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Homeless Make Marconi Plaza Their Home (See Page 2)

HOMELESS have made Marconi Plaza their home, and local residents are angry City is not enforcing rules that prohibit against homeless using the park after hours.

Photo by Maria Merlino

Urban Oasis Opens At Pier 53

Variety of Cigarettes • Cigars Pipes Hookahs • Novelty Items Lottery and More!

$2 Off Total Purchase 10% Off Boxed Cigar Sets with this ad Exp. 08/31/2014

Lowest Prices in the Area!

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302-798-7079 TWO bicyclists enjoy the trail at new Washington Ave Pier that opened this week at Pier 53, Washington Avenue and Columbus Boulevard. The park includes a bird-watching sanctuary, a boardwalk, a 55-foot Land Photo by Rory McGlasson Buoy sculpture.

15 minutes from South Philly. 5 Minutes from Commodore Barry Bridge.

From the North, take I-95 South towards Delaware, as you approach Delaware, bear Right on I-495, go 500 feet, and take first exit on Right, which is Naamans Rd. (rt. 920 Bear left at fork on ramp and make a Left at light next to K-Mart.

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South Philadelphia Business Association Oldest Business Association in South Philadelphia – Chartered in 1897 To join as a member of the SPBA, please call: (215)-336-1108

P. O. Box 31425• Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215)-336-1108 (215)-336-1149 (fax) Executive Board- President: Daniel Olivieri Treasurer: Jackie Fitzpatrick

Vice-President: Vince DeFino Esq. Secretary: Gaeton Tavella

Louis Galdo Dr. Jim Moylan Vince Giusini Bill Ciampitti

At Marconi Plaza, Homeless Have Moved In & Residents Don’t Like It

by Maria Merlino Italian radio inventor and electrical engineer Guglielmo Marconi, who won the 1909 Nobel Prize in physics has a park named for him, Marconi Plaza at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue. His statue stands proudly, elevated and overlooking the vast vista created by renowned landscape architects, The Olmsted Brothers for the Sesqui-Centennial of 1926. Sadly, this great man’s view today is shabby with

what looks to be morgue.

These lifeless bodies are actually homeless people who bring their own bedding, party all night and sleep it off all day. They don’t leave when the sun rises. They leave when the sun is high in the sky.

Neighbors, children and residents trying to use the park must tip-toe around park benches that have been turned into gurneys for the alcoholic and drug-addicted. Broken glass, paraphernalia, cigarette

RESIDENTS want homeless to move out of Marconi Plaza.

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butts, matches and human waste litter the surrounding area. It’s a health hazard at this point. Neighbors are complaining but to whom does one take these complaints? Charles Smith likes to walk his dog Ralph but is thoroughly disgusted by the sights he sees every day. “It’s like a hotel!.

The other day there was a guy and gal sleeping on a bench all cozy.” I point to a bench where a female is sleeping on it and her cohort is peacefully resting in his own filth under the bench. “That’s them! I thought these benches were put in by Friends of Marconi.

It looks like they are enemies of Marconi if that’s true.” I reach out to the secretary of Friends of Marconi Janet DeLuca. She lives just a half block away. “Let me explain what happened,” she says.

We’re working in conjunction with Philly Parks and Rec. About three years ago they did a study of park and told us that they would replace some of the benches. Well, 200

Charles Smith and his Boston Terrier, Ralph witness homeless sleeping and using Marconi Plaza every day.

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benches were removed. Not all of them were usable; some were just the metal skeletons.

The criteria for replacing them were that they were not

to be made of wood and that they had a center bar to prevent sleepers. We were shown a map of the park and pointed out the nicest places for these benches. Two years ago we got 12 metal benches with dividers. That went well until someone figured out the dividers were merely bolted on and removed one of the dividers. When Parks and Recs discovered this, someone authorized the removal of all the dividers to prevent vandalism of the benches. We were in an uproar when they did that.

Unfortunately, it made the bench situation a magnet for the homeless. We chose those benches to prevent that. What needs to happen is that the dividers need to be brought back and welded to the benches.

They thought we would be happy with the benches but at this point it’s causing a nuisance. We’ve reached out to Parks and Rec hopefully we can get the dividers back.”

Parks and rec did not return our calls at press time.

FDR Park Gets $100G Field Boost Keller Hosted On 2 Street The City has jumped aboard the Taney Dragon wagon as the little leaguers encapsulate the nation during their World Series run. Ro'ne Davis and company will be playing on upgraded fields next year.

The baseball fields at FDR park received a boost this week. Second Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, who was one of many city cheerleadert to follow the Dragons to Williamsport, PA., said he has secured $100,000 for upgrades at FDR park, where the Dragons and others play their regular season games.

"The Improved fields will ensure that there is high quality public recreation space available to local residents,"

Johnson said. 'Additionally, it gives local baseball teams a chance to become perennial contenders."

STATE REP. Bill Keller was hosted fundraiser at Doc’s COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON meets Carey Union Pub in Pennsport. Among those joining the lawmaker Davis, mom of Taney Dragon little league star, Carter Davis are IBEW Local 98 Business Manager John J. Dougherty (left) and FOP Pres. John McNesby (right). Photos: Maria Merlino at Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA.

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ENJOYING ASIAN-AMERICAN cuisine at fundraiser fro City Councilman Mark Squilla are: Amy Li, Qisheng Zhang, Rufang Wang, Lynn Mac, jin Shui Lin, Xiao Oing Sze and Mei Ying Gau.

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Squilla Hosted In Chinatown

FIRST DISTRICT COUNCILMAN Mark Squilla is joined by supporters at fundraiser in Chinatown on Monday. Among supporters from left: Patrick Mac, Steven Mac, Christopher Chen, Darian Mac, Jack Shao, Steve Mac and Michael Ng.

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by Joe Shaheeli It’s time for non-committal members of the PA General Assembly to show their support and put in their appearances at the weekly Friday informational protests outside the Convention Center. They also need to pressure the Convention Center management demanding an end to an unfair lock out.

Calling in their dues for the support they have gotten over the years are the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters and the Teamsters Union.

This week both unions received support from the Selection Committee which visited here to see if Philadelphia

Don’t Count On Union Support!

Night Out An Annual For Jannie

COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell posted another successful National Night Out Party on her home street. Jannie was joined by neighbors, officials of Malcom X Park; Tutti Edwards, 11th Ward; Shariff Street, Esq.; and Bernedette Wyche, 24th Ward Leader.

All honored Mary Ellen Cabry in foreground.

Photo by Joe Stivala.

should be picked as the site for the Democratic National Convention. Gov. Ed Rendell, Congressman Bob Brady, and

I am hosting a Senior Expo on Friday, Sep. 19 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the National Guard Armory at 2700 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA (Corner of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard). Many businesses, health and government agencies will be on hand to provide helpful information and materials to senior citizens.

Refreshments will be provided.

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Sen.Mike Stack SERVING THE 5TH DISTRICT

JUDGE Carolyn Nichols joins Shariff Street, Esq. and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, National Night Out Hostess. Nichols offered law enforcement remarks. Photo by Joe Stivala.

Mayor Nutter, who are among the organizers hoping to woo the Convention, heard the message from the Selection Committee, which was “We know this is a union city. We don’t understand why the discord!”

In full page ads in the main media and the Philadelphia Public Record this week, both Unions stated “The Carpenters and Teamsters Unions will only support candidates willing to stand up for working men and women and who support ending our LOCK-

JUDGE Lorie Dumas was Keynote Speaker at the Dewey & Race Streets National Night Out, hosted annually by Cathy Huggins, 34th Ward Committeewoman. She was joined by her neighbors, Captain Joe Bologna, 18th District Police Commander; and Committee member Flo Pauling. Photo by Joe Stivala.

OUT from the Pennsylvania Convention Center.”

The message continued: “The Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters and the Teamsters Union both signed the Convention Center’s ‘Customer Satisfaction Agreement.’ Management refused to accept our signed agreements and have LOCKED US OUT—refusing to let us work in the center.”

When the facts are made known, it is clear the State’s Convention Authority is in the wrong. The big question to

Gov. Tom Corbett is “Are You happy with the feud? We asked him a while back, “When will you step in to break the lockout?” His answer was “When the time is ripe?”

Our question to him now is “Will the time be right after you’ve lost the election, in part due to your inaction with the lockout?”

He should wake up to an opportunity to earn some Union friends, especially with the repercussions felt across the state, when the Wolf-Stack

team picked up an important endorsement from PA chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, which followed the endorsement from Lodge 5.

FOP consists of the Commonwealth’s current and former law enforcement officials and their endorsement is particularly sought after because unlike many other labor unions they don’t consistently choose one party over another. Gov. Corbett won the group’s support back in 2010.

At the time, the candidate and the group’s leaders made a big show of the endorsement, holding a joint press conference.

“We’ve been solidly behind Tom Wolf from the beginning and carried that over to the state,” Lodge 5 President John McNesby, who represents Philadelphia, stated.

“We feel it’s time for a change and we are looking forward to the next four years.

This is one endorsement the FOP was clearly and fully behind and sends the message that we’re gonna get out there in.

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Mayor Michael A. Nutter congratulated at-large City Councilman Ed Neilson on his swearing in, stating “Congratulations to our newest member of the Philadelphia City Council, Ed Neilson. I’ve enjoyed working with him on behalf of the City when he was a State Representative, and now I look forward to working with him in our City Council. Ed served in Governor Rendell’s administration as a Deputy Secretary of Labor and he has been both a mentor and sports coach in his community. To Ed, his wife and their five sons, I offer my congratulations on this new step in his personal and political career.”

Former State Rep. Ed Neilson thanked the residents of the 169th Legislative District for the opportunity they gave him to serve them “It has been an honor to serve in the

HAVING ENJOYED face paint make up, this youngster gets a Joe Claybak, of Best Care Senior ServHANDING out school bags at her second in school bag pack from Sen. Christine ices, helped out by handing out discs. series of summer picnics is Sen. Christine “Tina” Tartaglione.

Photo by Harry Leech.

“Tina” Tartaglione. Photo by Harry Leech.

Photo by Harry Leech.

Photo by Harry Leech.

Pennsylvania House of Repre- will remain open Tuesday freshman students who are committeeperson and Election sentatives and it truly has been through Thursday from 9 a.m. moving on campus for the Board Inspector, have put together an exciting new weban experience I will never for- to 4 p.m., until the end of No- first time. www.BugleCall.org.

Yheralis Lantigua, a Cam- site, get,” Neilson said. “I believe vember. Constituents can conI served the people of North- tact the office at (215) pus Election Engagement They say it is going to be the Project Coordinator for go-to-site for common sense east Philadelphia with in- 281-3414.

Singer Moves Philadelphia Higher Education politics both locally and nategrity and passion, and I am To Register Incoming Network for Neighborhood tionally, with commentary, proud of my accomplishTemple Students Development, is looking to live radio, and political rements, especially the creation Commissioner Stephanie register about 4,800 students sources. of the Dyslexia and Early LitSinger’s office has teamed up for the November 2014 elecWe hope they succeed. We eracy Pilot Program.”

Neilson, who was elected with the Philadelphia Higher tions. “When people learn the need more common sense.

Who’s Ruling to the House in 2012, said the Education Network for Neigh- habit of voting at an early age, Political Airwaves Development they are more likely to stick other accomplishments he is borhood Political Ad Sleuth, a Sunmost proud of are being in- (PHENND) to register Tem- with it over time,” says Ms. light Foundation tool for volved in the passage of the ple University students as they Yheralis.

Committee Duo Open tracking the big bucks behind bipartisan transportation fund- arrive for fall semester. www.BugleCall.Org big political ad buys, has ing plan, and standing up “PHENND is committed to Leigh Cravotta, our 5th tracked $12 million worth of against the majority by voting setting students on a path of against budgets that severely lifelong civic engagement, Ward Republican Vice-Chair, Philadelphia market ad buys.

Most of the ad spending through both service and vot- Election Board Clerk, and underfund education.

Neilson’s district office, lo- ing,” says Director Hillary Committeeperson, along with came in statewide races.

(Cont. Page 8) cated at 3294 Red Lion Road, Kane. They are targeting Scott Adams, also a 5th Ward

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Neilson Now Officially A City Councilman

Sen. Tartaglione Gives School Bags And Supplies Throughout District

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(Cont. From Page 4) So we see the Convention issue becoming an agenda item when Corbett and Wolf debate in three different locations across the state. The first debate is in the Harrisburg media market on September 22 in Hershey, PA at the 30th Annual Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce dinner. The second debate, October 1 at KYW-TV studios in Philadelphia. The final October 8 at the WTAE-TV studios in Wilkinsburg and will be shown in the Pittsburgh media market.

A plus for Corbett is the fact the Harris Poll finds registered Pennsylvanians of both parties not only support increased energy development, but are more likely to vote for candidates who promote increased production of oil and gas. But, remember, the poll was conducted on behalf of the American Petroleum Institute.

Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason stated “The War on Coal is costing hundreds of

Pennsylvanians their jobs and endangering the livelihoods of thousands more.

The War on Coal is putting the jobs of every coal worker at risk. Recently, 500 workers in our Commonwealth received pink slips because President Barack Obama is choosing ideology over our economy.”

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UNION LABOR

WEATHER WAS ideal for Sid “King of Shirmp” Booker’s Snnual Pool Party and salute to Summer. It drew a capacity turnout of friends and VIPs. Among them with Sid Booker, center, were seated State Rep Rosita Youngblood, and Senator Shirley Kitchen and standing Judge Jacqueline Frazer-Lyde , unidentified guest and Peter Lyde.

Photo by Robert Mendelsohn.

Union Labor…Building it right for a better and stronger community And promoting renaissance of North Broad St. Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Jr. Business Manager/Co-Chairman L.E.C.E.T. Co-Chairman Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., Damian Lavelle Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper, Jr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.

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All Enjoyed Sid Booker’s

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

THIS PICTURE by V. Tutie Fields captured essence of pool party.

CHAIR City Commissioner Anthony Clark was joined by Congressman Chaka Fattah, Photo by Robert Mendelsohn host Sid Booker and City Controller Alan Butkovitz.

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EVERY ONE knows Kazem Nabavi, right, seen here with members of the Pan-Asian Association sitting beside Sid Booker’s Pool.

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Annual Summer Pool Party

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SHARING MOMENT with host Sid Booker were John McCloskey and Deputy Police ComPhoto by Robert Mendelsohn missioner Richard Ross.

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SENS. Leanna Washington and Shirley kitchen were center of attraction at Sid Booker’s Party. With them is Sam Cook.

Photo by V. Tutie Fields.

ENJOYING cool breezes besides pool were, in rear, John Herring, Jim Harrity and Marnie Aument and unidentified guests in Photo by Robert Mendelsohn front.

SURE to get Sid Booker to join them for this picture were Barb a r a Barry and Carlton Williams.

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SAYING HELLO to incoming guests were State Rep Rosita Youngblood , Patty Jackson and Senator Shirley Kitchen.

Photo by Robert Mendelsohn

East Oak Lane Residents Hear From Rep. Cherrell Parker

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THIS PHOTO attests to community opposition to Family Dollar Store at E. Washington Lane and Limekiln Pike as they turned out to hear pros and cons in meeting called by Councilwoman Marian REP. CHERELLE PARKER explains position of community to Family Dollar Store to capacity crowd.

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MONICA WELDON of Mount Airy collects two free fans at office of State Rep. Cherelle Parker's, 1 5 3 6 Wadsworth Ave. on Tuesday.

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Remember - Do It Right , Do It Safe, Do It Union.

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The Pennsylvania Ethics Commissioner reports Mayor John Street violated one of its resolutions by failing to file Statements of Financial Interests with the PHA for Calendar years 2006-2011 when he was a Commissioner and Chairman of the PHA Board.

They want him to do so, if he has not already done so.

Don’t they have better things to do?

Let’s Get Metro Figures Straight!

We believe the daily Metro needs to be congratulated on acquiring the City Paper, which rumors had was in fi-

nancial straits. It proudly proclaimed on page one and two other pages how great the merger would be for the two papers.

What confused us was Metro’s statement “Metro and City Paper reach 840,000 people in Greater Philadelphia.”

That could be because Metro prints 117,000 of which it says 80,000 are delivered “within the city. It also claimed City Paper had “nearly 450,000 weekly readers which is nearly five times more than its competitor”, and again “City Paper boasts more than $630,000 monthly readers”.

But Metro has to do a fact check on City Paper readership and circulation: It’s story includes a paragraph which reads “ City Paper, which was awarded 2014 Keystone Press Award for best major newspaper with a circulation “under 10,000 in the state….”

Now, we ask Metro publisher Yggers Mortensen to correct his article with more accurate figures.

Remembering Steve Collins

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RADIO 1 in collaboration with School District presented back to school event in memory of E. Steven Collins. Participating were Lamar Shank, Fathers Heart Legacy; Muhammad Shakur, Fathers Heart Legacy; Kyce at the Club Hot 107.9; Lady B, Old School 100.3 and Ce Ce McGhee, Praise 103.9. Photo by Adelaide Abdur-Rahman

Letter to Mayor Nutter Re: Bill #140377

Teachers Have Paid The school employees’ retirement pension plan is under attack by the politicians in Harrisburg. Of course they leave out some of the most important facts. They fail to disclose that: 1. From 1996 through 2014, the State of Pennsylvania stopped being required to make any contributions to the plan.

2. From 2000 through 2011, the school employees’ contribution rates always exceeded the school districts’ contribution rate.

3. During 2001 to 2003, the schools districts were required to pay into the plan from only 1.15 to 1.94 percent while the employees paid in 5.77 to 7.10 percent.

4. The plans’ funds are invested, managed and controlled by the state, not by the employees.

5. The employees always paid into the plan what was required of them.

Please check into why the PSERS and SERS plans are not fully funded and stop listening to the political soundbites during this election year.

Mayer Krain ---------------

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Elusive School Tax!

Aug. 21- TeamChildren host workshop on “Beyond Poverty: Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty presented by Frank Kros, MSW, JD at Sonesta Hotel, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration $250. Discounted parking $10. Lunch provided. For info call 610666-1795.

Aug. 21- Plumbers President John Kane fund raiser for his Senate campaign at Maggie O’Neill’s, $25., 7 to 10 pm, 1062 Pontiac Rd., Drexel Hill, PA. Aug. 22- An After Work Party honoring State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown at 5 store our driving privileges.

Needless to say, I feel very strongly when I say this is ludicrous! Someone please tell me this not true, better still, instruct me on how to get this decision overturned? Say it ain’t so!!!!!

Vernon D Brown Committeeman 51st Wd 17th Div ---------------

Falling Buildings The building collapses in the 6000 block of Spruce Street have prompted me to

p.m. at The Mansion Luxury Apartments at Bala,. 4700 Lancaster Ave. 19131. Come mingle and dance. 20.00 donation.

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) 275-2120.

Aug. 23- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts annual Back to School Event with free backpacks for students

grades K-8 who live in 198th Legislative Dist. at 310 W. Chelten Ave. Limit 3 to household. Pre-registration deadline Aug. 15. Call (215) 849-2426.

Aug. 23- Germantown Life Enrichment Center hosts 2nd annual Crab Festival buffet dinner/dance, 7 to 10 pm at 5722 Greene St. $35. For tickets call 215-844-3281.

Proceeds benefit GLEC’s Kids scholarships.

Aug. 24- Billy Meehan Clambake at Cannstatter Turnfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 4-8 p.m. Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley is honored. Tickets $100.

For info Republican City Committee (215) 561-0650.

Aug. 27- Complimentary Commonwealth Club House Party with Chairman Rob Gleason, 5:30- 8 pm, Home of Attorney Mike Cibik

and .,Monika Czapla, 334 Front St. RSVP Margot Crouch, 717-234-4901, Ext 133.

Aug. 28- Sandbox recording artist Giana Lynn will kick off final night of Tacony Civic Association’s Summer Concert Series at 7 pm at Disston Rec Center, Disston and Glenloch. Bring your chairs.

Sep. 1 - AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade & Penn’s Landing Picnic, starting from Delaware & Reed Sts. Led by Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding.

Sep. 3- FOP Lodge #5 President John J. McNesby hosts cocktail reception in support of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf, 6 to 9 pm at Lodge’s Hall, 11630 Caroline Rd. RSVP to Ciancarlo Stefanoni at 267-761-9545 or at Giancarlo@WolfforPA.com.

advise your readers to get accurate appraisals of their homes. It seems homeowners insured or otherwise, are on the hook for demolition costs.

Bettina Ricks 60th GOP Ward Leader ---------------

more attention to reelections, pay raises and lobbyists? Is there no enforceable plan to stop the terrible destruction caused by the use of this drug?

Where is the “war on drugs”?

Do more people of power need to lose loved ones to this?

Where does heroin come from? How is it that the media never tells us 90% or more of the heroin found on our streets and in the arms of our dead young people comes from Afghanistan – the very place where our soldiers are dying to keep Afghanis free? No

wonder the tribal leaders of Afghanistan want us to stay there and die there while they continue to profit from the export of this deadly drug.

To believe the federal government doesn’t know about heroin coming from Afghanistan is ludicrous.

They’ve had boots on the ground and eyes in the sky for over 10 years.

This tells me the American people are collateral damage – again – to a foreign policy gone astray.

Kay Hoskin

We’re Number 3 Wow, Pennsylvania is third! Good, right? Not this time. We are third of 50 in the abuse of heroin.

Is Pennsylvania law enforcement that ineffective?

Are our legislators paying

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Where are our political representatives? If what I was told today is true, I’m appalled!!!!! So they’re writing tics now for cars without tags, or updated inspection stickers; parked on private property (driveways, backyards, outside of garages).

Whose brilliant idea was that? Is the city that broke they have to resort to adding another tax on the poor?

You made us move our cars off the streets! Where else are we to go when income is low/cut. We park our cars, because we can’t afford the cost to drive. Yet, we can’t keep them on our own property (driveway, backyard, outside of garages) while we struggle to find other means of income in order to one day re-

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We, the under-signed Philadelphia-based organizations strongly urge you to sign the above bill, which seeks to eliminate arrests, court-time and prison for possession of modest amounts of marijuana. As you know, on a vote of 13-3, City Council approved this bill many weeks ago.

It is clear to all informed observers that there is an intrinsic bias in how marijuana laws are enforced, which serves to exacerbate the gross and expanding income gap for minorities and the poor. A teenager who is convicted of marijuana possession - no matter how minor - will have a criminal record that renders him virtually unemployable for the rest of that teenager’s life.

Long ago, the District Attorney announced he would not prosecute the possession of petty amounts of marijuana. He concluded aggressive enforcement would continue to waste the time of police, prosecutors and court resources.

There is no “public safety” argument that can be mounted against this bill that could not also be mounted against beer and wine possession. No one’s freedom and prospect of employment is threatened by possession of beer and wine.

With the stroke of your pen, you can expand economic and social justice for Philadelphians who are subject to the biased enforcement of this anachronistic law. Therefore, we strongly urge you to sign this bill, without any further delay.

Americans for Democratic Action of Southeastern PA District 1199C Jobs With Justice Philadelphia NOW Philadelphia Democratic Progressive Caucus Philly for Change

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Last week Joseph “Skip” Brion, the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (LCB), announced that the agency was not going to increase the mark-up on its products from its currently 30% to 35%. Brion prior to his appointment to the LCB was the Chairman of the Chester County Republican Party.

His comments were, I believe, in response the unexpected release of an internal LCB memo that noted that profits could go down by 20% in FY 2013-14 compared to the prior year owing primarily to rising salary and benefit expenses. The memo also entertained the increase in the mark-up. This would have been the first increase in the mark-up in two decades.

A spokesman for House Majority Leader Mike Turzai stated that the memo contradicted the LCB’s testimony before the House during privatization hearings, in which it had touted the solid profitability of LCB. One of the arguments against privatization of the liquor business is the claim that the agency contributes to the state budget. In the year ended June 30, 2013, LCB added $512 million to the state’s coffers.

It should be noted that 83% of this figure were tax revenues that would have been collected even if the stores were in private hands. So roughly $85 million were profits. I assume this mean that the profits contributed to the state will be lower (if not nil) this coming year.

Furthermore, I believe that state and local revenues from liquor sales would be greater if the stores were in private hands, as those owners would have to pay income and (Cont. Page 15)

The folks here at the Public Record tend to frown on my writing about baseball.

But chances are you spent a chunk of time last night watching a group of youngsters using the game of baseball to make the city proud.

The Taney Dragons, or as we also call them, the Mid-Atlantic Champions, played a potent West Division champion Las Vegas team last night in the Little League World Series The team from Philly, which has turned the insult “You throw like a girl!”into a compliment behind the arm of 13year-old Mo’ne Davis, was undefeated going into Wednesday’s game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Taney is the first team from Philly to represent Pennsylvania in a long time. So since they’re the Commonwealth’s representatives, Gov. Tom Corbett was in the stands to cheer them on.

Which if you think about it is more than a little ironic.

While not all of the Dragons attend School District of Philadelphia students, many of them are. Which is why Corbett’s attendance at the team’s first game on Friday, the day when Superintendent William Hite announced that schools would open on time, but with depleted resources due to an unclosed $81 million deficit, kinda raised eyebrows.

I know it raised mine.

Don’t get me wrong Mr. Governor, you’re supposed to be there. Cheer the Dragons on. Root for them all the way.

But hopefully, you’ll be equally as rah-rah when it comes time to make sure schools are funded.

Yo! Here we go again with the long awaited answers to the world’s easiest test that appeared in my last column. I hope you took the test honestly, alone and unassisted. If you did not take or even see the test, stop reading this NOW. It wouldn’t be fair if you had the answers before you were asked the questions.

And now for the answers: [1] 116 years, from 1337 to 1453 [2] Ecuador [3] From sheep and horses [4] November. The Russian calendar was 13 days behind ours [5] A Squirrel [6] The Latin name was Insularia Canaria - Island of the Dogs [7] Albert. When he came to the throne in 1936 he respected the wish of Queen Victoria that no future king should ever be called Albert [8] Distinctively crimson [9] New Zealand [10] Thirty years, of course - From 1618 to 1648 [11] One (1) - the day that he or she was born is their only birthday. [12] certainly - July 4th come between the 3rd and the 5th of July all over the world. [13] Because he is still living in Topeka, Kansas. [14] You would light the match first of course. [15] All months have at least 28 days.

[16] One (1) hour. If pill #1 taken at 12.00, #2 at 12:30 and #3 at 1:00 the time the elapsed equals one hour. [17] Half way into the woods, the other half the dog would be running out of the woods. [18] The bear would undoubtedly be white. The house would have to be built exactly on the North Pole to have a southern exposure on all sides and the bears at the North Pole are white — ya know polar bears. [19] Six (6) - three outs per team. [20] The answer is 75. Now get your calculator to prove it. 30 ( .5 = 60 + 15 = 75). [21] Reading the question again, “. . . if you took two apples . . .” you would have two apples! [22] It might not be legal but it is impossible.

For him to have a widow’s sister to marry, he would have to be dead. [23] According to the Holy Bible, none - nada - zip — zero (0). Ya see Moses wasn’t anywhere near that ark. It was really Noah’s ark. [24] The four words are United States of America. [25] Zero (0) - Zero is the minimum number for almost anything. [26] Horse racing. The horses (the contestant) aren’t allowed to wear sneakers. [27] Nine (9) remember “all but nine (9) died.” [28] The beggar is a woman the other woman’s sister. [29] There aren’t any penguins living where the Eskimos live.

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The DA’S FORFEITURE Unit needs it’s rules rewritten to be more HUMANE. You read of homeowner plight with it, but how about a taxpayer who operated his shop in a rented store. When he was arrested (under appeal) the property owner heard from the unit (before trial) on the arrest more than once - with a urgency that seemed to urge eviction. The unit began with noble purpose under DA Lynn ABRAHAM, with now Judge Michael ERDOS, as supervisor. It was intensely human back then. I think of one old lady now evicted from her home to the street and say that JUSTICE DOES NOT HAVE TO MAKE MONEY. ...NEW YEAR PARADE ROUTE: It is a good idea to have the parade march to the south. But is it a SUGAR COAT diversion for the LOUSY idea to end it at Washington Ave, after passing BLOCKS where there a few spectators (unlike lower Broad St.).

If the City is attempting to cut costs - SAY SO. (Also consider eliminating some $100,000 jobs in City Hall to save cash.) ...The uproar over the SS UNITED STATES final location is healthy. Historic ships are so numerous with MEAGER MONEY tocare for them - that they need to be in private hands - like the INTREPID in the Big Apple. Or create a NATIONAL preservation trust. Small ships like OLYMPIA need to be out of the water in a cradle, or in a cofferdam. Since it is expensive when the bottom splits open (like $15m+) as did LAFFEY - which was only saved by Obama stimulus loans.

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The rush to bring the Democratic national convention to Philadelphia is on. Many public officials are being asked to get involved to help lure the convention here. Predictably former mayor and Gov. Ed Rendell is one of the main folks at the helm.

Lunch was held at the Constitution Center to woo the delegates on the fact-finding tour. Among the VIPs who addressed the national search committee were guv nominee Tom Wolf, Mayor Michael Nutter, and auditor general Eugene DiPasquale. The event was attended by former State Sen. Bob Rovner. Rev. Bonnie Carmoda Of the Salvation Army, former mayor W. Wilson Goode, Labor leader Henry Nichols, former Republican speaker of the house Denny O’Brien, State Sen. and lieutenant governor nominee Mike Stack, and former New Jersey Congressman Rob Andrews.

There were also a number of city Council folks in attendance. Maria Sanchez was adorned in a radiant green Outfit, Councilwoman Marion Tasco looked stellar in her business suit.

Councilman Mark Squilla looked tan, rested, and ready to go.

Rick Bloomingdales of the state AFL-CIO was also there to support bringing the convention to. Philadelphia. Later the delegation was brought to the art museum for a Rocky celebration.

Some of the delegates commented that Philadelphians were like schoolchildren in that they had a lot enthusiasm for their city and for landing the convention.

They noted that this was an Attractive feature of the Philadelphia Personality A number of the statewide candidates performed standup comedy at the Improv in Pittsburgh. The following night they performed some of their same act at Finnigan’s Wake for the Variety Club.

In Pittsburgh Tom Wolf got Big laughs for pointing out that he is popular in Pittsburgh because he looks like a well-known personal injury attorney. Tom Corbett got laughs commenting how sick he was of Tom Wolf’s jeep. County executive Rich Fitzgerald had great confidence on stage. Corbett also joked that Mike Stack’s presence in Pittsburgh violated the candidate protection program.

Congressman Mike Doyle is the dean of the Western Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation and he got a lot of laughs making fun of Washington. But no one makes fun of Washington better than our own Congressman and Democratic Party Chairman Bob Brady.

One of Brady’s longtime confidants and staunch supporter is Register of wills Ron Donatucci. Sadly, Donatucci lost his mother this week. She was 102 years old.

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Even if you don’t meeting the Listing criteria, SSA must take into account the residuals from a stroke when assessing your ability to work. People who suffer from strokes often experience increased muscle weakness, difficulties with

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It seems to do okay after the engine has warmed up a bit.

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SSA maintains Listing 11.04, and requires one of the following more than 3 months after occurrence: A. Sensory or motor aphasia resulting in ineffective speech or communication; or B. Significant and persistent disorganization of motor function in two extremities, resulting in sustained disturbance of gross and dexterous movements, or gait and station. Aphasia refers to a loss in ability to communicate or understand language. The 11.04B. criteria refers to paralysis, tremor or other involuntary movements, ataxia

the balance of the debt forgiven or cancelled. This will be reported to the IRS as income to you and it could affect your tax liability.

In terms of expense, particularly when comparing bankruptcy versus debt settlement, most times bankruptcy is far, far cheaper. With regards to credit reports, a bankruptcy will be reported for ten years but, once a chapter 7 case is over and the debt discharged, the credit reporting agencies must report the debts as “$0� balance so your credit score may actually improve (debtto-income ratio is one component in your credit score).

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ing, and use of the hands may be compromised. The longer these residuals linger, the greater impact they will exert on your ability to function in the workplace. If you experience a stroke, you will need to obtain your treating doctor’s input and opinion about its effects on your ability to work. Physical and occupational therapy treatment notes can prove useful in showing the extent and lasting impact that a stroke can have on functioning and stamina. Even if the residuals are mild, you can be found disabled if you cannot work a 40 hour week.

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Kevin Dougherty For PA Justice Awakens A Debate

by Joe Shaheeli While Administrative Judge of Philadelphia Family Court Kevin Dougherty will not yet comment on his possible candidacy for the State Supreme Court in the next primary, his brother Union leader John J. Dougherty’s towels are already waving he will be a candidate.

So the odds as we call it, based on waving towels and hot rumors, are ten to one Judge Kevin’s name will appear on the next primary ballot to fill an existing Justice vacancy.

Normally, this would not be accompanied by much fanfare, since brother John knows what’s good for brother Kevin, even if the two are publicly not on the same page at this writing. It is to be a happening in the conscientious career of Judge Kevin.

But mention the name of John Dougherty in the same sentence with Judge Kevin and alarms have begun sounding among the groups pushing for merit selection, a long contentious struggle in this state. Its proponents are pushing for the end of popular voting for all PA judges and especially state Supreme Court justices. They see Merit Selection, “by selected committees dominated by barristers” as the “surest way” toward an unbiased, unsusceptible to political winds judiciary.

Why the alarm? Obviously, for the fact John Dougherty has mastered the art of PAC creation, with a number under his belt, and the ability to raise millions of dollars for those PACS. Money talks and bulls_ _ _ walks when it comes to who will win any election anywhere.

Always a contentious debate, with plenty of pros and cons on each side, competitive election or merit selection is on every debate agenda in the Commonwealth.

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many problems, and critics, cite their heavy reliance on special interest money tops their argument list. Pennsylvania is one of 22 states using competitive elections to fill state supreme court seats, at least some of the time.

Appointment/Retention Systems, also known as “merit selection,” rely on bipartisan nominating commissions to put slates of candidates before the governor, who then picks from that list. Voters then periodically vote on whether to retain these judges. While this greatly reduces special interest money, critics call these systems undemocratic. Twenty four states use bipartisan commissions to help choose supreme court justices.

Four states have adopted public financing, as a middle ground, to combat special-interest money while still conducting state supreme court elections. But public financing has come under attack and was gutted or inadequately funded in two of these states in 2011.

Still, public financing does reduce pressure on candidates to raise money, and boosts public confidence in elected judges.

In 2002, North Carolina became the first state to provide full public financing for judicial campaigns. An in-depth study concluded in 2009 that North Carolina’s plan “has reduced the influence of private contributors and helps insulate judges from politics.”

Since Pennsylvania has had chronic shortfalls in its budgets, such funding is nowhere on the horizon now or in the distant future.

So, if John wants brother Kevin to run for a Supreme Court Justice vacancy, candidates of a similar mind need to realize he will have a wellfunded treasury at his disposal.

They could well opt to pick another time. That also fuels the case for those pushing election by selection.

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WAFFLEMAN (Cont. From Page 12) Penguins live at the South Pole and Eskimos at the North Pole.

[30] “Not in” means “out” so the direct opposite of ‘not in’ (out) is ‘in’ of course. I hope you had fun with these questions. Now you can give the test to someone who hasn’t seen the answers yet. Let me know how you made out.

AT TIMES it gets confusing for Ford new car buyers trying to find working entrance at Pacifico Ford, one of the oldest car dealers at the Airport Auto Mall on Essington Ave. The same major renovation occurred at FORD’S General Sales manager Tom Family Dodge, also one of the found- Flynn checks out main greeting desk CRANES at work remodeling outside of Paciing car agencies at Auto Mall. being installed in Pacifico show room. fico Ford. signs. SO WHAT? Just as- by the GOP U.S. senator - so COST DA Seth Williams on sign someone to the case. he invited himself, and sat on dare by Comm. Josh SHAPIRO ...Bravo to Bernie SMAL- stage with the VIP’s. did they ice cube ALS dump (Cont. From Page 12) LEY, Sr., Esq. as Legal Intel...Bonnie REID in S. Philly while in San Diego. Ward (Olympia has not been out of ligencer Lifetime Achievement passed - Her beauty brightens Leader Pat PARKINSON did it, the water for overhaul since recipient!

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STOP making folks WAIT long The undertaker-congressman Irish voters. Some 30%.

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(Cont. From Page 12) property taxes. Also think of the increase in sales tax revenues, if people bordering New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware bought more in Pennsylvania rather than going to these other states for better prices and selection.

Last week a fundraiser for Variety Club was held at Finnegan’s Wake on Spring Garden Street. The event was a comedy night where candidates for public office are asked to the podium to perform comedy routines. The emcees of the event, Stu Bykofski and Jenise Armstrong, work for another Philadelphia paper. Armstrong actually told one of the funnier jokes of the night. “What does Obama call illegal aliens? – Undocumented Democrats.” Megan Rath, Republican US Congressional (PA-1) candidate was one of the stars of the night with the line that the Democratic National Convention coming to Philadelphia in 2016 would make Wing Bowl look classy. US Congressional (PA-6) Republican candidate Ryan Costello noted that the only thing slower than the ObamaCare website is the Schuylkill Expressway.

Both Gubernatorial candidates, Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf told mostly self-depreciat-

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ing jokes. Corbett had time to practice as he was a performer at a comedy night in Allegheny County the night before. Corbett unlike his predecessor in the State House is not a larger than life personality. Corbett told a story of his first encounter with former US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. He began a conversation with her and quickly realized that she had no idea who he was, so he introduced himself as the Governor of Pennsylvania. She apparently had no interest in him even after realizing who he was. The fact that she did not recognize him is in large part his fault as he is not good at self-promotion, at which as a politician, he needs to get better. If she really was not interested in speaking to the Governor of Pennsylvania (Democrat or Republican), it is time for Mrs. Pelosi to leave Washington.

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Byko’s Annual Comedy Charity Packs ‘Em Again Stu Bykofsky's 24th annual Variety Club Candidates' Comedy Night was another smashing success, with both Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf among those entertaining the crowd at Finnegan’s Wake.

AMONG Celebrities attending were Controller Alan Butkovitz; candidate for Governor Tom Wolf; and Jerry Jordan, GOVERNOR Tom Corbett stopped after he finished his president of the Philadelphia Federation of "act" to talk with Michael Weingram, president of SpArc Teachers. photo by Bonnie Squires Services, and Laura Princiotta, CEO of SpArc Philadelphia. photo by Bonnie Squires

READY to take their turns at microphone were Rep. Brendan Boyle, candidate for Congress in the 13th District; Rep. Jim Roebuck; and Congressman Pat Meehan

Stu Bykofsky listens intently as the talented Joe Conklin, man of a thousand voices, wowed the audience with his dead-on imitations of Michael Nutter, Ed Rendell, and other politicos.

photo by Bonnie Squires

Photo by Bonnie Squires

ENJOYING show were Ethel Hofman, Tom Wolf and our contributing editor Bonnie Squires. photo

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Congressman Bob Brady greeted Rep. Jim Roebuck.

Brady challenged Corbett, Wolf, and Congressmen Fitzpatrick and Meehan to ante up $500 each to make Stu Bykofsky's Variety Club Comedy Night pass the $500,000 mark on the 24th anniversary event.

Orie Melvin who resigned effective May 1, 2013 following conviction on public corruption charges involving the illegal use of judicial staff in her un-

JUDGE KEVIN Dougherty’s Family was out in force for presentation of Pinnacle Award from Millay Club. From left, Patriarch John Dougherty, sister Maureen Dougherty, daughter Katie, holding giant crystal award Honorable Judge Kevin Dougherty, brother, IBEW Local 98’s Business Manager John J. Dougherty, son Sean, and Sean’s girlfriend, Nicolette Gadler. His wife was at home preparing for his surprise 40th birthday. Photo by Maria Merlino Advertisement

ABSCAM IV (WHY?) “All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies.”

—John Arbuthnot, British satirist Part 175/180

An anonymous gentleman of exceptional distinction submitted his incites in response to the question: “WHY ABSCAM?” As follows:

The Abscam project was to ensnare Mayor Frank Rizzo, in that they were not effective. However, by removing many politicians who were friendly to Mayor Rizzo they effectively undercut the mayor for future office seeking. The result was to turn over the Democrat Party of Philadelphia to whom? they felt were the rightful controllers.

In removing the U.S. Congressman from the First District, Michael “OZZIE” Meyers, City Council President, George Schwartz, Councilman Harry Jannotti, et al, it left the door open for Councilman Bill Green.

The powers were also successful in painting Rizzo as a racist, which was not true as he was much closer to Black people than Bill Green. By their Abscam tactics, Mayor Rizzo did not have enough support remaining in the party to fight these charges.

The true result of Abscam was to turn control of the party away from conservative thinking, and return it to the liberal wing of the party.”

(To be continued) “For the songs we sing are results of such, or are the results of such from the songs we sing.”

—Nicola Argentina (c) 2014

was simple and fun. I remember the milestone of being able to finally venture from Howard Street to the Rev. Burke playground (“The Park”) after the first street light was placed on the corner of Second and Jackson.

“Whether it was ‘play streets’ or block parties, I grew to understand the concept of work ethic, pride in self and community. It was not until I took the ‘79’ bus to Bishop Neumann High School that I discovered the ‘world’. One interesting fact was that St. Patrick’s Day was not a national holiday.

“As a result of this experience and the many new South Philadelphians I encountered, I proceeded to obtain a law degree, get married and raise a family. I had the good fortune of being elected a Common Pleas Court judge. In my capacity as Judge, I have been assigned to the Philadelphia Family Court, and now I am humbled by the ability to lead

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“Nicola, along with everyone else, has missed the objective of Abscam, which was successful in it’s endeavor. A look at who was targeted would be a clue. JAMES CARTER was President at the time. He did not approve of FRANK RIZZO as mayor of Philadelphia. President Carter showed that in his refusal to meet Mayor Rizzo as he deplaned in Philadelphia.

successful 2003 and her successful 2009 election campaigns for the Supreme Court.

Justice Stevens was confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate on June 30, 2013 and sworn in on July 30, 2013. Justice Stevens will serve through the end of 2015, when a new Justice can be elected.

The Pennsylvania Supreme court consists of seven justices each elected to ten-year terms.

Supreme court judicial candidates may run on party tickets.

The justice with the longest continuous service on the supreme court automatically becomes Chief Justice.

Supreme Court justices, like other Pennsylvania judges, are subject to mandatory retirement when they turn 70 years old. After the ten-year term expires, a statewide YES/NO vote for retention is conducted.

If the judge is retained, he/she serves another ten-year term. If the judge is not retained, the governor, subject to the approval of the State Senate, appoints a temporary replacement until a special election can be held.

As for Kevin Dougherty, his attributes are many. He has the temperament, personality and the brains to more than justify his trek through the court system. The Supreme Court could improve with a justice with his qualifications.

He was elected to Philadelphia Common Pleas court in 2001, finishing first with brother John’s help. He has proven to be a respected trial judge and court administrator.

Judge Kevin gives a look into his history, proudly calling himself a “son of South Philadelphia. I was born in St. Agnes Hospital and carried through the doors of 2145 S. Howard Street. I was now a ‘Second Streeter’. As I grew, I was encircled by the love of family and friends. I learned ‘right’ from ‘wrong’ from my parents, family and neighbors.

My formal education was received early by the dedicated Sisters of Mercy at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School. To me, my childhood

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SEPTA Provides Service to Wheelchair Game Athletes

When the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America held its 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Philadelphia, little did the veterans realize they had a ready and willing helping hand meet their travel needs.

SEPTA had the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to those who have served the Armed Forces and did so in a big way by provid-

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During the Games, SEPTA operators transported the participants and guests to and from event locations, the

Philadelphia Airport, and other select locations around the Greater Philadelphia Region.

SEPTA vehicle maintenance staff retrofitted 29 of the Authority's 40-foot buses, removing all of the lower level seats and replacing them with tie down equipment to accommodate up to 12 wheelchairs.

Following the event, the seats were re-installed and the buses will be put back into

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Supplying buses for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, the world's largest annual wheelchair sports competition, has been more than a year-long involvement for SEPTA and involved SEPTA’s many teams, from operations and surface transportation to vehicle maintenance, as well as coordination with the Philadelphia VA office.

VOLUNTEERS help strap vets into specially retro-fitted bus.

SEPTA surface transportation supervisory staff made sure each trip w e n t smoothly.

34TH NATIONAL VETE R A N S W H E E L C H A I R OLYMPICS events ran a week long. Seen at registration were Johnny Holland, North Carolina, and Bobbie from D.C. with volunteers Sonya Searcy and Dawn Hameline. Photo by Bill Myers.

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AL KOVACH, president of Paralyzed Veterans of America was pleased to see former mayor and governor Ed Rendell in attendance of games which took place at Convention Center.

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MEET Philadelphia contingent of paralyzed veterans who lined up for opening ceremonies of Wheelchair Olympics.

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