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PICNICKERS, at right, were engaged in an unfriendly conversation over whose signs went up and whose signs came down at annual Fall Picnic of Democratic ward leaders at Burholme Park in greater N.E. Phila. last Saturday.

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A Message To The Members Of The State Gaming Commission To: William H. Ryan, Jr., Chairman and Commissioners Gregory C. Fajt, Annmarie Kaiser, Keith R. McCall, John J. McNally, III, Anthony C. Moscato, David W. Woods, and Staff

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From: The Philadelphia Public Record We had the pleasure of taking your photo as a group Tuesday when you visited Philadelphia again, this time to take testimony from city officials on how they viewed the six proposals for a second casino now before you.

We saw honest faces on earnest men and women determined to give Philadelphia’s taxpayers some relief by awarding the best possible proposal for a casino license – one that would bring jobs, tax revenues and community benefits.

We were left with the feeling the City Administration didn’t really want to take a stand, except for a vague push for Center City locations.

Unfortunately, that has been the pattern of this administration’s decisions in most actions where decisive leadership has been called for. It has its own staff as well as an entrée to SEPTA, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, etc. Yet with all these information resources as well as others within walking distance of City Hall, the best its spokespersons could offer is for you to “consider the Center City locations.”

We had hoped they would come in with strong support for one location or at least two; or, even

better, ask you to make the decision they could not make and urge you to make it speedily.

How much longer must we wait, while anticasino forces hype the claim a second casino for Philadelphia is overkill and deluge you with more fanciful reasons why Philadelphia should be shortchanged?

A second casino is our due by legislative right.

Yet had it not been for the Paul Revere alarm sounded by State Rep. Rosita Youngblood, the second casino would have faded into oblivion.

We urge a fairer consideration of non-Center City casino proposals. We believe the City Administration has lost sight of the axiom “Like businesses draw more traffic together than when separated.”

It does not understand what makes areas of this city grow economically and prosper. Don’t they see the success of like businesses next to like businesses.

Great examples are this city’s 52nd Street Strip, Manayunk’s Main Street, East Passyunk Avenue, South Street, Chestnut Hill, and the Sports Complex.

Parking, as an issue, has been resolved to a great degree at these tourist, business and entertainment meccas.

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Philly Boxers Head West PHILLY BOXING will be well represented at next week’s National Police Athletic League Boxing Championships which take place in Oxnard, Cal. Harrowgate Boxing Club’s Jermaine Harris and Paul Kroll will be among those out on the West Coast trying to bring a PAL Boxing Championship back to City of Brotherly Love.

2-TIME HEAVYWEIGHT Champion Tim Witherspoon gives thumbs-up to popular Port Richmond Boxer Kelly Ryan and her Coach Fred Druding, Jr. who will also be out in Oxnard for the National PAL Boxing Championships.

Ryan won a Silver Medal at last year’s Ringside World Boxing Championships and hopes to follow up with another impressive performance.

They do not arise at all with the casinos that have been ignored. Each of their proposals deals more than well with automobile and traffic congestion. In fact, their impact on traffic is more favorable than the two Center City sites favored by the City Administration.

The Sports Complex provides a key reason why one of the casinos suggested for that area should be considered by you. Traffic flows there at all times. Even when there are as many as three major events going on at the same time, it is easily handled. Add to that, those venues have demonstrated proper handling of pedestrian and publictransit traffic.

So we ask you to come again as a group. Tour the sites individually, and then reflect on what we cite here in addition to what the City Administration has offered.

We ask you to speed up your scheduling and give us your pick as soon as possible.

On behalf of overwhelming numbers of taxpayers in this city, we implore you to move rapidly.

A second casino will bring jobs, tax benefits, and neighborhood improvement districts … all sorely needed.

Heard on the Hill / in City Hall Rep. Taylor Picks Seniors Group State Rep. John Taylor (RKensington) has announced the formation of a group dedicated to helping seniors.

“The true definition of a community is how we work together to take care of each other, especially those who have difficulty doing it for themselves. If someone struggles, we all struggle and that cannot be acceptable for the good people of our neighborhoods” Taylor stated.

“Often, our seniors go without because they do not know what help is available to them through the federal government, the Commonwealth and the City of Philadelphia. I will provide more information in the upcoming days, but in the meantime, should you have any questions, or know someone in the need of assistance, please

contact one of my district offices, 2901 East Thompson Street (215-425-0901), 4725-27 Richmond Street (215-7442600), or 1039 E. Hunting Park Avenue (215-744-3009).”

Sen. Williams’ ‘After 50 Expo’

More than 300 residents of State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ (D-W. Phila.) district filled the Mercy Eastwick Wellness Center on Sep. 19 to learn more about living a fuller, more-satisfying and safer life during his “Navigating Life After 50+ Expo.”

“The event was very informative,” said Constance Johnson, a 77-year-old Center City resident who attended the event. “I loved the food and thought it was the best expo ever!”

The expo helped to guide Johnson and other attendees through the Affordable Care Act. It also provided free flu

shots, taught line dancing, offered tips to avoiding elder abuse, and delivered important Social Security information and updates.

LeAnna Rewriting Meaning Of Child Abuse

Following months of intense negotiations and unprecedented bipartisan collaboration, the Senate Aging & Youth Committee approved key bills in the child-protective legislative package, including SB 20, State Sen. LeAnna M. Washington’s (D-Northwest) legislation to redefine child abuse.

SB 20 serves as the centerpiece of the Child Protection Legislative Package. The bill overhauls the definition of child abuse in Pennsylvania, paving the way for the reporting, punishment, and resources that are provided in subsequent legislation in the package.

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and Phillies games. Usually the Fire or Police Commissioners join Rudman on those occasions.

“Police who work the Phillies and Eagles games not only have to stand out in all kinds of weather to do their jobs,” Rudman says, “but they’re forced to stand in line with big crowds to pay high prices for their own lunches.

This is just our small way of showing appreciation for their efforts.”

Rudman has been a major contributor to Police and NOT ONLY does he treat police covering sports events at Fire Dept. initiatives not cov- Stadium complex, Kal Rudman took the time to insure this SHARING dishing out chores with Kal Rudman, left, were PoPhotos by Randex Communications police horse got his share. lice Commissioner Charles Ramsey and chef Michael Chow. ered by the City.

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ATTENDEES at successful Redi is Reaching for the Stars fundraiser at WaterWorks restaurant included, from left, Ed Jenkins, Barbara Capozzi, Conrad Fuller and Byron Johnson.

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PFT Head Blasts Cantor Visit

Calling the visit of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to Freire Charter School here another move to defund public school education, PFT President Jerry Jordan said, “It’s the third week of school in Philadelphia, and most schools still do not have a full-time counselor, school nurse or librarian.

“Even our largest schools only have one secretary handling all school business and student records; many schools are still waiting for textbooks and other classroom materials; and other programs and services have been drastically reduced or eliminated due to Gov. Corbett’s cuts to education.

“As we deal with the worst fiscal crisis the district has ever seen, we simply do not have the time to entertain any more political opportunists in our city. And House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is here to

play politics, plain and simple.

“From advancing legislation to cut food stamp benefits away from our neediest children and their families, to his efforts to pull resources from neighborhood public schools and pour more resources into charter schools, Cantor is no friend to Philadelphia’s public schools or the many needy children they serve.

“Public education in Philadelphia is under siege from the likes of Eric Cantor.

We should spend less time indulging this politician’s photo opportunities and more time listening to the parents, teachers and students who are invested in Philadelphia’s public schools.”

Thirty activists and parents with the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools protested House GOP Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s visit to a Philadelphia charter school Monday morning. Cantor de-

livered a speech at the Freire Charter School calling for “school choice” that would

take money from public schools and redirect it towards unproven charters.

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Philadelphia fans don’t realize it, but more than 100 police officers patrol the home games for our major pro teams at the sports complex. One who constantly remembers is philanthropist Kal Rudman.

Kal traditionally treats the patrol officers to a culinary Chinese special lunch prepared by Michael Chow of Sang Kee Restaurant. He did so when the Phillies were in town and is now doing the same at several of the Eagles games.

Rudman has been feeding police officers for the past 13 seasons at Philadelphia Eagles

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Kal Rudman Continues Free Lunch Tradition

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Steam Rising Early In Battle for 174th Legislative District

by Joe Shaheeli Even King Solomon would have a problem solving this dilemma: how to avoid a civil war in the battle for the 174th Legislative Dist. in the upper reaches of the Northeast.

But a war, though officially undeclared, is what is taking place in early skirmishes already surfacing because two State Representatives were paired off by the last Pennsyl(Cont. Page 5)

CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY is joined by ward leaders Bill Dolbow and Robert Dellavella and State Rep. Ed Neilson at Democratic wards’ end-of-summer picnic at Burholme Park in N.E. Photos by Rory McGlasson Phila.

STATE SEN. Tina Tartaglione is joined by Peter Lyde, Judge Holly Ford, Judge Jacqui JUDICIAL candidate Daniel McCaffery, State Rep. John Frazier-Lyde and City Controller Alan Sabatina, Jr., and former Congresswoman and 13th Dist. candidate Marjorie Margolies enjoy picnic.

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Cherelle Parker is joined by Ward Leaders Bill Dolbow and Lou Agre.

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BUSINESSWOMAN and civic activist Dana EAGER BEAVERS for fall camSpain threw swanky CANDIDATE Terry Tracy & lovely wife Lynsey, paign included, from left, Lee fundraiser for GOP center, were joined by throng of friends at Center HEAVY HITTERS for Tracy campaign in- Cravatta, 5th Ward Leader Mike Controller candidate City cocktail funder: among them, from left, Dan clude, from left, Joan Pileggi, Dana Spain, Cibik, 2nd Ward Leader Terry Tracy in her Soci- Carroll, Brian Belles, Jessica Tracy and Jerry Joan & Bernard Spain, and Shawn & Stan- Suzanne Haney and candidate ety Hill home. ton Myerson.

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Terry Tracy. their supporters at the picnic a huge banner heralding Neil- Making themselves more ob- 98 staffer, and John Sabatina John Sabatina, Sr. Feeling the early heat were made it obvious they were son as the next State Represen- vious were Neilson support- Sr. got into a heated exchange ward leaders in the district at staking claim to the new 174th. tative for the 174th. Prior to ers, some identified as “Local after Sabatina told him to take The picnic is a tradition that they had posted signs on 98 guys”, distributing “Vote down the signs. Neilson the picnic: John Sabatina, Sr., moved in as a peacemaker, Esq., 56th; Pat Parkinson, originated by its main spon- every utility pole in the vicinity for Neilson” t-shirts.

Charlie Murphy, a Local 57th; State Sen. Mike Stack, sor, John Sabatina, Sr. So nat- leading up to the picnic site.

(Cont. Page 17) That bugged senior 58th; and Shawn Dillon, 66A. urally he had his son’s STATE SENATOR Though the two legislators reelection lawn signs posted Sabatina, who felt the signs were an intrusion on his turf. were once as much in harmony around the picnic pavilion.

Neilson’s supporters were as peanut butter and jelly before the General Assembly re- of a like mind. They showed Rep. J. P. vamped the redistricting map, up and hammered into the soil DISTRICT OFFICE

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(Cont. From Page 4) vania Supreme Court-approved redistricting map to battle for that seat. Where once the 169th Dist., also in the Northeast, was the domain of State Rep. Ed Neilson, it now has been shuffled off to York County. Neilson now finds himself in the same district held by his fellow Democrat State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. How heated that battle will be, if it does take place (and the odds at this writing are it will) was felt by many attendees at a picnic staged annually by the Northeast ward leaders at Burholme Park last Saturday. The picnic has long been noted for its reputation as one where good eats dominate the agenda, with great wine passed around by its founder 56th Ward Leader

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GAO created an estimate of “potentially improper payments” but noted a more-precise number “cannot be

determined without detailed case investigations by SSA.” GAO estimated $1.29 billion in potentially improper DI benefit payments to about 36,000 individuals as of January 2013: $920 million in potential overpayments to 21,000 DI beneficiaries due to work activity during the five-month waiting period, and $368 million in potential overpayments to 15,500 DI beneficiaries due to work activity beyond the trial work period.

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SSA provides for a trial work period whereby a disabled person can make up to $750 per month for nine months in a 60-month period without forfeiting the right to receive disability benefits.

The GAO report shows a very low number — less than 1/2 of 1% — of “potentially improper” payments. Even this may represent an overestimate.

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A big gamble, with millions already spent, is what six entrepreneurs are taking as they watch their individual casino proposals wend through the bureaucratic red tape toward a final decision.

See our message on Page 2 of this issue to the Pennsylvania Gaming Commission, which will make the final determination on which of the six comes up a winner.

We hate to be in the boots of those casino developers at this stage. They heard city administrators give a warm endorsement to the Center City sites. They could not add remarks of their own before the Commission Members, since the agenda was limited to taking testimony from city administrators about their opinions.

We believe our message to the Commission evens the playing field.

In the end, whoever is a winner will have already invested a million dollars or more, touching all bases. We wish them well, trust their expectations are exceeded.

What we all need now – investors and citizens alike – is a speedy decision.

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No Union Help Regarding the editorial “Two Down, Two to Go” (Sep. 12), you talked about police and fire contracts being taken care of and now the blue- and white-collar workers’ contracts need to be taken care of.

Let me begin by saying I believe in the importance of unions and do not begrudge the raises/benefits these union members receive. My question is: What about the rest of us?

As a former contract worker from Public Health Management Corp. for the City, let me tell you

about our salary/benefits. During the city financial crisis, in the early days of the Nutter Administration, we had furlough days, no raises but cutbacks; benefits were cut and medical insurance went to higher premiums/co-pays. Co-pay for outpatient surgery is $1,000!

Not only did we endure cutbacks but now the City will need to find money, through higher taxes, to pay for union contracts.

I left PHMC about a year ago, over some difficulty with supervisors which caused medical issues for me. Before I left, I contacted Jeff Hornstein about my difficulties at PHMC, to start a union there. He sent me to AFL/CIO headquarters, giving me a contact.

The meeting was very discouraging. I found out it’s not easy to start a union. But I learned then that Pat Eiding, local president of AFL/CIO, is on the board of PHMC. I wrote to him and asked for help, advice. I never got to talk to him but his secretary told me Pat called PHMC Human Resources. But I had received nothing from HR except roadblocks.

I also contacted Johnny Doc for advice (he is also my ward leader) and am waiting to hear back from him.

Unions need to help all people, if this is a union city; otherwise, all one gets is the haves and have-nots.

Stanley A. Ianieri; S. Phila.

Sep. 26- State Sen. LeAnna Washington hosts Carol L. Smith Technology Symposium at Temple Stud. Activities Ctr., 2nd fl., 1755 N. 13th St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sep. 26- SEPTA hosts Pa. Breast Cancer Coalition’s “67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania” photo exhibit at Market E. Station Sep. 26-Oct. 9.

Starts today, 4 p.m. Breastcancer survivors, including several SEPTA employees, will share inspirational stories of their battles against breast cancer.

Sep. 27- Friends of Marian Tasco host Party for the People at H&H Banquet Ha., 2036 E. Haines St., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. BYOB. Tickets $35. For info (215) 437-3294, ext. 209.

Sep. 29- Dr. Gerard Vernose hosts Vendemmia Italian Harvest Festival at Girard Pk., 21st & Porter Sts., 2-6 p.m.

Tickets $45 in advance, at

gate $55. For info (215) 5513859 or www.vendemmiafestival.com.

Sep. 39- Oct. 4-29th annual Celebration of Phila. Minority Enterprise Development Week at various locations.

Oct. 1- Republican City Committee celebrate Octoberfest at United Republican Cl., 3156 Frankford Ave., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Food, fun, friendship.

Tickets $25.

Oct. 2- 5th Ward Republican Committee hosts Patriots Party & Annual Fundraiser at Paddy Whacks, 2nd & South Sts., 6-9 p.m. Open wine & beer bar, buffet, complimentary copy of show “American Patriots: Portraits of the Medal of Honor”. Tickets $50, $30 for guests paid in advance.

For info mcibik@gop5thward.com or (215) 735-1060.

Oct. 2- Fundraiser for Army veteran Chris Hill, fire victim, at Fundraiser For Fire Victim Army Veteran at Tango Bar & Restaurant, 1021 Arch St., 2nd fl., 6-9 p.m. Complimentary Food, karaoke, bigscreen TVs, Happy Hour prices. Donation $20. For info

Joe Eastman (609) 290-8803.

Oct. 2- Fundraiser for Fire Victim Army Veteran, 2nd fl., Tango Bar & Restaurant, 1021 Arch St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $20. For info Joe Eastman (609) 290-8803.

Oct. 3- 1492 Society hosts pre-Columbus Day Celebration at Galdo’s honoring Councilman Mark Squilla and Carpenters’ Union’s Guy Pagliacelli. Jerry Blavat doing DJ honors. For info Mark Rago (215) 462-0992.

Oct. 4- State Sen. Mike Stack hosts Senior Expo at Nat’l Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Refreshments served.

Oct. 5- State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts Healthy Expo at Oxford Rehab Ctr., 6735 Harbison Ave., 12-3 p.m. Cookout, 50/50 raffle, facepainting, flu shots, giveaways & exhibitors. Free.

RSVP Sonja Thomas sathomas@pahouse.net or (215) 200-6144 or Diane (215) 3426340.

Oct. 5- Fishtown Neighbors Ass’n hosts River City Festival at Penn Treaty Pk., 12-5 p.m. Kicks off with 5K Run.

Free admission.

Oct. 6- Eagles Football Party Fundraiser for Councilman Bob Henon (Eagles vs. Giants) at 3 Monkeys, 9645 James St., 12:30 p.m. Donation $30. For info Marita Crawford (215) 410-9200.

Oct. 10- Matt Wolfe & Denise Furey host Fundraiser for Controller candidate Danny Alvarez at 4256 Regent Sq., 6 p.m.

Oct. 11- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Senior Expo at Cohocksink Rec Ctr., 2889 Cedar St., 10 a.m.-12 m. For info (215) 425-0901 or (215) 744-1009.

Oct. 11- Filmmaker Lee Daniels and DC 33 President Pete Matthews are honored

by Phila. Chapter NAACP at Mitten Ha., Temple Univ. For info (215) 978-7500.

Oct. 13- 1492 Committee hosts Columbus Day Parade, starting at noon at Broad & Moore and heading south to Broad & Oregon Ave. Bobby Rydal is Parade Marshal. Followed by Italian Festival, music, food and vendors on Marconi Square. Family event. All welcome.

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After reading Nathan Shrader’s article (“Dems Falling In Love (Or In Line) With Hillary”, Sep. 12), I am convinced she will be the first female President of the United States.

I always wished she would be; she’s what the United States needs.

My only worry is I’m 90 years old and pray that I’ll still be around so I can vote for her and see her make history.

Agnes Folger; Port Richmond P.S.: I got this issue at the Mercer Café in Port Richmond where I was born and raised in the same house for 90 years and still live!

EDITOR’S REPLY: We certainly hope you will be able to exercise your right as a citizen to vote in 2016, ma’am.

questions and become a bit upset when there is no easy answer to a particular problem.

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STATE REP. Mark Cohen, center, marks opening of his new office in exact center of his district at 7012 Castor Avenue.

Staff and volunteers received requests for assistance during Photo by Joe Stivala first few minutes of operation.

The question now be- district. The final question is, comes, “Can old-fashioned “Will the voters remember ward politics survive the kind that history?”

Rendell Liked, But of blitz generated by Johnny Who’s Listening?

Doc?” First a popular DA, then an Key will be local television advertising over the even more-popular Mayor and Comcast network in the finally as popular as a GoverNortheast. A Dougherty- nor can be -- that is the history backed candidate will afford of Ed Rendell. But Ed seems that. Another will be a mail- to be forgetting Democrats ing blitz of well-presented love primary fights and his anglossy mailing pieces. A nounced effort to avoid them Dougherty-backed candidate as much as possible is doomed to failure. Also efforts to inwill enjoy that as well.

What Sabatina has going volve him in another mayoral for him is a history of years of campaign have proven fruitservice delivered by the 56th less, since he had more going Ward, which normally brings for him then than Mayors out most of the vote in that Street and Nutter since:

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Week two: We misidentified Norys Gonzales as a member of State Rep. J.P. Miranda’s (N. Phila.) staff on Page 25 of last week’s issue.

She is the Principal Assistant in office of City Commissioner Stephanie Singer.

Week one: Our Page 1 photo of Presidential Election Commission hearings erred in mentioning Commissioners

CITY Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. chats with students at newly opened Science Leadership Academy-Beeber Campus on first day of school. Science Leadership Academy is a partnership high school between School District of Phila. and Franklin Institute.

Anthony Clark spoke before Philadelphia. It is a 2013 Citthe Commission. Only Com- izen's Handbook with informissioner Stephanie Singer mation on Public Officials and Registration for spoke. Schmidt was only Voter other Commissioner in atten- Philadelphia Co. It is a useful resource for anyone engaged dance.

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Singer gave out a handbook In The Local Race prepared by the City CommisFor Controller sioners to assist voters in anTerry Tracy, Republican swering questions they may candidate for Philadelphia City have about the Nov. 5 general Controller, believes he can be election, debuting it at a more accountable as the next “Safeguarding the Vote” “School Auditor” for Philaevent at the Ethical Society of (Cont. Page 23)

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(Cont. From Page 5) advising Sabatina he had always supported the ward leaders’ annual picnic at Burholme Park and had donated food items in previous years.

The signs remained up and Neilson tees continued to be passed out.

Congressman Bob Brady, chairman of the Democratic City Committee, hasn’t yet given up on resolving this crisis. But for now, the campaign teams of both legislators are ready for a long ground battle, the kind where there are no rules.

Missing from the picnic was 1st Ward Leader John J. Dougherty, Jr. He considers Neilson “a brother” and will no doubt demonstrate the type of financial commitment to Ed he did in helping “another brother”, 6th Dist. Councilman Bob Henon, to an easy landslide victory over Martin Bednarek in the last councilmanic primary.

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money.

Nutter gets a bad rap for doing his best, since when he first came to power, he was saddled with a city in the grips of a reception. Ed knows he won’t have any more money than Nutter to fix another pothole.

So the major conversation at both the Republican and Democrat State Committee confabs is not about anything of consequence, except the gubernatorial race. Unlike the GOP, who will be rallying around Gov. Corbett, the Dems will revel in a host of candidates.

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BEECH President Ken Scott welcomes Councilman Bill Greenlee and Council President Darrell Clarke to his company’s 2013 Jazz on the Avenue.

Other VIPs in attendance included State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, Councilman Curtis Jones, State Rep. J.P. Miranda and reps from offices of Congressmen Bob Brady and State Rep. Curtis Thomas.

ELIZABETH Eiding congratulates her husband AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding on his receiving Spirit of Life Award from City of Hope at reception at Tendenza. Other awardees included Chris Dezzi, and attorneys Stuart W. Davidson and Michael J. Hanlon.

PFT President Jerry Jordan, 2nd from left, and AFT President Ted Kirsch, right, former City of Life awardees, congratulate Pat Eiding and Christopher Dezzi on receiving their awards.

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GUBERNATORIAL candidate Kathy McGinty, left, and former DA Lynne Abraham, right, congratulate Eleanor Dezzi on her son Christopher’s award.

ANOTHER successful year for Padre Pio Festival, held annually at Annunciation BVM Church in S. Philly. Pastor John Calabro thanks volunteers Steve Lauer and Perry Cavalieri for their services.

COUNCILMAN David Oh was buoyed by turnout at his fundraiser in Zarwin Baum offices. Among his fans were, from left, Carime COMMISSIONER Al Schmidt enMuroi, Harvey Spear, John Badger, Oh and State Rep. John Tay- joyed company of Dave McComb at David Oh funder. lor, who chairs Republican City Committee.

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One thing that’s bugged me out about education in the current climate is how much we don’t provide schoolchildren in the classroom anymore.

When I was a kid, our teachers handed us notebooks, pencils, crayons and all the other things we’d need to do our lessons in class. We had books of our own that we’d take to do homework and that my Dad would buy college book-covers to cover them with.

(He was giving us a not-at-all-subtle hint with the bookcovers, by the way. Dad didn’t do subtle.)

In fact, the only time you went to the store and bought your own notebooks and pens was when you went to high school and wanted a little more flair. You still got paper from your teacher for tests and quizzes.

But these days, teachers hand parents a list of supplies that they need to buy from Staples including, well, everything.

This is especially true here in the School District of Philadelphia. I spent a lot of money on a lot of stuff during my time as a teacher. Much of it was stuff I never thought I’d have to buy. But when you work in a cash-strapped district run by a group of people bent on privatization, it happens.

The folks at Global Citizen & Interstate General Media, publishers of the Inquirer and Daily News, have mounted a drive to get supplies to the district’s schools. Folks can bring items like pencils (number 2 please), pens, protractors, paper, glue sticks and other supplies to the Inquirer/Daily News building at 801 Market Street Monday through Friday from (Cont. Page 22)

COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON was a keynote speaker at the first annual Jobs for Pennsylvania Graduates Gala. JFPG supports at-risk young people in finishing their highschool education, going to college or finding gainful employment. The Councilman gave an inspiring speech and shared his own experiences coming up in public service. He was accompanied by his lovely wife DAWN CHAVOUS, formerly of the education-reform group Students First. Dawn is an advocate for educational opportunity and has been a strong voice for vouchers among other educational options.

Also at the gala was Philadelphia 76ers star THADDEUS YOUNG. Young has been a philanthropist for at-risk young people.

The 56th Ward Democratic picnic was a gigantic success. The clear sunny day at Burholme Park was the center point for many Philadelphia politicians this last Saturday. In addition TO STATE REP. JOHN SABATINA, JR. and his dad, WARD LEADER JOHN SABATINA, SR., many elected officials attended the picnic. Among them were JUDGE FREDERICA MASSIAH-JACKSON, JUDGE TERESA DENI, JUDGE DORIS PECHKUROW, JUDGE WILLIAM MANFREDI, JUDGE JACQUI FRAZIER-LYDE and judge-to-be DAN McCAFFERY. The judges all worked the picnic tables and sought the support of the Democratic committee people and their friends. That is the beautiful part of elected judges. They never get too far away from the actual People. ALEX De TOCQUEVILLE called that democracy in America.

Also on hand was MARJORIE MARGOLIES, the congressional candidate trying to return to Washington, D.C. CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY also attended and so did STATE SEN. MIKE STACK and his lovely wife TONYA. A strange rumor is now circulating regarding the 2015 mayoral race. Apparently millionaire TOM KNOX will be assisted by City COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN. Knox will serve one term as Mayor with Green as his Chief of Staff. Then Green will be the frontrunner for Mayor in the second term. Knox, of course, will step aside for his loyal chief.

ROB McCORD has officially declared he’s running for Governor. This brings the field to (Cont. Page 25)

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Yo! Here is a story sent to me by Rita M. It is about the husband store – a store that sells new husbands has opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband.

Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates.

“You may visit this store only once! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but cannot go back down except to exit the building!”

So a woman goes to the husband store to find a husband.

On the first floor the sign on the door reads, Floor 1: These men have jobs. She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads, Floor 2: These men have jobs and love kids. “That’s nice,” she thinks. “But I want more.” So she continues upward.

The third floor sign reads, Floor 3: These men have jobs, love kids, and are extremely good-looking. “Wow,” she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.

She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads, Floor 4: These men have jobs, love kids, are drop-dead good-looking and help with housework. “Oh, mercy me!” she exclaims, “I can hardly stand it – I wonder what is on the next floor?”

So she goes on to the fifth floor and the sign there reads, Floor 5: These men have jobs, love kids, are drop-dead gorgeous, help with housework and have a strong romantic streak.

She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor, where the sign reads, Floor 6: You are visitor #31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the husband store – and good luck in your search for a husband!

Please note: to avoid gender-bias charges, the store’s owner opened a new wives store just across the street. The first floor has wives that love sex. The second floor has wives that love sex, have their own money and like beer. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors have never been visited.

Innovative ideas are coming out of the AFL-CIO convention and organized labor. A German-style WORKERS’ COUNCIL is forming at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee by the UAW. SOLIDARITY Partners helps organize workers outside the collective bargaining process. Working America and Teamsters are looking at efficiency at Los Angeles ports. Labor will zero in on filibuster reform and voter-registration laws. Labor intends to speak for ALL WORKERS.... The results for the AFL-CIO HALL OF SHAME AWARDS should be finalized this weekend. Vote for your choice. Could the winners be NUTTER, CORBETT, PILEGGI, TURZAI, GLASER? Will some of the names in consideration bring a tie vote?? There WAS condemnation of the Corbett-Nutter duo at the national AFL-CIO Convention.

And GOP conservative legislator Daryl METCALFE says Corbett’s 2nd term is doomed.... And if Nutter, upon retirement, as the rumor says, runs for Congress in the 1st Dist. – did he already WRITE OFF 20,000 votes saying he would not officiate at same-sex marriages?

City Controller Alan BUTKOVITZ has advised 300 bridges in the city need repairs. The City Bridge Maintenance unit spent $1.2 MILLION with MOST of it in salaries. WHAT! You can’t have a bridge unit mostly to just to pay employees! Save money and GET RID of some of the many $100,000-a-year city jobs!

10 JOBS = One MILLION for BRIDGES!... BUTKOVITZ also issued the threat to stop L & I paychecks for slow cooperation in the building-collapse probe. If necessary, DO IT! How about the ASSESSOR’S OFFICE First Level Review (Cont. Page 25)

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Last Wednesday night, Republican City Committee held a meeting at the United Republican Club. Since STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR and JOE DeFELICE have assumed the roles of RCC Chairman and Executive Director respectively, the meetings have become markedly more substantive and better attended.

Before the formal meeting started, the ward leaders and other attendees met in regional caucuses representing the Northeast, Northwest, West, South and Center City areas of Philadelphia.

Taylor impressed the importance of holding regular ward meetings. He also noted that increasing Republican registration is vital and the last day to register to vote as Republican before the November election is Oct.7.

DeFelice noted the annual Fall Cocktail Party this year will be held at Hibachi on Columbus Boulevard on Oct. 29. This is a new venue and one that indicates an interest on the part of the RCC to reach beyond its Northeast Philadelphia base.

City Councilman and leader of the 3rd Ward DAVID OH was asked to address the crowd as was City COMMISSIONER AL SCHMIDT. Candidates ANNE MARIE COYLE for Common Pleas and TERRY TRACY for City Controller also spoke.

The following night, Taylor held a fundraiser/football game watch at Romano’s. The event was very well attended but unfortunately the Eagles did not contribute to the evening as they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. Thursday was a busy night for the Philadelphia. Oh had a fundraiser at his law firm Zarwin Baum.

On Friday, members of the Philadelphia herd headed up the turnpike to Harrisburg to attend the fall meeting of the Pennsylvania Republican Party State Committee. There are (Cont. Page 22)

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This meeting was the first for John Taylor as RCC Chairman.

Overall attendance at the meetings was somewhat light as there were no crucial votes taken at the business meeting on Saturday morning. There were a number of training and

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informational sessions on Friday afternoon.

PAGOP general COUNSEL LAWRENCE TABAS gave a useful presentation on campaign finance. Tabas recently moved to Philadelphia from Lower Merion. DeFelice, with Taylor’s help, offered an update on the activities of the New Majority Council in the absence of NMC chairwoman RENEE AMOORE.

Highlight of the weekend was the keynote address at the Friday-night dinner by former US Ambassador to the United Nations and political commentator, JOHN BOLTON. Bolton’s comments for the most part related to US foreign policy and in particular the Middle East. Bolton believes the current administration has engaged in foreign-policy activities that are weakening the in-

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 130202668 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure U.S. Bank National Association (Trustee for The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency), Plaintiff vs. Unknown Heirs of Donald H. Branham, Deceased & Desiree Forrest Branham, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Donald H. Branham, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: Unknown Heirs of Donald H. Branham, Deceased & Desiree Forrest Branham, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Donald H. Branham, Deceased, Mortgagor And Real Owner, Defendant whose last known address is 5956-5960 Harbison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19135. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client.

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fluence of the US abroad. Like others, including former SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE, he believes a weakened US makes the world a more-dangerous place. He believes the Obama Administration’s diplomatic activities in the Middle East are of particular concern. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S

Out & About (Cont. From Page 19) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are also efforts to raise $500,000 from public and private donations But while all of that’s nice, what would be nicer is if the State did its job and funded the schools properly. Then no one would have to hold fundraisers to make sure kids have pens.

I’d like to end this week’s column with some news about

fractured approach to the civil war in Syria not only makes the US look inept but, perhaps more importantly, adds to the instability in the region. Furthermore, comments by the administration about the Israeli “occupation of the West Bank” undermine our greatest ally in the region (Israel) and make us look untrustworthy. education that’s connected to someone who cared a lot about Philly’s kids and their schooling.

The School of Media & Communication at Temple University and Radio One have announced the E. Steven Collins Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will provide mentoring and tuition to students studying broadcasting at Temple.

The goal, according to Radio One CEO Cathy Hughes, is to create the next E. Steven Collins.

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marijuana is a disaster” because “it is destroying lives, costing taxpayers huge amounts of money, and doing no good in return for the damage it causes.”

Also in the Democratic primary for governor are Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, who is boasting Gov. Tom Corbett considers her his top threat; Treasurer Rob McCord; former DEP Secretary Katie McGinty; former Revenue Secretary Tom Wolf; Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski; Harrisburg-area minister Max Myers; Lebanon Co. Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz; and former Auditor General Jack Wagner.

Rick Santorum announced he “absolutely” plans to campaign for Corbett in 2014. He

made it obvious at the Midwest Republican Leadership Conference in Kansas City, Mo. last weekend. “Tom’s been a strong Governor. The state of Pennsylvania’s actually doing very well under his leadership,” he opined. “We haven’t seen any tax increases since he’s been there. You’ve seen economic growth better than the national average. You’ve seen unemployment rates lower than the national average. He’s been very, very effective in controlling spending and fostering economic growth.”

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Since announcing his campaign for Governor, former DEP Secretary John Hanger is drawing larger crowds as more college students are learning of his intention to decriminalize marijuana. Though some of those crowds keep him pumped up, his pro-public-education proposals will get him more votes. He needs to be reminded who’s going to remind potheads it is time to vote when election day rolls around.

According to Hanger, “The public schools in Pennsylvania are under relentless attack.”

The reason, Hanger explained, is because of severe funding cuts and the failure of many charter schools, which Hanger said are paid for by local taxpayers and “getting money whether or not they succeed.”

Cyber charter schools, according to Hanger, have an even worse record than regular charter schools. Hanger said that Pennsylvania has 16 cyber charter schools, which all have terrible reading and math scores, yet they keep getting taxpayer money.

He still insists his marijuana reform plan is based on moral convictions.

“It is cruel, even barbaric, to deny a sick patient medicine of any sort, including cannabis, when they need it,” Hanger said. “It will only change if I’m elected. It is one of the things I will do immediately.”

Hanger said he would also decriminalize marijuana, saying that “the criminalization of

SHEET METAL Workers Local 19 posts information banner outside 13th & Samson to inform passersby of efforts to bypass union standards on construction job. Holding banner were James Keenan and Michelle Daniels.

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(Cont. From Page 17) delphia, a title bestowed by the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to the City Controller.

Problem is not even incumbent Alan Butkovitz can stem the red ink flowing from the city budget when PICA, the state-controlled watchdog created to ensure sound fiscal policy in city budgets, refuses to heed Butkovitz’s urging the administration go back to the drawing board for a more-correct five-year budget plan.

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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on July 6, 2006, a certain mortgage charges through the sale date. Ten percent (10%) was executed by Nathaniel Churchwell, as mortof the highest bid is the deposit required at the gagor in favor of Cardinal Financial Company, sale. The amount that must be paid to HUD by the Limited Partnership as mortgagee and was mortgagors or someone acting on their behalf so recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of that the sale may be stayed is the total delinquent Philadelphia County in Mortgage Document amount of $61,553.30 as of August 7, 2013, plus all other amounts that would be due under the #51489792 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortMortgage encumbered property located at 2427 gage had not been accelerated, advertising costs North Napa Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132, Parcel and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, #: 32N3-467 (“Property”); and WHEREAS, the mileage by the most reasonable road distance for Property was owned by Nathaniel Churchwell and posting notices and for the Foreclosure CommisMozella Churchwell, husband and wife, by virtue sioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and cusof deed dated June 26, 1954 and recorded August tomary costs incurred for title and lien record 29, 1954 in Book MLS 725; Page 203; searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs inWHEREAS, Mozella Churchwell died on April 2, curred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for 1999 and by operation of law, title vested in recording documents, a commission for the ForeNathaniel Churchwell. Nathaniel Churchwell died closure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred on December 13, 2012 and by operation of law, in connection with the foreclosure prior to reintitle vested in his sole surviving daughter, Geralstatement. There will be no proration of taxes, dine Churchwell; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is rents or other income or liabilities, except that the now owned by the Secretary of the United States purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata Department of Housing and Urban Development share of any real estate taxes that have been paid (“Secretary”), pursuant to an assignment recorded by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. on March 23, 2010 in Document #52189804, in the When making their bid, all bidders, except the SecOffice of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia retary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent County, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, a default 10% of the Secretary’s bid as set forth above in the has been made in the covenants and conditions of form of a certified check or cashier’s check made the Mortgage as Nathaniel Churchill died on Deout to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need cember 13, 2012 and that the monthly payments not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful due following his death were not made and rebid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent must be mains wholly unpaid as of the date of this Notice, presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit and no payment has been made sufficient to restore is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of amount delinquent as of August 7, 2013 is the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may $61,553.30 plus interest, costs and other charges determine for good cause shown, time being of the through the sale date; and WHEREAS, by virtue of essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must this default, the Secretary has declared the entire be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortcheck. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need gage to be immediately due and payable; NOW not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery 1994, l2 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 29, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreof the remainder of the payment and all other costs closure Commissioner, recorded on September 29, associated with the transfer of title. At the conclu2011 in Misc. Instrument #: 52395684, in the Ofsion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful fice of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary County, Pennsylvania, notice is hereby given that may grant an extension of time within which to deon October 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Southeast liver the remainder of the payment. All extensions Entrance of Philadelphia City Hall located at will be for fifteen (15) days, and a fee will be Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA charged in the amount of $150.00 for each fifteen 19107, all real and personal Property at or used in (15) day extension requested. The extension fee connection with the following described premises shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashier’s (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the check made payable to the Secretary of Housing highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes ground with the buildings and improvements the sale prior to the expiration of any extension pethereon erected. SITUATE on the Easterly side of riod, the unused portion of the extension fee shall Napa Street as the distance of 186 feet Northbe applied toward the amount due. wardly from the Northerly side of York Street in If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the 28th Ward of the City of Philadelphia. CONthe required period, or within any extensions of TAINING in front or breadth on the said side of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder’s deNapa Street, 14 feet 3 inches, and extending of that posit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, width in length or depth Eastwardly between paralat the direction of the HUD Field Office Represenlel lines at right angles to the said Napa Street 50 tative, offer the Property to the second highest bidfeet to a certain 3 feet 8 inches wide alley extendder for an amount equal to the highest price offered ing from York Street to Cumberland Street. by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or BEING more commonly known as 2424 North right of possession based upon a right of redempNapa Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132. BEING Partion, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a cel Number: 32N-3467. The sale will be held on foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. ThereOctober 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Southeast Enfore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a trance of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. purchase price in accordance with the terms of the The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development sale as provided herein. will bid $61,553.30 plus interest, costs and other

(Cont. From Page 23) questioned Romney’s commitment to Republican values. A Corbett win would put him squarely back into the race for the Republican nomination for President.

Back In the 13th District Primary

The Marjorie Margolies 2014 campaign released a list of Members and former Members of Congress cosponsoring her

second major D.C. fundraiser.

It contains big Democratic names. She can only hope that turnout will bring her enough dollars to swamp the local television channels.

Rep. Sims Goes With Corrigan

State Rep. Brian Sims (D-S. Phila.) is revving up his reelection campaign. He’s announced Joe Corrigan will be executive director of his campaign committee, Sims4PA PAC. “I am very pleased to have Joe on my team,” said Sims.

“He brings a wealth of politi-

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 130703389 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Adele Isphording, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Adele Isphording, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 3242 Chatham Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 130703389, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 3242 Chatham Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19140, 215-227-2400/ 215981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

cal, fundraising, and communications experience in Philadelphia and in surrounding counties, as well as the dedication, tenacity, and vigor I need to run a strong campaign to continue to represent the 182nd Dist. and to support progressive issues and candidates across the Commonwealth.”

Corrigan most recently served as director of communications to 8th Dist. Councilwoman Cindy Bass.

Ferlo Gas Moratorium Could Boost Corbett

Legislators will soon be considering a bill that would place an “open-ended” ban on natural-gas drilling in Pennsylvania. The bill, introduced

by State Sen. Jim Ferlo (D-Allegheny) doesn’t place a time limit on the moratorium.

Adding to the belief voting Democrat will cripple that industry is gubernatorial candidate Allyson Schwartz’s her proposal to increase taxation on shale drilling. Dem State Committee is reported seeking a fracking ban as well.

Joining the Democratic effort to curtail fossil fuels is Attorney General Kathleen Kane, who is absent from a list of a dozen state Attorney Generals filing a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency because of a new set of rules it is imposing on the coal industry.

But guess what? It could sweep all those thousands benefiting from natural-gas drilling, those still in the coal mining business in this commonwealth, over to Corbett without reservation and with big donations. It could be a rerun of how the photo voter-ID legislation backfired on the Republicans prior to the presidential campaign by bringing out the big-city vote.

Democrats don’t have much to lose in the Northeastern “dry gas” play. This rural region has few voters and most of them vote Republican anyway. But the Southwestern “wet gas” play of Washington and Fayette Cos. was once a bedrock of Democratic electioneering. Monongahela Valley Dems are conservative, though – and they like their coal jobs as well as their gas royalties.

Walking The Beat

GPTMC OSTRICHES Federal Exam Needed for Alleged Boondoggle Part 136/140 Guidestar Premium database published the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation's program description, re: "TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT 'AN EFFECTIVE' TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM." The word "EFFECTIVE" is subjective, a weasel word, and can be construed as political deception.

1. According to 2010 Year, GPTMC listed about $10 million in expenses.

Using the $10M number times (X's) 17 years (its roots since 1996) equals about $177 million--mostly from tax payers. Q. What°did city tax payers get for $177 million dollars?

2. Suppose GPTMC developed a great "Philadelphia love song" from its start, the vehicle may have saved tax payers atleast $100 million in salaries, rents, media buys, consultants, etc., over a 17 year period.

4. By spending $1 million for the "GET YOUR HISTORY STRAIGHT and YOUR NIGHTLIFE GAY" campaign, this amount applies to perhaps four per cent of the global population. WHEREAS, a "LOVE SONG COMPETITION" applies to 100 per cent of everyone! Q. Why does GPMTC discriminate against 96% of the world's people, while favoring 04%* in forced tax payer contributions from Philadelphians?

5. Instead of championing 'HEAD 'n SAND' promotions, the City of Brotherly Love deserves an inspiring Philadelphia love song.

6. Are these GPTMC's motivations-: "KEEP CITY RESIDENTS VOICELESS," or "DON'T KILL THE GOLDEN GOOSE," or "DON'T ROCK THE BOAT," or "KEEP MILKING TAX PAYERS"? LOGICAL REASON: If the city of Philadelphia had a great love song from GPTMC's start, (a) there would be no need for the GPTMC, and (b) the city would be able to save future $millions of dollars per year. Prior to 1996, the GPTMC public trough did not exist. * (Williams Institute, UCLA, 2011) “You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania” —Nicola Argentina (c) 2013

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U.S. H.B. 1150 is NOT GOOD for ill former asbestos workers, better for corporations! The GOP shows true colors with voting to remove millions from FOOD STAMPS. 170,000 are VETERANS!... The AFL-CIO has begun a POW-MIA Remembrance Day. Sen. Bob CASEY led the effort to return the remains of Air Force Major Louis GIULLERMAN, who crashed in Laos 50 years ago, back home to West Chester for burial. CASEY fights for location of more MIAs.... The Coalition of Labor Union Woman is gearing up for a BIG national convention.

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City Hall Sam (Cont. From Page 19) eight officially declared candidates and several potentially entering the race later. The Democratic field appears to be on a destruction course. The Democrats will likely tear each other limb from limb in the primary and whoever emerges as the victor will be in a weakened state for the savage Republicans.

The conventional wisdom is the only thing to keep the Democrats away from victory is the Democrats. And that appears likely to happen again.

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3. From the $177 million already spent, suppose GPTMC set aside $1 million for an "INTERNATIONAL LOVE SONG COMPETITION", similiar to these scenarios: (a) Luciano Pavarotti's annual "INTERNATIONAL VOICE COMPETITION" held in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music, or (b) the hit television show, "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT."

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maybe driving a ’57 Thunderbird? Tamika OGLESBY at Temple University gets ready for Oct. 1! Tara and Brianna SCHAFFER days apart: the roaring Libras.

State Rep. John SABATINA, Jr. (class guy) celebrates on 10/6! Many Happy RETURNS! PORT OF PHILLY: The US Coast Guard Cutter SLEDGE arrives at Penn’s Landing on Saturday for a weeklong port visit which will have tours.... On Mar. 1, 2014 USS SOMERSET will be commissioned into the Navy fleet at Penn’s Landing – a MAJOR EVENT for a ship named for Somerset, Pa., where the airliner crashed on 9/11!

Hats off to Donna POWELL for completing 20 years’ service at DRPA. Donna will be tendered a dinner bash in Romano’s on 10/18!... Hardworking State Rep. Vanessa BROWN was praised at the Congressional Black CAUCUS in Washington! The Caucus promoted ORGANIZED LABOR.

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to cooperate. Way back, I remember a decent fellow who went to jail to keep his wife free. One policeman told me an agent said he would arrest his own mom to win a case (?). The strong loyalty between man and wife is a known factor. Study the Opera FIDELIO if you doubt this. This writer is a Life Member of the Southeast Police Chiefs Assn. And good guys have bad days. Bob MULGREW is a good man!

The FUMO reunion party canceled. Much ado about nothing. More important is that FUMO brought $8 BILLION for our CITY over 30 years! Fumo gave us 10 YEARS with NO INCREASE in our electric bills. WHAT did his critics in government or the media bring to our beloved city in revenue or savings? NARY A DIME, methinks…. SAD NEWS: the passing of Judge John Chiovero, who in retirement took interest in being president of his condo association. Missed by his friend ARNIE. Judge Dan ANDERS completed a 34-mile RUN! He beat the Spartans! BIRTHDAYS: Karen SUGARMAN has hers on the 28th; will she wear Penn Red and Blue? Joe PULTRONE has his today;

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(Cont. From Page 19) backlog? That office always had two vehicles to seek a REMEDY: 1/ The INQUIRY taken by phone, email or in person from the very-capable customer-service unit there – or talks with the Assessor (known as evaluator in Philly), and 2/ APPEAL to the Board of Revision. I wondered if the First Level vehicle was to hush criticism of AVI. The daily press wrote there was only a small number of First Levels filed in the city. NATURALLY, the wards NOT increased in market value would NOT be filing first levels in great numbers. The heavy concentration of First Levels WOULD be in the wards that were increased. The office director said that he needs 150 assessors, and has only 115. There are PLENTY of supervisors and administra-

tors, so, Mr. McKeithen, let the supervisors and assessors with no (or a few) first levels help out the assessors who are overwhelmed so that they can finish on time.

Not being able to get your view heard on what the PRESIDENT should do with the SYRIA issue, can put you into a fit of pique. Thus the article I saw: “Before vote on Syria, visit Section #60” at Arlington National Cemetery, where you will find the dead from battle in Iraq and Afghanistan. A majority of Americans now feel the Iraq War was UNNECESSARY – at $10 billion a month. We had the momentum on our side in Afghanistan, until BUSH diverted troops to Iraq.... The testimony of a relative against another relative can be like a knife in the heart. So it may have been in the MULGREW trial. I heard prosecutors can pressure family or relative best

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