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The Only The Union Only Union Newspaper Newspaper Reporting Reporting South/Southwest South/Southwest PhillyPhilly The Way The ItWay Deserves It Deserves

September January 18, 16, 2014 PHILLIE PHANATIC fell in love with former City Council President and retired 2nd Dist.

Councilwoman Anna Verna at breakfast she attended at Galdo’s hosted by her successor Kenyatta Johnson.

Gathers For Big Breakfast

by Maria Merlino Galdo’s Catering & Entertainment Complex last Saturday morning was packed chock-ablock with South Philadelphia and Southwestern Philadelphia Democratic Ward Leaders, committee people and block captains, all enjoying a sumptuous breakfast and juice bar.

The center aisle was filled with gizmo and gewgaw giveaways from the various city and private sector offices. The Phillie Phanatic and the Eagles’ Swoop whooped it up for an appreciative crowd.

The man responsible for this first time, but not the last time fiesta was 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. With his message of empowering the people, the Councilman said, “There are quality-of-life issues that need to be addressed. We’re building the neighborhoods block by block; after all, the neighborhood is the heart of the City.”

He was mobbed with photo ops, glad-handing, sincere conversations and general conviviality.

State Sen. Anthony H. “Tony” Williams is 100% behind Councilman Kenyatta’s reelection. “Who the person is representing will make the outcome of the election. We have two obviously very different choices.

Kenyatta works here, lives here and is connecting to the younger audience.

His opponent is not from here and is part of the 1%. Frankly, the other guy has very little track record. Kenyatta is consistent with his district’s history and legacy,” the Senator said.

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GANG’S all here at Councilman Kenyatta Johnson’s spectacular brunch. From left, State Sen. Anthony Williams, Register of Wills Ron Donatucci, Johnson, Swoop, Basym Hassan, Harrison Ray, and Ward Leaders Anna Verna and Ann Brown.

From the 48th Ward, Lee Schwartz likes what he sees in his Councilman.

“He’s always accessible. Whenever

I’ve reached out, he’s helped a lot of people. That’s what you look for in a (Cont. Page 3)

EOM 2STock II Music Festival

“EOM2Stock” Music Festival, South Philly’s own version of Woodstock, back for its second straight year Saturday, Sep. 27.

The festival, which benefits the Edward O’Malley Athletic Association and the charitable nonprofit 298, Inc., will again bring together local musical talent and other entertainment talent on the grounds of EOM at Front & Moore Streets from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

EOM continues to be one of South Philadelphia’s top recreational sites for youngsters with its summer camps, seasonal sports leagues, and a host of after school and community outreach programs. The nonprofit 298, Inc. is the charitable arm of IBEW Local 98. Its purpose is to support local community programs and

improvements.

The entertainment lineup, with many returning by popular demand, includes Alia, Bosom Band, Carousel Kings, Casey Rhoades, Doctor Jimmy, Felicia Punzo, Gootch & the Bus Stop Band, Haley Alexandra, Independent Rock, Johnny Moskal, Kings for a Day, Mia Johnson, SPiN, StoneHouse Lane, T.C. Cole, The 5 Man Trio, The Deadbeats, Triple Play, and Wild Card.

Tickets are on sale online at www.com2stockmusicfestival.org and locally at King’s Music, 1828 E. Passyunk or South Street Magic, 617 E. Passyunk Avenue. General admission tickets are Adults, 18th and over, $15; Juniors, 10 to 17 0f age, $10 and Family Pack, 2 adults and 3 juniors $40. Sold in advance only.

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302-798-7079 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

So Philly’s Newest Cop Fleisher Art Memorial Gives Out Trees

MEET Police Officer Antonio Bennett, Badge Number 1806, who is surrounded by his family as he stands in center with Commissioner Charles Ramsay. He belongs to Class 368 dedicated to memory of Police Officer john “Jack” Duffy.

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Pepping Up Community Spirit STATE REP. Jordan Harris addresses crowd attending Community Day celebration in S.W. Phila., an event shared with State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams.

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Fleisher Art Memorial was recently awarded a Community Yard Tree Giveaway Grant from TreePhilly.

Fleisher will receive 50 trees to distribute during a family friendly event on its Bella Vista campus (719 Catharine Street) on Oct. 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Participants can register for one of Fleisher’s 50 trees online at or by calling (215) 922-3456, ext. 300. Trees must be planted on private property within Philadelphia’s city limits and must be planted in the ground rather than a container or in the sidewalk.

Available species include: river birch, bald cypress, red

oak, sassafras, American hophornbeam, white fringetree, witchhazel, cornelian cherry, American smoketree, pagoda dogwood, serviceberry, freedom apple, querina apple, redgold nectarine, contender peach and Harrow sweet pear.

During the event, participants who have registered for a tree will receive a free planting and care demonstration as well as a bag of mulch from the Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center.

The event is not limited to registered tree recipients.

Families are invited to Fleisher to participate in numerous nature-themed activities, including tree and nature

still lifes and sun printing with Fleisher’s mobile art studio, ColorWheels. Volunteers will also provide storytelling activities for younger visitors and the Schmear It bagel truck will provide food options.

TreePhilly’s Community Giveaway Grants initiative builds on the organization’s success in providing 1,500 free yard trees to Philadelphians every spring and fall in an effort to restore Philadelphia’s urban forest. The grants enable organizations like Fleisher to support this effort.

This grant is a program of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation supported by the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Wells Fargo.

World Heritage Way

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Boxing Rink At Marian Anderson

COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson, center, cuts ribbon during dedication of new boxing ring at Marian Anderson Rec Center in S. Phila.

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MAYOR Michael A. Nutter and Councilman Mark Squilla celebrated Organization of World Heritage Cities’ “Solidarity Day of the World Heritage Cities” by officially renaming Walnut Street between 5th and 6th as “World Heritage Way” in recognition of Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nutter and Squilla were joined by Alan Greenberger, Deputy Mayor for economic development, and officials from Organization of World Heritage Cities and Global Phila. Association.

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STATE SEN. Anthony H. Williams, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Committeewoman Ethel Wise, Ward Chair Shirley Johnson, 48th Ward Leader Lee Schwartz and Schwartz’s son Committeeman Brian Schwartz enjoyed hospitality of the Resource Brunch at Galdo’s.

Photo by Maria Merlino FROM 1ST DIST., Officer Antoine Green and Lt. Michael O’Donnell flank 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. Phila.

Police handed out flyers and let people know how to stay safe in neighborhood.

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(Cont. From Page 1) Council Member,” he stated.

“He’s a fighter on the forefront, especially for our seniors who would have been crushed by the high home reassessment tax rates. He was one of the two that took up that fight. He is what we need in City Council.”

Shirley Johnson, who worked for the Councilman when he was a State Representative and is now a Ward Chair for the 48th, loves that he is so available to his constituents.

“He’s doing a lot of good for the City and is concerned about the neighborhoods and their issues,” she insisted.

Wilson Park Residents President Ethel Wise commented, “He keeps us on our toes, literally! Every Monday, from July to October, he sponsors an Oldies but Goodies Night at the Pavilion and pays for everything including the D.J. At Christmas, he gets toys for the children, any services we need, really. Others are into real estate, not people.”

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Low Registrations Sign Of Low Vote?

by Joe Shaheeli Walk-in registrations to the Registration Commission offices, plus registrations from PennDOT, are at the normal low for an election reportedly drawing little interest. Checking in with Greg Irving, administrator of Voter Registration Division, garnered a report about 10,500 new registrations have been logged in.

Voter-registration forms have been rapidly flowing from the office to different registration groups, many of them aimed at recruiting new university students in Philadelphia.

Here again, returns are disappointedly low.

That could all change before Oct. 6, the registration deadline.

Working against a major Philadelphia turnout are the polls. All those, from the mostprestigious to the candidate-engineered polls, show the same thing … at least a 15-20 percentage lead for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf over incumbent Republican Gov. Tom Corbett. And the

TERRY GILLEN …first in! press reports on television and print media paint the same gloomy picture for Corbett.

Many Democratic voters might decide voting is not necessary when such a poll spread favors their candidate.

Also, a small ballot with few local contests will work to dim the interest of Democrats in voting. The only statewide race is the Governor’s.

Even-numbered Philadelphia Senate seats are up for grabs, with only the 4th, now held by turfed-out State Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Northwest), showing a turnout spike that could reflect interest sparked by a three-way race.

It’s GOP Robin Gilchrist vs.

Democrat Art Haywood and Independent Inez Reyes. Highly

POLITICAL MAVEN Ken Snyder informs Brett Mandel he will be working for Ken Trujillo’s mayoral bid. favored State Sen. Tina Tartaglione (D-Kensington) has a Republican opponent, John Jenkins. Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams in the 8th is unopposed.

In the General Assembly, almost half of the legislators, about equally divided between both parties, are unopposed.

Philadelphia’s State House has 27 legislative districts; 26 are Democrats, almost all are without competition. The only Republican is also Chairman of the City Republican Party, John Taylor.

Opposition can be found from Republican challengers in only the following legislative districts: 173rd, Republican

Mike Tomlinson vs. Democrat Mike Driscoll; 188th, Republican Ernest Adkins vs. incumbent State Rep. James R. Roebuck; 194th, Republican Bill Pounds vs. incumbent State Rep. Pam DeLissio.

What is being reported is registrars on duty are being asked more and more to provide information on the coming councilmanic races.

In the 2nd Congressional Dist., interest has fallen off with the passing of Aug. 11, which would have permitted the Democratic City Committee to name a replacement for Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.), had he resigned because of adverse publicity.

Already spiking interest in next year’s municipal races is Terry Gillen, former ward leader and member of Mayor Michael Nutter’s administration, one of the few Philadelphians he appointed and trusts.

She’s the first to resign to run, coming in as an expected minor competitor when her name is posted beside the other entries expected to announce after the general election. But she feels this race in her gut. She won’t go away and we’ll have more

about her in following issues.

Could she be the dark horse?

For sure she won’t run city government the way Nutter did.

She says she will “spend the next eight months speaking with thousands of Philadelphians about my vision for our city’s future.” She had a fundraiser last night and is looking for volunteers.

Another jumping into the Mayor’s race is Ken Trujillo, who announced yesterday morning at School District headquarters.

Trujillo has served as City

Solicitor and Assistant US Attorney, and two-decade Board Chairman of Congreso. He has served on President Obama’s Presidential Transition Team.

He also is a Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. He is a partner at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis and an adjunct professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Team Williams Plays Ball

STATE SEN. Anthony Williams wrapped up Summer of Peace basketball series with grand tournament at Kingsessing Rec Center on Labor Day weekend. Ready for action were, from left, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, State Rep. Jim Roebuck, Sen. Williams, State Rep. Jordan Harris and District Attorney Seth Williams.

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STATE REP. Mark Cohen, among VIPs in attendance, shares moment with Ron Bogush. present the Democrat, Mike Driscol, as State Representative ‘Elect’, Mike Driscol, in your haphazard and one-sided reporting. I am sorry Mr. Tayoune, this is an outrage and a total and complete disgrace. You have and you are intentionally leading and misleading your readership. But, journalistic integrity does not seem to be the tenet of your Publication.

“It doesn’t take a grizzled veteran of politics, like you, to know the difference between ‘candidate’ and ‘Elect’. You are

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WARD Leader John Sabatina explains to ChestHAPPY FOURSOME in attendance were Joe Scarpinato, nut Hill 9th Ward Leader Dan Muroff why N.E. ward leaders are united in their efforts.

Faith and Rachel Horne and Myles Gorden.

induced, encouraged and persuaded, by the powers that be, to lead and mislead your constituency [sic]. This is a proud and honorable mission that you and your Publication, the Public Record, are a part of.

“Regardless of your slipshod presentation of the facts, Mr. Tayoune, the race will go on. And, I will campaign with dignity, respect, honesty, integrity and honor as the people want and expect from those who represent them. Yes, regardless of the trash that is reported as fact. This is what we

‘have become. I will fight tirelessly and endlessly. And just for the true record and not your personal “Public Record”, there is and there will be no State Representative Elect until 8:01 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2014.

“Don’t bother correcting the facts or retracting your inaccurate presentation. I am sure it will only bring more one-sidedness.

“Sincerely, Mike Tomlinson State Representative CANDIDATE 173rd Legislative District”

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R EPRESENTATIVE

MEET popular ward leaders and committee people from 56th, 35th, 41st, 53rd, and 55th Democratic Wards at ENJOYING N.E. ward leaders picnic were CHEF and 56th Ward Leader John Sabatina, their annual pre-election picnic at Burholme Park. They Mike Kates, Councilman Bill Greenlee, Holly center, shows art of serving up his annual famous big roast sandwiches. enjoyed sumptuous buffet despite rain.

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(Cont. Prom Prev. Page) “Dear Mr. Tayoune, “It is with frustration and dismay that I see that your publication has gone over the line with its bending the truth and actually reporting accurate facts. This comes at a time when I had just recently expressed my perspective on the Public Record’s fair presentation of my campaign and the race in the 173rd Legislative District. This misleading journalistic folly also comes just a week after you and I spoke on the phone and you interviewed me in connection with my door-knocking efforts. Your exact words to me, during that conversation, were ‘Mike, you are either going to win by a lot or lose by a little bit.’

“The fact is that Mike Driscol, a well respected and honorable man, and myself are State Representative ‘candidates’. This is an open seat race. The person who held this seat, prior to the current incumbent, was a Republican – Rep. Fran Weston. This newly redistricted District makes this much less than what you have termed an ‘uphill race’ for me.

This is a close race.

“It must be the narrowness of the margin (yes we have polls too, Mr. Tayoune), in this race, that induces (or you have been persuaded) you to

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Our Opinion Time For Heads To Roll

Sep. 18- Kelvin A. Jeremiah, PHA CEO and President, is guest speaker for monthly GOP Breakfast Series at Racquet Cl., 215 S. 16th St., 7:15 a.m. Event free. Light breakfast. For info Denise Furey (215) 387-5641.

Sep. 18- Portrait Unveiling of Hon. Pamela Pryor Dembe, president judge emeritus, at City Ha. Courtrm. 653, 4:30 p.m. Reception follows Rm. 201 City Hall.

Sep. 18- Councilman Curtis

Jones, Jr., hosts Emerging Leaders Reception at Vango Lounge & SkyBar, 116 S. 18th St., 5:30 p.m.

Sep. 18- Fundraiser for State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. at Café Michelangelo, 11901 Bustleton Ave., 6-8 p.m. Gold Sponsor: $1,000, Silver Sponsor: $500, Tickets: $50. Checks payable to: “Committee to ReElect John Sabatina, Jr.” and mailed to 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd fl., Phila., PA 19152.

RSVP Dan (732)670-3299.

Sep. 18- Mt. Airy Street Fare on Germantown Ave. between Sedgwick and W. Mt. Airy Aves., starting 6 p.m.

Sep. 18- GOP fundraiser for Bill Pounds at Kildare’s in Manayunk, 4417 Main St., 6-

mation obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 140500527, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 11609 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you

9 p.m. $50 per person, couples $85. Open bar and light appetizers. Make checks payable at door to Friends of Bill Pounds.

Sep. 18- FOP Lodge 5 President John J. McNesby hosts Cocktail Reception for Councilman Brian O’Neill at Lodge, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-8 p.m. $100 up. For info call Samantha Vivarina (215) 629-3639.

Sep. 18- LaSalle Univ. presents Disney Inst.’s approach to quality service, stressing attention to detail makes difference, at Union League, 140 S. Broad St. For fees and other info Blair Saba (215) 991-3575.

Sep. 18- City of Hope TriState Labor & Management Council Award Reception at

Tendenza, 969 N. 2nd St., 6 p.m. RSVP $250 per person, open bar and dinner and VIP valet service. Honoring Ron Donatucci, Keith Holmes and Larry Pitt, Esq. For info (800) 344-8169 or (215) 985-0869.

Sep. 19- Al Stewart hosts 11th Ward Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Park Ave., 5-9 p.m. Donation $10.

Sponsored by V. Tutie Edwards. For info (215) 228-3134.

Sep. 19- State Sen. Mike Stack hosts Senior Expo at National Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Businesses, health and government agencies on hand to provide seniors with information. Refreshments provided.

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by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County • Civil Action – Law No. 140500527 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Roland Pinkney Sr., Deceased, Melanie Armstrong, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Roland Pinkney Sr., Deceased & Roland Pinkney Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Roland Pinkney Sr., Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Roland Pinkney Sr., Deceased, Melanie Armstrong, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Roland Pinkney Sr., Deceased & Roland Pinkney Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Roland Pinkney Sr., Deceased, Defendants, whose last known address is 11609 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any infor-

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With innumerable nonprofits operating in Philadelphia under a wide range of goals and missions, it’s becoming routine to learn how scores of them are coming under federal scrutiny for mismanaging or failing to properly use the funds they get – which in some cases are misappropriated by one or more of their officers.

Unfortunately, the higher they go up the political ladder, where funding increases by the millions of dollars, there seems to be less accountability. That has been the history here.

Calling attention to this disparity in one of the major nonprofits is Edward Coryell, executive /secretary treasurer/business manager of the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters.

His union and the local Teamsters Union have been locked out of their traditional supportive roles by SMG and Elliott-Lewis Convention Services in a dispute whether or not a contract agreement had been signed on time.

This week, Coryell demanded City Controller Alan Butkovitz audit “Visit Philadelphia” and the “Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau”, which are heavily funded by public money and get literally no oversight.

One of the key employees of Visit Philadelphia had embezzled $210,000, which the agency kept hidden from law enforcement.

The employee paid the money back. But a crime was committed.

Now an investigation is underway by the District Attorney’s office.

Coryell told Butkovitz his union had earlier sought “copies of receipts and expenditures of both agencies,” covered by this State’s Open Record law. But both denied his requests, though they knew he needed the information to show how wasteful their management was and how little had come from their efforts to draw business to the Convention Center.

Coryell knew both nonprofits kept erroneously blaming the unions for the high costs incurred at the Conventions by exhibitors because of “high” union-employee costs. Coryell explained to Butkovitz, “These two agencies receive $20 million annually from the Hotel Tax, and have the responsibility for generating convention and tourism revenue, but are virtually immune from public scrutiny and oversight.”

An earlier Butkovitz analysis on the two agencies showed much overlap and waste of money. The Controller suggested they merge.

We’ve always thought something was wrong with these agencies, especially when they try to sell Philadelphians and visitors with XOXO messages. We read this as a form of tic-tac-toe and little else.

Now we find a major embezzlement was committed. What else is there to find out?

It’s time for some transparency. City Council members should enter the investigation themselves and begin lopping off heads, starting with Visit Philadelphia Board Chairman Manny Stamatakis.

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BILL & BARBARA Richardson join up with ENJOYING Sheriff Jewell Williams’ birthday celSheriff Jewell Williams, left, to help him cel- ebration were John Keaveney, Chief Deputy Kevin Lamb and Samir Ahmad. ebrate his birthday.

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

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THAT’S Deputy Joe Blake in hat trying to do Mummer’s Strut as Sheriff Jewell Williams leads group to music played by Pennsport String Band.

CAROL & PARIS Washington join former Sheriff LOVELY DAUGHTER Jewel Williams shares mo- Barbara Deeley and daughter Lisa in wishing Sheriff Jewell Williams many more happy birthdays. ment with dad Sheriff Jewell Williams.

Carpenters Fight Lockout – And Cancer CARPENTERS Union members were taking care of other people besides themselves last Friday. Even as they protested their lockout by Convention Center management at 12th & Arch Streets, they turned out in full pink regalia to promote support for Susan B. Komen breastcancer charity.

ENJOYING Strawberry Mansion party in Fairmount Park were Judge Sierra Street, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Joey Temple and Eber Devine.

Sen. Williams Hosts Community Day

IT WAS “Family Fun Day” in W. Phila.’s Clark Park, where host State Sen. Anthony Williams dished out watermelon slices to legions of children on a sultry summer Saturday.

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LINED UP to be introduced at Council President Darrell Clarke’s Community Day celebration in Strawberry Mansion were Clarke and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and other VIPs.

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Community Day In Strawberry Mansion

CLARK PARK was scene of Sen. Anthony Williams’, 3rd from from left, annual Community Day Festival in his senatorial district. With him are Dennis Lee of Stephanie Singer’s office, Don Cave and State Rep. Ron Waters. Photo by Leona Dixon

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Rates and approval are subject to change based on market conditions, borrower eligibility, underwriting factors and terms over 66 months. Other rates and terms available. Offer of credit is subject to credit approval. Rate reflects all possible discounts. Certain restrictions apply for loans outside PA, NJ and DE. Offer excludes all loans already financed at PFCU.

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Oh easily leading the PAC?

Republican Majority for Choice has endorsed Republican candidate Megan Rath in the race for Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional Dist.

“Washington is in dire need of more-independent thinkers like Rath, who believe these basic platform tenets apply to all aspects of policy, from economics to social-policy issues like reproductive choice. She will be a welcome addition to the mainstream Republican cau-

Singer Releases 11/4/4 Handbook

Commissioner Stephanie Singer has just released a new voter-education handbook detailing election processes and voting information for citizens of Philadelphia. It is available online here: http://www.patransparency.o

rg/index.php/blog/voterhandbook-for-11-4-14-election/ or you can pick up a hardcopy at Room 132 City Hall at no charge.

The handbook contains important information on absentee voting, provisional voting and how to look up your polling location. Last day to register is Oct. 6, 2014.

Northeast Chamber Breakfasts With Stack

Pa. Nurses Ignore Our ’Burg Caucus

Registered nurses from the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association – Political Action Committee, representing more (Cont. Page 23)

LT. GUBERNATORIAL candidate State Sen. Mike Stack is welcomed to N.E. Chamber of Commerce where capacity crowd heard his comments on economic plight of Penna. schools. With him, from left, are Don Brennan and President Al Taubenberger.

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(Cont. From Page 5) attorney Matt Wolfe launched a fundraiser in Harrisburg Tuesday at $150 per person with backing of RCC State Chair Rob Gleason and City RCC chair State Rep. John Taylor (R-Northeast). It was well attended! So we see competition looming for Republicans in its two at-Large Council seats. Will Denny’s luck hold out in that primary as we see Councilman David

cus that will not be swayed by fringe-party politics,” said RMC co-chair Candy Straight.

Republican Majority for Choice promotes pro-choice policies and Republican candidates.

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Pro-Choice PAC Endorses Megan Rath

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 130602803 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Robert M. Freeman, Deceased, The Unknown Heirs of Robert Earl Freeman a/k/a Robert E. Freeman, Deceased & Kim Freeman, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Robert M. Freeman, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Robert M. Freeman, Deceased, The Unknown Heirs of Robert Earl Freeman a/k/a Robert E. Freeman, Deceased & Kim Freeman, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Robert M. Freeman, Deceased, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 5791 Haddington Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 130602803, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5791 Haddington Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff.

You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer.

If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/ 215-981-3700. Philadelphia Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Alyk Oflazian , Atty. for Plaintiff, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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City GOP Backs Gary Cobb

HEFTY lineup bodes well for funding chances of radio personality and former footballer Gary Cobb, now running as S. Jersey congressional candidate. Phila. Republicans rallied at Field House in Reading Terminal to boost his campaign. From left are Frank Wilson, Joe Kekoanui, Kevin Kelly, Cobb and Tom Kurzeja.

In re: Adoption of a minor female child (DOB: 11/17/2013), No. CP-51-AP-0000409-2014 in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Family Court Division, Adoption Branch, To: "Jose" and/or Unknown Father: A Petition has been filed asking the Court to put an end to all rights you have to your child, a female child born 11/17/2013 at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia PA. The Court has set a hearing to consider ending rights to your child. That hearing will be held in the Family Court of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Adoption Branch, 1801 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 3, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. before the Honorable Walter J. Olszewski. Your presence is required at the hearing. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your child may be ended by the Court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help: Philadelphia Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Center, 1101 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Telephone: (215) 238-6333. Law Offices of Deborah E. Spivack, Atty for Petitioners, P.O. Box 56182, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215-763-5550).

that a claimant would be able to perform work duties during an eight-hour work day.

As with any medical condition, obtaining copies of treatment records and getting a treating doctor to assess the claimant’s ability to work is vital to proving that chronic anemia is disabling.

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, October 14, 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.

FEE B-003 C of 2013/14 BUDGET General Selective Building Demolition $175,000.00 $100.00 Murrell Dobbins High School 2150 W. Lehigh Ave Philadelphia PA 19132 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

FEE B004 C of 2013/14 BUDGET General Roof Replacement, Masonry $3,674,000.00 $100.00 Repairs & Lighting Protection Murrell Dobbins High School 2150 W. Lehigh Ave Philadelphia PA 19132 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

FEE B005 C of 2013/14 BUDGET General Window Replacement $5,760,000.00 $100.00 Murrell Dobbins High School 2150 W. Lehigh Ave Philadelphia PA 19132 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

FEE B002 C of 2013/14 BUDGET General Roof Replacement $3,227,377.00 $100.00 & Structural Modification General Louis Wagner Middle School 1701 Chelten Ave Philadelphia PA 19126 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Tuesday, September 23, 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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by Tom Flynn and Rocco DeGregorio Question: I have a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Base 6Cyl4.0L. The engine surges, won’t go over 2500 RPM, hesitates, makes grind noises. I’m not a neglectful owner, I just didn’t know. What could it be?

Answer: The best thing in this situation is to take it in to a shop. You need to have your check-engine light or stored fault codes scanned first before you can know what is wrong.

It could be a whole list of things. Possible causes of engine hesitation or stumble include: Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this); dirty air filter (change filter); dirty / clogged fuel filter (change filter); bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor; bad TPS (throttle position) sensor; bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor; low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump); vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve); bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol).

Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ignition misfire rather than lean misfire. The causes of ignition misfire may include: Dirty or worn spark plugs; bad plug wires; weak ignition coil; wet plug wires.

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impact the ability to perform physical functions such as standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and the like. Anemia may also affect the ability to concentrate and pay attention to tasks for extended periods.

A need for periodic naps during the day as a result of fatigue makes it much less likely

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(hemoglobin). This results in blood having reduced capacity to carry oxygen. This can lead to symptoms such as fatigue.

Chronic anemia means hematocrit persisting at 30% or less due to any cause. A person with chronic anemia will meet

of 26% or less; D. evaluating the resulting impairment under the criteria for the affected body system.

Even if chronic anemia does not meet the criteria of a Listing, SSA must consider its impact on a claimant’s ability to work. Anemia may severely reduce a person’s stamina and

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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. Persons who suffer from chronic anemia may qualify for Social Security disability or SSI benefits.

Anemia occurs when the body does not produce sufficient healthy red blood cells

Listing 7.01A. if she requires one or more blood transfusions on an average of at least once every two months.

Persons with sickle-cell anemia may also meet a Listing. Sickle-cell anemia refers to a chronic hemolytic anemia associated with sickle cell hemoglobin.

The criteria for Listing 7.05 can be satisfied by proving one of the following: A. Documented painful (thrombotic) crises occurring at least three times during the five months prior to adjudication; B. the need for extended hospitalization (beyond emergency care) at least three times during the 12 months prior to adjudication; C. chronic, severe anemia with persistence of hematocrit

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Monday night Retired Air Force Colonel and Republican activist KEVIN KELLY hosted a fundraiser at the Field House at the Reading Terminal for congressional candidate GARRY COBB. A Monday Night Eagles game was the perfect backdrop for a Cobb event as he played in the NFL for 11 years, mostly as a linebacker for the Eagles. Kelly introduced Cobb and emphasized the need to elect people like Cobb who have lived and worked in the “real world” and are not professional politicians.

Cobb thanked everyone for coming and briefly spoke of the importance of personal responsibility, and the need to leave the United States a great place for our children and grandchildren. He has been involved in many civic organizations that help young people grow into responsible adults, including the Philadelphia Youth Study Center, the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, and the South Jersey Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Since leaving the Eagles he has been a sportscaster. He is known for his sense of humor on the air, however, anyone who saw him play football knows he can be a serious competitor.

Cobb played with BUDDY RYAN’S feared 46-Defense: JEROME BROWN, SETH JOINER and REGGIE WHITE. The event was well attended. While Cobb is running for a New Jersey congressional seat, there were a number of Philadelphians in the crowd including WARD LEADERS LOU LANNI, DENISE FUREY and JACINTH ROBERTS. Republican activist and retired naval officer (Cont. Page 26)

The lobby of Universal Audenreid HS was crammed with activists and community leaders on Saturday for a meeting of the Philadelphia Community of Leaders.

The Leaders, a group made up of mostly African American organizations, got together to come up with strategies to deal with a variety of issues ranging from economic development to education.

Rahim Islam, CEO of Universal Cos. and head of the Community of Leaders, broke the group into committees who then went into rooms to hash out the issues and come up with solutions. I hung out with the education committee. It was a good session that discussed everything from funding to teacher qualification.

The Rev. Al Sharpton closed out the day with a rousing speech that was designed to motivate the group to implement solutions.

But now that the leaders have met, the committees have formed, and all of the requisite stuff accompanying that has happened, I find myself asking the same question I always find myself asking after spending an entire day of my life in one place with a large group of people. That question: What now?

I’m going to be brutally honest here. I have never seen a group of people that “meets” as much as Black community groups in Philadelphia. If I had a nickel for every meeting I’ve been asked to come to, I’d be loaded.

But I don’t see much in terms of results with all of these meetings. The schools still have issues. Employment is still (Cont. Page 26)

Yo! Here we go again with something we should all read at least once a week! It was written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of Cleveland, Ohio.

1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch. 5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone. 8. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it. 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. 10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. 11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present. 12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it. 15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry; God never blinks. 16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind. 17. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful. 18. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. 20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special. 22. Overprepare, and then go with the flow. 23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple. 24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you. 26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: “In five years, will this matter?” 27. Always choose life. 28. Forgive everyone everything. 29. What other people think of you is none of your business. 30. Time heals almost everything. Give time – time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. 32. Don’t take yourself so seriously.

No one else does. 33. Believe in miracles.

Are we to read about it each time VINCE FUMO gets a new client? BORING. So what if he is a consultant? You work at what you do best. The press has praised rehabilitation after incarceration. So let it work.... The KENNEY-NUTTER agreement on pot arrests came too late for 300 citizens who were arrested. And the GOP attacking an actor in a Tom WOLF commercial who once portrayed “Mr. Cannibal” – CORBETT’s cuts to the needy made survival in Pennsylvania as scary as TRANSYLVANIA. ALMOST a DOZEN years have passed for Redevelopment Authority workers WITHOUT A RAISE. You read of labor unions waiting three years – but 11? The RDA in that time went from 400 workers to around 33 – yet work is plunked on it at the same rate. City Council, CARE about this agency which built us a modern city.... This past Sunday saw the Fraternal Order of Police Family Day at Dorney Park. FOP Chief John McNESBY said the rain did not slow down the fun of police and their families – and a few Marines.

A lot of media photos of the Mayor with school students of late. FORGET that and get us higher student scores and achievement, as was told in the FIRST-term inaugural address.... LOCAL 19 Sheet Metal Workers have returned canvassing to area politics. And did it well for the past few weekends for TOM WOLF for Governor.

Members got upset when a big print shop brought in an out-of-area, non-union roofer. Rightly so.... Bill FOGG OF (Cont. Page 26)

The collar counties of Philadelphia continue to increase Democratic voter clout. Only a decade ago, Montgomery Co. was still essentially Republican. But over the last several election cycles it has become overwhelmingly Democratic.

The Montgomery Co. Democratic Party has become more formidable. At a recent fundraiser at the Doubletree Hotel in Plymouth Meeting, a packed house gathered to support Democrats TOM WOLF for Governor and MIKE STACK for Lieutenant Governor.

CHAIRMAN MARCEL GROEN was visibly delighted with the overflow crowd. Among the notable speakers were Montco COMMISSIONERS LESLIE RICHARDS and JOSH SHAPIRO. Wolf continues to tailor his message appropriately and rally the troops. Wolf has demonstrated he can not only raise money and run excellent commercials but can also be effective in the grassroots personal aspects of politics.

Also in attendance was STATE REP. MARY JO DAILEY and STATE SEN. DAYLIN LEACH. ART HAYWOOD is a candidate and likely winner to succeed LeANNA WASHINGTON in the state Senate. He worked the crowd enthusiastically.

Also on hand were former STATE SEN. BOB ROVNER and his brother HOWARD. Bob introduced State Sen. Mike Stack at the Pennsylvania State Committee gathering in Philadelphia. State Committee assembled for its quarterly meeting at the Sheraton City Center Hotel to promote Philadelphia for the Democratic convention of 2016. STATE SEN. ANTHONY WILLIAMS helped warm up the crowd. Party CHAIRMAN JIM BURN handled the dinner agenda professionally, but has declined in popularity in Democratic Party circles.

Essentially Burn should’ve stepped aside for KATIE McGINTY when Wolf attempted to replace him. So although Burn is generally still liked, his stock has dropped substantially among Democratic Party stalwarts.

Speaking of Democratic stalwarts, Philadelphia Party CHAIRMAN BOB BRADY greeted some of the members at the pre-dinner cocktail party. Also on hand were former City CONTROLLER JONATHAN SAIDEL and STATE TREASURER ROB McCORD. There (Cont. Page 25)

HON. HARRIS WOFFORD KEN WASHINGTON and David Lan- received lifetime achievement dau, chairman of Delco Dems, share award, congratulated here by CAUCUS CHAIRS rally troops with cheers of “Wolf! Wolf! moment of party spirit with two lovely State Chairman Jim Burn.

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GOP Feel Wolf’s Taxes Could Sway Voters

Pennsylvania Republican Committee Chairman Rob Gleason, State Sen. Kim Ward (RWestmoreland) and State Rep. John Maher (R-Allegheny) are calling on Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf to release 10 years of personal and corporate tax returns. Their request comes amidst an ongoing refusal by Wolf to do so after initially promising to do so. The Corbett-Cawley campaign has been critical of Wolf’s calling for higher taxes on middle-class families and businesses despite his and his business’s paying less in taxes.

In past races where efforts were to sidetrack a frontrunner on failure to report tax records, more often than not, the catch-up candidate won, especially if the voter knew the recalcitrant candidate was a rich person.

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(Cont. From Page 19) than 215,000 nurses in the Commonwealth, have ignored much of our General Assembly caucuses with their endorsements. “These candidates have proven their commitment to the inclusion of nurses at leadership and decision making tables,” stated PSNA CEO Betsy M. Snook, MEd, BSN, RN. House endorsements in the House went to State Reps. Steve McCarter – D-154; Brendan Boyle – D-170; Kevin Boyle – D-172; W. Curtis Thomas – D-181; Brian Sims – D-182; and Pamela DeLissio – D-194th.

In the Senate, the nurses picked Robin Gilchrist (RN) who is a Republican nurse, for the 4th Dist. seat.

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State Democrats Meet In Philly

JOINING Congressman Bob Brady were Bill Durham, State Rep. Mary Jo Daley of Montgomery Co. and CONGRESSMAN and Phila. Co. Democratic DCC’s Lou Farinelli.

Chairman Bob Brady, despite heavy cold, came in to welcome State Democratic delegates meeting at Sheraton Center City. With THESE FINGERNAILS read him are former State Sen. Bob Rovner, VOTE WOLF and belong to Jonathan Saidel, Marnie Aument-Loughrey and Jim Harrity. lovely Barbara Carroll.

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Wolf Works State Dems Happy Birthday, Sam Staten, Jr.

WITH SMILING Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf early Saturday at Sheraton meeting of Democratic State Committee were former State Sen. Bob Rovner, Allegheny County’s Angie Gialloseto, and Jim Harrity.

EARLY arrivals to help celebrate LDC’s Sam Staten, HAPPY twosome was Anthony SOME of Sam Staten, Jr.’s well-wishers inJr.’s birthday were Councilman & Mrs. Curtis Jones Lewis, right, as he wishes Sam cluded this group who moved inside during Staten, Jr., a happy birthday. brief rain showers Saturday night. seen here with Mr. & Mrs. Sam Staten, Jr.

NOTICE

To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the City Commissioners sitting as the County Board of Elections, will begin their weekly meetings, concerning the November 4, 2014 General Election, on Wednesday September 24, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in The City Commissioners, 6th Fl. Hearing Room Riverview Place, Columbus Blvd. & Spring Garden Sts. Meetings will continue every Wednesday thereafter until further notice.

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AVISO

A Quien Corresponda: Se avisa que Los Comisionados de la Ciudad de la Junta Electoral del Condado en sesion, comenzaran sus reuniones semanales con respecto al 4 de Noviembre de 2014 Elecciones General el Miércoles 24 de Septiembre, 2014 a las 11:00 A.M. en Los Comisionados Municipales, 6FL. Sala de Audiencias Riverview Place, Columbus Blvd. & Spring Garden Sts., Reunion continuará cada Miércoles a partir de entonces hasta nuevo aviso.

Anthony Clark Chair, City Commissioners Presidente de los Comisionados Municipales

Stephanie F. Singer City Commissioner Comisionada Municipale

Al Schmidt Tim Dowling Vice Chair, City Commissioners Acting Supervisor of Elections Vice Presidente de los Supervisor Interino De La Electoral Comisionados Municipales www.philadelphiavotes.com

Meet Grand Grandparents

Grands As Parents Inc. hosted its 19th Anniversary National Grandparents Day Luncheon at the Temple's Diamond Club. Among selectees were, seated, Jean Hackney, VP of Grands As Parents; Mary Brown; and Eileen Brown, president of Grands As Parents. Standing were Chartan Nelson, State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, Sharif Street, Laura Elam, and Donald “Ducky” Birts of Congressman Bob Brady’s office.

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Golfers $225, Hole Sponsors $300, Flag Sponsors $500. For info (215) 289-4303, ext. 3.

Sep. 26- Kevin Pasquay celebrates 30 years as 45th Ward Leader at United Republican Club, 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $50. For (Cont. Next Page)

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(Cont. From Page 7) Sep. 20-21- Egyptian Festival hosted by St. George Coptic Orthodox Ch., 411 Dekalb St., Norristown. Pa. For info (610) 279-9797.

Sep. 22- Councilman Mark Squilla hosts Fundraiser at high-minded liberal yet he was close to GOV. BOB CASEY. Casey was much more of a brass-knuckle politician and asked Wofford to head up the Democratic State Committee.

By all accounts, Wofford handled the unlikely mission well.

Later he was Casey’s handpicked candidate to take on DICK THORNBURGH for the US Senate. Wofford overcame a 43-point deficit to overwhelm Thornburgh. In his next race, Wofford was defeated by a scorched-earth RICK SANTORUM candidacy.

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(Cont. From Page ) were a number of labor leaders on hand, including always-reliable AFSCME leader DAVE FILMAN and KENNY WASHINGTON of the Laborers. JUDGE FAYE STACK attended the dinner along with her daughter-in-law TONYA STACK. Both of them supported Lieutenant Governor nominee Mike Stack, who was the keynote speaker. Stack also presented a lifetime achievement award to former US SEN. HARRIS WOFFORD. Wofford received a standing ovation for all his service to America and the Democratic Party. He was a cofounder of the Peace Corps and an adviser to PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY. His son DAN WOFFORD supported his dad as his aide de camp. Wofford the son is also a previous congressional candidate.

Harris Wofford is an interesting character in Democratic circles. He was considered a

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Sep. 25- Megan Rath is hosted Fundraiser for Congress at Waterfall Rm., 2015 S. Water St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $50/$100/$250/$1,000.

Checks payable to “Megan for Congress”.

Sep. 25- 10th, 22nd & 50th Ward GOP hosts Fundraiser for Robin Gilchrist for State Senate at Commodore Barry Cl., 6815 Emlen St., 6-9 p.m.

Cash bar. Tickets $50.

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host Shared Prosperity Roundtable at United Way Bldg., 1709 Ben Franklin Pkwy., focusing on challenges facing exoffenders in Phila. and strategies for removing barriers to opportunity, 9-11 a.m.

Sep. 25- State Rep. Ron Waters sponsors Job/Career Fair at Kipp Charter Sch., 5900 Baltimore Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sep. 25- Dee Adcock For Congress hosts Fundraiser at Paddy Whacks, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Ocean City Restaurant, 9th & Vine Sts., 6 p.m.

Sep. 24- United Republican Cl. hosts Philly Philm Phunctions at 3156 Frankford Ave.,7 p.m. Great networking event for everyone in all aspects of the entertainment industry.

Open to all. Nick’s Roast Beef of 2nd St. has award-winning foods for purchase. For info (215) 739-7475.

Sep. 25- Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity and United Way of Greater Phila. & Southern N.J.

WALKING (Cont. From Page 22) Teamsters Local 470 passed away to the grief of many.

PERFECT PEACE. Hats off to Marcia WILKOF, Leader of Ward 30, for five years service at the Jefferson School of Public Health. I feel DISGUST when pol critics portray professional, career current-day ward leaders as lower caste.

COUNCILMAN Ed NEILSON is married 19 years to lovely DORIS. A BEAUTIFUL couple.... Potential may-

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Information Day at Christian Stronghold Ch., 4701 Lancaster Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free. Affordable Care Act, housing, disability, safety, funerals discussed.

(Cont. From Page 22) hard to find. And don’t even get me started on the lack of affordable housing.

I have no problem with peo-

ple getting together and coming up with a plan, but can we get some implementation here? In other words, let’s hope that this Community of Leaders gathering represents, at long last, an attempt to be about it ... and not just talking about it.

oral candidate Nelson DIAZ was sighted in the VINO country of TUSCANY. Bill RUBIN, popular aide to Controller Allan BUTKOVITZ, is talked up as a double for candidate Tom WOLF. But can he fill in at campaign stops?... Paul “EARTHQUAKE” Moore’s power-hour uplift is on Spiritvalueviberadio.com each Sunday, 7-9 p.m. I was PROUD to serve with Paul in the Army.

The Southwest Philly ministry man did much public good in uniform and now out.

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Sep. 26- Marian Tasco hosts Great “Party For The People!” at H & H Banquet Ha., 2036 Haines St. at Limekiln Pk., 8 p.m. BYOB. Tickets $35 in advance. For info deanbrown333@verizon.net or

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Sep. 27- 2Stock Music Fest at EOM Cl., Front & Moore Sts, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Sep. 27- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Senior

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 22) JOE EASTMAN as well as candidate for City Council MATT WOLFE were there.

Speaking of Wolfe, there was a fundraiser for him in Harrisburg Tuesday evening in the offices of political communications expert CHARLIE GEROW. The host committee included Republican City Committee Chair STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR as well as a number of other Philadelphia-area State Reps, including KATE HARPER and NICK MICCARELLI. Retired STATE SEN. EARL BAKER of Chester Co. was also on the committee along with Pennsylvania Republican Party CHAIRMAN ROB GLEASON. I heard the event was well attended, and included people from outside the state capital including PROF. JIM BROUSSARD and PAGOP STATE COMMITTEEMAN DON ELY. Wolfe ran for City Council in May in the special election to fill the seat vacated by BILL GREEN, who left to become the Chairman of the School Reform Commission.

Wolfe is planning on running for City Council next year for a full term.

The mayoral election is not too far away. Former CITY SOLICITOR KEN TRUJILLO announced plans to run for Mayor this week. Former aide to MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER TERRY GILLEN and former STATE SEN. MILTON STREET have also announced their candidacy. I believe Trujillo is the strongest candidate among the three.

The field will get more competitive as we get into next year as many of the other rumored candidates will have to resign from office to run, including CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ, COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARK and COUNCILMAN JIM KENNEY. The City Charter prohibits city employees and elected officials from running for an office they

do not currently hold.

STATE SEN. ANTHONY WILLIAMS is rumored to be interested and he does not have to resign from the State Senate to do so.

However, it would look better to wait until after November when he is up for reelection to his Senate seat.

No one on the Republican side has announced their candidacy yet. DANA SPAIN has been exploring a run for a few years but is still on the sidelines. We have heard the President Judge of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court RON CASTILLE may be interested.

He is scheduled to retire from the court at the end of this year.

The other Republican name mentioned is DOUG OLIVER. Oliver was Mayor Nutter’s press secretary and is now an executive at the Philadelphia Gas Works.

Castille probably would be the strongest candidate owing to in large part to name recognition. Also he was the last Republican to win a citywide election (District Attorney) except for the two City Council and one City Commissioner seats set aside by the terms of the City Charter for representatives of a non-governing party.

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On September 10, 1973, the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin reported: "Our No. 1 Team Off To China... Nixon telephoned Ormandy at his Barclay (Hotel) apartment last spring and told him of the Chinese invitation. Dr. Kissinger also got on the phone to confirm it."

--Sandy Grady, Reporter The video taping of U.S. Congressman Meyers, City Council President Schwartz, Councilman Jannotti, et al, happened at the Barclay Hotel because Maestro Eugene Ormandy lived there. More significantly, illustrations by this writer delivered to the Republican National Committee in 1977 presented "the reason" for The Philadelphia Orchestra's 1973 performance in China..Those representations became the motivating force behind President Jimmy Carter's political adventure--via the Abscam probe.

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Seen here is former President Richard Nixon (a former employer of the RNC) on May 20, 1987 waiting to further rehabilitate his reputation by receiving an honor from the French Academy of Arts in Paris, France. Nixon's honor was for "his contributions to the art world."

It is also interesting to note that in 1998, the same Academy awarded another American. Musician Eugene Kurtz, won the "NICOLO" award in music composition..

Kurtz is a 1947 graduate from the Eastman School of Music. This writer achieved the same from the same school in 1964.

Footnote: This columnist wrote to the French Academy on two occasions requesting information about Mr. Nixon's "contributions to the art world." The result: No response each time.

“For the songs we sing are results of such, or are the results of such from the songs we sing.”

—Nicola Argentina (c) 2014