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Sheryll Racca-Espiritu loves to create artificial flower arrangements for friends. The West Passyunk resident made a half dozen nylon and wire arrangements for a special auction last weekend.

Over 300 people came to a fundraiser for Sheryll last weekend; Sheryll couldn’t attend because she is currently in Jefferson Hospital battling metastatic breast cancer.

Her Nylon Flower arrangement were the centre piece of the Soup N Sandwich fundraiser hosted by family and friends at St. Thomas of Aquinas Parish hall, 1719 Morris Street.

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SHERYLL RACCA-ESPIRITU, seen here with her 9-year-old son Zachary, is currently in Jefferson Hospital battling metastatic breast cancer. Over 300 people attended fundraiser for her last weekend and raised over $7,000.

Remembering Sister Paula Beierschmitt

“SALUTI”: DR. JERRY VERNOSE, founder of Vendemmia Wine & Italian Festival in South Philadelphia, raises a glass of red wine as thousands enjoy taste of Italy at annual wine competition and fundraiser, held at Girard Park, 2100 Porter Street, on Sunday. For more photographs and coverage, please see pages 13 & 14.

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West Passyunk Mom Battles Cancer (Cont. From Page 1) Over $7,000 was raised.

Family members will use the money to offset some of the health-related costs incurred by the many cheomorraphy sessions and radiation treatments she has underwent.

Sheryll’s husband, who is a full-time mechanic at SEPTA, has full health insurance for his family; however, the copays and related costs of treatment run into the tens of thousands.

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Espiritu, 36, a Filipino immigrant, has been living in South Philadelphia since 1992. She became a US citizen since 1999. Her family attends the Church of Philadelphia, 17th & Snyder Avenues.

It was a packed house at Thomas Aquinas, with over 300 people coming out for her fundraiser.

Sheryll wanted to attend.

She was heartbroken when her doctor advised her to stay in the hospital because of her health condition.

Sheryll’s battle with breast cancer began in 2004. She had a double mastectomy to elude cancer. However, 12 months

later in 2005, she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, also known as stage IV breast cancer. She endured five years of radiation and chemotherapy therapy.

Sheryll was in remission for two years. However, doctors found lesions on her organs, including her brains and liver in 2012. For the last 12 months, Sheryll had been flying all the way to Chicago Cancer Treatment Center of America for treatment. She is now at Jefferson Hospital.

Her husband Anselmo Espiritu, Jr., a SEPTA mechanic, and son, Zachary Martin, 9, Performing Arts Charter School attended last Saturday’s fundraiser.

Friends came from as far as Virgina, Long Island and Texas to attend the fundraiser.

“She’s a sister to me, but she’s like a sister to many people in the community,” said Mart Joel Racca, 43, of W. Passyunk Avenue. “She is very lucky to have a loving and understanding husband, and smart and talented young son who give the strength and inspiration to fight her battle.”

Sheryll is making more flower arrangements and penning thank-you notes to all those who attended last Saturday. All proceeds from the fundraiser help benefit the Sheryll’s Hope Fund for medical costs and treatment-related travel expenses not covered by the family’s health insurance.

You can read her thank you note and see more photographs on her Facebook page:www.facebook.com/SheryllsHope.

For more information, please contact Mart Joel at

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by Joe Shaheeli Don’t ask the Retention Judges! You’ll get 23 different answers from each of the 23 whose names will be on the ballot for a “yes” or “no” vote as they seek retention and another 10-year term, or until they reach 70. Some of them will agree time flew, with others worried over the changing clime of the political arena and whether or not they could become victims of “whatever”.

Involved and happy to renew old political acquaintances, or so we think, are Supreme Court Justices Max Baer and Chief Justice Ron Castille, Superior Court’s Susan Gantman and Jack Panella, Phila. Common Pleas Judges Joseph O’Keefe, Frederica Massiah-Jackson, Allan Tereshko, Genece Brinkley, W. Webster Keogh, Jacqueline Allen, Rayford Means, Holly Ford, Nina Wright-Padilla, Lori Dumas,

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STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood’s 13th Ward Scholarship Committee awarded $500 scholarship to Abria Hollinger at their outing last weekend. Next to Youngblood is CouncilPhoto by Leona Dixon woman Cindy Bass.

Ramy Djerassi, Doris Pechkurow, Joel Johnson, Paula Patrick, and Jeffrey Minehart, and the City Municipal Judges Teresa Carr Deni, Jacqueline Frazier-Lyde, Joseph O’Neill, and Wendy Pew. But Retention Judges worry they could get more “no” votes than “yes” votes, even though history proves State Representative

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they could all hide until election day and reappear as winners. Retention losses have hit one Supreme Court and one Common Pleas Judge in over three decades, and that is because one got caught in a political storm (not of his making) and the other alienated the major daily in this town with a libel decision.

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We learned this week the Retention Judges as a group have elected to contribute to the two political parties for election-day expenses and ballot printing, thus assuring their return to another 10-year tenure.

We hear the price was cheap.

Lucky for them, since they take up much of the room on this year’s ballot and could lead to voter confusion.

Give Mayor Credit When Credit Is Due

Mayor Michael Nutter’s approval rating among Philadelphia residents plunged in a poll conducted this summer, due to the funding crisis that was threatening to delay the opening of public schools.

The percentage of people who approved of Nutter’s job performance dropped from 60% in January 2012 to 39%, according to a poll taken for the Pew Charitable Trusts.

The summer poll also found that residents held City Council in even-lower regard – just 30% approval, down from 35% last year – and had a generally negative outlook on the direction of the city.

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FIRE Commissioner Lloyd Ayers accepted World Trade Center steel mounted on a plaque from Wilmington, Del. Firemen. This was part of Wounded Warrior project escorting steel to Delaware to raise funds for Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which builds homes for America’s most-severely wounded veterans. Steel can be viewed by public at Fireman’s Hall Museum, 147 N. 2nd Street.

Photo by Joe Stivala Pew’s Philadelphia Research ance, the city has planted Initiative, said the school cri- 100,000 new trees, with more sis had an impact on attitudes. still coming. He’s done more “There’s no question it influ- than any other Mayor to reenced the mood of the poll,” store the “Greene Town” image first planned by William he said.

Since his first days in of- Penn, the city’s founder. fice, Nutter has been buffeted Nothing works better than a by recession which made it im- tree for providing us with oxypossible for him to get the gen and shade. funds necessary to meet the de(Cont. Next Page) mands made on the city and to State Representative meet obligations to its workers.

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We’ve received emails concerning our coverage of the Democratic Northeast Wards Picnic at Burholme Park.

Our reporter indicated State Rep. Ed Neilson was a peacemaker when John Sabatina, Sr., and union reps

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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.

Union Leader In 26th Cooling Contractors of PennSenate District Race sylvania. He will also have the PhillyLabor.com broke support of many labor unions news this week Plumbers in the Delaware Valley. The Local 690 Business Mgr. John reason was summed up by I. Kane will enter the race for Joseph Dougherty, business the 26th Senatorial Dist. seat in manager of Ironworkers Local the spring primary.

401 who said, “Too many The district, presently held times, candidates running for

by Republican State Sen. office vow their support for Edwin Erickson, includes parts working people during their of Chester and Delaware Cos. campaign and then forget Kane has the support of the about us after they’re elected.

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BOOT CAMP for 4th Dist. 300 block captains was hosted by Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. at Kroc Center. Event has grown explosively. Welcoming block captains to day of workshops were, from left, State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, Jones, former Gov. Ed Rendell (an East Falls neighbor), and Council Members Blondell Reynolds Brown and Bill Greenlee. won’t ever have to worry tive offices as well.

Pentecostal Clergy about that happening. A vote Endorses Terry Tracy for John Kane is a vote for all Terry Tracy, candidate for working men and women Philadelphia City Controller, throughout Pennsylvania.”

Look for more labor lead- received the endorsement of (Cont. Page 11) ers to announce for other elec-

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It’s time for the Committee of 70 to reorganize its mission.

The City Commissioners’ website, www.philadelphiavotes.com, is so far-reaching, the Committee’s effort to educate voters has been eclipsed.

The new website produced by the Commissioners makes it possible for interested voters, would-be candidates and anyone else with a curious mind, to be instantly in the know. Nothing is left to the imagination.

It obviously has made obsolete the Committee of 70’s information role. With a resurrecting Republican Party in some sections of the city, they need only act as arbiters.

Time to reassess its value! Congrats to the Commissioners!

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from Local 98 got into a heated argument over poster and banner proliferation at the picnic. He couldn’t have been the peacemaker, though, as he arrived after the dust had settled. Supporters of both Neilson and State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. face off in the next Democratic primary for 174th House seat.

We stated one of the participating Ward Leaders, Pat Parkinson, was in attendance, when he was not.

We learned a lesson on this one. We’re sure more news will come out of this battle for the 174th, unless, as many hope, a deal can be made to get one or the other out of running with a suitable offer for another elected office or governmental position.

Sabatina, Sr., the founder of the picnic which brings several Northeast wards together in early fall, said our report that Neilson had contributed to previous picnics was not the case. He hadn’t, insisted Sabatina. Our apologies.

dent contractors — to avoid paying federal income and payroll taxes, as well as Workers Compensation, Unemployment Compensation and other city, state and federal taxes.

The documentary is being sent to city, state and federal elected officials and available to others involved in the financing of

the Goldtex Apartments.

Post Brothers’ principals Michael and Matthew Pestronk appear in the documentary to have the support of the Nutter administration, charging L&I inspectors allowed Post Brothers to operate at the Goldtex site for an entire year without any permits and with no inspections performed.

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Tartaglione Hosts Wissinoming Picnic Hundreds of residents from the neighborhood surrounding Wissinoming Park turned out for a picnic organized by State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Kensington).

The event was the first in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood after years of her hosting popular events in Norris Square Park.

“State funding cuts are presenting difficult challenges for local schools and families,” Tartaglione said. “The neighborhood picnics bring together local residents and volunteers from community organizations to help get children ready for school.”

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The court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on November 7, 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 that 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 S.L. 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.

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CONGRESSMAN Chaka Fattah lauds SEPTA’s newly reconstructed 33rd &Dauphin Bus Loop at ribbon cutting.

Congressman helped secure competitive grant from the Federal Transit Administration which fully modernized this key transit hub while retaining its historical value to the Strawberry Mansion community. Looking on as Fattah spoke were, from left, Tonnetta Graham of Strawberry Mansion Community Development Corp.; Councilman Kenyatta Johnson; City Council President Darrell Clarke; SEPTA General Mgr. Joseph M. Casey,;and several other dignitaries and community members.

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manual transmissions in terms of certain performance but these days a lot of people don’t want or know how to drive them.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: What are five more silly reasons not to file for bankruptcy?

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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. By the time you read this, we should have a better idea whether the country will continue to face a federal government shutdown due to the political impasse in Washington.

In a letter to the Office of Management and Budget sent last week, the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Carolyn Colvin, detailed how the shutdown would impact SSA’s operations.

According to Colvin, SSA will continue with basic operations such as accepting applications for benefits,

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processing requests for appeals of unfavorable decisions, and handling normal post-entitlement actions, such as processing change of address and direct deposit. Hearing offices will continue to hear and decide cases.

Many SSA activities will be suspended. These include issuing original and replacement Social Security and Medicare cards, correcting and updating earnings records, and granting Freedom of Information requests. SSA will also suspend continuing disability reviews.

At the hearing level, SSA will suspend the following activities: screening cases for on-the-record decisions; scheduling hearings; drafting relevant notices for claimants; preparing electronic records for claimants and their representatives; identifying missing evidence and developing the hearing record; writing decisions for claims that have already been heard by a judge; and responding to congressional inquiries regarding the status of pending hearings and appeals.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) trust funds financed by payroll deductions. SSI revenues are funded through the first quarter of fiscal year 2014.

Let’s hope Congress does the right thing and keeps the doors open.

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 130501725 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Robert Ben Woods, Jr., Deceased & Queen Woods, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Robert Ben Woods, Jr., Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Robert Ben Woods, Jr., Deceased, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 2330 78th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150. 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. 130501725, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2330 78th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150, 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., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Philadelphia Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-2386333. 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.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) friend or loved one may need a donor.

5. You will probably get more sleep.

You will spend less time staying awake at night watching various fly-by-night companies telling you how they can consolidate your debts, reduce your money payments, reduce the amount you owe your creditors, win the war for the Allies and cure cancer. Bankruptcy is a sure thing. It gets rid of your debts and allows you to get a fresh start. Debt-consolidation companies don’t.

Next Week’s Question: Should I file a Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy?

JOSEPH Mancano, Esq., President of Saint Thomas More Society, presents Society’s top award to Justice James J. Fitzgerald III at Union League earlier this week following Mass at Cathedral by Archbishop Chaput.

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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

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Society Honors Justice

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Wednesday morning the Philadelphia Republican Leadership Council held the ninth edition of its 2013 speaker series. The speaker was DARIN BARTHOLOMEW, the Chairman of the Pennsylvania College Republicans.

He is also the President of the Student Body at Temple University. He spoke of the challenges of running a Republican group at Temple, which, like many universities, has a liberal bias.

Bartholomew made the news recently when he asked PROF. JOSEPH SCHWARTZ to leave a college Republican event.

The Temple College Republicans had coordinated a symposium on “right to work”. A political-science professor and former department chairman apparently was outraged that the speaker and the attendees did not share his views about unionization. He was out of control and screamed obscenities at the speaker. Unfortunately for the professor, his behavior was videotaped. It not only went viral on the internet but also was screened on Fox News.

The professor did write a letter of apology to the Temple College Republicans. Lesson learned is one always needs to be careful how one behaves these days, as there is probably someone in every crowd with a phone with a video function.

Wednesday night there was a fundraiser for Republican activist and veteran CHRIS HILL and his family. The event was organized by retired naval officer JOE EASTMAN. Hill’s possessions were destroyed in a fire while they were away.

The event was at Tango on Arch Street. Radio host DOM GIORDANO was the master of ceremonies. Temple University basketball coach FRAN DUNPHY and St. Joseph’s University basketball coach PHIL MARTELLI showed up. In addition to his Republican activities, Hill is active in veterans’ (Cont. Page 15)

Want to go to the Liberty Bell?

You can’t.

Want to check out the President’s House and see how George Washington’s slaves lived?

Nope. Can’t do that either.

Want to get your Small Business Administration loan together so that you can start your business?

Buzz! Wrong answer!

You can’t do any of that stuff because for the first time since 1996, the Federal Government is in the midst of a shutdown. Because the Republicans in the House of Representatives want to change the way we create laws in this country, they’ve decided that they’d rather showcase just how dysfunctional our government is right now.

(Cue Gil Scott-Heron’s “H2O Gate Blues”, specifically the line “The government you have elected has been inoperative…”)

What do I mean when I say House Republicans want to change the way we create laws in this country? I mean they’re demanding President Barack Obama ditch the Affordable Care Act in order for them to pass legislation to continue funding the government.

This is kind of unprecedented because in most cases, once a law is found to be constitutional by the Supreme Court (something I’m still kind of surprised about since the Court has long since moved from being an impartial body and has become just another political organization), that’s usually it.

Folks may not like it, but it’s the law. It may get chipped away (Cont. Page 16)

Yo! Here we go again with this interesting info. We are encouraged to buy Americanand Canadian-made products – but how do you know where they are from? Nowadays, Chinese businessmen know consumers do not prefer products “Made in China”, so they don’t show in which country an item is made. This is our right to know, but the government and related departments never educate the public, therefore we have to rescue ourselves. If the government won’t help us, we must help ourselves.

With all the food, pet and other products now coming from China, it is best to make sure you read the label at the grocery store when shopping. The whole world is concerned about Chinamade “black-hearted goods”. Can you differentiate which one is made in Taiwan or China?

Many products no longer show where they were made, only give where the distributor is located. Always read the labels on the foods you buy – carefully.

No matter what the front of the box or package says, turn it over and read the barcode on the back. It is important to read the bar code to track its origin. It is an excellent way to know the origin of the product. But how do you read Bar Codes?

If the first 3 digits (from the left) of barcode are 690, 691or 692, the product was made in China; 471 means the product was made in Taiwan.

You can now refer to the barcode to know the origin of the product if you just remember these simple codes. If the first three digits are: 690-692, it was made in China. 00-09 = USA and Canada. 30-37 = France. 40-44 = Germany. 471 = Taiwan. 49 = Japan. 50 = United Kingdom. The products from almost every other country have a code to identify where they are from. Keep this information down in case you forget it. Copy it on your shopping list.

Show it to the person in your household that does the shopping. This may be very useful to know when grocery shopping, if it’s a concern to you.

So buy American and Canadian products by checking for the “0” at the beginning of the barcode number. We need every boost we can get! Pass this on to everybody who is concerned about buying foreign-made products.

EVEN to bring the government to the EDGE of shutdown is a dastardly move, which never could happen when the late TIP O’NEILL was Speaker of the House. Tip shared an apartment with other Congressmen. They knew each other well, played cards and did other things together. Lawmakers today do not stay in the capital but fly home frequently, and do not know each other well enough to foster cooperation. A Congressman that I asked had never heard of “The Board of Education” – a room under the HOUSE where Tip and others would go between sessions for good cheer.... FILE THAT REAL-ESTATE TAX APPEAL NOW! The FIRST-LEVEL REVIEW may have confused many – who thought it WAS AN APPEAL. The rumor that Assessors have been blamed for the chaos is out there – but NOT TRUE. Assessors are little folks in the scheme of things. A computer model assesses with advice from the big boys. The best reassessment was never begun. It was designed

by Richard NEGRIN, now Managing Director.

On the City CONTROLLER’S fight to obtain L & I Records – KEEP AT IT. The City’s resistance makes it feel like WATERGATE!... The 14 PROMOTED FIREFIGHTERS are RIGHT to sue the City. The action against them is a DEMOTION – after they received NOTICE of promotion.

The Mayor might have hoped for a grand reception to his “Sandy Hook” gun-control plan – a great launch pad for any future plans – but not this week. LAME DUCK-ISM has hit him.... NO-BRAINER: The City favors a central casino site?

It is CURIOUS that the one casino proposal offering to HELP (Cont. Page 15)

F.O.P. PRESIDENT JOHN McNESBY was honored at a very successful fundraiser at the swank catering hall Cescaphé. McNesby continues to be a stalwart and reliable leader for the police union. Several prominent union leaders have lost recent elections: AFSCME District Council 47 PRESIDENT CATHY SCOTT as well as TOM GALLO of the Steamfitters Union Local 420. BILL GAULT, who headed the Firefighters Union, lost his bid for reelection recently. The issue for public-employee unions is the City of Philadelphia is intractable in labor negotiations. The members are just not satisfied and have taken it out on their leadership.

But FOP Lodge 5 unanimously voted in McNesby as its president again along with his entire slate. All positions were unopposed in the Oct. 1 election. The Executive Board positions are as follows: President: John McNesby; Vice Presidents: ROOSEVELT L. POPLAR, JAMES P. WHEELER, JOHN R. McGRODY, STEVEN J. WEILER; Recording Secretary: ROBERT B. BALLENTINE, JR.; Financial Secretary: MICHAEL P. TRASK; Treasurer: JOHN RUANE; Trustees: TERRYL D. REID, KENYATTA H. LEE, WILLIAM SIERRA, AUSTIN A. FRASER, KENORA D. SCOTT; Conductor: JOY GALLEN-RUIZ; Guards: JOHN MCLAUGHLIN, LESTER F. JOHNSON; and Chaplain: LOUIS J. CAMPIONE. Former State Sen. BOB ROVNER celebrated his 70th birthday at a jam-packed party at Colleen’s at the Savoy in New Jersey. The event was paid for by billionaire BUSINESSMAN LEW KATZ, Rovner’s former roommate and classmate. Also on hand were the lovely HANNA MONBLATT and DAN and STEVE ROVNER. Several present and former elected officials were there. Former President Judge ALEX BONAVITACOLA was there with his beautiful wife as was federal JUDGE JOEL SCHYLASKE and his wife. Municipal Court SENIOR JUDGE FELICE STACK was accompanied by her gorgeous daughter-in-law TONYA STACK. Former district attorney LYNNE ABRAHAM schmoozed with mayoral hopeful and City CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ. The President of Temple University, NEIL THEOBALD, and his wife joined Sen. Rovner at his table. Theobald also gave an eloquent speech and talked about the kindness of Bob Rovner to everyone he meets and also his generosity to Temple University. HOWARD ROVNER, (Cont. Page 16)

Judge DeLeon Gets A Spooky Message

Judge Jimmy DeLeon is one of the city’s most-recognizable members of the city’s judiciary.

In addition to his height and his constant smile, he can be seen wherever there is a community rally in need of support.

Not only that, he can be seen several nights a week training youngsters in track and in swimming at either Lenfest or Kroc Recreation Centers, sharing time and giving guidance to the city’s young.

So neither the police, nor the judge, nor his countless friends around the city can figure out who would put a book of matches soaked in gasoline on his windshield … attached to a .38 caliber bullet.

Odds are that individual may soon be caught. The case is under investigation by the DA’s office and it is reported a DNA sample and fingerprints have been found.

A major fundraiser for GOP Candidates is being held at the home of GOP 5th Ward Leader Michael Cibik Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Anticipate a huge crowd, as US Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) is sending out the invitations.

Heading the card will be Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley as special guest along with Republican candidates for District Attorney and Controller Danny Alvarez and Terry Tracy. For info call Cibik at (215) 704-5688.

Teamsters Union Backs Rob McCord

COMMUNITY ALERT PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN – 2ND DISTRICT

Councilman Johnson Thanks Community Leaders

Drawing the most response from Democratic State Committee People last week as a gubernatorial candidate was State Treasurer Rob McCord, who had just declared his candidacy for Governor in the Democratic primary next spring. Within a day he received the backing of the Teamsters Union.

“State Treasurer Rob McCord knows what working families in Pennsylvania are (Cont. Page 18)

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(Cont. From Page 5) the Pentecostal Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity last Saturday.

Bishop Leonard C. Goins, who was ordained in 1971 at the age of 30 as a minister in the Pentecostal Church of God in Christ, made the announcement at a Prayer Breakfast in the city’s Germantown section.

Bishop Goins stated change is needed in this city. If Terry Tracy becomes controller, “he will not be distracted from doing his job by pursuing the Mayor’s office as many believe the current controller will do.”

The Pentecostal Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity has 78 churches with a parishioner count of approximately 10,000, and is known for crossing party lines to endorse candidates.

Bishop Goins went on to state we need to focus on education, and he believes in Tracy’s commitment to the Philadelphia

Toomey Supports Event For GOP Candidates

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public schools.

Tracy has consistently stated the state of the schools is his motivation for running.

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Special thanks to the South Philadelphia community for its tireless efforts to address this quality of life issue. Especially the advocacy of State Representative Maria Donatucci, Sonny Duca and Andrew Rosser of the Reserve at Packer Park, the Packer Park Civic Association, and many other members of the South Philadelphia community, and the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health for its contribution to a positive resolution.

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In a letter dated September 13, 2013, I was informed that SPC Corporation has advised the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health that it will cease operating the industrial scrap metal shredder at its facility at 2600 Penrose Ave. SPC will continue non-shedder related activities at the facility.

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Our Opinion A Mayor To Remember

Despite the fact Mayor Michael A. Nutter has a low approval rating from voters according to the latest Pew public-opinion survey, we have to congratulate him for doing what no other Mayor has done – pursue the original vision of our city’s founder William Penn for an eco-friendly “Greene Countrie Towne” by planting 100,000 trees that will shade us and charm us long after the Mayor’s everyday woes of 2013 are forgotten.

Trees are not the only accomplishment that will uphold Nutter’s legacy. He was just honored as a “City Changemaker” by CEOs for Cities at the organization’s annual meeting in Grand Rapids, Mich. The awards are given for innovative leadership in American cities. CEOs for Cities is a national organization dedicated to connecting urban leaders with each other and with the smartest ideas for city success.

Nutter said on that occasion, “Serving as Mayor of Philadelphia and as President of the US Conference of Mayors has allowed me to take important steps both locally and nationally in providing pathways for our cities to become safer, greener and more prosperous.”

Nutter was honored for a number of reasons. He has been managing the recession by maintaining core services and reducing the City’s spending. He has just completed his tenure as President of the United States Conference of Mayors, representing the Conference by promoting the development of effective urban policy, strengthening federal-city relationships, and ensuring that federal policy meets urban needs. Nutter also delivered the final keynote address at the CEOs for Cities national meeting.

A good Mayor is not always a popular Mayor – at least not day in and day out. The job calls for tough choices, the willingness to offend people. Inevitably, Mayors who accomplish much will make some mistakes. But those who take no missteps, never lead their city anywhere.

Another Opinion

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What Management?

by Adam Lang It was recently reported that a City employee pled guilty to stealing $1.3 million in printer toner and UPS shipping costs from the Philadelphia Water Dept. In response to this case, Mayor Michael Nutter and Inspector General Amy Kurland had used it as an example of how the IG’s office saves Philadelphia money.

While I fully support and encourage the tracking down of government corruption, the usefulness of the IG’s office is not what taxpayers and government officials should be taking away from this story. What this case shows is that City Hall hasn’t actually looked into cost-cutting and that it has no idea what it actually costs to run the government.

Let’s put the event into perspective. This city employee,

over a five-year period, stole $1.3 million from a single department. In this same time period, City Hall raised taxes multiple times because, allegedly, there was no more that could be cut from the budget.

They were “cutting into bone”.

For starters, this case of stealing shows managers have been either lying or grossly failing to find cuts and waste in the city budget. We now know a single department has been overpaying just on toner supplies to the tune of $200,000 a year. When the City cried poor and started raising taxes, why weren’t contracts and procurement costs looked at?

It is very hard to believe this was the only budget line item that wasn’t inspected for inefficiencies and waste.

As someone who personally (Cont. Page 16)

Oct. 4-Nov. 11- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts six weeks of free classes in health awareness and gym training at various locations. For info Desaree Jones (215) 4922980.

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

Oct. 4- Prison Joint Advisory Board “Pathways: Paving 2nd Chances” second annual open house at 8001 State Road, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Employers welcome. For info (215) 6839077. Speakers, overview of programming, tours of facilities, and lunch.

Oct. 5- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts Apportunity Knocks, seminar on mobile apps for small businesses at Astra Zeneca Aud., Univ. of Sciences, McNeil Science & Tech. Ctr., 723 S. 43rd St., 9 a.m.-12 m.

Oct. 8- S. Phila. PAC hosts Thrilla For Squill at Chiarella’s Restaurat, 1600 S. 11th St., 6-9:30 p.m. Contributions: PAC Members $250 minimum, Friends $100 miminum, checks payable to “Friends of Mark Squilla”.

RSVP Richard DeMarco rcdm@elliottgreenleaf.com or (215) 990-7637.

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 Broad & Moore Sts., 12 m. and heading south to Broad & Oregon Ave. Bobby Rydal Parade Marshal.

Followed by Italian Festival,

music, food, and vendors on Marconi Square. Family event. All welcome.

Oct. 15- Friends host Fundraiser for Councilman Mark Squilla at Brauhaus Schmitz, 718 South St., 5:307:30 p.m. Parking in rear at Patriot, 7th & Bainbridge Sts. Tickets $100, Bronze $250, Silver $500, Gold $1,000, checks payable to “Squilla For Council” RSVP Lindsey (267) 275-2120.

Oct. 16- LDC’s Ryan Boyer hosts fundraiser for Sierra Thomas Street for Judge at Landmark Americana Grille, 2481 N. 54th St., between Overbrook and City Line Aves., 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets $35. Cash bar, refreshments.

Oct. 17- Official drawing for Mark Green’s 38th Ward raffle for flat-screen TV, digital camera, or ShopRite $100 card at Brown’s Family ShopRite, Fox St. & Hunting Park Ave. Tickets $5. For info (267) 977-4842 or (215) 844-1049.

Oct. 17- Craft Beer Tasting to support State Rep. Ed Neilson at Katie O’Donnell’s, 4501 Woodhaven Rd., 6:30-9:30

p.m. Tickets $50. Tickets available at edneilson.com or (215) 821-9842.

Oct. 17- 53rd & 35th Ward Republicans host Fundraiser at Red Rooster Inn, 7960 Dungan Rd., 7-10 p.m. Live music by Blu Dogz. Tickets $35. For info Gary (215) 8208553 or Chuckie (215) 7223459.

Oct. 18- Sheriff Jewell Williams and Democratic 16th Ward Committee host Chicken & Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Park Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10.

For info Andrew Smith (215) 609-5876.

Oct. 18- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts free flu shots at her district office, 310 W. Chelten Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Oct. 19- Tom & Dr. Maria McColgan host Fundraiser for Danny Alvarez at 9640 Wissinoming St., 3-7 p.m. Food & beverages. Tickets $50, couples $80.

Oct. 21- Democratic City Committee Fall Preelection Gala at Sheet Metal Workers Ha., Reed St. & Columbus (Cont. Page 16)

CITY COMMISSIONER Al Schmidt, judicial aspirant Anne Marie Coyle and State Rep. Nick Miccarelli of Delaware Co. Miccarelli said it was his first Vendemmia, but not his last. By the way, Miccarelli did two tours in Iraq and is still in Photo by Maria Merlino National Guard.

STATE REP. Nick Miccarelli joins up with colleague State Rep. Maria Donatucci and City Council President Darrell Clarke for this photo at Vendemmia.

Photo by Maria Merlino

Photo by Maria Merlino

SAMPLING wines available throughout Vendemmia celebration were Julia Myers, Tabitha Mason, Renee Dougherty and Diane Mason.

Photo by Robert Mendelsohn

MASTER Contractor Joe Procopio TOASTING with their own wine were Rob brought his own homemade wine Orsimarsi, Jeff Petrongolo and Bernie DiGa- and shared it with attorney Jack ATTORNEY Rocco DePersia and briele, who entered their wine in judging con- Capek and hundreds of others who his daughter, singer Angela DePersia, were all smiles as they toured test as well as giving it out at no charge. stopped by at Vendemmia.

Photo by Maria Merlino Photo By Robert Mendelsohn Photo by Maria Merlino Girard Park.

STATE REP. Maria Donatucci and MIKE & AMY Fanning join up with with Delaware State Rep. Gerald Brady chat Dierdre Donatucci and her mom, State Rep. with master winemaker John Patane as Maria Donatucci. Vendemmia is in her leg- wine contest was underway. islative district.

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THE BUSINESS entertained packed house under Grand Sponsor Banner of IBEW Local 98.

Photo by Maria Merlino

Photo by Maria Merlino

CAN YOU believe this is second Vendemmia for one-year-old Gia Arnone? Godfather Tom Rumbaugh said she loves event so much, one of her first words was Photo by Maria Merlino “Demmi”!

LORRAINE GERACE and Theresa McMichen, of Dr. Gerard Vernose’s medical staff, were corralled so these guys could get their picture in Public Record.

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LOVE WAS in the air as this long time wedded couple -- Jerry & Maria Aspite -- exchange kisses.

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AFGHANISTAN war veteran Darrell Delle Site his wife Carina, Republican Party Chair State Rep. John Taylor, Delaware State Rep. Gerald Brady and the Aspites were in this photo.

HAPPY crowd of 4,000 danced and drank day away without an incident, also one of unique trademarks of this Harvest Festival Celebration. Carina Delle Site smiles at camera lady.

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REPUBLICAN 26th Ward Leader Jimmy Dintino gives his wife a big hug as he toured Vendemmia food and beverage sites. Event is located Photo by Maria Merlino in his ward.

VENDEMMIA founder Gerard Vernose, MD is proud of one of his scholarship recipients, Kaitlynn Flynn, a music major at e University of Florida. She is an opera singer.

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GIVING thumbs-up sign is City Council President Darrell Clarke along with Vendemmia founder Gerard Vernose, MD, 2nd Dist.

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Master of Ceremony Bob Pantano and 1st Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla. They were given big round Photo by Maria Merlino of applause when introduced to crowd.

IBEW Local 98’s Marita Crawford, City Council President Darrell Clarke, consultant Ken Adams and businessman Tom Kelly share this happy occasion. President Clarke was elated Adams invited him. “I never knew about the Vendemmia, but I think it’s one of the greatest festivals I’ve ever attended,” he said.

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Vendemmia Harvest Festival Provides Wine And Good Food For 4,000

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Vendemmia: A Grand Party Sheriff Williams Joins Puerto Rican Parade

CONSULTANT Ken Adams and Republican Chair Emeritus Vito Canuso, welcome Afghanistan war veteran Darrell Delle Site to Vendemmia.

GANG’S all here! From Jim Kenney’s office, Rich Lazer, John Dougherty, Sr., constituent-services representative Steve Lauer, 1st Ward Treasurer Tom Rumbaugh, State Rep. Maria Donatucci and businessman Tom Kelly.

BUSINESSMAN Tom Kelly and Father Kelly from St. Monica’s Parish get together for a little fun.

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PETER Patane, fiancée Maggie Brady, MC Bob Pantano, master winemaker John Patane, and Mary Lou & Ed Meren toast to good fortune of being part of VendemPhoto by Maria Merlino mia.

SINCE local winemakers donated hundreds of gallons to Vendemmia attendees, ANNA Riesdere and Carole Fiola had these speMichelle Leonetti get a little cial wine glass glasses for girl power going. the occasion.

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Sister Paula Beierschmitt: Founder Sacred Arts Academy The City of Philadelphia’s cultural life was dimmed this past week with the passing of Sister Paula Beierschmitt, IHM, who founded the American Academy of the Sacred Arts, a nonprofit whose purpose is “to glorify God in the cultural disciplines through the creation of original art, education outreach and ecumenical dialogue.”

Born in 1941, she entered the Convent when she was 17.

She was the first woman religious to graduate from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Sister Paula was engaged in more than 50 exhibitions, where she garnered numerous awards, both locally and nationally.

She was a familiar sight, standing around 5 feet and always dressed in her habit.

Since she located the Academy in South Philadelphia at 1629 Porter Street, Sister Paula developed a huge fan club. One of many comments received at

Sister Paula Beierschmitt: Even when sad, she smiled. news of her death was this: “We lost our angel.”

Whenever she appeared at public functions, Sister Paula preached the Gospel by her actions and demeanor, as she sought help for those in need.

She was firm in her conviction

“There has never been a greater need for sacred-art artists than in this present era.”

Funeral services will be held this evening from 2 to 6 p.m. and Friday morning, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 11:00 at Camilla Hall Nursing Home, 1145 W. King Road, Malvern, Pa. The publisher and staff of the Public Record newspapers were in love with Sister Paula from the day she first walked into our offices to ask for help in promoting her Museum. We did and she showered us with cards and religious gifts until her death. We know she’ll be visiting us in spirit.

One of her famous sculptures.

Sheriff Jewell Williams, along with several Latino Deputy Sheriffs, Color Guard, and bike and canine units from the Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia City and County, made a strong presence in the Puerto Rican Day Parade.

“It was a great day for the city and our office in particular,” said Sheriff Williams.

“Our deputy sheriffs are the best to be found anywhere, and our specialized units of bikes and canines were honored to participate in this wonderful event.”

The Sheriff’s Office also participated in a special Thursday Mass (Sep. 26) at the Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, helping to control traffic and secure the area as hundreds of participants marched around the cathedral before entering for the special service.

COUNCILMAN Bill Greenlee was pleased the Puerto Rican flag came draped with Luz Colon as he participated in the annual Puerto Rican Parade.

SHERIFF Jewell Williams waves to cheering Puerto Rican Parade crowds, leading a disciplined unit of bike and canine unit officers.

SHERIFF’s officers were seen everywhere as this city’s Puerto Rican population celebrated with annual parade, their presence insuring an incident-free event.

STATE SEN. Tina Tartaglione joins Hector Maisonave, Grand Marshal of Puerto Rican Parade Sep. 29 on Parkway, waiting for parade to begin.

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Neilson Bats To Fight Hunger State Rep. Ed Neilson (DNortheast) joined legislators from both sides of the political aisle to bring attention to the issue of hunger in Pennsylvania by playing in the first Capitol All-Stars Softball Game.

“A recent study found 17.6 million American households deal with hunger on a regular basis,” Neilson said. “Many of those households are right here in Pennsylvania, and I think it is important to bring awareness to this issue.”

On Monday, two teams, which were created by loosely dividing elected officials based

on geography, met at Metro Bank Park on City Island in Harrisburg for a friendly game of softball. Neilson played for the East team, which was captained by Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi and House Minority Leader Frank Dermody. The West team was captained by Speaker of the House Sam Smith and Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa.

All proceeds from the event benefited Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free Pennsylvania. Both organizations are dedicated to relieving hunger for the more than 2 million

Pennsylvanians in need through their statewide network of affiliated food banks, food pantries and other hunger relief organizations.

“Nearly one out of every six Pennsylvanians is at risk of hunger. While many in our state go without, others throw perfectly good food away,” Neilson said. “The average family of four throws away food valued between $1,350 and $2,275 every year. There is enough food to go around.

We just have to do a better job at making sure it gets to those who need it most.”

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NEILSON races! Races based on a grudge, alleged disrespect, etc., are CHILDISH. Respect each other’s events and property. All candidates are liked and loving, caring humans.

I remember a story of how 56th Ward Leader John SABATINA became battlehardened. As a young man, fighting entrenched powers, he saw a glow outside his home. His car had been set on fire, and the phone rang threatening his home. He did not flinch from a baptism by fire....

AL NEUMAN, Southeast President of the Employer Support of the Guard An& Reserve of Dept. of Defense, presented the 7 SEALS AWARD from the Defense Secretary to Coatesville VA Medical Center and Allied Barton Security. Both were nominated by employees serving in the National Guard and reserve. Well deserved!

A ceremony was held at Palmer Cemetery in Fishtown honoring five local brothers who fought in 10 Civil War battles. We need more PR on these colorful events.... WELCOME ABOARD Fred WRIGHT, new District Council 47 President, and to Willie BROWN, who took command of the Transport Workers Local 234! Fight the good fight!

ED HARKINS of the Boilermakers’ Union wonders if there is to be a “labor crash” of the “Right to Work” Lunch at the Penn Harris, Camp Hill on Oct 18. That anti-labor gathering is right to be held near Halloween.... Tonight, Montgom-

ery Co. PROTHY Mark LEVY holds a GALA in Conshohocken worth attending. The weekend hosts a Riverfest, State Rep. Mark COHEN’S Health Expo, St.

Elephant Corner (Cont. From Page 10) affairs; in particular; he works with homeless vets.

Tuesday night the United Republican Club had an early Octoberfest Party that served the dual function as a fundraiser for candidates DAN ALVAREZ for District Attorney and TERRY TRACY for City Controller.

The host of the fundraiser was DENNIS HUNTER, who is rumored to be considering a run against STATE REP. KEVIN BOYLE. In attendance were WARD LEADERS MIKE CIBIK, WALT VOGLER and MATT WOLFE. Former Republican City Committee Chairman VITO CANUSO was there to support Alvarez and Tracy.

The Northeast Philadelphia ward leaders hosted a fundraiser for Alvarez at General Grant’s on Grant Avenue.

The ward leaders supporting the event from the Northeast include BILL PETTIGREW, CHRIS VOGLER, JOHN STALMASTER, AL TAUBENBERGER and BOB BAR-

Nicholas Super Street Fiesta, and Councilman Bobby HENON’S Football Party! On COLUMBUS Weekend, it is PARADE and festival time on Broad Street.

ILLI. Alvarez is facing an uphill battle against incumbent DISTRICT ATTORNEY SETH WILLIAMS. Alvarez is the first Hispanic to run for District Attorney in Philadelphia from either party.

Tracy similarly is facing an uphill battle against incumbent City CONTROLLER ALAN BUKOVITZ, who is running for a third term. I find it fascinating that the Democrats endorsed him again. He is tasked with auditing every department in the city, which he has not done. Recently he audited the Sheriff’s office after the scandal about financial mismanagement broke. Why did he audit after the fact? Why did others identify the problem before him? Recently he subpoenaed records to do a performance audit on the Dept. of Licenses & Inspections. I guess it takes a tragedy for him to do an audit. The only problem is it is unclear that he has the authority to do performance audits. He is supposed to finance audits, yet he has not done that for L&I yet.

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sor with a birthday on the 7th!

Rosa’s energy in mid-life to obtain her college degree was a motivator to many. Bravo!

AND WOW - the DYNAMIC DUO at Democratic CITY COMMITTEE: Lonnie ANDERSON and Charlie BERNARD have their Big Days on the 7th and 13th respectively. BEST WISHES!...

SAD LOSS was Rosemary CRUMLISH at age 90. Her hubby JIM was one of the BEST District Attorneys in Philly history! Best to her son JIM III and family.

That editorial reminded me of a VULTURE circling overhead. It glossed over some indicted judges as a way to bring up MERIT SELECTION. The same old saw. “Up in the garret away from the din, someone is playing that same old (merit selection) violin….” The New Jersey judge ruling for same-sex marriage TIGHTENS THE NOOSE around holdout Pennsylvania. Gov. Christie’s reaction sounds like a presidential candidate. Those VERY-NEGATIVE TV ads against Barbara BUONO make one want to vote FOR HER. A lot of bucks are being spent to fight her candidacy.

And the Pennsy Lieutenant Gov. Jim CAWLEY blasting Attorney General Kathleen KANE article showed Cawley and Kane photos. It said, “candidates for Governor” in a future race, to me.... Let’s not have MEAN-SPIRITED ELECTIONS in the TARTAGLIONE-SAVAGE, ACOSTAMIRANDA, or SABATINA-

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(Cont. From Page 10) THE SCHOOLS and city Pension Fund is not a big item with the CITY and PRESS (?). Does this mean that the administration really DOES NOT CARE a lot over helping the two PROBLEMS???? And what of the TERRIBLE TRAFFIC CONGESTION created by a central casino? Remember Rendell’s plan for a sports stadium at Broad & Vine. Many of the site proposers do not seem to move in the right wineand-cheese cocktail circuit, and are less well-known.

As for CITY COUNCIL fixing DEMO REGULATIONS – do it soundly, BUT DO NOT put people OUT OF WORK

with too-stringent rules, which could make homeowner and business improvement UNAFFORDABLE! Voters are WATCHING.... The City Council PRESIDENT appoints a Veterans Commissioner. The last one, Edgar Howard, was a veteran. The ladies in the office now are not vets, but give TOTAL DEVOTION to vets.

Appointment of a new director is tricky. If you name an American Legion member, then the VFW, DAY JWV, etc. could get upset; they have done so!

Every few years, folks come along telling us the good job that they can do. Being a veteran, all by itself, decorated or not, is no guarantee.

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(Cont. From Page 12) Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $150. For info (215) 2417804.

Oct. 22- Ward Leader Mike Cibik hosts Fundraiser for GOP city ticket Danny Alvarez

and Terry Tracy at 334 S. Front St., 6 p.m. Tickets $150 per person/$200 per couple $100 Ward Leaders/Committeepeople/Election Board.

Oct. 24- Fundraiser for State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Pegasus Ballrm., 5534 Pulaski Ave., 6-8:30 p.m. Cocktails, dinner, jazz band. For info Cynthia (215) 704-4461.

Oct. 24- 66A Ward Demo-

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Where Was City Management?

(Cont. From Page 12) handles IT budgets, including printer/copier contracts, I’m stunned that they apparently had a five-year period where usage wasn’t analyzed and contracts put out to bid … especially in a time when they were desperate to find revenue. In fact, this should be standard procedure even when they don’t have budget deficits.

Secondly, this shows that City Hall isn’t aware of what it costs to operate its departments. How do printer toner costs jump $200,000 a year in a single department and no one notices or questions it?

It’s important to keep in mind this wasn’t found out because of good internal controls or accounting practices that caught the increased costs when reviewing spending, but because another employee rightly turned the violator in.

If it wasn’t for that, the thief may well still be stealing from us.

This should make us wonder not just how many other instances of theft that are taking place, but how many other items in the budget we simply pay too much for because no one actually cares to take costs seriously.

cratic Exec. Committee hosts Preelection Gala at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-9 p.m. $35 Ticket available at door.

Oct. 25- Jim Dintino hosts 26th GOP Ward Fall Festival at Waterfall Rm., Water St. & Snyder Ave., 6-9 p.m. Free parking under I-95. Tickets available at door.

Oct. 26- State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. sponsors Breast Cancer Walk in honor of his mother Judy Sabatina at Pennypack Pk., Rhawn St. Little City entrance, 9 a.m. -12 m.

Refreshments. Registration $25 adults, $15 kids 14 years old and under, free for kids 5 years old and under. For info Carol Rostucher (215)7428600.

Oct. 26- 10th Anniversary of Irish Memorial at Front & Chestnut Sts., 4 p.m. Dinner & Irish Music at Hyatt Regency Hotel, 201 S. Columbus Blvd., 6-11 p.m. Tickets $150.

Oct. 26- United Republican Club hosts Crab Night at 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-11 p.m.

Tickets $35 available at door.

Oct. 27- Men’s Club of Con-

gregations of Shaare Shamayim, Dr. Ruth Horwitz and Sen. Bob Rovner host Candidates Brunch at 9768 Verree Rd., brunch 9 a.m., candidates

Out & About (Cont. From Page 10) at in future years, like, say, just about all of the legislation guaranteeing my civil rights, but no one usually tries to kill it retroactively.

But that’s before we got a group of people in Congress who have obviously never read the Constitution. The Affordable Care Act went through the legislative process. I know this because I watched the whole debate on C-Span in 2010. Republicans had their chance to add amendments. They didn’t.

They had their chance to debate. They did.

They had their chance to mobilize their opposition, which gathered in front of Congress armed with guns, some of the most-racist signs I’ve ever seen, and the kind of bile needed to call former Congressman Barney Frank of

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(Cont. From Page 10) the Senator’s baby brother, took the opportunity to roast him. He said Bob Rovner was born with his business card in his hand and his first words were, “Hi, I’m Bob Rovner.”

Several members of the Board of Trustees of Temple University were also on hand including the distinguished physician SOLOMON LIU. It was East vs. West during a legislative softball game in Harrisburg. The game took place at the home of the Harrisburg Senators and was for the benefit of hunger awareness. Among the Philadelphians playing in the game who did not make fools of themselves were STATE SENS. LARRY FARNESE and MIKE STACK, STATE REPS. ED NEILSON and BRENDAN BOYLE. Those that did make fools of themselves will not be mentioned in writing but will be discussed through word of mouth.

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Oct. 28- Bob Asher, Rob Gleason and State Rep. John Taylor host GOP District Attorney candidate Danny AlMassachusetts an anti-gay slur and to spit on Congressman John Lewis of Georgia as he tried to get through the crowd to do his job.

(I’d still like to find the person who spit on Lewis. This person needs a People Who Need To Be Punched In The Face Award.)

So you had your say.

That’s more than civil libertarians got when Congress and the Bush Administration rammed the USA Patriot Act down our throats, using the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks as an excuse.

And you lost. In fact, you not only lost when the law was passed, you lost when you ran a guy for President who promised to repeal the Affordable Care Act as a part of his platform. It’s the law. Deal with it.

In fact, for those of us who live in places not as backward

varez at Union League, Lincoln Memorial Rm., 140 S. Broad St., 5:30 p.m. For info Joseph DeFelice (215) 7564158. as Pennsylvania, state healthcare marketplaces have formed, Medicare and Medicaid have been expanded thanks to the 100% funding from the Feds, and folks who haven’t had access to health care for a variety of reasons are getting what they need.

(Pennsylvania let the feds handle our health-care exchange, and Gov. Tom Corbett, in a decision that surprises no one who has seen this man’s contempt for the poor up close, decided not to accept the Medicaid expansion money.)

But because we have a group of poor losers who want a do-over, the country is behind the eight-ball.

Some folks are going to try and tell you this shutdown is the fault of both parties.

You have my permission to call “Shenanigans!” on that.

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mass at St. Monica’s. She passed away last night in her sleep.”

I looked at the Catholic calendar she gave me and noticed that it was the Feast of St. Michael, the archangel who fought against Satan and all his evil angels, defending all the friends of God. He is the protector of all humanity from the snares of the devil. Sister Paula was like that. She prayed constantly for all the unborn babies.

She wanted to help other artists also by getting them commissions. One artist, Sylvia Castellanos, told me, “She never gave up, although she battled great odds. What I really want to say is that the ‘great odds’ were the Philadelphia Catholic Church, which remained implacably in-

needed to be kept alive. One Christmas I crocheted her a huge American flag. She trusted and valued my friendship so much so that I became one of her trustees.

In April 1999, Pope John Paul II’s “Letter to Artists” was published. Sister’s talent caught the eye of Mother Angelica, of EWTN. We flew down to Alabama and spent a week with Mother and all the beautiful young nuns and brothers that ran the compound. Sister Paula was a star there! She got on many programs, and all the Masses.

Being in that spiritual environment truly opened my eyes to Glory of God. I miss Sister Paula. I never threw away any of her cards or correspondences to me. What beautiful handwriting, but more importantly, what a beautiful soul. The Lord took her hand and I have no doubt that she immediately went to Jesus.

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Sister Paula and Me It was the morning of the Vendemmia when I got a frantic call from Dorette Rota Jackson, publisher of Philadelphia Row Home magazine. “Maria,” she said very slowly. “There is a rumor on Facebook that Sister Paula passed away.”

What? How? Are you sure it’s our Sister Paula? I hung up in shock. I just spoke to her a few days ago. She was going to a flea market and offered me a brand-new Canon camera. This is how Sister Paula operated, always thinking of the other person. I advised her to sell it as she needed the money more than I needed the device.

The phone rang again. It was Dorette confirming the sad news. “It was just announced at

different to what she was trying to accomplish throughout the time she was active.”

I met Sister Paula more than 15 years ago at one of the South Philadelphia Business Association meetings. She wrote an original prayer every month and said it before the dinner. She had a nonprofit called The American Academy of the Sacred Arts and a small building that housed it. I took to her right away, even though we were opposites; maybe that is what attracted us.

She needed donations and had no idea how to do fundraisers. I took her to many events to-meet philantopists, union leaders and media folks. Kal Rudman bought her a security door. She was interested in politicians that had a moral fiber.

She was so happy to live in Philadelphia. I often heard her say that our Founding Fathers had Judeo-Christian values that

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The list of Koplinski endorsers now includes 25 Democratic County Chairs, 53 additional members of State Committee, 20 countywide elected officials, 30 Mayors and dozens of municipal and former ACTION UNITED, representing public-school parents and elected officials. teachers, stormed State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown’s office State Rep Inspires in W. Phila. to protest her co-sponsorship of a bill to strip teachA Website To Mock Him ers of seniority rights. After being told State Rep would make Arch-conservative Daryl statement shortly, protestors picketed out front on 52nd Street.

Metcalfe (R-Butler) has emerged as unofficial leader of the Tea Party caucus in the State House of Representatives. Seldom shy of publicity, Metcalfe supplies a stream of print and video communiqués from his office and features himself on not one, but two, websites: his private one, www.darylmetcalfe.com, as well as the state-funded www.repmetcalfe.com.

2400 E. Somerset Street Phone: 215-423-2223 Now he may be the first Philadelphia, PA 19134 Fax: 215-423-5937 Pennsylvania State Rep to have a third website dedicated to him – a hostile one. Called “therealdarylmetcalfe.com”, it is packed with juicy tidbits about Public Hearing Notice Metcalfe’s free-spending ways: The Committee on Law and Government of the Council $163,000 in per diem payments, of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on $133,000 in state-funded printMonday, October 7, 2013, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, ing, five cars on the taxpayers’ City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item: dime – heady charges against a politician who stars as a princi130611 Resolution authorizing City Council’s Committee pled foe of government spendon Law and Government to investigate and hold ing. public hearings reviewing the City of PhiladelOn Monday, Metcalfe inexphia’s recent Request for Proposal seeking a sinplicably called attention to the gle law firm to provide legal representation to all opposition website in a heated indigent clients when a conflict of interest repress release. “Anonymous quires appointment of outside counsel. robo-calls were made into Butler Co. homes to promote the misCopies of the foregoing item are available in the Office of leading and deceptive website,” the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. he complained.

Metcalfe has irked officials Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the on both sides of the aisle. He has Committee on Law and Government, open to the public, just vociferously attacked fellowwill be held to consider the action to be taken on the above Republican Gov. Tom Corbett’s listed item. proposals to accept federal MedMichael Decker icaid expansion and to raise new Chief Clerk revenues for transportation.

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