participating in this friendly bipartisan wager, offering Pittsburgh’s finest to my good friend, newly elected RNC Chairman Reince Priebus and his counterpart from the Wisconsin Democrat Party. Here we go, Steelers!

Here we go!”

“There’s one thing Pennsylvania Democrats and Republicans can agree on: The Pittsburgh Steelers will be Super Bowl Champions,” said Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn. “Throughout Pennsylvania, Democrats and Republicans are all looking forward to a Steelers victory, and we’ll enjoy the tastes of Wisconsin together in our victory celebration.”

At stake in the bipartisan bet are food and beer favorites to the specific regions.

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Bill Would Eliminate Office Of Lt. Governor Sen. Elder Vogel (R-Beaver) is introducing legislation abolishing office of Lieutenant Governor. Odds are it won’t go anywhere, even though the office costs taxpayers $1.5 million a year. That’s because all of the Lieutenant Governors have been nice guys or nice ladies.

But it could happen, since that office’s several vacancies have been easily filled by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The legislation amends the Pennsylvania Constitution to remove the references to the Lieutenant Governor’s office.

The President Pro Tempore of the Senate would preside over the Senate and would become Governor in the event that the office is vacated. Currently, the Lieutenant Governor is the Chairman of the Board of Pardons. The legislation would make the Attorney General the new Chair of the Board of Pardons.

Alloway Revises Defend Castle Bill Though it would be law now if it hadn’t been vetoed by Gov. Ed Rendell, having passed the General Assembly with big numbers, State Sen. Richard Alloway II (R-Franklin)’s reintroduction of legislation to expand the Castle Doctrine may have some rough sledding, due to the infamous shooting of an Arizona Congresswoman.

SB 373 removes the “duty to retreat” clause when an individual is threatened by an attacker in any place where the individual has a right to be, including home or vehicle.

Both Caucuses Battle Over Rules It’s obvious the Democrat caucus in the House in Harrisburg is unhappy over rules the GOP have proposed and passed.

They walked out of the House Committee on Rules hearings on the subject and are now calling the changes a farce. Democrat Party chairman Jim Burn took up the charge, asking Speaker Sam Smith (R-Jefferson) to stop GOP Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny)’s power grab. Still, the main rule remains: To the victor, go the spoils.

But something new has been added: cell-phone cameras, which opposition members took of the melee, which made the

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Out & About (Cont. From Page 14) “I’ve spoken to voters who live near Gray’s Ferry & Fitzwater about their dog park,” he said. “But I’ve also spoken to voters who live near 30th & Gray’s Ferry who are interested in a safer, cleaner, area. All over the District, we’ve talked about issues including education and job cre-

ation. I think we’ve excited people.”

As a land-use attorney, Roberts hopes to use the experience he has gained through his practice to help the City get rid of the vacant and abandoned properties in the 2nd Dist. and turn them into business engines that can generate tax revenue, he said.

But the road to his being able to do this has just gotten

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WITH 63rd & Market Bowling Alley owner Chris Pfeiffer donating lanes, State Rep. Ron Waters joined parents from burned-out Global Leadership Academy Charter School parents and students in a fundraiser, one of a series for repairing school. In photo are Ducky Birts; Lisa Bellamy, principal of Hardy Williams Academy Charter School; Waters behind his daughter Laila; Dr. Naomi Johnson-Booker, CEO of Global; and Samyra Momey-Chandler. Photo by Donald Terry

a little tougher to negotiate.

With heavy hitters like Johnson and James thinking of making a run, and candidates supported by such political powerbrokers as John Dougherty, business manager for Local 98, in the wings, Roberts is potentially facing some formidable odds.

Still, while the list of potential candidates is long and in some cases well known, Roberts believes he can win.

“We’re the only people who have made it officially clear we’re running as of right now,” he said. “There are a lot of people who are thinking about running and a lot of people who suddenly have a vision. But I’ve been gearing up for a while. I’ve been knocking on doors, talking to community and political leaders, and these leaders have been receptive to my campaign. So I’m looking forward to running and becoming the next Councilman for the 2nd Dist.”

But it ain’t gonna be easy.

We’ll find out just how easy it won’t be in the coming weeks.

And I can’t wait to see the race for City Council President in 2012.

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Michael P. Fenerty, an attorney with the Philadelphia law firm of Willig, Williams & Davidson, has been elected to the Executive Board of the Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section.

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