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South 9th Street is considering creating a Business Improvement District in the nation’s oldest outdoor continuous market. The Italian Market has received the support needed from the City of Philadelphia’s Dept. of Com-

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S. 9th STREET is exploring a Business Improvement District study area in the nation’s oldest outdoor continuous market. It needs your opinions. merce to start the BID planning and researched since last February process. and are in full swing since Septem“We started doing the research a ber.” year ago in February, but have been There are currently 14 other BIDs more full-time in September,” said in the City of Philadelphia. To name Michele Gambino, business manager just a few, look at Center City Disof S. 9th Street Business Association. trict, University City District, South “We talked about it, put feelers out (Cont. Page 2)

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Italian Market Revamp Needs Your Ideas (Cont. From Page 1) Street/Headhouse District, E. Passyunk Avenue District and Sports Complex Special Services District.

The purpose of a BID is to “improve the experience for shoppers and create a better shopping district,” explained Gambino. Common BID missions include enhanced street cleanup and public-safety patrols, as well as marketing and promotion for the businesses in their territory.

In most BIDs, these added services are paid for by a special fee assessed on propertyowners.

Therefore property-owners have a major voice in establishing a BID. “We want to create a destination place where people want to come,” said Gambino.

“Right now, we are in the survey process. We have to get community input.”

The Italian Market in Philadelphia on 9th & Christian in 1954 from the City of Philadelphia, Department of Records.

Gambino urges the com- top three things are street munity to go online to the bid cleaning and trash; parking; website www.south9thwash- and then third is promotion. ington.com and pitch in their Down the list are storefront upgrades. The second group2 cents by Mar. 7.

“Looking at the surveys so ing includes lighting and tryfar, we’ve gotten great input – ing to encourage businesses to intelligent and well thought be open after nighttime so out,” Gambino noted. “The people can shop after work.”

The Market is in the beginning stages of the planning process. An Advisory Planning Committee is in place.

The Committee will be responsible for defining the boundaries, putting a budget in place and authoring a fiveyear operating plan for the BID. The process should take about 12 to 18 months. The City of Philadelphia’s BID Planning Process Guidelines will be followed and monitored by an industry specialist.

“How the plan works is you survey everybody, then start putting the plan in place for the next five years. We start discussing it at the BID advisory level, set boundary lines for the plan, agree on a plan, then get the budget together,” said Gambino. “Say if in the plan was, they want the street painted purple. How much does it cost to paint the

street purple? First budget, then a timeline and defining boundaries. It could take six more months, or 12-18 months total once started.”

There are roughly 300 active businesses in the market with an economic impact of $150 million a year.

The S. 9th Street Italian Market Shopping District spans S. 9th Street from Wharton to Fitzwater, 8th to 10th Streets. The Market has been in existence for over 100 years.

“This will allow a better shopping experience and more economic growth, which is all positive for the community,” she said.

For more information, contact Gambino at (215) 7836366 or via email at italianmarketinfo@gmail.com or visit www.italianmarketphilly.org.

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Boy Scout Troop 147 Last One In South Philly

(Cont. From Page 1) But why is is the last of its kind?

There once were at least half a dozen Troops with many scouts.

The seminal seed of this partnership between Trinity and Troop 147 began in 1915 when Trinity’s Pastor, Rev. Frank Urich, the “Father of Troop 147,” provided the nourishment that began this 98 year growth. This troop was chartered May 21, 1915. During this 98-year adventure, 21 Scoutmasters have proudly served Troop 147 and 35 Eagle Scouts have honored Troop 147.

Troop 147’s history is rich and unique. As the oldest chartered Lutheran-sponsored troop in Triune District, it is a proud Troop. Troop 147 is one of the oldest troops in the City and the State as well. It is currently the last troop that remains in South Philadelphia.

During World War II, the troop showed its “esprit de corps" through the sale of war bonds and the maintenance of Victory Gardens, one of which was located at 24th and Wolf Streets. Under "Pop" Bender's direction, the Drum and Bugle Corps of Troop 147 was organized, becoming respected and recognized in

Philadelphia. In 1930, Troop 147 led the district in the annual inspection and was honored by the Council Scout Executive. During the World War II, the Troop was the largest ever, with some five to seven patrols and a strong parent auxiliary of some 20 to 30 parents.

At its 90th anniversary in 2005, the troop received over 15 high-level commendations from our local, regional, and national leaders for its exemplary service.

The troop currently has two volunteer agreements in place. One is with Fairmount Park for annual volunteer service to clean up and improve FDR Park, aka “The Lakes”. The second is with the upkeep and maintenance of the VFW War Memorial at 18th & Jackson Streets. The troop gets on TV twice a year, at the end of the annual Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Day Parades. Since its founding, the troop has produced 35 eagle scouts.

Many of the volunteers have either backgrounds in government jobs or the building trades, specifically plumbing. BSA Troop 147 is the exclusive, lead volunteer group for the annual Vendemmia Wine Festival held at Girard Park, with over 10 years of loyal service.

Started approximately seven years ago, the troop cooks twice a year and provides meals for Aid for Friends. The meals are labeled, and sealed and then sent to Epiphany Church’s food storage.

On average, some 40 meals are cooked. To date, this amounts to over 500 meals for the needy within our area.

For over 10 years, the troop has supported and worked closely with affiliated Cub Scouts, Pack 147, to help orchestrate and carry out the annual ABC/ Channel 6 Thanksgiving Food Drive. The combined group is very good at this activity, gathering, sorting and processing on average 5,000 canned goods a year.

That amounts to some 50,000 canned goods or 25 tons of collected food to date. This is one of the best efforts within the local Cradle of Liberty Council.

It should be noted that these statistics relate to a collection area of one-fourth of the area of South Philadelphia (20th to Broad and Pattison to Wolf Streets). Just think what they could accomplish if they were to increase our area!

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Politico Magazine Credits Brady

by Joe Shaheeli Only one of 435 Congressmen in Washington but this city’s chief mover, shaker and compromiser, Bob Brady, was highlighted

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the 2016 Democratic convention had to go to Congressman Bob Brady, who has chaired the City Democratic Party since 1986. Politico reported Brady was “responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes work that led to Philadelphia’s bid.

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The magazine’s profile notes the clash between Brady and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who passed on the opportunity to put in a bid for the 2012 convention.

Figures like Nutter and former Gov. Ed Rendell, who will co-chair the host committee, were recognized nationally for their efforts to bring the convention to Philadelphia. But Politico stated, “Brady was the workhorse.”

(Brady has called himself “a workhorse; some people are show horses.”)

“I do what has to get done behind the scenes,” Brady told Politico.

Rendell called Brady “the single most-influential Democrat” in the Philadelphia area in the past two decades. He likened Brady to the coach of (Cont. Next Page)

Sheriff Williams Hosts Petition Reception CANDIDATES for citywide row offices and court benches were busy this week getting nominating petitions signed.

Sheriff Jewell Williams, right, hosted an event for candidates to get signatures, drawing a capacity crowd. With him, from left, are Tom Martin, Vincent Melchiorre and Lisa Deeley, all candidates.

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ALL SMILES was Manny Morales at Democratic City Committee after being endorsed for 7th Dist. council race. From left are State Rep. Leslie Acosta, his daughter Emalee, his wife Tisha, candidate Morales, and supporter from Latinos United for Political Empowerment. to withdraw after a first ballot unify their efforts ensuring the rest.”

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Dems Endorse Only 2 For Supreme Court

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Tim Dowling accepts and records petitions with 1,600 signatures from Lisa Deeley, candidate for City Commissioners, and her campaign manager former Sheriff Barbara Deeley.

First to submit nominating petitions, Lisa said, “We’ll continue to gather petitions and signatures up until filing deadline.” She is heavily favored in this, her first bid, for elected office.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) the team, driving everyone toward a common goal.

“Without Bob Brady bringing us all together and saying, ‘Come on guys, let’s roll,’ we never would have been here,” he said.

cies for that high court. As expected, Superior Court Judge David Wecht of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Kevin Dougherty won on the first ballots.

The trick for the power brokers was to make sure none of the other four cinched the third slot, to ensure a better turnout of voters. These included Superior Court Judge Christine Donohue, Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Judge Dwayne Woodruff and Superior Court Judge Anne Lazarus.

A rallying cry has gone up among African American Democratic leaders over slighting Judge Woodruff, the only African American seeking a Supreme Court seat on the Democratic ticket. It is reported they will be meeting around the state and here in Philadelphia to

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When Republican State Committee meets this weekend, they’ll need to decide which of the following 12 will get the endorsements.

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Deeley Sets Pace In Commissioner’s Race City Commissioner Stefanie Singer has spent the better part of her first term creating a reputation for herself as an individual bent on remaking the office of the County Commissioner.

Unfortunately, in the process, she has succeeded in running roughshod over staff and the Democratic ward leaders.

Aware some of that could happen, she has attempted to carve a niche for herself as a reformer among Democratic voters and some reform groups.

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enough support to ensure she gets a repeat performance.

Her competition is strong.

Many Democratic ward leaders have signaled to City Committee she is not to be put on their ballots.

In her place, Lt. Gov. Michael Stack, also a ward leader, along with fellow ward and labor leaders, is pushing for her endorsement.

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To show she merits the support she is getting, Lisa, together with her mother former Sheriff Barbara Deeley, became the first of more than 100 candidates for elective office in the city to turn in her nominating petitions. In just three days, Deeley and a small army of dedicated campaign (Cont. Page 7)

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(Cont. From Page 7) Philadelphia Building Trades; City Controller Alan Butkovitz; City Council President Darrell Clarke; Councilmen Bobby Henon, Ed Neilson and Mark Squilla; Sheriff Jewell Williams and many others.

City Chair Commissioner Anthony Clark is expected to be duly endorsed for his second term by the Democratic City Committee.

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FLANKING champ Bernard Hopkins were Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 fans, including Brian J. Bush and Jerry Jontz. Photo by Harry Leech

Manny Morales Knows He’s The Underdog

IAFF Local 22 Endorses Jim Kenney For Mayor Councilman Jim Kenney’s late (Cont. Page 11)

MANAGEMENT consultant DILWORTH PAXSON Christian Kassis was proud Chair Joe Jacovini engaged to share moment with Congressman Bob Brady. passionately with Hopkins.

Photo by Harry Leech

Photo by Harry Leech

BERNARD HOPKINS spoke eloquently about his support for Congressman Bob Brady at Brady’s impressive Warwick Hotel fundraiser. Photo by Harry Leech TEAMING up were Congressman Bob Brady, Register of Wills Ron Donatucci and Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins.

Photo by Harry Leech

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Beating a District Council Member under any circumstances is tough, even though one may have the support of the ward leaders in that district.

Challenger Manny Morales understands that, though he has strong backing from ward leaders in the 7th Councilmanic Dist. in his effort to unseat two-term incumbent 7th Dist. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez. He admits she is known throughout the district and has cultivated a host of followers from among various activist groups there.

However, Morales is not daunted. A long-time committeeperson and block captain in the 62nd Ward, he knows what it is to organize block parties and cleanups or even host movie nights on his front lawn.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, he is popular among the Latino voters in the district.

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Ronald Taylor We are proud of Ronald Taylor, better known to our editorial page readers, as RT, whose insightful cartoons have graced our papers without fail since 1999.

Ronald Taylor has served as editorial cartoonist for Philadelphia Public Record, never missing an edition, a record in the annals of cartoonists. Five of his paintings have been submitted to an art open call at Penna. Convention Center.

Throughout Ronald Taylor’s life, he’s displayed a talent and gift for art. As a child in Germany at age 9, a wooden-figurine company wanted to take him on as an apprentice but his parents wouldn’t allow it. In 1969, at the University of Kansas, Ron Taylor was named the most-outstanding male art student.

After he left the Army in 1976, he studied oil painting at the Barnes Foundation and graduated with a Master’s in art education at Philadelphia College of Art. He lived for six years in Europe in Germany near Frankfurt, showing his works there as well as studying on his own in Paris and Northern Italy.

While RT is a cartoonist and illustrator for the Philadelphia Public Record, he prefers to paint abstracts in oil.

RT has submitted a handful of his oil paintings to the Pennsylvania Council of Arts for the Philadelphia Convention Center expansion. RT also takes commissions and tutors artists. For more information, call the newspaper at (215) 755-2000 for his contact information.

Feb. 26- Al Schmidt for City Commissioner holds Campaign Kickoff at Fire Fighters’ Your columnist City Hall Sam just-retired District City Coun- Union Ha., 415 N. 5th St., made two factual errors on the cilman in May 1991 mayoral 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parking 400 candidates in the May 1991 Demo- election. Lucien lost to May bl. Willow St. Suggested concrat Mayor’s race primary (Feb. 1991 Democrat primary winner tribution $40.

19). He erroneously names two of Ed Rendell. Lucien wasn’t yet a Feb. 26- Friends of State Rep. three African American Democrat Congressman. In May 1991, candidates in the May 1991 Demo- Lucien was an unemployed citi- Jim Roebuck host Birthday crat primary for Mayor: A) “John zen who was potently running Bash at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 White, the former Managing Di- for the Democrat candidacy for S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 rector” and B) “Lucien Blackwell, Mayor, he wasn’t an office p.m. Roebuck was named Phila. Life Magazine’s Legisa Congressman.” holder in May of 1991.

Not so!

When Congressman Bill lator of the Year for 1) The candidate whose last Gray subsequently announced 2013. Jazz group and soul name was “White” was James his September 1991 resignation food! (610) 329-6826.

Stanley White, not John White. that June, it was citizen, non-of- Feb. 26- Carol Jenkins for Jim’s service in our city govern- fice-holding Lucien Blackwell City Commissioner hosts ment began in January 1980 who ran in the November 1991 Meet & Greet at 730 Catherwhen I hired the high-achieving, election to fill the unexpired ine St., 5:30 p.m. just-retired 48-year-old Lieu- term of Congressman Bill Gray. Feb. 26- PFCU PAC hosts tenant Colonel as one of my Citizen, non-office-holding Reception for Christine Hope Deputies when I served in Mayor Lucien beat X-City Councilman For Judge at 1600 Locust St., Bill Green’s Cabinet as Philadel- John White and State Sen. Chaka 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsorship phia’s 27-year-old Director of Fattah to become Congressman $100-$500, payable to Friends Housing & Community Develop- Lucien Blackwell in November ment. I highly respect and appre- 1991 to fill the unexpired term of of Christine Hope 2015. For ciate the excellence in public retired Congressman Bill Gray info Pamela T. Ewing (267) 885-6154. service that James S. White so until January 1993.

Feb. 26- Alliance of Commugenerously gave his neighborThomas Henry Massaro hood, his nation and our world.

ED. NOTE – We fell asleep nity Service Providers hosts Comedy Show at Union 2) Lucien Blackwell was a at the switch.

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League, 140 S. Broad St., 6-8 p.m. Emcee Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, featuring Chris Rich and Chris Coccia.

RSVP Vicki Haggerty (267) 385-7440.

Guests $75, Friends $150, Sponsors $300.

Checks payable to Alliance CSP PAC. Feb. 26- Congressman Bob Brady hosts Reception for State Sen. Tina Tartaglione at FOP Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 7-9 p.m. Tickets $100, Silver $500, Gold $1,000; candidates $250.

Feb. 26- Democratic 56th Ward Committee hosts Petition Signing Party at Mediterranean 2000 Restaurant, 8026 Bustleton Ave., 7 p.m. Candidates $100; non-candidates $35 in advance, $40 at door. Send requests to John P. Sabatina, Sr., 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd fl., Phila., PA 19152. Checks payable to “The Friends of the 56th Ward”.

Feb. 27- N.E. Phila. Democratic Cl. hosts Petition Party at Maggie’s Waterfront Café, 9242 N. Delaware Ave., 7-10 p.m. Hosts 1,000, Sponsors $500, tickets $100. Checks payable to “N.E. Phila. Democratic Cl.” For info Stacey Anderson (267) 973-5067.Stacey

Anderson 267-973-5067 Stacey Anderson 267-973-5067 Feb. 27- Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts Fundraiser Banquet at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St. For info Ping Ho Lee (215) 922-2156.

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

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

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

Candidates are welcome to bring petitions. Tickets are $50.

Hosts $100, sponsors $250.

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

Glenside Free Library, 215 S. Keswick Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 28- Elmwood Ice Skating party from 4:30-7 p.m. open skate hosted by Dem. 60th Ward Leader Greg Spearman and judge hopeful Kai Scott.

Mar. 1- St. Patrick’s Parade

Fundraiser at FOP Heroes Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 3-7 p.m.

With Jamieson, Rogues, Ray Colean, Celtic Flame Dancers and Celtic Flame! Tickets $30.

Mar. 2- Pamela Freyd hosts Fundraiser for City Commissioner Stephanie Singer at 1900 W. Rittenhouse Sq., Unit 2A, 6-7:30 p.m. Minimum contribution $100. RSVP (215) 6780592 or info@vote-singer.com.

Mar. 4- Republican Happy Hour at Paddy Whack’s, 9241-43 Roosevelt Blvd. (behind N.E. Shopping Ctr.), 5:30-8 p.m. Free event. Candidates welcome.

Mar. 5- Phila. Public Record honors Sheriff Jewell Williams as Public Servant of the Year at Swan Caterers, Waterfall Rm., Snyder Ave. & Water St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $50, open bar and International buffet. For info John David (267) 259-6657 or 215-755-2000.

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

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PROUD backers of Cherelle Parker’s Councilmanic race were, from left, State Rep. Dwight Evans, Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro, Parker, Councilwoman Marian Tasco and Laborers’ District Council Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer.

REPRESENTATIVES of half-dozen labor unions took stage to back Cherelle Parker’s race for City Council, with LDC Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer pitching in $11,600 donation on the spot.

AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL MARTES, 24 DE MARZO DE 2015 Entre las 7:00 a. m. y 8:00 p. m. en los siguientes distritos y divisiones electorales en la ciudad y el condado de Filadelphia, Pensilvania, los votantes de la ciudad y del condado de Filadelphia ELEJIDOS uno persona para cubrir los siguientes cargo según lo certifica el Secretario de la Mancomunidad.

EMANUEL Rec Center, which Parker had helped fund, was crammed to rafters with her supporters, including, from left, Lisa Deeley, Councilmen Bill Greenlee and Ed Neilson, Council President Darrell Clarke, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and Barbara Deeley.

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(UNO) REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASSEMBLEA GENERAL DISTRICTO DE 170TH DEMOCRAT DEMOCRATICO 101 Sarah Del Ricci

Ward 58 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44] Ward 66 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40 and 41] CONSEJO ELECTORAL DEL CONDADO DE PHILADELPHIA Tim Dowling, Supervisor de Elecciones www.philadelphiavotes.com

To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the City Commissioners, sitting as the County Board of Elections, will begin their weekly meetings concerning BOTH the 2015 Special Election for the 170th Legislative District which will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, and also the 2015 Primary and Special Election which will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, will begin on March 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., in City Hall Room 387. Meetings will continue every Wednesday; thereafter until further notice.

A Quien Corresponda: Se avisa que Los Comisionados de la Ciudad de la Junta Electoral del Condado en sesion, comenzaran sus reuniones semanales con respecto al 2015 Eleccion Especial para la 170th Distrito Legislativo que se celebrara, 24 de Marzo de 2015 y Elecciones Primarias y Especial, 19 de Mayo de 2015 en el Miércoles, 4 de Marzo de 2015 a las 11:00 A.M. en City Hall Room 387. Reunion continuará cada Miércoles a partir de entonces hasta nuevo aviso.

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS JUNTA DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE FILADELFIA Judge Lori A. Dumas Chair, City Commissioners Presidente de los Comisionados Municipales

Judge Marie Mc Laughlin City Commissioner Comisionada Municipal

Judge Paula A. Patrick Tim Dowling Vice Chair, City Commissioners Supervisor of Elections Vice Presidente de los Comisionados Municipales Supervisor de Elecciones

SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 Between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. in the following election districts and divisions in the City and County of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, there will be ELECTED by the voters, a person to fill the following office, as certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

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REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 170TH DISTRICT DEMOCRAT DEMOCRATICO 101 Sarah Del Ricci

REPUBLICAN REPUBLICANO 201 Martina White

Ward 58 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44] Ward 66 [PART, Divisions 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40 and 41] PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Tim Dowling, Supervisor of Elections www.philadelphiavotes.com

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REPUBLICAN REPUBLICANO 201 Martina White

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(Cont. From Page 9) decision to enter the Democratic primary for Mayor has cost him some major labor support.

But commitments made are commitments kept by those involved.

However he did pick up an endorsement from Philadelphia firefighters’ union, Local 22 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, which represents more than 4,000 current and retired members of the Philadelphia Fire Dept.

“Jim Kenney has been a steadfast ally of firefighters for over two decades,” said Local 22 President Joe Schulle.

“Whether it was fighting for city funding to cover firefighters’ Hep C medical costs, or opposing brownouts or forced firefighter rotation, Jim went to bat for us time and again.

For the 23 years in Council, Jim showed his deep concern for all of the neighborhoods in (Cont. Page 12)

MAKING it official, right, State Rep. Cherelle Parker announced she would seek to replace 9th Dist. Councilwoman Marian Tasco in May primary.

On left, LEAD speaker at Cherelle Parker’s announcement was former Gov. Ed Rendell, unusual honor for City Council candidate.

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Big Guns Back Parker For Council

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SPECIAL ELECTION REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 170TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 INFORMATION STATEMENT ON ACCESS TO THE ELECTION PROCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Voter Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984, the City of Philadelphia does not discriminate against people with disabilities in providing access to its election process.

According to these federal laws, the City of Philadelphia is required to ensure that its election process as a whole is accessible to people with disabilities in all elections. This means that polling places shall be accessible to people with disabilities to the extent that accessible locations are available within each election district.

The City Commissioners designates and lists polling place accessibility in varying degrees. Polling places that fully meet all federal and state criteria are designated with an “F” for fully accessible building and an “H” for handicapped parking.

If a polling place location does not fully meet these federal and state criteria but provides relative accessibility with minor assistance in entry then that location will be designated with a “B” for substantial accessibility.

If a fully accessible location, that meets all federal and state criteria (designated as “FH”), is not available for a polling place in your election Division, voting accessibility will be provided through the use of an Alternative Ballot in accordance with directives issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

If you are a registered voter who is disabled or age 65 or older and who is not assigned to a polling place that has been designated as “FH”, you are qualified to vote using an Alternative Ballot.

ONLY THE FOLLOWING WARD AND DIVISION POLLING PLACES HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED AS “FH” OR FULLY ACCESSIBLE. IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED VOTER IN ANY ELECTION DISTRICT IN PHILADELPHIA, EXCEPT FOR THOSE LISTED BELOW, AND YOU ARE DISABLED OR AGE 65 OR OLDER YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FROM HOME USING AN ALTERNATIVE BALLOT OR AT CITY HALL ROOM 142 ON ELECTION DAY USING AN EMERGENCY ALTERNATIVE BALLOT: THIS NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION GO TO www.philadelphiavotes.com

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DIVISION 44

ADDRESS 9896 BUSTLE TON AVE

Long-Time Friends (Cont. From Page 11) Philadelphia and repeatedly proved himself a responsible leader now ready to lead our City.

I look forward to working with Jim as our next Mayor to make Philadelphia a better and safer city.”

“I grew up the son of a firefighter, and I will never forget the relief I felt upon hearing my father walk through the door after a shift, knowing he was safe,” said Kenney. “Our firefighters and their families make tremendous sacrifices, and I have been proud to stand by them for the last two decades in the fight for fair wages, quality equipment and safe working conditions. I look forward to working with President Schulle to make sure that those who put their lives on the line to protect Philadelphians do not have to struggle to get by.”

Judicial Hopefuls Await Ballot Posts From now until Mar. 10, at least 50 or more attorneys will have entered the judicial derby in both the Democrat and Republican primaries for 12 Common Pleas and three in Municipal

39A WARD LEADER Roseanne Pauciello makes it obvious her choice for Mayor is long-time ally and friend Jim Kenney. Photo by Joe Stivala Court seats. Six of them are judges, four in Common Pleas and two in Municipal Court, having been appointed earlier to fill vacancies.

It is seen as an opportunity for attorneys aspiring to the bench, especially among older attorneys who see the strong possibility of serving until age 75 on the bench.

Adding to the allure is the fact Supreme, Superior and Commonwealth Court seats are also up for grabs, affording all a chance to network.

Despite the fact a number will be endorsed by their respective City Committees, the majority filing nominating (Cont. Page 16) Attorneys are both board certified by the American Bankruptcy Certification Board.

LOCATION PAUL’S RUN

An Alternative Ballot may be obtained for any election, upon your advance request on an Alternative Ballot Application. In Philadelphia an application for an Alternative Ballot can be made on the regular Absentee Ballot Application by checking the box for “Handicapped or 65 years or older and who is assigned to an inaccessible polling place”. The applications may be obtained at the County Board of Elections in Room 142, City Hall or by contacting (215) 686-3469 VOICE, or TTY/TDD through the AT&T Relay System. TDD users may utilize this service by calling 1-800-654-5984 and telling the communications assistant they want to speak to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Elections at (717) 787-5280.

Alternative Ballot Applications by mail must be submitted to the County Board of Elections not later than 7 days before the election.

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Alternative Ballots must be returned to the County Board of Elections no later than the close of the polls, at 8:00 P.M. on Election Day. Additionally, registered electors with disabilities may apply for an Emergency Alternative Ballot Application and cast their ballot in person at the County Board of Election, in Room 142, City Hall, up to the close of the polls on Election Day.

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Should you have any questions about your rights or the City’s obligations under these laws, or if you need assistance in determining if your polling place fully meets federal and state criteria, please contact the Accessibility Compliance Office, or the County Board of Elections.

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ELECCION ESPECIAL REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASSEMBLEA GENERAL DISTRITO DE 170TH MARTES, 24 DE MARZO DE 2015 De acuerdo con el Título II de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades de 1990 y la Ley de Accesibilidad de Votante para los Ancianos y los Discapacitados de 1984, la Ciudad de Filadelfia no discrimina a la gente con discapacidades al suministrar acceso para el proceso de elecciones.

Según estas leyes federales, se requiere que la Ciudad de Filadelfia asegure que su proceso de elecciones en conjunto sea accesible a la gente con discapacidades en todas las elecciones. Esto significa que los sitios de votación serán accesibles a los discapacitados de tal manera que haya locaciones accesibles disponibles dentro de cada distrito electoral.

THOUGH Chinatown celebrated New Year as Year of Goat, don’t let things get your goat. Parades packed Chinatown last weekend as New Year was celebrated. Photo by Leona Dixon

Kenyatta Fishes For Sigs

Los Comisionados de la Ciudad designan y enumeran la accesibilidad de los lugares de votación en grados variables. Los sitios de votación que cumplen en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales son designados con una “F” que indica que es un edificio totalmente accesible, y con una “H” que indica que hay estacionamiento para discapacitados.

Si un logar de votación no cumple en su totalidad con estos criterios federales y estatales, pero provee accesibilidad relativa con una pequeña ayuda en la entrada, entonces ese logar será designado con una “B” que indica que tiene una accesibilidad substancial.

Si no hay disponible un lugar totalmente accesible, que cumpla con todos los criterios federales y estatales (designados como “FH”), como sitio de votación en su División de elección, la accesibilidad para votar será proporcionada mediante el uso de una Boleta Alternativa de acuerdo con las directrices expedidas por el Secretario del Estado.

Si usted es un votante registrado, que es discapacitado o tiene 65 años de edad o más, y no se le ha asignado un lugar de votación que haya sido designado como “FH”, entonces cumple con los requisitos para votar mediante una Boleta Alternativa.

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DECLARACIÓN DE INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL ACCESO AL PROCESO DE ELECCIONES PARA LAS PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES EN LA CIUDAD DE FILADELFIA

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It’s Official! Year Of Goat!

SÓLO LOS CENTROS DE VOTACIÓN DE LOS DISTRITOS Y LAS DIVISIONES ELECTORALES QUE SE MENCIONAN A CONTINUACIÓN SE HAN DESIGNADO COMO “FH” O TOTALMENTE ACCESIBLES. SI USTED ES UN VOTANTE REGISTRADO EN CUALQUIER DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE FILADELPHIA, SALVO EN AQUELLOS QUE SE ENUMERAN A CONTINUACIÓN, Y ES DISCAPACITADO O MAYOR DE 65 AÑOS, CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS PARA VOTAR DESDE SU HOGAR MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA O EN LA SALA 142 DEL AYUNTAMIENTO EL DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA DE EMERGENCIA:

2ND COUNCIL Dist. campaign petition-signing for Kenyatta Johnson took off at Fish Fry Party Saturday in S.W. Phila. with major turnout of ward leaders and committee people.

ESTE AVISO ESTA SUJECTA A CAMBIOS. PARA OBTENER INFORMACION ACTUALIZADA IR A WWW.PHILADELPHIAVOTES.COM WARD 58

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ADDRESS 9896 BUSTLETON AVE

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Las Solicitudes de Boleta Alternativa deben enviarse por correo a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar siete días antes de la elección.

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City of Philadelphia The City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport, is requesting PROPOSALS for “PHL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES.” All proposals are to be submitted to www.phila.gov/contracts/ by 5 pm APRIL 2, 2015 and also as directed in the REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Interested firms are invited to download the rfp directly from http://www.phila.gov/contracts/ (click under “eContract Philly”).

Las Boletas Alternativas deben devolverse a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar al momento del cierre de las urnas,a las 8:00 p.m. del Día de Elecciones.

Además, los electores registrados con discapacidades pueden pedir una Solicitud de Boleta Alternativa de Emergencia y depositar la boleta personalmente en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado, en sala 142, del Ayuntamiento, hasta el momento del cierre de elecciones durante el Día de Elecciones.

Ademas, la Ciudad proporcionará materiales de inscripción en letras grandes en cada instalación de inscripción, y suministrará las instrucciones en letras grandes sobre cómo votar en cada sitio de votación.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre sus derechos o sobre las obligaciones de la Ciudad según estas leyes, o si necesita ayuda para determinar si su lugar de votación cumple en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales, comuníquese con la Oficina de Cumplimiento con la Accesibilidad, o la Junta de Elecciones del Condado.

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Es posible obtener una Boleta Alternativa para cualquier elección, a través de una petición por adelantado de una Solicitud de Boleta Alternativa. En Filadelfia se puede pedir una Boleta Alternativa en la solicitud corriente de Boleta para Votar en Ausencia, señalando la casilla de “Discapacitado, 65 años de edad o mayor y a quien se le ha asignado un lugar de votación inaccesible”. Las solicitudes se pueden obtener en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado en Sala 142, del Ayuntamiento o llamando al teléfono (215) 686-3469 VOICE, o por TTY/TDD (Teletipo/Aparato de Telecomunicación para Sordos) a través del AT&T Relay System. Los usuarios de TDD pueden utilizar este servicio llamando al 1-800-654-5984 e informándole al asistente de comunicaciones que desean hablar con la Oficina de Elecciones de Pensilvania en el (717) 787-5280.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: How can your fiancée lose the engagement ring in your bankruptcy case?

Answer: Even men with debt problems fall in love, and when they do, many of them will come up with a way to give their beloved a nice engagement ring. Often, heaven and earth will be moved in the search for the proper ring, and the result could be a very expensive engagement ring.

If the gentleman happens to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy before the wedding, this could spell trouble.

But how could this be? If the engagement ring was given to the fiancée prior to the man’s bankruptcy filing, it was no longer his property, right? And if it was no longer his property, how could he

lose it in bankruptcy?

The answer to how the engagement ring could be lost to the bankruptcy trustee is found in section 548 of the bankruptcy code. Section 548 provides that if a bankruptcy debtor gives away money or property in the two years prior to filing bankruptcy, and if the bankruptcy debtor receives no actual value in return for the item given away, then the bankruptcy trustee can recover the money or property from the recipient.

It is common for a Chapter 7 trustee to assert that the gift of an engagement ring to a fiancée in the two years prior to filing bankruptcy fits into section 548 very nicely. The trustee then demands the fiancée return the engagement ring to the trustee to be sold to pay creditors.

Next Week’s Question: Filing for bankruptcy again?

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 141101310 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Timothy L. Carroll, Deceased, Patricia Gremmel, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll deceased & Sarah Carroll a/k/a Sally Carroll Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant To: The Unknown Heirs of Timothy L. Carroll, Deceased & Sarah Carroll a/k/a Sally Carroll Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s). whose last known address is 2634 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 141101310, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2634 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333.

Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 141000684 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased, Denise Williams, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased & Charles Williams, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased & Charles Williams, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams Deceased, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1817 West Eleanor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 141000684, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1817 West Eleanor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333.

Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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(Cont. From Page 12) petitions will weigh their decision on whether to race to the finish or withdraw after they draw ballot positions.

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Sen. Hughes Seen Ideal Candidate The US Senate is the best club in the country. Limited to 100 members, its power is immense. With Pennsylvania now headed by a Democratic Governor, odds increase pressure will be on to reclaim the one Pennsylvania seat still in Republican hands.

Adm. Joseph Sestak made the last valiant effort, but lost due to a long coattail generated by Gov. Tom Corbett.

Republican Congressman Pat Toomey won instead.

Now, in a state with Democrats outnumbering Republicans by over 1 million plus, the question is: Can Toomey survive this shortfall in 2016?

State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) thinks Toomey can be shown the door. He is interested in running, but then again, it depends upon what happens next affecting his state senatorial district. Sestak is serious about a rematch as well.

Former Congressman Chris Carney has expressed interest in a senate race, as has Philadelphia DA Seth Williams.

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PFTVotes.org is the PFT’s online information hub where the city’s educators and general public can keep track of the candidates and their positions on public education in Philadelphia. The website will also include information and updates on the local-control referendum that will appear on the ballot in the May primary election.

“Education is the top issue for the 2015 elections,” said PFT President Jerry Jordan.

“The PFT is trying to make sure the public has a very clear picture of where the candidates stand on the issues that impact our city’s schoolchildren.”

PFTVotes.org will show visitors each candidate’s thoughts on all of the elements of the PFT education platform, from funding, to local control, to community schools. PFT-endorsed candidates will also be identified on the site.

In addition to candidate information, PFTVotes.org will post Election 2015-related events, such as candidate forums, rallies and debates. Visitors will also be able to sign up for volunteer opportunities like door-to-door canvassing and phone banks.

Unity Marks 33rd Gala J U D G E MICHAEL FANNING gives judicial candidate Dawn Tancredi a helping hand with her petition by signing it at 33rd Ward gala. Photo by Harry Leech

EVERYONE’S favorite, State Sen. Tina Tartaglione is joined at 33rd Ward gala by Bill Dolbow, Mike Kates and judicial candidate Betsy Wahl.

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215-893-1999 LEAVING MILLIONS IN AWE! New York-based Shen Yun returns with a brand-new production - grand synchronized dances, soul-stirring music, hundreds of handmade costumes, and breathtaking animated back drops transport you to another world.

Be first to be a guest on the popular “ The Bloom Report” Warren Bloom, former candidate for several offices in this city, and well known television, and internet host has again begun his popular candidate interview show “The Bloom Report”.

The Bloom Report airs Saturday mornings at 7 a.m.

Sunday evening at 8 p.m. on WTVE on Comcast Channel 25 and on TV Channel 51. He invites all candidates, for every office to join him for guest interview promoting their candidacies. Warren’s candidates interviewed from governor and including other offices, have done well, with 95% elected.

He is scheduling tapings for candidates during this next two weeks and will air them beginning Feb. 28. Candidates are taped for short interviews which include production of 15 second ads to run three times each show.

For details Call Warren at 267-339-1444 or toll free at 855-472-3135

UNITY BRINGS smiles at 33rd Ward Petition signing gala to State Rep. Angel Cruz, Manny Morales, Mike Kates, 33rd Ward Leader Donna Aument, Judge Mike Fanning and José Giral.

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Elmer Money Seeks Open GOP Primary Elmer Money believes Philadelphians need a true choice for Mayor. That’s why the 49-year-old discounts all the pundits who swear he hasn’t a chance to win in the general election should he win the Republican primary for Mayor.

Under-financed, he jokingly says, “Money without money is still a formidable foe.

On my side is the fact more and more Philadelphians strongly believe the city is heading downhill rapidly.”

Candidate Money points to the fact taxes and city fees have gone up astronomically.

“What’s amazing,” he said. “Instead of criticizing Mayor Nutter’s administration and Democratic City Council for an epidemic of spending without results, they get praised. I feel the time is com-

Former Gov. Ed Rendell and Judge Marjorie Rendell presented E.M. Stanton 4thgraders yesterday with the grand prize in the 2014 Citizenship Challenge contest.

A team of students in Joan Carter-Williams’ 4th-grade class submitted the winning essay on ways to improve turnout voter turnout. The contest was open to public, private and parochial schools throughout the region.

The school, at 1700 Christian Street, will receive $1,000 to be used towards a civics learning and engagement program.

ing in the next few months, economic disaster after disaster will cripple this city’s ability to provide essential services.”

The Administration and City Council, he contends, re-

Philadelphia Health Center #10, another on the Christ the King Parish Finance Council, and volunteering as a kitchen director for the Calvary Athletic Association.

Money’s campaign to get an open Republican primary may be his first victory in his campaign for Mayor. He believes this would reawaken interest among Republican voters who have grown disenchanted with the organization’s choices.

“Rather than sow discord,” he said, “an open primary will give GOP voters a first-timeever of nominating their own candidate for Mayor.”

Money has a strong Philadelphia pedigree. His dad served honorably in the Army, with other family members serving in World War II, one killed near Cherbourg, Normandy.

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Lt. Governor & Ward Leader MICHAEL J STACK III Proudly INVITES YOU TO… THE ANNUAL 58TH WARD SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARTY! SATURDAY MARCH 14th, 2015 7PM to 11PM The Townsend Room 12273 Townsend Road Philadelphia PA 19154

Full Buffet Includes Beer, Wine Soda, Coffee, Tea & Sweet Table Teamster Local 830 DJ Cook Providing Great Music MANY GREAT 50/50 Prizes Including the 58th Famous Basket of Cheer As always the Irish Dancers Will Perform TICKETS MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO The 58TH WARD It is strongly suggested that tickets are purchased ASAP as tickets are on a first come first served basis

Tickets $45.00 • Candidates $200.00 Sponsors $500.00 Tickets may be purchased from the Wards amazing committee people, At the door, or by calling Mike Kates @ 267-784-5902 or email at Mjkdad3@Comcast.net

LONG-TIME Veterans Advocate Harry Buzby is volunteering this van to be one of vehicles in City’s first Veterans Day Parade announced last week by Congressman Bob Brady and Gerry Lenfest at City Council.

To Purchase an Ad in our Ward Ad book please contact Mike Kates at the number and or email above!

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Rendells Present Challenge Award

Elmer Money …Optimistic

fuse to understand they have failed to collect the taxes owed the School District.

“How many more years of this type of failure can we endure?” he asks.

Money is already near his goal of getting well over the minimum 1,000 votes required to ensure he gets on the ballot.

“I am working hard to ensure my petitions are challenge-proof while working hard to convince Republican leadership to declare an open primary,” he said.

A longtime committeeman in the GOP 66th Ward, Money ran for City Council in 2011.

He presently works in health care at Abington Memorial Hospital.

Elmer's community-service activities include a stint on the Community Board

STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood’s twin sons helped welcome mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham to Youngblood’s Candidates Night in Germantown. With them are judicial candidates Vincent MelPhoto by Joe Stivala chiorre and Daine Grey.

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STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood welcomed judicial candidates Chris Mallios, George Twardy and Jim Crumlish. Photo by Joe Stivala

STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood drew an impressive crowd to her 13th Ward Candidates Night, including Council Members Bill Greenlee and Cindy Bass; Abbe Fletman, candidate for Common Pleas judge; Omar Sabir, candidate for City Commissioner; and Ed Photo by Joe Stivala Neilson, Councilman at Large.

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Last Saturday The OCTAVIUS V. CATTO Society celebrated the birth of Catto at the Starr Recreation Center at 6th & Lombard. The Center was chosen for the ceremony as it is in the midst of Catto’s neighborhood and home to the largest free Black pre-Civil War community in the USA. Catto was born in 1839 and died on Election Day in 1871 at the hands of men opposed to African Americans’ voting.

Catto was a renaissance man: He was an intellectual, a soldier, an athlete and a political leader. He attended and went on to teach at the Institute for Colored Youth. The Institute later became Cheney University. He was a Republican activist supporting PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN. When the Confederates invaded Pennsylvania, he raised a volunteer troop of free Blacks who went on to Gettysburg.

He joined the Pennsylvania National Guard and eventually was promoted to Major.

The master of ceremonies at the event was PROF. ANDY WASKIE of Temple University. Cheney University PROF. WESLEY PUGH of spoke of the importance of Catto’s legacy to all Americans and in particular the African American community in Philadelphia. COL. MICHAEL REGAN, representing GEN. JAMES JOSEPH of the Pennsylvania National Guard, was the keynote speaker.

Waskie asked City Council candidate MATT WOLFE to address the crowd. Retired Navy Colonel and veterans’ advocate JOE EASTMAN was also at the event. Four wreaths were presented in honor of Catto from the O.V. Catto Elks (Cont. Page 20)

The law somehow impacts everything you do.

From renovating a building to the simple act of walking down the street, the law is everywhere you look … and a few places where you don’t expect to find it.

It is in that vein that the Community College of Philadelphia celebrates its annual Law & Society Week. For the 16th year, the College’s Fox Rothschild Center for Law T& Society has created a series of lectures, movie screenings and other activities.

It was originally launched by Smith and her husband, David Freeman, an associate professor in social science at the College, as a way of showing students the law is a living, breathing thing, Smith said.

“We wanted to show the students that the knowledge we’re teaching the students isn’t in isolation,” said Kathleen Smith, director of the Fox Rothschild Center. “We bring in experts and also utilize the experts we have here on campus to illustrate the ways the law intersects with everything.”

Those attending the free and open-to-the-public sessions got to hear from a variety of speakers including Barbara Mancini, a Philadelphia nurse who was prosecuted for helping her father with a suicide attempt; Shujaa Graham, who was tried, convicted and put on California’s Death Row for a crime he didn’t commit; and Ramona Africa, who shared her thoughts as part of several panels discussing the 1978 and 1985 MOVE confrontations.

That last one is illustrated in the form of several panels on the 1978 and 1985 MOVE confrontations. This year marks (Cont. Page 20)

Yo! Here we go again with a sad explanation. Beyond sad, it borders on criminal.

The politicians all do the same thing.

We read all the jokes and forward the good ones, but I just wonder who will pass this one on.

Someone please tell me what the heck’s wrong with all the people that run this country.

Democrats, Republicans, liberals and conservatives all say, “We’re broke” and can’t help our own: seniors, veterans, orphans, homeless, etc.

But, over the last several years they have provided direct cash aid to: Hamas, $351 M; Libya, $1.45 B; Egypt, $397 M; Mexico, $622 M; Russia, $380 M; Haiti, $1.4 B; Jordan, $463 M; Kenya, $816 M; Sudan, $870 M; Nigeria, $456 M; Uganda, $451 M; Congo, $359 M; Ethiopia, $981 M; Pakistan, $2 B; South Africa, $566 M; Senegal, $698 M; Mozambique, $404 M; Zambia, $331 M; Kazakhstan, $304 M; Iraq, $1.08 B; Tanzania, $554 M ... with literally billions of dollars – and they still hate us!

But on the other hand, our retired seniors, living on a fixed income, receive no aid! Nor do they get any breaks, while our government and religious organizations will pour hundreds of billions of dollars and tons of food to foreign countries! Someone needs to explain to them that charity begins at home!

And another atrocity: We have hundreds of adoptable American and Canadian children who are shoved aside to make room for the adoption of foreign orphans. A country where we have countless homeless without shelter, children going to bed hungry, elderly going without needed medication and the mentally ill without treatment, etc.

Yet they will have a benefit show for the people of Haiti, televise it on 15 TV stations; ships and planes lining up with food, water, tents, clothes, bedding, doctors and medical supplies; and it is a noble effort at aid.

Now just imagine if our own government gave the USA the same support and aid it gives to foreign countries. I think this says it all. Sad, isn’t it?

DID I TELL YOU: The press carried a story of DA Seth Williams possibly seeking to run for US Senate next year. I have been thinking of the DA’s blasting of State Attorney General Kathleen KANE, and the Ali-gate affair that could ruin four performing lawmakers. I have trouble sleeping (and maybe voters) with the horrible thought of an 81-year-old lawmaker cuffed. If SETH wants to run, I say PLEASE RUN. If he became a US Senator, I hope he does not bring some of the strident Kane critics with him, and place them in constituent service!... To get ready for the campaign: Ensure the folks Seth hired from the State Attorney General’s Office have established residency in Philly as is required in six months. Also they should see to it that Ali should pay income tax on the reported $400K income. And run on the merits, not fallen officials.

Should a candidate for Mayor get involved in district squabbles over City Council seats? Not ordinarily. The objective is to make friends. Yet the 2nd and 7th Dists. are pulling at State Sen. Anthony WILLIAMS so that he may not be able to avoid it – at least in the 2nd. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez has called her opponent a puppet. HARD TO BELIEVE. She says she has beaten her own party twice. But maybe not this time. And why want to BEAT your OWN party?

A lively time was had at Democratic State committee over the weekend with Lt. Gov. Mike STACK seated next to Congressman Bob BRADY for the Kevin DOUGHERTY for Supreme Court vote.... Saw the City pension piece by Farah Jiménez, a member of the School Reform Commission. It (Cont. Page 20)

It was amazing CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY was able to get the Democratic National Committee to agree to have the convention in Philadelphia. What was even more amazing is how MICHAEL NUTTER was able to get credit even though he almost failed to file the paperwork necessary to be a candidate for the convention.

The readers will recall Nutter claimed the City was not in a healthy-enough fiscal situation to be able to host the convention. Brady took the reins and was able to make the City eligible and now has us in a position to be very successful.

Also interesting was the appearance of Montco COMMISSIONER JOSH SHAPIRO at Nutter’s side during all the announcements. The pundits are still trying to find out what his exact role was and have yet to find out.

It is, however, only fair to give some credit to former GOV. ED RENDELL because he did what he always does best … he was a cheerleader for the city. Rendell always says the most-passionate Philadelphians are New Yorkers. Both Rendell and Brady know a lot of people in D.C. and are constantly working the angles. But there’s plenty of time for many other elected officials and people interested in helping to take credit. All hands will have to be on deck if the city will be the host to a great convention.

While the excitement over the convention is clear, what remains cloudy is why SETH WILLIAMS is suing GOV. TOM WOLF over the death penalty moratorium? Does he need to be reminded he is from the City of Brotherly Love that is dealing with the issue of racially disproportionate sentencing. Maybe his pro-death-penalty stance indicates he has statewide ambitions, either for US Senate Senate or Pennsylvania Attorney General. His figurative punching bag for much of this last 12 months has been KATHLEEN KANE. But Williams will have to be absolutely positive of success, because right now he has a great job as District Attorney of the largest city in the state.

The race for the 170th Legislative Dist. in Northeast Philadelphia has consisted of a lot of door-knocking by Democratic candidate SARAH DelRICCI. The Democrats have a 2-1 voter registration edge but some Republicans believe they have a shot at the seat. Although it’s a special election and the turnout will be low, Republicans have not been competitive in any (Cont. Page 20)

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This year, the Flower Show will “Celebrate the Movies,” inspired by the films of Disney and Disney Pixar. Visitors can take the “most convenient seat in the house” by riding a SEPTA bus, train or trolley to the Flower Show, which will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Feb. 28-Mar. 8.

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Flower Show, announcing this year’s theme, “Celebrate the Movies,” were, from left, Sam Lenheny, chief of show; Drew Becher, president of PHS; Sharon Pinkenson, film-office maven; Tom Woodward, president of Bank of America; and Thomas Doll, president and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. Exhibits will pay homage to Disney films. Photo by Bonnie Squires

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

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(Cont. From Page 10) Mar. 5- 8th Ward Democrats host Fundraiser & Petition Signing at Gran Caffè L’Acquila, 1716 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $100.

For info (610) 730-8622.

Mar. 5- John Parsons & Charles Calvanese host Fundraiser for City Commis-

Mar. 7- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts “Step Into College: Phila.’s Pre-College Conference” at U. of Sciences, McNeil Science & Tech. Ctr., 45th St. & Woodland Ave., 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Open for students and families Grade Focus: 8th-12th. Workshops covering college-access topics. Parent sessions focus on high-school choice, college preparation and financial-aid advice.

To register. http://step-into-college-2015-

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sioner candidate Lisa Deeley at Macaroni’s Restaurant, 9315 Old Bustleton Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Host Committee $250, Individuals $100.

RSVP by Feb. 26 (215) 4473140.

Mar. 5- Democratic 27th Ward Committee hosts Candidates Night at UScience, Rosenberger Ha.,600 S. 43rd St., 7:30 p.m. Speakers include Jim Kenney, Blondell Reynolds Brown, Bill Greenlee, Ed Neilson & Wilson Goode, Jr.

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 18) Lodge 20, the Octavius Catto Society, the Gen. Meade Society and the Pennsylvania National Guard.

At this point I am handing the plume to a female, as I do not want to be called an

“angry man.”

KATHLEEN KANE supporters (and those appear to be scarce) contend that her critics are a bunch of angry men. Well, I guess you could say I am angry, but I am not a man. I am angry that the first female elected Attorney General in Pennsylvania has embarrassed us.

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REAGAN’S KIDS Progeny of R. Reagan, D. Lewis & Q. Jones Part 196/200 When Senator Robert Dole stated in 1976 that "We have to build from the bottom up, instead of the top down," national leadership in the Republican Party was grounded, however, in the status quo. For approval, the small clique had to go to their masters.

Thirty-nine years later, that perspective is coming into public view.

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With the "Reagan Revolution" in full gear at the city's Academy of Music on November 17, 1980, and same day compliment from the future head of MTV Networks, Inc., DREW LEWIS, to the “Friend in Pennsylvania,” the result of that compliment (35 years later) comes into better focus from a recognizable source. Here is what a self-described "militant moderate," GERALDO RIVERA, said in a 2/17/15 Huffington Post article about minorities, racism, and Hip-hop culture: "Hip-hop has done more damage to black and brown people than racism in the last 10 years," Rivera began. The Fox News contributor then challenged anyone to find "a youngster - a Puerto Rican from the South Bronx or a black kid from Harlem who has succeeded in life other than being the one-tenth of one-tenth of one percent that make it in the music business – that’s been a success in life walking around with his pants around his ass and with visible tattoos..." Rivera added that the most powerful men in hip-hop are responsible for pushing young minorities too far out of the dominant culture.

"And I love Russell Simmons," Rivera continued. "He's a dear friend of mine. I admire his business acumen. At some point, those guys have to cop to the fact that by encouraging this distinctive culture that is removed from the mainstream, they have encouraged people to be so different from the mainstream that they can't participate other than, you know, the racks in the garment center and those entry-level jobs, and I lament it I really do. I think that it has been very destructive culturally."

Someday, history may firmly conclude that Ronald Reagan, Drew Lewis, and Quincy Jones (et al) are traitors to the human race--more damaging to minorities than racism, more damaging to law enforcement and the U.S. military, more damaging to domestic and international tranquility, and more damaging to peace and harmony among nation states.

“You’ve got a friend in Pennsylvania.”

—Nicola Argentina (c) 2015

Last week she erected a web page entitled “The Truth About Kathleen Kane.” The website has a “Facts” page and her facts are not on the whole inaccurate; however, her facts are incomplete and thus misleading.

She notes that then-ATTORNEY GENERAL TOM CORBETT had a viable witness in the JERRY SANDUSKY child-molestation case 36 months before they arrested Sandusky. This was true, but what she left out was why Corbett’s people investigated further. Corbett’s staff did not feel that the one wit-

OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 18) the 30th anniversary of the 1985 confrontation and Law & Society Week featured several screenings of the documentary Let The Fire Burn and panel discussions on how MOVE was covered by the media, stu-

WALKING (Cont. From Page 18) seems that an SRC member would be more professional to STAY OUT of it, and work on improving education. And .

The proceeds from a PGW sale would only make a WEE DENT in City pension underfunding over years. Given the quality of education, am I to believe this piece (?).

CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 18) way for over a decade. Trying to win the seat may just be wishful thinking. Or they may just not even care what happens

ness was sufficient and wanted to a have a solid case to ensure a conviction of Sandusky.

Kane also failed to mention she handpicked a special investigator to review Corbett’s investigation of Sandusky, who found Corbett had conducted a fine investigation.

She believes that the grand jury investigation into whether her office illegally leaked details of a 2009 grand-jury investigation of former NAACP leader JERRY MONDESIRE was spurious from the outset. Her attorneys claim that Montgomery County

JUDGE WILLIAM CARPENTER did not have the authority to appoint the special prosecutor who ran the grand jury which recommended that Kane be tried for the leaks.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear her complaint.

Unfortunately for her, four of the five sitting Supreme Court justices have in the past found that judges could appoint similar prosecutors. She claimed she was a stay-at-home mom in 2009, but the leaks allegedly occurred later during her term as AG. Missing from her “Facts”

was any discussion of her failure to pursue the conviction of five Philadelphia politicians caught on tape taking illegal contributions. She said the investigation was racially biased. African American Philadelphia DA SETH WILLIAMS disagreed and took up the cases and has been successful. She did not mention her release of the names of Republican pubic officials involved in email exchanges of pornography with the names of culpable prominent Democrats conveniently missing.

dents activism related to the MOVE confrontation, and even a look at the impact that the confrontation continues to have on Osage Avenue.

“Our architecture students went to Osage Avenue with the assignment of reimagining the neighborhood,” Smith said.

While students don’t participate much in the planning of

Law & Society Week because community-college students are largely commuter students, a lot of the planning is done with them in mind, Smith said.

Law & Society Week continues today with sessions on ethics in government, a consideration of the Judges of the Common Pleas Court, the legal implications of nursing

and a panel discussion of the social landscape of Philadelphia 1975-1985.

On Friday, Law & Society Week will conclude with an expungement clinic designed to help people clear their criminal records.

For more information on Law & Society Week, go to www.ccp.edu.

Speaking of the State Attorney General’s male critics – Judge William Carpenter asks that leak charges against her go forward. Why all the type over a ROUTINE reply to appeal action. What did we EXPECT him to say if not that?...

Kane’s lawyer, LANNY DAVIS, is tops in his field. If you are in the opposition, you try to knock him down a peg.

BIRTHDAY PEOPLE:

Bob DELLAVELLA, ESQ. has a birthday on the 24th, in what has been a year of accomplishment for him. On Mar. 1, we celebrate the birthday of Jeff BROWN, owner of ShopRite Markets. Let’s hope for plenty of Manager’s SPECIALs on that day. Also on Mar. 1 is birthday for powerful political consultant Eleanor DEZZI – working away on the Lynne ABRAHAM mayoral race on high in Liberty Place,

but always down to Earth....

The plan for the first-ever Veterans’ Parade gains steam! Joe EASTMAN, Veterans Advocate, first came up with the idea. When the announcement was made, he was not among the bigwigs. He pushed so hard for the parade, that he did not endear himself to them.

But like former House Speaker Tip O’Neill, he feels, “It is not important who gets the credit as long as the job gets done.”

here because they have been kicking the Democrats’ butts all over Pennsylvania for the last two years in legislative races.

JUDGES KEVIN DOUGHERTY and DAVID WECHT were endorsed this past weekend by the State Democratic Party for

Supreme Court. DWAYNE WOODRUFF, the former Pittsburgh Steeler, could not muster enough votes, nor could CHRISTINE DONAHUE, to get the endorsement. Donahue is expected to win in any event because she is highly respected and has

tremendous statewide support.

Philadelphian ANNE LAZARUS will also be competitive even though she was unable to get the State Committee endorsement. She is a smart and experienced Superior Court Judge, well respected.

Seamen’s Church Inst. Honors Holts

The Holt family, Terminal operators long active in the local port community since 1926, will be honored with the Spirit of the Port Award by the Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey at an industrywide luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 5 at the Sheet Metal

Workers’ Union Hall. The Institute is honoring generations of the Holt family who helped grow the Port in Philadelphia and South Jersey.

Tom Holt, Sr., who passed away in 2011, took over the family business that started as a trucking company

with a single truck in 1926.

He grew the company into a multidimensional shipping, warehousing and transportation empire. Many of his children and grandchildren continue to run and manage the family business which still has operations on both sides of the river.

Proceeds of the event will go directly to fund services offered by SCI, the only nonprofit in the region that advocates for the safety, security and wellbeing of seafarers.

Tickets and more information are available from SCI at (215) 940-9900 ext. 106, Ronnie Barlow.

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Mar. 7- Ward 40-A Annual Spring Fling at Italian-American Bocce Club, 2001 Point Breeze Ave. from 4-8 p.m. $50 at the door or checks payable to Treasurer Bob Stewart 267-968-6182.

Mar. 8- 65th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser at

Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 1 p.m. Tickets $30. For info John Donohoe (267) 3343775.

Mar. 8- Committee hosts Petition Party for Stella Tsai at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 2-5 p.m. Your petitions can be notarized. RSVP by Mar. 6 info@electstellatsaijudge.com Mar. 10- Americans for Democratic Action host Mayoral Forum

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Mar. 11- Lt. Gov. Michael J. Stack III hosts Fundraiser for City Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley at the Palm, 200 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Suggested contributions $2,900 Host, $1,000 Sponsor, $500 VIP, $250 friend.

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Mar. 12- Business Breakfast Fundraiser for City Council candidate Terry Tracy at Total Construction, Inc., 625 W. Ridge Pk., Bldg. D, Su 104, Conshohocken.Businessleader donations $2450, $500, $1,000. (267) 352-4350.

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South 9th Street is considering creating a Business Improvement District in the nation’s oldest outdoor continuous market. The Italian Market has received the support needed from the City of Philadelphia’s Dept. of Com-

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South Philadelphia Business Association Oldest Business Association in South Philadelphia – Chartered in 1897 To join as a member of the SPBA, please call: (215)-336-1108

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Italian Market Revamp Needs Your Ideas (Cont. From Page 1) Street/Headhouse District, E. Passyunk Avenue District and Sports Complex Special Services District.

The purpose of a BID is to “improve the experience for shoppers and create a better shopping district,” explained Gambino. Common BID missions include enhanced street cleanup and public-safety patrols, as well as marketing and promotion for the businesses in their territory.

In most BIDs, these added services are paid for by a special fee assessed on propertyowners.

Therefore property-owners have a major voice in establishing a BID. “We want to create a destination place where people want to come,” said Gambino.

“Right now, we are in the survey process. We have to get community input.”

The Italian Market in Philadelphia on 9th & Christian in 1954 from the City of Philadelphia, Department of Records.

Gambino urges the com- top three things are street munity to go online to the bid cleaning and trash; parking; website www.south9thwash- and then third is promotion. ington.com and pitch in their Down the list are storefront upgrades. The second group2 cents by Mar. 7.

“Looking at the surveys so ing includes lighting and tryfar, we’ve gotten great input – ing to encourage businesses to intelligent and well thought be open after nighttime so out,” Gambino noted. “The people can shop after work.”

The Market is in the beginning stages of the planning process. An Advisory Planning Committee is in place.

The Committee will be responsible for defining the boundaries, putting a budget in place and authoring a fiveyear operating plan for the BID. The process should take about 12 to 18 months. The City of Philadelphia’s BID Planning Process Guidelines will be followed and monitored by an industry specialist.

“How the plan works is you survey everybody, then start putting the plan in place for the next five years. We start discussing it at the BID advisory level, set boundary lines for the plan, agree on a plan, then get the budget together,” said Gambino. “Say if in the plan was, they want the street painted purple. How much does it cost to paint the

street purple? First budget, then a timeline and defining boundaries. It could take six more months, or 12-18 months total once started.”

There are roughly 300 active businesses in the market with an economic impact of $150 million a year.

The S. 9th Street Italian Market Shopping District spans S. 9th Street from Wharton to Fitzwater, 8th to 10th Streets. The Market has been in existence for over 100 years.

“This will allow a better shopping experience and more economic growth, which is all positive for the community,” she said.

For more information, contact Gambino at (215) 7836366 or via email at italianmarketinfo@gmail.com or visit www.italianmarketphilly.org.

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Boy Scout Troop 147 Last One In South Philly

(Cont. From Page 1) But why is is the last of its kind?

There once were at least half a dozen Troops with many scouts.

The seminal seed of this partnership between Trinity and Troop 147 began in 1915 when Trinity’s Pastor, Rev. Frank Urich, the “Father of Troop 147,” provided the nourishment that began this 98 year growth. This troop was chartered May 21, 1915. During this 98-year adventure, 21 Scoutmasters have proudly served Troop 147 and 35 Eagle Scouts have honored Troop 147.

Troop 147’s history is rich and unique. As the oldest chartered Lutheran-sponsored troop in Triune District, it is a proud Troop. Troop 147 is one of the oldest troops in the City and the State as well. It is currently the last troop that remains in South Philadelphia.

During World War II, the troop showed its “esprit de corps" through the sale of war bonds and the maintenance of Victory Gardens, one of which was located at 24th and Wolf Streets. Under "Pop" Bender's direction, the Drum and Bugle Corps of Troop 147 was organized, becoming respected and recognized in

Philadelphia. In 1930, Troop 147 led the district in the annual inspection and was honored by the Council Scout Executive. During the World War II, the Troop was the largest ever, with some five to seven patrols and a strong parent auxiliary of some 20 to 30 parents.

At its 90th anniversary in 2005, the troop received over 15 high-level commendations from our local, regional, and national leaders for its exemplary service.

The troop currently has two volunteer agreements in place. One is with Fairmount Park for annual volunteer service to clean up and improve FDR Park, aka “The Lakes”. The second is with the upkeep and maintenance of the VFW War Memorial at 18th & Jackson Streets. The troop gets on TV twice a year, at the end of the annual Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Day Parades. Since its founding, the troop has produced 35 eagle scouts.

Many of the volunteers have either backgrounds in government jobs or the building trades, specifically plumbing. BSA Troop 147 is the exclusive, lead volunteer group for the annual Vendemmia Wine Festival held at Girard Park, with over 10 years of loyal service.

Started approximately seven years ago, the troop cooks twice a year and provides meals for Aid for Friends. The meals are labeled, and sealed and then sent to Epiphany Church’s food storage.

On average, some 40 meals are cooked. To date, this amounts to over 500 meals for the needy within our area.

For over 10 years, the troop has supported and worked closely with affiliated Cub Scouts, Pack 147, to help orchestrate and carry out the annual ABC/ Channel 6 Thanksgiving Food Drive. The combined group is very good at this activity, gathering, sorting and processing on average 5,000 canned goods a year.

That amounts to some 50,000 canned goods or 25 tons of collected food to date. This is one of the best efforts within the local Cradle of Liberty Council.

It should be noted that these statistics relate to a collection area of one-fourth of the area of South Philadelphia (20th to Broad and Pattison to Wolf Streets). Just think what they could accomplish if they were to increase our area!

Just think what they could accomplish if they were to increase our area!

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Politico Magazine Credits Brady

by Joe Shaheeli Only one of 435 Congressmen in Washington but this city’s chief mover, shaker and compromiser, Bob Brady, was highlighted

by Politico magazine after the furor died down over the Democratic National Convention Committee’s announcement it would be coming to Philly for its presidential convention.

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Politico noticed the real credit for the city’s landing

Congressman Bob Brady ...where credit belongs.

the 2016 Democratic convention had to go to Congressman Bob Brady, who has chaired the City Democratic Party since 1986. Politico reported Brady was “responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes work that led to Philadelphia’s bid.

Brady has pushed for Philadelphia to host the Dem-

ocratic convention since 2010.”

The magazine’s profile notes the clash between Brady and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who passed on the opportunity to put in a bid for the 2012 convention.

Figures like Nutter and former Gov. Ed Rendell, who will co-chair the host committee, were recognized nationally for their efforts to bring the convention to Philadelphia. But Politico stated, “Brady was the workhorse.”

(Brady has called himself “a workhorse; some people are show horses.”)

“I do what has to get done behind the scenes,” Brady told Politico.

Rendell called Brady “the single most-influential Democrat” in the Philadelphia area in the past two decades. He likened Brady to the coach of (Cont. Next Page)

Sheriff Williams Hosts Petition Reception CANDIDATES for citywide row offices and court benches were busy this week getting nominating petitions signed.

Sheriff Jewell Williams, right, hosted an event for candidates to get signatures, drawing a capacity crowd. With him, from left, are Tom Martin, Vincent Melchiorre and Lisa Deeley, all candidates.

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TONY McIntosh, Omar Sabir and Shanese Johnson extend their appreciation to host Sheriff Williams.

SHERIFF Jewell Williams welcomes former successful Traffic Court judicial candidate Omar Sabir to his petition-signing gala. Sabir is seeking City Commissioner nomination.

TERRY WEAVER shows Sheriff Jewell Williams buffet set up for hungry candidates attending his event at the View.

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ALL SMILES was Manny Morales at Democratic City Committee after being endorsed for 7th Dist. council race. From left are State Rep. Leslie Acosta, his daughter Emalee, his wife Tisha, candidate Morales, and supporter from Latinos United for Political Empowerment. to withdraw after a first ballot unify their efforts ensuring the rest.”

Woodruff wins the nomination.

Judges Alice Beck Dubow failed to come up with an enSaid one Philadelphia leader, of Philadelphia and Robert dorsement for the lone Superior “even if it means we have to Colville of Allegheny County Court vacancy, in deference to bullet his name and to heck with bowed under friendly pressure (Cont. Page 6)

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Dems Endorse Only 2 For Supreme Court

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Tim Dowling accepts and records petitions with 1,600 signatures from Lisa Deeley, candidate for City Commissioners, and her campaign manager former Sheriff Barbara Deeley.

First to submit nominating petitions, Lisa said, “We’ll continue to gather petitions and signatures up until filing deadline.” She is heavily favored in this, her first bid, for elected office.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) the team, driving everyone toward a common goal.

“Without Bob Brady bringing us all together and saying, ‘Come on guys, let’s roll,’ we never would have been here,” he said.

cies for that high court. As expected, Superior Court Judge David Wecht of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Kevin Dougherty won on the first ballots.

The trick for the power brokers was to make sure none of the other four cinched the third slot, to ensure a better turnout of voters. These included Superior Court Judge Christine Donohue, Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Judge Dwayne Woodruff and Superior Court Judge Anne Lazarus.

A rallying cry has gone up among African American Democratic leaders over slighting Judge Woodruff, the only African American seeking a Supreme Court seat on the Democratic ticket. It is reported they will be meeting around the state and here in Philadelphia to

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When Republican State Committee meets this weekend, they’ll need to decide which of the following 12 will get the endorsements.

Philadelphia’s Paul Panepinto is the local favorite, but the city’s GOP muscle is weak compared to other counties.

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Jubelirer, State Sen. John Rafferty (R-Chester), Montour County DA Rebecca Warren, Adams County Court Judge Michael George, former Labor Secretary Julia Hearthway and, at the top, Justice Correale Stevens, who was appointed by Gov. Tom Corbett.

Deeley Sets Pace In Commissioner’s Race City Commissioner Stefanie Singer has spent the better part of her first term creating a reputation for herself as an individual bent on remaking the office of the County Commissioner.

Unfortunately, in the process, she has succeeded in running roughshod over staff and the Democratic ward leaders.

Aware some of that could happen, she has attempted to carve a niche for herself as a reformer among Democratic voters and some reform groups.

From the way things look now, she may not succeed in getting

enough support to ensure she gets a repeat performance.

Her competition is strong.

Many Democratic ward leaders have signaled to City Committee she is not to be put on their ballots.

In her place, Lt. Gov. Michael Stack, also a ward leader, along with fellow ward and labor leaders, is pushing for her endorsement.

The Lieutenant Governor will host a major fundraiser for Deeley at the Palm, 200 N. Broad Street, on Wednesday, Mar. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It’s a big-ticket event!

To show she merits the support she is getting, Lisa, together with her mother former Sheriff Barbara Deeley, became the first of more than 100 candidates for elective office in the city to turn in her nominating petitions. In just three days, Deeley and a small army of dedicated campaign (Cont. Page 7)

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SEAN STEVENS is undaunted by crowded field of candidates seeking judicial robes as he kicks off his campaign at Black Sheep Pub. With him are Roxborough’s David Henderson and Sean’s family.

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Public Servant of The Year 2015 - March 5th, 2015

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

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

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Price: $50.00 Open Buffet & Bar Sheriff Jewell Williams was sworn in to lead the Office of the Sheriff City and County of Philadelphia in January 2012 after being elected in November 2011 bringing with him a resume that literally saw him being trained for the position.

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

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

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Office of the Philadelphia Sheriff.

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

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

He also immediately moved a staid, handwritten ledger recording office, handling millions of dollars, into the most modern and efficient of government branches, using cutting edge technology.

Today anyone at any time can avail themselves of what is going on in and with his department.

In his first term, he was saddled and easily shouldered additional responsibil-

ities as the Courts requested more of his services. He successfully increased the return of money to property owners whose properties were sold for more than the outstanding debts, and has held numerous foreclosure prevention seminars and workshops across the city.

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

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

FOUR STARS came together at Warwick Hotel fundraiser last night: Congressman Bob Brady, former Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins, both champs, seen with Julia & Stephen Harmelin. Photo by Harry Leech

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(Cont. From Page 7) Philadelphia Building Trades; City Controller Alan Butkovitz; City Council President Darrell Clarke; Councilmen Bobby Henon, Ed Neilson and Mark Squilla; Sheriff Jewell Williams and many others.

City Chair Commissioner Anthony Clark is expected to be duly endorsed for his second term by the Democratic City Committee.

In the meantime, Dennis Lee, former Deputy Commissioner for Singer, resigned late last year from his position, to actively campaign for City Commissioner. Another wellknown candidate, Omar Sabir, is waging an intense campaign with the support of Laborers District Council. 27th Ward Leader Carol Jenkins, the only challenger with experience as a ward leader, has significant support among progressives.

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Manny Morales Knows He’s The Underdog

IAFF Local 22 Endorses Jim Kenney For Mayor Councilman Jim Kenney’s late (Cont. Page 11)

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Beating a District Council Member under any circumstances is tough, even though one may have the support of the ward leaders in that district.

Challenger Manny Morales understands that, though he has strong backing from ward leaders in the 7th Councilmanic Dist. in his effort to unseat two-term incumbent 7th Dist. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez. He admits she is known throughout the district and has cultivated a host of followers from among various activist groups there.

However, Morales is not daunted. A long-time committeeperson and block captain in the 62nd Ward, he knows what it is to organize block parties and cleanups or even host movie nights on his front lawn.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, he is popular among the Latino voters in the district.

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Our Opinion

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Ronald Taylor We are proud of Ronald Taylor, better known to our editorial page readers, as RT, whose insightful cartoons have graced our papers without fail since 1999.

Ronald Taylor has served as editorial cartoonist for Philadelphia Public Record, never missing an edition, a record in the annals of cartoonists. Five of his paintings have been submitted to an art open call at Penna. Convention Center.

Throughout Ronald Taylor’s life, he’s displayed a talent and gift for art. As a child in Germany at age 9, a wooden-figurine company wanted to take him on as an apprentice but his parents wouldn’t allow it. In 1969, at the University of Kansas, Ron Taylor was named the most-outstanding male art student.

After he left the Army in 1976, he studied oil painting at the Barnes Foundation and graduated with a Master’s in art education at Philadelphia College of Art. He lived for six years in Europe in Germany near Frankfurt, showing his works there as well as studying on his own in Paris and Northern Italy.

While RT is a cartoonist and illustrator for the Philadelphia Public Record, he prefers to paint abstracts in oil.

RT has submitted a handful of his oil paintings to the Pennsylvania Council of Arts for the Philadelphia Convention Center expansion. RT also takes commissions and tutors artists. For more information, call the newspaper at (215) 755-2000 for his contact information.

Feb. 26- Al Schmidt for City Commissioner holds Campaign Kickoff at Fire Fighters’ Your columnist City Hall Sam just-retired District City Coun- Union Ha., 415 N. 5th St., made two factual errors on the cilman in May 1991 mayoral 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parking 400 candidates in the May 1991 Demo- election. Lucien lost to May bl. Willow St. Suggested concrat Mayor’s race primary (Feb. 1991 Democrat primary winner tribution $40.

19). He erroneously names two of Ed Rendell. Lucien wasn’t yet a Feb. 26- Friends of State Rep. three African American Democrat Congressman. In May 1991, candidates in the May 1991 Demo- Lucien was an unemployed citi- Jim Roebuck host Birthday crat primary for Mayor: A) “John zen who was potently running Bash at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 White, the former Managing Di- for the Democrat candidacy for S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 rector” and B) “Lucien Blackwell, Mayor, he wasn’t an office p.m. Roebuck was named Phila. Life Magazine’s Legisa Congressman.” holder in May of 1991.

Not so!

When Congressman Bill lator of the Year for 1) The candidate whose last Gray subsequently announced 2013. Jazz group and soul name was “White” was James his September 1991 resignation food! (610) 329-6826.

Stanley White, not John White. that June, it was citizen, non-of- Feb. 26- Carol Jenkins for Jim’s service in our city govern- fice-holding Lucien Blackwell City Commissioner hosts ment began in January 1980 who ran in the November 1991 Meet & Greet at 730 Catherwhen I hired the high-achieving, election to fill the unexpired ine St., 5:30 p.m. just-retired 48-year-old Lieu- term of Congressman Bill Gray. Feb. 26- PFCU PAC hosts tenant Colonel as one of my Citizen, non-office-holding Reception for Christine Hope Deputies when I served in Mayor Lucien beat X-City Councilman For Judge at 1600 Locust St., Bill Green’s Cabinet as Philadel- John White and State Sen. Chaka 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsorship phia’s 27-year-old Director of Fattah to become Congressman $100-$500, payable to Friends Housing & Community Develop- Lucien Blackwell in November ment. I highly respect and appre- 1991 to fill the unexpired term of of Christine Hope 2015. For ciate the excellence in public retired Congressman Bill Gray info Pamela T. Ewing (267) 885-6154. service that James S. White so until January 1993.

Feb. 26- Alliance of Commugenerously gave his neighborThomas Henry Massaro hood, his nation and our world.

ED. NOTE – We fell asleep nity Service Providers hosts Comedy Show at Union 2) Lucien Blackwell was a at the switch.

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League, 140 S. Broad St., 6-8 p.m. Emcee Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, featuring Chris Rich and Chris Coccia.

RSVP Vicki Haggerty (267) 385-7440.

Guests $75, Friends $150, Sponsors $300.

Checks payable to Alliance CSP PAC. Feb. 26- Congressman Bob Brady hosts Reception for State Sen. Tina Tartaglione at FOP Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 7-9 p.m. Tickets $100, Silver $500, Gold $1,000; candidates $250.

Feb. 26- Democratic 56th Ward Committee hosts Petition Signing Party at Mediterranean 2000 Restaurant, 8026 Bustleton Ave., 7 p.m. Candidates $100; non-candidates $35 in advance, $40 at door. Send requests to John P. Sabatina, Sr., 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd fl., Phila., PA 19152. Checks payable to “The Friends of the 56th Ward”.

Feb. 27- N.E. Phila. Democratic Cl. hosts Petition Party at Maggie’s Waterfront Café, 9242 N. Delaware Ave., 7-10 p.m. Hosts 1,000, Sponsors $500, tickets $100. Checks payable to “N.E. Phila. Democratic Cl.” For info Stacey Anderson (267) 973-5067.Stacey

Anderson 267-973-5067 Stacey Anderson 267-973-5067 Feb. 27- Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts Fundraiser Banquet at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St. For info Ping Ho Lee (215) 922-2156.

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

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

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

Candidates are welcome to bring petitions. Tickets are $50.

Hosts $100, sponsors $250.

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

Glenside Free Library, 215 S. Keswick Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 28- Elmwood Ice Skating party from 4:30-7 p.m. open skate hosted by Dem. 60th Ward Leader Greg Spearman and judge hopeful Kai Scott.

Mar. 1- St. Patrick’s Parade

Fundraiser at FOP Heroes Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 3-7 p.m.

With Jamieson, Rogues, Ray Colean, Celtic Flame Dancers and Celtic Flame! Tickets $30.

Mar. 2- Pamela Freyd hosts Fundraiser for City Commissioner Stephanie Singer at 1900 W. Rittenhouse Sq., Unit 2A, 6-7:30 p.m. Minimum contribution $100. RSVP (215) 6780592 or info@vote-singer.com.

Mar. 4- Republican Happy Hour at Paddy Whack’s, 9241-43 Roosevelt Blvd. (behind N.E. Shopping Ctr.), 5:30-8 p.m. Free event. Candidates welcome.

Mar. 5- Phila. Public Record honors Sheriff Jewell Williams as Public Servant of the Year at Swan Caterers, Waterfall Rm., Snyder Ave. & Water St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $50, open bar and International buffet. For info John David (267) 259-6657 or 215-755-2000.

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

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PROUD backers of Cherelle Parker’s Councilmanic race were, from left, State Rep. Dwight Evans, Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro, Parker, Councilwoman Marian Tasco and Laborers’ District Council Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer.

REPRESENTATIVES of half-dozen labor unions took stage to back Cherelle Parker’s race for City Council, with LDC Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer pitching in $11,600 donation on the spot.

AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL MARTES, 24 DE MARZO DE 2015 Entre las 7:00 a. m. y 8:00 p. m. en los siguientes distritos y divisiones electorales en la ciudad y el condado de Filadelphia, Pensilvania, los votantes de la ciudad y del condado de Filadelphia ELEJIDOS uno persona para cubrir los siguientes cargo según lo certifica el Secretario de la Mancomunidad.

EMANUEL Rec Center, which Parker had helped fund, was crammed to rafters with her supporters, including, from left, Lisa Deeley, Councilmen Bill Greenlee and Ed Neilson, Council President Darrell Clarke, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and Barbara Deeley.

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(UNO) REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASSEMBLEA GENERAL DISTRICTO DE 170TH DEMOCRAT DEMOCRATICO 101 Sarah Del Ricci

Ward 58 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44] Ward 66 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40 and 41] CONSEJO ELECTORAL DEL CONDADO DE PHILADELPHIA Tim Dowling, Supervisor de Elecciones www.philadelphiavotes.com

To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the City Commissioners, sitting as the County Board of Elections, will begin their weekly meetings concerning BOTH the 2015 Special Election for the 170th Legislative District which will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, and also the 2015 Primary and Special Election which will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, will begin on March 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., in City Hall Room 387. Meetings will continue every Wednesday; thereafter until further notice.

A Quien Corresponda: Se avisa que Los Comisionados de la Ciudad de la Junta Electoral del Condado en sesion, comenzaran sus reuniones semanales con respecto al 2015 Eleccion Especial para la 170th Distrito Legislativo que se celebrara, 24 de Marzo de 2015 y Elecciones Primarias y Especial, 19 de Mayo de 2015 en el Miércoles, 4 de Marzo de 2015 a las 11:00 A.M. en City Hall Room 387. Reunion continuará cada Miércoles a partir de entonces hasta nuevo aviso.

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS JUNTA DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE FILADELFIA Judge Lori A. Dumas Chair, City Commissioners Presidente de los Comisionados Municipales

Judge Marie Mc Laughlin City Commissioner Comisionada Municipal

Judge Paula A. Patrick Tim Dowling Vice Chair, City Commissioners Supervisor of Elections Vice Presidente de los Comisionados Municipales Supervisor de Elecciones

SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 Between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. in the following election districts and divisions in the City and County of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, there will be ELECTED by the voters, a person to fill the following office, as certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

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REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 170TH DISTRICT DEMOCRAT DEMOCRATICO 101 Sarah Del Ricci

REPUBLICAN REPUBLICANO 201 Martina White

Ward 58 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44] Ward 66 [PART, Divisions 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40 and 41] PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Tim Dowling, Supervisor of Elections www.philadelphiavotes.com

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REPUBLICAN REPUBLICANO 201 Martina White

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(Cont. From Page 9) decision to enter the Democratic primary for Mayor has cost him some major labor support.

But commitments made are commitments kept by those involved.

However he did pick up an endorsement from Philadelphia firefighters’ union, Local 22 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, which represents more than 4,000 current and retired members of the Philadelphia Fire Dept.

“Jim Kenney has been a steadfast ally of firefighters for over two decades,” said Local 22 President Joe Schulle.

“Whether it was fighting for city funding to cover firefighters’ Hep C medical costs, or opposing brownouts or forced firefighter rotation, Jim went to bat for us time and again.

For the 23 years in Council, Jim showed his deep concern for all of the neighborhoods in (Cont. Page 12)

MAKING it official, right, State Rep. Cherelle Parker announced she would seek to replace 9th Dist. Councilwoman Marian Tasco in May primary.

On left, LEAD speaker at Cherelle Parker’s announcement was former Gov. Ed Rendell, unusual honor for City Council candidate.

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Big Guns Back Parker For Council

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SPECIAL ELECTION REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 170TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 INFORMATION STATEMENT ON ACCESS TO THE ELECTION PROCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Voter Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984, the City of Philadelphia does not discriminate against people with disabilities in providing access to its election process.

According to these federal laws, the City of Philadelphia is required to ensure that its election process as a whole is accessible to people with disabilities in all elections. This means that polling places shall be accessible to people with disabilities to the extent that accessible locations are available within each election district.

The City Commissioners designates and lists polling place accessibility in varying degrees. Polling places that fully meet all federal and state criteria are designated with an “F” for fully accessible building and an “H” for handicapped parking.

If a polling place location does not fully meet these federal and state criteria but provides relative accessibility with minor assistance in entry then that location will be designated with a “B” for substantial accessibility.

If a fully accessible location, that meets all federal and state criteria (designated as “FH”), is not available for a polling place in your election Division, voting accessibility will be provided through the use of an Alternative Ballot in accordance with directives issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

If you are a registered voter who is disabled or age 65 or older and who is not assigned to a polling place that has been designated as “FH”, you are qualified to vote using an Alternative Ballot.

ONLY THE FOLLOWING WARD AND DIVISION POLLING PLACES HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED AS “FH” OR FULLY ACCESSIBLE. IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED VOTER IN ANY ELECTION DISTRICT IN PHILADELPHIA, EXCEPT FOR THOSE LISTED BELOW, AND YOU ARE DISABLED OR AGE 65 OR OLDER YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FROM HOME USING AN ALTERNATIVE BALLOT OR AT CITY HALL ROOM 142 ON ELECTION DAY USING AN EMERGENCY ALTERNATIVE BALLOT: THIS NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION GO TO www.philadelphiavotes.com

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Long-Time Friends (Cont. From Page 11) Philadelphia and repeatedly proved himself a responsible leader now ready to lead our City.

I look forward to working with Jim as our next Mayor to make Philadelphia a better and safer city.”

“I grew up the son of a firefighter, and I will never forget the relief I felt upon hearing my father walk through the door after a shift, knowing he was safe,” said Kenney. “Our firefighters and their families make tremendous sacrifices, and I have been proud to stand by them for the last two decades in the fight for fair wages, quality equipment and safe working conditions. I look forward to working with President Schulle to make sure that those who put their lives on the line to protect Philadelphians do not have to struggle to get by.”

Judicial Hopefuls Await Ballot Posts From now until Mar. 10, at least 50 or more attorneys will have entered the judicial derby in both the Democrat and Republican primaries for 12 Common Pleas and three in Municipal

39A WARD LEADER Roseanne Pauciello makes it obvious her choice for Mayor is long-time ally and friend Jim Kenney. Photo by Joe Stivala Court seats. Six of them are judges, four in Common Pleas and two in Municipal Court, having been appointed earlier to fill vacancies.

It is seen as an opportunity for attorneys aspiring to the bench, especially among older attorneys who see the strong possibility of serving until age 75 on the bench.

Adding to the allure is the fact Supreme, Superior and Commonwealth Court seats are also up for grabs, affording all a chance to network.

Despite the fact a number will be endorsed by their respective City Committees, the majority filing nominating (Cont. Page 16) Attorneys are both board certified by the American Bankruptcy Certification Board.

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An Alternative Ballot may be obtained for any election, upon your advance request on an Alternative Ballot Application. In Philadelphia an application for an Alternative Ballot can be made on the regular Absentee Ballot Application by checking the box for “Handicapped or 65 years or older and who is assigned to an inaccessible polling place”. The applications may be obtained at the County Board of Elections in Room 142, City Hall or by contacting (215) 686-3469 VOICE, or TTY/TDD through the AT&T Relay System. TDD users may utilize this service by calling 1-800-654-5984 and telling the communications assistant they want to speak to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Elections at (717) 787-5280.

Alternative Ballot Applications by mail must be submitted to the County Board of Elections not later than 7 days before the election.

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Alternative Ballots must be returned to the County Board of Elections no later than the close of the polls, at 8:00 P.M. on Election Day. Additionally, registered electors with disabilities may apply for an Emergency Alternative Ballot Application and cast their ballot in person at the County Board of Election, in Room 142, City Hall, up to the close of the polls on Election Day.

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In addition, the City shall provide registration materials in large print at each registration facility, and voting instructions in large print at each polling place.

Should you have any questions about your rights or the City’s obligations under these laws, or if you need assistance in determining if your polling place fully meets federal and state criteria, please contact the Accessibility Compliance Office, or the County Board of Elections.

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ELECCION ESPECIAL REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASSEMBLEA GENERAL DISTRITO DE 170TH MARTES, 24 DE MARZO DE 2015 De acuerdo con el Título II de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades de 1990 y la Ley de Accesibilidad de Votante para los Ancianos y los Discapacitados de 1984, la Ciudad de Filadelfia no discrimina a la gente con discapacidades al suministrar acceso para el proceso de elecciones.

Según estas leyes federales, se requiere que la Ciudad de Filadelfia asegure que su proceso de elecciones en conjunto sea accesible a la gente con discapacidades en todas las elecciones. Esto significa que los sitios de votación serán accesibles a los discapacitados de tal manera que haya locaciones accesibles disponibles dentro de cada distrito electoral.

THOUGH Chinatown celebrated New Year as Year of Goat, don’t let things get your goat. Parades packed Chinatown last weekend as New Year was celebrated. Photo by Leona Dixon

Kenyatta Fishes For Sigs

Los Comisionados de la Ciudad designan y enumeran la accesibilidad de los lugares de votación en grados variables. Los sitios de votación que cumplen en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales son designados con una “F” que indica que es un edificio totalmente accesible, y con una “H” que indica que hay estacionamiento para discapacitados.

Si un logar de votación no cumple en su totalidad con estos criterios federales y estatales, pero provee accesibilidad relativa con una pequeña ayuda en la entrada, entonces ese logar será designado con una “B” que indica que tiene una accesibilidad substancial.

Si no hay disponible un lugar totalmente accesible, que cumpla con todos los criterios federales y estatales (designados como “FH”), como sitio de votación en su División de elección, la accesibilidad para votar será proporcionada mediante el uso de una Boleta Alternativa de acuerdo con las directrices expedidas por el Secretario del Estado.

Si usted es un votante registrado, que es discapacitado o tiene 65 años de edad o más, y no se le ha asignado un lugar de votación que haya sido designado como “FH”, entonces cumple con los requisitos para votar mediante una Boleta Alternativa.

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DECLARACIÓN DE INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL ACCESO AL PROCESO DE ELECCIONES PARA LAS PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES EN LA CIUDAD DE FILADELFIA

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It’s Official! Year Of Goat!

SÓLO LOS CENTROS DE VOTACIÓN DE LOS DISTRITOS Y LAS DIVISIONES ELECTORALES QUE SE MENCIONAN A CONTINUACIÓN SE HAN DESIGNADO COMO “FH” O TOTALMENTE ACCESIBLES. SI USTED ES UN VOTANTE REGISTRADO EN CUALQUIER DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE FILADELPHIA, SALVO EN AQUELLOS QUE SE ENUMERAN A CONTINUACIÓN, Y ES DISCAPACITADO O MAYOR DE 65 AÑOS, CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS PARA VOTAR DESDE SU HOGAR MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA O EN LA SALA 142 DEL AYUNTAMIENTO EL DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA DE EMERGENCIA:

2ND COUNCIL Dist. campaign petition-signing for Kenyatta Johnson took off at Fish Fry Party Saturday in S.W. Phila. with major turnout of ward leaders and committee people.

ESTE AVISO ESTA SUJECTA A CAMBIOS. PARA OBTENER INFORMACION ACTUALIZADA IR A WWW.PHILADELPHIAVOTES.COM WARD 58

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Las Solicitudes de Boleta Alternativa deben enviarse por correo a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar siete días antes de la elección.

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Las Boletas Alternativas deben devolverse a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar al momento del cierre de las urnas,a las 8:00 p.m. del Día de Elecciones.

Además, los electores registrados con discapacidades pueden pedir una Solicitud de Boleta Alternativa de Emergencia y depositar la boleta personalmente en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado, en sala 142, del Ayuntamiento, hasta el momento del cierre de elecciones durante el Día de Elecciones.

Ademas, la Ciudad proporcionará materiales de inscripción en letras grandes en cada instalación de inscripción, y suministrará las instrucciones en letras grandes sobre cómo votar en cada sitio de votación.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre sus derechos o sobre las obligaciones de la Ciudad según estas leyes, o si necesita ayuda para determinar si su lugar de votación cumple en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales, comuníquese con la Oficina de Cumplimiento con la Accesibilidad, o la Junta de Elecciones del Condado.

Oficina del Comisionado de la Ciudad City Hall, Rooms 130-134 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Anthony Clark, Presidente Stephanie Singer, Comisionado Al Schmidt, Vice-Presidente

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Es posible obtener una Boleta Alternativa para cualquier elección, a través de una petición por adelantado de una Solicitud de Boleta Alternativa. En Filadelfia se puede pedir una Boleta Alternativa en la solicitud corriente de Boleta para Votar en Ausencia, señalando la casilla de “Discapacitado, 65 años de edad o mayor y a quien se le ha asignado un lugar de votación inaccesible”. Las solicitudes se pueden obtener en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado en Sala 142, del Ayuntamiento o llamando al teléfono (215) 686-3469 VOICE, o por TTY/TDD (Teletipo/Aparato de Telecomunicación para Sordos) a través del AT&T Relay System. Los usuarios de TDD pueden utilizar este servicio llamando al 1-800-654-5984 e informándole al asistente de comunicaciones que desean hablar con la Oficina de Elecciones de Pensilvania en el (717) 787-5280.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: How can your fiancée lose the engagement ring in your bankruptcy case?

Answer: Even men with debt problems fall in love, and when they do, many of them will come up with a way to give their beloved a nice engagement ring. Often, heaven and earth will be moved in the search for the proper ring, and the result could be a very expensive engagement ring.

If the gentleman happens to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy before the wedding, this could spell trouble.

But how could this be? If the engagement ring was given to the fiancée prior to the man’s bankruptcy filing, it was no longer his property, right? And if it was no longer his property, how could he

lose it in bankruptcy?

The answer to how the engagement ring could be lost to the bankruptcy trustee is found in section 548 of the bankruptcy code. Section 548 provides that if a bankruptcy debtor gives away money or property in the two years prior to filing bankruptcy, and if the bankruptcy debtor receives no actual value in return for the item given away, then the bankruptcy trustee can recover the money or property from the recipient.

It is common for a Chapter 7 trustee to assert that the gift of an engagement ring to a fiancée in the two years prior to filing bankruptcy fits into section 548 very nicely. The trustee then demands the fiancée return the engagement ring to the trustee to be sold to pay creditors.

Next Week’s Question: Filing for bankruptcy again?

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 141101310 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Timothy L. Carroll, Deceased, Patricia Gremmel, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll deceased & Sarah Carroll a/k/a Sally Carroll Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant To: The Unknown Heirs of Timothy L. Carroll, Deceased & Sarah Carroll a/k/a Sally Carroll Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s). whose last known address is 2634 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 141101310, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2634 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333.

Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 141000684 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased, Denise Williams, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased & Charles Williams, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased & Charles Williams, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams Deceased, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1817 West Eleanor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 141000684, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1817 West Eleanor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333.

Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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Sen. Hughes Seen Ideal Candidate The US Senate is the best club in the country. Limited to 100 members, its power is immense. With Pennsylvania now headed by a Democratic Governor, odds increase pressure will be on to reclaim the one Pennsylvania seat still in Republican hands.

Adm. Joseph Sestak made the last valiant effort, but lost due to a long coattail generated by Gov. Tom Corbett.

Republican Congressman Pat Toomey won instead.

Now, in a state with Democrats outnumbering Republicans by over 1 million plus, the question is: Can Toomey survive this shortfall in 2016?

State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) thinks Toomey can be shown the door. He is interested in running, but then again, it depends upon what happens next affecting his state senatorial district. Sestak is serious about a rematch as well.

Former Congressman Chris Carney has expressed interest in a senate race, as has Philadelphia DA Seth Williams.

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PFTVotes.org is the PFT’s online information hub where the city’s educators and general public can keep track of the candidates and their positions on public education in Philadelphia. The website will also include information and updates on the local-control referendum that will appear on the ballot in the May primary election.

“Education is the top issue for the 2015 elections,” said PFT President Jerry Jordan.

“The PFT is trying to make sure the public has a very clear picture of where the candidates stand on the issues that impact our city’s schoolchildren.”

PFTVotes.org will show visitors each candidate’s thoughts on all of the elements of the PFT education platform, from funding, to local control, to community schools. PFT-endorsed candidates will also be identified on the site.

In addition to candidate information, PFTVotes.org will post Election 2015-related events, such as candidate forums, rallies and debates. Visitors will also be able to sign up for volunteer opportunities like door-to-door canvassing and phone banks.

Unity Marks 33rd Gala J U D G E MICHAEL FANNING gives judicial candidate Dawn Tancredi a helping hand with her petition by signing it at 33rd Ward gala. Photo by Harry Leech

EVERYONE’S favorite, State Sen. Tina Tartaglione is joined at 33rd Ward gala by Bill Dolbow, Mike Kates and judicial candidate Betsy Wahl.

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Be first to be a guest on the popular “ The Bloom Report” Warren Bloom, former candidate for several offices in this city, and well known television, and internet host has again begun his popular candidate interview show “The Bloom Report”.

The Bloom Report airs Saturday mornings at 7 a.m.

Sunday evening at 8 p.m. on WTVE on Comcast Channel 25 and on TV Channel 51. He invites all candidates, for every office to join him for guest interview promoting their candidacies. Warren’s candidates interviewed from governor and including other offices, have done well, with 95% elected.

He is scheduling tapings for candidates during this next two weeks and will air them beginning Feb. 28. Candidates are taped for short interviews which include production of 15 second ads to run three times each show.

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UNITY BRINGS smiles at 33rd Ward Petition signing gala to State Rep. Angel Cruz, Manny Morales, Mike Kates, 33rd Ward Leader Donna Aument, Judge Mike Fanning and José Giral.

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Elmer Money Seeks Open GOP Primary Elmer Money believes Philadelphians need a true choice for Mayor. That’s why the 49-year-old discounts all the pundits who swear he hasn’t a chance to win in the general election should he win the Republican primary for Mayor.

Under-financed, he jokingly says, “Money without money is still a formidable foe.

On my side is the fact more and more Philadelphians strongly believe the city is heading downhill rapidly.”

Candidate Money points to the fact taxes and city fees have gone up astronomically.

“What’s amazing,” he said. “Instead of criticizing Mayor Nutter’s administration and Democratic City Council for an epidemic of spending without results, they get praised. I feel the time is com-

Former Gov. Ed Rendell and Judge Marjorie Rendell presented E.M. Stanton 4thgraders yesterday with the grand prize in the 2014 Citizenship Challenge contest.

A team of students in Joan Carter-Williams’ 4th-grade class submitted the winning essay on ways to improve turnout voter turnout. The contest was open to public, private and parochial schools throughout the region.

The school, at 1700 Christian Street, will receive $1,000 to be used towards a civics learning and engagement program.

ing in the next few months, economic disaster after disaster will cripple this city’s ability to provide essential services.”

The Administration and City Council, he contends, re-

Philadelphia Health Center #10, another on the Christ the King Parish Finance Council, and volunteering as a kitchen director for the Calvary Athletic Association.

Money’s campaign to get an open Republican primary may be his first victory in his campaign for Mayor. He believes this would reawaken interest among Republican voters who have grown disenchanted with the organization’s choices.

“Rather than sow discord,” he said, “an open primary will give GOP voters a first-timeever of nominating their own candidate for Mayor.”

Money has a strong Philadelphia pedigree. His dad served honorably in the Army, with other family members serving in World War II, one killed near Cherbourg, Normandy.

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Lt. Governor & Ward Leader MICHAEL J STACK III Proudly INVITES YOU TO… THE ANNUAL 58TH WARD SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARTY! SATURDAY MARCH 14th, 2015 7PM to 11PM The Townsend Room 12273 Townsend Road Philadelphia PA 19154

Full Buffet Includes Beer, Wine Soda, Coffee, Tea & Sweet Table Teamster Local 830 DJ Cook Providing Great Music MANY GREAT 50/50 Prizes Including the 58th Famous Basket of Cheer As always the Irish Dancers Will Perform TICKETS MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO The 58TH WARD It is strongly suggested that tickets are purchased ASAP as tickets are on a first come first served basis

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Rendells Present Challenge Award

Elmer Money …Optimistic

fuse to understand they have failed to collect the taxes owed the School District.

“How many more years of this type of failure can we endure?” he asks.

Money is already near his goal of getting well over the minimum 1,000 votes required to ensure he gets on the ballot.

“I am working hard to ensure my petitions are challenge-proof while working hard to convince Republican leadership to declare an open primary,” he said.

A longtime committeeman in the GOP 66th Ward, Money ran for City Council in 2011.

He presently works in health care at Abington Memorial Hospital.

Elmer's community-service activities include a stint on the Community Board

STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood’s twin sons helped welcome mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham to Youngblood’s Candidates Night in Germantown. With them are judicial candidates Vincent MelPhoto by Joe Stivala chiorre and Daine Grey.

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STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood welcomed judicial candidates Chris Mallios, George Twardy and Jim Crumlish. Photo by Joe Stivala

STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood drew an impressive crowd to her 13th Ward Candidates Night, including Council Members Bill Greenlee and Cindy Bass; Abbe Fletman, candidate for Common Pleas judge; Omar Sabir, candidate for City Commissioner; and Ed Photo by Joe Stivala Neilson, Councilman at Large.

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Last Saturday The OCTAVIUS V. CATTO Society celebrated the birth of Catto at the Starr Recreation Center at 6th & Lombard. The Center was chosen for the ceremony as it is in the midst of Catto’s neighborhood and home to the largest free Black pre-Civil War community in the USA. Catto was born in 1839 and died on Election Day in 1871 at the hands of men opposed to African Americans’ voting.

Catto was a renaissance man: He was an intellectual, a soldier, an athlete and a political leader. He attended and went on to teach at the Institute for Colored Youth. The Institute later became Cheney University. He was a Republican activist supporting PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN. When the Confederates invaded Pennsylvania, he raised a volunteer troop of free Blacks who went on to Gettysburg.

He joined the Pennsylvania National Guard and eventually was promoted to Major.

The master of ceremonies at the event was PROF. ANDY WASKIE of Temple University. Cheney University PROF. WESLEY PUGH of spoke of the importance of Catto’s legacy to all Americans and in particular the African American community in Philadelphia. COL. MICHAEL REGAN, representing GEN. JAMES JOSEPH of the Pennsylvania National Guard, was the keynote speaker.

Waskie asked City Council candidate MATT WOLFE to address the crowd. Retired Navy Colonel and veterans’ advocate JOE EASTMAN was also at the event. Four wreaths were presented in honor of Catto from the O.V. Catto Elks (Cont. Page 20)

The law somehow impacts everything you do.

From renovating a building to the simple act of walking down the street, the law is everywhere you look … and a few places where you don’t expect to find it.

It is in that vein that the Community College of Philadelphia celebrates its annual Law & Society Week. For the 16th year, the College’s Fox Rothschild Center for Law T& Society has created a series of lectures, movie screenings and other activities.

It was originally launched by Smith and her husband, David Freeman, an associate professor in social science at the College, as a way of showing students the law is a living, breathing thing, Smith said.

“We wanted to show the students that the knowledge we’re teaching the students isn’t in isolation,” said Kathleen Smith, director of the Fox Rothschild Center. “We bring in experts and also utilize the experts we have here on campus to illustrate the ways the law intersects with everything.”

Those attending the free and open-to-the-public sessions got to hear from a variety of speakers including Barbara Mancini, a Philadelphia nurse who was prosecuted for helping her father with a suicide attempt; Shujaa Graham, who was tried, convicted and put on California’s Death Row for a crime he didn’t commit; and Ramona Africa, who shared her thoughts as part of several panels discussing the 1978 and 1985 MOVE confrontations.

That last one is illustrated in the form of several panels on the 1978 and 1985 MOVE confrontations. This year marks (Cont. Page 20)

Yo! Here we go again with a sad explanation. Beyond sad, it borders on criminal.

The politicians all do the same thing.

We read all the jokes and forward the good ones, but I just wonder who will pass this one on.

Someone please tell me what the heck’s wrong with all the people that run this country.

Democrats, Republicans, liberals and conservatives all say, “We’re broke” and can’t help our own: seniors, veterans, orphans, homeless, etc.

But, over the last several years they have provided direct cash aid to: Hamas, $351 M; Libya, $1.45 B; Egypt, $397 M; Mexico, $622 M; Russia, $380 M; Haiti, $1.4 B; Jordan, $463 M; Kenya, $816 M; Sudan, $870 M; Nigeria, $456 M; Uganda, $451 M; Congo, $359 M; Ethiopia, $981 M; Pakistan, $2 B; South Africa, $566 M; Senegal, $698 M; Mozambique, $404 M; Zambia, $331 M; Kazakhstan, $304 M; Iraq, $1.08 B; Tanzania, $554 M ... with literally billions of dollars – and they still hate us!

But on the other hand, our retired seniors, living on a fixed income, receive no aid! Nor do they get any breaks, while our government and religious organizations will pour hundreds of billions of dollars and tons of food to foreign countries! Someone needs to explain to them that charity begins at home!

And another atrocity: We have hundreds of adoptable American and Canadian children who are shoved aside to make room for the adoption of foreign orphans. A country where we have countless homeless without shelter, children going to bed hungry, elderly going without needed medication and the mentally ill without treatment, etc.

Yet they will have a benefit show for the people of Haiti, televise it on 15 TV stations; ships and planes lining up with food, water, tents, clothes, bedding, doctors and medical supplies; and it is a noble effort at aid.

Now just imagine if our own government gave the USA the same support and aid it gives to foreign countries. I think this says it all. Sad, isn’t it?

DID I TELL YOU: The press carried a story of DA Seth Williams possibly seeking to run for US Senate next year. I have been thinking of the DA’s blasting of State Attorney General Kathleen KANE, and the Ali-gate affair that could ruin four performing lawmakers. I have trouble sleeping (and maybe voters) with the horrible thought of an 81-year-old lawmaker cuffed. If SETH wants to run, I say PLEASE RUN. If he became a US Senator, I hope he does not bring some of the strident Kane critics with him, and place them in constituent service!... To get ready for the campaign: Ensure the folks Seth hired from the State Attorney General’s Office have established residency in Philly as is required in six months. Also they should see to it that Ali should pay income tax on the reported $400K income. And run on the merits, not fallen officials.

Should a candidate for Mayor get involved in district squabbles over City Council seats? Not ordinarily. The objective is to make friends. Yet the 2nd and 7th Dists. are pulling at State Sen. Anthony WILLIAMS so that he may not be able to avoid it – at least in the 2nd. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez has called her opponent a puppet. HARD TO BELIEVE. She says she has beaten her own party twice. But maybe not this time. And why want to BEAT your OWN party?

A lively time was had at Democratic State committee over the weekend with Lt. Gov. Mike STACK seated next to Congressman Bob BRADY for the Kevin DOUGHERTY for Supreme Court vote.... Saw the City pension piece by Farah Jiménez, a member of the School Reform Commission. It (Cont. Page 20)

It was amazing CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY was able to get the Democratic National Committee to agree to have the convention in Philadelphia. What was even more amazing is how MICHAEL NUTTER was able to get credit even though he almost failed to file the paperwork necessary to be a candidate for the convention.

The readers will recall Nutter claimed the City was not in a healthy-enough fiscal situation to be able to host the convention. Brady took the reins and was able to make the City eligible and now has us in a position to be very successful.

Also interesting was the appearance of Montco COMMISSIONER JOSH SHAPIRO at Nutter’s side during all the announcements. The pundits are still trying to find out what his exact role was and have yet to find out.

It is, however, only fair to give some credit to former GOV. ED RENDELL because he did what he always does best … he was a cheerleader for the city. Rendell always says the most-passionate Philadelphians are New Yorkers. Both Rendell and Brady know a lot of people in D.C. and are constantly working the angles. But there’s plenty of time for many other elected officials and people interested in helping to take credit. All hands will have to be on deck if the city will be the host to a great convention.

While the excitement over the convention is clear, what remains cloudy is why SETH WILLIAMS is suing GOV. TOM WOLF over the death penalty moratorium? Does he need to be reminded he is from the City of Brotherly Love that is dealing with the issue of racially disproportionate sentencing. Maybe his pro-death-penalty stance indicates he has statewide ambitions, either for US Senate Senate or Pennsylvania Attorney General. His figurative punching bag for much of this last 12 months has been KATHLEEN KANE. But Williams will have to be absolutely positive of success, because right now he has a great job as District Attorney of the largest city in the state.

The race for the 170th Legislative Dist. in Northeast Philadelphia has consisted of a lot of door-knocking by Democratic candidate SARAH DelRICCI. The Democrats have a 2-1 voter registration edge but some Republicans believe they have a shot at the seat. Although it’s a special election and the turnout will be low, Republicans have not been competitive in any (Cont. Page 20)

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

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(Cont. From Page 10) Mar. 5- 8th Ward Democrats host Fundraiser & Petition Signing at Gran Caffè L’Acquila, 1716 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $100.

For info (610) 730-8622.

Mar. 5- John Parsons & Charles Calvanese host Fundraiser for City Commis-

Mar. 7- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts “Step Into College: Phila.’s Pre-College Conference” at U. of Sciences, McNeil Science & Tech. Ctr., 45th St. & Woodland Ave., 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Open for students and families Grade Focus: 8th-12th. Workshops covering college-access topics. Parent sessions focus on high-school choice, college preparation and financial-aid advice.

To register. http://step-into-college-2015-

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sioner candidate Lisa Deeley at Macaroni’s Restaurant, 9315 Old Bustleton Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Host Committee $250, Individuals $100.

RSVP by Feb. 26 (215) 4473140.

Mar. 5- Democratic 27th Ward Committee hosts Candidates Night at UScience, Rosenberger Ha.,600 S. 43rd St., 7:30 p.m. Speakers include Jim Kenney, Blondell Reynolds Brown, Bill Greenlee, Ed Neilson & Wilson Goode, Jr.

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 18) Lodge 20, the Octavius Catto Society, the Gen. Meade Society and the Pennsylvania National Guard.

At this point I am handing the plume to a female, as I do not want to be called an

“angry man.”

KATHLEEN KANE supporters (and those appear to be scarce) contend that her critics are a bunch of angry men. Well, I guess you could say I am angry, but I am not a man. I am angry that the first female elected Attorney General in Pennsylvania has embarrassed us.

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REAGAN’S KIDS Progeny of R. Reagan, D. Lewis & Q. Jones Part 196/200 When Senator Robert Dole stated in 1976 that "We have to build from the bottom up, instead of the top down," national leadership in the Republican Party was grounded, however, in the status quo. For approval, the small clique had to go to their masters.

Thirty-nine years later, that perspective is coming into public view.

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With the "Reagan Revolution" in full gear at the city's Academy of Music on November 17, 1980, and same day compliment from the future head of MTV Networks, Inc., DREW LEWIS, to the “Friend in Pennsylvania,” the result of that compliment (35 years later) comes into better focus from a recognizable source. Here is what a self-described "militant moderate," GERALDO RIVERA, said in a 2/17/15 Huffington Post article about minorities, racism, and Hip-hop culture: "Hip-hop has done more damage to black and brown people than racism in the last 10 years," Rivera began. The Fox News contributor then challenged anyone to find "a youngster - a Puerto Rican from the South Bronx or a black kid from Harlem who has succeeded in life other than being the one-tenth of one-tenth of one percent that make it in the music business – that’s been a success in life walking around with his pants around his ass and with visible tattoos..." Rivera added that the most powerful men in hip-hop are responsible for pushing young minorities too far out of the dominant culture.

"And I love Russell Simmons," Rivera continued. "He's a dear friend of mine. I admire his business acumen. At some point, those guys have to cop to the fact that by encouraging this distinctive culture that is removed from the mainstream, they have encouraged people to be so different from the mainstream that they can't participate other than, you know, the racks in the garment center and those entry-level jobs, and I lament it I really do. I think that it has been very destructive culturally."

Someday, history may firmly conclude that Ronald Reagan, Drew Lewis, and Quincy Jones (et al) are traitors to the human race--more damaging to minorities than racism, more damaging to law enforcement and the U.S. military, more damaging to domestic and international tranquility, and more damaging to peace and harmony among nation states.

“You’ve got a friend in Pennsylvania.”

—Nicola Argentina (c) 2015

Last week she erected a web page entitled “The Truth About Kathleen Kane.” The website has a “Facts” page and her facts are not on the whole inaccurate; however, her facts are incomplete and thus misleading.

She notes that then-ATTORNEY GENERAL TOM CORBETT had a viable witness in the JERRY SANDUSKY child-molestation case 36 months before they arrested Sandusky. This was true, but what she left out was why Corbett’s people investigated further. Corbett’s staff did not feel that the one wit-

OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 18) the 30th anniversary of the 1985 confrontation and Law & Society Week featured several screenings of the documentary Let The Fire Burn and panel discussions on how MOVE was covered by the media, stu-

WALKING (Cont. From Page 18) seems that an SRC member would be more professional to STAY OUT of it, and work on improving education. And .

The proceeds from a PGW sale would only make a WEE DENT in City pension underfunding over years. Given the quality of education, am I to believe this piece (?).

CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 18) way for over a decade. Trying to win the seat may just be wishful thinking. Or they may just not even care what happens

ness was sufficient and wanted to a have a solid case to ensure a conviction of Sandusky.

Kane also failed to mention she handpicked a special investigator to review Corbett’s investigation of Sandusky, who found Corbett had conducted a fine investigation.

She believes that the grand jury investigation into whether her office illegally leaked details of a 2009 grand-jury investigation of former NAACP leader JERRY MONDESIRE was spurious from the outset. Her attorneys claim that Montgomery County

JUDGE WILLIAM CARPENTER did not have the authority to appoint the special prosecutor who ran the grand jury which recommended that Kane be tried for the leaks.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear her complaint.

Unfortunately for her, four of the five sitting Supreme Court justices have in the past found that judges could appoint similar prosecutors. She claimed she was a stay-at-home mom in 2009, but the leaks allegedly occurred later during her term as AG. Missing from her “Facts”

was any discussion of her failure to pursue the conviction of five Philadelphia politicians caught on tape taking illegal contributions. She said the investigation was racially biased. African American Philadelphia DA SETH WILLIAMS disagreed and took up the cases and has been successful. She did not mention her release of the names of Republican pubic officials involved in email exchanges of pornography with the names of culpable prominent Democrats conveniently missing.

dents activism related to the MOVE confrontation, and even a look at the impact that the confrontation continues to have on Osage Avenue.

“Our architecture students went to Osage Avenue with the assignment of reimagining the neighborhood,” Smith said.

While students don’t participate much in the planning of

Law & Society Week because community-college students are largely commuter students, a lot of the planning is done with them in mind, Smith said.

Law & Society Week continues today with sessions on ethics in government, a consideration of the Judges of the Common Pleas Court, the legal implications of nursing

and a panel discussion of the social landscape of Philadelphia 1975-1985.

On Friday, Law & Society Week will conclude with an expungement clinic designed to help people clear their criminal records.

For more information on Law & Society Week, go to www.ccp.edu.

Speaking of the State Attorney General’s male critics – Judge William Carpenter asks that leak charges against her go forward. Why all the type over a ROUTINE reply to appeal action. What did we EXPECT him to say if not that?...

Kane’s lawyer, LANNY DAVIS, is tops in his field. If you are in the opposition, you try to knock him down a peg.

BIRTHDAY PEOPLE:

Bob DELLAVELLA, ESQ. has a birthday on the 24th, in what has been a year of accomplishment for him. On Mar. 1, we celebrate the birthday of Jeff BROWN, owner of ShopRite Markets. Let’s hope for plenty of Manager’s SPECIALs on that day. Also on Mar. 1 is birthday for powerful political consultant Eleanor DEZZI – working away on the Lynne ABRAHAM mayoral race on high in Liberty Place,

but always down to Earth....

The plan for the first-ever Veterans’ Parade gains steam! Joe EASTMAN, Veterans Advocate, first came up with the idea. When the announcement was made, he was not among the bigwigs. He pushed so hard for the parade, that he did not endear himself to them.

But like former House Speaker Tip O’Neill, he feels, “It is not important who gets the credit as long as the job gets done.”

here because they have been kicking the Democrats’ butts all over Pennsylvania for the last two years in legislative races.

JUDGES KEVIN DOUGHERTY and DAVID WECHT were endorsed this past weekend by the State Democratic Party for

Supreme Court. DWAYNE WOODRUFF, the former Pittsburgh Steeler, could not muster enough votes, nor could CHRISTINE DONAHUE, to get the endorsement. Donahue is expected to win in any event because she is highly respected and has

tremendous statewide support.

Philadelphian ANNE LAZARUS will also be competitive even though she was unable to get the State Committee endorsement. She is a smart and experienced Superior Court Judge, well respected.

Seamen’s Church Inst. Honors Holts

The Holt family, Terminal operators long active in the local port community since 1926, will be honored with the Spirit of the Port Award by the Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey at an industrywide luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 5 at the Sheet Metal

Workers’ Union Hall. The Institute is honoring generations of the Holt family who helped grow the Port in Philadelphia and South Jersey.

Tom Holt, Sr., who passed away in 2011, took over the family business that started as a trucking company

with a single truck in 1926.

He grew the company into a multidimensional shipping, warehousing and transportation empire. Many of his children and grandchildren continue to run and manage the family business which still has operations on both sides of the river.

Proceeds of the event will go directly to fund services offered by SCI, the only nonprofit in the region that advocates for the safety, security and wellbeing of seafarers.

Tickets and more information are available from SCI at (215) 940-9900 ext. 106, Ronnie Barlow.

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(Cont. From Page 19) Mar. 7- State Sen. Art Haywood Campaign For Working Families offers Free Tax Preparation Services for Families with income up to $53,000 and

individuals with an income up to $20,000. Upper Rm. Baptist Ch., 7236 Ogontz Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mar. 7- Ward 40-A Annual Spring Fling at Italian-American Bocce Club, 2001 Point Breeze Ave. from 4-8 p.m. $50 at the door or checks payable to Treasurer Bob Stewart 267-968-6182.

Mar. 8- 65th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser at

Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 1 p.m. Tickets $30. For info John Donohoe (267) 3343775.

Mar. 8- Committee hosts Petition Party for Stella Tsai at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 2-5 p.m. Your petitions can be notarized. RSVP by Mar. 6 info@electstellatsaijudge.com Mar. 10- Americans for Democratic Action host Mayoral Forum

at Friends Ctr., MLK Rm., 1515 Cherry St., 7 p.m.

Mar. 11- Lt. Gov. Michael J. Stack III hosts Fundraiser for City Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley at the Palm, 200 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Suggested contributions $2,900 Host, $1,000 Sponsor, $500 VIP, $250 friend.

Tickets $100.

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dent John J. McNesby hosts Cocktail Reception for Kevin M. Dougherty, Penna. Supreme Ct. candidate, at Fraternal Order of Police, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-9 p.m. Co-sponsor Int. Ass. of Fire Fighters Local 22, Joe Schulle, president. RSVP by Mar. 6 Samantha Vivarina (215) 6293639 or Samantha@FOP5.Org. Mar. 11- Democratic 53rd Ward hosts Candidate Meet &

Greet at Nick’s Roast Beef, 2212 Cottman Ave., Banquet Rm., rear entrance, 7 p.m. Light refreshments. Tickets $35.

Mar. 12- Business Breakfast Fundraiser for City Council candidate Terry Tracy at Total Construction, Inc., 625 W. Ridge Pk., Bldg. D, Su 104, Conshohocken.Businessleader donations $2450, $500, $1,000. (267) 352-4350.

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Italian Market Revamp Needs Your Ideas (Cont. From Page 1) Street/Headhouse District, E. Passyunk Avenue District and Sports Complex Special Services District.

The purpose of a BID is to “improve the experience for shoppers and create a better shopping district,” explained Gambino. Common BID missions include enhanced street cleanup and public-safety patrols, as well as marketing and promotion for the businesses in their territory.

In most BIDs, these added services are paid for by a special fee assessed on propertyowners.

Therefore property-owners have a major voice in establishing a BID. “We want to create a destination place where people want to come,” said Gambino.

“Right now, we are in the survey process. We have to get community input.”

The Italian Market in Philadelphia on 9th & Christian in 1954 from the City of Philadelphia, Department of Records.

Gambino urges the com- top three things are street munity to go online to the bid cleaning and trash; parking; website www.south9thwash- and then third is promotion. ington.com and pitch in their Down the list are storefront upgrades. The second group2 cents by Mar. 7.

“Looking at the surveys so ing includes lighting and tryfar, we’ve gotten great input – ing to encourage businesses to intelligent and well thought be open after nighttime so out,” Gambino noted. “The people can shop after work.”

The Market is in the beginning stages of the planning process. An Advisory Planning Committee is in place.

The Committee will be responsible for defining the boundaries, putting a budget in place and authoring a fiveyear operating plan for the BID. The process should take about 12 to 18 months. The City of Philadelphia’s BID Planning Process Guidelines will be followed and monitored by an industry specialist.

“How the plan works is you survey everybody, then start putting the plan in place for the next five years. We start discussing it at the BID advisory level, set boundary lines for the plan, agree on a plan, then get the budget together,” said Gambino. “Say if in the plan was, they want the street painted purple. How much does it cost to paint the

street purple? First budget, then a timeline and defining boundaries. It could take six more months, or 12-18 months total once started.”

There are roughly 300 active businesses in the market with an economic impact of $150 million a year.

The S. 9th Street Italian Market Shopping District spans S. 9th Street from Wharton to Fitzwater, 8th to 10th Streets. The Market has been in existence for over 100 years.

“This will allow a better shopping experience and more economic growth, which is all positive for the community,” she said.

For more information, contact Gambino at (215) 7836366 or via email at italianmarketinfo@gmail.com or visit www.italianmarketphilly.org.

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Boy Scout Troop 147 Last One In South Philly

(Cont. From Page 1) But why is is the last of its kind?

There once were at least half a dozen Troops with many scouts.

The seminal seed of this partnership between Trinity and Troop 147 began in 1915 when Trinity’s Pastor, Rev. Frank Urich, the “Father of Troop 147,” provided the nourishment that began this 98 year growth. This troop was chartered May 21, 1915. During this 98-year adventure, 21 Scoutmasters have proudly served Troop 147 and 35 Eagle Scouts have honored Troop 147.

Troop 147’s history is rich and unique. As the oldest chartered Lutheran-sponsored troop in Triune District, it is a proud Troop. Troop 147 is one of the oldest troops in the City and the State as well. It is currently the last troop that remains in South Philadelphia.

During World War II, the troop showed its “esprit de corps" through the sale of war bonds and the maintenance of Victory Gardens, one of which was located at 24th and Wolf Streets. Under "Pop" Bender's direction, the Drum and Bugle Corps of Troop 147 was organized, becoming respected and recognized in

Philadelphia. In 1930, Troop 147 led the district in the annual inspection and was honored by the Council Scout Executive. During the World War II, the Troop was the largest ever, with some five to seven patrols and a strong parent auxiliary of some 20 to 30 parents.

At its 90th anniversary in 2005, the troop received over 15 high-level commendations from our local, regional, and national leaders for its exemplary service.

The troop currently has two volunteer agreements in place. One is with Fairmount Park for annual volunteer service to clean up and improve FDR Park, aka “The Lakes”. The second is with the upkeep and maintenance of the VFW War Memorial at 18th & Jackson Streets. The troop gets on TV twice a year, at the end of the annual Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Day Parades. Since its founding, the troop has produced 35 eagle scouts.

Many of the volunteers have either backgrounds in government jobs or the building trades, specifically plumbing. BSA Troop 147 is the exclusive, lead volunteer group for the annual Vendemmia Wine Festival held at Girard Park, with over 10 years of loyal service.

Started approximately seven years ago, the troop cooks twice a year and provides meals for Aid for Friends. The meals are labeled, and sealed and then sent to Epiphany Church’s food storage.

On average, some 40 meals are cooked. To date, this amounts to over 500 meals for the needy within our area.

For over 10 years, the troop has supported and worked closely with affiliated Cub Scouts, Pack 147, to help orchestrate and carry out the annual ABC/ Channel 6 Thanksgiving Food Drive. The combined group is very good at this activity, gathering, sorting and processing on average 5,000 canned goods a year.

That amounts to some 50,000 canned goods or 25 tons of collected food to date. This is one of the best efforts within the local Cradle of Liberty Council.

It should be noted that these statistics relate to a collection area of one-fourth of the area of South Philadelphia (20th to Broad and Pattison to Wolf Streets). Just think what they could accomplish if they were to increase our area!

Just think what they could accomplish if they were to increase our area!

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Politico Magazine Credits Brady

by Joe Shaheeli Only one of 435 Congressmen in Washington but this city’s chief mover, shaker and compromiser, Bob Brady, was highlighted

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the 2016 Democratic convention had to go to Congressman Bob Brady, who has chaired the City Democratic Party since 1986. Politico reported Brady was “responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes work that led to Philadelphia’s bid.

Brady has pushed for Philadelphia to host the Dem-

ocratic convention since 2010.”

The magazine’s profile notes the clash between Brady and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who passed on the opportunity to put in a bid for the 2012 convention.

Figures like Nutter and former Gov. Ed Rendell, who will co-chair the host committee, were recognized nationally for their efforts to bring the convention to Philadelphia. But Politico stated, “Brady was the workhorse.”

(Brady has called himself “a workhorse; some people are show horses.”)

“I do what has to get done behind the scenes,” Brady told Politico.

Rendell called Brady “the single most-influential Democrat” in the Philadelphia area in the past two decades. He likened Brady to the coach of (Cont. Next Page)

Sheriff Williams Hosts Petition Reception CANDIDATES for citywide row offices and court benches were busy this week getting nominating petitions signed.

Sheriff Jewell Williams, right, hosted an event for candidates to get signatures, drawing a capacity crowd. With him, from left, are Tom Martin, Vincent Melchiorre and Lisa Deeley, all candidates.

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SHERIFF Jewell Williams welcomes former successful Traffic Court judicial candidate Omar Sabir to his petition-signing gala. Sabir is seeking City Commissioner nomination.

TERRY WEAVER shows Sheriff Jewell Williams buffet set up for hungry candidates attending his event at the View.

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ALL SMILES was Manny Morales at Democratic City Committee after being endorsed for 7th Dist. council race. From left are State Rep. Leslie Acosta, his daughter Emalee, his wife Tisha, candidate Morales, and supporter from Latinos United for Political Empowerment. to withdraw after a first ballot unify their efforts ensuring the rest.”

Woodruff wins the nomination.

Judges Alice Beck Dubow failed to come up with an enSaid one Philadelphia leader, of Philadelphia and Robert dorsement for the lone Superior “even if it means we have to Colville of Allegheny County Court vacancy, in deference to bullet his name and to heck with bowed under friendly pressure (Cont. Page 6)

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SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Tim Dowling accepts and records petitions with 1,600 signatures from Lisa Deeley, candidate for City Commissioners, and her campaign manager former Sheriff Barbara Deeley.

First to submit nominating petitions, Lisa said, “We’ll continue to gather petitions and signatures up until filing deadline.” She is heavily favored in this, her first bid, for elected office.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) the team, driving everyone toward a common goal.

“Without Bob Brady bringing us all together and saying, ‘Come on guys, let’s roll,’ we never would have been here,” he said.

cies for that high court. As expected, Superior Court Judge David Wecht of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Kevin Dougherty won on the first ballots.

The trick for the power brokers was to make sure none of the other four cinched the third slot, to ensure a better turnout of voters. These included Superior Court Judge Christine Donohue, Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Judge Dwayne Woodruff and Superior Court Judge Anne Lazarus.

A rallying cry has gone up among African American Democratic leaders over slighting Judge Woodruff, the only African American seeking a Supreme Court seat on the Democratic ticket. It is reported they will be meeting around the state and here in Philadelphia to

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When Republican State Committee meets this weekend, they’ll need to decide which of the following 12 will get the endorsements.

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Jubelirer, State Sen. John Rafferty (R-Chester), Montour County DA Rebecca Warren, Adams County Court Judge Michael George, former Labor Secretary Julia Hearthway and, at the top, Justice Correale Stevens, who was appointed by Gov. Tom Corbett.

Deeley Sets Pace In Commissioner’s Race City Commissioner Stefanie Singer has spent the better part of her first term creating a reputation for herself as an individual bent on remaking the office of the County Commissioner.

Unfortunately, in the process, she has succeeded in running roughshod over staff and the Democratic ward leaders.

Aware some of that could happen, she has attempted to carve a niche for herself as a reformer among Democratic voters and some reform groups.

From the way things look now, she may not succeed in getting

enough support to ensure she gets a repeat performance.

Her competition is strong.

Many Democratic ward leaders have signaled to City Committee she is not to be put on their ballots.

In her place, Lt. Gov. Michael Stack, also a ward leader, along with fellow ward and labor leaders, is pushing for her endorsement.

The Lieutenant Governor will host a major fundraiser for Deeley at the Palm, 200 N. Broad Street, on Wednesday, Mar. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It’s a big-ticket event!

To show she merits the support she is getting, Lisa, together with her mother former Sheriff Barbara Deeley, became the first of more than 100 candidates for elective office in the city to turn in her nominating petitions. In just three days, Deeley and a small army of dedicated campaign (Cont. Page 7)

Attention: Food Service Management Companies KIPP Philadelphia Charter School is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company will provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and guidelines, as well as the Pennsylvania Department of Education policies and guidelines.

Food Service Management Companies and/or their representatives may submit proposals to: KIPP Philadelphia Charter School C/O Natalie Wiltshire 5900 Baltimore Avenue Suite 206 Philadelphia, PA 19143 KIPP Philadelphia Charter School reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal that it finds, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the school district. A walk-through meeting is scheduled for March 12th, 2015 at 3pm at: KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy 2409 W Westmoreland Street Philadelphia, PA 19129.

Representatives from each Food Service Management Company submitting proposals must attend the walk-through.

All questions must be submitted, in writing, prior to the walk-through. A copy of all questions and answers will be provided to all representatives.

All proposals must be submitted no later than 9am on March 26th, 2015. All proposals should be delivered in a sealed envelope and addressed to KIPP Philadelphia Charter School and be clearly marked: Food Service Management Proposal.

SEAN STEVENS is undaunted by crowded field of candidates seeking judicial robes as he kicks off his campaign at Black Sheep Pub. With him are Roxborough’s David Henderson and Sean’s family.

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short time,” said Deeley.

Her campaign has earned

the

endorsements of the (Cont. Page 9)

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

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

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

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Office of the Philadelphia Sheriff.

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

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

He also immediately moved a staid, handwritten ledger recording office, handling millions of dollars, into the most modern and efficient of government branches, using cutting edge technology.

Today anyone at any time can avail themselves of what is going on in and with his department.

In his first term, he was saddled and easily shouldered additional responsibil-

ities as the Courts requested more of his services. He successfully increased the return of money to property owners whose properties were sold for more than the outstanding debts, and has held numerous foreclosure prevention seminars and workshops across the city.

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

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

FOUR STARS came together at Warwick Hotel fundraiser last night: Congressman Bob Brady, former Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins, both champs, seen with Julia & Stephen Harmelin. Photo by Harry Leech

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(Cont. From Page 7) Philadelphia Building Trades; City Controller Alan Butkovitz; City Council President Darrell Clarke; Councilmen Bobby Henon, Ed Neilson and Mark Squilla; Sheriff Jewell Williams and many others.

City Chair Commissioner Anthony Clark is expected to be duly endorsed for his second term by the Democratic City Committee.

In the meantime, Dennis Lee, former Deputy Commissioner for Singer, resigned late last year from his position, to actively campaign for City Commissioner. Another wellknown candidate, Omar Sabir, is waging an intense campaign with the support of Laborers District Council. 27th Ward Leader Carol Jenkins, the only challenger with experience as a ward leader, has significant support among progressives.

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IAFF Local 22 Endorses Jim Kenney For Mayor Councilman Jim Kenney’s late (Cont. Page 11)

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Beating a District Council Member under any circumstances is tough, even though one may have the support of the ward leaders in that district.

Challenger Manny Morales understands that, though he has strong backing from ward leaders in the 7th Councilmanic Dist. in his effort to unseat two-term incumbent 7th Dist. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez. He admits she is known throughout the district and has cultivated a host of followers from among various activist groups there.

However, Morales is not daunted. A long-time committeeperson and block captain in the 62nd Ward, he knows what it is to organize block parties and cleanups or even host movie nights on his front lawn.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, he is popular among the Latino voters in the district.

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Our Opinion

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Ronald Taylor We are proud of Ronald Taylor, better known to our editorial page readers, as RT, whose insightful cartoons have graced our papers without fail since 1999.

Ronald Taylor has served as editorial cartoonist for Philadelphia Public Record, never missing an edition, a record in the annals of cartoonists. Five of his paintings have been submitted to an art open call at Penna. Convention Center.

Throughout Ronald Taylor’s life, he’s displayed a talent and gift for art. As a child in Germany at age 9, a wooden-figurine company wanted to take him on as an apprentice but his parents wouldn’t allow it. In 1969, at the University of Kansas, Ron Taylor was named the most-outstanding male art student.

After he left the Army in 1976, he studied oil painting at the Barnes Foundation and graduated with a Master’s in art education at Philadelphia College of Art. He lived for six years in Europe in Germany near Frankfurt, showing his works there as well as studying on his own in Paris and Northern Italy.

While RT is a cartoonist and illustrator for the Philadelphia Public Record, he prefers to paint abstracts in oil.

RT has submitted a handful of his oil paintings to the Pennsylvania Council of Arts for the Philadelphia Convention Center expansion. RT also takes commissions and tutors artists. For more information, call the newspaper at (215) 755-2000 for his contact information.

Feb. 26- Al Schmidt for City Commissioner holds Campaign Kickoff at Fire Fighters’ Your columnist City Hall Sam just-retired District City Coun- Union Ha., 415 N. 5th St., made two factual errors on the cilman in May 1991 mayoral 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parking 400 candidates in the May 1991 Demo- election. Lucien lost to May bl. Willow St. Suggested concrat Mayor’s race primary (Feb. 1991 Democrat primary winner tribution $40.

19). He erroneously names two of Ed Rendell. Lucien wasn’t yet a Feb. 26- Friends of State Rep. three African American Democrat Congressman. In May 1991, candidates in the May 1991 Demo- Lucien was an unemployed citi- Jim Roebuck host Birthday crat primary for Mayor: A) “John zen who was potently running Bash at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 White, the former Managing Di- for the Democrat candidacy for S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 rector” and B) “Lucien Blackwell, Mayor, he wasn’t an office p.m. Roebuck was named Phila. Life Magazine’s Legisa Congressman.” holder in May of 1991.

Not so!

When Congressman Bill lator of the Year for 1) The candidate whose last Gray subsequently announced 2013. Jazz group and soul name was “White” was James his September 1991 resignation food! (610) 329-6826.

Stanley White, not John White. that June, it was citizen, non-of- Feb. 26- Carol Jenkins for Jim’s service in our city govern- fice-holding Lucien Blackwell City Commissioner hosts ment began in January 1980 who ran in the November 1991 Meet & Greet at 730 Catherwhen I hired the high-achieving, election to fill the unexpired ine St., 5:30 p.m. just-retired 48-year-old Lieu- term of Congressman Bill Gray. Feb. 26- PFCU PAC hosts tenant Colonel as one of my Citizen, non-office-holding Reception for Christine Hope Deputies when I served in Mayor Lucien beat X-City Councilman For Judge at 1600 Locust St., Bill Green’s Cabinet as Philadel- John White and State Sen. Chaka 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsorship phia’s 27-year-old Director of Fattah to become Congressman $100-$500, payable to Friends Housing & Community Develop- Lucien Blackwell in November ment. I highly respect and appre- 1991 to fill the unexpired term of of Christine Hope 2015. For ciate the excellence in public retired Congressman Bill Gray info Pamela T. Ewing (267) 885-6154. service that James S. White so until January 1993.

Feb. 26- Alliance of Commugenerously gave his neighborThomas Henry Massaro hood, his nation and our world.

ED. NOTE – We fell asleep nity Service Providers hosts Comedy Show at Union 2) Lucien Blackwell was a at the switch.

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League, 140 S. Broad St., 6-8 p.m. Emcee Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, featuring Chris Rich and Chris Coccia.

RSVP Vicki Haggerty (267) 385-7440.

Guests $75, Friends $150, Sponsors $300.

Checks payable to Alliance CSP PAC. Feb. 26- Congressman Bob Brady hosts Reception for State Sen. Tina Tartaglione at FOP Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 7-9 p.m. Tickets $100, Silver $500, Gold $1,000; candidates $250.

Feb. 26- Democratic 56th Ward Committee hosts Petition Signing Party at Mediterranean 2000 Restaurant, 8026 Bustleton Ave., 7 p.m. Candidates $100; non-candidates $35 in advance, $40 at door. Send requests to John P. Sabatina, Sr., 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd fl., Phila., PA 19152. Checks payable to “The Friends of the 56th Ward”.

Feb. 27- N.E. Phila. Democratic Cl. hosts Petition Party at Maggie’s Waterfront Café, 9242 N. Delaware Ave., 7-10 p.m. Hosts 1,000, Sponsors $500, tickets $100. Checks payable to “N.E. Phila. Democratic Cl.” For info Stacey Anderson (267) 973-5067.Stacey

Anderson 267-973-5067 Stacey Anderson 267-973-5067 Feb. 27- Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts Fundraiser Banquet at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St. For info Ping Ho Lee (215) 922-2156.

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

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

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

Candidates are welcome to bring petitions. Tickets are $50.

Hosts $100, sponsors $250.

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

Glenside Free Library, 215 S. Keswick Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 28- Elmwood Ice Skating party from 4:30-7 p.m. open skate hosted by Dem. 60th Ward Leader Greg Spearman and judge hopeful Kai Scott.

Mar. 1- St. Patrick’s Parade

Fundraiser at FOP Heroes Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 3-7 p.m.

With Jamieson, Rogues, Ray Colean, Celtic Flame Dancers and Celtic Flame! Tickets $30.

Mar. 2- Pamela Freyd hosts Fundraiser for City Commissioner Stephanie Singer at 1900 W. Rittenhouse Sq., Unit 2A, 6-7:30 p.m. Minimum contribution $100. RSVP (215) 6780592 or info@vote-singer.com.

Mar. 4- Republican Happy Hour at Paddy Whack’s, 9241-43 Roosevelt Blvd. (behind N.E. Shopping Ctr.), 5:30-8 p.m. Free event. Candidates welcome.

Mar. 5- Phila. Public Record honors Sheriff Jewell Williams as Public Servant of the Year at Swan Caterers, Waterfall Rm., Snyder Ave. & Water St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $50, open bar and International buffet. For info John David (267) 259-6657 or 215-755-2000.

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

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PROUD backers of Cherelle Parker’s Councilmanic race were, from left, State Rep. Dwight Evans, Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro, Parker, Councilwoman Marian Tasco and Laborers’ District Council Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer.

REPRESENTATIVES of half-dozen labor unions took stage to back Cherelle Parker’s race for City Council, with LDC Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer pitching in $11,600 donation on the spot.

AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL MARTES, 24 DE MARZO DE 2015 Entre las 7:00 a. m. y 8:00 p. m. en los siguientes distritos y divisiones electorales en la ciudad y el condado de Filadelphia, Pensilvania, los votantes de la ciudad y del condado de Filadelphia ELEJIDOS uno persona para cubrir los siguientes cargo según lo certifica el Secretario de la Mancomunidad.

EMANUEL Rec Center, which Parker had helped fund, was crammed to rafters with her supporters, including, from left, Lisa Deeley, Councilmen Bill Greenlee and Ed Neilson, Council President Darrell Clarke, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and Barbara Deeley.

NOTICE

(UNO) REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASSEMBLEA GENERAL DISTRICTO DE 170TH DEMOCRAT DEMOCRATICO 101 Sarah Del Ricci

Ward 58 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44] Ward 66 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40 and 41] CONSEJO ELECTORAL DEL CONDADO DE PHILADELPHIA Tim Dowling, Supervisor de Elecciones www.philadelphiavotes.com

To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the City Commissioners, sitting as the County Board of Elections, will begin their weekly meetings concerning BOTH the 2015 Special Election for the 170th Legislative District which will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, and also the 2015 Primary and Special Election which will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, will begin on March 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., in City Hall Room 387. Meetings will continue every Wednesday; thereafter until further notice.

A Quien Corresponda: Se avisa que Los Comisionados de la Ciudad de la Junta Electoral del Condado en sesion, comenzaran sus reuniones semanales con respecto al 2015 Eleccion Especial para la 170th Distrito Legislativo que se celebrara, 24 de Marzo de 2015 y Elecciones Primarias y Especial, 19 de Mayo de 2015 en el Miércoles, 4 de Marzo de 2015 a las 11:00 A.M. en City Hall Room 387. Reunion continuará cada Miércoles a partir de entonces hasta nuevo aviso.

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS JUNTA DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE FILADELFIA Judge Lori A. Dumas Chair, City Commissioners Presidente de los Comisionados Municipales

Judge Marie Mc Laughlin City Commissioner Comisionada Municipal

Judge Paula A. Patrick Tim Dowling Vice Chair, City Commissioners Supervisor of Elections Vice Presidente de los Comisionados Municipales Supervisor de Elecciones

SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 Between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. in the following election districts and divisions in the City and County of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, there will be ELECTED by the voters, a person to fill the following office, as certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

(ONE)

REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 170TH DISTRICT DEMOCRAT DEMOCRATICO 101 Sarah Del Ricci

REPUBLICAN REPUBLICANO 201 Martina White

Ward 58 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44] Ward 66 [PART, Divisions 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40 and 41] PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Tim Dowling, Supervisor of Elections www.philadelphiavotes.com

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REPUBLICAN REPUBLICANO 201 Martina White

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(Cont. From Page 9) decision to enter the Democratic primary for Mayor has cost him some major labor support.

But commitments made are commitments kept by those involved.

However he did pick up an endorsement from Philadelphia firefighters’ union, Local 22 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, which represents more than 4,000 current and retired members of the Philadelphia Fire Dept.

“Jim Kenney has been a steadfast ally of firefighters for over two decades,” said Local 22 President Joe Schulle.

“Whether it was fighting for city funding to cover firefighters’ Hep C medical costs, or opposing brownouts or forced firefighter rotation, Jim went to bat for us time and again.

For the 23 years in Council, Jim showed his deep concern for all of the neighborhoods in (Cont. Page 12)

MAKING it official, right, State Rep. Cherelle Parker announced she would seek to replace 9th Dist. Councilwoman Marian Tasco in May primary.

On left, LEAD speaker at Cherelle Parker’s announcement was former Gov. Ed Rendell, unusual honor for City Council candidate.

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SPECIAL ELECTION REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 170TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 INFORMATION STATEMENT ON ACCESS TO THE ELECTION PROCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Voter Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984, the City of Philadelphia does not discriminate against people with disabilities in providing access to its election process.

According to these federal laws, the City of Philadelphia is required to ensure that its election process as a whole is accessible to people with disabilities in all elections. This means that polling places shall be accessible to people with disabilities to the extent that accessible locations are available within each election district.

The City Commissioners designates and lists polling place accessibility in varying degrees. Polling places that fully meet all federal and state criteria are designated with an “F” for fully accessible building and an “H” for handicapped parking.

If a polling place location does not fully meet these federal and state criteria but provides relative accessibility with minor assistance in entry then that location will be designated with a “B” for substantial accessibility.

If a fully accessible location, that meets all federal and state criteria (designated as “FH”), is not available for a polling place in your election Division, voting accessibility will be provided through the use of an Alternative Ballot in accordance with directives issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

If you are a registered voter who is disabled or age 65 or older and who is not assigned to a polling place that has been designated as “FH”, you are qualified to vote using an Alternative Ballot.

ONLY THE FOLLOWING WARD AND DIVISION POLLING PLACES HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED AS “FH” OR FULLY ACCESSIBLE. IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED VOTER IN ANY ELECTION DISTRICT IN PHILADELPHIA, EXCEPT FOR THOSE LISTED BELOW, AND YOU ARE DISABLED OR AGE 65 OR OLDER YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FROM HOME USING AN ALTERNATIVE BALLOT OR AT CITY HALL ROOM 142 ON ELECTION DAY USING AN EMERGENCY ALTERNATIVE BALLOT: THIS NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION GO TO www.philadelphiavotes.com

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Long-Time Friends (Cont. From Page 11) Philadelphia and repeatedly proved himself a responsible leader now ready to lead our City.

I look forward to working with Jim as our next Mayor to make Philadelphia a better and safer city.”

“I grew up the son of a firefighter, and I will never forget the relief I felt upon hearing my father walk through the door after a shift, knowing he was safe,” said Kenney. “Our firefighters and their families make tremendous sacrifices, and I have been proud to stand by them for the last two decades in the fight for fair wages, quality equipment and safe working conditions. I look forward to working with President Schulle to make sure that those who put their lives on the line to protect Philadelphians do not have to struggle to get by.”

Judicial Hopefuls Await Ballot Posts From now until Mar. 10, at least 50 or more attorneys will have entered the judicial derby in both the Democrat and Republican primaries for 12 Common Pleas and three in Municipal

39A WARD LEADER Roseanne Pauciello makes it obvious her choice for Mayor is long-time ally and friend Jim Kenney. Photo by Joe Stivala Court seats. Six of them are judges, four in Common Pleas and two in Municipal Court, having been appointed earlier to fill vacancies.

It is seen as an opportunity for attorneys aspiring to the bench, especially among older attorneys who see the strong possibility of serving until age 75 on the bench.

Adding to the allure is the fact Supreme, Superior and Commonwealth Court seats are also up for grabs, affording all a chance to network.

Despite the fact a number will be endorsed by their respective City Committees, the majority filing nominating (Cont. Page 16) Attorneys are both board certified by the American Bankruptcy Certification Board.

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An Alternative Ballot may be obtained for any election, upon your advance request on an Alternative Ballot Application. In Philadelphia an application for an Alternative Ballot can be made on the regular Absentee Ballot Application by checking the box for “Handicapped or 65 years or older and who is assigned to an inaccessible polling place”. The applications may be obtained at the County Board of Elections in Room 142, City Hall or by contacting (215) 686-3469 VOICE, or TTY/TDD through the AT&T Relay System. TDD users may utilize this service by calling 1-800-654-5984 and telling the communications assistant they want to speak to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Elections at (717) 787-5280.

Alternative Ballot Applications by mail must be submitted to the County Board of Elections not later than 7 days before the election.

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Alternative Ballots must be returned to the County Board of Elections no later than the close of the polls, at 8:00 P.M. on Election Day. Additionally, registered electors with disabilities may apply for an Emergency Alternative Ballot Application and cast their ballot in person at the County Board of Election, in Room 142, City Hall, up to the close of the polls on Election Day.

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ELECCION ESPECIAL REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASSEMBLEA GENERAL DISTRITO DE 170TH MARTES, 24 DE MARZO DE 2015 De acuerdo con el Título II de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades de 1990 y la Ley de Accesibilidad de Votante para los Ancianos y los Discapacitados de 1984, la Ciudad de Filadelfia no discrimina a la gente con discapacidades al suministrar acceso para el proceso de elecciones.

Según estas leyes federales, se requiere que la Ciudad de Filadelfia asegure que su proceso de elecciones en conjunto sea accesible a la gente con discapacidades en todas las elecciones. Esto significa que los sitios de votación serán accesibles a los discapacitados de tal manera que haya locaciones accesibles disponibles dentro de cada distrito electoral.

THOUGH Chinatown celebrated New Year as Year of Goat, don’t let things get your goat. Parades packed Chinatown last weekend as New Year was celebrated. Photo by Leona Dixon

Kenyatta Fishes For Sigs

Los Comisionados de la Ciudad designan y enumeran la accesibilidad de los lugares de votación en grados variables. Los sitios de votación que cumplen en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales son designados con una “F” que indica que es un edificio totalmente accesible, y con una “H” que indica que hay estacionamiento para discapacitados.

Si un logar de votación no cumple en su totalidad con estos criterios federales y estatales, pero provee accesibilidad relativa con una pequeña ayuda en la entrada, entonces ese logar será designado con una “B” que indica que tiene una accesibilidad substancial.

Si no hay disponible un lugar totalmente accesible, que cumpla con todos los criterios federales y estatales (designados como “FH”), como sitio de votación en su División de elección, la accesibilidad para votar será proporcionada mediante el uso de una Boleta Alternativa de acuerdo con las directrices expedidas por el Secretario del Estado.

Si usted es un votante registrado, que es discapacitado o tiene 65 años de edad o más, y no se le ha asignado un lugar de votación que haya sido designado como “FH”, entonces cumple con los requisitos para votar mediante una Boleta Alternativa.

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DECLARACIÓN DE INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL ACCESO AL PROCESO DE ELECCIONES PARA LAS PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES EN LA CIUDAD DE FILADELFIA

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It’s Official! Year Of Goat!

SÓLO LOS CENTROS DE VOTACIÓN DE LOS DISTRITOS Y LAS DIVISIONES ELECTORALES QUE SE MENCIONAN A CONTINUACIÓN SE HAN DESIGNADO COMO “FH” O TOTALMENTE ACCESIBLES. SI USTED ES UN VOTANTE REGISTRADO EN CUALQUIER DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE FILADELPHIA, SALVO EN AQUELLOS QUE SE ENUMERAN A CONTINUACIÓN, Y ES DISCAPACITADO O MAYOR DE 65 AÑOS, CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS PARA VOTAR DESDE SU HOGAR MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA O EN LA SALA 142 DEL AYUNTAMIENTO EL DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA DE EMERGENCIA:

2ND COUNCIL Dist. campaign petition-signing for Kenyatta Johnson took off at Fish Fry Party Saturday in S.W. Phila. with major turnout of ward leaders and committee people.

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Las Solicitudes de Boleta Alternativa deben enviarse por correo a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar siete días antes de la elección.

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Las Boletas Alternativas deben devolverse a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar al momento del cierre de las urnas,a las 8:00 p.m. del Día de Elecciones.

Además, los electores registrados con discapacidades pueden pedir una Solicitud de Boleta Alternativa de Emergencia y depositar la boleta personalmente en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado, en sala 142, del Ayuntamiento, hasta el momento del cierre de elecciones durante el Día de Elecciones.

Ademas, la Ciudad proporcionará materiales de inscripción en letras grandes en cada instalación de inscripción, y suministrará las instrucciones en letras grandes sobre cómo votar en cada sitio de votación.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre sus derechos o sobre las obligaciones de la Ciudad según estas leyes, o si necesita ayuda para determinar si su lugar de votación cumple en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales, comuníquese con la Oficina de Cumplimiento con la Accesibilidad, o la Junta de Elecciones del Condado.

Oficina del Comisionado de la Ciudad City Hall, Rooms 130-134 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Anthony Clark, Presidente Stephanie Singer, Comisionado Al Schmidt, Vice-Presidente

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Es posible obtener una Boleta Alternativa para cualquier elección, a través de una petición por adelantado de una Solicitud de Boleta Alternativa. En Filadelfia se puede pedir una Boleta Alternativa en la solicitud corriente de Boleta para Votar en Ausencia, señalando la casilla de “Discapacitado, 65 años de edad o mayor y a quien se le ha asignado un lugar de votación inaccesible”. Las solicitudes se pueden obtener en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado en Sala 142, del Ayuntamiento o llamando al teléfono (215) 686-3469 VOICE, o por TTY/TDD (Teletipo/Aparato de Telecomunicación para Sordos) a través del AT&T Relay System. Los usuarios de TDD pueden utilizar este servicio llamando al 1-800-654-5984 e informándole al asistente de comunicaciones que desean hablar con la Oficina de Elecciones de Pensilvania en el (717) 787-5280.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: How can your fiancée lose the engagement ring in your bankruptcy case?

Answer: Even men with debt problems fall in love, and when they do, many of them will come up with a way to give their beloved a nice engagement ring. Often, heaven and earth will be moved in the search for the proper ring, and the result could be a very expensive engagement ring.

If the gentleman happens to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy before the wedding, this could spell trouble.

But how could this be? If the engagement ring was given to the fiancée prior to the man’s bankruptcy filing, it was no longer his property, right? And if it was no longer his property, how could he

lose it in bankruptcy?

The answer to how the engagement ring could be lost to the bankruptcy trustee is found in section 548 of the bankruptcy code. Section 548 provides that if a bankruptcy debtor gives away money or property in the two years prior to filing bankruptcy, and if the bankruptcy debtor receives no actual value in return for the item given away, then the bankruptcy trustee can recover the money or property from the recipient.

It is common for a Chapter 7 trustee to assert that the gift of an engagement ring to a fiancée in the two years prior to filing bankruptcy fits into section 548 very nicely. The trustee then demands the fiancée return the engagement ring to the trustee to be sold to pay creditors.

Next Week’s Question: Filing for bankruptcy again?

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 141101310 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Timothy L. Carroll, Deceased, Patricia Gremmel, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll deceased & Sarah Carroll a/k/a Sally Carroll Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant To: The Unknown Heirs of Timothy L. Carroll, Deceased & Sarah Carroll a/k/a Sally Carroll Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s). whose last known address is 2634 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 141101310, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2634 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333.

Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 141000684 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased, Denise Williams, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased & Charles Williams, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased & Charles Williams, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams Deceased, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1817 West Eleanor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 141000684, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1817 West Eleanor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333.

Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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Sen. Hughes Seen Ideal Candidate The US Senate is the best club in the country. Limited to 100 members, its power is immense. With Pennsylvania now headed by a Democratic Governor, odds increase pressure will be on to reclaim the one Pennsylvania seat still in Republican hands.

Adm. Joseph Sestak made the last valiant effort, but lost due to a long coattail generated by Gov. Tom Corbett.

Republican Congressman Pat Toomey won instead.

Now, in a state with Democrats outnumbering Republicans by over 1 million plus, the question is: Can Toomey survive this shortfall in 2016?

State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) thinks Toomey can be shown the door. He is interested in running, but then again, it depends upon what happens next affecting his state senatorial district. Sestak is serious about a rematch as well.

Former Congressman Chris Carney has expressed interest in a senate race, as has Philadelphia DA Seth Williams.

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PFTVotes.org is the PFT’s online information hub where the city’s educators and general public can keep track of the candidates and their positions on public education in Philadelphia. The website will also include information and updates on the local-control referendum that will appear on the ballot in the May primary election.

“Education is the top issue for the 2015 elections,” said PFT President Jerry Jordan.

“The PFT is trying to make sure the public has a very clear picture of where the candidates stand on the issues that impact our city’s schoolchildren.”

PFTVotes.org will show visitors each candidate’s thoughts on all of the elements of the PFT education platform, from funding, to local control, to community schools. PFT-endorsed candidates will also be identified on the site.

In addition to candidate information, PFTVotes.org will post Election 2015-related events, such as candidate forums, rallies and debates. Visitors will also be able to sign up for volunteer opportunities like door-to-door canvassing and phone banks.

Unity Marks 33rd Gala J U D G E MICHAEL FANNING gives judicial candidate Dawn Tancredi a helping hand with her petition by signing it at 33rd Ward gala. Photo by Harry Leech

EVERYONE’S favorite, State Sen. Tina Tartaglione is joined at 33rd Ward gala by Bill Dolbow, Mike Kates and judicial candidate Betsy Wahl.

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Be first to be a guest on the popular “ The Bloom Report” Warren Bloom, former candidate for several offices in this city, and well known television, and internet host has again begun his popular candidate interview show “The Bloom Report”.

The Bloom Report airs Saturday mornings at 7 a.m.

Sunday evening at 8 p.m. on WTVE on Comcast Channel 25 and on TV Channel 51. He invites all candidates, for every office to join him for guest interview promoting their candidacies. Warren’s candidates interviewed from governor and including other offices, have done well, with 95% elected.

He is scheduling tapings for candidates during this next two weeks and will air them beginning Feb. 28. Candidates are taped for short interviews which include production of 15 second ads to run three times each show.

For details Call Warren at 267-339-1444 or toll free at 855-472-3135

UNITY BRINGS smiles at 33rd Ward Petition signing gala to State Rep. Angel Cruz, Manny Morales, Mike Kates, 33rd Ward Leader Donna Aument, Judge Mike Fanning and José Giral.

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Elmer Money Seeks Open GOP Primary Elmer Money believes Philadelphians need a true choice for Mayor. That’s why the 49-year-old discounts all the pundits who swear he hasn’t a chance to win in the general election should he win the Republican primary for Mayor.

Under-financed, he jokingly says, “Money without money is still a formidable foe.

On my side is the fact more and more Philadelphians strongly believe the city is heading downhill rapidly.”

Candidate Money points to the fact taxes and city fees have gone up astronomically.

“What’s amazing,” he said. “Instead of criticizing Mayor Nutter’s administration and Democratic City Council for an epidemic of spending without results, they get praised. I feel the time is com-

Former Gov. Ed Rendell and Judge Marjorie Rendell presented E.M. Stanton 4thgraders yesterday with the grand prize in the 2014 Citizenship Challenge contest.

A team of students in Joan Carter-Williams’ 4th-grade class submitted the winning essay on ways to improve turnout voter turnout. The contest was open to public, private and parochial schools throughout the region.

The school, at 1700 Christian Street, will receive $1,000 to be used towards a civics learning and engagement program.

ing in the next few months, economic disaster after disaster will cripple this city’s ability to provide essential services.”

The Administration and City Council, he contends, re-

Philadelphia Health Center #10, another on the Christ the King Parish Finance Council, and volunteering as a kitchen director for the Calvary Athletic Association.

Money’s campaign to get an open Republican primary may be his first victory in his campaign for Mayor. He believes this would reawaken interest among Republican voters who have grown disenchanted with the organization’s choices.

“Rather than sow discord,” he said, “an open primary will give GOP voters a first-timeever of nominating their own candidate for Mayor.”

Money has a strong Philadelphia pedigree. His dad served honorably in the Army, with other family members serving in World War II, one killed near Cherbourg, Normandy.

First In Line For Veterans Parade

Lt. Governor & Ward Leader MICHAEL J STACK III Proudly INVITES YOU TO… THE ANNUAL 58TH WARD SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARTY! SATURDAY MARCH 14th, 2015 7PM to 11PM The Townsend Room 12273 Townsend Road Philadelphia PA 19154

Full Buffet Includes Beer, Wine Soda, Coffee, Tea & Sweet Table Teamster Local 830 DJ Cook Providing Great Music MANY GREAT 50/50 Prizes Including the 58th Famous Basket of Cheer As always the Irish Dancers Will Perform TICKETS MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO The 58TH WARD It is strongly suggested that tickets are purchased ASAP as tickets are on a first come first served basis

Tickets $45.00 • Candidates $200.00 Sponsors $500.00 Tickets may be purchased from the Wards amazing committee people, At the door, or by calling Mike Kates @ 267-784-5902 or email at Mjkdad3@Comcast.net

LONG-TIME Veterans Advocate Harry Buzby is volunteering this van to be one of vehicles in City’s first Veterans Day Parade announced last week by Congressman Bob Brady and Gerry Lenfest at City Council.

To Purchase an Ad in our Ward Ad book please contact Mike Kates at the number and or email above!

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Elmer Money …Optimistic

fuse to understand they have failed to collect the taxes owed the School District.

“How many more years of this type of failure can we endure?” he asks.

Money is already near his goal of getting well over the minimum 1,000 votes required to ensure he gets on the ballot.

“I am working hard to ensure my petitions are challenge-proof while working hard to convince Republican leadership to declare an open primary,” he said.

A longtime committeeman in the GOP 66th Ward, Money ran for City Council in 2011.

He presently works in health care at Abington Memorial Hospital.

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STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood’s twin sons helped welcome mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham to Youngblood’s Candidates Night in Germantown. With them are judicial candidates Vincent MelPhoto by Joe Stivala chiorre and Daine Grey.

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STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood welcomed judicial candidates Chris Mallios, George Twardy and Jim Crumlish. Photo by Joe Stivala

STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood drew an impressive crowd to her 13th Ward Candidates Night, including Council Members Bill Greenlee and Cindy Bass; Abbe Fletman, candidate for Common Pleas judge; Omar Sabir, candidate for City Commissioner; and Ed Photo by Joe Stivala Neilson, Councilman at Large.

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Last Saturday The OCTAVIUS V. CATTO Society celebrated the birth of Catto at the Starr Recreation Center at 6th & Lombard. The Center was chosen for the ceremony as it is in the midst of Catto’s neighborhood and home to the largest free Black pre-Civil War community in the USA. Catto was born in 1839 and died on Election Day in 1871 at the hands of men opposed to African Americans’ voting.

Catto was a renaissance man: He was an intellectual, a soldier, an athlete and a political leader. He attended and went on to teach at the Institute for Colored Youth. The Institute later became Cheney University. He was a Republican activist supporting PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN. When the Confederates invaded Pennsylvania, he raised a volunteer troop of free Blacks who went on to Gettysburg.

He joined the Pennsylvania National Guard and eventually was promoted to Major.

The master of ceremonies at the event was PROF. ANDY WASKIE of Temple University. Cheney University PROF. WESLEY PUGH of spoke of the importance of Catto’s legacy to all Americans and in particular the African American community in Philadelphia. COL. MICHAEL REGAN, representing GEN. JAMES JOSEPH of the Pennsylvania National Guard, was the keynote speaker.

Waskie asked City Council candidate MATT WOLFE to address the crowd. Retired Navy Colonel and veterans’ advocate JOE EASTMAN was also at the event. Four wreaths were presented in honor of Catto from the O.V. Catto Elks (Cont. Page 20)

The law somehow impacts everything you do.

From renovating a building to the simple act of walking down the street, the law is everywhere you look … and a few places where you don’t expect to find it.

It is in that vein that the Community College of Philadelphia celebrates its annual Law & Society Week. For the 16th year, the College’s Fox Rothschild Center for Law T& Society has created a series of lectures, movie screenings and other activities.

It was originally launched by Smith and her husband, David Freeman, an associate professor in social science at the College, as a way of showing students the law is a living, breathing thing, Smith said.

“We wanted to show the students that the knowledge we’re teaching the students isn’t in isolation,” said Kathleen Smith, director of the Fox Rothschild Center. “We bring in experts and also utilize the experts we have here on campus to illustrate the ways the law intersects with everything.”

Those attending the free and open-to-the-public sessions got to hear from a variety of speakers including Barbara Mancini, a Philadelphia nurse who was prosecuted for helping her father with a suicide attempt; Shujaa Graham, who was tried, convicted and put on California’s Death Row for a crime he didn’t commit; and Ramona Africa, who shared her thoughts as part of several panels discussing the 1978 and 1985 MOVE confrontations.

That last one is illustrated in the form of several panels on the 1978 and 1985 MOVE confrontations. This year marks (Cont. Page 20)

Yo! Here we go again with a sad explanation. Beyond sad, it borders on criminal.

The politicians all do the same thing.

We read all the jokes and forward the good ones, but I just wonder who will pass this one on.

Someone please tell me what the heck’s wrong with all the people that run this country.

Democrats, Republicans, liberals and conservatives all say, “We’re broke” and can’t help our own: seniors, veterans, orphans, homeless, etc.

But, over the last several years they have provided direct cash aid to: Hamas, $351 M; Libya, $1.45 B; Egypt, $397 M; Mexico, $622 M; Russia, $380 M; Haiti, $1.4 B; Jordan, $463 M; Kenya, $816 M; Sudan, $870 M; Nigeria, $456 M; Uganda, $451 M; Congo, $359 M; Ethiopia, $981 M; Pakistan, $2 B; South Africa, $566 M; Senegal, $698 M; Mozambique, $404 M; Zambia, $331 M; Kazakhstan, $304 M; Iraq, $1.08 B; Tanzania, $554 M ... with literally billions of dollars – and they still hate us!

But on the other hand, our retired seniors, living on a fixed income, receive no aid! Nor do they get any breaks, while our government and religious organizations will pour hundreds of billions of dollars and tons of food to foreign countries! Someone needs to explain to them that charity begins at home!

And another atrocity: We have hundreds of adoptable American and Canadian children who are shoved aside to make room for the adoption of foreign orphans. A country where we have countless homeless without shelter, children going to bed hungry, elderly going without needed medication and the mentally ill without treatment, etc.

Yet they will have a benefit show for the people of Haiti, televise it on 15 TV stations; ships and planes lining up with food, water, tents, clothes, bedding, doctors and medical supplies; and it is a noble effort at aid.

Now just imagine if our own government gave the USA the same support and aid it gives to foreign countries. I think this says it all. Sad, isn’t it?

DID I TELL YOU: The press carried a story of DA Seth Williams possibly seeking to run for US Senate next year. I have been thinking of the DA’s blasting of State Attorney General Kathleen KANE, and the Ali-gate affair that could ruin four performing lawmakers. I have trouble sleeping (and maybe voters) with the horrible thought of an 81-year-old lawmaker cuffed. If SETH wants to run, I say PLEASE RUN. If he became a US Senator, I hope he does not bring some of the strident Kane critics with him, and place them in constituent service!... To get ready for the campaign: Ensure the folks Seth hired from the State Attorney General’s Office have established residency in Philly as is required in six months. Also they should see to it that Ali should pay income tax on the reported $400K income. And run on the merits, not fallen officials.

Should a candidate for Mayor get involved in district squabbles over City Council seats? Not ordinarily. The objective is to make friends. Yet the 2nd and 7th Dists. are pulling at State Sen. Anthony WILLIAMS so that he may not be able to avoid it – at least in the 2nd. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez has called her opponent a puppet. HARD TO BELIEVE. She says she has beaten her own party twice. But maybe not this time. And why want to BEAT your OWN party?

A lively time was had at Democratic State committee over the weekend with Lt. Gov. Mike STACK seated next to Congressman Bob BRADY for the Kevin DOUGHERTY for Supreme Court vote.... Saw the City pension piece by Farah Jiménez, a member of the School Reform Commission. It (Cont. Page 20)

It was amazing CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY was able to get the Democratic National Committee to agree to have the convention in Philadelphia. What was even more amazing is how MICHAEL NUTTER was able to get credit even though he almost failed to file the paperwork necessary to be a candidate for the convention.

The readers will recall Nutter claimed the City was not in a healthy-enough fiscal situation to be able to host the convention. Brady took the reins and was able to make the City eligible and now has us in a position to be very successful.

Also interesting was the appearance of Montco COMMISSIONER JOSH SHAPIRO at Nutter’s side during all the announcements. The pundits are still trying to find out what his exact role was and have yet to find out.

It is, however, only fair to give some credit to former GOV. ED RENDELL because he did what he always does best … he was a cheerleader for the city. Rendell always says the most-passionate Philadelphians are New Yorkers. Both Rendell and Brady know a lot of people in D.C. and are constantly working the angles. But there’s plenty of time for many other elected officials and people interested in helping to take credit. All hands will have to be on deck if the city will be the host to a great convention.

While the excitement over the convention is clear, what remains cloudy is why SETH WILLIAMS is suing GOV. TOM WOLF over the death penalty moratorium? Does he need to be reminded he is from the City of Brotherly Love that is dealing with the issue of racially disproportionate sentencing. Maybe his pro-death-penalty stance indicates he has statewide ambitions, either for US Senate Senate or Pennsylvania Attorney General. His figurative punching bag for much of this last 12 months has been KATHLEEN KANE. But Williams will have to be absolutely positive of success, because right now he has a great job as District Attorney of the largest city in the state.

The race for the 170th Legislative Dist. in Northeast Philadelphia has consisted of a lot of door-knocking by Democratic candidate SARAH DelRICCI. The Democrats have a 2-1 voter registration edge but some Republicans believe they have a shot at the seat. Although it’s a special election and the turnout will be low, Republicans have not been competitive in any (Cont. Page 20)

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This year, the Flower Show will “Celebrate the Movies,” inspired by the films of Disney and Disney Pixar. Visitors can take the “most convenient seat in the house” by riding a SEPTA bus, train or trolley to the Flower Show, which will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Feb. 28-Mar. 8.

SEPTA makes it easy for riders to experience the beauty of the Flower Show: the “One Day Independence Pass” and “Family Independence Pass” offer customers convenient, economical and unlimited oneday travel on all SEPTA trains, trolleys and buses.

The Flower Show is open Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 1, 8 a.m.9 p.m.; Monday-Friday, Mar. 2-6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, Mar. 7, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday,

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Flower Show, announcing this year’s theme, “Celebrate the Movies,” were, from left, Sam Lenheny, chief of show; Drew Becher, president of PHS; Sharon Pinkenson, film-office maven; Tom Woodward, president of Bank of America; and Thomas Doll, president and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. Exhibits will pay homage to Disney films. Photo by Bonnie Squires

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

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(Cont. From Page 10) Mar. 5- 8th Ward Democrats host Fundraiser & Petition Signing at Gran Caffè L’Acquila, 1716 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $100.

For info (610) 730-8622.

Mar. 5- John Parsons & Charles Calvanese host Fundraiser for City Commis-

Mar. 7- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts “Step Into College: Phila.’s Pre-College Conference” at U. of Sciences, McNeil Science & Tech. Ctr., 45th St. & Woodland Ave., 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Open for students and families Grade Focus: 8th-12th. Workshops covering college-access topics. Parent sessions focus on high-school choice, college preparation and financial-aid advice.

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sioner candidate Lisa Deeley at Macaroni’s Restaurant, 9315 Old Bustleton Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Host Committee $250, Individuals $100.

RSVP by Feb. 26 (215) 4473140.

Mar. 5- Democratic 27th Ward Committee hosts Candidates Night at UScience, Rosenberger Ha.,600 S. 43rd St., 7:30 p.m. Speakers include Jim Kenney, Blondell Reynolds Brown, Bill Greenlee, Ed Neilson & Wilson Goode, Jr.

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 18) Lodge 20, the Octavius Catto Society, the Gen. Meade Society and the Pennsylvania National Guard.

At this point I am handing the plume to a female, as I do not want to be called an

“angry man.”

KATHLEEN KANE supporters (and those appear to be scarce) contend that her critics are a bunch of angry men. Well, I guess you could say I am angry, but I am not a man. I am angry that the first female elected Attorney General in Pennsylvania has embarrassed us.

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REAGAN’S KIDS Progeny of R. Reagan, D. Lewis & Q. Jones Part 196/200 When Senator Robert Dole stated in 1976 that "We have to build from the bottom up, instead of the top down," national leadership in the Republican Party was grounded, however, in the status quo. For approval, the small clique had to go to their masters.

Thirty-nine years later, that perspective is coming into public view.

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With the "Reagan Revolution" in full gear at the city's Academy of Music on November 17, 1980, and same day compliment from the future head of MTV Networks, Inc., DREW LEWIS, to the “Friend in Pennsylvania,” the result of that compliment (35 years later) comes into better focus from a recognizable source. Here is what a self-described "militant moderate," GERALDO RIVERA, said in a 2/17/15 Huffington Post article about minorities, racism, and Hip-hop culture: "Hip-hop has done more damage to black and brown people than racism in the last 10 years," Rivera began. The Fox News contributor then challenged anyone to find "a youngster - a Puerto Rican from the South Bronx or a black kid from Harlem who has succeeded in life other than being the one-tenth of one-tenth of one percent that make it in the music business – that’s been a success in life walking around with his pants around his ass and with visible tattoos..." Rivera added that the most powerful men in hip-hop are responsible for pushing young minorities too far out of the dominant culture.

"And I love Russell Simmons," Rivera continued. "He's a dear friend of mine. I admire his business acumen. At some point, those guys have to cop to the fact that by encouraging this distinctive culture that is removed from the mainstream, they have encouraged people to be so different from the mainstream that they can't participate other than, you know, the racks in the garment center and those entry-level jobs, and I lament it I really do. I think that it has been very destructive culturally."

Someday, history may firmly conclude that Ronald Reagan, Drew Lewis, and Quincy Jones (et al) are traitors to the human race--more damaging to minorities than racism, more damaging to law enforcement and the U.S. military, more damaging to domestic and international tranquility, and more damaging to peace and harmony among nation states.

“You’ve got a friend in Pennsylvania.”

—Nicola Argentina (c) 2015

Last week she erected a web page entitled “The Truth About Kathleen Kane.” The website has a “Facts” page and her facts are not on the whole inaccurate; however, her facts are incomplete and thus misleading.

She notes that then-ATTORNEY GENERAL TOM CORBETT had a viable witness in the JERRY SANDUSKY child-molestation case 36 months before they arrested Sandusky. This was true, but what she left out was why Corbett’s people investigated further. Corbett’s staff did not feel that the one wit-

OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 18) the 30th anniversary of the 1985 confrontation and Law & Society Week featured several screenings of the documentary Let The Fire Burn and panel discussions on how MOVE was covered by the media, stu-

WALKING (Cont. From Page 18) seems that an SRC member would be more professional to STAY OUT of it, and work on improving education. And .

The proceeds from a PGW sale would only make a WEE DENT in City pension underfunding over years. Given the quality of education, am I to believe this piece (?).

CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 18) way for over a decade. Trying to win the seat may just be wishful thinking. Or they may just not even care what happens

ness was sufficient and wanted to a have a solid case to ensure a conviction of Sandusky.

Kane also failed to mention she handpicked a special investigator to review Corbett’s investigation of Sandusky, who found Corbett had conducted a fine investigation.

She believes that the grand jury investigation into whether her office illegally leaked details of a 2009 grand-jury investigation of former NAACP leader JERRY MONDESIRE was spurious from the outset. Her attorneys claim that Montgomery County

JUDGE WILLIAM CARPENTER did not have the authority to appoint the special prosecutor who ran the grand jury which recommended that Kane be tried for the leaks.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear her complaint.

Unfortunately for her, four of the five sitting Supreme Court justices have in the past found that judges could appoint similar prosecutors. She claimed she was a stay-at-home mom in 2009, but the leaks allegedly occurred later during her term as AG. Missing from her “Facts”

was any discussion of her failure to pursue the conviction of five Philadelphia politicians caught on tape taking illegal contributions. She said the investigation was racially biased. African American Philadelphia DA SETH WILLIAMS disagreed and took up the cases and has been successful. She did not mention her release of the names of Republican pubic officials involved in email exchanges of pornography with the names of culpable prominent Democrats conveniently missing.

dents activism related to the MOVE confrontation, and even a look at the impact that the confrontation continues to have on Osage Avenue.

“Our architecture students went to Osage Avenue with the assignment of reimagining the neighborhood,” Smith said.

While students don’t participate much in the planning of

Law & Society Week because community-college students are largely commuter students, a lot of the planning is done with them in mind, Smith said.

Law & Society Week continues today with sessions on ethics in government, a consideration of the Judges of the Common Pleas Court, the legal implications of nursing

and a panel discussion of the social landscape of Philadelphia 1975-1985.

On Friday, Law & Society Week will conclude with an expungement clinic designed to help people clear their criminal records.

For more information on Law & Society Week, go to www.ccp.edu.

Speaking of the State Attorney General’s male critics – Judge William Carpenter asks that leak charges against her go forward. Why all the type over a ROUTINE reply to appeal action. What did we EXPECT him to say if not that?...

Kane’s lawyer, LANNY DAVIS, is tops in his field. If you are in the opposition, you try to knock him down a peg.

BIRTHDAY PEOPLE:

Bob DELLAVELLA, ESQ. has a birthday on the 24th, in what has been a year of accomplishment for him. On Mar. 1, we celebrate the birthday of Jeff BROWN, owner of ShopRite Markets. Let’s hope for plenty of Manager’s SPECIALs on that day. Also on Mar. 1 is birthday for powerful political consultant Eleanor DEZZI – working away on the Lynne ABRAHAM mayoral race on high in Liberty Place,

but always down to Earth....

The plan for the first-ever Veterans’ Parade gains steam! Joe EASTMAN, Veterans Advocate, first came up with the idea. When the announcement was made, he was not among the bigwigs. He pushed so hard for the parade, that he did not endear himself to them.

But like former House Speaker Tip O’Neill, he feels, “It is not important who gets the credit as long as the job gets done.”

here because they have been kicking the Democrats’ butts all over Pennsylvania for the last two years in legislative races.

JUDGES KEVIN DOUGHERTY and DAVID WECHT were endorsed this past weekend by the State Democratic Party for

Supreme Court. DWAYNE WOODRUFF, the former Pittsburgh Steeler, could not muster enough votes, nor could CHRISTINE DONAHUE, to get the endorsement. Donahue is expected to win in any event because she is highly respected and has

tremendous statewide support.

Philadelphian ANNE LAZARUS will also be competitive even though she was unable to get the State Committee endorsement. She is a smart and experienced Superior Court Judge, well respected.

Seamen’s Church Inst. Honors Holts

The Holt family, Terminal operators long active in the local port community since 1926, will be honored with the Spirit of the Port Award by the Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey at an industrywide luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 5 at the Sheet Metal

Workers’ Union Hall. The Institute is honoring generations of the Holt family who helped grow the Port in Philadelphia and South Jersey.

Tom Holt, Sr., who passed away in 2011, took over the family business that started as a trucking company

with a single truck in 1926.

He grew the company into a multidimensional shipping, warehousing and transportation empire. Many of his children and grandchildren continue to run and manage the family business which still has operations on both sides of the river.

Proceeds of the event will go directly to fund services offered by SCI, the only nonprofit in the region that advocates for the safety, security and wellbeing of seafarers.

Tickets and more information are available from SCI at (215) 940-9900 ext. 106, Ronnie Barlow.

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Mar. 7- Ward 40-A Annual Spring Fling at Italian-American Bocce Club, 2001 Point Breeze Ave. from 4-8 p.m. $50 at the door or checks payable to Treasurer Bob Stewart 267-968-6182.

Mar. 8- 65th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser at

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Mar. 8- Committee hosts Petition Party for Stella Tsai at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 2-5 p.m. Your petitions can be notarized. RSVP by Mar. 6 info@electstellatsaijudge.com Mar. 10- Americans for Democratic Action host Mayoral Forum

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Mar. 11- Lt. Gov. Michael J. Stack III hosts Fundraiser for City Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley at the Palm, 200 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Suggested contributions $2,900 Host, $1,000 Sponsor, $500 VIP, $250 friend.

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Mar. 12- Business Breakfast Fundraiser for City Council candidate Terry Tracy at Total Construction, Inc., 625 W. Ridge Pk., Bldg. D, Su 104, Conshohocken.Businessleader donations $2450, $500, $1,000. (267) 352-4350.

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Italian Market Revamp Needs Your Ideas (Cont. From Page 1) Street/Headhouse District, E. Passyunk Avenue District and Sports Complex Special Services District.

The purpose of a BID is to “improve the experience for shoppers and create a better shopping district,” explained Gambino. Common BID missions include enhanced street cleanup and public-safety patrols, as well as marketing and promotion for the businesses in their territory.

In most BIDs, these added services are paid for by a special fee assessed on propertyowners.

Therefore property-owners have a major voice in establishing a BID. “We want to create a destination place where people want to come,” said Gambino.

“Right now, we are in the survey process. We have to get community input.”

The Italian Market in Philadelphia on 9th & Christian in 1954 from the City of Philadelphia, Department of Records.

Gambino urges the com- top three things are street munity to go online to the bid cleaning and trash; parking; website www.south9thwash- and then third is promotion. ington.com and pitch in their Down the list are storefront upgrades. The second group2 cents by Mar. 7.

“Looking at the surveys so ing includes lighting and tryfar, we’ve gotten great input – ing to encourage businesses to intelligent and well thought be open after nighttime so out,” Gambino noted. “The people can shop after work.”

The Market is in the beginning stages of the planning process. An Advisory Planning Committee is in place.

The Committee will be responsible for defining the boundaries, putting a budget in place and authoring a fiveyear operating plan for the BID. The process should take about 12 to 18 months. The City of Philadelphia’s BID Planning Process Guidelines will be followed and monitored by an industry specialist.

“How the plan works is you survey everybody, then start putting the plan in place for the next five years. We start discussing it at the BID advisory level, set boundary lines for the plan, agree on a plan, then get the budget together,” said Gambino. “Say if in the plan was, they want the street painted purple. How much does it cost to paint the

street purple? First budget, then a timeline and defining boundaries. It could take six more months, or 12-18 months total once started.”

There are roughly 300 active businesses in the market with an economic impact of $150 million a year.

The S. 9th Street Italian Market Shopping District spans S. 9th Street from Wharton to Fitzwater, 8th to 10th Streets. The Market has been in existence for over 100 years.

“This will allow a better shopping experience and more economic growth, which is all positive for the community,” she said.

For more information, contact Gambino at (215) 7836366 or via email at italianmarketinfo@gmail.com or visit www.italianmarketphilly.org.

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Boy Scout Troop 147 Last One In South Philly

(Cont. From Page 1) But why is is the last of its kind?

There once were at least half a dozen Troops with many scouts.

The seminal seed of this partnership between Trinity and Troop 147 began in 1915 when Trinity’s Pastor, Rev. Frank Urich, the “Father of Troop 147,” provided the nourishment that began this 98 year growth. This troop was chartered May 21, 1915. During this 98-year adventure, 21 Scoutmasters have proudly served Troop 147 and 35 Eagle Scouts have honored Troop 147.

Troop 147’s history is rich and unique. As the oldest chartered Lutheran-sponsored troop in Triune District, it is a proud Troop. Troop 147 is one of the oldest troops in the City and the State as well. It is currently the last troop that remains in South Philadelphia.

During World War II, the troop showed its “esprit de corps" through the sale of war bonds and the maintenance of Victory Gardens, one of which was located at 24th and Wolf Streets. Under "Pop" Bender's direction, the Drum and Bugle Corps of Troop 147 was organized, becoming respected and recognized in

Philadelphia. In 1930, Troop 147 led the district in the annual inspection and was honored by the Council Scout Executive. During the World War II, the Troop was the largest ever, with some five to seven patrols and a strong parent auxiliary of some 20 to 30 parents.

At its 90th anniversary in 2005, the troop received over 15 high-level commendations from our local, regional, and national leaders for its exemplary service.

The troop currently has two volunteer agreements in place. One is with Fairmount Park for annual volunteer service to clean up and improve FDR Park, aka “The Lakes”. The second is with the upkeep and maintenance of the VFW War Memorial at 18th & Jackson Streets. The troop gets on TV twice a year, at the end of the annual Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Day Parades. Since its founding, the troop has produced 35 eagle scouts.

Many of the volunteers have either backgrounds in government jobs or the building trades, specifically plumbing. BSA Troop 147 is the exclusive, lead volunteer group for the annual Vendemmia Wine Festival held at Girard Park, with over 10 years of loyal service.

Started approximately seven years ago, the troop cooks twice a year and provides meals for Aid for Friends. The meals are labeled, and sealed and then sent to Epiphany Church’s food storage.

On average, some 40 meals are cooked. To date, this amounts to over 500 meals for the needy within our area.

For over 10 years, the troop has supported and worked closely with affiliated Cub Scouts, Pack 147, to help orchestrate and carry out the annual ABC/ Channel 6 Thanksgiving Food Drive. The combined group is very good at this activity, gathering, sorting and processing on average 5,000 canned goods a year.

That amounts to some 50,000 canned goods or 25 tons of collected food to date. This is one of the best efforts within the local Cradle of Liberty Council.

It should be noted that these statistics relate to a collection area of one-fourth of the area of South Philadelphia (20th to Broad and Pattison to Wolf Streets). Just think what they could accomplish if they were to increase our area!

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by Joe Shaheeli Only one of 435 Congressmen in Washington but this city’s chief mover, shaker and compromiser, Bob Brady, was highlighted

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the 2016 Democratic convention had to go to Congressman Bob Brady, who has chaired the City Democratic Party since 1986. Politico reported Brady was “responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes work that led to Philadelphia’s bid.

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The magazine’s profile notes the clash between Brady and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who passed on the opportunity to put in a bid for the 2012 convention.

Figures like Nutter and former Gov. Ed Rendell, who will co-chair the host committee, were recognized nationally for their efforts to bring the convention to Philadelphia. But Politico stated, “Brady was the workhorse.”

(Brady has called himself “a workhorse; some people are show horses.”)

“I do what has to get done behind the scenes,” Brady told Politico.

Rendell called Brady “the single most-influential Democrat” in the Philadelphia area in the past two decades. He likened Brady to the coach of (Cont. Next Page)

Sheriff Williams Hosts Petition Reception CANDIDATES for citywide row offices and court benches were busy this week getting nominating petitions signed.

Sheriff Jewell Williams, right, hosted an event for candidates to get signatures, drawing a capacity crowd. With him, from left, are Tom Martin, Vincent Melchiorre and Lisa Deeley, all candidates.

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ALL SMILES was Manny Morales at Democratic City Committee after being endorsed for 7th Dist. council race. From left are State Rep. Leslie Acosta, his daughter Emalee, his wife Tisha, candidate Morales, and supporter from Latinos United for Political Empowerment. to withdraw after a first ballot unify their efforts ensuring the rest.”

Woodruff wins the nomination.

Judges Alice Beck Dubow failed to come up with an enSaid one Philadelphia leader, of Philadelphia and Robert dorsement for the lone Superior “even if it means we have to Colville of Allegheny County Court vacancy, in deference to bullet his name and to heck with bowed under friendly pressure (Cont. Page 6)

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Dems Endorse Only 2 For Supreme Court

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Tim Dowling accepts and records petitions with 1,600 signatures from Lisa Deeley, candidate for City Commissioners, and her campaign manager former Sheriff Barbara Deeley.

First to submit nominating petitions, Lisa said, “We’ll continue to gather petitions and signatures up until filing deadline.” She is heavily favored in this, her first bid, for elected office.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) the team, driving everyone toward a common goal.

“Without Bob Brady bringing us all together and saying, ‘Come on guys, let’s roll,’ we never would have been here,” he said.

cies for that high court. As expected, Superior Court Judge David Wecht of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Kevin Dougherty won on the first ballots.

The trick for the power brokers was to make sure none of the other four cinched the third slot, to ensure a better turnout of voters. These included Superior Court Judge Christine Donohue, Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Judge Dwayne Woodruff and Superior Court Judge Anne Lazarus.

A rallying cry has gone up among African American Democratic leaders over slighting Judge Woodruff, the only African American seeking a Supreme Court seat on the Democratic ticket. It is reported they will be meeting around the state and here in Philadelphia to

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When Republican State Committee meets this weekend, they’ll need to decide which of the following 12 will get the endorsements.

Philadelphia’s Paul Panepinto is the local favorite, but the city’s GOP muscle is weak compared to other counties.

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Deeley Sets Pace In Commissioner’s Race City Commissioner Stefanie Singer has spent the better part of her first term creating a reputation for herself as an individual bent on remaking the office of the County Commissioner.

Unfortunately, in the process, she has succeeded in running roughshod over staff and the Democratic ward leaders.

Aware some of that could happen, she has attempted to carve a niche for herself as a reformer among Democratic voters and some reform groups.

From the way things look now, she may not succeed in getting

enough support to ensure she gets a repeat performance.

Her competition is strong.

Many Democratic ward leaders have signaled to City Committee she is not to be put on their ballots.

In her place, Lt. Gov. Michael Stack, also a ward leader, along with fellow ward and labor leaders, is pushing for her endorsement.

The Lieutenant Governor will host a major fundraiser for Deeley at the Palm, 200 N. Broad Street, on Wednesday, Mar. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It’s a big-ticket event!

To show she merits the support she is getting, Lisa, together with her mother former Sheriff Barbara Deeley, became the first of more than 100 candidates for elective office in the city to turn in her nominating petitions. In just three days, Deeley and a small army of dedicated campaign (Cont. Page 7)

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

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

He also immediately moved a staid, handwritten ledger recording office, handling millions of dollars, into the most modern and efficient of government branches, using cutting edge technology.

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ities as the Courts requested more of his services. He successfully increased the return of money to property owners whose properties were sold for more than the outstanding debts, and has held numerous foreclosure prevention seminars and workshops across the city.

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

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FOUR STARS came together at Warwick Hotel fundraiser last night: Congressman Bob Brady, former Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins, both champs, seen with Julia & Stephen Harmelin. Photo by Harry Leech

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(Cont. From Page 7) Philadelphia Building Trades; City Controller Alan Butkovitz; City Council President Darrell Clarke; Councilmen Bobby Henon, Ed Neilson and Mark Squilla; Sheriff Jewell Williams and many others.

City Chair Commissioner Anthony Clark is expected to be duly endorsed for his second term by the Democratic City Committee.

In the meantime, Dennis Lee, former Deputy Commissioner for Singer, resigned late last year from his position, to actively campaign for City Commissioner. Another wellknown candidate, Omar Sabir, is waging an intense campaign with the support of Laborers District Council. 27th Ward Leader Carol Jenkins, the only challenger with experience as a ward leader, has significant support among progressives.

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Beating a District Council Member under any circumstances is tough, even though one may have the support of the ward leaders in that district.

Challenger Manny Morales understands that, though he has strong backing from ward leaders in the 7th Councilmanic Dist. in his effort to unseat two-term incumbent 7th Dist. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez. He admits she is known throughout the district and has cultivated a host of followers from among various activist groups there.

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Ronald Taylor We are proud of Ronald Taylor, better known to our editorial page readers, as RT, whose insightful cartoons have graced our papers without fail since 1999.

Ronald Taylor has served as editorial cartoonist for Philadelphia Public Record, never missing an edition, a record in the annals of cartoonists. Five of his paintings have been submitted to an art open call at Penna. Convention Center.

Throughout Ronald Taylor’s life, he’s displayed a talent and gift for art. As a child in Germany at age 9, a wooden-figurine company wanted to take him on as an apprentice but his parents wouldn’t allow it. In 1969, at the University of Kansas, Ron Taylor was named the most-outstanding male art student.

After he left the Army in 1976, he studied oil painting at the Barnes Foundation and graduated with a Master’s in art education at Philadelphia College of Art. He lived for six years in Europe in Germany near Frankfurt, showing his works there as well as studying on his own in Paris and Northern Italy.

While RT is a cartoonist and illustrator for the Philadelphia Public Record, he prefers to paint abstracts in oil.

RT has submitted a handful of his oil paintings to the Pennsylvania Council of Arts for the Philadelphia Convention Center expansion. RT also takes commissions and tutors artists. For more information, call the newspaper at (215) 755-2000 for his contact information.

Feb. 26- Al Schmidt for City Commissioner holds Campaign Kickoff at Fire Fighters’ Your columnist City Hall Sam just-retired District City Coun- Union Ha., 415 N. 5th St., made two factual errors on the cilman in May 1991 mayoral 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parking 400 candidates in the May 1991 Demo- election. Lucien lost to May bl. Willow St. Suggested concrat Mayor’s race primary (Feb. 1991 Democrat primary winner tribution $40.

19). He erroneously names two of Ed Rendell. Lucien wasn’t yet a Feb. 26- Friends of State Rep. three African American Democrat Congressman. In May 1991, candidates in the May 1991 Demo- Lucien was an unemployed citi- Jim Roebuck host Birthday crat primary for Mayor: A) “John zen who was potently running Bash at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 White, the former Managing Di- for the Democrat candidacy for S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 rector” and B) “Lucien Blackwell, Mayor, he wasn’t an office p.m. Roebuck was named Phila. Life Magazine’s Legisa Congressman.” holder in May of 1991.

Not so!

When Congressman Bill lator of the Year for 1) The candidate whose last Gray subsequently announced 2013. Jazz group and soul name was “White” was James his September 1991 resignation food! (610) 329-6826.

Stanley White, not John White. that June, it was citizen, non-of- Feb. 26- Carol Jenkins for Jim’s service in our city govern- fice-holding Lucien Blackwell City Commissioner hosts ment began in January 1980 who ran in the November 1991 Meet & Greet at 730 Catherwhen I hired the high-achieving, election to fill the unexpired ine St., 5:30 p.m. just-retired 48-year-old Lieu- term of Congressman Bill Gray. Feb. 26- PFCU PAC hosts tenant Colonel as one of my Citizen, non-office-holding Reception for Christine Hope Deputies when I served in Mayor Lucien beat X-City Councilman For Judge at 1600 Locust St., Bill Green’s Cabinet as Philadel- John White and State Sen. Chaka 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsorship phia’s 27-year-old Director of Fattah to become Congressman $100-$500, payable to Friends Housing & Community Develop- Lucien Blackwell in November ment. I highly respect and appre- 1991 to fill the unexpired term of of Christine Hope 2015. For ciate the excellence in public retired Congressman Bill Gray info Pamela T. Ewing (267) 885-6154. service that James S. White so until January 1993.

Feb. 26- Alliance of Commugenerously gave his neighborThomas Henry Massaro hood, his nation and our world.

ED. NOTE – We fell asleep nity Service Providers hosts Comedy Show at Union 2) Lucien Blackwell was a at the switch.

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League, 140 S. Broad St., 6-8 p.m. Emcee Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, featuring Chris Rich and Chris Coccia.

RSVP Vicki Haggerty (267) 385-7440.

Guests $75, Friends $150, Sponsors $300.

Checks payable to Alliance CSP PAC. Feb. 26- Congressman Bob Brady hosts Reception for State Sen. Tina Tartaglione at FOP Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 7-9 p.m. Tickets $100, Silver $500, Gold $1,000; candidates $250.

Feb. 26- Democratic 56th Ward Committee hosts Petition Signing Party at Mediterranean 2000 Restaurant, 8026 Bustleton Ave., 7 p.m. Candidates $100; non-candidates $35 in advance, $40 at door. Send requests to John P. Sabatina, Sr., 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd fl., Phila., PA 19152. Checks payable to “The Friends of the 56th Ward”.

Feb. 27- N.E. Phila. Democratic Cl. hosts Petition Party at Maggie’s Waterfront Café, 9242 N. Delaware Ave., 7-10 p.m. Hosts 1,000, Sponsors $500, tickets $100. Checks payable to “N.E. Phila. Democratic Cl.” For info Stacey Anderson (267) 973-5067.Stacey

Anderson 267-973-5067 Stacey Anderson 267-973-5067 Feb. 27- Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts Fundraiser Banquet at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St. For info Ping Ho Lee (215) 922-2156.

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

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

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

Candidates are welcome to bring petitions. Tickets are $50.

Hosts $100, sponsors $250.

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

Glenside Free Library, 215 S. Keswick Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 28- Elmwood Ice Skating party from 4:30-7 p.m. open skate hosted by Dem. 60th Ward Leader Greg Spearman and judge hopeful Kai Scott.

Mar. 1- St. Patrick’s Parade

Fundraiser at FOP Heroes Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 3-7 p.m.

With Jamieson, Rogues, Ray Colean, Celtic Flame Dancers and Celtic Flame! Tickets $30.

Mar. 2- Pamela Freyd hosts Fundraiser for City Commissioner Stephanie Singer at 1900 W. Rittenhouse Sq., Unit 2A, 6-7:30 p.m. Minimum contribution $100. RSVP (215) 6780592 or info@vote-singer.com.

Mar. 4- Republican Happy Hour at Paddy Whack’s, 9241-43 Roosevelt Blvd. (behind N.E. Shopping Ctr.), 5:30-8 p.m. Free event. Candidates welcome.

Mar. 5- Phila. Public Record honors Sheriff Jewell Williams as Public Servant of the Year at Swan Caterers, Waterfall Rm., Snyder Ave. & Water St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $50, open bar and International buffet. For info John David (267) 259-6657 or 215-755-2000.

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

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PROUD backers of Cherelle Parker’s Councilmanic race were, from left, State Rep. Dwight Evans, Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro, Parker, Councilwoman Marian Tasco and Laborers’ District Council Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer.

REPRESENTATIVES of half-dozen labor unions took stage to back Cherelle Parker’s race for City Council, with LDC Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer pitching in $11,600 donation on the spot.

AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL MARTES, 24 DE MARZO DE 2015 Entre las 7:00 a. m. y 8:00 p. m. en los siguientes distritos y divisiones electorales en la ciudad y el condado de Filadelphia, Pensilvania, los votantes de la ciudad y del condado de Filadelphia ELEJIDOS uno persona para cubrir los siguientes cargo según lo certifica el Secretario de la Mancomunidad.

EMANUEL Rec Center, which Parker had helped fund, was crammed to rafters with her supporters, including, from left, Lisa Deeley, Councilmen Bill Greenlee and Ed Neilson, Council President Darrell Clarke, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and Barbara Deeley.

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(UNO) REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASSEMBLEA GENERAL DISTRICTO DE 170TH DEMOCRAT DEMOCRATICO 101 Sarah Del Ricci

Ward 58 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44] Ward 66 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40 and 41] CONSEJO ELECTORAL DEL CONDADO DE PHILADELPHIA Tim Dowling, Supervisor de Elecciones www.philadelphiavotes.com

To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the City Commissioners, sitting as the County Board of Elections, will begin their weekly meetings concerning BOTH the 2015 Special Election for the 170th Legislative District which will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, and also the 2015 Primary and Special Election which will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, will begin on March 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., in City Hall Room 387. Meetings will continue every Wednesday; thereafter until further notice.

A Quien Corresponda: Se avisa que Los Comisionados de la Ciudad de la Junta Electoral del Condado en sesion, comenzaran sus reuniones semanales con respecto al 2015 Eleccion Especial para la 170th Distrito Legislativo que se celebrara, 24 de Marzo de 2015 y Elecciones Primarias y Especial, 19 de Mayo de 2015 en el Miércoles, 4 de Marzo de 2015 a las 11:00 A.M. en City Hall Room 387. Reunion continuará cada Miércoles a partir de entonces hasta nuevo aviso.

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS JUNTA DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE FILADELFIA Judge Lori A. Dumas Chair, City Commissioners Presidente de los Comisionados Municipales

Judge Marie Mc Laughlin City Commissioner Comisionada Municipal

Judge Paula A. Patrick Tim Dowling Vice Chair, City Commissioners Supervisor of Elections Vice Presidente de los Comisionados Municipales Supervisor de Elecciones

SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 Between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. in the following election districts and divisions in the City and County of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, there will be ELECTED by the voters, a person to fill the following office, as certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

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REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 170TH DISTRICT DEMOCRAT DEMOCRATICO 101 Sarah Del Ricci

REPUBLICAN REPUBLICANO 201 Martina White

Ward 58 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44] Ward 66 [PART, Divisions 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40 and 41] PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Tim Dowling, Supervisor of Elections www.philadelphiavotes.com

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REPUBLICAN REPUBLICANO 201 Martina White

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(Cont. From Page 9) decision to enter the Democratic primary for Mayor has cost him some major labor support.

But commitments made are commitments kept by those involved.

However he did pick up an endorsement from Philadelphia firefighters’ union, Local 22 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, which represents more than 4,000 current and retired members of the Philadelphia Fire Dept.

“Jim Kenney has been a steadfast ally of firefighters for over two decades,” said Local 22 President Joe Schulle.

“Whether it was fighting for city funding to cover firefighters’ Hep C medical costs, or opposing brownouts or forced firefighter rotation, Jim went to bat for us time and again.

For the 23 years in Council, Jim showed his deep concern for all of the neighborhoods in (Cont. Page 12)

MAKING it official, right, State Rep. Cherelle Parker announced she would seek to replace 9th Dist. Councilwoman Marian Tasco in May primary.

On left, LEAD speaker at Cherelle Parker’s announcement was former Gov. Ed Rendell, unusual honor for City Council candidate.

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Big Guns Back Parker For Council

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SPECIAL ELECTION REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 170TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 INFORMATION STATEMENT ON ACCESS TO THE ELECTION PROCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Voter Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984, the City of Philadelphia does not discriminate against people with disabilities in providing access to its election process.

According to these federal laws, the City of Philadelphia is required to ensure that its election process as a whole is accessible to people with disabilities in all elections. This means that polling places shall be accessible to people with disabilities to the extent that accessible locations are available within each election district.

The City Commissioners designates and lists polling place accessibility in varying degrees. Polling places that fully meet all federal and state criteria are designated with an “F” for fully accessible building and an “H” for handicapped parking.

If a polling place location does not fully meet these federal and state criteria but provides relative accessibility with minor assistance in entry then that location will be designated with a “B” for substantial accessibility.

If a fully accessible location, that meets all federal and state criteria (designated as “FH”), is not available for a polling place in your election Division, voting accessibility will be provided through the use of an Alternative Ballot in accordance with directives issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

If you are a registered voter who is disabled or age 65 or older and who is not assigned to a polling place that has been designated as “FH”, you are qualified to vote using an Alternative Ballot.

ONLY THE FOLLOWING WARD AND DIVISION POLLING PLACES HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED AS “FH” OR FULLY ACCESSIBLE. IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED VOTER IN ANY ELECTION DISTRICT IN PHILADELPHIA, EXCEPT FOR THOSE LISTED BELOW, AND YOU ARE DISABLED OR AGE 65 OR OLDER YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FROM HOME USING AN ALTERNATIVE BALLOT OR AT CITY HALL ROOM 142 ON ELECTION DAY USING AN EMERGENCY ALTERNATIVE BALLOT: THIS NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION GO TO www.philadelphiavotes.com

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DIVISION 44

ADDRESS 9896 BUSTLE TON AVE

Long-Time Friends (Cont. From Page 11) Philadelphia and repeatedly proved himself a responsible leader now ready to lead our City.

I look forward to working with Jim as our next Mayor to make Philadelphia a better and safer city.”

“I grew up the son of a firefighter, and I will never forget the relief I felt upon hearing my father walk through the door after a shift, knowing he was safe,” said Kenney. “Our firefighters and their families make tremendous sacrifices, and I have been proud to stand by them for the last two decades in the fight for fair wages, quality equipment and safe working conditions. I look forward to working with President Schulle to make sure that those who put their lives on the line to protect Philadelphians do not have to struggle to get by.”

Judicial Hopefuls Await Ballot Posts From now until Mar. 10, at least 50 or more attorneys will have entered the judicial derby in both the Democrat and Republican primaries for 12 Common Pleas and three in Municipal

39A WARD LEADER Roseanne Pauciello makes it obvious her choice for Mayor is long-time ally and friend Jim Kenney. Photo by Joe Stivala Court seats. Six of them are judges, four in Common Pleas and two in Municipal Court, having been appointed earlier to fill vacancies.

It is seen as an opportunity for attorneys aspiring to the bench, especially among older attorneys who see the strong possibility of serving until age 75 on the bench.

Adding to the allure is the fact Supreme, Superior and Commonwealth Court seats are also up for grabs, affording all a chance to network.

Despite the fact a number will be endorsed by their respective City Committees, the majority filing nominating (Cont. Page 16) Attorneys are both board certified by the American Bankruptcy Certification Board.

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An Alternative Ballot may be obtained for any election, upon your advance request on an Alternative Ballot Application. In Philadelphia an application for an Alternative Ballot can be made on the regular Absentee Ballot Application by checking the box for “Handicapped or 65 years or older and who is assigned to an inaccessible polling place”. The applications may be obtained at the County Board of Elections in Room 142, City Hall or by contacting (215) 686-3469 VOICE, or TTY/TDD through the AT&T Relay System. TDD users may utilize this service by calling 1-800-654-5984 and telling the communications assistant they want to speak to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Elections at (717) 787-5280.

Alternative Ballot Applications by mail must be submitted to the County Board of Elections not later than 7 days before the election.

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Alternative Ballots must be returned to the County Board of Elections no later than the close of the polls, at 8:00 P.M. on Election Day. Additionally, registered electors with disabilities may apply for an Emergency Alternative Ballot Application and cast their ballot in person at the County Board of Election, in Room 142, City Hall, up to the close of the polls on Election Day.

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In addition, the City shall provide registration materials in large print at each registration facility, and voting instructions in large print at each polling place.

Should you have any questions about your rights or the City’s obligations under these laws, or if you need assistance in determining if your polling place fully meets federal and state criteria, please contact the Accessibility Compliance Office, or the County Board of Elections.

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ELECCION ESPECIAL REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASSEMBLEA GENERAL DISTRITO DE 170TH MARTES, 24 DE MARZO DE 2015 De acuerdo con el Título II de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades de 1990 y la Ley de Accesibilidad de Votante para los Ancianos y los Discapacitados de 1984, la Ciudad de Filadelfia no discrimina a la gente con discapacidades al suministrar acceso para el proceso de elecciones.

Según estas leyes federales, se requiere que la Ciudad de Filadelfia asegure que su proceso de elecciones en conjunto sea accesible a la gente con discapacidades en todas las elecciones. Esto significa que los sitios de votación serán accesibles a los discapacitados de tal manera que haya locaciones accesibles disponibles dentro de cada distrito electoral.

THOUGH Chinatown celebrated New Year as Year of Goat, don’t let things get your goat. Parades packed Chinatown last weekend as New Year was celebrated. Photo by Leona Dixon

Kenyatta Fishes For Sigs

Los Comisionados de la Ciudad designan y enumeran la accesibilidad de los lugares de votación en grados variables. Los sitios de votación que cumplen en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales son designados con una “F” que indica que es un edificio totalmente accesible, y con una “H” que indica que hay estacionamiento para discapacitados.

Si un logar de votación no cumple en su totalidad con estos criterios federales y estatales, pero provee accesibilidad relativa con una pequeña ayuda en la entrada, entonces ese logar será designado con una “B” que indica que tiene una accesibilidad substancial.

Si no hay disponible un lugar totalmente accesible, que cumpla con todos los criterios federales y estatales (designados como “FH”), como sitio de votación en su División de elección, la accesibilidad para votar será proporcionada mediante el uso de una Boleta Alternativa de acuerdo con las directrices expedidas por el Secretario del Estado.

Si usted es un votante registrado, que es discapacitado o tiene 65 años de edad o más, y no se le ha asignado un lugar de votación que haya sido designado como “FH”, entonces cumple con los requisitos para votar mediante una Boleta Alternativa.

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DECLARACIÓN DE INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL ACCESO AL PROCESO DE ELECCIONES PARA LAS PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES EN LA CIUDAD DE FILADELFIA

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It’s Official! Year Of Goat!

SÓLO LOS CENTROS DE VOTACIÓN DE LOS DISTRITOS Y LAS DIVISIONES ELECTORALES QUE SE MENCIONAN A CONTINUACIÓN SE HAN DESIGNADO COMO “FH” O TOTALMENTE ACCESIBLES. SI USTED ES UN VOTANTE REGISTRADO EN CUALQUIER DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE FILADELPHIA, SALVO EN AQUELLOS QUE SE ENUMERAN A CONTINUACIÓN, Y ES DISCAPACITADO O MAYOR DE 65 AÑOS, CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS PARA VOTAR DESDE SU HOGAR MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA O EN LA SALA 142 DEL AYUNTAMIENTO EL DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA DE EMERGENCIA:

2ND COUNCIL Dist. campaign petition-signing for Kenyatta Johnson took off at Fish Fry Party Saturday in S.W. Phila. with major turnout of ward leaders and committee people.

ESTE AVISO ESTA SUJECTA A CAMBIOS. PARA OBTENER INFORMACION ACTUALIZADA IR A WWW.PHILADELPHIAVOTES.COM WARD 58

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ADDRESS 9896 BUSTLETON AVE

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Las Solicitudes de Boleta Alternativa deben enviarse por correo a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar siete días antes de la elección.

Walk In’s Welcomed Appointments Preferred

City of Philadelphia The City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport, is requesting PROPOSALS for “PHL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES.” All proposals are to be submitted to www.phila.gov/contracts/ by 5 pm APRIL 2, 2015 and also as directed in the REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Interested firms are invited to download the rfp directly from http://www.phila.gov/contracts/ (click under “eContract Philly”).

Las Boletas Alternativas deben devolverse a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar al momento del cierre de las urnas,a las 8:00 p.m. del Día de Elecciones.

Además, los electores registrados con discapacidades pueden pedir una Solicitud de Boleta Alternativa de Emergencia y depositar la boleta personalmente en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado, en sala 142, del Ayuntamiento, hasta el momento del cierre de elecciones durante el Día de Elecciones.

Ademas, la Ciudad proporcionará materiales de inscripción en letras grandes en cada instalación de inscripción, y suministrará las instrucciones en letras grandes sobre cómo votar en cada sitio de votación.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre sus derechos o sobre las obligaciones de la Ciudad según estas leyes, o si necesita ayuda para determinar si su lugar de votación cumple en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales, comuníquese con la Oficina de Cumplimiento con la Accesibilidad, o la Junta de Elecciones del Condado.

Oficina del Comisionado de la Ciudad City Hall, Rooms 130-134 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Anthony Clark, Presidente Stephanie Singer, Comisionado Al Schmidt, Vice-Presidente

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Es posible obtener una Boleta Alternativa para cualquier elección, a través de una petición por adelantado de una Solicitud de Boleta Alternativa. En Filadelfia se puede pedir una Boleta Alternativa en la solicitud corriente de Boleta para Votar en Ausencia, señalando la casilla de “Discapacitado, 65 años de edad o mayor y a quien se le ha asignado un lugar de votación inaccesible”. Las solicitudes se pueden obtener en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado en Sala 142, del Ayuntamiento o llamando al teléfono (215) 686-3469 VOICE, o por TTY/TDD (Teletipo/Aparato de Telecomunicación para Sordos) a través del AT&T Relay System. Los usuarios de TDD pueden utilizar este servicio llamando al 1-800-654-5984 e informándole al asistente de comunicaciones que desean hablar con la Oficina de Elecciones de Pensilvania en el (717) 787-5280.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: How can your fiancée lose the engagement ring in your bankruptcy case?

Answer: Even men with debt problems fall in love, and when they do, many of them will come up with a way to give their beloved a nice engagement ring. Often, heaven and earth will be moved in the search for the proper ring, and the result could be a very expensive engagement ring.

If the gentleman happens to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy before the wedding, this could spell trouble.

But how could this be? If the engagement ring was given to the fiancée prior to the man’s bankruptcy filing, it was no longer his property, right? And if it was no longer his property, how could he

lose it in bankruptcy?

The answer to how the engagement ring could be lost to the bankruptcy trustee is found in section 548 of the bankruptcy code. Section 548 provides that if a bankruptcy debtor gives away money or property in the two years prior to filing bankruptcy, and if the bankruptcy debtor receives no actual value in return for the item given away, then the bankruptcy trustee can recover the money or property from the recipient.

It is common for a Chapter 7 trustee to assert that the gift of an engagement ring to a fiancée in the two years prior to filing bankruptcy fits into section 548 very nicely. The trustee then demands the fiancée return the engagement ring to the trustee to be sold to pay creditors.

Next Week’s Question: Filing for bankruptcy again?

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 141101310 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Timothy L. Carroll, Deceased, Patricia Gremmel, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll deceased & Sarah Carroll a/k/a Sally Carroll Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant To: The Unknown Heirs of Timothy L. Carroll, Deceased & Sarah Carroll a/k/a Sally Carroll Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Timothy L. Carroll Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s). whose last known address is 2634 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 141101310, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2634 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333.

Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 141000684 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased, Denise Williams, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased & Charles Williams, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Glossie M. Williams, Deceased & Charles Williams, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Glossie M. Williams Deceased, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1817 West Eleanor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 141000684, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1817 West Eleanor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333.

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(Cont. From Page 12) petitions will weigh their decision on whether to race to the finish or withdraw after they draw ballot positions.

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Sen. Hughes Seen Ideal Candidate The US Senate is the best club in the country. Limited to 100 members, its power is immense. With Pennsylvania now headed by a Democratic Governor, odds increase pressure will be on to reclaim the one Pennsylvania seat still in Republican hands.

Adm. Joseph Sestak made the last valiant effort, but lost due to a long coattail generated by Gov. Tom Corbett.

Republican Congressman Pat Toomey won instead.

Now, in a state with Democrats outnumbering Republicans by over 1 million plus, the question is: Can Toomey survive this shortfall in 2016?

State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) thinks Toomey can be shown the door. He is interested in running, but then again, it depends upon what happens next affecting his state senatorial district. Sestak is serious about a rematch as well.

Former Congressman Chris Carney has expressed interest in a senate race, as has Philadelphia DA Seth Williams.

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PFTVotes.org is the PFT’s online information hub where the city’s educators and general public can keep track of the candidates and their positions on public education in Philadelphia. The website will also include information and updates on the local-control referendum that will appear on the ballot in the May primary election.

“Education is the top issue for the 2015 elections,” said PFT President Jerry Jordan.

“The PFT is trying to make sure the public has a very clear picture of where the candidates stand on the issues that impact our city’s schoolchildren.”

PFTVotes.org will show visitors each candidate’s thoughts on all of the elements of the PFT education platform, from funding, to local control, to community schools. PFT-endorsed candidates will also be identified on the site.

In addition to candidate information, PFTVotes.org will post Election 2015-related events, such as candidate forums, rallies and debates. Visitors will also be able to sign up for volunteer opportunities like door-to-door canvassing and phone banks.

Unity Marks 33rd Gala J U D G E MICHAEL FANNING gives judicial candidate Dawn Tancredi a helping hand with her petition by signing it at 33rd Ward gala. Photo by Harry Leech

EVERYONE’S favorite, State Sen. Tina Tartaglione is joined at 33rd Ward gala by Bill Dolbow, Mike Kates and judicial candidate Betsy Wahl.

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215-893-1999 LEAVING MILLIONS IN AWE! New York-based Shen Yun returns with a brand-new production - grand synchronized dances, soul-stirring music, hundreds of handmade costumes, and breathtaking animated back drops transport you to another world.

Be first to be a guest on the popular “ The Bloom Report” Warren Bloom, former candidate for several offices in this city, and well known television, and internet host has again begun his popular candidate interview show “The Bloom Report”.

The Bloom Report airs Saturday mornings at 7 a.m.

Sunday evening at 8 p.m. on WTVE on Comcast Channel 25 and on TV Channel 51. He invites all candidates, for every office to join him for guest interview promoting their candidacies. Warren’s candidates interviewed from governor and including other offices, have done well, with 95% elected.

He is scheduling tapings for candidates during this next two weeks and will air them beginning Feb. 28. Candidates are taped for short interviews which include production of 15 second ads to run three times each show.

For details Call Warren at 267-339-1444 or toll free at 855-472-3135

UNITY BRINGS smiles at 33rd Ward Petition signing gala to State Rep. Angel Cruz, Manny Morales, Mike Kates, 33rd Ward Leader Donna Aument, Judge Mike Fanning and José Giral.

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Elmer Money Seeks Open GOP Primary Elmer Money believes Philadelphians need a true choice for Mayor. That’s why the 49-year-old discounts all the pundits who swear he hasn’t a chance to win in the general election should he win the Republican primary for Mayor.

Under-financed, he jokingly says, “Money without money is still a formidable foe.

On my side is the fact more and more Philadelphians strongly believe the city is heading downhill rapidly.”

Candidate Money points to the fact taxes and city fees have gone up astronomically.

“What’s amazing,” he said. “Instead of criticizing Mayor Nutter’s administration and Democratic City Council for an epidemic of spending without results, they get praised. I feel the time is com-

Former Gov. Ed Rendell and Judge Marjorie Rendell presented E.M. Stanton 4thgraders yesterday with the grand prize in the 2014 Citizenship Challenge contest.

A team of students in Joan Carter-Williams’ 4th-grade class submitted the winning essay on ways to improve turnout voter turnout. The contest was open to public, private and parochial schools throughout the region.

The school, at 1700 Christian Street, will receive $1,000 to be used towards a civics learning and engagement program.

ing in the next few months, economic disaster after disaster will cripple this city’s ability to provide essential services.”

The Administration and City Council, he contends, re-

Philadelphia Health Center #10, another on the Christ the King Parish Finance Council, and volunteering as a kitchen director for the Calvary Athletic Association.

Money’s campaign to get an open Republican primary may be his first victory in his campaign for Mayor. He believes this would reawaken interest among Republican voters who have grown disenchanted with the organization’s choices.

“Rather than sow discord,” he said, “an open primary will give GOP voters a first-timeever of nominating their own candidate for Mayor.”

Money has a strong Philadelphia pedigree. His dad served honorably in the Army, with other family members serving in World War II, one killed near Cherbourg, Normandy.

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Lt. Governor & Ward Leader MICHAEL J STACK III Proudly INVITES YOU TO… THE ANNUAL 58TH WARD SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARTY! SATURDAY MARCH 14th, 2015 7PM to 11PM The Townsend Room 12273 Townsend Road Philadelphia PA 19154

Full Buffet Includes Beer, Wine Soda, Coffee, Tea & Sweet Table Teamster Local 830 DJ Cook Providing Great Music MANY GREAT 50/50 Prizes Including the 58th Famous Basket of Cheer As always the Irish Dancers Will Perform TICKETS MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO The 58TH WARD It is strongly suggested that tickets are purchased ASAP as tickets are on a first come first served basis

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LONG-TIME Veterans Advocate Harry Buzby is volunteering this van to be one of vehicles in City’s first Veterans Day Parade announced last week by Congressman Bob Brady and Gerry Lenfest at City Council.

To Purchase an Ad in our Ward Ad book please contact Mike Kates at the number and or email above!

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Elmer Money …Optimistic

fuse to understand they have failed to collect the taxes owed the School District.

“How many more years of this type of failure can we endure?” he asks.

Money is already near his goal of getting well over the minimum 1,000 votes required to ensure he gets on the ballot.

“I am working hard to ensure my petitions are challenge-proof while working hard to convince Republican leadership to declare an open primary,” he said.

A longtime committeeman in the GOP 66th Ward, Money ran for City Council in 2011.

He presently works in health care at Abington Memorial Hospital.

Elmer's community-service activities include a stint on the Community Board

STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood’s twin sons helped welcome mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham to Youngblood’s Candidates Night in Germantown. With them are judicial candidates Vincent MelPhoto by Joe Stivala chiorre and Daine Grey.

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STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood welcomed judicial candidates Chris Mallios, George Twardy and Jim Crumlish. Photo by Joe Stivala

STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood drew an impressive crowd to her 13th Ward Candidates Night, including Council Members Bill Greenlee and Cindy Bass; Abbe Fletman, candidate for Common Pleas judge; Omar Sabir, candidate for City Commissioner; and Ed Photo by Joe Stivala Neilson, Councilman at Large.

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Last Saturday The OCTAVIUS V. CATTO Society celebrated the birth of Catto at the Starr Recreation Center at 6th & Lombard. The Center was chosen for the ceremony as it is in the midst of Catto’s neighborhood and home to the largest free Black pre-Civil War community in the USA. Catto was born in 1839 and died on Election Day in 1871 at the hands of men opposed to African Americans’ voting.

Catto was a renaissance man: He was an intellectual, a soldier, an athlete and a political leader. He attended and went on to teach at the Institute for Colored Youth. The Institute later became Cheney University. He was a Republican activist supporting PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN. When the Confederates invaded Pennsylvania, he raised a volunteer troop of free Blacks who went on to Gettysburg.

He joined the Pennsylvania National Guard and eventually was promoted to Major.

The master of ceremonies at the event was PROF. ANDY WASKIE of Temple University. Cheney University PROF. WESLEY PUGH of spoke of the importance of Catto’s legacy to all Americans and in particular the African American community in Philadelphia. COL. MICHAEL REGAN, representing GEN. JAMES JOSEPH of the Pennsylvania National Guard, was the keynote speaker.

Waskie asked City Council candidate MATT WOLFE to address the crowd. Retired Navy Colonel and veterans’ advocate JOE EASTMAN was also at the event. Four wreaths were presented in honor of Catto from the O.V. Catto Elks (Cont. Page 20)

The law somehow impacts everything you do.

From renovating a building to the simple act of walking down the street, the law is everywhere you look … and a few places where you don’t expect to find it.

It is in that vein that the Community College of Philadelphia celebrates its annual Law & Society Week. For the 16th year, the College’s Fox Rothschild Center for Law T& Society has created a series of lectures, movie screenings and other activities.

It was originally launched by Smith and her husband, David Freeman, an associate professor in social science at the College, as a way of showing students the law is a living, breathing thing, Smith said.

“We wanted to show the students that the knowledge we’re teaching the students isn’t in isolation,” said Kathleen Smith, director of the Fox Rothschild Center. “We bring in experts and also utilize the experts we have here on campus to illustrate the ways the law intersects with everything.”

Those attending the free and open-to-the-public sessions got to hear from a variety of speakers including Barbara Mancini, a Philadelphia nurse who was prosecuted for helping her father with a suicide attempt; Shujaa Graham, who was tried, convicted and put on California’s Death Row for a crime he didn’t commit; and Ramona Africa, who shared her thoughts as part of several panels discussing the 1978 and 1985 MOVE confrontations.

That last one is illustrated in the form of several panels on the 1978 and 1985 MOVE confrontations. This year marks (Cont. Page 20)

Yo! Here we go again with a sad explanation. Beyond sad, it borders on criminal.

The politicians all do the same thing.

We read all the jokes and forward the good ones, but I just wonder who will pass this one on.

Someone please tell me what the heck’s wrong with all the people that run this country.

Democrats, Republicans, liberals and conservatives all say, “We’re broke” and can’t help our own: seniors, veterans, orphans, homeless, etc.

But, over the last several years they have provided direct cash aid to: Hamas, $351 M; Libya, $1.45 B; Egypt, $397 M; Mexico, $622 M; Russia, $380 M; Haiti, $1.4 B; Jordan, $463 M; Kenya, $816 M; Sudan, $870 M; Nigeria, $456 M; Uganda, $451 M; Congo, $359 M; Ethiopia, $981 M; Pakistan, $2 B; South Africa, $566 M; Senegal, $698 M; Mozambique, $404 M; Zambia, $331 M; Kazakhstan, $304 M; Iraq, $1.08 B; Tanzania, $554 M ... with literally billions of dollars – and they still hate us!

But on the other hand, our retired seniors, living on a fixed income, receive no aid! Nor do they get any breaks, while our government and religious organizations will pour hundreds of billions of dollars and tons of food to foreign countries! Someone needs to explain to them that charity begins at home!

And another atrocity: We have hundreds of adoptable American and Canadian children who are shoved aside to make room for the adoption of foreign orphans. A country where we have countless homeless without shelter, children going to bed hungry, elderly going without needed medication and the mentally ill without treatment, etc.

Yet they will have a benefit show for the people of Haiti, televise it on 15 TV stations; ships and planes lining up with food, water, tents, clothes, bedding, doctors and medical supplies; and it is a noble effort at aid.

Now just imagine if our own government gave the USA the same support and aid it gives to foreign countries. I think this says it all. Sad, isn’t it?

DID I TELL YOU: The press carried a story of DA Seth Williams possibly seeking to run for US Senate next year. I have been thinking of the DA’s blasting of State Attorney General Kathleen KANE, and the Ali-gate affair that could ruin four performing lawmakers. I have trouble sleeping (and maybe voters) with the horrible thought of an 81-year-old lawmaker cuffed. If SETH wants to run, I say PLEASE RUN. If he became a US Senator, I hope he does not bring some of the strident Kane critics with him, and place them in constituent service!... To get ready for the campaign: Ensure the folks Seth hired from the State Attorney General’s Office have established residency in Philly as is required in six months. Also they should see to it that Ali should pay income tax on the reported $400K income. And run on the merits, not fallen officials.

Should a candidate for Mayor get involved in district squabbles over City Council seats? Not ordinarily. The objective is to make friends. Yet the 2nd and 7th Dists. are pulling at State Sen. Anthony WILLIAMS so that he may not be able to avoid it – at least in the 2nd. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez has called her opponent a puppet. HARD TO BELIEVE. She says she has beaten her own party twice. But maybe not this time. And why want to BEAT your OWN party?

A lively time was had at Democratic State committee over the weekend with Lt. Gov. Mike STACK seated next to Congressman Bob BRADY for the Kevin DOUGHERTY for Supreme Court vote.... Saw the City pension piece by Farah Jiménez, a member of the School Reform Commission. It (Cont. Page 20)

It was amazing CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY was able to get the Democratic National Committee to agree to have the convention in Philadelphia. What was even more amazing is how MICHAEL NUTTER was able to get credit even though he almost failed to file the paperwork necessary to be a candidate for the convention.

The readers will recall Nutter claimed the City was not in a healthy-enough fiscal situation to be able to host the convention. Brady took the reins and was able to make the City eligible and now has us in a position to be very successful.

Also interesting was the appearance of Montco COMMISSIONER JOSH SHAPIRO at Nutter’s side during all the announcements. The pundits are still trying to find out what his exact role was and have yet to find out.

It is, however, only fair to give some credit to former GOV. ED RENDELL because he did what he always does best … he was a cheerleader for the city. Rendell always says the most-passionate Philadelphians are New Yorkers. Both Rendell and Brady know a lot of people in D.C. and are constantly working the angles. But there’s plenty of time for many other elected officials and people interested in helping to take credit. All hands will have to be on deck if the city will be the host to a great convention.

While the excitement over the convention is clear, what remains cloudy is why SETH WILLIAMS is suing GOV. TOM WOLF over the death penalty moratorium? Does he need to be reminded he is from the City of Brotherly Love that is dealing with the issue of racially disproportionate sentencing. Maybe his pro-death-penalty stance indicates he has statewide ambitions, either for US Senate Senate or Pennsylvania Attorney General. His figurative punching bag for much of this last 12 months has been KATHLEEN KANE. But Williams will have to be absolutely positive of success, because right now he has a great job as District Attorney of the largest city in the state.

The race for the 170th Legislative Dist. in Northeast Philadelphia has consisted of a lot of door-knocking by Democratic candidate SARAH DelRICCI. The Democrats have a 2-1 voter registration edge but some Republicans believe they have a shot at the seat. Although it’s a special election and the turnout will be low, Republicans have not been competitive in any (Cont. Page 20)

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This year, the Flower Show will “Celebrate the Movies,” inspired by the films of Disney and Disney Pixar. Visitors can take the “most convenient seat in the house” by riding a SEPTA bus, train or trolley to the Flower Show, which will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Feb. 28-Mar. 8.

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

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(Cont. From Page 10) Mar. 5- 8th Ward Democrats host Fundraiser & Petition Signing at Gran Caffè L’Acquila, 1716 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $100.

For info (610) 730-8622.

Mar. 5- John Parsons & Charles Calvanese host Fundraiser for City Commis-

Mar. 7- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts “Step Into College: Phila.’s Pre-College Conference” at U. of Sciences, McNeil Science & Tech. Ctr., 45th St. & Woodland Ave., 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Open for students and families Grade Focus: 8th-12th. Workshops covering college-access topics. Parent sessions focus on high-school choice, college preparation and financial-aid advice.

To register. http://step-into-college-2015-

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sioner candidate Lisa Deeley at Macaroni’s Restaurant, 9315 Old Bustleton Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Host Committee $250, Individuals $100.

RSVP by Feb. 26 (215) 4473140.

Mar. 5- Democratic 27th Ward Committee hosts Candidates Night at UScience, Rosenberger Ha.,600 S. 43rd St., 7:30 p.m. Speakers include Jim Kenney, Blondell Reynolds Brown, Bill Greenlee, Ed Neilson & Wilson Goode, Jr.

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 18) Lodge 20, the Octavius Catto Society, the Gen. Meade Society and the Pennsylvania National Guard.

At this point I am handing the plume to a female, as I do not want to be called an

“angry man.”

KATHLEEN KANE supporters (and those appear to be scarce) contend that her critics are a bunch of angry men. Well, I guess you could say I am angry, but I am not a man. I am angry that the first female elected Attorney General in Pennsylvania has embarrassed us.

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REAGAN’S KIDS Progeny of R. Reagan, D. Lewis & Q. Jones Part 196/200 When Senator Robert Dole stated in 1976 that "We have to build from the bottom up, instead of the top down," national leadership in the Republican Party was grounded, however, in the status quo. For approval, the small clique had to go to their masters.

Thirty-nine years later, that perspective is coming into public view.

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With the "Reagan Revolution" in full gear at the city's Academy of Music on November 17, 1980, and same day compliment from the future head of MTV Networks, Inc., DREW LEWIS, to the “Friend in Pennsylvania,” the result of that compliment (35 years later) comes into better focus from a recognizable source. Here is what a self-described "militant moderate," GERALDO RIVERA, said in a 2/17/15 Huffington Post article about minorities, racism, and Hip-hop culture: "Hip-hop has done more damage to black and brown people than racism in the last 10 years," Rivera began. The Fox News contributor then challenged anyone to find "a youngster - a Puerto Rican from the South Bronx or a black kid from Harlem who has succeeded in life other than being the one-tenth of one-tenth of one percent that make it in the music business – that’s been a success in life walking around with his pants around his ass and with visible tattoos..." Rivera added that the most powerful men in hip-hop are responsible for pushing young minorities too far out of the dominant culture.

"And I love Russell Simmons," Rivera continued. "He's a dear friend of mine. I admire his business acumen. At some point, those guys have to cop to the fact that by encouraging this distinctive culture that is removed from the mainstream, they have encouraged people to be so different from the mainstream that they can't participate other than, you know, the racks in the garment center and those entry-level jobs, and I lament it I really do. I think that it has been very destructive culturally."

Someday, history may firmly conclude that Ronald Reagan, Drew Lewis, and Quincy Jones (et al) are traitors to the human race--more damaging to minorities than racism, more damaging to law enforcement and the U.S. military, more damaging to domestic and international tranquility, and more damaging to peace and harmony among nation states.

“You’ve got a friend in Pennsylvania.”

—Nicola Argentina (c) 2015

Last week she erected a web page entitled “The Truth About Kathleen Kane.” The website has a “Facts” page and her facts are not on the whole inaccurate; however, her facts are incomplete and thus misleading.

She notes that then-ATTORNEY GENERAL TOM CORBETT had a viable witness in the JERRY SANDUSKY child-molestation case 36 months before they arrested Sandusky. This was true, but what she left out was why Corbett’s people investigated further. Corbett’s staff did not feel that the one wit-

OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 18) the 30th anniversary of the 1985 confrontation and Law & Society Week featured several screenings of the documentary Let The Fire Burn and panel discussions on how MOVE was covered by the media, stu-

WALKING (Cont. From Page 18) seems that an SRC member would be more professional to STAY OUT of it, and work on improving education. And .

The proceeds from a PGW sale would only make a WEE DENT in City pension underfunding over years. Given the quality of education, am I to believe this piece (?).

CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 18) way for over a decade. Trying to win the seat may just be wishful thinking. Or they may just not even care what happens

ness was sufficient and wanted to a have a solid case to ensure a conviction of Sandusky.

Kane also failed to mention she handpicked a special investigator to review Corbett’s investigation of Sandusky, who found Corbett had conducted a fine investigation.

She believes that the grand jury investigation into whether her office illegally leaked details of a 2009 grand-jury investigation of former NAACP leader JERRY MONDESIRE was spurious from the outset. Her attorneys claim that Montgomery County

JUDGE WILLIAM CARPENTER did not have the authority to appoint the special prosecutor who ran the grand jury which recommended that Kane be tried for the leaks.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear her complaint.

Unfortunately for her, four of the five sitting Supreme Court justices have in the past found that judges could appoint similar prosecutors. She claimed she was a stay-at-home mom in 2009, but the leaks allegedly occurred later during her term as AG. Missing from her “Facts”

was any discussion of her failure to pursue the conviction of five Philadelphia politicians caught on tape taking illegal contributions. She said the investigation was racially biased. African American Philadelphia DA SETH WILLIAMS disagreed and took up the cases and has been successful. She did not mention her release of the names of Republican pubic officials involved in email exchanges of pornography with the names of culpable prominent Democrats conveniently missing.

dents activism related to the MOVE confrontation, and even a look at the impact that the confrontation continues to have on Osage Avenue.

“Our architecture students went to Osage Avenue with the assignment of reimagining the neighborhood,” Smith said.

While students don’t participate much in the planning of

Law & Society Week because community-college students are largely commuter students, a lot of the planning is done with them in mind, Smith said.

Law & Society Week continues today with sessions on ethics in government, a consideration of the Judges of the Common Pleas Court, the legal implications of nursing

and a panel discussion of the social landscape of Philadelphia 1975-1985.

On Friday, Law & Society Week will conclude with an expungement clinic designed to help people clear their criminal records.

For more information on Law & Society Week, go to www.ccp.edu.

Speaking of the State Attorney General’s male critics – Judge William Carpenter asks that leak charges against her go forward. Why all the type over a ROUTINE reply to appeal action. What did we EXPECT him to say if not that?...

Kane’s lawyer, LANNY DAVIS, is tops in his field. If you are in the opposition, you try to knock him down a peg.

BIRTHDAY PEOPLE:

Bob DELLAVELLA, ESQ. has a birthday on the 24th, in what has been a year of accomplishment for him. On Mar. 1, we celebrate the birthday of Jeff BROWN, owner of ShopRite Markets. Let’s hope for plenty of Manager’s SPECIALs on that day. Also on Mar. 1 is birthday for powerful political consultant Eleanor DEZZI – working away on the Lynne ABRAHAM mayoral race on high in Liberty Place,

but always down to Earth....

The plan for the first-ever Veterans’ Parade gains steam! Joe EASTMAN, Veterans Advocate, first came up with the idea. When the announcement was made, he was not among the bigwigs. He pushed so hard for the parade, that he did not endear himself to them.

But like former House Speaker Tip O’Neill, he feels, “It is not important who gets the credit as long as the job gets done.”

here because they have been kicking the Democrats’ butts all over Pennsylvania for the last two years in legislative races.

JUDGES KEVIN DOUGHERTY and DAVID WECHT were endorsed this past weekend by the State Democratic Party for

Supreme Court. DWAYNE WOODRUFF, the former Pittsburgh Steeler, could not muster enough votes, nor could CHRISTINE DONAHUE, to get the endorsement. Donahue is expected to win in any event because she is highly respected and has

tremendous statewide support.

Philadelphian ANNE LAZARUS will also be competitive even though she was unable to get the State Committee endorsement. She is a smart and experienced Superior Court Judge, well respected.

Seamen’s Church Inst. Honors Holts

The Holt family, Terminal operators long active in the local port community since 1926, will be honored with the Spirit of the Port Award by the Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey at an industrywide luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 5 at the Sheet Metal

Workers’ Union Hall. The Institute is honoring generations of the Holt family who helped grow the Port in Philadelphia and South Jersey.

Tom Holt, Sr., who passed away in 2011, took over the family business that started as a trucking company

with a single truck in 1926.

He grew the company into a multidimensional shipping, warehousing and transportation empire. Many of his children and grandchildren continue to run and manage the family business which still has operations on both sides of the river.

Proceeds of the event will go directly to fund services offered by SCI, the only nonprofit in the region that advocates for the safety, security and wellbeing of seafarers.

Tickets and more information are available from SCI at (215) 940-9900 ext. 106, Ronnie Barlow.

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(Cont. From Page 19) Mar. 7- State Sen. Art Haywood Campaign For Working Families offers Free Tax Preparation Services for Families with income up to $53,000 and

individuals with an income up to $20,000. Upper Rm. Baptist Ch., 7236 Ogontz Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mar. 7- Ward 40-A Annual Spring Fling at Italian-American Bocce Club, 2001 Point Breeze Ave. from 4-8 p.m. $50 at the door or checks payable to Treasurer Bob Stewart 267-968-6182.

Mar. 8- 65th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser at

Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 1 p.m. Tickets $30. For info John Donohoe (267) 3343775.

Mar. 8- Committee hosts Petition Party for Stella Tsai at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 2-5 p.m. Your petitions can be notarized. RSVP by Mar. 6 info@electstellatsaijudge.com Mar. 10- Americans for Democratic Action host Mayoral Forum

at Friends Ctr., MLK Rm., 1515 Cherry St., 7 p.m.

Mar. 11- Lt. Gov. Michael J. Stack III hosts Fundraiser for City Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley at the Palm, 200 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Suggested contributions $2,900 Host, $1,000 Sponsor, $500 VIP, $250 friend.

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Mar. 11- FOP Lodge 5 Presi-

dent John J. McNesby hosts Cocktail Reception for Kevin M. Dougherty, Penna. Supreme Ct. candidate, at Fraternal Order of Police, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-9 p.m. Co-sponsor Int. Ass. of Fire Fighters Local 22, Joe Schulle, president. RSVP by Mar. 6 Samantha Vivarina (215) 6293639 or Samantha@FOP5.Org. Mar. 11- Democratic 53rd Ward hosts Candidate Meet &

Greet at Nick’s Roast Beef, 2212 Cottman Ave., Banquet Rm., rear entrance, 7 p.m. Light refreshments. Tickets $35.

Mar. 12- Business Breakfast Fundraiser for City Council candidate Terry Tracy at Total Construction, Inc., 625 W. Ridge Pk., Bldg. D, Su 104, Conshohocken.Businessleader donations $2450, $500, $1,000. (267) 352-4350.

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