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Thank You South Philadelphia So South Philadelphians couldn’t set sail down S. Broad Street for this years’ Columbus Day parade, but that didn’t stop hundreds of South Philadelphians converging on Marconi Plaza to celebrate anyway. Jody Della Barba (shown to the right), organizer for the Norma D’Amata, Dina Columbus Day Committee, said she DiCaminno, Irene GauTERMINI staffers NICK LAINO and promises next year “we’ll be back on liano, Anthony Pallante and Broad Street!” Were you at Marconi Jody Della Barba serve their scrumptious his son, Nick Jr., No celebration without his wife Ann enjoy Italian Every man and his dog was Ital...says “thank you” desserts to crowd. fly their Italian flag. the Mummers. festival at Marconi Plaza. ian on Columbus Day. Plaza? For more pics, see page 19.

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Help Needed For Turkey Run Tun Tavern Hosts Marine Birthday Party

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The Tun Tavern Detachment, Marine Corps League, will celebrate the 234th birthday of the United States Marine Corps with a fancy Ball next month.

The celebration will take place Nov. 7 at Mancini’s Catering of 1840 S. Camac Street.

The South Philadelphia-based Tun Tavern Detachment meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Coast Guard Station, Columbus Boulevard & Washington Avenue.

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by Rory G. McGlasson A local community activist will dash down S. Broad Street, dishing out Thanksgiving dinners for needy families, but he needs your help!

Paul “Earthquake” Moore needs some extra turkeys and the trimmings as part of the 14th annual Celebrity Turkey Run. The annual Celebrity Turkey Run will be held Nov. 21 this year. Morre, along with employees of NovaCare, will lead the run, which will begin (Cont. Page 2)

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by Dr. Barbara Kaplan Four years ago, Historic City Gardens expanded to South Philly from the North Central part of the city. While the first South Philly garden was established at 9th & Sigel, the public became much more familiar with them when the Southwark School Garden was started at 9th & Mifflin Streets.

Historic City Gardens differs from other Philadelphia horticultural projects by creating community-based, single “concept” gardens. These are like the elaborate themed designs that nurseries compete with at the Philadelphia Flower Show. While they may not have the resources of professionals, (Cont. Page 2)

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Turkeys Wanted For Run (Cont from Page 1) on the south side of Broad Street at 11:00 a.m. and end at the Wachovia Center at Broad & Pattison Streets.

Moore, winner of the Wrice-Campbell Award for Neighborhood Safety, and sponsored and organized the first One-Man Jog-A-Thon 10 years ago in an effort to reduce hunger among families during the holiday season.

“Since then, it has become much more than a one-man jog-a-thon,” Moore said.

“Our goal is to get 1,000 turkey dinners! In order to accomplish this, we need help.

“Runners are needed and

T U R K E Y DASH! Paul “Earthquake” Moore needs your help in the 14th annual Turkey Run down Broad Street. One of his supporters is DA Lynne Abraham; he needs others!

turkeys are needed to reach our goal of feeding 1,000 Philadelphia and Delaware Co. families for Thanksgiving.”

Each person who wants to

Green Fingers Build Gardens (Cont. from Page 1) these amateur gardeners are both passionate about beauty and careful in their research.

Whenever possible, Historic City Gardens propagates its own plant material. At the beginning of the season, the 9th and Sigel Streets location first serves as a propagation center. Later, it is converted to a part-sun, part-shade container garden. This season, the theme there was a “Chinese Tea Garden”. Most of the plants featured originally were of Chinese origin.

The popular Southwark School Garden continued this year as a “full sun, herbaceous garden”. Since its inception in 2007, 60 community volunteers have worked on this garden. In early spring, 2009, the 9th and Mifflin Streets corner was aglow with red and yellow tulips, yellow daffodils and pink primroses. Then, even working in the rain, volunteers removed 11 bags of overgrown plant material and weeds. Excess irises, daylilies and lambs’ ears were offered free to the public. Pink cosmos, purple cleomes, purple cornflowers and orange cockscomb, to name a few, were propagated under grow

lights and then were transferred into the garden. Many already established perennials and plants that self-seeded also were arranged into the design.

At 2nd & Tasker, Historic City Gardens formed a partnership with the Jokers Mummers who had created a magnificent hardscape. The concept there was a colorful “English-Style House Garden”. The design was based on frilly, English and Irish women’s fashions. Once older plant material was removed and new soil added, a combination of ferns, woody and herbaceous plants were added in this symmetrical, tiered garden. Some plants were of European origin or known to be found in English gardens. From the neighborhood, Historic City Gardens drew a good deal of volunteerism including an interesting group of 20-somethings.

Historic City Gardens expressed their gratitude to Jokers for partnering on this successful project. They also thank State Rep. Bill Keller for sponsoring some of the funding for the South Philly gardens.

Other sites within South (Cont. Page 20)

run must bring a turkey. If you are not able to run, you can still participate by bringing your monetary donation or donated turkey to Broad Street the day of the run or you can mail your donation PO Box 5323, Philadelphia, PA 19142.

If you are interested in participating in the run please contact Paul Moore at (215) 385-2696.

(Cont. from Page 1) At the party, there will be a birthday ceremony, a deluxe buffet dinner, open bar, dancing and free parking. Cocktails will start at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $55 per person and are available by calling Anthony Evangelista at (610) 583-5308. All Marines, as well as family and friends of Marines are invited.

State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson’s Student Achievement College Fair is on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. The Fair will run until 3 p.m. at Childs ES at 17th & Tasker Streets.

Johnson believes in the importance of higher education in today’s world and wants to make sure every Souoth Philadelphia high-school student is aware of college requirements and opportunities.

and ARAMARK prioritizes community,” said Bianco.

Washington, with supporters including Rev. Dr. Phillip D.W. Krey, president of the Seminary; City Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco; Linda J. Miller, deputy executive director of Philadelphia Parking Authority; Clint Westbrook, VP of Northeastern Region/ARAMARK; William R. Miller, IV, CEO/Ross Associates, Inc.; and Ahmeenah Young, CEO/Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, greeted and encouraged invitees.

“We have a story to tell.

Domestic violence is not the end of the road, but the beginning of the road. Whatever you want to be in life, you can be,” stated Washington.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month was developed in October 1981 with intentions of connecting batteredwomen’s advocates across the country, working to cease violence against women and children.

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Sherry Horton, 57, of West Oak Lane is a survivor who realized she had to leave her abusive relationship in 1977.

“Women need to let those things go before they lose their lives,” says Horton, a mother of five daughters. “When my abuser brought a scalpel home

that the doctors use, he told me it was for me. I hid it from him, and used it when he forced himself on me and choked me until my eyes were bloodshot. I cut him with it until he was hospitalized with 52 stitches. I called the cops because I thought I killed him,” said Horton.

Domestic-violence victims have several reasons that keep them in abusive relationships, including financial, children, material things, etc.

Linda J. Miller, co-chair of

Washington’s annual 5-K “Walk to End Domestic Violence”, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 on W. River Drive (rain or shine), enjoyed the event. “It’s a worthwhile event and I have been friends with Sen. Washington for years. I knew she was a survivor of domestic violence,” said Miller. Statistics also indicate abusers who batter their partners are likely to abuse their children. Contact (215) 242-0472 for more information.

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Kendal Hayes, a survivor of generational domestic violence, was honored to have been invited to Washington’s event. “It’s a wonderful thing, especially the people here from the recovery houses and shelters, because their domestic-abuse situation probably led to their homelessness and abuse, and they had enough courage to step out on faith,” said Hayes. Domestic violence

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by Marsha Cooper Stroman State Sen. LeAnna M. Washington proved she was a defender of victims and survivors of domestic violence Tuesday evening at a dinner, held at the Brossman Center of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Mt. Airy, observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Washington shared with women suffering from domestic violence her personal determination to end an abusive relationship. “The program available to you was not available to me. I was a teenage parent; I was a high-school dropout; but by God’s grace, I’m standing here today as State Senator,” said Washington, who recently received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from The Lutheran Theological Seminary.

Washington, and sponsor David Bianco, general manager of ARAMARK Corporation, showered gifts, hope and support to the crowded room of women. “We took advantage of the timing that October is domestic-violence month

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Sestak Pitches To Local NAACP Democratic US Senate candidate Congressman Joe Sestak pitched hard last week addressing the Philadelphia Chapter of the NAACP at its annual Freedom Fund Gala looking to pick up votes for his challenge to US Sen. Arlen Specter in the May primary.

Sestak told the gathering, “In my 31 years in the Navy, I served with men and women of all races, colors and creeds, standing side by side to protect a nation that puts our God-given rights as individuals above any government. The election of

2nd Ward Leadership Change

President Barack Obama represents the next step in the pursuit of a shared dream of equality and justice under the law. The next generation is counting on our generation – now is the time for us to pursue the dream of equality and justice beyond just the law.”

Delaware Co. native Joe Sestak was elected to Congress in 2006 after a 31-year career in the United States Navy in which he rose to the rank of a three-star admiral.

With no other competition surfacing, it was obvious the leadership change would be unanimous, which it was early last week in a meeting of the Ward.

As recorded in previous editions of the Philadelphia Public Record, reports Palmiere was retiring from the political arena bore fruit

when he sent a letter to his committee persons and to Party Chairman Congressman Bob Brady he was resigning.

Within two weeks, Nesmith, backed by Committeeman Kevin Price, locked in 20 of the 28 votes needed to win the leadership. Support from IBEW Local 98 Business Mgr. (Cont. Page 6)

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ED NESMITH, longtime community activist, committeeman and businessman, is new ward leader of 2nd Democratic Ward. He is congratulated by Tony Palmiere, who had resigned the leadership role. His election was uncontested.

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(Cont. From Page 4) John J. Dougherty, Jr. helped convince Palmiere to throw his loyalists behind Nesmith.

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Statement from Office Of Rep. John Myers “A report published in the Oct. 8 edition of the Public Record was absolutely incorrect concerning State Rep. John Myers. Rep. John Myers has every intention of running for re-election during next year’s primary and General Elections for the 201st State House seat.

“In the near future, Rep. Myers plans to announce his reelection campaign and his agenda which has been designed to address the issues and concerns brought forth by constituents, community organizations and other stakeholders who continue to meet with Rep. Myers and his staff.

“State Rep. John Myers remains ready to serve the people. Stay tuned for more

LOYAL information.” OPPOSITION GOPToomey activist Receives Kevin Kelly chatsRomney with Gov. Mitt RomBacking ney.

STATE GOP Chairman Robert Gleason welcomes both Gov. Mitt Romney and Republican US Senate candidate Pat Toomey to campaign at announcement, during which Romney made strong pitch for Gleason.

by Nathan Shrader Republican US Senate hopeful Patrick Toomey received the endorsement of former Massachusetts Governor and 2008 presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Oct. 13 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Center City.

Toomey discussed his plans to control Federal spending, lower taxes, and support the opening of world markets for American products and services. Toomey noted that the country’s greatest “source of prosperity comes from those who get up every morning and go to work,” stating that the Federal government should be focused on restoring fiscal discipline rather than bailing out failing companies and ratcheting up spending.

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ANOTHER successful annual fundraiser for Megan Simpson Burke Education Foundation found Jimmy Simpson, center, 41st Ward, greeting hundreds including Jim Conway, Deputy Managing Director, and Traffic Court Judge Hon. Robert Mulgrew.

Toomey also touted his own version of health-care reform that includes a commitment to competition among health-care providers across state lines, tort reform to produce lower costs of coverage, and improved access. Romney, whose chief accomplishment as Bay State Governor was the enactment of a statewide health-care program, concurred that the best solution to the country’s

health-care dilemma is to “let the Federal government provide to the States the money it is preparing to spend so they can provide for the poor, rather than dictating to the States.”

The 47-year-old Toomey voluntarily retired from Congress in 2005 to fulfill his pledge to serve no more than three terms in the US House of Representatives. He unsuccessfully sought to defeat thenRepublican Arlen Specter in 2004. A newly released GrassrootsPA/D&A Poll has him trailing Specter by just three points.

Vowing to return to Philadelphia frequently, Toomey is scheduled to speak at Temple University’s Howard Gittis Student Center on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8:00 p.m. at an event organized by the Temple University College Republicans. Toomey faces competition in the Republican primary next year from prolife activist Peg Luksik of Cambria Co., businessman Larry Murphy, and former Chester Co. law-enforcement officer Robert Townsend.

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Our Opinion ...

Budget Was Messy Stew

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It’s obvious this time hindsight will not provide the clearest sight when it comes to evaluating the State Budget. The only thing that can be said of this dish made by many hands is it was a stew made not to many tastes.

As the budget figures get digested, albeit slowly, it seems facets of our criminal-justice system have been downgraded.

The environmentalists are up in arms since receipts once earmarked for them now go to the general fund. There are others on the receiving end of the shortfall of this budget who are now awakening to the fact they have been shortchanged.

Though some educators and proponents of ever-greater educational funding will complain, nevertheless educational funding got more than its share, thanks to the proper use by this State of Federal stimulus funds earmarked for that purpose.

That’s not to say all those on the short end of the budget should not have been. Some of them needed a wakeup call to begin justifying their purpose and their payrolls. Maybe next time around, the harried legislators who struggled three months to finally put together this “meal” will think more kindly of them … provided there is enough money to go around. Next year’s budget already portends to be another one that will have more water and less vegetables and meat.

We didn’t mind the fact a tax was not levied on those planning to develop the huge gas reserves in north central Pennsylvania. That will have hindered the development of one of Pennsylvania’s great resources. A trip up to the region clearly demonstrates how much gas is in the ground. That development will help us reduce our need to import fuels.

So, as we assess it, the legislators did what they had to do and they made the most of it. The budget doesn’t please all, but its passage was welcomed, especially by those in the day-care trade.

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SugarHouse Fan I am responding to the article (Oct. 1) regarding the SugarHouse Casino and Jethro Heiko, founder of Casino Free Philadelphia.

Mr. Heiko needs to find another hobby.

Mr. Heiko knows he doesn’t speak for all or anywhere close to 20% of this city.

Mr. Heiko should get an award for stalling jobs, interfering with major needed improvements to our riverfront, and delaying serious revenue to our City.

In the words of one of our Council Members who was against the SugarHouse building in Fishtown on the waterfront: “I was opposed; now I see I am not part of the majority. We will work with all entities of this project.”

I find it seriously concerning that Mr. Heiko is still beating a dead horse. I don’t know him personally, but I keep up on all his negative statements about SugarHouse. I find it alarming he has people that follow him. It puts me in mind of cult behavior. It sounds to me Mr. Heiko has a personal issue, that he has climbed up on a soapbox and has turned it into something else.

I am a “working taxpayer”. I actually grew up and still live in my Fishtown neighborhood, and I am so very happy and ecstatic that SugarHouse is coming.

Firsthand, I have met these people. They are charming, professional and hardworking, just like us and I find them sincere about being a good neighbor, something we need.

I am duly excited, and I can’t wait to walk along the river and see what we have been missing for so long. The riverfront has been part of our neighborhood for centuries, (Cont. Page 11)

Oct. 15- Fundraiser for State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 6-9 p.m.

Donation $100. For info (215) 745-4306.

Oct. 15- 21st Ward GOP reception at Keenan’s Valley View Inn, 468 Domino La., 6:30-9 p.m. Donation $40.

For info (215) 482-2834 or www.21stwardgop.com.

Oct. 17- Phila. Cares Day Volunteer-A-Thon day of service. To register individually or as a team, call (215) 564-4544 or go to www.gpcares.com.

Oct. 19- Democratic City Committee Fall Cocktail Party at Sheet Metal Workers Hall, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $150. For info (215) 2417804.

Oct. 21- Fundraiser for Al Schmidt, GOP City Controller Candidate, at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 5-

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Oct. 23- Sen. Arlen Specter’s supporters hold fundraiser at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 5:30-7 p.m. Contributions $250-1000. For info Steve Williams (215) 6314939.

Oct. 24- Mt. Carmel Baptist Ch. provides Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Training at 5732 Race St., 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Pre-registration required by Oct. 19. Call 1 (800) 272-3900.

Oct. 24- State Sen. LeAnna Washington invites all to Walk to End Domestic Violence at W. River Dr. Registration begins 9 a.m.; walk kicks off 10:30 a.m. Event is sponsored by Verizon and Independence Blue Cross.

Oct. 24- 10th Anniversary Gala for CATCH, Inc. at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., , 6-11 p.m. Black tie.

Tickets $125. For info (215) 735-7434.

Oct. 26- State Rep. John Taylor hosts “Night With The Eagles” at Romano’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking St., 8 p.m.

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To all the voters, when you talk or write to the candidates that are running for Governor, ask them how they stand on abolishment of all three property taxes. These include the school, municipal and county taxes.

If only the school tax is abolished, we will still be liable for the assessments/reassessments of our properties and our county and municipal property taxes will still keep going up, along with the Sheriff sales, etc. We will still be paying rent to the government and our homes will never be ours.

We don’t want to hear the words “reduction or relief”.

Tell your Senator and Representative that we are tired of the 30-year lies about “reducing” property taxes on our homes and you want them “totally abolished”. We are tired of all of the lies we keep getting from our Representatives and Senators and we are aware of how costly these Sheriff sales and assessments are to the taxpayers. They are

7 p.m. $100 patron, $200 sponsor. RSVP (267) 5190779.

Oct. 22- State Rep. Bryan R. Lentz hosts Clean Energy Summit at Delaware Co. Community Coll., 901 S. Media Line Rd., Media, Pa., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Open to public.

Oct. 22- Firefighters for David Oh for Republican Council At Large at IAFF Local 22 Union Hall, 5th & Willow Sts., 6-8 p.m.

Oct. 22- Shawn Dillon’s 66thA Ward Democratic preelection fundraiser and gala at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd., 6-9 p.m.

Tickets $35. For info (215) 637-6360.

Oct. 22- Amoore Group presents “REDI For The Future” benefit at Water Works Restaurant, 640 Water Works Dr. Cocktail reception 6-8 p.m. For info (610) 9920555.

Oct. 22- State Sen. Vincent Hughes’ Birthday gala fundraiser. VIP cocktail hour. $500. Donations for birthday celebration afterwards: $65250. For tickets email

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Omega III Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

by Dr. Nicholas DePace, MD, FACC Omega III fatty acids have been shown in epidemiological studies to reduce heart disease. The initial data came from Greenland's Eskimos who consumed a diet high in blubber or fish oils. These were from seal, whale and other coldwater fish. Despite a diet low in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and high in this very high unsaturated fat and

cholesterol, these Eskimos had lower levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides than people from Denmark.

Also, the risk of heart disease and heart attacks was lower than those in Denmark, a population that did not consume fatty fish.

There are three types of Omega III polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are alphalinolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid.

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to suggest ALA, which is the plant precursor of EPA, is a beneficial in combating heart disease, most of the data come from EPA and DHA. For this reason, it has been recommended that individuals should eat fatty fish such as salmon, herring, albacore, tuna, trout, oysters and so forth, and even sardines as rich sources of the Omega III fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Fish-oil supplements also contain a significant amount of EPA and DHA. Omega III unsaturated fatty acids have been shown in various studies to be protective in individuals who have high cholesterol or really high triglyceride levels, patients post myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart-failure patients, patients with arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular arrhythmias, and patients who may be suscep-

tible to sudden cardiac death, high blood pressure and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) in general. I usually use the triglyceride level as a gauge of how much fish oil I prescribe. Fish oil now is available in prescription form, not just over-thecounter form, and this is a very-high-potency DHAEPA combination of fish oils.

Fish oils are approved in a prescription form for treatment of triglycerides greater than 500 mg-dl. At these levels, pancreas inflammation is a complication, and therefore it is important to lower triglycerides. We have used fish oils to lower high triglycerides very effectively in patients with elevated levels. Fish oils do not necessarily decrease the bad LDL cholesterol, the type of cho-

lesterol particle most implicated in the atherosclerosis plaque. Other medications may be needed for this.

Studies have shown a prescription fish oil, Lovaza, had reduced complications after a heart attack and also complications in patients with advanced heart failure.

The American Heart Association recommends two fish meals per week, preferably fish high in Omega III fatty acids. This is equivalent to about 500 mg a day of the combined EPA and DHA. However, this quantity of fish oil can be obtained by taking one or two over-the-counter fish-oil capsules, and many individuals would rather take capsules than eat the fish directly. Fish consumption has been shown, however, to be extremely protective against heart disease, and the natural mechanism is

by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Can I file bankruptcy if my only income is Social Security?

Answer: If your only income is Social Security or SSD, you can file bankruptcy.

But you may not have to. If you do not plan on going back to work, you may not need to file bankruptcy because you are considered to be “judgment proof”. That means that while your creditors can sue

you and obtain a judgment, they may not be able to collect anything from you. Creditors generally cannot recoup any money from your Social-Security income.

You should determine, however, if you own any other real or personal property that creditors could get their hands on.

Next week’s question: What happens when the debtor in bankruptcy dies or becomes incompetent before the case is closed?

MEDICAL RECORD probably the preferred way to take it. However, many individuals cannot tolerate fish and, therefore, fish-oil pills are the alternative. Because of belching and G.I. distress, I often recommend that patients put the fish oils in the refrigerator and swallow them when they are cold to minimize G.I. intolerance. For patients with established coronary-artery disease, the American Heart Association guidelines recommend an EPA/DHA dose of approximately 1000 mg a day. It is probably wise to consider this dose in patients with heart failure also. When triglycerides are extremely elevated, a higher quantity of fish oil is needed, as much as 5 grams of EPA/DMA. I have had to use as much as 15 fish-oil capsules a day in patients with extremely high triglyceride values over 500.

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If television advertisements are what you use as a guide to knowing what’s going on in politics, you probably believe the only political activity going on in November is the New Jersey Governors’ race.

But that’s not the case, something you were reminded of if you were watching our World Champion Philadelphia Phillies knock out the Colorado Rockies in the National League Division Series.

If the folks in City Hall had one quarter of the heart of the Fightin’ Phils, some of the shenanigans that have gone on this year might not have. One thing that springs immediately to mind is the waiting game Harrisburg made us play regarding the 1% tax increase.

Throughout the NLDS, I caught a commercial entitled “Enough!” from Michael Untermeyer, Republican candidate for Philadelphia’s District Attorney’s office. While I would usually rather be in a section filled with New York Mets fans at Citizens’ Bank Park than see political ads while I’m watching a baseball game, I was kinda glad to see Untermeyer’s ad because I was starting to think the DA’s race was flying too far under the radar.

In this commercial, Untermeyer promises to help the City’s fiscal issues by (a) stopping City-funded bail, (b) using technology to fight crime and (c) going after City Hall corruption.

First of all, I didn’t know the City offered bail for people.

Secondly, if I’m not mistaken, Untermeyer has been wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet throughout the campaign as a means of trumpeting the part technology can play in alleviating prison overcrowding.

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SNOOPER’S BIG QUESTION: Please, can anyone tell me WHY are they closing TWO of the biggest CATHOLIC SCHOOLS in this area? Here they are: NORTHEAST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL and, believe it or not, CARDINAL DOUGHERTY HIGH SCHOOL. Both of these fine educational facilities will be closing in JUNE. Cardinal Dougherty, Philly’s beloved former Cardinal, must be “turning over” in his grave at this terrible news. What about “THE FALCONS” of Northeast Catholic? Their loyal alumni must be in shock. NORTH CATHOLIC, at one time, had over 4,000 students going to this wellqualified school. First they closed its RECTORY, and then sent all their PRIESTS to other area schools. We knew then, what was coming next.

SNOOPER “UPDATE”: Chief, just as I told you last week, The Crystal Room, located in The Wanamaker Building, was jam-packed – unbelievable! Yes, BRIAN WESTBROOK was there and he was very gracious in receiving “THE COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD” for 2009. The special award of the night went to HON. JIMMIE MOORE of Municipal Court.

He was the recipient of the “CIVIC LEADERSHIP AWARD”. I also spotted IKE REESE of CBS TV-3, their well known sports reporter. NATASHA BROWN, also of CBS-3, did a remarkable job as ‘the emcee’ of this very special event. This was the first annual awards ceremony for “CHANGING TOMORROW, TODAY”. Great event!

SNOOPER’S “TRUTH SQUAD”: Enough with all ‘the negative stories” about THE BOARD OF REVISION OF TAXES (B.R.T.). What has got me furious is the fact everyone has completely disregarded the tremendous work being done by their dedicated and hardworking employees. These people are doing the very best for all of you, yet they are being “dragged in the mud” too. QUESTION: Why do we want to FIX something that’s NOT BROKEN – why? Changing The ‘BOARD’ is not the answer. Bringing in other people who know nothing about THE B.R.T. is absolutely ludicrous and in my opinion makes NO SENSE at all. Warning: To change “THE B.R.T.” now would be an absolute catastrophe!

SNOOPER’S “JOKE OF THE YEAR”: This is one that none of us can believe, and it seems there’s a lot of others who agree. The Nobel Peace committee has selected PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA as their recipient for their prestigious award. Please, how could they possibly even entertain the idea, especially only two weeks into his Presidency? This only (Cont. Page 14)

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Yo! Here we go again with this question: What do teachers make?

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO of a company that made important components for the military, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, “What’s a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?”

He was boasting that his company made some very important products. He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: “Those who can, do.

Those who can’t, teach.” I am a self-made man and I am proud of it.” To stress his point, he said to another guest, “You’re a teacher, Betty. Be honest. What do you make?”

Betty, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness, replied, “You want to know what I make? I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I make a C+ feel like the winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor. I make kids sit through 40 minutes of study hall in absolute silence.

“You want to know what I make? I make kids wonder. I make them question. I make them criticize. I make them apologize and mean it. I make them write. I make them read, read, read. I make them show all their work in math and perfect their final drafts in English. I make them understand if you have the brains, and follow your heart, and if someone ever tries to judge you by what you make, you must pay no attention because they just didn’t learn.”

Betty paused and then continued. “You want to know what I make? I make a difference. How does that compare to what you make?” she asked the CEO? I certainly agree with Betty – teachers really do make a difference.

Oh, by the way, the boastful CEO was embarrassed by Betty, for he was a highschool dropout. His boastful success was the result of his being the son of the company president. He probably would not have been eligible to work for the company with his limited education. Either he did not have the right teachers, or if he did – he did not follow the principles they were trying to teach him.

There is much truth in Betty’s explanation of what teachers make. This is worth sending to every teacher you know – with your thanks.

The history of the District Attorney in Philadelphia is an interesting one. LYNNE ABRAHAM was DA for 16 years and at the end of her service she was – District Attorney.

Earlier DAs’ careers have taken different routes. JIM CRUMLISH became the President Judge of the Commonwealth Court. ARLEN SPECTER became the US Senator from Pennsylvania and is currently finishing his fourth sixyear term. EMMETT FITZPATRICK served one fouryear term and was succeeded by ED RENDELL. Rendell later served as Mayor of Philadelphia and is currently serving as the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

RON CASTILLE is currently the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. As the song by KENNY ROGERS goes, “You got to know when to hold them, and you got to know when to fold them.” All of these able individuals were dealt cards which could be played to advance their careers.

Is Lynne waiting for the right cards before she makes her next move?

The current campaign for DA has not drawn much local press. SETH WILLIAMS seems to get an occasional headline but his Republican opponent MICHAEL UNTERMEYER has had difficulty attracting the attention of the media. That is so even though Untermeyer is the latest practitioner of the ancient Philadelphia art of party-switching, having unsuccessfully challenged incumbent SHERIFF JOHN GREEN as a Democrat in the last primary go-around.

ALAN BUTKOVITZ, as the incumbent City Controller, seems to be on the pages of the Philadelphia Inquirer on a daily basis. There seems to be more interest in the campaign for Controller than for DA.

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The SugarHouse casino officially broke ground last Thursday in a ceremony that included many local celebrities and politicians. Rapidly shrinking State and City government coffers expedited the arrival of casinos, and the State budget crisis provided the perfect opportunity for our elected leaders to add the lovely bonus of table games, thus sweetening the take for our beloved politicos. On hand were COUNCILMEN DARRELL CLARKE and FRANK DiCICCO as well as MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER and former MAYOR JOHN STREET, shovels in hand and plastic smiles across the board.

Curiously absent from the ceremony were STATE REP. MIKE O’BRIEN and STATE SEN. LARRY FARNESE. I describe their absence as curious because the $700 million facility falls squarely in both of their legislative Districts.

More on that later.

The one bright spot was an oversized check for $175K turned over to JOE RAFTER, a Fishtown native and newly elected chairman of the Penn Treaty Special Services District. It was the first installment of a Community Benefits Agreement negotiated between the surrounding neighborhoods (Northern Liberties, Fishtown, New Kensington, Port Richmond) and NEIL BLUHM, billionaire developer and SugarHouse owner. It seems some wise community leaders recognized two years ago the casino was a done deal and entered into negotiations with Bluhm early, when their negotiating power was strongest. As a result of their foresight, they negotiated a deal to receive up to $1.5 million per year from SugarHouse for the benefit of the local community as well as job guarantees, internships, a casino re(Cont. Page 14)

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Union Foundation Grants PFT The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers will be one of the first AFT affiliates to receive an AFT Innovation Fund grant for its proposal to work collaboratively with the Uni-

versity of Pennsylvania and the School District of Philadelphia to expand a successful community school into a network of K-12 community schools that will transform public education

in West Philadelphia.

The American Federation of Teachers made the announcement today in Washington, D.C. “Many out there will be surprised to learn these proposals

come from unions. Teachers and their unions are not afraid to take risks and share the responsibility for student success,” AFT President Randi Weingarten said of the proposals being funded. “They are teacher- and union-designed collaborative programs that have the potential to be sustainable and improve student outcomes. That’s the real promise of these exciting initiatives.”

The AFT Innovation Fund is the first union-led, private foundation-supported effort to provide grants to AFT affiliates nationwide to develop bold education innovations in public schools.

Woman Heads Girard College The first woman and African American to hold the post of president at Girard College will be installed tomorrow.

Virginia native Autumn J. Adkins, a graduate of the University of Virginia and Columbia University Teacher’s College, will become the 16th person to lead the historic private boarding school for underprivileged, academically-talented students.

Various City and school officials, along with Mayor Michael A. Nutter and the daughters of Philadelphia civil rights leader Cecil B. Moore, who fought hard to desegregate Girard in the 1960s, will join Adkins as she is formally presented with the post.

GOP Fundraising In N.E.

ENJOYING fundraising festivities at Copabanana in Northeast for GOP DA candidate Michael Untermeyer, right, were, from left, atty. Glen C. Romano, RCC Counsel Michael Meehan and GNPCC Executive Director Al Taubenberger.

5th Ward Meets Mike CONTINUING on political rounds, Unterm e y e r discusses campaign with Mike Cibik’s 5th Ward committee persons and residents.

Bernice At First Ward

TRAFFIC Court Administrative Judge Bernice DeAngelis joined 1st Ward Democrat Leader Joe Hoffman at thankyou party he held for committee persons. They were joined by host of candidates supported by Ward.

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Chamber Hosts Stephanopoulos

ENJOYING Greater Phila. Chamber Of Commercebreakfast meeting at Convention Center were, from left, Joe Frick, Chamber Board President David L. Cohen, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos and Bill Mills. More than 1,400 people attended to hear Cohen and Stephanopoulos give their take on teconomy, education and President Obama.

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‘Tree’ Is Planted Registration Center

Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography

hosts Bringing City Government to Senior Citizens at Phila. Sr. Ctr., 509 S. Broad St., 10 a.m.-12 m.

Nov. 16- Metropolitan Regional Council Of Carpenters hosts cocktail reception for Mayor Michael Nutter at 1811 Spring Garden St. Donation $500. RSVP (215) 569-1634. Checks payable to Nutter for Mayor may be mailed to MRC, 1803 Spring Garden St., Phila., PA 19130.

Nov. 20- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts Bringing City Government to Senior Citizens at NewCourtland Sr. Ctr., 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., 10 a.m.-12 m.

REP. Ronald Waters tours Muslim League of Voters’ newly refurbished Vote and Registration Center located at Muhammad Masjid, 414 E. Penn Street. Addition will make it easy to register and for get-out-the-vote campaigns.

Photo by Dawud Starling

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WELLNESS EXPO at Pennsylvania Convention Center honored Dr. Robin Smith and Rev. Michael Beckwithwith “Tree Of Life Award”, given to those who are making conscious effort to improve quality of life for others. Pictured here are Rev. Beckwith and wife Riki with Faatimah Gamble, founder and president, Wellness of You, Inc.

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(Cont. From Page 7) Oct. 27- Fall pre-election gala hosted by Republican City Committee at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 5-8 p.m.

Tickets $125.

Oct. 27- Evening of Honors Arthritis Foundation at Cescaphé Ballroom, 923 N. 2nd St., 5:30-8 p.m.

Oct. 27- Democratic 39B Ward fundraiser at Galdo’s Catering. 20th & Moyamensing, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Tickets $50. For info Matt Myers (215) 467-4643.

Oct. 29- 26th Ward GOP Fall Festival at Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $50.

For info (215) 468-2300.

Oct. 30- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts Bringing City Gov’t To Senior Citizens at Phila.

Sr. Ctr., 509 S. Broad St., 10 a.m.-12 m.

Oct. 30Reelection fundraiser for State Sen. Shirley Kitchen at New Barber’s Hall, 1402 W. Oxford St., 5:30-8 p.m. RSVP (215) 631-4939. Ticket prices $50-250.

Oct. 30- Arthur Green’s

14th Ward Masquerade Party at New Barber’s Hall, 1402 W. Oxford St., 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Donational $10. For ticket info Arthur Green (267) 986-7948 or Catherine White (215) 7691170.

Nov. 5- ACT sponsors Executive Networking Card Exchange for area business owners and executives at Studio Ten, 10 Monument Rd., inside NCB TV-10 Bldg, Bala Cynwyd, Pa., 4:45-7:15 p.m. Admittance is free with a business card.

RSVP (484) 562-0063.

Nov. 6- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts Bringing City Government to Senior Citizens at JCC’s Stiffel Sr. Ctr., 604 W. Porter St., 10 a.m.-12 m.

Nov. 7- St. Maron Beef & Beer at Church Hall, 1013 Ellsworth St. $30 donation.

Free parking. Chinese auction. DJ. Beer and set ups provided.

Nov. 7- Women’s Veterans Day Tribute at The View, 800 N. Broad St. honoring several elected officials. For info (267) 385-1939.

Nov. 7- Fundraiser for State Rep. Nick Miccarelli at Mill Creek Tav., 42nd & Chester Ave. Nov. 13- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown

Hope Begins With St. Jude Esperanza Comienza Con San Judas

Letters • Letters • Letters (Cont. From Page 7) yet we have never been able to enjoy it from our backyards.

Is it me, or is this “Casino Free group” living on Mars?

Wake up, please wake up and use your energy on something productive.

Fishtown’s pro-SugarHouse neighbors will stand tall with them.

Katherine M. Rhoads Fishtown

Weeding Out Unfit

hood Federation of America, the nation's largest abortionprovider, wanted to “improve” the human race. Her organization believes birth control serves a great purpose by stopping the genetically “unfit” from reproducing.

She wrote that her work allows “nothing more or less than the facilitation of the process of weeding out the unfit, of preventing the birth of defectives or those who will become defectives.”

She also wrote, “The most urgent problem today is how to limit and discourage the over-fertility of the mentally and physically defective.”

Do you get the feeling rather than improving the human race, our current abortion laws are meant to improve the economy?

Alfred Brock

NOVENA OF NOVENA DE ST. JUDE SAN JUDAS Novena Starts October 20, 2009

Novena Se Inicia El 20 de Octubre 2009

Novena Will Be Held For 9 Nights (7:00 pm) At The Church Of:

Se Celebrará La Novena Para 9 Noches (7:00 pm) En La Iglesia de:

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On Jan. 22, 1973 the Supreme Court of the USA swept away a wide array of Federal and State laws governing the regulation of abortion.

Since that date, 50 million American babies have died.

Here are some figures on the respective percentages of the reasons people have given

for getting an abortion: 25.5% want to postpone childbearing; 21.3% cannot afford a baby; 14.1% have relationship problems or their partner does not want pregnancy; 12.2% are too young, meaning parents or others object to the pregnancy; 10.8% believe having a child will disrupt their educations or jobs; 7.9% want no (more) children; 3.3% because of risk to fetal health; 2.8% as a result of risk to maternal health; and 2.1% other.

“Too Young” and the last three are the ones most often cited as the reason why all abortions must be made legal.

The term “other” refers to cases of incest, rape or the impregnation of someone with mental deficiency.

Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parent-

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Working Families Pac Presents

Meet & Greet Sunday November 1st, 2009 9 AM - 12 NOON

OAK LANE DINER 6528 N. Broad St. • Phila. PA 19141 HOSTED BY:

MARION WIMBUSH COMMITTEEMAN, 49TH WARD

This event will be “Broadcasted Live” on WURD 900 AM

Join Wimbush and friends as they welcome The Democratic Candidates

DEM. GEN. ELECTION NOV. 3RD, 2009

SPECIAL GUEST: 2010 Candidate for PA Governor DAN ONORATO Candidate for District Attorney Candidates for Court of Common Pleas

Candidates for Municipal Court

SETH WILLIAMS Robert Coleman Judge Angeles Roca Roxanne Covington CHARLES HAYDEN JOE WATERS

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Rudman Feeds The Officers As Always

Supported by: DEMOCRATS OF OAK LANE TEAM BLATT: 10th & Callowhill (215) 922-5525 CEDARBROOK MALL, Wyncote, PA (215) 887-8473 POLLOCK’S HERB & VITAMINS CHARLES POLLOCK 5925 N. Broad St. (215) 549-4372 Paid for by Working Families PAC

PHILANTHROPIST Kal Rudman again came to rescue of police and firefighters stationed at Lincoln Financial Field for Eagles game against Tampa Bay Bucs. “Because these safety officers get 15 minutes for lunch and have to wait in lines to buy food, I and Michael Chow, of Sang Kee Restaurant in Chinatown, have teamed up again to feed them,” said Rudman, legendary for his support of police and firefighters in this city. In photo, at left, Rudman hands sandwich to Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers and, at right, he and Michael Chow pass out sandwiches.

PRINCE OF POLAND in Northeast, Michael Blichasz, makes sure he gets a picture with his favorite Senator, Mike Stack.

EXPLAINING LEGISLATION and giving seniors some guidance at Senior Expo on many issues is host State Sen. Mike Stack.

CANNSTATTER in N.E. Phila. is filled to its rafters for State Sen. Mike Stack’s annual Senior Expo.

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STATE SEN. MIKE Stack greets longtime constituent Trudy Lang at Senior Expo.

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Stack Expo Overflows Cannstatter; Seniors See 100 Exhibitors

NAACP Marks 100th Anniversary

EDWARD LOWRY, president ofPhiladelLOCAL entertainerDiane Seeger phia Veterans Center, and his organization sings a few tunes for packed crowd were one 100 different vendors at Stack at Stack Senior Expo.

Senior Expo in N.E. Phila.

SIGNING IN SENIORS at Stack Senior Expo are Connie Rodgers, Cheryl Schill, Debra Barol and Wendy Montell.

Labor Supports Dem DA Candidate

ONE-HUNDRED-YEAR anniversary gala was marked by Philadelphia Chapter of NAACP bringing together a “Who’s Who in Phila.”. Seen with Chapter President J. Whyatt Mondesire, center, were Ducky Birts, Debra Brady, Jonathan Photo by Donald Terry Saidel and Congressman Bob Brady.

AMONG VIPs attending were DA Democrat candidate Seth Williams, US Sen. Arlen Specter and Rev. Roland C. McCall.

Photo by Donald Terry

LAW offices of Willig, Williams & Davidson hosted breakfast SETH WILLIAMS is all smiles as he finds himself fundraiser for Democrat DA candidate Seth Williams. Welcoming framed in by Stuart Davidson and Local 1291’s Boise Seth, from left, are Louise Carpino, Deborah Willig, Rita Urwitz, Butler, who had helped the advance.

Williams and Stuart W. Davidson.

SHARING moment with Mayor Michael Nutter, who presented City proclamation at gala, were Reggie Ellis and Sid Booker.

Photo by Donald Terry

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SPA President Michael Lodise welcomes DA candidate Seth Williams and Lt. Gov. Candidate Jonathan Saidel to laborsponsored event.

PENNA. AFT President Ted Kirsch gives Seth Williams encouraging welcome.

AMONG award winners were Michael E. Burch, who rePhoto by Donald Terry ceived honor from Mondesire.

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW No. 000237 December 2004 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ACQUIRER OF CERTAIN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION ACTING AS RECEIVER, Plaintiff vs. Any Unknown Persons Having or Claiming an Interest or Title to The Subject Premises, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) TO: Any Unknown Persons Having or Claimng an Interest or Title to The Subject Premises MORTGAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 2700 Phillips Terrace, Philadelphia, PA 19153.

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, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ACQUIRER OF CERTAIN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION ACTING AS RECEIVER, 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. 000237 December 2004, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2700 Phillips Terrace, Philadelphia, PA 19153, 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 claim in the Complaint of for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.

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Elephant Corner (Cont. From Page 9) wards program that promotes surrounding businesses, free parking, and many other perks for the affected neighborhoods. All good stuff, right?

You would think O’Brien and Farnese would at least be there to support the great work of the newly funded Special Services District?

Well, it turns out O’Brien introduced a line item during the confusion of the recent budget crisis that would effectively steal the Community Benefits Agreement from the neighbors who have worked so hard over the last two years. Due to specific language in the agreement between the Penn Treaty SSD and Sugar House, any additional levies on casino operations would place the agreement in jeopardy.

Snooper (Cont. From Page 9) proves what a ‘joke’ this award turns out to be. After all, what has he really done for PEACE, or for that matter, for all of us? I agree with all of those who opposed this outrageous ‘slap in the face’ to those who really deserve this award. Tell me, Mr. Obama, what will you do with all the money you will receive (over $1 million)? How about naming The Charity you say you will be donating all this money to, like THE POOR? Again, it seems to be another “kiss his butt” award. Mr. President: look up the word APPEASEMENT! SNOOPER SNOOPING: Went snooping, and heard DAVID OH, Esq. wellknown Center City attorney,

O’Brien’s 11th-hour amendment calls for the creation of a new “Community Improvement District” that would receive 2% of the gross table-game revenue from both proposed Philadelphia casinos. Even worse, the new entities would be governed by the “designees” of, you guessed it, local politicians including O’Brien and Farnese.

This outrage is a slap in the face to the members of the community who have worked tirelessly to keep this Community Benefits Agreement from falling into the greedy hands of local politicians. The newly elected members of Penn Treaty have dedicated thousands of volunteer hours and worked diligently to secure the best interests of the local community are served. Their SSD is a model of transparency, efficiency, and is staffed with people who have

lived in their neighborhoods for generations. They know best the issues and concerns of the surrounding community and how to most effectively service those needs with the revenue from Sugar House.

Local neighborhood leader MAGGIE O’BRIEN (no relation) called this attempt to steal the casino benefits a “shameless act of legislative tyranny.” She said her organization of over 700 members “would work tirelessly to defeat any politician who had the arrogance to steal what rightly belonged to our neighborhoods.”

And this, my fellow Trunksters, is what we call an “opportunity”.

Absolute power corrupts absolutely. It may be time for a local Elephant to step up and provide these lifelong Democrat voters a choice in leadership.

Adios muchachos!

as he was talking to MR. BRIAN PRESKI, the CHAIRMAN of the PHILADELPHIA PORT AUTHORITY. He told OH of his many concerns about “THE PORT”, especially the fact the river is only 40 feet deep, when in fact, we need it to be at least 45 feet deep. He stated, “TIME IS MONEY”, particularly when you’re talking about The Philadelphia PORT. We need ‘THE BIG SHIPS’ to come into our PORT and this is why DREDGING is “the key” to be able to bring them here into The Port of Philadelphia. Yes, DAVID OH, Esq., agrees 100% with BRIAN PESKI. SNOOPER’S “COURTHOUSE” SPECIAL: Hey Boss, even you will agree with me it’s about time this happened. Write this down:

NOV. 5, COURTROOM 653, CITY HALL, THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Yes, this is the day that has finally come for HON. MARVIN R. HALBERT. The Judge will be presented with a ‘special’ oil painting of him, and it will be hung for all to see in Courtroom 653. The Judge is presently a “Senior Judge” and keeps himself busy as an ARBITRATOR for The Courts, 6th floor, City Hall.

The Judge also teaches classes at TEMPLE over at #2 Penn Square Building.

“UNCLE MARV”, as he is affectionately known by his friends, finally gets his longoverdue recognition by the Court.

SNOOPER SIGHTING: While browsing around The Northeast, I spotted ANN DiMUNZIO, former secretary to the late “Big” JOHN DiORTONA, Jr., going into one of their local restaurants.

Many of us still remember “The Big Guy” and we all remember his Dad, HON. PAUL DiORTONA, the great President of City Council. ANN really looked good and yes, she still misses all her friends who worked for “BIG JOHN”. She asked about THE MAINTENANCE GANG; by the way, John’s son happens to be one of them, and he’s doing very well too.

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CITY CONTROLLER candidate Al Schmidt is welcomed to Pennsport by Dominic Lazzaro and hostess Marjilyn Clark.

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PENNSPORT Community Activist Marjilyn Clark, right, hosted “Meet & Greet” reception for City Controller candidate Al Schmidt at 2nd & Tasker Streets in Pennsport. On hand to greet Schmidt were GOP Ward Leader Joe D'Urso, Fred Druding, Jr., Ward Leader Suzanne Haney, John Sullivan and Ward Leader Nick Marrandino.

(Cont. From Page 9) But while I agree City Hall corruption is a bad thing and the District Attorney should take a hard line on it, I would rather see the DA focus more on the kinds of crime that can lead to dead humans rather than the relatively dirt-free white-collar variety.

While the city’s murder rate has gone down, it still hasn’t gone down low enough for the District Attorney’s office to take its eye off the ball.

I understand it’s all the rage (and politically expedient) to focus on how corrupt things are at City Hall. I mean hey, that’s how Michael Nutter became Mayor, right?

But if people are leaving the city because they’re afraid for their safety, you can make City Hall as corruption-free as you want and it won’t matter.

So my hope is that Untermeyer, should he win, remembers this fact.

By the way, Election Day is Nov. 3. Take the time to go out and make your voice heard.

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ceived crisis assistance.

For the upcoming heatingseason, the crisis portion of the program will open on Jan. 4 and not simultaneously with the cash-grant program.

“For many of our families applying for both cash and crisis grants, we found that the amount of their cash grant would have exceeded the amount needed to resolve their crisis, making the crisis grant unnecessary,” Secretary Richman said. “By focusing on the cash benefit first, we believe we can reduce the number of families who may need assistance through the crisis program.”

Cash grants are based on income, family size, type of heating fuel and region. Crisis grants are provided to resolve heating emergencies, such as furnace failures or unexpected fuel-shortages. In addition to proof of income and household size, applicants must provide a recent bill or a statement from their fuel dealer verifying their customer status and the type of fuel they use.

After the program opens for the season, applications will be available at county assistance offices, local utility companies and communityservice agencies, such as Area Agencies on Aging or community-action agencies. Applications for LIHEAP cash grants will also be available online at www.compass.state.pa.us.

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Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program will open for the 2009-10 heating season on Nov. 2, according to State Sens. Michael Stack and Anthony Williams.

LIHEAP provides cash grants to help low-income households pay for homeheating fuel and crisis grants to address heating emergencies. While the Dept. of Public Welfare originally considered opening LIHEAP on Dec. 1 due to funding concerns, a recent increase in Federal funding will allow it to open Nov. 2.

Making the announcement was Gov. Ed Rendell, who said, “As many Pennsylvania families continue to struggle, the LIHEAP program will help provide some muchneeded relief and help to keep families warm and safe. We are grateful to the Obama administration for authorizing additional funding for this important program.”

“We are pleased that we were able to restore the opening of the program to November this year and remain committed to stretching the dollars as far as possible to reach families in need,” said Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle B. Richman.

During the 2008-09 LIHEAP season, approximately 547,000 families were helped through cash grants and more than 202,000 families re-

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Port Easily Handles Major Military Supply Shipments

From last weekend through most of this week, the Port of Philadelphia has been handling its second shipment of important military cargo in 45 days.

“This again demonstrates the agility of its two largest terminals”, said John H. Estey, chairman of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority.

The cargo that arrived in Philadelphia this past weekend is returning from Iraq to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard facilities at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. The Guard needed to have this equipment returned quickly so it can be repaired and be available for training and other state emergencies.

Estey noted, “The added benefit of using the Port of Philadelphia for this latest cargo is the soldiers supervis-

ing its movement, who have been deployed overseas for over a year, can remain close to their homes instead of traveling to out-of-state locations away from their families.”

The two shipments are estimated to contribute more than $2 million to the region’s economy.

Congressman Bob Brady and Sen. Arlen Specter and have worked closely with the Dept. of Defense to make Philadelphia a distribution hub for military cargo moving between the United States and theaters of operations around the world.

Both have praised the Port of Philadelphia for working in conjunction with DOD to ensure the Port’s workforce, facilities and technologies are available to move equipment back from Iraq to waiting re-

pair facilities located throughout Pennsylvania and the greater Northeast and Midwest.

In a letter to US Transportation Command and US Army Material Command, they highlighted the economic and logistical benefits of shortening the distance cargo must travel to return to its home unit or to a military depot to be reset.

The Port of Philadelphia, along with Pennsylvania-based commercial and military repair facilities, have been preparing to be a major player in the movement, storage and refurbishing of the thousands of pieces of equipment that must be returned from Iraq, repaired, and quickly made available for use again.

Specter and Brady wrote, “As DOD draws down forces in Iraq, it will be a major challenge to get this equipment repositioned and repaired. In the past this has been a major pitfall for DOD and we are hopeful that we here in Philadelphia can play a leading role to insure that this effort happens more efficiently than

it has in the past.”

The two lawmakers worked closely with U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell and State Rep. William F. Keller as well as port officials and the military to make Philadelphia a Strategic Military Seaport and/or optimize that designation. Several commonwealth agencies, including PRPA, have invested in workforce training and facility improvements in the years since the designation. The Delaware River Maritime Enterprise Council has collaborated with DOD and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has successfully deployed new, nextgeneration virtual informationsharing services to move cargo more rapidly and securely through complex global DOD and commercial supply chains.

The first military shipment this year, in September, was handled by Holt Logistics LLC, operators of PRPA’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in South Philadelphia. It supported deployment needs of

the 10th Mountain Division, Ft. Drum, N. Y. The current Pennsylvania National Guard operation is being handled by Delaware River Stevedores, operators of the Tioga Marine Terminal in Port Richmond. It includes equipment and vehicles assigned to the 56th Combat Stryker Brigade of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard returning from Iraq.

“The port has handled 27 military shipments since it was designated a strategic military seaport in 2002,” said James T. McDermott, executive director of PRPA.

Brady Notes Port Key To Military Shipments Congressman Robert A. Brady noted the most recent arrival of a military cargo ship to the Port of Philadelphia is a clear indication that the Port of

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Referring to the current Tioga operation, he continued, “This most recent military cargo, utilizing a different terminal than usual, as well as -for the first time -- commercial carrier and trucking concerns, demonstrates our flexibility and adaptability. Delaware River Stevedores, Central Gulf Lines, Landstar Trucking, the Delaware River Maritime Enterprise Council, the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and the US Army’s Surface Deployment & Distribution Command are working together to deliver a job well done.”

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Philadelphia is a vital and growing part of the military cargo distribution network between the US and the war theaters in the Iraq and Afghanistan. It the second military ship arrival in the last 45 days.

In August, the Congressman announced the Dept. of Defense would conduct a major military operation through the Port of Philadelphia in the fall. Brady has consistently encouraged DOD officials to increase utilization of the Port of Philadelphia.

“The Port of Philadelphia continues to demonstrate that as a Strategic Military Port it has the skilled workforce, modern facilities and the state-of-the-art technology required to move military cargo rapidly and securely,” the Congressman said.

Philadelphia is one of 16 commercial seaports designated

by DOD as a Strategic Port utilized for military deployments.

It received that designation in 2002. The Philadelphia Port has handled 27 military shipments since its designation, Brady said.

According to John H. Estey, chairman of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, the last two deployments have contributed more than $2 million to our regional economy and demonstrate the agility of the port’s two largest terminals.

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Have you ever passed across a new building in our evergrowing Center City and wondered how it got to be? Well, some of the first on the site of a new building are members of the Iron Workers Union.

These men and women lay the framework/beams across the scene, preparing the site for doors, windows, a roof, and electric and gas service.

The Union members of Local 405 do this day in and day out, but how do they get these beams in place?

They scale and hand-connect the beams higher and higher until the framework is in place.

A group of ironworkers put their talents to the test in the 7th annual Iron Man competition. The competition in Northeast Philadelphia, outside Union headquarters, pits brothers against brothers, and sisters against sisters, to determine who are the fastest.

Each participant attempts to scale a beam in under a minute.

The fastest one of which scaled a beam in six seconds, will join others to form a team to be sent to a national competition.

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Tír na Nóg a magnet for fine food, fun, TV sports

by Len Lear Tír na Nóg (Gaelic for “land of eternal youth”) opened in 2002 in the Phoenix Building, 1600 Arch Street, home of 267 upscale condo units atop three floors of office space. Dan Keating, the omnipresent real-estate developer who seems to have developed almost every Center City high-rise except City Hall, had been renovating the Phoenix when he happened to eat at Tír na Nóg at 8th Avenue & 34th Street in Manhattan. He fell in love with the authentic Irish pub and persuaded the owners — three natives of Ireland with no previous restaurant experience — to open a clone in Philadelphia.

The décor at Tír na Nóg is clearly authentic since all of it

— the archways, stained and cut glass, pews, dark oak and mahogany paneling, inlaid floor tiles, mirrors, brocades, photographs, etc. — was imported from Irish farmhouses, churches and a castle and was installed by Irish craftsmen.

Even many of the servers, bartenders, managers and musicians are Irish imports. This is as close as you can get to the real Irish deal without spending Euros for food.

In recent years upscale Irish pubs have arguably become the hottest restaurant trend in Center City and elsewhere. Not many years ago an Irish pub was a place where you played a game of darts, downed a few mugs of room temperature beer, ate a burger, maybe fried fish and chips, greasy “bangers and mash” or a shepherd’s pie and argued about which local athlete was the most overpaid.

Today, however, the most overpaid athlete may actually be a customer in a pub with fancy food, fancy prices and culinary school graduates in the kitchen. Places like Pub & Kitchen, Black Sheep, Monk’s Café, Fadó, The Pub at Penn Valley, The Bards, Brauhaus Schmitz (German, not Irish), Triumph Brewing Co., Iron Hill Brewery/ Restaurants and, of course, Tír na Nóg.

Tír na Nóg, for example, draws its well-dressed and coiffed clientele from residents of The Phoenix as well as from nearby insurance companies, law firms and government offices, with Suburban Station and the Municipal Services Building just a touchdown throw away. “Of course we have been affected by the economy,” said General Mgr. Ken Merriman, who emigrated from Dublin in 1982. “For example, the Wolf Block law firm closed down, and they employed about 400 people, many of

whom used to come in here.”

“But foodwise, we are only down 4% in food sales over the past year,” said executive chef Dan Maher, 32, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America.

“We’re down more than that in bar sales, but it’s still not too bad considering how so many others are doing. And we’ve lowered some prices.

The average lunch used to be about $14, for example, and now it’s closer to $10.”

Our most recent dinner at Tír na Nóg — last Tuesday night — did not have a joker in the deck. A sublime Dijon cream sauce with an appetizer of eight shrimp, wild mushrooms and garlic bread sticks was a super bargain at $9.99.

Another awesome appetizer was the roasted beet and spinach salad with pickled red onion, orange segments and creamy goat cheese ($11.95).

And it was so big that I had to have half of it wrapped for takeout.

An entrée of crab truffle

Len Lear risotto had lots of lump crab with very little filler, earthy chanterelle mushrooms and subtle truffle essence and was very fairly priced at $21.99.

And a muscular Cajun rib-eye was spicy and so full of flavor that it did not need any sauce ($23.99). It came with roasted fingerling potatoes and asparagus.

Desserts, most of them made on the premises, include a divine banana bread pudding with brown bread ice cream ($6.50) and a sensual Guinness brownie with Guinness and vanilla ice cream

($6.50).

Tír na Nóg, which can be deafening when there is a large crowd watching a sporting event on TV, was ranked

by Zagat as the fourth-best Irish pub in the country. They were rated “Best After-Work Bar” by citysearch.com and “Best Happy Hour” and “Best Bartenders” by Philly Style Magazine. They feature 21 beers on tap and more than two dozen bottled beers as well as cocktails and a small wine list.

I would be remiss if I did not add that our server, Kate Soloff, 25, definitely enhanced our dining experience.

She was knowledgeable, efficient and very pleasant, with a smile as bright as a neon sign. (And she graduated from Central High School, 261st class, so she has to be good.) Tír na Nóg serves two meals a day, with a brunch on Sunday. For more information, call (215) 514-1700 or visit www.tirnanogphilly.com.

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MIKE MECCHELLA, Christina Fozio and Lou Galdo, with son Joseph. The Galdo Family has a deeply-rooted family tree in South Philadelphia. “My grandfather came here from Italy,” relates Lou Galdo, proprietor of Galdo’s Catering and Entertainment Complex. “My father is the first generation to be born here. I’m second generation and my children are third generation. Coming together today makes me proud to be Italian. It’s a beautiful day for the US.” SOUTH PHILLIE Business Executive Eddie Wright, judicial candidate Angelo Foglietta, Esq. and caterer Lou Galdo exchanged Italian phrases and travel stories during festivities.

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DIRECT from Italy, Brass e Brass Quintett: Artistic Director Fausto Esposito on trumpet, cousin Lou Cataldo, Gaetano Negroni on tuba, Antonio Bonanni on trombone, Giuliano Melchiore on French horn and Silvia DiPaolo on trumpet. The musicians are from a town called Ripa Teatina in Abruzzo. This was their fourth concert and it is their first time AS PAESANI enjoyed perfect weather, The South Philadelphia String Band serenaded them here! They also do fundraising for the victims of the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake. with Italian classics and familiar struts.

COLUMBUS Day ROGER ARTIGIANO and his son Committeperson Jason Christian, 18 months, take in sights Mango and Chairperand tastes of Columbus Day party. son Jody Della Barba Artigiano, owner of The Arena, diswant to get word out appointed by parade cancellation, there will be more cotold me, “ I wanted my son to experioperation from all ence his first parade. Hopefully we groups to have a succan get back on track next year.” The cessful parade in 2010.

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Sidewalk View Of Phillies Game Calling All Bored Kids!!! Be Prepared

HOSTING a crowd outside their home at 11th and Federal Streets, watching Phillies clinch their division, were the Mark DeJesse family: Dad, twins Jordan and Tori, and Mark, Jr. About 200 used the bleachers, watched big screen and enjoyed tidbits.

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Chris Menna, Zach Hanly, Richard Wells and John Hanly, who always marched in the Columbus parade, didn’t let the lack of a long walk stop them from participating.

Artfully-arranged tins of popcorn were offered as a fundraiser. These funds are used by the troop for the many activities offered, such as water-skills and certification, wilderness skills and merit badges, athletic skills and cool adventures.

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Stop the Violence

In last week’s edition (Issue 106), Oct. 15, 2009, we incorrectly stated in the article “HOLY COW” that IBEW Local 98 co-hosted the event, and that the Union donated the cow. This is incorrect: The event was hosted by the Grays Ferry Community Council, Tracey’s Breast Friends and the Fralinger String Band. The cow was rented for $750 from the Fox Chase Farms, and the fee was paid by the three hostgroups.

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REV. JOSEPH GENITO, pastor of St. Rita of Cascia Church, speaks to other ministers attending press conference to mark end of Colosimo Gun Shop operation on Spring Garden Street. Father Genito is among clergy working to end gun violence in City.

Historic Gardens In Our Backyards (Cont. from Page 2) Philly are now under consideration, with additional concepts in the works. The

the 2700 block of Thompson Street in Brewerytown. Contact Faye Deckter at (267) 322-4016.

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don’t want to interfere with any efforts communities have made on their own.”

Estimates are this localshare revenue could generate about $1.2 million a year to improve and maintain neighborhoods adjoining casinos.

The Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee also advanced SB 1088 – legislation which overhauls major portions of the Gaming Act and creates new operational practices for the Gaming Control Board.

This year continues to be a tough one for the Philadelphia boxing community.

As previously reported, we lost Tony “The Punching Postman” Thornton, due to a tragic motorcycle accident. Now, famed Philly boxing matchmaker Harold Moore has passed away after a long illness at the age of 77. Moore boxed out of the old 39th PAL, where he won a silver medal in the 1948 Golden Gloves tournament. Turning professional as a middleweight, he went on

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to have a modest career inside the ring.

But it was outside the ring where Harold found his niche.

He became known as one of the elite matchmakers on the East Coast, working closely with Ron Katz in the glory days of Top Rank Boxing Promotions in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Locally, Harold was the long-time matchmaker for Hall Of Fame promoter Russell Peltz and was responsible for the pairing of some of the most memorable bouts staged at the legendary Blue Horizon.

SHADOWBOXER often met with Harold in the ‘90s for coffee at the Melrose Diner whenever he was visiting Augie’s Gym in South Philly, and he was always willing to share his wealth of knowledge to those young pugilists who asked for it. RIP, buddy.

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The General Assembly is expected to vote this week on a bill to authorize table games in Pennsylvania’s casinos.

A key provision in the bill is a 2% local tax on tablegames revenue at casinos throughout the state. In Philadelphia, part of that local share will be directed to benefit neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity of casinos.

Under the bill, local-share funds would be managed by an improvement district with an advisory board whose members are elected directly by the local community. Board members would be subject to the Ethics Act, Right-to-Know Law and Adverse Interest Act. Elected officials would serve solely in a non-voting capacity.

“If we are going to have a board that manages this money, there has to be community control,” said Farnese.

“The mechanism needs to be open, transparent and subject to the highest standards of ethical conduct.”

The local-share provision was crafted to ensure no existing agreements with casinos would be affected. “If table games are coming to Pennsylvania, we need to make sure casinos pay their fair share,” said Farnese. “But we also

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Philadelphia’s Polish community will celebrate its annual Harvest Festival, “Dozynki”, Oct. 1 with a Harvest Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Adalbert Church, Thompson & Allegheny Streets, followed by a festival in the Church Hall from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Sponsored by the Polish American Cultural Center Museum and the Polish American Congress, the celebration will feature live music, polka dancers, food and refreshments. Admission is free.

For more information, call the Polish American Cultural Center Museum at (215) 9221700 or (215) 514-2620.

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