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CITY LEADERS were united behind Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, center, at Hyatt Hotel as she officially kicked off reelection campaign. From left: State Reps. Jewell Williams and Vanessa Lowery Brown, State Sen. Vince Hughes, Council President Anna Verna, Councilmen Bill Green and Curtis Jones, Jr., Councilwomen Marian Tasco and Jannie Blackwell, Councilman Wilson Goode, Jr., State Rep. Louise Bishop. Councilman Jim Kenney, Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, DA Seth Williams and City Controller Alan Butkovitz.

WORKING hard to get State Rep. Jewell Williams nominated Sheriff on Democrat ticket is 30-year veteran of police force Capt. Alan Kurtz, left.

He withdrew his name from primary race for Sheriff to support Williams, who has a career in public safety and with Sheriff’s Office.

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HONOREE Sam Staten, Jr., with his family, Toni Banks and daughters Laylaa & Juhannah, enjoying gala in his honor on his selection as Public Servant of the Year at Galdo’s Catering. See pictures page 24. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography

“IT LOOKS LIKE we have a quorum,” jested Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, as eight of Councilman Bill Green’s colleagues gathered in City Hall to endorse him for renomination in May primary. Others were Curtis Jones, Jr., Blondell Reynolds Brown, President Anna Verna, Bill Greenlee, Jannie Blackwell, Darrell Clarke and Marian Tasco.

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MEET THE JUDICIAL CANDIDATES: Mom’s Death Keeps Candidate Fighting “My mother didn’t raise me to be a quitter,” says Anne Marie B. Coyle, the pretty lady with a map of Ireland on her face. You can’t miss she’s a St. Patty girl, especially when she smiles.

Her mother, Bridget Coyle, won’t be around this time to help her as she did when Anne Marie ran for judge of the Court of Common Pleas two years ago. She died Jan. 11 and the judicial candidate feels her mother’s message at her death, 1-11-11, was a symbol from her to keep on campaigning.

This time around, everyone knows Anne Marie Coyle. She has an elephant’s memory and that is helping gain her votes.

Also, unlike her last run, she has a much better ballot position, pulling 11th, adding to the special meaning of that date. A busy attorney, working with Steve Marino, Esq., down in South Philadelphia, she has been focusing on family law. Prior to that, she spent over 15 years in the District Attorney’s office, covering the gamut of crimes found in the criminal-justice system. She recalls fondly winning cases involving animal cruelty, making friends of horse- and doglovers.

She once brought a drugsniffing dog into a courtroom before the late Angelo Guarino. Seems a defendant had his

ANNE MARIE COYLE ... a fighting message buddies bring in a big wad of dough to bail him out. She needed to prove it was drug money. She got one of the working drug sniffers who wandered around the room and then made a beeline for the bag containing the money.

He also sniffed out the attorney representing the drug dealer. Seems his payoff was from the same money. He never got the bail.

She’s concerned about family, community and safety.

The rash of police killings and the abuse that continues to occur from repeat criminals is what prompted her to get into the race.

“I realize I’m an underdog.

I’m lucky to have the Republican endorsement. That’s a cushion. I need to build on that and know there are many concerned Democrats, worried over the same problems.”

In fact, a lot of her early sup-

port has come from police and firefighters and their families, especially those who have met her through her 25 years as a practicing attorney and as a community advocate.

Her mom was from Ireland and her father from Southwest Philly. They ran a bed and breakfast – where else but in Ireland? – spending six months there and six back here in Philadelphia with Anne Marie. They stopped when Bridget got sick. She is one of five from that union; four were girls, the second youngest a boy. They are already canvassing the neighborhoods where they are known.

Anne Marie is a lector at Our Lady of Calvary Church in the Northeast, and president of the Nazareth Academy Parents’ Association at her 13year-old daughter’s school.

She is also a Board of Trustees member of Philadelphia Academy Charter School in the Northeast.

A University of Villanova Law School graduate, Anne Marie takes pride in the fact she “has always worked.” Her career ranges from bank teller, to shoe-store sales clerk, to waitressing and hosting, research assistant and as an assistant instructor for the guitar. That work ethic she credits to both parents.

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Judges Rule Out 17 In Challenges Forty-eight challenges kept three judges busy the beginning of this week at the Registration Commission, with the result only 17 bit the dust and won’t find their names on the ballot in the May 17 primary.

Still pending were the decisions on challenges heard against Council members Frank Rizzo and Marian B. Tasco and City Commission Chair Margaret M. Tartaglione for their DROP involvement.

Losing out in the 3rd Dist.

Council race were Tony Ophax King and Alicia Burbage, clearing the way for Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell to have an uncontested primary

and election, since she has no Republican opposition in the general.

Juan Rodriguez was knocked out from the 7th Dist.

Council race. Also successfully challenged were Jordan Dillard and Fay Dawson in the 8th Dist. Council, reducing the number vying for that office to eight.

Rahim Dawkins, who had drawn the top ballot position and Sabriya Bilal were knocked out of the 9th Dist.

Council Race, making it easier to find Councilwoman Marian Tasco’s name in the field of three remaining.

In Council at-Large races,

Ralanda King, who had drawn the third ballot position, was knocked out as were Denise Ripley, Daryl LaFountain, Alexander Wilson and Francis Graff, Jr. Left in the running, along with the five incumbents, were 15 seeking the five Democrat at-Large Council seats.

Register of Wills Ron Donatucci now has a free primary, as Benson Williams and Lamont Thomas’ petitions were successfully challenged.

In the Traffic Court race, with only one seat vacant, three were stricken off the ballot.

They are Jeffrey Travelina, Steven Morris and Samuel Najee.

Brady Blasts HUD Over PHA HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan was sent scrambling to find answers to charges Congressman Bob Brady leveled at him in a scathing letter which blasted HUD’s lack of oversight of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

Brady charged Donovan and, in particular, HUD Inspector General Michael P. Stephens for passing on their blame for lack of oversight to PHA. In his letter, sent to Donovan and Stephens, he demanded the Inspector General recuse himself from PHA matters, particularly since Stephens had a testy relationship with former Executive Director Carl Greene.

HUD recently demanded the resignation of the PHA Board led by Chairman former Mayor John Street charging the Board had failed to catch insurance settlements for sexual harassment settled on behalf of Greene by PHA. Stephens had charged PHA

with failing to give his auditors how over $30 million was spent from 2007 to 2010 on contract lawyers. Stephens was demanding PHA pay back that money to HUD, which Brady saw as a direct impact on the 85,000 residents who live in PHA housing.

Brady’s letter noted Donovan had praised Greene for using extremely well more than $125 million in federal stimulus funds to rebuild entire communities.

In his letter, Brady suggested Donovan clean up HUD before focusing on blaming the PHA Board for the problems uncovered by Greene’s insurance settlements.

The Congressman made it known HUD was in an excellent position to constantly assess PHA suspending, but failed to do so. He stated, “They instead threatened the PHA Board with the withdrawal of federal funds if its members did not resign.”

In his letter to Stephens, Brady wrote “News reports over the past year have painted the picture of a local housing authority operating wholly outside of the regulatory oversight of HUD. This regulatory collapse occurred despite the fact HUD received annual reports and budgets from PHA, held at all times the power to audit PHA finances, and had an Inspector General’s Office with full federal subpoena power to compel sworn testimony and production of documents.

“Yet, rather than focus on HUD’s own failure to fulfill its regulatory oversight role, you have chosen to lay the blame for PHA at everyone’s doorstep but your own. The language in your report is nothing more than an exercise in scape-goating. The report is just a failed attempt to shield HUD from one simple question: “Why were PHA’s problems NEVER caught by HUD?’“

City To Fund Catto Statue Mayor Michael Nutter and Councilman James Kenney announced the City’s commitment of $500,000 ($250,000 per year, over the course of two years) to support a memorial statue to Octavius Valentine Catto.

The O. V. Catto Memorial Fund, a 501(c)3 corporation with a Board of Trustees, will support the design, fabrication and installation of a memorial on the southwest corner of Dilworth Plaza. The City’s commitment is aimed to spur additional support for the fundraising effort’s goal of $2 million.

“Each generation has a fiery advocate who pushes for equal rights and fair treatment for all. Octavius Valentine Catto was his generation’s advocate,” said the Mayor.

Kenney, a longtime advocate for the Catto memorial, said, “Every Philadelphian should know about the contributions of our greatest citizens who sacrificed their own lives for the greater good.

Octavius Catto was one of

Philadelphia’s greatest citizens, yet he is rarely, if ever, mentioned in our city’s history. Today we remedy that omission by establishing a fit-

ting memorial to honor Catto’s bravery and his fight for social justice in the face of unrelenting opposition.”

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should be the standard model for redistricting. But she charges that has not been the way in making Districts fair, disregarding shape, ethnicity or economic makeup.

Tomlin’s 42nd Ward has 25 divisions. Under the 1990 census, 23 of those divisions belonged to one legislator, with two other legislators responsible for one each. In the 2000 census, the “42nd Ward was sliced into five legislative Districts, with not one of legislator living in the 42nd

Ward community.”

Such lack of honest legislative representation, she said, has not been good for the community. She cites, as an example, Olney HS, located in her ward. She charges, “It has been thoroughly neglected. Many families who live in this community have sent their kids to seek education elsewhere in the city. The Olney sports field, located across the street from the school has been an eyesore for over two decades.”

She believes, if one legislator were responsible for the care of the 42nd, the high

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She has asked Costa to remember the 42nd and has asked to be invited to testify when redistricting hearings are called.

Fan Of Sen. Hughes In Traffic Court Race

It is obvious ward leaders in the Democrat Party will be split over who should get the endorsement for sole Traffic Court seat vacant. It’s expected at least a dozen will be in the primary race following petition challenges.

Ward leaders are beginning to split. Ward Leader Christine Solomon, from the Northeast, drew the numberone position and is expected to have her colleagues from that area behind her. Marnie (Cont. Page 4)

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JUDGE Chris Wogan goes over line-by-line challenges as he hears one of numerous nominating petitions in one of three courtrooms set up for purpose at Registration Commission, Delaware & Spring Garden.

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There is one Democrat ward leader on record who doesn’t want five legislators representing sections of her ward anymore.

She is 42nd Ward Leader Elaine Tomlin, who has made it a point to advise State Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny), when he gets into conferences with Republican leadership over redistricting, to remember her dismantled ward.

She said she understands “one person, one vote”

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Unions Tap Henon (Cont. From Page 3) Aument Loughrey has the support of her mom, Donna, in the 33rd. State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.), though not a ward leader, is reportedly leaning to Charles Gibson, II, whose dad is one of his vendors. Fred Mari has the support of a good number of building-trades unions, which usually have a big say in the endorsement process.

Jefferson Travelina is the nephew of 39A Leader Roseanne Pauciello. Michael Horsey, a former Representative, expects some help from ward members of the Black

Caucus. And on it goes.... In the meantime, Harris Lewis, Jr., the lone Republican entry, has also filed in the Democrat column, hoping lightning will strike twice for him.

port my family during their time of need.” He added he would ask his friends to support Vincent DeFino, who is running in the now five-way race.

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Attorney Richard DeMarco has dropped out of the race in the 2nd Dist. Council Race to fill the vacancy left by retiring Council President Anna Verna.

He cited a grave illness affecting a member of his family and said this race “would make it difficult to fully sup-

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His street canvassers are meeting regularly at his campaign office at 2218 Glendale Avenue.

Queena Bass Is Running As Write-In For Mayor Her adamant supporters believe in Queena Bass, who is running as a write-in campaign. It is our duty to tell you

THREE of top runners in 2nd Dist. Council Democrat Primary joined Publisher Jim Tayoun at Public Record’s 12th anniversary and the honoring of Sam Staten, Jr., as Public Servant of Year.

Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography not to waste your write-in vote on “E. Coli”, Mickey Mouse” or “Donald Duck”.

They suggest you write in her name instead.

More Unions Give Nod To Bob Henon Democrat Bobby Henon, candidate for the open 6th Councilmanic Dist. seat in Northeast Philadelphia, has added more organized-labor endorsements. These include the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 and Philadelphia Fire Fighters Local 22, the AFLCIO, Teamsters District

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Schmidt Gets Housing Police Endorsement (Cont. From Page 4) Concerned Irish Americans.

Much of that is due to his long history of being the political coordinator to Local 98 chief and 1st Ward Leader John J. Dougherty, Jr. His Democrat opponent, who is also seeking to fill the seat left vacant by retiring Councilwoman Joan Krajewski, is former School Reform Commissioner Martin Bednarek.

Karen Brown Gets GOP Endorsement, Dems Tap Incumbents The Republican City Committee will endorse Karen Brown as its Mayoral candidate in the May 17 primary this evening. The GOP has already made known its row office and Council District and at-Large endorsements, but will ratify them tonight at the Republican Club at 7 p.m. at Frankford & Allegheny. That pits John Featherman, the only other nominee to file for the position as GOP standard bearer for the city’s top office, as the independent. This leaves Featherman a bit disappointed, since he had been the lone Republican entry in the Mayor’s race since back in December, and had been under the impression he would get the endorsement.

But along came Brown, a for-

AL SCHMIDT, right, candidate for City Commissioner in the Republican primary, received key union backing from Rodney Little, president of Fraternal Order of Housing Police. mer Democrat at-Large and District Council nominee, who switched parties and the enthusiastic support of many rank and file Committeemen.

Endorsed at-Large Council candidates are Malcolm Lazin, Alfred Taubenberger, Joseph McColgan, David Oh and John Giordano. For Districts: 2nd-Ivan Cohen; 6thSandra Stewart; 10thCouncilman Brian O’Neill.

For City CommissionersJoseph Duda and James Mugford; Register of Wills-Linda Bateman; Sheriff-Joshua West; Traffic Court-Joshua West.

Democrat City Committee met last night and was expected to endorse all its incumbents, adding State Rep. Jewell Williams (D-N. Phila.) for Sheriff.

Anastasio Opens Campaign Office With Councilman Frank

DiCicco’s announced retirement, the 1st Council Dist. seat is shaping up to be one few of the voters in that District will not notice.

Opening his campaign headquarters last week at 1358 South Street was attorney Vernon Anastasio. He has been a challenger in the past and believes his plan “ to put our local economy back on track and our residents back to work is resonating throughout the city.“ Others in the race include Joe Grace and Jeff Squilla.

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Treatman Opens Campaign Office We are now sure there are 8 remaining in the field of candidates to replace retiring Councilwoman Donna Miller in the 8th Dist. That’s how many were left after nomination-petition challenges were (Cont. Page 12)

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Nominating petition challenges in the end prove to be an exercise in futility for many, but a gold mine of opportunity for a few knowledgeable operators.

Case in point is the end of the challenges to nominating petitions heard by three judges who patiently waded through accusations, limited in some cases to mere imagination, but in others backed up by line-by-line signature discrepancies. These latter resulted in 17 out of 48 challenged being stricken off the ballot.

Just a bit of schooling for the 17 could have kept many on the ballot, since some of the mistakes were ludicrous and obvious and would have been corrected if a more-seasoned eye had been asked to check them over.

But will the lesson be learned for future aspirants? That is doubtful, since few listen to the advice given them, or read the rules carefully laid out for them by the City Commissioners.

With the nominating-petition challenges settled, save for those lodged against three incumbents for their DROP involvement, we trust voters will be given the opportunity to hear in debates and in forums from those running for the various offices.

Still considered a tangle for the voters, no matter how much they hear from the candidates, are the at-Large Council races and the multitude seeking for the single seat in Traffic Court. Though the incumbents in the at-Large Council races will have a high recognition edge, the ability of the Democrat and Republican City Committees to deliver their endorsed slates will be tested.

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Sen Vincent Hughes Asks Help For Japanese In response to the quake, the Red Cross has already launched efforts in Japan.

Visit Redcross.org or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 from your phone.

Save the Children stands ready to meet the needs of children who are most vulnerable in a disaster. Donations to its Children’s Emergency Fund will support outreach.

International Medical Corps is responding to the health needs of the disaster’s victims. They have put together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate their activities. To donate or learn about other ways you can contribute to its medical response, visit Internationalmedicalcorps.org. Also,

text MED to 80888 from any mobile phone to give $10.

Salvation Army personnel are organizing efforts in Tokyo and sent a team to help the severely damaged city of Sendai, Japan. To contribute to earthquake relief, text ‘JAPAN’ or ‘QUAKE’ to 80888 to make a $10 donation or visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières sent two three-person teams to the Iwate and Miyagi prefectures in Japan. To learn more about the organization’s efforts or make a donation, v i s i t Doctorswithoutborders.org.

I know these are difficult, economic times for so many, and yet, you continue to find ways to give back. Thank you for doing for others and giving back to those in need.

AdultBasic A Must

who lost their benefits have not forgotten, and neither have I. We still have an opportunity to save adultBasic, which provided basic medical coverage for working individuals who could not afford private insurance.

My proposal (SB 420) to

allocate the General Assembly’s $188.5 million budget surplus to fund the program currently sits in the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee.

Although I was deeply disappointed the Governor excluded funding adultBasic (Cont. Page 21)

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It has been several weeks since Pennsylvania’s low-cost health plan adultBasic ended.

With Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget proposal at the forefront of the state’s attention, it seems that this crucial program was all but forgotten.

But the 41,000 individuals

Mar. 24- Fundraiser for Marnie Aument Loughrey at Law Offices of Daniel McCaffery, 2 Penn Center, Suite 1030, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

For info (215) 427-1645.

Mar. 24- Fundraiser for Ed Nesmith, Council at Large, at S.E. corner 25th & Tasker, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tickets start $250. For info (215) 755-4572.

Mar. 24- Reception honoring Marty Bednarek, Democrat candidate for City Council, 6th Dist., at Historic Glen Foerd on Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. 7-9 p.m. RSVP by Mar. 20.

For info (215) 624-1700.

Mar. 24- State Sen. Anthony Williams promotes School Choice forum hosted by

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Bright Hope Baptist Ch.’s Sr. Pastor Kevin Johnson, at Bright Hope Youth Center, 12th and Cecil B. Moore Ave., 7-9 p.m.

Mar. 25- State Rep. Michelle Brownlee hosts Open House for constituent feedback at office, 2839 W. Girard St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free breakfast 9-10:30 a.m.

For info (215) 684-3738.

Mar. 25- Gov. Tom Corbett addresses 82nd Airborne Phila. Chapter All American Dinner & Awards Ceremony at Iron Workers Union Hall, 11600 Norcom Rd., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $35. For tickets Eunice Lee at elee@zarwin/ com or (215) 569-2800, ext.

1179, or David Oh, chairman, ext. 1157.

Mar. 25- Springtime Cabaret fundraiser for State Rep. Rosita Youngblood and 13th Ward Democrats at 5551 Germantown Ave., 8 p.m.-1

a.m. BYOB. Tickets $20.

For info Shiela (267) 5810025 or Dayne (267) 5939156.

Mar. 26- 10th Ward Democrats hold Recognition Banquet and Silent Auction at Imhotep HS, 6201 N. 21st St., 4-7 p.m. Donation $25.

For info Fannie Blakely (215) 424-1191.

Mar. 26- Fundraiser for Traffic Ct. candidate Donna Laws at Temptations, 218 W. Chelten Ave., 4-7 p.m.

Tickets $20. Food, entertainment and parking. For (267) 535-9869.

Mar. 27- Amici Opera Co. stages Il Trovatore at St. Nicholas Hall, 910 Pierce St., 3 p.m. Ticket at door $25. For info (215) 2240257.

Mar. 28- Meet and Greet 6th Dist. Council Democrat candidate Bob Henon at (Cont. Page 26) (Cont. From Page 7)

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by State Sen. Vincent Hughes So often I reach out to all of you because of your generosity and compassion when our friends and neighbors need help. This time is no different. While the people of Japan may be a distance away, the pain, loss and sorrow they are feeling now is no different than what we feel when we experience hardships.

Many organizations and funds immediately mobilized to provide relief to those affected by the disaster. Below, please find the various organizations reaching out to assist Japan. I would ask you consider donating so that these organizations can continue to be a valuable resource and support to the people of Japan.

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Taylor-Made Happy Hour

STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR hosted Happy Hour at Head House Pub last week in center city. On tap were a variety of beers, including many from the Yards Brewing Co., whose President Tom Kehoe is seen here with host Taylor.

REPUBLICAN AT-LARGE candidate David Oh and Comcast NBC Universal Government Affairs Representative Sharon Powell-Lee enjoy happy hour hosted by State Rep. John Taylor.

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22ND Democrat ward leader Ron Couser, 2nd from left at head table, hosted candidates’ night. At rostrum, addressing committeepersons, is Traffic Court Candidate Marnie Aument Loughrey.

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Creating A Healthier Pizza

by Donna V. Scaglione As many as 3 billion pizzas are sold each year in the United States. That means a lot of Americans are eating a food that is notoriously bad for them — gooey cheese and piles of pepperoni on top of thick, doughy crust.

However, creative nutrition experts will tell you a pizza provides a great opportunity for a healthy meal, especially if it’s made in an authentically Italian style: thin crust, touch of olive oil, abundance of cooked tomatoes.

In fact, a study of Italian Attorneys are both board certified by the American Bankruptcy Certification Board.

foods done several years ago found pizza had the “most cancer-prevention promise” of them all, WebMD reports.

Here’s what to keep in mind the next time you build your own pie: Roll a thinner crust!

Thick pizza crusts offer too many starch calories, and starch can spike blood sugar levels. Thin, whole-

grain crusts have more protein and fiber, which will actually keep you fuller longer.

Find uncooked wholewheat dough in your grocer’s freezer or refrigerated section, or make your own dough from scratch. To make your crust more nutritious, sprinkle wheat germ or flaxseed meal on your dough.

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Ten minutes later, the phone rings again. Same debt collector, same debt. Same demand to pay.

Before you rush to a lawyer’s office with a claim under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for violating your rights, realize that the debt collector hasn’t done anything wrong by calling again. He’s wasting his time by dialing your number after being told in no uncertain terms that you refuse to pay, but that’s about it.

Under the law, a debt collector must cease communications with a consumer only when the consumer notifies a debt collector in writing that the consumer refuses to pay a debt or that the consumer wishes the debt collector to cease further communication with the consumer.

Next week’s question: How can a “lien strip” or “strip-off” help my underwater second mortgage?

Sherman showed she didn’t show up at Harrah’s to horse around. Sherman started aggressively from the opening bell, pounding out a decision win over Connecticut’s Karen Dulin; she remains undefeated moving to 3-0. In addition to pursuing her own career, she is also a proprietor of Philly’s newest boxing gym at Passyunk & Reed Streets and is rapidly becoming a fan favorite.

Other bouts of interest on the exciting 9-bout card pro-

moted by Joey Eye Boxing included the successful professional debut of Fred Jenkins, Jr. Three-time Pennsylvania Junior Golden Gloves Champion Angel Ocasio remained undefeated by winning a decision over a game but outclassed opponent from Brooklyn.

Georgi Kevlishvili came all the way from Russia to win a controversial decision over Philly’s Anthony Flores. Many at ringside (SHADOWBOXER Included) thought Flores deserved the win.

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Last Friday was the first night of the new harness-racing season down at Harrah’s Chester, and many came out to the new casino and racetrack that evening to cheer their favorite horses down the stretch.

However, based on the capacity crowd that filled the casino ballroom for the second professional boxing card promoted there, it was evident many also came out to cheer on their favorite boxers as well.

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Friends Of Denny

FRIENDS of State Rep. Denny O’Brien, candidate for GOP Council at Large, hosted fundraiser at Finnigan’s Wake. Among those attending were Ken Grow, Tom Forkin and David Kralle.

CROWD supporting Denny O’Brien in his at-Large Council campaign included longtime fans MaryAnn Horan and John Guinn, seated, and standing with O’Brien, Ed Joscelyne, Bobby Maurone and Michael Clavin.

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(Cont. From Page 6) decided by the courts. But we can relate Howard Treatment is on Facebook and is promoting his website, TreatmanforCouncil.com.

He also opened his campaign headquarters at 7151 Germantown Avenue on second floor. He seats on the board of Mt. Airy USA, and was reported “humbled” by the turnout. His campaign manager is David Schlonick.

He’s hired Jermaine Veasy as campaign field director, who handled canvassing in the Dan Onorato campaign for Governor. Treatman is a veteran of two tours with the Army in Iraq.

Libertarians Looking For New Members Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania membership for 2011 is available at the low rate of $15 and can be had by going online at www.lppa.org.

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$120 donation. These donors are the financial backbone of the organization funding many of the Party’s outreach and educational efforts.

Pa. Dems Launch New Website The Pennsylvania Democrat Party announced the launch of its new website which includes Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.

“The Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s new website will allow Democrats to get the latest information about the party, including news updates, candidate biographies, and much more,” said Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn. “The website will also serve as an organizing hub for Pennsylvania Democrats in future elections. It will include phonebanking and canvassing tools that will help Democrats organize in their communities. We are all excited about the launch of the new website, and the potential it has to continue to build and reenergize the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania.”

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WORKING hard in crowded 8th Dist. Council race is Howard Treatman, one of 8 seeking Democrat nomination to replace retiring Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller.

The more prominent display and use of social networking tools signals a commitment from the party to communicate using social media. The website also in-

cludes recent news, a blog, an event calendar, photos and videos. It also has information about upcoming elections, elected Democrats and the State Committee.

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JOINING Dan Savage at fundraiser at Juniata Golf Course were Rick Tyer, Joseph Nazzario, Ward Leader Emilio Vásquez and Humberto Pérez.

Prisoner Admits Sen. Kitchen Error George Rahsaan Brooks, presently an inmate at SCI Frackville, has claimed responsibility for the fact he is the author of an erroneous flyer crediting State Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-N. Phila.) on parole-eligibility legislation for prisoners with life sentences.

Among many State prisoners who receive the Philadelphia Public Record free weekly, Brooks notified this newspaper he had sent out about 50 flyers asking support for that legislation. He said he thought “it was accurate since he had received had received

the flyer from the Human Rights Coalition, 4134 Lancaster Avenue.”

He realized the error when an article reporting Kitchen’s remarks the flyer was erroneous appeared in our Mar. 3 edition. Kitchen sent out a press notice to that effect which we carried in our Mar. 3 edition.

The flier had it Kitchen was looking to parole lifers. She has not introduced such legislation, though she has been a long-time advocate of alternative sentencing and secondcase legislation for nonviolent offenders.

Brooks, who is now spending is 36th year in confinement, has been a long-time campaigner for legislation to give consideration to lifers. He claims innocence of his crime, stating it has taken him over 24 years without success to get a copy of the autopsy report to which two State expert witnesses gave contrary testimony, proving his innocence.

He said, “No court will give me a hearing due to the State’s procedural time bar provision.” Such legislation he feels needs to be changed to allow prisoners “an even playing field.”

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SHERIFF Barbara Deeley, left, congratulates 7th Dist. Council candidate Dan Savage and Traffic Court candidate C h r i s t i n e Solomon for their pulling numberone positions on ballot.

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This Plumber Had Two Hearts

BUZZING along with a transplanted heart is David “Buzz” Greaves, left, seen here with his partner Bryan Koch of Buzz Duzz Plumbing.

“Buzz Duzz” is the word around town, and especially up in the Northeast section of the city, where people see those words advertising a plumber who understands what it means “to have a heart”.

It’s not because he’ll do a freebie job now and then (although it’s been known to happen), it’s because he’s had two human hearts and a mechanical heart. Thanks to his second heart, he’s going

strong and so is his plumbing company, Buzz, Buzz.

That plumber is David “Buzz” Greaves, 46, who, together with his partner Master Plumber Bryan Koch, 36, keeps his company busy as it contracts its services to average homeowners as well as the City’s Water Dept. and other agencies.

Buzz found his own plumbing, his heart and arteries, had problems back in 2007 when he suffered two

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But he did go to Frankford Hospital where, after testing, they recommended him go on to University of Pennsylvania Hospital. After exhaustive testing, the doctors told him he needed a major plumbing makeover: a new heart. His two attacks had critically weakened his heart.

That visit turned into a four-month stay which saw his heart taken out a replaced with an L-VAD, an implanted mechanical heart – “much like a circulation pump,” he says.

He was then sent home, and every day checked in with HUP, awaiting the call for him to come in for another

human heart.

During this period, his firm was moving from its original location to a larger one in Torresdale, and he kept his hands on its growth, though others did the work.

Finally a call came in at 3 a.m. telling him to hustle over to HUP. Today his gift of a heart, a transplant from a Latino male who died in North Carolina, allows him to again “buzz” around, busy as a bee.

The big difference is his firm, located at 5918 Tulip Street, (215) 533-7000, makes it a duty to constantly send donations to organ-transplant charities.

As for his new heart, “It’s pumping along nicely,” he says. The rejection medicines they gave him are still needed, even though his heart has adapted quickly to his body.

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Yo! Here we go again with this interesting story of perception sent to me by a reader.

Read it all – especially the last line.

In Washington, D.C., at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, a man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After about 3 minutes, a middle-aged man noticed that there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds, and then he hurried on to meet his schedule.

About 4 minutes later: The violinist received his first dollar. A woman threw money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.

At 6 minutes: A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

At 10 minutes: A 3-year-old boy stopped, but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head the whole time. This action was repeated by several other children, but every parent, without exception, forced their children to move on quickly.

At 45 minutes: The musician played continuously. Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while. About 20 gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32. After he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed and no one applauded. There was no recognition at all.

No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before, Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100 each to sit and listen to him play the same music.

This is a true story. Joshua Bell, playing incognito in the D.C. Metro Station, was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities.

This experiment raised several questions: In a commonplace environment, at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty? If so, do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

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Some of the smoke from the pending primary has cleared from the battlefield and reveals that there are 20 candidates for the five Democratic spots and 10 candidates for the five Republican spots for the office of Councilman at Large. On the Democratic side, BILL GREENLEE, an incumbent Councilman at Large and the ward leader in the 15th Ward, drew the number-one spot. Number two on the Democratic side is ISAIAH THOMAS. The #3 spot went to RALANDA KING, the #4 spot went to MICHAEL JONES and the 5th spot went to an incumbent BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN. Thomas, King and Jones are newcomers, they outdrew three incumbents: BILL GREEN, who has the #10 spot; JIM KENNEY, who has the #13 spot; and WILSON GOODE with the #20 spot, which brings up the rear on the Democratic side.

On the Republican side, the #1 spot went to MICHAEL UNTERMEYER; the #2 spot went to MALCOLM LAZIN, who has a distinguished career as a public servant having run unsuccessfully for District Attorney. The #3 spot is JOSEPH McCOLGAN; #4 went to DAVID OH, who ran a creditable campaign four years ago, losing out to JACK KELLY by less than 100 votes. Kelly is determined not to run this year. The #5 spot went to DENNY O’BRIEN, who is a likable popular State Representative from the Northeast part of Philadelphia. The #6 spot went to incumbent FRANK RIZZO, followed up by AL TAUBENBERGER, who was the Republican candidate for Mayor during the mayoral elections four years ago, losing out to the current incumbent MIKE NUTTER. There is a requirement under Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that two members from the minority part must be elected to City Council, so the importance of the first five spots are on the ballot can be seen.

Frank Rizzo is the subject of a lawsuit which asserts since he exercised his right under the DROP Program, he is disqualified from seeking office. This case is on appeal to the Supreme Court.

Of course, these are tentative since the candidates who are supported by Democratic City Committee have not been announced. When that event occurs, there may or may not be some candidates who will decide not to pursue the office any further because of a poor ballot position. Same thing is true for the Republicans. Still, this is the best slate of candidates that (Cont. Page 21)

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SNOOPER “HAPPENING”: We stopped by OUR LADY of CALVARY CHURCH on Knights Road, to see someone who had sent us an EMAIL; she wanted to see one of my associates. She was telling us how upset she was, with what was going on within The Church.

We went into the Church, and we got the shock of our lives. The priest, from the back, looked like HON. MICHAEL MEEHAN and let me tell you, we had to look twice. We were told this Priest is named FATHER JOHN PAUL. Yes I know, this name is very familiar, that of a former POPE. We then met a woman who actually brought her dog BUDDY to church with her. She then stated, “BUDDY loves to come to Church”; in fact, he goes with her every Sunday. We met ROXANNE, MICHELLE and BRIANNA. This young gal is only seven years of age and she, like BUDDY, loves to come to Church. Where’s COLLEEN McGRATH? SNOOPER’S F.Y.I. BUREAU: NO NO NO, Please say it’s not so, COMMISSIONER CHARLES RAMSEY. We know you’re upset with your POLICE DEPT.; after all, look what is going on. One Officer is being held for MURDER and soon will be in a COURTROOM to stand trial for it. How about all those involved in a DRUG RING, stealing their DRUGS, then selling them on the streets. WE know first-hand THE PRIDE he has for his Police Dept., and I can tell all of you, it’s eating at his craw. He wonders, as we all do, when will this end. Just for the record, 98% of our Police Officers work very hard and, I might add, are very PROFESSIONAL. They should not be painted with the same brush, NO WAY! Please stay; we need you! Yes, COMMISSIONER RAMSEY, Philadelphia definitely LOVES YOU too!

SNOOPER’S EMAIL FILES: Here we go Chief. I opened up a huge ‘can of worms’ when I told you all about this young lady who dialed 112 instead of 911 when she was confronted by an unmarked Police Car. This gentleman, from Center City, who sent me this EMAIL, congratulated THE SNOOPER for this information. Yes Chief, he writes, he actually tried it, dialing this number 112 on his cell phone and sure enough, THE POLICE came and took care of his serious problems. GREAT! SNOOPER’S SPECIAL: A lot of people didn’t believe me when I told them about RICK MARIANO coming home. I hope you all got to see him when he appeared in City Council, (Cont. Page 21)

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Before we got a president named Barack Obama, Eddie Murphy did a comedy routine where the scenario was that a bunch of rednecks got drunk on Election Night and decided they’d vote the Rev. Jesse Jackson in as President.

The joke ends with this same group of rednecks waking up with the mother of all hangovers: Jackson was now the President of the United States. Of course, President Jackson had to have all of his press conferences on the run, but the premise of a group of folks voting for someone as a joke and regretting that choice in the morning was established.

I was talking with a friend of mine on Facebook who told me there are folks out there who are thinking about doing the Jesse Jackson thing regarding the upcoming Democratic Mayoral campaign.

Yep. You guessed it. There are folks who are talking about actually making T. Milton Street the Democratic Party’s standard-bearer instead of sending incumbent Mayor Michael Nutter back into the ring.

You know you’ve really screwed up when you have voters who are seriously considering sending a guy who stood in Dilworth Plaza with a megaphone and a coffin, singing gospel hymns, to the City’s highest office.

Now, there are a lot of reasons why folks might be making a choice that on its face seems more than a little odd. It could be these Friends of Street might be still a tad angry about Nutter’s threat to close all of the city’s libraries last year. It could be they don’t like his skills as a dee-jay.

But because much of this conversation is being held in the city’s African American community, my guess is it’s because of the perception that Uncle Miltie’s brother, former Mayor John Street gave voice to a few months back: Mayor Nutter might be the color of Black folks, but he’s not their kind.

(Or, as I will refer to it from here on, “The Jalen Rose/Grant Hill” Argument. It shouldn’t be hard to figure out who’s Jalen Rose and who’s Grant Hill in this scenario.)

This dismissal of Mayor Nutter’s “Blackness” has been a common theme in the critique of most of the Mayor’s African American critics. They feel he hasn’t addressed the problems of the city’s Black community in a way that shows he’s in touch with them.

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How Strong Is A Good Ballot Position?

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

FEE BUDGET B-012 (C) of 2009/10 Mechanical Contract Paul Robeson HS $1,200,000.00 $200.00 Boiler Replacement 42nd & Ludlow Streets FEE BUDGET B-013 (C) of 2009/10 Electrical Contract Paul Robeson HS $110,000.00 $200.00 Boiler Replacement 42nd & Ludlow Streets Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

FEE BUDGET B-023 (C) of 2010/11 Mechanical Contract Walter Biddle Saul HS $2,300,000.00 $200 Boiler Replacement 7100 Henry Ave.

B-024 (C) of 2010/11 Electrical Contract Boiler Replacement

FEE BUDGET Walter Biddle Saul HS $100,000.00 $200 7100 Henry Ave.

ISAIAH THOMAS ...looking to learn Jr. (D-Kensington), though Payton is not a ward leader.

Add to his allure is the fact he is an educator, a coach and a mentor in North Philadelphia. He has a history of public service in State government as an aide to Payton.

The youngest candidate seeking office in the at-Large Council races, at 26, he has worked for the Philadelphia Freedom School for over 10 years, starting as a 14-yearold Junior Servant Leader.

Also buttressing his campaign chances is the fact he is supported by talented campaigners. His first move is a

party he is holding Mar. 26 from 3 p.m. to 7 pm. at 6630 Limekiln Pike. Look for him to pick up Party regular support from the ward leaders in the Oak Lane area.

Convinced there is a need to keep in touch with the public, Thomas plans to have his Council staff commit to riding public transportation to work at least two days each week, “keeping their pulse on the community.”

Making it difficult for the other top ballot unknowns is the fact some of City Council’s very popular members will do well, no matter what.

With Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown pulling #4 in the ballot position, she is considered a likely contender to return as a Democrat nominee May 17. With so many variables, and though the ballot positions may be poor for the other Council at-Large incumbents, there seems to be enough Democrat Party support to see them prevail, but not without an intensive effort on their part.

Smack at the bottom of the 2011 ballot is Wilson Goode, Jr. In theory, that should hurt him. However, he enjoys great name recognition – and we should remember he led the ticket in votes in the 2007 primary.

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FEE BUDGET B-051 (C) of 2010/11 Electrical Contract Abraham Lincoln HS $80,000.00 $ 100 Flashing Lights 3201 Ryan Ave. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location on March 24, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.; Assemble at the Vista Street parking lot entrance at Rowland Street

Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

BUDGET FEE B-071 (C) of 2009/10 General Contract James J. Sullivan ES $300,000.00 $ 100.00 Asbestos Abatement 5300 Ditman Street *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on March 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.

Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.

The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.

FEE BUDGET B-050 (C) of 2010/11 General Contract Abraham Lincoln HS $100,000.00 $100 Driveway Improvement 3201 Ryan Ave. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location on March 24, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.; Assemble at the Vista Street parking lot entrance at Rowland Street

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Two schools of thought exist on the value of how strong and how positive is a good ballot pull for any candidate.

Most agree it will account for anywhere from 5% to 10% of the vote that candidate will get without he or she making any effort.

But the schools split over hotly contested categories such as Mayor, Register of Wills, City Commissioners, Sheriff and District Council races.

Those who say ballot positions will have an effect in these races belie the history of races in the past where incumbent familiarity has trumped poor ballot position.

In cases where a wellknown candidate, like Councilman Bill Greenlee, pulls number 1, it’s a foregone conclusion he can go to Florida, wait out the primary and come back home in time for his victory party. But since Bill is the worrying type, and a ward leader, he’ll campaign, careful not to tread on the toes of his fellow ward leaders.

In the case of Isaiah Thomas, who pulled the second slot, he already finds himself with a growing bandwagon of support beginning with State Rep. Tony Payton,

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LABOR AND POLITICS led St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Parkway.

Identified here are Register of Wills Ron Donatucci, Dan Savage, State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, Controller Alan Butkovitz, Councilman Frank Rizzo, Tom Fitzpatrick, Councilman Bill Greenlee, Jonathan Saidel,

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IBEW LOCAL 98 brought a large contingent to Parade. That’s Ken Adams rushing forward as Business Mgr. John J. Dougherty, Jr. leads his stalwart group, all decked out in Irish green. Photo by John J. Kline

SEEN in St. Patrick’s Day Parade were Judges Pat Dugan, Bob Mulgrew, Mike Sullivan, Kevin Dougherty, Mike Lowry and Bob Rebstock. Photo by John J. Kline

US SEN. Bob Casey and Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley were among politicos in St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Photo by John J. Kline

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REPUBLICAN Council at-Large candidate David Oh with Firefighters’ Bill Gault. Photo by John J. Kline

AOH Leader Joe Fox welcomes Councilman Bill Green in St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Photo by John J. Kline

change does not take effect until 2014. That’s a nearlythree-year gap for people who desperately want coverage but can’t afford it.

We must close that gap. Individuals who have health coverage miss fewer days at work and take fewer trips to the hospital which, in turn, lessens the burden on taxpayers.

AdultBasic’s demise may have been lost in the budget headlines, but it is still on the

minds of many, many Pennsylvanians.

To borrow an expression from the Governor’s budget speech, health coverage is not a “nice to have,” it’s a “must have.”

To me, it’s also a “must fund.”

State Sen. Mike Stack (Stack represents Northeast Philadelphia. He is Democratic chairman of Senate Banking & Insurance Committee).

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man, HON. RICK MARIANO, looked sharp. I want to personally thank him for what he did, and I’m sure all the Prisoners do too!

SNOOPER SCOOPER: Yes, it is final, as far as our new 1st JUDICIAL DISTRICT’S NEW COURT ADMINISTRATOR. The new Court Administrator will be HON. DAVE WASSON and the official announcement will be made very shortly. There is no question the committee selected a very good choice and, I might add, one that was well deserved. I would not be surprised if they select CHARLES KNAPP as their NEW DEPUTY to take over where Dave Wasson left off.

Yes, the Courts are fine!

SNOOPER “UPDATE”: We’re still picking “THE POLICE UNIT OF THE YEAR”, and we have some

great choices to pick from too. Hey Chief, we have it narrowed down to THREE, and I might add, anyone of them could be picked and there would be NO COMPLAINTS from anyone.

COMMISSIONER CHARLES RAMSEY will be making the final choice. Call us at (215) 755-2000 to let us know who deserves it.

(Cont. From Page 15) and let me tell you, he hasn’t lost anything, because he still has it. I was really surprised when he walked in to testify on behalf of PRISONERS WHO HAVE LEFT JAIL and are unable to get jobs.

WHEW, you had to be here because MARIANO told it like it is, and guess what?

They passed the bill that will protect any PRISONER who comes out of prison and is trying to get a job, but is refused it because he was a FELON. Think about it: How do you expect to rehabilitate them if you don’t give them a chance?

Let me thank CITY COUNCIL and THE MAYOR for their wisdom in this matter in passing this bill, and had it signed by THE MAYOR! By the way, the former Council-

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(Cont. From Page 15) Most importantly, at least according to the leaders who are making this criticism, Mayor Nutter doesn’t return phone calls, doesn’t take advice, doesn’t hire folks who were recommended, doesn’t have any kind of connection with those in the Black community who are used to being able to say, “I can get you the hook-up.”

In other words, Mayor Nutter didn’t give a job to the kid of the right committeeperson or ward leader.

Then again, maybe that line of thinking’s a bit too simplistic.

Do I really think Black folks are going to put T. Milton Street into the Mayor’s office? No, I don’t. Most have higher standards. Nutter may not have made everybody happy, but he has clearly handled many things well. I’m

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(Cont. From Page 15) the Republicans have run in many years. It may very well be we will wind up with three columns for the Democratic candidates, in which event Wilson Goode would be at the bottom of the third column.

Kenney and Green would be somewhere in either the second or the third column, depending on the configuration of the ballot. still wondering how Street managed to get on, and stay on, the ballot.

But if I were Mayor Nutter, I’d be very aware of the fact that there are indeed people who are willing to give this man their votes … and I’d try to find our how I could change their minds.

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(Cont. From Page 7) from his budget proposal, I was heartened to learn he recently commented in a WDUQ Pittsburgh news story that my legislation is a viable option.

This program was a lifeline to 41,000 Pennsylvanians, and it gave hope to half-million more who were on the waiting list. We must not let it continue to fall through the cracks while we negotiate the budget.

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Raising Bucks For Henon ENJOYING Local 98’s kickoff fundraiser for 6th Dist.

Democrat candidate Bob Henon, left, are Sheriff candidate Jewell Williams, Business Mgr. John J. Dougherty, Jr., Sheriff Barbara Deeley and Pat Parkinson.

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JUDICIAL candidate Carolyn Nichols gets pointers at Henon gala from Sheriff candidate State Rep. Jewell Williams, DC 33 chief Pete Matthews and fellow judicial candidate Jim DiVergilis.

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Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell wants to see students again allowed to pray in Public Schools.

She is scheduling hearings on that possibility with the Council’s education Committee, which she chairs.

Despite the Federal ban against mandatory prayer in public schools, Blackwell believes she can find a way for students themselves to pray in groups at their schools.

Students are permitted a moment of meditation following the Pledge of Allegiance in the Public Schools.

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell has made it evident a sense of morality needs to be kept alive among children. Her annual Christmas and Birthday celebrations are dedicated to feeding as many as 3,000 family members who live in shelters.

She is constantly mentoring programs to help children from poor and needy families.

“We have gathered together to have a serious talk about the fallout from the governor’s proposal so that we as legislators can bring suggestions and alternatives back to Harrisburg,” she said.

“This will have a big impact on many people, so we need to find any way to ease the pain.”

“It makes cuts to the most vulnerable and needy citizens among us,” added State Sen.

Mark Squilla Gets Support

KICKOFF RALLY added strength to Mark Squilla’s (3rd from left) campaign to replace retiring 1st Dist. Democrat incumbent Councilman Frank DiCicco. With him, from left, are Ward Leader Bill Dolbow, DiCicco, Mark and his wife Bridgit, Councilman at Large Jim Kenney and Ward Leader Matt Myers.

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“This budget does not share the pain, and we are leaving money on the table.”

State Sen. Tina Tartaglione (D-Kensington) said the Governor’s plan to ask union employees to make sacrifices while cutting programs and services that employ these workers is detrimental to the health of the state’s recovering economy.

“At a time when our economy is still fragile, we depend on our workforce to help move us forward. Many of them are already working under tight budgets and juggling more responsibilities,” said Tartaglione. “I don’t understand why hard-working union employees are being asked to make more sacrifices, while large corporations are spared any ounce of fiscal pain. The Governor said his budget was all about ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ but all the union workers hear are ‘cuts, cuts, cuts.’”

State Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Northwest) also questioned the Governor’s priorities. Corbett’s budget plan does not call for a severance tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas drillers.

“The Governor does not have a moral right to give away our natural resources, then turn around and cut education and health care,” said Washington. “The people of Pennsylvania don’t understand, and don’t agree with these misplaced priorities.”

State Sen. Vince Hughes (D-W. Phila.) said Pennsylvania’s ongoing successful education track record would be halted under the Governor’s proposed cuts, including $550 million to basic education and $260 million to the Accountability Block Grant program, which funds all-day kindergarten in many school districts, including Philadelphia.

“We cannot retreat on Pennsylvania’s record of education success,” said Hughes,

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who is the Democratic chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “Investments during the past decade have transformed Pennsylvania into a national education leader. We are here today to learn from these leaders firsthand the full impact of the proposed cuts.”

Hughes also assailed the deep cuts to hospitals, which are already feeling fiscal pain as they try to heal those in physical pain.

State Sen. Mike Stack (DNortheast) added the 10% in cuts to community colleges

hurt Pennsylvania’s improving, but still shaky, economic climate.

“Our community colleges are offering students an opportunity to get a quality and affordable education. Many of them are working adults who are unemployed or looking to boost their job skills,” said Stack. “Cutting communitycollege funding during such difficult economic times only hinders the state’s chance to boost our workforce. We should invest in our educational institutions, not punish them.”

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The Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and The Homeless of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing Thursday, March 31, 2011, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing Thursday, March 31, 2011, at 9:15 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

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An Ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization,” providing remedies for the remediation of neighborhood blight as authorized by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania; all under certain terms and conditions.

Copies of the foregoing item are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Michael A. Decker Chief Clerk

110188

Resolution confirming the appointment of Michael H. Reed as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2015.

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Resolution confirming the appointment of Judge Phyllis W. Beck as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2012.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee of the Whole, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Michael A. Decker Chief Clerk

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Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and The Homeless, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.

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“We knew the Governor would make cuts, but I think we were all surprised how deep the cuts were, especially to education,” said State Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-N. Phila.) at a conference at Temple University last week. “Although we are still in trying times, this budget is unfairly balanced on the backs of our most vulnerable citizens and our students, from pre-kindergarten through college.

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Capacity Crowd Honors Sam Staten, Jr., As This Year’s Public Servant A capacity crowd jammed Galdo’s Catering at 20th & Moyamensing last week to honor Laborers Union head Sam Staten, Jr., on his selection by the Philadelphia Public Record as its “Public Servant of the Year-2011”.

Those attending saw a turnout of political and labor leaders and primary candidates led

by Congressman Bob Brady and Mayor Michael Nutter as well as State Representatives

and City Council Members.

In addition to the Public Servant award, Staten received citations from the State Senate sponsored by State Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Kensington); from the State House sponsored

by State Rep. Ron Waters (D-W. Phila.), chairman of the Pennsylvanian Legislative Black Caucus; and by Sheriff Barbara Deeley, who swore him to the honorary rank of Captain in the

ON STAGE congratulating Sam Staten, Jr., as he received several citations were Public Record Publisher Jim Tayoun, Mayor Michael Nutter, State Rep. Ron Waters, Sam Staten, Sr. and State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson.

CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady arrived bit late at Public Record’s Sam Staten, Jr., salute at Galdo's.

Welcoming him aboard was Harry “the Hat” Buzby, head of Eagle Heroes of America.

Photo by William Hanna

TURNING TABLES on Correspondent Bonnie Squires is what we did as she spoke to Mayor Michael Nutter.

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FORMER House Speaker State Rep. John Perzel took time out from greeting many friends to say hello and compare Capitol notes with State Sen. Tina Tartaglione. Photo by Bonnie Squires

Sheriff’s Office, immediately detailing him afterward to answer to his father, also an honorary chief deputy.

Mayor Michael Nutter presented his citation of congratulations to Staten as well as presenting to him the Philadelphia Public Record Award. In addition, the Public Record presented Staten with a $2,500 check, for which Staten announced he was turning it over to the

March of Dimes in honor of this year’s poster child, 7-year-old Lauren Fleming.

Harry Buzby, chairman of the Eagle Heroes of America, distributed Support Our Troops buttons to all who attended the gala, as well as honoring Public Record Publisher Jim Tayoun with his group’s Patriot’s Award for the paper’s continuous support of US Veterans.

SAM STATEN, Jr., donated $2500 Public Record check he received from John David, its advertising director, right, and Jim Tayoun, to March of Dimes PRESENTING Sam Staten, Jr. with Public Servant of Year in honor of its poster child 7-year-old Laruen Flem- Award is Mayor Michael Nutter as Publisher Jim Tayoun and Toni Banks look on. Photo by Bonnie Squires ing. Photo by Donald Terry

CITY COMMISSION Chairwoman Margaret Tartaglione, a previous winner of Public Servant of Year Award, shares a moment with Joe Mulvey and Dolores Tayoun. Photo by Bonnie Squires

CONGRATULATING Sam Staten, Jr., 3rd from left, at Public Record gala in his honor were Mayor Michael Nutter, State Reps.

Vanessa Brown and Cherelle Parker, State Sen. Christine Tartaglione, State Rep. Jewell Williams, Wanda Davis and Sheriff Barbara Deeley. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography

SHARING moment with Mayor Michael Nutter were judicial candidate Sayde Ladov and Register of Wills Ron Donatucci. Photo by Bonnie Squires

COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell and Mayor’s Director of Federal Legislation Terri Gillen join in congratulating Sam Staten, Jr. Photo by Bonnie Squires

HARRY BUZBY presents award to Publisher Jim Tayoun for paper’s constant support of military vets. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping

DAD Sam Staten, Sr. proudly pins Captain’s Sheriff badge on son Junior’s jacket. Sheriff Barbara Deeley swore him in to his new honorary rank as a Sheriff Captain. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping

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MAYOR MICHAEL Nutter and members of Pennsylvania Black Legislative Caucus add their congratulations to Sam Staten, Jr., on his selection as Public Record’s Public Servant of Year for 2011. Joining Publisher Jim Tayoun were State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, Mayor MANY of judicial candidates appearing in primary were introduced to capacity crowd by Michael Nutter, Toni Banks, Sam Staten, Sr., and State Rep. Ron Waters.

MORE PICTURES P.25 Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography Publisher Jim Tayoun. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography

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KEVIN PRICE gives 8th Dist. Council candidate Robin Tasco a supportive VIPS and members of Local 332 enjoyed sumptuous buffet and gala held by Public Record at Galdo’s. hug. Photo by William Hanna Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography

ENJOYING company of Public Servant of Year Sam Staten, Jr., were LDC 332 Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer, Honoree Sam Staten, Jr., judicial candidate Maria McLaughlin, LIUNA VP Dennie Martire and Walt Higgins, Business Mgr. of Local 57. Photo by Donald Terry

PLEASED at Phila. Public Record’s turnout for Sam Staten, Jr., were Advertising Director John David and JUDGE Joe O’Neill and judicial candidate caterer Lou Galdo, Jr. Photo by NABAVI FAMILY – Dr. Ali, Kaz and attorney Zohreh – be- Fran Shields get few boxing tips from Fred Donald Terry lieve Marie McLaughlin would make a good judge.

Druding as they continue along campaign trail.

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OAK LANE TEAM Executive Director Marion Wimbush adds his congratu- TAKING MOMENT to promote candidacy of State Rep. lations to awardee Sam Jewell Williams for Sheriff were, top, Harold James, LECET Executive Director Juan Ramos and his MAXINE Woodall and Cheryl Lee Flank Catherine Hicks, Montry Guess, Pat & Latrice Bryant and wife Anna share a moment with Honoree Sam Local 135’s Danny “Tiger” Woodall.

Staten, Jr. Photo by Donald Terry Photo by Donald Terry Sheriff Barbara Deeley. Photo by Donald Terry Staten, Jr. Photo by Donald Terry

JUDICIAL candidate Anne Marie Coyle, right, shares pleasant moment with Mike “Ozzie” Myers and judicial candidate Bob Coleman.

CHATTING with Jim Tayoun for a moment were State Rep. Mark Cohen and Ducky Birts, who has an event coming up himself. Photo by Donald Terry

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STATE SEN. Christine “Tina” Tartaglione presents CONGRATULATING Sam Staten, Jr. were photographer Senatorial congratulations to Martin Regusters and his wife Dr. Joi Spraggins.

Photo by Bonnie Squires SAL PATTI, 2nd from left, and his PNC Bank colleagues are welcomed to Sam Staten, Jr., celHonoree Sam Staten, Jr. ebration by Publisher Jim Tayoun, center. Photo by Bonnie Squires Photo by Bonnie Squires More Pictures P. 29

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(Cont. From Page 7) Bonk’s Bar, Richmond and Tioga, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. No charge. For info call Joe Sickman 215-964-4141.

Mar. 28- Women for Cindy Bass fundraiser hosted by Dr. Arlene Bennet at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 57 p.m. Mail checks to PO Box 18906, Phila., PA 19119. For info Joe@CindyBass.Com or (215) 817-3312.

Mar. 29- Mayfair Civic Ass’n Meet the Candidates Night at Perzel Community Ctr., 2990 St. Vincent St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. For info Joe DeFelice mayfaircivicassociation@yaho o.com or (215) 292-3926 Mar. 29- Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority honor Dr. Joi Spraggins as Woman of the Year, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1800 Market St. Tickets $55. RSVP Drjoi.eventbrite.com.

Mar. 29- 12th Ward Democ-

rats Candidates Forum at Penna. School for Deaf Early Childhood Education Center, 143 W. Coulter St., 6-8 p.m.

Lot parking. For info John Connelly (215) 760-8912.

Mar. 31- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen hosts Energy Conservation Workshop at St. William’s Ch. Parish Ha., 6238 Rising Sun Ave. Mar. 31- Democrat 39B Ward hosts Spring Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1526 Packer Ave., 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Tickets $50. For info Matt Myers (215) 467-4643.

Mar. 31- 12th Ward Democrats Fundraiser at Champagne, 21 E.Chelten Ave., 6-8 p.m. Contributors $60, Sponsors $250. For info John Connelly (215) 760-8912.

Apr. 1- 9th Ward Wine & Cheese Candidates Night at Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave., 6-8 p.m. $50 at the door. RSVP John O’Connell (267) 312-1925.

Featuring music of Violino, one man Italian Band.

Apr. 3- Congregation Beth Solomon CC and European Immigrant Benevolent

Ass’n’s 25th annual gala honoring Rabbi & Rebettzin Solomon Isaacson at Hilton Hotel, 4200 City Line Ave., 5 p.m. Single $250. Featuring famous Ed Goldbertt & Odessa Klezmer Band and mentalist and illusionist David Blatt. Gov. Ed Rendell and David Cohen, Event Chairs.

Apr. 6- 1st Dist. City Council debate hosted by Philadelphians for Ethical Leadership at Veteran Boxers Association Hall, 2733 E. Clearfield Ave., 6:30 p.m. Space limited. RSVP Fred Druding, Jr. (215-) 221-2374.

Apr. 7- Dr. Norman Finkelstein discusses Palestinian situation at Walk Auditorium, Ritter Ha., Temple Univ., 13th & Montgomery Ave., 69 p.m. For info Razi Fareed (215) 692-3396.

Apr. 8- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood sponsors Career Fair at 1st Presbyterian Ch., 35 W. Chelten Ave., 10 a.m.3 p.m. For info Dayne Cofer at 215-849-6426.

Apr. 8- Join Jerry Blavat “Geater with the Heater” at Beef & Beer for Common

Pleas judicial candidate Fran Shields at Emerald Rm. of Sprinkler Fitters Union Ha., 14002 McNulty Rd., 7 p.m.12.a.m. $45 per person, $80 per couple. For info Wayne Miller (215) 671-1692 or Tony Yanni (610) 825-1121.

Send contributions to Committee to Elect Fran Shields, Constitution Place, Suite #515, 325 Chestnut St., Phila., PA 19106-2614.

Apr. 9- Democrat 42nd Ward Candidates Night at Local 6 Bakery Hall, 5416 Rising Sun Ave. (enter on Lima St. through parking lot), 7-11 p.m.

Music, food, dancing. Tickets $20, $25 at door. For info Elaine Tomlin (215) 457-4024.

Apr. 13- St. Patrick’s Day Parade Awards Ceremony at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 6-9 p.m.

Tickets $25. For info Mike Callahan (215) 983-7224.

Apr. 13- World Trade Ass’n of Phila. fundraiser for Autism Speaks, honoring 2011 Company of Year, at Cescaphé Ballroom, 923 N. 2nd St., Reception 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Ticket $100.

Legal Industry Trends Kitchen Checks Pressure

DISCUSSING coming trends in Legal industry outlined in Deborah Epstein Henry’s Law And Reorder Book, at Bar Association meet were, from left, JoAnne Epps, dean of Temple U’s Beasley School of Law; Lynn Doyle, author Deborah Epstein Henry, Esq.; Rudy Garcia, Esq., chancellor of Phila. Bar Association; Carol Ann Petren, of CIGNA Corp.; and Abe Reich, Esq., co-chair of Fox Rothschild. Photo by Bonnie Squires

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Apr. 16- Ducky Birts Foundation’s Medallion Scholarship Banquet, 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6 p.m., sponsored by Brown’s ShopRite. For info (215) 2421220.

Apr. 17- Health Fair and Gospelrama at Zion Baptist Ch., 3600 N. Broad St., health 3-6 p.m. and gospel 58 p.m., sponsored by Keystone Mercy Health Plan. For info (215) 242-1220.

Apr. 19- 12th Ward Democrats host Candidates Forum at Lonnie Young Rec Ctr., Chelten Ave. & Ardleigh St., 6-8 p.m. For info John Connelly (215) 760-8912.

Apr. 20- Republican Candidates for Mayor and at-Large Council races debate at German Soc., 6th & Spring Garden Sts., 7-9:30 p.m.

Apr. 21- 63rd Ward Democrats with Bernice Hill, leader, meet at Pine Village Clubhouse, 8540 Veree Rd., 7 p.m.

Apr. 22- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood and Germantown

Earn Ctr. host housing and welfare-resource conference at Ctr., 2nd fl., 5538 B. Wayne Ave., 2-5 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Apr. 28- Clover Club celebrates 129th anniversary in Formal Black Tie Dinner at Union League’s Meade Rm., 140 S. Broad St., 6 p.m. For info (215) 735-1060.

Apr. 29- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Senior Fair at NewCourtland Life, 5457 Wayne Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

For info Rochelle (215) 8496426.

Apr. 29-30- 2011 Libertarian Party State Convention at Conference Center, 1411 Liberty St., Franklin, Pa. May 4- Phila. Jobs With Justice honors AFL-CIO Political Dir. Liz McElroy, SEIU organizer Cathy Brady, union activist Jim Moran and ILA Local 1291 at William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 5:30 p.m.

May 11- Olney HS class of January 1951 is looking for classmates to celebrate 60th reunion. For info (610) 783-6494 or email Jacquies933@cs.com.

Women Of Year Award

DR. JOI®, founder of Legacy, Pathways & Footprints, LLC, received “Woman of the Year Award” presented by Zeta IN STATE SEN. Shirley Kitchen’s office at 17th & Lehigh Phi Beta Sorority, Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter for her Avenue, Darrell Deans receives free blood-pressure checkup Legacy Leadership in providing exemplary local and global as part of community walk-in service provided by Senator. community service. From left are Dionne Watts-Williams, Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter president; Dr. Joi®; and State Rep. Ron Waters presenting a citation to Dr.Joi® from Penna. House of Representatives.

Lunching With Judge Lynn

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Supreme Ct. Justice Honored KATHY SYKES, left, director of Phila. Intellectual Disability Services, explains why her organization change its name from Mental Retardation Services to Loraine Ballard Morrill, of Clear Channel Radio.

She also promoted My City, My PLace Brighter Futures wards gala at Liacouras Center Mar. 15. Photo by Bonnie Squires

ONE of city’s monthly institutions is having lunch with Judge Jimmy Lynn.

Not running for another judicial post this time around, Judge Lynn urges those who attend his monthly lunch at Vesper Club to “relax.” Some of those in attendance, from left, are Hillel Levinson, Kenny Rowe, Tim Paterno, Jim Hamlet, Judge Lynn and Pat Boyle.

PHILA. Bar Association honored US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at a standing-room-only luncheon. Bar Chancellor Rudy Garcia, its first Hispanic leader, presented diversity award to Justice Sotomayor, which he announced they were renaming in her honor. Photo by Bonnie Squires

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New Change For Wilkie On The Road Again

MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER joins Councilmen Darrell Clarke and Bill Greenlee, restaurateur Stephen Starr and Joe Volpe of Cescaphé to kick off construction of a new, mixed-use development project at 600 N. Broad Street. Former Wilkie Buick dealership showroom is owned by EB Realty Management Corp. and PMC Property Group, which will manage the project.

Over truck wheels, much in need of repair PATCO line cars are finally on their way to getting rehabbed. When they return to service, they will have modern interiors, new seating, enclosed operators cabs, ADAS accommodations and passenger communications systems with flat-screen monitors.

Blondell Hosts Moxie Women Awards At Hyatt Hotel

COUNCILWOMAN Blondell Reynolds Brown’s annual Moxie Women awards event at Hyatt last week. Guest speaker Cathy Hughes, founder and CEO of Radio One Inc.; and David Forde, Esq., Reynolds Brown’s Chief-of-Staff. Photo by Bonnie Squires

Fattah Aids Obesity Child Study

WILLIAM & MARY University students spent couple days in Phila. visiting social and union groups. They were guests of ILA Local 1291 and its president Boise Butler, who took them on tour of several of Port’s Terminals.

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Congressman Chaka Fattah joined a top official of the US Dept. of Agriculture and medical researchers at Temple University to announce the award $3.7 million to Temple’s Center for Obesity Research & Education.

The grant will fund a project aimed at preventing obesity among low-income pre-schoolers by teaching mothers strategies to promote appropriate food choices and portion sizes to their children.

“Childhood obesity is a nationwide dilemma. We have a nutrition crisis in our cities, especially among low-income families and among the very young,” said the Congressman. “Today’s grant is part of an $80 million national effort to focus on what First Lady Michelle Obama has been talking about.”

Fattah was thanked by Temple medical officials for facilitating grants on nutrition.

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‘Farmers’ open feedbag at 11th and Walnut

by Len Lear Last week, the husband-andwife team of Matt a& Colleen Swartz and partner Matt

Scheller opened The Farmers’ Cabinet at 1113 Walnut Street (formerly home to Joe Pesce), a restaurant that combines rustic American dishes, cocktails and an extensive selection of European craft beers in an atmosphere reminiscent of a

Victorian-era saloon. Later this summer, The Farmers’ Cabinet will begin brewing its own artisanal beers in a “nano-brewery,” a tiny, two-barrel system in its kitchen, a first for the Philly area.

When searching for a name for this new restaurant, General Mgr. Ben Miosi found a Philadelphia-area publication dating back to 1803 called The Farmers’ Cabinet — and discovered it is widely regarded as the first place that the word “cocktail” appeared in print. Intrigued, he shared it with the team, and the name was chosen then and there.

“We loved the idea of a farmer handpicking items from his ‘cabinet’ to serve for his family and friends, and it really conveys what we are trying to do here,” said Scheller, who, along with the Swartzes, com-

prises the team behind Bethlehem, Pa.’s food and drink establishments, Tap & Table and The Bookstore Speakeasy, and the East Falls hotspot, Fork & Barrel.

Chef Peter Felton, who has worked with the owners to create and execute the opening menus at each of their restaurants, devised a menu of dishes you don’t see every day, including bone marrow and roasted cippolini soup with butter-fried croutons; taro, lotus and beetroot chips with black garlic and crème fraîche dip; bourbonbraised escargot with Tasso ham and caramelized shallots; houseground brisket and bacon burger, topped with fried egg, Bibb lettuce and heirloom tomato; etc. Dishes range in price from $5 to $32.

Featuring two bars, one for beer and one for cocktails, as

Len Lear well as a walk-up meat and cheese counter, communal dining tables and “living rooms,” the Walnut Street space will be outfitted with large beer barrels, mounted animal busts and hanging wooden beams lit by candlelight. Splashes of Victoriana include tufted couches, oil lamps and damask blue and white wallpaper.

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“A properly balanced cocktail can be every bit as appealing to pair with food as a great glass of wine or a full-flavored craft beer,” said mixologist Damon Dyer, who has appeared in the New York Times, Esquire magazine, Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine magazine and many others. “We’re pouring the original liquors that Victorians first used to create the cocktails that still influence the way we drink today.”

To complement the cocktail selection, Scheller has created a list of esoteric, primarily European craft beers. With 26 tap handles, grouped into categories by country, and more than 80 bottles, selections will vary seasonally throughout the year.

In addition, brewer Terry Hawbaker will create his own hyper-micro-brews on premises. Hawbaker will build a twobarrel Burton Union fermenting system, but his hand-crafted creations will not be available until later this year.

“Many farmers brewed their own beer back in the 1800s, so this is our nod to their work,” said Hawbaker, who has 15plus years of professional brewing experience.

In 2009, the Swartzes and Scheller opened Tap & Table, a European pub, followed by The Bookstore, a 1920s’ speakeasy, in Bethlehem. In October 2010, they collaborated again to open Fork & Barrel, a European café in the city’s East Falls neighborhood.

The Farmer’s Cabinet will serve food and drink from 3 p.m. until 2 a.m. daily; lunch and brunch hours will be added in the months ahead. For more information, follow them on twitter @thefarmerscabinet, visit www.thefarmerscabinet.com or call (215) 9231113.

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Honoring Sam Staten

PUBLIC RECORD staffers William Hanna and Haifa Hanna congratulate Sam Staten, Jr., on his selection as Public Servant of Year.

JOINING party were Fred Druding, Jr., John Shegda, and Republican mayoral candidate Karen Brown.

SHARING moment with Mayor Michael GIVING judicial candidate Carolyn Nichols Nutter were Dr. Joseph Procopio and his some campaign tips were Ward Leaders wife Phyllis Haskin, Mayor Nutter, Larry Matt Myers and Register of Wills Ron Do- Pitts, Esq. and his office manager Phyllis Photo by William Hanna natucci.

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CITY COMMISSIONER candidate Ivy Staten meets up with judicial candidate Harry Levant.

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A Conversion Effort

ENJOYING Public Record’s 12th anniversary and selection of Sam Staten, Jr., as Public Servant of the Year were Dr. Joseph Procopio, Ward Leader John Sabatina, Sr. and judicial candidate Harry Levant.

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Labor Loves The Guy! PAT KEENAN, representing Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 19, was among crowd at Jim Roebuck’s Birthday Bash at Warmdaddy’s.

Mayor Dolores Jones Butler, of Yeadon, who is a long-time legislative assistant to Roebuck, was proud that her son Lawrence Jones, the internationally known jazz flautist and saxophonist, had flown in from his home base of Brighton, England, to perform at event. Jones had just released Photo by Bonnie Squires his latest CD, All Too Soon.

NIA-PAC Enjoys Carnevale ANNUAL Royal Venetian Celebration sponsored by National Italian American Political Action Committee at Loews Hotel honored Montco DA Risa Vetri Ferman, Marc Vetri, State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione and Richard Krzyzanowski. Joining host Italian Parliament Member Amato Berardi, center, are Catherine Baggiano and his wife Magdalena Berardi.

AMONG VIPS in attendance w e r e Council President A n n a Verna and 2nd Dist.

Council candidate Barbara Capozzi.

ENJOYING CARNEVALE were Judith Camiel, GOP Council candidate John Giordano, Donna Fluehr, Edwin Camiel and attorney Sam Gerson.

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1ST DIST. Council candidate Joe Grace faces a determined independent at New Wave Café birthday party in his honor as Philly Weekly podcaster Matthew Petrillo looks on.

LABORERS DISTRICT COUNCIL 332, representing 9,000 union members, threw its support to Mayor Michael Nutter for his 2nd term. Event took place in front of new main Broad Street entrance of Convention Center. Wishing him well are President Ryan Boyer and State Rep. Dwight Evans, whom mayor credited with making State’s financial commitments for expansion.

STATE REP. Harold James joins Sayde Ladov, Controller Alan Butkovitz and Publisher Jim Tayoun at gala.

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AMONG luminaries in attendance were, from left, Oak Lane power broker Marion Wimbush, Perry Blackman and Pete Lyde of Laborers’ District Council, and judicial aspirant Charles Ehrlich.

ENJOYING GALA were Salvatore Celia, Republican City Committee Executive Director. and Republican Mayoral candidate Photo by Donald Terry Karen Brown.

Three Cheers For Marty McCrossan LONG-TIME 26th Ward Republican Committeeman Marty McCrossen, seated with hat, found himself center of attraction at fundraiser hosted in his honor by Jim Dintino and 26th Ward Republicans at Waterfall Room.

Flocking around him are, from left, Republican City Committee Chairman Vito Canuso, Esq., Mayoral candidate Karen Brown, Barb Parsons, Council at-Large candidate John Giordano and Republican City Committee Executive Director Jim Dintino.

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Wales. Said Jagger biographer, Philip Norman, “Jagger does not deserve knighthood” because he moved to France to avoid British taxes and fathered seven children by four different women. Another critic, said: “Jagger’s favorate cause has always been his own.”

Other than the Beatles, English pop music is unmemorable. It does not compare to pop music of Italy, France, Germany, or Ireland. The world’s richest woman and her son uses Sir John and Sir Michael to prop up English influence on the global music scene. Incidentally, the USA’s PBS network may be forced to prop up another English export by broadcasting during prime time (four nights a week) a very boring series of “Britcoms.” Merit is not the reason why they are there.

Nicola Argentina is a former member of “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band.

— Nicola Argentina © 2011 EMail: NicolaArgentina2@aol.com

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Why did England’s Queen Elizabeth II knight Elton John (the world’s most famous homosexual) as “Sir Elton John”? It was not for his musical accomplishments because the chief music critic for the New York Times, Anthony Tommasini, said he was forced to leave the December 14, 2001 Kimmel Center grand opening concert in Philadelphia after three Elton John numbers.

John’s boring and mediocre performance was the cause. Sir John was paid $2 million for ninety minutes of monotony that night.

John’s knighthood was bestowed upon him on February 24, 1998 “for Services to Music and Charitable Services.”

Likewise, at Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday bash at Buckingham Palace on December 12, 2003, Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger, was “Knighted for Service to Music as Sir Michael Jagger” by the Prince of

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