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Doc’s Involvement In 6th District May Cut Both Ways by Joe Shaheeli Supervoters in the 6th Council Dist. are learning what an intense campaign can mean as they check their mail daily. Instead of just bills and advertisements, they are reading almost daily about either Bob Henon or Martin Bednarek, the two vying to replace Councilwoman Joan Krajewski in the Democrat primary. Usually there are more Henon pieces received by week’s end than Bednarek pieces. It’s more proof the battle between the two won’t ease up until past 8 p.m. election night May 17. Other signs besieging the sights of voters are huge posters from the FOP promoting their endorsement of Henon, lawn signs pushing Bednarek, and nightly interruptions at home of robo-calls. But it is mail blitzing that has become one of the main weapons being used in the campaign arsenal of Henon and now being answered by Bednarek. Mail blitzing came to ma-
turity in the campaigns of former State Sen. Vincent Fumo and they proved effective. There were still the phone banks at work, committeepersons and volunteers, and television. But Fumo deluged voters with the slick cards. People began to believe what they said, especially when the mailer knocked the other guy ... and the other guy didn’t answer back with sufficient mailers of his own. The value of that type of campaigning rubbed off on John J. Dougherty, Jr., when he sought the 1st Senatorial Dist. seat vacated by Fumo. Though Fumo wasn’t running, he did bankroll State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-S. Phila.), who was able to blitz the union leader, while framing Farnese as the good guy in that primary. That lesson learned was never lost on Dougherty, a quick learner. He’s into Henon’s campaign as he was into his own back then. This time, only better. Henon’s pieces are works of art,
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weaponry aimed at attracting voter following and turnout. It’s Johnny Doc’s growing influence insiders see as giving Henon the edge. Since Doc’s political involvement invariably brings in the support of fellow trade-union leaders, Henon has the endorsement and backing of all of the labor unions which normally involve themselves in political campaigns. Henon has also been the beneficiary of big campaign bucks through the efforts of Dougherty. He can be seen now on Phillies telecasts as the spokesman in Local 98 advertising, another example of a good Johnny Doc perk. Now the leader of the Democrat 1st Ward, Dougherty also has membership in the exclusive fraternity of Democrat ward leaders. He is considered one of the Party’s policy makers and that influence enabled him to easily peel away the expected Party endorsement of Bednarek by the majority of the 6th Dist.’s ward leaders. Bednarek, whose family has been a brand name in the area for almost a century, had the endorsement wrapped up when State Rep. Michael McGeehan (D-Northeast) withdrew after declaring earlier intentions to seek the seat. That would have pitted him against Bednarek. But the State Rep decided instead to keep his focus on Harrisburg. McGeehan explained, “The city needs all the friends it can get in Harrisburg.” Krajewski endorsed Bednarek. That didn’t dissuade Henon, who lives in the 6th and had been a committeeperson in Tartaglione’s ward. He decided his long career as Local 98’s political coordinator would serve him well in a run for City Council. He entered the race with the full blessings of his men-
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tor Dougherty. Not supporting the Caucus endorsement by a majority of the leaders of the nine wards involved, were Ward Leaders Commission Chair Margaret Tartaglione of the 62nd Ward, Marty’s wife Lorraine Bednarek of the 64th and Councilwoman Joan Krajewski of the 65th. However, the Caucus vote may not be the voters’ vote. It’s still up for grabs, which is why both sides are not easing up in their campaigns. Already threats were made and duly noted in the main media. Mayor Michael Nutter joined in this week, declaring his support for Bednarek. He cited Marty’s successful business management, his service on both the School District Reform Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment as just a few of the many reasons for that endorsement. Standing with Bednarek next to the Rocky statue at the Art Museum, the Mayor said, “I am proud to endorse Marty Bednarek for City Council for the 6th Dist. We share a position – that the education of our young people is a top priority for Philadelphia. During Mr. Bednarek’s time as a School Reform Commissioner, our publicschool students began posting unprecedented years of growth in test scores,” Nut-
ter said. “Having coached thousands of local kids over the past 35 years, Marty Bednarek exhibits true dedication to the community. He also brings a background of sound practices in community banking. I believe Marty Bednarek will be a great addition to City Council.” Former City Controller Jonathan Saidel, who remains an immensely popular and influential political voice in his native Northeast Philadelphia, jumped in with his endorsement of Bobby Henon, citing his strong moral character and track record of creating jobs. This follows an earlier endorsement by Gov. Ed Rendell. Individually, both candidates would be at par in this race for the seat. They each have attributes that would endear them to the voters. The edge, seen by politicos inside and outside the District, remains Dougherty’s support. It's become a factor in the campaign. Knowing this, Bednarek is now asking voters if they want to be represented by a Council Member controlled by a South Philadelphia ward leader. The effectiveness of that effort in this campaign and how the voters respond could spell the difference between victory and defeat. The two will debate at the Free Library at 6742 Torresdale Avenue on Apr. 28.
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Guardians Side With Mayor Nutter lation, as well as his inclusive governing approach, as reasons for its endorsement. “He’s a visionary for the city,” said Guardian Civic League PAC Co-Chairperson Billy Mahoney. “We have all been able to participate and be involved, and been upgraded in education, housing, jobs and bringing pride back to the city.” Mahoney also praised the Mayor’s ability to maintain Charles Ramsey as Philadelphia police commissioner: “There’s no break in what we’re trying to do.” The League represents 2,500 active and retired
African-American Philadelphia police officers, with the retired members making up the PAC’s voting members. Violent crime last year was down 13% since before the Mayor took office. Homicides last year were down 22% compared to 2007. In addition, last year’s prison population dropped 10% from 2009, while the Mayor’s Office of Re-Integration Services for Ex-Offenders posted a 4% recidivism rate among the 1,285 ex-of- GUARDIAN Civic League, local chapter of National Black fenders who enrolled in its Police Association, just announced it is backing Mayor (Cont. Page 7) Michael A. Nutter for a second term.
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We try to schedule all interviews, whether for individuals whose stories we’re working on, or with anyone who has business with the paper, on any day but Tuesday. That’s when we begin our production for Thursday’s edition. But when House Democrat Policy Committee Chairman State Rep. Mike Sturla, in town for a hearing for his committee, said he’d like to visit, we forgot our Tuesday rule. We were pleased we did, since he gave us an insight on the battle going on between the Governor, whose Party controls both chambers of the General Assembly, and the Democrat minority, which now understands how frustrating it is to be in the minority. What alarms us is the fallout facing Philadelphia, its School District, its Health & Human Services Dept. and the resulting impact on the needy in our population. Unfortunately, due to the rapidly approaching May 17 primary which will impact on the Council particularly, lost on the public is the significance of the budget deliberations now hotly contested on the Hill in Harrisburg. We are as guilty as the rest of the media, but will make an effort to give more editorial coverage to the battle now raging in Harrisburg.
Letters • Letters Not For City Hall We got nothing from you, State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, and you are not bringing anything to City Hall (“2 Ward Endorsements For Johnson Challenged,” Apr. 7). You need more schoolin’. Mike Moore
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Doesn’t Add Up Regarding the editorial “Condoms Don’t Cut It” (Apr. 14), the article’s stance is that sexually transmitted diseases and births to single mothers are serious problems. Yet it rails against the City’s new condom-distribution program; deciding, against quite a bit of scientific evidence, that it won’t work. Let’s look at the line of reasoning here: The city shouldn’t distribute condoms because adolescents don’t use them. (A contradiction here: this very article mentions a study that found 37% of “sexually active Philadelphia highschool students” did NOT use a condom “during their last (Cont. Page 38)
Apr. 21- State Sen. LeAnna Washington and State Rep. John Myers present Energy Conservation Summit Forum at Lonnie Young Rec Ctr., 1100 E. Chelten Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Apr. 21- Reception for 1st Dist. Council candidate Mark Squilla hosted by union leaders John Dougherty, Pat Gillespie, Boise Butler and Edward Mooney at Table 31, Comcast Ctr., 1701 JFK Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5,000 Sponsor, $1,000 person. Apr. 21- Temple College Democrats and Republicans host Council at-Large Candidates Forum at Temple’s Walk Audit., Ritter Ha., 1301 C. B. Moore Ave., 5:30 p.m. Apr. 21- Phila. Independent Towers & Salvors Ass’n invites all candidates and interested parties to their 1st annual Candidates Night at Simeone Antique Car Museum, 6825 Norwich Dr. (behind Airport Auto Mall), 6-10 p.m. Tickets $50. Includes buffet, open bar and multi-
Apr. 22- Dem. 16th Ward Leader Jewell Williams hosts Fish & Chick Fry at Lou & Choo’s Lounge, 2101 W. Hunting Park Ave., 5-9 p.m. Donation $10. For info Andrew (215) 609-5876 Apr. 22- 1st annual Spring Bash sponsored by 65th Ward Republican Committee at McCullough Hall, 6309 Torrsedale Ave., 7-11 p.m. For info (215) 298-2251. Apr. 23- Fundraiser for Traffic Court candidate Fred Mari at Bonk’s Bar, Richmond & Tioga Sts., 4-7 p.m. $50. Open bar, hors d’oeuvres. For info Mark (215) 990-9352. Apr. 25- Cocktail reception with open bar for judicial candidate Edward Wright at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donation $100. For info (215) 5694770 or ewlaw@att.net. Apr. 25- Fundraiser for City Commissioner Anthony Clark at Vesper Club, 233 S. Sydenham St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donation $100, Table $250, Sponsor $500. Checks payable to Committee to Elect Anthony Clark, 1500 Walnut St., 21st fl., Phila., PA 19102. Apr. 25- El Amor Mapenzi Brawne Ali’s Democrat 37th Ward Candidates Night at St. Mark’s Church, Germantown
& Cambria Aves., 6-7:30 pm. All candidates invited. Apr. 27- Cocktail reception fundraiser for Bill Rubin, 10th Dist. Council, 5-8 p.m. at DC 33 Banquet Hall, 6th fl. $250 per person. Sponsorships sought. Mail checks to Friends of Bill Rubin, PO Box 52146, Phila., PA 19115 or via Pay Pal at billrubinforcouncilman.com. Apr. 27- Conncerned Philadelphians on Violence & Crime host Candidates Night at the View, 800 N. Broad St., 5:30-8 p.m. Light refreshments. For info Pete Lyde (267) 303-3203 or Theresa Brunson (267) 251-0828. Apr. 27- Fundraiser for State Rep. Cherelle Parker at Comcast Corp., 1710 JFK Blvd. 45th fl., 5:30-7 p.m. Sponsor $1,000, Supporter $500, Friend $250. Checks payable to Friends of Cherelle Parker. For info (215) 215) 437-3294 ext. 202 or parker4staterep@gmail.com. Apr. 27- Fundraiser for 1st Dist. Council Democrat candidate Mark Squilla at Cuba Libre, 10 S. 2nd St., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $100. For info (267) 290-8836. Apr. 27- Fundraiser for Marie Delany for City Commissioner at Finnigan’s (Cont. Page 32)
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There is no doubt in my mind State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson would be an outstanding City Councilman. Johnson is well rooted in his community and always visible in the different sections of his district. It is not unusual to find Johnson at the corner stores, local barbershops, neighborhood churches, or just out for a walk in his District. He has made it his mission to always extend a helping hand and provide the best service to his constituents. As a Councilman, he can have a greater impact on the problems facing those he represents. There are special interests who do not want Kenyatta Johnson to win in the 2nd Dist. Council race and will go to any length to hurt his chances. I am disappointed
Damon Roberts and Tracey Gordon, also candidates, feel the need to focus their campaigns more against Johnson than the fourth candidate, who is well financed. Two other candidates, Messrs. DeFino and DeMarco, both realized how difficult it would have been for either of them to win; thus, they left the race. Ali Robinson
million-dollar antique-car collection. Tickets at door or call José (267) 228-7231. Apr. 21- 2nd Council Dist. Candidate Forum at Mt. Zion Pentecostal Ch., 1224 Pt. Breeze Ave., 6-7:30 p.m. No questions will be taken from floor. For info Maryum Lee (267) 334-0251. Apr. 21- 63rd Ward Democrats with Bernice Hill, leader, meet at Pine Village Clubhouse, 8540 Veree Rd., 7 p.m. Apr. 21- Young Variety Celebrity Bartenders Night fundraiser at Public House, 1801 Arch St., 6-10 p.m. Tickets $30 at door. Apr. 21- Pete Wilson’s Dem. 6th Ward Fundraiser at Green Thing Banquet Ha., 3901 Market St., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Live jazz band. Cash Bar. Donation $50. Apr. 21- Muslim Coalition Candidates Forum at 23 Maplewood Ave., located in Maplewood Mall, Chelten & Maplewood (off Germantown Ave.), 7-9:30. For info Naeem Sultan (215) 620-3600. 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.
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(Cont. From Page 7) ensure all children in the Philadelphia school system have access to books and computers so they can be prepared for the future.” While working for the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, Vern Anastasio was witness to the aftermath of brutal acts of violence in Philadelphia public schools. GOP's Featherman One Man Brain Trust
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was a person who didn’t rely on other people’s acceptance for his own happiness and fulfillment. Roark didn’t follow the Joneses, and he was unapologetic for pursuing his own self-interests. It was The Fountainhead that developed my libertarian roots of being self-sufficient and self-directing rather than buying into the peer pressure of collectivism.” Rubin Loads Up On Union Endorsements
Bill Rubin, the sole candidate for the 10th Councilmanic Dist. in the Democratic primary, speaks of a productive weekend on the campaign trail. “What a weekend....,” he wrote. “Lots of doors, some in the rain, but reception was great! “I received the endorsement of President Bill Hamilton and the Teamsters Saturday morning. (Thank you to Mike Nuggent, Bugsy Wurtenberg, Challie O’Neill and many other friends for all their help and friendship). On Friday, I received the Longshoremen’s Local 1291 and GCC/IBT Council 9 Locals14M and 16N.” MC Candidate Doubly Blessed
Derrick W. Coker reports he’s been happily blessed by receiving the endorsements of two of the city’s leading clergy groups as he seeks a position for
municipal Court. Endorsing him first was the Pentecostal Clergy Political Action Committee, followed by the Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity. David Oh Reports On His Endorsements
David Oh continues to draw endorsements in his effort to become one of the five Republican City Council at-Large candidates. The latest were the Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity PAC and the Pentecostal Clergy Political Awareness Committee. In addition, he was “strongly” recommended by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce/Penn PAC. His fundraising efforts have been supported by Gov. Tom Ridge, State Rep. John Taylor (R-Kensington), Councilman Brian O’Neill (R), Bob Asher, Fred Anton, Charles Kopp, Bill Sasso, Carl Buchholz, Tom Lynch, Renee Amoore, Kevin Pasquay, Bill Hamilton, John McNesby, Bill Gault, Joe Ashdale, Marina Kats, Ken Wong and Ted Schaer. They are joining him on Monday, May 2, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Union League (Lincoln Memorial Room, 2nd floor), Broad & Sansom Streets. Contribution requested is $150 per person, $250 per couple, $1,000 for Host Committee and $2,500 for Co-Chairs.
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John Featherman, independent Republican candidate for Mayor, made the worldwide internet this week with his production of a UTube Movie showing a woman inviting Muammar Qaddhafi to exile in Philadelphia, saying the town was ruled by a despotic party (the Democrats) and hed be at home here. Featherman may be the brainiest candidate running for Mayor in this city’s history. He says, “When I was a 7th-grade student at Greenfield ES, I was part of a program first called AT (acronym for ‘Academically Talented’) and then changed midway to MG (‘Mentally Gifted’). I was bussed to the Franklin Learning Center, where I was part of a small, select group of students that were exposed to Rand, Dostoevsky, and many other great writers. [We were also taught how to program in BASIC AND FORTRAN.]” He continues, “At 12 years old, I read The Fountainhead. I immediately bonded with architect Howard Roark. Probably due to my childhood tracheotomy, I felt different from other people. I was always the last kid chosen – if at all – for teams in the school playground, and, while I wasn’t a loner, I really didn’t care what other kids did, as long as I could do what I wanted. What Howard Roark – and ultimately Rand – meant to me
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tax-increase-elevated rate even after the date slated for reduction. I said the Mayor planned to use the effort to properly value city properties as a way to implement a back-door tax increase to keep on collecting the 10% “temporary” tax increase. It turns out it was even worse than I imagined. The Mayor plans to use the pending citywide reassessment to make the “temporary” 10% tax-rate increase permanent AND then add an additional tax increase to generate a 20% revenue increase for the School District. The bottom line is Philadelphia taxpayers were paying a total of about $1 billion last year in City and School District Real Estate Taxes; this year, we are paying a total of about $1.1 billion; and after the Mayor’s legerdemain, we could be paying a total of $1.2 billion. A permanent increase of $200 million in revenues from a “temporary” rate increase – how’s that for a tax trick? Here’s how this works. Philadelphia Real Estate Tax collections are actually split between the City and the School
District. Before the recent tax increase, the City retained 40% of collections and the School District received 60%. The way that is achieved is by applying two separate tax rates. So while you and I only see one tax bill, it is really a bill generated by the City Real Estate Tax combined with a bill for the School District Real Estate Tax. When the City enacted the 10% tax-rate increase, only the City’s portion of the Real Estate Tax was raised and only City collections increased. So, while the City’s tax rate increased from 3.305% to 4.123%, the combined tax rate increased by only a total of 10% (from 8.264% to 9.082%). That’s how a 10% rate increase results in a more-than-20% revenue increase for the City. (In Fiscal Year 2010, the City collected about $402 million in Real Estate Tax revenue but plans to collect about $489 million in 2011.) Looking to the future, the Nutter Administration sees the Actual Value Initiative – the effort to accurately value city properties and end decades of
unfair and illegal valuation of properties for tax purposes – as a way to sneak in a tax increase while everybody is confused about new property values and new tax rates. The fundamental understanding about fixing this system has always been that it must be done in a way that is revenue-neutral for the City – not as a way to generate more or less money for the City and School District, but exclusively in an effort to guarantee real estate is valued fairly, accurately and legally. Nobody understands this better than our Mayor, who articulated this idea quite clearly on the campaign trail, saying: “I will support a revenue-neutral move toward Full Value Assessment ... matched by a proportional reduction in the millage rate by City Council.” That came from a policy paper that candidate Nutter put forth titled “An Honest Budget Now”. But, now, as part of his less-than-honest budget, he has abandoned that principle and articulated a strategy to reset the millage rate (the tax rate) in a
way that will maintain the City’s revenue collections at the level achieved by the “temporary” tax increase AND increase revenues for the School District by about another $120 million. Not only does this scheme violate the Mayor’s campaign promise, pick Philadelphians’ pockets when they can least afford it, and undermine our ability to trust the Mayor and his team; it threatens to undermine the effort to fix our unfair, inaccurate, and illegal assessment system. It has always been clear that to fix what is wrong with realestate taxation in Philadelphia, some – who have been undervalued for years – would have to pay a higher tax bill, while others – who have been overvalued for years – would see a reduced tax bill. Those who see a reduction may be pleased, but there is no question higher tax bills across the board will result in angry taxpayers, no matter how compelling the need to make the system accurate and legal and reverse decades of unfairness.
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To reduce some of the backlash and ensure this potentially frustrating and confusing (but absolutely essential) policy move forward, it has always been stressed the Actual Value Initiative must be implemented in a way that does not increase revenues for the City and School District. Everyone has understood if that were to happen, taxpayers would (understandably) see the move not as an effort to make real-estate taxation fair, but as a stealth tax increase. Happily, there is something we can do to stop this madness. City Council, not the Mayor, will ultimately set Real Estate Tax rates and this year, we will elect all the members of City Council. So, when they appear in your neighborhood or at your door to ask for your vote, ask the candidates whether they will commit to making the coming citywide reassessment revenueneutral. If they refuse, hesitate, or waffle – vote for someone else who will commit to making this fix all about fairness and not about cleaning up the Mayor’s budget mess.
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by Brett Mandel The recent admissions by Nutter Administration officials they intend to make the “temporary” 10% Real Estate Tax rate increase permanent should be no surprise to readers of my missives. I “broke” this story months ago and am gratified the media have exposed it. But some were surprised to learn the Mayor actually wants to double down on the tax increase and turn it into a 20% increase, which could jeopardize the desperately needed citywide revaluation to make Real Estate Taxation fair, accurate and legal. When the Mayor put forth the City’s Five-Year Financial Plan last year, one revenue assumption stuck out like a sore thumb. Despite the fact that, by law, the recent Sales Tax and Real Estate Tax hikes are scheduled to go away in the future, the plan only forecasted the Sales Tax revenues would return to a reduced level. Oddly, it seemed the Mayor projected Real Estate Tax revenues would continue to be collected at the
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Lost in the hullabaloo over the races for City Council is the race for a row office that isn’t usually controversial, but has become so in recent months. That office: Philadelphia County Sheriff. After serving as the Sheriff since 1987, John Green decided to step down from the office that handles foreclosures, court security and Sheriff’s sales. At first he was going to retire and take his, you guessed it, Deferred Retirement Option Program payment of $331,744 at the end of the year. But thanks to a host of questions City Controller Alan Butkovitz had regarding the bank accounts managed by the Sheriff’s Office, Green decided to resign instead of retire. Butkovitz organized a forensic audit complete with fraud-detecting accountants. Thanks to this and a few other incidents, folks like the Committee of 70 started calling for the Sheriff’s Office to be eliminated as an independent elected office. In fact, one of the candidates for the office, John Kromer, is running on a platform of doing just that. But the Pennsylvania Constitution kind of makes eliminating the Sheriff’s Office as an independent elected office impossible. The State constitution has mandated an elected Sheriff since its inception in 1784 and no one has put a referendum on the ballot to change that, something that would need to happen for folks like the Committee of 70 and Kromer to win the day. Because of this, two other candidates for the Sheriff’s Office who actually want to do the job. They are Jacque Whaumbush and State Rep. Jewell Williams, who will be competing with Kromer for the Democratic nomination for the office. I talked with Williams, who is walking away from the House of Representatives after 11 years, about the new office he’s vying for. Part of the reason he decided to step away from Harrisburg after 11 years is because he doesn’t see any chance to pass any meaningful legislation now the Republicans are in power. (He’s also kinda tired of the two-hour drive, something that I think has probably played a part in the decision a couple of other State Reps, most notably Kenyatta Johnson, have made to leave the state capital and come back home.) But Williams, who was at one time was a member of the Sheriff’s Office, is also running because he wants to save the Sheriff’s Office from those who think its time has passed. “The Sheriff’s Office is in trouble,” he said. “There’s an effort to make it a non-elected (Cont. Page 29)
SNOOPER’S “BOULEVARD OF DREAMS”: There’s a big problem, especially on THE ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD. People are being killed needlessly, and most of the time it’s their own fault. The Roosevelt Boulevard has seen more killings than any highway in this City. We must do something to stop them, and the sooner the better. I was there when the youngster was killed at ADAMS & the BOULEVARD one of the worst intersections in this City. NO, they cannot blame it on the driver of the vehicle; after all, she never saw this youngster who was attempting, along with a few of his friends, to cross over The Boulevard and he never had a chance, because the cars along this section of The Boulevard travel so fast, especially when their light turns GRREN. The Boulevard is one of the worst and this is why I call it “THE BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS”! I hope the killings stop, and WE must do something to see that happens too! SNOOPER’S COURT NEWS BUREAU: Let’s get over to Courtroom 1006 in the Criminal Justice Center. Here, HON. PATRICK “The Captain” DUGAN, judge of the Municipal Court, presides over “VETERANS COURT”. The Judge stated, “Veterans Court will definitely help to RESTORE their PRIDE and give them another ‘shot’ at life.” This Court benefits these VETERANS who run into ‘bad luck’ and make some stupid mistakes. They’re corrected here in VETERANS COURT. The Judge is himself a Veteran who has served this Country with PRIDE and DIGNITY, and left his service with the rank of CAPTAIN. JUDGE DUGAN, together with HON. JOSEPH WATERS, both have extensive Military backgrounds and we can be thankful both Chief Justice Ronald Castille and Justice Seamus McCaffrey, of the Supreme Court, who helped establish this new court, happen to be residents of Northeast Philadelphia. HON. MARSHA NEIFIELD, President Judge, Municipal Court, agrees 100% with this new court and makes sure everything runs smoothly too. SNOOPER’S “SIGHTSEEING” FILES: I stopped by MAX MYERS RECREATION CENTER, known for its various BASEBALL PROGRAMS. I spotted this young lady, TERESA SAM, who herself is a well-known SOFTBALL PITCHER for a few softball teams who play all over this City at various Recreation Centers. She is with THE FAIRMOUNT BASEBLL TEAM and by the way, her grandson just happens to be one of its baseball players, and she has come here to watch him play. TERESA SAM was also a former employee in the (Cont. Page 29)
Yo! Here we go again with some comments made in the year 1955! I’ll tell you one thing: If things keep going the way they are, it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $20.00. Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won’t be long before $2,000 will only buy a used one. If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit. A quarter a pack is ridiculous. Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter? If they raise the minimum wage to $1.00, nobody will be able to hire outside help at their store. When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 29 cents a gallon? Guess we would be better off leaving the car in the garage. I’m afraid to send my kids to the movies any more. Ever since they let Clark Gable get by with saying “damn” in Gone With The Wind, it seems every new movie has either “hell” or “damn” in it. I read the other day where some scientist thinks it’s possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas. Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $75,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn’t surprise me if someday they’ll be making more than the President. I never thought I’d see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric. They are even making electric typewriters now. It’s too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women have to work to make ends meet. It won’t be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work. I’m afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business. Thank goodness I won’t live to see the day when the government takes half our income in taxes. The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice weather, but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on. There is no sense going to Atlantic City or Wildwood anymore for a weekend; it costs nearly $15 a night to stay in a hotel.
One of the theater legends of the Delaware Valley, LEX CARLIN, passed away during last week. He is survived by his wife KATE, four children and 13 grandchildren. Lex managed the Shubert Organization Theaters in Philadelphia for over 40 years. Prior to that, he had served in the United States Marines during World War II. During the Great Depression, Lex’s father had managed the theaters in Atlantic City which offered New York plays from the legitimate stage. At one time, his brother JOE managed the Walnut Street Theater and Lex managed the Forrest Theater, which was property of the Shubert organization. Even today, his brother LEO is in charge of the Philadelphia Eagles tickets. He had a wonderful reputation, a keen sense of humor, and the ability to provide accommodations for traveling theater casts in the Barrymore Building, located in the back of the Forrest Theater. There were occasions when a Broadway show would be previewing in Philadelphia and he would have an obligation to produce a full house. He would distribute miscellaneous tickets on a complimentary basis to friends of the theater, with the caveat, “I want to see an ass in every seat.” In retirement, he was living in an adult community built around a golf course in Chester Co. Although its official name was Hershey Mills, there are so many Irish who have located there; it was better known as “Mercy Mills”. His presence helped form the social fabric which made Philadelphia such a popular vacation stop. Lex will be missed greatly. Former MAYOR JOHN STREET has filed as an Independent. It appears he plans to enter the General Election after the primary. His electoral abilities are not be underestimated, although he is not as popular as the first Black Mayor of Philadelphia, Wilson Goode. He does have a significant following, mainly in the Black community. That raises the question: How are the Republicans going to do in the fall against MIKE NUTTER? With John Street, whether he wins or looses, he splits a very strong voting group, mainly Afro-Americans in Philadelphia, which may have the effect of providing an opening for the Republicans to take over the Mayor’s Office. Interestingly enough, TOM KNOX, who is reputed to be a millionaire many times over, is also changing his registration to Independent. His support in the General Election would be significant. Have a Happy Easter.
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CITY COMMISSION Chairwoman Marge Tartaglione receives good wishes from attendees at African American Museum Mayor’s Commission on Caribbean & African Affairs panel presentation for candidates. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography
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CONGRATULATING Martin Bednarek and Councilwoman Joan Krajewski on their campaign efforts were Mike Kowalski, left, and Phyllis Gordon.
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State Rep. Dwight Evans (D-N. Phila.) has scheduled a series of career-day events at elementary schools in his District. The events run through May 26. “We have used various themes in prior years,” Evans said. “This year, we are focusing on the broad topic of workforce opportunity. We want the students to understand all their options as they move through school.” Hundreds of students and teachers participate in the Career Day events over a seven-week period at eight elementary schools located in the 203rd House Dist. It is open to 4th- and 5th-graders at each school. This marks the 28th year for the program. “It is never too soon to begin thinking about a life direction,” Evans said. Each career day includes speakers on various choices students may face after high school, whether it is a traditional college, a trade school, or potential public service such as law enforcement or firefighting. “Some of this year’s presenters were once students at these programs,” Evans said.
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STANDING behind their man, 6th Dist. Council candidate Martin Bednarek are three lady ward leaders in his District, 64th Ward Leader Lorraine Bednarek, 62nd Ward’s Commission Chair Margaret Tartaglione and 65th Ward’s Councilwoman Joan Krajewski.
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Angelo Foglietta, a born and bred Philadelphian for the past 60 years, is no stranger to the rough campaigns facing those who wish to be elected to the Courts of Philadelphia. He is running for a post in the Court of Common Pleas, and it’s a road well traveled for him. He ran his first race for that seat in 2009. As a veritable unknown, save for a famous family name, he did extremely well, coming in 10th in a field of 35. The top
Foglietta Knows Campaign Trail seven finishers that year are now judges. Both last and this time, he was recommended by the Philadelphia Bar Association. But this time around, he’s added the all-important endorsement of Chairman Bob Brady and the Democrat City Committee. Foglietta is hoping those who voted for him last time
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will come out and do the same, “especially those who fondly remember my uncle, Congressman and Ambassador Tommy Foglietta,” he said, adding, “Last time around, many would mention him when they heard my name. This time around, they know me by face and name.” He understands the needs to count votes. “I know where I missed some, and I was surprised at the many I did get in quarters where I did not expect much. I am working those areas well this time around.” Foglietta, the father of three girls, is proud of the fact he has “just become a grandfather.” “What I’ve learned these two campaigns,” he notes, “has equipped me to understand fully the commitments a judge must make when he dons the robes of that office. I have learned a great deal from my interaction with the voting public, their committee representatives, and the ward leaders who worry about them.” A South Philadelphian, he graduated from Bishop Neumann HS, St. Joe’s University and earned his law degree at Widener University. Known for doing a great deal of pro bono work, he recently was elected president of the Board of Directors of United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia, which oversees the operations at 8th & Snyder, Front & Ellsworth, and Dixon House, 20th & McKean Streets. One of his volunteer efforts, “which gives me great pride,” he says, “is yearly devoting a weekend to the annual ‘Stand Down Philadelphia’, sponsored by the Philadelphia Veterans Association. I am impressed by the number of veterans brought in by volunteers during this period and the amount of legal problems in which many of them find themselves. It takes me a while, but for the overwhelming majority of them, I successfully represent their interests.”
“Judge McEwen is widely respected throughout Pennsylvania and the United States and has served the Commonwealth with high distinction throughout his career. This Court has full confidence in his ability to lead the Reapportionment Commission with fairness, lending to this forthcoming task his superb problem-solving skills and keen ability to mediate differences.” Judge McEwen is a staunch lifelong Republican from Delaware Co., where he was elected as DA 1967-76. Identified with the Old School of Media Courthouse Republicans, he was an associate of Faith Whittlesey and other notable power brokers. He is long used to leadership at the statewide level, having served as general counsel for the Pennsylvania District Attorneys’
Association. He taught trial advocacy at Villanova Law School. He is past president of the national Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal and president judge of the Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline. He stepped down from fulltime service on the Superior Court in 2001. An undergraduate at St. Joseph’s University, McEwen took his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. State Rep. Babette Josephs (D-S. Phila.), minority chair of the House State Government Committee, is Philadelphia’s leading expert on apportionment. She expressed cautious confidence in Judge McEwen’s selection. “I don’t know him very well,” Josephs said, “but I’ve always heard good things about him. It’s a very important job and I am sure
Judge McEwen will take it seriously.” McEwen’s appointment may offer a glimmer of light to Southeastern Pennsylvania politicos. He has many lifelong connections with government leaders in these parts, which, since it is growing in population, should not be forced by stark mathematics into aggressive partisan gerrymandering which endangers incumbents. Southwestern Pennsylvania is where the 2010 Census decrees the bloodiest reapportionment battles must take place – battles that may mean life or death for both Republicans and Democrats. Since the current leadership of the General Assembly is based in the Southwest, McEwen may be viewed as a neutral arbiter when the two Parties’ head honchos begin to mud-wrestle over the fate of their various protégés out there.
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by Tony West With the appointment of a chairman, the last piece is in place for Pennsylvania’s Legislative Reapportionment Commission to begin its work. The Supreme Court named Superior Court President Judge Emeritus Stephen J. McEwen, Jr. to run the Commission since its two Republican and two Democrat members failed to agree on a fifth person, as is usually the case. The choice of McEwen is likely to command respect on both sides of the General Assembly’s bitterly divisive aisle. Because he will cast the deciding vote in all split decisions, Judge McEwen will become the most-important man in Pennsylvania politics in some ways, irrevocably shaping the balance of power and the careers of hundreds of lawmakers for the next 10 years.
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Behind The Smiling Irish Lass Fundraising With 39B ALWAYS packed was preelection fundraiser hosted by 39B Ward Leader Matt Myers in S. Phila. With Myers, left, are his candidate for 1st Council Dist. Mark Squilla and Marty Weinberg. SHOWING their support for judicial candidate Anna Marie Coyle, 2nd from right, at Ashburner party in her honor, were Ian Peterson, David Lynn, Barbara Baur, Coyle and Grace Hershman.
JUDICIAL candidate Anne Marie Coyle, standing, welcomes supporters to Ashburner fundraiser for her campaign. Seated are Jo & Bill Rapone of Councilman Brian O’Neill’s staff, and Bob & Elsie Stevens.
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AT WARD 39B fundraiser with leader Matt Myers, center, were 1st Ward Leader John J. Dougherty, Jr. and 26th Ward Leader Ron Donatucci.
STEVENSON brothers John & Brian share moment with Mark Squilla, left, and Ward Leader Matt Myers at 39B fundraiser. Squilla is one of the entrants in hotly contested 1st Council Dist. race and would like to be able to count on large 39B Ward’s backing come May 17.
Commissioners Throw Their Weight (Off) OUTREACH is new mission of Controller Alan Butkovitz, who is taking his presentation on City budget issues to community groups like Friends of Clark Park in University City, led by its President Ed Halligan, left.
ADULT SURVIVOR Rhett Hackett, Children’s Alliance Executive Director Chris Kirchner, State Rep. Tony Payton and Phila. DA Seth Williams discussed problem of child sexual abuse and its impact on city’s children at Phila. Children’s Alliance event marking Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness month.
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DEMOCRAT 19th Ward Leader Carlos Matos packed Palladium on Allegheny Avenue with over 400 despite a fierce rainstorm waging outside. With him here are, from left, Juan Ramos, Epifánio Ramos, Matos and Leonard Brown.
WEIGHING IN: Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, 2nd from left, and Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey, 3rd from right, hit the scales at City Hall and provide a friendly handshake during kickoff of Weight Watchers Battle Of The Badges™ weight-loss competition between the City’s two uniformed departments, while Weight Watchers VP John Birnhak, center, looks on. Also sharing opening moment are Gentry, Fire Dept. mascot, left; attorney Jimmy Binns, 2nd from right, chairman of Hero Thrill Show, Inc.; and McGruff, The Crime Dog, police mascot. Department with highest percentage of weight loss after 13 weeks RAIN didn’t keep this crowd from showing of competition will capture perpetual trophy and victory banner, while Hero Thrill Show up for Carlos Matos’ 19th Ward gala at Pal- will get a $10,000 donation from Weight Watchers. Competition is tied at 12 to 12. ladium.
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Busy Building This City didates, is he is a true story of the American dream. For more than 35 years he has hands-on been responsible for changing the housing and business landscape in the inner city. He has built from scratch businesses which have focused on construction management, real estate and general consulting. Today, Nesmith & Co. encompasses all three and it has set new parameters, providing on-the-job training and employment for women and for former convicts, and is among the leading minority contractors in this city today. (Cont. Page 24)
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Of the 14 candidates running for the five at-Large Democrat Council seats in the May 17 primary, one has an inherent edge over the other 13. That’s because Ed Nesmith, South Philadelphia urban developer and general contractor, is a ward leader. His business is a full-blown union shop and he is a member of five major unions. While others may be endorsed by unions, Nesmith is familiar with his rank-and-file members and the leaderships of Metropolitan Regional Council of Philadelphia, Laborers Local 332, Operating Engineers Local 542, Painters/Drywall, DC 21, and IBEW Locals 269, 351, 380, 654 and 98. He also has the endorsement of the Philadelphia Council of AFL-CIO. In essence, though a business owner, he’s also a union leader in his own way. But what makes the 54-yearold Nesmith a candidate to watch in this primary is his role as a ward leader. In this capacity, he has earned the respect of the Democrat City Committee and its ward leaders. One of the first rules in politics, whether it be Republican or Democrat, is “Support a fellow Ward Leader.” You would think being down at the bottom of the ballot would be a downer for Nesmith. But he knows the difference and he knows why. Ed is now in his second term as leader of the 2nd Ward, which covers Bella Vista, Queen Village, Jefferson Square and Southwark, running from Broad Street to the Delaware River, and South Street to Wharton Street. It is known as a make-or-break ward for many candidates and is right now the pivotal ward in the 1st Council Dist. race. In that position, Nesmith finds himself wooed by other ward leaders who seek the support of his ward, which is expected to bring out close to 3,000 in a primary such as this one. In turn, he is in a position to reciprocate. Another difference between Ed and many of his fellow can-
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Nesmith’s Ward Leader Edge 1st District Challengers (Cont. From Page 23) His business acumen is what he feels will help him bring “commonsense solutions” to City Hall. His history as a minority businessman has earned him the respect of political leaders and businesses alike. His background includes tenure as a minority-recruitment director for the Pennsylvania Auditor General’s office, president and founder of SACKS Youth Council, a member of the Na-
tional Association of Minority Contractors, Deputy Sheriff, former Board member of Building Industry Association and community liaison for former Councilman Joseph Vignola. His leadership has had a direct impact on several communities in Philadelphia, helping to reduce poverty and crime rates, and improving racial relations and adding to community-based jobs. “It’s a shame Philadelphia has the reputation of having
the largest proportion of those convicted of crimes of any major city in the United States,” he says. “Yet we could easily move to end that stain by applying the city’s many resources effectively toward creating jobs for those who have difficulty finding employment and training them to become resourceful citizens. I get tired of seeing outof-state tags on cars used by those working in Philadelphia.”
Eyeing Tighter Budgets The four Democrat candidates seeking the nomination for the 1st Dist. Council seat which is being vacated by Councilman Frank DiCicco had their first chance at sizing up each other as they were put through a forum hosted by the Veteran Boxers Association at its headquarters in Port Richmond. Jeff Hornstein, who contin-
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priorities. Joe Grace, who established CeaseFire, a nonprofit to fight gun proliferation, will take that cause into City Council. He has a plan that will help get illegal guns off the streets. Mark Squilla, whose most recent endorsements include those from former City Controller Jonathan Saidel and former District Attorney Lynne Abraham, pledges a return to hands-on politics in which the voter will see him in their neighborhoods almost weekly. He is committed to a 10% reduction in Council salaries and a no-tax agenda. A long time State Auditor, he wants to cut Council expenses by eliminating their individual City cars and return to a carpool that was once in place. All four candidates opposed continuing DROP for elected officials and backed limiting Council terms to a total of three four-year terms.
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Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame Chairman John Gallagher announced the 77th annual Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame Banquet is scheduled for Sunday, May 15 at Romano’s Caterers, starting at 4 p.m. The Veteran Boxers Association will be honoring Mike Fera, past president of Cement Masons Local 592, and Joey Vento, proprietor of Geno’s Steaks. These two were selected for the honor because of their efforts in supporting the Veteran Boxers Association with the fundraising for the statue of legendary boxer Joey Giardello, which will be erected this year. Boxers added to the 2011 PBHF class include Charley Cummings, Richie Kates, Jerry Martin, Tommy Marciano and David Reid. In the non-boxing category, it will be matchmaker Don Elbaum. Enshrined posthumously are Al Ettore, George Godfrey and manager Joe Gramby. For ticket information or to place a congratulatory ad in the evening’s program, please
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We’re Salted Down! Doctors Warn We Pour Too Much Of It According to The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the vast majority of US adults consume excess sodium, which is a direct cause of hypertension, a condition that affects nearly 1 in 3
Americans. Hypertension is not only a major contributor to cardiovascular disease, disability, and health disparities, but the treatment of related CVDs can cost our already overburdened health system $273
billion annually. Sadly, the public does not exactly have a choice when it comes to reducing sodium intake: We cannot remedy this problem simply by removing the salt shaker from
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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: How do you know how much financial help to grown children is too much? Answer: That depends on many factors, including how much retirement savings you have, and whether you are considering a gift (or a loan you know won’t actually be paid back), a loan, financing for your child, or co-signing a loan. Whatever the circumstances, though, you should approach
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Primary Voter Turnout May Be Higher by Joe Shaheeli Primary voter turnout in city elections normally averages from 20% to 22% of the total voting population. That’s because most primaries in the past have shown little competition. It’s been up to the committeepersons and some activist groups to drag out their voters on those days, with usually apathetic results. However, this May 17 primary is showing signs of being able to attract voters on its own
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merit. That will mean an upward spike in voter turnout. Making the noise is a bunch of moves within the political arena creating publicity on television and in the major media. For Democrats, it’s been the ability of Milton Street to stay on the ballot as Mayor Nutter’s challenger, despite the efforts of Nutter’s campaign team to have the courts knock him off. That has given three of the city’s unions, DC 33, 47, and the Fire Fighters, frustrated for a long time without contracts, an opportunity to kick at the frontrunner. They’ve endorsed Street and hope the majority of their members voting will do so when they go to the polls. It is believed Street’s challenge will draw at least 8-10% out of the woodwork for any number of reasons. For Democrats, there’s also the fact there will be a larger turnout than normal as a result of primary challenges for at least eight of the 10 Council Districts, this created in part by the fact four Dis-
trict Council Members are retiring. A total of 17 candidates are vying to replace the incumbents in the 1st, 2nd, 6th and 8th Dist. primaries. In the Democrat at-Large Council races, 14 are running, including the five incumbents. Upping the Republican primary turnout is the rare fact there are challenges in the primary for Mayor, City Commissioners and at-Large Council candidates. Getting news bites periodically is the contest between Republican City Committee-endorsed Mayoral candidate Karen Brown, until recently a Democrat, and John Featherman, an independent. Also making news has been the running feud between the Republican State Committee chairman and the local Republican City Committee. As a result, a faction representing the State Committee has entered City Commissioner and at-Large candidates. Republicans are being asked to make a choice, which should bring out more
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than would normally come out in a primary. An additional draw to bring out primary voters involves both parties are this primary’s judicial slates. We are not including here the seven judges running in statewide court contests as attracting voter interest, even though two Philadelphia judges are on those ballots. If all the judicial candidates vying for local bench seats were to call all their families together, including in-laws, cousins, etc., they could probably add another percentage to the total voter turnout. Nine are vying for a single open position in Municipal Court, 34 are vying for 14 slots in the Court of Common Pleas and 12 are tussling for the one opening in Traffic Court. The only detriment to what could be a healthy turnout is the weather. If it’s a warm, sunny, summerlike day, those additional voters might choose instead to head to the mountains or the shore.
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A local historian has won a battle in court against a local attorney vying for City Council. Celeste Morello defeated 1st Dist. City Council candidate Vernon Anastasio in a long-running battle between Morello and the Anastasio family. Common Pleas Court Judge Mark Bernstein found in favor of the defendant, Morello, stating attorney Vernon Anastasio, Esq. wrongfully used the courts to carry on a legal battle on behalf of
his brother Anthony Anastasio of Anthony’s Coffee House in a libel suit against Morello. Anthony Anastasio had originally filed a libel suit against Morello, but later decided to drop the case. However, his brother and lawyer Vernon chose to continue the lawsuit without his client’s full consent. Vernon Anastasio was found to have wrongfully used civil action against Morello by Judge Bernstein at a hearing last Thursday. No damages were awarded.
NEWS” DEPT: I wanted to use this item last week, since it happened on APR. 14 (Thursday), the day our newspaper is published, I am doing it now. One of the “ICONS” of The Board of Revision of Taxes, HON. RIC FOGLIA has passed away, and I wanted all his friends to know he’ll be sorely missed. “RICKY”, as was affectionate and he would do anything for a friend, and I can tell all of you he had many friends. BILL STRYKOWSKI, of THE B.R.T., can tell you many great stories about this great human being. He was
one of the true gentlemen I have had the pleasure of meeting, and he took care of all his friends too. “RICKY” stood out, as quite an individual who was always there when anyone needed help, and “RICKY” would ask for nothing in return. “RICKY” always talked about the love he had for his wife ANNA, and it seemed to me, when she left this world, his heart went with her. He would often tell me stories of his wonderful wife and he really loved her too. I will definitely miss him! SNOOPER’S COURT
NEWS: Did you know HON. PAMELA PRYOR DEMBE, one of the former Presidents of THE BREHON LAW SOCIETY, cited as her reason for joining – the lack of IRISH JUDGES? She has stated, “Now we have many IRISH JUDGES today.” She is happily married to her wonderful husband, DAVID DEMBE, who happens to be a LAW PROFESSOR, as well as an avid fisherman. HON. EDWARD J. BRADLEY, former President Judge of The Common Pleas Court, stated, “This Judge is an outstanding member of The Judiciary, as
well as one who is very knowledgeable of THE LAW.” The JUDGE is well respected by of her ‘peers’, no question about it. This young lady loves THE LAW and studies it every day.
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(Cont. From Page 14) No one can afford to be sick anymore; at $35 a day in the hospital, it’s too expensive for me. And if they think I’ll pay 50 cents for a haircut, forget it. I wonder what they will be saying in another 55 years in the future?
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(Cont. From Page 14) Data-Processing Unit of MUNICIPAL COURT and is now happily RETIRED. FAIRMOUNT won the game too. It is a well-coached team, and they should have very good year, as Champions! SNOOPER’S TV NEWS SPECIAL: We want to congratulate THE PARKING AUTHORITY’S BOOT PROGRAM. You can watch them on CABLE TV and what you see is actually happening at that time. They are very professional as to what they do and, I might add, do their best to be courteous at all times. Hey, if you OWE THEM for parking tickets, they’re coming for you. They will be out to get your car, and I’m talking about BOOTING IT. Remember, these people are only doing their job, and if you did yours, by paying up for all your TICKETS, you would never get to see them. Let me tell you what THE POLICE have told me: DO NOT THREATEN THEM or attempt any violence towards them, because
you can be arrested and sent to JAIL. Please – check to make sure ALL YOUR TICKETS are paid up, and you’ll have nothing to worry about. SNOOPER’S QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How about our good friend HON. JIMMIE MOORE, Municipal Court Judge, who plans to leave the Court System on JUN. 16? Rumor has it he is thinking possibly to run for CONGRESS. My question is, who will he be running against – BRADY, FATTAH or SCHWARTZ? Yes, they are all DEMOCRATS, and so is THE JUDGE. The Judge will be definitely resigning his JUDGESHIP, and WE here at the Public Record wish him nothing but success! HON. JIMMIE MOORE has been an excellent JUDGE who served us all well, and we know he will do good, no matter what he chooses to do in LIFE! SNOOPER’S “LOCAL
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Traffic Court Candidate Trained By Ward Leader Mother Traffic Court candidates still number over a dozen, but for sure, only one of them would win a beauty contest. That’s Marnie Aument Loughrey. “I hope all those fine gentlemen who swear to me they will go and vote for me for Traffic Court, do what they promise; I’d be a shoo-in,” she says. But Marnie understands the rough world of politics, especially when she knows she is challenging the other 11 for the sole seat in Traffic Court in the Democrat primary May 17. She has a good teacher:
Marnie Aument Loughrey ...born to run her mother, ward leader Donna Aument, who leads the 33rd Ward which encompasses Kensington and Juni-
ata. Her mother rates her “as a student who can teach her mother.” Now a very youngish 45, mother of two, she attributes her youthful bearing to the fact “my children and my mother keep me hopping.” Aument Loughrey feels she has an edge over many of the competition because of her long training in the political arena. She is spared the mistakes and wasted time that confronts many of the others. Knowing the odds doesn’t daunt her. “I know the difference I can make in Traffic Court. Drivers, with recession problems, need to keep
their licenses to earn a living. Presently, night court doesn’t accommodate many of them who work late. I’m willing to become the judge that will sit through 9:00 in the evening, making it easier for those working people to challenge their tickets without losing a day’s pay.” She is active in the community, president of Kensington Independent Civic Association and a Board member of the Kensington Business Association. Her activity, she feels, allows her to understand the needs of the small business owners. There are many “small-
business owners,” she says, “who can’t afford to close their business and lose half a day in Traffic Court. It’s a need I want to make happen.” Born and bred in Kensington, Marnie still lives in the same house in which she was born and were she now rears her two children. Marnie’s campaign is evident throughout the city, with huge banners posted in many of the city’s busiest intersections. Her endorsements include Councilwomen Jannie Blackwell, Blondell Reynolds Brown and Maria Quiñones-
Sánchez, who has the support of the 33rd Ward. She was notified this week of her endorsement by Center City’s 8th Ward, the Pentecostal Clergy from Germantown, Ironworkers 405, Laborers’ Local 57, State Rep. Jewell Williams (D-N. Phila.) and Fire Fighters Local 22. State Reps. Angel Cruz (D-Kensington) and Rosita Youngblood (D-N. Phila.) announced at the Democrat Policy Committee they would not follow through with an endorsement of Ward Leader Christine Solomon, who is one of Aument Loughrey’s rivals.
Judges Levant – A Family In Love With Philadelphia The Levant family name has been circulating in the world of attorneys and judges since 1951. So it’s quite often for Harry J. Levant to be told, “Oh, I know your family!” That’s because his dad, S. Robert Levant, who died in 2009, had carved a big niche in the practice of law in this city. He was a grassroots lawyer, but handled many of the so-called “big-time” cases. Robert had four children, three of them boys; all, of course, became lawyers. “So when people hear the name Levant, they are not sure which one, but we all get
Harry Levant ....a long history the credit and the exposure,” he says. Levant is married with with three children of his own, twin 11-year-old girls and a son, 14.
Harry knows the city well. He now lives in Andorra, but travels frequently to his second home, that of his wife’s family, in South Philadelphia. Her maiden name is Linda Ghiretti. He admits his campaign is going well because of “my family history. My brothers and I have traded well on the good vibes created for us by my mother and father. Dad,” he explains, “also worked in grassroots politics all over the city. They lent what expertise they had to any group that needed representation.” In fact, he explains how politics played a role in his life as a child. “When State
Sen. Hardy Williams ran for Mayor, my mother volunteered, and my home, then in the 61st Ward, became his miniature headquarters.” His mother met State Rep. David Richardson in that campaign. The Levants and Richardsons became one family. “Dave’s mother Elaine and my mother Natalie are very close to this day. As a result, I am the only judicial candidate who can say Dave Richardson was an usher at my wedding.” Now marking his 22nd year in the practice of law, he only found himself interested in seeking a judgeship about four years ago. The reasons
were obvious. He was busy in the community as well. For instance, he was president for a maximum of four years and on the Executive Board for nine at Shawmont School. He prides himself on the fact he networked with the families and the local businesses raising funds for “Internet Smartboards”, which bring the internet into each classroom. “All the classrooms got them. They were both blackboards and computer boards at the same time.” “It was, I believe, one of the reasons I received the endorsement of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. I
fought for the teachers and the schools,” he adds. He has other endorsements as well; they include the Carpenters, Black Clergy, Councilman Curtis Jones (D) and the Guardian Civic League. They are still coming. “Running for judge has been an eye-opener in many ways,” he believes. “It underlines my conviction people want more accountability from the judicial system. I’ll help supply that. I hope soon to be able to convince jurists to give up a chamber week a year and devote those to teaching youngsters in public-school classes about the law.”
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Ed Wright Lives In A Judge’s World Like father, like son, but a bit different in the way he’d conduct his court room, says Edward C. Wright. “My dad, Judge Charles Wright, would raise his voice whenever he felt the necessity,” he says. “With me, I’ll speak normally, but my words will make sure justice is served and understood by both sides.” Ready to celebrate his 47th birthday on May 14, Edward is looking for a present from the voters. “It’s the one that will count: my being voted in the primary for the
Democrat ballot for Court of Common Pleas.” He’ll be found in the mix on the ballot with over 35 other candidates vying for one of the 10 open seats. But that doesn’t worry him. “The Wright name is a great name in the history of the courts and I am sure many who remember my father will look to vote for me,” he says pragmatically. His dad was appointed in 1965 by Gov. Bill Scranton. His career in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ended on his death in 1993.
Wright is a familiar face and name around Democrat City Committee. He’s known to ward leaders and committeepersons alike. He founded his own law firm 18 years ago, after serving a stint as a Deputy Attorney General in the Federal Civil Litigation Section. He says, “I hope to follow my wife, Judge Nina Wright Padilla, who was elected in 2003 to the Court of Common Pleas for a 10-year term. She’ll be coming up for retention in 2013. That leaves me in a quandary. I
need the voters to rescue me, since I don’t want two Wrights on the ballot in 2013 should I not make it this time.” Whatever, he knows two Wrights don’t make a wrong and his wife will be on the retention list. They have two children, Daniela, 11, and Edward Tyler, 7. Wright has been busy serving the community as well as his law practice. He’s on the Board of the Christian Street Y, a member of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a
former lecturer for Pennsylvania Bar Institute, and does a great deal of pro bono work with the Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project. He gives freely of his time and talent to all sorts of teaching programs. Happy with his practice, Wright says, “It seems I have a major attraction to the Bench, starting with my father and now living with a judge. I do believe I can contribute to the Bench in many ways.” He can be reached at (215) 569-4770.
Edward C. Wright .... it’s in the genes
MAYOR Michael Nutter finds himself flanked by RECIPIENTS of Ducky Birts Foundation Medallion awards gathered for this memorial photo of event, with David and Ducky Birts in foreground David and Ducky Birts at Foundation gala. Photo by Donald Terry seated. Photo by Donald Terry
STATE REP. Ron Waters, Boxing COUNCIL STARS Jannie Blackwell Commissioner Rudy Battle and labor FIRE COMMISSIONER & YOUNGEST attending at Medallion Awards and Marian Tasco flank Ducky Birts leader Sam Staten, Jr., were among Mrs. Lloyd Ayers share moment gala was Joe Kates held by his dad Michael with Foundation Director Ducky at Foundation award event. many VIPs in attendance. Kates, Ed Campbell and Hal Rosenthal.. Photo by Donald Terry Photo by Donald Terry Birts. Photo by Donald Terry
AMONG those in attendance were judicial candidate Diana Anhalt with mentor Joe Russo.
AWARDEE Councilman Bill Green, left, is congratulated by Ducky Birts and Register of Wills Ron Donatucci.
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8TH DIST. Council candidate Verna Tyner and her husband Joseph congratulate Ducky Birts on KEYNOTE speakers at Gospelrama seen here with Ducky Birts were Dr. Gayle K. Porter and talented array of Gospel singers. Photo by Donald Terry Dr. Marilyn Gaston. Photo by Donald Terry
HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY ice sculpture was part of huge buffet offered those attending gala.
TRAFFIC COURT candidate Donna Laws gleans some election tips from Sid Booker and a supporter.
HONORED for their efforts for making GOSPELRAMA so successful by Ducky and David Birts were George Van Norton, Stan Drayton, Barbara Grant, Joyce Drayton, Ducky, Mable E. Welborn and David Birts. Photo by Donald Terry
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LISTENING to Gospel singers were Sonja Thomas, State Rep. Mark Cohen, Ducky Birts and Lojise Moss at Zion Baptist Church.
PLEASED to welcome candidates to gala were Marion Wimbush and Ducky Birts, seen here with judicial candidate Carolyn AMONG VIPs at gala were John Sabatina, Esq., Nichols and Commissioner candidate Ivy Sayde Ladov, Chris Mallios, Ron Donatucci, Maria McLaughlin and Bill Dolbow. Staten.
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CONGRATULATING Ducky Birts on a massive turnout that braved a heavy rainfall at 1st Dist. Plaza were State Rep. Vanessa Brown and ConPhoto by Donald Terry gressman Bob Brady.
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(Cont. From Page 9) Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 6-8 p.m. Food & drink. Tickets $35. Send checks or MOs to.Marie Delany’s Campaign Office, P.O. Box 4817, Phila., PA 19124. For info 215MARIE-11 (215-627-4311). Apr. 27- Chew & Belfield Neighbors and Clivenden Hills Group host judicial candidates at Coleman Library, 68 W. Chelten Ave., 6:30 p.m. Candidates can contact Rev. C.H. Williams at Jesus46200032004@yahoo. com. Apr. 28- Congressman Bob Brady and Sam Staten, Sr., host cocktail fundraiser for State Rep. Jewell Williams for Sheriff at Vesper Club, 233 Sydenham St., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Suggested donation $250. Apr. 28- Robert Archie hosts Fundraiser for Councilman Darrell Clarke at Duane Morris, LLP, 30 S. 17th St., 5:307 p.m. Contributions $100/ $250/$500. Checks payable to Friends of Darrell Clarke. RSVP swilliams98@ hotmail.com or (215) 631-4939 Apr. 28- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Historical Site Cigar & Wine Tasting at Colonial Dames of Phila., 1630 Latimer St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info (215) 545-2244. Apr. 28- Fundraiser for 1st Dist. Council Democrat candidate Mark Squilla at McFadden’s, Citizens Bank Pk., 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info (267)
290-8836. Apr. 28- Phila. Children’s Alliance Bear Affair at Crystal Tea Rm., 9th floor, Wanamaker Bldg., 6-9:30 p.m. Awards to be presented. For info Dennille Varney 1 (610) 597-9092. 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. 28- Vendemmia Foundation hosts Winemakers Award dinner at IATSE Ballrm., 2401 S. Swanson St., 7-10 p.m. Tickets $45. For info Theresa (215) 465-8810. Apr. 28- 6th Dist. Council debate at Free Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave., 7 p.m. 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) 849-6426. Apr. 29- Friends of State Rep. Cherelle Parker hold Fish Fry at Champagne, 21 E. Chelten Ave., 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets $10. For info (215) 437-3925, ext. 202. Apr. 29- S. Phila. Realty Board fundraiser for Barbara Capozzi, 2nd Dist. Council Democrat candidate at Galdo’s Catering, 20th & Moyamensing, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $100. Open bar, buffet, food stations open all evening. For info (267) 888-6045. Apr. 29- Fish Fry Fundraiser for City Commissioner candidate Michael Bell at Scotty’s Bar, 1420 Ellsworth St., 6-10 p.m. Tickets $10. For info Kajet Washington (267) 253-6970 or
Julius Bell (215) 380-9709. Apr. 29- 59th Ward Dem Committee holds Pre-Primary Beef, Turkey & Beer at Elks Lodge, 210 E. Haines St. Donation $15. Apr. 29- Fundraiser hosted by Dan Pellicciotti for Judge Sean Kennedy at Keenan’s in Roxborough. SOLD OUT! Apr. 29-30- 2011 Libertarian Party State Convention at Conference Center, 1411 Liberty St., Franklin, Pa. May 1- Mark Green’s 38th Ward Cool Jazz fundraiser at Kroc Ctr., 4200 Wissahickon Ave., 2-5 p.m. $50 to $150. For info Monica Djerassi (215) 260-4899. May 1- Networking Fundraiser for judicial candidate Carolyn Nichols at Au Naturale Hair Salon, 501 E. Chelten Ave., 5-7 p.m. Food, refreshments, music. Bring lots of business cards. Donation $20. May 2- Former Governor and Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge will be special guest at fundraiser for GOP Council at-Large candidate David Oh, Esq., at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Requested contribution $150 per person, or $250 per couple. RSVP or for additional info Eunice Lee (215) 561-2000. May 2- “Taste of South Philly”, hosted by Bob & Debbie Pantano, Millay Club, and Alumni fundraiser for SS. John Neumann & Maria Goretti Catholic HS. $40. Pier 1, Phila. Cruise Terminal, 5100 S. Broad St. Bldg. 3, 6-10 p.m. For info Dorothy Longo
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(215) 465-8457, ext. 229. May 3- Cocktail Reception for Republican Councilmanic candidate Michael Untermeyer at home of Michael A. Cibik, Esq., 334 S. Front St. Donations $100-$2,600. For info Judy Camiel (610) 3040471 or email j.camiel@comcast.net. May 3- Fundraiser for PhillySpells Writing Lab nonprofit, featuring local author Lisa Scottoline at Loews Hotel, 1200 Market St., 7:30 pm. Tickets $80 at door or $70 purchased via Pay Pal at www.phillySpells.org/store. May 4- Historical Marker Dedication for Moyamensing Prison at 1400 S. 10th St. For info Celeste Morello (215) 334-6008. 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 4- Fundraiser for Derrick Coker, candidate for MC Judge, at New Palladium, 22 W. Allegheny Ave., 5:308:30 p.m. May 4- Fundraiser for State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 7-9:30 p.m. Dinner and open bar $75. For info (215) 745-4306. May 5- Fundraiser for Derrick Coker For Municipal Court at New Palladium, 229 W. Allegheny Ave., 5:308:30 p.m. For info Iliana Renoso (215) 740-5273. May 5- Senator Mike Stack’s Democrat 58th Ward Reception at Bliss Restaurant, 224 S. Broad St., 5:30-7 p.m.
Tickets available. Contact Rosemary (215) 964-3140. May 5- Democrat 43rd Ward Cinco de Mayo Beef & Beer at Copas Cubanas, 4637 N. 5th St., 6-9 p.m. Donations $35. May 5- Fundraiser Reception and Dinner for Council candidate Verna Tyner at Primo’s, 8460 Limekiln Pk., Wyncote, Pa., 7-11 p.m. May 6- 22nd Ward Democrat Committee Spring Fundraiser at Gathering Place, 6755 Germantown Ave., 6-8 p.m. Candidates $100, community $50. Meet 8th Dist. City Council, at-Large City Council and judicial candidates. For info Ward Leader Ron Couser (215) 817-6159. May 7- Pre Mothers Day Jazz Brunch hosted by Ed Nesmith for Council at Large, Teamsters Local 623, 4369 Richmond St., 1-4 p.m. Special guests include Urban Guerilla Orchestra and Co-Pastor Dayna Devine of Family Life Worship Ctr. Tickets $25. For info (215) 992-9273. May 8- Democrats of Oak Lane Team Mother’s Day Breakfast at Oak Lane Diner, 6528 N. Broad St., 9 a.m.-12 m. Hosted by Marion Wimbush. First 100 mothers 50 years and older receive free breakfast and gift. Broadcast over 900AM WURD. May 9- Democrat City Committee’s Jefferson Jackson Day Cocktail Party at Sheet Metal Workers Ha., Columbus Blvd & Reed St., 5:307:30 p.m. $150. For info Yolanda (215) 241-7804. May 9- Shaare Shamayim Candidates Night at 9768 Verree Rd., 8 p.m. Free. For info Myles Gordon (215) 673-6377.
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Fair almost excellent at new ‘Daughter’ by Len Lear In the 1990s, Jim Coleman was a virtual one-man media conglomerate and one of the hottest chefs in the country. The burly native Texan who once owned three restaurants in Dallas was executive chef of the Rittenhouse Hotel, cookbook author, host of a call-in show, “A Chef’s Table,” on the local National Public Radio affiliate, and the only local chef to break into Channel 12’s imposing Saturday-afternoon lineup of cooking shows with his “Flavors of Philadelphia.”
But the thing I will never forget about Jim (which he related to me in an interview about 12 years ago) was the fact that he was an eyewitness to the Tienanmen Square murder of hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing, China, in 1989 by the Communist government. Coleman, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, was there because he was executive chef overseeing five restaurants in the Great Wall Hotel, a 1,000room behemoth close to Tienanmen Square that hosted diplomats, heads of governments, corporate executives, etc., from all over the world. “The demonstrators were
jovial and having a good time,” Coleman told me, “so it was a complete shock when the soldiers started shooting and killing them.” Coleman returned to the US and in 1992 joined the Rittenhouse Hotel, which he eventually left to open “Coleman,” an upscale restaurant in Normandy Farm, a hotel and conference center on Route 202 in Blue Bell, right across the street from the Blue Bell Country Club. Last year, however, Coleman left his eponymous restaurant in Blue Bell and his radio show on National Public Radio, spent about a minute and a half at World Cafe Live in University City and is currently “between jobs.” Meanwhile, Normandy Farm spent four months renovating Coleman’s restaurant and reopened it on Feb. 25 as The Farmer’s Daughter, expanding it to include an airy 2,100-square-foot bar with 90 seats. The dining room is beautifully decorated, and the tables are spaced well apart from each other. Chef Corey Fair, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who grew up on a ranch in Central Texas (he
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State Liquor Stores In response to Senate Law & Justice Committee hearing on modernizing Liquor Control Board operations and in conjunction with the Senate Democrats’ “Budget Savings Plan,” three Democratic Senators are unveiling legislation aimed at modernizing Pennsylvania’s wine and spirit store operations. Sen. Jim Ferlo (D-Allegheny) said, “By modernizing the way the LCB does business, we can enable it to operate more effectively and tap into the full potential of the agency – so Pennsylvania’s economy can reap the benefits.”
The legislation, proposed by Ferlo with State Sens. Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) and Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Kensington) would be centered on the “3 P’s” – Procurement, Pricing and Personnel. Their proposal would allow the LCB greater flexibility to purchase goods and services and market its services out of state. It would let the LCB alter markup and proportional pricing to better reflect market conditions. A customer-relations marketing program could generate new revenue, between $20 and $70 million.
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15 INTERNATIONAL 2011 Fulbright Scholars visited Philadelphia Gas Works to learn about programs and techniques which are part of its award-winning workplace-diversity strategy. Scholars were visiting Phila. for the week as part of Fulbright Visiting Scholar Regional Enrichment Seminar highlighting “Valuing Diversity and Resolving Conflict.” Fulbright Program is flagship international educational-exchange program sponsored by US government to increase mutual understanding between countries. Fulbright Program awards 8,000 grants a year and operates in over 155 countries.
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The world’s largest roll on/roll off (Ro/Ro) vessel, the Tønsberg, will discharge Hyundai and Kia vehicles next Thursday at Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, bringing to nearly 100,000 the number of new vehicles unloaded since Hyundai Motor Co. and its logistics affiliate, Glovis of America, began local operations in August. David Whene, president of Greenwich Terminals, which operates PAMT, said a steady stream of Hyundai and Kia vehicles has been offloaded since August – and he expects the pace to continue or even increase. “The activity level at PAMT has increased tremendously in recent months,” Whene said. “The arrival of the cars has, of course, led to the growth – as one example in March PAMT handled six automobile vessels in a seven-day period.” “Our goal is always to improve our facilities and capabilities so we can successfully compete in an increasingly challenging arena,” said Thomas J. Holt Jr., president of Astro Holdings, Inc., which leases PAMT under a long-term concession with the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority. “The fact we’ve been able to attract new business signals that our efforts are working, and we expect to continue to attract new business to the Port in the months ahead.” The Tønsberg is 265 meters long and has a cargo volume of 138,000 cubic meters. It has a capacity of 8,500 car-equivalent units. There are six fixed and three hoistable decks. The vehicles that arrive at PAMT are processed at a 100-acre auto finishing facility at Pier 98 Annex at Columbus Boulevard and Oregon Avenue by the Walt Whitman Bridge. Once completed, those cars leave the facility by truck and possibly in the future by rail.
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Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters (Cont. From Page 9) sexual encounter.” This means 63% DID use condoms. That doesn’t equal condoms “not being used.”) Whatever the actual usage
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2001 ford f-250 3/4 ton super duty pickup- 53k miles,V-8, auto., ac, ps,pb, pw, cd, sliding rear window,bedliner,tow package, tires like new,very low miles,good condition,runs like new,R-title. $5,500. 215-920-8263
AUTO SALES
(215) 335-4884 Fax (215) 333-7793 In accordance with Chapter 73 of the Vehicle Code and authorization of the Department of Transportation, there will be a public auction of the below listed vehicles, THURS, April 21, 2011 @ 10:00 AM. The location: 7000 State Road, Philadelphia, PA. All sales final. Cash only.
STOCK# YEAR MAKE US-3759 US-3781 US-3815 US-3816
V.I.N.
CTRL#
2003 HYUNDAI KMHDN45D03U643799 889315 2002 CHEVROLET 2G1WF55K929314912 889306 2001 CHRYSLER 1C4GJ253X1B218317 889309 2001 CHEVROLET 1GCHK29191E277304 889311 Special Saturday Auction, April 30th, 2:00 pm visit our website. www.aspiteauction.com 1915 Model T Ford w Carnival Trailer and many more classics. Call for more details.
1991 chrysler new yorkerbeige with beige leather,like new in & out,41,000 original miles,former owner was 91 years old, estate sale,drive away car, call for details 267-688-6274
1975 cadillac el dorado convertible one owner for 28 years, everything new! $8,500. 215-920-0929 215-739-0660
2002 nissan altima 2.5 SLauto.,air,tilt,cc,cd,leather,sunroof,all powers,alloys,excellent condition. $5,500. 215-432-4580
1980 mercedes benz SD 300-5 cyl., diesel,fully loaded,sunroof,excellent condition,needs very little TLC, call for more details 215-322-9845
2000 oldsmobile intrigue60k miles,auto.,ac, full power,tilt,cc,cass.,alloys,excellent condition.$4,990. 215-432-4580
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