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Marines ‘Esprit De Corps’ Found At Cookie’s Tavern 238th Marine Birthday Draws Big Crowd To Pennsport Pub by Maria Merlino Marion Wagner, daughter of the late Staff Sgt. James “Daddy Wags” Wagner, is doing her best to keep the spirit of the Tun Tavern alive. Wagner, owner of Cookie’s Tavern, was joined by hundreds of Marines at the 238th birthday celebration on Sunday. MARION WAGNER, center, joins a sentimental group who toast memory of Sgt. Jimmy “Daddy Wags” Wagner at 238th Marine Corps Birthday “My dad started this in the 1970s Party at Cookies Tavern, 10th & Oregon Avenue on Sunday. Right, attendees pay respects with moment of silence for the all Marines, both past and Photos by Maria Merlino (Cont. Page 2) future, who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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Hundreds Throng Cookie’s To Toast Marines (Cont. From Page 1) with his cousin Charlie Simpson. They were having a drink in Cookie’s, at 10th Street & Oregon Avenue, on Nov. 10 when a light bulb went off in his head. He said, ‘There’s no more Tun Tavern but I have a tavern. Let’s have a party!’ And what a party it’s become!” With his son Allen pushing his wheelchair, Vladimir Dobrischkin, 67, who was in Vietnam and Desert Storm, waves the Marine flag during his first call to the Marine Corps Birthday Party on Sunday. Oregon Avenue, from 10th Street to 12th Street, was wall to wall with uniforms, muftis and black leather jackets as Cookie’s Tavern was home to the The
Marine Corps’ 238th Birthday Party.It was Nov. 10, 1775, that University of Pennsylvania-educated Capt. Samuel Nicholas formed two battalions of Continental Marines at the Tun Tavern as naval infantry. The
original Tun Tavern, located between Walnut Street and Locust Street by the Delaware River has been swallowed by the water but its memory lives on in the minds of every Marine past, present and future.
This year’s party featured Staff Sgt. (ret.) Tim Chambers, the Saluting Marine. “I became known as The Saluting Marine in 2002 while I was stationed in Washington, D.C.,” he begins. “I was at the Rolling Thunder Ride For Freedom, a motorcycle parade. I had on my dress blues and just started thanking the veterans but I wanted to do more, so I just jumped out there as the parade was rolling and popped a salute. The next year I held the salute
home. We have not forgotten.” Many motorcycle groups were there in homage. Sarge McCracken from the Vietnam Vets MC Club only missed year because he was getting fit for a new prosthetic leg. “The Collingdale native said, “It’s a time for my brothers and sisters to relax and feel like you’re in the same frame of mind. My son Dan is here with me, a Navy Corpsman who has been in the reserves for 15 years and on orders for the past five
UPPER DARBY Marine Detachment Color Guard, Steve Quinn, Ellen Parker-O’Donnell, Jim Cook and Barry Phillips, protecting US and regimental colors.
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WITH 22 years in Marines, Master Sgt. E8 Ellen ParkerO’Donnell stands with friend Marine Mike Pantalone, and Marine Bob Parker and Fay Parker. for the entire ride.” The entire years.” ride runs up to six hours, but Many women were repreChambers stands to show re- sented. “The excitement just spect and welcome veterans bubbles up inside me,” said Master Sgt. E8 Ellen ParkerO’Donnell. “To see all these vets just does something inside One lucky person could you.” take home $1,000 at the Dixon House in Point Breeze this weekend. On Friday, Nov. 15, 5-10 p.m. Dixon House, 1920 S 20th Street, will host a family night and quiz. The event, sponsored by The Sardine Bar/ South Philadelphia Taproom, will feature food, drinks, and music -- and the chance to win $1,000. Tickets are $25.00. Also, other prizes such as a THE SALUTING MARINE, TV is in on offer. Tim Chambers with Marion For more information, Wagner and Marion’s please call Claudia Sherod at nephew and niece Andrew (215) 334-4430. and Ella Nuhfer.
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CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady, right, seen with State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and Maria Cuomo, SEEN after the flag-raising ceremony are Democratic 40th Ward Leader Ann Brown; James Mitchell, American Legion; chairwoman of HELP USA, watch as flag is furled at State Reps. Maria Donatucci and Ron Waters; Congressman Bob Brady; civic leaders Marnie Aument-Loughrey and Photo by Joe Stivala dedication of additional veterans homes in S.W. Phila. Paul Moore; and State Sen. Anthony Williams. Photo by Harry Leech
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Veterans Day was celebrated by Congressman Bob Brady (D-Phila.) and State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-W. Phila.) at the Robert G. Brady Veterans Center at the HELP Philadelphia Homes in Southwest Philadelphia at 6100 Eastwick Avenue. This HELP USA townhouse development is a 63unit affordable rental community for families and disabled veterans at risk of homelessness. It opened in summer 2011 and is HELP’s third initiative in Philadelphia. HELP USA’s first two developments, Genesis Square Apartments and Genesis Square Townhomes, provide services and housing for homeless and formerly homeless families in West Philadelphia. HELP’s fourth Philadelphia developmen is to be named for Hardy Williams, who served as a Pennsylvania State Senator from 1983 to 1998. Maria Cuomo Cole, Chairman of HELP USA, heads the group which has become the national developer of housing and provider of jobs and services for homeless and at risk populations in the country, including families, veterans and victims of domestic violence.
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Meet Misguided Legislators by Joe Shaheeli State Reps. Brian Sims (DS. Phila.), Bryan Cutler (RLancaster) and Pamela DeLissio (D-Northwest) are hell-bent on denying voters their right to vote for judges in the Commonwealth. They want to establish a merit-based system for naming statewide judges. They did so with great fanfare Tuesday joined, of course, by Lynn Marks, executive director of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, and Susan Carty, president of the League of Women Voters. Once again it’s an effort to replace the election of judges by voters with selection by a handful of privileged committees. Such efforts have failed in the past as Pennsylvania continues to be one of six states
where voters still have a right to vote on whom they would like to see as their judges. It is obvious a Selection Committee, appointed by whomever, would obviously be one tainted with influence, no matter what the “good-government” types preach. Looking good on the surface, selection efforts are truly a way to undermine input from voters, which is the right influence and choice. Iron Workers 405 For Boyle In 13th State Sen. Daylin Leach’s (D-Montgomery) campaign sent out a news release indicating Sam Malone, business manager of Iron Workers Local 405, had endorsed the Senator in his race for the 13th Congressional Dist. seat. So did State Rep. Brendan Boyle (DNortheast). But the difference was Brendan’s had a fax of a letterhead from Local 405 and a direct
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quote from Sam Malone stating, “Brendan is the clear choice for us. His passion for fighting for working families in this troubling economic time makes him the best candidate. We put our full support and backing behind Brendan.” Local 405 is one of over 20 unions endorsing Boyle in his effort to win the 13th Dist. seat. A call by us to Local 405 indicated Malone was committed to Brendan Boyle. So whoever was doing Leach’s public relations was doing him a disservice. Boyle has released a biographical web video. The twominute ad emphasizes his Philadelphia roots, beginning at a SEPTA station where his father continues to work as a janitor. The State Rep describes his early life as a classic tale of a son of an immigrant who hopes to improve his hometown community. He also mentions he has State Representative
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been endorsed by over 20 local labor unions, likely due to help from Congressman Bob Brady (D-Phila.), a backer of Boyle and notable ally of labor. Additionally, his campaign premiered an upgraded website. In other news from the “Fighting 13th”, Valerie Arkoosh’s campaign for the Democratic nomination announced its hiring of Bryan Lesswing as her communications director. Bryan has been working in progressive politics for the last several years. The last fundraising quarter was strong for Arkoosh; she brought in $228k this quarter and leads the field with $588k on hand – more than $210k more than her nearest competitor. Arkoosh is a physician and health-care reform activist. McCord, Wolf Nab Labor Endorsements Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Rob McCord and Tom Wolf each picked up the backing of a labor union this past week. McCord’s campaign announced both the national and statewide chapter of the Utility Workers Union of America will back him in the Democratic primary. “Utility Workers in Penn-
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sylvania have never faced a more challenging time,” said Robert T. Wahlen, president of System Local 102 of the UWUA. The Pennsylvania chapter includes approximately 5,000 active and retired members. It is McCord’s eighth union endorsement of the campaign. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 229 announced its endorsement of Tom Wolf. Despite IBEW Local 229’s proximity to Wolf’s company, there is no previous affiliation between the two groups. Councilman
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In announcing new parking options for scooters and motorcycles which will begin on Jan. 6, 2014, Philadelphia Parking Authority Exec. Dir. Vince Fenerty said, “The PPA is committed to supporting and improving all transportation modes which contribute to the vitality and quality of life in our city. “Providing safe and secure parking options for scooters and motorcycles is consistent with the PPA’s mission to improve access, create greater mobility and increase vehicular and pedestrian safety,” Fenerty said. In announcing the new initiatives, Fenerty commended “local scooter and motorcycle owners for their quick reaction in bringing their issues to PPA’s attention.” He also asked for public input and suggestions on ways to improve and accommodate scooter and motorcycle parking in the city. He asked residents to “please communicate with the PPA via our Facebook page and on Twitter @PhilaParking and give us your comments, suggestions and ideas on how we
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since they too would be campaigning for reelection. Also on the agenda was announcement the Northeast Ward Leaders would be holding a Christmas gala at the FOP Hall on Dec. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 and each ward leader was handed an envelope full of tickets to sell by McAleer.
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ONLY IN AMERICA, THE BIG DON’T GO TO JAIL
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In China, the Communist government puts its highest officials in jail when accused of wrongdoing. In Russia, allegedly wrongdoing capitalists have found themselves behind bars in Siberia. In the United States, firms caught finagling billions from consumers get fined millions of dollars by the federal government. But no one is found re-
sponsible and, hence, no one goes to jail. Seems money blinds the Feds and they look no further to see who gave the green light to the scams in the first place. Since we are in between – in the world of local politics and exciting city administration moves – we asked our fabulous cartoonist Ron Taylor, better known as “RT”, to try and capture this phenomena in his cartoons. He did, but it took three panels. Our next question is: Who set up this policy where one can now buy one’s way out of prison?
Nov. 14- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Start a Non-Profit Free Workshop from 6:007:30 at Dist. Office, 5537 Germantown Ave., 6-7:30 p.m. For info (215) 849-6592. Nov. 14- Carol Tamburino
honored by League of Women Voters at Union League, 140 S. Broad St. Tickets $100. For info Jody L. Bender (215) 251-8283. Nov. 16- Philly High School Fair at Armory at Drexel Univ., 3205 Lancaster Ave. on 33rd St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Parents and middle-school students invited to explore more (Cont. Page 10)
NEW ZEALAND Ambassador to US Mike Moore met with local business leaders at Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in S. Phila. to discuss trade relations between the US and New Zealand. From left, Leo A. Holt, president, Holt Logistics Corp; James T. McDermott, Exec. Dir., Phila. Regional Port Authority; Moore; Michael Holt, Holt Logistics Corp; and Dennis Rochford, president, Maritime Exchange for Delaware River & Bay.
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factor we will examine in determining whether [DAA] is a contributing factor material to the determination of disability is whether we would still find a claimant disabled if he or she stopped using drugs or alcohol.” For SSA to find DAA is material to a finding of disability, it must first decide whether the claimant suffers from a severe substance-abuse disorder. Occasional drinking or drug use, or a period of substance abuse that occurred before the period for which a person claims he is disabled, does not qualify as DAA. SSA must also consider all other medically determinable physical and mental impair-
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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. Earlier this year, SSA issued Social Security Ruling (SSR) 13-2p. This Ruling summarizes SSA’s policy with respect to the impact of drug or alcohol addiction (DAA) in deciding claims for disability and SSI benefits. DAA refers to dependence on or abuse of alcohol, illegal drugs (heroin, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, and the like), prescription medications, and other toxic substances (such as inhalants). DAA does not include nicotine addiction, heavy caffeine usage, or use of prescription medication when taken as directed by a physician. SSR 13-2p states, “The key
ments. A claimant who suffers from a severe and ongoing substance abuse disorder may be found disabled if she suffers from a severe physical impairment. The key question is whether a claimant’s other impairments would improve “to the point of nondisability in the absence of DAA.” SSA notes DAA can exacerbate the effects of some physical impairments, such as alcoholic hepatitis, fatty liver, and alcohol-induced cardiomyopathy. Evidence from a period of abstinence is “the best evidence for determining whether a physical impairment(s) would improve to the point of nondisability.” Orthopedic injuries, even if caused by a fall while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, would generally not be considered DAA-related. More on this topic next week. mortgages and car loans, are changed from “recourse debt” to “non-recourse debt.” What does this legalese mean? It means that if the lender could sue you for a deficiency or shortfall after a foreclosure or repossession if the sale of the collateral doesn’t bring in enough to pay the debt in full, the bankruptcy discharge stops them from going after you. All they can go after is the collateral, and if it doesn’t bring in enough to pay the debt in full, tough. You’re off the hook. This means that you can (Cont. Page 10)
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Many cars on the lot have been previously driven, which makes them seem quite “used” to the layman. The defining characteristic, however; between a new and used (pre-owned) car is that a used car has been previously titled. Typically, a new car would have fewer miles unless it was a service loaner
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or demo model. Service loaners and demo models can have thousands of miles on them but they are listed as such. In terms of financing, registration, etc. the only thing that truly makes a car used is a previous title on the vehicle. Tom has been serving automotive customers in the Philadelphia area for over 20 years as a salesman and then General Manager of Pacifico Auto Group. Rocco is a top automotive consultant.
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(Cont. From Page 9) walk away from the house or car if you want to. If you don’t want to, just keep the
(Cont. From Page 6) than 80 high schools for 2014-15 enrollment. Nov. 22- Asian Federation of the US hosts Banquet & Police Night at Imperial Inn, 142 N.
10th St. For info (215) 534-1140. Nov. 23- Willard Family sponsors Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner, at Hero Community Ctr., 3439 N. 17th St., 12-4 p.m., in memory of Amee Willard. For info (215)
223-5881. Nov. 30- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey feeds 1,000 at Philippian Baptist Church, 5801 N. Broad St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For info (215) 849-6592.
payment current and you’ll be fine. Upon the entry of a discharge, most general unse-
cured debt – credit cards, medical debt, personal loans, old taxes, tax penalties, foreclosure and repossession deficiencies, unpaid rent, unpaid HOA and condo fees, unpaid utility bills, etc. (but not student loans)-are wiped out. You don’t need to pay these
debts at all. A typical Chapter 7 lasts about four months from filing to discharge. Next Week’s Question: Should I file a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Why consider Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Nov. 30- State Rep. Bill Keller sponsors Affordable Care Act Marketplace signup & information event at EOM Community Bldg., 140 Moore St., 12-3 p.m. For info (215) 271-9190.
Dec. 2- United Republican Club celebrates 133rd Anniversary as it hosts Gov. & Mrs. Tom Corbett at Society Hill Sheraton, Front & Dock Sts., 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For info (215) 545-2244.
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In my family, my Dad was the main cook. From breakfasts featuring homemade, from scratch biscuits to dishes he picked up from being stationed in Korea for 14 years, seeing Dad in the kitchen usually meant you were going to get a great meal. Sure, Mom was a great cook in her own right, but she worked at night. Thus, Dad cooked to make sure she got the rest she needed to be productive. For the longest time, I thought that he, and the other fathers in my neighborhood who understood cooking was more than just the ability to operate a barbecue grill in the summer, were the exception, not the rule. But according to the website Food Republic.com, the ability to put together a gourmet meal is starting to rank right up there with being able to talk about last week’s Philadelphia Eagles game or being able to change a car’s oil with American men. From knowing the best way to grill a steak to knowing what beer or wine goes best with that steak, men have figured out something women have always known: the best way to your loved one’s heart is through their stomach. On Saturday night, about 125 men will be vying for the hearts of diners while trying to raise money for scholarships as part of the Ivy Legacy Foundation’s annual Philly’s Men Are Cooking event. From 8 p.m. to midnight, Philly’s Men Are Cooking will turn the Shops at Liberty Place into the city’s largest restaurant, serving everything from signature cocktails to entrees prepared by a variety of male chefs ranging from State Rep. (Cont. Page 13)
STATE SEN. ANTHONY WILLIAMS was recognized as a friend of the Holocaust Awareness Museum in Northeast Philadelphia. The museum society gathered for their annual dinner at the Philmont Country Club. Williams was recognized for his legislation mandating the teaching of the Holocaust in public schools. Also recognized for similar legislation was STATE REP. BRENDAN BOYLE. He and STATE SEN. MIKE STACK were also singled out for their financial assistance to the Holocaust Museum. Stack was responsible for providing over $50,000 in initial grants. Also on hand were STATE REPS. JOHN SABATINA and ED NEILSON. City COUNCILMAN BILL GREENLEE was also there. JUDGE DOMINIC CERMELE sat at the same table as former mayoral hopeful MARTY WEINBERG. Weinberg has been active in the potential mayoral candidacy of Sen. Williams. The legendary Kraft/Nabisco factory at the corner of Roosevelt Boulevard & Byberry Road may be closing. The sweet smells from this factory have enchanted the noses of Roosevelt Boulevard drivers and neighbors for years. Owners of the factory announced they were looking to close the plant and move the production to Mexico. Elected officials have sprung into action to help save the plant. Sen. Stack, Reps. Brendan and KEVIN BOYLE, COUNCILMEN BRIAN O’NEILL and BOBBY HENON have asked for a meeting with the company, city, and state economic-development officials. Last week, JOHN LAZAR of Bakers & Confectionery Workers Union Local 492 and HANK McKAY of Local 6 joined the elected officials outside of the factory to urge state and city officials to help save the factory. Veterans Day was celebrated this week. There are number of elected officials who currently serve in the military. Among them are JUDGE PAT DUGAN, who is a Major in the Army Reserve, and DISTRICT ATTORNEY SETH WILLIAMS, who is also a Major in the Army Reserve. Stack is a Captain in the Army National Guard. All three are members of the JAG Corps. Judge Dugan served actively in combat in both Afghanistan and Iraq. STATE REP. NICK MICCARELLI of Delco also serves in the National Guard and COUNCILMAN DAVID OH is veteran of the Armed Forces. In state political news, both gubernatorial candidate ALLYSON SCHWARTZ and rumored gubernatorial candidate and former Pennsylvania Auditor General JACK WAGNER visited (Cont. Page 15)
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Yo! Here we go again. A man is driving down the road and his car breaks down near a monastery. He goes to the monastery, knocks on the door, and says, “My car broke down. Do you think I could stay the night?” The monks graciously accept him, feed him dinner and even fix his car. As the man tries to fall asleep, he hears a strange sound. A sound unlike anything he’s ever heard before. The Sirens that nearly seduced Odysseus into crashing his ship come to his mind. He doesn’t sleep that night. He tosses and turns, trying to figure out what could possibly be making such a seductive sound. The next morning, he asks the monks what the sound was, but they say, “We can’t tell you. You’re not a monk.” Distraught, the man is forced to leave. Years later, after never being able to forget that sound, the man goes back to the monastery and pleads for the answer again. The monks reply, “We can’t tell you. You’re not a monk.” The man says, “If the only way I can find out what is making that beautiful sound is to become a monk, then please, make me a monk.” The monks reply, “You must travel the earth and tell us how many blades of grass there are and the exact number of grains of sand. When you find these answers, you will have become a monk.” The man sets about his task. After years of searching, he returns as a gray-haired old man and knocks on the door of the monastery. A monk answers. He is taken before a gathering of all the monks. “In my quest to find what makes that beautiful sound, I traveled the Earth and have found what you asked for: By design, the world is in a state of perpetual change. Only God knows what you ask. All a man can know is himself, and only then if he is honest and reflective and willing to strip away self-deception.” The monks reply, “Congratulations. You have become a monk. We shall now show you the way to the mystery of the sacred sound.” The monks lead the man to a wooden door, where the abbot says, “The sound is beyond that door.” The monks give him the key, and he opens the door. Behind the wooden door is another door made of stone. The man is given the key to the stone door and he opens it, only (Cont. Page 13)
HOW ABOUT the Delaware Co. Republican Party leader’s letter comparing Democrats to CANCER in county judicial races? Why can there not be DEMOCRATIC judges, sir? And it ain’t KOSHER to say it on township stationery.... I was SURPRISED to learn State Rep. Brian SIMS is proposing MERIT SELECTION of judges legislation. I never had a clue about this part of his campaign platform. Such a move should not gain him any more recognition, votes or FAME. The NUTTER TRAVELS seemed to have a PR boost when someone wrote a story on how he WOWED an audience. What did that mean? Did he, or will he, bring JOBS or INVESTMENT to PHILLY? Or will he have the luck of GULLIVER’S TRAVELS or Dora the Explorer? The recent news opinion of HOPE for new business relationships should instead ask him to “bring us the BUCKS!” RESULTS avoid the junket tag. A FEW have cast an ongoing bad light on the NARCOTICS SQUAD. To end it, the Commissioner needs to be the PHOENIX BIRD and abolish the current unit to have it reborn.... The house arrest given two defendants by Judge De Fino-Nastasi, while they await retrial, is a MILESTONE, and signal for other jurists to follow! A big problem is a need for more house-arrest leg monitors. You would think, with the MASSIVE increase in filing fees, that enough revenue exists to buy more. House Arrest must start right after the judge rules it. NO ONE should languish in jail awaiting a leg monitor – at taxpayer expense. BIRTHDAYS! It is my baby brother Harry ENGGASSER’S big day in Port Richmond on the 20th!.... Phil (Cont. Page 13)
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many detractors were outside demonstrating. LT. GOV. JIM CAWLEY preceded Corbett at the podium. Cawley spoke of the great job Corbett has done. He produced a balanced budget on time each of the past three years, which is something which his predecessor had not done in each of his eight years in power. Cawley also observed Corbett had inherited a $4.2 billion deficit from the Rendell Administration that he brought to balance without raising taxes. Cawley introduced Pennsylvania’s First Lady SUSAN CORBETT. She spoke of her husband’s character as well as his successes. They have been married for almost 41 years. She, like Corbett, was a public-school teacher and appreciates the importance of funding for public education. Corbett followed his wife at the podium and did something he is not comfortable with, but must do to get reelected – brag about himself and his accomplishments. This campaign, he stated, will have the same theme as his last one: “More Jobs, Less Taxes.” Unemployment declined during his administration. It was 8.1% when he took office and now is 7.7%. His Administration addressed the regulatory changes needed to deal with the expanding development of the Marcellus Shale. The Commonwealth enacted updated environmental and other rules for the oil-and-gas sector. Impact fees were put in place (Cont. Page 14)
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Last week GOV. TOM CORBETT announced his decision to run for a second term. Corbett brought his “Promises Kept Re-Election Tour” to the Delaware Valley with a stop in Philadelphia last Thursday at the Loudenslager America Legions Post in Fox Chase. The room was packed with roughly 200 supporters and about half as
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Art In Wood Center Hosts Exhibit
CENTER for Art in Wood premiered opening of “Shadow of the Turning”, a traveling exhibition featuring work by Binh Pho. Hosting event were Center’s Dick Goldberg with founders Albert LeCoff and his brother Alan LeCoff. Both were honored by Center last weekend. Photo by Bill Myers
Saluting Our Veterans
LeCOFF Brothers look over priceless woodworks of art on exhibit, which runs through Jan. 18 at Center for Art in Wood at 141 N. 3rd Street. Photo by Bill Myers NATION’S first war heroes lie buried in Washington Square, where on Veterans Day Judge Patrick Dugan introduced throng of STRUGGLES of World War II are half-forleaders at memorial service, chief among gotten tales to most Americans – but not to those who served in it. them Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz.
PART OF crowd that attended fundraising ENJOYING exhibit were Zena LeCoff, exhibit, honoring LeCoff Brothers. Center Matthew Sinberg and Ellen Ivy Nerenberg. invites all to visit its unique collections of Photo by Bill Myers wood turning artifacts. Photo by Bill Myers
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STATE SEN. Anthony H. Williams and Council President Darrell Clarke attended St. Paul’s Baptist Church celebrating E. Luther Cunningham Recreation Center’s 50th anniversary.
DR. BARBARA MINZENBERG, Deputy Secretary of Penna. Dept. of Public Welfare and head of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, was honored at Education Law Center dinner. Congratulating her is Tanya Regli, executive director of The Arc of Phila. Photo by Bonnie Squires
TODAY’S veterans bow heads in prayer for souls of their Civil War predecessors who served in Civil War – many of them treated on this site at Satterlee Military Hospital in W. Phila., where today’s Gettysburg Stone mon Photo by Doug Naphas ument now stands.
DENNIS BEST, retired Marine Justice Ron Castille, Robert McMenamin, Councilman David Oh and Robert McKendrick salute veterans at Vietnam Memorial on Monday. Photo by Bill Myers
Italian American Foundation Honors Heroes CAPT. GREGORY GALEAZZI, seated, whose heroic acts caused his two legs to be amputated by an IED in Iraq, was presented with Italian American Foundation Award for Bravery during their Appreciation Dinner in Union League. Capt. Galeazzi is congratulated by Joseph Del Raso, Esq.; Frank Giordano, past league president; Gen. Bradley Coleman; and Gen. Anthony Zinni, USMC-Retired. Photo by Joe Stivala
VICE ADMIRAL Lee Ji Doo flew to Phila. from Seoul, Korea to thank 100 Korean Americans who fought in Korean War, gathered at Korean War Memorial. Lee, JUDGE Pat Dugan offers a prayer who is Vice Chairman of Korean Veterans Association, at gravesite of Civil War soldier in is seen with Councilman David Oh and veteran Sang Photo by Joe Stivala New Cathedral Cemetery on “Ike” Lee. Luzerne Street, during ceremonies MARGARET Mchonoring three Irish soldiers. Event Clain, of Gold Star is held annually by the Irish 69th Wives of America, reenactors, and supported by Phila. approaches memoAncient Order of Hibernians. A rial with wreath at colonel, major and private were reKorean War Memembered with musket volleys and morial on Monday. playing of “Taps”. Photo by Bill Myers Photo by Joe Stivala
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(Cont. From Page 11) PRESS, famed prosecutor in MONTCO, has his on the 21st!... Jerry DAVIS, retired, quiet but powerful aide in City COUNCIL, celebrates on the 22nd…. Lovely, legendary, ageless TV newscaster Trudy HAYNES celebrates on the 23rd!... Hemingway look-alike Ed McBRIDE has his big day on the 28th with fans in LOCAL 98, and the EOM Club.... Will Matt SCHAFFER get to board his first flight on HIS DAY – the 18th? BEST WISHES TO ALL! So many great judges won election (or retention with YOUR “YES” VOTE), such as Supreme Court’s Max BAER; Gantman and Panella on the Superior Court; Jacqueline Allen, Genice Brinkley, Ramy Djerassi, Lori Dumas, Holly Ford, Joel Johnson, Frederica Massiah-Jackson, Rayford Means, Jeffery Minehart,
Joseph O’Keefe, Paula Patrick, Doris Pechkurow, Allan Tereshko and Nina WrightPadilla of COMMON PLEAS COURT; and Teresa CarrDeni, Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde and Wendy Pew of MUNICIPAL COURT. Also selected were Anne Marie Coyle, Timika Lane, Joe Fernandes, Daniel McCaffery, Giovanni Campbell, Sierra Street and Scott O’Keefe for Common Pleas Judge, and Martin Coleman, Henry Lewandowski and Fran Shields for MUNICIPAL COURT. Alan BUTKOVITZ, City Controller, though on the ballot bottom, won easily and in line with Public Record mayoral poll results. voting for them. Republican Committeepersons were given listed phone numbers of voters in the last election. They called voters and asked them to vote for their candidates – and got a respectable turnout. OBAMA
(Cont. From Page 11) Jordan Harris to best-selling author Mister Mann Frisby. This is the 22nd year for the event, which is put on each year by the Ivy Legacy Foundation, the charitable arm of the Rho Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa
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POLITICS OF EVIL Alleged Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians Part 143/150 "A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within... the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely... he works secretly and unknown in the night to undermine the pillars of the city." --Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
THE REAL, WILLIAM BROCK, III: PART 141 ON OCT 31, 2013, QUOTED THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE'S "CHAIRMAN REPORT," i.e., WILLIAM BROCK SELFCREDITED HIMSELF AS THE "ARCHITECT OF (RONALD REAGAN'S) 1980 REPUBLICAN REVIVAL." IF THAT STATEMENT WAS TRUE, CHAIRMAN BROCK SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRST, OR AMONG PRESIDENT-ELECT REAGAN'S TOP GOP CHAIRMAN WILLIAM BROCK, TEN FOR A CABINET-LEVEL POST. INSTEAD, President Reagan's 'achilles heel.' POL BROCK WAS DEAD LAST. Q. WHY? A. BECAUSE BROCK WOULD EVENTUALLY BRING DISHONOR TO THE REAGAN LEGACY. AFTER BROCK TURNED DOWN 'TWO SUB-CABINET LEVEL POSTS,' THE PRESIDENT-ELECT SUCCUMBED TO PRESSURE.
TO FURTHER AMPLIFY THE HONOR, INTEGRITY, AND TRUSTWORTHINESS OF POLITICIAN BROCK, THIS IS WHAT SENATOR RUSSELL LONG ASSESSED: "I'VE SEEN WHAT THEY DO TO YOU (U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM BROCK, III) AT NEGOTIATING SESSIONS. THEY TREAT YOU LIKE SOMETHING THE CAT DRUG IN." --Phila. Inquirer, March 24, 1984 FOOTNOTE: IN APPRECIATION FOR THE LIFE OF RONALD REAGAN, AUTHOR LOU CANNON, WROTE: "RONALD REAGAN CASTS A LONG SHADOW. MORE THAN TWO DECADES AFTER HE LEFT THE WHITE HOUSE, HE IS AN ICON TO REPUBLICANS AND A HERO TO EVERYDAY AMERICANS." WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A GROUP OF POWER ELITES, NOTHING IS KNOWN HOW THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE SO CALLED 1980 "REAGAN/REPUBPLICAN REVOLUTION."
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THIS IS WHAT THE AP (VIA THE PHILA INQUIRER) PUBLISHED: "PRESIDENT-ELECT RONALD REAGAN FILLED HIS FINAL (17TH) CABINET-LEVEL POST YESTERDAY, NOMINATING RNC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. BROOK TO BE SPECIAL TRADE REPRESENTATIVE.. .BROCK, 50, WHO IS GIVEN 'A GREAT DEAL OF CREDIT FOR THE RESURGENCE OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY NATIONWIDE' ACCEPTED THE TRADE JOB AFTER TURNING DOWN OFFERS OF TWO SUB-CABINET LEVEL POSTS." --January 16, 1981
Waffleman (Cont. From Page 11) to find a door made of ruby. And so it went that he needed keys to doors of emerald, pearl and diamond. Finally, they come to a door made of solid gold. The sound has become very clear and definite. The monks say, “This is the last key to the last door.” The man is apprehensive to no end. His life’s wish is behind that door! With trembling hands, he unlocks the door, turns the knob, and slowly pushes the door open. Falling to his knees, he is utterly amazed to discover the source of that haunting and seductive sound.... But I can’t tell you what it is, because you’re not a monk.
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can get runs the gamut,” Dixon-Turner said. “Turkey seems to be a popular food because it’s so close to Thanksgiving. There’s also been a lot more seafood the past couple of years.” Tickets for Philly’s Men Are Cooking are $65 and can be purchased at the Omega Optical locations in Cheltenham and the Comcast Center, and also on the Ivy Legacy Foundation’s website, www.ivylegacy.org.
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nance projects, she said. The two-story shopping plaza is idea for this year’s event because it gives attendees the chance to move through a cornucopia of food ranging from different types of chili and soups to apple and watermelon martinis. Most of the men prepare their meals prior to coming to the event while some, including chefs that prepare fried fish, cook on site. “The kind of food that you
Alpha. Santander Bank and Brown’s Super Store, Inc. are this year’s sponsors. About 1,000 people are expected to come to Liberty Place for an evening of dining and dancing, said Shariah Dixon-Turner, co-chair for the event. It has also helped a lot of young people attend college and community groups fi-
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(Cont. From Page 11) to compensate for the increased expenses incurred by the state and local municipalities related to increased natural-gas exploration activities. The companies
were willing to pay their way, but additional taxes on top of the Pennsylvania corporate tax rate of 9.9% (which is among the highest in the US) probably would have reduced investment and thus jobs in the Marcellus
In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 130501906 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Michele Brown, Deceased, Chantae M. Jones, Solely in He Capacity as Heir of Michele Brown, Deceased, Kalim Haygood, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Michele Brown, Deceased & Darryle Brown a/k/a Daryl Brown, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Michele Brown, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Michele Brown, Deceased, Chantae M. Jones, Solely in He Capacity as Heir of Michele Brown, Deceased, Kalim Haygood, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Michele Brown, Deceased & Darryle Brown a/k/a Daryl Brown, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Michele Brown, Deceased, Mortgagors And Real Owners, Defendants whose last known address is 5408 Saul Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124. 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, Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, 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. 130501906, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5408 Saul Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124, 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, 3638 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. 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.
Shale area. Contrary to rants of some of the outside protestors and Corbett’s other detractors, his Administration has not cut state funding of public education from that of the Rendell Administration. The last Rendell budget did appear larger than the first Corbett budget for education, but his detractors conveniently forget $1.3 billion of Rendell’s FY2010 education allocation was one-
time federal stimulus money. No one mentions the irresponsibility on Rendell’s part of funding operating education expenses with a one-time federal contribution. The transition funding for the loss of students to charter schools should not be permanent money, as the school districts should, after a modest amount of time, be able to adjusted their planning and budgets for lower enrollments.
In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 130704709 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Housing Opportunity Partners REO, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Ella Fleming, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Mavis M. Wade, Deceased, Linda Fleming, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Mavis M. Wade, Deceased, Joan Wade & Unknown Heirs of Mavis M. Wade, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owners, Defendants To: Ella Fleming, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Mavis M. Wade, Deceased, Linda Fleming, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Mavis M. Wade, Deceased, Joan Wade & Unknown Heirs of Mavis M. Wade, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendants whose last known address is 6507 Belfield Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119. 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, Housing Opportunity Partners REO, LLC, 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. 130704709, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6507 Belfield Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119, 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. Phila. 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.
Unfortunately the Philadelphia School District did not until last year make any meaningful changes owing to the decrease in the school system’s student body. The school system lost tens of thousands of students before the advent of charter schools. They still could consolidate more schools. Credit should be given to SUPERINTENDENT WILLIAM HITE, who appears to appreciate the benefits of spending money on the children and not underutilized bricks and mortar and expensive administrators running those underused spaces. Tuesday night the Clover
Club held its now-annual cocktail reception, which for many years was a luncheon at the Union League. Although the club is a nonpartisan civic organization, there were a number of members of the herd present. The Cover Club’s Treasurer is Republican WARD LEADER MIKE CIBIK. Other Republicans in attendance included former Republican City Committee CHAIRMAN VITO CANUSO and JUDGE CHARLES CUNNINGHAM and WARD LEADER MATT WOLFE as well as Republican activists LOU LANNI, JOE EASTMAN and BILL POUND, JR.
In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 130303117 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc., Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Dorothy M. McCall, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Dorothy M. McCall, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 2722 South 76th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19153. 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, Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc., 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. 130303117, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2722 South 76th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19153, 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, 3638 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. 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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lic safety benefits of increased funding to roads, bridges, ports, and mass transit. The mass transit systems are a national model and are run by impressive SEPTA EXEC. DIR. JOE CASEY. One of CHS’s favorite liberal lawmakers, firebrand STATE SEN. JIM FERLO, told his Democratic colleagues he would not seek reelection next year. Ferlo’s policy positions and aggressive style were similar to longtime City COUNCILMAN DAVID COHEN. Redistricting dealt Ferlo an unfavorable hand. His once heavily Democratic district is now exactly the opposite and he would have an uphill battle to reelection.
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