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Carpenters, Teamsters Back Wolf Sheriff Leads VIP Posse
DEMOCRATIC gubernatorial candidates Tom Wolf and Mike Stack are all smiles at joint meeting of Metropolitan Regional Carpenters Council and Teamsters Local 107 at Carpenters HQ where they received $100,000 campaign contributions from each union. From left are International Brotherhood of Teamsters VP Al Mixon, Teamsters Local 107 President Bill Hamilton, Wolf, Carpenters’ Ex. Sec.-Treas./ Business Mgr. Local 8 Ed Coryell and State Sen. Mike Stack. More pics Page 13.
SHERIFF Jewell Williams. left, led posse of dignitaries including Mayor Michael Nutter, Councilman Curtis Thomas, labor leader Ron Boyer and Congressman Bob Brady, accompanied by “Pieces of A Dream” Band to launch 30th anniversary of National Night Out at 75th & Lansdowne.
Suburban Water Company Quits City Water Department! Does That Mean The Water We Drink Is Being Poisoned By Fluoridation?
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Port Continues To Show Cargo Gains With activity at the facilities of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, cargo statistics for period of Jan. 1 to Jun. 30 strongly suggest this will be another year of major successes at the Port of Philadelphia, with the fifth year of double-digit cargo growth a likely probability by year’s end. “As I commented this past spring when preliminary cargo figures began rolling in, we’re really entering a great period here at the Port of Philadelphia,” said PRPA Chairman Charles G. Kopp, Esq. “Between our aggressive terminal operators, our expert labor force, PRPA’s dedicated professional staff, the excitement created by the Delaware River Channel Deepening Project, and the
excellent support we’ve received from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett and his administration, the Port of Philadelphia has a formula in place for continued high performance, and I don’t think that is going to change. “And I must point out the entirely new cargoes we’ll be handling at the Port, in particular wood pulp from Fibria Cellulose of Brazil. I really think that the sky is the limit for us.” Comparing the period of January to June 2014 with January to June 2013, containers have increased more than 29%; breakbulk cargoes have increased almost 13%; Roll-On/Roll-Off cargoes have increased almost 5%; and liquid-bulk cargoes have increased more than 4%. All
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told, total cargo tonnage at PRPA facilities is up over 13% when comparing January to June 2013 with January to June 2014. The following figures illustrate many of the specific cargo gains at PRPA’s maritime facilities: Containers have been a stand-out so far this year, with 219,060 TEUs handled during January to June 2014 compared to the 168,820 TEUs handled during January to June 2013, a dramatic gain of over 29%. Counted as metric tonnage, 1,414,220 metric tons of containerized cargo was handled in January to June 2014 compared to the 1,184,147 tons handled during the same period of 2013, a 19% gain. Among breakbulk cargoes
(those commodities not shipped in containers), steel and forest products showed particular gains. 194,519 metric tons of steel were handled January to June 2014 compared to the 116,249 tons handled during the same period of 2013, a 67% gain. 240,183 metric tons of forest products (including lumber, wood pulp, and rolls of highquality paper) were handled January to June 2014 compared to the 209,823 tons handled during the same period of 2013, a 14% gain. Fruit (118,861 metric tons handled) and cocoa beans (72,747 tons handled) performed about the same during the two periods being compared. The major Roll-On/RollOff cargo at the Port of
Philadelphia continues to be automobiles, principally new Hyundai and Kia vehicles from South Korea. 100,967 metric tons of automobiles arrived at the Port of Philadelphia in January to June 2014, compared to the 96,240 tons handled during the first six months of 2013, an almost 5% gain. Counted as individual units, January to June 2014 saw 72,722 automobiles arrive here, compared to the 68,675 cars that arrived January to June 2013, an almost 6% gain. 680,198 metric tons of liquid bulk cargoes moved through the Port in January to June of this year, compared to the 655,448 tons moved during the same period last year, a close to 4% gain.
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Blindfolded Boxer Has Championship In Sight FISHTOWN BEER RUNNERS hosted a “Kickthe-Keg” fundraiser to raise funds for Kensington Soccer Club which helps hundreds of boys and girls participate in year-round soccer programs while also engaging the youth in community development. FBR President David April, left, joins FBR members in congratulating Kensington Soccer Club Board Chair Jim Hardy and KSC Coach Tim McCloskey for all the good work that they do for program.
THERESA BUCKALEW is congratulated by FBR member Fred Druding, Jr. for purchasing beer that kicked-the-keg which won her this soccer jersey along with a gift certificate donated by Philadelphia Brewing Co. Fundraiser drew capacity crowd packing both floors of 700 Club in Northern Liberties.
Aiding Workforce Development Meet And Greet With Mike Stack TRAINER FRED Jenkins, Sr. places blindfold over Heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings before a workout at the ABC Recreation Center in N. Philly. Photo by John DiSanto Yes, a boxer training with That one fight took place a blindfold is very unconven- last Saturday in New York at tional, but this unorthodox Madison Square Garden when method that trainer Fred Jenk- Jennings knocked out in first ins, Sr. is using for his Heavy- round ending until then undeweight protégé Bryant feated streak of Mike Perez in Jennings appears to be work- a 12-round bout to determine ing. Philly’s Jennings is now the number-one WBC heavyjust one fight away from fight- weight contender which earns ing for the Heavyweight a guaranteed championship Championship. opportunity.
PHILA. WORKS announced it has received a $20,000 grant from Republic Bank. From left are Mark Edwards, president and CEO, Philadelphia Works; Andy Logue, president, Republic Bank; Stephen McWilliams, senior VP, Republic Bank; and Sharon Hammel, senior VP, Republic Bank.
JUDITH MONDRE, CEO of Mondre Energy, hosted meet-and-greet at her Center City offices for State Sen. Mike Stack, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor. With State Sen. Mike Stack were Judith Mondre, Eleanor Dezzi and Carol Photos by Bonnie Squires Tracy.
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SHERIFF JEWELL Williams greets residents in S. Phila. during National Night Out event held at 2300 block of South Street on Tuesday. Photo by Rory McGlasson the individuals living there.” Sheriff Williams will also be making his rounds today at the Feltonville Boys & Girls Club at Whitaker Avenue and Louden Streets at approximately 4 p.m.; at 53rd & Parkside Avenue at approximately 5:30 p.m. in support of the Parkside Association of Philadelphia; and at 23rd & South Streets at approximately 6:45 p.m. in support of the South of South Town DJ’ING for Councilwoman Watch organization. Jannie Blackwell at CouncilFor more information con- woman’s Night Out block tact Joseph Blake at (215) 686- party in University City was 3572. Philly activist Deara Person.
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Sheriff Jewell Williams joined several other politicians and dignitaries including Congressman Bob Brady, Mayor Michael Nutter, City Councilman Curtis Jones, members of the band Pieces of A Dream, as well as union officials and dozens of others at the kickoff of the National Night Out activities at 75th & Lansdowne Avenue. Yesterday’s event was a segue into dozens of other activities being held across the country today in recognition of the 30th Anniversary of National Night Out which began here in Philadelphia. “The significance of National Night Out is much more than people turning on their porch lights, or sitting on their steps,” said Sheriff Williams. “It is a national event that focuses on the spirit and sense of responsibility and accountability that makes a neighborhood worthy of the name, and enhances the quality of life for
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Nominations Sought For IDS Transformation Awards The Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services Public Awareness Committee is calling for nominations for the 14th annual Points of Transformation Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Sep. 30. Winners will be those staff persons who have committed their careers to supporting people
with intellectual disAbility by being a model of excellence, compassion, commitment, growth and achievement. The deadline for submitting nominations for consideration is Friday, Aug. 29. Denise Taylor Patterson, director of Philadelphia IDS, said staff members of
agencies which provide services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often the “unsung heroes” in our society. The Points of Transformation Awards ceremony offers an opportunity to showcase the valuable work which these staff members perform every day
of the year. One may nominate a direct support professional, or supervisor with direct support responsibilities, who has helped an individual with an intellectual disAbility have real choices; work, live and play in the community; realize their dreams, transform their lives and be
included in the everyday life of the community. Staff who work directly with individuals with intellectual disability in residential, day and employment services and supports coordination are eligible. There are more than 80 agencies which work with the IDS office, providing these programs and services in Philadelphia. One may submit a nomination and supporting letter for one person in each of these categories: Residential; Employment; LifeSharing; Support Coordination/Service Coordination; Treatment Staff (Nurse, Behavior Therapist, OT, PT, Nutritionist); and Habilitation. New this year is a category which includes Infant Toddler & Early Intervention service providers, an area which IDS oversees. In addition there are two new awards this year: the Kathy L. Sykes “It’s All
About Community Award” and an In Memoriam Award, named for individuals who have passed away while actively working as a professional in ID services. Each social-service agency is urged to create an internal nominating committee, which includes staff members, agency executives and board members, clients, family members, and community members to complete the nomination process. Nominating forms must include specific information on the ways in which the nominee has enhanced the life of someone with an intellectual disAbility. The forms must be sent to Wendy Williams at the IDS office, either by email to wendy.williams@phila.gov, or by fax: (215) 685-5933. The Public Awareness Committee Nominating Committee will then review all nominations and select the winners.
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the past to avoid disruptions in full payment of benefits. Potential long-term fixes include raising or eliminating the cap on which wage-earners pay withholding taxes. The cap for 2014 is $117,000. Imposing Social Security taxes on incomes above this level would raise a substantial sum and likely would solve most, if not all, of the projected revenue gap. See www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL
32896.pdf. Imposing a 0.2% increase in the payroll-tax rate would ensure that OASDI funding would remain solvent for the next 75 years. Reno, Walker, and Bethell, “Social Security Disability Insurance: Action Needed to Address Finances”, June 2013, http://www.nasi.org/research/2013/social-securitydisability-insurance-action needed-address-f.
so for the 10 years a Chapter 7 bankruptcy stays on their credit report. Truth is that many lenders shy away from lending money to people who have recently sought the protection of bankruptcy. But that actually doesn’t last very long. My clients find that after a year to a year and a half, the credit industry
is back knocking at their doors with credit-card offers, homeloan offers, etc. Recently, a client called three months after the bankruptcy filing and before her case was even closed, wanting to know if there was any reason she shouldn’t accept the creditcard offer she had just received! Mortgage lenders generally look at three things to determine legibility to get a home loan: FICO score, regular-income level, and the percentage of the purchase price you are
able to put down. After filing bankruptcy, your FICO score will take a dip. Often that is caused by late payments more than the actual bankruptcy filing. Generally, with no overdue payments anymore, the FICO score comes back pretty quickly in a year or so. The regular-income level is based on your job and how long you’ve had it. It’s easier to get a loan if you’ve been working in one place for a while on a steady income. The loan committee used to also
take a close look at the amount your payments on the house will be in relation to your total income. Thus, it used to be that you couldn’t get a loan if more than 30% of your income was going to go to the house payment. Finally, the amount you can put down towards the purchase of the house makes a big difference. The higher the percentage of down payment, the more protection for the bank. (Allowing minimal or no down payments and relying
on appreciation were also factors that led to our current mortgage crisis.) So, what does this mean? If you want to buy a house after filing bankruptcy, you can. If may be you will need to wait a year or two until your income and expenses stabilize and until you can sock a few dollars away for a down payment, but that’s probably a sound economic policy anyway. Next Week’s Question: Should my business file for Chapter 7?
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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Projects require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.
Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, August 26th, 2014. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Projects require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.
Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia. The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
FEE B-020 C of 2013/14 BUDGET General Structural Modification $1,805,600.00 $100.00 Roof Replacement and Façade Restoration Southwark Elementary School 835 S. 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia. The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
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FEE B-002 C of 2013/14 BUDGET Electrical Fire Alarm System Replacement $518,523.00 $100.00 Central High School 1700 West Olney Ave Philadelphia, PA 19141 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.
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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Buying a house after filing bankruptcy. Answer: As a bankruptcy attorney, many of my clients are concerned that once they file bankruptcy they won’t be able to buy a house. Or at least they won’t be able to do
ability Trust Funds will have sufficient revenues to pay full benefits until 2033. At that point, without funding changes or additional revenues, the Trustees estimate the funds will be able to pay 77% of benefits due. The Disability Trust Fund,
2013, with an estimated 58 million beneficiaries. For a full report, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/TR/20 14/. To avoid problems starting in 2016, Congress needs to act now. A short-term fix involves allowing SSA to borrow funds from the Old-Age and Survivors trust fund and shifting them into the Disability trust fund. Congress has done so on many occasions in
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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. The Social Security Board of Trustees recently released its annual report about the long-term financial status of the Social Security trust funds. The Trustees estimate the combined asset reserves of the Old-Age, Survivors & Dis-
however, will become depleted in 2016, with 81% of benefits still payable. The Trustees noted the combined OASDI Trust Funds generated income of $855 billion in 2013 and paid out $823 billion. Asset reserves of the combined OASDI Trust Funds increased by $32 billion to a total of $2.76 trillion. The Trustees reported that the Funds paid benefits of $812 billion in
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Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Education of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 14, 2014, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item: 140613
Resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine the potential benefits of establishing a program, entitled "School-Based Family Services", through which the Philadelphia School District's schools would function as neighborhoodbased community hubs for the delivery of key social services to children and their families.
Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Education, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item. Copies of the foregoing item are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. Michael Decker Chief Clerk
Does SD Really Need Big Bucks? With a shocking 80% of students unable to read and do math at grade level, the School District of Philadelphia has a genuine crisis on its hands that must be addressed. But money may not be the only solution, according to a Commonwealth Foundation analysis of the Philadelphia School District. “Despite a more than $1 billion increase in revenue since the 2002-2003 school year, Philadelphia’s public schools have not shown a
tangible increase in student achievement,” commented Nathan Benefield, VP of policy analysis for the Commonwealth Foundation. “The decade-long cycle of funding increases simply hasn’t improved the plight of the real victims of the crises: children and parents looking for a hopeful future through quality education. To achieve this end, solutions beyond funding increases must be considered.” In the 2012-2013 school
PLCB Lowers License Fee For Tavern Gaming License The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has unanimously voted to lower the license fee of a Tavern Gaming License from $2,000 to $500. The move resulted from a recent legislative change that allowed the PLCB to drop the license fee to a minimum of $500. The new fee structure applies to all new Tavern Gaming License applicants and to three applicants who have yet to pay the license fee. “The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board understands the legislative intent to increase the number of Tavern Gaming Licenses issued. More licenses means more revenue for the commonwealth,” said PLCB Chairman Joseph E. “Skip” Brion. “The Board is happy to lower the license fee in an effort to encourage more tavern
owners to apply.” Here’s how the Tavern Gaming License process works: An applicant submits an application packet along with $2,000. This nonrefundable application fee will not change. One thousand dollars remains with the PLCB for processing and $1,000 goes to the Pennsylvania Gaming Commission for a background investigation. After a successful background investigation is complete, the application goes before the PLCB. If the PLCB approves the application, the licensee must pay a fee to receive the license. This is the license fee that was changed. By statute, the license fee goes directly to the commonwealth’s General Fund. It does not go to the PLCB.
year, Philadelphia school district revenue was slightly less than $3 billion, or $14,361 spent per average daily membership. This represented a $1 billion increase from 2002-2003 levels when spending per ADM was $9,299 — a 21% jump in 2012 inflation-adjusted dollars. At the same time funding increased, student enrollment dropped by 25% while teaching staff declined by just over 6%. The result is a student-to-teacher ratio that has plummeted by 20% over the last decade to 15.6 students for every classroom teacher. Other key facts in the analysis show: Philadelphia charter schools outperformed Philadelphia district schools in the 2012-2013 Dept. of Education’s School Performance Profile. The average charter school earned a score of 66, while the average district school was at 57.5. The student-teacher ratio actually declined by 20% over the past decade. In 2012-2013, there were 15.6 students for every classroom teacher in the Philadelphia school district, compared to 19.5 in 2002-2003. Benefield commented, “Last year, district schools had a 64% higher rate of violent incidents than charters. Expanding charter enrollment to accommodate the tens of thousands of families on waiting lists would make a huge positive impact on students in the city.” Overall Pennsylvania’s public schools, in comparison to the 49 other states, ranked 16th in dropouts, 9th in percentage of children ages 6 to 17 who repeated one or more grades since starting kindergarten, 15th in math test scores, 7th in reading test scores and 19th in pupil-to-teacher ratio.
sylvania Dependency Benchbook is a living document.” The updated benchbook incorporates a number of new laws, changes in court procedural rules, and appellate court decisions that impact dependency proceedings. It also includes new sections on subjects such as the termination of court supervision, family finding, father identification and engagement, and incarcerated parents. There also are expanded sections on visitation and support for older youth aging out of the court-supervised system. Organized for quick and efficient use by means of checklists, suggested questions and best-practice recommendations, the benchbook enhances informed decision-making and child advocacy in a manner not previously done. Other
court systems — most notably in Vermont and as far away as the African nation of Tanzania — have used Pennsylvania’s benchbook as a model to enhance their own local practices. The dependency benchbook is a product of the Supreme Court’s ongoing efforts to implement best practices in reducing delays in placing at-risk children in safe and permanent homes. Annual State Children’s Roundtables, begun in 2007, provide a forum to share ideas and develop strategies for judges, lawyers and child welfare professionals. The court’s efforts are led by the AOPC’s Office of Children & Families in the Courts in close partnership with the state Dept. of Public Welfare’s Office of Children, Youth & Families. The OCFC, created in October 2006 by the Supreme Court, is funded with federal grants from the Court Im-
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provement Project run by the Administration for Children and Families in the US Dept. of Health & Human Services. “One of the roundtable’s constant aspirations is to deliver a consistent message of the best practices to engage and resolve the myriad of difficulties facing dependent youth,” noted Justice Baer, the Supreme Court’s liaison to the OCFC. “The benchbook is at the core of this consistent message.” The updated benchbook is being distributed to judges at this year’s Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Court Judges in Hershey, and will be available to the general public on the OCFC website (www.ocfcpacourts.us).
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is issuing an updated resource used by judges and others to help strengthen families and protect children. The Pennsylvania Dependency Benchbook first distributed in 2010 guides family court judges, hearing masters, attorneys and child welfare professionals through the maze of legal issues and needs of abused and neglected children. “New and experienced judges across the Commonwealth have embraced the benchbook as a valuable resource, as have lawyers in their court rooms,” said Supreme Court Justice Max Baer, a former administrative judge of family court in Allegheny Co. “Unlike other treatises on child welfare which once completed are rarely updated, the Penn-
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FIRST AMENDED SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case No.: INC1207805 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: The Testate and Intestate Successors of Val Jay Janelunas, deceased, and all persons claiming by, through or under Val Jay Janelunas; The Testate and Intestate Successors of Joseph C. Janelunas, deceased, and all persons claiming by, through or under Joseph C. Janelunas; Jana Watson, an individual; Gail Ann Watson Devault, an individual; Thomas Terry Watson, an individual, Richard L. Johnson, an individual; All Persons Unknown, Claiming any Legal or Equitable Right, Title, Estate, Lien or Interest to the Property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s title, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title thereto; Does 1-50 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Douglas Humphrey, an individual and sole successor and heir to the Estate of Diana Janelunas Humphrey You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp, or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Superior Court in and for the County of Riverside, Palm Springs Courthouse, 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Christopher R. Kelley, SBN 86229, 9562 Winter Gardens Blvd. # D-287, Lakeside, CA 92040, PH619-201-9247 DATE: JUL 01 2014 Clerk, by A. Garcia, Deputy The property the above-referenced First Amended Summons relates to is the land in Riverside County, California, bearing APN No. 685-060-007.
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Carpenters, Teamsters Rocket Wolf’s Campaign
DEMOCRATIC gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf ad- GUBERNATORIAL candidate Tom Wolf discusses camdresses Carpenters and Teamsters at Carpenters headquar- paign strategy with Carpenters’ Ed Coryell as Lieutenant ters where he received $100,000 contributions from both Governor candidate Mike Stack and Teamsters’ Bill Hamilton look on. Carpenters and Teamsters. Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters and Local 107 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Carpenters’ Ed Coryell and Teamsters’ Bill Hamilton each presented Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wolf with $100,000 checks at a reception hosted by the Carpenters at their headquarters. Present was an impressive crowd of leaders and rank and WOMEN work the wheels as file from both organizations, SIGN BEHIND Carpenters’ Ed Coryell, left, and Teamsters’ seen here as Wolf Senior Poapplauding as their chiefs Bill Hamilton, right, says it all. Message is out both are litical Advisor Mary Isenguaranteed support at the polls united in efforts to right wrongs imposed on their unions by hour meets up with Carpenters’ Doris Getner. (Cont. Page 15) Convention Center lockout.
OBRA KERNODLE, JR., Wolf’s campaign chief in Philadelphia, shares this photo with Wolf’s main political advisor Mary Isenhour.
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by Joe Shaheeli “Only the powers of incumbency and the Keystone State’s tradition of consistently giving the incumbent party eight years of control before shifting parties is keeping first-term Gov. Tom Corbett (R) at a ‘Leans Democratic’ rating,” claims Larry Sabato and his cohorts from the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, which usually scores well with predictions on gubernatorial races. He continued, “That may be too generous to the incumbent. Corbett is in deep, deep danger of losing to Tom Wolf (D), a wealthy businessman and former state official.” The theory behind Sabato’s prediction methods sees very few voters, across party lines, believing Corbett has performed well enough to deserve reelection. In addition, Wolf claims more Republicans than Corbett does Democrats. Helping the lean to Democratic Party control of the Commonwealth last week were heads of two of the Commonwealth’s major unions, the
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LOCAL 107 Secretary-Treasurer/Business Agent Shawn Dougherty discusses combined efforts to get lockout broken at Convention Center.
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Another Opinion
With Corbett On Pension Fight
by Bob Asher, Valentino DiGiorgio, Michael Meehan, Patricia Poprik; Andrew Reilly, John Taylor and Mike Vereb We applaud Gov. Tom Corbett for tackling Pennsylvania’s pension crisis which is increasing our residents’ property taxes and diverting dollars away from the classroom to pay for large pension obligations. We thank the Governor for standing up for Pennsylvania taxpayers and Pennsylvania children. As the Governor travels across the state making his case for pension reform, much of the news coverage has focused on the so-called “rift” in the Republican Party between the Governor and the legislature on the issue of pension reform. In speaking with our local Republican legislators, it is evident that all of them understand the need for pension reform; some just differ on the best approach. The Republican Party, like our communities here in Southeastern Pennsylvania, is made up of diverse men and women, each with their own unique policy prescriptions for the challenges facing our Commonwealth, including how to best solve the pension crisis. That is not unexpected or unusual. What is unusual is the failure of our Democratic friends to recognize the cost of doing nothing to address pension reform. Given the clearly defined consequences of inaction, we would hope some Democrats would join with Republicans in implementing necessary reforms. Unfortunately, that has not been the case, and these Democrats have largely escaped criticism for their failure to be part of a lasting solution.
The complexities of pension reform, future pension obligation, actuarial science, and discussions about the unfunded liabilities facing the Public School Employees’ Retirement System and the State Employees’ Retirement System are enough to make the eyes of even seasoned policy wonks glaze over. So the fact pension reform is not a top priority for many Pennsylvania families is no surprise. However, the health of the pension system directly impacts education funding and property-tax rates – two major topics of conversation around kitchen tables across the Commonwealth. Over the course of the past four years, Gov. Corbett and the legislature have increased state funding for K-12 education from $8.9 billion to an all-time record-level of $10.5 billion, an 18% increase. Unfortunately, a huge chunk of that is being used to pay for rising pension costs for teachers and other school employees. Imagine how much more money would be going to our classrooms and benefitting our students if we could bring the State’s pension crisis under control. Left unchecked, the problem is only going to get worse. Pension obligations outweigh assets for Pennsylvania’s two state governmentemployee pension systems by a combined $47 billion. Those unfunded pension obligations are projected to increase to more than $65 billion in the next five years. In the recently adopted $29.1 billion state budget, more than $1.6 billion of taxpayers’ money and other revenue went to pay pension obligations. In other words, $1 out of every $18 in state government spending goes to
fund state pensions. State pension payments are projected to rise to more than $4.3 billion annually within the next three years if we do not act. As the pension crisis worsens, it means less funding is available for other priorities like health and human services, job training, classroom education and open-space preservation. The alternative — significant tax hikes on Pennsylvania families and employers – would stunt our economic recovery. To date, Democrat legislators are playing politics with Pennsylvania’s future. It appears the Democratic House and Senate leadership have decided blocking needed pension reform improves their electoral chances this November. We believe their party leadership doesn’t want to give Gov. Corbett any legislative victories that could boost his election prospects. In the end, it will be taxpayers who foot the bill for their political games. These Democrats claim to be for Pennsylvania families
and government programs that provide assistance to those in need. Their failure to recognize the need for pension reform makes these claims ring hollow. While we serve as Republican Party chairs for different counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania, we do not believe all Democrat lawmakers are inherently bad. In the past, some have shown a willingness to put what is best for Pennsylvania above party politics. That is why we are calling on Democratic members of the legislature in our communities to work in a bipartisan manner with their Republican colleagues to get pension reform passed. Pennsylvanians deserve better than the partisan politics being played by Democrat lawmakers in Harrisburg. The signers are chairs of the Republican Committees of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Cos., the Southeastern Pennsylvania Caucus, and a national committeeman.
CALENDAR Aug. 10- Former Sheriff Barbara Deeley hosts Breakfast honoring Brendan Boyle for Congress 13th Dist. at Westy’s Irish Pub, 101 E. Walnut Ave., Wildwood, N.J., 10 a.m.-12 m. Gold $100, Silver $50, Bronze $20. For info (267) 988-6257 or scott.heppard@voteboyle.com. Aug. 13- Reception for Brendan Boyle for Congress at Kline JCC, Rm. 218, 6-8 p.m. Hosts $250, Friends $100, Supporters $50, Guests $25. Aug. 16- Councilman Curtis Jones holds Block Captains Boot Camp & 4th Dist. Day Street Festival. Boot Camp at Beeber MS, 59th & Malvern Ave., 12-3 p.m.; Street Festival on Upland Way between 57th & 59th Sts., 12-8 p.m. For info Ajeenah Amir (215) 686-3416. Aug. 16- Operating Engineers hosts summer gala for members at Keenan’s, N. Wildwood, N.J. Aug. 16- George Brooks leads Crab & Shrimp Festival in
Baltimore Harbor. Tickets $155. Round-trip coach leaves Progress Plaza 1 p.m. and returns 11 p.m. For info (215) 235-2235 or (267) 971-5703. Aug. 16- State Sen. Anthony Williams holds Beautification Project + Summer Peace event on Cobbs Creek Pkwy. between Catharine and Christian Sts. Aug. 16- Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. hosts 4th Council Dist. Day Festival at Upland Way between 57th and 59th Sts., 12-8 p.m. Performances 3 p.m. Free to all. Aug. 23- State Rep. Mark Cohen opens new district office at 6349 Rising Sun Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and 1st annual Health & Wellness Center, with Einstein Healthcare Network. Information tables, food, fund, entertainment. Aug. 23- Councilman Jim Kenney hosts Shellfish Shindig at Sofia Restaurant, 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate, N.J., 4-6 p.m. Oysters $1,500, Clams, $1,000, Mussels $500, Tickets $30. For sponsorships and info Lindsey (267) 2752120.
Legislative Pension
It’s Official! A Lady In Race For Mayor
Here it is in Terry Gillen’s own words: “I’d like to tell you a little about myself and why I believe the 2015 Philadelphia Mayor’s race will be so important for the future of our city. I know it may seem a little early to be talking about that campaign, but the primary election is now less than 10 months away and the stakes are high. “Our city has made great progress since I went to work for then Mayor Rendell in 1992. My goal then, as it is now, was to try to make a positive difference in the lives of all Philadelphians. During the Rendell administration, I led the team tasked with transforming the Navy Yard into the thriving business center that it is today. Many believed it couldn’t be done, but that effort has since resulted in more than 10,000 well-paying jobs. “After working to help elect Mayor Nutter, he chose me to lead the Redevelopment
HOST KEN WEINSTEIN, prominent Northwest developer, banker and restaurateur, brought out capacity crowd of Mt. Airy and SHARING moment at crowded home of Ken Chestnut Hill Democrats to his home on Al- & Judy Weinstein’s reception for Tom Wolf lens Lane for reception for gubernatorial can- were John Meyerson and former congresdidate Tom Wolf. In photo are 9th Ward sional candidate Dr. Valerie Arkoosh. RecepLeader Dan Muroff and Hal & Sue Rosenthal. tion raised nearly $100,000 for Wolf. Authority — an agency that ing the groundwork to run for “If you agree that now is was being audited before I was Mayor of Philadelphia in the time to intensify our efappointed. My team made the 2015. I want to continue what forts in order to build upon the RDA more streamlined and I’ve been doing for more than progress our city has made, I transparent, while rehabbing two decades – working to hope you will visit my website hundreds of houses and creat- make Philadelphia a city of to learn more about me and ing construction jobs in neigh- opportunity for everyone. consider supporting my camborhoods all across the city. “We need to attract and cre- paign by making an online “We should be proud of ate better-quality, higher-pay- contribution.” Jenkins Will Run For the progress we’ve made to- ing jobs, and our children must City Commissioner gether. But we also must work have access to first-rate public 27th Ward Leader Carol to keep that momentum going education so they’ll be prepared and make sure that Philadel- to perform those jobs. Improv- Jenkins is aggressively explorphia is a thriving city where ing employment and education ing a race for City Commispeople want to live, raise fam- are the keys to increasing op- sioner in the May 2015 ilies and start new businesses. portunity and quality of life for Democratic primary. (Cont. Page 18) “That’s why I’m now lay- all Philadelphians.
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With the overall hullabaloo generated over the State’s pension crisis, 4th Dist. State Senate Republican candidate Robin Gilchrist, RN, has announced he will reject the legislative pension to lead by example in Harrisburg. That is, if he wins enough terms to qualify. Pennsylvania’s credit rating recently was downgraded by Moody’s due to outstanding pension obligations. Gilchrist said the pension crisis is a burden to the taxpayers of the Commonwealth and he refuses to be a hypocrite. That’s why he is rejecting the legislative pension if he is elected. Gilchrist states, “How can I go to Harrisburg and fight for pension reform if I am directly benefiting from it?” Currently, public pensions are on track to consume 60 cents of every dollar in state spending if left unchanged. An estimated $45 billion in unfunded pension liabilities that is expected to grow to $65 billion by 2018 is crippling our state. Gilchrist says the property-tax hikes that are happening across the state are a direct result of these unfunded liabilities. Robin also explains that according to Article II, Section 8 of the Pennsylvania state constitution, “legislator pensions are unconstitutional.” Robin wants to make sure government is held accountable by stopping unconstitutional compensations. The law states, “The members of the General Assembly shall
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(Cont. From Page 13) for the Democratic ticket of Wolf-Stack. Both unions are engaged in a continuous protest at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, whose management team, SMG and Elliott-Lewis Convention Services, have barred both unions from working at the Center. After months of negotiations leading to a new tentative agreement, both unions were kicked out because of a one-day debate over the signing of agreements. Both unions have not asked anyone to stop work or deliveries, though their continuous demonstrations outside the Convention Center show they have enough manpower on hand to easily and effectively do so. On the same evening, Wolf headed out to Mount Airy and the huge homes lining Allen Street to attend a fundraiser hosted by Chestnut Hill developer and Trolley Car Diner owner Ken Weinstein. Mount Airy is the home of many of this city’s progressive, liberal Democrats and they enthusiastically turned out by the scores to pack Ken Weinstein’s home, and to meet and donate dollars to Wolf. At the end contributions neared $100,000, said Weinstein, who was pleased by the turnout. It was obvious he had done his homework and successfully reached out to his extensive network. That added to the two checks Wolf received from Hamilton and Coryell, his visit to Philadelphia last week impressively boosted his treasury
receive such salary and mileage for regular and special sessions as shall be fixed by law, and no and pushed his campaign in a other compensation whatsoever, whether for service upon 24-hour span. committee or otherwise.” Gilchrist Rejects
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Last week a historic marker was unveiled honoring Old St. Joseph’s Church and the REV. JOSEPH GREATON, SJ, who in 1729 “established the earliest foundation of Catholicism in Pennsylvania.” The marker, which was placed prominently on Walnut Street, a major thoroughfare, is in stark contrast to the entrance of the church in a courtyard off Willings Alley. Lore has it that despite the fact Pennsylvania was the only colony that allowed Catholics full religious freedom, early Philadelphia Catholics feared the anti-Catholic sentiments of many of their Protestant neighbors and choose to be discreet. The Old St. Joseph’s marker was largely owing to the work of CELESTE MORELLO, a 2nd Ward Republican Committeewoman. Morello, a historian, has published works on many topics, including Philadelphia mobsters. She is primarily responsible for the erection of roughly 40 other historical plaques in Philadelphia. 1st Dist. COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA attended the unveiling ceremony and read a citation from City Council celebrating the plaque. REV. DANIEL RUFF, pastor of Old St. Joseph’s, dressed in clerical garb of the early 18th century, greeted one and all. A few local Republicans were in the crowd, including PETER DeFEO and GEORGE KOCH, as well as the former 2nd Ward Leader and the current Honorary Vice-Chairman of Republican City Committee, SUZANNE HANEY. Candidate for City Council MATT WOLFE was there in part (Cont. Page 19)
The Pennsylvania Legislature was supposed to come back on Aug. 4 and vote on a cigarette-tax increase for the City of Philadelphia that the School District of Philadelphia was counting on to help close its deficit. But it didn’t. Apparently, the Republican leadership in Harrisburg is having problems getting everyone back in the Capitol to vote on the issue of the cigarette tax, which district officials say is the only thing standing between the district opening as scheduled on Sep. 8 … and not For those of you who have been trying to follow this latest chapter of “How The District Turns”, here’s the deal: The School District of Philadelphia has a nice, big $81 million hole in its budget. People were hoping the legislature would pass a $2-a-pack cigarette tax that could yield about $40 million for the district. The Senate and House passed the legislation, but things got messed up, some think by the tobacco lobby. Changes were made to the bill. It got a sunset provision. Things were added that had nothing to do with the School District of Philadelphia. And now, the bill isn’t even being voted on. Which doesn’t surprise me much. When the City of Philadelphia places its hopes in anything connected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly, disappointment is almost always the result. That’s because the legislature is made up of a group of people who love the substantial tax revenue Philadelphia provides, but don’t really care much for Philadelphians. In fact, if you talk with some of the folks in the legislature, (Cont. Page 21)
Yo! Here we go again with “The Florida Code” for Florida residents or visitors. When giving directions in Florida, you must always start with the words, “take I-75,” “take I-4” or “take I-95.” When crossing the border into Florida, forget all driving rules you ever knew. Freeways can only go north and south ... Not east and west – except Alligator Alley. Tolls are a fact of life; the State has to make money, so deal with it! Traffic lights are not timed and never will be. We measure the distance we travel in time – not miles. If you travel more than 5-10 miles on any road in any part of Florida without seeing an orange barricade, you’re lost! If you miss your exit on I-75, I-4 or I-275, it’s perfectly acceptable to back up! Once the light turns green, only three cars can go through the intersection; eight more go through on yellow and four more on red. Your car’s signal blinker means nothing. It will be left on at all times. We have alligators here in Florida and they WILL bite you. Don’t be stupid and try to feed or pet one. A true Floridian does NOT own a boat. They make friends with someone who already owns one. That way you don’t have to deal with any of the headaches. You weren’t born here. If you were, you’re angry that anyone else has moved here. There’s always a Walgreen’s across the street from a CVS on nearly every corner, with more being built every day. When picking up a woman on South Beach, always check for an Adam’s apple. In South Florida the four seasons are summer. There is a city called “The Villages” where 87,000 old people live that all drive golf carts and dance in the streets. No matter what they decide in Tallahassee, you will never, ever be able to figure out your property taxes. Learn how to dress in layers. It will be 95 degrees outside. But inside any restaurant or business it’s 65 degrees. With the slightest hint of a hurricane, your house insurance will be canceled. The biggest Asian pythons are in the Everglades. You want to live on a lake? Dig a hole. Early bird dinner starts at 4:00 but be there at 3:00. Have plastic bags in your purse or pocket for the packets of sugar, Splenda, etc. True Floridians rarely go to the local beach except Miami. These are recognized by their (Cont. Page 19)
Board of Revision hearings on taxpayer assessments NEED TO CHANGE. A taxpayer is opposed by a BRT lawyer, and Assessors with computer screens. Unexpected. It can easily startle and is too adversarial. I have never seen NOTICE of the BRT lawyer at hearings. And it could be UNFAIR ADVANTAGE in what appears a move to make hearings less informal. Many taxpayers want to talk to the Board and not be “prosecuted”. CONTROLLER, CITY COUNCIL and Justice NIGRO – CHANGE THIS. Let the Board ask the questions.... On the Office of Property Assessment side, it is FRESH AIR to know folks like Mike PIPER and Joe SOLOMON are finally in charge! WHO will be the next Administrative Judge of the 1st JUDICIAL DIST.? Almost certainly it must be one who can stay on the job more than a year or two. And the Chief Justice should not select the replacement; leave it for his successor as a courtesy, or make the choice more DEMOCRATIC. Watchful waiting is indicated.... I read where the 1st Judicial Dist. balanced their budget. How was this accomplished? FILING FEES seem to have gone way up (?). Bravo to ALAN BUTKOVITZ who was elected President of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Controllers – the FIRST President from Philly since 1914! Statewide experts know Alan does his research.... This is a blessed part of the month with so many BIRTHDAYS: Insurance guru Steve WILHIDE down in Pompano Beach; Lisa DEELEY, extraordinary aide; Paradise Rose SCHAFFER, 9, Facebook (Cont. Page 21)
66 B WARD LEADER MIKE MCALEER has got the band back together again. Yes, the sometimes-unified Northeast Ward Leaders assembled once again at the Ashburner Inn to get ready for the November elections. Its chairman has been able to keep the group singing essentially the same tune. He will have an easy time with the top of the ticket for Governor and Lieutenant Governor in TOM WOLF and MIKE STACK. But what happens down the road will be even more interesting. Among those who attended the meeting where Ward Leader and CITY COUNCILMAN BOB HENON, FOP PRESIDENT JOHN McNESBY, BOB DELLAVELLA, PAT PARKINSON, CONNIE DOUGHERTY, SHAWN DILLON, STATE SEN. TINA TARTAGLIONE and TONYA STACK. McNesby addressed the group in favor of State Senate candidate JOHN KANE. Although John Kane runs in Delaware Co., McNesby pointed out he is a strong labor candidate and will be an asset for Northeast ward leaders. Kane leads Plumbers Union Local 690, which is headquartered on Southampton Road in the Far Northeast. McAleer maneuvered the ward leaders through the evening’s agenda like a true, battle-tested veteran of ward politics. He appears to have completely recovered from his battle with cancer. Legendary labor leader BILLY TAYLOR passed away. Taylor was an icon in labor circles through his work in the Plasterers & Cement Masons Union Local 8. Many top labor and political leaders attended his viewing in South Philly, among them DAN GRACE of the Teamsters, JOHN DOUGHERTY of the electricians, JOE ASHDALE of the painters and TOM KILKENNY of the plasterers. Also in attendance were State Sen. Mike Stack and TOM NARDI. ED CORYELL, the Carpenters’ Union powerhouse, and BILL HAMILTON, the head of the Pennsylvania Teamsters, put together a fundraiser for Tom Wolf at the Carpenters Union Hall on Spring Garden Street. The event brought in $200,000 for the Wolf-Stack ticket. Wolf was also the guest of honor at a fundraiser at the law firm of Stradley Ronan. BILL SASSO, who is one of TOM CORBETT’S biggest backers, advocates, proponents and supporters, was the main host. Among those who contributed and attended were former Republican State Rep and current firm partner JOHN SALER and Montgomery Co. COMMISSIONER (Cont. Page 19)
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Remembering Great Jurist (Cont. From Page 15) Considered a competent leader whose West Philadelphia ward presents difficult organizational challenges (many of its voters being university students), Jenkins believes she can unite two constituencies which are sometimes at odds: the traditional ward organization of Democratic City Committee and the citywide progressive community. “City Commissioners have always been recruited from the ranks of ward leaders,” Jenkins said. “This makes sense because in practice ward leaders and City Commissioners must collaborate closely to conduct elections.” Her grassroots experience will enable her to address the concerns of ward leaders, she vowed. Jenkins may have learned a few things about politics in other ways: She teaches political science at Temple University. Al Stewart Convalescing After Short Hospital Stay
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A flood of visitors inundated the visitors’ desk at Pennsylvania Hospital last week signing in to visit 11th Democratic Ward Leader Al Stewart who was treated there for a few days. He’s said to say thanks to all visitors and to remind them to join him at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Park, Sep. 19 for his popular Fish Fry sponsored by V. Tutie Edwards. Green Party’s Glenn Davis Files for 190th District
Green Party candidate Glenn Davis filed nomination papers to be the Green Party of Pennsylvania’s candidate in Pennsylvania House Dist. 190. Davis is the chair of the Green Party of Philadelphia from Haddington in West Philadelphia. After filing with the Secretary of State, Davis said, “I am tired of the present-day political system that does nothing for our community. It is time for a change. A vote for Glenn Davis will be a vote against mass in-
union. He also carries the endorsement of the statewide AFL-CIO and the statewide AFL-CIO Building Trades Council. Rongione has established himself as the clear choice for middle-class families in the race for the 163rd. No Green Party Guv Candidate
JURISTS attending Judge Anthony DeFino Memorial Garden in Girard Park were Judges Angelo Foglietta and Matthew Carrafiello, with Jury Commissioner Dan Rendine and Judge Vincent Melchiorre. Photo by Joe Stivala carceration. I will work to redirect funding out of the prison system and into public education. I will also work for a minimum wage of $15.00/hour and a 40-hour workweek throughout our Commonwealth.” Glenn Davis is a 44-yearold father of three, born and raised in West Philadelphia. He is a veteran of the US Army and has served as the vice president of Shepard Recreation Advisory Council. His opponent, State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, has weathered stronger opposition. Why Aren’t Young Professionals Voting?
According to slate.com, a new poll from the Institute of Politics at Harvard stated only 23% of 18-29-year-olds surveyed said they will definitely vote in this year’s midterm elections. Even though past elections have proven the youth vote can be impactful, in recent years, youth turnout in elections has been low compared to older voters. The polling reports disengagement among young voters is even worse in midterm years, mainly because college students or young professionals aren’t informed about the candidates, or aren’t sure if they will remain local, so they don’t make the effort to vote. Put Your Money On Sestak Vs. Toomey
State Democrats appear to be leaning in more numbers to Admiral Joe Sestak as the candidate most likely to beat Republican US Sen. Pat Toomey. Their last go-around in 2010 was a cliff-hanger. If Sestak makes it through the primary, he will be at less of a disadvan-
tage cashwise than any other Democratic contender. Nevertheless, other potential candidates are forewarned by us to not even think of entering the primary against Sestak. Sestak will clash with Toomey again in 2016 when Sestak makes it through the primary. The Jul. 15 campaign finance reports indicate Toomey would start with a large cash advantage this time around. Sestak is reported as having $1.2 million, not bad for a challenger this early. Winning the primary will send more money pouring into Sestak’s campaign. TWU 234 Taps Rongione In 163rd
Two more transportation unions endorsed Vince Rongione for State Representative: Transport Workers Local 234 and the Pennsylvania Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen. They joined the United Transportation Union which endorsed Rongione in the spring. “Vince is the best choice for infrastructure jobs, public transportation and clearly the best choice for middle class families,” said Willie Brown, President of TWU Local 234. “We are confident he will fight for good jobs, fair pay, and will always look to grow and improve the infrastructure and public transportation serving Delaware Co. and the 163rd.” TWU Local 234 has 5,589 active members, including SEPTA transportation workers as well as sanitation workers in Upper Darby Township. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen is North America’s oldest rail labor
Paul Glover, who had hoped to get enough signatures to get on the ballot as the Green Party candidate for Governor, announced last week he fell short of the required number. Though he did well in Philadelphia, garnering 10,000 of the 17,000 required, he fell short in Allegheny, York and Harrisburg and the rest of the states, lacking about 3,000 signatures. The report is in the Libertarian Party’s Ken Krawchuk will not be on the gubernatorial ballot as well. What Happened To State Share Of Local Gaming?
The big question on the political internet is where did the promised property-tax relief from expanded legal gambling go? Gov. Ed Rendell and many state lawmakers pushed the idea of expanding legalized gambling and the creation of state
slots casinos. They promised a new era of property-tax relief from the billions that were to be made by allowing such gaming options in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania now ranks second to Las Vegas in gambling revenue. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports, “Lawmakers promised homeowners an average of $300 a year in propertytax relief when they passed the law legalizing 14 casinos statewide on Jul. 4, 2004. The average turned out to be about $180, according to State Dept. of Education data.” During the past 10 years, property taxes have increased for the average homeowner by more than $1,000, and in Philadelphia by substantially more. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported on its website that July gross revenue from slot machine play at the 12 casinos was $201,416,899, generating $107,535,711 of tax revenue for the Commonwealth. That amount was 1.7%
lower than revenue generated from slot machines in July 2013 when revenue was $204,909,480. The average number of operating slot machines throughout Pennsylvania at the 12 casinos was 26,400 in July 2014 compared to 26,593 in July 2013. Where’s our cut? Jim Dintino Pens Horsemen’s Column
If you timed the gait of a thoroughbred and the milestones of racing in the calendar year to the prose of a column called “The Saratoga Coaster” written for the Saratoga Springs Special, you get a sense of what it feels like to be in the winner’s circle at horse races. It was penned by Republican 26th Ward Leader Jim Dintino, who has experienced the thrills and heartaches of owning and running thoroughbreds. He’s Philly’s top tout, calling most of the winners of this season’s major horseraces. Our congrats for a piece well done.
181st Legislative District Awards Ceremony
Rep. Cohen Honors Poet
STATE REP. W. Curtis Thomas congratulates middle-school graduates joined by Miss Phila. 2014 Diamond Edmonds, far left, co-founder of Phila. Urban Creators Denzel Thompson, middle, and Hidden Beach recording artist Jeff Bradshaw, far right, at his 2014 State Representative Awards Ceremony. Edmonds, Thompson and Bradshaw were featured speakers at ceremony. STATE REP. Mark Cohen presents poet Diane SahmsGuarnieri with Penna. State Citation in honor of her community service in promoting art of poetry at Poets on the Porch 2014 festival at Ryerss Museum & Library. SahmsGuarnieri serves as Poet in Residence at Ryerss, promoted hundreds of poets reading in N.E. Phila. in addition to conducting workshops and making poetry more accessible at various venues.
MISS PHILA. and Jeff Bradshaw, far left, join State Rep. Curtis Thomas as he congratulates high-school graduates at his 2014 State Representative Awards Ceremony at Temple University. All high-school honorees are headed to college this month.
importantly shows that Wolf’s favorable/unfavorable ratio has weakened significantly. In February 2014, Wolf’s the ratio was 4.6 to 1. Now it is 1.4 to 1. I expect it to narrow even more as people see how Wolf and his allies are misrepresenting Corbett’s record. PA Families First, a coalition of the Democratic Governors Association and labor unions, began aired an ad accusing Corbett of cutting education funding and forcing school districts to lay off employees while he refused to make the “oil and gas industry pay their fair share.” Corbett did not cut state funding for public schools, however. In the last year of the Rendell administration (FY 2010-2011), cash from Harrisburg for K-12 was $9.6 billion, of which $1.0 billion was federal stimulus money with funds from state sources at $8.6 billion. Corbett did not have the benefit of the federal stimulus money in FY 2011-2012 so funding for K-12 was overall lower. But state funding was $9.1 billion, or $500 million more than in Rendell’s last year. But Corbett increased state funding of the schools every year he has been in office with FY 2013-14 reaching $9.8 billion. If Corbett raised funding for the schools as I have shown, how did he force school districts to lay off
teachers? The school districts and not Corbett cut deals with teachers and others that were not financially tenable. I have heard the oil and gas companies need to pay their fair share. Could someone tell me what that number is? Also, do the people asking for this “fair share” understand Pennsylvania has the highest state corporate tax rate in the US at 9.9%? LT. GOV. JIM CAWLEY has called on Wolf to disavow this dishonest ad. I am not holding my breath. Wolf ran an ad accusing Corbett of lying about Wolf’s business. Corbett aired an ad noting that Wolf’s York-based firm is incorporated in the state of Delaware. Wolf countered by claiming that his business is headquartered in Pennsylvania and he pays Pennsylvania taxes, which is true. In 2006 Wolf sold his business to a private-equity firm that incorporated the business in Delaware. Wolf repurchased the company in 2009 and has yet to transfer it back to Pennsylvania. Why? Perhaps for tax reasons?
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(Cont. From Page 16) owing to his long friendship with Morello, but perhaps more importantly due to his fascination with Philadelphia history. Many people have bumper stickers that warn that they “Brake for Animals”. Wolfe noted that he has one that reads, “I Brake for Historic Markers”. A Magellan Strategies poll
commissioned by Keystone Report supports a recent CBS New/NYT showing the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race is tightening. The CBS poll last week SHOWED GOV. TOM CORBETT within 12 points of TOM WOLF. The Keystone poll shows that among voters who have decided on a candidate the race has closed to 7 points. The Magellan report perhaps more
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Waffleman (Cont. From Page 16) tobacco-colored leather skin. Always be observant of cars backing through store windows or into canals and swimming pools. Note that most cars are driven by headless drivers. When seen there is always white hair and oversized, black wrap-around sunglasses. This would be even funnier if it weren’t so true. I’ll bet you’re laughing and nodding your head.
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(Cont. From Page 16) JOSH SHAPIRO, who is also a member of the firm. JOHN PARSONS, the well-respected developer and a Bill Sasso client, also attended the Wolf fundraiser.
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Concerns Grow Over Water Fluoridation
by Tony West Fluoridated drinking water is coming under the gun again, in large part because of concern about the rising incidence of developmental neurological disorders like autism and ADHD. Could this widespread chemical additive be to blame? Philadelphia’s drinking water is fluoridated, so we all want to know the answer. While the science on this subject is inconclusive, enough alarms have been raised for the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2009 to place fluoride – an ion of the element fluorine – on a list of “chemicals with substantial evidence of developmental neurotoxicity.” And research continues to raise disturbing questions about its use. A group called Fluoride Free Philadelphia has been crusading for the Philadelphia Water Dept. to stop fluoridating our water supply since 2013. It has not met with direct success so far. But beginning just last month, PWD lost a major customer as a result of fluoridation. Bucks Co. Water Supply Agency, which serves 385,000 people, stopped buying Philadelphia water, switching to the Forrest Park Water Plant in Chalfont, Pa. On its website, BCWSA is telling its users, “BCWSA has heard your request and is happy to announce that our customers have a choice to use fluoride or not through your dentist instead of being mandated through your water supply. The new source does not have fluoride added to it.” Fluoridating water supplies is about 100 years old. Its purpose is to reduce dental caries (cavities), a costly ailment that bothers most people, especially in their early years. Water laced with the fluoride ion in one of several compounds has been shown to reduce tooth decay by as much as 40%, all for a price of $1 person per year. It’s the
cheapest dentistry ever found. Most American water has long been fluoridated – and long attracted controversy for that reason. Early opponents of fluoridated water acquired a bad name because some of them were crackpots with a philosophical ax to grind but with no grasp of medicine. The John Birch Society in the 1950s, founded by John Koch (father of today’s Koch Brothers), saw creeping communism in public water and slammed it as “mass medicine.” Clinicians shrank in horror from such rhetoric. Attempts to link fluoridation with widespread diseases in the 20th century largely failed. The anti-fluoride movement died down. By the turn of the century, however, clinicians were becoming more curious about the causes of developmental disorders, which are becoming more common. Chemicals in the environment are one obvious suspect. PWD has wisely deferred to the Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health for an opinion on this issue. Last year, Janet Nagel of Fluoride Free Philadelphia met with Deputy Mayor Donald Schwartz of DPH to present evidence against fluoridating water. DPH spokesman Jeff Moran advised, “After meeting with Ms. Nagel, Health Dept. staff reviewed the literature that she submitted concerning neurotoxicity of fluoride. These studies, most of which originated outside of the United States, were felt to be scientifically flawed and did not provide evidence of an association between fluoride, at concentrations delivered through drinking water, and neurotoxicity.” But one of the first researchers to report this effect was Dr. Phyllis Mullenix, trained at Harvard, who in 1995 published in the journal Neurotoxicology & Teratology
detailed research demonstrating neurological impairments in rats raised on water laced with sodium fluoride. Her research, run many different ways, consistently produced evidence of abnormalities. Ironically, Dr. Mullenix was working for a dental-research institute at the time. Her original goal was to investigate other dental compounds, such as mercury; she started with fluoride as a control, expecting to find nothing. Her findings rocked the dental profession. Critics jumped on her work but complained that her protocol was too specific and demanding to be easily replicated. In other words, no one funded them to do the painstaking work that was needed. Dr. Mullenix did not get a chance to pursue her studies either. A few days before her article was published, she was fired. She remains a respected academic at Clark University, but no one wants to fund her to work on fluoride either. That’s no accident, charges Beverly DeCer, a registered nurse, who founded FFP. That’s because fluoridation chemicals are big business now. PWD alone pays $685,000. And fluoride producers are powerful because fluoridation treatments are a byproduct of major industries such as aluminum smelting. Alcoa has clout. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., it is the third-largest aluminum producer in the world. “We are a ‘corporatocracy,’ not a democracy,” said DeCer. “Fluoride was the backbone of industry. They bought and paid for any science that said it was good for dental health.” There’s no question that private industries have more control over funding research into commercial chemicals in the United States than they do in Europe, for instance. It may be no coincidence that fluoridated water remains rare in Europe (even though Euro-
pean teeth are by and large as good as ours). In 1999 Dr. Roger Masters, a senior professor at Dartmouth University, and Myron Coplan published “Water Treatment with Silicofluoride and Lead Toxicity” in an influential journal. They found elevated levels of lead, an element known to cause neurological damage, in waters treated with two other fluoridation compounds. However, the federal Centers for Disease Control & Prevention said their article is “poorly written and provides insufficient detail on study method to allow a full evaluation.” Definitely Masters & Coplan cast a wide net in their research – too wide, perhaps. It’s not clear why PDH regards work by Americans as the touchstone of all research. A stroll down any corridor inside the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is like a visit to the United Nations. Medical research is an international field. In 2003 A. Shashi of Patiala, India published a research report on sodium fluoride in rabbits. He too found neurotoxic changes in the rabbits’ brains. Perhaps because he was not American, no American has bothered to criticize his work in a professional forum. American enough, for sure, is Dr. Philippe Grandjean of the Harvard School of Public Health. In recent years his research team has unleashed a torrent of disturbing data from different parts of China where natural levels of fluorine vary in the drinking water due to geology. They have found a correlation between higher fluorine levels and lower IQ. Dr. Grandjean’s work has been savaged because, like Masters & Coplan, it casts such a broad net. Its data-reporting sources are annoyingly variable and uncontrolled by the researchers – not the gold standard in research. In epi-
demiology, however, one always begins with messy data like these and keeps working to refine them. Dr. Grandjean is unrepentant. He said this year the number of chemicals known to hinder child brain development have doubled from six in 2006 to 12 today. Fluorine he counts among them. And it keeps on coming. This year, Zong-Ping Liu et al. at McGill University, the “Harvard of Canada”, published in the Archives of Toxicology their research probing exactly how sodium fluoride causes fetal abnormalities in rats. Complex Risks, Tough Choices Studies like the work cited above are what placed fluorine compounds on the EPA’s watch-list for developmental neurotoxicity. But this does not mean the EPA has determined that artificially fluoridated tapwater is in fact dangerous. Much more research would have to be done before clinicians can make that call. “It can be difficult to separate the various causal factors when doing research in this field,” commented Dr. Marvin Schulte, who chairs the Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of the Sciences. (He does research on a different neurotoxin: nicotine.) Research samples of real-life populations must control for other agents present in a sample (say, a city’s drinking water) that might be responsible for positive results. In addition, a toxic effect may only appear, or may be stronger, if two or more agents enter the body at the same time. So fluoride might be more harmful (or less harmful) when an additional element is present than when it is not. “These toxins may have overlapping effects. Synergistic effects are well known,” noted Dr. David Jett. This man runs the National Institutes of Health’s CounterACT program
within the National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke; its mission is to sniff out chemical threats in neurology. Thorough research would call for studying not just fluoride in water, then, but every other chemical in water simultaneously – a daunting assignment. Furthermore, water is fluoridated by one of three different compounds: sodium fluoride, fluorosilicic acid and sodium fluorosilicate. These chemicals may be metabolized differently, so that conclusions from a study using one may not apply to the others. Dosage is everything in studies of toxicity. Everything can kill you if you consume enough of it. The question is where lies the threshold at which unwanted effects will start to occur. Not all fluoride enters the body through water. Fluoride is also present in some foods and in some air pollution. For these reasons, controlled laboratory experiments may not replicate the effects of fluoride in everyday water supplies. By the same token, studies of different water systems may yield different results, as the chemical mix in various water sources varies infinitely. Public regulators set minimum safety standards for fluoride content based on current knowledge. But different towns and different governments will have different standards. They may also use different methods of measurement and have different levels of accuracy and supervision, making it hard to compare data from water systems that are not well known to the researcher. “It is crucial that you have analytical methodology in place to measure that toxin at very low levels,” Dr. Jett explained. Figuring out the right chemistry and technology to do this is not easy and leads at times to disputes between researchers. (Cont. Page 23)
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IN FIRST-EVER port visit, Coast Guard was joined by YP 695 of US Naval Academy. Tom Metzger, president of Phila. Council of Navy League, hosted pierside reception for Lt. Cdr. Jim Smith, commanding officer, and crew who joined with Coast Guard. Photo by Joe Stivala
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US COAST GUARD cutter Kodiak Island arrived at Penn’s Landing from N. Carolina port visit. Wally Littlewood and Dave Armstrong, as well as Public Record columnist Joe Stivala, brought gifts for crew from Navy League. Game card was given to each crew member courtesy of Dave & Buster’s. Photo by Joe Stivala
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Walking (Cont. From Page 16) Contest winner; Florence COHEN, 97, out to dinner with State Rep. Mark Cohen, Sherrie and Dennis; Babette JOSEPHS with more to give; Bruz Kevin HANNAH, future ward leader; Scott MULVEY, top legislative aide; Jannie Blackwell advisor, Jeff FELDER; golden rose Mary FOGG; Washington, D.C. labor leader Liz McELROY; dashing Phil Bannan in West Chester; Judge Abbe
Philadelphia delegation are still trying to advance this process, but I don’t think they’re going to get very far because, let’s face it, it’s a Philly thing. We’re the only ones who really care. Gov. Tom Corbett has offered to give the School District an advance to help it open on time, but that’s not going to help. What’s needed is new money, additional money. This isn’t additional money. real-estate coordinator at the Navy Yard, is guiding a steady increase in alternative-energy firms that have moved in.... SPOTTED from shore at the Navy Yard on the Local 57 Laborers’ 75th Anniversary cruise, were Jimmy HARRITY and Marnie AUMENT. Also sighted was Randy ROBINSON (with cigar) on the PYRAMID Club Cruise…. BIG HYPE on new IRONWORKERS charges reads more like a minor amended report. PEOPLE: Sad loss of Mildred SAIDEL, John Saidel’s Mom and best friend in life.... Over 600 attended the church funeral of Beth Haliburton-Pender, Committeewoman. After a career in education, she wed Frank PENDER, her co-committeeperson, and retired state trooper. In life she taught and affected eternity – she now lives in eternity. And old 1877 letter was discovered by 57th Ward Leader Pat Parkinson. It was sent to voters in the old 13th Ward (Center City) by Committeeman Noah Layton asking electors elect him as Assessor. Layton lost an arm in the Civil War, and was Pat’s greatgrandfather.... FOP President John McNesby backed the big bike run to Atlantic City, leaving from the Irish Pub, to benefit MS. The FOP’s lashing out at the media would not have occurred without their investigation.... Was John McNesby looking worried over how much the kids would spend on boardwalk amusements? The Narcotics Unit rotation cost was well worth it. Confidential informants worry me, for they might report ANYONE, so as not to be charged, and they go against the AMERICAN right to face your accuser!
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(Cont. From Page 16) you get the distinct impression that if a nuclear warhead hit the city and took out all the people, but left the tourist attractions, which is where all of the tax money comes from, intact, they’d dance a jig. So it really didn’t surprise me that the Republican leadership (and I use that term
loosely, because allowing the largest school district in your state to be left hanging because you don’t feel like making your folks come back to work shows a distinct lack of leadership) decided not to act right away. In fact, I’ll be surprised if the tax is even passed on Sep. 15, when the legislature returns from a vacation it really doesn’t deserve. Now, the folks in the FLETMAN, about town; saintly Jennifer BRENNAN; and T. Milton STREET – FUTURE MAYOR? Word that Ed RENDELL is thinking over requests that he run for Mayor. He was a good Mayor – but GIVE SOMEONE ELSE A CHANCE! (Marty Weinberg is my favorite).... Let’s hear it for Todd FARALLY, who was elected to Local 19’s Executive Board. A Former 21st Ward Committeeman – and aspiring writer. Patrick O’CONNER, PIDC
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N.E. Ward Leaders Meet Neighbors’ Night Out In W. Phila. BACK in the saddle and fit as a fiddle, Mike McAleer opens meeting of Democratic N.E. Ward Leaders at Ashburner Inn in Torresdale.
FOP CHIEF John McNesby plugged Senatorial candidate and fellow unionist John Kane at N.E. Ward Leaders’ meeting. McNesby was pleased to have steered more police support to Democratic tickets. From left are Ward Leader Tommy Johnson, McNesby, and Ward Leaders Mike McAleer and Bernice Hill.
UNCONCERNED last Tuesday was Julia Chinn, leader of W and S.W. Phila. block captains, as she welcomed State Sen. Anthony Williams to her National Night Out block party on Spruce Street. Meeting Senator were Cierra Davis and her children Zyaiir, Zaylin and Azurah.
MEETING his watery fate on a waterslide – and loving it – this young man kept cool on Spruce Street.
SHEET METAL Workers’ Local 19 President Gary Masino, a Torresdale neighbor, dropped by Ward Leaders’ meeting to say hello. He chatted here with Ward Leaders Bobby Henon and John Sabatina, Sr. MELVILLE STREET turned into lively street fare in front of Councilwoman Blackwell’s home, with picnic treats, a moonbounce, arts and crafts, and neighbors strolling by from all over.
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COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA quickly responded to 25th Ward neighborhood complaints fancy ironwork gate at Cohocksink Playground failed to keep out midnight basketball players. He came up with solution seen above and neighbors wanted us to thank him.
YOUNGSTERS had great time with Councilman Kenyatta Johnson at Peace in the Park event presented by Point Breeze Community Development Coalition and S. Phila. HOMES at rec center, 18th & Washington. ` Photo by Donald Terry
DEMOCRATIC congressional candidate Brendan Boyle speaks to supporters during fundraiser at home of Michelle Hockman in Glenside. Among guests were former opponents Valerie Arkoosh and Daylin Leach, Joe Sestak and Montgomery Co. Prothonotary Mark Levy.
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All this research implies someone willing to pay for it, however. Funding for basic public-health research is increasingly falling under the knives of budget-slashers. Companies with an interest in selling fluoride have a motive to fund research into its potential benefits – not its potential side effects. Without targeting fluoride in particular, Dr. Jett said, “There are many thousands of industrial chemicals out there that we believe are toxic. We have a lot of work to do.” In the meantime, the trend is to lower the dosage of fluoride. Since 1962 the United States had suggested fluoride levels in water could safely range as high as 1.2 grams per liter. In 2011, the recommended maximum was reduced to 0.7 grams per liter. There are ways to obtain fluoride protection for teeth without swallowing it in water. It can be applied topically, in toothpaste. In this way, it goes directly to the organ fluoride is good for – your teeth – rather than to the organs that don’t need it – your blood and your brain. But Philadelphia has a lot of poor people. Poor people lose a lot of teeth and get a lot of dental work at public expense. Maybe they can’t always afford toothpaste. For this population, fluoridation may be a good deal – as long as it doesn’t harm our children.
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