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showed a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe appearing in color before the dull gray granite fresco in the back. She showed the picture to the editors of the Philadelphia Public Record and to several photographers and photo shops. All agreed this wasn’t made up. It was a real, untouched photo of what was captured on the film. Sister Beierschmitt began a mission to put a bronze of this filmed image on South Broad Street, an area she felt needing “Our Lady’s guidance. A little shrine for people to visit.” The site she selected was on the wall of a lot of two car spaces wide adjacent to Carto’s Funeral Home, at 2212 S. Broad Street. THIS PHOTOGRAPH was taken by Sister Paula Beier- Owner Nunzio Carto gave schmitt. When she saw film, she found, in front of dull her permission and acknowlgray granite fresco, she had captured a startling image in edged as much to the editor bright light. She got the message, which set her on a mis- of this paper. Her sudden death was sion; however, she died before it was completed. Her fans seen by many as an end to have brought it to conclusion. this dream. But those who were on the Board of the Academy of Sacred Arts felt different. They (Cont. Page 2)

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Oliver Seeks To Bring Out ‘Disenfranchised’ Nonvoters by Tony West Doug Oliver wants voters who don’t vote, to vote for him this year. Although this city has 1 million registered voters, observers expect only about 300,000 will cast their vote in the most-important election it knows: the quadrennial race for Mayor that likely set the direction of crucial everyday government services in their lives. That leaves 700,000 who didn’t vote and who seldom vote. Oliver calls them “disenfranchised voters” and he wants to lead them back into the system. “Our current government does not represent them and will not represent them,” said Oliver. “I am trying to reconnect them to government.” In his race for Mayor in the Democratic primary, Oliver is not competing with other candidates for the existing pool of reliable supervoters. Instead he is targeting groups that are prominent among dropout voters: the young, the poor, and people whose focus is on making a living. It would make for an unusual, and perhaps improbable, coalition. But Oliver

believes he can connect with all three. At age 40, the former Philadelphia Gas Works VP is the youngest candidate in the race. To tap millennials, Oliver is running a campaign heavy on social media. He is reaching out to organizations that are heavy with young Philadelphians, with leaders of their own generation. And he says this dynamic, selfconfident age group’s primary need from their government is to stay out of their way and let them create their own opportunities. Oliver believes in private enterprise. After graduating from Lock Haven University with a journalism degree, he went to work for Beach Advertising, the premier African American-owned communications shop in Philadelphia. (He has since picked up a communications MA from LaSalle and an MBA from St. Joe’s.) He enjoys the energy industry and the challenges of revenue generation. He is philosophically averse to taxation, saying if he were faced with solving the city’s problems, “increasing taxes would be the last thing on the table.” Communicating with poor

Philadelphians, Oliver says, is easy for him. That’s how he grew up. Oliver was raised by a single mother in Germantown. A troubled youngster – “I never got arrested, but that was because I never got caught,” he said – he bounced around five different elementary and middle schools as his mother searched for a system that could harness his energies in a positive direction. Finally she succeeded, by getting him into Milton Hershey School, the well-endowed free boarding school for orphans in Dutch Country. It turned Doug around and made him the man he is today. Most poor Philadelphians haven’t been so lucky. But Oliver trusts that he can speak their language. “We spend a significant amount of time knocking on doors, shaking hands in subways,” he recounted. “We begin by asking them if the political structure has benefited them. Almost 100% say it hasn’t. Then I tell them, ‘If you want something different, you must DO something different.’” (DO conveniently stands for “Doug Oliver” as well.) “Doing means voting.

“Then I introduce a potential solution: ‘Are you willing to vote?’ If they’re listening and paying attention, then I like my odds.” Oliver’s campaign is lightly funded. But he doesn’t think lavish funding will help him reach his target voters anyway. They are the ones well-heeled campaigns routinely miss, after all. When candidates spend six hours a day dialing for dollars, Oliver maintains, the inevitable result is they will serve the interests of their donors after being elected. Oliver’s goal is to work for the people who can’t give him a nickel, he says. “We as a city face fiscal challenges because our officials serve the interests of the minority who vote,” Oliver insisted. Oliver doesn’t have to convert all the disaffected Democrats – just 15% of them, he reckons. In what turned out to be a six-way race, 100,000 new voters could be enough to top the pack. Oliver’s interest in government started with a bang when he was eight. Eager to connect him with strong African American male role models,

his mother wangled a meeting for him with then-Managing Dir. Wilson Goode, Sr. Goode asked the boy what he wanted to be. Doug said maybe a policeman. So Goode picked up the phone and had a policeman come into his office to talk to Doug. Then Doug said, maybe a fireman. Goode picked up the phone and put a firefighter on the line with the boy. “By this point, I was getting curious about who this man (Goode) was,” Oliver recalled. I saw what a Managing Director could do and it was mind-boggling.” Government service became a lifelong process for me.” Oliver has never held elective office before. He takes this as a plus: “if my main competitors have all been in office for 20 years or more, yet most voters still don’t have what they wanted from them – why vote for them?” he argued. But he is familiar with government service, having worked as press secretary under Estelle Richman and Gov. Ed Rendell in the Dept. of Public Welfare. When Michael Nutter won the (Cont. Page 17)

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Our Lady Unveiled P’unk Burger Comes To P’unk GLIMPSE of Our Lady of Guadalupe wax sculpture that will eventually be a b r o n z e statue.

(Cont. From Page 1) formed a committee to raise the funds needed to make the sculpture possible. Steven Kilpatrick, a Cherry Hill, N.J., sculptor, was selected by Sister Paula to design the shrine. A well-known sculptor in bronze, Kilpatrick has executed sacred art for churches and shrines around the country as well as in Europe, South America and Africa. Attorney William Maffucci, chairperson of the committee, this week announced the sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe, as caught in the photo taken by Sister Beierschmitt, will be unveiled preceding Mass at 11 a.m., Sunday, May 31, at the Cathedral Basilica of Philadelphia. It will be followed by a lunch-

eon reception in the cafeteria adjacent to the Church at 222 N. 17th Street. The sculpture will remain at the Cathedral Basilica through the World Meeting of Families in September, after which it will be transported to its permanent home as the centerpiece of prayer shrine on S. Broad Street. The sculpture is being finished at the foundry. Formal invitations will soon be sent to everyone else who has supported this the project. Maffucci would appreciate if a group of skilled musicians would donate their time and service at the Mass. Please contact him at WMaffucci@sogltlaw.com or Anna Darbey Matteoda at adm@charitableeexchange. org.

(Cont. From Page 1) Passyunk staple. “My aunt and mother have MARLO Dilks smiles in her new burger joint which is a fambeen business owners for over ily affair with husband and business partner Jason. 30 years with the store next “We opened SliCE eight Street) and the produce is door, ‘A Star Is Born,’ a chil- years ago,” she said. “The being sourced from a few difdren’s boutique store,” she original is at 10th & Federal in ferent places, providing natusaid. the Italian Market, 18th & ral and organic burgers, The mother of four girls Sansom and Sewell, N.J. shakes and fries. (ages 14, 4, 3 and 2) and mar- which is 15 minutes from the One little girl, Lilly, 5, said ried to Jason Dilks, her hus- beach.” she ate her first cheeseburger band and business partner, it’s The color scheme is green there and “it was really, really easy to see Marlo is family- – and everything is organic, good.” friendly, busy and holds fam- not just the burgers and salThe key is to hit the place ily values close to her heart. ads. up between rush hours as it is One of the display windows “Pretty much everything is a railroad space and only 500 in the front of the restaurant is recycled, repurposed wood square feet – and is always dubbed the “Passyunk Pas- from a brewery in Brewery- packed. There are 25-35 seats ture” and holds a video game town,” she said. “What all inside with bar stools and a that serves as a table for chil- seems to be plastic is actually counter along the wall, a large dren – or adult kids at heart. PSM biodegradable plastic picnic style bench, tables and “That game plays Burger- made from plant material like chairs. Time, PacMan, Mrs. Pac- starch. For example, our P’unk Burger is available Man, Galaga… all the good drinking straw is green in for dine-in, delivery and takeones,” she said. “Plus 59 color because it is plant mate- out. If your cell phone, tablet other arcade game options.” rial.” or laptop are running out of Multi-tasking is second naThe meat comes from Es- juice, plug into available outture to Marlo. posito’s Meats (1001 S. 9th lets and free WiFi.

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Teamsters DC 107 Fuel Williams Campaign by Joe Shaheeli Making it official, the state and city’s Teamsters Unions endorsed State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ (D-W. Phila.) mayoral bid at the huge imported new car lot located at Front & Oregon early Monday morning. Standing on the back end of a huge Teamsters Union trailer surrounded by scores of Teamsters Union members, Teamsters Joint Council No. 53 President William Hamilton endorsed Williams for before a crowd of his membership working at the PRPA’s huge holding lots for thousands of Kia automobiles arriving regularly by ship from Korea. “We need a job-creator, not an apartment-builder Mayor,” said Hamilton. “We need industrial jobs that pay decent wages. After a thorough study of the candidates, we Teamsters find Williams to be the man for the job.” He pointed to the fact

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BUSINESS MGR. Ed Snow and Business Agent Mike Nugent, far right, join other Teamsters in holding “Williams for Mayor” signs at endorsement of State Sen. Anthony Williams at Front & Oregon. “Williams was raised in a May 19 Democratic primary looks as if the easiest mark to union family and has voted against former City Council- target is former Councilman against anti-union provisions man Jim Kenney, former Dis- Jim Kenney. After a long career in of the paycheck-protection bill trict Attorney Lynne M. in the State House. Williams Abraham, former Common elected office, Kenney has cast has also been a public sup- Pleas Court Judge Nelson votes or taken stands at a time porter of raising the minimum Diaz, former city spokesman when they were logical and, he wage and of pay equity for Doug Oliver, Rev. Keith believed, the right ones to women.” Goodman and former State make. He has compiled a long record of thousands of votes in Both of Williams’ grand- Sen. T. Milton Street. the course of his duties as parents were members of the Kenney First Target Councilman. The vast majority American Postal Workers Of Record-Bashing were perfunctory on mundane Union. The time has come for the city ordinances. The endorsement includes Now beginning to heat up, the power of over 40 locals be- mud to fly in the mayoral campaign. With all of the stronger this Mayor’s race has camlonging to the Joint Council. Williams is running in the candidates seemingly commit- paign teams digging into their ted to this primary race, it competitors past records looking for snowballs to fling. The Nelson Diaz campaign spokesman Harry Caro last week did so, criticizing former Councilman Jim Kenney “for a growing pattern of hypocrisy on the campaign trail. Kenney has strongly supported school vouchers for years, yet has repeatedly attacked Anthony

MANY political candidates had their futures decided by how they pulled ballot positions from this coffee can, used since back in the early 1960s by Registration Commission. Supervisor of Elections Tim Dowling said nominees for every City Office will pick their ballot position by what number they pull from this venerable Horn & Hardart Coffee can Mar. 18 in City Hall Courtroom 676, beginning at 11 a.m. Williams for being pro- noted Kenney was critical of voucher.” the stadium deals and Conven“This behavior raises seri- tion Center expansion for dious doubts about Jim Kenney’s verting funding from things campaign, regardless of like universal pre-K – even whether he’s flip-flopping or though Kenney supported the just hoping no one calls him stadiums and the Convention out on the hypocrisy,” said Center. Kenney even defended Caro. “Kenney has a long cost overruns at the Convenrecord, much of which stands tion Center, he charged. in direct opposition to his curCoffee Can Holds rent campaign rhetoric. Key To Destinies Jimmy-come-lately may have An empty Horn & Hardart found religion on progressive coffee can, vintage from the issues late in his career, but he mid-’60ies, has made or broneeds to account for what he once proudly called a ‘moder- ken candidate nominees from ate conservative’ Council both major parties for over record that only ends curiously half a century. It sits in the close to his decision to run for registration office in City Hall, locked up in a little key safe. Mayor.” Guardian is Tim Dowling, At a campaign appearance supervisor of elections, who last Wednesday night, Karo (Cont. Page 6)

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(Cont. From Page 4) will bring it up to Courtroom 676 in City Hall on Mar. 18. There, starting at 11 a.m., candidates will pick numbers from the can. The lowest number goes to the top of the ballot and the others follow in order. With history showing a top ballot position can mean as much as several thousand unsolicited votes, the competition is important. Pulling a number that takes you to the bottom of the ballot for any position can be disastrous for even popular incumbents. Vying for low numbers

will be all those in the citywide races for Mayor, Council and row offices. Judicial candidates aren’t involved. Their destiny lies in Harrisburg with the Dept. of State’s Elections Division. They go to the ’Burg and pick, or a state trooper will do it for them in their absence.

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Sestak Starts Hiking Now Toward 2016 Admiral Joe Sestak has embarked on a long overland journey – one he hopes will eventually take him to Washington, D.C. Sestak set off from Independence Hall last week to walk across Pennsylvania, spreading the word about his candidacy for US Senate in 2016. He plans to wind up in Beaver, on the Ohio border, by the end of this month. The Republican Party of Pennsylvania has been flooding the media for a couple of weeks with releases slamming Sestak, highlighting in particular some of negative responses by Sestak’s fellow Democrats to his campaign and casting doubts on his ability to beat incumbent Republican Sen. Pat Toomey in a rematch. Sestak beat incumState Rep.

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Letters • Letters • Letters well, and will provide new life and jobs for the port of Philadelphia. Tom Muldoon SSG, USAR (Ret.)

Vets’ PTSD Is Real I am not sure US Sen. Pat Toomey understands what Armed Services veterans need or what our government owes them. I didn’t either, until I listened to a friend. He is not a veteran himself. However, he grew up among World War II veterans. For several years, he lived among the troops of the 1st Infantry Div., as they came back from tours in Vietnam. He taught enlisted men and staff officers. His friends provided

Mar. 12- Business Breakfast Fundraiser for City Council candidate Terry Tracy at Total Construction, Inc., 625 W. Ridge Pk., Bldg. D, Su 104, Conshohocken, Pa. Business-leader donations $2450, $500, $1,000. For health and care services. More recently, he visited permanently disabled veterans in VA hospitals and nursing homes. When he heard that Sen. Toomey tried to discount the role of combat on the number of cases of post-traumatic stress disorder, he became angry. He told me about a next-door neighbor, a 1st Infantry combat vet. Every afternoon, with the first cannon shot from artillery practice at Fort Riley, 10 miles to the west, he would hit the floor in fear. My friend’s colleagues, working in the health-care programs, saw case after case of PTSD. Outside of classes, his soldier-students would talk about problems friends had readjust-

info (267) 352-4350. Mar. 12- March of Dimes gives Transportation, Building & Construction Awards to Register of Wills Ron Donatucci and Steamfitters Local 420 leader Anthony Gallagher at Penna. Convention Ctr., 12th & Arch Sts., Reception 11:30 a.m., Luncheon 12:30 p.m. For info Alexis Dowhie Moyer (484) 685-5847. Mar. 12- Fundraiser for Neling to civilian life. I am not sure what information Sen. Toomey has about PTSD and the other health, employment and social-service challenges veterans face. Apparently, they convinced him to vote against funding for the VA nearly every time he had the chance in the US House and now in the Senate. As a veteran and three-star Admiral, Joe Sestak understands that PTSD is real. As a Congressman in the House, he worked to pass legislation to increase services for veterans with PTSD. As Sen. Toomey’s replacement in 2016, he can resume a leadership role for veterans’ services and for a better life for all Americans. Mona Seth

son Diaz at Bazemore Gallery, 4339 Main St., 5:307:30 p.m. For info (215) 4821119. Mar. 12- Jim Kenney hosts St. Patrick’s Day Party at McFadden’s Ballpark, 1 Cit. Bank Way, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $50 and up. Mail contributions to Kenney 2015 at PO Box 60065, Phila., PA 19102. Mar. 12- Fundraiser honors Councilman Ed Neilson with special guests Congressman Brendan Boyle and Council President Darrell Clarke at Palm Restaurant, 200 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. $500 up. RSVP Nick or Donna (267) 608-1606 or donna or nick@edneilson.com. Mar. 12State Sen. Anthony Williams and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell host Candlelight Vigil for Officer Robert Wilson III at basketball court, 61st & Baltimore Ave., 7 p.m. Mar. 13- Phila. Branch hosts NAACP Fish & Chicken Fry at Champagne’s, 31 E. Chelten Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $15. Mar. 13- Martina White for

State Rep hosts Fundraiser at P&P Caterers, 2980 Southampton Rd., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mar. 13- 57th Ward Democrats host St. Patrick’s Day Beef & Beer, 7-11 p.m. at Paddy Whack’s, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $35, Candidates $100. No corporate checks, checks made payable to “Friends of the 57th Ward”. For info (267) 334-1250. 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- Bishop Leonard C. Goins and Pentecostal Clergy of Phila. & Vicinity host 15th anniversary Fellowship Dinner at Chestnut Hill Church of God in Christ, 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) 9919830 or Bishop Goins at 215738-9739, Mar. 14- Lt. Gov. Mike (Cont. Page 28)

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Dredge The River Thank you for your nice issue on Lt. Gov Mike Stack (Jan. 15) and other news, delivered to my door in East Falls without charge. I appreciated the article about the port of Philadelphia. My father and my uncle both worked there. I am glad the Delaware is being dredged deeper. God wants us to take care of the world He created, but many modern environmentalists are pantheists; they worship nature. Historic Christianity puts God above His creation and states that man is made in the image of God. So I hope we will dredge the Delaware, taking care of the environment as

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Pity the candidates – those sure to win and those hoping to win. They all had to go through the same process. First, get their campaign filing petitions in order and submitted. Then, running around the city or in their districts with themselves and their teams soliciting signatures, to reach the required numbers necessary to ensure they had enough to get on the ballot as a contender for the position they sought. All that has been done. Now they are slated to pull their ballot positions from the legendary Horn & Hardart coffee can under lock and key in the Registration Division Headquarters in City Hall on Mar. 18. Instant fame and attention will come to those pulling the top ballot positions in the various offices. But that often is fleeting, depending on whether the bulk of the Democratic and Republican ward leaders are marching in synch with their party leaders. All the while, competitors have been checking their petitions, page by page, signature by signature, hoping to find mistakes, or incompatible signatures or not in the registration binders which hold the names and addresses of every eligible voter. Those who fall to those challenges may decide to object up through to the Commonwealth Courts. Some do survive via that route. All the time, they’ve been raising money. Some very successfully, others less so. Clearing these hurdles and achieving the necessary goals, they now must campaign night and day until May 19. The chief question neither they nor we can answer at that hour, is whether the voter turnout on that Tuesday of reckoning will work or against them.

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(Cont. from Page 6) voted against 12 straight VA appropriation bills. Toomey voted against therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder, an affliction common among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Toomey claims to be opposed to human trafficking yet he voted to shut down a federal task force on human trafficking. Toomey, noted Sestak, voted for the Iraq War, which Sestak called “a tragic misadventure.” As the highest-ranking military officer ever elected to Congress, Sestak brings expertise to military policy unusual for a Democrat – or even a Republican these days. Only a small percentage of sitting Congress Members have ever served in the military, he noted. “The US military can win wars but it cannot fix international problems,” insisted Ses-

tak. “There has to be a meaningful, long-term, well-invested civilian strategy to stabilize a nation we dispatch troops to afterwards.” Absent such a strategy – which most observers agree has been missing in all our military actions since 2001 – “we are suffering the consequences of ISIL today,” he said. Sestak hopes to win the trust of frustrated citizens by listening to them and earn their trust by figuratively “walking in their shoes”; thus the hike. Sestak said, “the biggest deficit in America is that of trust. But to build trust, our leaders must both understand the world as ‘We the People’ see it and be accountable for their words and deeds to the people. That is why I am walking across Pennsylvania. I ask your support in my walk to earn the people’s trust.” He has started his campaign early, more than a year in advance of the 2016 primary. This may make it hard for late starters to gain traction. And it gives him time to

make maximum contact with voters and build awareness before the general-election campaign begins in earnest. You can follow Joe Sestak on his 422-mile walk at www.JoeSestak.com. He is hoping many donors will kick in.

Wolf Appreciates LDC, Appoints Ron Boyer

Gov. Tom Wolf does appreciate organized labor. He showed that last week by appointing Ryan Boyer, business manager of Laborers’ District Council of Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia & Vicinity, to the Delaware River Port Authority. Others named included Elinor Haider, Antonio Fiol-Silva, Rohan K. Hepkins, Marian Moskowitz and Whitney R. White. “These qualified appointees will bring important expertise and diverse perspectives to the Delaware River Port Authority,” said Wolf. He named to the PRPA Electricians’ Union Leader John Dougherty a week earlier. (Cont. Page 9)

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On Trail Hustling Signatures For Petitions

TO HER CREDIT, mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham, far right, showed up at more events than most other candidates, circulating her own petitions as her volunteers attended other parties.

WORKING last weekend to get petitions at 40A Ward event at S.P. Bocce Club were candidates Donna DeRose, Marissa Brumbach, Ori Feibush, Rainy Papademetriou and BUSY candidates line up for introduction at 40 gala. Betsy Wahl.

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St.Patrick’s Day Events Golden Opportunities St. Patrick’s Day celebrations provide great opportunities for Irish candidates and their supporters, especially if they’ve been prominent year around in affairs celebrating the history of Irish Americans since their earliest arrival to America. Obviously claiming that distinction is union leader John Dougherty, who is campaigning with all his might for his brother Judge Kevin Dougherty, who is running for State Supreme Court nomination in Democratic primary. So when John becomes the principal speaker for the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 101st annual banquet on Mar. 17, know full well Kevin’s name will be mentioned. VP Joe Biden was last year’s guest which is being (Cont. Page 19)

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A Study in Stupidity. This week, Philadelphia DA SETH WILLIAMS held a press conference to discuss the arrest of STATE REPS. LOUISE WILLIAMS BISHOP and MICHELLE BROWNLEE and their former colleague HAROLD JAMES. They have been accused of taking illegal contributions from lobbyist TYRON ALI in a sting operation. Ali, in exchange for leniency on other charges, agreed to approach local politicians and offer bribes and other illegal contributions on tape. Williams wound up with the cases after Pennsylvania ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE decided not to prosecute the cases as she determined the investigations had been racially motivated. But Ali was a lobbyist who for the most part dealt with African American caucus members in Harrisburg. Was he to offer bribes to people he typically did not deal with, in order to be PC? Furthermore, the investigator in the sting was CLAUDE THOMAS, an African American who now works in the Philadelphia DA’s office. Kane declined to pursue political corruption cases where the politicians were caught on tape: stupidity number one. What was beyond stupid were the relatively small sums of money these politicians illegally accepted. Bishop, Brownlee and James allegedly accepted $1,500, $2,000 and $750 respectively. In two other related arrests, STATE REPS. VANESSA BROWN and RONALD WATERS al(Cont. Page 23)

I’m sure some of you have been reading this column and asking yourself, “Where is that series on City Council atLarge candidates that you promised a few weeks back?” I’ve interviewed a couple of candidates. Been to a couple of campaign announcements. Done some research on what the candidates are saying and doing and what it could mean for the city if they win. But I’ve held back on starting the series. Why? Last Tuesday. Everyone with plans to be on the May 19 primary ballot had to turn petitions in by Tuesday at 5 p.m. For the last month or so, candidates, their supporters, and random folks that might have been slipped a few bucks to stand out in the snow with a clipboard, have been stopping people in church parking lots, grocery stores and just about everywhere else asking for signatures. It’s not necessarily an exact science. While it would appear that folks would know you only look for registered voters in your district if you’re running for a City Council district seat; that registered voters all over the city can sign petitions for Mayor or City Council at Large; that people who have signed one petition can’t sign another; and that people have to sign the petition the same way that it’s listed in the voting rolls – that’s not always how it goes. While it would make sense for people to know that Daffy Duck and Mickey Mouse aren’t actual voters, they do occa(Cont. Page 12)

Yo! Here we go again with an important tip: how to save a life of a person who is acting strange – possibly having a stroke – by remembering just three things. If you know the signs of a stroke, it may save a life. For example, Susie is now recuperating at an incredible pace for someone with a massive stroke all because Sherry saw Susie stumble (that is the key that isn’t mentioned below) and then she asked Susie the three questions. This literally saved Susie’s life. Some angel sent it to Susie’s friend and she did just what it said to do. Susie failed all three. So 911 was called. Even though she had normal blood pressure readings and did not appear to be having a stroke, as she could converse to some extent with the paramedics, they took her to the hospital right away. Thank God for the sense to remember the three questions! Read and learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: 1. Ask the individual to smile. 2. Ask him or her to raise both arms. 3. Ask the person to speak a simple sentence. If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. After discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions. They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association’s annual meeting last February. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage. Recently I lost a very dear friend who passed away from the complications of a stroke. It made me painfully aware of the seriousness of a stroke. A cardiologist says if everyone who reads this and tells it to 10 people, you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

TODAY actually begins ST. PATRICK’S MONTH. There are so many events that they cannot fit into a day. At the conclusion of The Month a few years ago, a lawmaker said, “I am exhausted being Irish.” It all starts at 10 a.m. TODAY when Councilman Bobby Henon and City Council honor the Philly Irish Center. THEN outside at 3 p.m. to Dilworth Plaza where the FRIENDLY SONS of St. Patrick will lay wreaths at the memorial to the Irish Soldiers of the American Revolution. THEN up to the Mayor’s Reception Room, where Mayor McNUTTER will declare St. Patrick’s Month. THEN over to the Doubletree Hotel for the Sashing of the Parade Grand Marshal. Jim KENNEY’S gala in McFadden’s at the stadium. That’s just one day! Tomorrow, it is the IRISH SOCIETY official TOAST to St. Patrick, THEN on to Pat Parkinson’s blast in Paddy Whacks! THEN on Saturday it is LT. GOV. Mike Stack’s Party. SUNDAY, Mass in St. Patrick’s Church followed by the PARADE ITSELF at 1130 a.m. Then, on the VERY DAY, MAR. 17, Judge Jimmy LYNN provides a fine Irish Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. with music and poetry at The Plough & Stars. THEN all walk one block to the IRISH MEMORIAL for a service. WHEW! Thanks to the ST. PATRICK’S OBSERVANCE ASSOCIATION, whose HARD LABORS coordinate many participating groups! ELATED that Ryan BOYER was chosen at Chairman of the Delaware River Port Authority. The LABORERS’ Dis(Cont. Page 12)

Mayoral candidate ANTHONY WILLIAMS unveiled his plan for Philadelphia schools last week. He wants to use additional property-tax monies to give the School District an extra $200 million. The plan relies on the State reinstituting a charter-school reimbursement program and the City providing 60% of its property-tax money to the School District. Williams also wants to tap another $25 million from the rich fat cats at the Philadelphia School Partnership. Williams’ plan gets him out in front of the pack on public-school funding. This was an area where he was considered vulnerable because of his support of vouchers and charter schools. His opponent JIM KENNEY immediately criticized the plan as inadequate. The good news is mayoral campaign-watchers will now get to see Kenney and Williams bang heads on the most-important issue of education. MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER took all the positive momentum created by TOM WOLF’S budget address and flushed it down the toilet. He did this by proposing a 9% increase in property taxes in Philadelphia on the tail of a 50% reduction proclaimed by Wolf. Strange timing, to say the least, of Nutter’s announcement…. It’s as though he’s intentionally trying to rain on Tom Wolf’s parade. The candidates for Municipal Court judge and Common Pleas Court judge started filing their petitions this week. This is the part that separates the adults from the children. It’s not easy to get those signatures, particularly with the freezing cold temperatures and snow. So it remains to be seen who will have successfully filed. Among those reported to have filed as of Wednesday are CHRISTINE HOPE, ED ZAWROTNY and JOE STEWARD. LISA DEELEY hosted an excellent fundraiser for her bid to become the next female City Commissioner. The event at the Union League was well attended. Among the VIPs were COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON and CITY CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ.

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CITY COMMISSIONER candidate Ward Leader Carol Jenkins and mayoral candidate Jim Kenney were two of many candidates for He went even further to office who sought good find that its conduct was vex- graces of 42nd Ward. atious, wanton and oppressive. Bank of America willfully and intentionally violated the discharge injunction of 11 U.S.C. 524.

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Question: Was Bank of America sanctioned for discharge violation? Answer: Bankruptcy Judge Arthur B. Briskman recently smacked Bank of America to the tune of $12,500 for violating a debtor’s discharge. The award included $2,500 in attorney’s fees. Shockingly, Bank of America did not attend the evidentiary hearing set by the court. However, even if they did attend, I doubt there was much they could have done to prevent Judge Briskman from imposing the same sanction. A little research shows this is obviously not the first time getting smacked for that bank. Based upon the pleadings in the record and the evidence presented at the hearing, it was obvious Bank of America was well aware that the debtors not only filed for bankruptcy protection, but that they had received a copy of the discharge as well. Post-discharge, the debtors received approximately 38 phone calls. The testimony at trial was that agents of Bank of America stated they didn’t really care about the bankruptcy and they would keep calling until the computer system was updated. Debtor’s attorney sent several letters demanding that the calls stop; however, these letters fell on deaf ears. Judge Briskman found that

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ELAINE TOMLIN’S high-producing 42nd Ward Democratic Committee organized large public meet&-greet with scores of candidates for her Olney-Feltonville Ward at Olney Charter HS.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 141203233 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure U.S. Bank National Association (Trustee for the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency), Plaintiff vs. the Unknown Heirs of Doreen Williams a/k/a Doreen M. Williams Deceased, Anthony Williams, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Doreen Williams a/k/a Doreen M. Williams Deceased and Mazie L. Young, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Doreen Williams a/k/a Doreen M. Williams Deceased and Mazie L. Young, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 7039 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142. 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 (Trustee for the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency), 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. 141203233, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 7039 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142, 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., Philadelphia, PA 19140, 215-227-2400/ 215-981-3700. Phila. 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.

WALKING (Cont. From Page 10) trict Council Business Manager is a fine choice by Gov. Tom WOLF. It is now a people’s DRPA!... SURPRISED to learn Congressman Bob BRADY’S Chief of Staff, Shirley Gregory, has retired. Her quiet competence is replaced by the professional Tommy “The Light” BLACKWELL. MONARCHY?: An editorial on city development. It noted City Council President Darrell CLARKE’S legislation to give Council LAND USE AUTHORITY really belongs in the Mayor’s office. Council is accused of having tyrannical control. In this month of St. Patrick, such an accusation is PURE BLARNEY. And the wordy piece could have been rebutted by Oliver Cromwell who answered the question, “Where are we to go?” Cromwell said, “Go to H or Connacht (Ireland).” Actu-

ally, Connacht isn’t so bad; I have visited there. To update that line to 2015, I might change it to: “Or the Paoli Local….” The Mayor’s budget address included a real-estate tax hike. WHAT! Throwing money at the school coffers solves NOTHING! Saw a photo of the address with the Cabinet seated alongside Hiz Honor. Trying hard, I still could not compare it to the State of the Union which inspired awe. Council Members David OH (Happy Birthday!) and Jannie BLACKWELL’S ordinances to repeal the annual registration of nonprofits are on SOLID legal ground. BLACK CLERGY, keep up the pressure on this!... HOW ABOUT Guv Christie’s settlement of just millions vs. asked-for billions due to contamination by an oil company? Do fat cats have to win? BP paid adequate damages in the Gulf – thanks to the White House. Christie for President or VP – no way. Just look at

the Pinelands pipeline events. CONGRATS to Sean STEVENS, Esq. on his 12th anniversary! GRANDPOPS: Councilman Ed NEILSON welcomed cute Kelly Seiger CHAUNCEY into the world. Joe RUSSO II welcomed Joe “Shoulders” Russo IV into the world. Late, great Councilman David COHEN would have been 100 this week.... FOP chief John McNESBY had a birthday on Tuesday. And lovely Sue HARRIS herself too! The 110 drug convictions thrown out provide some relief. But taxpayers should be assured that this is the end of it in the squad. Is this THE END of it?... Maybe it is BEST that the suit against the DA’s office home seizures be fully litigated. Having to show ONLY more likely than not a home was used in or obtained for crime is NOT ENOUGH in this Cradle of Liberty city! And court challenges to seizures should be BEFORE, not AFTER a

home is seized. It may be true that more cash than homes are seized; it does NOT make home seizure right to occupants who OBEY THE LAW. You cannot compare ten $100 bills to 10 homes (?). Citizens should learn EXACTLY what the DA’s office is doing, or has done, to change state SEIZURE laws.

OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 10) sionally show up on petitions. And if you’re an incumbent, this means you’ve done this whole petition thing before … which is why I’m often amazed when I see incumbents get knocked off of the ballot for making rookie mistakes like allowing people to sign their petitions using a nickname, or granting Bugs Bunny the right to vote. Because of the petition faux pas, a lot of people who say they’re running for City Council at Large right now are probably going to be sitting this one out on May 19 due to bad signatures. But if all of the signatures check out, there’s still the matter of ballot positioning. Apparently, and I’ve never seen this myself so I don’t know, there’s a Horn & Hardart coffee can that has the ballot-position numbers in it. (That should tell you how old this can is. I don’t know if Horn & Hardart still makes coffee for sale.) The candidates pick their ballot positions from the can. If you’re, say, ballot position one, you’re in good shape because everyone’s going to see you first. But if you’re number 120, you’ve got to campaign your behind off. And since that takes money, time, and hustle, a lot of people tend to rethink their decision to run for office and drop out. So I decided to wait until we know who’s going to be on the ballot for sure before I start writing about the at-large races. I know that is probably a bit maddening to the candidates I’ve already interviewed, and I’m sorry about that, but I have your interviews on hand and I’ll use them once the dust settles.

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Seymour St. Block Captain Nettie Boykin, 65, Passes It is with great sadness we report Nettie Boykin, 65-year resident, Block Captain 100 Block W. Seymour Street and most recently organizer SoLo/Germantown Civic Association, died Monday. Miss Nettie, or Mrs.

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In most campaigns, candidates perceived to have limited access to big money, who are now evident if PACS aren’t listed among their contributors, are considered vulnerable. Today’s election laws limit contributions – but not

ELECTION NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A DRAWING FOR BALLOT POSITION FOR CITY ELECTIVE OFFICES, FOR THE MAY 19, 2015 PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015, 11:00 A.M. IN CITY HALL ROOM 676

AVISO A QUIEN LE PUEDA INTERESAR: CON ESTE QUEDA AVISADO DE QUE HABRA UN SORTEO PARA LA POSICION EN LA BALOTA PARA CARGOS ELECTIVOS DE LA CIUDAD, PARA LA ELECCIÓN PRIMARIA DEL 19 DE MAYO DE 2015 SE CELEBRARÁ EL MIERCOLES 18 DE MARZO DE 2015 A LAS 11:00 A.M. EN CITY HALL ROOM 676 PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS JUNTA DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE PHILADELPHIA Judge Marie Mc Laughlin City Commissioner

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Numbers Of Petition Signatures Reported State Sen. Tony Williams led the parade of candidates submitting petitions for citywide offices. His petitions for Mayor included over 10,300 signatures of potential Democratic voters. Neck and neck with him was Jim Kenney with 10,070 petition signatures. The petitions were collected by a volunteer team of over 250 circulators. Kenney 2015 Communications Dir. Lauren Hitt said, “We are humbled by the number of Philadelphians who volunteered their time to put Jim Kenney on the ballot. Since launching the campaign just one month ago, Jim has received overwhelming support from Philadelphians of every walk of life, and we look forwarding to working with them to elect a mayor that will strengthen every neighborhood.” Councilwoman at Large Blondell Reynolds Brown, serving her fourth term, was in early as well, with 5,300 signatures on her petitions. Sherrie Cohen, making another run for at-large Council

Unions For Isaiah Thomas

GATHERING at 18th & Market fundraiser for at-large Democratic City Council candidate Isaiah Thomas were union supporters and friends. From left were SEIU and 1199C union leaders, Omar Sabir, Gabe Morgan, Sharif Street, Thomas, Chris Woods, Wendell Royster and Sulaiman Rashman.

Gray Sig Drive Successful

PETITION Party for judicial candidate Daine Gray in W. Phila. turned out dozens of supporters: from left, Roberts Bonds, Gray, Francisco Echevarria and Laborers’ political advisor Ken Washington. Since 2008, the percentage seat on the Democratic ticket, submitted close to 5,000 peti- of political independents – tion signatures to the Board of those who identify as such beElections. She also announced fore their leanings to the two Malcolm Kenyatta would be major parties are taken into account – has steadily climbed her campaign manager. Independents Fork Over from 35% to the current 43%, 40% each of the Primary Vote Privileges exceeding last four years. Prior to 2011, Independents now number the high in independent idenabout 43% of the eligible vot- tification was 39% in 1995 ers in this country. That’s and 1999. what is being reported by a So what is it that drives Gallup telephone poll. De- voters to the independent mocrats outnumber Republi(Cont. Page 20) cans by 4%, 30% to 26%.

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“Few realize Lynne’s long public career has endeared her with thousands who are now supporting her many fundraisers, almost one a day in some weeks. They are fed up with the direction in which this city is going. They know and strongly believe she is the last chance to truly change this city’s direction and restore a creditable government,” Dezzi insists. In the meantime, Abraham’s answer, when asked if she may quit the race, is “I’m in to win!“

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who can get away with skirting those laws. So Lynne Abraham, renowned as one of the city’s legendary DAs, can be one of those seen vulnerable as she pursues her efforts to win the Democratic nomination for Mayor. Her campaign has seen some efforts aimed at drying up major funding sources. But the money keeps rolling in, according to one of her close campaign advisers, Eleanor Dezzi, herself a tough cookie.

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(Cont. From Page 9) held at the Woodlands Inn in Plains, Pa. John’s role as an Irish American spokesman includes being named Grand Marshal of the 2012 Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade and being instrumental in building and maintaining the acclaimed National Irish Famine Memo-

rial at Penn’s Landing. John was recently named one of the “Top 50 Irish American Labor Leaders” in the United States by the Irish Echo national newspaper.

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City of Philadelphia Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item: 150090

An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” to modify certain exceptions from Subsection 10-602(3), entitled “Smoking Prohibited,” and from Section 10-614, entitled “Electronic Smoking Devices,” all under certain terms and conditions.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Public Health and Human Services, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item. Copies of the foregoing item are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. Michael Decker Chief Clerk

(Cont. From Page 19) column? Dissatisfaction with parties? Or a wish to show up their dissatisfaction at the whole government system as it looks to them and how we look to the world? They express disappointment as a group about the quality of candidates. According to the Gallup Poll, the decline in identification with both parties in recent years comes as dissatisfaction with government has emerged as one of the most-important problems facing the country.

This is likely due to the partisan gridlock that has come from divided party control of the federal government. Trust in the government to handle problems more generally is the lowest Gallup has measured to date, and Americans’ favorable ratings of both parties are at or near historical lows. So why have they given up their ability to decide which candidates in the primaries of both parties should run the race in the general? Registering as independent eliminates their power to do so. That leads us to question their intelligence level. (Cont. Page 25)

RETIREE LABORERS leader Sam Staten, Sr., seated in middle, accepts congratulations for his legendary career from, standing, Laborer retiree Bob Poulson, son Cory Robinson, Regional VP Dennis Martire and, seated, LDC Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer and Local 332 Business Mgr. and EVERY RETIREE received an individual gift package, seen son Sam Staten, Jr. lined up below stage at Local 332 banquet hall.

HARD-CORE supporters of City Commissioner aspirant Omar Sabir enjoyed boxing night at Devine in Haddington. From left, standing, are Councilwoman Cindy Bass, Sabir, Laborers District Council Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer, Farida Boyer, Council Majority Leader Curtis Jones and Common Pleas Court candidate Chris McCabe; seated, Common Pleas Court candidate Betsy Wahl and Judge Stephanie Sawyer.

out by making about 12-15 Easter baskets about 10 years ago for St. Christopher’s. Now the number has climbed to 75-80 baskets for 2015 because Ronald McDonald House has reached out and asked for them as well. “We use traditional contents like jelly beans, Easter eggs, etc. in the beginning,” said Vince. “But now they have big stuffed animals, novelty items and more. They’ve gotten bigger and more elaborate over the years.” Another one of his Easterbasket angels who helps make

baskets is literally named Angel. Angel Zuccaro, from Flavors & Favors on E. Passyunk, makes about 25-30 baskets a year for the fatherdaughter duo. “Now that the Ronald McDonald House is involved, I need additional baskets which means additional help,” said Vince. If you don’t have the time to make a basket, Angel can always craft some for you at her store. However, handmade baskets are also encouraged as

long as they are plastic wrapped (like in the photograph). Groups such as The Car Club wants to donate some baskets they will make themselves. “With your help, I just might be able to make sure each and every child gets a basket,” said Vince. The plan is to have the baskets done by Mar. 20 for Easter delivery on Apr. 5. To become an Easter angel, please call Vince Motto at (215) 900-3881 for more information.

FROM LEFT, Angel Zuccaro, from Flavors & Favors on E. Passyunk, Vince Motto and daughter, Nicole Motto, are surrounded by Easter baskets for children at St. Christopher’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House.

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Angels Needed To Make Easter Baskets For Ronald McDonald House by Cassie Hepler Vince Motto, a local paralegal by day, has been playing the part of Easter bunny at night for a long time. For over 10 years, he has been hand crafting Easter baskets with his daughter Nicole Motto for the children at St. Christopher's Hospital Oncology Division. “The hospital’s oncology department asked me to start doing it for kids with cancer,” said Vince. “The kids went wild over them. It was phenomenal.” He and his daughter started

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DENNIS Martire, Mid-Atlantic Regional VP Laborers’ International Union of North APPLAUDING long-time legendary leader Sam Staten, Sr. America, pays homage to TOGETHER totaling 100 LOCAL 332 Business Mgr. Sam Staten Jr. welcomes over at Retirees Luncheon are LDC Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer, Sam Staten, Sr., and packed years of Union service were 200 retirees spanning 25 to 59 years of service to Recognition left, sons Cory Robinson and Samuel Staten, Jr., and Secre- house of over 200 retirees. Robert H. Poulson, seated, Luncheon at Local 332 Union Hall last Saturday. tary/Treasurer Andrew Robinson. and Charles Branch.

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Sheriff Jewell Williams — Public Servant Of Year 2015

FIRST Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla, right, adds his congratulations to Sheriff Jewell Williams who received Public Record Newspapers “Public Servant of Year-2015” at Swan Caterers as Publisher Jim Tayoun looks on. Photo by Joe Stivala

MAYORAL candidate State Sen. Anthony Williams brings chuckles to Publisher Jim Tayoun and Sheriff Jewel Williams, Public Record “Public Servant of Year-2015,” as SHERIFF DEPT. Brass were among over 100 who braved he added his congratulations with a few quips thrown in. record snowstorm to attend event congratulating Sheriff JewEvent was held despite eight inches of snow falling outside. ell Williams as “Public Servant of Year-2015.”

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CONGRATULATING Sheriff Jewell Williams on his selection as “Public Servant of Year 2015” is Publisher Jim Tayoun, who said, “His turnaround of Sheriff’s office in so short a time MEMBERS of Sheriff’s Dept. gather around their beloved Sheriff Jewell Williams. They were among 100 who braved last Photo by Leona Dixon major snow storm of season. is indeed a miracle accomplishment.” Photo by Leona Dixon

KAZ NABAVI, popular Kensington tire depot owner, is now hanging copy of this SHERIFF JEWELL WILLIAMS displays DEPUTY SHERIFF Dolores Ramos presents photo in his shop. “I get 100 visitors a week coveted “Public Servant of Year-2015” plaque from staff of Sheriff’s office congrat- TV HOST Warren Bloom captured Sheriff’s and they will know for whom I’m voting,” he plaque as Councilman Mark Squilla looks on. ulating Sheriff Jewell Williams on his award. event on television, here interviewing Judge Photo by Leona Dixon Photo by Leona Dixon Photo by Leona Dixon Vincent Melchiorre. Photo by Leona Dixon says.

Candidates! Be Smart! Be first to be a guest on the popular. “ The Bloom Report” Warren Bloom, former candidate for several offices in this city, and well known television, and internet host has again begun his popular candidate interview show “The Bloom Report”. The Bloom Report airs Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. Sunday evening at 8 p.m. on WTVE on Comcast Channel 25 and on TV Channel 51. He invites all candidates, for every office to join him for guest interview promoting their candidacies. Warren’s candidates interviewed from governor and including other offices, have done well, with 95% elected. He is scheduling tapings for candidates during this next two weeks and will air them beginning Feb. 28. Candidates are taped for short interviews which include production of 15 second ads to run three times each show. For details Call Warren at 267-339-1444 • or toll free at 855-472-3135

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post them on their website. The existence of these emails came to light recently as part of the House Select Committee on Benghazi investigation review of State Dept. documents. Clinton wants her personal attorney to go through the emails from her home server and select the ones to be sent to State. CONGRESSMAN TRENT GOWDY, the Chairman of the House Select Committee on Benghazi, finds this unacceptable. He believes

a third party, such as a retired judge, should go through the emails and select the ones relating to State Dept. business. We are supposed to take her word for it that she will deliver all the pertinent emails. We are to take her word for it that there were no State Dept. sensitive emails among those that she acknowledged were deleted. Some of her defenders have suggested they do not believe there is anything nefarious behind her selecting the emails to

be delivered, but they acknowledge that she looks “sneaky”. Perhaps that is because she is. Long-time politicos will tell you it always snows the first weekend that petitions are to be circulated for those seeking to be on the ballot. This year’s petition circulation started on Feb. 17 and petitions were due on Mar. 10. It not only snowed the first weekend, it snowed the second weekend. It also snowed in the middle of last week,

leaving ice and slush for the third weekend. Despite this, we understand that all seven Republican candidates for Council at Large; DAVID OH, DENNY O’BRIEN, AL TAUBENBERGER, TERRY TRACY, JAMES WILLIAMS and MATT WOLFE were able to obtain at least the needed 1,000 signatures, as did GOP mayoral candidate MELISSA MURRAY BAILEY.

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(Cont. From Page 10) legedly received $4,000 and $8,750. While these amounts are more meaningful, was the money worth the possibility of being convicted of felonies and losing their legislative positions? HILLARY CLINTON acknowledged she sent roughly 50,000 pages of US State Dept. business-related emails from an account linked to her

home internet sever during her four years as Secretary of State. She claimed she used her personal email account because it was not convenient to carry two phones, so she sent work-related emails through her home account. Actually a 12-year-old could have set up two email accounts for her on one phone. She recently agreed to forward those emails to the State Dept., which will redact them for sensitive information and

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S. Philly Ward Leaders Host Most Candidates by Maria Merlino South Philadelphia ward leaders hosted a Petition Party at Chickie’s & Pete’s, packed with candidates carrying clipboards nominating petitions and seeking signatures. Traditionally, door-to-door canvassing was the way to go; but the snow and icy conditions that plagued the threeweek window where these autographs must be collected led to more-creative ways of gleaning the gold. With necessity the mother of invention, the petition party was born. From the looks of its success, the trend seems permanent. Christian DiCicco, a

prominent bankruptcy attorney, was among those in attendance. He is running for Municipal Court, which is a court of limited jurisdiction with 25 judges. It is responsible for trying criminal offenses carrying maximum sentences of incarceration of five years or less; civil cases where the amount in controversy is $12,000 or less for Small Claims; unlimited dollar amounts in landlord-tenant cases; and $15,000 in real-estate and school tax cases. “I’ve sat on the Tax Review Board for years. Municipal Court is the level where the average citizen can get a case heard. As a bankruptcy BUSINESSMAN Tom Kelly and Council at-Large candidate Barbara Capozzi. Capozzi is putting her heart and soul into this race and hope to fill seat left open by mayoral candidate Jim Kenney. Photo

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attorney for 15 years, I’ll have a common sense approach to money matters and most people are in Municipal Court because of money owed, bad contractors, water bill disputers and tax and transfer. I live and breathe Philadelphia, being born and raised in South Philadelphia. My father, Frank DiCicco, was the 1st Dist Councilman for more than a decade. He is helping me to get my nominating petitions signed and so is my beautiful wife Diane,” DiCicco said. Another very-qualified candidate for City Council at Large is well-known Realtor, lawyer and civic activist Bar-

bara Capozzi, who hopes to fill the void left by Jim Kenney. “I have the good of the people at heart and will bring some common sense to the office.” she said. Capozzi fought tooth and nail against the 10th &Packer casino, has an extensive resume of volunteer work including food distribution for those in need, and is a board member of the Sports Complex Special District, and more importantly is an indefatigable fighter for the community. Other South Philly petition parties also found warm welcome for candidates.

DIANE DiCICCO with her her husband Christian DiCicco, and father-in-law former 1st Dist.t BELOW, Future Phila. held C o u n c i l m a n “Meet the Candidates” at Amer- Frank DiCicco. ican Sardine Bar. Flanking Photo by Maria MerCouncilman Bill Greenlee at the lino Sardine, were City Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley and Fred Druding, Jr.

JUDICIAL CANDIDATE Zac Shaffer and Council at-Large candidate Derek Green were at American Sardine Bar for “Meet the Candidates” event.

39A WARD LEADER Roseanne Pauciello, judicial candidate Judge Vince Melchiorre and 26th Ward Leader Ron Donatucci, who gave thumbs up for Judge. Photo by Maria

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CITY Councilman at Large Ed Neilson, 39B Ward Leader Matt Myers and counsel for IBEW Local 98 Dave Conroy Esq. Photo by Maria Merlino

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Kenyatta Hosts Health Fair COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson hosts senior resource and health fair luncheon featuring 98.1 WOGL’s Bob Pantano with a hefty turnout at St. Richard’s School cafeteria.

39B WARD LEADER Matt Myers and 1st Ward Leader John J. Dougherty were among hosts for dozens of candidates.

ATTENDING nominating petitions for S. Phila. leader Barbara Capozzi’s campaign for Council at Large in Democratic primary were judicial candidate Chris DiCicco, former Councilman Frank DiCicco and judicial candidate Vince Giusini. Event drew scores Saturday at Popi’s Restaurant. Right, Council at-Large candidate Barbara Capozzi at her petition-signing with 39B Ward Leader Roseanne Pauciello, 2nd Dist. Council candidate Ori Feibush and legendary committeewoman Margie Coyle.

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65TH WARD Leader Councilman Robert Henon hosted 65th Ward meet-and-greet at Ashburner’s Inn with, from left, Deborah Cianfrani, Kai Scott, Tom Martin, Rainy Papademetriou, Anthony Kyriakakis, Marissa Brumbach, Betsy Wahl, Chris McCabe and Dan Sulman. Photo by Joe Stivala

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REPUBLICAN City Committee Exec. Dir. Joe DeFelice, left, welcomes Republican candidates with nominating petitions to RCC headquarters on Cottman Street to be notarized. Taking petitions were Ann Havey and Josee LaFrance.

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(Cont. From page 25) of Pennsylvania Supreme Court candidates Judge Mike George, Judge Judy Olson and Judge Anne Covey; Superior Court candidate Judge Emil Giordano; and Commonwealth Court candidate Paul Lalley.

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Here Is the List!!!

With filing petitions over at 5 p.m. Tuesday, District Council Members facing a primary fight were: 2nd Dist.’s Kenyatta Johnson, challenged by Orie Feibush; 3rd Dist.’s Jannie Blackwell, chal-

lenged Tony Dphax King; 7th Dist.’s Maria Quiñones Sánchez, challenged by Manny Morales; 8th Dist.’s Cindy Bass, challenged by Greg Paulmier; and in the 9th Dist. (open seat) Sabriya Bilal, S. Archye Leacock, Cherelle Parker and Kevin Strickland. For City Commissioners: Republicans will vote in primary for two, Commissioner Al Schmidt and Ella Butcher. Democrats filing include Lisa Deeley, Dennis Lee, Donna DeRose, Tracey Gordon, Carol Jenkins, Commissioner Stephanie Singer, Omar Sabir, Commissioner Anthony Clark, and Hiram Will

Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity Oversight Board Meetings - 2015 Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Meetings will be held from Noon – 2pm on the dates listed. The meeting location will be 1234 Market Street 17th Floor Board Room Philadelphia, PA 19107

Mega Ashante. For at-large Council members: Republicans will choose five, Daniel Tinney, Councilman Denny O’Brien, Matt Wolfe, Alfred Taubenberger, Councilman David Oh, Terrence Tracy, Jr. and James Williams. Democrats filing for Council at Large: Choosing five, Frank Rizzo, Derek Green, Councilman Ed Neilson, Councilman W. Wilson Goode, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, Thomas Wyatt, Councilman William Greenlee, Paul Steinke, Isaiah Thomas, Jenne Baccar Ayers, Barbara Capozzi, Sherrie Cohen, Helen Gym, Marnie Aument Loughrey, Joseph Guerra, Allan Domb, Bill Ivery, Karen Gordon, Lillian Ford, Carla Cain and Wilson Alexander. For Mayor: RepublicanMelissa Lynn Baily; Democrats: choosing among five, Lynne Abraham, State Sen. Anthony Williams, Nelson Diaz, James Kenney, Douglas Oliver and T. Milton Street. For Register of Wills: Democrat, Register of Wills Ronald

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Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of Capital Programs at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Suite 371, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. 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 philasd.org/capitalbids. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. FEE BUDGET B-056 C of 2014/15 General Contract John Bartram HS $150,000.00 $100.00 Asbestos Abatement of 2401 S. 67th Street Music Suite and Basement Hallway *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 1:00 p.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.

Donatucci; Republican, Ross Feinberg. For Sheriff: Democrat- Sheriff Jewell Williams, Larry King, Sr.; Republican Christopher Sawyer. For Judges: Supreme Court: Three seats open. Democrats-Kevin Dougherty, Christine Donohue, Dwayne Woodruff, Anne Lazarus, David Wecht, and John Henry Foradora. RepublicansMichael George, Anne Covey, Judith Olson, Cheryl Allen, Rebecca Lee Warren, and Justice Correale Stevens. Superior Court: Democats, Alice Dubow and Robert Colville. Commonwealth Court: Democrats, Richardson Todd Eagen and Michel H. Wojcik. Republican, Paul Lalley. For Common Pleas: Democrats, Ourania Papademetriou, Betsy Jo Wahl, Anthony George Kyriakakis, Leon King, II, James Berardinelli, George Twardy, Jr., Judge Abbe Fletman, Marissa Joan Brumbach, Daine Grey, Jr., Scott Kain, Judge Stephanie Sawyer, Joffie C. Pittman, David Conroy, Deborah Ann Watson-Stokes, Lucretia Clemons, Judge Michael Fanning, Christopher I. McCabe, Sherman Toppin, Judge Vincent Melchiorre, Christine Marie Hope, Wayne Bennett, Edward Zawrotny, Joseph Steward, Christopher Mallios, Thomas Martin, Mia Roberts Pérez, Dawn Tancredi, Lynne Summers, Jodi Lynn Lobel, Lyris Younge, Deborah Cianfrani, Daniel Sulman, Joshua David Hill, Tangie Boston, Shanese Johnson, Vincent J. Giusini, Brian Ortelere, William Ciancaglini, James Crumlish,III, Franklin Bennett, III, Starr Marshall Cash, Scott DiClaudio, Roman Tracy Brandeis, Leon Goodman, Matthew Perks, Rania Marie Major, Zachary Shaffer, Judge Kenneth Powell, Jr., Kimberly Boyer-Cohen, Frances Fattah, Stella Ming, and Sharon Williams Losier, Jennifer Schultz, Jon Marshall, Sean Stevens, Edward Louden, Jr., Sandjai Weaver, Gary S. Silver, Vincent Furlong, Lopez Thompson, Mark Moore and Stella Ming Tsai.

PLEASANT midwinter respite on Marathon Key for these political pros recently was prelude to hard-driving campaign work. From left are Lisa Sabatina, Donna DeRose, Lou Farinelli and his wife Florence. Court of Common Pleas: Christopher Mallios, Jr., EdRepublicans, George Twardy, ward Zawrotny, Joseph Steward, Jr., Vincent Furlong, Christine Thomas Martin, Mia Robert Hope, David Conroy and Hugh Pérez, Daniel Sulman, Joshua McGough. Hill, Vincent Giusini, Franklin Municipal Court: Democrats, Bennett, Scott Claudio, Tracy Judge Roger Gordon, George Roman, Matthew Perks, Rania Twardy, Marissa Joan Brum- Major, Zachary Shaffer, Judge bach, Daine Grey, Jr., Kain Kenneth Powell, Jr., Christian Scott, Stephanie Sawyer, Joffie DiCicco, Sharon Williams Pittman, Deborah Watson Losier, Sandjai Weaver and Stokes, David Conroy, Chrito- Gary Silver. Municipal Court Republicanpher McCabe, Judge Michael Fanning, Judge Vincent Mel- George Twardy, Jr., Christine chiorre, Christine Hope, Hope and David Conroy. Advertisement

SOUND REBOUND “All art aspires to the condition of music.” —Walter Pater, English Essayist, 1839-1894 Part 198/200 1973: “(President) Nixon telephoned Ormandy at his Barclay (hotel) apartment… told him of the Chinese invitation.” —Sandy Grady, Evening Bulletin, Sept 10, 1973 1973: The musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra became ambassadors for the United States by magnificently performing in the People’s Republic of China. The ‘Cold War’ begins to thaw. 1973: Temple University, School ‘of Law: “Dear Mr. Argentina: Thank you for your letter of September 15, 1973. There was obviously no intention on my part to equate all the phases of music with all phases of judo. I apologize for any inference to that effect and your comments are quite appropriate in that regard... I enjoyed chatting with you and will no doubt be seeing you in the very near future.” Very truly yours, Keith J. Hey, Director of Admissions, Oct. 1, 1973. 1976: “Sound Is Off Air for 27 Minutes... It was a major coup for Philadelphia. The first of the presidential debates between unelected half-term President Gerald R. Ford and his democratic challenger, Governor Jimmy Carter, would be held on the stage of the Walnut Street Theatre... Carter was asked to follow up on Ford’s comments ... Silence. Ninety million people gave a collective “huh” as Carter continued speaking but nothing was heard. The audience· in the theater was ba-ffled... “Excuse me, Governor. I regret to have to tell you that we have no sound going out on the air” said ABC news commentator Edwin Newman... It was 11:15 by the time the sound came back (a blown amplifier was later blamed).” (Note: This was the 1st televised Presidential debate since 1960, and 1st incumbent Presidential debate). —The New York Times, Sept 24, 1976.

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DENNIS KILDERRY, leader of 55th Ward PAC and president of Roosevelt Rec. Center Advisory Board, welcomes candidates to meeting of PAC members at Roosevelt Rec Center. In photo are Dennis Lee, Kilderry, Franny Rizzo, Carol Jenkins and Joe Guerra.

WARD LEADER Matt Myers escorts candidate Rainy Papademetriou and Lisa Deeley around Chickie’s & Pete’s.

HON. NELSON DIAZ received Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award at Phila. Bar Association luncheon at Park 55TH WARD PAC leader Dennis Kilderry addresses meeting Hyatt on Tuesday. Seen here are, from left, immediate past of PAC members and candidates seeking Democratic priChancellor Bill Fedullo; Judge Karen Simmons, who chaired mary at Roosevelt Rec Center. committee; Judge Diaz, proudly displaying award; ROUDLY ANAGING ENNSYLVANIA S keynote speaker Ari Melber, Esq., host of MSNBC’s “The NTERNATIONAL EAPORT Cycle”; and Al Dandridge, current Chancellor of PBA.

CANDIDATES attending Matt Myers’ 39B gala, seen here with Matt and Sen. Larry Farnese were Betsy Wahl, Omar Sabir and Vincent Melchiorre.

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN American Legion Post of Union “Harlem Hellfighters” of World War One. Allggeron Scott and other reenactors presented program on soldiers of color who never gave an inch of ground to enemy and won most combat medals. Post Commander John Peterson; Albert El, Chaplain; and Dr. Andy Waskie, 2nd VP, thanked presenters with post award.

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OCA Marks Chinese New Year

OCA Greater Phila. Chapter, a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization representing Asian Americans, held its Lunar New Year Banquet at Vietnam Palace. 1st Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla provided welcome remarks. Keynote speaker Marty Santalucia, Deputy Commissioner of Bureau of Commissions, Elections & Legislation of Penna. Dept. of State, presented welcome from Gov. Tom Wolf, as well as citation from Secretary Pedro Cortes. At event were, from left, OCA General Counsel Tsiwen Law, Exec. VP Anna Perng, Marty Santalucia, Kham Moua, President Lien Vu, Secretary Jenny Photo by Andy Toy Wong and Communications Chair Amy Ly.

MARTY SANTALUCIA presents Secretary Pedro Cortes’ citation to Tsiwen Law, honoring OCA Greater Phila. Chapter. OCA Greater Philadelphia plans to register voters 2015 Asian American Heritage Month celebration at Franklin Square on May 9 beginning Photo by Amy Ly at 1 p.m.

Mar. 20- 43rd Ward Democrats host Beef & Beer Fundraiser at 3401-03 N. 10th St., 6 p.m. Candidates $100, Others $30. For info Emilio Vázquez (267) 279-1569. Mar. 21- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey & Councilwoman Cindy Bass host March Madness Children’s Nutrition & Wellness Day at Treasures,

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