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November 23, 2011

Nobody Goes Hungry On Turkey Day In S. Phila Politicians, Activists And Business Owners Show Thanksgiving Spirit By Donating Meals To Needy

by R. George Linton

Helen Glenn has summoned her entire family to her Point Breeze row home tomorrow for dinner. After her younger sister passed away earlier this year, she’s taking nothing for granted, and has told her family this could be her last Thanksgiving.

Glenn, 81, said she’s spent the last 10 days preparing her meal. But it wasn’t until Monday, (Cont. Page 2)

(Left) SUBBING for her son State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, who was visiting his grandmother in hospital, Yvonne Martin, 2nd from right, hands out complete turkey meal to beaming Yolanda Willis of Point Breeze – one of 70 turkey dinners Johnson passed out on Monday. (Right) Tiphani White, Roi Ligon and Shalimar Blakely make Helen Glenn of Point Breeze a happy Thanksgiving.

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ROBERT GORMLEY of Grays Ferry Community Council distributed holiday gift certificates to families in Grays Ferry area.

DUCKY BIRTS, member of Congressman Bob Brady’s staff, kept busy running around city distributing turkeys, as he did to Bill Gurcsik of 13th & Reed Streets. Birts wanted to thank Brown Family ShopRite for donating turkeys to his nonprofit organization.

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Thanksgiving Generosity At Large (Cont. From Page 1) that she could start preparing the turkey.

That’s because Glenn was one of hundreds of families to receive a free Thanksgiving meal.

“Families continue to face increases in basic costs of living, while wages stay the same, and in many cases, diminish completely,” State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson said. “For years, my turkey giveaway has provided an immediate answer to help families through these tough times.”

Johnson -- now CouncilmanElect in the 2nd Dist. -- provided 70 families with turkey and the trimmings to families in

his 186th House Dist. for the Thanksgiving holiday.

He was not the only one in the area sharing some giving of thanks.

Political activist Ducky Birts stopped by 1300 S. Broad Street to hand Bill Gurcsik and family a surprise Turkey.

Birts, a legislative staffer for Congressman Bob Brady, said it‘s something he does each year across the entire city.

Although he seeks no publicity, State Rep. Bill Keller gives turkeys and trimmings to families in his Pennsport district every year. However, with the economy the way it is, more people are in need of help, Keller says.

Neumann Veterans Enjoy Reunion

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JUDGE JOE WATERS and Adm. James Eastwood, left, both Neumann-Goretti alumni, meet up at school’s Salute to Veterans Day ceremonies with keynote speaker Marine Brig.

Gen. Marcela J. Monahan, alumnus M/Sgt. Matt Giacobbe and Brig. Gen. Walt Lord.

AMONG Neumann-Goretti alumni honored by school at Veterans Day ceremonies were Ed McBride, Judge Joe Walters and Councilman-Elect Mark Squilla. In front row was Bill Gross. Neumann-Goretti HS celebrated its Veterans Day Memorial Service in school auditorium with Brigadier Gen. Marcela J. Monahan as keynote speaker.

In Grays Ferry, the Grays Ferry Community Council regularly gives away turkeys, thanks to generous donations.

However, this year, the community group decided to giveaway gift certificates to those most in need. The Council will also distribute Christmas gifts certificates in the coming weeks.

There’s no doubt, however, many will go without this Thanksgiving; such is the economic realities of 2011. At 3600 Galloway Street, though, members of Philabundance worked with local soup kitchens and area hospices to provide enough food for needy families.

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PEOPOLE LINED UP EARLY outside office of State Rep. Kenyatta Jonson, 1601 S. Broad Street, for their free Thanksgiving holiday meal.

From Street Corner Gangsta To Evangelism Brother Howard Richardson, 60, is a minister with a cause. He’s heaven-bent on getting through to the young “gangsta” ruling this city’s streets. “They remind me of myself,” he says, “when I was their age and on the streets.”

What heated up his evangelization is the fact he had a website which offered prayers to help individuals trying to break Howard Richardson their street cycle. One day .....a street brother he found a picture of a young hood, sitting on a stoop with a pile of money on each knee, counting another wad of money in his hands, and a lot of gold around his neck.

There were no words attached, but to Brother Howard the message was obvious. It said, “To hell with you and your God.” That energized him to write this poem, which he sent back via email. It tells it all. He hands it out to many on the streets where he can be found evangelizing in the drug-laden Badland corners of this city. He reports his message actually helps the community get rid of the trouble corner.

Those interested in supporting him in this mission can reach him at evangelist.richardson@yahoo.com or (646) 585-6321.

SERENDIPITY by Br. Howard

From your looks it seems as tho’ you’re in the street game stack -npaper.

From an x on final gangsta to a young gangsta, the street game is fair, if you play, you will pay, that’s any and everywhere.

Son, the street game is bought, and not taught, some say it sold and never told.

Those that know don’t know, those that don’t know never know.

I’m willing to break the code of silence about the rules of the street game, in hopes that your life will cheat untimely death, and avoid the grips, of family shame.

One of the live-to-die-by cardinal rules: if you play in the street game, you’ll most definitely lose.

Once entered you have been cleverly finessed out of the key to your soul, to you this is something that will never ever be told.

Sure, the street game comes laced with that blinding bling, are you willing to pay the hurt, & suffering, to your love ones it’ll bring?

One thing too- through about this soul stealing game, it preys off the talented, most gifted, but oh so lame.

It takes advantage of those that lack the implants of seeds of greatness during youth.

It wants you to believe stealing, killing, going to jail, and corruption is not uncouth.

Young gee the best thing I’ll skin what’s best to do, cheat the street game get out, before it do you.

No one that played for life lived to see a successful old age, If you’re lucky you’ll spend life locked in a steel cage.

In case you’re one planning not to be true, The street game will flip, and make a good for nothing addict of you.

I know you think you won’t need this OG’s advice, because you think you’re “slick Willie, “ who’s going to write the street game twice.

If you’re thinking you’ll make some quick cash and get out before you die, everyone that entered, sold themselves that same old lie.

You have what it takes to play past the street game.

Seek your purpose, cheat untimely death, and make a fool of shame.

All your gifts and talents were infused in you at birth.

Ask those that love you, they’ll tell you your worth.

The most valuable gift you have is your brain.

Feed it knowledge, wisdom, and understanding; it’ll Yield You Your Fame.

One thing I know for certain, and one thing fo’ sho’, Christ can give you protection, and God’s Spirit birth in you will reveal all you need know.

Young Gee you can’t play you don’t know, when the untimely death angel comes for your soul, for the truth about the street game, to you, has just been told.

I pray the thunder fire of God will remove every blockage and stoppage that’s hindering you from reaching your divine destiny, in Jesus‘ name I pray.

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DANNY OLIVIERI shows off Amore & Baci line of jewelry Photo by Maria Merlino ring, necklace or earring.

You also have a choice of a plain or fancy clasp. We have sizes from baby to adult. Then you begin building your own unique piece, threading your selections.

Even with just one charm,

your look is stunning.” The offerings are hundreds and hundreds of Swarovski crystals, Murano glass, handenameled, pave, sparkling, dangling, alphabets, flags, sports, symbols, holidays, animal prints and much more An entire case is devoted to the baubles.There are also pre-composed bracelets with two charms and a dangle.

The prices are affordable and this is the type of gift that is perfect for a family Pollyanna.

Olivieri goes on to say, “We selected this line after a lot of research on beaded jewelry and the quality of workmanship. Even the packaging is superb, with the boxes and shopping bags imprinted with the ladybug logo. And as a thank-you to all our customers and friends, we are giving a free gift with your completed purchase. To make shopping easier, stop in and pick up a brochure and a ‘wish list’ to leave out for everyone to see.”

Party starts at noon, Nov. 25, 2523 S. Broad Street Phone (215) 336-1130 for more information.

KEVIN PRICE, Local 98’s Brian Stevenson, Business Mgr. of Building Trades Council Pat Gillespie, City Controller Alan Butkovitz, Councilman-Elect Mark Squilla, political consultantMaurice Floyd. Photos by Maria Merlino

BISHOP NEUMANN graduates political consultant Ken Adams and Chairman of Dilworth Paxon Joseph Jacovini, along with Business Mgr. of Building Trades Council, Pat Gillespie, support City Controller Alan Butkovitz at a recent fundraiser.

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In the movie Yankee Doodle Dandy, James Cagney ended each performance with “My mother thanks you. My father thanks you.

My sister thanks you. And I thank you.”

Danny Olivieri of D.Olivieri Jewelers wants to say the same thing to each of his customers the day after Thanksgiving by throwing a block party complete with hourly prizes, free food, giveaways, door prizes, entertainment and special guests. As one of the flagship stores for Amore&Baci, the Italian phrase for “Love and Kisses”, Olivieri excitedly talks to me about the new jewelry line. “This is the modern day equivalent to the old-fashioned charm bracelet. All the elements are hand-made in Tuscany, Italy and are geared towards creating your own sense of style. The ways to wear the beads are infinite. You’ll never be tired of wearing them as they are limitless in their looks.”

His sister Debbie Olivieri gives me a demonstration.

“You start out with a sterling silver blank bracelet,

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ATTORNEYS Larry Pitt and Phyliss Meloff, 55TH WARD LEADER Robert Dellavella, City Controller Alan Butkovitz, Alison Olmed new 58th Ward Leader Janice Sulman and and union leader Ted Kirsh.

35th Ward Leader Bill Dalbow.

King And I Delights At Walnut St. Theatre The English widow from Wales, Anna Leonowens and her son, Louis, arrive in Siam with promises of their own brick home and a £20 monthly salary in exchange for teaching the King’s 70-plus children and 60-plus wives the English language. The King fails to provide a house, which becomes a contention point with Anna. Nevertheless, she fulfills her obligation and becomes very close to the children and their mothers. Anna and the King reach a certain level of friendship, and Anna comes to the King’s aid by helping him make a good and civilized impression when the English come to investigate allegations of the King’s barbaric activities.

The first act is solid and, although a bit lengthy, so enjoyable that the time goes by quickly. From the moment Rachel York starts whistling a

RACHEL YORK and Mel Sagrado Maghuyop in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I at Walnut Street Theatre happy tune, you understand Philadelphia is privileged to have this talented Broadway actress for this holiday season. Perfectly cast in the role of Anna, York sings and acts this role as if it were created

for her. York’s version of “Hello Young Lovers” is captivating. When she leads the talented cast of the King’s children in singing “Getting to Know You”, people in the audience do their best not to make the first act a singalong.

The second act could be tighter. Compared to the lighter songs and dialogue of the first act, it seems to drag.

By its very nature, it is more somber than the first act. The ballet sequence is beautifully performed and was very well received by last night’s audience. It may last just a bit too long for a WST audience.

Mel Sagrado Maghuyop, whose electrifying performance as The Engineer in last season’s Miss Saigon at WST, is able to be rough and tough, sensitive and comedic in his role as the King of Siam.

This is a tough role for any

actor because comparisons to Yule Brynner, who is identified with this role, are always made each time this show is performed. Mel’s timing is perfect and his chemistry with the character of Anna makes this a compelling relationship, particulary during the famous, “Shall We Dance” number.

Austin Kau and Manna Nichols portray the ill-fated lovers, Tuptim and Lun Tha and sing the two beautiful, emotional songs of frustrated love, “We Kiss in a Shadow” and “I Have Dreamed”.

Their vocal performances are outstanding, winning them well-deserved ovations from an appreciative audience.

If there was a moment of disappointment, it was Lady Thiang’s rendition of “Something Wonderful”. While Angelica-Lee Aspiras has a beautiful voice and sang this song very well, her perform-

ance lacked the emotion that lifts this from being just a beautiful song to one that explains why a woman often loves the wrong man.

Douglass Lutz and the orchestra should be recognized for doing an outstanding job filling the theatre and our hearts with this wonderful music. Most likely, there will be many people in Philadelphia humming the score of this beautiful show.

A final comment regarding this production: If you are taking children, it is good to know that the capture and torture scene in the second act is somewhat vivid. There were members of the audience last night who were disturbed during this segment. This depiction is unfortunate because the majority of this wonderful production uplifts you as only a timeless Broadway musical can do.

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by Betsy Wilkinson Roger and Hammerstein’s classic musical The King and I opened last evening as the Walnut Street Theatre’s Holiday production for the 20112012 season. This play takes its story from Margaret Landon’s semi-biographical book Anna and the King of Siam, which is based on the experiences of Anna Leonowens, the late-19th-century governess to the Siamese royal family.

This musical is cherished by most musical-theatre aficionados, who have come to love the spectacular sets, the lavish costumes, the charming, endearing songs, and beautifully choreographed ballet moments. The Walnut Street Theatre’s production does a wonderful job in each of these areas, creating one of the more-memorable musical productions one will see at this venue.

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Were the League Ladies Asleep All This Time?

by Joe Shaheeli We received notice the Pennsylvania League of Women Voters last week was asking the Commission charged with redrawing the state’s Senate and House district lines to make the process more open and transparent.

That happened in testimony at the last hearing to be held by that commission.

Where have they been all this time? Now they want all the maps, those rejected and those accepted posted on the web. (Why the rejected ones, we don’t understand.)

League President Olivia Thorne’s rationale is, “The Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission approved a Preliminary Plan for state legislative districts on Oct. 31. Anyone can submit comments and file an exception to the plan up to midnight Nov. 30. The Commission then has another 30 days to make revisions if it wishes to do so, and approve a Final Plan. The Final Plan can be appealed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.” She should

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know from past history the present “preliminary” plan is already fastened in cement.

Pasquay Shows Ward Power Sometimes, a Republican ward leader can make a difference, even in Philadelphia.

Take Kevin Pasquay, whose 45th Ward is at the lower end of the Northeast, in Port Richmond, Harrowgate and Bridesburg. His ward does not have a Republican majority. In the Nov. 8 election, though, Pasquay delivered good numbers for three Republican candidates he had vowed to support, two of whom went on to win office.

Republican mayoral candidate Karen Brown took no wards. But she ran better in the 45th Ward than anywhere else, coming close with 48.3% of the vote.

Pasquay was a committed loyalist to Republican City Commissioner Joe Duda, who ran into heavy seas in his native Northeast, where he took only three out of 15 wards running against young challenger Al Schmidt, who has strong Mayfair family ties.

Pasquay’s was not among the wards Duda held. But with Pasquay’s aid, the incumbent took a respectable 46%-to54% split. Citywide, Duda

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Southwest Philadelphian David Oh had no base in Northeast Philadelphia when he competed with four other Republicans for two Council at-Large seats. To make things worse, three of them were Northeasterners. Oh ran fourth or fifth in most Northeast wards.

But Pasquay had Oh’s back in the 45th. There, Oh finished a strong third. And Joe McColgan, an affable Northeasterner who had received strong backing from Oh’s foe John Dougherty specifically to derail Oh, and who ran well across the Northeast – was buried in fifth place in Pasquay’s ward.

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Rosita May Have Primary Opponent LaMott L. Ebron, who blew the whistle on alleged fraudulent petitions as the Republican Leader of the 13th Ward, is expected to challenge State Rep. Rosita Youngblood in the 198thDist.

This time he will enter the primary as a Democrat.

He began his campaign by serving hot Thanksgiving meals to the senior citizens at Opportunities Towers on Hunting Park Avenue this past Monday.

Philadelphians

Is Ethics Board Selective?????

In a study of the nominations and appointments made regularly by Gov. Tom Corbett, Philadelphians are few and far between. A look at the hometowns of those appearing on the lists shows he has covered well the voter base which propelled him to victory. It didn’t include this city.

The latest crop gives us a tour of some of Corbett’s geographical base, listing appointees from Jim Thorpe, Springfield, Nazareth, Erie, Columbia, Glenshaw,

For now, three former primary contestants in the 2nd Dist. Council seat are wondering if the Ethics Board is selective in its actions.

A letter was sent to the Board and the Committee of 70 asking that Board to rule on the residency status of victor Councilman-Elect Kenyatta Johnson.

The contestants, signing the letter were Republican candidate Ivan Cohen, and Democrats Barbara Capozzi and Tracey Gordon. They

Corbett Stiffs

GOP HOPEFULS looking to take on US Sen. Bob Casey debated before Delaware Co. Patriots Tea Party members.

They include Laureen Cummings, John Kensinger, Marc Scaringi, Steve Welch and Sam Rohrer. Not included were aspirants John Vernon and David Christian. Kevin Kelly was moderator. Photo from Politics/PA. stated, “We urge the Board of Ethics to undertake an investigation into the serious allegations regarding the residency of Councilman-Elect Kenyatta Johnson. Either way, we want this cloud removed and the facts proved so the 2nd Dist. can move forward in a positive manner.”

The letter, sent Nov. 17, followed a Channel 29 report Johnson lives in a part of West Philadelphia which is outside the 2nd Council Dist. and his 186th Legislative Dist.

Capozzi noted, “I was notified by the Board of Ethics I had to resign from a Board to which I had been appointed

by Mayor Nutter, a day after I announced my candidacy.

We wonder how long it will take for the Board to act on our request?”

United Republican Club Marks 131st Philadelphia’s United Republican Club is the oldest active Republican Club in America, established in 1880.

Its membership boasts a list of VIPs active in the political history of Philadelphia, in-

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Its birthday is being marked by a celebration at the Sheraton Society Hill on Dec. 7, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Honored that evening will be Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi, who will receive the William A. Meehan Public Service Award, and Agnes “Chuckie” Tilley, who will receive the Mary Tierney Public Service Award.

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Sheriff Deeley Hosts Foreclosure Aid Workshops Sheriff Barbara Deeley’s Foreclosure Prevention Workshops have reached out to every section of the city.

Scheduled throughout the month of November, the workshops were held at the Freedom Theater, the Rhawnhurst Pelbano Recreation Center, the Esperanza College with the last one scheduled for Dixon House, 1920 S. 20th Street on the 29th.

Those wishing to attend Dixon House Workshop are asked to call Catherine Hicks, Director of Community Affairs for the Sheriff’s Office at (215) 686-3525.

Deeley said, “The workshops were instituted to help those falling behind on their mortgage to explore alternatives to losing their home.

Most important, there is the ability to prevent foreclosure,

protect their credit, and keep their homes.”

Rep. Cruz Says Bill Punishes Employers State Rep. Angel Cruz (DKensington) said he is disappointed the State House passed legislation that would terminate the professional license of any employer who knowingly hires illegal immigrants.

Cruz said, “This bill could lead to instances of racial profiling, lead to many employers going out of businesses and, in turn, put numerous residents out of a job.”

Cruz said the bill (HB 439) could also open up the potential for lawsuits if enacted.

“The Republicans fail to see the devastating damage that could be done by enacting legislation like this, and once again pushed a bill through the legislative process to enhance their own agenda,” Cruz said.

The bill, known as the Professional Licensees Illegal Employment Act, would revoke the license of any licensed professional, such as a nursing-home administrator or a landscape architect, who knowingly employed or permitted the employment of an unauthorized alien.

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Brady Urges Legislative Branch Cuts Congressman Bob Brady (D-Phila.) is among Democratic members of the Committee on House Administration who are recommending costsaving initiatives to reduce spending within the legislative branch while maintaining government operations.

In a letter sent to co-chairmen of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, House Administration Committee members Congress Members Zoe Lofgren (DCal.), Robert Brady (D-Pa.) and Charles Gonzalez (D-Tex.) outlined their suggestions to help reduce the deficit.

The first of the House Administration Committee Democrats’ four suggestions included reining in energy costs in legislative-branch buildings. Also they recommend the expanded use of telecommunications technology to more affordably and effectively communicate with constituents.

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COUNCILWOMAN Jannie L. Blackwell, center, was keynote speaker for recent Senior Citizens Luncheon hosted by Original Richard Allen Committee at Gladys B. Jacobs Manor Senior Home, in North Central. Blackwell is a former resident of Richard Allen Homes, which is located near Gladys B. Jacobs Manor’s 1100 Fairmount Avenue address.

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MORE THAN 60 residents of Gladys B. Jacobs Manor Senior Home, located on 1100 Fairmount Avenue, in North Central, attended recent Original Richard Allen Committee, Inc.’s 19th annual Senior Citizens Luncheon.

ORAC was founded 21 years ago by former residents of Richard Allen housing development.

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RICHARD ALLEN alumni included Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell flanked by Richard DeBrest and A. Bruce Crawley, front row, and, in rear, Billy Brown, Frank Williams, Albert Ricketts, Bobby Farms, Muhammad Adil and Eddie Henderson.

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LT. GOV. James Cawley, right, joins Dario Petrongolo, Register of Wills Ron Donatucci, man of the hour Al Frattali, and State Rep. Bill Keller at 65th annual Boys’ Towns of Italy Awards Gala.

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Man of The Year, Al Frattali

GLOUCESTER CO. Councilman Al Frattali is congratulated on his Boys’ Towns of Italy, 13-MONTH-OLD Nicholas Frattali joins his Inc., “Man of the Year” honor by labor leader Sam Staten, Sr. and Boys’ Town grandpop, honoree Al Frattali.

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First Ward Golfers 1ST WARD Golf Tourney saw 100 golfers involved in competitive game in FDR Park Golf Course. Seen at 4th Hole are golfers John Dougherty, 1st Ward Leader, and Councilman William J. Green.

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Health Partners Promotes Washington’s Cause

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Health Partners gave strong support to State Sen. LeAnna Washington for her 3rd annual walk against domestic violence. Seen flanking her are Health Partners VP Kearline Jones and Legislative Program Mgr. Anita M. Lewis. Senator spoke before Health Partners PAC meeting.

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Keystone Plans IBX Mission

FROM LEFT: Gail Inderwies, founder and CEO of KeystoneCare Home Health Care Aides and Keystone Hospice, in Wyndmoor; Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of Independence Blue Cross Foundation and VP for Community Relations; and Susan Segal-Bonaviticola, KeystoneCare director of special projects and government relations, met for luncheon meeting at hospice facility to discuss end-of-life issues and mission of newly formed IBX foundation. Keystone Hospice is a pioneer in treating HIV/AIDS patients, as well as for pediatric hospice services. Photo by Bonnie Squires

by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified QUESTION: Your bankruptcy information: Is it more like fish or red wine?

ANSWER: Unlike red wine, the information you provide a bankruptcy lawyer does not improve with age.

Bankruptcy information is far more like fish: no longer palatable after it sits for a while. A bankruptcy filing is a snapshot of the client’s situation on the day the case is filed. From the point when the case is filed, bankruptcy law looks backward and forward.

The rights of all of the parties are driven by the passage of time.

For instance, the statement of financial affairs looks back at recent financial history: • Income year to date • Income for the past two years • Payments on old debts in 12 months • Transfers or gifts in past 24 months The means test analyzes income for the six months before the month in which the

case is filed. A drop in income may make your bankruptcy filing simpler; a substantial increase may require reconsidering your choice of Bankruptcy Chapters.

When asset values change, what’s exempt may change.

Acquire property, or just add your name to the title of someone else’s property, and the property may be vulnerable to your creditors in bankruptcy.

Fail to pick up new creditors and the debt may not be discharged.

So, time may do lovely things to red wine; bankruptcy information is simply subject to spoilage. If events or lack of funds put your bankruptcy filing on hold for a while, be prepared to revisit the information you may already have provided. While it may be tedious and time-consuming to gather more information or submit to another interview with your lawyer, it is absolutely in your best interest to have the information fresh and complete.

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African American women,” explained Thomas, who became involved by helping constituents with the diseaseaccess resources. “Lack of information, treatment and support results in death for many of our women.

African American women are often diagnosed with more advanced breast cancer and are more likely to die from the disease than any other group of women.”

The club at St. Phillip’s was opened with a celebratory breakfast. Volunteers from the Linda Creed Foundation gave testimony on their journey to wellness and gave information to the women in attendance. The volunteer group was led by Jean Chavis, manager of patientcare services at Temple Cancer Center, who was part of the planning committee that established the Safe Circle Program for the foundation.

“We want to help Black women know there is life after cancer and that they don’t have to die from breast cancer or other cancer if we can catch it early,” said Chavis.

She explained there are four stages of breast cancer.

In her work at Temple, she noticed most African Amer-

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The club at St. Phillips is named after Joanna Brown, a member of the church who is a 19-year survivor of breast cancer. Brown was just 27 years old when she found a lump in her breast during self-examination. She received a radical mastectomy, went through six months of chemotherapy and

has been in remission for 19 years. She is now an advocate, reaching out to other women.

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In addition to St. Phillip’s, Thomas and the foundation are establishing Safe Circle clubs at Mt. Tabor AME Church, The House of Prayer on 12th Street, Mother African Zoar United Methodist Church and Child’s Memorial Church. Each club is

ican women were coming in at the 3rd and 4th stages. They were dying more than other women because they didn’t get mammograms at the early stages.

“They don’t have to be afraid anymore,” she explained. “We really need to step out on faith and let God lead and direct us so we can get the services we need.

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by Marilyn Kai Jewett Need a mammogram, but don’t have insurance? Or maybe you found a lump in your breast and don’t know what to do? Thanks to the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation and State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (D-N. Phila.), African American women in North Philadelphia now have somewhere to seek help with the recent to opening of the foundation’s “Safe Circle Club” at St. Phillip’s Baptist Church, 1220 N. 6th Street.

The Safe Circle Club at St. Phillip’s, the first of five opening in North Philadelphia, will serve as a clearinghouse for information, resources and support for African American women dealing with breast cancer.

In 2008 there were over 1,500 cases of breast cancer in the Commonwealth, with over 50% of those cases being women of color – mostly African American.

Founded 18 years ago with a grant from the Avon Foundation, Safe Circle is a special outreach program that is culturally relevant to the African American community.

“There is an explosion of breast-cancer cases among

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Our Opinion ...

Enjoying Wine At Thanksgiving?

Most family Thanksgiving dinners will include wine with the dinner. That bottle of wine will probably cost more if State Rep. Mike Turzai succeeds in getting HB 11 passed into law. He has the support of Gov. Tom Corbett.

The bill would effectively close down the State Liquor Stores, ending a funding stream that brings in approximately $500 million a year in revenue, after all expenses are met.

More than 5,000 Pennsylvanians work at the PLCB, who earn good, family-sustaining wages with good benefits, will be laid off.

Gone will be the State’s claim to the lowest alcoholrelated morbidity rate in the nation.

Critics believe HB 11 will dismantle both retail and wholesale operations of the PLCB and authorize the State to auction off at least double the number of retail liquor outlets in Pennsylvania ... with a resulting increase in risk of more DUIs, underage and irresponsible drinking.

No wonder opposition to the legislation is increasing. Who wants to pay more for wine and spirits in the coming year?

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by Paul F. Clark, Penn State University Professor, and Frank Snyder, Secretary-Treasurer Penna.

AFL-CIO The evidence continues to mount that this generation of young Americans is likely to be the first generation in modern times to not do better than their parents. Comprised of Gen Xers, Yers, and Millennials, this “Generation Less” is facing a future with fewer opportunities, less economic security and a lower standard of living than the Baby Boomers who raised them.

For them, the American dream is a broken promise.

They are one of the victims of an economic recession that was brought on by a culture of greed on Wall Street and a redistribution of wealth from the middle class to the top 1% of American households.

Over the last decade, the wealthiest in our society have become wealthier and the number of people living in

poverty has grown. In 1961, 23% of Americans lived at or below the poverty line. By 1973, the rate had fallen to 11%. However, by 2010, 15% of Americans lived in poverty and the number is increasing rapidly.

People under 30 today not only face a society where poverty is on the rise, they face the highest levels of unemployment since World War II. In 2000, 33% of young workers between the ages of 16 and 29 were unemployed.

By 2010, that figure had risen to 45%.

Fully two in three young Americans do not make enough each month to pay the bills and one in three are unable to support themselves and have returned home to live with their parents. This is the America we are leaving our children.

For young workers coming out of high school, vocational training, or apprenticeships, the high unemployment they

face when they join the workforce is devastating. Over the last two decades we have seen hundreds of thousands of decent jobs in manufacturing and construction disappear.

Some have been replaced by lower-paying jobs in the service sector, but most have not.

And for those who choose higher education, a college degree is not necessarily the ticket to a successful career that it once was. In decades past, if you went to college, worked hard when you were there, you could expect to find a decent job upon graduation.

Today, a college education

is a gamble. When young people graduate, they confront the one-two punch of unemployment and crushing debt. Many in Generation Less double down on their bets by returning for second and third degrees, racking up loans from private lenders with astronomical interest rates and paying their bills with credit cards. This debt is the knockout punch.

How Generation Less chooses to face these converging pressures will define them. They can accept their lot as a “casualty” of the greed machine that has de-

fined the last decade and reconcile themselves to less. If this generation chooses the latter path, the future of America as we know it is in jeopardy.

Two recent events suggest at least some members of this generation are fighting back and challenging the status quo. In late September, 800 young people from across the country came together in Minneapolis for a Young Workers Summit. Organized by the AFL-CIO, young workers, students, and activists spent a weekend talking with one another about the

most effective way to respond to the challenges their generation faces. a movement led by young workers and students is challenging the excesses of Wall Street and is gaining momentum every day. Among the protesters’ demands is that the leaders of banks and other financial institutions that played a role in creating the crisis facing this country be held accountable and that Wall Street start investing its wealth to create jobs. This could become a rallying cry for Generation Less to help shape the future they face.

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Dec. 4- Fundraiser for Tracey Gordon at 1033 Christian St., 5-5:30 p.m. For info (215) 501-2197.

Dec. 7- United Republican Club celebrates 131st birthday at Sheraton Society Hill, 1 Dock St., 5:30 to 7 p.m. For info (215) 545-2244.

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PRPA Lauds Corbett For Chilean Award Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Chairman Charles G. Kopp, Esq. and PRPA’s entire staff congratulated Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett for being named the 2011 recipient of the prestigious “Friend of Chile” Award by the Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia.

The award was presented to Gov. Corbett at the organization’s 14th annual Award Luncheon held at the Union League.

The award is presented every year to an individual who has demonstrated, through support, policies, and/or activities, that he or she is a true friend and ally of trade between Philadelphia and the nation of Chile.

The Port of Philadelphia

has been a major handler of Chilean agricultural products for more than 30 years, with substantial support by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania helping over the years to keep the Port’s maritime facilities efficient and modern.

Commonwealth support has been directly responsible for improvements and enhancements to the Port’s refrigeration capacity, square footage, and other important facility attributes, all assisting the Port to retain and expand cargoes such as Chilean grapes and other fruit and agricultural products, as well as other cargoes.

Corbett’s administration has continued the long tradition of the State of Pennsylvania recognizing the economic importance of a healthy and

thriving seaport in Philadelphia.

Witnessing the sold-out award ceremony on Nov. 10 were PRPA Chairman Charles Kopp, Senior Deputy Executive Director Robert C. Blackburn, Director of Marketing Sean Mahoney, and other members of PRPA’s staff involved in promoting or facilitating Chilean/American trade at the Port. Blackburn is also a member of the Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

In addition to Governor Corbett, PRPA also congratulates long-time fruit importer Peter Kopke, Sr. of William

H. Kopke Jr. Inc. for being honored with the Chamber’s 1st annual Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition for his integral role, begun more than three decades ago, in establishing and strengthening regular trade between the Port of Philadelphia and Chile.

“With the annual Chilean fruit season about to begin here at the Port of Philadelphia, it was especially appropriate to take a moment to celebrate this trade that is integral to the livelihoods of so many on our working waterfront, and to acknowledge the people who help to keep it going,” said Chairman Kopp.

PRPA Chairman Charles G. Kopp, left, congratulates Gov. Tom Corbett on receiving Friend of Chile Award.

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The workers’ compensation and Social Security disability law firm of Pond Lehocky and Union Services Access donated 300 Thanksgiving dinners to the residents of the Hillman Apartment building provides low-income housing for the elderly and physically disabled.

Not only did they supply complete turkey dinners with all the trimmings, attorneys from the firm answered the residents’ Social Security disability questions. In addition to the turkey dinners, residents are invited to stay and enjoy some fall favorites such as apple and pumpkin pie, cider and coffee.

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The herd expects a voter-identification law could be enacted in Pennsylvania by the end of the year and to be applicable to voting in 2012. HB 934, which passed the General Assembly earlier this year, has been referred to the State Senate, which is currently in recess until Dec. 5.

While we expect the final law to differ from HB 934, we anticipate the law will mandate that voters will need to provide government-issued or other acceptable photo identification every time they vote. Currently, those who register to vote by mail must show voter identification the first time they vote and the form of which includes loose forms of identification such as utility bills with the person’s name and address.

Similar laws in Georgia and Indiana were challenged, but prevailed. The US Supreme Court upheld the Indiana law. Thus, in this elephant’s opinion, the real challenge in Philadelphia will not be putting the law on the books, but rather enforcing it. On Nov. 8, the citizens of Philadelphia took a big step in the right direction by electing STEPHANIE SINGER and AL SCHMIDT as City Commissioners. This elephant believes they will take voter-irregularity complaints far more seriously than their predecessors. However, failure by poll workers to verify identification, either through incompetence or participation in the fraud, will only perpetuate the problem. Thus it becomes all the more important for the Republican Party in particular to recruit poll workers and watchers for areas where there has been no minority-party presence for decades.

The proponents of the bill, including its House sponsor DARYL METCALFE (R-Butler) believe political opera(Cont. Page 19)

By the time that you read this column, it’ll be Thanksgiving … or, as the marketing people would call it, the Day Before Black Friday.

I know we really don’t pay much attention to Thanksgiving as a holiday, but it’s starting to get kind of ridiculous now. When you start seeing Christmas commercials as you’re preparing to take your kids out trick-or-treating, the profit motive of Christmas has officially overtaken everything.

My family took Thanksgiving pretty seriously. Mom and Dad would get up in the morning and make breakfast for all of us, following that with a dinner that produced leftovers we’d nosh on for days. It was a time for all of us to be together and to enjoy each other’s company.

This is the first Thanksgiving that I’ll be spending without my Mom. And the rest of my family will be in Kentucky.

But I’ll be in the hospital, which is where I’ve been for almost a month now. You kind of get a whole new perspective on Thanksgiving or any other holiday when you’re in a place like this.

Because of a freak accident, which led to an infection, surgery, and some serious IV antibiotics, I’ve been a resident of Virtua Hospital in Voorhees. I would have loved to be getting my IV antibiotics and continuing my post-surgical treatment at home, but because I’m still one of the 46 million folks without health insurance in this country, I’m stuck here for another three to five weeks at least.

But because this incident could have had a really unhappy (Cont. Page 19)

THANKSGIVING BIRTHDAY bliss to Phil PRESS, party activist and a good lawyer! And to Ed McBRIDE, who gave us the birthday present of 50 years of success at the EOM Club. Four judges played as youths in EOM teams….

Don’t forget 57th Ward Leader Pat PARKINSON, who is building the ward into a powerhouse. And also Garnet LITTLEPAGE, who is out there helping our citizens be better prepared for the digital world. Best wishes from the Public Record.

Locals 405 (Iron Workers) and 592 (Cement Masons) had a great Health Fair sponsored by Union Access and Pond Lehocky. Pat Bianciulli, Esq., an expert coordinator for the sponsors, says the access movement is growing. We agree.... PERCY CUSTIS, Director of the Schuler Gym in West Philly, dedicated a plaque in honor of Joe Frazier in the gym. Hundreds attended. Percy will resume boxing bouts early next year at 3801 Market Plaza.

With the ADA crossing the line and endorsing State Rep. Denny O’Brien for Council at Large, a new potential looms for more of the same as young GOP pols tend to campaign on a liberal bent…. JUDGE JOHN HERRON is now the Administrative Judge for the 1st Judicial District. He follows Judge Webster KEOGH, whose term was magnificent in creating an era of good relations between the community and the courts. They operated honestly and well. Judge HERRON has big shoes to fill.

THE PART of the Parking Authority operated by the City Finance Dept. at 913 Filbert Street has no lavatory in that office, or water fountain. Given the wait time for a hearing, (Cont. Page 21)

Yo! Here we go again with what I call old-person pride.

I never really liked the term “Old Person”, but this makes me feel better about it! I got this from an “Old Person” friend of mine! I’m passing this on as I did not want to be the only old person receiving it. If you yourself are not yet an “old person,” remember that one day, perhaps sooner than you think, you will be. Actually, it’s not a bad thing to be called, as you will see.

Old People are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Old People remove their caps or place their hands over their hearts and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them.

Old People remember World War II, Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, Normandy and Hitler, even if it was their parents who were there. They remember the coming of the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age, the Space Age and the Moon Landing. They remember or know about the 50-plus “Peacekeeping Missions” from 1945 to 2005, not to mention Vietnam.

If you bump into an Old Person on the sidewalk, he or she will apologize. If you pass an Old Gentleman on the street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Old Gentlemen trust strangers and are courtly to women. Old Ladies smile at strangers and thank people who hold doors or pick up dropped items for them. Old People, Gentlemen or Ladies, hold the door for the next person. Old Gentlemen always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection. Old Ladies accept the courtesy, and thank the Gen(Cont. Page 19)

A hearty congratulation goes out to our new President of City Council, DARRELL CLARKE. Clarke, always the affable fellow, is expected to have the unanimous support of his colleagues. Best wishes to former Majority Leader MARIAN TASCO, who is reportedly planning an early retirement.

The Councilwoman, who was sacked from consideration for the presidency, after accepting a whopping $400k DROP payment, is planning the early departure before the end of her four-year term. This leave will set up a special election to usher in the “favorite daughter of the Northwest”.

But the big question is, in the heat of battle, where was the Councilwoman’s biggest sponsor? How does one go MIA during a time like this? It doesn’t matter who comes in to fill Tasco’s shoes; it looks like the mighty Northwest is mighty no more.

The recent report issued by City Controller ALAN BUTKOVITZ regarding the operation of the Sherriff’s office is scandalous! Lucky certainly hopes all elected officials have or plan to read this cautionary tale of what not to do in office.

A well-known couple that shouldn’t be (because he’s married) has been hanging out for a few years now. They need to finally do the right thing. Clean up your mess, already!

This gossip is so tired!

It’s time to usher out the Occupiers! We’ve all been patient and understanding. This can’t go on forever.

Understand new Councilman from 2nd Dist., KENYATTA JOHNSON, will be marrying his sweetheart Dec. 18.

Kudos to 10th Ward’s Leader Edgar Howard, who has returned from a long hospital stay to begin doing what he always does: promote activities in his ward for the community.

Philadelphia politicians have many things to be thankful for this year. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the many good blessings we enjoy. Let’s see what Philadelphia polls and organizations have to be thankful for this year.

Electricians Union chief and 1ST WARD LEADER JOHN DOUGHERTY is thankful for his increasing political power in City Council. Dougherty-backed candidates MARK SQUILLA and BOB HENON were recently elected to City Council. They joined newcomers and current STATE REPS. KENYATTA JOHNSON and DENNY O’BRIEN to support COUNCILMAN DARRELL CLARKE as the new City Council President. This is a position of great clout. The Council President will have the ear of the Mayor and will be influential on development projects that could help the Electricians and many other building trades.

Holy Family University is thankful to STATE SEN. MIKE STACK for securing a $1.3 million capital-budget grant for its library-renovation project. Holy Family University has grown tremendously over the last 20 years, thanks to the leadership of University President SISTER FRANCESCA ONLEY, the Board of Trustees, and elected officials such as Stack.

Northeast Philadelphia is thankful for the development of Lardner’s Point Park. Located at the base of the Tacony Palmyra Bridge, this park held its groundbreaking on Monday. It is being led by Delaware River City Corp. and its Chairman, former CONGRESSMAN ROBERT BORSKI. Elected officials including STATE REP. MIKE McGEEHAN, Sen. Mike Stack and COUNCILWOMAN JOAN (Cont. Page 21)

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be problematic for an older or infirmed person to get to the location where identifications are issued. However, it should be noted that court challenges to a similar law passed in Georgia in 2004 were rejected when the plaintiffs could not produce a person who could convincingly claim that they were unable to get the required identification, according to JOHN FUND, the author of Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens Our Democracy.

He also noted minority registration increased after the law passed and only 0.01% of the 2 million voters that came to the polls in Georgia in 2008 had issues with proper identification.

The Democrats have also resorted to a “Republicanlike” complaint that the issuing of photo identifi cations by the State will cost too much. However, this elephant believes conducting honest and efficient elections is the role of government and that these funds are well spent. One also suggests the Democrats take a serious look at the polls concerning this issue. Rasmussen and Quinnipiac polls show an overwhelming majority of Democrats, Republicans and Independents believe people should show photo identification when voting.

(Cont. From Page 18) tives have combed voter lists for people who have not voted in recent elections and encourage others to vote in their place. Allegations are this practice is most commonly seen in the larger cities in the state and particularly in Philadelphia.

Many members of the herd have seen or heard of someone coming to the polls representing that he is “John Doe” but cannot, upon questioning, remember his middle name or address.

Allowing people to vote who are not eligible or, in this example, not even the voter himself, undermines the election process and diminishes the vote of each and every truly registered voter.

Many members of the Democratic Party, including US Congressman and Chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Party BOB BRADY, are opposed to the law. The Democrats claim the law will prevent the poor, elderly and minorities who are more inclined to lack photo identification from voting. However, it should be noted the bill as currently written calls for the State to supply identification cards free of charge.

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(Cont. From Page 18) tlemen for it.

Old Gentlemen get embarrassed if someone curses in front of women and children and they don’t like any filth or dirty language on TV or in movies.

Old Ladies pretend they didn’t hear bad language or observe rude gestures. Old People have moral courage and personal integrity.

They seldom brag, unless it’s about their children or

grandchildren.

It’s the Old People who know our great country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young men and women in the military serving their country.

This country needs Old People with their work ethic, sense of responsibility, pride in their country and decent values. We need them now more than ever. Thank God for Old People.

Pass this on to all of the Old People you know.

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(Cont. From Page 18) ending, I’m kind of thankful I’m here. I could have been much sicker as a result of the infection. I could have wound up with much bigger problems. I could have found myself in a hospital where I’m not getting as good care as I have been here.

So I can’t really complain.

I’m not happy I’m missing Turkey Day with family and friends, but at least I’m still among the living.

But I’m not the only one who should be a little extra grateful this year. Here are some other folks for whom the holiday should have some special significance: 1) Mayor Michael Nutter: Why should he be more than a little grateful on this Thanksgiving Day? One, because the Republicans sent Karen Brown after him instead of a candidate who might have given him a run for his money.

Had the Republicans sent a candidate who was closer to Michelle Obama than Michelle Bachmann, Da Mayor might have had a problem. There are still a lot of folks who are less than enthused about his first four years in office. The right candidate might have made him a one-termer.

He also made out better than some of his fellow Mayors when it came to the Occupy movement. Instead of having pictures of riots and unarmed people being pepper sprayed flashed all over CNN, Philly’s Occupy Moving Day was relatively peaceful.

2) David Oh: After years of trying to become the city’s

first Asian elected official, David Oh finally became a City Councilman. Granted, it took a little longer for him to find out his results, but that’s been the story of Oh’s political life.

This time around, however, folks went after him.

From accusations he fudged his military service (something you don’t do in GOP land unless your last name is Bush and you’re running for president) to a long-disposed gun charge, Oh was getting it from all sides. It was closer than it would have been four years ago.

But he won. And because of this, I will never have to write the “Why isn’t David Oh in City Council” column ever again. Congratulations.

3) Andy Reid: I tend not to pay much attention to the Eagles because I see football as a nuisance I have to put up with until baseball season starts, but after checking out this season, I have to add him to this list. Andy Reid should be thankful he’s the coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and has Jeffrey Lurie as his boss.

Why? Because any other owner would have fired his sorry behind the moment he made his offensive line coach the defensive coordinator. But while Lurie is making money from Eagles fans who would rather complain on talk radio than vote with their feet, he’s going to hang on to Reid, who is his BFF. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! And do me a favor, okay? Wait until Black Friday morning before you hit the stores. Just because the stores are open at midnight on Thanksgiving doesn’t mean you have to be there.

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Out & About

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Ringside With The Shadowboxer

Union vs. Union For Vets ANNUAL “Union Fight Night” was a rousing success as union members who also have boxing backgrounds slugged it out at National Guard Armory. Ironworkers Local 401 were out in full force to cheer on one of their union brothers who stepped into ring at “Union Fight Night”. Proceeds went to support programs of the Veteran’s Multi Service and Education, Center, 4th & Florist Streets.

UNION LEADERS John McGrath, left, and Danny Grace, 4th from left, were among numerous Union VIPs who came out to support union brothers and veterans.

SUPPORTERS included Joe Dougherty of Local 401 Iron Workers; Judge Pat Dugan; Pat Dooley, Operating Engineers; and Brian Eddis of Bricklayers.

Photo by Joe Stivala

Behind President’s Rebuff Of Catholic Patriarch President Barack Obama was taken to task for refusing to give an audience to Patriarch Bechara Peter Rai, the Roman Catholic leader of Maronites worldwide and one of the most respected Christian leaders in Lebanon and the Middle East.

Citing his rebuff in a letter to the president was Gregory Mansour, bishop of the eastern diocese diocese of Maronites, based in Brooklyn, N.Y. An influential Muslim adviser to the White House, who has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, was credited with getting the President to cancel the meeting.

Arab media reported an unnamed US source who said Dahlia Mogahed, “the highest adviser on Arab and Islamic Affairs in the State Dept.,” blocked the White House meeting. The report said the move heeded a request by top leadership of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt who want the US to back the Islamist Sunni movement opposing Iranian Shiite influence in the region.

Maronites number about 1 million in Lebanon and more than 10 million worldwide.

About 1.5 million are in the US. All are affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church.

Along with her role on the White House Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Mogahed is a member of the advisory council of the Dept. of Homeland Security. She

has testified before the Senate on engagement with the Muslim community. She is senior analyst and executive director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, where she led major surveys of Muslims worldwide that routinely concluded the vast majority of Muslims are moderate.

The bishop wrote, “The motto of his coat of arms reflects his personality and is call for communion and love.

He has been trying to achieve what no other Middle Eastern political or a religious leader has been able to do: meet others with respect and love, not take sides, and build bridges to a future that will hopefully lead to peace and happiness for all people in the Middle East. Muslim and Christian groups have all found in him a real father, a Patriarch. Because he has spoken out expressing his concern for the future of Christians in the Middle East, he has been rebuffed by you and your Administration.

“It is pure hypocrisy for the leader of the free world to refuse to meet with Patriarch Rai, especially since the Prime Minister of Israel can come and completely disregard essential parts of a peace plan and still be given a warm welcome, and the King of Saudi Arabia, where Christians have no freedom whatsoever, can be received with highest honors. Mr. President, you are ignoring the plight of Christians in the Middle East!

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Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust Donates 20k The Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust donated $20,000 to Jenkintown Day Nursery, a nonprofit organization dedicated to quality affordable early childhood education and care for families in need, to be used for tuition assistance.

The check was presented his week during Jenkintown Day Nursery’s Thanksgiving Luncheon, giving the children, faculty, staff and board members something for which to be truly be thankful.

The mission of The Samuel

Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust (formerly Laborer’s District Council Charity Fund), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is to provide a variety of services to the needy and otherwise underserved community members throughout the five county area of Philadelphia.

The Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust was known as The Laborer’s District Council Charity Fund until 2011. The name of the charity was changed to honor Samuel Staten, Sr., the man who

founded the LDC Charity Fund through a purely unselfish act of charity during his time as Business Manager of Laborers’ Local 332 in addition to Secretary Treasurer of the Laborers’ District Council of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area & Vicinity.

Now retired from the Laborers’ District Council and Laborers’ Local 332, Samuel Staten, Sr. continues to work with the charity’s Board of Directors to raise funds to assist a wide range of charitable organizations that provide a vari-

ety of services to the needy and otherwise underserved community members throughout the five county area of Philadelphia.

The Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust believes in the principles unionism was founded on: a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work, and worker’s rights. The Trust also believes that next-generation unionism must vigorously pursue workers’ rights based on management and union cooperation and the advancement of member education.

“To say the Patriarch supports dictators and sides with terrorists and use that as an excuse is pure nonsense. Patriarch Rai’s warning about the future of Christians in Syria is not taboo. Christians are in a state of peril in the same way that Christians of Iraq were a few years ago when two thirds of them mi-

grated out of the country and are still not protected to this day.

“Mr. President, you do not have to agree on everything with Patriarch Rai, but there is no need to avoid or rebuff him. By doing so, you are showing your disrespect for him and for all Christians of the Middle East.“

Senators Make Move To Ensure Dredging US Sens. Bob Casey (DPa.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) have filed an amendment to an appropriations bill that would increase the prospects of securing federal funding for the Delaware River dredging project.

Casey, Toomey and Coons’ amendment would shift already-appropriated funds in the Army Corps of Engineers budget to navigation projects aimed at increasing traffic efficiency on our Nation’s rivers. Adding more funds to the navigation account increases the likelihood that federal funds may be available to dredge the Delaware River in fiscal year 2012.

“The Delaware River Deepening Project will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs in Philadelphia and increase the economic competitiveness of the region,” said Casey. “I am committed to doing everything in my power to try to direct federal resources to this project.”

“Deepening the Delaware River is critical to our regional economy’s future success. To help our companies compete and export, we need the port infrastructure to do so. I hear from employers all the time about how important this is, and I’m committed to making it happen,” Toomey said.

Ports along the East Coast are going to see increased traffic once the expansion of the Panama Canal is complete. Increasing funds for navigation

projects will help to ensure that ports are able to grow and compete.

Casey Pushes Obama On China Trade US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) is pushing the Obama Administration to use an upcoming summit with China to crack down on the country’s unfair trade practices, by addressing a host of issues.

He cites China’s continued flouting of international trade laws to the detriment of Pennsylvania jobs and businesses.

China’s history of flouting international trade laws has had real consequences for Pennsylvania businesses and families. A report from the Economic Policy Institute finds the US trade deficit with China has resulted in the loss of 2.8 million jobs over the past decade (2001-2010), including almost 107,000 jobs in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania manufacturer Zippo is forced to compete against counterfeit lighters that are manufactured in China and sold to US consumers online.

And in Latrobe, a Pennsylvania manufacturer, Kennametal, has been hurt by China’s attempt to unfairly dominate the rare-earth metals market.

“For far too long, China’s unfair trade practices have cost Pennsylvanians their jobs. It’s time for the Administration to step up and take strong action against the Chinese,” the Senator said.

Walking The Beat

(Cont. From Page 18) KRAJEWSKI also support this park. This new 4.5-acre park will include a river overlook, fishing pier, areas for picnicking, passive recreational and interpretive signage.

STATE SEN. ANTHONY WILLIAMS, COUNCILMEN BILL GREEN and JIM KENNEY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY SETH WIL-

LIAMS and CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ are thankful for all of the media coverage they will get over the next three years as they are mentioned as potential candidates to replace MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER. No sooner had the Mayor won his reelection than the talk began to turn from his second-term agenda to his potential Mayoral successor.

Elected officials are thank-

ful to their constituents for their continued support. Some local elected officials are showing their love by donating free turkeys and Thanksgiving meals to constituents that need help. STATE REP. CHERELLE PARKER hosted a pre-Thanksgiving dinner with Kitchen of Love last Tuesday.

State Sen. Anthony Williams and STATE REP. RON WATERS are joining Brown’s ShopRite, the nonprofit UpLift Solutions and the Urban Affairs Coalition to distribute Thanksgiving Baskets to those in need. They expect to feed over 6,000 individuals citywide. Kenyatta Johnson was also expected to attend.

REAGAN’S SPRING Revolution Debuted @ Academy of Music Part 50/60

Gov. Thornburgh applauds an answer from Vice President-elect Bush

Monday, November 17, 1980: President-elect Ronald Reagan spoke from Washington, D.C. by telephone hookup as the nation's Republican governors, giddy with success, gathered at the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Academy of Music. (See above photo, and Part 44/50) Symbolism:

President Reagan's 2nd Inaugural Address: "It is the American Sound... hopeful, bighearted, idealistic, daring, decent and fair. That's our heritage, that's our song." --Jan 21, 1985 —Nicola Argentina (c) 2011 “You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania”

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The President-elect's voice, and oboe sound that tunes the Philadelphia Orchestra set the "Reagan Revolution" on a conservative path. However, leaders of the national Republican Party spurned the "Friend in Pennsylvania" and father of the modern Tea Party who led them to Philadelphia, and directly to the Academy of Music.

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THE VOTE DELAY on shale-gas drilling in the Delaware River Basin by the Commission was done quietly and without notice to the community. Drillers are eager to cash in on basin deposits, which might pollute drinking water. What happened to government that provides NOTICE of a vote delay? Did we not have a revolution about just such rights?... TO TOP IT OFF, a local company wants to EXPORT natural gas from the wells. We need energy independence in America, and they want to ship it overseas?

They say the work will help the economy. How? Jobs with benefits? With higher-priced gas?

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(Cont. From Page 18) this places the defendant at a disadvantage. Come on Finance Director, fix it; don’t let the Parking Authority get the unfair criticism you are getting.

STATE REPS. Louise BISHOP and Mike McGEEHAN are again on the right with CHILD ABUSE, introducing legislation jointly.

Bravo!... THE FLAP over Councilman DiCicco’s ordinance to close Bodine Street next to Finnigan’s Wake Pub is silly. Bodine Street is a narrow cartway from the horsecarriage era, and dark and dangerous at night. It can now be put to the highest and best

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WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT? The FUMO dislikers had one more media go at him to vent spleen. It was VERY LOW to equate Fumo and Charles Manson. Fumo contributed more over 30 years than all detractors combined.... FUMO IN NEW YORK? The feds in New York state signaled they are going after 82-year-old Joseph Bruno, former State Senate Majority Leader. The feds want a “superceding indictment”. Bruno says he will “defend myself till the day I die.” Somebody should send the Philly resentencing results to New York. What about vowel-ending last names of Fumo-Bruno?

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