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Housing Our Vets DOUBLING supply of affordable housing for veterans in S.W. Phila., Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, State Sen. Anthony Williams and Congressman Bob Brady inaugurated handsome new complex on Grovers Avenue, named for former State Sen. Hardy Williams. Story Page 7

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PHILA. judges met with auditorium full of students to discuss their career path and offer advice from their life experiences. Mentoring was championed by Judge Sierra Street during her election campaign. Event took place in King HS, chaired by Judge Lydia Kirkland. Seen are Carana Bennett, coordinator; Judges Jonathan Irvine, Lydia Kirkland, Lisette Shirdan-Harris and Lori Dumas; Councilwoman Marian Tasco; and Judges Sierra Street and Paula Patrick.

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Lawncrest Honors All Veterans N A TIONAL Anthem is sung by 2ndg r a d e student from St. Cecilia R C School Melanie Huynh as Bill Dol- LAWNCREST Memorial Park, adjacent to Lawncrest Library, was scene of annual cereb o w monies honoring veterans hosted by Councilwoman Marian Tasco and Bill Dolbow, president looks on. of Lawncrest Community Association and coordinated by Kathy Wersinger. In photo are Tasco, DA Seth Williams, Wersinger, and members of several posts.

City Offers Tax Credit To Reservists And NG There is still time for active military members to apply for the 2014 Real Estate Tax Credit for Active Duty Reserve and National Guard program offered by the Dept. of Revenue. The program provides a tax credit for members called to active duty outside Pennsylvania.

To be eligible, applicants must be the owner of the property and use it as their primary residence. Also they must provide documented proof of days served in 2013.

“Philadelphians serving in the military have made major sacrifices on behalf of our country and our city,” says Commissioner Clarena I.W. Tolson, chief collections offi-

cer. “This is one way we can show our appreciation for their service.”

To apply for the program, residents can visit the Revenue Dept.’s website at www.phila.gov/revenue to download an application or visit the Dept. of Revenue at Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Boulevard, Concourse level.

The Real Estate Tax Credit for Active Duty Reserve and National Guard is one of several tax-assistance programs available to Philadelphia residents. For more information on these programs, visit the website at www.phila.gov/revenue or call (215) 686-6442.

Titled “The State of Hispanic Business”, the report provides business and consumer insights about the region’s fastest growing and increasingly influential market segment. As a result, businesses and organizations will be better prepared to serve fellow Latino businesses and consumers.

The full study was released at a meeting at Temple University’s Center City Campus.

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FIFTH-GRADE Ben Franklin School student Nathan McKee won essay contest on patriotism. POW Table was silent reminder of men and Looking on are Principal Roslyn Sample- women who gave their lives.

Photos by Joan Pleis Green, Bil Dolbow and Kathy Wersinger.

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Hispanic Business Mushrooming Hispanic-owned businesses now total nearly 19,000 in Greater Philadelphia and are growing twice as fast here as non-Hispanicowned businesses.

That is the result of a comprehensive study containing data that offers insights and analyses about Latino businesses and consumers released y The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

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27TH WARD COMMITTEE’S Rasheen Crews hosted canned-food drive fundraiser on Veterans Day at Mill Creek Tavern at 42nd & Chester Avenue. Donations will go towards feeding Senior Citizens Nov. 26 at 48th & Woodland Rec Center from 5 to 8 p.m. Pictured from left are Amelia Crews, 27th Ward committeeperson; State Rep. Ronald Waters; Deputy City Commissioner Dennis Lee; Crews, Harold James, 36th Ward Leader; and Kevin Hannah, 36th Ward committeeperson. To donate to Thanksgiving Senior Dinner, go to or call Rasheen Crews at (215) 300-7823.

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McGinty Good Choice As Chief Of Staff

by Joe Shaheeli One thing everyone notices about Katie McGinty, just named Chief of Staff by Gov.Elect Tom Wolf, is her smile.

It is contagious.

We wish her well in her new post, because we see it as a sign Gov. Wolf will be using her as a shield from the Democratic Party leaders around the state clamoring for what jobs and appointments will now be available as a result of Wolf’s victory.

We believe she will handle it well. Wolf said, “Katie McGinty has broad experience in state and federal government and in the private sector.

She will be an asset to my administration and to the people of Pennsylvania. In federal and state government, Katie worked with diverse interests to achieve meaningful change in difficult environments. Her experience will help me work with Republicans and Democrats to move Pennsylvania forward.”

McGinty – a former Clinton White House adviser and a former Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection

Councilwoman Cindy Bass Opens Nicetown District Office

JAM-PACKED on a blustery Saturday morning was 8th Dist. Councilwoman’s new ACE political strategist Bill Miller and City Counfield office in Nicetown. She was greeted cilman Ed Neilson were glad to pay courtesy call on BASS’S colleague Curtis Jones, Jr. paid call at her new there by Council President Darrell Clarke Councilwoman Bass’s nicely appointed new digs. office – and was surrounded by swarm of admirers. and State Rep. Stephen Kinsey, right. secretary (during Gov. Ed Rendell’s administration) – placed last in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, but she didn’t pick any fights with Wolf during the runup to the primary election.

Wolf tapped her to be chairwoman of the state Democratic Party. Because of opposition, Wolf created the Campaign for a Fresh Start, transferred to it – basically – his electoral operations (and money) from the State Party and put McGinty in charge of that.

Wolf will need the wisdom of Solomon to get his agenda

considered by the General Assembly starting inauguration day Jan. 20. Democrats lost seats in both the State House

and State Senate. The General Assembly for the next two years will see a 119-84 GOP House majority and a 30-20

Walk For Autism

JOHNNIE GREEN, whose dad is Derek Green, Chief Counsel to Councilman Marian Tasco, cuts ribbon to start Walk for Autism in Lincoln Financial Stadium.

Johnnie is seen here with his father. Walk on a windy day brought some 20,000 to the stadium with excellent fund raising results.

GOP Senate majority.

Look for Philadelphia’s lone Republican Wolf in the House, City Republican Chair State Rep. John Taylor (RNortheast) to become a verybusy advocate for this city’s needs.

City Elections Now Front And Center

Dean Weitzman and Robert Nix have given Ken Trujillo’s campaign for the Democratic nomination for this city’s Mayor a major sendoff with a reception they are hosting on Dec. 8, 6:007:30pm, at Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman, 1500 JFK

Boulevard, Suite 1410. For details as to what’s expected in contributions, those planning to attend should contact Jane Slusser at (215) 5636700.

Much earlier, first out for Mayor, Terry Gillen resigned her post with the Mayor Nutter administration, biting the financial bullet. She also held a major fundraiser of her own a couple weeks ago and has been hustling support on social media.

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Names we’ve heard for the Dems are Ward Leader Carol Jenkins, Lisa Deeley, Omar Sabir and Marnie AumentLoughrey to date. The Republican agenda is still to be fleshed out.

City Council District Members are rated safe for incumbents. But always looking vulnerable are the five at-large Democrat and two at-large Republican seats.

So with a May 19 primary date, we should be hearing from a list of challengers.

George Matysik this week sent an email simply stating, “I’m in!” He’s director of government affairs and public policy

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He’s Olney-born and lower Northeast-bred. His political life began as an advisor to then-Congressman Joe Sestak.

Sherrie Cohen is a veteran campaigner for Council at large and has big signs with her intention to again be in the mix. Her brother is State Rep. Mark Cohen (D-Northeast).

Her dad was late Councilman David Cohen.

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FLANKING Latino community Ward Leaders State Rep. Angel Cruz and Carlos Matos are City Council’s Commissioner of Veterans Advisory Commission José M. Meléndez and Lt. Gov.-Elect Michael Stack aide Juvencio Gonzales.

Busy Job Fair In Mt. Airy

STATE REP. Dwight Evans welcomes Dem.4th Dist. State Senatorial candi- STATE REP. Dwight Evans and senatorial candidate Art Haywood to Job Fair at West date Art Haywood share this photo with Howard Oak Lane Charter School in Mt. Airy. Whither, Carlton Williams and unidentified staffers Photo by Leona G. Dixon Photo by Leona G. Dixon of event.

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AT INITIATIVE of State Rep. Angel Cruz, a portion of Whitaker Avenue at Erie Avenue was dedicated as Borinqueneers Avenue last Friday to honor Puerto Rican military regiment formed in 1899 and which fought in all major wars until deactivation in 1956.

With Cruz, left, are Sen. Robert Casey aide Carol Obando-Derstine and Congressman Bob Brady assistant George L. Perez.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) schick for Lynne Abraham at Famous Deli, 4th & Bainbridge Street, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

For info (215) 459-4447. She will announce officially next Wednesdayat hight noon at Franklin Institute (side door) and will be guided by her long-time friend and campaign ally Eleanor Dezzi.

Then look for all hell to break loose when long-time City Controller Alan Butkovitz, who has been preparing for this mayoral run since he was first elected to his State House seat in Northeast eons ago, resigns to run for the city’s top office. Reports indicate he will have heavy political and labor and financial support.

That announcement will be preceded or followed by a few days with one from State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (DW. Phila.), who has spent a great deal of time acquainting voting blocs outside his district with who he is and what can be expected of him should he commit to the race for Mayor.

Looking at the possibility of entering the race are several others, topped by Council President Darrell Clarke, who would indeed be a formidable contender.

Look for at least six wellknown names to commit to challenging the incumbent City Commissioners on the Democratic side, with at least three contenders indicating interest on the Republican side.

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ENJOYING HAPCO gathering were Marlyn Kline, Ori Feibush, Ramonita Wertman and Greg and Elise Limay.

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Nov. 15- Shoe Collection drive at Chalmers Pk., 2800 N. 29th St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Welcoming new, used, unwanted, outgrown shoes and footwear.

Nov. 17- Phila. Tea Party Patriots South presents “The Border States of America” at Prudential Bank Bldg., 1834 W. Oregon Ave. (19th& Oregon), 7 p.m. Parking & entrance in back.

Nov. 18- State Rep. Pam DeLissio holds Town Hall

we know well how it hurts. But don’t let your frustrations hinder you in exercising your duty to vote.

10. To all those involved in the coming legislative session, Godspeed. If you fail to get the paper your fellow colleagues enjoy weekly, call us.

Mtg. at Roxborough Mem. Hosp., Wolcoff Aud., 5800 Ridge Ave., 9 a.m.

Nov. 21- Marty Samschick hosts evening with Lynne Abraham at Famous Deli, 4th & Bainbridge Sts., 8:3010:30 pm. For info (215) 459-4447.

Nov. 21- Councilman Kenyatta Johnson hosts Job Fair at Vare Rec Ctr., 2600 Morris St., 11 a.m.-3 .pm. For info (215) 686-3412.

Nov. 24- 32nd Ward Democratic Exec. Committee hosts Coat Drive & Raffle at Mander Rec Ctr., 33rd &

Diamond Sts., 4-7 p.m.

Bring new or gently used coats. Drawing will be held at event. For info Gail Gayle (215) 235-6001.

Nov. 29- Bok & S. Phila.

HS Classes of ’74 celebrate 40th Reunion at Anthony’s Catering, IATSE Ballrm., 2401 S. Swanson St., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Tickets $55.

No tickets at door. Limited number available. For info Eddie Everett (302) 5611434.

Dec. 5- Asian Federation of US hosts annual Banquet, 6:30 pm, at Ocean City

Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St. RSVP Treasurer Shu Chuan Lin (215) 909-0936.

Dec. 9- United Republican Cl. Hosts 134th Anniversary & Awards Ceremony at SugarHouse Casino, 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. William A. Meehan Public Service Award to Vincent Fenerty and Mary Tierney Public Service Award to Renee Amoore.

Tickets $125 and up. Free parking. For more info call 215-545-2244.

Dec. 12- Fundraiser for Matt Wolfe for City Council, Racquet Cl., 215 South St.

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Nov. 13tate Rep. Ron Waters hosts Job/Career Fair at Kipp Charter Sch., 59th & Baltimore Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring resumés and dress for success. For info (215) 748-6712.

Nov. 13- Deeley PAC hosts Fundraiser at The Saloon, 750 S. 7th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. $250 Friends, $500

Sponsors. For info DeeleyPAC@gmail.com.

Nov. 13- State Rep. John Taylor and Councilman Bobby Henon host Town Ha. Mtg. with 15th Police Dist. Capt. John McCloskey at Bridesburg Rec Ctr., 4625 Richmond St., 6:30 p.m. For info (215) 7442600.

Nov. 13- Fundraiser for PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) at Penna.

Veteran Boxers Ass’n, 2733 E. Clearfield St., 7:30 p.m.

Minimum $5 donation includes $3 Phila. Brewing

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Republican and Democratic leaderships were elected to both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly as we went to press, so we cannot list them in this edition.

But since they all get their own copy of this newspaper weekly, we do wish them luck and trust they understand a few things: 1. We need money for Philadelphia schools.

2. We don’t want money at the expense of more taxes.

3. We need Gov.-Elect Tom Wolf, together with Lt. Gov.-Elect Mike Stack, to bang tom-toms next to the ears of the members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, which is reported soon to be announcing Philadelphia’s second casino license will be located at 10th & Oregon. If that decision comes down, all hell will break loose. That choice will not be popular in its neighborhood. We see the strong hand of Comcast involved somehow. Their entertainment complex is the only winner when their off-season sets in. Lawsuits will hold up the extra casino and we need that revenue badly. The City has already lost millions because of the almost two-year delay between the final hearings of applicants and the decision.

4. We need every member of the General Assembly to forget his or her local needs, walking-around money, and all the other emoluments of office with which to enhance themselves in their district. Let’s let appropriations bills and tax bills go by without greedy amendments.

5. We caution Gov.-Elect Wolf not to be overzealous in proving his administration is full of virgins who can’t be allowed to accept a meal, or a fact-finding trip. His new oath of purity reminds us of administrations past, where similar efforts failed. Too rigid a standard of executive purity risks exposing his administration to unnecessary cheap shots should one of his appointees trip over a line in the sand. And as a chief executive facing a legislature in the firm grip of the other party, he can afford no such cheap shots.

6. Let’s give State Rep. John Taylor, our city’s lone Republican advocate in the General Assembly, the best possible support when he comes to his fellow Republican members laden with sacks full of long-ignored and needful requests from Philadelphia. We do return more in taxes to the Commonwealth than we receive. It will be absolutely vital, however, for Taylor to make that argument on behalf of Philadelphia’s Democrats and independents as well as its Republicans.

7. We thank those who have served us, including House Speaker Sam Smith, who has retired after three decades of good service.

8. To those not returned due to the wishes of their electorate, we say, “If you are predisposed, give it a try again. Don’t get sullen or mad. You messed up somewhere.”

9. Those who find themselves in the minority in their respective lawmaking chamber,

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COUNCILWOMAN Maria Quiñones Sánchez sponsored Hispanic History Month exhibit at School District HQ, meeting with artists Danny Torres, Luis Salsa Gonzalez and Miguel Fernandez at exhibit.

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New Hardy Williams Center Will Serve Homeless Veterans The pleasant Southwest Philadelphia community of Eastwick is opening its arms to America’s veterans.

State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-W. Phila.), Congressman Bob Brady (DPhila.), and other officials dedicated a new facility at 7100 Grovers Avenue on Veterans Day to address homelessness among the Philadelphia area’s veterans and seniors.

Named after the Senator’s father – a veteran of the Korean War who was a former State Senator and political trailblazer in Philadelphia – the 61-unit Hardy Williams Veterans Center will serve former soldiers in need.

It will join a similar com-

plex 10 blocks away, the 63unit Brady Veterans Center.

Both projects are operated by HELP USA. It is the fourth Philadelphia-based facility to be operated by the national nonprofit organization.

Also in attendance were 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia Housing Finance Agency Development Dir. Holly Glauser and HELP USA CEO Dr. Thomas Hameline.

“Speaking on behalf of my constituents and the city as a whole, I am thankful to HELP USA and its ongoing efforts to serve and honor our veterans,” said Williams. “Speaking as a proud son of a veteran, I’m thrilled that this aspect of my

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father’s legacy is being recognized this way. He was devoted to service, much like the members of HELP USA.” “The Hardy Williams Veterans Center is the place that cooperation built. This is an example of what can be done when we work together. Federal, state and local governments, the private sector and of course HELP USA came together in the spirit of cooperation to give a helping hand to our veterans in their hour of need,” the Congressman said.

Brady spoke passionately about the need to house veterans, who suffer disproportionately from homelessness and low income. The Brady Center has a waiting list of 1,500; the Hardy Williams Center has 2,500 in line.

Glauser said, “Over the years HELP USA has continually supported our area and the veterans residing here.” The agency operates two additional facilities in Philadelphia: Genesis Square Apartments and the Genesis Square Townhomes.

HELP USA is planning another housing development for low and moderate income veterans age 55 and over in North Philadelphia, to break ground next year.

Debbie Burkart, VP of supportive housing for National Equity Fund, commented, “It takes vision and commitment to change people’s lives for the better and HELP USA as well as partners such as Citi Community Development and Met Life Foundation are doing just that, changing the lives of men and women who served our country and now need our help.”

MORE CONGRATULATIONS were heaped on Judge Vincent Melchiorre at reception in Law Library after his robing ceremony from Anna Marie Aufiery, 55th Ward Committeeperson; Robert Dellavella, 55th Ward Leader; Judge Michael Fanning; 1st Ward’s Photo by Joe Stivala Anna DeFusco; and Judge James Lynn.

Rendines Win Joint Award From Justinians JUSTINIAN SOCIETY of Phila. bestowed annual Beccaria Award on remarkable S. Phila. legal team: former Judge Daniel M. Rendine, now 105 years old, and son Jury Commissioner Daniel A. Rendine.

CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady presents flowers to Judge Abbe Fletman during her robing ceremony in City Hall last Thursday. Congratulating her also were State Sen. Tina Tartaglione; Council Members Marian Tasco, Blondell Reynolds Brown and Mark Squilla; attorneys Alan Kessler and Steve Sheller; and members of Photo by Bonnie Squires her former law firm, Flaster Greenberg.

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MOMENTS after his Robing Ceremony, popular Judge Vincent Melchiorre is congratulated by State Rep.-Elect Michael Driscoll; Congressman Robert Brady; and Michael Mc Allister, retired Philly Credit Union CEO. Photo by Joe Stivala

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Marking Marine Corps Birthday

CELEBRATING annual Marine Corps Birthday Party at Cookie’s, 10th Street & Oregon Avenue, were sailors Tom Metzger, Navy League president; Tom Lamaine, event emcee and weathercaster; and Marines Wally Littlewood and Ed Harper. Littlewood, at 91, is a World Photo by Joe Stivala War II survivor of a six-kamikaze attack on USS Yorktown.

Louis La Gioia, 91 meets Mahlon Fink, 88. Last time the two met was 70 years ago at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Marine Commandant Larry Markiewicz brought the two together at Photo by Maria Merlino Marine Corps Birthday Party.

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2 Survived Iwo Jima COUNCILMAN David Oh, left, and Joe Waters, president of Self Help Movement drugtreatment center, right, enjoy joke cracked by emcee Tom Lamaine at Cookie’s.

Honoring 56 Edison Servicemen

JOINING services at 8th & Lehigh to honor 56 Edison HS students lost in Viet Nam, highest of any school in nation, are Deborah Engren, 37th Ward committeeperson; Jackie Jerry, civic leader; El Amor Brawne, 37th Ward Leader; Capt. Mike Kran, 25th Police Dist. Commander; Dianne Bridges, 37th Ward chairperson; and Natalie Davis, legislative assistant to Photo by Joe Stivala State Rep. Curtis Thomas.

by Maria Merlino In 1944, Louis La Goia, a young Marine from the 5th Div., was sent to fight in the battle of Iwo Jima. He was in the first wave of soldiers.

“Everyone got killed but me!” he exclaimed. “I was a flamethrower and the Japanese soldiers were scared to death of being burned alive. That’s what saved me.”

The battle over, he stood at the flagraising on Mt. Suribachi with tears in his eyes.

Seventy years later, La Gioia’s daughter, Angela, took him to enjoy a celebration marking the 239th Marine Corps birthday party, this one was Cookie's Tavern at 10th & Oregon.

Meanwhile, inside Cookie’s Tavern Commandant Larry Markiewicz was kibbitizing with Mahlon Fink,

88, a corporal in a Marine rifle company, who had also landed on Iwo Jima about 11 a.m. on the first day of battle, Feb. 19, 1945.

Iwo Jima was one of thebloodiest invasions of any Japanese-held island, ranking alongside Guadacanal.

Fink is well known in the Marine community for speaking about the battle of Iwo Jima and the raising of the flag that inspired the troops and turned the tide for them.

“He told me he was in the 5th Div.” said Markiewicz. “I had just met Louie La Gioia, who had told me he was in the 5th Marines. I asked Fink if he wanted to meet another Iwo Jima survivor and brought him outside.”

The two were astonished and swelled with pride as they recalled events of the day. “I

thought I was the only survivor,” said La Gioia. “I thought they might all be dead. But I’m thrilled to have found another Marine.”

Markiewicz also saidm, “Once a Marine, always a Marine. This is one day out of the year, the only place a Marine will see every type of uniform from WWI to today. We can relate to everyone from 17 to 90. It’s the only service group that’s like that.”

And it’s been that way for 239 years, when the Marine Corps was founded in Philadelphia’s Tun Tavern Nov. 10, 1775 and authorized by a resolution of the Continental Congress.

Cookie’s Tavern is where they let their hair down, where the unusual does happen.

Semper Fidelis! That means “Always Faithful.”

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ED COSTELLO, Adrian Jeffers, , Dan Ghegan and Tember Wolf shout out Happy Birthday Photo by Maria Merlino Marine!

LEATHERNECK Bruce Rutherford gives Jaime Neufer, daughter of James “Daddy Wags”, a Photo by Maria Merlino hug.

MARINES Jerry Donnelly, Mel Mazeros, Larry Markiewicz and Cpl. Tony D. get ready to present “Flag Raising over Iwo Jima” to Photo by Maria Merlino rock band Madison Raising.

LONE BUGLER plays “Taps” for the fallen.

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MARINES Jim Harrity and Dave Bucher welcome Councilman David Oh to party.

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JOE WATERS takes stage to sing “Marine Corps Hymn”.

AMERICA’S most-patriotic rock band, Madison Rising, entertained the night away.

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HOW DO these guys do it? After seven hours, Ken Adams, Pat Ghegan, Dan Ghegan, and Ed Costello are still going strong.

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COUNCILMAN David Oh had a great time with John “Macho” Tomosky (Army), Thomas “Turtle” Tyrell (USMC Viet Nam) and Hugh “Puddy” Stapleton (USMC Viet Nam).

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TOMMY Lynn, Sam Minutola and Judge Jimmy Lynn right after a rousing verstion of “God Bless America”.

CROWD was in good spirits for 239th Marine Corps Birthday Party held at Cookie’s Tavern, 10th & Oregon Avenue.

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HOSTESS Marion Wagner and master of ceremonies Tom LaMaine.

STATE Rep. Maria Donatucci’s daughter Dierdre Donatucci congratulates her friend Gina Gullo for her Daddy Wags Award for exceptional dedication to this Photo by Maria Merlino event.

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Miracle Meeting Highlights Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

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Cruz Salutes Breast-Cancer Survivors Seeking To Restore War Memorial NAVY veteran Dr. William “Bill” Cosby was keynote speaker at 20th Anniversary salute at Logan Circle of effort to relocate and restore All Wars Memorial. In attendance were Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes, State Sen. Vincent Hughes and Mayor Michael Nutter.

Photos by Leona G. Dixon, United States Marine Corps Veteran

STATE REP. Angel Cruz celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Concilio with cancer survivors.

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Well Deserved! Jill Stewart Honored

NEARING end of his turbulent career as S t a t e Supreme C o u r t President Justice, Ronald Castille addresses group.

JILL STEWART was given Golden Heart award for her 34 years of service to Tucker Home in N. Phila. Presenting award to Jill, center, were Nate Glenn and Dr. Jana Mallis.

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When Talents Meet

POETESS and writer Sonia Sanchez gets hug from Cornel West at his new book signPhoto by Leona Dixon ing at Free Library.

CONGRATULATING Cornel West are Chad D. Lassiter, President of Black Men at Univ. of Penn, and Tony Monteiro.

HIGH SCHOOL ROTC cadets share picture with political and artistic celebrities Photo by Leona Dixon

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 140901452 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure U.S. Bank National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity, But Solely As Legal Title Trustee For LVS Title Trust I, Plaintiff vs. Doe, John or any unknown persons having or claiming an interest or title to the subjected premises, Jimmy Tran & Elizabeth T. Tran, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: Doe, John or any unknown persons having or claiming an interest or title to the subjected premises, JIMMY TRAN, Mortgagor And Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1344 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19147. 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, U.S. Bank National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity, But Solely As Legal Title Trustee For LVS Title Trust I, 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. 140901452, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1344 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19147, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you.

You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 3638 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Philadelphia Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333.

Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 140602980 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure PNC Bank, National Association, Successor By Merger To National City Mortgage, A Division Of National City Bank, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Sylvester J. West, Deceased & Pearl C. Stone, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Sylvester J. West, Deceased & Pearl C. Stone, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 7811 Thouron Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150.

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 PNC Bank, National Association, Successor By Merger To National City Mortgage, A Division Of National City 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. 140602980, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 7811 Thouron Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150, 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, 215238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 140801076 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure THE BANK OF NEW YORK SUCCESSOR TTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS TTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET MTG INVESTMENTS II TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR7, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Terry Avinger, Deceased, Beverly Ann Avinger Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Terry Avinger, Deceased, Tauheed Avinger Solely in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Terry Avinger, Deceased & Terry Avinger, Jr. Solely in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Terry Avinger, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Terry Avinger, Deceased, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 926 East Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150. 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, THE BANK OF NEW YORK SUCCESSOR TTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS TTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET MTG INVESTMENTS II TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR7, 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. 140801076, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 926 East Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150, 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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eted William A. Meehan Public Service Award and Amoore will receive the Mary Tierney Public Service Award. Tickets for the event begin at $15. For more information, one may call (215) 545-2244.

The club was founded by prominent Philadelphians of that time: Albert Webster, Col. Thomas J. Powers and George L. Horn, for whom public schools in the 25th Ward were named.

Phillies Hall of Fame slugger Chuck Klein was a member and captain of the URC bowling team.

Three-term Mayor William B. Stokley and Henry Ortleib, whose family's brewery was located in nearby Northern Liberties, were active members.

The Club purchased its current building at 3156-58 Frankford Avenue in April 1904.

Over the years, the URC has hosted Governors, Senators,

stored and many valuable artifacts were recovered.

One of the URC’s mostprized possessions is the Meehan Elephant Collection.

Donated to The club by the Meehan family after the death of William A. Meehan in 1994, the collection consists of hundreds of elephant replicas. Presented as gifts to Bill Meehan during his years as General Counsel to Philadelphia’s Republican City Committee, these elephants are prominently displayed in places of honor at

URC. The club’s most-valuable possession is the 1902 Alexander Milne Calder sculpture of the URC’s secretary and Civil War hero Col. Thomas J. Powers.

The club commissioned Calder to create this work so it could he placed in a nearby school named after Powers. In 1988, the club petitioned the court and reclaimed the sculpture from the School District of Philadelphia when the school was scheduled for demolition.

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The United Republican Club, the oldest active Republican club in America, will honor PPA Exec. Dir. Vince Fenerty and RNC Committeewoman Renee Amoore at its 134th Anniversary Gala at the SugarHouse Casino Dec. 9.

The Club of the 25th Ward was established in 1880 and was the hub of Philadelphia political activities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Fenerty will receive the cov-

Supreme Court Justices, celebrities and leaders from all walks of life. Past and current elected officials were members during their tenures and remained loyal after their service ended. Many members ran for office and successfully used the URC as a base of operation for their campaigns.

In 1992, fire devastated the club. While many historic documents were rescued, others were destroyed. But with the efforts of its members, within months the club was fully re-

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Goode Job Creation Bill

STATE REP. John Sabatina presents State House citation to Judge Maria McLaughlin, who was honored by Roxborough Sons of Italy Lodge. In photo are Jay Ginsberg, Esq., City Flag Day Chairman, and Dan Rendine, Esq., Jury CommisPhoto by Joe Stivala sioner.

56th & Arch Family Reunion

NINTH annual 56th & Arch Family Reunion at 3901 Market Street brought out more than 200 friends and families gathered to reunite with childhood and teen-years Besties. Pictured here are Jose Robinson, George Harris, organizer Butch Murrell and Leonard “Doc” Gibbs. Photo by 56A archive

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The Living Wage Job Creation Tax Credit Ordinance (Bill 140641) applies the city’s new minimum-wage standard to the local job-creation taxcredit program. The new standard requires that the employer shall pay each employee an hourly wage equal to at least the higher of: (a) 150% of the federal minimum wage or (b) $12.00 multiplied by the Consumer Price Index Multiplier.

The new standard will take effect for jobs created in 2015, but the tax credit will be enhanced for jobs created in next year – businesses will receive a $5,000 credit for each job created in 2015 for the next five years, rather than just one year.

Through 2013, 104 firms have participated in the program created by Goode. To date, 1,057 jobs have been certified as created, resulting in the issuance of $1,786,136 in tax certificates.

Farnese Leads Gun Challenge

State Sen. Larry Farnese and a delegation of Philadelphia’s federal, state and municipally elected officials are challenging the constitutionally of Act 192 in court.

“Gun violence is a serious issue in Philadelphia, in Lancaster and in dozens of communities across Pennsylvania, but in the late hours of this past legislative session Gov. Corbett and his party decided to bow down to the NRA one more time and pass a law that drastically weakens the ability of municipalities to pass laws and make their communities safer,” said Farnese.

“Legislators like those of us who have come together today know this is bad law; a sweetheart deal for one, and only one, group. I’m proud to be working with them to get this bad law thrown out.”

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Monday night, STATE REP. and Republican City Committee CHAIRMAN JOHN TAYLOR held an Eagles gamewatching fundraiser at Romano’s. The event was very well attended. The Eagles made the event even better by winning.

Taylor remains the only Republican elected official from Philadelphia in Harrisburg except for STATE REP. TOM MURT, whose predominantly suburban district has a few divisions in Philadelphia. This is a sad statement about Philadelphia.

We have a populace that blindly walks to the polls and pulls the Democratic lever – frequently against their best interests.

A ward leader in West Philadelphia told me that at a polling place in the basement of the Boys Latin Charter School, there was a table at the door manned by people with a petition for the formation of a Girls Latin Charter School.

Apparently they had gotten a lot of signatures.

Sadly, one of the three divisions voting in there had no votes for Gov. Corbett and the other two divisions had only a handful. So the people who signed the petition overwhelmingly voted for TOM WOLF, who has made it clear he is not a friend of charter schools.

The public schools in West Philadelphia, with the exception of the Penn Alexander grammar school, are pretty bad. Not only are they academically inadequate, many are dangerous. I am sure most of you heard of the temporary teacher at Bartram HS who was thrown to the ground and knocked unconscious.

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I’m a 1st Amendment geek.

There, I’ve said it.

I believe the lead-off batter for the Bill of Rights is one of the most-important parts of the Constitution. The government has no right to restrict speech, or press or compel someone to subscribe to a religion, and the 1st Amendment puts all of that in writing.

But lately, folks like me, folks who give copies of the Constitution to their journalism classes so that they always have one on hand, have had to remind more people than we ought to about what the 1st Amendment says and what it doesn’t say.

Contrary to what Bill Maher (and more than a few people in Washington) think, singling out one religion, Islam, for legal sanction, or even attempted legal sanction, is unconstitutional.

Even though we sometimes forget this here in Philadelphia (yes, Mayor Michael Nutter and Fox-29, I’m talking to you), the press has only one obligation: informing the public. No one in the government has the right to tell news organizations what they can and cannot report … even if that reporting features the Mayor smacking someone on the butt in a bowling alley….

And last but not least, the government is not allowed to pass a law restricting anyone’s speech, no matter where they’re making that speech from.

Now, this last one is important because it’s directly connected to a lawsuit that Mumia Abu Jamal has filed in federal court in Harrisburg. You see, the folks in Harrisburg, folks who never met a piece of really bad legislation they didn’t (Cont. Page 26)

Yo! Here we go again as I say, “Eureka!” I have encountered a “time machine” that creates time and therefore money! To appreciate a minute – ask the person that who had to pay for an additional ½-hour fee at a parking lot because they went one minute into the next ½-hour rate.

No big deal, you may say, it is only a minute. But consider this. I recently entered a parking lot, pressed the button for my ticket and while the gate was going up heard the announcer on the radio say; “KYW news radio time – 12:16.” I glanced at my parking ticket and noticed that it read 24:09. I informed the attendant that the entrance clock was apparently wrong and there was a seven-minute error on that clock.

He told me that that the error was in my favor (?). Not understanding this explanation, I asked to speak to the manager. When the manager arrived, I explained the time discrepancy to him. He proudly pointed to the clock on the City Hall Tower and said that the entrance clock was set to that clock. Talk about an unreliable source.

I was not satisfied and demanded that he reset his clock immediately. Grudgingly, he opened the mechanism and asked the attendant to check the time on the computer. That is what he then used to set the entrance timer.

Seems OK, right? Wrong! The clock in a computer, like any other clock, is set by the user and it could be set to any time. He insisted that the computer clock was accurate and that he would not use any other source to set his clock. He never even attempted to adjust his departing clock, which I presume is in the computer.

Flabbergasted, I left wondering how many others were being overcharged by this deception, be it intentional or accidental.

Later that same day, I visited the same parking lot and found the time on the entrance clock was now only four minutes off. Did they reset their clocks? It now appeared this was no accident.

To confirm my suspicions on two successive days, I visited two other parking lots in the area and discovered similar time discrepancies. Now I wonder how many other parking lots in the city have their own “time machine”?

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Is it just headlines or confusion when the media says that the four lawmaker cases which were deemed not prosecutable by Attorney General Kathleen Kane have resulted in a promised guilty plea by Judge Thomasine Tynes? Then you had to read ALL THE WAY near the end to read a top defense lawyer noting his client’s case will not be so easy to prosecute. Only one case had jewelry involved. And a serve-no-additional-prisontime arrangement saves a lot of hard court time. Then I read that a Tynes plea is a big win for the DA. It it like an EAGLES game? There is NO WINNER when two law-enforcement agencies act like the high court.... TIP O’NEILL, late, great Speaker of the House, had something to say on ABSCAM where seven House members and one Senator were arrested by the FBI for taking bribes from agents posing as wealthy Arabs.

“Entrapment is un-American and has NO PLACE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT,” said Tip. “It is rotten business.”

On the PGW sale issue, it was reported that Rob Dubow and Shelley Smith are obtaining “facts” to rebut City Council’s alleged deliberate untruths. Are they planning to let the issue sink to OH YEAHS? WHY do we TAXPAYERS have to PAY for this? Councilwoman Marian TASCO already has exhaustive research on various municipal gasworks of similar population to us.... Some reporters are looking to find a witness who might say the State Attorney General’s auto accident was not so bad. Now you see them, now you don’t – jumping from shadow to shadow?

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Democratic Party CHAIRMAN CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY delivered a substantial majority of votes for TOM WOLF and MIKE STACK. He did this even though Wolf decided not to assist with street money for the City Committee operation. The ticket came out of Philadelphia with an almost 300,000-vote majority.

Brady must be commended for his code of honor which demands loyalty to Democrats. The amazing thing about the Wolf victory is that it completely bucked national trends. Pennsylvania was the only state that dumped an incumbent Republican Governor. And Wolf and Stack are the only ticket to defeat an incumbent Republican Governor in the history of Pennsylvania.

Voters were drawn to Wolf’s independence. Another indicator of his independence is his refusal to attend a breakfast sponsored by former GOV. ED RENDELL. Rendell reportedly assembled contributors who had donated or raised at least $50,000 to the Wolf for Governor campaign. Rendell presumed he would be able to have Wolf attend the breakfast, whereby Rendell was going to claim credit for Wolf’s successful election.

The Senate delegation of Philadelphia will look different in the upcoming session. ART HAYWOOD was elected and will serve in the seat formerly occupied by STATE SEN. LeANNA WASHINGTON. Perhaps at some point there will be a new Senator in Mike Stack’s seat. And STATE SEN. ANTHONY HARDY WILLIAMS will almost certainly run for Mayor of Philadelphia – although he need not resign from the Senate to do so.

What makes this so interesting is the Philly delegation with seven members will be by far The largest bloc of votes in the Senate Democratic caucus. The Democrats are nailed down to 20 seats and could even lose more seats in 2016. It appears STATE SEN. LARRY FARNESE will join the leadership team as secretary and STATE SEN. TINA TARTAGLIONE will take on the challenges of being the Democratic chair of the Labor Committee and focus more dramatically on her physical rehabilitation. STATE SEN. ANDY DINNIMAN from Chester Co. may challenge Williams for Democratic whip.

VINCE MELCHIORRE was sworn in as judge of Court of Common Pleas. The ceremony was marked by the presence and participation of several VIPs: Congressman Brady; RON (Cont. Page 25)

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The Passyunk Avenue Bridge going over the Schuylkill will be renamed the Hon. Robert C. Donatucci Memorial Bridge today at 3144 W. Passyunk Avenue The bridge is named for the late husband of Rep. Maria Donatucci, who now represents 185th Legislative Dist. in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which Robert held from 1980 until his untimely passing in 2010.

HB 1599, sponsored by Donatucci and signed into law as Act 15 of 2014, renamed the portion of the bridge carrying State Route 3019 over the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, commonly known as the Passyunk Avenue Bridge.

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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. The Inspector General for SSA, Patrick P. O’Carroll, Jr., recently issued an alert warning Social Security disability applicants and beneficiaries about a potential scam involving text messages.

Several law offices in St. Louis and Michigan related

by Tom Flynn and Rocco DeGregorio Question: The engine in my truck bucks when cold at low temperatures at low to mid-range speed. My truck isn’t exactly new but is my baby. It is a 1994 F-150. What could the problem be?

Answer: We totally understand you have an attachment to your vehicle and want to keep it running. This isn’t an open-and-shut answer, though;

some of their clients had received text messages requesting they call a telephone number to get information about pending claims. According to Mr. O’Carroll, the text states: “Disability Alert: Please call 253-xxx-xxxx regarding your recent disabilitybenefits application.”

there could be various issues.

Here are just a few possible causes of engine hesitation or stumble: Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this); 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 mani-

O’Carroll emphasized SSA does not send claimants text messages about their claims.

He cautioned claimants to not provide any personal information – Social Security numbers, bank account info, and the like – in response to a text message.

SSA claims representatives and hearing office personnel will call claimants to obtain needed information, and routinely mail letters about medical appointments, hearing dates, and other topics. fold, 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.

Bring your baby in and we will be sure to take good care of it!

Tom has been serving automotive customers in the Philadelphia area for over 20 years as a salesman and then General Manager of Pacifico Auto Group. Rocco is a top automotive consultant.

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Commerce & Economic Development of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

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An Ordinance amending Section 18-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Leases of Airport Facilities,” by requiring Ground Handling Service providers under service contracts with air carriers, including subcontractors providing such services, who are operating at Philadelphia International Airport to secure labor peace agreements to minimize the risk of service disruptions and lost revenue to the City generated from enplanements.

An Ordinance establishing a new Chapter 17-2200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Labor Peace Agreements For Hotels Where The City Has a Financial Interest,” by requiring a labor agreement to protect the City’s proprietary interest in hotel operations which lease property from the City or are financed with City assistance; all under certain terms and conditions.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

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Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Michael Decker Chief Clerk

Generally, once an attorney has entered her appearance on behalf of a claimant, SSA will deal directly with the attorney. SSA will ask for bank-account information after a claim is approved, for purposes of knowing where to deposit monthly benefits.

O’Carroll advises claimants to contact SSA if they receive a

by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: What is a debtrelief agency in bankruptcy reform law?

Answer: The term “debt-relief agency” appears in a legal context for the first time in bankruptcy law in the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. The first chapter of this bankruptcy-reform law can be found at Title 11 U.S.C. 101.

This is the General Provisions chapter and it contains definitions of words of art used throughout the Act, and includes the term “debt-relief agency”.

Section 101(12A) defines debt-relief agency to be any person who provides any

text message, email, or a phone call from anyone claiming to work for SSA who requests personal information. SSA provides a toll-free customer-service number at 1 (800) 772-1213. The deaf or hard of hearing can call SSA’s TTY number1 (800) 325-0778).

To report suspicious activity involving Social Security

programs, go online (http://oig.ssa.gov/ report), or call 1 (800) 269-0271, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

If you think someone has obtained confidential information about you, you may want to inform the Federal Trade Commission online (at www.ftc.gov/idtheft) or by calling 1-877-ID-THEFT.

bankruptcy assistance to an assisted person in return for the payment of money or other valuable consideration, or who is a bankruptcy petition preparer under section 110. Persons who fail to disclose this status are subject to penalties that could include payment of damages and attorney fees.

In Milavetz vs United States, the Supreme Court of the United States was asked to decide whether bankruptcy lawyers had to comply with the requirement to call themselves a debt-relief agency.

The Court ruled in a unanimous 9-0 decision that the debt-relief agency provisions of the bankruptcy reform act applied to lawyers.

Although the phrase con-

tains the word “agency,” the definition clearly refers to any person. You may see and hear media advertisements such as newspaper ads, radio spots, or internet ads where a person refers to oneself as an agency.

While that appears to be grammatically incorrect, it is in keeping with the legal definition set forth in the new bankruptcy reform law.

An important note: The same section excludes certain types of persons or organizations from being a debt-relief agency. Among them are directors, employees or agents.

Also excluded are certain creditors, nonprofit institutions, and some financial institutions. Authors, publishers and distributors of books excluded. A complete list can be found in the statute.

Next Week’s Question: Can bankruptcy save your business?

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PHL – CEP Stage One Airfield Development Project CM NOVEMBER 2014 Request for Proposals at Philadelphia International Airport The City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport, is requesting PROPOSALS from interested firms to provide the Construction Management services for the Capacity Enhancement Program, Stage One Airfield Development Project Two: Runway 27L Extension and Associated Taxiways.

Interested firms may obtain a copy of this RFP document via direct download on or after November 7, 2014, http://www.phila.gov/contracts/ (click under “eContract Philly”).

Key Dates: November 14, 2014 – Response to Attendance to Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting 5:00 PM EST* November 20, 2014 – Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting 1:30 PM EST* November 25, 2014 - Final deadline for submitting questions 12:00 noon EST* December 18, 2014 – Proposals to be received by 5:00 PM EST* *Dates subject to change via Addendum to the RFP, posted on “eContract Philly”

CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 22) DONATUCCI, the Register of Wills; DAN RENDINE, Jury Commissioner; JOHN DOUGHERTY, ward leader and head of Local 98; WILLIAM FEDULLO, chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association; and BERNIE SMALLEY, past

TAUBENBERGER and Councilman Bobby HENON....

UP-AND-COMING Government and Press Liaison is Alex LIPTON of the Israeli Consulate in town.

Happy Birthday to John KANE, PLUMBERS’ Leader.

He is young and can seek public office again. Murray COSTIN’s birthday means more of his sage political advice and keen operation of the OTHER Little Shul

at Franklin & Moyamensing.

Birthdays also for John DAVID of the Public Record. And Danielle Howlett Czerniakowski. Sharmain MatlockTurner, CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition, will be celebrating her day soon.

The good news is MODERN traffic signals are coming to town. But the bad news is they are destined for 1% neighborhoods and not dan-

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, December 2, 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 BUDGET General Construction $1,357,800.00 $100.00 Ben Franklin High School 550 N Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19130 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

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General Construction $591,800.00 $100.00 Ben Franklin High School 550 N Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19130 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

B-032 C of 2014/15 Plumbing General Construction $659,500.00 $100.00 Ben Franklin High School 550 N Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19130 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. .

B-033 C of 2014/15 Electrical General Construction $1,344,900.00 $100.00 Ben Franklin High School 550 N Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19130 A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Wednesday, November 12, 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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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 140403283 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure M&T Bank, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Iris N. Garcia, Deceased, Wanda Marcano, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Iris N. Garcia, Deceased & Yolanda Marcano, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Iris N. Garcia, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Iris N. Garcia, Deceased, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 4605 North Hurley Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120. 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, M&T 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. 140403283, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 4605 North Hurley Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below.

This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee.

Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. 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.

Roseanne PAUCIELLO whose cataracts have been cleared away. She was assisting a needy family even while recovering.... The BIG LOSS was at Penn’s Landing, where Monica FORKIN SANTORO left her position. No one there has her knowledge of the port.

MAMA DIETZ of DIETZ & WATSON was honored by the Northeast Chamber of Commerce by President Al

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(Cont. From Page 22) With just a MONTH TO GO, the Chief Justice backed a lawyers’ request to release all emails between prosecutors and jurists. Is he not leaving office quietly? Confidence in the high

with Veterans Court and in the neighborhoods have earned him our VETERAN of the YEAR title. Veteran and Councilman David OH was at the old Edison HS site to honor 56 students who died in Vietnam – the nation’s highest high-school loss for that war.

Get well to Ward 39 Leader among a number of judges coming from that firm. The late WARD LEADER MICHAEL J. STACK, JR., the founder and managing partner of that firm, made it a point to turn firm members into judges. Other alumni that have become jurists are BILL MAZZOCCA, JIMMY LYNN, CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM and MARY ROSE CUNNINGHAM.

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court NEEDS REBUILDING. I feel like King Henry when he wondered aloud, “Will no one rid me of this TURBULENT (high) priest?...” PEOPLE OF PHILLY: Judge Patrick DUGAN emceed TWO Veterans Day events: Washington Square and the Korea Memorial. His many actions for Vets president of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association.

Present at the swearing in was retired JUDGE FELICE STACK. Melchiorre practiced at Stack & Gallagher, where he started off as a messenger. His lifetime dream was to become a judge. Rarely are individuals lucky enough to have their dreams come true.

But those two judges were

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 22) Philadelphia. US Congressional candidate ARMOND JAMES only received 9% of the votes cast within the Philadelphia portions of the 2nd US Congressional Dist. Most voted for incumbent CHAKA FATTAH, who is probably going to be indicted for a number of alleged crimes, including stealing money from federally funded education charities. He stole from the children of the people who overwhelmingly voted for him.

I will give credit to the liberals in the Lower Merion

portion of the district, who appeared more reluctant to vote for an alleged crook. James picked up roughly 40% of the vote in that township.

Speaking of electing people who do not have our best interests at heart, one only needs to read the disingenuous letter some of us received from City COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE, explaining why Council passed on the sale of the Philadelphia Gas Works to UIL Corp.

Clarke claimed one of the reasons it passed on the deal was because Council could not amend the deal. Really? Do you honestly believe that after

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UIL spent $20 million of its shareholders’ money to pursue this deal, it would not consider some amendments?

Clarke also noted the City would lose the $18 million per annum for 30 years PGW is supposed to give the City annually. PGW in recent years was able to meet this obliga-

OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 22) want to pass, got the bright idea to pass the so-called “mental anguish” law.

Under this law, a prisoner can be sued by crime victims or their families for conduct that “perpetuates the continuing effect of the crime on the victim.” The law also gives local District Attorneys and the Attorney General the grounds to seek an injunction to keep the prisoner from speaking.

Even Stevie Wonder could see this law was aimed at one dude and one dude only: Abu Jamal. Because “Convicted Cop Killer” has become his first name, you sometimes forget Mumia Abu Jamal was

tion, but there were many years in which it could not.

Additionally, maybe we should give Clarke a calculator. The net proceeds to the City’s pension plans were to be $400 million to $600 million. If the pension plans invested these funds in what probably one of the safest inonce a journalist.

Occasionally, he uses his journalism skills to do stuff like the “Live from Death Row” commentaries that ran on the Pacifica show “Democracy Now!” after WHYY-91 FM was “convinced” not to run them by the Fraternal Order of Police; write books; and give the occa-

WAFFLEMAN (Cont. From Page 22) The question I have is this: Who, if anyone, is responsible to certify the entrance and exit clocks of the parking lots in Philadelphia? Aren’t these timing devices regulated and certified like the scales used in food markets – a certification that guarantees a pound of product when a pound is paid for? With the parking lots however, you will pay for 30 minutes and might only get 21 minutes.

Would you tolerate this discrepancy at the butcher shop?

So the next time you enter a parking lot, check the time on your ticket against a reliable source (not the City Hall Tower clock). The parking lot “time machine” might be shortchanging you too.

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vestments, 30-year Treasury Bonds, at current rates the annual income to the funds would have been $12 million to $18 million per annum for 30 years (assuming the aforementioned net proceeds).

Also a UIL-controlled PGW would be a private-sector company and thus responsional commencement speech.

And that’s what ticked people off. Jamal was the commencement speaker (via recorded message) for Goddard College in Vermont and the Pennsylvania legislature decided to fast-track this bill.

Gov. Tom Corbett even signed it at the intersection where Abu Jamal and Daniel Faulkner had the confrontation that seems to have snared Philadelphia in its grasp for decades.

(It’s kind of hypocritical that people can make money off of Abu Jamal like, for example, Tigre Hill and the producers of The Barrel of a Gun, or the myriad of FOP fundraisers that have

sible for paying taxes.

Perhaps the most-comical part of the letter was Clarke’s intent to work with businesses to use PGW’s assets to help make Philadelphia an energy hub. I think UIL can help him there – by telling other businesses exactly how Council works with the private sector. used Abu Jamal as a bogeyman to raise funds, yet he’s not allowed to make money off of his own work, but hey….)

But here’s the thing. This law is probably going to go to the same place that Gov. Corbett’s headed: the refuse heap.

You see, the folks in Harrisburg forgot one very important thing, and that thing is the Constitution. It’s designed to not only protect the speech we like, but also the speech we hate. You would think a state where the Ku Klux Klan is allowed to hold marches down the main drag of Boyertown, Pa. in full regalia would know that.

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