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MR. & MRS. NOVIN are happy to attend class reunion at St. Teresa’s of Avila’s celebrated 2nd annual Class Reunion from 1950-1972 in August at Clef Club at Broad & Fitzwater Streets with Daria Copeland, Ward Committee Chairwoman. A great time was had by all. More pics Page 10.

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40 Years Of Family Grocery

by Maria Merlino In 1953, Elizabeth, a young Calabrian woman not yet 21, daughter of Giuseppe & Teresina Lentini, took a big step over the Atlantic Ocean and touched down in Philadelphia.

Sailing solo, her mother would be meeting her to take her to her new home in upstate Pennsylvania where she had family that owned a restaurant and held a job for her there.

Unfortunately, the pay in that family job was nonexistent. So she moved to South Philly, 12th & Morris Streets, and began using the trade that she learned in Calabria – weaving.

Work wasn’t new to her as she tended the fields outdoors back home and worked on textiles indoors.

“Her job was at 9th & Washington – Daroff’s,” she says “My mother worked there pulling the basting stitches from the jackets. I did the

STANDING inside her 10th & Johnston Street store named Betty’s, Betty Lentini celebrates 40 years in building up strong relationships with Photo by Maria Merlino community. hand sewing. It was all piecework then. You could make money if you

came in early and stayed late. And I worked fast.”

Now an octogenarian, she met her husband Frank Rizzo at the tailor shop and married him in 1960.

“We’ll be married 55 years on Sep. 3, 2015,” she said. “My wedding was beautiful. I always wanted to have a wedding that was to remember. My wedding album cost me $500! That was a lot of money back then.”

But fate intervened when her finger became infected from all the needle pricks that come with a seamstress’s fast-paced job.

The Rizzos decided to get out of the needle trade for good and bought a tiny candy shop in the neighborhood. Steadily they built it up. Betty worked seven days a week, and half a day on every holiday. She retired and now daughter RoseMaria is behind the (Cont. Page 10)

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Cianfrani Park Getting New Neighbor But first, some demolition!

We've always wanted to live next door to a park. And who wouldn’t? We’d appreciate the natural light, the fresh air, and the sounds of children playing and dogs barking.

And we’re not even picky! We don’t need a big park like Rittenhouse Square or Dickinson Square Park, we'd be thrilled with a smaller community park like Julian Abele or Cianfrani Park at 8th & Fitzwater.

If you’re like us and would appreciate the chance to live next to Cianfrani Park, you’ll soon have the opportunity.

Developers purchased 735 and 737 Pemberton Street a little over a year ago and have been working on plans to build a new home on a large lot that would combine the two properties. They went before the Bella Vista Neighbors Association several times with different variations of their plan before finally coming up with something that would get approval at the ZBA. That approval came back in June, and now they have demolition permits in hand.

If you look up Perth Street from where this home will rise, you see it dead-ends to a construction fence. That, of course, will eventually be the second phase of the Bella Vista Strada project which we last looked in the fall. Today, you can see the completed two homes on the north side of the street and foundations for the three homes to come on the south side of the street.

One of the homes on Bainbridge Street is under agreement at a list price of $1.35 million, and the other is still

Lunch Spot Coming To 20th & Reed

by Naked Philly Construction began last year on a mixed-use building on a vacant lot at 20th & Reed.

On the original application for zoning for the property, it was stated that it would be for a take-out restaurant. But now the owner of the property, Ruzdhi Karaj, is looking to open a luncheonettetype restaurant here.

A letter posted in the window of the location states that the 1,400-square-foot space on the first floor and basement of the building would be used for a luncheonette that would be open for breakfast and lunch and seat approximately 15 people.

The letter indicates the developers are looking to open a luncheonette in this space.

The letter on the window reads: “As you can see, the original application called for a take-out restaurant, but the proposed business will be a sit-down place for 15.”

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avaiable for purchase at the same price. Perhaps, once one or both are sold, we’ll see action on the southern homes. If that construction coincides with the construction for the home on Pemberton, the park might not be such a pleasant place for a few months.

If all this construction happens during the winter, though, the work could be mostly inside by the time spring rolls around. The clock is ticking.

A festival dedicated to our home South Philadelphia, our food, our music, our people and our way of life.

Nobody does it like South Philly!

This day will feature some of the great bands and singers from our area, as well as the legendary food. So make plans to mark this one down on your calendar and show up for this all-day affair!

There will be games for the kids, so bring the entire family. No Eagles game on this particular Sunday, so come on out, Eagles fans, on Sunday, Sep. 13, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Galdo’s Catering, 1933 W. Moyamensing Avenue.

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Coming Soon! A Jammed November Ballot

by Joe Shaheeli Since many of our readers are vested with the responsibility of getting out the vote, or maintaining the polls on election day, they should be aware the lines will be long at each polling place come the Nov. 3 election.

If it were because of a major turnout of voters, no one would care. All would celebrate. Instead, it will be because the Registration Commission is now hard pressed to give equal space to all those running in the general election, as well as charter questions for voters. Even if few voters show up, they will have a lot to choose from as they ponder the massive ballot.

Take the count now: 24 judges have resurfaced on the campaign trail because they are up for retention. They need a majority of “yes” votes over “no” votes to hold onto their jobs for another 10year term. Based on history, they have little to fear.

In addition to these 24, on the election ballot voters will have to choose whom they wish to elect to 12 Common

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BOB PALAIMA, president of Delaware River Stevedores, met up with 40-year friend Jim Kenney at Tango Lounge, where both were pulling for Councilman Mark Squilla.

Pleas positions, and three for Municipal Court.

Add to that citywide candidates: For Mayor, in addition to the Democratic and Republican candidates, Jim Kenney and Melissa Murray Bailey, there will be three others running with them for the same post. Crusading Germantown publisher Jim Foster has taken his efforts to the main arena as an “Independent”. Joining him as an “Independent-Boris Kindij” is Boris Kindij.

His entry fed the rumor Kindij was the tool of someone who wanted two inde-

pendents on the ballot to dilute the impact of Foster’s campaign, should he get the kind of money needed to reach out to city voters. For years, Foster has earned a crusader image for blasting the Germantown congressional leadership’s “failure to do right by not properly channeling the millions of dollars that came from Washington through to nonprofits which did little or nothing for their community,” he charges.

Kindij has a pro-business growth platform. He notes Thomas Jefferson once said, “When injustice becomes

law, resistance becomes duty” and that led off his campaign statement. He has invited Sam Katz to join him.

He says, “Philadelphia is divided into two very different slices. I will fight to unite the City of Brotherly Love by eliminating poverty. As Mayor of Philadelphia, I will create an Income Inequality Advisory Committee (comprised of representatives from labor, business, and nonprofits), and with City Council’s cooperation increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour … and will create a 10-year tax-free zone program for new business entities that will bring jobs to Philadelphia.

Their minimum requirements: 25+ employees, apply the $15 minimum-wage schedule, and pay an annual membership to the City of Philadelphia.”

The Socialist Workers Party has entered candidates for Mayor and City Council, Osborne Hart and John Staggs respectively. Their campaign director is Chris Hoppner.

Staggs and Hart are workers at Walmart who are involved in the fight for $15 an hour, a union and full-time hours at the retail giant.

Democratic and Republican at-large candidates will find four joining them seeking votes. They are Kristin Combs, Sheila E. Armstrong, Andrew Stober and John Staggs.

Free Dominion Party candidate Michael Galganski will show up in the 8th Council Dist. voting machines; inde-

Judge To Judge

PHILA. Common Pleas Judge James Lynn, right, greets US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia who was lecturing in Colorado on “Separation of Powers” in government.

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pendent Bobby T. Curry will be on the 9th Council Dist. ballot.

Mayoral Debate On The 29th We thank Jim Cawley, president of United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey, on behalf of this city’s voters for sponsoring a mayoral debate on Channel 6 on Sep. 29. All of the candidates vying for Mayor have been invited and have agreed to attend.

Sharing the dais with Democrat Jim Kenney and Republican Melissa Murray Bailey will be other independent candidates vying for that office: Osborne Hart, Jim Foster and Boris Kindij.

The debate will be held at 7 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Center City. TV Channel 6ABC will moderate the forum, which is free and open to the public. Call United Way to register your attendance. Registration.is required.

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Feinberg Would End Register Of Wills Office Republican Candidate for Register of Wills, Ross Feinberg, has called for the abolition of the office.

“While it may seem like a contradiction to run for an office that you think should be abolished, it’s not. What I really care about, and what any public servant should care about, is serving the people, not maintaining an inefficient and expensive office,” Feinberg said in a press conference outside the door of the Register of Wills Office in City Hall.

Feinberg stated, “The Register of Wills simply presides over a bureaucracy.

They make administrative decisions, not political ones.

Contrast that with the decisions made by the Mayor and City Council. Those offices make decisions that affect policy. The Register of Wills does not. Since it should not be doing political work, it should not be elected through the political process.”

Current Register of Wills Ron Donatucci, 67, has held the office for a record 35 years.

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FUNDRAISER for State Rep. Mike Driscoll, 173rd Legislative District, drew capacity crowd at Three Monkeys Café outdoor café. Enjoying moment together were Driscoll supporters Terrence O. Devlin, Ward Leader Bob Dellavella, Mike McAllister and Ward Leader Shawn Dillon.

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Sen. Farnese Keeps Oil Trains On His Radar State Sen. Larry Farnese’s 1st Senatorial Dist. is the conduit to more oil trains passing from North to South and East to West and he continues to keep the safety of oil trains a priority.

He stated, “I’ve been working with train companies, Philadelphia officials and state Dept. of Environmental Protection experts to make sure we are prepared in the event something bad happens. And now we have Gov. Tom Wolf’s support.

“Bakken oil trains have been winding their way through my senatorial district en route to other points along the Atlantic seaboard for years – and we have been lucky to avoid major disasters. I have been working with constituents and sharing their legitimate concerns with public safety officials at every level, and I appreciate the commonality we now share with Gov. Wolf.”

Kudos To Tom Massaro On City Council Classes This columnist was caught with an error by Thomas

ATTENDING Mike Driscoll fundraiser was 21-year-old Chelsea Dellavella, center, who informed her mother Angela and dad Robert how much she has enjoyed internship on Urban Affairs House Committee in Harrisburg.

Henry Massaro, who, among his other accomplishments, has been the creator of the well-received Prep School for incoming City Council Members.

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CHATTING with State Rep. Driscoll were supporters Jack Taylor and Gavin Wolfe.

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COMCAST’S Kathleen Sullivan and State Rep. Mike Driscoll share the honor of both being named to Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame.

Acosta Preps ’Em For School

ENORMOUS back-to-school fair was staged by State Rep. Leslie Acosta, center, with kids, at Lenfest Center in N. BAKKEN oil trains are common sight on rail network of 1st Phila. Games and treats abounded as well as helpful academic aids. senatorial district.

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WISHING State Rep. Mike Driscoll best and congratulating him on turnout were Democratic City Commission candidate Lisa Deeley and Marla Walmsley.

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ILA Backing Hits Home Run (Cont. From Page 5) In case you wonder why it is new members seem to be running from day one and in full comprehension of what they face, it is because of his efforts in alerting them to what to expect. He truly puts in 18hour days to plan, assemble, resource and provide a potent comprehensive orientation for the next incoming City Council freshmen and women. Between last June and through to January 2016, he’ll have given 300-plus classes to either one or more, all while taking them on 16 days of site visits.

What explains his dedication is the fact, while hospitalized for 35 consecutive days in critical and serious condition, from Father’s Day, Jun. 21 until Jul. 25, he squeezed out time for prospective freshmen like Allan Domb, Helen Gym, Derek Green, Terry Tracy and Dan Tinney from his hospital bed or wheelchair.

He caught us with an error in our Aug. 13 issue where we indicated Councilman Ed Neilson hadn’t resigned as yet from City Council. He did so in June, more than 60 days before the Aug. 11 special election.

I get the feeling I need to attend his classes.

Quinnipiac Poll Finds Pa. Voters Like Biden an

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number of candidates vying for the 2016 presidency, the latest Quinnipiac Poll attempts to see for whom Pennsylvanians would vote if the election were today.

Although Vice President Joe Biden has not yet entered the race, his poll results indicate he may have a successful run against various candidates.

“In head-to-head matchups against the three leading contenders for the Republican

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INTERNATIONAL Longshoremen’s Association Local 1291 sponsored “Home Runs For Hope” baseball tournament for inner-city youth teams at Smith Playground in S. Phila. Over 60 youngsters participated in action-packed day, enjoying picnic as well as play. Dave Saunders was on-site organizer.

JOHN STAGGS, right, Socialist Workers Party candidate for Phila. City Council, gathered signatures at Jul. 20 protest of ironworkers against “frame-up” and jailing of former union President Joe Dougherty.

nomination, he runs as well or slightly better than she [Hillary Clinton] does,” noted Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll.

“Who gets the love? The one guy who hasn’t declared.

Vice President Joseph Biden, a Scranton boy made good, is perhaps becoming a more important player in the 2016 presidential race,” said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll.

While Clinton may currently be one of the front-runners, in some of the match-ups she does not hold up well.

When voters were asked if they would elect Clinton or Bush, Bush gathered 43% with Clinton at 40%. In a race against Rubio, Clinton remained at 40% while Rubio topped Bush at 47%.

It appears, however, that Pennsylvanians favor Clinton more than Trump, as she is at 45% to his 40% in their match-up.

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(Cont. From Page 6) Biden loses both match-ups to Bush and Rubio as well, but does better than Clinton with 42% and 41% to their 43% and 44%. Like Clinton, he polls better against Trump at 48% to Trump’s 40%. Bernie Sanders does not do as well as Clinton and Biden against Bush or Sanders with only 36% and 33%, but still “trumps” the billionaire at 44%.

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tion forms, which are available for businesses and individuals interested in getting involved in the Convention.

These forms are available on the Host Committee’s website, www.phldnc.com, and allow individuals and businesses to submit contact information and categorical specialties for opportunities related to the convention.

Prospective businesses interested in being considered an official Democratic National ASIAN AMERICAN fundraiser will bring together many Asian American leaders and groups, including those seen above, Convention vendor should go at Saigon Maxim at 6th & Washington on Sep. 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. to support Councilman David Oh, center. to the “vendor” tab at the top of the Host Committee’s website, www.phldnc.com. Regisocal 3 ocal 3 trants will be added to the Host Committee’s 2016 Venoofer oofer dor Directory, which will be used by the Host Committee and provided to the Democratic National Convention Committee to help find suppliers and services for their needs. The directory will also be given to third parties interested in holding events affiliated with the Convention.

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Early Polling Points To Toomey Victory

KINGSESSING Rec Center was popping last Saturday as hundreds of boys gathered to play in 6-team Ultimate Backto-School Basketball Tournament, enlisted from West and South Phila. Photo by Bill Myers

Labors Union…Building it right for a better and stronger community And promoting renaissance of North Broad St. Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Jr. Business Manager/Co-Chairman L.E.C.E.T. Co-Chairman Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., Damian Lavelle Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper, Jr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.

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Laborers’ District Council promotes a safe work environment, jobs completed on time and on budget, and represents union members, who are well trained, productive, professional, and take pride in their work. Union labor…building better and safer communities in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

STAFFER for State Sen. Tony Williams, Evelyn Craig shares moment in shade with team sponsor State Rep. Jim Roebuck before tournament got underway.

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SHOWING trophy were State Rep. Joanna McClinton, State Sen. Anthony Williams and State Rep. Jim Roebuck.

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US Sen. Pat Toomey (RPa.) does a bit better against Katie McGinty than Joe Sestak in a new Quinnipiac Poll.

Though the 2016 election for one of Pennsylvania’s US Senate seats is still a long way away, McGinty trails Toomey in a head-to-head matchup, 48% to 32%. Sestak, who gave Toomey a close run in 2010, but who doesn’t have the support of national Democratic Party leaders, trails Toomey by a slightly smaller margin (a one-percentage-point difference) than the one confronting McGinty: 48% to 33%. Part of this could be due to voters not knowing enough about the two Democratic candidates (although both have run past statewide races), since 61% of those polled said they didn’t know enough about Sestak, while 74% said they didn’t know enough about McGinty. With Toomey having a 49%-26% job-approval rating and a 46%-23% favorability rating, it would appear both Democratic candidates have some work to do during the next 14plus months.

95% Of School Districts Funded Through October Philadelphia School District (Cont. Page 13)

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CHILLING in shade were State Rep. Jim Roe- STATE REP. Jordan Harris enjoyed some buck, State Sen. Anthony Williams, Don Cave, jokes with referee Roscoe Wilson. Harris’ State Rep. Jordan Harris and Donna McClin- basketballers took top place in tourney.

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The Brady Family wishes to make it known its members truly appreciate and thank all those who attended the funeral of their mother, Enez Brady, as well as the many who sent condolence and prayer and Mass cards. She was a great woman and is sorely missed.

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Sep. 8- Asian American PAC and Business Owners host Fundraiser for Councilman David Oh at Saigon Maxim Restaurant, 612 Washington Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Sep. 12-13- 1st Annual Miles Gray, Jr. Memorial Championship Tennis Tournament is held at 33rd & Susquehanna Ave., starting 10 a.m. $25 Singles, $35 Doubles. For info strawberrymta@aol.com.

Sep. 11- Irish Boxing is held at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., starting 7:30 p.m. 10 bouts sanctioned by USA Boxing featuring Philly vs. Belfast.

For tickets or sponsorship opportunities Fred Druding, Jr. (215) 221-2374.

Sep.12- Celebrate “50 is Great Birthday Bash” with Sheriff Jewell Williams at Sheraton Phila. Downtown Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., starting 8 p.m.

Sep. 13- Derek Green holds Jazz on the Lawn at 1039 W. Allens La., 3-6 p.m. Host Committee $2,900, $2,500, $1,500; Sponsors $2,000,

$1,500, $1,000; tickets $150.

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Sep. 13- Snapshots of the Swedes Who Stayed: “United Stockholms of America”, featuring photography of Charlie Bennet, opens at American Swedish Historical Mus., 19th & Pattison Ave. Reception 4:30 p.m.

Sep. 14- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Monday Night Football at Romano’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking Ave., 7-10 p.m. Eagles at Atlanta.

Big-screen TV. Tickets $35 include best indoor tailgate buffet and refreshments. For info (215) 546-2244.

Sep. 14- Veterans Multi-Service Center holds Golf Outing To Benefit Vets at Indian Valley C.C., Telford, Pa. Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m. $125 for Lunch, Dinner, Beer-soda, driving range and green fees.

For info Debby Derricks (267) 255-5851 or Debby.Derricks@VMCenter.org Sep. 17- State Sen. Shirley M. Kitchen hosts Fundraiser at Barber’s Hall, 1402 W. Oxford St., 6-8 p.m. Food & Drinks: Friends $25; Supporters $50; Patrons $100; Spon-

sors/PACs $250. Checks payable to Committee to ReElect Shirley M. Kitchen, P.O. Box 50606, Phila., PA 19132. RSP (215) 631-4939 or swilliams98@hotmail.com.

Sep. 19- Councilman Bobby Henon hosts Fall Fest in 67006800 blocks Torresdale Ave., starting 10 a.m.

Sep. 21- 13th Ward Scholarship Walk-A-Thon is held on Kelly Dr., 8-11 a.m. Pledges & donations needed. Call Committeepersons Gene Kennedy (215) 588-9631, Mike Pender or Cynthia (215) 704-4431.

Sep. 22- Councilman David Oh is hosted Fall Fundraiser at Union Lg., 140 S. Broad St., Lincoln Rm., 2nd fl., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Contribution levels: $2,500, $1,000, $500 and $100.

Sep. 22- Kevin Strickland, GOP 9th Dist. councilmanic candidate, hosts Fundraiser aboard Franklin Yacht, 401 N. Columbus Blvd., 7-10 p.m. Food, music, dancing, cash bar. For info Mike Bradley (267) 773-7587.

Sep. 28- Public Health Center #9 Mattie L. Humphrey Clinic Citizens Board hosts Natural Eating Natural Health Fair at

131 E. Chelten Ave., 12-4 p.m. For info Ms. Renée Workman Hea (215) 681-1685.

Sep. 30- Green Party of Phila. holds Monthly Mtg. at Calvary Ctr. For Culture & Community, 801 S. 48th St., 7 p.m. For info (215) 243-7103.

Oct. 3- United Republican Cl. hosts Shrimp Night at 3156 Frankford Ave., 7 p.m.

Oct. 3- DJ Gary O and Mr. Hollywood host 21st & Norris Community Committee Old School Blue Light Basement Party Fundraiser at Nat’l Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Donation $40, at door $45.

Oct. 4- Vendemmia Festival is held at Girard Pk., 21st & Porter Sts., 2-6 p.m. Advance ticket $50, At entrance $55.

Reserved table of 10 $500.

For info (215) 551-3850.

Oct. 8- JEVS Human Services hosts Strictly Business event, premiere networking and awards luncheon honoring employers and inspiring employees at Sheraton Phila.

Downtown Hotel, 201 N. 17th St., 11 a.m. For info https://jevshumanservices.org /events/strictly-business/ or (215) 854-1800.

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Years ago, our cartoonist knew he couldn’t swim in the local stream that crossed his grandparents’ property in western Pennsylvania. It ran yellow, sometimes red, more often brown.

This cartoon reflects what he now sees with that stream. It not only runs clear, but the stocked fish have taken to it and have restocked it their natural way.

So he sees trains of long lines of oil tanks rolling by, and doesn’t understand what the hullabaloo is all about. His comment and ours follows: If you don’t like oil tank trains rolling by all day long, then let’s go for the pipeline. Most experts say it is the safer way to go. If no pipeline, then how do you expect oil to flow to refineries? It can’t fly!

1-5 p.m. Rain date Sunday.

Tickets $50. Checks only made out to 61st Ward PAC. PO Box 49159, Phila. PA. 19141. For info Pete (267) 303-3203.

Aug. 30- Phila. Republican Aug. 27- State Reps. Leslie Committee hosts Billy Meehan Acosta, Curtis Thomas & oth- Clambake at Cannstatter Volksers hold Public Forum on state fest Verein, 9130 Academy corrections and related issues at Rd., 4-8 p.m. $100 per guest.

Temple Univ. Health Sciences Beer, wine, soda and open bar.

Student Faculty Ctr., 3340 N. Entertainment. Event Chair Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fea- State Rep. Martina White. turing Dept. of Corrections Checks payable to “Phila. ReSecretary John Wetzel. Panel publican City Committee”, discussion, open to questions. 3525-27 Cottman Ave., Phila., For info (215) 457-5281.

PA 19149. For info Mike Cibik Aug. 29- State Rep. Mark (215) 735-1060.

Cohen hosts Rising Sun Ave. Sep. 5-7- Polish American FesStreet Fair at 6300-6400 blks. tival at Nat’l Shrine of Our Rising Sun Ave., 10 a.m.-4 Lady of Czestochowa, on Ferry p.m. Games, live acts, SWAT Rd., Doylestown, Pa. Saturtrucks, info, light refresh- day, Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. ments. Free.

Sep. 7- Tri-State Labor Day Aug. 29- Men for Positive Parade & Family Celebration Changes hosts 1st annual starts at Sheet Metal Workers’ Leadership Breakfast at John Local 19 Union Hall, 1301 F. Street Community Ctr., Columbus Blvd., 8 a.m. Pa1100 N. Poplar St., 10 a.m.- rade goes to Penn’s Landing 12 p.m. For info William for Family Fun Festival.

Mackey (215) 789-0463. Ad- Sep. 8- State Rep. Vanessa mission free.

Brown hosts Senior Services Aug. 29- 61st Ward Leader Open House at A to Z Care, Pete Lyde hosts Fundraiser 5050 Parkside Ave., Su. A, 12Cookout at 6816 N. 10th St., 3 p.m. Affordable Care Act,

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counter, taking over for her mother.

“As kids we always helped out in the store but she hired neighborhood people for store help,” says RoseMaria. “My mom started out with a little candy store that she and my father ran on 20th & McClellan Streets for 10 years before she got Betty’s.”

They had two girls and a boy, RoseMaria, DonnaMaria and Frank Rizzo, Jr., who is now deceased. The mention of his name brings tears to Betty’s eyes.

“I have all my marbles, thank God,” she tells me. “But you never know when they’ll go.”

The most important thing you’ll find at Betty’s? It’s the genuine, warm family atmosphere – food for the soul.

Class Reunion

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THE CLASS REUNION Committee are all smiles. Photo by Leona Dixon

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HAROLD COPELAND and his fiancée.

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HELPING President/Business Mgr. Gary Masino welcome Sheet Metal Local 19 members to its annual summer get-together in Wildwood were these FLANKING their leader Gary Masino for this office staffers and friends. All proceeds are going photo were Sheet Metal Union members Mike to Beneficial Association which helps injured mem- Sullivan and Joe Jordan. bers of Local 19 in their time of need.

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SHEET METAL Workers Local 19 hosted its first annual summer gala in Wildwood at Westy’s in Anglesea, drawing a packed house. Here Gary Masino, right, president/business manager, and Bryan Bush join in greeting attendees.

T H E BUSHES, Bryan and Patricia, took out time for this photograph.

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Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Enjoy Summer Gala

FILLING IN for his son, State Sen. John Sabatina, DEMOCRATIC candidate for City Commissioner TAKING this photo op with Gary Masino were John Kearney, Donna ENJOYING gala were Karen & Gary Jr., was John, Sr., 2nd from left, welcomed by Lisa Deeley gets hearty welcome from Sheet Metal Michael Miele, Bryan Bush and Gary Masino.

Masino and Patricia Bush.

Kolifrath and Bill Yeager.

Workers leader Gary Masino.

FOP Takes Care Of Its Own, With Wiffleball Photo by Bill Myers

ERIN MORGAN cuddles her 2-year-old Brian, son of an Arizona cop who is being treated at CHOP for eosinophilic DIFFERENT teams lined up at FOP Lodge 5 in esophagitis, rare disease that makes it imN.E. Phila. for fundraising wiffleball tournament to possible to eat many foods. help child in need.

Photo by Bill Myers Photo by Bill Myers

PROUD organizers of wiffleball tourney included Mark Palma, Joe Bologna, FOP Chaplain Father Steve Wetzel and FOP President John McNesby.

Photo by Bill Myers

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FOP LODGE 5 swung into action, raising all sorts of support money to keep Morgan family together while Brian undergoes extended treatment in Phila., for life-threatening condition.

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Tuesday night, Republican mayoral candidate MELISSA MURRAY BAILEY had a fundraiser at the Valley Green Inn. WARD LEADER WALT VOGLER put the event together with the assistance of COMMITTEEMAN MIKE DeNOIA. Valley Green Inn is situated in Vogler’s 21st Ward.

In addition to Murray Bailey, a number of other municipal candidates were in attendance, including Register of Wills candidate ROSS FEINBERG and Council-At-Large candidates DAN TINNEY, TERRY TRACY, AL TAUBENBERGER and incumbent DAVID OH. The host committee included Republican City Committee CHAIRMAN and STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR, RCC EXEC. DIR. JOE DeFELICE, RCC VICE CHAIRMAN MIKE CIBIK, RCC GENERAL COUNSEL MIKE MEEHAN as well as ward leaders DOM CHIAVAROLI, DENISE FUREY, BILL PETTIGREW, CALVIN TUCKER, KEVIN PASQUAY, MATT WOLFE, MARK WULLER and CHRIS VOGLER. Murray Bailey spoke briefly to the crowd, thanking them for their support. While she did speak about the many problems in Philadelphia which have been largely caused or exacerbated by the entrenched Democratic machine, she did emphasize the need to be positive and proactive.

We hope Murray Bailey will be able to highlight her ideas and plans for the city in a debate with Democratic mayoral candidate JIM KENNEY. There is a United Way-sponsored debate scheduled for September. However, I would not be surprised if Kenney finds a way to avoid the event.

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In Philadelphia anymore, it’s another day, another politician under a federal or state judicial microscope.

A few days before Attorney General Kathleen Kane was held over for trial on charges she leaked information about various investigations involving Philadelphia politicos, the word got out that her counterpart here in the city, District Attorney Seth Williams, was being looked at by the Feds for some possible campaign-finance shenanigans.

And this is without even discussing the upcoming trials of Congressman Chaka Fattah, State Reps. Vanessa Lowery Brown and Louise Williams Bishop, or even the special elections that followed the plea bargains entered into by State Reps. Ron Waters and Michelle Brownlee.

We’ve kind of hit bottom here. So what’s the solution?

I saw an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer that suggested that since most of the folks getting locked up or accused of malfeasance are Democrats, it might be time to let the Republicans take over.

I guess in theory that might work as an idea. The city’s Republican Party is trying to make a comeback and has even fielded some decent candidates here and there. The only politician I’ve ever endorsed in this column is City Councilman David Oh, and he hasn’t made me regret it yet. In fact, he’s done such a good job that folks within his party have chosen to reward him with a litany of primary challenges because he’s not “oppositional” enough. (No … I’m not kidding.)

But one thing that makes Philadelphia’s mostly Black (Cont. Page 15)

Yo! Here we go again with this statement “The Good Old Days.”

You hear it all the time, the good old days. But how do we explain them to our children or grandchildren? Could we express the pride and fear we had on our first day of school without Mom or Dad to protect us? When did we learn there are losers as well as winners in the games we played as well as in life too? How about all those great times we had playing with our friends, going to the Saturday matinees and hanging out with your dog?

Did the good old days include your Dad with his kind instance on doing the right thing — no matter what? Who ever heard of sunscreen? The boys spent shirtless for the whole summer and wound up with a tan that would cost us a fortune to get today. How about an ice chip from the block of ice on the iceman’s wagon to suck on to cool off? Would that be part of the good old days?

Your first date, your first kiss, your first love and your first algebra test? All were memorable events, right? Graduation day (finally), maybe starting college or going into the military – are they fond memories? The day you got married and later your first child and then being there for their “first” experiences – weren’t they exasperating and gratifying memories?

Did you ever miss a meal while working or maintaining your home because you were too busy to eat? When you pass a mirror, do you ponder wistfully at your long-gone youthful body?

How about the myriad of family gatherings, the weddings, funerals, christenings, holidays, and eventually the birth of your first grandchild … and guess what, you start the cycle all over?

So when someone asks you, “What were the Good Old Days?” you can explain it quite simply. Every day of your life is part of YOUR good old days. Everyone has his or her own good old days. Many memories will be the same as yours and mine. Yesterdays were, of course, the good old days. Today and every tomorrow could be the good old days — if you let them. Remember: Today will be the good old days – tomorrow.

Write me at the Public Record or email me at Dwaffleman@aol.com. I would love to share the memories of my “good old days” with you.

Pittsburgh sources report to City Hall Sam that several Philadelphians made the trek across the state to Pittsburgh. The purpose was to make appearances for part of their statewide runs.

Among the journey candidates were State Supreme Court CANDIDATE JUDGE KEVIN DOUGHERTY and JUDGE ALICE BECK DUBOW, a candidate for Superior Court. They both appeared at the JUSTICE MAX BAER annual comedy event. This event features statewide candidates who put themselves through the merciless process of doing standup comedy in front of a raucous crowd, often appearing very unfunny. But it is a necessary torture in the process of getting known and hopefully elected statewide.

Judge Dougherty drew some chuckles by borrowing a line from JOHN F. KENNEDY. He said that his brother JOHN, head of Local 98 in Philadelphia, refused to pay one more dollar than was necessary for a win. He wouldn’t pay for a landslide.

The special guest and MC was Philadelphia MAYOR MIKE NUTTER, who showed dry wit but wowed with his rap routine. Some speculated about his future. The campaign for US Senate features the perky KATIE McGINTY. She’s effervescent but not charismatic. JOE SESTAK is annoyingly charismatic but it’s so in your face and not perky at all.

Maybe the race calls for a different kind of candidate … like Nutter. He does not have charisma like Sestak and not a trace of McGinty’s perkiness or effervescence. But he comes with a powerful base in Philadelphia and people would be happy to see him in Washington. Could it be that Michael Nutter is the next entrant into the race for the higher Chamber in D.C.?

WITH THE FUTURE of the Divine Lorraine Hotel now known, I would like to thank Council President Darrell CLARKE for pushing development!! Let’s now concentrate on the THREE remaining N. Broad Street structures in NEED of saving: The MET, The UPTOWN, and the 12-story colossus at Broad & Erie, known as the BEURY Building.... The paving of state highways inside PHILLY seems to use the same SWISS-CHEESY asphalt that the City uses. SEPTA is responsible for paving between trolley tracks and 18 inches on either side of the tracks. Where tracks are on a state highway, paving should be coordinated with SEPTA (or done for them and billed). I just drove over a newly paved (state) street which felt great – except for the tie-rod-loosening bumps on the SEPTA part. The new paving feels good, but might not last as many years as before.

POLICE CAPT. McCLOSKEY issued an order that no tickets be issued on a street that had suffered from towing cars parked in driveways, which are never in use. I argued a few driveway tickets at 9th & Filbert, and produced the property VACANT permit, as well as a photo of the parking-enforcement officer parked in the same spot! The Philadelphia Traffic Code supposedly says any CURB CUT is a driveway – and cars there can be ticketed. If so, let’s get Council to amend the Code for non-used driveways. Councilmen Bill GREENLEE and Bob HENON are best for this. Capt. McCLOSKEY has already set precedent.... One of the IMAGINATIVE towing charges was by a private tow company, for an accident on a DRPA bridge approach. It was $55 for “Cleaning the Highway.” Brooms and mops free?

An editorial about the Democratic Party in Doldrums proves that it is really the summer (lack of news) doldrums. Is the writer from the BURBS or lacks local perspective?... BITTERSWEET is the retirement of Winnie BRADLY from the Register of Wills office. A surprise party was tendered her by an appreciative staff, and later a lunch with lovely Anne BROWN, Ward 40B Leader. Bravo & Well Done, O faithful public servant. By the way, there is no voicemail in the Register’s Office as directed by Ron DONATUCCI, who wants taxpayers (since the 1980s) to talk with a LIVING, BREATHING HUMAN! (Cont. Page 14)

“The Buck Stops Here” - President Harry Truman “You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide” - Joe Louis

FOCUS ON A FAILED CITY Mayoral Candidate Jim Foster to outline Platform in installments thru Labor Day.

Campaign to visit all Neighborhoods Philadelphia – the city with the widest gap between the “haves” and the “have nots” - - and growing . . .

STATE REP. Jim Roebuck asks Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson to autograph a copy of his latest book, Disintegration: The Splintering of Black America, after journalist spoke at Council of State Governments Eastern Region Conference in Wilmington, Del. Roebuck reported more than 600 people attended educational session.

Verified national statistics prove we have the largest % of deep poverty in the nation again this year. At the same time the most top heavy overpaid municipal government in the nation grows while the political machine buys votes with 6000 new jobs since 2010, massive overtime fraud, and bloated city council that costs one million dollars for each member annually for 9 months work.

We will outline these and other statistics that verify how the current administration and the bureaucrats that run cover have neglected those with the greatest need and rewarded those at the top with pilferage and patronage; while taxing those in the middle with highest rates in the nation.

There is 1 city employee for every 51 citizens - outrageous!

A phone call will bring the Foster Campaign to your group or your neighborhood with the rest of the horror story that funds the favored and sends wasted tax dollars to the elites and the suburbanites that feast off the largest corrupt city in the nation.

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(Cont. From Page 8) will have enough money to at least get through October. As Pennsylvania’s state budget impasse continues to drag on into the start of the school year and districts begin to plan for contingencies in case the stalemate continues, House Education Committee Chairman Stan Saylor (RYork) said around 95% of Pennsylvania’s school districts will likely to survive until October without state funding.

“Statewide I have not seen a school district that can’t open,” he said. “I’m going to say 95% of them probably can survive into October without taking a loan, possibly.”

He added those that are more financially distressed might have to go out for a line of credit a little sooner.

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 10) The debate planned by NBC Channel 10 was cancelled because of the unreasonable demands Kenney placed on the TV station, outlined in a 6-page memorandum including limitations on water bottles. One demand was that there be no split screens of him and Murray Bailey. Was this request because she is far more attractive than Kenney? Perhaps Kenney and/or his handlers feared he could not control his famous temper for the whole show and would need some non-direct camera time to compose himself?

Kenney did agreed to speak to some school children with Murray Bailey, but demanded a change in the agenda so it would not be a like a debate.

Mr. Kenney, these children are not old enough to vote!

Kenney has been avoiding or over-handling the media since the primary. This is a page out of the HILLARY CLINTON

playbook. Perhaps Kenney should look and see how Hillary’s “handling” of the media is working out for her.

Montgomery County JUDGE CATHLEEN KELLY REBAR ordered that ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE will stand trial on criminal changes relating the leaking of confidential information and perjury as well as intimidating and retaliatory firing of staffers who testified against Kane. Montgomery County DISTRICT ATTORNEY RISA VETRI FERMAN, who amassed the 42-count case for charging Kane, will not be the trial attorney (I assume because she is running for a seat on Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas and hopes to be a judge before this case comes to trial). MICHELLE HENRY, a Bucks County prosecutor, will assist in trying the case with Montgomery County 1ST ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY KEVIN STEELE. A female judge and two female prosecutors, yet Kane is still claiming that an old boys’ club is out to get her.

Kane’s attorney GERALD SHARGEL tried repeatedly in the hearing before Kelly Rebar to bring up the plot of former AG staffers to get back at her for disclosing their exchange of pornographic emails. The judge cut Shargel off on this topic.

The case against Kane alleges her illegal acts were in large part to discredit former AG staffer and current Philadelphia prosecutor FRANK FINA. She now claims she planned to reveal the names (apparently including Fina) of the pornographic exchangers before Fina and Philadelphia DA SETH WILLIAMS criticized her for not pursuing cases against six Philadelphia Democrats caught on tape taking illegal political contributions. However, she publically released the redacted list well after her public fight with Fina commenced.

Her contention that Fina knew of her intentions before the release of the names is frankly a push. That being said, it is apparent Fina had an axe to grind with Kane; but that does not mean that she is not guilty.

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WALKING (Cont. From Page 10) State REP. ED NEILSON had a birthday, with the best gift being winning the special election. This MAN OF LIGHT is ready to handle the people’s business!... Birthday wishes to Kenlyn BROWN of North Philly. It is hard to tell who could sew better, Betsy ROSS or BROWN Birthday wishes to Linda Chambers HALL of the 36th Ward, taxreview dynamo!... Today is the birthday for my Pomsky “Bear”, whose age is unknown after a life in the streets. A few days from now it is late “Poochie’s” birthday; Both Virgos.

Get well to two retired Army guys who underwent surgery: Command Sgt. Maj. Clarence MARTIN, and SFC Harry WEIMAR. I will call on them for a 5:30 a.m. jog soon.... I have never been a FATTAH fan, but his attack on the prosecution tactics finds me in agreement. Ever see FEDS in court – seem-

ingly DEVOID of human emotion? I would wonder if they were exempt from CALLS OF NATURE (?).

SUMMER is ending, but I still would hope for a nastynews PAUSE – not any PULITZER-quest news. Just HAPPY STUFF in the press.

Yet there is no rest for the weary of Kathleen KANE zaps. When Kane stated she would answer the media questions, the postings that follow a news article buzzed she would be a flop. When it went well, they fell silent as church mice. Then the DA was reported to be under federal probe – and the posts fell as silent as the Western Front.

Then the DA blamed Kane for the federal-probe story; and many posts were unfavorable to the DA – even attacking his bow tie. (He must know that life is a TWO-WAY street?

He might have heard that President Truman said, “If you can’t stand the smoke, get out of the kitchen.”). To me it is unlikely that a medium calling for Kane’s resignation

would allow Kane to instigate such news. The SAD part is that a TOP reporter is caught in the mix and twisting about in the wind!

As to the FBI ASKING about KANE story: We don’t know that, since there has been no Fed comment – unless there was a LEAK??

Then to WHOM?... An article said Kane had been criticized; BY WHOM? It did not say. And there was comment by lawyers FAMILIAR with the issue. HOW FAMILIAR? The posts could offer no evidence on this (but who needs evidence, right?). An average of 120 posters react to local news articles – out of 4 MILLION in the region, and 11 MILLION residents of the Commonwealth. The Founding Fathers would prefer that posters use their REAL NAMES. It is more honorable, American and masculine, feminine, or transgender-ine. For the rest of us, JFK said, “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.”

by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Can a person in a coma file bankruptcy?

Answer: Usually these situations involve a pending foreclosure, where the homeowner is not competent to file a bankruptcy case, but an adult child wants to use Chapter 13 to stop the foreclosure.

The bankruptcy law does

throughout the Delaware Valley to present a multitude of programming, including cultural, educational and political forums, workshops, cultural trips, festivals, cultural-based curriculum, and community outreach – all designed to preserve and promote the rich cultural legacy of Philadelphia. These partnerships and the organization’s membership were multi-cultural and multi-ethnic, a testament to Frances’ vision and spirit.

Through her steadfast guidance and direction, the historic Paul Robeson House Museum

allow a living but incompetent person to file bankruptcy. Ideally, the relatives should first obtain an order of guardianship from the local probate or appropriate state court in the jurisdiction where the incompetent person lives. If an order of guardianship has been issued, it means that a state court judge has reviewed the affected person’s medical records and has made a finding

has undergone critical restorations and has transformed into a vibrant community and cultural center full of activity and energy. Frances was an advocate of the tremendous qualities exemplified by the life of Robeson. She indeed was a living example of it.

In February 2015, State Rep. Leslie Acosta sponsored HR 90, honoring the work and leadership of Frances. The Pennsylvania State House of Representatives unanimously adopted the Resolution.

A wake will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, 7-9 p.m., at the that the person does not have the capacity to make decisions.

Most guardianship orders specifically identify the powers assigned to the guardian.

If the concerned relatives anticipate a bankruptcy filing, they should ask the state court judge to specifically include the authority to file a bankruptcy case.

Another option, albeit one that is less desirable would be for the concerned relatives to use the authority arising from a power of attorney to file a bankruptcy case on behalf of an incapacitated debtor. This option is less ideal because

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Funeral services will take place on Aug. 29, 2015 at Pinn Memorial Baptist Church, 2251 N. 54th Street, with a viewing 8-10 a.m. and powers of attorney often do not specifically mention a power to file a bankruptcy case and because the bankruptcy judge has no way of knowing for certain that the power of attorney was issued when the debtor was still competent.

Again, the best course of action if you are tempted to act on behalf of someone who is not capable of making decisions would be to obtain your authority in state court first, and not depend on a bankruptcy judge to clean up a messy filing.

Next Week’s Question: Can a bankruptcy continue after death of debtor?

(Cont. From Page 10) electorate a little skittish when it comes to voting Republican friends isn’t local Republicans, but national ones.

As I write this piece, David Duke, former Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan and recipient of what can only be described as one of the worst nose jobs I’ve ever seen, announced that he’s endorsing Donald Trump for President.

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Frances P. Aulston, age 75, passed away on Aug. 9, 2015. A beloved cultural activist, educator and civic leader, Frances was the Founder, President and CEO of the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, and steward of the historic Paul Robeson House Museum. Tireless, dedicated and passionate, Fran dedicated her life to using art and culture to transform, enlighten, educate and create community.

Under her leadership, the WPCA partnered with over 80 organizations and institutions

Now, the fact a former Klan bigwig is endorsing the dude that makes most New Jersey throw up in their mouths a little when he touts his business acumen as a reason why he should be President, is just one of those things that makes local folks look at you like you have two heads when you say, “You should vote for us!”

Let’s keep it real. If your possible presidential standard-bearer is an ignorant blowhard that pals around with domestic terrorists, and honestly, that’s what white supremacists are, what are we supposed to think?

So what does that do for us here in Philly when it comes to politicians? Actually, it puts us between a rock and a hard place.

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Beech Community Services 9th Jazz Avenue Fest Major Draw Never Too Young To Learn

ERIC ROBERSON performing at 9th annual Jazz on the Ave Music Fest hosted by Beech Cos. brought out record crowd.

In photo at right are Kenneth Scott, president of Beech Cos., headliner Syleena Johnson and Christine Brown, director of Beech Community Services. Thousand attended joined Beech Community Services to free event On C.B. Moore (Columbia) Avenue. Two bandstands provided entertainment.

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Sims Packs ’Em In

PACKING Tavern on Camac was summer fundraiser on behalf of State Rep. Brian Sims.

Joining Sims at event were, from left, State Sen. Larry Farnese, judicial candidate Rainey Papademetriou, Sims and State Rep. Jason Dawkins.

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KATHY PADILLA and Sherrie Cohen were among 100 people who turned out on hot Center City afternoon to contribute to TUCKER HOUSE and Maplewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center celebrated an open State Rep. Brian Sims.

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THESE youngsters were among 5,000 Phila.-area students in grades 2 through 6 to discover joys of science with GSK Science in the Summer™. Now in its 29th year, program is sponsored by GSK – one of world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and health-care companies, located in Phila. and administered by the Franklin Institute.

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US SEN. Bob Casey sits with YWCA campers before attending press conference to promote HOST MELISSA Robins, center, with group of volunteers ready to show their support for his efforts to increase meals for needy children.

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Photo by Jean Donohue M E L I S S A ROBINS, right, hosted a Bernie Sanders rally with volunteers Amanda McIllmurray and D a n i e l Pasquarello.

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Popemobile Arrives POPEMOBILE was shipped here earlier to await Pope Francis’ arrival and 2-day visit to Phila.

training for a future maritime-industry career in one of America’s biggest port cities.

Maritime secondary education in America originated in the early 20th century. A millennial turning point was the 2001 “Maritime Careers Creating an Action Plan for Recruiting & Retaining

American Mariners” conference. It recognized the recent renaissance of the maritime industry and highlighted its need for qualified workers to fill demanding entry level and crew positions. Maritime secondary education aims to train these future employees.

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Admission to Maritime Academy Charter School is initially based upon availability, after which all remaining

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while port of call for maritime education. Home to Aker Shipyard, the secondlargest commercial shipyard in the country, students at Maritime Academy Charter School are in the right place.

The school maintains a 98% graduation rate, a figure nearly double the city average. What began as a middle school, servicing grades 5 through 8, has expanded to include a high school and grades 3 and 4. The separate elementary and high-school buildings are both located in Port Richmond. These buildings boast “portholes” for windows and “heads” for bathrooms. The students are the cadets and they are treated as such.

Maritime Academy Charter School prides itself on its rigorous academics with a maritime theme. For high schoolers, there are classes on small-engine repair and maritime engineering. For the young cadets, a story about pirates beats any other kids’ classic. Field trips to the shipyard to watch a boat being built or to Penn Terminal to learn about its influence on the maritime industry are frequent. Principal and chief executive officer of the school, Edward Poznek credits the maritime factor as the students’ inspiration to work hard. “Our students take pride in the fact that they are called cadets,” he said.

Maritime educators hope the excitement, passion, and discipline they inspire in their students will transcend into the business sector.

The next step for secondary maritime schools across the board is to connect their students with future employers. Maritime Academy Charter School has built strong ties with Philadelphia’s local maritime com-

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by Jean Donohue A unique charter school is a boon to the city’s thriving maritime industry. It is a hidden treasure amidst the vast sea of Philadelphia educational opportunities.

Once admitted to Maritime Academy Charter School, a student becomes the school’s newest “cadet” and begins

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