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It’s Contractors, Not Carpenters, To Blame for High Convention Costs by Joe Shaheeli Contrary to what the city’s main media have said, especially the Daily News, it is not the union carpenters who are responsible for making the Pennsylvania Convention Center an expensive proposition for those wishing to use its facilities. Nor did the Daily News, as it researched for an abusive editorial, take the time to understand why Ed Coryell, president of the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters of Philadelphia & Vicinity, “pulled out of talks over a new contract with the Center’s management and set up picket lines” just a day before a 4,000-attendee convention was to open up. In reality, the show in question wasn’t due to
open until the Aug. 7. The exhibitors arrived earlier and a picket line did not halt the progress of the convention. The show was set up by union carpenters on schedule. Daily News editors didn’t question why the Convention Board “agreed to postpone at least for a year any attempt to get the unions to agree to changes in the customer service agreement that governs how the workers interact with exhibitors and convention organizers.” “The Daily News complained the unions were given a 2.5% increase, stating the carpenters earned $77 an hour. Had they checked, they would have discovered the contract between the six
unions and the Convention Board had expired Apr. 30. The unions agreed to three monthly voluntary extensions. Coryell noted, “It took all of May, June and July for the Convention Board to come up with a proposal and that came on Jul. 29. They had not attempted to negotiate with us on their proposals throughout the three-month period.” He explained his carpenters do not make the $77 an hour charged by the Daily News. “We make $65 an hour, $39 in wages, and the rest in pension and health benefits. It is the contractors at the exhibits who charge as high as $150 an hour for each man-hour of wages given the union carpenters. That markup is obscene.” Elliott Lewis is the entity
used by the Convention Center as payroll master for the unions. As a broker, it collects from the contractors and pays the union employees. Coryell notes contractors are “overchargers.” “Those overcharges,” cites Coryell, “are blamed on us and the rest of the unions whose members work at the Convention Center.” He also noted, “We had no way of negotiating the contract. After three months, it was sign this or go on strike.” Coryell notes this city’s Convention Center has the most exhibitor-friendly conditions of any Convention Center on the East Coast, including Boston, Washington and New York. None of those cities allows exhibitors to use
power tools or ladders or to build anything over 100 square feet. “In Philadelphia, we allow exhibitors to erect and dismantle their exhibits up to a maximum of 300 square feet,” Coryell asserted. He also added, “the lastminute contract revisions shown us would have eliminated this and allowed exhibitors to erect and dismantle with power tools and ladders regardless of exhibit size.” After the one-day strike, Coryell noted, “We didn’t blink and they knew we were in the right. Now it is back to negotiations.” Coryell added, “We hope we don’t have to wait until next year to begin those negotiations. Let’s start now!”
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Rainy Weather One Culprit In High Stormwater Drain Fees by Joe Shaheeli Neither the Feds nor state regulators give a darn about the high water fees Philadelphia businesses are being told they now have to pay. While the City’s Water Dept. is taking public abuse for the major increase, it didn’t initiate the stormwater-runoff fees now being charged. The stormwater regulations at the state and federal level are the culprit. Those folks demand the City make improvements to cope with stormwater runoff volume and quality since the EPA now identifies it as the number-one pollution source to rivers and streams nationally. The City now must invest hundreds of millions of dollars over the next decade to better manage combined sewer overflows and stormwater impacts. Absolving the regulators have been the record-setting rains falling on this city. Just in July, it was deluged by over 7” of rain. Flooding from unusually
heavy rains has created problems for the city’s sewage systems. In order to avoid floods hitting city neighborhoods, the Water Dept. must now speed up extensive sewer construction there. For now the City must deal with the legacy of too little onsite stormwater management, undersized sewers and combined-sewer overflows. The Water Dept. reports it “convened a Citizens Advisory Group to make a recommendation to the City about more-equitable stormwater charges.” The CAC included representatives of large and small businesses, universities, parking lots, transportation utilities, civic groups, senior citizens, Realtors and wateronly customers. One recommendation was to change the overall allocation of stormwater costs between smaller mostly residential accounts and larger commercial/industrial accounts. The department revealed a change was made in the tariff that resulted in lower
costs for smaller accounts. Other recommendations for improving the cost allocation were not implemented because of technology limitations. By 2010, the Water Dept. had the information systems necessary to develop a moreequitable program and designed a new stormwater fee consistent with the principles recommended by the CAC. Through many years, the Water Dept. has recovered the costs for the operation and maintenance of its stormwater system components (pipes, storm drains, pump stations, treatment facilities, and billing) through a service charge related to its customers’ water-meter size. The CAC also recognized that providing a detailed analysis of each of the City’s 450,000 residential properties would be expensive and not provide a significant improvement in the fairness of cost allocation. The City’s residential properties should be treated as a single parcel with total gross-area and im-
perviousness-area factors. The total costs would be divided among all residences. This suggestion was implemented in the FY 2002 tariff and resulted in a decrease in the allocation of costs to residences and other smaller meter customers. The Water Dept. reports at the time FY 2002 rates were being developed, the City did not have accurate or adequate parcel information to reallocate stormwater costs among the larger customers on a parcel basis. Accordingly, the meter-based charge was maintained to distribute the stormwater-related costs among larger customers. In early 2006, the Water Dept. began the process of validating the City’s parcel data with the Bureau of Revisions and Taxes database and orthographic (impervious) information. Water Dept. staff analyzes the approximately 70,000 non-residential accounts to determine, on an individual customer basis, the stormwater runoff contribu-
tion of each large customer parcel, in order to apply the 80/20 impervious/gross area formula. The Water Dept. reallocated the stormwater fee structure among its largemeter non-residential customer base over a four-year period beginning in FY 2010. This phase-in was completed on Jul. 1, 2013. This reallocation results in more-equitable stormwater charges that closely match the cost of managing stormwater runoff from each property. Current calculations show the majority of large-meter customers will see a reduction or otherwise minor impact on the stormwater component of their water and sewer bills. For those customers seeing noticeable increases in their stormwater fees, the department will identify opportunities on their property to decrease the amount of their impervious area and thus decrease their stormwater fees. Commissioner Howard (Cont. Page 19)
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Independence Blue Cross is a leading supporter of WorkReady Philadelphia with a record number of summer interns in 2013. This year, IBC hired 40 high school interns, increasing its commitment from 30 interns in 2012 and boosting work experience opportunities for young people in Philadelphia. The six-week paid summer internships began at IBC on Jul. 1. IBC is partnering with WorkReady Philadelphia, a program managed by the Philadelphia Youth Network, to help the City of Philadelphia meet Mayor Nutter's 10,000 Summer Jobs Chal-
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As we get older, our immune systems tend to weaken over time, putting us at higher risk of infectious diseases. When older adults get infected, they can have more severe illnesses than younger people. Vaccines can help boost the immune system to decrease the risk of older adults getting vaccine-preventable diseases. Fortunately, all Medicare consumers are eligible for flu vaccines once a flu season in the fall or winter. A flu vaccine is necessary every year because flu viruses are always changing. It is recommended for adults over age 50, residents of long-term care facilities, health-care workers, those with chronic medical conditions, as well as certain others.
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Why Back-Pain Sufferers Often Make 7 Mistakes
Back pain is one of the most common health issues in the United States, with up to 80% of the population suffering the condition at some point in one’s life. “But this exceedingly high number is just the beginning of the problem, because multiple studies indicate roughly 70% of back surgeries fail,” says Jesse Cannone, a backpain expert and author of The 7-Day Back Pain Cure, (www.losethebackpain.com). “It’s so common that there’s a name for it – failed back surgery syndrome, or FBSS.” One recent study monitored 1,450 patients in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation database; half of those on disability endured back surgery, half did not. After two years, only 26% of those who had surgery returned to work. Additionally, 41% of those who had surgery saw a drastic increase in painkiller use. “The success rate for the most common treatments is pathetically low, so it’s no surprise people often struggle years or decades with back pain, with few ever finding lasting relief,” Cannone says. “The majority of back surgeries are not only ineffective, but most could have been completely avoided.” He reviews seven common mistakes made by back-pain sufferers: • Continuing a treatment that doesn’t work: One of Cannone’s clients experienced 70 treatments with a chiropractor, resulting in no relief. “Here’s a general rule to follow,” he says. “If you see no improvement after going through a three-month period of treatment, consider making a change.” • Failing to solve the problem the first time: Take pain seriously the first time. Cannone’s own mother suffered a
significant bout of back pain, which subsided after a few days. But two years later it came back, and the second time was so debilitating she couldn’t work. “If she had taken the first bout more seriously, she probably would have prevented the second, more debilitating bout.” • Thinking you’re too healthy or fit to have back pain: Staying in shape is always a good idea, but it does not make you invulnerable. People who train their body can be more prone to back pain because they often push their body’s limits, says Cannone, who has been a personal fitness trainer since 1998. • Treating only the symptoms: Cortisone shots, anti-inflammatory drugs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation only address pain symptoms. “You may get rid of the pain, but the problem causing the pain will persist if not addressed,” he says. “If you want lasting relief, you must address the underlying causes, and it’s never just one.” • Not understanding that back pain is a process: In most cases, back pain, neck pain and sciatica take weeks, months or even years to develop; the problem may exist for quite a while before the sufferer notices it, except for rare one-time trauma incidents like automobile accidents. Most people sit for hours at a time, yet the body was developed for diverse movements throughout the day. “Think of a car with steering out of alignment; eventually, tires will wear down unevenly and there will be a blow out,” Cannone says. “The same is true with your body.” Just as the damage was a process, recovery is the same and can be time-intensive. • Believing there are no more options left: Not only
does back pain hurt and prove physically debilitating; it also tries the morale and determination of the patient. A sufferer can run the gamut of treatments. But, often, it takes a cocktail of treatments that address all of the underlying causes. “Remember, you can’t really treat the root of pain until you know what’s causing it,” Cannone says. “In so many cases, this is precisely the problem.” • Failing to take control: Doctors and other specialists are ultimately limited to what they know and what they’re used to. If you have a debilitating back problem, it should be among your top priorities to learn all you can about it, and how to fix it. Get a second, third and fourth opinion if treatment isn’t working; try out alternative therapies, and consider a healthy mix of treatment. Most importantly, take control; it’s your back, your body and only you can heal it, with help from others. “I may be critical of how most handle back pain, but that’s because I’ve proven to patients that there are flaws in the traditional approaches as well as more effective alternatives,” Cannone says. “I also feel that I’m offering a hopeful message because of my high success rate in helping to cure the back pain from my clients.” Jesse Cannone is a leading back pain expert with a high rate of success for those he consults. He has been a personal trainer since 1998, specializing in finding root causes for chronic pain, and finding solutions with a multidiscipline approach. Cannone publishes the free email newsletter “Less Pain, More Life,” read by more than 400,000 worldwide, and he is the creator of Muscle Balance Therapy™.
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The Health Care Record The science is in, and it’s indisputable. Green coffee is the kind of all-natural breakthrough you see maybe once or twice in a generation. That’s why green coffee is being promoted to those who want to maintain healthy blood pressure for life. When Japanese researchers recently tested the blood-pressure effects of green-coffee extracts, the results were
shocking. What about side effects? None. In fact, the Japanese researchers reported, “There were no apparent side effects.” A second human study confirmed the remarkable results … and took it one step further. In a separate study of 117 patients, researchers reported similar results for blood pressure. They also reported the more
Green Coffee Beans Good For Arteries green-coffee extracts the test subjects took, the healthier their blood pressure. Again, the results were reported in one of the world’s most-respected medical journals. The nutrients discussed in this report help protect your body’s precious supply of nitric oxide —which relaxes and opens your arteries for healthier blood flow. They help keep your blood vessels smooth and
flexible. The secret lies deep inside your arteries, blood vessels and even your heart. If you could shrink yourself down to the size of a molecule and travel through an artery, the first thing you’d notice is what scientists call the endothelium. The endothelium is the smooth, supple lining inside every blood vessel in your body — from the largest arteries to
the teeny, tiny blood vessels in the far reaches of your body. When you were young, and your nitric-oxide levels were high, your endothelium probably looked smooth as silk and just as supple. But as you age, your nitric oxide levels start falling and your endothelial cells begin to age, too. Over time, your arteries would begin to become less flexible. The result? It may be harder to maintain healthy blood pressure. But it doesn’t have to be that way for you — thanks to the ground-breaking research of three Nobel Prize-winners, and recent research into the health benefits of green coffee. The secret to green coffee’s power is connected to the availability of nitric oxide to your endothelial cells. It’s really quite simple. In 1998, three Nobel Prize-winning scientists, Robert F.
Furchgott, Louis J. Ignarro and Ferid Murad, discovered nitric oxide, a natural substance in your body, actually signals your endothelial cells to “relax” and open up your blood vessels. The result? Healthy blood flow and normal blood pressure. But how can you make more nitric oxide available to your arteries and blood vessels? That’s where green coffee comes in. In one study, researchers observed people with healthy blood pressure have more nitric oxide available to nourish their endothelial cells — and help maintain healthy blood pressure. The solution? Green coffee extracts. Inside your body, this remarkable substance helps protect your body’s natural supply of nitric oxide so your blood vessels can “open wide” and keep your blood pressure right where your doctor (and you) want it.
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Garlic Proves Its Worth
Garlic, the odorous bulb that's probably in your kitchen right now, has been important in both food and medicine dating back to ancient Egypt, but its most important role may be in fighting one of modern man's most dreaded diseases — cancer. Recent research has found that compounds in garlic can cut cancer risks by as much as two-thirds. According to the National Cancer Institute, which is a part of the National Institutes of Health, several studies have shown that garlic cut the risk of several forms of cancer by 50% or more. And garlic also helps prevent heart disease and diabetes, and it in addition generally boosts the immune system. Add generous amounts of garlic to your home-cooked dishes — or take garlic supplements — to fight the following ailments: • Cancer. Recent research has found garlic contains more than 30 organosulphur compounds, many with excit-
ing anti-cancer properties. One is an organosulphur compound called diallyl trisulfide, which fights cancer by preventing, killing, or blocking the growth and spread of cancerous cells. Some studies have suggested that garlic inhibits the development and progression of prostate, breast, colon, stomach, bladder, esophageal, and skin cancers in test tubes and in animals. One study conducted at the University of North Carolina found that people who eat garlic cut their risk of colorectal cancer by twothirds. According to The National Cancer Institute, garlic can lower the risk of pancreatic cancer by 54%, prostate cancer by 50%, colon cancer by 50% and stomach cancer by 52%. Some studies show even greater benefits: One study conducted at the University of North Carolina found that people who eat garlic cut their risk of colorectal cancer by two-thirds.
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University of Illinois Reports Findings In Prostate Cancer According to news reporting originating from Chicago, Illinois, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, “Clinical trials and animal studies have suggested that lycopene, the red carotenoid found in tomatoes, might be useful for the prevention of prostate cancer in the diet or as a dietary supplement through a variety of chemoprevention mechanisms. As most mecha-
nism of action studies have used prostate cancer cells or males with existing prostate cancer, we investigated the effects of lycopene on protein expression in human primary prostatic epithelial cells.” A quote from the research from the University of Illinois stated, “After treatment with lycopene at a physiologically relevant concentration (2 mu mol/L) or placebo for 48
hours, the primary prostatic epithelial cells were lysed and fractionated using centrifugation into cytosolic/membrane and nuclear fractions. Proteins from lycopene-treated and placebo-treated cells were trypsinized and derivatized for quantitative proteomics using isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ) reagent. Peptides were analyzed using two-dimensional
microcapillary high-performance liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry to identify proteins that were significantly upregulated or downregulated following lycopene exposure. Proteins that were most affected by lycopene were those involved in antioxidant responses, cytoprotection, apoptosis, growth inhibition, androgen receptor signaling, and the Akt/mTOR
The Health Care Record cascade.” According to the news editors, the research concluded:,“These data are consistent with previous studies suggesting that lycopene can prevent cancer in human prostatic epithelial cells at the stages of cancer initiation, promotion, and/or progression.” For more information on this research see: Effects of Lycopene on Protein Expression in Human Primary Prostatic Epithelial Cells. Cancer Prevention Research, 2013;6(5):419-427. Cancer
Prevention Research can be contacted at: Amer Assoc Cancer Research, 615 Chestnut St, 17TH Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404, USA. (American Association for Cancer Research - www.aacr.com; Cancer Prevention Research cancerpreventionresearch.aacrjournals.org/) The news editors report that additional information may be obtained by contacting X. Qiu, University of Illinois, Coll Pharm, Dept. of Pathol, Chicago, IL 60612.
Weight Loss Helps Control Diabetes by Dr. Mark Stengler You hear it from your doctor. You hear it from your friends. You even hear it from your spouse. You hear it so often that instead of wellmeaning advice it starts to sound like nagging … so you tune it out. Don’t. The advice is to lose some weight, and it's not just nagging. It’s life-changing and even life-saving advice. If you don’t have diabetes, weight loss can help make sure you don’t get it. And if you already have the disease, it’s even more important than ever to drop those extra pounds -because weight loss is the single most effective way to slow the disease and even reverse some of the damage. And now, new research backs the benefits of weight loss in diabetics in a big way, showing how diabetics who lose about 9% of their body weight and keep 6% off for a decade are less likely to develop kidney disease, vision problems and depression than a control group. The new study shows how weight loss can also help control blood-sugar levels and reduce your medication. Most importantly, weight loss can decrease your risk of hospitalization and increase
your overall quality of life, according to the study of more than 5,000 obese diabetics assigned to either weight loss or counseling sessions. The only surprise here is that weight loss didn't do much to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke among patients in the study -- but that may be more because of how they lost their weight and kept it off. The program in the study consisted of calorie counting and, at times, meal replacement drinks. While these types of diets can be effective at weight loss, they’re not necessarily the best ways to get the nutrients you need for heart protection. In fact, a strict calorie-control diet can actually allow for junk foods and other unhealthy treats as long as they're within your daily allotment -- and those low-nutrition foods can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke and more even if you’re at a normal weight and even if you’re not diabetic. So lose the weight -- but do it with a diet that’s proven to lower the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Limit saturated fats, avoid processed foods and junk foods and make sure you get plenty of the omega-3 fatty acids.
poll from Monmouth University also found Christie is viewed favorably among all political groups, but generates less excitement among the GOP base than other prominent Republicans. In the Quinnipiac survey, the House and Senate’s top politicians came in dead last: Nancy Pelosi at 38.4, Mitch McConnell at 37.5, John Boehner at 36.7 and Harry Reid at 33.8. Republican pollster Whit Ayres finds GOP voters back immigration reform. Twothirds will support a path to citizenship as long as the conditions are strict and rigorous. One-third won’t in any case.
Hillary Pumps The Numbers On Public Record Website Less scientific, but still noteworthy, is the online “polling” of Philadelphia Public Record readers. Since the beginning of summer, the single article in this newspaper most often read online was “Hillary At Bryn Mawr! Telling Women To Lead” by Bonnie Squires, a report on
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Farewell To Legendary Frank Dillon
Kenyatta Needs To Check Base When you strike a busy bee minding its business and stop it from making honey for the hive, it could sting you back. That is the possibility facing 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, who swatted away at Point Breeze developer Ori Feibush’s plans to bring upgraded new housing stock to the area. Feibush made headlines last year when he cleaned and manicured a trash-filled city property, earning an official reprimand for his pains. That hasn’t stopped Feibush, who is becoming the go-to guy for clearing up neighborhood problems in the 36th Ward. Johnson is all over the 2nd Council Dist., seen at many
FOR OVER 30 years Frank Dillon, 87, led Northeast’s 66A ward, partnering his leadership with Mike McAleer, leader of 66B. He died last Thursday. Frank resigned his leadership due to ill health. His son Shawn Dillon was unanimously elected to replace his dad as ward leader. He was known as a man who kept his word when he committed the ward to candidates. In this earlier picture, he is seen at happier times with his family: Jackie, Shawn and wife Annie, and their baby Ava, and Jimmy. Funeral services were held last night and this morning at Givnish Funeral Home on Academy Road, followed by Mass this morning at Our Lady of Cavalry. Accolades continue to pour in to this paper eulogizing Mr. Dillon.
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the former Secretary of State’s visit to the area to address at the Women in Public Service Project. If this finding is any measure, Hillary Clinton can lay claim to a firm based of support in the Philadelphia region should she choose to run for President in 2016.
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by Joe Shaheeli No prophet seems to be popular in his own camp nationally and this is true of maverick Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who does not motivate hardcore Republicans in a possible presidential primary. However, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll, “Christie’s continuing popularity among independents and Democrats makes him one of the nation’s best-liked politicians even.” Christie was rated at 53.1 degrees, the “hottest” of all the people polled. Hillary Clinton, one degree behind, was the only other politician to score above 50. Although Christie scored a healthy 59.8% among GOP voters, that figure put him eighth out of 12 Republicans in the poll, behind Congressman Paul Ryan (Wis.), Sen. Ted Cruz (Tex.), Sen. Marco Rubio (Fla.), Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Sen. Rand Paul (RKy.), former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and former Sen. Rick Santorum (Pa.) A second Monday-morning
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Congressman Bob Brady Launches 2016 Dem. Convention Bid (Cont. From Page 9) Council folks. It’s the little things that count for voters, who normally don’t go to such meetings. Problem facing Kenyatta is he needs to follow up on numerous complaints received about such vacant lots and homes in his District. Feibush claims he has cleaned over 40 lots, possibly earning the respect of those neighbors. It is reported voters in the District are pushing him to challenge Johnson in the next Council primary. Johnson’s office says the Councilman’s team has been vigorous in dealing with vacant-lot complaints. Kenyatta staffer Steve Cobb was
quoted as saying Johnson’s team is continually forwarding complaints to the City’s Community Life Improvement Program, as well as organizing volunteer cleanups, working with residents to convert vacant space into parkland and moved to sell some lots. Maybe it’s time for Johnson to give Feibush a hand in building on many of those problem vacant sites. It could solve both an economic and a political problem.
GOP Contender Warns City’s On Costly Path Terry Tracy, Republican challenger to City Controller Alan Butkovitz, says the City
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has suffered from “countless policy and financial decisions made in the name of progress over the last several decades that have had disastrous outcomes for our city and the people who call it home. The failure to properly fund and monitor our school district and employee pensions are the most prominent and (Cont. Page 16)
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CONGRESSMAN and Democrat City Committee Chairman Bob Bradyhas initiated an effort to get Philadelphia and its neighboring counties on the same page with concerted effort win the bid to host 2016 Democrat National Convention. City last hosted Republican National Convention in 2000. He hosted State and five county area leaders at Union League Wednesday morning meeting. In photo at left are Councilman Jim Kenney, Senator Vincent Hughes, Commissioner Joshua Shapairo, Council President Josh Shapiro, and Jonathan Saidel. In photo at right Sens. Vincent Hughes and Anthony Hardy Williams report enthusiastic response. Labor was represented with Elizabeth McElroy and Local 98 Leader John J. Dougherty, Jr. Brady reports Democratic National Committee will be asking for proposal bids in S v optember. Cities seen bidding include Columbus, Cleveland, Dallas, Minneapolis and St. Louis. State Rep.
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Our Opinion Nudging City Forward
Another Opinion Mayor Sidesteps His Duty
responsible demolition in Center City only made him look culpably negligent as it was apparently an admission that some fundamental life-safety requirements were not part of current L & I practice. Bear in mind this Mayor campaigned on, and put into effect, a major restructuring of L & I. But ongoing frustration that accompanies negotiations with the firefighters and city-employee unions of District Councils 33 and 47 needs to be moved to the public arena and the Mayor, not onto his Finance Dir. Rob Dubow. The Mayor must take responsibility for dragging this out through two terms and at the same time biting the hands that fed him. I cannot argue all the merits of the unions’ or the City’s position, but I can state my views as a citizen and taxpayer of Philadelphia, and in that vein it is quite clear that it is just irresponsible to not find a way to signed contracts six years after taking office and being elected as a reform (Cont. Page 21)
payable to Friends of Darrell L. Clarke can be mailed to POB 60093, Phila., PA 19102. Aug. 14- Council President Darrell L. Clarke hosts Homestead/AVI information session at Cecil B Moore Rec Ctr., 2551 N. 22nd St., 6 p.m. Aug. 15- Final hearing of Special Investigative Committee convened by Council President Darrell L. Clarke examining City demolition practices and procedures will be dedicated to members of the public who wish to offer testimony or recommendations for reforming current demolition policies; at City Hall, Council Chambers, Rm. 400, 1 p.m. Individuals who wish to submit written testimony in advance of the hearing and/or speak before the committee should contact
Stacey Graham (215) 6863416 or Stacey.Graham@phila.gov. Aug. 17- S.W. Phila. celebrates Anthony G. Fletcher, Jr., Foundation Day of Peace at 48th & Woodland Rec Ctr., 48th & Woodland Ave., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For info Rasheen Crews (215) 758-1507. Aug. 17- 47th Ward Leader George Brooks hosts deluxe coach trip to Baltimore Crab Fest in Inner Harbor. All you can eat of crabs, shrimp & buffet and open bar. Tickets $150. Leave from Broad & Oxford Progress Plaza, 1 p.m. Aug. 19- Phila. Tea Party Patriots Combined So. Philly/C.C. Meeting at Prudential Bank Bldg., 1834 W Oregon Ave., 7 p.m. Parking & entrance in back. Aug. 20- Friends of Ron Do-
natucci host “Let’s Celebrate Summer” Fundraiser at Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd., 6:309:30 p.m. For info donatucci2007committe@gmail. com. Aug. 21- Stu Bykofsky presents Candidates Comedy Night at Finnigan’s Wake, 8 p.m. Tickets $75. For info Variety Club (215) 735-0803, ext. 11. Aug. 23- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood holds Back-ToSchool Bookbag Giveaway at 310 W. Chelten Ave., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Must call to register child; while supplies last. For info (215) 849-6426. Aug. 24- Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. hosts Block Captain Boot Camp at Salvation Army Kroc Ctr., 4200 Wissahickon Ave. RSVP Morgan Cephas (215) 686-3416, -3417.
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by Jim Foster, Editor/Publisher, Germantown Newspapers Tony West’s summary in the Public Record of the stillstalemated city labor negotiations (“3 Hard Issues Keep City Labor Talks Stuck,” Aug. 1) should be seen for what it really represents: another blatant example of a Mayor who has become an embarrassment. The often-disappearing man finds lots of reasons to spend time in other cities and countries “studying” how they deal with one issue or another, while the effects of his programs and neglect of essential responsibility here only festers. When one signs onto the job of running the fourthlargest city in the nation, and one with all the urban challenges of the nation’s oldest large city, you have to be ready to deal responsibly with long- and short-term problems and commitments. The Mayor’s recent “list” of improvements in L & I policies after the deaths caused by ir-
Aug. 8- State Sen. Tina Tartaglione hosts annual Community Day distributing over 1,000 schoolbags and school supplies at Norris Square, 127 W. Susquehanna Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 8- Polish American Social Services offers help in filling out applications for Homestead exemption forms which must be submitted by Sep. 13 at 308 Walnut St. Call (215) 923-1900. Aug. 9- Golf Outing for State Rep. John Sabatina at Torresdale-Frankford C.C, 3801 Grant Ave., 8:30 a.m. For registration or sponsorship Steve Campanile (215) 460-4697, email Re.Elect.JohnSabatina@gmail .com or mail Committee to Re-Elect John Sabatina, Jr., 7720 Castor Ave., Phila., PA 19152-2702. Aug. 9- Seaside Soirée with Councilman Mark Squilla at Keenan’s Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., Anglesea, N. Wildwood, N.J., 7-10 p.m. Tickets $30. For info Lindsey (267) 275-2120 or LindseyPerry@fleckconsulting.com. Aug. 10- Local 98 Down Under and Local 868 Gas Workers hold separate events at Keenan’s Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 2 p.m. Aug. 11- Paul Robeson House Museum hosts Jazz Jamboree with Ralph Penn and Friends featuring Juanita Holiday & Bootsie Barns, at W. Phila. Sr. Community Ctr., 1016-26 N. 41st Street, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 12- Council President Darrell L Clarke hosts Homestead/AVI information session at 6 pm at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 101 E. Roosevelt Blvd. Aug. 13- Reception honors Council President Darrell L. Clarke at William Penn Rm., McCormick & Schmick, 1 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP via email to Info@Clarke2015.com. Checks
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Don’t say no! We’ve the right man to move the City from its present crisis mode into looking toward future growth in a big way. That man is Congressman Bob Brady, also chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee. His proposal this week to position Philadelphia into a bid for the 2016 Democratic National Convention comes at a most-opportune moment. We are a city seemingly in an economic free fall. Brady understood this as he met with Democratic leaders from the bedroom counties as well as members of City Council and the General Assembly. Based on what was learned from the results of hosting the 2000 Republican National Convention, Philadelphia will be able to do its share in making this happen. We are pleased Brady has taken upon himself to lead the move. He’s the only guy few can dare say no to.
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TO: Caswin Toby A Petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all rights you have to your child Baby Boy Thomas aka Zachary Aiden Thomas who was born on 5/15/13 at Hospital of University of PA Philadelphia PA, as well as any rights H.T. has to Baby Boy Thomas aka Zachary Aiden Thomas. The court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on September 12, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. at Court Room 14, One Montgomery Plaza, Orphan's Court Division, Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19404 before Judge Ott. You are warned thrat even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your child as well as the rights of H.T. to that child may be ended by the court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. An important option may be available to you under Act 101 of PA Law that allows for an enforceable voluntary agreement for continuing contact following an adoption between an adoptive parent, a child, a birth parent and/or a birth relative of the child, if all parties agree and the voluntary agreement is approved by the court. The agreement must be signed and approved by the court to be legally binding. You are also warned that if you fail to file either an acknowledgment of paternity pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 2503 (d) relating to acknowledgement and claim of paternity, and fail to either appear at a hearing to object to the termination of your rights or file a written objection to such termination with the court prior to the hearing, your rights may be terminated under Pa.C.S.A. 2503(d) or 2504 (c) of the adoption act. LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICE 100 West Airy Street P.O. Box 268 Norristown, PA 19404 (610) 279-LAW1
filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection. The United States bankruptcy code provides that even a city may file for bankruptcy protection under 11 USC 9. News commentators have been buzzing about what this bankruptcy means for the rest of the country. Unlike consumer bankruptcies, which numbered in the millions in 2005, there have been fewer than 500 municipal bankruptcies filed since the 1930s when the bankruptcy code was amended to allow municipalities to file bankruptcy under Chapter 9. Section 109(c) of the Bankruptcy Code outlines eligibility requirements for a municipality to file for chapter 9 bankruptcy protection: the main issues will be the following: 1. Whether Detroit is authorized under Michigan law or whether an official of Detroit’s city government has the power to file a bankruptcy. Detroit’s Emergency Mgr. Kevyn Orr filed the Chapter 9 bankruptcy which was approved by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. A Michigan state court judge has already ruled that the bankruptcy filing is an unconstitu-
tional attempt to tamper with government workers’ pension benefits. 2. Whether the filing is in good faith or an attempt to stop a court action which prevented the City from being able to get rid of union contracts, pensions and whether the proposed plan filed by Orr to pay merely 17% of what the City owes is a reasonable plan of reorganization. Most experts predict a ripple effect on consumers as Detroit residents are impacted, followed by Michigan residents and then the economy. Orr’s reorganization plan provides that $9.5 billion of Detroit’s $11.5 billion in unsecured debt be eliminated – in order to be able to provide better services and to continue to pay its bills. However, most of that $9.5 billion is part of benefits associated with pensions and retirement, including health care benefits for retirees and is required by the current union contracts. Detroit’s Chapter 9 bankruptcy will have a definite impact on consumers as the City will attempt to renegotiate those pension benefits and health care benefits with other benefits being impacted as a result.
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by Tom Flynn and Rocco DeGregorio Question: I have a 1999 Ford F-150 XLT 8Cyl5 with a 4L engine. It has high idle speed when starting, then after 30 seconds this stops and runs normally. It now has a knocking noise coming from front of the engine and it squeals when making left-hand turns like metal on metal. Also I can hear an air hiss noise from top of engine. There are no warning lights on. What could be the problem? Answer: Reader, The problem could depend on mileage and oil pressure. High miles and diminishing oil pressure are usually a sign of worn main/rod bearings. If you remove sparkplug wires one at a time and when/if the knocking noise is reduced or disappears, then that’s the location of a worn bearing. A worn wrist pin is usually a double knock. The hissing noise is more
than likely a vacuum hose or air-intake hose (tube leading to throttle body) that is leaking. Check the lines and hose thoroughly. Also, check the hose that leads to the brake booster; there’s a check valve, either in line with this hose or attached to the brake booster, that can go bad. Vacuum leak causes high idle and so does the IAC valve (idle control solenoid). It is bolted to or near the throttle body. Remove it and clean with carb cleaner; blow dry with air compressor before reinstalling. If you are not good at DIY, I would recommend bringing it into our Ford service department to have a Ford-certified technician take a look at it. 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.
by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a well-designed and very-helpful website. I urge you to check it out by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/. Given that budget shortfalls have limited the hours Social Security district offices are open to the public, going online represents the best way in most cases to get the information you need about your entitlement to benefits. You may now apply online for retirement, disability, survivors, and Medicare benefits. You may complete a disability application online, along with a Disability Report. For SSI benefits, you may complete the Disability Report online, but you still must schedule an appointment in person in order to complete an application. If SSA denies
your initial application, you may file an appeal of that denial online. If you need information about the location of the district office nearest to you, you can find this online. SSA also allows you to estimate your retirement benefits online. You may also download various forms or publications from the SSA website. The website also tells you how to go about getting or replacing a lost Social Security card. SSA has also instituted a new mobile site for smartphone users. I recommend also that you take a look at the website maintained by the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, at www.nosscr.org/. NOSSCR is an advocacy group funded by attorneys and non-attorney (Cont. Page 22)
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Across Philly, Neighbors Take ‘Night Out’
The Public Record • August 8, 2013 NATIONAL Night Out hosted by Julia Chinn and Concerned Block Captains of W. and S.W. Phila. on 6000 block of Spruce Street. Attendees included Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, State Sen. Anthony Williams, State Rep. Ronald Waters and Alishea Jackson, president of Cobbs Creek Beautification Project. BEN FRANKLIN wasn’t sure he should offer biscuit treat or whack with cane as Chris Agresta holds back Great Dane “Parwin” as Night Out was celebrated in Center City at Louis Kahn Park, 11th & Pine. Photo by Bill Myers
AFETR round of break-ins last year, 700 block of Annin Street near Italian Market got together for “eyes on the street”. This year, old and young, veterans and newcomers enjoyed a street party with dips and wine on National Night Out. That’s B.J. Phillips of E. Passyunk Avenue civic group at head of table. They’ll be doing flashlight marches later this month.
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STATE REPS. Kevin and Brendan Boyle cohost National Night Out in Fox Chase. Town Watch included free food, face painting, balloons, at Fox Chase ES.
FOX CHASE Town Watch leader Steve Phillips welcomes co-hosts Kevin and Brendan Boyle to National Night Out event N.E. Phila.
SACKS PLAYGROUND was S. Phila. base for city celebration of National Night Out. Adding congratulations to Wesley Galliard, 2nd from right, for his work at Playground were Council Members Jannie Blackwell, Mark Squilla, Ted Shamanek, Doug Nesmith and Kevin Price. Photo by Bill Myers
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KEVIN Price, Councilman Mark Squilla and Mayor Mike Nutter whoop up crowd as they honor Wesley Galliard for his years of service at Sacks Playground, 4th & Washington, highlight Night Out Celebration. Photo by Bill Myers
CENTER CITY town-watchers Paul Alves, Philip Osley and Bradford Putt talked about their Washington antiHANDING OUT advice on bicycle registra- Square tion on S. 7th Street in Whitman were Renee crime efforts as Park Richardson and Eddy Sacksith, working for Kahn marked National Cambodian Association of Greater Phila. Night Out.
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Last Friday night, Philadelphia Republicans held its first annual barbecue and pool party, organized by Republican City Committee staffers ANNIE HAVEY and CARMELLA FITZGERALD. The event was held at 69th & and Greenway from 5 to 10 p.m. and was free of charge to attendees owing to the largess of a 20-plus host committee including WARD LEADERS MIKE CIBIK, MATT WOLFE, DENISE FUREY, RICK HELLBERG, JIM DINTINO, AGNES (CHUCKIE) TILLEY and VINCE FENERTY. Former RCC CHAIRMAN VITO CANUSO and current General Counsel MIKE MEEHAN were also members of the host committee. Candidates DAN ALVAREZ for District Attorney and TERRY TRACY for City Controller briefly addressed the crowd. Havey, coordinator of the event, estimates 200 people came to the barbecue. Please note this event is not replacing the annual Billy Meehan Clambake, which will be held at Cannstatter on Academy Road on Aug. 25. RCC has completely moved out of its longtime offices on the Parkway and into new offices on Cottman Avenue in Mayfair. The grand-opening celebration will be next Wednesday, Aug. 14. Opponents of the Pennsylvania voter-ID law are back in court. A filing by the American Civil Liberties Union is requesting that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania not instruct election-board workers to ask for identification in November. Pennsylvania’s voter-ID law, which was passed by the legislature and singled into law by GOV. TOM CORBETT in 2012, was challenged last year by a lawsuit initiated by the (Cont. Page 21)
I spent last week in Orlando, Florida at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Almost every year, I go to wherever NABJ is to learn some stuff, connect with people, visit someplace I’ve never been before and otherwise hang out among the members of an organization that counts local journalistic icons like the Inquirer’s Acel Moore and WURD’s Reggie Bryant as founders. This year, I learned a few things about journalistic ethics in the internet age as it applies to pictures. But what I found most interesting were the workshops on the School to Prison Pipeline by the Southern Poverty Law Center and the one on funding priorities related to children by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Both of these topics spend a lot of time on the minds of the citizens of Philadelphia, because we have a lot of kids who find themselves on the School to Prison Pipeline, because we’d rather spend money on stadiums, concert halls, and other places than put it toward schools. (And don’t even get me started on the tax breaks we’ve given to folks like Comcast, the natural-gas fracking folks, and others.) Since the School District of Philadelphia has closed more than 20 schools this year and we’re about to start a new school year where kids are going to be trying to negotiate their way in new schools, this whole funding thing is kind of important. Especially since one thing directly connects to the other. Despite what folks have been trying to tell us for years, money and education go hand in hand. You can’t give a kid (Cont. Page 21)
Yo! Here we go again with these “word sentences” sent to me by Cass T. They are good for the brain but it may take a minute for the light to shine. ARBITRATOR: A cook that leaves Arby’s to work at McDonalds. AVOIDABLE: What a bullfighter tries to do. BERNADETTE: The act of torching a mortgage. BURGLARIZE: What a crook sees with. CONTROL: A short, ugly inmate. COUNTERFEITERS: Workers who put together kitchen cabinets. ECLIPSE: What an English barber does for a living. EYEDROPPER: A clumsy ophthalmologist. HEROES: What a guy in a boat does. LEFT BANK: What the robber did when his bags were full of money. MISTY: How golfers create divots. PARADOX: Two physicians. PARASITES: What you see from the top of the Eiffel Tower. PHARMACIST: A helper on the farm. POLARIZE: What penguins live on. PROMATE: Removing your spouse from in front of the TV. RELIEF: What trees do in the spring. SUDAFED: Brought litigation against a government official. And how about these genuine signs that my friend Teddy found on the internet and sent them to me? I hope they make you smile. Ready? Sign spotted in a toilet of a London office: Toilet out of order. Please use floor below. — In a laundromat: Automatic washing machines: please remove all your clothes when the light goes out. — In a London department store: Bargain basement upstairs. In an English office break room: After tea break staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board. — Outside a second-hand shop: We exchange anything – bicycles, washing machines, etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain? — A notice in health-food shopwindow reads: Closed due to illness. Spotted in a wildlife park: Elephants – please stay in your car — Seen during a conference: For anyone who has children and doesn’t know it, there is a day care on the 1st floor — Notice in a field: The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges. Message on a leaflet: If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons. — On a repair-shop door: We can repair anything. (Please knock hard on the door – the bell doesn’t work.)
YOU READ so many articles telling us that ManagementLabor relations need to modernize (ending with management as absolute monarch) in the Convention Center. It’s blarney. The recent accord there proves it works AS IS. Managers found out QUICKLY that ED CORYELL, Carpenters’ Leader is a no-nonsense guy!... BRUCE HANES, Montco Register of Wills, is holding his own on the gay-marriage issue with the Governor. HANES is a member of my American Legion Post, and a true scholar and patriot. If Bruce says the GUV’s argument is FLAWED, It is FLAWED. State Rep. MARK COHEN is correctly calling on people to support Bruce! That article on VINCE FUMO’s reentry into a city halfway house was a ZERO. It seemed to set the rules on how FUMO is to live (?). A “Holy Gospel” of sorts. This is sad since it occurred in Philly, Cradle of Liberty, and within the USA borders! Fumo brought billions of development bucks to the city. Did his critics bring in a DIME?... POLICE SGT. Retired Henry VANNELLI passed at age 88. Hardly a cop in command cannot conjure up a “Big Hank” story of an opinionated man’s man. Hank won many awards in the city, and fought as a MARINE in WW2 and at “Frozen Chosin” in Korea. As a pilot, stories of Hank flying over his police district to locate patrol cars, or an emergency landing at the Police Academy or forced landing at Andrews Air Force Base, abound. A good cop and HUGE LOSS. Sam VALTRI also passed. He ran the City Weights & Measures unit, and wiped out the “thumb on the scale” and (Cont. Page 22)
Well-respected 66A WARD LEADER FRANK DILLON passed away last week. His wisdom and advice helped many candidates navigate Philadelphia’s political machine. His political partner was 66B WARD LEADER MIKE MCALEER. They worked together as Ward Leaders for over 30 years and helped turn around the Democrats’ fortunes in the Far Northeast. Frank is survived by his son SHAWN, who succeeded him as Ward Leader. Also surviving is his loving wife JOAN and his children JACQUELINE and JAMES, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Many people are expected to pack Givnish Funeral Home and Our Lady of Calvary Church to pay their respects. Godspeed, Frank … we will miss you. Another solemn event was held at the Bridge Street PennDOT Maintenance Shed this week to name a portion of I-95 after Officers CHARLES O’HANLON and BRIAN LORENZO. Both Officers O’Hanlon and Lorenzo died in the line of duty on I-95. Their bravery, strength and courage will be forever memorialized by large signs along I-95 where they lost their lives too soon. The O’Hanlon and Lorenzo families spoke about their loved ones. Their strength and words provided great comfort to the large crowd of over 60 officers at the event. Remarks were given by FOP PRESIDENT JOHN McNESBY, MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER, Police COMMISSIONER CHARLES RAMSEY, FOP RECORDING SECRETARY BOB BALLENTINE and STATE SEN. MIKE STACK. CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY and STATE REP. BRENDAN BOYLE sent representatives to the ceremony. Stack authored legislation to name the portion of I-95 North and South between Aramingo Avenue and Academy Road after the fallen officers. The State and City are playing a classic game of ping-pong with school funding. While the State and City point fingers at each other, the likely loser will be dedicated school employees who get pink slips and students who will have fewer resources to succeed in school. The State took over the School District with the creation of the SRC, but GOV. TOM CORBETT is not providing the same level of funding to the schools like his predecessor GOVS. MARK SCHWEIKER and ED RENDELL. Corbett should know this issue is too important for politics and ideology. It’s time for everyone to get together to create long-lasting governance and funding solutions for the Philadelphia School District.
Ed Coryell …unanimously elected Pennsylvania State Council of Carpenters since 1988. He is chairman of the $1.9-billion Benefit Trust
PhillyLabor Offers Financial Assistance ceive their worker’s-compensation benefits determination of coverage decision,” said Dougherty. “This new benefit helps to lessen the initial financial strain when a worker is injured on the job!” The Injured Workers Advocacy Program, a FREE program benefiting injured workers, also offers educational services, grants and scholarships for the purpose of career retraining to injured workers who are unable to return to work. To learn more about the ground breaking GAP Assistance Program, the IWAP educational services program as well as the many additional resources IWAP offers to assist injured workers, including how to preregister and qualify for the program, go to: www.iwapusa.org, and for more information on the programs and services offered to union members through PhillyLabor.com, go to www.phillylabor.com and contact: Joe Dougherty at (267) 250-1375.
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Union Labor…Building it right for a better and stronger community And promoting renaissance of North Broad St. Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Jr. Business Manager/Co-Chairman L.E.C.E.T. Co-Chairman Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., Damian Lavelle Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper, Jr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.
Laborers’ District Council promotes a safe work environment, jobs completed on time and on budget, and represents union members, who are well trained, productive, professional, and take pride in their work. Union labor…building better and safer communities in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties. This ad is presented by LECET
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Workers injured on the job often face significant hardships at the time of their injury. In an effort to help workers deal with the initial financial stress of the situation, PhillyLabor.com, the comprehensive local Labor services web site, is introducing the ground-breaking Gap (Financial) Assistance Benefit for injured workers. Joe Dougherty, of PhillyLabor.com, noted, “part of our mission is promoting advocacy and making a positive difference in the lives of working men, woman and families both while on the job and in case of injury. “As part of the Injured Workers Advocacy Program (IWAP), a comprehensive 501c3 program created by PhillyLabor.com to cover all phases of the injured worker’s experience, I am proud to announce the ground-breaking ‘Gap Assistance Benefit’, which offers injured workers a financial benefit and assistance from the time they are injured on the job to the time they re-
Funds for the members and dependents and has held that position since 1981 as well. Coryell is a member of Carpenters Union Local 8 and has been in the Local for the past 46 years. In 1976, Coryell was elected as business agent and became a trustee of the Philadelphia Carpenters’ Benefit Trust Funds including Pension, Annuity, Savings, and Health & Welfare becoming Chairman of these Trust Funds since 1981. Coryell has successfully guided the investment management and impressive growth of these trusts. Assets of these funds total approximately $1.9 billion. Additionally, Coryell has served in other executive, management, and directorships positions, including: Chairman of the Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Philadelphia & Vicinity, since 1981; president of the 23,000-member Pennsylvania State Council of Carpenters’ since 1988; and a director of Philadelphia Independence Blue Cross, since 1990, also serving on the IBC Executive Committee, the IBC Audit Committee and the IBC Finance Committee. In addition, he served as a director of Team PA Economic Development Corp. since his appointment in 1997 by Gov. Thomas Ridge, with reappointments by Gov. Edward Rendell and Gov. Tom Corbett. He was appointed to the Pennsylvania Convention Center Board this year. Married with three children, the Carpenters leader served in the United States Air Force in Viet Nam in 1968 and 1969.
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Edward Coryell was unanimously reelected as Executive Secretary-Treasurer/ Business Manager of the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters, Jul. 18. The Council includes 17 locals and covers Southeastern Pennsylvania, State of Delaware and Eastern Shore of Maryland. Ed Coryell has been the CEO of the Carpenters Union of Philadelphia & Vicinity, consisting of 11,400 members, since 1981, and president of the 23,000-member
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McNesby Team Hosts In Wildwood (Cont. From Page 10) pressing. So I have to ask, have we had enough? “As a city, we find ourselves in trying times to say the least with single party control of City Hall. A lack of political and intellectual competition has wreaked havoc on our neighborhoods. We must put an end to kneejerk tax hikes. We can no longer afford to reel from crisis to crisis. Accountability is key to effective, responsive government.”
Voter Photo ID Not Needed In General State lawyers agreed to delay implementation of Pennsylvania’s controversial new voter-ID law, currently being scrutinized in Commonwealth Court, until after the November election. The law was enacted in
McNesby Team fundraiser drew several hundred to Keenan’s in Wildwood including Kenora Scott, Mike Shellenby, Yvette Clark, and Roosevelt Poplar who spent a moment with FOP Lodge 5 President Join McNesby. 2012, but Judge Robert Simpson granted an injunction ahead of the November general-election day to ensure time for proper implementation. The legislation brought out higher numbers of Democratic voters than had been expected. Regardless of whether the law is upheld in Commonwealth Court, the law will not be in effect for any November 2013 elections taking place. The State’s Attorney General’s Office agreed to allow a temporary injunction against
CONGRATULATING FOP Lodge 5 President John McNesby, 3rd from left, on a tremendous turnout were Dan McCaffery, Lisa Deeley, Barbara Deeley and Lucy & Bill Broadbent.
the law to stand for the remainder of the current election cycle. In closing arguments, the State nevertheless argued the plaintiff had not sufficiently proved the unconstitutionality of Pennsylvania’s voter-ID law. Attorneys for the Commonwealth said it had spent $5 million to educate the public about the law.
Aug. 4th Party Night For Allyson Schwartz Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz (D-Phila.) found her
Aug. 4 fundraising night may be key in her efforts to win the Democratic nomination for Governor. Her campaign team has set up house parties around the Commonwealth. Held in 15 counties, all had big turnouts with many local politicos in attendance. The 15 counties included Allegheny, Bucks, Cambria, Carbon, Columbia, Dauphin, Erie, Lackawanna, Lycoming, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Tiogan and Warren. Councilwoman Cindy Bass is listed among her
ENJOYING festive turnout at Keenan’s are Roosevelt Poplar, John McNesby and Steve Weiler.
campaign surrogates. Schwartz’s opponents for the Democratic nomination include State Treasurer Rob McCord, former Secretary of the Dept. of Revenue Tom Wolf, and former Secretaries of the Dept. of Environmental Protection John Hanger and Katie McGinty.
Williams Calls Cooper Incident ‘Opportunity’ State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-W. Phila.), reacting to Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper’s
controversial racial remark, said, “The set of circumstances surrounding Riley Cooper is disrespectful and hurtful to the community from which I come: African Americans and people of color who have suffered a legacy of discrimination in these words. “But it also presents an opportunity for the larger community to understand, beyond Riley Cooper individually, that we have levels of responsibility. “I’m particularly struck by (Cont. Page 17)
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(Cont. From Page 16) the fact that on this team that has Michael Vick – a guy who has had his own set of circumstances – he has forgiven Riley Cooper. “For those who thought Vick should have been run out of town, I would expect they would have a similar disdain for the comments made by
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Stack Dedicates Highway STATE SEN. Mike Stack joins family of fallen Phila. Highway Patrol O f f i c e r s Charles P. O’Hanlon and Brian Lorenzo at dedication ceremony on Monday, naming 12-mile stretch of I-95 “O’Hanlon and Lorenzo Highway.” Memorial Highway runs from Allegheny Avenue to Academy Road. O’Hanlon was killed in 1985 car crash. He was 40. Lorenzo died in 2012 when a drunk driver struck his motorcycle. He was 48. Mayor Michael Nutter and FOP President John McNesby were also at unveiling. Representatives of Congressman Bob Brady and State Rep. Brendan Photo by Rory McGlasson Boyle were also in attendance.
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Sens. Casey, Toomey Applaud McHugh, Smith Nominations Following the announcement that President Barack Obama has nominated Gerald McHugh, Jr. and Edward Smith to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, US Sens. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) issued a statement supporting their
nominations. McHugh is currently a partner at Raynes McCarty in Philadelphia, where he has worked since 2004 in civil litigation including medical malpractice, unsafe products, aviation disasters, civil rights, and workplace accidents. Before joining the firm, he was a shareholder at Litvin, Blumberg, Matusow & Young from 1981 until 2004. He served as a law clerk to United States District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania Judge Alfred L. Luongo from 1979 to 1981.
Since 2002, Smith has served as a presiding judge for the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton Co. Smith has served as a Captain in the United States Navy, Judge Advocate General’s Corps since 1984. He has also been a partner at DeRaymond & Smith from 1990 to 2001 and served as a solicitor to the Northampton Co. Industrial Development Authority and Upper Nazareth Township.
Tim O’Brien Launches Republican Website Former Bail Commissioner
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Matos to replace retiring 19th Ward Leader Leslie Lopez as soon as Matos’ probation ended. It could easily be the way for Vince, should he elected to seek the leadership of 39A, to return to a power base. Willing to vacate would be his close ally Ward Leader RoseAnne Pauciello.
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(Cont. From Page 2) Neukrug, a veteran of 30 years’ service with his Department, said, “The Water Dept. also charges properties that do not have a water/sewer account. These parcels generate stormwater runoff managed by the City and therefore should be reasonably charged for such service. These current noncustomers include parking lots, utility right of ways and vacant land. Current largemeter customers have recognized this discrepancy, and in prior rate hearings have demanded that we charge parcels, such as parking lots, to share the burden of storm water management.” He continued, “PWD is very sensitive to the needs of our customers, especially those that are realizing significant increases in their costs of stormwater service. We initiated a number of actions and programs, including: phasing in the new fees over a fouryear period to lessen the immediate burden on customers’ budgets; initiating a commercial-customer service unit
WITH Eagles Exec at Eagles Training Camp were Register of Wills Ron Donatucci, Senator Anthony Williams, and Councilmen Bob Henon and Curtis Jones.
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PHILA. PUBLIC RECORD won coveted statewide award for public relations for veterans from Penna. American Legion Commander Joseph Cocco, Jr. Presenting award to managing Editor Tony West, left, and Publisher Jim Tayoun is Commander Billy Denny of Henry Hill Post.
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Republicans Gather For A Citywide Poolside Frolic GATHERED at Annie Havey’s pool are GOP City Committee Executive Dir. Joe DeFelice, DA candidate Danny Alvarez and Controller candidate Terry Tracy.
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RELAXING together were Terry Tracy and Traffic Court nominee Ella Butcher. Photos by Bill Myers CHILLING poolside in S.W. Phila. were, from left, Devon Hudson, host Annie Havey, Craig Melidosian, Deputy City Commissioner Tracey Gordon, Joe DeFelice, Mike Cibik and, crouching, Zaphir Burnett.
COUNCILMAN David Oh, who lives in S.W. Phila., hangs out with Fairmounter Dave Thomsen firstever citywide GOP pool party. “REPUBLICANS of Change” flocked to pool party, among them Vickie Robinson, Joe Samuel, Ron Holt and Carmen, Lamont, Bethaney and Destaney Foreman. WARD LEADERS Joe Samuel, Calvin Tucker and Lamont Foreman enjoyed hanging out with DA candidate Danny Alvarez.
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HUGE turnout for poolside barbecue at host Annie Havey’s house drew likes of Mike Cibik, Denise Furey, Matt Wolfe and Councilman David Oh.
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IRISH BOXING Committee members John Gallagher, Dave Nelson, Harry & Mary Huff, Charlie Sgrillo and Fred Druding, Jr. hosted Wildwood Happy Hour fundraiser at Echo’s to bring Northern Belfast’s Holy Family Boxing Club to the States for upcoming International bouts against Philly’s Harrowgate Boxing Club. The Philly vs. Belfast bouts take place on Sep. 19 and will kick-off Wildwood’s Annual Irish Weekend festivities. Also on committee, but not in picture is Local 542’s Tom Dooley.
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CELEBRATING his 72nd birthday with his wife Theresa, Irish Boxing Committee member Charlie Sgrillo says even his birthday wouldn’t prevent him from being on hand to support upcoming Irish Boxing show.
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(Cont. From Page 11) mayor who promised transparency. Some will say he has used a “divide and conquer” tactic after settling with the police , but leaving firefighters and others out to dry all these years using a combination of legal appeals and a very expensive and politically-connected law firm (Ballard Spahr) to drag out negotiations through courts and mediators. While Dubow claims the budget and Five Year Plan
Out & About (Cont. From Page 14) a good education if your school doesn’t have money for things like books, computers and the like. When you don’t have the money you need to properly educate a kid, then the only direct correlation in research comes into play. What correlation is that? It’s the correlation between Black boys failing 4th grade and the number of prison beds you’re eventually going to need. Thus, we have the School to Prison Pipeline. You have to build more prisons to house
needs balancing through lower labor costs, I would like to see published information about the legal cost of these protracted negotiations. Pensions, furloughs and health care are the stated sticking points according to Dubow, along with overtimepay policies, but at the same time our Mayor creates new executive positions, that generally seem redundant, were never budgeted, that now reportedly total 32 that add substantially to the city budget. He adds to the budget a new $40-million computer departall of the kids who have failed and can’t do anything else due to not being educated (at all in some cases). It’s not a good pipeline to send our kids through, but it’s the one we seem to not mind paying for. Although it costs a lot less to educate kids than it does to jail adults, we seem to be all for paying for that. Why? I don’t know. It makes no sense. Hopefully, we’ll have more discussions in places other than NABJ to address the issue. And maybe we can save some kids in the process.
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ment to analyze records we already have on real-estate taxes. Now the PICA Board has rejected the budget and Five Year Plan with a long list of concerns, but the unresolved labor issues are at the top of that list. The Mayor’s cavalier attitude towards all matters, fiscal and otherwise, have taken a serious toll on his reputation; as it should. Sold to the voters as a reformer with transparency and integrity at the forefront, we are learning much about how those reforms were self-serving and created only extensions of the long-standing practices in a one-party city of patronage, pay-to-play and poverty prof-
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(Cont. From Page 14) ACLU and other groups opposed to the law on the grounds that the law violated the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Constitution. The case is pending before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and a decision may not come down prior to this year’s elections in November, but if it does, the Corbett Administration agreed not require that voters to produce Identification this November. The Commonwealth, during last year’s November election and this year’s primary, has been instructing poll workers to ask for identification, but not require it. The latest ACLU suit is asking the courts prohibit poll workers from even asking. An Indiana voter-ID law that is substantially similar to Pennsylvania’s withstood numerous legal challenges. Ultimately, the US Supreme Court found the Indiana law does not violate the US Constitution. Liberals claim voter-ID laws are aimed at suppressing minority voting. They believe asking someone to produce
identification is the same as Jim Crow laws that attempted to disqualify African American voters through restrictions that included literacy requirements. To counter these abuses, the Voting Rights Act was passed 48 years ago this week. The law applied to a number of Southern states that had a history of suppressing African American voters’ rights. Asserting that asking someone to verify that they are who they claim to be is the same as the odious Jim Crow laws … is a push. We need to produce identification to enter most government and privatesector buildings. We are frequently asked for ID when we use our credit cards for our protection against fraud. How many people do you know that do not have identification? The Pennsylvania law also has special provisions for the elderly who are in the class most likely not to have ID. Georgia, a state that is subject to the Voting Rights Act, has a voter-ID law. Strangely, and contrary to what the liberals want you to believe, minority voting increased in Georgia after the passing of its voterID law.
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Walking The Beat (Cont. From Page 14) other short weights. Is his old deputy BUB McHUGH around?... I used to see GOV. Bill SCRANTON at the Pennsylvania Society each year. He leaned over backward to involve citizens in his 100,000 Pennsylvanians for Economic Growth. I remember his polka dance on Mercy Street, here. A Northeast Philly LIVING LEGEND also passed: Francis DILLON, past Leader of Ward 66A. What an incredible, wry wit was he!... COUNCILMEN Curtis JONES and Bobby HENON with Register of Wills Ron DONATUCCI were sighted on Facebook in the Eagles Training Facility. They bring good luck. VETERAN Council staffer TONY “Rad” Radwanski is recuperating after open-heart surgery last week, his wife KATHY reports. Tony last served as aide to former Council President ANNA VERNA.
He is quite a talented musician as well and should keep the nurses happy with his SINGING…. The VETERANS Multi-Service Education Center will open 11 jobs in Philly and Coatesville. The AVI Homestead meeting in Council districts are of meager help. With a bump up in the tax rate Homestead savings could be MOOT.... Your HOME MARKET VALUE should have been determined by a City Evaluator using sales from the MOST RECENT THREE YEARS. ANY value that is COMPUTER determined, or a computer value utilizing “TIME-ADJUSTED” SALES” from earlier BOOM YEARS should be rejected. And YOU SHOULD then FILE AN APPEAL in this case before the BRT Appeal Board. Justice NIGRO is Chairman. ALL HAIL KEVIN MORAN who was selected for a Navy Lt. Commander promotion. Parents Mike & Marian down in Media, Pa. are
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elated!... BIRTHDAYS: It’s Kevin HANNAH’S big day on 8/5 down in the 36th Ward. Kev belongs to the OPERATING ENGINEERS union! Up in the Northeast, public servant SCOTT MULVEY has his day on 8/6. And top lawyer – and potential future jurist Abbe FLETMAN has her day on 8/8. TOP CONSULTANT Jeff FELDER celebrates on 8/10 in West Philly! How about “Jace” FOGG who is now six months! Jace reports that grandmom Mary Frances FOGG has a birthday on the 12th. Former State Rep. Babette Josephs had hers on the 4th. Phil BANNAN of West Chester has his day on the 16th. Phil served his country well in many capacities! Liz McELROY over at Philly AFL-CIO has her big day on the 14th. Is coffee to be served? Ken WASHINGTON, Political Director of the LABORERS’ District Council, and Command Sergeant Major Jeff HILL both celebrate on the 18th! LABOR from JOE DOC, Jr.: Good news is Temple Hos-
pital nurses’ and techs’ labor issues are resolved. Hotels in our state pay the 4th-lowest wages of any hotels in the nation.... 3,500 US AIR Mechanics can vote on unionization....WALMART and fast-food workers press their fight for a decent wage. Olive Garden workers are asking a minimum-wage increase.... BE ADVISED Hostess cakes are back but they are not hiring back the UNION WORKERS. Pier One Imports HAD a dispute with CARPENTERS LOCAL 255 over new store construction. There IS NEW FEDERAL MONEY for Fire Commissioner Lloyd AYERS to HIRE more firemen and buy equipment!... WHAT a fair and reasonable RESOLUTION for the TRAFFIC COURT candidates’ lawsuit could be: The nominees should be placed on the ballot, and winners SEATED AS JUDGES. And no HIRED hearing officers should have ANY connection to Sen. PILEGGI. Mike FERA, retired leader of the CEMENT MASONS, is
now Manager of the Joe HAND Boxing Club next to FINNIGAN’S WAKE. Say Hello to him there.... Economic Development Dir. Kent MILLIKEN was on hand to mark the Coast Guard Birthday in the UNION LEAGUE. Mike MEADS completed 22 years of military service, taking his unit in Philly overseas TWICE, to Iraq and Bosnia. Thank you.... USS OLYMPIA at Penn’s Landing has two WEST COAST cities interested in her. We never showed her the love and care she deserved. IBEW is CORRECT in advising the President of changes in the OBAMACARE Law that are needed for Multi-Employer Plans. It needs adjustment!... John DOUGHERTY, Local 98 leader, noted the City might have been more successful with the legislature if the Mayor had included the congressional and City Council delegations in an appeal for funds.VERY TRUE. Local 98’s new Business Initiative aims to foster more projects
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