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Have A Beef With Parking? Women’s Lives Matter!
SOUTH PHILLY’s iconic steak shops, Geno’s and Pat’s, already bring tons of tourists to the area. Next up, an 18-unit apartment complex with five commercial stores.
Could Building Plan Hurt Beef Trust? Bella Vista may be getting more than just cheesesteak tourists.
The developer of a property at 9th & Wharton streets, Paul Mirabello, proposes building a four-story, 18unit apartment complex with five commercial stores… with no on-site parking.
1ST DIST. Councilman Mark Squilla addresses rally where criminals are being warned to stop preying on all women “whose lives matter.” Those attending rally demanded police action on recent attacks. Rally took place at 4th & Porter Streets. As everyone knows, it’s rough to find parking in South Philadelphia as it is. And neighbors are bracing themselves for even more of a headache. South Philly homeowner Gilbert (Cont. Page 2)
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PASTOR of St. Monica’s Church, Father Joseph Kelley, center, was called upon to deliver invocation at annual 1st Dist. Banquet. GEAR President Jody Della Barba also donated money for new bicycle for police district. Photos by Maria Merlino by Maria Merlino On Apr. 23, 1990, Officer The annual 1st Police Dist. Charles Knox was answering a Banquet was so well populated call for a robbery in progress that owner Lou Galdo had to with his partner Anthony add several additional tables of Howard, Jr. The Roy Rogers 10 in his banquet hall to ac- at Broad & Snyder Avenue commodate the crowd. Three was being held up. He was on officers who gave up their the phone to wife Arlene and lives in call of duty and two told her he would be careful. officers who miraculously re- However, the robber’s bullets covered were honored on May proved lethal, and he suc28, at Galdo’s Catering & En- cumbed to his injuries that tertainment Complex on 20th night. & Moyamensing Avenue. Cpl. Jim Tsafos was
snatched from the jaws of death in July 1983. He was shot twice in the neck while working in the district’s operations room. He struggled to overcome a stroke, vision loss and seizures. He triumphed. His recovery took him back to school, where he earned a doctorate. For the past 15 years, he’s been a project manager and teacher at Drexel University. Assigned to the 1st Dist., Officer James A. Rementer died of a heart attack after moving drums of oil to the district’s headquarters. He was pronounced dead at St. Agnes Hospital by Dr. Kanoff. Police Officer Gennaro “Gerry” Pelligrini not only kept the streets safe in Philadelphia but also was a reservist in the military and did his duty in Iraq. He was inspired by a Vietnam vet, Father Herman Brinkman, a
retired army colonel who served as a chaplain. An amateur boxer, Gerry fulfilled a lifelong dream and won a pro fight before leaving for the Middle East. He made his Supreme Sacrifice on Aug. 9, 2005. One of the elite in the Highway Patrol, John D’Amico was transferred to the Narcotic Division, where he served for 13 years and became one of the most highly decorated officers in Narcotics. He was also recognized for bringing down foreign drug cartels. Shot in the line of duty 10 times in four separate incidences, John was always the first through the door. In 1982, on a drug raid he was shot in the mouth. He spit out the bullet and also 11 teeth. He also was shot in the hip and back in another raid. After rehab, he became aggressive and his wife Linda
asked him, “Are you crazy?” before John returned to his beloved narcotics unit. After retiring, he served as chief of the Pennsylvania Attorney General Bureau of Narcotics Investigation. He completed his earthly mission March 24, 2015.
KOREAN War Marine veteran Ted Scairato receives Governor’s Award from State Rep. Maria Donatucci. Octogenarian Scairato is indefatigable worker and a lifelong resident of South Phila. He is working on the Korean War Veteran Memorial on Moyamensing Avenue.
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Picking Beef With Parking New So Philly Account Exec (Cont. From Page 1) Lettieri’s family has lived on Wharton Street for 90 years. “Currently, there are 10 restaurants, three with liquor licenses between Wharton and Federal Streets,” he said. “The law states that businesses are only required to clean in front of their stores. In the past, we tried to get help from the City of Philadelphia by adding a bathroom in the ballpark, neighborhood street cleaning and a mini police station nearby to solve this issue. Many are open all night with no bathrooms … and outdoor-seating options which cause more congestion. Today, none of these solutions has been executed while the tourists, trash, parking, noise and public urination have gotten worse.” Lettieri predicts parking will also get worse. And he assumes the city will side with the developer because of the tax income generated and the influx of customers to the area. “If it was not for our sacrifices to maintain our properties, pay our taxes and be good citizens, the neighborhood would have deteriorated,” he said. “The City conveniently over-
looks these facts.” He urges Bella Vista residents to speak out at upcoming civic meetings. Smart to speak up would be the owners of Geno’s and Pat’s King of Steaks. The lack of parking, even momentarily, will no doubt hurt their bottom lines, since drivers will have to park as far away as five blocks to secure a legal parking space. This applies especially to those visiting the landmarks as tourists and first-timers.
Zoning Board of Adjustments hearing at 1515 Arch Street (18th floor) on Wednesday, Jun. 17 at noon. There will be a Zoning Board of Adjustments hearing at 1515 Arch Street, 18th floor, on Wednesday, Jun. 17 at noon that can help change the recommended commercial and stay residential zoning. The Passyunk Square Civic Assoc. meets at 10th & Dickinson Streets (Annunciation BVM’s basement) the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. For more info, visit passyunksquare.org and follow Passyunk Square’s Facebook/Twitter.
(Cont. From Page 1) Review for a year, which has undergone a major change and is being taken over by a firm not located in South Philadelphia. Broad Street Media, the publisher of the Northeast Times and other local weekly publications, purchased Philadelphia Weekly and the South Philly Review earlier this year. The Review is a non-union newspaper with major circulation problems, whereas the Public Record can be found in stores, newsboxes and more local locations. “Our plan is to fatten the South Philly edition. More pages, a better connection with the community and the police, because right now the Police Dept. is all about community policing – one big, happy family,” said Shoemaker. Shoemaker lives in South Philly and spent 17 years in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He has four children and 11 grandchildren, keeping him plenty busy. “I also do 50 hours a month volunteering and sit on four boards,” he said. He sits on the 1st Dist. Police Dept.
Advisory Council as South Division Representative for Police Districts and the 1st, 3rd and the 17th Dists. He is a director of new membership for South Philadelphia Business Association and also sits on the advisory council of Bethanna Community Umbrella Agency. As if that is not enough, he also heads two police banquets every year – the annual 1st Dist. banquet in May and the annual South Division Police banquet for Officer of the Year. With lots of trade knowledge after working many jobs, Shoemaker has bright plans for the Public Record’s growth. “We’ll be working on newest edition online advertising and offering amazing rates,” he said. “We are also open to featuring a spotlight on new businesses and restaurants each month.” And feel free to reach out to him for coverage. “I am Mr. South Philly. After all, South Philly is one big family.…” he said. To get in touch, please call (267) 597-7154 or email rrusty1955@phillyrecord.com.
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Sabatina Sworn In To 5th District Seat State Sen. John P. Sabatina, Jr. (D-Northeast) dropped the “elect” after his title when he was sworn into the 5th Dist. Senate Seat Tuesday in a ceremony on the floor of the Pennsylvania Senate. Sabatina was elected to lead the 5th Senatorial Dist. in a May 19 special election. “It’s been an honor to represent the residents of the 174th House Dist. for the past decade,” Sabatina said. “I am looking forward to fighting for the working families in Northeast Philly for many years to come. There are many challenging issues facing the good people of Northeast Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania. I will do my best to voice their concerns.” Sabatina will follow his predecessor, Mike Stack, who
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HIS OWN renomination assured, Sheriff Jewell Williams threw his weight behind other candidates at his Fish Fry at NEWLY ELECTED State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr., right, Lou & Choo’s in Tioga. From left are Supreme Court hopewith his wife, Eileen, and parents John & Lisa Sabatina, Sr., ful Anne Lazarus with Common Pleas Court aspirants Christakes oath of office to fill 5th Senatorial District seat left va- tian DiCicco, Jodi Lobel and Tracy Roman, escorted by cant by Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Sen. leaders in back row. Sheriff. The voters of the 174th are with the largest number of diThe strong relationship be- in the area he serves for Brady. visions belonging to 57th Ward lucky to have a strong cast of tween Shawn Dillon and Pat We’ll be bringing you upLeader Pat Parkinson. The contenders, each of whom un- Parkinson makes it likely the dates on the other vacant seats 56th, led by John Sabatina, derstands the responsibility of two will combine to form the shortly. Sr., follows with two fewer di- that important legislative seat. majority of committee people Kenney Swears In visions. The 58th, led by Lt. These include labor leader voting and it is reported they Firefighters Team Gov. Mike Stack, and the Gary Masino; Councilman Ed are leaning to Kyle Wheritty. Jim Kenney, the son of a 66th, by Shawn Dillon, could, Neilson, who had held that Kyle Patrick Wheritty is Philadelphia firefighter and faif united, swing a contest if one seat before moving on to City considered by Brady to be vored to be next Mayor of the would occur between Parkin- Council; Shawn Dillon; and “dedicated, smart, and a hard son and Sabatina, Sr. That is Congressman Bob Brady’s worker.” That seems to be the city, swore in the newly elected aide Kyle Wheritty. not likely at this reading. consensus of the ward leaders officers of IAFF Local 22 at its Union Hall, earlier this week. State Rep. Cherelle State Representative They are Andy Thomas, Councilman president; Eddie Marks, 1st Mark RONALD G. VP; Mike Bresnan, 2nd VP; 200th Legislative District 1536 E. Wadsworth Ave. WATERS Jack Eltman, recording secre191st Leg. District Phone: (215) 242-7300 1st District 6027 Ludlow Street, Unit A tary; Dan Oakes, treasurer; Fax: (215) 242-7303 City Hall Room 332 www.pahouse.com/Parker 215-748-6712 (Cont. Next Page) 215-686-3458/59
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(Cont. From Prev. Page) Tom Kane, chairman of trustees; Jerry Kots, trustee; Ray Vozzelli, trustee; Walter Faber, sergeant at arms; and Chuck McQuilkin, sergeant at arms. Kenney, whose father was a captain in the Fire Dept. told an enthusiastic throng of firefighters he regards them as family. He drew a standing ovation when he vowed, “There are some things that were done to you in the last four, five, six years that I’m going to undo as soon as I get in.” For the larger public, though, Democratic mayoral candidate Jim Kenney’s message still includes “If we win”… a sign Kenney still doesn’t believe the magnitude of the victory by which he won and the honeymoon he is enjoying with the media. Now he’s asking you, the voters and vote getters, “What matters most to you? What’s (Cont. Page 19)
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M A Y O R Michael Nutter gives bit of advice to his probable successor Jim Kenney, at breakfast meeting of Democratic ward leaders at Sheet Metal Hall on DEMOCRATIC mayoral candidate Jim Kenney addresses leaders of Delaware Av- Democratic Executive Committee about what his goals are for City of enue. Phila. when elected to replace Mayor Michael Nutter.
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There are several vacancies now among those representing Philadelphia in the State House. Normally these get filled via a special election. But with more than one open, and with no pressing need to add more Democrats to the House, Republican leadership may oppose setting a special-election date before the General Election Nov. 3. If they did, those aware of the vacancies already know the nominees of both parties will be determined by the convening wards in those districts. Since the ward leaders will ultimately make that decision, little opportunity exists for an outsider without ward-leader sponsorship to hope for nomination. However, hope springs eternal. Those who are nominated and take their seats in the November election will have to face serious competition in the next primary in early spring, having to campaign in a harsh winter. Though they will be endorsed by their respective party leaderships, this is the one seat that can be considered most vulnerable to effective challengers.
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Same-Day Voter Signup to be more convenient for on-the-go Pennsylvanians; it still requires voters to mail in a paper form 30 days before an election if they wish to vote. To help make this system more user-friendly, my colleague State Rep. Kevin Schreiber (D-York) and I have introduced HB 13, which would establish sameday voter registration in Pennsylvania. Under this type of registration, any qualified residents would be able to head to the polls or an election official’s office on Election Day, register to vote that day, and then cast their ballots. The process would be quick and easy, allowing voters to promptly return to the many other responsibilities they have in their busy lives. Currently, 12 other states, in addition to the District of Columbia, allow for same-
understand all the reasons that drive a person to abstain from voting, I have to believe that requiring someone to fill out a form, buy a stamp and mail in the envelope – all before they can even cast a ballot – isn’t the most-enticing way to encourage someone to become involved in a democracy. If we can enact commonsense policies like same-day voter registration to give more people a say in their government – such as disenfranchised voters, including minority, low-income and young Pennsylvanians – why wouldn’t we? Democracy works best (and, really, only) when the voices of constituents of all races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds are heard. In Pennsylvania, you can have a package delivered and transfer money in the same day. I hope to add voter registration to the list of these activities in time for the next election. (State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro serves the 3rd Legislative Dist.)
Jun. 11- Bruce Holz & 7th Ward Republicans host Fundraiser at United Republican Cl., 3156 Frankford Ave., 6-8 p.m. Food, music, cash bar (1st drink on Bruce). Tickets $40. Jun. 12- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Senior Health Fair at York Ho., 5325 Old York Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jun. 12- Women for Hughes host Reception for State Sen. Vincent Hughes at Continental Midtown, 1801 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hosts $1,000, Co-Hosts $500, Leading Ladies $200, Friends $75. RSVP Andrea (215) 877-7772 or citizensforhughes@gmail.com. Jun. 12-14Pa. Federation of Democratic Women hold Convention at DoubleTree by Hilton Lancaster Hotel, 2400 Willow Street Pk., Lancaster, Pa.For info Tracey Lynn Arriola:traceylynnarriola@yahoo. com or Sue Stoltzfus (717) 9513232 or stoltzs10@gmail.com
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by State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro Here’s a simple question: Did you vote in the primary on May 19? If you did, I commend you for exercising your basic right to elect our leaders and make your voice heard. But if you didn’t vote, I’d encourage you to ask yourself why you didn’t. Were you too busy? Did you forget? Are you unregistered, and find the voter-registration process in Pennsylvania a bit inconvenient and antiquated? If you believe the Commonwealth’s voting system is archaic and burdensome, you’re not alone. In an age of instant communication and staggering technological advances, we expect the public and private services we use to be equally expeditious. Unfortunately, the state’s voter-registration process hasn’t adapted itself
day voter registration. Several other states are set to enact such laws in the coming years. The idea isn’t a new one; Maine, the earliest adopter of same-day voter registration, enacted this practice in 1973! In the past, critics of same-day voter registration have cited concerns about potential voter fraud. However, voter fraud as a result of this practice is nonexistent in the states with same-day voter registration. And, as we learned throughout the debate over the now-defunct voter-ID law, few cases of proven voter fraud have occurred in Pennsylvania. But just to be safe, HB 13 has extra safeguards in place to protect against voter fraud. Pennsylvanians would need to bring an acceptable form of ID to register, and their ballots wouldn’t even be counted until the Department of State approves their applications. I believe the scrutiny over these applications would further empha-
size the “one person, one vote” principle, instead of eroding it. I also believe same-day voter registration would encourage more people who are not involved in the democratic process to exercise their right to vote. It’s no secret that voter turnout – especially during primary elections – has been abysmal, both in Pennsylvania and across the country. I represent parts of Erie County, where just about 21% of eligible voters cast their ballots in the recent elections. Unfortunately, most other counties around the state didn’t fare any better. Even in last year’s general election, with the Governor’s Mansion on the line, only about 41.8% of eligible Pennsylvanians took to the polls – marking the lowest turnout in any election since 1998. Meanwhile, seven of the 10 states with the highest voter turnout in last year’s midterm elections allow same-day voter registration. Though we may not fully
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Sen. Kitchen Hosts Discussion On Bill To Ban Powdered Alcohol In Pa. Philadelphia Legislative Offices
Remain Open For Constituents Three House districts in Philadelphia are currently without elected representatives, but the established legislative offices for each SEN. KITCHEN’s SB 588 was the subremain open to help resiject of the Senate Democratic Policy dents with questions, needs Committee’s roundtable discussion, STATE SEN. Shirley Kitchen’s proposal to which will look at the unique challenges KITCHEN has proposed legislation and concerns related to state ban the sale of powdered alcohol in Penna. and impacts “palcohol” presents for that would criminalize powdered alco- government. Democratic Leader Frank held a public round-table discussion at various individuals in Penna. – includ- hol’s distribution or possession by miDermody said the offices Temple University. nors to address underage drinking. ing minors. serving residents of the 174th, 191st and 195th Legislative Dists. will continue to operate on normal schedules until legislative successors are elected later this year. There are two constituent service offices in the 174th Dist. of northeast Philadelphia. One is at 8100 Castor Avenue (call 215-342-6204). The second is at 16 Old Ashton Road (telephone 215330-3714). The 191st Dist. conPRESENTING Richard Vaux-Ivanhoe Masonic Lodge 384 INVOCATION at Korean War Memorial was given by Father wreath are Chuck Holloway, Frank Fatiga, Joseph Stivala and John McNamee of St. Malachy’s R.C. Church in N. Philly John J. Kline. Group with Councilmen David Oh also laid a Photo by John J. Kline wreath at Vietnam War Memorial. with Judge Patrick Dugan in the rear. Photo by John J. Kline
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stituent service office is at 6027-A Ludlow Street. The office telephone number is (215) 748-6712. The location is one block south of Market Street in West Philadelphia. The 195th Dist. constituent-service office is at 2839 W. Girard Avenue. The office telephone number is (215) 684-3738. The office is in the Fairmount section of north Philadelphia, on the southern edge of Brewerytown. Staff is available in these offices to answer questions and assist with applications for many state programs, such as renewal of vehicle registrations, Property Tax/Rent Rebates, help in paying for prescription drugs, college financial-aid applications, and applications for food assistance.
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FOR BIGGEST day of her life, Ramona Mason left her Richard Allen Homes residence by limousine for her prom MAYOR Michael Nutter and Councilmen David Oh presenting City of Phila. Tribute Citations to Korean War veterans Franat Overbrook School for the Blind. cis Vitetta, architect of Korean Memorial, and Jerry New with Memorial President William Kelly, Esq. Photo by John J. Kline
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FINNIGAN’S WAKE, long part of this city’s political history, is no more. Located edge of Northern Liberties at 3rd & Spring Garden, it was mecca for political events big and small. Now, according to Plan Philly, a sale appears to be imminent, with Stockton Real Estate Advisors as future owners. A few months ago, they proposed plans to the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association to build a two-story addition and transform the building into office space with a ground-floor bistro. Recently, Councilman Mark Squilla introduced an ordinance Photo by Lou Mancinelli, Plan Philly Photo for the project.
Viet Vets Induct Bobby Rydell
VIETNAM Veterans Chapter 955 in Wildwood, N.J. inducted top entertainer Bobby Rydell, center, into their group, along with Kenny Jeremiah, former lead singer of the Soul Survivors. Rydell was member of 103d Combat Engineers in Vietnam era. Also inducted were veterans Archie Pollard, famed DJ; and our columnist Joe Shay Stivala. With Rydell are Dennis Beauregard, 955 President; Bill Davenport, State President of Viet Vets; Rydell; Vince DiPrinzo, adjutant and Disabled Vets leader; with Harry Weimar, vice comPhoto by Joe Stivala mander.
thropic contributions as its members respond willingly to requests for pro bono work from charities and community groups. “As the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic faithful in our region, we join you in the excitement and anticipation of welcoming Pope Francis to Philadelphia this September. “We believe the Holy Father to be a man of peace who possesses both a charity of heart and a sense of justice. He has a reputation for upholding the Church’s longstanding commitment to standing up for working people throughout the Americas, and now as Pope throughout the world. “The Church has always been on the vanguard of standing up for working people as evidenced by Pope Leo Xlll’s groundbreaking encyclical in 1891, Rerum Novarum (“On the Condition of Labor”) calling for a living wage for workers, a safe work environment, reasonable work hours and periods of rest.
“In 1981 Pope John Paul II asserted the principle of “the priority of labor over capital,” in his Laborem Exercens encyclical when he wrote, “There is a need for ever-new movements of solidarity of the workers and with the workers ... The Church is firmly committed to this cause, for it considers it to be its mission, its service, a proof of its fidelity to Christ. “Pope Francis is an extraordinary example for us all to live a life of sharing, dedicated to others. While most of us are caught up in our own daily lives and family struggles, the Pope’s words are a warm welcome and constant reminder for us to look out for others and help those among us who are less fortunate. “While we are currently engaged in an unfair labor practices dispute with the Pennsylvania Convention Center over a disputed deadline for signing a Customer Satisfaction Agreement -- which we signed -- we want to assure
you that our ongoing protest of this injustice will in no way interfere or disrupt the Holy Father’s visit to Philadelphia. “In honor of the Pope’s visit, I wanted to let you know we will be encouraging our members to increase their participation in the many volunteer projects and activities we participate in throughout the
year. We will also encourage all of the contractors we partner with to do the same. “While our members volunteer to help numerous youth, civic and other nonprofit groups throughout the year, one of our biggest volunteer projects has always been helping the dedicated and hard working people at Habitat for
Humanity. In honor of the Pope’s visit and his call to help others, we will urge our members to be extra mindful of the need for affordable housing for the less fortunate and will ask them to do more and volunteer more often”. Ed Coryell, executive secretary treasurer/business manager, at (215) 569-1634”.
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Ed Coryell, business manager of Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters, will lift his siege of the Convention Center during the period of its use by the World Meeting of Families Sep. 21-25, culminating with a Papal Mass on the Parkway Sep. 26. Coryell, whose union has been locked out by the Authority running the Convention Center, informed Archbishop Charles Chaput the rank and file of his union will do everything possible to ensure the event and the visit of Pope Francis will be a success. Coryell’s Carpenters have been a serious wound in the side of the Convention Authority with its continuing demonstration pointing to the unfairness of its actions in locking out both the Carpenters and Teamsters Unions. Coryell made these commitments in this letter to Archbishop Chaput: “The Carpenters Union Is well known for its many philan-
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MAYOR Michael A. Nutter presented Mayor’s Scholarships for Academic Excellence and Civic Engagement to four students: Huriye N. Duha Uyar and Joella Kukwikila Bangala of Philadelphia HS for Girls; William Amari of Science Leadership Academy in Center City; Photo by David Ickes and Jason Rodriguez of Thomas Alva Edison HS.
Representative To City Council STATE REP. Cherelle Parker, on her way to City Council, is joined by her predecessor Councilwoman Marian Tasco at rally at Temptations where they hosted rally for Jim Kenney for Mayor.
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lated to the National Guard and Reserves. “As a member of the bipartisan Senate National Guard and Reserve Caucus, I am a strong supporter of the Reserve components of our armed forces,” said Toomey. “We are in a time of great national security and fiscal challenges which is why a strong Reserve and National Guard are so important. I believe my amendments will strengthen our state’s units as they provide a combat-proven, cost-effective force that can rapidly and effectively augment our armed forces abroad as well as respond to disasters at home.”
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GOV. TOM WOLF claims the unanimous rejection of his budget was a “gimmick.” He told Pennsylvania his budget and its tax increases were not an à la carte menu but something the legislature must take as a whole. Not one Democrat voted for his plan. Wolf’s tax increases hit everyone. His increase in the statewide sales tax to 6.6% from 6.0% seems minor, except when you realize he is also increasing the number of products taxed. His combination of a sales tax rate hike on a broader array of products and services will hit the poor in particular. Yet the Democrats keep telling the electorate that they are the party that cares for the economically disadvantaged. Also he hopes to increase personal income taxes from 3.07% to 3.70%. Does anyone else see the optics of his tax numbers (6.0 to 6.6 and 3.07 to 3.70)? Is he hoping we are stupid? His severance tax proposal of 5% per thousand cubic feet of natural gas (MCF) with an additional fee of 4.7cents/MCF is job-killing — especially when you calculate the tax based on a floor price of $2.97/MCF as he proposes. Currently, the price received in Northeastern Pennsylvania is on average $1.20/MCF and $1.80/MCF in Southwestern Pennsylvania. At current prices, the tax is 16.3% in the Northeast and 10.9% in the Southwest. These levels of taxes will cause new shale-gas development to move to other states. Unfortunately for Wolf, his fellow Democrats are not buying his plan. The Commonwealth Foundation estimates his tax increases will cost each Pennsylvanian an average (Cont. Page 24)
I have always believed that if you’re gonna steal (something I don’t suggest, by the way), make it count. I say that because it makes no sense to take the risk of inherent in stealing, risks like incarceration or getting your butt shot, if the payoff is negligible. Stealing should only be done if you’re gonna go big. It is that reasoning that ticks me off at the group that I’m dubbing The Dupes of Tyron Ali. I mean, hey. I understand politics isn’t cheap. Running for Congress takes millions. Heck, in 2016, folks are predicting a billion dollar presidential race, and I believe ’em. But while the Dupes—former State Rep. Harold James, State Reps. Michelle Brownlee, Ron Waters, Vanessa Lowery Brown, and Louise Williams Bishop, and former Judge Thomasine Tynes — gave themselves away, it wasn’t just a price reduction, it was a fire sale. Don’t get me wrong. This entire thing has smelled like a New Jersey landfill on a hot, summer day from the get-go. First, Ali got the kind of deal that “Law and Order’s” Adam Schiff would have fired Ben Stone or Jack McCoy for immediately, just to take part in this sting. He was looking at the kind of time everyone wanted for former State Sen. Vince Fumo, for a whole lot of fraud counts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. When Kathleen Kane took over the Attorney General’s office, she saw an investigation that was a little too Black for her, so she shut it down, ticking off the guy that started in the first place. (Cont. Page 25)
Yo! Here we go again. As she stood in front of her 5th-grade class on the very first day of school, she saw a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed he did not play well with the other children, his clothes were messy and he constantly needed a bath. When she reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise. Teddy’s 1st-grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work neatly and has good manners. He is a joy to be around.” His 2nd-grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a terminal illness and life at home must be a struggle.” His 3rd-grade teacher wrote, “His mother’s death has been hard on him. He tries to do his best, but his father doesn’t show much interest.” Teddy’s 4th-grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is withdrawn and doesn’t show much interest in school.” Her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright paper, except for Teddy’s. His present was clumsily wrapped in a grocery bag. Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it first. The children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone bracelet with some of the stones missing, and a bottle that was one-quarter full of perfume. But she stifled the children’s laughter when she exclaimed how pretty the bracelet was, putting it on, and dabbing some of the perfume on her wrist. Teddy Stoddard stayed after school that day just long enough to say, “Mrs. Thompson, today you smelled just like my Mom used to.” After the children left, she cried for at least an hour. A year later, she found a note under her door, from Teddy, telling her she was the best teacher he ever had in his whole life. Six years went by before she got another note from Teddy. He then wrote he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in life. Four years after that, she got another letter, saying while things had been tough at times, he’d stayed in school, had stuck with it, and would soon graduate from college with the highest (Cont. Page 24)
TOP OF THE WORLD: The most-exciting local posting of late on Facebook is a trip by Judge Jimmy Lynn and lovely wife to the Northernmost tip of land – Point Barrow, Alaska. It took many of us out of the summer doldrums, and into the cool air of the North Pole. Frequent posted photos got the blood moving. The judge even visited a COURTHOUSE atop a grocery store. I now think of Judge LYNN with Peary, Amundsen, Shackleton and Sir Hubert Wilkins.... The Summer POLITICAL party schedule now shifts mostly to NORTH WILDWOOD. Chief among them is the BRADY BUNCH at WESTY’’S. It is now in its 27th year. A host of labor unions will hold their events at Keenan’s. In the push to replace the SRC with an elected Board of Education, many wonder who could sit on that Board. An easy answer is the primary mayoral candidates. Nelson DÍAZ displays such great passion for improving the system. Lynne ABRAHAM’s fervor won’t take “no” for an answer. And if you have ever seen T. Milton STREET speak to a group, you will know that he is a good concept and idea man.... The Crowdpac idea was billed as a way to replace the old order of politics. It is just a SHOOTING STAR blazing across the heavens and then burning out. Maintaining it sounds like job creation to me (one job only). UNKIND talk about Judge Kevin DOUGHERTY says he is an Irish judge from a labor family. Critics are COMPLIMENTING him – unknowingly!... BIRTHS: I am happy to hear of the birth of ETHAN Henderson, son of Iraq soldier (Cont. Page 25)
The word on the street is that state committee for the Democrats will have a new chairman in the near future. JIM BURN, who withstood GOV. TOM WOLF’S efforts to install KATIE McGINTY, may now step aside. The name of Montgomery county chair MARCEL GROEN has been floated in the media. The only problem with that choice is that Groen is not even particularly liked in Montgomery County, let alone by statewide Democrats. The better choice would be the progressive STATE SEN. DAYLIN LEACH. He checks all the boxes for any state Democratic political organization in that he is unquestionably leftwing. In fact, he is so liberal that some liberals find him unsettling and too far to the left. But he has good organizational experience in serving as the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee’s finance chair and he knows and inspires all the progressives who are part of the grassroots organization that make up any formidable Democratic arm. JOHN SABATINA, JR. was sworn in as Senator for the 5th Dist. The capital was overtaken by a number of well-known people from Northeast Philadelphia, including JOHN SABATINA, SR. and his lovely wife LISA. Also on hand was BLAISE SABATINA, the kid brother of the Senator, and John’s lovely wife EILEEN and daughter CAROLINE. WARD LEADERS BOB DELLAVELLA, BILL DOLBOW, MIKE McALEER AND MIKE O’NEILL were also on hand to wish the new Senator well. The Pennsylvania Senate chose not to confirm MARCUS BROWN as the State Police Commissioner this week. Although some Republicans voted with the Democrats for confirmation, the final vote was 26 to 22. Word on the street is the Governor may choose to appoint Brown Acting Commissioner for the entire term. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE JOE SCARNATI, a conservative Republican from Jefferson County, reportedly has afriendship with LT. GOV. MIKE STACK, a Democrat. Scarnati has hosted 100-mile bike race of the last number years to support the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania. Now Stack has formed a partnership with Scarnati and the two will sponsor the 100-mile bike race. It’s known now as the Scarnati-Stack 100 and it will be for a great cause. In addition to raising money for sick children, it is also a demonstration of bipartisanship so badly needed in Harrisburg.
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WONDERFUL time was had by hundreds of participants at Self Help Movement’s annual banquet in Knowlton Mansion. Seen in wine cellar were John Sabatina, Esq.; Tracy Roman, Esq.; Tom Forkin; Photo by Joe Stivala State Rep. Mike Driscoll; Katie Hopkins; and Bob Dawson.
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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 22) $1,400 per annum. I cannot see the administration and the General Assembly coming to an agreement on the budget by Jun. 30. My guess is Harrisburg is in for a long summer. The KATHLEEN KANE Follies. This week we were reminded yet again of her decision not to pursue charges against six Philadelphia Democrats who were caught on tape taking illegal political contributions. Kane cancelled Attorney General investigations initiated by nowPhiladelphia prosecutor FRANK FINA, stating the cases were racially biased because all of the targets were African American. Actually that is not true; the lobbyist who was used in the sting also approached non-African Americans. She claims she has proof which she has yet to produce.
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(Cont. From Page 22) of honors. He assured Mrs. Thompson she was still the best and favorite teacher he had ever had in his whole life. Four more years passed and
The African American Philadelphia DISTRICT ATTORNEY SETH WILLIAMS did not buy that the sting operation was racially biased and took up the cases. To date, four of the six have pled guilty. This week STATE REP. MICHELLE BROWNLEE pled guilty to conflict-of-interest charges. She did not plead to corruption or bribery, as those crimes would have caused her to lose her pension. STATE REP. RON WATERS and former STATE REP. HAROLD JAMES pled guilty last week. Brownlee and Waters resigned. A former Philadelphia traffic court president judge, THOMASINE TYNES, pled guilty in December. STATE REP. VANESSA LOWERY BROWN had been scheduled to plead guilty last week but rescinded her plea. STATE REP. LOUISE BISHOP plans to fight, claiming the case against her is racially biased. Is Bishop doing yet another letter came. This time he explained that after he got his bachelor’s degree, he decided to go a little further. The letter explained she was still the best and favorite teacher he ever had. But now his name was a little longer.... The letter was signed
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this to keep her job? She is 81 years old! If I were she, I would plead to avoid losing the pension. I hope she is not counting on Kathleen Kane to be a witness. Kane’s credibility at this point is beyond questionable. Kane herself is now accused of her own pay-to-play activities. It was reported the AG’s office entered into no-bid contracts with law firms that contributed $350,000 in aggregate to her campaign. Also it has been alleged that she pulled a subpoena served on a party who gave her campaign $25,000. When is Kane going to step down? Is she waiting for formal charges from Montgomery County DISTRICT ATTORNEY RISA VETRI FERMAN for illegally leaking confidential information and then firing a staff member who testified against her in the case? A Montgomery County grand jury recommended her indictment earlier this spring. “Theodore F. Stoddard, MD.” The story does not end there. Teddy said he had met this girl and was going to be married. He explained his father had died a couple of years ago and he was wondering if Mrs. Thompson might agree to sit at the wedding in the place that was usually reserved for the mother of the groom. Of course, Mrs. Thompson did. And guess what? She wore that bracelet, the one with several rhinestones missing. Moreover, she made sure she was wearing the perfume that Teddy remembered his mother wearing on their last Christmas together. They hugged each other, and Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson’s ear, “Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. Thank you so much for making me feel important and showing me that I could make a difference.” Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back. She said, “Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn’t know how to teach until I met you.”
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