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Pennsport native, Administrative Judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas - Trial Division, The Honorable Kevin Dougherty, is overwhelmed as he stands up at the podium.

The crowd is impeccably dressed.

The venue, The Down Town Club, was perfect for the event. “I am a public servant, not a politician” he begins. “ I rely on you to tell me where (Cont. Page 2)

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For more than 40 years, Fr. Douglas McKay has been a warrior on the streets of Grays Ferry, helping the downtrodden overcome life-threatening addictions to alcohol, drugs, depression and crime. From years before this priest of 33 years was ordained, he fought the street addictions and counseled the troubled to regain their lives and become productive again, al(Cont. Page 2)

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NECA Executive Jeff Scarpello told the well-dressed crowd that “Kevin has all the intangibles including patience and fair mindedness and

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(Cont. From Page 1) to go. I commuted to Temple University. Then when I was in law school in Washington, my brother would send me care packages. Sometimes there would be a shirt in one of them, but he always said, ‘make us proud.’ My greatest desire is to help. I requested Family Court. To make somebody from nobody you begin with the at risk, the marginal.

It’s about what we believe that transcends race, religion, creed, or gender. Things that happen behind closed doors are played out in the courtroom.”

For the next eight weeks, Judge Dougherty will be hitting the road on the first of many campaign stops to come across the state, starting with Reading, Scranton and Allentown. He loves meeting new people and hearing their concerns and hopes for the great state of Pennsylvania. He’s committed to visiting every corner of the Commonwealth.

ATTENDING kickoff for Supreme Court candidate Kevin Dougherty were Donna Gentile O’Donnell, attorney Bobby Mongeluzzi and 6th Dist. Councilman Bobby Henon.

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SCRANTONIANS Jack Joyce and his dad Bill Joyce, labor and 1st Ward Leader John J. Dougherty, NECA liaison Ken Adams and Frank Snyder were happy Judge Dougherty supPhoto by Maria Merlino porters.

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Coveted Peace Award For Grays Ferry Warrior (Cont. From Page 1) ways using prayer and the sacraments as his indispensable tools.

In recognition of his longterm commitment to those in desperate need, Father McKay will be awarded the St. Rita Peace Award. Selected by a committee of eight, the award is given to a person who embodies the values of St. Rita including: advocacy for justice and peace, family solidarity, initiatives for healing and reconciliation, witness to hope, conflict resolution and personal forgiveness.

Since 2007, the award has gone to men and women of various faiths and occupations.

These include Herman Bontrager, on behalf of Amish families who forgave killer of five Amish children; Bryan Miller, executive director of “Heeding God’s Call”, faithbased organization against gun violence; Dr. Joseph Betz, Villanova professor, resettlement coordinator for Vietnamese refugees in 1975 and now for Iraqi refugees; Mary Beth Appell and Johanna Berrigan, founders of free medical clinic for poor in Kensington; Judge Timothy Rice, founder of STAR, a program for reentry of ex-offenders; Sisters Theresa Hennigan, Terry Shields, Kathleen Coll, and attorney Mary Fusco for Dawn’s Place, a transitional home for sexually trafficked women; and Bishop Dwayne Royster, of United Church of Christ and executive director of Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower and Rebuild (POWER).

The St. Rita Award will be presented by Father Joseph Genito, OSA, Shrine Director of St. Rita’s National Shrine and pastor of St. Rita’s Parish

at 1166 S. Broad Street, on May 1 at Popi’s Restaurant, 3120 S. 20th Street. In addition to the dinner and award presentation, activities will include a book signing by Father McKay. For tickets contact Deborah Binder (215) 5468333, extension 12, or ritashrine@aol.com.

Father Mckay has spent 21 years as a chaplain to the little Sisters of the Poor and the Holy Family Home. His book, Heaven’s Homecoming, recounts stories of the elderly as well as their sometimes humorous, always spiritual last moments of life.

Now 63, he can often be heard telling stories about his street ministry and lifelong ties to the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia. His 86-year-old mother still lives in South Philadelphia.

In his sparsely furnished second-floor room, Father McKay begins and ends his day in the downstairs celebrating Mass frequented by an overflow attendance, which can be seen by circuit TV at an adjoining house where some of the recovering men live.

He has five adjacent houses where 10 men live. Plans are to increase the number significantly and to include a home for women.

It is common for people in the area to see Father McKay walking the streets of Grays Ferry. Once on his way to visit a sick parishioner, he was surrounded by a group of men who intended to do him harm.

One of them recognized the Roman collar of a Catholic priest and told the others, “He’s a priest. Let him go.”

“Hope is alive in Grays Ferry,” said Father McKay. Others say it is because Father McKay is nurturing it.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN Day Foundation of the Union League presented its annual LincolnDay event, which featured an outdoors speech by “President Lincoln” of Gettysburg Address, luncheon and parade to Independence Hall ceremony. Distinguished notables were Gen. George Gordon Meade at right (Dr. Andy Waskie); Commodore Percival Drayton (Jack Lieberman, 3rd from right, and Ted Paluch, 4th from right, one of four survivors of Photo by Joe Stivala WW2 Malmedy Massacre.

With the UNIONS Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan is alerting incumbents and challengers for various city offices not to expect endorsements without agreeing to support the Union’s proposals.

He is relieved the State Commonwealth Court handed down a decision “that affirms what we have been saying for months: the School Reform Commission’s move last October to unilaterally cancel the PFT contract was an unjust and blatant violation. This decision is a victory for collective bargaining and the notion that contracts between parties should be negotiated, not imposed.

“The PFT is calling on the school district to immediately resume bargaining sessions with the union. It’s time to redirect the energy and resources wasted on litigation to negotiating a contract that will ensure our schoolchildren and educators are given the best possible tools for teaching and learning.”

Now Jordan says the 11,500 members of the PFT consistently vote in local and state elections. They also work hard to get their families, neighbors and friends to the polls. During the 2014 Pennsylvania Governor’s race, educators hit the streets every weekend, canvassing every Philadelphia neighborhood in the months leading up to Nov. 4. On Election Day, nearly

2,000 PFT members knocked on doors to get out the vote for Gov.-Elect Tom Wolf.

He states, “Philadelphia’s teachers and school employees will again canvas the city in 2015 to remind voters to support the candidates who advance policies and legislation that reinvests and supports our neighborhood public schools.

“The state of Philadelphia’s public schools is, without question, the most critical issue facing our city, and every candidate will be expected to answer many questions about their views on public education.

To that end, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers calls upon all candidates for office to commit to the following: 1. Partnering with the State Legislature to implement a weighted funding formula.

2. Working to find additional, recurring revenue from local sources that will help sustain our schools; and reducing or repealing tax abatements or tax breaks for the very wealthy.

3. Supporting the dissolution of the School Reform Commission, and working with the PFT and community partners in creating a new, representative school board model for Philadelphia.

4. Collaborating as an ally to educators in Philadelphia: ensuring the ability to collectively bargain for better

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5. Committing to working in partnership with the community to develop and implement 25 unionized community schools by 2019.

6. Advocating for more charter school accountability.

7. Highlighting the negative impact high-stakes testing has on students elimination.

“As the educators that work every day with Philadelphia’s schoolchildren, PFT members are paying very close attention to every individual seeking office. The field is crowded, but our public education priorities are clear “The SRC’s action was an attempt to require teachers, who currently contribute nothing toward their own health benefits, to pay a reasonable share of health insurance costs,” commented James Paul, senior policy analyst for the Commonwealth Foundation.

“This change would also have ended the PFT Health & Welfare Fund’s monopoly over supplemental benefits, allowing the district to save millions each year while still providing those same benefits. These savings would have gone directly into the classroom. It’s stunning that PFT leaders have successfully kept that money from reaching Philadelphia’s students and are calling it a victory.”

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Feb. 19- GOP 5th, 8th, 2nd & 30th Wards host Petition Signing Party at Racquet Cl., 215 S. 16th St., 5-8:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. RSVP GOP 5th Ward Leader Mike Cibik mcibik@gop5thward.com or GOP 8th Ward Leader Barbara Coxe barbcoxe@gmail.com.

Feb. 19- C o u n c i l w o m a n Blondell Reynolds Brown holds Campaign Kickoff at City Tap House, 2 Logan Sq., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Food and beverage. Sponsorships: Gold $2,500, Silver $1,000, Bronze $500. For info LPerryConsulting@gmail.com or (267) 275-2120.

Feb. 19- State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood and 13th Ward Dem. Executive Committee host Fundraiser and Petition Party at Treasures Banquet Ha., 5549 Germantown Ave., 6-9 p.m. Dinner and live music. Tickets $25; candidates, elected officials, union reps $100. For info Cynthia

Parker (215) 704-4661 or C. Carn (267) 269-4608.

Feb. 20-Petition Signing Party hosted by 2nd Ward & Citizens Organizing PA’s Security at 2440 Tasker St., 4-8 p.m.

All Democratic candidates invited. $100 donation per candidate. Refreshments and drinks. Candidates RSVP. For info Kevin Price (267) 9784839.

Feb. 20- Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts Announcement & Petition Party at Treasures Banquet Ha., 5549 Germantown Ave., 5-9 p.m.

For info (267) 737-8114.

Feb. 20- Sheriff Jewell Williams hosts Friday After Work Petition Signing Party at The View, 800 N. Broad St., 5-8:15 p.m. Free food, drinks & music. Fee for other candidates to circulate petitions: $100. For info (267) 7020450.

Feb. 20- 33rd Ward Democrats host Candidates Night at Juniata G.C., 1391 E. Cayuga St., 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Beef & Beer. $35 each or 2 for $50.

Candidates are welcome to bring their petitions. For info Donna Aument (215) 4271645.

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Williams and Alzheimer’s Assoc. host Alzheimer’s Afri Forum at W. Phila. HS, 49th & Chestnut Sts., 9 a.m.-12 m.

Continental breakfast. Free.

Registration required. For info Fredricka Waugh (800) 272-3900.

Feb. 21- State Sen. Art Haywood Campaign For Working Families offers Free Tax Preparation Services for Families with income up to $53,000 and individuals with an income up to $20,000.

1168 Easton Road, Abington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 21- WEVI Women’s Ministry sponsors Women’s Healthy Lifestyle Symposium for women 13 years and older at Holy Temple of Deliverance, 124-128 W. Seymour St. For info (215) 951-9440.

Feb. 21- Democratic 32nd Ward Leader Gary Williams hosts Petition Signing Party from at Mander Rec Ctr., 33rd & Diamond Sts., 12-3 p.m. $25 for candidates. For info Gary Williams (215) 9069009.

Feb. 22- Phila. Suns Lion Dance Parade, starting at 10th & Spring Sts., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Martial-arts performances, firecrackers, Lion Dance.

Family fun. Celebrating Chinese New Year.

Feb. 22- Ella Butcher hosts Black History Month Celebration at Penthouse Banquet Ha., 4948 N. Broad St., 4-8 p.m. Cash bar, food charge.

For info Ella Butcher (215) 971-7266.

Feb. 24- Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts 2105 Chinatown Chinese New Year Banquet at Sang Kee Peking Duck House, 238 N. 9th St., 6-8:30 p.m. 10-course dinner, live entertainment.

Tickets $65 each. For info Ping Ho Lee (215) 922-2156.

Feb. 25- Democratic Ward 39B Committee hosts Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1526 Packer Ave., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $100.

For info Matt Myers (215) 467-4643.

Feb. 25- William Hite, superintendent of School District of Philadelphia, off the record at Pen and Pencil Club, 1522 Latimer St., club opens at 6:30 p.m. with dinner available Feb. 26- Al Schmidt for City Commissioner holds Campaign Kickoff at Fire Fighters’ Union Ha., 415 N. 5th St., (Cont. Page 25)

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They are not panhandlers, nor are they selling subscriptions.

But several thousand politicos – candidates, committee people, and friends of aspiring candidates to office this primary May 19 – will be circulating nominating petitions. You may come across them at parties, on streetcorners, in shopping centers and at public meetings.

These circulators will be falling over themselves to get the necessary signatures and then hundreds more to ensure their candidates will not be thrown off the ballot when it comes time for the judges to determine if petition challenges are meritorious or not. Many an election of a favored incumbent has been lost due to the failure to get more than enough signatures, enough to survive challenges. Former Rep. Tony Payton was one of those in recent times.

So while the political waters heat up to boiling degrees, guess who is asleep?

The overwhelming majority of Philadelphia’s voters! History is proof they will not come out to vote in any serious numbers on the 19th of May. Proof is many do not know who their State Reps, Senators and City Council Members are by sight. Offer the first registered voter you meet a buck for successfully naming the City’s vital row offices and you will get to keep holding that dollar through at least score or more of voters you quiz on this subject.

Who gets the blame for this vast pool of indifferent or ignorant voters? Not taking civics lessons in school? The main media, which are worried more about the weather and traffic conditions? Community groups? Depends on the group’s need to endear themselves to those holding public purse strings which they need unloosened.

You can’t blame the elected officeholders. They demonstrate all the time to everyone who will listen to them, what they are about and how good they are at being public servants.

Philadelphians will be asked to vote for scores of judges, incumbents and challengers. At the top will be judges seeking to fill three vacancies to the Supreme Court. Then down the ladder to Superior, Commonwealth, Common Pleas and Municipal Courts. Look for a host of people to challenge the City’s present at-large council slate.

Look for incumbents to enjoy a decided edge, they’ve been serving their parties and their voters for a long time now. District Council people will be a shoo-in, with only the 2nd Dist. incumbent facing a serious challenge.

Now look to the Northeast. In two of its wards, the 58th and 66th, another election comes first, Mar. 24. This is a special election that has nothing to do with party primaries. A Republican and a Democrat are pitted against each other to fill a vacant State House seat. But this is in fact a general election, so independent voters may vote in it.

Let us be stronger: They should vote in it. All residents of the 170th State House Dist. should make an effort to come out and vote because a lot is riding on it – not just for the Northeast but for all of Philadelphia.

School funding and other vital public matters are under debate in Harrisburg that affect all city residents. We need a full team of Representatives presenting the city’s case; and we need it now. So choose wisely, you people up on Roosevelt Boulevard!

Catch up on the energy being poured into that one.

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Politics Heats Up As Voters Sleep

by Joe Shaheeli 7th Dist. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez believes she won terms one and two to City Council on her own strength as a campaigner.

Now she’s received a challenge to do it again on her own from the very councilmanic Democratic ward leaders’ caucus who, for the most part, were split for and against her in those earlier two rounds.

They met this week at Democratic City Committee headquarters and, to no one’s surprise, voted almost unanimously to field their challenger in the primary. Save for the abstention of 47th Ward leader Elaine Tomlin, those present unanimously rallied around Manny Morales, a committee-

man from former City Commission Chair Margaret Tartaglione’s 62nd Ward.

Born and educated in Puerto Rico, Manny’s family of six live in Frankford. He’s proven to be a dedicated ombudsman, earning a stellar reputation as a block captain, and then as a committee person, especially under hard taskmaster Marge Tartaglione.

His endorsement erupted into a celebration which seemed more like an anointment to the office. Latino leaders State Reps. Leslie Acosta and Angel Cruz, and Ward Leaders Carlos Matos and Emilio Vasquez, were cheered by the endorsement response of about 100 constituents from the district.

BUILDING Trades were well represented as Local 19 hosted breakfast for their candidate Sarah DelRicci, who is running in special Mar. 24 election to fill 170th Legislative Dist. seat vacated by now-Congressman Brendan Boyle.

The Councilwoman, 30%, now reaching from mayoral candidate State Sen. votes for him than if he opted though she may not have ac- North Philadelphia, through Tony Williams, who stirred out of getting involved. knowledged it, has had one or parts of Kensington and into up the audience with a fightHowever, he needs to remore of those leaders on her the Lower Northeast. ing speech; and State Rep. member, the old political She came roaring back a Jason Dawkins. Mayor Nutter axiom “don’t take sides”. side in her first two rounds.

Now she has none and the dis- day later with her own cam- told the audience it took a Maria laid out a host of trict has changed by about paign kickoff at La Fortaleza tough Councilwoman and her achievements as a two-term at 3rd Street & Hunting Park strong Council colleagues Council representation, addAvenue before a packed audi- “who picked your pockets to ing she is familiar with over ence of over 250 representing the tune of over $300 million 290 community groups and the myriad nationalities and in taxes to fund our schools organizations in her district, races of the voters in her dis- and that wasn’t enough.” from corner to corner. Those trict, including six Dominican Interestingly, Williams, make up “the voters who will beauty queens. who knows how to count votes, produce the majority I will Beside her were Mayor has decided to weigh in on her need in the primary.”

Michael Nutter; Council Ma- side, figuring she’ll carry him Veteran committeeman in jority Leader Curtis Jones; on her ticket, bringing in more (Cont. Page 9)

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Democrat and Republican voters living in the major parts of the 58th and 66th Wards should understand they are being called upon at great public expense to vote in a special election to fill the 170th Legislative Dist. seat left vacant by the election to Congress in the 13th Dist. of former State Rep. Brendan Boyle, who is now in Congress.

Voters eligible to vote from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mar. 24 live in the 58th’s Divisions 1st through 8th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 20th through 25th, 27th, 29th through 44th. Voters awakening on that day in the 66th are eligible if they live in Divisions 1, 3-6, 8-10, 12-16, l8, 20, 22-23, 31, 33-34, 38-41.

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(Cont. From Page 8) the 23rd Ward and Norwood civic leader Aloysius E. Stuhl made the most-telling endorsement, saying she had done everything he had asked of her for the past seven years.

Not all was harmony, with a group of picketers outside protesting her for honoring a Palestinian District Governor from Ramallah in Palestine.

The ward leaders voting against her in favor of Morales made it known her reputation “for achievements” came at the cost of her “ignoring requests for our committee people. They are the soul of this party.”

“The district has a multitude of needs, and the constituents are calling for solutions,” stated Leslie Acosta, the 197th Dist.

State Representative. “The current council representation is not interested in working on solutions with the Democratic Party leadership in the district.

Change is necessary to move the community forward.”

“Having the caucus’ vote of confidence and support provides a tremendous opportunity to continue building coalitions to support the residents of the 7th Councilmanic Dist.,” said Morales. “I am a ‘public servant’ and in that, I look forward to an opportunity to serve the residents, citizens,

Only one division is considered fully accessible to people with disabilities. Those affected need go to 9896 Bustleton Avenue, also known as Paul’s Run. Respective ward leaders with bragging or excuse-making rights are on the D side: 58th-Lt. Gov. Michael Stack, (215) 281-2539; and 66thShawn Dillon (A), (610) 3784399 and Mike McAleer (B), 215-632-7944.; On R side: 58th-Marc Collazzo, 215-8165942, and 66th- Eddie Stine, 267-586-6905.

This vote for either Democrat Sarah DelRicci or Republican Martina White, both activists in their communities will seat the winner the next Monday in Harrisburg as the new Legislator from the 170th District. Both are already busy (Cont. Page 11)

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At a Marcellus Shale Coalition meeting two years ago, then-LT. GOV. JIM CAWLEY warned Pennsylvania Democrats they could not both ban the development of shale gas and also tax it. Well, GOV. TOM WOLF apparently does not agree. He announced recently that he will ban any further development of shale gas on commonwealth land. Last week he announced his intention to impose a 5% severance tax on the natural gas produced in Pennsylvania. There might be some problems with his plans. The Commonwealth does not own all the mineral rights under the surface land it owns, and may have a legal problem blocking the owner’s access.

He probably will have a bigger problem with the tax. I do not believe our heavily Republican majorities in the State House and Senate will allow additional revenues without extracting some pain from Wolf. In order to get a severance tax, he will probably need to give in on the privatization of the Liquor Control Board or pension reform. Announcing these actions did buy him some goodwill with some environmentalists. The ban on commonwealth land made them happy. A tax that reduces the profitability gas production will slow down exploration and development and/or chase developers to states with less-onerous tax packages.

Wolf wants more revenues. One would think a businessman would want to earn money through leasing stateowned land. But no, he would rather curry favor with a special interest group, and tax the private sector. He is a true Democrat.

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The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is going to be one of the many unions here in Philadelphia that everyone from City Council to mayoral candidates will be courting this election season.

But while a lot of folks will be coming to this group of much-maligned School District of Philadelphia teachers asking for donations, votes and ground troops, it has so far pledged its support to exactly one person.

That person: City Council at-Large candidate Helen Gym. When Gym announced her candidacy at the Ethical Society last week, PFT President Jerry Jordan emceed her event with a stage filled with teachers, community activists and even Gym’s parents. Endorsing her was a no-brainer for his members, Jordan said.

“We’ve been working with her for years,” he said. “Our members have a lot of respect for her knowledge and skills. If we didn’t endorse Helen, whom would we endorse?”

While she’s best known as an education activist, Gym said she is running because she sees a lot of things that need to change in the City of Philadelphia: a city that on one hand is the poorest big city in the nation, yet on the other hand gives businesses tax breaks that they use to build shining glass towers.

But when Philadelphians stand up and band together, there are tangible victories, such as the recent paid sick-leave bill signed by Mayor Michael Nutter.

It’s time for more of those, Gym said.

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Yo! Here we go again with this story of recycling. In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized to her and explained, “We didn’t have the green thing back in my day.”

That’s right, they didn’t have the green thing in her day. Back then, they returned their milk, soda and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled. In her day, they walked up stairs, because they didn’t have an escalator in every store and office building and they walked to the grocery store. Back then, they washed the baby’s cloth diapers because they didn’t have the throw-away kind. They dried clothes on a line – “wind and solar power” really did dry the clothes.

Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters. Back then, they had one TV, or radio, in the house – and the TV had a small screen the size of a pizza dish, not a screen the size of the state of Montana. In the kitchen, they blended and stirred by hand because they didn’t have electric machines to do everything for you.

When they packaged a fragile item to be sent in the mail, they wadded up newspaper to cushion it. Back then, they didn’t fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. They used a push mower that ran on human power. They exercised by working so they didn’t need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity. But she’s right; they didn’t have the green thing back then. They drank from a fountain when they were thirsty, instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time they had a drink of water.

They refilled pens with ink, and replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away it just because the blade got dull. Back then, people took the bus or streetcar. Kids rode their bikes to school or rode in the school bus, instead of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service. They had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And they didn’t need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.

But that old lady is right. They didn’t have the green thing back in her day. Pass this on if you remember those recycling days!

ETHICS - BLEAHTHICS. I am so tired of reading about how ethics will define the upcoming Mayor’s race. It is NOT a key issue in this race – except if you want to write about it. And an EDITORIAL about how successful the campaign finance laws are! They are a DISASTER. And who wants to read quotes from former federal prosecutors, et al. So much BLARNEY. And is it ethical for the IG’s Office NOT to share part of the report on the firefighter-sex issue? Amy should give it to Local 22.... What about how the Teachers’ union will prepare to examine mayoral candidates? Don’t forget PETE MATTHEWS who said his DC 33 will take a (post-Nutter) LONG and HARD look at mayoral hopefuls.

What is all the noise over Jim KENNEY’S pension? A pension is YOUR earned money. Mayor Nutter took a jab at his fellow Saint Joe’s student when he said the pension law casts doubt over Kenney’s judgement as a mayoral candidate. This can mean Nutter has a different choice for Mayor (?). Anyway, it is balderdash.... Like a news clip on the Jay Leno Show, the headline saying Nutter ranked high in a NUTTER poll – what did you expect it to say? Did it leave out the disgraceful condition of our streets – of the 5th LARGEST CITY in America (?). Let the POPE and Convention delegates bounce around on them.

Councilman BILL GREENLEE’S Sick-Leave legislation is MONUMENTAL. He is a real asset to quality-of-life improvements in the city. He is a quiet man – but not to be underestimated. His legislation that the City Finance Dept.

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The beloved father of STATE SEN. LARRY FARNESE, LAWRENCE FARNESE, was laid to rest at the Baldi funeral home in South Philadelphia. Many well-wishers from the Philadelphia political community paid their respects to the Senator and his lovely mother MADELINE. Among them former City Councilman and mayoral hopeful JIM KENNEY, STATE SEN. and mayoral front-runner TONY WILLIAMS, former CITY COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO and his son CHRISTIAN DiCICCO, as well as COUNCILMEN MARK SQUILLA and KENYATTA JOHNSON just to name a few. Also paying their respects were attorneys GARY DeVITO and MITCHELL KAPLAN. The aforementioned Jim Kenney and Tony Williams traded jabs over education funding last week, spicing up the mayoral race. It’s always fun when there’s plenty of snow on the ground and the heat gets turned up on the political contest. These two will have plenty of time to trade barbs, with the election scheduled for May 19.

Former Inquirer writer TOM FERRICK has been analyzing the demographics of Philadelphia for purposes of the upcoming mayoral election. Part of his analysis is that LYNNE ABRAHAM has a puncher’s chance of winning because Philadelphia has 189,000 people who are over the age 65. This group votes at the highest rate and if they are for Abraham, she is in.

In this game, many of the pundits still engage in discussions of racial politics. The handicappers are saying Tony Williams is in trouble with the entrance of a number of African American opponents. But none of them has the remotest amount of credibility anywhere.

The case is often made that the race is analogous to when ED RENDELL emerged victorious from a crowded Democratic primary field that consisted of three African American candidates.

That was in 1991 and all three of the African American candidates were not only credible but excellent. In that race, the African American candidates were JOHN WHITE, the former managing director of the City; GEORGE BURRELL, a highly regarded Councilman; and LUCIEN BLACKWELL, a Congressman.

In the current race there are two candidates with no basis whatsoever, including one candidate who may not even legally be able to run, REV. KEITH GOODMAN. Also getting ready (Cont. Page 22)

This week Sheet Metal Hall hosted a major breakfast rally for her, attended by Congressman Bob Brady, Carpenters and other members of the building trades.

It’s now legal for candidates to circulate petitions for nomination to respective parties for primary positions in which they plan to run.

There are two sets of peti170TH Legislative District Democratic candidate Sarah DelRicci is surrounded by political muscle and strong Labor support at breakfast hosted by Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 19 President/Business Mgr. Gary Masino. In photo are Masino, Congressman Bob Brady, Assistant Business Mgr. Bryan J. Bush, and labor and ward leaders.

signed a petition for one candidate seeking a particular office, the voter cannot later sign a petition for a rival candidate seeking that same office.

This could result in petitions being successfully challenged, particularly when candidates fail to truly bring up a large number of signa-

tures over the minimum required. So you won’t be doing either candidate a favor.

Race No Longer Key In Mayor Race With six announced and one more due, if Milton Street formally enters the mayoral (Cont. Page 17)

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PROTESTORS over a Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez move picketed outside her rally led by William D. Cartagena of Juniata.

Oh has raised $68,961, bring- grounds, they seem to be uning his cash on hand to willing to commit their re$80,865, the largest amount sources to their campaigns. out of those running in the Re- With much talk about unseatpublican at-large City Council ing both Oh and O’Brien, it’s race. Runner up to Oh is Dan difficult to take anyone seriTinney, who has about a little ously who cannot even raise more than half of what Oh more than $250. raised. With the help of the Dougherty SC Campaign unions, Tinney raised $41,844.

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2ND COUNCIL DIST. challenger Ori Feibush kicked off major turnout of petition circulators this week to launch his campaign to unseat incumbent Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. With him are Carol Jenkins, candidate for City Commissioner, right, and Carla Cain, a candidate for Council at Large.

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(Cont. From Page 11) race, race will no longer be a factor according to data published by City Commissioner Al Schmidt.

It’s in the numbers; and from what he reports we can nominate a Democratic candidate for Mayor with about 100,000 votes. Based on voting for the past 70 years, that should be enough to get a Democratic Mayor elected again.

John Street pulled it off in 1999 with 101,000 and Michael Nutter in 2007 with 107,000.

The Dem mayoral hopefuls should spend a great deal of time in the Northwest territory of this city, encompassing Wards 9, 10 and 50. Maybe including eating many breakfasts at the Oak Lane Diner

at least two of his opponents – former Councilman Jim Kenney and State Sen. Anthony Williams – are currently falling well short of the Committee of Seventy’s standards.

He said, “Recent events have driven home the urgency of ethics reform. In this campaign, we’ve seen Sen. Williams find new and creative ways to flout our campaign-finance laws. Meanwhile, Councilman Kenney holds a second job working for a company doing big business with the city, the details of which he refuses to reveal – all while taking city and state pensions to fund his run for office that will potentially allow him to ‘double-dip’ if elected. That kind of self-serving politics isn’t worthy of Philadelphia, but it is unfortunately business as usual for these career politicians,” Díaz concluded.

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This past week he is quoted saying, “Sen. Pat Toomey has done a good job politically. I think he strengthened his position in the Philadelphia suburbs with his leadership on the gun issue.”

Republican Toomey continues to look a favorite in what has obviously become a Democratic state. A Quinnipiac University poll found Toomey (R-Pa.) leading Democratic opponent and former Congressman Joe Sestak by a double-digit margin, 45-35%.

In addition, the Senator’s approval rating with Pennsylvanians stands at 43%.

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As always the Irish Dancers Will Perform TICKETS MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO The 58TH WARD It is strongly suggested that tickets are purchased ASAP as tickets are on a first come first served basis

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 10) Last Wednesday, Republican candidate for City Council At Large Matt Wolfe held the formal announcement of his candi-

(Cont. From Page 10) “This is our moment to bring a new, community-based agenda to inhabit City Hall,” she said. “This city has to do more, though. And we can do so much more. So it’s time for all of us to unite and to escalate this fight for a greater Philadelphia; a fight to make the lives of working Philadelphians better by raising wages and benefits and improving working conditions.”

Gym joins a really large group of councilmanic at-large candidates, all of whom I’ll spotlight next week.

And to be honest, I’m surprised there are enough of them to warrant their own column, because City Council races don’t usually get as much ink as the Mayor’s race.

This year threatens to change all that.

For the last two weeks, you’ve met the two candidates vying for the 2nd Councilmanic Dist. seat, incumbent Kenyatta Johnson and his opponent, developer Ori Feibush. Until recently, that was the only contested district council race we knew about.

That changed this week.

The 7th Councilmanic Dist. race is now between incumbent Maria Quiñones Sánchez and former State Dept. of Labor & Industry investigator Manny Morales, who is also a committeeperson in the 62nd Ward.

The race has already gotten kind of ugly. The ward leaders in Quinones Sanchez’s district, and by extension the Democratic City Committee, decided to endorse Morales in a meeting that either Quinones Sanchez was invited to or not, depending on whom you talk to.

And according to the incumbent, Morales is a “puppet” of State Rep. Angel Cruz, one of the ward leaders who endorsed him, and a “bottomof-the-barrel candidate,” according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Wow. In the 9th Councilmanic Dist., civic activist Archye Leacock has announced he will take on the Democratic Party’s likely pick, current State Rep. Cherelle Parker.

So next week, you’ll meet all of the council at-large candidates – that’s if I can find them all.

evening or weekend hours was yet another reason PGW should be in the hands of the private sector. Just take a walk along that block and note the investorowned businesses are open when it is convenient for customers.

What was particularly comical was PGW’s response to his commentary on their hours. A week prior to his announcement, he posted on Facebook a picture of the large sign in the office window indicating its limited times. PGW reacted not by increasing hours, but by taking down the sign. While we were standing there, at least 10 people attempted to visit the office, not realizing it was closed. Maybe if PGW left the sign up, their customers would have known their hours and not come that day.

Wolfe was critical of City Council’s failure to approve the sale of PGW to UIL Corp. He was particularly annoyed that they did not hold hearings and/or and up-down vote on the deal. This city has the largest percentage of people living below the poverty line among the US’s largest cities. Wolfe believes we need private-sector companies to come here and employ our people. Council’s action (or lack thereof) in the PGW case sent a chilling message to the private sector about

how they will be treated.

Last Thursday, the Germantown Republican Club held its 126th annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Union League. CONGRESSMAN MIKE FITZPATRICK (R-Bucks) was the keynote speaker and spoke of Lincoln’s perseverance and strength of character. US SEN. PAT TOOMEY (R-Pa.) was scheduled to attend but was held up in Washington. The master of ceremonies was the Germantown Republican Club PRESIDENT CALVIN TUCKER. WARD LEADER WALT VOGLER (21st) received the club’s Public Service Award.

The event was very well attended, including ward leaders TERRY TRACY (30th), CHRIS VOLGER (55th), DENISE FUREY (46th) and Matt Wolfe (27th), as well as Republican activists BRIAN HAUGHTON and ALLAIRE CORBETT. CITY COUNCILMAN DAVID OH and 2014 US Congressional candidate GARRY COBB (NJ-1) were also there.

The Germantown Republican Club is the oldest Republican Club in the USA. The continued success of the club is in large part owning to the dedication of its long-time supporter and current Treasurer, SCHUY WOOD.

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Wolfe aptly pointed out the office’s arbitrary closure on Wednesdays and no offer of

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CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 10) to enter the race is MILTON STREET, who served time in federal prison and is not perceived as a huge vote-getter.

What will really be interesting to City Hall Sam is the number of slates that form for City Council with the mayoral contenders. Stay tuned.

Expect the slate of candidates for state judicial races to start taking shape over the next few weeks. The Democratic ward leaders helped contribute to this slate shaping by meeting on Monday. At that meeting, the ward leaders voted to endorse JUDGE KEVIN DOUGHERTY for

WALKING (Cont. From Page 10) (BAA) has to give you NOTICE before they zap you with fines for an unpaid ticket, is a landmark. He will surprise us AGAIN with beneficial law....

When members of the Carpenters’ Union attended the auto show, it must have upset the Convention Center Director. An article described his strong language over the visit.

Not 100% professional. If you lose your cool, you should QUIT. The public lavatory of Traffic Court (lst floor) is still in need of upgrade. I wrote of it during the judges’ investigation. I would like to compare it to an executive john of the court OVERSEER. By the way, WHY does Traffic Court need an Overseer?

It is in good hands with Municipal Court. Some time back the overseer testified before the House Judiciary Committee.

When asked how long it would take for Traffic Court to go back to the way it was if he left, I think he said five minutes. I refuse to believe 130 employees might be dishonest. Judge Kevin DOUGHERTY, “tear down this wall” for the light of Municipal Court to shine through.

PEOPLE: Candidates for COMMON PLEAS Judge could number 100. I was happily sur-

the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY and LT. GOV. MIKE STACK spoke in favor of endorsing Dougherty.

One last tidbit relates to the special election for the 170th legislative seat formerly held by CONGRESSMAN BRENDAN BOYLE. CITY COUNCILMAN ED NEILSON accompanied the Democratic nominee SARAH DelRICCI as they went door to door in the district. The temperatures were at a record low with blustery winds, yet the people they greeted were most impressed by their commitment and toughness. Those are traits held in high regard in the Northeast Philadelphia blue-collar tradition. prised to hear Chris McCABE is in the fray. A good guy whose family came out of Bally James Duff. He won the BRICKLAYERS’ UNION endorsement...

Derek GREEN announced his candidacy for Council at Large this week. A good CHOICE from the 50th Ward... Also Sean STEVENS for judge – a decent man coming out of the 38th....

Helen GYM announced for Council at Large. She fought for firing the old BRT clerks so their $8m would go to schoolbooks.

They were “reformed” and hired as civil service, costing, say, $15m.

When I read the late Walter Phillips, in retirement, used to call prosecutors to give them tips; I thought it was a waste since the tips may not be appreciated – since they MAY THINK they know a lot.

BOO-HOO Dept. The fired head of the State Open Records is fighting to get the job he created back. This reminds me of a police roll call when an officer complained, “Sarge, you took MY patrol car from me.” SGT. Big Hank VANNELLI had another officer go out and bring in the car title – and then read the owner’s name: “City of Philadelphia.” No one OWNS a government job.... And poor State Sen. Dominic PILEGGI is seeking a judgeship after his senate demotion. President Truman noted, “If you can’t stand the heat, get OUT of the kitchen.”

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The Philadelphia Public Record Newspapers, its readers and editorial staff proudly announce Sheriff of Philadelphia Jewell Williams is named the

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Public Servant

Jewell Williams Public Servant of The Year 2015

of the Year, 2015.

March 5th, 2015

This prestigious award will be presented to

Sheriff Jewell Williams was sworn in to lead the Office of the Sheriff City and County of Philadelphia in January 2012 after being elected in November 2011 bringing with him a resume that literally saw him being trained for the position.

Sheriff Williams at the Record’s annual birthday gala at Swan Caterers, Water Street and Snyder Avenue, in South Philadelphia on Thursday, March 5th, starting at 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The event coincides with the publishing on the same day with a tribute issue honoring the Sheriff for his many achievements throughout his public service career.

The Outstanding Public Servant of the Year award has been given to many of this city, state, federal and labor luminaries.

Among them are:

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Ronald Donatucci Wendell Young III Anthony Williams Sam Staten, Jr. Mike Fera Joe Vento Ed Coryell, Sr. John Perzel Bob Brady Joe Egan Jannie Blackwell Carl Greene

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Before being elected, he served 11 years as State Representative of the 197th Legislative District where he put together a distinguished record of community service and activism that included petitioning the city to provide more affordable housing for the poor, and the creation of the Susquehanna Neighborhood Advisory Council (SNAC) in response to increased violence in parts of the district.

Prior to this, Sheriff Williams graduated from the Philadelphia Police Academy in 1986 and joined the Temple University Police Department where he also served as community liaison. In 1994, he was appointed Chief of Criminal Operations for the Office of the Philadelphia Sheriff.

He served as Representative of the 197th District, earning a reputation as a concerned and responsive legislator, a career which terminated with his election to the Office Of the Sheriff of Philadelphia.

In his first year in office, Sheriff Williams orchestrated a solid working agreement with the City of Philadelphia and the First Judicial District that has made the Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia more accessible and transparent than any time in its history.

He also immediately moved a staid, handwritten ledger recording office, handling millions of dollars, into the most modern and efficient of government branches, using cutting edge technology. Today anyone at any time can avail themselves of what is going on in and with his department.

In his first term, he was saddled and easily shouldered additional responsibilities as the Courts requested more of his services. He successfully increased the return of money to property owners whose properties were sold for more than the outstanding debts, and has held numerous foreclosure prevention seminars and workshops across the city.

His office also hosts monthly sessions on ‘How to Purchase a Property at a Sheriff's Sale’ in both the English and Spanish languages. These have helped many homeowners save their properties as well as increase the participation in those participating in Sheriff Sales. Many would otherwise have not had the opportunity to participate if it were not for his efforts. His website easily allows individuals to enter the sheriff sales process and to fully understand the operations of his major office.

For this and a myriad of other accomplishments, the Editorial Staff and its broad base of consultants and advisors finds

Sheriff Jewell Williams Public Servant or the Year 2015

MTV ROOTS “IT IS THE AMERICAN SOUND.” —President R. Reagan, January 21, 1985 Part 195/200 Named the “most innovative business of the decade,” MUSIC TELEVISION (MTV) did not just appear on the planet on August 1, 1981 from outer space. It needed principles~ it needed a foundation. The new form of culture needed a leader (particularly one with musical sensitivity and skill) to constructively guide the United States, and worldwide refinement.

They found it in DREW LEWIS, Andrew Lindsav Lewis, Jr. President Reagan’s Secretary of MAESTRO of MTV, Transportation. Lewis (born in Broomall, “Nick at Nite” Pennsylvania) resigned from the federal government on February 1, 1983. Hired by Warner/AMEX Cable Communications, later known as MTV Networks, Lewis succeeded Gustave M. Hauser, as its Chairman and CEO. This vehicle became a major influence on the growth of music videos during the 1980s.

MTV PLAYERS I. MUSICIANS/”A” TEAM 1. MARCEL TABUTEAU Principal Oboist for The Philadelphia Orchestra (1915-1954)

2. Nicola Argentina ENVOY The Philadelphia Oboe Sound System (P.O.S.S.)

II. FEDERALISTS/”B” TEAM 1. Jimmy Carter, President of the United States

4. George Shultz Secretary of State

2. Ronald Reagan, President of the United States

5. Tipper Gore (wife of Sen. Al Gore) Parents Music Resource Group (co-founder)

3. Drew Lewis, Deputy Chairman of the National Republican Party Secretary of Transportation MTV Chairman and CEO

6. Dick Cheney, Vice-President of the USA Supreme “Waterboarding” Zealot

“You’ve got a friend in Pennsylvania.”

—Nicola Argentina (c) 2015

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Public Hearing Notice City of Philadelphia The Committee on the Environment of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item: 150011

An Ordinance amending Section 9-3402 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Benchmarking Energy and Water Use”, to expand the buildings for which the benchmarking and reporting of energy and water usage data is required, all under certain terms and conditions.

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

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on the Environment, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.

Michael Decker Chief Clerk City of Philadelphia

Grade Focus: 8th-12th. Workshops covering college-access topics. Parent sessions focus on high-school choice, college preparation and financial-aid advice. To register. http://stepinto-college-2015march7.eventbrite.com. For info (215) 686-3438.

Mar. 7- Elaine Tomlin’s 42nd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Candidates Morning Out at Aspira Olney HS, 100 W. Duncannon Ave., enter at Mascher & Duncannon, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Candidate donation $50. All checks payable to 42nd Democratic Ward. PO Box 24419. Philadelphia, PA. 19120. RSVP Elaine Tomlin. tomlin@verizon.net.

Mar. 7- State Sen. Art Haywood Campaign For Working Families offers Free Tax Preparation Services for Families with income up to $53,000 and individuals with an income up to $20,000.

Upper Rm. Baptist Ch., 7236 Ogontz Ave. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mar. 8- 65th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 1 p.m.

Tickets $30. For info John Donohoe (267) 334-3775.

Mar. 14- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Community Conversation at LaSalle U., 2 Penn Blvd., enter from Penn Blvd. and park in Lot J, 1-3 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Mar. 14- Pentecostal Clergy of Phila. & Vicinity host Fellowship Dinner at Chestnut Hill Ch., 1159 E. Chelten Ave., 4 p.m. Keynote speakers Bishop Ernest Morris, civic speaker State Sen. Anthony Williams. Donation $50, tables $500. For info Dorothy Sturgis (215) 991-9830.

Mar. 14- Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hosts 58th Ward St. Patrick’s Party at Townsend Rm., 12273 Townsend Rd., 7 p.m.

Full buffet, open bar, DJ, 50/50, Chinese auction. Candidates invited. For tickets Mike Kates (267) 784-5902 or Mjkdad3@Comcast.net.

Mar. 16- Mayfair Civic Ass’n hosts Candidates Night at 2990 St. Vincent St., 7 p.m. Primary candidates invited.

Mar. 17- Judge Jimmy Lynn hosts St. Patrick’s Day Break-

fast at The Plough & The Stars Restaurant (2nd St. above Chestnut St.), 7:30 a.m.

Music, dancing, songs, poetry, stories with Traditional Irish Breakfast (including scone, brown bread, teas, coffee, juice). Poems, songs, readings.

Price $25, $20 Students.

Checks payable to The Plough & The Stars. RSVP Alison Krajewski (215) 783-3709 or by email to judgejimmy@comcast.net.

Mar. 18- Caterer Lou Galdo hosts Reception for Jim Kenney for Mayor at premises, 20th & Moyamensing Ave., 5:30-7: 30 p.m. Suggested contribution levels $2,500, $1,000, $500.

RSVP lougaldo@galdocaters.com or (215-852)4822.

Mar. 19- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Community Conversation at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila., 1939 W. Venango St., 6-8 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Mar. 29- 53rd & 35th Wards Republican Committees host Fundraiser at Reale’s, 7233 Frankford Ave., 2-6 p.m.

Food, beer, wine, soda, dance & live music by the Blu Dogz with Gary Grisafi. Meet candidates, elected officials, ward leaders and committee people.

Tickets $40. For info Gary (215) 533-1230 or Chuckie (215) 722-3459.

Mar. 31- United Republican Club hosts 2nd annual Republican Party Cigar Night, starting at 6 p.m. $95 fee includes cigars, open bar, food, free valet parking, jazz trio, prizes and special guests. For info or to advertise in program book call 215-561-0650.

Apr. 2- Young Involved Phila.

Hosts City Council Candidate Convention at WHYY, 150 N. 6th St. For tickets yip.ticketleap.com.

Apr. 4- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Community Conversation at Brown’s ShopRite Community Rm., 3400 Fox St., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

For info (215) 849-6426.

Apr. 18- Donald “Ducky” Birts’ Medallion Scholarship Banquet at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6-10 p.m.

For info David D. Birts (215) 605-7102.

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Spanning this era, the wife of another federalist, TIPPER GORE, formed a parent-media watchdog group, Parents Music Resource Group, criticizing MTV over certain music videos that purportedly contained images of Satanism, and anti-religious themes.

In 1986, Lewis left the company that touched “all four corners of the earth.” 11 The controllers rewarded Lewis with an accelerated $6 million in “bonus” incentives.

Keswick Ave., Glenside, Pa., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mar. 1- St. Patrick’s Parade Fundraiser at FOP Heroes Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 3-7 p.m. With Jamieson, Rogues, Ray Colean, Celtic Flame Dancers and Celtic Flame!

Tickets $30.

Mar. 4- Republican Happy Hour at Paddy Whack’s, 924143 Roosevelt Blvd. (behind N.E. Shopping Ctr.), 5:30-8 p.m. Free event. Candidates welcome.

Mar. 5- Republican City Committee hosts Cocktail Party for State Rep candidate Martina White at RCC, 3525 Cottman Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. House Majority Backers $50, House Majority Sponsors $100, House Majority Champions $250, House Majority Winners $500.

Mar. 5- Phila. Public Record honors Sheriff Jewell Williams as Public Servant of the Year at Swan Caterers, Waterfall Rm., Snyder Ave. & Water St., 6-9 p.m. For info John David (267) 259-6657.

Mar. 7- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts “Step Into College: Phila.’s Pre-College Conference” at U. of Sciences, McNeil Science & Tech. Ctr., 45th St. & Woodland Ave., 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Open for students and families

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Ward Committee hosts Petition Signing Party at Mediterranean 2000 Restaurant, 8026 Bustleton Ave., 7 p.m. Candidates $100; non-candidates $35 in advance, $40 at door. Send requests to John P. Sabatina, Sr., 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd Fl., Phila., PA 19152. Checks payable to “The Friends of the 56th Ward”.

Feb. 27- Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts Fundraiser Banquet at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St. For info Ping Ho Lee (215) 922-2156.

Feb. 28- Democratic 36th Ward hosts Fish Fry at 22nd Street Café, 22nd & Wharton Sts., 4-8 p.m. Tickets $10.

Candidates $20. For info Carolyn Ramsey (215) 462-3381.

Feb. 28- 9th Ward Democratic Committee hosts fundraiser at Venetian Cl., 8030 Germantown Ave., 7-10 p.m. Enjoy great homemade Italian food.

Candidates are welcome to bring petitions. Tickets are $50. Hosts $100, sponsors $250.

Feb. 28- State Sen. Art Haywood Campaign For Working Families offers Free Tax Preparation Services for Families with income up to $53,000 and individuals with an income up to $20,000.

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(Cont. From Page 7) 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parking 400 bl. Willow St. Suggested contribution $40.

Feb. 26- Carol Jenkins for City Commissioner hosts Meet & Greet at 730 Catherine St., 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 26- PFCU PAC hosts Reception for Christine Hope For Judge at 1600 Locust St., 5:307:30 p.m. Sponsorship $100$500, payable to Friends of Christine Hope 2015. For info Pamela T. Ewing (267) 885-

6154.

Feb. 26- Alliance of Community Service Providers hosts Comedy Show at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 6-8 p.m. Emcee Theresa HummelKrallinger, featuring Chris Rich and Chris Coccia. RSVP Vicki Haggerty (267) 3857440. Guests $75, Friends $150, Sponsors $300. Checks payable to Alliance CSP PAC. Feb. 26- Congressman Bob Brady hosts Reception for State Sen. Tina Tartaglione at FOP Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 7-9 p.m. Tickets $100, Silver $500, Gold $1,000; candidates $250.

Feb. 26- Democratic 56th

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Does surrendering your home in bankruptcy

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Here’s the tip: when you surrender property in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you’re doing nothing more than indicating a willingness to let it go. You’re not actually handing it off to anyone.

When you go through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you’re looking to discharge your obligations. In return, you’re surrendering your property that’s not considered exempt under the bankruptcy laws as applied in your state.

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erty that will yield a financial benefit to the creditors. If he or she looks at something and doesn’t think it’s financially worth it to sell, then no liquidation occurs.

In addition, discharging your personal obligation to repay the mortgage doesn’t mean the bank magically becomes the owner.

Rather, the bank’s got to get title to the property either by foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, short sale, or other legal means.

Unless and until the bank takes action and takes back title to the house, however, it’s still legally yours. You’re not personally liable to the bank for any deficiency on the mortgage, but you do own the property.

That means you’ve got to comply with all local laws regarding ownership. Keep the

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sidewalks clear of debris, trim the trees out front, and the like.

If you get a citation after you bankruptcy is filed, you’re going to be on the hook for it.

If we’re talking about a condo or house with a homeowners’ association then you’re going to remain liable for all post-bankruptcy HOA charges.

Once again, this is still legally your place. Recognize that your liability for some things may not end until the deed is signed over.

Next Week’s Question: How can your fiancée lose the engagement ring in your bankruptcy case?

Political Correctness!

Columnist Joe Stivala reports this item for us political hacks: An annual contest at Bond University, Australia, calls for the most-appropriate definition of a contemporary term.

This year’s chosen term was: “Political Correctness”.

The winning student wrote: “Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a piece of s— by the clean end.”

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