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Everybody’s Italian This Columbus Day Weekend Late Judge DeFino Honoree For South Philadelphians in particular and all others generally, the annual Columbus Day Parade down South Broad Street heralds the fall season and the coming of the Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. It brings with it music, the love of tradition and, at its conclusion, a festival of Italian food, sweets, and entertainment. The 1492 Society was started to honor the memory of the explorer Christopher Columbus and the Italian traditions that surround his celebration. It has been the main sponsor of the parade since 2011, when the City of Philadelphia set up financial costs it required from organizational parades. Congressman Bob Brady (D-Phila.) initiated a fundraiser to help meet the City’s demand with his own personal check and the 1492 group was born. It continues to this day, not only in Philadelphia but in many other cities, promoting the achievements of Christopher Columbus and the contributions of the generations of Italian Americans who call this country home. The 1492 Society here is chaired by Jay Agnes. Executive officers include Jodi Della Barba as secretary, Roger Bruno as treasurer, and Lou Galdo as festival chairman. This year’s parade chair is 1st Dist. Councilman Mark
Honoree Late Judge Anthony DeFino Squilla. Grand Marshal is Chazz Palminteri, star of stage and screen. The Columbus Day schedule will begin with a Mass at St. Monica’s Church at 8:30 a.m. in the Upper Church for invited guests, participants, and those planning to attend the parade. A reception will follow immediately afterwards at Filitalia, E. Passyunk Avenue & Mifflin Street. The Parade will march off from Broad & Morris streets at 12:30 p.m. This will be a departure from the former route which began from Federal Street and proceeded south as well. Italian food, drinks, and entertainment will be greeting parade marchers and attendees with famed Italian eateries, pastry makers and entertainers (Cont. Page 4)
Blessing Our Pets FRISKY ANIMALS and concerned owners managed to pose for this picture prior to blessing of animals in front of St. Paul’s Church in South Philadelphia. Tradition began in mid-1500s by St. Francis of Assisi. Pastor Father John Large, is third from right, seated top row. Other Pic Page 2.
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MCDANIEL ES Principal LaChante CollierBrown, left, and Aldustus Jordan, Wells Fargo community-affairs manager, at official opening of school’s Eagles Lounge on MCDANIEL ES students play with a Wii in ST. PAUL’S Church pastor Rev. John Large begins prayers Oct. 6. Room is designed to reward students school’s new Eagle Lounge donated by Wells blessing pets brought to annual ceremony. Pets kept coming for good behavior. Photos by Ryan Venezia Fargo on Oct 6. as event began on steps of church in Italian Market.
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With a lot to brag about, the 27th Annual Millay Scholars & Alumni Achievement Awards Banquet last week at the IATSE Ballroom at Front & Ritner again highlighted the academy achievements of past and present grads from SS. Neumann-Goretti HS. CITY YEAR’S John Coates, left, plays pingpong with McNinety percent of NeuDaniel ES Principal LaChante Collier-Brown in school’s new mann-Goretti HS graduates go Eagle Lounge on Oct 6. Wells Fargo and City Year Phila. on to attend post-secondary provided nearly 1,000 volunteers to revitalize school. schools.
POOLER family just got its youngest honoree! Brendan Pooler ’15 was one of 60 Neumann-Goretti students who were top-rated in academics. Grandfather Joe Pooler was recently named an EOM Champion. Photo by Maria Merlino
PRESIDENT of Millay Club Ed McBride, along with Millay Club’s MaryAnn Varalli and Exec. Dir. of Alumni Relations John Murawski, Jr. played hosts for successful evening. Photo by Maria Merlino
The Class of 2014 received more than $14 million in college scholarships and will be attending prestigious schools such as the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Georgetown University, Villanova University and many others. SS. John Neumann & Maria Goretti Catholic HS, with the support of the Millay Club, has distinguished itself
FLANKING Kevin Dugan, new principal of Neumann-Goretti HS, are Alumni Achievers Dawn Retallick Rhoades ’80 and Dorette Retallick Rota Jackson ’77. Photo by Maria Merlino
in many areas. It has 21 advanced-placement couses, five computer labs, an Athletic Program that was named by Sports Illustrated as top in the state, a fine-arts program and an apprenticeship program with local businesses. This year’s Alumni Achievement Award went to Robert Eels ’85, Dawn Retallick Rhoades ’80 and Dorette Retallick Rota Jackson ’77.
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healthy changes at their site, they needed to involve young people. They developed handson activities showing the amount of sugar found in kids’ favorite junk foods as eye-opening motivators for the youth. As a result, kids wanted to see healthier alternatives. Soda soon turned into bottled water and ice cream turned into fruit pops. The staff even found ways to make holiday celebrations healthier: Halloween candy was replaced by vegetable skeletons, tangerine jack-o-lanterns and banana ghosts. Holiday candy canes turned into bananas and strawberries. The staff also introduced classes to teach healthy habits by creating fun and healthy snacks. In addition to offering healthier foods, staff introduced a variety of activities like balloon pop races, sack races, Zumba, yoga, high-intensity workouts, relay races, and dancing to get kids on their feet and away from the television.
A celebration Mass in honor of veterans will be held at St. Mary Magdalene di Pazzi Church, 712 Montrose St. at 10 a.m., Nov. 9. At the service will be two pews dedicated to veterans. The first will be kept empty in honor of those who did not return from active duty and were killed in the service of our country. The second pew will be for veterans who have returned from our most-recent wars. There will be a ceremony posting all service flags prior to the Mass. This is the second annual event at St. Mary Magdalene di Pazzi, which is the oldest of the Italian American churches in the United States. It was the home of the famed tenor Mario Lanza who sang in its choir. For more information, call (215) 923-0355.
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The Alliance for a Healthier Generation has awarded the Boys & Girls Club in Wilson Park with its Hero Award for their commitment to kids’ health. It also awarded three Philadelphia schools with National Healthy Schools Award. Kaseir Archie, a 17-yearold at Bodine HS for International Affairs and a player for the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, spoke on a panel discussion moderated by NBC “Today Show’s” Joy Bauer. A year ago, the Wilson Park Unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia was filled with sugary drinks and snacks. Today, thanks to the hard work of their staff and support from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Outof-School Time Initiative, Wilson Park is an outstanding example of what healthy outof-school time looks like. The staff at Wilson Park knew that to create and sustain
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Everybody Is Italian This Columbus Day Weekend (Cont. From Page 1) holding forth at individual stands on the east side of Marconi Plaza, south of Oregon Avenue, starting around 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tonight, the 1492 Society is hosting a pre-Columbus Day gala at Galdo’s Catering, 20th & Moyamensing Avenue, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $75. Buffet dinner and open bar are included. Being honored are 1st Police Dist. Capt. Lou Campione and Father Joseph Kelley of St. Monica Church. Proceeds underwrite expenses of the parade and festival. Tomorrow, the 1492 Society is inviting all to join them at City Council Chambers on the 4th floor of City Hall at noon. That is where the Mayor will present the City’s annual Columbus Day Proclamation. This will be followed by a reception in the City Council Caucus room. This year’s parade is being dedicated to a long-time supporter who recently died, an individual who marched in every one of the half-century of parades: the late Judge Anthony DeFino.
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by Jody Della Barba, Secretary, the 1492 Society Columbus Day is a proud and special day for the Italian community, and not just for those who arrived here recently, but for those who are first, second, third and even fourth generation. The Italian immigrants who came so many years ago have left an indelible mark on our country and city. They were instrumental in forming who we are today. The City of Philadelphia is a Sister City with Florence, Italy and this year is the 50th anniversary of its formation. As we celebrate Florence, we must not forget that in 1997 we formed a partnership with the Region of Abruzzo due to
HIS LAST PARADE found popular Judge Anthony DeFino chatting with State Rep. Maria Donatucci sitting in one of lead cars. the fact our ties to that region & Oregon where there will be have been so strong. a huge Italian festival until Philadelphia had the most 6p.m. Our Grand Marshal is immigrants from Abruzzo who Chazz Palminteri who is came here to Philadelphia to known to everyone for his film work in tailor shops, in carpen- career and especially the movie try, wrought iron, shoemakers, A Bronx Tale. On Oct. 31 and bakers and many other trades. Nov. 1 he will be performing a Many of their children went on one-man show of A Bronx to be doctors, lawyers, judges, Tale at the Prince Theater. elected officials and even one Marconi Plaza is the center woman, who ran our parade of our festivities, where you for over 35 years, went on to will not only find a beautiful be our Council President Anna statue of Christopher ColumVerna. bus but also of Guglielmo MarSince 1957, the Columbus coni, who is known as the Day Parade, which was father of wireless radio. In the founded by two Abruzzesi, 1970s, Mayor Frank Rizzo Severino Verna and Americo dedicated this beautiful plaza as DeMartinis, has been a source a tribute to these famous Italof pride to Italians in South ians and also as a tribute to the Philadelphia and our region. Italian Americans of this city. The parade is the centerToday, all over America, piece of the celebrations there are those who are trying planned by the 1492 Society. to do away with any celebraThere is the gala dinner on Oct. tions of Columbus Day. This 9, the citation ceremony on the is why we need to support all 10th, the Italian Market Salute of these activities which honor festival on Saturday the 11th, a man who discovered the which is planned by the 9th greatest country in the world. Street Business Association, Our parade this year is dedand the wreath-laying cere- icated to Judge Anthony monies on Monday the 13th by DeFino who, in addition to the Sons of Italy at the Colum- being a great Italian American, bus statue on Marconi Plaza. was the longest-marching perOur beautiful parade kicks son in the parade until last year. off 12:15 p.m. at Broad & Columbus Day is a US Morris then proceeds to Broad (Cont. Page 7)
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Origins Of Columbus Day
A US national holiday since 1937, Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World on Oct. 12, 1492. The Italian-born explorer had set sail two months earlier, backed by the Spanish monarchs King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. He intended to chart a western sea route to China, India and the fabled gold and Spice Islands of Asia; in-
stead, he landed in the Bahamas, becoming the first European to explore the Americas. Later that month, Columbus sighted Cuba and believed it was mainland China; in December the expedition found Hispaniola, which he thought might be Japan. There, he established Spain’s first colony in the Americas with 39 of his men. In March 1493, the explorer returned to Spain in triumph, bearing gold, spices and “Indian” captives. He crossed the Atlantic several more times before his death in 1506; by his third journey, he realized that he hadn’t reached Asia but instead had stumbled upon a continent previously unknown to Europeans In The United States
The first Columbus Day celebration took place in 1792, when New York’s Columbian Order – better known as Tam-
many Hall – held an event to commemorate the historic landing’s 300th anniversary. Taking pride in Columbus' birthplace and faith, Italian and Catholic communities in various parts of the country began organizing annual religious ceremonies and parades in his honor. In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison issued a proclamation encouraging Americans to mark the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ voyage with patriotic festivities, writing, “On that day let the people, so far as possible, cease from toil and devote themselves to such exercises as may best express honor to the discoverer and their appreciation of the great achievements of the four completed centuries of American life.” In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed
Columbus Day a national holiday, largely as a result of intense lobbying by the Knights of Columbus, an influential Catholic fraternal benefits organization. Originally observed every Oct. 12, it was fixed to the second Monday in October in 1971.
Eulogy From A Lawyer by Perry de Marco, Sr. Beyond family and personal friends, few people can truly appreciate Judge Anthony J. DeFino as much as the Philadelphia criminal-trial lawyers who had the honor of appearing before him. I met Judge DeFino in 1972 when he and his wife Rose attended my wedding. After I passed the bar in 1976, we would often see each other in Philadelphia City Hall, each of us busy trial lawyers. The difference of course was that I
1492 Sociaty’s secretary Jodi Della Barbara and Tommy DeFino congratulate Father Joseph Kelly of St. Monica on being awared by society at Friday night event at Galdo’s. was the young upstart while he mon Pleas in 1988. I wasn’t just appearing before a judge, was the seasoned master. He was always ready to put I was appearing before my his arm around me, calm my friend and second mentor. My nerves, and lend some fatherly first mentor was A. Charles Peruto, Sr. who we lost on legal advice. I will never forget my first Dec. 17, 2013. I remember opportunity to appear before however a distinct difference Judge DeFino after he was in the appearance of my friend elected to the Court of Com(Cont. Page 8)
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(Cont. From Page 4) holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on Oct. 12, 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century but did not become a federal holiday until the 1937. For many, the holiday is a way of both honoring Columbus' achievements and celebrating Italian American heritage.
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Origins Of Columbus Day Are Interesting In Themselves (Cont. From Page 7) when I first ventured into his courtroom. You see he was a tall man, impeccable dresser, always perfectly groomed, handsome, with a full head of perfectly combed black hair. When he stood up behind that bench, with his hands on his hips, he towered over the courtroom. He had a habit of looking back and forth across the room like a General reviewing his troops. Yes sir, he was transformed! He was the
iconic vision of a judge, very imposing. Then he spied me walking into the courtroom, and that signature smile broke out and then came the words, uttered with a South Philly accent, “What can we do for you today, Mr. D?” Always to be followed with, “How’s your father-in law?” They were great friends! Not to digress but there’s a story that one time Chuck, Sr. who chain-smoked nearly until the day he died, was cross-examining a witness in a waiver
trial before Judge DeFino, when he unconsciously, or maybe not, pulled out a cigarette, lit it without blinking, and continued with the cross. It’s said that Judge DeFino let him get away with it. After all, it was his buddy Chuck. In my respectful opinion, no one is as qualified to evaluate a judge as much as the experienced trial lawyers who have appeared before him. Judges cannot do it because unfortunately some have never been trial lawyers and
hands. The trial lawyers are the only ones who are in a position to objectively evaluate a judge. So having appeared before Judge DeFino as a criminaltrial lawyer for nearly 40 years, I can state without the slightest reservation that in my time, he was the finest judge to grace the bench of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia Co. Let me explain. He started promptly at 9:30 a.m. and expected everyone, lawyers, as
well as the court personnel, to be ready to go. He worked incessantly, even if he was sick. He knew how to try a case because he was a trial lawyer himself. He knew how to work through and resolve legal issues so as not to delay the trial. He didn’t believe in most of the excuses prospective jurors would proffer in an attempt to avoid jury service. He would do his own rehabilitating and the reluctant prospective juror would either (Cont. Page 10)
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Lawyer Praises Judge Anthony DeFino (Cont. From P. 8) end up on the jury or be stricken. Consequently, jury selection moved quickly. He was kind and courteous to everyone in his courtroom, although if a lawyer came late, he would feel Judge DeFino’s wrath, which didn’t last long and was soon forgiven. There was absolutely no meanness
or cruelty, no matter how ugly the case. That is not to say every case could be tried as a waiver or non-jury trial before Judge DeFino. Many times I made jury demands in his room and won acquittals in cases where I know the judge would have found my client guilty. Judge DeFino was a man who fixed problems, he did
not cause them. And he fixed them with that South Philly Italian practicality that can only be appreciated by those who understand it. Judge DeFino did not tolerate disrespect and you saw very little of it in his courtroom. Most importantly, he was courteous to the lawyers who appeared before him. He understood that for the private lawyers,
they had a living to make. Time truly is money for us and so he wasn’t one to keep them sitting in his courtroom, waiting to try a case that might never go on. He also helped the lawyers, both prosecution and defense work through the problems that always arise, not in a way to give one side an advantage over the other but rather to en-
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sure a fair trial to the defendant. He was compassionate as well in his sentencing policies. That is not to say that in the appropriate case a defendant would not deserve and receive significant prison time. But on the other hand, Judge DeFino never punished a defendant for exercising his constitutional right to a jury trial by meting out a stiffer sentence. He wasn’t about warehousing human beings. Absolutely no one could escape the passionate aura that this big man brought to his work and his courtroom. Off the bench, Judge DeFino was a gregarious raconteur often seen holding or smoking one of his long-favorite cigars! He always had an ear for a great joke, to which he would react with a high-pitched laugh. I admit I must have told him hundreds of jokes over 40 years, none of which can be repeated here. He enjoyed spending summers with his family and his many grandchildren at the shore. He also loved eating in Italian restaurants in South
Philly, especially his son’s restaurant. Even after he retired from the bench, his passion for the law kept him prowling the floors of the Criminal Justice Center as an adviser for the District Attorney’s Office, where he supervised and assisted young District Attorneys with their cases. The law was his love and his passion and he just couldn’t let it go even until the very end. I am truly honored to have known and befriended this great man. What a tremendous tribute and legacy to be able to bring smiles to the faces of all who knew Judge DeFino, at the mere mention of his name!
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Serv. sponsors Justice for All 5k Race at 4231 Ave. of the Republic, Fairmount Pk. W., 8:30 a.m. Individual, team & law-school competitions. For info (215) 981-3731 or cbrown@clsphila.org. Oct. 12- Lorri Bednarek hosts 64th Democratic Ward Eagles Pre Game Party at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 5-9 p.m. Individuals $50, PACs and candidates $250. For info Shawn Murphy (267) 240-4691 or Marty Bednarek (215) 990-5050. Mail checks payable to 64th Dem. Ex. Committee, 7708 Hartel Av., Phila., PA 19152. No corporate checks. Oct. 14- Republican Party of Phila. presents “Red State of Mind” monthly breakfast speaker series with Dr. William R. Hite, Jr., Supt. School Dist., at Racquet Club, 215 S. 16th St., doors open 7:15 a.m., program starts 7:45 a.m. Light breakfast, free. Reservation required, call Denise Furey (215) 3875641. Oct. 15- 30th Ward Democrats host Countdown Fundraiser at Ten Stone, 21st
& South Sts., 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 for candidates, $5 for friends and neighbors. Tickets at door. Oct. 16- State Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo of at Community Acad. of Phila. Charter Sch., 1100 E. Erie Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16- Join State Sen. Mike Stack, Democratic candidate for Lt. Gov., at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $100. For info Lindsey (267) 2752120. Last event in Phila. Oct. 17- S.W. Phila. Dist. Serv. hosts Candidates Night at Myers Rec Ctr., 50th & Kingsessing Ave., 6-9 p.m. Free dinner. Oct. 17- Pat Parkinson hosts 57th Ward Oktoberfest Beef & Beer at Paddy Whacks, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 7-11 pm. Oct. 18- Democratic 32nd Ward hosts Community Benefit Fish Fry at Ch. Of the Advocate, 18th & Diamond Sts., 1-6 p.m. Raising funds for needy Thanksgiving Dinners. Tickets $10. For info (215) 605-9063. Oct. 18- 10th Ward hosts
Fall Festival/October Fest Bowling Party at Thunderbird Lanes, 1130 York Rd., Willow Grove, Pa., 2-5 p.m. Music, food, shoes & bowling. For info Archie Everett (267) 978-4085 or Kimberly West (267) 978-4085. Oct. 18- DeMolay Consistory No.1 honors SGIG Roland K. Lee Sr. and Donald “Ducky” Birts at Achievement Award Banquet at Romano’s Catering, 1523 Wingohocking St., 6:3010:30 p.m. For info Isaac Goldman (610) 842-4143. Oct. 18- FOP President John McNesby Retirement Party at FOP Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 7-11 p.m. $40, tickets available at door.. For info (215) 629-3631. Oct. 19- Candidates from N.E. Phila., Montgomery and Bucks Cos. are invited to Candidates Breakfast at Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Rd., 10 a.m. Candidates need to contact Dr. Ruth Horwitz at drrkh60@earthlink.net. Event sponsored by CSS Men’s Club and Empty Nesters. Oct. 20- Democratic Campaign Committee hosts Au-
tumn Cocktail Party at Sheet Metal Workers Ha., 13012 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30. Tickets $150. RSVP (215) 241-7804 by Oct. 13. Oct. 20- GOP Republican Ward Leaders host Fundraiser for Mike Tomlinson and Bill Pounds at United Republican Cl., 3156 Frankford Ave., 68 p.m. $30 ticket, but $25 for YR/CR. Tickets held at door. For info (267) 496-5655. Oct. 22- Mike Cibik hosts Republican 5th Ward Patriot’s Party & Fundraiser at Downey’s, Front & South Sts., 6-8 p.m. Open wine & beer bar, buffet. Free parking on streets. Tickets $30; if paid in advance before Oct 8, guests $25. RSVP mcibik@GOP5thward.com or (215) 735-1060. Oct. 23- 66A Democratic Ward Leader Shawn Dillon hosts Pre-Election Celebration at DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35. Checks payable to Friends of the 66A Ward. Oct. 23- 64th Ward GOP hosts Fall Fundraiser at Parish Pub, 3508 Cottman Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $30.
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Oct. 9- State Rep. Mark Cohen is hosted Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 4010 Robbins Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hosts $2,500, VIPs $1,000, Sponsors $500, Friends $250, Guests $50. RSVP markcohenphilly@comcast.net or (215) 375-4307. Oct. 9- 59th Ward Democrats host Dine with 59 at Treasures, 5547 Germantown Ave., 5:30-9 p.m. Music, food & fun. BYOB. Tickets $20. For info (267) 408-8942 or maqm197@yahoo.com. Oct. 9- Harvey Spear & Seth Williams host Reception for State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. at Cuba Libre, 10 S. 2nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Tickets $100. RSVP Dan (732) 6703299. Oct. 9- 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. 800215-4337, Ext. 1100. Oct. 9- C o u n c i l w o m e n
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“Americani Te Salutant” (Americans Salute You!). No matter the origin and nationality of people who make this cauldron of America, we owe it to the genius and courage of a certain Christopher Columbus who defied everyday logic in his time. Following him have been many Americans who have defied the status quo, resulting in a better America as its history grew. Sadly, to say, these are now few and very far apart. We say this as we look to our state and city governments and see them as the creators of more and more way to increase taxation on an already down-trodden population. In some areas of the Commonwealth, there are bright spots, where municipalities are benefiting from the growth of an energy system. In the rest of the Commonwealth apathy exists. But there are bright moments, such as ethnic festivals we all enjoy around the city and at Penn’s Landing. So let’s forget our present depression and enjoy the Columbus Day Festival this weekend.
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Many are the homes in South Philadelphia and elsewhere that benefitted from the warm heart and expertise of Thomas F. Donatucci, Jr., owner of Donatucci Kitchens & Appliances on Washington Avenue. He died at his home from stroke complications. Tom worked from a youngster in his family business and then in his uncles’ plumbing supply business where he became known as a stickler for details, a theme which over the years endeared him to many families and institutions using the services of his firm. Donatucci also earned the reputation of being available to anyone needing advice in his field, even though they did not come to him for his appliances or plumbing services. As a result, his business grew into one of the predominant nationally recognized kitchen and bath remodeling firms in the country. Long active in Italian
American affairs, he and his family were a major supporter of events such as the Columbus Day Parade and festival. Once one ordered from Donatucci Kitchens, that individual set the routine for his family into three generations, as all came to appreciate the advice given and needed with every kitchen and bath change request. Tom added the world of media to his business, purchasing with partners WAYV-FM in Atlantic City. He turned it from bottom rung in the number of listeners to the top of the listening scale. He helped develop whole areas of Washington Avenue and elsewhere as he found himself being drawn into the business of real-estate development and management. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette, sons Thomas III and Robert, daughter Michelle, brother Register of Wills Ron Donatucci, and sisters Rita and Maria Louisa. He was preceded in death by his brother State Rep. Robert Donatucci.
Viewing was last night and this morning at Pennsylvania Burial, Broad & Reed Streets, followed by Mass at St. Monica Roman Catholic Church, 17th & Ritner, at 10 a.m.
Judge DeFino (Cont. From page 10) wrath, which didn’t last long and was soon forgiven. There was absolutely no meanness or cruelty, no matter how ugly the case. That is not to say every case could be tried as a waiver or non-jury trial before Judge DeFino. Many times I made jury demands in his room and won acquittals in cases where I know the judge would have found my client guilty. Judge DeFino was a man who fixed problems, he did not cause them. And he fixed them with that South Philly Italian practicality that can only be appreciated by those who understand it. Judge DeFino did not tolerate disrespect and you saw very little of it in his courtroom.
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LONG-TIME supporters of Sen. Mike Stack included Phyllis Meloff and City of Hope honoree Attorney Larry Pitt, David VAL FISCHERA introduces his daughter Ivana to State Sen. Barrist, Stack and Jim Boyd. Michael Stack.
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AMONG attendees at MED kickoff press party were Latino media spokesman Dr. Diego Castellanos, Al Día reporter Ana Gamboa, Narasimha Shenoy and African-American Chamber General Counsel Dexter Hamilton.
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Gateway Health knows grandparents have always had profound impact on our lives and society. So Gateway Health, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez honored exceptional grandparents with awards luncheon at Hilton Phila. City Avenue Pictured here with the Gateway Health staff, are honorees Lloyd Ayers, Geneva Black, Sonia Collazo, Rev. Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Wilfredo Gonzales, Dorthy Kapenstein, WilPhoto by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photogaphy hemenia Reeder and Mr. & Mrs. Praxedes Tirado.
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REPUBLICAN City Committee Chairman State Rep. John Taylor was among supporters attending Fundraiser for Megan Rath, Republican candidate for 1st Con- SHARING moment with candidate SUPPORTERS of Megan Rath ingressional Dist. In photo are Joe Eastman, Megan Rath were Vito Canuso, Tom cluded Lou Lanni, Tom Matkowski Judge and Jim Matthews. candidate Megan, and Joe McColgan. and Dominic Chiavaroli.
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STATE REP. Keith Gillespie, chairman of the House Urban Affairs Committee, and other members of his committee followed tour guide State Rep. Bill Keller, as they checked out neighborhood-blight remediation project sponsored by S. Philadelphia Area Revitalization Corporation. SPARC purchased tax-delinquent properties, teamed with local builders to rejuvenate affected neighborhood. In photo from left are Carmen “Butchy” D’Amato, SPARC; Keller; Gillespie, State Rep. Tom Sankey; and Victor Folgosa, SPARC.
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DR. ROBERT CAVOTO hosted well attended fundraiser for State Sen. Michael Stack’s lieutenant gubernatorial campaign at Cuba Libre. Among well-wishers were former judge Sandra Mazer Moss, now executive director at Center for Social STACK SUPPORTERS included David Newman, Maggie Justice at Temple Law School; Attorney Craig Lord; Groff, Sen. Stack, 9th Ward Leader Dan Muroff and Elmer Stack;and former State Sen. Bob Rovner. Heimel.
GUEST SPEAKER Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, left, is welcomed to kickoff of Minority Enterprise Development Week on Penn campus by Shalimar Thomas, executive director of AfricanAmerican Chamber of Commerce.
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The School Reform Commission announced on Monday changes to the health benefits offered to teachers and other school district employees. The SRC stated it was maintaining current salaries, but was going to ask employees to contribute between 5% and 13% of the cost of their health-care insurance expenses, which on average would cost teachers between $20 and $71 per month, depending upon compensation. Covering a family (a spouse/partner and children) would cost between $70 and $200 per month, again depending upon salary levels. The SRC will be terminating dental and vision insurance benefits for retired teachers. The SRC also will remove the management of the teachers’ benefits plan from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (the “Union”). These changes will save the School District $54 million this year and $70 million per annum going forward. Obviously the union and the politicians that benefit from the largess of the union are up in arms. STATE SEN. VINCE HUGHES expressed his outrage on the floor of the State Senate. Similarly, STATE REP. (and Democratic Chairman of the Education Committee) JIM ROEBUCK was irate. Luckily for us, there is only a remote chance the State House will flip to the Democrats in November, so Roebuck will probably not regain control of that committee. The head of the American Federation of Teachers, RANDI WEINGARTEN, stated the actions were a “total disregard for the well-being of Philadelphia’s children.” If the requirement to pay for a very small part of the one’s (Cont. Page 22)
The news that the School Reform Commission had voided the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers’ contract in the name of making the teachers pay for their health insurance and saving money for the district brought out all kinds of reactions. SRC Chair Bill Green said we had to do it. We had no choice. It’ll save a lot of money. PFT President Jerry Jordan called shenanigans on Green and said the money would have been saved if he had just taken the union’s offer last year. But while this is a problem within the schools, the contract cancellation is also A Tale of Two (Fairly Unpopular) Politicians. One of the pols is a guy toward the very end of his political career whose effectiveness can be calculated with an egg timer. The other is a guy who’s hoping that being hard on teachers will save his political bacon. Let’s start with the guy who is so unpopular here in Philadelphia that a group of women that I talked to on the 4 Bus called him a Muppet … and not in a good way. Mayor Michael Nutter took the side of the SRC in this matter, which is not a surprise if you’ve ever talked to him about the schools. Whenever Nutter is asked about the possibility of getting control of the School District back in the hands of the folks who, well, pay the taxes on it, he has a variety of reason for why it’s not high on his to-do list. In fact, when City Council passed a referendum that was supposed to be on the November ballot demanding a return to local control, Nutter let it sit on his desk and didn’t sign it. (Cont. Page 28)
Yo! Here we go again with this comparison of being in prison compared to working. How could anyone mix them up? Just in case you think that you could ever get these two environments mixed up, this explanation sent to me by Barbara L. should make things a little bit clearer. It may give the idea that prison is a better choice if one had to choose – no way! I would rather work at any job rather then .go to prison – even for a short time. How about you? IN PRISON you spend the majority of your time in a 10X10 cell. AT you spend the majority of your time in an 8X8 cubicle. IN PRISON you get three meals a day. AT you get a break for one meal and you have to pay for it. IN PRISON you get time off for good behavior. AT you get more work for good behavior. IN PRISON the guard locks and unlocks all the doors for you. AT you must often carry a security card and open all the doors for yourself. IN PRISON you can watch TV and play games. AT you could get fired for watching TV and playing games. IN PRISON you get your own toilet. AT you have to share the toilet with some people who pee on the seat. IN PRISON they allow your family and friends to visit. AT you aren’t even supposed to speak to your family. IN PRISON all expenses are paid by the taxpayers with no work required. AT you get to pay all your expenses to go to work, and they deduct taxes from your salary to pay for prisoners. IN PRISON you spend most of your life inside bars wanting to get out. AT you spend most of your time wanting to get out and go inside bars. IN PRISON you must deal with sadistic guards and wardens. AT they are called managers. IN PRISON you can’t quit whenever you want. AT WORK you can’t quit; you will run out of money and turn to crime to steal money to survive and you might wind up in prison.
The big BROUHAHA over how a judge was set up with a phony gun charge case in the courts computer system EXCLUDES one point: Who exactly PLACED that charge on the electronic list? Was it a FED-EMBEDDED I.T. worker – or was it someone on high?? We have a RIGHT TO KNOW. There is something VERY SLEAZY when a person who would not commit a crime is induced to break the law. From Ozzie Myers to today, they attack elected officials, which begets fame and headlines. Did Emperor Claudius speak of them when he said, “Let all the creatures that lurk in the mud hatch up”?? State officials like BOWLING PINS are falling over PORNGATE. Mr. Feathers refused the Governor’s call to quit the Parole Board, however. He attacked the State Attorney General’s credibility; but what does that have to do with addressed emails? A judge ordered their availability. So how is that a politically motivated release?... Elected officials should not/do not deny FOIA requests from the media. Feathers says he is a cop, not a politician. Actually you should change hats when a parole officer. Will the State Police Commissioner resign? He was the first to try to catch that cop-killer.... US Attorney General Eric HOLDER is leaving. He was the first to speak to take action against unnecessary-expensive incarceration for minor charges – such as POT!... David KRAIN is enjoying law school, and will be a compassionate lawyer – or more one day. I want to see it happen. Hurry up, David. (Cont. Page 22)
STATE SEN. LeANNA WASHINGTON is leaving the legislature. She was honored at a dinner by all of her Democratic colleagues recently. They praised her for being an unrelenting advocate for victims of domestic abuse and for poor people and underdogs. Washington has had an exemplary career and been a fighter for Philadelphia. She is currently fighting her toughest battle yet in court. But the fiery Senator has said she is not done fighting and she believes she will win. Among the unlikely Senators to give Washington accolades were STATE SENS. DAYLIN LEACH and TINA TARTAGLIONE. Tartaglione in particular has had several acrimonious moments with Washington. She acknowledged their relationship had been up and down, but affirmed she still cared deeply about Washington. Leach acknowledged he would like the opportunity to work more with Washington. Both Leach and Tartaglione had sided with a predominantly Western ticket in a leadership fight several years ago. Washington was on the predominantly pro-Philadelphia side. Most of the Philadelphia legislators sided with the teachers’ union against the recent SRC decision to cancel the educators’ collective-bargaining agreement. PFT PRESIDENT JERRY JORDAN is now in his most-significant battle. The Inquirer editorial board is entirely unsympathetic to the teachers and believes they should completely capitulate. But many of the legislators believe the teachers should demand justice and perhaps even strike. The Inquirer calls this pandering to the union, which indicates its Republican bias. The new rumor circulating about STATE SEN. MIKE STACK’S Senate seat is that longtime Ward Leader and Stack staffer MIKE McALEER will succeed him. But sources continue to say Stack will hold onto his seat until 2016 even if he is successfully elected Lieutenant Governor. The precedent of a Senator holding both Lieutenant Governor and Senator jobs was set and ratified by the Supreme Court when BOB JUBELIRER served in both posts. Later STATE SEN. JOE SCARNATI did the same thing. The pipe-trades union held a well attended legislative reception. Among the legislators from Philadelphia and the suburbs who attended were Congressman-to-be BRENDAN BOYLE; STATE REPS. KEVIN BOYLE and JOHN SABATINA; STATE SENS. SHIRLEY (Cont. Page 28)
groups associated with pushing to improve the quality of education in city schools. As we see it, the decision could have tremendous political implications for the race to become the City’s next Mayor. Chairman Bill Green, a former City Councilman, has made no secret over the years
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he might seek the Democratic nomination for Mayor. Vaulted to the head of the SRC, a hot seat if there ever was one, Green and his board have been subject to ridicule and abuse from many Philadelphians over their inability to get Gov. Tom Corbett to increase funding to this School District. Whether he and his Commission members ran out of patience, or whether the red phone rang from Corbett’s office issuing the order, or whether Green saw the opportunity had come to challenge PFT, he did what earlier SRC boards had seen as a last-ditch stand – but refused to do. But looking at this from a jaundiced political eye, we see it as a Bill Green move toward winning the City’s top job. Throwing down the gauntlet, literally forcing teachers to work without a contract, Chairman Green could be seen by the Philadelphia voter as making a “positive move”, if it leads to union concessions. His name could climb
MEETING of Asian American and ethnic-group leaders in Phila. at Democratic City Committee HQ brought national Democratic figures together. From left were Jack Hanna, Nebil Baraka, Marwan Kreidie, DNC Exec. Dir. Amy Dacey and Arab American leader Jim Zogby.
to the top of potential mayoral Democratic candidates if that scenario works out. PFT has its work cut out to get out the word its members had agreed to a host of concessions late this summer. But it was the SRC, not the union, that turned a deaf ear to those dollar-saving proposals. No matter what now happens, the political consequences will generate through the next primary for Mayor.
Wolf Must Be Taking This Paper’s Advice In campaigning, an axiom is “Go where the cherries
are”; they’re easy to harvest. This is politically translated to where your potential voters live in heavy numbers.
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by Joe Shaheeli School Reform Commission Chairman Bill Green’s decision suddenly to cancel the contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has disrupted both the worlds of education and politics in this city. It has blindsided school union leaders, parent organizations, and other
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So Tom Wolf, despite a commanding lead, has been spending as much time as possible in Philadelphia, hoping to whip up voter enthusiasm. He joined Council President Darrell Clarke and a coalition of unions and nonprofits at a major voter outreach at Miller Memorial Baptist Church, 1518 N. 22nd Street, to intensify voter interest. Joining Clarke and Wolf was Gabe Morgan of 32BJ SEIU, and Bishop Dwayne Royster of the newly formed PA Working Families. The rally comes in the wake of a new Census survey reconfirming Philadelphia’s status as the number-one big city in the nation for deep poverty. Nearly 40% of the (Cont. P. 16)
Union League Post Presentation UNION LEAGUE American Legion Post commander Jon Peterson, right, awards certificate of merit to Temple University doctoral candidate Kevin Donaghy on Battle of Brandywine dissertation, which incidentally took place on 9/11 in 1777. It was defeat for Gen. Washington. Photo by Post Adjutant Joe Stivala
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Germantown GOP Mulls Black Strategy (Cont. From Page 15) state’s registered voters live in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties, underscoring the importance of local voters and issues in the 2014 election. Also in town to generate enthusiasm is Democrat Presidential favorite Hillary Clinton. She needs to be careful her journey around town doesn’t disrupt traffic, angering voters. Wolf is ahead in the polls by 17 points.
Bulletin Sen. Mike Stack Will Stay On In Senate If Elected Lt. Governor (See City Hall Sam p. 14)
W. & N.W. REPUBLICANS gathered at Germantown Republican Club at Schuy Wood’s Ropley home to cheer Eagles – and discuss issues. GRC President Calvin Tucker, center, introduced City Council candidate Matt Wolfe, in hat. Deep discussion delved into electoral strategy for African Americans.
Will A Pennsylvania Tradition End Nov. 6? In Pennsylvania there has existed the tradition one party holds the Pennsylvania governorship for eight years and then loses the office to the other party. This has been so going back to end of World War II, with few exceptions.
While this gubernatorial election is almost here, the polls are making it more evident every week Gov. Tom Corbett will become one of the rare one-termers. Voters have been calling Wolf, a York Co. businessman, “Governor.” He spent personal money early to run an effective media campaign
and annihilated three established Democratic political figures to become his party’s nominee. Unfortunately for Wolf, the same polls show a tendency growing toward Republicans’ retaining control of both House and Senate chambers of the General Assembly. That also points to State Rep. John Taylor (R-Northeast) as the most-important Philadelphian in that body; after all, he’s this city’s only Republican lawmaker.
Kane Provides Wolf With Campaign ‘Insurance’ In this gubernatorial race, other statewide line offices have played a major role, owing to the fact the incumbent Governor is a Republican, while all those other offices are held by Democrats.
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LOVE PARK was site of rally for bill to combat gender hate crimes organized by State Rep. Brian Sims, center. Other officials present included Councilmen Bill Greenlee and Jim Kenney, State Sen. Larry Farnese and DA Seth Williams.
Leading the effort to unseat Corbett is Attorney General Kathleen Kane, who has proven herself to be a feisty fighter since her election in 2012. Last week she dropped a bombshell on the Corbett campaign, in the form of leaked pornographic emails sent and received by some of Corbett’s old colleagues when he too was Attorney General – most of whom followed him into high-level positions in his administration. These emails drew a ton of spectacular media attention – five weeks out from election day – and forced the resignation of several players on Team Corbett. Although the Governor reacted swiftly and firmly to these disclosures, this scandal inevitably casts a further pall over his image, hurting him worst, perhaps, with low-information voters; sex sells, after all. Ironically, Kane’s move,
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whether politically motivated or not, recalls similar accusations leveled against Corbett when he was AG. He then led well-publicized investigations against General Assembly leaders, most of them Democrats, that led to their convictions – as well as, quite likely, the turnover of the House to Republicans. In all fairness, though, he did pursue and convict one Republican leader as well: House Speaker John Perzel of Northeast Philadelphia. It will be interesting to see how many Democratic porn emails turn up in Kane’s current probe.
Motion Pictures Capture 12th Ward Election Rally Leave it to Greg Paulmier to take to the Youtube screen to immortalize his Democratic 12th Ward’s activities. Doing the camerawork was Committeeman Brian Rudnick, who posted the ward’s endorsement of Arthur Haywood as the Democratic nominee to succeed retiring State Sen. LeAnna Washington (DNorthwest) on Youtube. He caught our publisher trying to line up a picture.
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ST. NICHOLAS of Tolentine’s statue was among statues of other saints paraded in the annual festival held by his Church. He is patron saint of Holy Souls. LOUIE Alessia wears his Photos by Maria Merlino Italians for Corbett shirt.
HUMAN TIME MACHINE, Jerry Blavat worked his magic and transported the throng back 50 years.
ST. NICHOLAS of Tolentine Church has been mainstay of Italian culture and religion for more than 100 years in REV. Nicholas F. Martorano, OSA contemplates South Philadelphia. nature of spirituality along parade rout.
ALTAR SERVERS Frank Rosati, Tony Budwin and Gabriella Smith are fresh from the Mass and ready to march in Parade of Saints.
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VERDI BAND, led by Ken Hennessey on baritone horn is proud of the custom, is a POETESS of Passyunk Av- must at such events. “The enue, Maria Famá, pins dol- band was formed in 1920 and lar bill on statue of St. has been playing proxessions Joseph. Famá remembers with traditional Italian music with fondness her early child- since then,” he said. hood education by the Sisters of St. Joseph. She also taught at St. Nick’s when she first graduated Temple University.
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Parade Of Statues Highlights St. Nick’s Festival
TEEN IDOL Bobby Rydell poses for a snapshot with An- THOUSANDS showed up for St. Nicholas of Tolentine Augela Allegra and Frankie thentic Italian Festival which has been held yearly since 1987 Quinn. on the first Sunday of October.
2STock2 Music Fest Was 12-Hour Treat For Everyone one knows EOM. It’s the perfect combination of altruism and charity.” Tommy Betteridge of Local 98 has five daughters who have put their artistic talents to work. “Annie designed the logo, Ellie painted the murals, Faith is the assistant producer, Lillian plays the drums and Grace is selling the T-shirts,” he beamed proudly. “South Philadelphia is known for its horns and banjos but we have lots of rock-and-roll bands, some of which are super. This festival is dedicated to Ron Rowand, who was here last year but recently passed away. The musicians said he would be here, but in a sense, his spirit is here.” Dom Ricciuti made a prediction: “In five years, 2STock will be the biggest music festival in the city. We
have real artists and genuine causes. It keeps us strong in the neighborhood. The backbone of this event is the volunteers, many from Local 98.” Rick Terway, co-founder and artistic director of EOM 2STock Music Festival, performed two heartfelt original compositions in the Club Risqué VIP Suite. “Ultimately, we want to promote goodness and well-being. With all the musical wealth in our city, raising money for a good cause comes naturally,” he explained. The 2STock committee wants to thank Dougherty Electric, Walmart, Comcast, Club Risque, SugarHouse Casino, Tony Luke’s, 2300 Arena, Philadelphia Flower Show, Independent Rock School and many more too numerous to name.
WORK went on behind scenes and bearing brunt is Ed McBride, in front, aided by SPIDERMAN was favorite at 2STock2 Music Fest. For adults, he is Bruce Conklin, escorted Fran Somensi, rear. by Tanya Leona.
SET FOR THEIR TURN on stage was Never FACE painters worked their magic at Before Band. Seasoned and new bands en2STock. thralled crowd. Photo by Maria Merlino
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by Maria Merlino If you thought last year’s 2STock Music Festival at the EOM Athletic Association grounds was great, 2STock 2 was amazing with two times as many bands, two times as long and two times as many sponsors, including major businesses in the area. Ed McBride, president of EOM and of the 298 Charity, a 501(c)3, founded by IBEW Local 98, was pleased as punch when it ended at Front & Moore Streets. “All the money we collect,” he continued, “is split two ways: the 298 charity which provides toys, turkeys and other Christmas and holiday needs, and the EOM which provides a safe place for our youth to come in and learn sports, good conduct and civic service. It’s a good community thing, as every-
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One of South Philadelphia’s more active veterans associations has launched a drive called “Project Post” Building Fund. William “Billy” Denny, commander and founder of American Legion Henry Hill Post 385, has announced a building-fund effort to raise $250,000 so the Post can expand its present premises. Under Denny’s leadership, the Post has continued to provide activities in the community to assist veterans, seniors and the youth of the community.
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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Over the years, the Post’s members have devoted thousands of hours providing physical and mental support and education opportunities to veterans, children and youth. It has worked closely with Boy Scouts. Commander Denny is asking those desiring to help make a difference to send checks payable to American Legion, Henry Hill Post 385, PO Box 3824, Phila. PA 19146. For additional information donors can contact Denny at (215) 334-9455.
OSIA Seeks Members SOME TOOK their love of bacon very seriously at Penna. Bacon Festival at Infinity Center – for instance, the lovely Maple here (aka “Christel”), whose company Patrick Morrow was enjoyPhoto by Bill Myers ing.
“Ciao Amici!.” St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Lodge No. 2787, Order Sons of Italy in America, is looking to grow its membership to help support activities honoring Italian heritage. Those interested are invited to attend one of its regular meetings, held on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the lower level of Colombus House, located on Beulah st. between 7th and 8th streets, Carpenter and Christian streets. If interested, please contact Domenick Lazzaro, (215) 627-4018, or Victor Baldi, (215) 888-7051.
$10,000. LSG Strategy Services gave an in-kind contribution valued at $20,000 for telephone services, data analysis. Sydney Lei & Associates, Inc., the firm connected with Greg Naylor (who recently pleaded guilty to several counts concerning campaign finance and “Elected Official A”) gave an in-kind contribu-
tion of $20,000 for election day expenses. Strategic Message Design Group, Inc. in Woodbury, N.J. gave $10,500 as an in-kind contribution for Direct Mailing. Fattah’s campaign spent $25,000 on Direct Mailing with Strategic Message Design Group, Inc. in 2012. These contributions and
committee Fattah for Mayor, whose LinkedIn profile lists her as “District Chief of Staff at US House of Representatives” at Fattah’s district office for comment. She did not return our calls by press time. Fattah’s campaign must file either an end of year statement or a termination report for 2014. At the latest, we will know by Jan. 31, 2015 the status of his debts to his associate, Greg Naylor.
Heard on the Hill / in City Hall Rep. Brown Honored American Indians State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown (D-W. Phila.) honored Native Americans and others indigenous to the Western Hemisphere in celebration of
her resolution which would declare Oct. 4 as Indigenous Peoples Day in Pennsylvania. “Native cultures existed in Pennsylvania and most of the Western Hemisphere long before Christopher Columbus and other explorers landed
SEPTA Tracks Can Be Deadly! ing the tracks instead of using a dedicated overpass or underpass, people are putting themselves in imminent, and unnecessary, danger.” According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), nationwide, 476 people walking in the track area were killed by trains in 2013. Pennsylvania ranked sixth among all states, with 19 deaths. To remind the public that train tracks are not the place for people, SEPTA has partnered with Operation Livesaver on the organization’s “See Tracks? Think Train!” initiative. This public-service campaign is aimed at reducing the number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities around railroad tracks by highlighting risky behaviors. SEPTA’s System Safety officers will feature information from the program in the many Operation Lifesaver rail safety presentations they make across the Authority’s service area.
Waters Hosted FACT Picnic For Fathers State Rep. Ronald Waters (D-W. Phila.), Democratic Caucus secretary, hosted a picnic next for the children and mothers of the Fathers And Children Together (FACT) program. FACT is a program for incarcerated fathers at SCI Graterford and their children, which aims to address the responsibilities of fatherhood and establish positive relationships in an effort to cut off the “cradle-to-prison” pipeline. For more information about the F.A.C.T. program, contact Dr. Minnie Moore-Johnson at (215) 748-6712 or by email at MJohnson@pahouse.net.
Kitchen Fights For Housing, Flu Shots To better help lower-income Pennsylvanians earn a piece of the American Dream, State Sen. Shirley M. Kitchen (D-N. Phila.) urged lawmakers to approve legislation that would deliver a dedicated source of funding for the State Housing Trust Fund. “What the fund has taught doubters and reinforced in believers is investing in our communities and giving people opportunities to own the American Dream, works,” Kitchen said during a press conference with State Sen. Elder Vogel
(R-Beaver). “What needs to happen now is for Pennsylvania to expand the trust fund to allow this kind of positive community and economic development to happen in the rest of the commonwealth.” In the counties where companies have been fracking commonwealth land to collect natural gas, Kitchen said people have been gaining access to affordable housing. She is also offering free flu
shot clinics Oct. 21, and Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, at her district office, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., Suite 104. No appointment is necessary. “I’m happy to be hosting free flu shot clinics for my constituency, and I hope that those who have not yet received their flu shot will stop by my office,” Kitchen said. “It’s especially important that residents older than 65, younger people with chronic
illnesses such as diabetes and asthma, children aged 6 months to 2 years, pregnant women and health workers get a flu shot, as these individuals are considered in the high-risk category by the Centers of Disease Control & Prevention.” Call the Senator’s office for more information, (215) 2276161 or visit her website, www.senatorkitchen.com or Facebook page, facebook.com/senator.shirley.
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It’s a matchup no person will ever win — a hit from an oncoming train. Yet every day, people across the Greater Philadelphia region attempt to beat those odds by making the risky choice of walking along train tracks. “No one should ever assume there is a time when tracks are completely clear of train traffic. A train can come on any track at any time,” said Scott Sauer, SEPTA’s Chief Officer of System Safety and a board member for Operation Lifesaver Inc., a national organization dedicated to rail safety. In four days last week four people walking in the SEPTA track area were injured by the Authority’s Regional Rail trains, resulting in two fatalities. “The majority of train related incidents are preventable,” said Sauer. “A moving train can’t steer out of the way of a person in the tracks and it takes more effort and time to slow or stop a train. By cross-
here,” Brown said. “We need to recognize and acknowledge their culture in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and beyond.”
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by David Lynn Congressman Chaka Fattah ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Philadelphia in 2007. Oddly enough, he never closed his political committee, Fattah for Mayor. In 2012, Fattah for Mayor had four contributors and four contributions. Fattah for Congress gave the committee
In 2013, Fattah again received contributions from Fattah for Congress ($3,000 cash) and in-kind contributions from LSG Strategy Services and Sydney Lei & Associates. The campaign paid Ross Legal Practice, LLC a retainer of $1,500 and Robert Half Legal in Illinois $2,841.05 for “Research.” We contacted Ms. Bonnie Motley Bowser, the treasurer of record for the political
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expenditure raise two questions. First, why is the Fattah mayoral campaign accepting gifts from corporations? Second, isn’t there a limit to the amount a candidate for Mayor can receive from a non-PAC contributor ($2,900)? At the end of 2012, Fattah’s mayoral campaign was in debt $148,188. The bulk of this was owed to both LSG Strategy Services and Sydney Lei & Associates.
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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 14) health-insurance bill affects a teacher’s performance, then he/she is in the wrong profession. Some Democrats who have benefited from the union’s political donations were able to see that the SRC’s actions were understandable. Former
GOV. ED RENDELL stated the “union has to be realistic.” How can we expect the taxpayers who pay the teachers’ salaries to give them benefits they themselves do not get? The vast majority of people in the private sector contribute to their health-care insurance and the amount they pay for the most part far exceeds the figures the SRC are asking of the teachers. Also, teachers in
most other school districts in Pennsylvania contribute to their health insurance. Monday night, the Philadelphia Black Republican Committee ran a joint fundraiser for US congressional (PA 2) candidate ARMOND JAMES and US congressional (NJ 1) candidate GARRY COBB. The event was held at the Commodore Barry Club in Mount Airy. WARD LEADER CALVIN
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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 140603445 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Domenic Donofrio Deceased, Diana Maccain, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Domenic Donofrio, Deceased & Lucia Padula, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Domenic Donofrio, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Domenic Donofrio Deceased & Lucia Padula, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Domenic Donofrio, Deceased, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 11884 Halstead Street, Philadelphia, PA 19116. 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, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, 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. 140603445 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 11884 Halstead Street 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 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, 215-2272400/ 215-981-3700. Philadelphia Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-2386333. Alyk Oflazian, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.
TUCKER (22nd) was the master of ceremonies. The food was prepared by master chef and WARD LEADER JOE SAMUEL (24th). Both James and Cobb have uphill battles in heavily Democratic districts. The sad story is CONGRESSMAN CHAKA FATTAH will probably get reelected even if he is indicted before November. The Republicans have a solid candidate in James, who though I could never teach him how to use a computer. I award THE Best Cook for the Jewish HOLY DAYS was Judge Maria McLAUGHLIN.... SOUTH PHILLY Birthdays: Councilman Mark SQUILLA; top writer Rich VINCI, now a committeeman; and unsinkable CHARLIE BERNARD, aide-du-camp to granddaughter Annie “Hockey”…. NORTH PHILLY:
really cares about the people in his district. James teaches at-risk children. He is a role model for his students. But equally important he is more than that – he understands the issues. Is he not a better voice for the people than Fattah? Garry Cobb, 11-year NFL veteran and former Eagles defensive player, has stepped up to the plate to run in the NJ 1st Congressional Dist. seat vacated by retiring Democrat Rosa CASTILLO, top mom and public servant. WEST PHILLY: Powerful civic leader and 34th Ward Committeewoman Kathy HUGGINS, AND Lonnie RICHARDSON of DEM City Committee.... NORTHEAST: Teamster John “Cakes” VENDITTI; Billy GAULT, former Firefighters leader; Mike PODGORSKI, former Senate aide; and State Rep. John
BOB ANDREWS. Andrews has been dogged by ethical issues. Since leaving the Eagles, he has been a sportscaster. He has also been involved in many civic organizations including the Philadelphia Youth Study Center, the Caring People Alliance of Philadelphia, the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, and the South Jersey Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. SABATINA, who reportedly is blessed with a daughter at this time! A good omen. IN TOWN: Flavia COLGAN, back from Montreal.... Tom LYNCH passed in Broomall. We worked together for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Guard & Reserve – an ace problem-solver! VETS, don’t miss a great talk by Lee REMICK, Esq., famed entertainers’[ lawyer
In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 140604108 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Midfirst Bank, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Geraldine M Kelly, Michael F. Schwartz as Executor of the Estate of Ellen A. Schwartz Deceased & Karen Kapetula, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Geraldine M. Kelly Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Geraldine M Kelly & Michael F. Schwartz as Executor of the Estate of Ellen A. Schwartz Deceased, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 8844 Cottage Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136. 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, Midfirst Bank, 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. 140604108, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 8844 Cottage Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136, 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, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.
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OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 14) When the contract cancellation was announced on Monday, Nutter parroted the SRC’s shared-sacrifice meme when he showed his support. “The SRC did one of the few things left for it to do in order to get desperately needed services back into our schools. They asked their teachers and counselors and others in PFT to contribute to their health care,” Nutter said. “Principals and janitors
CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 14) KITCHEN, ANTHONY HARDY WILLIAMS and Mike Stack; and state senatorial candidate JOHN KANE.
alike have taken pay cuts over the last two years. They have already agreed to similar health-care benefit changes. I support this and hope others can see it for what it is – another consequence of this horrible situation our schools have had to face year after year.” I can only imagine what the ladies on the 4 Bus had to say about this. Considering they think that Nutter is a fuzzy marionette, my guess is that it was far from kind. But it probably wasn’t as bad as what these ladies have
to say about the other guy in this scenario, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett. Corbett, who is 17-points behind Democratic challenger Tom Wolf in the race to retain his seat, may make history as one of the few incumbent Pennsylvania Governors not to get a second term. And education funding is a big part of why he’s looking down the barrel of a very large political gun. According to whom you talk to, Corbett has either given more money to educa-
tion than any governor in history or he’s cut $1 billion from education and given it to the Commonwealth’s prison system. As it is with most things, my guess is the answer is somewhere in the middle. But one thing that’s not in dispute is that Corbett has been calling on the PFT to take some concessions … or take it on the chin … again, it depends on whom you ask. In a statement he issued, Corbett applauded the SRC’s move and said it would “effectively close the funding
HILLARY CLINTON will likely come into Philadelphia to campaign for TOM WOLF. The fact she’s coming is a good sign that Wolf will win. Clinton is meticulous in her handicapping and would never come into a state unless
she was positive of the Democratic victory. That way her prestige would not be the slightest bit at risk. Those who claim the latest antiunion move by the SRC is a TOM CORBETT political tactic are not seeing the picture
clearly. What Corbett needs is for Philadelphia to be complacent and uninspired. The one issue that continues to haunt the sitting Governor is massive education cuts and the current SRC move will only incite and inspire anti-Corbett sentiment.
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gap and provide the district with the ability to hire new teachers, counselors and nurses, and secure education resources that will benefit the students of Philadelphia.” Now PFT President Jordan believes that this whole contract-cancellation thing is a direct result of Corbett’s taking it on the chin in the polls. Because he got a piece of polling data that said he could win if
he beat up on teachers, Jordan thinks this move is a Hail Mary pass. If it is, it’s a bad one. The folks who were going to vote for Corbett didn’t need this to do so. The independents, however, are looking at Corbett like he’s nuts. So this is a move favored by two really unpopular guys. Only one, however, stands to pay for it in November.
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It has been years since I have seen the words “smut” and “perversion” printed in newspapers. However, in this city, obscene pictures are regularly published by three weekly newspapers. When I recently read that Comcast, Inc’s profits jumped 14.8 percent in second quarter earnings this year (rising 3.5% to $16.8 billion, and profits zoomed to $2 billion at 14.8%), I wondered why its driver, son-inlaw/brother-in-law, ANTHONY CLIFTON, Chairman & CEO of Review Publishing (owner of the South Philadelphia Review, and the Philadelphia Weekly), is allowed by RALPH and BRIAN ROBERTS to publish salacious ads. Comcast received a 15-year extension of Philadelphia’s cable franchises which were granted two years in advance of their expiration date, received taxpayer subsidies in the amount of $40 million to build a second skyscraper for their corporate headquarters in center city, and recently earned $2 billion in 2nd quarter profits. Why should Comcast not pressure the elimination of smut? “For the songs we sing are results of such, or are the results of such from the songs we sing.” —Nicola Argentina (c) 2014
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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Will the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee take my tax refund? Answer: Whether a tax refund will be taken by the Trustee in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy will depend on several factors. As a general rule, the amount of taxes withheld from your pay is prorated over the entire year. This means the portion of the tax refund for the time before the bankruptcy filing is property of your bankruptcy estate and is available to be used to pay your unsecured creditors. As an example, if you filed a bankruptcy petition on Dec. 1, the withholding from January through November is part of the bankruptcy estate. At the 341 Creditor’s Meeting, the Trustee will usually advise the Debtor as to whether or not he will “administer” the tax refund. This decision will be based on a review of the tax return(s) provided to the Trustee. For a tax refund to be worthy of administration, the Trustee will consider several factors:
The amount of the refund. Often if a refund is small, the Trustee will not take it simply because it is not cost-effective to distribute it to the unsecured creditors. Exemptions. Depending upon the state in which you live, the funds may be exempt under federal exemptions, state exemptions which permit a cash exemption or a “wild card” exemption, or an earnedincome tax-credit exemption. In Louisiana, where I practice, we have a specific earned-income credit exemption. Prior year(s) unpaid taxes. Taxes are normally a priority debt. If the refund is going to pay past-due taxes, then the Trustee will not take it since the priority debt must be paid before an unsecured debt is paid. When possible, the easiest way to avoid having to give up a tax refund is to file the return, receive the money and spend it before the bankruptcy is filed. Paying for things such as prefiling legal fees as well as the day-to-day necessities of life are permissible uses of a tax refund. Next Week’s Question: Is bankruptcy is the best way to save your home?
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FORMER state legislator Tony Payton, Hon. Renee Hughes, Frances Wolf (Mrs. Tom Wolf), Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and Denise Smyler, Esq., were among hundreds who attended City Year luncheon. Event brought together a select group of Phila.’s most-accomplished women in business, law and public service to explore important issues impacting women leaders in workplaces. Photo by Bonnie Squires Attorneys are both board certified by the American Bankruptcy Certification Board. Chapters 7/13 & Stop foreclosures, creditors harassments, lawsuits, garnishments, and sheriff sales.
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in an effort to reduce its substantial backlog of cases awaiting hearing. If you live in a remote area not close to a hearing office, agreeing to a video hearing may cut several months off the time you receive a hearing. Many lawyers I know who represent disability or SSI clients on a regular basis routinely advise their clients to avoid video hearings and to only appear in person before an ALJ. There are several reasons for this. Denial rates appear to be higher for claimants who opt for video hearings. Most claimants only get one chance to make their case. Appearing before a judge who is in the same room gives a claimant a better chance of success. While a claimant’s verbal testimony is vital to his chances of winning, nonverbal behavior – posture, facial gestures (such as grimacing due to pain), shifting positions due to pain or anxiety, and the like – may impact how a judge views a particular case. Much of this opportunity to assess the whole person is lost when a hearing is done by video.
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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. SSA recently published a regulation (79 Fed. Reg. 35926) explaining its rules on objecting to appearing at a hearing by video teleconferencing. This refers to a hearing where the ALJ is located in another city and the claimant testifies via a monitor situated in his local hearing office. SSA will now notify a claimant in writing prior to scheduling a hearing that it may schedule a hearing by video teleconferencing. The burden is on the claimant to object in writing to a hearing by video teleconferencing. The claimant must object within 30 days after receiving notice from SSA. If the claimant notifies SSA within 30 days of her objection to a video hearing, SSA will schedule a live hearing before an ALJ in the claimant’s local hearing office. If the claimant does not object in writing within 30 days, SSA may choose to schedule a hearing by videoconference. SSA will provide a form for a claimant to sign to object. SSA began scheduling hearings by videoconferencing
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LOTS / ACREAGE WATERFRONT LOTS— Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Was $325k, Now From $65,000 -Community Center/Pool, 1 acre+ Lots, Bay & Ocean Access, Great Fishing, Crabbing, Kayaking.
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