Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. III No. 85 (450)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

May 14, 2012

Philadelphia Daily Record

Young Leaders

MOST-PROMINENT GRADUATE of University of Penna.’s Fels Institute of Government, Congressman Chaka Fattah, returned to speak at its commencement ceremony on Sunday. Fels alumni hold Master’s of Government Administration.

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May 17Spring Social for Chapel of Four Chaplains, 1201 Constitution Ave., Bldg.

649 in Navy Yard, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20 Early Bird, by May 16. At door, $25. For info (215) 218-1943 or Events@Fourchaplains.org.

May 17Celebrity Bartender Night with former Sheriff Barbara Deeley, at La Casa Di Lucia, 14425 Bustleton Ave., 7-10 p.m.

May 18Republican Women’s Club meets at Vesper Club, 223 S. Sydenham St., 12 m. Guest speaker: Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley. For reservations Karen Brown (267) 246-6437.

May 19Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration at Franklin Sq. Park, 6th & Race, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

May 19State Rep. Louise Williams Bishop hosts annual Spring Fling Kids Health Fair at Shepard Rec Ctr., 57th & Haverford Ave., from noon to 4 p.m. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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tice annual Solidarity Reception at District 1199C, 1319 Locust St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. To be honored are Henry Nicholas, Jody Dodd, Jim Savage, Amanda Geraci and Occupy Phila.

May 23Congressman Chaka Fattah hosts Veterans Conference for all veterans at Great Ha., Community College Winnet Student Life Bldg., 17th & Spring Garden Sts. No charge. Benefits assistance. To register (215) 871-4455.

Jun. 3Congregations of Shaare Shamayim marks 50th anniversary at 9768 Verree Rd. Event will honor David L. Cohen, Exec. VP, Comcast, with Highest Honor Award (Kol Hakavod) for his service, especially in the Jewish community. Honorary Co-chairs are Gov. Ed Rendell and Hon. Jonathan Saidel. Entertainment by “Broadway Sings”. Event starts at 2:30 p.m. For ticket info and to place ad in Souvenir Commemorative Journal (215-677-1600) or Dr. Ruth Horwitz, Tribute Committee (215) 913-1991.

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Phila. Bar Helps Rewrite Judicial Conduct Code The Pennsylvania Bar Association has established a task force to recommend updates and revisions to the existing Pennsylvania Code of Judicial Conduct, which has not been updated in over a decade.

Appointed by PBA President Thomas G. Wilkinson Jr., the task force is composed of PBA members from across the state, including retired trial and appellate judges, who have broad experience in judicial and legal ethics. Bridget E. Montgomery of Harrisburg and Abraham C. Reich of Philadelphia will serve as the task force’s cochairs.

The task force will conduct a thorough review of the ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct, which provides guidance to judges on a variety of important ethical matters such as standards for disqualification and recusal from cases to avoid an appearance of impropriety or bias. The task force

also will focus on the related issues of the adequacy of the code’s standards for disclosure of judicial campaign contributions and gifts. It will work alongside an ad hoc committee chaired by Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Anne Lazarus and charged by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court with examining and proposing potential changes to Pennsylvania’s judicial code of conduct.

The task force’s report and recommendations will be presented to the PBA Board of Governors and the House of Delegates for consideration and approval before delivery to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Wilkinson said the task force would be asked to complete its work during the upcoming bar year.

The task force includes, among others, Hope A. Comisky and Abraham J. Gafni of Philadelphia.

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Daily Waffles From Joe Sbaraglia (The Waffleman) CAR FARES - On February 6, 1951 the fare on city trolleys and buses went UP to 15 cents. Prior to that, two tokens cost 15 cents.

CARTOON CORNER - with Jack London. He blended a mixture of cartoons, characters and other stuff. As the host of this show, he always catered to the younger set

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who loved and respected him. Jack London worked very hard to provide an entertaining, G rated show, which was well received by the kids.

other wrapping products on the market at that time, it was great. It was so big that Cole Porter wrote a song about it; you’re the purple light of a summer night in Spain - You're the National CELLOPHANE - was similar Gallery - You're Garbo's to the plastic wrapping film salary - You're cellophane. we now have but it was not as good. It was sold in CEMETERY - The site of sheets. Compared to the Saint Maria Goretti High School at 10th & Moore Streets was once a cemetery. The cemetery was almost a city block square, as large as the school grounds are now. It was a place to visit, pay your respects to the dead, but never to be alone at night or near Halloween. There were and still are homes situated immediately outside the north and south perimeter.

CHECKING ACCOUNTS Only the rich, almost rich and those in business had a checking account. Most bills were paid in person, in cash, on or before they were due.

A receipt proving that the bill had been paid was demanded. Waiting in line, no matter how long, to pay any bill was a part of the payment process and tolerated.

You could make a dime by waiting in line to pay your neighbor's bills for them.

You got paid when you brought them the receipt.

Bills that could not be paid in person were paid with a postal money order.

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Nursing Home Wins State Award For Excellence To recognize Pennsylvania nursing homes that excel in complying with state regulations, the Dept. of Health today announced four facilities have earned the State’s new “Award for Excellence in Health Care Compliance.” Among their number was Pennsylvania Hospital Skilled Care Center at 800 Spruce Street.

DOH’s Division of Nursing Care Facilities is responsible for the licensing and oversight of 713 nursing homes statewide. The division conducts approximately 5,000 inspections annually, including licensure and certification surveys, follow-up surveys and complaint investigations.

“We feel it’s important to inform the public of those facilities that go above and beyond the rest,” said Dept. of Health Secretary Dr. Eli N. Avila.

“We hope to inspire other nursing homes to strive to earn this award in future years.”

Facilities had to show no state citations over the last three calendar years based on annual health survey inspections. The following four facilities met that criteria and will be presented the award at their facilities in the coming months.

Boyle Issues Warning About Tax-Rebate Con State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Northeast) is advising senior citizens to discard a solicitation offering to complete the application for the State’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for a $39 fee.

The solicitation involves a letter asking residents to fill out an enclosed Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application and return it with a $39 fee to a Harrisburg address.

“The State does not charge a fee to enroll in the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, so this communication is not from a state agency,” Boyle said.

“My offices can assist those who need help applying for a property-tax or rent rebate for free.”

Boyle said several seniors brought to his attention a mailing from a non-government agency identifying itself as the Senior Advisory Center. The company offers to fill out senior citizens’ Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms, and asks for income and homeownership information, as well as a $39 processing fee.

Boyle said people with questions can call one of his offices at (215) 331-2600 for the office located at 7518 Frankford Avenue or (215) 695-1016 for the office located at 7801-A Hasbrook Avenue.

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THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD state rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2011 to eligible Pennsylvanians 65 or older; widows and widowers 50 or older; and people with disabilities 18 or older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security, Supplemental Security or

federal Railroad Retirement Tier I income is excluded.

The maximum standard rebate is $650. The deadline to apply is Jun. 30.

Fishy Business Draws Pender’s Pals

6TH ANNUAL Mike Pender Fish Fry was again successful in Lou & Choo’s on Hunting Park Avenue in Tioga. From left are David Goode, 23rd Div.; Big Sammy Hodge, 17th; Mike Pender, 22nd; Joe Russo, consultant; Gene Kennedy, 16th; and Joe Stivala, Public Record. Photo: by Beth Haliburton, 22nd.

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FUNDS FROM THIS EVENT support a block party in 13th Ward. From left are Joe Russo, campaign consultant with 13th Ward Committeepersons Gene Kennedy, Beth Haliburton and Mike Pender. State Reps. Mark Cohen and Rosita Youngblood (Ward Leader) were also on hand.

Photo: Joe Stivala

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