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Board of Ethics Extension Costs City $$$ Philadelphia’s Board of Ethics recently reminded all candidates who participated in the May 2011 primary, that many of them had failed to file required to file 24-hour reports. Continued failure could result in fines up to $2,000 per violation. Many candidates were guilty of this by failing to file multiple reports. By not enforcing the deadlines and fines, their decision has cost the City a considerable amount of money to help

balance its budget. However, the Board felt, since so many in violation were new to the political reporting deadlines, they should be given a break. That decision has saved candidates thousands of dollars and cost as much in revenue to the City treasury. The email notice read as follows: “Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Election Code (25 PS 3248), if a candidate for City office received a contribution of $500 or more from May 3

through May 17, the candidate (or candidate committee) should have filed a campaign finance report with the City Commissioners disclosing that contribution within 24 hours of receipt. Such contributions should also be disclosed in the candidate’s (or candidate committee’s) cycle 3 report. “Candidates for City office who are required to file a 24hour report with the City Commissioners pursuant to 25 PS 3248 must file a copy of that report electronically with

Brady Protects Workers “Rights” To Unionize Congressman Bob Brady has expressed his support of a proposed NLRB rule to streamline the workplace elections process. In a letter to Wilma Liebman, chair of the National Labor Relations Board, Brady wrote, “Hard-working Americans are having a toughenough time already making ends meet without being

scared of losing their jobs if they want to organize with others in order to support their families.” The Congressman stressed, “Hopefully, your agency will be able to put these rules into effect, because there are too many unfortunate examples of American people being deprived of their livelihoods everyday for exercising legal

rights afforded to them in the workplace to support themselves and their families.” Brady said he applauded the agency for coming up with some “practical and commonsense rules” to ensure the administration of workplace elections and ensure a fairer process for all parties and he called the NLRB action a step in the right direction.

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Blackwell Hosts Homeless To 14th Birthday, Health Fest An effort that should go down in Philadelphia history is the annual invitation sent to the city’s homeless to join Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell as she celebrates her own birthday. For the 14th time, Dilworth Plaza will be jammed by the city’s homeless from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow, falling on the actual day of Councilwoman Blackwell’s birthday. Expected to attend will be approximately 3,000 residents, most of whom are from the City’s familyshelter system. Each will be treated to a traditional barbecue lunch including hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta salads and birthday cake. Volunteers from the

West Philadelphia community, including the Mantua Community Improvement Committee and Drexel students will help serve the

guests. Donating to the gala are Pepsi, Fresh Grocer, Fred’s Water Ice, and Jeanne Bund & the Professional Healthcare Institute.

Congress Bill Allows You To Give To Uncle Hailed by some in Congress as a lifesaver for a bankrupt treasury is legislation recently introduced in Congress. It’s HR 2411 which is titled “Reduce America’s Debt Now Act of 2011. HR 2411 states every worker in America should be allowed to voluntarily have a portion of his wages automatically withheld and sent directly to the Treasury

Department for the purpose of paying down the federal debt. Part of the language reads “Every employer making payment of wages shall deduct and withhold upon such wages any amounts so elected, and shall pay such amounts over to the Secretary of the Treasury....” Odds are there are enough sensible Congressmen and women who will see the folly of this legislation.

the Board of Ethics, via the Records Dept. “The failure to file a required report with the Board of Ethics constitutes a violation of the City’s campaign finance law subject to a civil penalty of $250. Each day a report is not filed is a separate offense for which an additional separate civil penalty of $250 may be imposed. The total civil penalties that may be imposed for failure to file a particular report shall not exceed $2,000 for the first 30 days the report is not filed, plus $1,000 for each additional 30-day period or part thereof the report is not filed. “If you or your candidate committee received any contributions of $500 or more between May 3 and May 17, then your committee should have filed 24-hour reports disclosing those contributions. If you or your committee received a contribution of $500 or more from May 3 to May 17 and you did not file 24hour report with the Ethics Board disclosing that contribution, you are still required to file that report, even though it is late. If you (or your committee) file all required 24hour reports electronically with the Ethics Board by Jul. 8, we will not pursue enforcement of the failure to file. “Any candidates (or candidate committees) that do not file required 24-hour reports electronically with the Ethics Board by Jul. 8 will be subject to enforcement proceedings and civil penalties.” Notwithstanding the Board of Ethics decision, the meter has been running in fines against candidates who have not filed their contributions of $500 or more with the County Board of Elections in the 24hour window provided. May 17 to Jun. 17 was the first 30day window. Many are reportedly still not filing during this second period, which ends Jul. 17. So, regardless of the Board’s citation, the City will have a chance get additional money into its treasury, thanks to the automatic fines being levied now by the County Boards. However, the problem of lost income to the City continues, since the County Board

of Elections maxes out at a fine of $250 per report, whereas the Board of Ethics can max out at $2,000, plus additional $1,000 for each additional 30-day period by which the reports have not been turned in. Some candidates are said to have incurred up to $3,000 in fines already. As of now, two of seven candidates notified by the Board of Elections for failing to file by deadline time have settled with the Registration Commission and paid their fines. According to Tim Dowling, Election and Document Specialist, more are expected to received similar notices as a study of the records proceeds. The five-member, independent Philadelphia Board of Ethics was established by ordinance, approved by voters in May 2006, and installed on Nov. 27, 2006. It is charged with providing ethics training for all City employees and enforcing campaign finance, financial disclosure and conflict-of-interest laws, and has authority to render advice, investigate complaints and issue fines. City Council recently passed a campaign-finance law aimed at candidates for City elective offices. It now sets limits on political contributions to candidates, requires candidates and political committees to disclose campaign finance information to the Ethics Board and gives authority to the Board to enforce and provide guidance on the law. The intent of this campaign finance law is to reduce the influence of large political contributors and to promote public confidence in our elected officials. As such, the City’s campaign finance law is an integral part of the City’s recent set of ethics reform measures. Ethics Board members are William H. Brown III, Esq., of Schnader Harrison Seagal & Lewis, LLP; Richard Glazer, Esq., a founder of Cozen O’Conner, and Sanjuanita Gonzales, Esq., a managing partner at Cohen, Fluhr & Gonzales. J. Shane Creamer, Jr. is executive director. Michael Cooke is enforcement director.

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ceived $1,500 on Apr. 19, 2009 in 2009 cycle 3 for reimbursements and $3,445.99 on Jul. 15, 2009 in 2009 cycle 7 for reimbursements for previously unsubmitted campaign expenses. Friends of Farnese does not show a debt to Gillinger on their 2008 cycle 7 report, or anywhere in 2009. This raises the question: Is Farnese gearing up for his 2012 campaign in 2009? If money was owed to Gillinger, it would have been shown as yet another liability. Farnese comes up for reelection in 2012, and his committee currently has a net worth of $6,844.33. If he needs another half million for his reelection campaign, where will he get it? Sean Logan and Gerald LaValle have departed from the Pennsylvania Senate. Frank DiCicco will be leaving

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Candidates have been known to finance their lection campaigns through debt financing, but the 1st Dist.’s State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-S. Phila.) has made it an art form. In 2008 cycle 2, he received a loan of $25,000 from Neighbors for Christian DiCicco for a campaign loan. In 2008 cycle 3, he received 13 more loans from the following: This brought Farnese’s total debt to a whopping $540,622.61 for his primary victory. It is interesting to note $150,000 came from the campaign funds of other politicians, who may not have wanted John Dougherty or Anne Dicker in the Pennsylvania Senate chambers. Farnese’s legal expenses stem from a petition challenge from two individuals who attempted to have his nominating petitions set aside. To pay off his liabilities, Farnese went on a fundraising binge that included approximately 950 contributions from 2008 to present for a total of approximately $850,000. Apparently, this was not enough to pay for his ongoing campaign and to retire his debt at the same time. Farnese’s list of contributors reads like a Who’s Who of political committees and politically connected individuals who were

It should be noted that none of Farnese’s counterparts from Philadelphia in the Commonwealth Senate are carrying any debt balance. Friends of Farnese has reimbursed the Senator for a variety of expenses, starting in 2008 cycle 2 and ending in 2011 cycle 3. It appears Farnese received 28 reimbursements for a total of $13,949.28. Perhaps the greatest beneficiary of Friends of Farnese has been Farnese’s Campaign Mgr. Renee Gillinger. Beginning in 2007 cycle 7 all the way through 2009 cycle 7, Gillinger was paid or reimbursed 30 times for a total of $124,562.43. Given that Farnese won 30,879 votes in the General Primary in 2008, Gillinger was paid or reimbursed $4.03 per vote. Oddly enough, Gillinger re-

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Representation for racial minorities in redistricting, which is mandated by US Supreme Court decisions, will play a role in shaping Philadelphia’s new State Senate Districts as well. As it happens, the city’s four Black State Senators – Shirley Kitchen, LeAnna Washington, Vincent Hughes and Anthony Williams – all appear to have lost population in their Districts. Meanwhile, the city’s three white Senators

– Mike Stack, Tina Tartaglione and Larry Farnese – all represent Districts that have gained population since 2000. It may prove easy for the three whites to cede territory to their Black colleagues, thereby keeping those from having to push farther out into the suburbs, where they would be likelier to run into Republican voters. Republicans have the final say, of course, with their total domination of Harrisburg and the redistricting process. But the more-difficult decisions for Republicans will be in the west and midstate – the GOP’s stronghold – where many Senators’ Districts have lost population. They may choose to leave Philadelphia relatively unmolested when they draw the new lines. Internet Warfare Begins In 10th

The campaigns of incumbent Republican 10th Dist. Councilman Brian O’Neill and Democrat Challenger Bill Rubin are burning up the internet and the letter-to-the-editor pages, since neither exercise requires any campaign expense. The latest foray began with the Councilman responding to an attack letter from Bill Rubin appearing in the Daily News. O’Neill contends, “Mr. Rubin didn’t disclose to readers or the Daily News he is my opponent in the upcoming election. Given the falsehoods in his letter, it’s not surprising he didn’t fully identify himself. While Mr. Rubin was underhanded in his actions. I’ve always been upfront about mine. I voted against Mayor

Nutter’s property tax proposals and against every propertytax increase on City Council. Our approaches to representing the people could not be more different.” Rubin’s letter to the Daily News read, in part, “In your story regarding pay raises on Jun 25, you listed several individuals who will not be taking the raises afforded to all elected officials through a process similar to the midnight pay raise the State officials passed, several years ago. Elected officials are given automatic pay raises each year based on the consumer price index (CPI) for the prior year. “While City Council has been hard at work raising property taxes almost 14%, depleting the City’s reserve balance, and raising the sales tax rate an additional 1%, they have each received over 13.2% in raises since Jul. 1, 2006. Time after time over the last five years, I have read the stories of how the Councilman and his colleagues have been given back their raises. Again this year the same comments are being made; truth is, Councilman O’Neill has taken over $17,000 in raises, while donating $4,600 back to the City.” Rubin’s internet response to O’Neill ended with, “If you believe I have made a mistake, you need to release your W-2 from the City for the last five years showing something different.” Rick Offers International Corps. No-Tax Pact

Former Sen. Rick Santorum is telling voters, if elected President, he will lead a revival of America manu-

facturing, helping to spur economic growth and provide good jobs for workers. “We are going to say to those who are innovators here, those who are foreign investors or looking for a place to set up their manufacturing facility, ‘America is open for business’,” Santorum said. “We are going to say, ‘Go ahead and build your manufacturing plant here and employ people here, and your corporate taxes are going to be zero’.” Santorum proposed a fivepoint plan aimed at reshaping the federal government, cutting taxes, removing regulatory burdens, improving capital markets, and tapping domestic energy sources to strengthen the economy and reduce unemployment. Bryan Lentz At CeaseFire

Former State Rep. Brian Lentz (D-Delaware), who lost a close congressional race to Congressman Pat Meehan, is pushing memberships for CeaseFire. It is now one of the largest gun-control groups in the state. He had its support in his race, with Meehan picking up National Rifle Association support. Look for another goaround between the two. PolitcsPA Features Brady’s Stanley White

Hill, Stanley responded, “Writing and securing House passage for a Brady bill to help activated reserves and National Guards protect their credit scores.” His advice to new Chiefs of Staff is “to understand execute your boss’ priorities while helping him/her steer a course that matters to the District. I’d advise rookies to always remember there’s only one Member – and it ain’t you. Keep you profile lower than the boss’, don’t listen to people trying to blow smoke up your …. Make sure your boss gets news, good or bad, from you. She or he is one person you have to be able to always be honest with. Most of all, always remember that you are replaceable. Keeping that in mind will make you irreplaceable.”

Pa. GOP Chief Debuts Anti-Obama TV Ad You’ll be seeing a lot of a television commercial this summer sponsored by the Republican National Committee for Pennsylvania. It’s called ‘Change Direction’. Since President Obama’s nearly $1 trillion stimulus passed, reports the advertisement, Pennsylvania has lost 10,800

jobs and the unemployment rate has risen to 7.4%. State GOP chief Rob Gleason, who is at war with this city’s Republican Committee, promoted the film with a statewide press conference, adding “Pennsylvanians have taken notice of our President’s failure to lead on the economy, as President Obama’s struggles with a 48% disapproval rating right here in our Commonwealth. All of this translates into one key point. The 2012 election will come down to the President’s clear failure to lead on the economy, and he will lose because Pennsylvanians will hold him accountable at the ballot box.” What Gleason fails to realize is he is starving out the very Republican forces he needs to carry that message home to this city’s voters, by refusing to recognize RCC Chair Vito Canuso and allow jobs to go through him to ward leaders and rank-andfile committeepersons.

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If State Rep. Angel Cruz (D-Kensington), the city’s only Latino State Representative, gets his wishes, the legislative redistricting map now being drawn up in Harrisburg will result in the creation of an additional fully Latino district and another with a “sizeable and influential Latino population which will be able to influence outcomes.” Cruz has been meeting with leadership from both sides of the aisle and told the Public Record, “I’ve been given to believe the addition of another Latino District, similar to mine, is a done deal. The other District planned will include a very sizeable portion of Philadelphia Latinos, who will be decisionmakers as to who will represent them in Harrisburg.” The 180th Legislative Dist., which Cruz represents, has had a Latino representative for the past four decades. Statewide, stated Cruz, the Commonwealth’s growing Latino population has been recognized, with the result the State may have as many as six Districts with strong Latino registration.

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Bachmann Darling Of Local Tea Party (Cont. From Page 5) again for 2nd Dist. Council seat, is hosting a series of Saturday-night movies with a DJ welcoming folks at 7 p.m., followed by a movie at 9 p.m. outdoors at 17th & Reed. What better way than to meet and greet voters prior to a run for the soon-to-bevacant 186th House Dist. seat as Johnson leaves to take on his new Council chores? Last Saturday was the first of the eight evenings

of free movies. Casey Can Stoke His Fundraising

With over $3 million in his campaign war chest, US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) will have good reason to convince supporters to add to his treasury. He now has a Republican candidate, war hero, veterans advocate, and Bucks Co. businessman, David Christian, wiling to oppose him. Christian has formed an exploratory committee, but

odds are he is in the running. Republicans are already in tow.

Bachmann Leads PA GOP Primary Field by Nathan Shrader Conservative Minnesota Congresswoman and Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann is leading the pack of Republican presidential candidates in a poll released late last week by Communication Concepts in Easton. Despite

Bachmann’s lead among announced candidates, most Republican primary voters — 29 % — remain undecided in Pennsylvania. The numbers show that Bachmann is preferred by 23 % of Keystone State Republicans followed by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney with 16%, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum with 13%, Texas Congressman Ron Paul and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich tied

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Schuylkill Co. Republican Committee chairman and party reformer Joe Sterns views Bachmann’s strong showing as a sign that Republican voters are ready for a new direction. “That a relative unknown like Michele Bachmann would poll ahead of all other GOP presidential candidates in Pennsylvania, a state that’s historically been highly prone to the ‘Bob Dole Syndrome’, is a testament that we’re witnessing a rare moment in politics, one in which the people are thoroughly beat down by politics as usual and looking for someone who will end it,” says Sterns. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Democrats may see Bachmann’s nomination as instrumental to winning the state for President Obama next year. “I can’t imagine a better scenario for the president to eas(Cont. Page 26)

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Thanks, Earthquake My hat goes off to Mr. Paul “Earthquake” Moore and his tireless efforts at stopping the senseless killing (no killing makes sense) destroying our way of life. I’m the EPIC coordinator for South Philadelphia and the violence is so terrible that community residents are numb from the shootings and continued violence until it affects them personally. We need to advocate much harder

than what we’ve been doing. With me it’s the prevention that stops the senseless violence so we need to advocate for groups like EPIC that have the communities best interests at heart. Together we can stop the bleeding and start the process of healing. Glenn Darnell Wrighten

Not Taxing Only one thing was left out of your excellent “opinion” on “A Taxing Task” and that is the solution that the Tax Reform Commission urged years ago and that 20 cities in Pennsylvania have enacted, and that is doing a good reassessment of Philadelphia’s Property Tax that has actually land and building parts. That is the role of Land Value Taxation, which the Center for the Study of Economics could work on if they were consulted. CSE presently has an office in the Henry George School Museum at 413 S. 10th Street. Joan Sage

passing of Mayor Frank Rizzo, meeting at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham Ave. & Easton Rd., 11 a.m. All invited. Jul. 19- Fundraiser for Council candidate David Oh at McGillin’s Ale House, 1310 Drury St., 6-8. Free buffet, open bar. Contribution $50. Cash or money order. No Corporate checks. Jul. 23- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts seminar on Building Financial Wealth by Improving Your Credit Score at 10 a.m. in Bossone Bldg. Atrium, 3200 Market St., 10 a.m. Parking available at 31st & Ludlow. For info Desaree K. Jones or Don Cave (215) 492-2980. Jul. 23- Brady Bunch get-together at Keenan’s, 113 Old New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 4-8 p.m. Tickets $35. For info Tommy (215) 423-9027 or Charlie (215) 241-7804. Jul. 30- DC 21 Glaziers hold Summer Get-Together at Keenan’s, 113 Old New Jersey Ave., Angelsea, N. Wildwood, N.J., 2 p.m. Aug. 2- Friends of Ron Donatucci hosts cruise on

Delaware aboard Phila. Belle at Penns Landing Pier 3, between Market and Chestnut Sts., 6-10 p.m. Boat sails at 7 p.m. $145 per person. Aug. 5- Swedish Museum hosts Summer Crayfish Party in FDR Park at 1900 Pattison Ave. Tickets $50. Call (215) 389-1776 for details. Reservations end Jul. 29. Aug. 6- Friends of Bill Rubin present District Council 33 Members Night with Camden Riversharks (vs. Road Warriors at 5:35 p.m. at Camden’s Campbell Field) as DC 33 members work 3rd and 1st Base concession stands. Tickets $12. Proceeds to Bill Rubin. For info contact Joan Gallagher at (267) 438-6998, Irene Snyder, (215) 582-8611 or Sylvia Bullock (215) 4716469. Aug. 13- 20th Celebration of reunion of IBEW Local 98 retirees and active members at Keenan’s in Anglesea, N. Wildwood, N.J. Starts 4 p.m. Aug. 18- Stu Bykofsky’s 21st Candidates Comedy Night at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $75. Order by calling Variety (215) 735-0803.

Aug. 26- Golf Outing fundraiser for Democrat candidate for 10th Dist. Council candidate Bill Rubin at Juniata Golf Course, 1392 E. Cayuga St., registration 12:30, shotgun start 1 p.m. $80 includes green fees, cart, refreshments and barbecue. For info Tom Dooley (267) 246-5512. Aug. 27- Ward Leader George Brooks hosts annual Crab & Shrimp Feast to Baltimore Inner Harbor. Bus leaves Progress Plaza, Broad & Oxford Sts., at 1 p.m. $150 package includes bus ride, 4hour crab and shrimp fest, plus buffet, music and dancing, and open bar. For details call George Brooks (267) 9715703 or Harvey Blanton (215) 232-1142, (215) 833-7085. Aug. 27- Fundraiser for Joe McCloskey Memorial Fund at Quaker City Yacht Club, 7101 N. Delaware Ave., 3-7 p.m. Soda, beer, food, music, door prizes. Tickets $25. For info Michael Sullivan (856) 461-7720 or John L. Sullivan (215) 332-4873 or www.goople27thpal.com. Aug. 27- Ironworkers 401 hosts Summer Festival at Keenan’s, 113 Old New Jer-

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I question the zeal with which the DEP and EPA fine and shut down manufacturing plants in the USA while allowing the release of health-damaging pollutants such as perchlorate, heavy metals (barium, copper, lithium) and sulfur into the lungs those in the Capital of the United States and in other major cities on July 4th. I think we need industrial jobs, not pyrotechnics. Where are the tree huggers on this issue? Joseph DuPont

Meehan and Republican City Committee hosts fundraiser for Karen Brown for Mayor at Vesper Club, 223 S. Sydenham St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $250. Jul. 15- Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell celebrates her birthday with 14th annual Celebration and Health Fair for Homeless on City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza, 12 m.-3 p.m. Jul. 15- Councilman Curtis Jones celebrates his birthday with White Linen Party at Centennial Café, 4700 States Dr., Fairmount Pk., 8-11 p.m. Donation $50. For info (267) 912-1420 or email SamanthaJoyWilliams@gmail .com. Jul. 15, 16- Arts Bank Theatre hosts Classic Concert entertainment. $20. Hosted by Miss Black Penna. For info (267) 281-3521. Jul. 16- GOP Motorcycle Club launches Memorial Ride honoring 20th anniversary of

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State Rep. Michael McGeehan kept asking questions, not getting answers, and persevered and finally managed, by whipping the smoke, to get the attention of the State’s Education Secretary Ronald Tomalis, who now thinks he sees a flame indicating possible wholesale cheating on the statewide PSSA test. Many school districts as well as our own are involved. To his credit, McGeehan is now suggesting Tomalis institute a “whistleblower hot-line” for educators to report allegations of wrong-doing while being insulated from retribution. McGeehan spoke with Tomalis after meeting Sunday with a group of Philadelphia teachers who told him about alleged test-score cheating at their school. “They voiced concerns that not only would the Philadelphia School District not act on their allegations but worse, penalize them for coming forward in the first place,” said McGeehan. “My experience leaves me no confidence that the School District will take these concerns seriously, without fear of retribution, as evidenced by recent news accounts. I believe it is imperative that employees of the Philadelphia School District and districts throughout the state, which want to share their stories, should invoke their right for whistleblower protection under Act 169 of Dec. 12, 1986.” It is obvious we now have a full-blown scandal which should catch the attention of thousands of unhappy parents in the schools involved if Tomalis does his due diligence. The results, if the allegations prove true and extensive, will no doubt eliminate more barriers placed before those pushing for a full voucher program for parents, allowing them to pick and choose. So this scandal could punch holes in arguments offered by those to those defending our public schools to Harrisburg legislators and to our City Council. Jul. 14- Michael

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Having Surgery? Read These Safety Tips Millions of people have surgery each year. Although every surgery has risks, some of those risks can be prevented. The Surgical Care Improvement Project is a national partnership that aims to reduce the number of preventable surgical problems. SCIP offers steps that surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and

patients can take. So, what does this mean to you as a patient? If you, your doctors and your nurses follow some simple steps, you could have a shorter and safer hospital stay. Talk with your doctor or a member of your surgical care team (surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurse, etc.) about the

type of care you should receive. If you’re being given antibiotics before surgery, ask when you will receive them and for how long they will be taken. Traditionally, antibiotics are started within an hour before surgery and stopped within 24 hours after surgery. If hair needs to be removed

from a part of your body that is having surgery, ensure it will be removed with electronic clippers. Razor use can cause infections. Ask what will be done to prevent you from getting blood clots during or after surgery. As people do not move while under anesthesia, they are at a higher risk of de-

veloping blood clots, which can lead to heart attack and stroke. Tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including over-thecounter ones, as well as any other health issues you have, as these could affect your surgery and treatment.

Ensure your surgery care team washes their hands before touching you. Always remember it is okay to speak up if you have questions or concerns at any point during your treatment. It is your body, and you have every right to know and understand what is happening.

by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Are Chapter 7 trustees wolverines? Answer: A Chapter 7 trustee can be like a hungry wolverine. They only get paid $60 a case, which might be enough to pay a staff member’s salary and nothing more. To make money, they have to find assets so they can get a commission when those assets are distributed. If they don’t, they can’t make any money. My wolverine metaphor sprang from watching the National Geographic documentary, “The Phantom Wolverine.” The wolverine

covers a large territory – up to 15 miles in a day – and can kill animals several times its size, and has the ability to smell food through several feet of snow. Yep, that could be a Chapter 7 trustee. He’s paid by the case, and if he doesn’t find assets, he starves. This underscores the need to do your homework before you are in sight of the wolverine – err, I mean Chapter 7 trustee. Once you file, there’s (almost) no getting out, and this hungry animal will be all over your case. Next week’s question: Bankruptcy basics: What is a “cram-down”?

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foods, the amount of water in our cells decreases and we no longer look or feel so great. Try these tips: • Stop drinking soda, caffeinated drinks, and alcohol. They are dehydrating substances that leave our cells, organs, and faces drained and aging. • Increase the amount of clear, spring water. • Stay away from water in plastic containers (they may leach chemicals) • Use a charcoal-based water purifier in your refrigerator. • Drink eight to 10 glasses of water a day. It helps the water balance between the cells. • Room temperature water is best. It may protect you from a heart attack. • Drink green tea. It is a great antioxidant that cleanses your system and flushes out impurities of daily life. • Eat fruit and vegetables. They contain lots of water

that enters the cells and keeps the balance between intra-cellular and extra-cellular water. • Eat protein. Whether it is animal, fish, seafood, or vegetable (beans, tofu), it keeps water tucked into your cells. Making highquality protein a main dietary ingredient keeps us looking and feeling young. • Sleep seven to eight hours a night. That is when our hormones are manufactured and they will keep the water balance healthy for decades. • Take bioidentical hormones. At the latest conference of the International Menopause Society in Rome (June 2011) key opinion leaders and scientists concluded unequivocally that estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone will help you stay healthy and young as you age. So drink up, a nice glass of water and enjoy! © 2011 Newsmax. All rights reserved.

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The amount of body water decreases as we age and when we are sick or significantly overweight. Of note, 2/3 of body water is inside our cells, which makes it difficult to manipulate the balance by drinking a few extra glasses of water. It’s the 1/3 that is outside the cells that is easy to address when we are trying to keep healthy, detoxify our systems, or just lose some unwanted pounds by flushing them out with extra water. When you are young and full of hormones in balance, every cell that makes up every organ in the body is young too. They are plump and glistening with water. Just like our skins that are devoid of wrinkles and well hydrated, the signs of youth cannot be mistaken. With the aging process and the loss of water due to disease, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, exposure to pollution, and eating all the wrong

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I don’t know why people are constantly telling me here in the City of Brotherly Love that there’s nothing to do around town. My experience is just the opposite: there’s far too much to do and I’m bummed that I can’t do all of it. It’s only July and I’ve already been to several concerts, a few movies, some really cool festivals and other things that a place where there’s allegedly nothing to do shouldn’t be hosting. And this weekend, there’s another set of free or low-priced things available for Philadelphians to take part in. The 5th Annual Global Fusion festival will hit Penn’s Landing this weekend and is the culmination of a week of fun-filled multicultural activities that included a kick-off celebration at the Hard Rock Café on Monday, game nights, free concerts and activities for the kids. With a theme of Carnival, this year’s Global Fusion Festival includes a variety of activities that celebrate the contributions of Philadelphia’s diverse African Diaspora, Latino, Caribbean and Asian cultures. The Hard Rock Café event featured among other acts Alo Brazil, and Deja Two. In fact, if you have nothing to do today, you can participate in a variety of free activities including Inca Son at the Mann Music Center, Game Night at the Reef Nightclub on South 3rd Street and Fusion Night Trivia at the Elephant and Castle British Pub, 1800 Market Street. The concert at Penn’s Landing will feature Estelle, a British soul singer who was among the folks rocking the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for Welcome America earlier this month, Canada’s Melanie Fiona, and Anthony Jones, a neo-soul singer from Atlanta. There will also be a Children’s Festival that will give kids the chance to do such things as listen to storytellers, learn hip-hop and salsa dancing, interact with animals and hang out with Sprout’s Berenstain Bears. Admission is free and it’s a chance to partake in another one of Philadelphia’s various festivals. Remember that if you find yourself bored and with nothing to do this weekend.

Yo! Here we go again with this question asked by Caramanna, a reader – why are sneakers hanging from utility wires a classic sight in Philadelphia? One theory is, “No one likes that model, so they tossed them up the wires.” It is really a stupid thing to do – I really don’t know why. However, using my personal experiences and conducting interviews with my relatives, friends and associates, I have developed a few theories for this curiosity. One theory is because of a prank. Imagine this: You are carrying your sneakers home from gym class, with the laces tied together, hanging over your shoulder. Mr. Smart Alec, seeing your vulnerability, grabbed your sneakers and tosses them onto the nearest utility wire. Some fun, huh? Not for you, for now you had to go home and explain to your parents what happened to your sneakers and beg them to buy you another pair. Once a year was about the limit of their acceptance for this story – even if it was the truth. Another theory is similar to the ritual of tossing hats into the air at graduation ceremonies. At West Point and most colleges, hat-tossing is mandatory. From the number of sneakers on the wires near schools, it seems that sneaker-tossing is almost as mandatory. Sneaker-tossing may be another form of hat-tossing. The theory I prefer is that of a sneaker memorial. Every time you pass your own old sneakers, which you had tossed onto the wires, you could point to them and say, “Those are my sneaks and they have been up there for five, or six years, wow! I wonder how long they will hang there.” It is also a neat way of getting rid of old or worn-out sneakers. The Philadelphia Electric Com. and the phone company don’t think it is a necessary tradition, though. Sometimes they have to send a work crew to remove the sneakers. If not removed, the sheer number of sneakers hanging on the wires (at certain locations) become a real problem and could cause service to be interrupted. The presence of sneakers on wires has diminished over the years. When we tossed our sneakers, they were usually “bobos”: our black, high-top, white-soled ones that sold for two or three dollars. Today, with the average price of sneakers being $50 or more, they are not tossed so freely. Mr. Smart Alec still gets to them sometimes, but they are usually well guarded and not allowed to become a wire decoration. You may have a different idea about this mystery, but whatever the reason, the fact remains: Sneakers will always hang from the telephone and electric wires in Philadelphia.

On Monday, US SEN. PAT TOOMEY was in Philadelphia. SHEINELLE JONES and MIKE JERRICK of Fox 29 interviewed him that morning. During the interview, the Senator gave a compelling argument for his solution to the impasse in Washington surrounding the federal debt ceiling. Toomey has proposed we raise the debt ceiling as the President has requested. Toomey, however, would link the increase in the debt ceiling with cost-cutting and the passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment, which is music to conservative ears. The Senator’s proposal would give the government nine years to balance the budget. Toomey noted that during 1990s there was bipartisan support on the part of PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON and then Speaker of the House NEWT GINGRICH for mandating that the federal government balance its budget. Most states and the City of Philadelphia cannot borrow to fund operating expenses. The Senator also noted that recent polls show that the 70% of the American people favor a balanced budget at the federal level. The herd here in Philadelphia is proud of the leadership role our fellow Pennsylvanian has assumed on financial and economic issues since he joined the Senate in January. Before retuning to Washington, Toomey stopped by the Union League, where he was the keynote speaker at a Commonwealth Club luncheon. He reiterated and expanded upon those comments made during his earlier television appearance. ROBERT GLEASON, the Chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, introduced the Senator. JOYCE HAAS, vice chairperson of the PAGOP, came from State College to join the luncheon. JOSEPH “SKIP” BRION, the chairman of the Chester Co. Republican Party, was at the Senator’s table. Brion was recently appointed chairman of the Liquor Control Board. If GOV. TOM CORBETT is successful in privatizing the State’s liquor-store system, Brion’s job will be to oversee the unwinding of the LCB. Two candidates – ANNE COVEY for Commonwealth Court and AL SCHMIDT for Philadelphia City Commissioner, were among the approximately 100 attendees at the luncheon. While State Representative (and candidate for City Council-at-Large) DENNIS O’BRIEN was not there, one of his key campaign staffers, PHIL INNAMORATO, was in attendance. A number of local Philadelphia Republican ward leaders were there, including STEVE NASEVICH (14th Ward), MIKE CIBIK (5th Ward), BILL PETTIGREW (23rd and (Cont. Page 19)

STATE SEN. SHIRLEY KITCHEN hosted her annual Police Awards Ceremony in the Burholme Section of her District. Kitchen represents several Northeast divisions in the 63rd Ward. Her ward leader, BERNICE HILL, raves about what a pleasure it is to have the Senator represent her. The men and women in blue also know they have a true friend in her. Supreme Court JUSTICE SEAMUS McCAFFERY moved easily and skillfully through traffic on Columbus Boulevard to N. Wildwood last Friday. Could he also move with such skill to the Governor’s mansion in four years? The Justice is the perfect contrast to GOV. TOM CORBETT. He is tough on crime, fiscally sensible, yet warm and affable. He has been outside Philadelphia picking up strong support for his candidacy. His numbers statewide were superior to former GOV. ED RENDELL, the only other Philadelphian to recently achieve statewide electoral success. STATE SEN. LARRY FARNESE appeared to know every attractive woman at a fundraiser at Glam in Old City. To be fair, the Senator represents Center City and was well acquainted with the rest of the crowd. BILL RUBIN, the candidate for City Council against incumbent Republican BRIAN O’NEILL, hosted a dinner at his home for his ward leaders. The dinner was well received by 66 A and B WARD LEADERS SHAWN DILLON and MIKE McALEER. There appears to be more unity among the Northeast Ward Leaders, who are known for being fragmented. Even Mavericks like JOHN SABATINA have worked to bring leaders together. Most recently, a large coalition worked together to defeat MARGE TARTAGLIONE and elect STEPHANIE SINGER. How this unity will affect the citywide power structure remains to be seen. Perhaps a Northeast mayoral candidate would be viable. COUNCILMAN JIM KENNEY has already proclaimed that he is running for Mayor in four years. COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN has done everything but call a press conference to announce his candidacy. STATE SEN. ANTHONY WILLIAMS wants to be Mayor, but first must decide if he is running for Auditor General or Governor. TOM KNOX is not running for Mayor but has already announced he is running for Governor. He would likely have to spend four times as much as the $10 million he spent in his last mayoral quest. (Cont. Page 19)

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Elephant Corner (Cont. From Page 10) 54th Wards) and MATT WOLFE (27th Ward). Former ward leader and governmentaffairs professional FRANK BUZDLOWSKI also enjoyed the luncheon. The next meeting of the Commonwealth Club will be in August in Pittsburgh. The keynote speaker will be State House MAJORITY LEADER MIKE TURZAI. The Commonwealth Club is a fundraising group of the PAGOP. Speaking of fundraising, SANDY STEWART was the guest bartender at the United

Republican Club last Friday night. Proceeds from the event went to Stewart’s campaign for the 6th City Council seat being vacated by retiring Democrat JOAN KRAJEWSKI. In November, Stewart will be facing Democrat BOBBY HENON, political director of Electrical Union Local 98. In this elephant’s opinion, Stewart is a great candidate, but may have an uphill battle against the formidable organization of JOHN DOUGHERTY and Local 98. The torrential rain that evening negatively impacted the attendance at Stewart’s fundraiser. TOM WARING of

the Northeast Times weathered the rain to be there. Matt Wolfe, the 27th Ward Leader (West Philadelphia) was in attendance, as well as former candidate for Mayor, JOHN FEATHERMAN (Center City). However, none of the Republican leaders of the nine wards that are within the Sixth District were able to make the event which was essentially in their back yard. Former candidate for City Council at Large ELMER MONEY and 2008 Republican candidate for the US House of Representatives (2nd Dist.) ADAM LANG, also enjoyed Stewart’s bartending skills. Pettigrew is all over the jungle

MAYOR Michael Nutter helped debut Phila. Gas Works weatherization and public workforce-system partners called EnergySense, PGW’s flagship energy-efficiency program at home of customer. In photo, from left, are Nutter; Jeannie Dennis, homeowner with family; and Craig E. White, president and CEO, Philadelphia Gas Works. EnergySense is PGW’s new portfolio of six energy-efficiency programs to help PGW residential, commercial and industrial customers conserve energy and save money. Photo by Philadelphia Gas Works

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The city’s Democrat and Republican Party leaders, including ward leaders and committeepersons, are in mourning this week with the news of the death of one of Philadelphia’s longest-reigning political leaders, Michael Stack, Jr. Michael J. Stack, Jr., a true Philadelphia original, died early Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2011 of complications from congestive heart failure and diabetes. An unassuming man of many talents, Mike was a devoted husband for over 50 years to Judge Felice R. Stack, and a father of five to Teesa (Jim); Michael (Tonya); Patrick (Beth); Eileen (Kevin) and Carol (Mark). He was a doting grandfather of 11 who will miss his patience, his dry humor and his free painting lessons. Stack attended Transfiguration of Our Lord ES, West Catholic HS, St. Joseph’s College, and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He was also a former Georgetown Law Center professor and taught American Government at Saint Joseph’s College. Born on Flag Day, the son of a Congressman was one of five. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, and was the athletic czar at Saint Joseph’s College, where he made many of his lifelong friends. Stack served as the Democrat ward leader of the 58th Ward in Northeast Philadelphia for over 37 years and as a practicing lawyer for 57. He did kiss the Blarney Stone in 1979, although those who knew him well knew there was no need for that. His wit, charm, generosity and ability to deliver a line were unrivaled. His yearly Treasure Hunts in his beloved Stone Harbor grew from multi-family to multi-generational and caused quite a sensation. Stack was the quintessential Renaissance man - lawyer, writer, artist, and teacher. His works include Five Keys to the Orient, Close Personal Friends of the Mayor – which is not about the 1967 mayoral campaign – The Trouble Squad, Murder in the Courtroom, Reluctant Hero, and Deadline. He has a final book – The Ward Leader – which is currently being edited.

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Press Blind On PPA (Cont. From Page 3) PPA employees at fault. Fenerty has stated, "We have a policy of continuing education and training for all this week. On Saturday, his legendary GOP Motorcycle Club will take to the streets in honor of our last Mayor who was a Republican (not quite the same thing as “our last Republican Mayor”), FRANK RIZZO. They’ll be meeting at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at 11 a.m. for what this lively ward leader hopes will become an annual tradition. Trunker must give a short trumpet of praise for mayoral candidate KAREN BROWN, who is doing what every politician should do: work her local economic base. Several smallbusiness lights threw a well-attended funder for her at the Waterfall Room Tuesday night.

our personnel who interact with the general public. We have a large organization and we give our employees constant training on how to appropriately enforce parking regulations and how to maintain professional interaction with the public." Fenerty added “No one writes the stories of the many times these same employees are the subjects of hostile actions while doing their jobs.” “Time and time again, PPA employees are vilified by the public and media in every conceivable manner. It’s a shame that there are no front page stories about our employees that stand up as professionals and do not return the abuse that is inflicted on them on a daily basis. Main stream media is apparently not interested

about the many good deeds which they do and how hard they work every day to ensure safe conditions for motorists and pedestrians, while also helping to alleviate traffic and congestion in Center City.”

City Hall Sam (Cont. From Page 10) CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY continues to look at ease this summer. Although Brady already has a primary challenge from former JUDGE JIMMY MOORE, he seems unfazed. He and powerful labor leader JOHN DOUGHERTY seem chummy. It almost makes one long for VINCE FUMO to spice things up. Turnout at the Brady Bunch next month will be revealing.

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW ACTION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Term No. 110203621 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE FANNIE MAE (FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION) Plaintiff vs. Unknown Heirs of Ramon V. Harris, Deceased, Keith Harris, Solely in His Capacity as Heir to the Estate of Ramon V. Harris , Deceased, Celeste Harris, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir to the Estate of Ramon V. Harris, Deceased & Ramon Harris Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir to the Estate of Ramon V. Harris , Deceased Mortgagors and Real Owners Defendant TO: Unknown Heirs of Ramon V. Harris, Deceased MORTGAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 5611 Haverford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT OWED TO OUR CLIENT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE DEBT. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff. FANNIE MAE (FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION), has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 110203621 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5611 Haverford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the above, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center •Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-238-6333 Michael T. McKeever Attorney for Plaintiff Goldbeck McCafferty & McKeever, PC Suite 5000, Mellon Independence Center 701 Market Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106-1532 215-627-1322

Inside Your Computer Military At War In Cyberspace by Peter V. Radatti CEO & President CyberSoft Operating Corp. www.cybersoft.com The US military is about to do something historic. It is about to draw the first line in the sand regarding cyber war, defining what they consider to be unlawful acts of cyber war and to address conditions under which cyber war events constitute full acts of war resulting in conventional warfare. There are security experts who say this is meaningless because it is all but impossible to have proof positive of who is actually performing an attack. Is it China or someone pretending to be China?

Is it officially China or some small fraction within China acting without authority? These arguments are moot. The fact is that someone has to define what will happen to countries that play badly on the internet. We have the Geneva Convention for traditional warfare and we have the Hague International Court of Justice. We have the tradition of “declaring war”. This is one of the reasons Pearl Harbor was considered a date in infamy. Due to various problems, the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C. was unable to deliver its declaration of war until after the Pearl Harbor attack had started. It was considered an unlawful attack.

None of this existed for cyber war until now. This is the line in the sand that all future international laws of cyber war will be derived from. It is a start and, as such, is historic. While other countries have also made similar announcements, this specific announcement is critical because of the weight of the US military. If we tell people that we will bomb them if they shut down our electrical grid during a cyber attack, people should believe we have the means and the will to do so. Will we? Who knows? That becomes a political decision. But the line will already be in place that the politicians can use to justify their decision either way.

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Boxers In Mourning The Philadelphia boxing community is grieving over the loss of English “Bouie” Fisher and James “Jimmy” Lowry, who were both laid to rest this past Saturday. The two trainers were considered to be two of the city’s best and have touched the lives of many, which was evident by the hundreds that turned out to pay their final respects. Philly boxers from numerous generations flocked to churches only blocks apart on Lehigh Avenue and reminisced on two men who have been staples in the Philly fight scene for decades. English “Bouie” Fisher, 83, started amateur boxing in 1936 at the PAL on 23rd & Columbia. He went on to turn professional, but the money was slim in those days, and the most he made for a fight was $50 dollars. In 1944, looking for more stability, Bouie joined Laborers’ Local 332. In early 1960, now a foreman, Bouie mentored a

young man who was assigned to his gang; that man was Sam Staten. Continuing with his passion of boxing, Bouie developed into an elite trainer, attracting the attention of boxers like Harvey Johnson, Eugene “Cyclone” Hart, Tyrone Crawley, Jesse Ferguson, Ivan “Mighty” Robinson, and Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins. James “Jimmy” Lowry, 67, worked for 20 years as a custodian for the University of Pennsylvania, but his true love was the sport of boxing. One of the fighting Lowry brothers, Jimmy himself was a three-time Golden Glove Champion. Later in life, Jimmy took what he learned in the ring and shared it with young boxers in gyms around the city, including the old Kensington Ramblers. He was also named a two-time Coach of the Year. Jimmy dedicated his entire life to boxing and even in his death continued to give to the sport he loved, as

his obituary had asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to his beloved Harrowgate Boxing Club. The Veteran Boxers Association bestowed the customary final 10-Count at both funerals. SHADOWBOXER joins with the rest of the Philly boxing community in expressing sincere condolences to the Fisher and Lowry families.

West Philly YMCA Names Volunteer Kellyann Williams has been named the West Philadelphia Volunteer of the Year. YMCA President and CEO John Flynn said she was “instrumental in the success of the West Philadelphia Y Achievers program,” an academic achievement/career development initiative for teens and pre-teens.

tensive experience in the food business, took over Shank’s and moved it from 10th & Catharine to 120 S. 15th Street in Center City. Then, late in 2009, Phil McFillin, a local lawyer and long-time customer, added a second location at Pier 40 along Columbus Boulevard, which has become a popular location for working men who pull in their trucks for a traditional Philly hoagie lunch break. More change is in the works, however. On Jul. 14, the 15th Street location will close while McFillin looks for a much-bigger Center City location. (He will be in charge of both the Pier 40 location, which remains open, and the one he plans to open as soon as possible.) “Right now, we have only 700 square feet (on 15th Street),” McFillin explained last week, “which is just not sufficient. We want our customers to be comfortable when they eat at Shank’s, and we want our staff to have the space they need to handle the catering side of our busi-

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by Len Lear In 1962 Shank’s & Evelyn’s (“Shank’s”) opened its doors at the Italian Market near 10th & Catharine Streets. Shank’s, known best for its Giambotti, hearty soups, steak sandwiches, roast beef, pork, meatballs, chicken cutlet sandwiches and Italian greens, eventually became an Italian Market tradition. The Zagat Dining Guide rated Shank’s year after year as having “the best sandwiches in the world.” Movie

stars, politicians, other public figures and everyday rowhouse food buffs from all over Philly and beyond have frequented Shank’s for nearly a half-century, making the luncheonette a household name for its authentic Italian food and no-nonsense service. In fact, according to the Zagat Guide, “Don’t ever $%#@# change!” was the war cry of “characters” who frequented this “hole-in-thewall” South Philly luncheonette for its “great Italian home cooking,” especially the “best sandwiches in the world”; the seats were “few and far between,” and the setting brimmed with “attitude.” (Be prepared to be “yelled at” by the folks behind the counter.) But as we all know, the only constant in life is change, so when owner and founder Frank Perri died and his wife, Evelyn, was about to retire in 2009, Marcello Ciurlino, a local guy with ex-

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW Term No. 110301076 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 PLAINTIFF vs. Unknown Heirs of Edward Keitt Jr., Deceased, Levester Keitt, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Edward Keitt Jr., Deceased & Rodney Keitt, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Edward Keitt Jr., Deceased Mortgagors and Real Owners DEFENDANT TO: Unknown Heirs of Edward Keitt Jr., Deceased MORTGAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 1652 North Robinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19151. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT OWED TO OUR CLIENT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE DEBT. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 110301076 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1652 North Robinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19151 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the above, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-238-6333 Michael T. McKeever Attorney for Plaintiff Goldbeck McCafferty & McKeever, PC Suite 5000, Mellon Independence Center 701 Market Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106-1532 215-627-1322

tions of canned and boxed goods at more than 50 designated stations throughout the transit system. A specially wrapped “Stop Hunger at Your Station” SEPTA bus also toured the region throughout the food drive, collecting items such as peanut butter, jelly, canned pasta and tuna. Monetary donations received during the food drive also counted towards SEPTA’s overall collection total. Since 2009, SEPTA customers and employees have donated over 46 tons of food to Philabundance. “The need for food assistance is rising across the nine counties we serve,” said Phil-

abundance President and Executive Director Bill Clark. “Philabundances’s food donations are down 41% from this time last year, which makes meeting the mounting need for food more daunting than ever. SEPTA’s drive will help us get much-needed food to thousands of people struggling to put food on the table.” Philabundance is the largest hunger-relief organization in the Delaware Valley. In 2010, Philabundance distributed 21 million lb. of food. If you know someone in need of food assistance, tell them to call (800) 319-FOOD (3663). For any other questions about Philabundance, visit www.philabundance.org.

More than 23,000 students made a decision to pay money out of their own pockets in order to help improve living conditions of people across the United States and Canada. At least 229 of those students, belonging to World Changers, an initiative of the North American Mission Board (Southern Baptist Convention), will be in Philadelphia the week of 7/25/2011 working on a variety of assignments that range from painting houses to putting new roofs on homes. On average, participating students pay $250 to take part in the week. This summer, 95 World Changers projects will take place in more than 85

Are You Smarter Than A State Legislator? Do you have strong opinions about conditions in your community and wish you could do something about them? Do you have an idea that you are certain could be the solution to a problem, but don’t think anyone values your opinion? Do you feel that Harrisburg isn’t listening to you? Well, State Sen. Anthony Williams is asking citizens from across the state to submit ideas for

new laws. They’ll all serve as grist for the mill of his new “There Oughta Be a Law” competition. Some of the nation’s most significant legislation like Megan‘s Law has come from the ideas of constituents, said Williams who serves as minority whip. At least one winner will be selected and Senator

Williams will introduce the winning idea next spring as a proposed new law. Contest winners will join Senator Williams for a visit to the State Capitol and may have the opportunity to testify on behalf of their bill at a formal Senate hearing. The competition borrows its name from a cartoon by Al Fagaly and Harry Shorten that was distributed

cities from Alaska to Florida, New York to California, and many places in between. In its 21st summer of operation, World Changers assists cities across North America to alleviate substandard housing. “Our partnerships are they key to the past 21 years. Relationships with cities and churches have provided an avenue for students to make a difference in communities across North America,” says

John Bailey, team leader for World Changers. Following a six-session “how-to” study that participants complete prior to coming, students serving Philadelphia will hit the ground running. The major work begins Tuesday of the project. The students will be staying at New Covenant Church of Philadelphia for the week.

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SEPTA’s generous customers and employees once helped Philabundance fill its shelves with food staples by contributing almost 17.8 tons of food during the Authority’s third annual “Stop Hunger at Your Station” food drive. “We cannot thank our passengers and employees enough for their continued support of the ‘Stop Hunger at Your Station’ food drive,” said SEPTA General Mgr. Joseph Casey. “The donations Philabundance receives from our food drive will make a difference to thousands of Delaware Valley residents, especially children.” From Jun. 6 through Jun. 24, SEPTA collected dona-

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McGeehan Finally Gets State No Guillotine Here To Move On ‘Cheating’ Probe State Education Secretary Ronald Tomalis has informed State Rep. Michael McGeehan (DNortheast) he will investigate reports brought to his attention by McGeehan questioning the validity of test results from within the Philadelphia School District. The School District conducted an internal investigation and claimed last week the reports of cheating at two schools was unfounded. In May, it was reported in the main media cheating allegedly occurred involving test scores at Theodore Roosevelt MS in East Germantown and Fitzsimons HS in North Philadelphia. “I would like to confirm that the investigations of the testing allegations made concerning Roosevelt MS and Fitzsimons HS have taken place and reports filed accordingly,” said McGeehan in a letter to Tomalis. “If so, please provide me with copies of the findings. If not, please provide a status of these and any other similar in-

vestigations concerning reports of test cheating within the Philadelphia School District.” In a bylined article in the Philadelphia Public School Notebook, an independent publication voicing the needs of students, parents, teachers, etc., Benjamin Herold and Dale Mezzacappa underlined their version of suspicious exam results. It appears to validate the charges by McGeehan. They reported, “Dozens of schools across the city and state were flagged in a study of 2009 state standardized test scores that sought to use statistical analysis to ferret out possible examples of cheating on the PSSA exam. “The analysis, prepared for the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education in July 2009, highlights roughly 60 schools with suspicious results due to multiple statistical irregularities, including 22 District schools and six seven charters in Philadelphia. “Among the District schools referenced in the

report is Roosevelt MS, which has been at the center of a controversy this year involving alleged cheating on the PSSA. In 2009, the analysis reveals, results of both the reading and math PSSA exams taken by Roosevelt’s 7 th and 8 th -graders showed a highly unlikely number of wrong answers that were erased and changed to the correct answer. “The results also showed highly improbable increases over the previous year in the percentage of students who scored proficient or advanced. For example, the odds that the wrong-to-right erasure patterns that showed up on Roosevelt’s 7th-grade reading response sheets occurred purely by chance were slightly less than 1 in 100 trillion. The “data forensics technical report”, prepared by the Data Recognition Corp., was made available to the Notebook by the State. At the Notebook’s request, Andrew Porter, dean of the Graduate School of Education at the University of

Pennsylvania and an expert on testing, reviewed the report and some of its data. Porter stressed that statistical analysis alone, without witnesses or confessions, cannot definitively prove that there was cheating. But he added that the report “describes a reasonable approach to identifying schools where there may have been cheating.” Nevertheless, it appears the State never followed up with any further investigations. The forensic data analysis was discontinued in 2010, although Dept. of Education spokesperson Timothy Eller said it would be reinstated this year. McGeehan has asked for

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confirmation of the depth of the investigation and the use of erasure analysis, citing a recent investigation using the process by the State of Georgia into test cheating in the Atlanta public schools that allegedly involved 216 educators and principals. “The credibility of our education

system depends on reliable and accurate testing of our students,” McGeehan concluded. McGeehan has been sharply critical of the superintendent of Philadelphia schools, Arlene Ackerman, and her administrative policies.

Watch This Lady Run (Cont. From Page 6) ily secure reelection than by having the Republicans nominate Congresswoman Bachmann as his opponent,” says former Democratic State Committeeman, attorney and party strategist Brett Stedman. “President Obama’s strong showing among moderates and independents in 2008 would be eclipsed in 2012 once the Congresswoman’s extreme and controversial statements reach the mainstream media.” The regional breakdowns show Bachmann leading the other candidates in every region of the state except for Allegheny Co., where Romney leads her by ten points. The Southwestern counties surrounding Allegheny appear to be a significant battleground as Bachmann and Romney are running at 29% and 22% respectively. The story is slightly different in Philadelphia, with Bachmann garnering 22% compared to 12% for Paul, 10 % for Huntsman, and 6% each for Cain, Romney and Pawlenty. The pivotal Southeastern region, including the vote-rich Philadelphia collar counties, show serious

strength for Bachmann. She presently earns 21% to Romney’s 16% in that area. Locally, Democratic Ward Leader Carol Jenkins of University City agrees that Obama would benefit from facing Bachmann. “This would be the dream for all adherents to the Democratic Party to have Michele Bachmann nominated because she would have no chance to win a general election in November 2012,” says Jenkins. “It is interesting to see what traction such a media-savvy and media-friendly candidate as Bachmann is able to generate.” Republican Ward Leader Bill Pettigrew of the 23rd and 54th Wards and head of the GOP Riders organization disagrees. “I believe that the American people are looking at a Bachmann or [Texas Gov. Rick] Perry because unlike the other Republicans in it, they haven’t lost an election. They are a new fresh face on the national scene and I believe that’s what it will take to beat the Obama Chicago machine,” contends Pettigrew. He also suggests that “the Republicans have an incredible

AAA farm team in Chris Christie, Paul Ryan and Marco Rubio” that will help them build for the future. Pettigrew’s focus, however, remains on the critical state and local races coming in 2012. “As much as I would love to defeat a one-term Democrat for the Presidency, I am more excited by the Congressional and Pennsylvania legislative seats that will be in play after redistricting,” he says. Perhaps the most surprising component of the poll is the weakness demonstrated by the only Pennsylvanian in the race, former US Sen. Rick Santorum. Santorum is running a distant third at 13%. Santorum registers at just ten percent in his home county of Allegheny, 13% in the central Pennsylvania “T” region where he traditionally performed well in past statewide races, and just 11% in the Southwest. The poll was conducted on Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2011 and surveyed 622 Pennsylvania Republican voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 4%. Nathan@nathanshrader.com

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