Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. III No. 22 (392)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

February 6, 2012

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Dickens Lives DICKENS FELLOWSHIP’S Frank Chance, left, helped organize tribute to Charles Dickens beside statue of famed British author and his fictional character “Little Nell” in W. Phila.’s Clark Park. Occasion was Dickens’ 200th birthday. Neighborhood British folk-dance troupe Kingsessing Morris Team performed at celebration, which 200 fans attended.

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Calendar Feb. 8Judge Angelo Foglietta is sworn in at City Hall Rm. 653, 4:00 p.m. Reception follows at Law Library.

Rep candidate Al Simpson at Breen’s Pub, Huntingdon Pk., 69 p.m. Ticket, $35, sold at door.

Feb. 21Alliance Française de Philadelphie Mardi Gras celFeb. 9Steve Aldrich of ebration at Restaurant School, IBEW Local 269 invites all to 4207 Walnut St., 6:30 p.m. reception in honor of State Rep. Roaring ’20s theme, prize for Tina Davis at Bailey’s Bar & best costume. Tickets $60. For Grille, 6922 Bristol Emilie Rd., info (215) 735-5283.

Levittown, Pa. Host $1,000, Patron $500, Friend. $250, SupState Rep. James porter, $50. RSVP Seth Feb. 23Roebuck celebrates Birthday Skversky (215) 550-1186.

Party at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-8 p.m.

Feb. 10State Rep. Curtis Jazz, food. Friend: $125. SponThomas holds Job Fair at People sor $250. Benefactor: $500. for People, 800 N. Broad St., 10 RSVP (215) 382-1268. a.m.-2 p.m.

Mothers in Charge Feb. 10Fundraiser for can- Feb. 25holds Flapjack Fundraiser at cer survivor Vicki Cummings at Applebee’s, 9141 Roosevelt SmokeEaters Pub, 7681 FrankBlvd., 8-10 a.m. Donation $10, ford Ave., 7-10 p.m. Donation $5 for kids under 11. For info $35. If you cannot make event, (215) 228-1718. donation to “Friends of Vicki Cummings” c/o The Lucas St. Patrick’s Day Family, 3128 Cottman Ave., Feb. 26Parade in Phila. Fundraiser at Phila., PA 19149. For info Insulators’ Ha., 2014 Horning Friendsofvickicummings@yaho Rd., 3-7 p.m. Beer, wine, soda o.com. and buffet. Music and Celtic Flame Irish Dancers. $35. ConFeb. 10Arthur Green prestact Mary Frances Fogg ents 14th Ward Pre-Valentine’s (267.228.0418), Kathy Fanning Day Cabaret at Barber’s Ha., or Joe Fox at Saint Patrick’s Broad & Oxford Sts., 9 p.m.-???

Day Observance Ass’n, Donation $10. For info Arthur www.philadelphiastpatsparade.c Green (267) 986-7948. om Feb. 10-12- Penna. Progressive Congressman Bob Summit at Convention Ctr., Feb. 26Brady Bunch Winter Party at Broad & Arch Sts. Variety of Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring registration fees, $50-$150. For Garden Sts., 3-7 p.m. Tickets info paprogressivesummit.org. $35. For info, reservations Tom Feb. 13Fundraiser for State Johnson (215-423-9027).

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Rudmans Graduate 15 Nurse Aides

PHILANTHROPISTS Kal & Lucille Rudman attended the recent graduation of 15 trainees from the Rudman Nurse Aide Program at Community College of Philadelphia. Seated from left are: Sherrie Simpson, Sheila Richardson, and Jasmine Hudson. Standing from left are Lucile Rudman, Marlo Braxton, Brandi Fair, Troy Lee, Bakiir James, Tiffany Slocum, Ayana Williams, Rashanda Walters, and benefactor Kal Rudman.

“You have helped us to become rays of sunshine in the lives of very worthy people,” Bakiir James, one of 15 trainees who recently celebrated their successful completion of the Rudman Nurse Aide Program at Community College of Philadelphia, told philanthropists Kal & Lucille Rudman.

The couple, through the Kal & Lucille Rudman Foundation, contributed $13,585 to provide tuition,

books, supplies and the State Board exam fees for the trainees.

Over the past three years, the Rudmans have donated a total of $53,001 to the Nurse Aide Program. The latest graduates join 35 others who have completed the program.

The Rudmans were inspired to begin sponsoring the Nurse Aide program after Lucille Rudman’s difficulty in finding a well-trained

certified nurse aide to care for her mother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. Eventually, the Rudmans found a nurse aide who put their mind at ease and helped care for her mother until her death. “She was a wonderful woman and soon became like a member of our family,” Lucille Rudman said. “So, I know there is a crying need out there for more people like her.”

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The Rudman Nurse Aide Program provides scholarships for up to 20 students a year. After a condensed nine-week course, which includes classroom lecture, lab skills and clinical practicum, students will be prepared to sit for the State Board exam. Certified graduates can pursue employment in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

going to do a world of good and for that we thank you.”

The Rudman Foundation also provides scholarships for Philadelphia police officers who attend the College. Since 2002, the Rudman Foundation has provided 376 police-officer students with grants totaling $146,743.

In accepting a bouquet of roses from the grateful students, Mrs. Rudman told the graduates: “You are

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They’re Ponying Up For Mounted Police The Philadelphia Police Dept. has saddled up with Macy’s department store to raise money for its Mounted Police Unit.

Kicking off tomorrow, the Philadelphia Police Dept. Mounted Patrol Unit horses and their police officer riders, Commissioner Charles Ramsey, Macy’s VP and Center City Store Mgr. James Kenny, and Philadelphia Police Foundation Board Member Peter Madden will unveil a Macy’s display window, containing memorabilia and equipment used by the recently reestablished Mounted Unit, in support of the Philadelphia Police Foundation’s “Pony Up for the Mounted Unit.”

The fundraising campaign is seeking to raise $3 million to build a state-of-the-art home for the Police

Dept.’s Mounted Patrol Unit on Chamounix Drive.

Macy’s will also announce a $5,000 donation to the Philadelphia Police Foundation in support of the “Pony Up” campaign and detail several other in-store initiatives to assist in the fundraising effort.

The Philadelphia Police Foundation (www.phillypolicefoundation.com) is raising funds for construction through a program called “Pony Up for the Mounted Unit.” It is appealing to businesses, corporations, foundations and the general public to support this important community endeavor.

Construction of the stables will be provided pro bono through a joint partnership with the Philadelphia Trade Unions, who will contribute

the labor. Participating unions are: Ironworkers, Cement Masons & Plasterers, Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters, Glaziers Local 252, Sheet Metal Workers Local 19, Roofers & Waterproofers Local 30, Steamfitters Local 420, Operating Engineers Local 542, International Brotherhood of Painter & Allied Trades, Plumbers Local 690, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98.

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit was reinstated after a hiatus of six years. Police Commissioner Ramsey said the return of the Mounted Unit is important for the Police Department’s ability to fight crime, provide security at large gatherings, and make Fairmount Park safer.

Williams Applauds Court Redistricting Following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s vote and subsequent opinion in kicking back the 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Plan, State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-W.Phila.), Democratic Whip and Chair of the Sen-

ate’s State Government Committee, reiterated his call for fairness in the redistricting process.

“The Supreme Court’s historic decision reaffirmed the sense of fairness in the redistricting process,”

said Williams. The Supreme Court ensured that the Constitution’s premise of one person – one vote, the basis of our democracy – is the norm, not the exception, in Pennsylvania.”

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THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD The Senate Democratic Caucus was among many individuals who filed suit against the proposed plan to ensure that every Pennsylvania resident’s vote has equal power.

The state Constitution dictates districts must be as even and compact as possible and political subdivisions should be split only when absolutely necessary.

“The residents of Pennsylvania are tired of being political pawns. The delay in adopting a final plan and its blatant disregard for constitutionality are utterly unacceptable.”

The delay in adopting final legislative districts has some legislators proposing to complicate the

electoral process by holding two Primary elections this year; the first as scheduled on Apr. 24 when voters will choose a nominee for President, Members of Congress and state row offices. The proposal would move state legislative elections until after new maps are adopted.

“At a time when we should be fiscally conservative, scheduling two elections, or even rescheduling both elections is irresponsible,” said Williams. “The Court opined the Legislative Reapportionment Commission’s delay in adopting the new district maps created this situation and state legislators should run for office based upon

current district boundaries. The citizens of Pennsylvania should not bear the costs of a second election.”

The LRC must create a new plan.

Current districts, reapportioned following the 2001 Census, will remain until a new plan is adopted, barring a successful legal challenge to the Court’s decision.

“The Court has spoken. As we go back to the drawing board, I call on my colleagues to implement a timely redistricting plan that respects communities and an election schedule that does not financially harm the citizens of Pennsylvania,” said Williams.

Nesmith Backers Gather

LINING UP beside their favorite for 186th House Dist.’s vacant seat, Democrat 2nd Ward leader Ed Nesmith, are, from left, Jack Morley, William Price, Joseph Vignola, Edward J Nesmith, State Rep. Mike O’Brien, and Revs. Neely and Thomas.

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Enjoying Van Gogh AT PATRONS opening of spectacular “VAN GOGH UP CLOSE” exhibit at Phila. Museum of Art, delighted viewers included Roberta Dranoff; Renee Zuritsky; the Hon. Constance Williams, chairman of museum’s board of directors; and Joe Zuritsky. National Gallery of Canada collaborated with Phila. Museum of Art for exhibit. Photos: Bonnie Squires

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Museum of Art, welcomes patrons Marguerite & Gerry Lenfest to the celebration of Van Gogh exhibit, featuring some paintings never before exhibited in public. Philadelphia is only American city to display exhibit, which then moves on to Ottawa.

JOE RISHEL, right, curator and fountain of wisdom about life and work of Van Gogh, greets patrons Joe & Jeanette Neubauer at opening reception of “VAN GOGH UP CLOSE”.

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