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Heard on the Hill / in City Hall Sims To Host Senior Expo, Oct. 25

State Rep. Brian Sims (DS. Phila.) will host a free senior expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at the 1st Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut Street “We’ll have exhibitors with information on health care, consumer protection, nutrition, energy assistance, transportation and other benefits, rebates, and programs that benefit seniors. We’ll also have door prizes and, of course, free snacks and refreshments.”

Those with questions about this event should call Anna Aagenes in Sims’ office at (215) 246-1501 or email aaagenes@pahouse.net.

Brown Hosts Harvest Festival At C.M. Park

State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown (D-W. Phila.) will be participating in the annual fall harvest festival in Clara Muhammad Square Park, 47th & Lancaster Avenue, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.

The festival will celebrate

the fall season, with food, games, pumpkin painting and horseback rides.

“The changing seasons bring a special excitement,” Brown said. “This annual event brings the celebration of another harvest and the chance to enjoy another day outside among friends and neighbors.”

House Committee Moves On Adoptees

State Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (D-W. Phila.) said the House Children & Youth Committee has approved legislation that would grant adult adoptees, starting at age 19, access to their original or amended birth certificate.

Bishop, Democratic chairperson of the committee, said HB 162 would require the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics to release the original certificate of birth to an adoptee who makes a request in writing.

“Adoptees deserve to know where they come from. They deserve to have access to information for personal and

medical reasons,” Bishop said. “We cannot continue to treat adoptees as second-rate citizens and should give them access to their original birth certificate.”

Tartaglione Resolution On Brachial Plexus

The State Senate has unanimously passed a resolution marking “Brachial Plexus Injury Awareness Week in Pennsylvania,” reports State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Kensington).

“With greater knowledge and awareness of this type of injury, I hope we will be able to reduce the number of brachial plexus injuries that occur in the future,” Tartaglione said. “I hope individuals will obtain the medical assistance they need to live more satisfying, productive lives.”

Injuries to the brachial plexus are caused by severe trauma to the group of nerves that run from the shoulder to the fingertips. Frequent causes are vehicle-related collisions, certain medical procedures and complications during childbirth. As many as 5% of

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First African American Woman Makes Fire Captain In a little less than a month, 32-year-old Lisa Forrest will be officially sworn in as the Fire Captain of Engine 73, located at 76th & Ogontz Avenues, in the heart of the neighborhood where she grew up as a child.

Forrest will be the first African American female fire captain in the history of the department.

“There are only two female captains in the Philadelphia Fire Dept.; I will be the third and the only African American female. That’s amazing,” she said.

Forest has come a long way. During her early years with the department, she sacrificed hands-on experience for staff positions, so she could have time to be at home with her infant daughter. A single parent, Forrest made the most of her time working

CONGRATULATING soon-to-be Fire Capt. Lisa Forrest are these tall men, Eric Fleming, State Rep. Dwight Evans, and Tracy Brown. for the department’s recruit- house as the first and only fement unit, informing people male firefighter at that stain the community about op- tion. Later on, I taught portunities for employment in high-school students, and then fire service. Even then, For- I worked in the recruitment rest says, she made sure she unit, and I always worked kept her field skills sharp. extra shifts on the weekends “In my short years with to keep my hands on it so I the department, I’ve done just wouldn’t get rusty with workabout everything. When I first ing in the field,” she constarted out, I worked in a fire- cluded.

all newborns suffer a brachialplexus injury, according to medical experts.

ing of the bills comprising the child protective legislative package.

Kitchen Urges To Sign For Care

Goode Bill Would Seek Charter Change

With thousands of people learning how to sign up for the federal government’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly called Obamacare, State Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-N. Phila.) continues to urge her constituents, who need health insurance, to not wait to get low-cost coverage.

“The best way to get the peace of mind many in my 3rd Senate Dist. have longed for is to find a computer, go to www.healthcare.gov, answer the questions to see if you are eligible, and sign up before the open-enrollment period closes next March,” Kitchen said.

Constituents may also enroll by calling 1 (800) 3182596, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Mayor Michael A. Nutter signed City Councilman at Large W. Wilson Goode, Jr.’s Living Wage & Benefits Charter Change Legislation into law, calling for a May 20 ballot question to amend the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.

The charter amendment would confirm Council’s power to enact provisions Council considers necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of a Minimum Wage & Benefits Ordinance, including, but not limited to, provisions mandating that minimum wage and benefits requirements be passed along to subcontractors on City contracts and sub-recipients of City financial assistance, with debarment as a potential penalty for violation of such provisions.

Senate Passes Washington’s Bill

By a unanimous vote of approval, the State Senate assed SB 1116, State Sen. LeAnna Washington’s (D-Northwest) vital initiative to streamline and improve the investigation of suspected child abuse, an initiative resulting from the Task Force on Child Protection’s recommendations.

Washington’s bipartisansupported legislation overhauls the duties and roles of Multidisciplinary Investigative Teams, the entities responsible with investigating reports of child abuse. These collaborative teams will work together to provide the most efficient, most advanced methods of investigating possible instances of child abuse.

This will ensure that every case of suspected child abuse is properly investigated; bringing abusers to justice and helping victims and families heal.

She has been a principal advocate for protecting children and a leader in the draft-

Home Invasion Bill Passes: Sabatini State Rep. John Sabatina (D-Northeast) praised the quick passage of HB 1296 this week legislation he introduced that would increase the penalties for those who commit home invasion.

“This legislation is absolutely necessary to ensure we are properly protecting Pennsylvanians and I’m glad my fellow legislators agreed and acted quickly to move this bill out of the House and over to the Senate,” Sabatina said.

“Home invasion is a crime which impacts a person both physically and emotionally.

The mental side effects can often have the longest lasting impact of a home invasion.”

The bill, which passed 2002, would classify home invasion as a first-degree felony with a minimum penalty of five years at a maximum security facility, or 10 years for a second offense or if the victim is older than 62.

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Networks Ignore Pro-Life Efforts pants who pray outside of Planned Parenthoods and other abortion clinics for 40 days.

Speaking in front of the Washington, D.C. Planned Parenthood office, Valentine stressed “incredible” gains of the pro-life movement in 2013, from the 44 abortion clinics closed, to the new House of Representatives’ legislation “that saves an entire class of unborn children starting at 20 weeks.” He credited the horrendous details that surfaced in the multiple murder trial of abortionist Kermit Gosnell and “the actions of many of you here on Twitter and Facebook forcing the media to cover the case.”

Valentine also mentioned “177 pro-life laws have been passed” over the last three years in state legislatures.

VALLEY GREEN BANK, located at Broad & Tasker Streets, is number one in deposits ident and CEO of Valley Green. “We have worked very hard to be a dynamic institution and we appreciate our business and retail customers who have trusted us and helped us grow.”

Bob Marino, president of Valley Green Bank’s Delaware Valley region and a South Philadelphia native, echoes Goldstein’s enthusiasm. “We designated Broad & Tasker as a crossroads in an already-dynamic South Philadelphia. Our decision to open a branch in this location, where we had established roots and deep connections, has exceeded our expectations. We believe our success along with the potential for more growth will serve the community well. We are grateful to South Philadelphia

for its warm welcome and support.”

It is not surprising that Valley Green Bank has thrived through these challenging economic times. Customers trust a local bank where they are known by name; where they can speak directly to a customer-service representative; and where they are confident their banking needs will be met in a timely, secure fashion. Business customers have learned to count on the quick response Valley Green Bank can deliver, seeing the management team is on the premises, offering creative solutions to personalized requirements. The Bank’s profitability is directly linked to the old-fashioned way of operating – working hard, putting customers first and making

sound loans to local people and businesses.

Valley Green Bank, a locally owned and operated Pennsylvania commercial bank, is headquartered in Northwest Philadelphia at 7226 Germantown Avenue with a branch at that location and also in Chestnut Hill at 23 W. Highland Avenue and South Philadelphia at Broad & Tasker. It has commercial loan offices in Center City Philadelphia and Radnor, Pa. The Bank offers a traditional mix of deposit accounts, including non-interest and interest-bearing checking accounts, savings, money market and certificate of deposit accounts.

It also offers customers individual retirement accounts.

Valley Green Bank is a member of FDIC.

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Major-media coverage continues to be absent whenever thousands gather across the world in a campaign against abortion.

Sep. 25 marked the beginning of the fall 2013 “40 Days for Life”, an international pro-life campaign of prayer and fasting for the unborn and their mothers held in 306 cities this year.

The Washington, D.C. chapter held a vigil to raise awareness the night before, hosting as speakers Catholic Information Center’s Director Father Arne Panula and Susan B. Anthony List’s Deputy Dir. Billy Valentine.

No media attended other than the Media Research Center.

The 40 Days for Life campaign boasts 575,000 participants and over 7,500 babies saved through partici-

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NO MATTER how many thousands of pro-life supporters gather in nation’s capital, missing will be nation’s television news networks.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in its annual deposit market-share report as of Jun. 30, 2013, shows Valley Green Bank to be number one in deposits in each of the neighborhoods it serves …

Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and now South Philadelphia.

For the first time, Valley Green Bank surpassed Wells Fargo, ranking Valley Green Bank number-one in deposits in the Chestnut Hill marketplace. Valley Green Bank maintained its number one position in deposits in the Mt. Airy marketplace.

Even more impressive, having just opened its new branch in South Philadelphia at the beginning of June, within three weeks of the FDIC Jun. 30, 2013 deadline, Valley Green Bank took the prize for first in deposits of all branches in the 19146 zip code with over $26 million in deposits. This number has increased to over $31 million as of Sep. 30.

Valley Green Bank is now the fourth-largest bank headquartered in Philadelphia.

Overall, Valley Green Bank has $279 million in deposits representing a one-year increase of 23% in deposits.

This is in contrast to only a 1.74% deposit increase for all banks in Philadelphia and a 5.4% deposit increase for all banks nationally.

“These are extraordinary numbers for a seven-year-old bank. It’s a direct reflection of our widespread neighborhood support and the impact our bank is making in the city,” remarked Jay Goldstein, pres-

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New Depositors Flocking To Valley Green Bank

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Is Democratic Race For Governor About Over?

by Joe Shaheeli It should not have come as a surprise to those who have studied over the years the pronouncements coming from the state’s most-influential votegetter, Congressman and Philadelphia Democratic Committee Chairman Bob Brady.

This decision by Bob to endorse Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz (D-Northeast) in a crowded field of hopefuls seeking the gubernatorial endorsement was the only one he could make and feel good about. “She is one of us,” he said, “our local Congresslady.

She stands with us on all things for this city and also for the Commonwealth. She has proven herself to be ready to take the leadership of this state.”

He noted she has served beside him in the House since 2004, adding, “I have gotten the opportunity to work with

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CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady with his gubernatorial pick, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, at Democratic City Committee gala.

Allyson for almost 10 years in Washington. There is no one who is more effective at fighting for Pennsylvania families.

Allyson is smart, tough and principled. I am proud to strongly support her for Governor.”

His decision has set all the other candidates back to their bunkers. Add to that her State Representative

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fundraising prowess has given her a good lead over the others in the race. It is expected she will double in the next quarter what she has already with Bob’s endorsement.

Bob’s endorsement and the money race is expected to shake off some of the other contestants before filing deadline. Probably, as we see it, eventually conceding their chances and withdrawing would be likeable Katie McGinty, pragmatic Rob McCord and Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski. Moneyed Tom Wolf swears he intends to

spend $10 million of his own and John Hanger, who is all about women’s rights and believes he can sew up the female vote, are expected to hang in.

With Brady committed to Schwartz, will that have an effect on the ability of State Sen. Michael Stack (D-Northeast) to win the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor? His announcement this past week seemed to lock in the office, since of all those announced, he is the only Philadelphian and Southeasterner in the race.

Brady had waited until Stack made his decision, since the well-liked Northeast Philly Senator had been investigating a run for the governorship.

The two are tight teammates.

It’s obvious they deliberated the pros and cons of the moves now announced.

Stack expects the City Committee endorsement and believes the turnout that can be whipped up in this city and its suburbs by a Schwartz-Stack combination effort would easily bring both to victory in the primary.

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Stack has represented Pennsylvania’s 5th Dist. since 2001. Stack has seen an opening in the Democratic field for a candidate with a more pureliberal background.

“I decided to get in the race when I saw the highest-profile candidate currently running boasted an ‘A’ rating from the NRA, a zero rating from prochoice groups, a weak environmental record and even voted against critical Wall Street reforms in Congress after the great financial collapse of 2008,” Stack said, referring to former Congressman Mark Critz from Johnstown.

Stack also announced Brady and State Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-N. Phila.) will serve as his campaign’s honorary co-chairs.

Stack’s competition includes Critz, Harrisburg City Councilman Brad Koplinski, Bradford Co. Commissioner Mark Smith and Harrisburg city official Brenda Alton.

Waving signs for attention are Mike Crossey, State Rep. Brandon Neuman (D-Washington), and State Rep. Margo Councilman

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Davidson (D-Delaware).

“I have worked closely with Bob Brady on behalf of Philadelphia and the region, and I’m very proud to have his support,” Schwartz said.

“Bob’s deep commitment to Philadelphia is demonstrated by his standing up for our city’s working men and women time and time again. In Congress, he is leading the way on voting rights protections, a critical issue here in Pennsylvania.”

And, though his numbers are not going any lower at the moment, Gov. Tom Corbett’s campaign team has already seen Schwartz the primary winner and general foe. They feel she will not have the liberal base for which she contends, being too far left.

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The Tracy campaign appeals to reform Democrats and the almost 90,000 unaffiliated

Mike Morrill Takes Anti-Corbett To Sky Give Mike Morrill, execu-

WELCOMING voters in Chestnut Hill is another Terry Tracy for Controller office. Tracy Campaign Opens Chestnut Hill Field Office The Terry Tracy for City Controller Campaign has opened a Chestnut Hill field office at Germantown Avenue and Gravers Lane. “We have Center City, Kensington and Northeast offices to work from in this campaign and this location allows us to reach folks in the Northwest more readily,” said Tracy.

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Parker Gets ‘A’ From Jordan ENJOYING atmosphere of Union League, PFT President Jerry Jordan was among many dignitaries who showed up to support dynamic State Rep. Cherelle Parker. tive director of Keystone Progress, an ‘E’ for effort.

This past Sunday, he had an airplane fly a banner with an anti-Corbett message around Lincoln Field where crowds gathered to watch the Eagles take on Dallas. Prior to that he had a team pass out anti-Corbett cards.

His biggest mistake, as we have been trained to never do, is to mention your opponent in headlines, in plane trailers, or anywhere since all you succeed in doing is reinforcing

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the name in a voter’s mind, who normally doesn’t pay attention to the message.

Larry Kane Brightens Up Local DA Race Incumbent DA Seth Williams and GOP Challenger Danny Alvarez, who worked for eight years in the DA’s of-

fice, squared off in their first and only debate with Larry Kane as moderator. Alvarez thinks fighting corruption should be a number one goal, but Williams thinks the priority remains gun violence.

“What I see is the biggest challenge is continuing to bring down the rate of gun violence,” Williams says. “Now gun violence is down 18% in the City of Philadelphia this year. Homicides are down almost 30%, and we’re going to talk about why that is.”

“It really all starts with public corruption and the fact that nothing has been done with public corruption,” Alvarez argues. “Every single dime that is wasted in Municipal Corruption is a dime that is converted into a bullet out on our streets.”

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Controller’s Race Will Be Close, Says Tracy

and independent voters in Philadelphia, many of whom reside in the Northwest.

With a quarter of Democratic votes, and a strong independent turnout, Tracy said he feels “this race will be competitive, and could go either way, if enough of the many Philadelphians who have recently voiced their dissatisfaction with the city’s direction take their disposition into the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5.”

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) 31 (Halloween) with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Cost is $250 with or without costume. Now would you think, knowing Albright served under President Bill Clinton, whose daughter Chelsea is married to Margolies’ son, an appearance at some point in the campaign will be made by Bill? The party is being staged in the Jenkintown home of State Rep. Madeleine Dean (DMongomery).

In the meantime, State Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) is sopping up the progressive and liberal votes according to liberal websites.

Jon Geeting wrote on the Keystone Politics, “As Daylin’s first campaign video amply demonstrates, we have an opportunity to elect a national progressive superstar to a safe seat in the 13th Dist. We do not have to settle for another hospital industry shill (Arkoosh), a building tradeunion puppet (Boyle), or the building trades’ second pick (Margolies). This is a chance

to build a progressive power base in Southeastern Pennsylvania that’s not dependent on the conservative wing of the labor movement or the usual interest groups. With a national base, Daylin won’t owe anybody anything, and can begin the important work of building a progressive alternative to the Bob Brady machine.”

We shall see, we shall see.

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Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Jr. Business Manager/Co-Chairman L.E.C.E.T. Co-Chairman Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., Damian Lavelle Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper, Jr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.

Laborers’ District Council promotes a safe work environment, jobs completed on time and on budget, and represents union members, who are well trained, productive, professional, and take pride in their work. Union labor…building better and safer communities in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

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2013 HISPANIC Choice Awards brought out many luminaries including Tomás Sánchez and his wife, City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, and State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and his wife Shari.

STATE SEN. Anthony Hardy Williams joined Frank Franco and Cynthia Figueroa in presenting Futuro Award to Stetson MS photography teacher Tony Rocco at 2013 Hispanic Choice Awards.

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loween Beef at Juniata G.C., 1329 E. Cayuga Ave., 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Tickets $30, 2 for $50. For info Jim Harrity (267) 443-8621.

Oct. 25- State Rep. Ron Waters hosts Job/Career Fair, Kipp Charter Sch., 59th & Baltimore Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration (215) 471-0490.

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)742-8600.

Oct. 26- State Sens. Anthony Williams and Larry Farnese address Helping Hands Kinship Care conference for Hispanics at Concilio, 705 N. Franklin St., 9 a.m.-12 m.

Child care available. For info (215) 492-2980.

Oct. 26- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown participates in

Fall Harvest Festival at Clara Muhammad Pk., 47th & Wyalusing Ave., 1-6 p.m.

Food, games, pumpkin painting and horseback rides. Rep will provide important Affordable Care Act advice. For info (215) 879-6615.

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 Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, Dr. Ruth Horwitz and Sen. Bob Rovner host Candidates Brunch at 9768 Verree Rd., brunch 9 a.m., candidates talk 10:00 a.m.-12 m.

Oct. 28- Bob Asher, Rob Gleason and State Rep. John Taylor host GOP District Attorney candidate Danny Alvarez at Union League, Lincoln Memorial Rm., 140 S. Broad St., 5:30 p.m. For info Joseph DeFelice (215) 756-4158.

Oct. 28- 37th Ward Democrats host Candidates Night at

St. Mark’s Baptist Ch., 924 W. Cambria St., 6-7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29- Reception honoring Councilman Bobby Henon at Estia, 1405 Locust St., 5:307:30 p.m. Tickets $500 up.

Hosted by labor leaders John J. Dougherty, Pat Gillespie, Pat Eiding, Joseph Schulte, John McNesby and Ryan Boyer. For info Marita Crawford (215) 410-9200.

Oct. 29- Republican City Committee hosts Fall Fundraiser Cocktail Party & Reception at Pier 19 Ballrm./Hibachi, 325 N. Columbus Blvd., 6-8 p.m. New location! $125 per person, $225 per couple. Tix online @phillygop.org. For info (215) 5610650.

Oct. 29- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Town Mtg. at Simpson Ho., Society Ha., 2101 Belmont Ave., 7 p.m. Parking on Edgely Ave., off Belmont.

For info (215) 482-8726.

Oct. 30- Judge Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde holds Boxing Meet & Greet Fundraiser at Joe Hand’s Gym, 543 N. 3rd St., 5-7:30 p.m. Give what you can! For info Pete (267) 303-3203.

Oct. 30- Friends host fundraiser for Councilwoman

Blondell Reynolds Brown at Cuba Libre, 10 S. 2nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $100, plus other contribution levels.

Checks payable to Friends of Blondell Reynolds Brown. For info Lindsey (267) 275-212.

Oct. 30- Fall Festival Cocktail Reception for judicial candidate Anne Marie Coyle, p.m. at FOP Lodge, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-9 p.m. Donations $35/person and up. Host Nov. 1- Committee, labor leaders John Dougherty, Joseph Schulte, Joseph Ashdale, John J. McNesby, Gary J. Masino and Daniel H. Grace.

Nov. 1- Democratic 1st Ward Leader John J. Dougherty hosts Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1100 Pattison Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets available at door $100.

Checks payable to New Generation 1 PAC. Nov. 2- Concerned Irish Americans of Phila. host “Race to Election” at Parx Racing E., 2000 Street Rd., 12-6:30 p.m. $100 includes buffet and beverages. Local 98’s John J. Dougherty is honored guest. For info Bobby Gormley (215) 432-3167.

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Oct. 23- Democratic Ward 39-B hosts Fall Fundraiser at EOM Cl., 144 Moore St., 5:309 p.m. Tickets $50. For info Matt Myers (215) 467-4643.

Oct. 24- Fundraiser for State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Pegasus Ballrm., 5534 Pulaski Ave., 6-8:30 p.m. Cocktails, dinner, jazz band. Tickets $125. For info Cynthia (215) 704-4461.

Oct. 24- State Rep. James Clay, in conjunction with Center for Leadership, Development & Advocacy, conducts Diaper Drive at his office, 4915 Frankford Ave., 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For info Teresa (267) 456-0789.

Oct. 24- 66A Ward Democratic Exec. Committee hosts Preelection Gala at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-9 p.m. $35 Ticket available at door.

Oct. 24- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Town Mtg. at

Roxborough Mem. Hosp., Wolcoff Audit., 5800 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m. Free parking in Jamestown Parking Lot on Jamestown Ave. For info (215) 482-8726.

Oct. 25- State Rep. Brian Sims hosts Senior Expo at 1st Unitarian Ch., 2125 Chestnut St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free refreshments.

For info (215) 246-1501.

Oct. 25- Judge Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde holds Free Karaoke at Relish, 7152 Ogontz Ave., 5-7:30 p.m.

Modern Southern cuisine, traditional live jazz. Free hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. For info Pete (267) 303-3203.

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. 25- Fundraiser for Jon Cavaiani, recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor, hosted by Councilman David Oh and local veteran groups at Paddy Whacks, 150 South St., 6-9 p.m. $35 per person in-

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Many are the public servants who have devoted their lives to making Philadelphia a better and safer city, and doing so without fanfare. They rise to the occasion and truly take on the yoke asked of them, move through problems and restore order.

They don’t yell. They listen a lot, and in the listening take a lot of unnecessary public abuse, especially the inyour-face kind from people who should know better, but have lost their sense of decorum through the levels of frustration they feel with their government. We are sad to bid farewell to Pedro A. Ramos, who has steered the School Reform Commission as his chairman. We, too, will miss his dedicated staff, all who reflected the work ethic of Ramos.

School Superintendent William Hite said it for many of us when he commented, “Pedro has been a stalwart supporter of the School District and our students, and he will be missed. He brought critical institutional knowledge as a former student, the parent of two public school graduates, the former President of the School Board of Philadelphia, a civic leader, and a business leader. This unique combination of experiences and perspectives will be difficult to replace.”

But family comes first and his was calling to him. It cludes beer, wine & food. was his time to heed their needs. We trust this isn’t the 50/50 raffle and auction items. last we see of this public servant.

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HOST GOP 5th Ward Leader Mike Cibik shows candidate for City Controller Terry Tracy and Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley his sky-deck view of the city.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority continues to receive recognition as a stand out development leader among US housing authorities. The most recent received award from several industry organizations showcases four PHA developments.

The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials gave PHA an “Outstanding Achievement”

award for its green development at Paschall Village.

This development in Southwest Philadelphia features the use of green technology that lowers energy costs by one-third and contributes to the plan to reduce its carbon footprint and sewer runoff.

The Apartment Association of Greater Philadelphia recognized Mantua Square, Plymouth Hall and Paschall Village with their “Best In

Apartment Living Awards.”

Mantua Square, Paschall Village, and Plymouth Hall were honored in the Community Presentation category, which includes curb appeal, landscaping, cleanliness, lighting, model apartment, signage, and the leasing office. Mantua received honorable mention, Plymouth finished in second place, and Paschall finished third in this category.

Plymouth Hall also received a second-place trophy for Maintenance Excellence, where the judges consider the overall level of care for the community, including maintenance staff, PHA was also awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the Pennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies for its LEED Gold development, Norris Apartments.

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REPUBLICAN Dynamic Duo, candidate for District Attorney, Danny Alvarez and candidate for City Controller, Terry Tracy fresh from the debates, welcome crowds supporting them at reception held at home of 5th Ward Leader Mike Cibik.

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PUMPING Republican Phila. ticket was Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley at funder at Ward Leader Mike Cibik’s Society Hill villa.

From left are Alberta Wilson, Cawley, Cibik, Monika Cibik, Controller candidate Terry Tracy and City Committee Chair John Taylor.

REPUBLICAN Chair State Rep. John Taylor shares moment with Joe McColgan.

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by Tom Flynn and Rocco DeGregorio Question: This is my first time owning a car. I just bought it from a friend who says it runs well, but with the cold weather coming is there anything I should be doing to make sure it runs well through the fall and winter?

Answer: You are smarter

than the average bear already, reader. It is great to get a head start on making sure your car is ready for colder weather.

There are some specific things to make sure and get checked. We hope your friend sold you a car with most of these things all ready to go, but just in case … make sure (Cont. Next Page)

by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: When can I file bankruptcy gain?

Answer: There is no limit on the number of bankruptcy cases that one may file. In fact, there is no limit in between time frames to file bankruptcy.

Nevertheless, if sufficient time

between filings does not take place, you may be not be eligible for “discharge.”

So if a bankruptcy case is filed too soon, even though it will not be dismissed, a discharge may not take place.

Why would anyone do this?

Well there are several reasons.

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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. A recent “60 Minutes” report suggested the Social Security disability program is in financial trouble and will soon run out of money to pay benefits.

It is true the Disability Insurance Trust Fund is projected to be fully funded only until 2016, after which tax revenues paid into the fund would cover about 80% of scheduled benefits. In the past, Congress has on 11 occasions reallocated funds from the Old-Age & Survivors Insurance trust fund to the DITF to cover projected shortfalls.

Temporarily reallocating payroll taxes from the OASI fund to DITF would mean both funds could pay full benefits until 2033. In the alternative, imposing a modest 0.2% increase in the payroll tax rate would ensure that DITF would remain solvent for the next 75 years. See Virginia P. Reno, Elisa A. Walker, and Thomas N. Bethell, “Social Security Disability Insurance: Action Needed to Address Finances”, June 2013, at http://www.nasi.org/re-

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An alternative to raising payroll taxes modestly across the board is to raise or eliminate the cap on earnings subject to the Social Security tax. For 2013, payroll taxes for Social Security apply only to the first $113,700 of earnings. A 2010 study by the Congressional Research Service concluded that eliminating the payroll-tax cap (while also paying out increased benefits to wealthier Americans in accordance with their new taxes) would eliminate 95% of the trust fund’s shortfall over the next 75 years (www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL3 2896.pdf).

Keeping Social Security solvent for future generations is achievable, if the political will to do so exists. President Reagan worked in the 1980s with Democratic House Speaker Tip O’Neill to keep Social Security fully funded for a generation.

It’s time for our current leaders to step up and keep this valuable program healthy and available for decades to come.

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TURNING OUT for Sierra Street’s affair at Landmark Americana Grill in Wynnefield were, from left, Democratic 6th Ward Leader Pete Wilson, Judge Paula Patrick, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and Wayne Johns.

Nothing Fishy About Sheriff SHERIFF Jewell Williams’ annual Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s was again a success. 16th Ward committeepersons were present in force, as well as citywide supporters. Seen above are: Arthur Green, 14th Ward Leader; Committeewoman Vernell Kaine, 16th Ward, 8th Div.; Williams; State Rep. Curtis Thomas; Gwen Collins, state president of Federation of Democratic Women; ComPhoto by Joe Stivala mitteeman Steven Jones, 5th Div.; and Ward Chairman Anthony Smith.

COMRADES met again at Sheriff Jewell Williams’ Fish Fry. Seen are State Rep. Curtis Thomas; Common Pleas Judge candidate Giovanni Campbell; Williams; Gwen Collins, state president of Federation of Democratic Women; and Committeewoman Vernell Photo by Joe Stivala Kaine.

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

(Cont. From Page 20) place, but a debtor wants to eliminate their debt in a subsequent Chapter 7 and has sufficient assets to do so, filing another case may be a good idea.

Suppose a debtor has a messy asset (lawsuit, insurance claim, etc.) but wants to use that to pay creditors. By filing another Chapter 7, the trustee can liquidate that asset to pay the debts. Although the debtor may not be getting top value for the asset since the trustee only cares about getting

enough money to pay the creditors, it may be worth the peace of mind for the debtor in not dealing with the asset and having the trustee in charge of converting it to dollars.

Or, maybe a debtor recently filed a Chapter 7 and has remaining non-dischargeable student loans or taxes. The debtor could then file a subsequent Chapter 13 and be protected for the next five years without any worries of lawsuits, levies, or wage garnishments, even though at the end of five years no discharge is entered. Then, maybe at that date, the debtor might also be eligible to eliminate the debt in

another Chapter 7 or 13.

In a nutshell, the time frames between discharge eligibility are as follows: • 8 years between 7s. – Section 727(a)(8) • 2 years between 13s. – Section 1328(f)(2) • 4 years between a 7 and 13 – Section 1328(f)(1) • 6 years between a 13 and 7(if under 70% plan). – Section 727(a)(9) The time is counted from filing to filing – not from first discharge to second filing.

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be replaced.

Some other things we are sure you would want when cold weather strikes are working thermostat, heater, breaks, defroster, flashing hazard lights and ignition system.

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JUDICIAL aspirant Sierra Street is flanked at her successful Wynnefield fundraiser by two handy allies: Laborers’ District Council leader Ryan Boyer, left, and former Traffic Court hopeful Omar Sabir.

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Tuesday night, Republican candidate for Philadelphia City Controller TERRY TRACY squared off against incumbent Democrat ALAN BUTKOVITZ on radio.

DAVE DAVIES was the professional unbiased moderator. While that behavior by the media should be expected, as we saw in the presidential debates last year that is not always the case. Tracy, on message as usual, hammered the importance for the city government to become more fiscally responsible, transparent and efficient. Butkovitz defended his performance by noting the number of awards he received. Tracy pointed out Butkovitz should not be hanging awards on his wall, given that so many young people in Philadelphia are unable to hang high-school diplomas on their walls.

After the debate, many of the Republicans attendees wandered over to 1 Tippling Place, where LINDSAY DOERING sponsored an 8th Ward social. Tracy lives in this ward. Attendees included some of the usual suspects, like COMMITTEEWOMAN BARBARA COXE. Visitors from outside the ward included West Philadelphia WARD LEADER MATT WOLFE and one-time candidate for US Congress (PA 2) STEWART BOLNO. Last Sunday there was a televised debate between Republican candidate for District Attorney DAN ALVAREZ and incumbent Democrat SETH WILLIAMS. Newscaster LARRY KANE was the moderator; however, many were wondering if in fact he was a third candidate, as he was frequently rebutting Alvarez’s and to a lesser degree Williams’ comments. Williams emphasized the decrease in gun violence (Cont. Page 25)

In a move that probably shocked a lot of people, School Reform Commission Chair Pedro Ramos stepped down on Monday.

According to initial reports, he stepped down due to a personal crisis in his family. He had also missed the Commission’s most-recent meetings to deal with said crisis.

Ramos was the last President of the School District of Philadelphia’s school board before it was dismantled and replaced with the SRC when the district was taken over by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Right now, people are speculating about what comes next.

Will Gov. Tom Corbett bring in one of his cronies and continue to dismantle the School District so it’s easier to privatize? Or can we hope that this latest resignation serves as the death knell for this takeover?

If you’ve read this column more than once and have seen me write about ballooning deficits, Superintendent shenanigans, cuts that make no sense at all and other stuff that strikes many of us as stupid, you’ve probably figured out something the Commonwealth doesn’t want to admit.

The School District is so NOT better off after more than 10 years of the School Reform Commission, it’s ridiculous.

The deficits are way up there. Schools have been shuttered.

Quality of education has gone down.

And the $45 million Gov. Corbett was shamed into giving the district due to the death of a child via an asthma attack at a school impacted by cuts in school nurses, probably won’t (Cont. Page 25)

Yo! Here is an actual Craigslist personals ad sent to me by Barry L. To the guy who tried to mug me in downtown Savannah night before last. Date: 2011-1127, 1:43 am. EST. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend, threatening our lives.

You also asked for my girlfriend’s purse and earrings. I can only hope you somehow come across this rather important message.

First, I’d like to apologize for your embarrassment; I didn’t expect you to actually crap in your pants when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket. The evening was not that cold, and I was wearing the jacket for a reason. My girlfriend was happy I just returned safely from my 2nd tour as a combat Marine in Afghanistan. She had just bought me that Kimber Custom Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol for my birthday, and we had picked up a shoulder holster for it that very evening. Obviously you agree it is a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head, isn’t it?

I know it probably wasn’t fun walking back to wherever you’d come from with crap in your pants. I’m sure it was even worse walking bare-footed since I made you leave your shoes, cell phone and wallet with me. That prevented you from calling or running to your buddies to come help mug us again.

After I called your “Momma”, as you had her listed in your cell, I explained what you’d done. Then I filled up my gas tank as well as those of four other people in the gas station – on your credit card. The guy with the big motor home took 153 gallons and was extremely grateful!

I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside Vinnie Van Go Go’s, along with all the cash in your wallet. That made his day! I then threw your wallet into the big pink “pimpmobile” that was parked at the curb, after I broke the windshield and side window and keyed the entire driver’s side of the car. Earlier, I managed to get in two threatening phone calls to the DA’s (Cont. Page 25)

Selling the GAS WORKS is like the sale of state stores – a one-time injection of funds, and nebulous “long-term” benefits (to whom?). We take in $18m at PGW a year. Sell it and get $300k in taxes a year? The MALARKEY about how the sale will help the Pension Fund is better cured with a DO NOT UNDERFUND it. Is the sale viable? Who are you going to believe, the Budget Director who works for the Mayor, or City Controller ALAN BUTKOVITZ who works FOR THE PEOPLE?... IN THE DAILY PRESS: We got an inside look on some STOP AND FRISK that did not appear kosher. One frisk on a retired cop, Officer Spelman.

I heard from people who tell me Officer Spelman was a terrific cop!

An incubator of sports GREATS are the 30-some neighborhood gyms dedicated to boxing and mixed martial arts, as well as the wrestling-league programs that attract hundreds (only one league operating in Philly and at the Flyers’ Rink in Voorhees, N.J.).... And what about the two Municipal Court judges rated “not recommended” by the Bar Association. Is that body a judge FOR US? There are thousands of attorneys out there. If the Bar Association has no qualms about announcing verdict recommendations, then in an open society, it should publish the names and addresses of those who sat in judgement!

This process should NOT be allowed to dominate your selections. Would it be FAIRER if the BAR ASS’N only made choices? As for me, I will vote FOR the two judges – and all Common Pleas and Municipal Court RETENTION (Cont. Page 25)

The smartest trial lawyers in Southeastern Pennsylvania gathered for the annual Musmanno Dinner at the Bellevue Stratford last week. The Philadelphia trial lawyers’ annual event was packed with notable litigators and savvy legislators. Among the litigators were TOM KLEIN, RON KOVLER, RICH KOHL, SAM POND, GERRY LEHOCKEY, TOM ANAPOL and MARK TANNER, to name just a few. Among the legislators attending were STATE SENS. VINCE HUGHES, MIKE STACK, DAYLIN LEACH, LARRY FARNESE and JAY COSTA, and STATE REP. BRENDAN BOYLE. Several Common Pleas judges were also on hand. Among the judges were TERESA SARMINA, BILL MANFREDI, SANDRA MOSS and MARK BERNSTEIN. The Philadelphia trial lawyers are champions of justice who continue to fight for sanity regarding the rights of injured people. Also on hand was the Majority Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee STEWART GREENLEAF. CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY once again was the smartest guy in the room. When Mike Stack recently decided to run for Lieutenant Governor, the Chairman endorsed him and agreed to be chairman of Stack’s campaign committee. Brady’s endorsement means a great deal in Philadelphia and a substantial deal in Pennsylvania. Soon thereafter, Brady endorsed CONGRESSWOMAN ALLYSON SCHWARTZ for Governor. He has therefore made even more friends in Southeastern Pennsylvania than he had before.

Pedro Ramos, the highly respected member of the School Reform Commission, abruptly resigned the position, citing undisclosed family problems. His loss is Philadelphia’s loss, because he was one of the few members of the Commission who actually understands public education in Philadelphia. As a former member of the Board of Education, he was familiar with the people and the problems.

Now the SRC will return to being an amorphous and unresponsive bureaucratic commission. One that is largely controlled by the Governor. And the Governor has shown he is not really responsive to the needs of Philadelphia schools.

On that note, the Governor released $45 million in emergency funds for the School District (Cont. Page 25)

MAYOR Ed Pawlowski, candidate for Governor, 3rd GOING over evening’s agenda with Con- from left, is greeted by Pete Wilson, leader of Ward 6; WARD LEADER John Dougherty and Pete Lyde gressman Bob Brady is DCC’s Lou State Rep. Louise Bishop; and Arthur Green, leader escort Judge Jacqueline Frazier-Lyde into hall. Farinella. of Ward 14.

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FORMER and present candidates share their history. From left are Sierra Street, Bill Rubin, Donna DeRose, Martin Coleman, Henry Lewandowski and Dawn Tancredi.

SHARING a happy moment were ward leader Sharon Losier and City Commission Chairman Anthony Clark.

ENJOYING gala were ward leaders Ron Couser and Pete Wilson seen ENTERING gala were Dot Connel with Ward here with judicial candidate Sierra leaders Michael Boyle, Carol Jenkins and Bob Dellavella.

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CHECKING IN early at Democratic City Committee annual pre-election gala were Seamus O’- SECOND Warders Kevin Price DAVID Landore manages to get in a Toole, and Ward Leaders Carol Jenkins and Al and Doug Nesmith awaited some moment with Chair Bob Brady as SHARING insider joke were DA Seth Williams, Congressman guests before entering huge hall. agenda got underway.

Bob Brady and Ward Leader John J. Dougherty.

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MEET true champs of city, CB Kimmins and Malik Aziz, who touch base here with Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and judicial candidate Timika Lane.

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STATEWIDE Democratic candidates were welcomed by Lou Farinella, 2nd from left, and Congressman and Party Chair Bob Brady, right.

From left they are Judge Jack Panella and Judge Susan Gantman for Superior Court and Supreme Court Justice Max Baer for retention.

ROB McCord, Pennsylvania State Treasurer and candidate for Governor, 2nd from left, meets a variety of citizens including George Brooks, leader of Ward 47, State Rep. Louise Bishop: Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers; and Joe Mixon, READY to bang gavel was former JUDGE HOLLY FORD, right, was keynote speaker State Rep. Frank Oliver, after checkJr., political-science student.

Photo by Joe Stivala for host of retention judges in local courts. ing in with Congressman Brady.

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Police Chiefs Conquer Convention Center

PHILA. Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey welcomes Chief Don DeLucca of Golden Beach Police Dept. and Shaquille O’Neal to International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference & Law & Tech Expo meeting this week at Convention Center. Former Miami Heat Star O’Neal is a part-time Golden Beach police officer and was also once a reserve officer for Miami Beach’s police. His old boss DeLucca was just elected 4th VP of IACP. Photo by Solomon Williams

SHERIFF Jewell Williams welcomed Georgeline Orji, assistant superintendent of police for Nigerian Police Force, Imo State Command, and Jessica Achinulo, operations manager for Magnum Security International, who were visiting Phila. for first time to attend 120th annual International Association of Chiefs of Police ConPhoto by Joseph Blake ference.

MEGA-CONVENTION’S featured speaker was United States Attorney Eric Holder. Councilman David Oh presented special citation to General Assembly there. Latest law-enforcement technology was on display over several thousand feet of exhibit hall. Photo by Joe Stivala

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CHALLENGER Terry Tracy makes point as incumbent City Controller Alan Butkovitz, right, calculates his response during debate moderated by Dave Davies on WHYY Tuesday evening. Both candidates remained level-headed and well organized.

In RE: Adoption of a minor Child (DOB: 7/13/2013) No. CP-51-AP-0000525-2013 in the Orphans; Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennslvania.

TO: UNKNOWN FATHER: A Petition has been filed asking the Court to put an end to all rights you have to your child, a female child born 7/13/2013 atg Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. The Court has set a hearing to consider ending rights to your child. That hearing will be held in the Family Court of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Adoption Branch, 1801 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA on November 22, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. before The Honorable Walter Olszewski in Courtroom “K”.

Your presence is required at the hearing. 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 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.

Philadelphia Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Center 1101 Market Street, 11th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Telephone: (215) 238-6333 Law Offices of Deborah E. Spivack Attorney for Adoptions From the Heart P.O.Box 56182 By the Court Philadelphia, PA 19130 The Honorable Walter Olszewski (215-763-5550)

ROCKING OUT at joint Republican ward party are 35th HOSTESS Chuckie Tilley affably welcomes her friendly Ward Leader Agnes “Chuckie” Tilley on drums and former Democratic peer Ward Leader Billy Dolbow and former legislative candidate Gary Grisafi on guitar.

Traffic Court candidate Donna DeRose to affair at Red RoosPhotos by Bill Myers ter Inn.

HARD-CHARGING candidate for Controller Terry Tracy puts on a good club act as well…

….AND SHOWS he knows how to party for his Party with Valerie Vitello.

HAIL, HAIL, the gang was all here at Red Rooster: from left, GOP Ward Leader Walt Vogler, Sheryl Perzel, RCC Chair Emeritus Vito Canuso, Joe Vacca and Pam Vogler.

TWO N.E. legends, former Council Jack Kelly and Ward Leader Al Taubenberger, display their comradeship.

Waffleman (Cont. From Page 22) office and one to the FBI, while mentioning President Obama as my possible target.

The FBI guy seemed really intense and we had a nice long chat (I guess while he traced your number, etc.).

In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not killing you,

but I feel this type of retribution is a far more-appropriate punishment for your threatened crime. I wish you well as you try to sort through some of these rather immediate pressing issues, and can only hope you have the opportunity to reflect upon, and perhaps reconsider, the career path you’ve chosen to pursue in life. Remember, next time you might not be so lucky. Have a

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GOP REVOLUTION Part 140/150 Re: "THERE IS NO LIMIT TO WHAT A MAN CAN DO, OR WHERE HE CAN GO--IF HE DOESN'T MIND WHO GETS THE CREDIT." --Motto on top of the desk of U.S. President, Ronald Wilson Reagan, 1981-1988

In response to Yuval's observation, "the GOP was the party of ideas," and "the vision that Ronald Reagan and his supporters brought to Washington proved immensely popular...", below are some of those ideas derived from "The Philadelphia Oboe Sound System" that have never been published by the media. Now, thirty-five years later, the Philadelphia Public Record has the exclusive:

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(Cont. From Page 22) of Philadelphia. But he did it without giving the Mayor or City Council any heads up. He continues to demonstrate he will pay to keep the district up and running but he will not form a partnership with the leaders of Philadelphia. This is a sharp turn from previous Governors, Republican or Democrat, who realized that they needed to work in conjunction with the players on the field.

This Governor simply holds his nose and writes the check.

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Elephant (Cont. From Page 22) under his watch. He also noted the increase in legal actions against crooked and/or abusive police officers. I would be more inclined to credit the crackdown on bad cops to POLICE COMMISSIONER CHARLES RAMSEY, who clearly is willing to hold his officers responsible for bad acts.

Alvarez focused on the DA office’s failure to go after political corruption. Alvarez stated every dollar taken by corrupt politicians is a dollar less for schools and public safety. Williams attempted to justify his office’s failure to act on corruption by claiming they referred these cases to the US Attorneys and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office. I do hope he was not including the STATE SEN. VINCE FUMO case which was prosecuted by the US Attorney. I would think that

“yes....” A small electrical fire in a firehouse happened recently. And maintenance records of EMS vehicles should now-CONGRESSMAN PATRICK MEEHAN, who initiated the Fumo investigation, would disagree the case was referred to him by thenPhiladelphia DA LYNNE ABRAHAM. For someone who is more than likely to win in November, Williams took some petty potshots at Alvarez. He hammered on the fact Alvarez has less experience as a prosecutor. Yes, Alvarez is younger. But Williams took it another step by stating he demoted Alvarez because of the time Alvarez spent in Municipal and Family Courts. Alvarez denied these courts and their cases are inferior to Common Pleas. He also noted this perceived pun-

Out & About (Cont. From Page 22) take the district through the rest of the year.

(Commonwealth officials say the two events are not connected. I say you can get more with a kind word and the

be looked at by the City Controller. Have the gas tank or wheels ever fallen off these vehicles? It is a public-safety issue. ishment stemmed from his attempt to form a union.

Last Sunday, members of the herd went to the United Republican Club to watch the Eagles/Cowboys game. The game was disappointing as the Eagles played like Democrats.

Last Thursday, WARD LEADER MIKE CIBIK hosted a joint fundraiser at his home for Alvarez and Tracy.

The event was well attended.

The host committee included Republican City Committee Chairman STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR, RCC GENERAL COUNSEL MIKE MEEHAN, WARD LEADER JIM DINTINO and RCC EXEC. DIR. JOE DeFELICE. picture of a dead child on the front page of the Philadelphia Daily News than you can with just a kind word....)

So it might be time for folks to make their voices heard ... and heard really loud on this topic. Because I don’t know how many more opportunities you’re going to get.

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Published in the Sept 30, 2013 issue of the Weekly Standard by Yuval Levin, were these comments: "Republicans these days are eager to replay the Reagan revolution... In the 1980s, the GOP was the party of ideas, and the vision that Ronald Reagan and his supporters brought to Washington proved immensely popular with voters and profoundly improved American life."

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PENSIVE investigation. A shadow seems cast, and loss of respect, to me, on that court.

Justice Max BAER deserves a

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(Cont. From Page 22) JUDGES. (Next year, I may vote “no” on one or two?). This year is filled with judges deserving our “yes” vote! Common Pleas candidates Sierra STREET and Henry

cannot do a full term. We would need to hold an election again two years later – an extra cost on the taxpayer – witness the recent maelstrom of New Jersey election dates. Plus the scenario with Justice McCaffery, and the courthouse screw-up, which seemed to SPAWN the Traffic Court conundrum with its EX-

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In addition to winning improved wages, benefits, and working conditions, the nurses at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital welcomed nine formerly unrepresented case managers into the union with full parity on wages, health care, pension, and all other aspects of the contract. The case managers’ inclusion in the bargaining unit repre-

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“Throughout negotiations, we kept our focus on safer patient care, while preserving the high standards for nurses that we as a union have fought for and won over the years,” said Marci Keating, PACU nurse and president of the local union. “We are especially happy to share this victory with our nine brand-new members.”

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