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AVI: Fair Reassessment Or Money Grab?

by Michael Meehan, Esq. Counsel To Republican City Committee Philadelphians have long felt the inequities of the real-estate assessment process. With the advent of the Internet, every resident can check on the assessment of their neighbor, their local politician and even their local newspaper. Why the difference between seemingly identical properties?

One line of thinking has it that only the squeaky wheel got the oil (relief). Those who failed to complain (i.e., file an appeal) were taken advantage of by having higher assessments. Over the decades, the disparity between assessments of identical houses on identical lots grew. Filing an appeal, one rarely left the hearing

without some relief. For example, the difference in assessments on rowhomes or twins on the same street could easily be 20% or more.

I have again reviewed the same assessment records where I saw the great disparity. It appears those properties are now assessed identically based on a percentage slightly less than most-recent sale price. However, make no mistake about it, there are still extensive disparities and there is no guarantee the assessments are correct.

Another thought was favoritism. If you knew somebody, your assessment was low. A certain former politician’s assessment was the subject of many newspaper accounts because the property’s

list price was far beyond its assessment. To date, that home remains unsold.The owner had heavily invested in the property. Unfortunately, its value is simply what a willing buyer would pay for the property. In fact, that politician’s assessment was identical to the assessment on my home. I called my wife to tell her that our home was then worth $7 million. She had one word: “Sell.”

Another problem is the variety of housing types in some neighborhoods of the city.

There are no comparables to certain properties in some neighborhoods. Some properties are simply unique, making assessments like throwing darts at a dartboard.

Not too long ago, the Inquirer listed all of the sale

prices of residential real estate sold in Philadelphia by address in its Sunday edition.One could view the sale prices of properties comparable to their own.One could also simply click on the Board of Revision’s website and determine how shrewd the homeowner was in determining their asking price.Returns five, six or more times the BRT’s market value were not unusual.

Philadelphia is not alone in inequitable assessment processes. It happens in the suburban counties and in New Jersey.

Any assessment process is fraught with inequities. Under the existing system, I would explain to potential clients that any appeal would involve comparable sales in the area. Many times, I would ask whether any

nearby property was sold recently.Often, I would be told that a property, not as nice as their own property, sold for four or five times their property’s assessed value. I then asked whether they would sell their home for that same price, only to be told they would like more for their home and had to advise them to leave well enough alone.

Despite the alarm over assessment increases, most residents are only concerned about what they will pay in real-estate taxes. The determination by homeowners of whether the reassessment process was a fair reassessment or a money grab can only be made this summer after City Council and the Mayor set the millage (tax) rate and they know what they will pay.

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Pa. Supreme Court Justices Tamper With Constitution

by John Morganelli D.A. Northampton Co., Past President PA District Attorneys Ass’n Judges are sworn to uphold the Constitution and protect our constitutional form of government. But what happens when judicial self-interest collides with the Constitution? Pennsylvania may be on the precipice of a constitutional crisis.

In 1989 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld Pennsylvania’s Constitution which prohibits a judge to remain in office after the age of 70. Since then, numerous judges have retired at 70. But recently, a number of jurists filed lawsuits challenging the restriction.

Then, the Chief Justice, who coincidentally turns 70 next year, announced he would seek retention for another 10-year term on the high court even though next year would be his last if the age restriction remains in place. Next, the eyebrows of many attorneys were raised when the Supreme Court reached down, bypassing the lower court, and agreed to hear and expedite one of those cases.

Is there anyone who actually

believes that despite the clear precedent, all these judges suddenly woke up one morning and, independently of each other, decided to sue? When these actions were filed, many lawyers questioned “why” when similar challenges had always failed.

A previous panel of the Supreme Court upheld the age restriction in the Constitution which was approved by the people at the ballot box. In 1991, the US Supreme Court upheld a similar restriction in Missouri's state constitution.

The question is: What has changed? And, what is the rush?

Judges have been retiring for decades at 70. Pennsylvania judges campaigned knowing their terms were limited by mandatory retirement. Most of them would not have had an opportunity to be a judge but for the age restriction which forced judges to retire and created vacancies. Now, some want to change the rules and strike down the Constitution on the way.

Many believe the high court wants a speedy decision so a potential ruling can benefit the Chief Justice and the other four Justices who are turning 70 in

the next few years. All of this has fueled speculation by the legal community that the litigation may have been encouraged by a member of the Supreme Court itself. Will any of the Justices recluse themselves? Or will the court assert that the “Rule of Necessity” permits them to hear this case even though all of the Justices have a personal and financial interest in setting aside the prohibition?

The “rule of necessity” is an exception to the disqualification of a judge who has a conflict of interest. But it only applies when no other tribunal is available to hear the dispute. Here, there exists a companion federal action which has now been stayed to allow the Supreme Court to act first and make moot the federal case.

Interestingly, the Supreme Court has ordered the lawyers to specifically address Article I of the Pennsylvania Constitution, Declaration of Rights which provides in Section 26 that neither the Commonwealth nor any political subdivision may discriminate against any person in the exercise of any “civil right”.

However, the Supreme Court

previously held the age restriction did not violate the Declaration of Rights Discrimination provision. It recognized that provision was intended to restrain”“government", and that the rights enumerated in the Declaration of Rights do not restrain the power of the people themselves as expressed in the Constitution.

Gondelman v. Commonwealth 554 A2d 896 (1989).

This provision was intended to prevent “government” from transgressing individuals’ basic “civil rights”. The US Supreme Court in 1991 settled the question that being a judge is not a fundamental right. Gregory v.

Ashcroft 501 US 454. Nevertheless, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court now may be poised to overrule years of precedent by proclaiming the age restriction is inconsistent with the discrimination clause thus allowing them to get what they want, trample on the Constitution, and at the same time maintain they are actually upholding the Constitution.

It appears imprudent for the Supreme Court to hear this case.

This court has been tarnished by the recent conviction of one of

the Justices. The Pennsylvania judiciary in general has been harmed by the “Kids for Cash” scandal, the Philadelphia Traffic Court report as well as other matters. The integrity of our courts and of the judges who sit on them is fundamental to our system. Taking this case and setting aside the Constitution will be harmful.

The Justices sit at the pinnacle of power, and it is understandable how some may not want to relinquish it. Like it or not, our Constitution, passed by the people sets age limits on the ability to exercise that power.

For those who believe the age restriction is subject to fair debate, the proper method is to amend Pennsylvania’s Constitution through the process established: approval by two consecutive sessions of the legislature, and approval of the people at the ballot box. Setting aside Pennsylvania’s Constitution via judicial fiat by Justices with a personal and financial interest in the outcome is dangerous and wrong.

Only time will tell whether self-interest trumps the Constitution.

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over the past 25 years has heard of Marvin. Marvin was tragically shot and paralyzed from the waist down over 30 years ago. However, Marvin used this tragic event to reinvent himself as someone who could be and was an inspiration to people who face physical challenges.

Marvin was the voice for the “everyday” man first, as a producer on the Ted Watley radio program and then as the host of his own radio talk show, “The Marvin Barrish Political Shootout”.

Marvin was loud, boisterous, obnoxious, and could be crude but, he also had a heart

politics, campaigns, and candidates. At the top of his head and the tip of his lips Marvin could recite over and over and over again political figures, both past and present.

Marvin also raised money for many charitable organizations over the years.

He was always an outspoken advocate for fundraiser and benefits that helped many Philadelphia Police Officers.

Marvin visited many schools throughout the city and put on shows with his “wheelchair dancing” routines.

Marvin was given over 70 awards and proclamations.

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It has to be tough on your psyche when you are not told what is the project you are going to construct until the whistle is blown.

That’s what’s facing 23 four year apprentice carpenters when they compete May 3 at the Annual Apprentice sponsored by the Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Philadelphia & Vicinity.

They’ll be required to work on a construction project which will not be made known to them until the start of the competition under the eyes of the thousands expected to attend this Family Day event at the Carpenters Training Facility, 10401 Decatur Road, behind the Northeast Philadelphia Airport.

The event opens at 8 a.m. and will run to 5 p.m.

The contestants are from Philadelphia, Bucks, Carbon,

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Thank You, Allyson, For Spicing Up Governor’s Race!

by Joe Shaheeli Who would believe we’d tune out the College Basketball championship game between Michigan and Louisville to catch Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz discuss her announcement she would run for Governor of the Commonwealth on MSNBC? But that is what her email to us and others requested we do.

She did well, was all smiles, and no doubt will win the nomination as the pleasantest candidate to look at during next year’s gubernatorial campaign. Going for her is a war chest of over $3 million (from

which, if she understands Philly politics, a little should be spent on ads in the Public Record); high recognition in two counties and more; and Gov. Tom Corbett, who presently has to show his own supporters he’s not shellshocked by his low poll ratings.

So it’s thanks to Allyson for making a choice that opens up her congressional seat for grabs by any number of popular pols. Not only that, her entry into the Democratic gubernatorial primary will provide nuggets for our political

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readership to nibble on during this coming summer, when all we would have to look forward to this primary and in the general, are no-contest DA and Controller races.

Let’s do some supposing about those already indicating their entry into either the Governor’s race or the 13th Congressional Dist.

Montco’s popular Commissioner Josh Shapiro could muddy the water in the latter race for State Sen. Daylin Leach, also from Montgomery Co. He could split the heavy Jewish vote from that County with Leach; former Philadelphia City Controller Jonathan Saidel, who is also making preparations to enter the 13th, will also appeal to that constituency. Don’t discount Leach; he’s put together a very accomplished campaign team of big hitters.

Don’t make the mistake of

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LABOR LEADERS presented United Cerebral Palsy of Phila. & Vicinity with $115,000 check for research to conquer autism, development disabilities, mental retardation and more.

Leaders include Pat Gillespie, Building Trades; John Dougherty, Local 98 Electricians; Pat Eiding, AFL-CIO President; and Wayne Miller, Sprinkler Fitters Local 692.

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ignoring State Sen. Michael Stack (D-Northeast), who just might cast a glance at Schwartz’ seat. He has not stopped moving around the state picking up chits and support for the Governor’s pri-

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tunities for all Americans,” said Boyle.

Most importantly, he counts votes, his votes, reminding us Philly’s voters account for 63% of the Congressional District, with Montco contributing 47%.

Then enters Jonathan Saidel, who has a double role.

He is Allyson’s campaign chairman. His networking here will position him well, sharpening his fundraising skills which could easily see him raise enough campaign funds to dwarf the other men-

tioned candidates combined.

He’ll pick up her support as well.

Jonathan is the former City Controller for the City of Philadelphia. He stepped down after three terms to run for Mayor in 2007, then dropped out of the race. He also made an attempt to run for the Lieutenant Governor’s seat in 2010 but lost in the Democratic primary. He (Cont. Page 6)

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rious Brendan is about his chances should he decide to withdraw his name in that same primary for his house seat.

He claims the support of several prominent unions, including, “most of the Philadelphia Building Trades unions, including IBEW Local 98, Sprinklerfitters Local 592, Plumbers Local 690, Steamfitters Local 420, Iron Workers Local 401, and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5.”

Boyle has also won kudos in the Jewish community for State Rep.

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IN BETWEEN turns on alley, Commissioner Al Schmidt enjoys support of heavy-hitting GOP leaders including Jim Dintino, GOP Controller candidate Terry Tracy, Michael Cibik, Esq., and State Rep. John Taylor.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) cused on seeking the Democrat nomination for Governor.

Stack keeps adding points to his reputation as an aboveboard legislator as he joined Republican State Sen. John Eichelberger of Altoona to unveil a package of nine bills, SB 750 to SB 758, which aims to reform state government.

“Reform, openness, transparency, accountability in government; we’ve spoken these words many times but I think we put them into action far less than we should,” Stack stated. “Too often our current laws allow the appearance, at least, of cozy relationships between special interests. It’s dispiriting and it erodes the public faith. We need to work harder at making even the appearance of impropriety a thing of the past.”

Other gubernatorial candidates seeking the Democratic nod for Governor are John Hanger, pastor Max Meyer, Tom Wolf and maybe Katie McGinty. Not yet announcing, but expected to, is Treasurer Rob McCord. Of all these, the big bad wolf could

be Tom Wolf, who has pledged $10 million of his own fortune to win the seat.

Getting back to the 13th Dist., one finds State Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Northeast) a strong contender. His legislative district lies entirely within PA-13 and covers portions of Northeast Philadelphia and Montgomery County. He was elected in 2008 to the 170th Dist., to become the first Democrat to ever hold that seat. He served as the chairman of the House Democratic Campaign Committee during the 2012 election cycle.

Boyle is full of vim and vigor, and an excellent votecounter as well as a vote-getter. Aiding and abetting his efforts is brother Kevin, and both legislators account for much of the Philadelphia Co. territory in the District, a total of seven wards. Both work hard, support each other and have volunteer armies at their disposal. We’ll know how se-

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Farnese Hosts Candidates (Cont. From Page 5) won’t announce unless he’s sure Schwartz is well on her way toward winning her nomination bid.

Expect to hear from former Congresslady Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky, who lost her Montco-based seat when she gave President Bill Clinton the one extra vote needed to hit everyone with a major federal tax hike. He’ll definitely be spending time in both counties to help her if she enters.

You know State Rep. Mark Cohen (D-Northeast) has been eying the 13th’s colors. He’s been seen all around his district, which is in the 13th as well. But it takes money and without potential sources committing, he may opt out. Also entering is physician Valerie

LARRY FARNESE, 8th Ward Leader, held a successful candidates reception in Center City. Above he welcomes Common Pleas Court candidates Tracey Roman and Dawn Tancredi at enPhoto by Joe Stivala trance.

GREGORY HARVEY, ESQ., leading expert on election law, greets judicial candidates H e n r y Lewandowski, Tracy Roman and Marty Coleman during 8th Ward candidatesPhoto by Joe Stivala night fundraiser.

Arkoosh, a U of P Medical School professor. She’s been picked already to drop out early or finish last.

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GOP Executive Dir. Mike Barley is to become his campaign manager effective Apr. 15. He announced this week from São Paulo, Brazil, he bagged Wipro Infrastructure Engineering which will build a new plant near Chambersburg to manufacture hydraulic cylinders.

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Democratic Ward leaders ratified the suggestions of their Policy Committee Tuesday noon for the various court positions being contested in the May 21 primary. Their choices follow.

Superior Court Judge: Joseph Waters. District Attorney: Seth Williams. City Controller: Alan Butkovitz.

Common Pleas Court: Timika Lane, Dan McCaffery, Giovanni Campbell, Dawn Tancredi, Leon King, Daine Grey.

Municipal Court: Martin Coleman, Henry Lewandowski, Frank Shields.

Traffic Court: Omar Sabir, Marnie Aument-Loughrey, Donna DeRose.

Knox, Knox, Knox!

He’s Not Answering We wonder why he even bothers. But once again Tom Knox has ruled out a bid for Governor, and once again he may be a mayoral candidate.

Does anyone care?

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Saluting Our Safety Net

with Traffic Court candidate Omar Sabir at 13th & Wallace Sts., 8 a.m. sharp. Supporters make checks payable to Sabir for Traffic Court Committee.

Apr. 19- Councilman Kenyatta Johnson hosts Senior Fair at Myers Rec Ctr., 58th & Kingsessing Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info (215) 686-3412.

Apr. 20- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts Helping Hands conference for older caregivers at W. Phila. HS, 4900 Chestnut St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

To register Brenda Rich (215) 870-4955.

Apr. 20- 52nd Ward Democrats host bipartisan Candidates Meeting at Pinn Memorial Ch., 54th & Wynnefield Ave., 9:30 a.m. For info Steve Jones (215) 879-6049.

Apr. 20- Bar-B-Que Fundraiser for Controller candidate Brett Mandel at 1026 S. 22nd St., 4-9 p.m. Pulled pork, ribs, chicken, prime rib. $500 Bulldog $500, $250 Watchdog $250, Guard Dog $100, Puppy Dog $50. RSVP Hillary Parker (215) 300-2618.

Apr. 20- Ducky Birts Foundation Medallion Scholarship Banquet at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6-10 p.m.

Tickets $75, 2 for $125. For info (215) 242-1220.

Apr. 20- Women Organized Against Rape hosts Take It All Back Community Walk & Speak Out in Center City to bring awareness about the fight to end sexual violence.

For details www.woar.org or (215) 985-3315.

Apr. 22- Libertarian Party of Phila. annual business meeting and officers’ election at Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, 631 N. 3rd St., 7 p.m.

Apr. 23- City budget hearing for public testimony at City Hall, Council Chamber, Rm. 400, 6-8 p.m.

Apr. 23- Coalition of Fire Protection Professionals hold Dinner to benefit Burn Foundation.

Keynote speaker is former Gov. Mark Schweiker. For tickets John Morley (215) 389-1768.

Apr. 25- Historical Site Cigar & Wine Tasting for Rep. John Taylor at Colonial Dames of Phila.,

1030 Latimer St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info (215) 545-2244.

Apr. 26- SW Philadelphia District Services hosts Candidates Forum, 6 to 9 pm, Kingsessing Rec. Center, 50th and Chester. For info. Louis Wilson, 215-275-8296.

Apr. 27- 40B Ward Democrats present candidates’ lunch at William P. Roche Post, 64th & Paschall Ave., 12-3 p.m. Donation $50.

Apr. 27- Ducky Birts hosts annual Health Fair & Gospelrama at Mt. Zion Baptist Ch., 3600 N, Broad St., 12-5 p.m.

Apr. 27- 10th Ward hosts Spring Fling at Platinum Grill, 7719 Crittenden St., 25 p.m. Tickets $30.

Apr. 29- Former Sheriff Barbara A. Deeley and Bob & Winnie Clowry host fundraiser for Congressman Robert Brady at Winnie’s LeBus Manayunk, 4266 Main St., 5:30-7 p.m. Tickets $100. For info and sponsorships Barbara Deeley (215) 208-4400 or Lisa Deeley at (215) 960-0339.

Apr. 30- City budget hearings

for public testimony at City Hall, Council Chamber, Rm. 400, 10 a.m.-12 m. and 1-4 p.m.

May 2- PFCU hosts fundraiser for judicial candidate Anne Marie Coyle at PFCU, 1600 Locust St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tickets $100, $250, $500. For info (215) 462-3200.

May 3- Contest & Open House sponsored by Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee at its Training Facilities, 10401 Decatur Rd., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Family fun. For info Charles T. Brock (215) 824-2300.

May 3- AOH 25 hosts “Day Of The Rope” dinner at Ironworkers’ Ha., 11600 Norcom Rd., 7-11 p.m. Honorees include Bill Taylor, Labor Leader Of The Year; Joseph Cleary, Lifetime Achievement Award; and Joe Mullin, Hibernian Of The Year. 4 Open bar, buffet dinner. Tickets $50.

May 5- Friends of Marian Tasco host Jazz Brunch at The View, 800 N. Broad St., 1- 4 p.m. Live music, bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys. Tickets $65. For info (215) 437-3294.

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Apr. 12- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Golf Outing at Frankford-Torresdale C.C., Grant & Frankford Aves., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Asking $400.

Apr. 12- 8th Dist. Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts coffee for constituents at Fresh Grocer, Shoppes at LaSalle, 5401 Chew Ave., 4-6 p.m.

Apr. 12- 19th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Meet Candidates Party at New Palladium Club Caracas, 229 W. Allegheny Ave. Community members $25. Candidates and friends $100. For info Leslie Lopez, Sr. (484) 988-2422.

Apr. 13- State Rep. John Taylor promotes “Give Kids Sight Day” at Jefferson Univ. Hosp.

Alumni Ha., 10th & Locust Sts. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free eye exams & glasses to children under 18 if they have not been examined or have failed an eye test.

Apr. 13- Americans for Democratic Action S.E. Pa. Chapter holds “State of the City/State of the State/State of D.C.” discussion at 1st Unitarian Ch., 2126 Chestnut St., 11 a.m. Speakers will include Mayor Michael Nutter, State Sen. Daylin Leach and ADA Exec. Dir. Don Kusler.

Apr. 13- Elaine Tomlin hosts Democratic 42nd Ward candidates Night Out at Portuguese American Rosary Soc. Ha., 4900 bl. N. Palethorpe St., 711 p.m. Donation $25, $30 at door. Evening attire. Music,

food, dancing, cash bar, street orchestra, DJs. Apr. 15- Fundraiser for Controller candidate Brett Mandel at Prime Rib, 1701 Locust St., 6-8 p.m. $40 ticket includes one drink. Checks payable to Committee to Elect Brett Mandel. RSVP Hilary Parker (215) 300-2618 or hilrpark@gmail.com.

Apr. 15- Phila. Tea Party Patriots-combined S. PhillyCenter City Meeting at Prudential Bank Bldg., 1834 W. Oregon Ave., parking and entrance in back, 7 p.m.

Apr. 16- City budget hearing for public testimony at City Hall, Council Chamber, Rm. 400, 5-7 p.m.

Apr. 16- Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club holds Spring Fundraiser at Knock, 225 S. 12th St., 6 p.m. Support: Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Bronze $250, Host Committee $100, at door $20. To register Eric Cheung epcheung@email.com.

Apr. 16- 61st & 49th Wards host Candidates Night at Community College of Phila., 12th & Godfrey Ave., 7 p.m.

Apr. 17- Committee to Elect Anne Marie Coyle hosts fundraiser for judicial candidate Anne Marie Coyle at Heroes Lodge, FOP, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-9 p.m. Performance by Pride of Erin Sch. Of Irish Dance. $40 at door.

For info (215) 462-3200.

Apr. 18- Ethical Humanist Soc. hosts candidates Night at 1906 Rittenhouse Sq., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Candidates RSVP Aissia Richardson (215) 236-1878.

Apr. 19- Laborers Local 332 hosts Breakfast Meet & Greet

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The Philadelphia Public Record newspapers join most Philadelphians in dedicating this week to honor those firefighters who have died most recently as seen in our page one coverage of commemorative services at City Hall this week.

We say “most” Philadelphians, since we also heard of screwed-up, pot-headed students rampaging through Center City this week as well, who clearly have no clue as to the ultimate sacrifice that presents itself to our firefighters and police as they report to work to protect these yo-yos each day.

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(Cont. From Page 6) tive. But his record is dismal, dropping out of the last gubernatorial race and losing in the primary against Mayor Nutter.

body will reach 70 in the next five years. They began moving in that direction when the Supremes assumed jurisdiction in a lower-court case challenging mandatory retirement for judges and justices, and it ordered an expedited hearing of the issue.

Top Court To Rule On Judges’ Retirement

Senior Judges Oral History Screen Debut

It’s plain the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has a Chief Justice who hopes to win retention and qualify for another term, and wants to do anything he can to not have to resign when he reaches 70 after a year into his new term. So he’s instigated efforts, aided by other jurists in other courts facing the same age deadline, to abolish the long-standing constitutional requirement that Pennsylvania judges and justices retire at age 70.

We could see a Constitutional crisis erupting if the Pennsylvania Justices decide to hear and rule on challenges to the age retirement deadline mandated by the State Constitution. Four members of that

In the meantime, “The Senior Judges Oral History Project” will debut at the Municipal Court Conference Center on the 10th floor of the Widener Building, 1339 Chestnut Street. Presentation will be at 4 p.m., followed by a reception.

It will show a series of interviews with senior and retired judges of the Philadelphia Courts. Its goal is to preserve Philadelphia’s judicial history. It will be available through the internet.

Skiing Proves Problem For Leader Mike Cibik Fifth Ward Republican Leader Mike Cibik loves skiing. But it is proving to be a

painful sport for him. He’s just back from another trip and again back with a fracture. Mike handles the situation well and continues to handle his chores as a top bankruptcy lawyer and his duties at the Clover Club as well as his chores as a key Republican organizer in the city.

City Council To Meet In 1st District, 1st Ward City Council announced will hold its first off-site neighborhood budget hearing of the year next Wednesday, Apr. 17, at Penns Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Boulevard, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The site sits in Councilman Mark Squilla’s 1st Dist., which should experience the largest tax hikes from Mayor Michael Nutter’s property-tax reform effort, the Actual Value Initiative.

Squilla has questioned the accuracy of the citywide reassessment key to AVI, and he has proposed phasing-in changes to tax bills over four years.

Sheetmetal Workers Friendly Sons At Union League Local 19 Marks 125th G A R Y MASINO, President of Local 19 Sheet Metal Workers, accepts City Council Proclamation POLITICS was topic of conversation at Friendly Sons honoring 125th birthday of Local 19, Sheet of St. Patrick gala at Union League with Terry Tracy, Metal Workers, from Councilman Robert Councilman Jack Kelly and Matt Wolfe.

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“As City Council continues to press the Administration for clarity on its Actual Value Initiative, it can only benefit the budget process to hear from as many residents impacted by this property tax system overhaul as

possible,” Squilla said in a statement.

The 1st Ward is led by powerful union leader John J. “Johnnie Doc” Dougherty.

Dougherty’s Electricians’ Union, Local 98, last month set

up an “AVI war room” at the Edward O’Malley Club in Pennsport, near Dougherty’s home. Dougherty said the site was created because “somebody has to stand up for the city’s vanishing middle class.”

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National Public Radio ran a story recently titled “Unfit for Work: The Startling Rise of Disability in America” (see http://apps.npr.org/unfitfor-work/).

The story focuses on Hale Co., Ala., where, the story states, nearly one in four working-age adults receives disability benefits. It goes on to say the fastest growing causes of disability include back pain and mental illness, areas in which “there is most latitude for judgment.” The story then goes on to talk about workers in their 50s who were laid off and applied for and received disability benefits. The story characterizes disability as a “de facto welfare program for people without a lot of education or job skills.”

The story’s premise — that many people who don’t deserve benefits get them – is misleading. You should not conclude that it is easy to qualify for benefits. This is simply not so.

To receive benefits, you have to prove you have a severe impairment or combination of impairments that meets or equals a listing contained in the Listing of Impairments, or show you cannot perform past relevant work or other work that exists in substantial numbers in the national economy.

Only about 34% of the people who applied for disability or SSI benefits in fiscal year 2011 were ap-

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SSA does take into account advanced age in deciding if someone is disabled. Thus a person who is 55, limited to lightduty work (lifting up to 20 lb.), with a 12th-grade education, and an unskilled medium duty (lifting up to 50 lb.) work history, will be found disabled. This is not a scam, but a policy judgment by SSA. I will have more to say about the NPR story next week.

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Our Republican elected officials continue to make us proud and show Philadelphians why this city needs Republicans in leadership. STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR made a strong move to reduce the murder rate and violent crimes by introducing a bipartisan bill with STATE SEN. LARRY FARNESE that carrying illegal firearms in Philadelphia will result in a two-year mandatory minimum sentence. This bill is both constitutional and effective in attacking the plague of illegal firearms in our city; it reduced New York City’s homicide rate by 85%.

COUNCILMAN AT LARGE DAVID OH continues to fight for Philadelphia taxpayers by hammering the Nutter Administration for refusing to set aside $66 million owed to the Firefighters over the past 4 years. Oh explained to reporters taxpayers would suffer if the court ordered the City to make payment and no funds were set aside. Additional taxes would have to be raised, services cut and money borrowed, adding a $66-million price tag on top of MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER’S AVI assessments. Oh pointed out the Administration lost twice in binding arbitration and again in Common Pleas Court after it appealed, so their chances aren’t looking good.

We can thank all three Republican Councilmen, the three musk-O-teers (Oh, BRIAN O’NEILL and DENNY O’BRIEN), for voting against the sick-leave bill. When will the Liberal Democrats learn? Jobs, jobs, jobs! Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime. Give a man a fish and he wants two the next day. The people in our city need jobs, so stop chasing them out of our neighborhoods!

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One thing that I’ve figured out about Philadelphia in the 10-plus years I’ve been here is that most people don’t leave their neighborhoods. At all if they can help it…

In fact, there are folks who don’t even leave their particular block if they can help it.

Among those folks are the kids I teach media literacy to at the Performance Learning Center at 54th & Grays Avenue.

For the last few days, I’ve been taking them to Bartram’s Garden, which is right across the street from the school.

Some of the students live in Bartram’s Village, a publichousing development next to the garden.

None of them had ever been.

It was kind of a shock to me, but I understand it. When you grow up in a place where you’re seeing your friends get shot, have been shot yourself, or have known about all sorts of things including drug possession, drug distribution, and other things, such things as a large garden next door might elude you.

So I walked them from school to the garden and we took pictures of nature, which was the assignment they were given for class.

John Bartram was a botanist who owned a vast expanse of land on which he built three houses. He also set up the mother or all gardens. The garden stretches out to the Delaware River and includes a gazebo, picnic areas, a boardwalk, and plants.

There were boxes of herbs, onions, garlic and other plants that community groups were taking care of.

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Yo! Here we go again with these tool “truisms”.

DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal-bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to it.

WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprints and hard-earned calluses from fingers in about the time it takes you to say, “Oh crap!”

PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads. Sometimes used in the creation of blood-blisters.

BELT SANDER: An electric sanding tool commonly used to convert minor touch-up jobs into major refinishing jobs.

VISE-GRIPS: Generally used after pliers to completely round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat to the palm of your hand.

TABLE SAW: A large stationary power tool commonly used to launch wood projectiles for testing wall integrity.

BAND SAW: A large stationary power saw primarily used by most shops to cut good aluminum sheet into smaller pieces that more easily fit into the trash can after you cut on the inside of the line instead of the outside edge.

TWO-TON ENGINE HOIST: A tool for testing the maximum tensile strength of everything you forgot to disconnect.

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER: Normally used to stab the vacuum seals under lids or for opening old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splashing oil on your shirt; but can also be used, as the name implies, to strip out Phillips screw heads.

STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER: A tool for opening paint cans. Sometimes used to convert common slotted screws into non-removable screws and butchering your palms.

PRY BAR: A tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that clip or bracket you needed to remove in order to replace a 50 cent part.

IS A PATTERN EMERGING? Firefighter agony over the MAYORAL blockade of contract resolution. Now Councilwoman Marian TASCO’s travails over administration playground improvement funding and her opposition to the sale of the Gas Works. Are they related? Who is hurt by the Administration dawdle on playgrounds or contract resolution?

TASCO is not saying she is hurt. KIDS are the ones affected.

Firefighters wait and wait. Is it mean-spirited to let folks twist in the wind?... State SUPREME COURT Justice Ron Castille, talking about the Governor’s nominee for a vacancy on that court, said the Democrats might want something for their support of that selectee. “That is typical of politics.” So what? Didn’t young ex-Marine Castille use the political process to get elected? The Governor must make the appointment – not Castille.

Remember the Asian American jurist whose last name ended in a vowel? He was successfully sold as Italian. After retirement and years of good service on the bench; he spoke at pour post meeting – blasting the very system that elected him (with the S. Philly vote).... CATCH those editorials which slam anyone who seems against sale of our liquor stores. Is that ROYALIST? Everyone has the right to differ.

Editorials are not the LAST WORD. State Rep. Ed NEILSON said rightly small beer distributors would be at the mercy of big-box stores if privatized.

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MATT MYERS’ Spring Fling was a resounding success. The South Philadelphia ward leader from a famous political family continues to draw the best and brightest of the Philadelphia political community. Myers hosted a packed event to support Ward 39B. Among VIPs were mayoral hopeful STATE SEN. TONY WILLIAMS, City COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA, Common Pleas Court candidate MARTIN COLEMAN, Superior Court judge candidate JUDGE JOE WATERS and countless other big shots.

Although the candidates continue to make the rounds, there are fewer and fewer of them.

The judicial field is starting to shrink. The number of candidates has dropped after ballot positions were solidified. Among those who dropped out were CHRISTINE HOPE, ABBE FLETMAN and CHRIS MALLIOS. Highly regarded and well-connected attorney JIM CRUMLISH III appears to be staying in the race despite a tough ballot position. SIERRA THOMAS STREET at one time was thought to be a near shoo-in, but failed to receive the endorsement of the Democratic Party. Recent press accounts depict her as an alleged abuser of her child. Apparently her 13-year-old son accused her of beating him with a belt, scratching him and choking him. Rumors are circulating there are even more negative stories to come.

As of this writing, she is a candidate for judge but without the endorsement she may have a tough time winning. She does have tremendous name recognition and may still have legitimate support around the city.

ANNE MARIE COYLE is a near shoo-in with the number-one ballot position. Coincidentally, after securing that tremendous ballot position she was able to line up substantial labor and ward support. Everyone loves to be with a winner.

The line continues to grow to succeed ALLYSON SCHWARTZ in the 13th Congressional Dist. STATE REP. BRENDAN BOYLE officially announced he will seek the seat.

JONATHAN SAIDEL has said he’s running. Expect an official announcement soon.

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I left it parked for a good eight hours and tried it again and about 20 minutes later. It did the same. What could be the problem? Someone told me it could be electrical.

Answer: Yes, it is more than likely an electrical issue.

These can include anything from the security sensor or module, ignition cylinder, or

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by Tom Flynn and Rocco DeGregorio Question: I have a 2001 Ford Taurus, Today, while driving in the rain, my car started flashing the theft light and then it stalled and just cut off. The steering wheel locked and the brakes did also. After I sat for a little while, it cranked back up. I made it a little bit down the road and when it got

Pep Boys to get a free scan of the car, only to have them tell you you have no codes at all, when you really do.

So your best bet this case is a dealership. We are even starting extended service hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we will now be open until 7 p.m. starting the 16th.

Tom has been serving automotive customers in the Philadelphia area for over 20 years as a salesman and then General Manager of Pacifico Auto Group. Rocco is a top automotive consultant.

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or remedy available to the creditor was the ability to go after you for the additional money owed (in this example $5K).

Obviously, the same holds true for mortgage and promissory note on a home. If you fail to breathe life back into a dead mortgage and promissory note, the mortgage company is in a worse position than it would be had you signed a reaffirmation agreement. So, the mortgage companies want you to sign these agreements during your bankruptcy so they maintain a superior advantage over you.

Again, these agreements are in the best interest of the creditor, not the debtor. However, some clients are still concerned whether they will be able to keep their homes if they do not sign a reaffirmation agreement. As long as you are current on your monthly payments, you can keep your home. We do not recommend clients sign reaffirmation agreements on homes that are upside down.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Should I reaffirm my mortgage after filing for bankruptcy?

Answer: Let’s start with what a reaffirmation agreement is and what it is not.

Basically, the filing of a bankruptcy kills most contracts; including car purchases and home purchases. Once the contract is dead, the secured creditor may retrieve its collateral but cannot go after the debtor for any deficiency if the collateral was sold for less than what was owed. For example: let’s say you owed $10K on a car worth $5K at the time you filed for bankruptcy protection. If you did not sign a reaffirmation agreement, you could surrender the car and pay nothing to the creditor.

The creditor’s sole remedy was to retrieve their collateral.

If you signed a reaffirmation agreement, you would breathe life back into a dead contract, thereby giving your creditor additional rights under the contract. The most significant right

the wiring to those units.

Since the theft light did come on, there would have been a trouble code set in the system.

This can be retrieved by getting the car scanned for codes.

We aren’t just saying this because we are a dealer, but take your car to a good dealer.

Dealers have good scanners (your local auto-parts store will usually not be able to scan the body-control systems on your car, but only check for engine codes.) I’ve seen many times where someone takes their vehicle to Autozone or

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Heard on the Hill And City Hall

With unanimous bipartisan support, the House Gaming Oversight Committee advanced a proposal offered by Democratic Chairwoman Rosita C. Youngblood (D-Northwest), which would require the Commonwealth to study the allocation of gaming revenue provided to Philadelphia from licensed casino gaming.

The resolution (HR 86), which was backed by Philadelphia State Reps. Angel Cruz, Maria Donatucci, Stephen Kinsey and Ed Neilson, would ask the State to study whether or not money provided to the City by casino gambling can help offset the massive tax increases facing hundreds of thousands of city residents with the advent of the City’s new property-tax reassessment plan, known as Actual Value Initiative, or AVI. Currently, Philadelphia is the only County that uses money from the Property Tax Relief Fund to reduce the City’s wage tax, Youngblood

House Asked To Study City Gaming Revenue

said. When casino gaming was first legalized in Pennsylvania, financial analysts believed that wage taxes were more of a burden to residents than property taxes, since property assessments were below market value. But with AVI in full swing, Youngblood believes a study is necessary to see how gaming money should be appropriated in Philadelphia.

Donatucci, who represents communities in South Philadelphia, said she supported the resolution because property taxes are going to skyrocket in her district as a result of AVI. Kinsey echoed Youngblood’s sentiment, stating that while the Commonwealth’s casinos offer a great source of public revenue, they also bring with them public needs.

In Northeast Philadelphia, Neilson said his constituents are still waiting to see the benefits from casino gaming they were promised when the law passed several years ago.

“Property taxpayers in

every county across Pennsylvania, except for Philadelphia, see some relief on their property tax bill thanks to casino gaming,” Donatucci said.

“Philadelphia’s new propertytax assessment plan has hit the neighborhoods that I represent the hardest, and it’s about time that we take a look at how we can use gaming money in the best manner that represents the needs of our citizens.”

Youngblood said the next step is for her colleagues in the Republican majority to allow the full House of Representatives to vote on her proposal.

Farnese, Taylor Push Breakthrough Gun Bill

State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-S. Phila.) and State Rep. John Taylor (R-Kensington) announced new, bipartisan legislation (SB 801 and HB 1091) that would make Philadelphia safer by creating a mandatory minimum sentence for illegally carrying a firearm in Philadelphia.

“This legislation, which I’m

proud to be working on with my friend State Rep. John Taylor, not only sets a mandatory minimum sentence for illegally carrying a gun in Philadelphia, but it gives Philadelphia’s lawenforcement community an important new tool that will help curb gun violence and keep illegal weapons out of the hands of criminals,” said Farnese.

“In the end it all comes down to making sure, no matter where you live or work in Philadelphia, that everyone is safe from illegal guns and gun violence.”

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is looking to duplicate the success of a New York City law that calls for a mandatory three-and-a-halfyear sentence for anyone convicted of illegally carrying a loaded firearm. Since enacted, violent crime in NYC has fallen significantly.

The legislation would increase the sentence for illegal carrying of a firearm in Philadelphia under Title 18,

Section 6108 to a third-degree felony and add a mandatory minimum sentence of at least two years of total confinement; currently the offense is a misdemeanor.

“We must do everything we can to protect our families from gun violence, and that starts with making sure those who illegally carry weapons are placed behind bars,” Taylor said. “This is common sense legislation and long overdue.”

Darrell Bill Creates Revenue Generator

Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) has introduced a resolution calling for the creation of the Office of Chief Revenue Generator, which would be tasked with implementing policies that raise revenue for the City without increasing taxes.

“I support the Nutter Administration’s impressive efforts to tackle our tax delinquency problem, but that’s just a partial solution,”

Clarke said. “Much of what ails this City’s fiscal health is self-inflicted, and it’s time our government stops getting in its own way”.

Sen. Washington Fights Human Trafficking

State Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Northwest) has joined colleagues Andy Dinniman (D- Chester) and Stewart Greenleaf (R-Montgomery) to rally support in the fight to end human trafficking.

Speaking at “A Call to Action to End Human Trafficking” at the Chester Co. Historical Society in West Chester, Washington helped to bring support for SBN 75, legislation intended to fight human trafficking and modern slavery in Pennsylvania. The event was hosted by Dinniman.

“SB 75 will help victims come forward and share their stories – without them having to worry about being prosecuted for things they were forced to do,” Washington said.

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(Cont. From Page 10) On a lighter note, COMMISSIONER AL SCHMIDT, who is Vice Chair of City Commission, held a fundraiser at North Bowl in Northern Liberties that brought out a diverse, if not an atypical crowd. In attendance were Ward Leaders from both sides of the Republican split including WALT VOGLER, JIMMY DINTINO, KEVIN PASQUAY, ARTHUR BARLOW, JOE DeFELICE, STEVE BOC, MATT WOLFE and MIKE CIBIK, who mixed it up with Electricians boss JOHN DOUGHERTY, BILL RUBIN (who ran against O’Neill and now works for CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ), Oh, Taylor and COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON. Controller candidate TERRY TRACY worked the event. Tracy is creating quite a buzz as a smart, informed, well-spoken, well-dressed and handsome young candidate. Quite a contrast to CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ, who is known for his trademark dandruff. The only one who

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lessly and has won a court case and two arbitration panel rulings on this issue.

Firefighters continue to put their lives on the line to protect our city, and the Mayor needs to recognize and reward their bravery.

This week another brave captain lost his life while attempting to put out a fire.

Unfortunately, Fire Dept.

CAPT. MICHAEL GOODWIN lost his life battling a fire in South Philadelphia.

Capt. Goodwin is the latest firefighter to make the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of Philadelphia.

It will be difficult once again to see the Mayor and Bill Gault and the firefighters together at a heart-wrenching funeral. Last year we lost two great heroes in the city, LT. ROBERT NEARY and Firefighter DANIEL SWEENEY. Now we have lost Capt. Goodwin. Our pain is great.

(Cont. From Page 10) PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON’S budget bill. The bill passed by one vote and it helped her lose the seat to a Republican. Her time may have come and gone. It’s difficult to guess who gets the greatest advantage from a crowded field. But it appears that Philadelphia has a sizable part of the district and if there is only one candidate from Philadelphia, that candidate will probably benefit.

Highly respected labor leader BILL GAULT, President of Local 22, has had a challenging year. He has been at odds with MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER for nearly a year straight. The Mayor continues to resist his call for fairness in ratifying the collective-bargaining agreement for the firefighters. Gault has fought relent-

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Streets and Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, April 12, 2013, at 2:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: 130079 An Ordinance authorizing 39th and Sansom Streets Corporation t/a Cavanaugh’s Leprechaun to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 119 S. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

130138 An Ordinance authorizing the Holme Circle Civic Association to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments on the traffic median located on Holme Avenue where it intersects Welsh Road and Ashton Road in Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

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

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

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rival State Republican City Executive Dir. DeFelice.

Congratulations to former Bail COMMISSIONER TIM O’BRIEN for a verysuccessful kickoff event for his new Philly Future PAC, featuring GOV. TOM CORBETT.

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seemed to be focused on bowling was ADAM LANG. O’Neill’s St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser was well attended, as usual.

GOP boss MICHAEL MEEHAN and Republican City Committee Chairman VITO CANUSO chatted it up with Schmidt and

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Timika Lane Seeks Judgeship Stack Honors Holocaust Victims With A ‘People’s Eye’ View

by Tony West Law takes skill and training to understand, to practice and to administer. But to be fair, it must work for ordinary people who are not experts, in times when their lives are shaped by the law.

This is vital to Timika Lane, who is seeking a judgeship in Common Pleas Court in the May 21 primary election. She’s seen it and done it.

“It is necessary to translate the law into layman’s terms,” she stresses. “When you come into court as a defendant or a witness, you’re confused, you’re vulnerable. That’s where a good judge can help.”

Lane has seen plenty of legal work from the people’s side of the bench. After she graduated from Rutgers School of Law-Camden in 2002, she worked as a Philadelphia public defender for six years – “a little bit of everything,” as she puts it.

Her work attracted the at-

Timika Lane ....true justice tention of State Sen. Anthony Williams, who brought her on staff as his chief counsel. She vetted legislation, ran grants, worked on voter-ID education. Life in a district office “lets you know what’s going on in the community,” she says.

But she has quit that job and sold her car. “I want to become a judge and I’m going to give this race my all,” she vows.

Born and raised in

Philadelphia, Lane has deep roots in town. She attended Friends Select School and West Catholic HS. She now lives in Wynnefield with her 12-year-old daughter.

Lane attends Bright Hope Baptist Church and serves on the Board of Trustees; is director of the New Life Ministry for new members and VP of the Hospitality Ministry.

She has traveled to New Orleans to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity after Hurricane Katrina and received a citation from the City as a result of her efforts.

Lane also served on the Board of Trustees for Bala House Montessori School and as Friends Central Lower School Service Co-Chair. She also served on the Legacy of Love Foundation Board of Directors that awards scholarships to deserving students.

She is a member of the Wynnefield Residents Association and an active member of Delta

PHILA. resident and Holocaust survivor David Tuck and Holocaust Museum ChairSTATE SEN. Mike Stack presents resolu- man Chuck Feldman share moment with tions to Holocaust survivors during annual host State Sen. Michael Stack in ceremonies remembrance at State Capitol. in Harrisburg.

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, where she serves on the Social Action Committee.

Lane is a hard worker. “I want my court to be efficient,” she says. “I want to get a lot done.” Key to treating people with respect and dignity is ensuring she moves cases along promptly, she states.

Lane has been endorsed by the Democratic City Committee as well as the Fraternal Order of Police, Laborers’ PHILLY BOXING community members Fred Druding, Jr., District Council and the Kelly Ryan and Charlie Sgrillo joined judicial hopefuls Vince Transport Workers Union.

Giusini and Sierra Thomas Street at Glaziers’ Hall to celebrate Harrowgate Boxing Club’s 40th anniversary.

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Long-Time Republican Seeks Berth In Democrat Primary Lewis Harris, Jr., at 62, remains dead center in a whirlwind of political change which has seen him a major figure in three of the parties seen on this city’s ballot — Republican, Democrat and Green.

He had until recently been the head of the Republican Ward Leaders of Color. Prior to that he had been a leader in the Green Party, which his wife now Chairs.

And now he’s a Democrat, pushed there by his disdain for the GOP leadership “which looked at us as show posters to carry around.”

At first glance, Harris has the ministerial look developed by preachers. He laughs at the suggestion, saying, “I’m often called a minister,” acknowledging it’s his refusal to be swayed away from the points he’s making when he knows he is right.

Lewis Harris, Jr. ...A Changeover He was asked to attend Republican events nationally and throughout the State. What soured him on the GOP was the fact they spent much of their time during the last Presidential campaign insulting the President. “He is the President and should have been shown some respect,” he says, noting, “The disrespect started in the Republican Convention which I attended. I’d tell them be courteous, but I was ignored.”

His efforts to get the State Republican Party off the legislation introduced in the General Assembly to promote voter ID was ignored. “I told them, with President Barack Obama at the top of the Democrat ticket, this would turn into an attempt at disenfranchisement. People of color wouldn’t stand for it. They woke up a sleeping giant and hence lost the state.”

It was then, he said, he realized no matter what he did to advance the GOP he was being treated “as a showcase.”

Harris knows his community well. Though he hadn’t been able to make deep inroads as a Republican, he now feels his switch to run for Traffic Court in the Democrat Primary will enable many of his legions of friends to turn out for him. Add that to the fact he pulled the second ballot posi-

tion and you can understand why he feels he can win without the Democrat Party endorsement.

Harris was active in the first Sam Katz for Mayor campaign and felt the Republican Party had a good chance to win that seat and take the city. Since then, he says, his efforts to gain for “Republicans of color a greater say and more influence with the GOP have been stymied every which way.”

His standing as longtime CEO of the Wharton Centre, a well-known community nonprofit at 22nd & Cecil B. Moore Avenue, as well as another nonprofit, Healthnastics, which combines gymnastics training with regular schooling, has earned him name and facial recognition throughout much of the city. “Maybe as a Democrat, I’ll be a winner this time.”

LABORERS’ LOCAL 332’s Pete Lyde and his wife Judge Jacqui Frazier-Lyde meet up with Tommy West at Harrowgate Boxing Club’s 40th anniversary gala.

TRAFFIC COURT candidate Omar Sabir is welcomed to Harrowgate Boxing Club’s 40th anniversary gala by Veteran Boxers Association Director Fred Druding, Jr.

HARROWGATE BOXING Club co-founder Charlie Sgrillo, 2nd from left, welcomes Traffic Court candidate Marnie Aument-Loughrey and her mom Ward Leader Donna Aument along with judicial aspirant Derrick Coker to 40th anniversary gala.

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Honor winners met in the 11th & Walnut Irish Pub for a reception, then later assembled in the 22nd Street Irish Pub for a meet-and-greet. Judge Jimmy LYNN provided support. The 150th Anniversary of the MEDAL of HONOR DINNER is to be on Apr. 29 in the Sheraton Society Hill. Gen. James Livingston, a medal recipient, is the guest of honor.

COMCAST is near attaining its goal to hire 1K veterans. Garrett SMITH, a Veep at NBCUniversal, mentioned it. His dad served on a battleship. Check the Philly Veterans’ Network at gpvninfo@gmail.com.

The Philly GOP promoted a fundraiser for VET Ray White who was defrauded out of home, cars and cash. BRAVO to them... State Rep. Mark COHEN has been mentioned for State Senator should his Senator move into the Schwartz seat.

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“This funding keeps this critical project on pace to completion,” Brady said. “This effort started before I was first elected and I’ve fought for it every year since. I’m proud to say that President Obama and VP Biden have been at our side in this fight and they deserve praise.”

Brady noted, “This has been a joint effort for many years with our partners: former Congressman Bob Borski; State Rep. Bill Keller; Jim Paylor and Boise Butler of the International Longshoreman’s Association; and Charles G. Kopp, Chair of the PRPA, to finally bring this to fruition.”

Court said they wanted it to stay in the same building with the SAME EMPLOYEES! Judge Glaser’s job is DONE in Traffic Court. He should go back full-time to Common Pleas Court (CP). For if Traffic Court (TC) is to be in Municipal Court (MC) – why do we need CP?

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Projects require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

FEE BUDGET General $880,000.00 $200.00 Auxiliary Classroom Replacement James Logan Elementary School 1700 Lindley Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

FEE BUDGET B-811 C of 2010/11 Mechanical $172,750.00 $200.00 Auxiliary Classroom Replacement James Logan Elementary School 1700 Lindley Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

FEE BUDGET B-812 C of 2010/11 Plumbing $160,550.00 $200.00 Auxiliary Classroom Replacement James Logan Elementary School 1700 Lindley Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

FEE BUDGET B-813 C of 2010/11 Electrical $294,600.00 $200.00 Auxiliary Classroom Replacement James Logan Elementary School 1700 Lindley Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

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The impact of City Council Resolution 130168, which amended Resolution 12001, has made it incumbent upon Council members to begin servicing the revised Council Districts to which they may or not be reelected.

Effective the first of April, Council Members will find the new Council maps are now their primary responsibilities. This means they could walk away from those portions of their districts which they no longer cover.

But most of the District Council Members have indicated they’ll serve both the old and the new.

That translates into a bonus for some voters who will find they can go to at least two District Council Members until Jan. 1, 2016.

Seldom before was this a concern of District Council Members. They campaigned in the newer district for election and went on to serve from there.

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man Brian O’Neill, a Republican is facing a heavier Democrat registration when he runs again. This gives him a chance to win over some of that new constituency.

District powers include zoning, recreation grants, capital fund expenditures, all if properly handled, can endear a Council Member with the new constituency.

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130230 An Ordinance naming and designating the property located at 12601 Townsend Road as “The Rosemary Montagno Senior Center.”

130178 An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2014-2019 inclusive.

130179 An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2014 Capital Budget.

130180 An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014.

130190 Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2014 through 2018, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2013, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the “Authority”) pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.

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

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

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

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The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19147, to hear testimony on the following items:

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Radio and music industry legend Kal Rudman and his wife Lucille toured the studio and spoke with students about their radio training experience.

The donation makes possible the purchase of new equipment enabling WHHS to meet requirements to renew its FCC license.

One of the oldest running high-school FM stations in the United States, WHHS has persevered when the number of high-school radio stations has dropped to only 200 left across the nation. In addition, the grant includes

WHHS in a network of collegiate radio stations. This will allow Haverford High students the opportunity to learn from college students and benefit from expanded radio experiences.

A Philadelphia native, Kal Rudman, started as a DJ and high-school teacher before launching his radio and music industry publications.

The founder of six industryleading publications, including The Friday Morning Quarterback, he and Lucille have continued to give back to the industry through supporting radio education opportunities for students throughout the region.

KAL & LUCILLE Rudman present check for $10,000 to student directors of WHHS (99.9 FM) at Haverford HS. Pictured, from left, rear are Brendan Monahan, Jake Kline, Dave Buzzell, Spencer Long, Owen McCrossan, Adam Bodine, Lizzie Freilich, Emily Yacina, and in front, Rebecca Willis, Tim Mulhern, Brendan Block, Garine Mouradian, Kal & Lucille Rudman.

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I’ve never seen them act like, well, kids before. It made me smile.

While the kids didn’t like the walk to the garden at first, nor did they like the bugs that bit them up a little as they stood there and took pictures, they enjoyed themselves in the end.

It was a nice way to spend a

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But most importantly, it gave me a chance to show a group of young people that there was more to their neighborhood than people doing really bad things to each other, poverty, and circumstances that age you prematurely.

I hope it sticks with them….

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Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

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

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

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Projects require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

FEE BUDGET B-005 C of 2012/13 General CTE Classroom Modernization $377,000.00 $100.00 John Bartram High School 6001 Elmwood Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19142 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Thursday April 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

FEE BUDGET B-006 C of 2012/13 Mechanical CTE Classroom Modernization $208,000.00 $100.00 John Bartram High School 6001 Elmwood Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19142 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Thursday April 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

FEE BUDGET B-007 C of 2012/13 Electrical CTE Classroom Modernization $640,000.00 $100.00 John Bartram High School 6001 Elmwood Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19142 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Thursday April 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

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

Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Projects require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

BUDGET FEE B-008 C of 2012/13 General CTE Classroom Modernization $910,000.00 $200.00 Martin Luther King High School 6000 Stenton Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19138 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Thursday April 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

BUDGET FEE B-009 C of 2012/13 Mechanical CTE Classroom Modernization $208,000.00 $200.00 Martin Luther King High School 6000 Stenton Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19138 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Thursday April 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

BUDGET FEE B-010 C of 2012/13 Plumbing CTE Classroom Modernization $89,000.00 $200.00 Martin Luther King High School 6000 Stenton Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19138 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Thursday April 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

BUDGET FEE B-011 C of 2012/13 Electrical CTE Classroom Modernization $650,000.00 $200.00 Martin Luther King High School 6000 Stenton Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19138 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Thursday April 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

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

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(Cont. From Page 10) My students walked the grounds and found the water garden filled with goldfish.

Click.

Then they discovered a way onto the bank of the Delaware River and saw a group of fits would aid the needy and reduce inefficiencies that impede economic growth. What else?: “Homestead exemptions and credits classified tax rates, deferred payments and PHASE-IN of new assessments.”

ducks. Click.

A garden snake was next on the discovery list. While it slithered away as fast as it could to avoid being photographed, the kids managed to take a picture of it. Click.

It was cool to watch. I’ve been teaching this group of people for more than a year and

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(Cont. From Page 22) HOUSE and not subject to LIBRARY rules. The TOP 10 NUTTER LEGACY on U-TUBE is great to check out!!... A.V.I. TAX INCREASE: The word is the Assessment Office is well secured.

And workers cannot disclose the location of this PUBLIC OFFICE (?). TOP SECRET? There are complaints that INCOME properties are valued lower than comparable residence structures. Who wants to pay for an ERROR and have to wait for future years for

correction? You have heard of the A.V.I. FIRST-LEVEL REVIEW, and of the appeal to the Board of Revision to seek redress. You have not heard of the INQUIRY which you may file over the phone, in person, by mail, or online. Each Inquiry is numbered for your reference.

The phone number for the OPA is (215) 686-4334. The BOARD of REVISION for appeals is reached at (215) 686-9283. APPEAL FORMS are said to now be online at the BRT website. Experts say a truly robust combination of truth in taxation and circuit-breaker bene-

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