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STATE REP. Jordan Harris hosted his 3rd annual Summer Street Festival at Chew Playground, 18th & Ellsworth. Several hundred turned out to enjoy this free community picnic and learn about state services, including Britaney Nelson who brought smiles to Harris. More pics Page 2

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Harris’ Summer Soul School Festival Treats Many Back In Time … Elizabeth Taylor’s First Hubby by Maria Merlino State Rep. Jordan Harris held his Summer Soul School Festival at Child’s Playground on 18th & Ellsworth Streets. The six-hour event was a real treat to the community. “We’ve partnered up with folks that want to see positive things come out of the neighborhood. Many have donated

and embrace the idea of familyfriendly days, “says Chief of Staff Jerald Johns. “Many of our constituents struggle with the economy and here they are invited to have a good time without any money.” For two hours of delight, everything was free. At 4 p.m., the vendors began to charge, but at a very reduced rate. “We

wanted to introduce local businesses that the community might get to know,” said Johns. “Everyone agreed to keep the price point low so a family of four could have fun without breaking the bank. The idea of this was to do right by the district, showcase a product and appreciate the spirit of the community.”

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by Hal Rosenthal I lived in South Philly. Another South Philadelphian was Elizabeth Taylor’s first husband, Eddie Fisher. We were both students at Thomas Jr. High, Eddie a year ahead of me. Eddie was short, cute, had a wonderful singing voice and was loved by the faculty. He sang at every assembly program, even if it was not for his grade. The most memorable was his last. The words of his song, never to be forgotten, was “I want to play with your poodle. It has long black silky hair. I want play with it, pet it. I want to play with your poodle.” Girls at those ages mature faster than boys. They were standing, jumping and scream-

ing. Teachers were running up and down the isles trying to stop them. We boys watched, slowly catching on. Eddie never sang at Thomas again. Years later, Eddie and Elizabeth came to visit his mother who still lived around 4th & Shunk. Nina, my sister had been playing cards with his mother and two others once a week. The day Taylor was there, one of the foursome did not show. Elizabeth sat in to play. Nina told us the entire time she did not look at her cards but at Taylor’s eyes. She never saw eyes so beautiful, Nina said, nor a famous person so natural. I think Elisabeth Taylor converted to Judaism during her marriage to Eddie.

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BLACK SPIRIT, a 71-yearold Ethiopian, is vendor of posters that depict positive Black role models. He is also wearing a hat that comes from his manufacturing business in Ethiopia. Photo by Maria Merlino

CHIEF of Staff for Jordan Harris, Jerald Johns, with Sean Hurst, owner of Bouncy’s on Wheels. Hurst provided all inflatable amusements that entertained hundreds of children at Photo by Maria Merlino event.

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Navy Yard Riverwalk Juggernaut NAVY YARD now has a magnificent river walk promenade from 6th to Broad Streets. “Admiral’s Row” of lovely manor homes, converted to offices, runs for three blocks of it. Quarters “P”, last home at 11th Street, has been allowed to deteriorate and lie vacant. Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp. wants to demolish historic structure for a park when the Navy Base has so much parkland that they park hundreds of imported cars on it. When 1801 Vine Street courthouse was closing, City briefly thought of a home there for many smaller museums, found across city. Quarters “P” is a perfect site for 6-8 smaller museums with room for Photo by Joe Stivala riverfront receptions as well. City Hall and Jim Kenney, let’s keep it!

“South Philly Born and Raised” was created on Facebook for anyone and everyone that has had any connection with the “Hometown” of South Philly. Whether it be through parents, grandparents, spouse, relatives, lived here for a time or if you just like an original Great Cheesesteak, you’re welcome to join. Posts and photos are welcome! Always South Philly-proud Lou Pinto (or called in the old neighborhood, Loowie Pinto) shares some upcoming events: “We are going to have SPBR Hangout’s starting in February. We’ll have one once a week about a South Philly subject with some ‘Special Guests’ visiting every once and awhile.” We’re in the planning stage of a trip to Las Vegas in May. It will have ,of course, a South Philly theme with a dinner at our own Steve Martorano’s restaurant and a cocktail party for our SPBR Familytwo “We are planning 2 ‘South

Philly Sunday Dinners’ at two great restaurants. “A group visit to a premiere movie “A trip to the San Gennaro Festival in NYC. “A holiday trip to Cape May “We are also in the planning stage of a ‘South Philly Born and Raised Reunion Bash’! The proceeds of this event will benefit Angels of Christmas and the Children of CHOP. “Please, anyone having an upcoming event or benefit or announcement, please let us know and we will post it. Thank you all for making this group the ‘Family’ that it is! “Don’t forget to sign up to get cash back on all your online shopping. It’s free! And remember, if you upgrade to a VIP you’ll get a SPBR Shirt with the upgrade! Here’s the link: http://www.cashbackaccess.com. To join Lou’s group, join at www.facebook.com/groups/southphillybor”nandrais ed.

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As Expected, Democrats Sweep Special Elections by Joe Shaheeli Councilman Ed Neilson is expected to resign shortly from his at-large council post to return to Harrisburg to serve the unfinished term of the 174th Legislative seat he had held before going to City Council. He easily trounced Republican candidate Tim Dailey with 95% of votes tallied, 2,301 to 1,383, taking almost 63% of the vote in one of three districts contested in a special election in this city Tuesday. Neilson knocked and rang bells at over 4,000 homes in the district as of a week ago, indicating he understood this contest was the only real bet the Republican City Committee had of succeeding with the Dailey challenge. The other two districts have almost a 90% Democratic registration. The votes gotten by Dailey were the most garnered by any of the three candidates fielded by the GOP, indicative of the fact the district also has the distinction of having the most Republican registrations in Philadelphia. Popping up is the thought, Republican voters no longer are concerned and don’t value

CELEBRATING with Joanna McClinton, who easily beat back opposition in 191st Dist. special election were State Rep. Margo Davidson, State Sen. Anthony Williams, McClinton, Ron Waters and State Rep. Jordan Harris. Photo by Bill Myers

their vote as essential. Joanna E. McClinton did not take for granted the strength of the Democratic City Committee and the long Democratic hold on the 191st would mean an easy win. Republican Charles A. Wilkins, Jr., of Yeadon, was a weak candidate, scoring only 183 votes. Yet McClinton was all over the district because her real competition came from a third-party candidate Tracey Gordon, a former Deputy City Commissioner. McClinton pulled 1,377 votes to Gordon’s 501 for over 70% of the vote. As hard as she worked, seasoned neighborhood ac-

tivist Gordon was not able to put together an election-day defense team, with experienced watchers in every division in the district. Being short on street money, she was outgunned by the Democratic machine in every polling place on election day. That obviously did her in. Donna Bullock pulled in 2,278 votes for an impressive 84% of the vote in the 195th Dist. GOP candidate and Ward Leader Adam Lang could only squeeze out 385 votes, though his activism in the district has earned him name and face recognition. Write-in candidate Judith Robinson pulled in just 65

COUNCILMAN AND State Rep. Ed Neilson is STATE SEN. Anthony Williams introduces Councongratulated by Ward Leaders Pat Parkinson and cilwoman Jannie Blackwell who congratulated Shawn Dillon. Rep.-Elect Joanna McClinton. Photo by Bill Myers

votes, proving write-in campaigns in any election, special, primary or general, face an almost impossible task of getting one elected. With Democrats winning special-election Legislative District seats, State Chairman Jim Burns said, “We are very proud of the Democratic candidates who ran in the special elections and of the Democratic performance in their districts.” Leanne Krueger-Braneky, the Democratic nominee of the 161st Dist., won her race a week earlier, with 52.89% of the votes in a district where just the previous year she had received 44.07% of the votes. The 87th Dist. in Central Pennsylvania, one where the Democrats have not had a candidate since 2010, saw an 11-percentagepoint increase in Democratic performance since that year, though it is still a Republican seat. Burn explained, “Numbers show the growth in the Democratic base across the state. The message is clear

Republicans have to worry about upcoming statewide races.”

12 Independents Filed, Four Were Challenged Three independents have filed for Mayor, four for Council at Large, one for City Commission and one each for the 5th, 8th and 9th Council Dists. Four from the group were challenged and were heard yesterday. At press time, we hadn’t gotten the results. Obviously, newspaper publisher Jim Foster was the only one targeted for Mayor. His campaign could take votes away from either candidate of the two major parties. Foster is expected to survive since he filed 3,468 names on his mayoral petition. Boris Kindij and Osborne Hart will also appear as mayoral independents on the ballot in the November general-election ballot. 5th Council Dist.’s Free Dominion Party candidate Leah Wright was challenged. Free Dominion Party candidate Michael Galganski for

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the 8th Council Dist. and Bobbie Curry, an independent running in the 9th Council Dist. were not challenged. Lone challenger for City Commission, Green Party candidate Glenn C. Davis, was challenged. Only Andrew C. Stober’s council-at-large petition was challenged out of the four filed for that office. The other three are Kristin Combs, Sheila E. Armstrong and John Staggs.

Some Legislators Nix Pay During Stalemate As the budget stalemate presses on, some legislators have refused to take paychecks. “If schools and human service agencies aren’t getting paid, I ought not be paid either,” said Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna). Others however, continue to draw pay even as the stalemate has reaches its 41st day with no end in sight; but some may reevaluate that if local nonprofit agencies start to experience serious financial problems next month due to delayed state payments. The current stalemate differs from earlier ones because state agencies are open for business and state employees are paid. (Cont. Next Page)

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Cruz Legislation Would Ban Realistic Toy Guns State Rep. Angel Cruz (D-Kensington) is collecting co-sponsors for legislation that would outlaw the sale of toy or imitation firearms unless constructed in a way that they obviously do not resemble real firearms. “In a situation where someone is defending themselves against a perceived threat, the determination as to whether a gun is real or fake needs to be made within a split second,” said Cruz. “Unfortunately, with how lifelike toy guns have be-

Jannie With Vets COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell, 6th from right, chaired a recent Veterans’ Conclave with legal helpers, the Gas Works, aides to elected officials, the VA and church leaders to get the word out on benefits and assistance available to our veterans. Event held in the City Council Caucus Room was Photo by Joe Stivala highly successful. State Rep. James Roebuck will hold another seminar in fall on state benefits for veterans. come, that decision is not easily made and can have life-altering consequences for both parties.”

Rendell’s Words Could Haunt Him Will former Gov. Ed Rendell’s words come to haunt him in some fashion

after he threw his support behind his former business partner Katie McGinty? She came in last in the four-way race for Governor but will have the Democratic endorsement in a primary fight with Admiral Joe Sestak to take on US Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) in the general elec-

tion. Ed is now her campaign chairman. What Rendell said much earlier: “Anyone who thinks Joe Sestak will be easy to beat in a primary is crazy. Joe has worked extremely hard the last four years. Joe is a guy who marches to his own drum, no question. But

he’s listening more than last time, and he’s learned from his mistakes.” And again: “Sen. Toomey has done a good job politically. I think he strengthened his position in the Philadelphia suburbs with his leadership on the gun issue.” In July: Rendell said na-

tional Democrats have contacted Gov. Tom Wolf’s top aide about running for US Senate. However, Rendell said he doesn’t think Katie McGinty will run and that she’s committed to working through a budget standoff with state lawmakers as Wolf’s chief of staff.

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VOTERS greeting Tracey Gordon as she knocked at doors to get out her vote in 191st Dist. special election were Alice Jackson, Queen El Jackson, and Hadiyah Harrison, Tracey’s daughter and her campaign manager. Though she lost, her Photo by Bill Myers vote turnout was noteworthty.

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the development plan or plans best suited for Southport. The three waterfront sites include the Southport Marine Terminal site (119 acres); Southport West (75 acres); and Pier 124 North Berth, a 1,132-foot finger pier. With the Commonwealth’s support, PRPA has already completed substantial pre-development work at the sites, especially in the area of improving access, in anticipation of private development. A Request for Expressions of Interest was issued late last year and garnered a high level of response from maritime industry, manufacturing, and energy companies. This phase will widen the process, encouraging the continued participation of past respondents while inviting additional private sector interests to present their visions for the Southport property. Submissions of qualifications are targeted for November 2015. Requests for proposals will be sent to shortlisted proposals by the end of December 2015 with an anticipated due date for the proposals by June 2016. PRPA hopes to have Southport project under development by 2017. While committed to comprehensive due-diligence, the PRPA Board is, nevertheless planning for a quick evaluation and selection process following September’s RFQ announcement.

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Same-Day Registration Would Be Good For Pa. Unfortunately, the state’s voter-registration process hasn’t adapted itself 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 same-day 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-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 sameday 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 Dept. of State approves their applications. I believe the scrutiny over these applications would further emphasize the “one person, one vote” (Cont. Page 15)

Aug. 13- State Rep. Margo Davidson hosts Summer Senior Celebration at Watkins Sr. Ctr., 326 Watkins Ave., Upper Darby, Pa., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For info Maureen McGrory (610) 2597016. Aug. 13- Mark Squilla Kick Off Reception w/Jim Kenney, Tango Restaurant Karaoke Lounge, 2nd fl., 1021 Arch St., 5:30-8 p.m., Platinum: $2,900 Special Guest Jim Kenney. Gold: $2,500 Silver: $1,000 Admission: $100 (Minimum Donation) Purchase sponsorships, tickets through mail or online. For info Steve stevemac.sm52@gmail.com or Joyce reprocenterllc@gmail.com. Aug. 13- Reception supports Terry Tracy for City Council at Large at home of Maria Romanach, 2143 Locust St., 6-7:30 p.m. Donation levels $250, $500. For info Colleen Weldon (203) 300-2507. Aug. 14- Ken Washington is

hosted Birthday Party at Cavanaugh’s River Deck, 417 N. Columbus Blvd., 6 p.m.2 a.m. Open bar. $25/3 hr or $3 cover. Aug. 15- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Back to School Event at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, 1939 W. Venango St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For free backpacks for first 150 registrants grades K-8, call to register (215) 849-6426. Aug. 15- “Vettes for Vets and Airborne” Day at Katie O’Donnell’s, 4501 Woodhaven Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 75 corvettes and military vehicles. For info Ed Bonk (267) 253-7460. Aug. 15- State Rep. Jason Dawkins hosts Frankford Community Day & Gospel Concert Series at Gambrel Plg., 1900 Wakeling St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free refreshments. For info (215) 7447901. Aug. 15- Brooks Group hosts Crab & Shrimp Feast with roundtrip bus to Baltimore Inner Harbor, depart Progress Plaza, 1501 N. Broad St., 1 p.m., return departure 11 p.m. All you can

eat buffet, open bar, music & dancing. For info George Brooks (215) 235-2235. Aug. 15- St. Ann’s Parish hosts Shore Thing at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 3-7 p.m. $35. Beer, wine, soda, food. For tickets Theresa Stahl (215) 425-3219, Nellie Hohenstein (215) 634-4665 or Rectory (215) 739-4590. Aug. 15- Operating Engineers gala at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J.,4 p.m. Aug. 16- Sid Booker’s annual Bar-B-Que Pool Party in Lower Merion Twp., 2-7 p.m. By invitation only. Aug. 18- Happy Hour fundraiser for State Rep. Mike Driscoll at American Pub, Centre Sq. Bldg., 15th & Market Sts., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $50. Sponsorships: Gold $1,000; Silver $500, Bronze $250. Food and beverages provided. RSVP (214) 726-6786 or Jack at JohnM.PerryConsulting@gm ail.com. Aug. 18- GOP Council at (Cont. Page 15)

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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.

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Democratic and Republican leaders in the State House of Representatives joined Gov. Tom Wolf in calling for the resignation of Attorney General Kathleen Kane. This was a day after Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman filed eight criminal charges against Kane, one felony and seven misdemeanors, saying she violated grand-jury secrecy and then lied about it under oath. Last month, US Congressman Chaka Fattah was indicted on charges of bank fraud, misuse of campaign and public funds and bribery. There was a similar clamor for him to resign at that time. Instead he correctly said he would continue in office until he is found guilty. So what if he is a Congressman and she is an Attorney General? He and she are innocent until proven guilty. Their positions as defendants do not deter them from performing the chores they must handle in the course of their duties. Indictments from Kane’s office will not slow the progress of justice, since they are the work of her assistant attorney generals and their staffs. The Congressman’s duties are to vote, introduce legislation, and support, if possible, the positions of his Party. He too has staffers who process the bulk of day-to-day work. Unlike Fattah, Kane faces only one felony charge which would lead to a must resignation if she were to be found guilty. If she pled guilty to all the misdemeanors, it would not compel her resignation. If you, the reader of this editorial, are charged with a crime, you are seldom expected to quit your day job as well. Let justice work the same way for these two officials, impartially.

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But four of the six Renaissance Schools in the bottom third were Universal schools: Audenried HS, Alcorn ES & MS, Vare CS and Bluford ES. Hopes were high for Point Breeze’s Audenried. Its stunning $60 million building, completed in 2008, had not by itself produced stunning student grades by the time Universal took it over. Yet of the three traditional neighborhood schools that have become Renaissance Schools, Audenried’s SPP was the worst in ’13-14 – 38.1. ASPIRA’s Olney HS scored 49.6 while Mastery’s Simon Gratz HS in Tioga got a 65.5 – good news for a struggling Philadelphia high school. That’s not to say Universal’s schools haven’t made progress. “Based on the numbers the charters have made consistent gains under Universal’s tutelage. The graduation rates are higher, absenteeisms are at a record low & the number of violent incidents have consistently gone down,” stated Universal spokesperson Devon Allen. In ’13-14, Audenried

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“Everyone can play a role in reducing violence in our community, he said. Some things you can do: Fathers can remain active if children are in their life, starting today. Mothers, if you love your children, do a house check for those guns. Find them and get them out of your homes. Start a business and hire a young person. Be active in your community. “Most of the shootings in Philadelphia are argument related. If we could cut down on the number of folks just arguing. You have to talk it out and work it out to avoid gun violence. They are also related to drugs – robbing from drugs, etc. We saw an uptick in shootings and homicides recently. We decided to grow this campaign. It started with four groups and now we’re nine groups,” he said. Bilal urges everyone to become part of the movement and join in fighting gun violence. Everyone can play a part in reducing violence in the community. For more information or to get involved, call (215) 6965362 or email bilalquyyum@comcast.net.

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by Cassie Hepler The “Peace Tour” hit the streets once again Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. in North Philly at the corner of 23rd & Dauphin Streets. “Once a week, we’re in different parts of the city with the message of engaging folks to stop the shootings. One handout we do during events, is ‘10 things to do to stop violence,’ including turn in a gun, encourage talking out problems, try to identify a friend to talk to about problems, organize a town watch, a block club, become a mentor, start a business and mentor a young person, volunteer at school to help get students more involved in community,” said one of the key pioneers and activists, Bilal Qayyum. “We walk throughout the community spreading the message of peace. We not only walk but stop and engage our Brothers and Sisters on ways to reduce violence in our communities. Please join us,” he urges. “The movement is growing.” Since starting the “Peace Tour” in West Philly, peacekeeping partners have grown to include: Unity in the Community , RFP/ PeaceLiveinit (poet Will Little’s group, Redemption, Forgiveness and Peace), ODAAT (One Day at a Time), Father’s Day Rally Committee, Mothers in Charge, Ever Murder is Real, Men United Against Violence, Men of Tustin, Town Watch Integrated Services, the Edge, Unity in the community, Mothers In Charge, Every Murder’s Real, Operation Peace in the City, Frontline Dads, Men of Tustin, The Nation of Islam, NAACP, Sweet Sunnah Incorp and two or three more. “Talking to the leaders of the first three or so groups started the Peace Tour,” said Qayyum. “We engage folks in the streets while walking, Little is a poet and does some walking poetry as well. We leave information with people. And there’s been a good response so far – North

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by Tony West To hear Philadelphia-area Republicans speak their minds, Ohio Gov. John Kasich won the first official Republican presidential primary debate. In bars and living-rooms around the region, they gathered to watch the top 10 hopefuls, measured by polling, handle questions and go at each other – or rather, after the Democrats for the most part. Then, like all right-thinking citizens these days, they jumped onto social media and began sharing their thoughts with the world. A sampling of Facebook conversations showed Kasich had rung more bells within the local GOP than anyone else. Former City Council candidate Joseph M. McColgan liked Kasich’s line from the debate: “We need to give everybody a chance, treat everybody with respect, and let them share in this great American dream that we have.” “Favorite line of the night!” chimed in John Partain. Added Kevin Cauley, “This is the guy.” “That was pretty cool,” opined Chris Anderson. “We happened to be at Ohio State a few weeks ago when he announced his candidacy. I’m interested to see how/if he lasts.” David Zampierin judged, “After first debate – Kasich President and Rubio VP. Kasich looked a little nervous but we want a doer, not a talker. We already have a talker.” Former Bail Commissioner Tim O’Brien wrote, “Big move by Kasich, could be the GOP dark horse. Watch him and he comes from a very important swing state in Ohio! Was on his game big time!” But some doubted Kasich had what it takes to lead the ticket. “Lots of Democratic Party voters in my newsfeed feeling Ohio Gov. John Kasich tonight. Uh oh, Hillary,” reported Carl Dash. “But I don’t think his play is getting the nomination, I think his play is to be somebody’s choice for VP. Ohio is always the most-

important state, and so any Republican that wants to have a chance at beating the Democrat would love to have a popular statewide Ohioan elected official. He and Bush would be especially formidable.” “Trump still scoring points with the anti-political-correctness stance, which I think is a huge issue. Rest of the pack just average!,” O’Brien summed up. While the flamboyant realestate magnate still dominates in Republican polling nationwide, local political observers were less impressed. Thomas Limber, Jr. wrote, “I liked Trump before but he’s too much of a hothead and flipflops. He admits he asked for favors.” Edward Staley commented, “Not sure who won or lost in the debate but the more Trump speaks, the more of a classless jackass he shows himself to be. I know he is anti-PC and he is punching the bully in the mouth with regards to going after the political class and the media. But I’m thinking the act is getting old.” Surgeon Dr. Ben Carson had his supporters as well. Limber wrote, “If America really wants a new face, new leader, I was impressed with Dr. Carson. He’s smart, has character and I suspect no baggage. A good Vice President like Marco Rubio or Jeb Bush could help Carson.” Senatorial staffer Phil Innamorato noted, “I think Sen. Rubio won this debate.” But Dash took a longer view. “I think Bush is going to be our next President,” he wrote. “Do you think the Republican electorate will worry about ‘legacy’ when the alternative is to select, say, a Latino (like Rubio)? A non-college-degree guy (Scott Walker)? An overweight, widely-seen-ascorrupt guy who embraced Obama and is seen as a hothead (Chris Christie)? Which Republican do you see beating Bush? Santorum? Lindsey Graham? Trump? And once he (Bush) wins that, he mops H.

Clinton up.” A surprise winner among local Republicans was a candidate who wasn’t even on stage last Thursday – but had made a showing in the earlier “pre-debate”: former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina. “People have been asking me who won the 10-man GOP debate,” wrote Philly.com columnist and former mayoral candidate John Featherman. “The winner, hands down, was Carly Fiorina – and she’s not a man and she didn’t even participate in that debate. She was in the Junior Varsity debate, and she demonstrated strong leadership qualities. For a host of reasons, she may be the very best candidate to take on Hillary Clinton or whoever the Democratic nominee will be. “That doesn’t mean I like her, will vote for her or think she’s got the best ideas,” he elaborated. “I simply think she was the strongest debater among the 17 candidates and would make a formidable opponent. “Watch for Carly Fiorina to start to move from tier one to two!” agreed O’Brien. “The size and excitement of the crowd and the amount of interest from viewers this early on is an indication that the Republicans have a real shot! Seems to me there’s a feeling out there that people are hoping for an alternative to Hillary! Of Fiorina, Joel A Farber offered, “I think she would be a great VP candidate – preferably with Walker or Kasich.” “There is universal agreement that Fiorina won her debate hands down,” stated publisher Robert Christian. “Let’s hope she is automatically promoted to the big league at the next GOP debate. Throw the male duds overboard!” Still with the Delaware Valley GOP in spirit, although now teaching in Mississippi, was former Temple political scientist Nathan Shrader. He gave ten “takeaways” from the two GOP presidential debates. (Cont. Page 27)

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(Cont. Page 15) 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 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 represents the 3rd Legislative Dist. which includes part of Erie County.

(Cont. From Page 7) Large candidate Al Taubenberger hosts Birthday Bash & Fundraiser at Danube Swabian, 1277 Southampton Rd., starting 6:30 p.m. $40 includes food, beer, wine and soda. Music by Grisafi Jazz Trio. Checks payable to “Taubenberger for Phila.”, 2731 Northview Rd., Phila., PA 19152. Aug. 18- S. Broad St. Neighborhood Ass’n holds Community Mtg. at Constitution Health Plaza, 1st fl. Conference Ctr., 1930 S. Broad St., 7 p.m. Aug. 19- Summer Cocktail Reception with State Rep. Brian Sims at Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $50. Martini Host $2,000; Manhattan Host, $1,000, Cosmopolitan Host $500. For info Bill (610) 554-8970. Checks payable to Sims4PA PAC, P.O. Box 15941, Phila., PA 19103. Write “8.19Cocktails” on memo line. Aug. 19- Republican City Committee holds Election Board Worker Training Sessions at RCC, 3525 Cottman Ave. For info Annie or Don (215) 561-0650. Aug. 20- State Rep. Mike

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: What is the second costly emotion that keeps you in debt and from filing bankruptcy? Answer: Stubbornness. It’s hard to knock stubbornness, even when it keeps people doing foolish things. After all, stubbornness, the drive to finish what you started, is often a virtue. I’m talking about the attitude that says, “These are my debts, and I’ll get them paid.” Honorable … but not always rational. See how long it takes

to pay off a modest credit-card balance by paying the monthly minimum. Life is about choices, and the choice to keep chipping away at a Mt. Rushmore of debt means usually that some other, real and important need goes unmet. The greatest of these neglected choices, in my world, is retirement savings. Cultivate stubbornness as a virtue, and the questionable choices of the past poison your future as far as the eye can see. Next Week’s Question: What is the third costly emotion that keeps you in debt and from filing bankruptcy?

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Driscoll hosts Happy Hour at Three Monkeys Café, 9645 James St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $50. Sponsorships: Platinum $2,500, Gold $1,000; Silver $500, Bronze $250. Food and beverages provided. RSVP (214) 726-6786 or Jack at JohnM.PerryConsulting@gmail.com. Aug. 22- Tiye Thompson hosts Neighbor Day for 36th Ward/1ST Div., 1starting 12 m., 1100-1200 blocks S. 18th St. Aug. 23- Police host Wiffleball Tournament at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $150 for 3-person team, co-ed, all welcome, $20 to attend and not play. For info Joe Merenda (215) 275-4595. Aug. 23- Sheet Metal Workers & Beneficial Ass’n host 1st Annual “Bash at the Beach” at Westy’s, 101 E. Walnut St., N. Wildwood, N.J., 2-6 p.m. All you can eat & drink. Tickets $25. Aug. 25- Republican candidate for Mayor Melissa Murray Bailey hosts Fundraiser at Valley Green Inn, Valley Green Rd., 6-9 p.m. $125 and up. For info Joseph DeFelice (215) 756-4158. Aug. 26- Intimate Dinner & Policy Conversation with Terry Tracy for City Council at Large at Dwight D. Hotel, 256 S. 16th St. $1,000, $2,500. For info Colleen Weldon (203) 300-2507.

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CITY COMMISSION candidate Lisa Deeley finds herself flanked by supporters Councilmen Bob Henon and Mark Squilla at fundraiser in her honor.

THREE-YEAR-OLD Ryled was center of attention for this breakfast photo taken at Keenan’s in Wildwood, N.J. as friends gathered for fundraiser for City Commission candidate Lisa Deeley. In photo are Ward Leader Ed Thornton, Joann Natalone, Angie Pluta, Lisa Deeley, retired Sheriff Barbara Deeley and Jay McCann.

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FORMER Congressman Bob Borski and his daughter Maggie assured City Commission candidate Lisa Deeley of their support at her breakfast fundraiser.

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Breakfasting With Commission Candidate Lisa Deeley At Keenan’s

MAKING IT a family affair were Dale Miraglia, and the Wakeleys, Theresa, Cris and John, seen here with Barbara Deeley.

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ROSITA congratulates young constituent for his book choice during Books to Barbers literacy campaign.

STATE REP. Youngblood staffer Joe Steadman reads book to young lady participating in Books to Barbers event. P A C K E D house was order of day at Proper Image Barbershop in Germantown during State Rep. Rosita Youngblood’s Books to Barbers literacy campaign event.

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STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood’s Books To Barbers Campaign gets total support from Darryl Thomas of Philly Cuts Barbershop and the Phila. Black Barbers Association, Spencer “Pete” Sullivan of Proper Image Barbershop, and OFFICIAL logo for State Rep. Rosita Youngblood’s Books Daphne Brooks, author of Kennedy’s Big Visit, who donated to Barbers campaign tells it all. Barber Shops are a great copies of her book to the Books to Barbers campaign. way to reach those who need more learning. Photo by Leona Dixon

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MED STUDENT Tommy Kelly joined attorney George Twardy at Commissioner Al Schmidt’s fundraiser at Grey Lodge.

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SOUTH PHILLY’S Fred Druding, Jr. joins Hannah Schlesinger prior to start of Philly Mayor’s Cup Races, which also had charity challenge component that raised over $12,000 for numerous Phila. charities.

TERRY TRACY discussed his race for City Council with Ward Leader Matt Wolfe, who also sought a seat on Council in May primary. Photo by Bill Myers

PHILLY MAYOR’S Cup Race Dirs. Johanna Goode and Anthony LoCicero III were all smiles after ex- PHILLY Runners did a great job in Philly Mayor’s Cup, especially the ladies, who took 1st tremely successful event. Place in female division.

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Last Saturday ADAM LANG, Republican candidate for the special election of the State House (Dist. 195), held a small-ticket fundraiser at his home in the Sharswood neighborhood. Attendees included the Republican candidate for Philadelphia Sheriff CHRIS SAWYER, incumbent candidate for CITY COMMISSIONER AL SCHMIDT, as well as Republican ward leaders and activists, namely, MATT WOLFE, MIKE BRADLEY, ELMER MONEY and MIKE DeNOIA. He even had fans from outside Philadelphia attend, including MILLICENT & BRIAN GREVIOUS from Delaware County. The highlight of the event, after Adam’s comments, of course, was the 67-lb. roast pig. The State House elections in Philadelphia were held on Tuesday. There were two other open seats in addition to the one Lang was seeking. Two of the seats were vacant owing to the resignation of MICHELLE BROWNLEE (Dist. 195) and RON WATERS (Dist. 161), as both pled guilty to charges relating to the acceptance of illegal political contributions. Unfortunately, the voters in both districts elected Democrats to succeed Brownlee and Waters. The same was the case in Dist. 191 where ED NEILSON was elected to fill the seat vacated by JOHN SABATINA, who won a special election in May to file MIKE STACK’S State Senate seat as Stack became the Lieutenant Governor earlier this year. We Republicans had hoped to pick up the 191st seat with our strong candidate TIM DAILEY. But our party’s hopes of taking the seat diminished when former (Cont. Next Page)

You’ve probably heard a lot about the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act over the last few weeks. Fifty years ago, this act, one of the crowning achievements of the civil-rights movement, was signed into law and was designed to get rid of such things as poll taxes, literacy tests, and the myriad of other things that folks in Southern states were using to keep African Americans from exercising their right to vote. Now, it’s been challenged, and even eroded over the last 50 years. When the Supreme Court pretty much gutted the provision that made it mandatory for states on the preclearance list to get any voting law changes approved by the Justice Dept. in 2013, it allowed folks to pass a rash of laws, most notably voter-ID laws, which seem to have taken us backward from a voting perspective. A lot of people went to a lot of trouble to make sure that everyone had the right to vote. Many folks died to get that right. Too bad it goes unused. On Tuesday night, we had special elections here in Philly. According to the projections, no one turned out. Wish I could say I was surprised by that. I congratulate the winners, Ed Neilson in the 174 th , Joanna McClinton in the 191st and Donna Bullock in the 195th. But we have to do better as voters. Too many people went through too much for us not to.

Yo! Here we go again with this point of view that I think is right on! I never really liked the term “Old Farts,” but this explanation makes me feel better about it. And if you aren’t one, I’ll bet you know one! I got this from an “Old Fart” friend of mine! Old Fart pride is what I’m passing this on as I did not want to be the only Old Fart receiving it. Actually, it’s not a bad thing to be called, as you will see. Old Farts are easy to spot at sporting events: During the playing of the National Anthem, Old Farts remove their hats or caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them. Old Farts remember World War II, Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, Normandy and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age and the Moon Landing. They remember the 50-plus peacekeeping missions from 1945 to 2015, not to mention that little peacekeeping thing, Vietnam. If you accidentally bump into an Old Fart while walking on the sidewalk, he will apologize. If you pass an Old Fart on the street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Old Farts trust strangers and are polite, particularly to women. Old Farts hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection. Old Farts get embarrassed if someone curses in front of women and children. Old Farts have moral courage and personal integrity. They seldom brag unless it’s about their children or grandchildren. It’s the Old Farts who know our great country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young men and women in the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines, serving their country. This country needs many more Old Farts with their work ethic, sense of responsibility, pride in their country and decent values. We need them now more than ever. Thank goodness for Old Farts! I was taught to respect my elders. It’s just getting harder to find them. Pass this on to all the “Old Farts” you know. I know I just did.

LOST a good pal, Ted Paluch, 92. Ted was one of two remaining survivors (there were six) of the WW2 MALMÉDY MASSACRE of 118 American soldiers, by a German column, in the Battle of the Bulge. The VA played memorial music throughout the hospice. Wheelchair-borne veterans formed at his room as an honor guard. And then followed Ted, in formation, as he was wheeled to a HEARSE. They said prayers at the door in farewell. Well done, TED, oh good and faithful SOLDIER. Well done.... JANNIE BLACKWELL held a successful VETERANS’ CONCLAVE in City Council Caucus Room last week. Legal assistance, the Gas Works, health providers, church and government assistance on hand. Marian TASCO sent Kathy WERSINGER, and Bob CARROLL was there for Denny O’BRIEN. Rep. ROEBUCK will hold a conclave in the fall on state benefits for veterans. Elizabeth Betty OLSZEWSKI was called home to the Father’s house. Lovely mom of Judge Walter OLSZEWSKI. Mom’s our best friend in life – never really leaves us.... Political leader (my Bruz) Kevin HANNAH was tendered a surprise birthday party. A warm, caring person whose greatness is coming soon. Ageless Judge Abbe FLETMAN had a birthday!... John FENTON, community service aide to Councilwoman Jannie BLACKWELL, received a high award for tireless lifetime service. You can’t really honor folks like this ENOUGH. Here we are in Feriae Augusti declared in 18 BC by Emperor Augustus as a rest time – not eager for nasty news. (Cont. Next Page)

Three special elections were held this week in Philadelphia. Democrats DONNA BULLOCK, JOANNA McCLINTON and ED NEILSON were victorious. The Democrats played to their strengths during the campaigns and were helped by significant voter registration advantages in each district. A total of five special elections were held for the State House this summer. All five winners will be sworn into their seats on Aug. 25. Philadelphia Democrats are big supporters of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. The PFT learned this week that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will decide if the SRC can unilaterally cancel the PFTs employment contract. A lower state court said the SRC could not cancel the contract. This provision is the ultimate stick in the carrot-and-stick approach to settling a contest, and was inserted into the Philly schools state takeover law over 10 years ago. The supreme court ruling will have a major impact on school district planning and funding. Another city issue that requires planning and funding is POPE FRANCIS’S upcoming visit to Philadelphia. MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER and other city officials have steadily released information on the logistics and security for this visit. Last week they unveiled plans for traffic boxes where private vehicles can exit but not enter. Several Philadelphia universities have jumped into the logistics arena by announcing they will close their schools during the Pope’s visit to help alleviate traffic congestion. The Pope’s visit is a major international event. It is Philadelphia’s opportunity to shine. CHS is confident that the City of Brotherly Love will show some love to visitors and be an excellent venue for the world meeting of families and Pope Francis. Our congratulations go out to long-time Daily News fixture STU BYKOFSKY, who signed off as host of the Variety Club’s Candidates Comedy Night after a 25-year stint as its host. He raised more than a half-million dollars with that event through those years and, as he said, Tuesday night, “I hope it gets me into heaven.” You’ve got our vote, Stu, since we have watched many of our politicos make us laugh even when they flopped with their jokes.

Wall Street Journal last Friday. This time, however, Philadelphians mentioned in the article looked good and Kane, the Scranton native, looked bad. Kane has been accused of illegally leaking confidential grand-jury information and a retaliatory firing of a staffer who testified against her.

Stu Bykofsky Ends 25 Years As Variety Club Candidates Comedy Host

BONNIE SQUIRES always took a table at Stu Bykofsky’s Variety Club Candidates Comedy Night. Attending this last Bykofsky-sponsored event were her guests. From left are, seated, Eleanor Dezzi, Mel & Susanne Shuster and Wendy VARIETY CLUB Candidates Night co-hostesses, seen here Williams. Standing were publisher Earl Harvey, Larry with Bonnie Squires at Galdo’s Caterers, are Jenny DeHuff Warner, Squires and Michael Weingram. and Janice Armstrong, Daily News staffers.

AWAITING their turn to take podium at Galdo’s Caterers, both Republican Councilman at Large David Oh and Republican councilman-at-large candidate Al Taubenberger paused for this photo. Both had crowd laughing.

VARIETY CLUB’s CEO Angus I. Murray thanks Stu Bykofsky for his 25 years at the helm of this major fundraising event, REPUBLICAN mayoral candidate Melissa Murray Bailey told which brought this Charity over half a million dollars. This some quips about her campaign experience which had the crowd laughing. was Bykofsky’s last effort.

WALKING (Cont. From Page 16) Then more Kathleen KANE news is blasted on us! It broke on a Thursday, but we had to endure the same story, more embellished with large headline letters, on Friday. A bridging story is needed on Saturday to get over to Sunday with the BIGGEE – and more readers. One article used Lewis Carroll’s elegant literary word of JABBERWOCKY! Corny. They could have described their own view with a SCRANTON word of MALARKEY!... Then I read where a growing number are calling for Kane’s resignation. But I read ONLY THREE names in the article?? One was titled “People vs. Kane.” Wow; sounds like a lot of folks rioting in the streets! This from folks that endorsed Kane, then asked her to resign, and asked her to investigate a ruling on the Carpenters’ Union appeal?? As to Gov. WOLF, engaged in a budget battle, he could be in CYA mode (?). Some KANE haters might be the kind that bring weapons to a FAIR FIGHT – just in case. A press secretary for former president George

publicly accused Fina and Thomas of conducting a racially biased investigation. While all of the defendants in the case are African American, not all of the politicians targeted were. The six were the only ones to take the bait. Thomas, who himself is African American ,claims he had been subject to harassment owing to Kane’s erroneous accusations. The “new” news in the indictment of Kane was that the head of her security detail, PATRICK REESE, was also charged. He allegedly used AG office computers to seek out any staffers who may have either testified against Kane or leaked information about her to the press. It is also alleged that he and Kane used what they found to harass employees in direct disregard of a court injunction not to do so. “DUBYA” Bush called it the GOP permanent campaign. If you win an election – it is as if it never ended; they keep on the attack, like in Congress. If the other guy wins, just prosecute, to get him out in disgrace.... Kane is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. So far she had a GOP judge, a Grand Jury which is a proprosecutor sideshow, and a GOP DA. I got a little worried about equity. I feel somewhat better after reading a post by Alfonso GAMBONE, Esq. If KANE did resign, would the lads in SOME editorial rooms have champagne ready? She won’t hand them a CHEAP victory. So is there a feeling of IMPOTENCE over a weakened power of the press?... The HAUNTING QUESTION is: WHY run for ANY elected office? When you set out daily to do the PEOPLE’S BUSINESS, a sleaze can try to offer you money. The SLEAZE gets dropped charges. Prosecutors get HEADLINES and maybe higher office? But REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT is severely damaged.... A writer noted KANE should resign so that we can MOVE ON. We can move on – IF YOU GET OFF.

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STANDING IN for Sheriff Jewell Williams were staffers Harriet Lessy and Joe Blake, who, like Bykofsky, were once Daily News editorial staffers. They performed hilarious skit ribbing host Bykofsky.

In leaking this information, Kane intended to embarrass former state and current Philadelphia prosecutor FRANK FINA. Fina had been publicly critical of Kane’s failure to prosecute Brownlee and Waters as well as four other Philadelphia Democrats who were caught on tape taking illegal political contributions. After she declined to prosecute, Philadelphia DA SETH WILLIAMS took up the cases. In defending her decision not to pursue the cases, she engaged in a scorched-earth tactics that may not just cost her position as AG, but also her law license. In addition to the criminal case against her, she is subject to a defamation-of-character suit brought by CLAUDE THOMAS, the investigator in the sting operation. Kane had

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Usually I cringe when I see articles in the national media mentioning Philadelphia, because it usually is not flattering to our fair city. The indictment of ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE by Montgomery County DISTRICT ATTORNEY RISA VETRI FERMAN made page 2 of the

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 16) State Rep and CITY COUNCILMAN ED NEILSON lost in the Democratic primary for City Council at Large and got in the race. The party had been hoping for a candidate with less name recognition.

In the 161st, the Republicans also had a strong candidate in 20-year US Army veteran and businessman Charles Wilkins. In recent years the Republican Party frequently did not put up candidates in many State Rep contests. Not only did we put people in all three elections, we put up serious candidates.

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HICKORY RUN State Park offers splendid spaces for groups of children to explore nature. For the last two weeks in The Camp allows 100 kids facility operated by the PennAugust, there is a getaway all each week to leave the city and sylvania Dept. of Conservaurban children, youth and enter the world of hiking, fish- tion & Natural Resources. families should consider in ing, swimming and sightseeing. Kenneth Davenport is the preparing for the fall 2015 Supported by Philadelphia leader of the Camp and he school year. It’s called the and state government officials, refers to it as a place to “emCamp and it allows young the Camp is held annually dur- power children and remove people to leave the confines of ing the end of summer in the them out of harm’s way.” He city life and spend time ex- Poconos at Hickory Run State believes there is a need to conploring peaceful nature. Park in Whitehaven, Pa. in a tinually remove children from noise pollution and the socialTO: Unknown father of Baby Boy Wiltbanks ization mechanisms of crime A Petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all and violence potentiality. rights you have to your child Baby Boy Wiltbanks who was born The first week kicks off on 6/12/15 at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, as well as Aug. 17-21. It is geared toany rights N.W. has to Baby Boy Wiltbanks. The court has set a wards the ages of 8-11, boys hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing and girls. A weekend retreat will be held on September 10, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. at Court Room will be held for those 12-18 14, One Montgomery Plaza, Orphan’s Court Division, Swede years of age Aug. 21-24. The Street, Norristown, PA 19404 before Judge Ott. You are warned final full week will once again that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing engage children ages 8-11 and will go on without you and your rights to your child as well as the will run Aug. 24-28. rights of N.W. to that child may be ended by the court without your Day trips can also be being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by arranged for youth groups, a lawyer. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If churches or other campers to you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. come and spend the day at An important option may be available to you under Act 101 of Hickory State Park as an exPA Law that allows for an enforceable voluntary agreement for tracurricular activity. continuing contact following an adoption between an adoptive parThe camp goal is to show ent, a child, a birth parent and/or a birth relative of the child, if all and guide young people about parties agree and the voluntary agreement is approved by the the necessity of going green court. The agreement must be signed and approved by the court to and about emergency prebe legally binding. paredness. You are also warned that if you fail to file either an acknowlSponsorships, support, inedgment of paternity pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 2503 (d) rekind giving and donor options lating to acknowledgement and claim of paternity, and fail to either are still being accepted as a appear at a hearing to object to the termination of your rights or means of supplying several file a written objection to such termination with the court prior to partial or full scholarships to the hearing, your rights may be terminated under Pa.C.S.A. deserving children. 2503(d) or 2504(c) of the adoption act. More info‫ ز‬can be obtained LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICE by contacting Mr. Davenport 100 West Airy Street, P.O. Box 268 at (215) 954-6290 or kennethNorristown, PA 19404 (800) 560-LAW1 davenport54@yahoo.com.

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The moderators were hung up on “gotcha questions” instead of seeking out policy specifics. 3) Walker and Rubio badly damaged themselves politically by saying they would prohibit abortion in the tragic cases of saving the life of the mother. 4) I can absolutely see Cruz emerging as the eventual anti-establishment candidate. He’s nuts, but he’s got Moxie. 5) None of them really established how they would position themselves to win a general election, specifically the battleground states that will decide it.” Notwithstanding their low opinions of Donald Trump, polls

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