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MAYOR MICHAEL Nutter reiterates President Obama’s call to service as he helps unveil a King Day of Service mural that was painted by local students at Girard College, Founder’s Hall Ballroom, 2101 S. College Avenue.

Hardy Williams: Champion Of Change by Tony West Martin Luther King drew his power from other people. When he came to Memphis or Chicago or Birmingham, he came not just as himself, but as many. In Philadelphia, some say, he arrived as Hardy Williams. The former State Senator, a native son of West Philadelphia, was a pio-

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Nutter Appoints Key Players Mayor Michael A. Nutter has begun to fill vacancies on many key City boards, and has swooped three of the City’s best players. The Mayor appointed Herbert Young as his new appointee to the Board of Labor Standards. Nutter also announced Martin G. Bednarek as his new appointee to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. And in another smart move by the Mayor in 2010, he named Ryan N. Boyer as his new appointee to the Tax Review Board. Boyer will replace Mary Mason, who resigned in December. Young joins Michael McAnally, Patrick Eiding, Carl Mason and Valarie Cofield. The Board of Labor Standards reviews appeals of building contractors who have been removed from the City bid list for violations of fair labor practices. “I am pleased that Herb has accepted my request to join the Board of Labor Standards,” said Nutter. “After 22 years in the construction industry, he will bring valuable experience to the review process.” “I am honored that I have been

considered to serve on the Board of Labor Standards for the City of Philadelphia. I would like to extend a special thank-you to the Hon. Mayor Michael Nutter and Chief of Staff Clay Armbrister for the recommendation,” said Young. “I have been involved with the construction industry for the last 22 years (the last 15 years with Turner Construction Co.) and I truly understand the im(Cont. Page 2)

WASHINGTON SAVINGS’ Marty Bednarek and Laborers Local 332’s Ryan Boyer have been appointed to fill key City vacancies by Mayor Nutter.

Building Trades Go With Specter

LEADERSHIP of Phila. Building Trades announced unanimous endorsement of Sen. Arlen Specter, at podium, for a sixth term in US Senate yesterday at Sprinklerfitters Hall in N. E. Phila. Among them were Tom Gallo, Sam Staten, Jr., Mike Fera and Pat Gillespie.

Controller Comes Out Swinging The City Controller has come out of the gate fighting in 2010 as he looks to trim costs and improve the way the City allocated its money. As part of his tax-collection initiative, Philadelphia Controller Alan Butkovitz directed the City Treasurer to begin withholding pay from 405 delinquent City employees owing $2.6 million in back taxes. In a letter sent to the City Treasurer, Butkovitz directed the City to

start withholding a percentage of pay from employees beginning the pay period starting on Jan. 11, 2010. Under Pennsylvania law, the City Controller has the authority to withhold up to 20% of a City employee’s income. Butkovitz first advised delinquent city employees of the pending withholding back on Oct. 1, 2009, which resulted in a number of employees paying their back taxes or entering

into a payment agreement. Under the Controller’s withholding process, 239 City employees, or 60%, will have paid off their tax delinquencies in less than one year. The City will receive more than $1.3 million over the next five years. Employees had 30 days to pay their delinquent balance in full or enter into a payment agreement with the City. (Cont. Page 2)

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Butkovitz Exposes Understaffed Schools

(Cont. From Page 1) “We provided City employees with ample opportunity to resolve their tax delinquencies before resorting to withholding their pay,” said Butkovitz. “Our initial outreach resulted in hundreds of employees paying their past due taxes. Now we must resort to withholding a percentage of some employees’ salaries to force compliance.” Butkovitz also released the School District FY08 Single Audit, which included an analysis by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education citing the School District’s smaller, higher-poverty schools lack appropriate staffing levels. A school needs to have sufficient staff in relation to its student population for the

School District to be in compliance to receive Title I grant money, which is provided for students of low-income families who are at risk of meeting State academic standards. With the State’s review of the staff-vs.student ratios, it was determined the School District failed to use Title I grant money to provide services that are substantially comparable in each Title I school. “For the past five years, the Controller’s Office has found the School District failed to provide any documentation that would demonstrate compliance with the comparability requirement,” said Butkovitz. “Without proper documentation, there was no way of knowing if the School District was follow-

ing the comparability requirement. “I commend the State for stepping in and providing results that back up this finding.” The PDE determined 16 high schools, five middle schools and 20 elementary schools were not in compliance with the comparability requirement using Student/Instructional Staff Ratios on a Grade-Span basis. According to PDE, the School District’s comparability issues overwhelmingly reside in smaller, higher-poverty high schools and middle schools, both in terms of total numbers and the amount of additional staff needed in each school to be in compliance. Some of the schools deter-

mined by the PDE to be out of compliance include Douglas HS, Germantown HS, Roosevelt MS, Sheridan ES and J.B. Kelly ES. “I urge the School District to comply with PDE’s directive to ensure that services provided under the Title I program are substantially comparable between schools,” said Butkovitz. “A balanced funding mechanism among all schools is essential to providing an effective learning environment.” The Controller’s singleaudit findings also note the School District did not obtain a required audit report for one of its sub recipients representing $539,358 in funding relating to the Special Education Grants to States program.

…CITY CONTROLLER Alan Butkovitz The School District liquidated grant funds totaling $246,129 beyond the allowed deadlines and without prior approval of the grantor agency for the Reading First State Grants and Improving Teacher Quality State

Grants. The School District did not maintain periodic certifications that employees funded with Career and Technical Education funds worked solely on the program during FY 2008.

Mayor Names Top Midtern Appointments

(Cont. From Page 1) portance of what this Board represents. I am looking forward to working with the other distinguished Board members to achieve the responsibilities that come with this honor. I will represent myself with integrity, teamwork and a firm commitment to the task at hand.” The Board of Labor Standards consists of five mem-

bers including one City employee acting as chair, one representative from construction labor, one representative from construction management and two other members of the public. All members serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. Bednarek will replace Susan Jaffe at the Zoning Board; she stepped down in late December.

In addition, Nutter recommended Lynnette Brown-Sow succeed Jaffe as chair of the Board and Carol Tinari become vice chair. The other members of the Board are Peter Gonzalez, Tony Lewis and Commissioner of Licenses & Inspections Fran Burns, who serves as an exofficio member of the Board. Her Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff, Anuj

Gupta, sometimes appears in her place. Because Bednarek recently experienced an injury which prevents him from assuming his new role for the next few months, the Mayor has asked Gary Jastrzab, deputy executive director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, to serve as an interim Board member. “Gary’s presence on the ZBA

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LIHEAP Combats Bitter Cold As Philadelphia lay gripped by a week of cold temperatures, the Philadelphia Gas Works urged customers without gas service to immediately apply for a Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant. Eligible customers who need their service restored can receive hundreds of dollars in assistance depending on household size and income. “Help is available, and we want to make sure our customers know how to access it, especially during this cold weather,” said Cristina Coltro, VP of customer affairs.

The company is calling for more low-income customers to apply for LIHEAP on the heels of Gov. Edward Rendell’s announcement LIHEAP cash grants will increase by $100 and the program will be extended through Apr. 2. LIHEAP is offered in two forms: cash grants and crisis grants. The cash grants help families pay their winter heating bills. Crisis grants help households whose service is off and are in danger of entering the winter without heat. Customers can apply for both grants. LIHEAP’s new income eligibility requirements are:

1person - $16,245; 2 $21,855; 3 - $27,465; 4 $33,075; 5 - $38,685; 6 $44,295. Customers can apply for a LIHEAP Crisis Grant at the LIHEAP District at 1348 W. Sedgley Avenue. Customers can apply for LIHEAP cash grants at any of PGW’s Customer Service Centers: Center City, 1137 Chestnut Street, Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Frankford, 4410 Frankford Avenue, Tues., Thurs. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Germantown, 210 W. Chelten Avenue, Tues., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; N.

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will help maintain a full complement of Board members and ensure the work of the ZBA goes on while Martin recovers,” said the Mayor. Boyer is the business manager of the Laborer’s District Council of Philadelphia and Vicinity, the parent organization of four local unions with a combined membership of 10,000 individuals. As business manager, he negotiates contracts and oversees the union’s pension, training, and health and welfare funds, and ensures that all member unions comply with the rules and regulations that govern their existence. Previously, Boyer was the secretary-treasurer of Laborers' International Union of North America Local 332, a union with over 3,000 members. Boyer is interested in growing Philadelphia’s green-collar economy and has attended many conferences on green technology and sustainable energy. “I am extremely excited to call on my experience as a labor leader and skills as a negotiator to serve Mayor Nutter, the citizens of Philadelphia and fellow mem-

bers of the Tax Review Board. This Board’s existence goes to the very heart of what I believe in as a union leader and what the City of Philadelphia stands for in providing citizens with a fair, due process and opportunity for mediation. I do not take lightly the responsibilities and impact of this Board, which not only exists to provide adjudication for taxpayers, but also to assist in the collections of outstanding fines and taxes — the very capital our City so desperately needs for critical municipal operations. I stand ready to enthusiastically serve.” The Board has five members appointed by the Mayor for six-year terms. At least one member shall be an accountant and one an attorney. Members of the Tax Review Board cannot be an officer or employee of the legislative or executive branch of the City government or of any governmental agency receiving an appropriation from the City Treasury. Board members are paid $100 attending each meeting, not to exceed $10,000 annually.

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3 Guv Hopefuls Probe For Support

In his quest for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, Allegheny Co. Executive Dan Onorato’s campaign announced this week it has passed $8 million in campaign donations. A number like that should enable him to run an effective primary campaign this winter

and spring, with ample funding for statewide workers and an advertising budget. Onorato has been sitting on a surplus of $2 million left over from his successful reelection bid in 2007. Onorato has been staffing up throughout the state, with a campaign manager, communications di-

rector and multiple political and field operatives. Official campaign-finance reports will be filed next month. If Onorato’s competitors have good numbers of their own to leak, expect them to be released before then, to offset the impression of a huge financial lead given by Onorato’s camp. If they wait until the February filing deadline – in that case, no news will be good news for Onorato.

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Two leaders of the Democratic Party in Northumberland Co. have announced their endorsement of Auditor General Jack Wagner for Governor. “We back Jack to be Pennsylvania’s next Governor because he has a proven track record of fighting for the interests of Pennsylvania families and taxpayers,” said Paul Niglio, chair of the Northumberland Co. Democratic Committee. “Jack has been an outstanding Auditor General, and he'll make an excellent Governor.” Niglio was joined by Democratic State Committeeman Jim Boylan. Wagner said he was honored by the early endorsement and excited about the momen-

tum that his campaign was gaining. “I look forward to working with these and other local leaders on the important issues facing Pennsylvania in the months and years ahead.” As Governor, Wagner has vowed to provide a HOPE Scholarship Program to help families afford the cost of higher education; to reform State government operations to provide vital services without raising taxes; to maximize the state’s new Marcellus Shale energy resources in an environmentally responsible way for Pennsylvania to become an energy leader; and to create high-quality jobs for its citizens. Wagner, twice elected with bipartisan support as the State’s independent fiscal watchdog, received recordbreaking vote totals in his reelection in 2008. He has been adding more supporters and endorsements every week to his campaign for Governor, including the chairs of Democratic Party Committees in Bedford, Cameron, Clarion, Indiana, Jefferson, Lebanon, Lycoming and Somerset Cos., as well as the affiliated political-action committee of the Pennsylvania Business Council. Labor support

comes from Henry Nicholas, president of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees and president of District 1199c of the national union. Jack Wagner is a decorated Vietnam War combat veteran of the US Marine Corps, former member and president of the Pittsburgh City Council, and former State Senator representing Allegheny Co. Between the time of his military service and his service as an elected public official, Wagner worked his way through college on the GI Bill and as a paramedic, followed by 10 years working as a Certified Safety Professional, helping to ensure that businesses provide safe work environments for their employees. He was chosen by Pennsylvania families and taxpayers as Pennsylvania’s 50th elected Auditor General in 2004, and then he was reelected in 2008 with 3.3 million votes and 59% of the vote.

State GOP Opens City Branch

The Republican State Committee has established an outpost in Philadelphia that is independent of the Republican City Committee. It will be headed by Al Schmidt, who, last November, ran for City Controller on the GOP ticket. Prior to that race, he had served as RCC’s executive director. The State organization is looking for ways to increase the grass-roots structure of the City Party. It is planning to establish an office in the Fishtown area. The huge Democratic ad(Cont. Page 5)

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Hoeffel Receives SE Endorsement” "I’m thrilled to be endorsed by Philly for Change,” said Democrat Joe Hoeffel, candidate for Pennsylvania Governor. “Since Philly For Change was created five years ago, more people have been inspired to get involved in progressive electoral politics and advocacy cam-

paigns. This kind of civic engagement is vital.” Philly For Change endorsed Hoeffel at its first monthly meet-up of the year on Wednesday night. With more than 4,000 members, Philly For Change is one of the largest progressive organizations in the greater Philadelphia area. Since its founding in 2004 by a group of people who met while volunteering for Howard Dean’s presidential campaign, Philly For Change has been instrumental in helping to elect progressive-minded candidates

Specter Builds On Labor Foundation In a major showing of support for a longtime friend of labor, the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council unanimously endorsed five-term US Senator from Pennsylvania, Arlen Specter, for a sixth term in office at a rousing press conference at Sprinkler Fitters Local 692’s Northeast Philadelphia union hall on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Among the many notable labor leaders who joined the Senator on the jam-packed stage were Building Trades Business Mgr. Pat Gillespie, Sprinkler Fitters Local 692 Business Mgr. Wayne Miller, Cement Masons Local 592 Business Mgr. Mike Fera and IBEW Local 98 Business Mgr. John J. Dougherty. “Sen. Specter has been and continues to be a dear friend of the labor movement,” said Gillespie.

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Sestak Snags Pittsburgh Pols Democratic US Senate candidate Congressman Joe Sestak’s two-day tour of the Pittsburgh area brought him to the steps of the CityCounty building, where he accepted the endorsements of five key Pittsburgh Democratic leaders. Joe met with hundreds of Democrats to make his case for why he is the best choice for the Democratic Party.. At the news conference, Joe was joined by State Sen. Jim Ferlo, City Controller Michael Lamb, City Council Members Bruce Kraus and Doug Shields, and 14th Ward Chair Barbara DalyDanko. Ferlo, who was reelected to a second term at the end of 2006, urged Democrats who want a second Democratic Senator to support Joe Sestak” "Facing Republican Pat Toomey, Specter will lose and Sestak will win,” Ferlo said. “While Joe continues to work hard to become a house hold name here in Pittsburgh, he's been working hard for working family house holds in Congress. As Senator, Joe Sestak will be a leader for creating jobs, passing robust health

reform, and keeping our nation safe and sound.” These endorsements came as the climax of a whirlwind tour of Allegheny Co. In his bid to unseat incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter, who has cultivated 30 years of name recognition in Southwestern Pennsylvania, freshman Congressman Sestak has grown familiar in his native Southeastern Pennsylvania market but is still relatively unknown beyond it. On his way downtown, Joe made two more stops at a Veterans Care Center, followed by a Meet and Greet with University of Pittsburgh students. His visit to the Veterans Center comes in advance of his scheduled meeting with Veterans Affairs UnderSecretary for Health, Gerald Cross, with whom he will discuss ways to improve accountability and transparency when it comes to the facilities that care for our Veterans. At the University of Pittsburgh, Joe highlighted the need to do more to help students and their families afford college in this difficult time and his push for the Senate to pass key legislation to aid students..

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“Whether it's fighting to protect the Davis-Bacon Act and the principle of prevailing wages, leading the charge on health-care reform or championing the Delaware River dredging project, Arlen Specter has stood up for working families, which is why we are standing by him once again in this important election. “The Building Trades’ unanimous endorsement of Sen. Specter should send a clear signal that Philadelphials labor households believe Sen. Specter has earned a sixth term and we will do everything in our power to ensure his ultimate victory.”

to public office, including Congressman Patrick Murphy, Mayor Michael Nutter, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez, and State Rep. Tony Payton, Jr., among others. Philly For Change is the Philadelphia affiliate of Democracy For America.” “We feel that Joe Hoeffel has the best vision, values, and experience to lead our Commonwealth through the next four years,” said Sam Durso, political director of Philly For Change. “His progressive stands on protecting our environment, creating green jobs, reforming health care, defending women’s reproductive freedom, and ending discrimination against the LGBT community set him above”the other candidates." Last night, Hoeffel received another Southeastern Pennsylvania endorsement from the Wissahickon Democratic Committee. Shelly Waldman, the committee’s chairperson, said, “The Wissahickon Democrats are proud to be the first area of the Montgomery Co. Democratic Committee to officially endorse you as our candidate

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ited, but now the vaccine is readily available. The vaccine was developed in the same manner as the seasonal-flu vaccine, manufactured using the same standards and quality-control measures, and is considered safe. Even though the number of people getting the flu is decreasing, the H1N1 virus is still a threat. In the past, sea-

sonal flu usually peaked in January or February and occurred as late as May. H1N1 first appeared in the spring of 2009, and reoccurred in the fall. Officials for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention caution that they still don’t know what seasonal-flu outbreaks will be like this year, and if there will be additional waves of H1N1.

Besides vaccination, there are other simple steps to take to help prevent the spread of the flu. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve; cough into the elbow area, not hands. Wash hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Avoid close contact with people who are sick and please stay home if

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As promised, this week, Trunk Man is taking a close-up look at some key State races in Philadelphia. Obviously, it is not necessary to discuss all of them, but there are certain seats worth analyzing. The race that tops everyone’s list of races to watch is the open gubernatorial race in the Keystone State. The primary election field for the Elephants just got cut short with the exit of moderate CONGRESSMAN JIM GERLACH from the Southeast. That leaves frontrunner ATTORNEY GENERAL TOM CORBETT, of Bonusgate fame, and conservative STATE REP. SAM ROHRER, of Berks Co. With Gerlach in the race, it was a safe bet to place the AG at the front of the pack, considering Rohrer’s low name-ID in a three-way primary. Now, it turns into a two-way primary between a moderate establishment candidate and a conservative outsider. Let us keep in mind the 2004 primary between ARLEN SPECTER and PAT TOOMEY. See any parallels? Now, keep in mind the potential 2010 primary between Specter and Toomey. Specter jumped ship because he did not want just that race. Things are slightly different in this race, however. Corbett’s negatives among conservatives are nowhere near where Specter’s were and Rohrer will not be as well financed as Toomey. Unless the tea-baggers can drum up enough grassroots support for Rohrer, Corbett should win this primary pretty handily. The General Election matchup is anybody’s guess. No matter who wins the Donkey race, the fall will be played out as Corbett vs. Democrat. Given recent elections of GOP Governors to Dem seats in New Jersey and Virginia, and adding in Corbett’s popularity and high nameID in the state, the General Election is a foregone conclusion. Trunk Man’s prediction: Corbett wins. There are a few State legislative races worth watching as well. First, in the 170th Dist. in Northeast Philadelphia, can STATE REP. BRENDAN BOYLE hold onto the seat he won in the midst of a Democratic wave in 2008? Probably. Because if the GOP’s failure to field (as yet) a top-tier candidate to face this lackluster incumbent, Boyle seems a safe bet for reelection. Trunk Man’s prediction: Boyle wins. The other hot seat is again in the Northeast’s 172nd Dist., held by former SPEAKER JOHN PERZEL. Rumored Donkeys are KEVIN BOYLE (brother to State Rep. Brendan), along with past candidates TIM KEARNEY and RICH COSTELLO. Given that neither Kearney nor Costello made great inroads on their turns, Trunk Man suspects Boyle will be (Cont. Page 17)

Yo! Here we go again. At breakfast one morning, I decided to have a cup of instant coffee. As I drank it, I read the label and saw that it was “freeze-dried”. Hmm, I wondered ... what was freeze-drying? So off to the trusty internet, where I searched and gathered these facts about this interesting subject. I am sure you have seen freezer burn – the dried-out crust which forms on food that has been in the freezer too long or wasn’t wrapped correctly. It is caused by evaporation. Water molecules, even when something is frozen solid, move fast enough to fly off the surface of the food. They either get pulled back – slam into air molecules and bounce back onto the food – or fly off into space. Freezer burn is also known as “sublimation” and that is what freezedrying is – drying something out while it is still frozen. In the 19th century, scientists discovered that a vacuum chamber speeds sublimation. They tried for the next 50 years to speed up sublimation in a practical process and they finally succeeded. They then began to freeze-dry anything and everything. The first practical uses were in the medical field. By WWII, blood plasma and penicillin went to war. Freeze-dried instant-coffee tablets were also in the GI’s “K” rations. Ten years after WWII, food companies poured millions of dollars into making freeze-dried foods. The challenge was not so much thinking of such foods, but making freeze-dried foods palatable. The possibilities seemed limitless. Hundreds of freeze-dried products hit the market. A few, like freeze-dried coffee, made it, but most freeze-dried products wound up as flops. For example, cereal with freeze-dried strawberries and bananas. It turned out freezedried fruit only gets soft on the outside but stays crunchy on the inside, and, if left to soak in the milk, the cereal becomes soggy waiting for the fruit to re-absorb the milk. And how about freeze-dried ice cream? Same problem. They tried freeze-dried steak, which looked like a brownish sponge. Supposedly, by soaking it in hot water for a few moments, the “sponge” blossomed into a steak that was supposed to taste almost as good as one from the local butcher. It didn’t. What really killed the idea was that the freeze-dried steak cost more than a good T-bone steak – but tasted like a “beef sponge.” Well, back to the drawing board they went. There will be more about freeze-drying in another of my columns – look for it.

What my column for this week was going to discuss became kind of obvious when I heard the news former State Sen. Hardy Williams had died due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. While I may be a Philadelphian by choice and not by birth, I know enough about this city’s African American community to know the late Sen. Williams was a big part of it. I know he was the first legitimate African American candidate for Mayor in this city’s history and he had to take on the Democratic City Committee machine to pull that off. I also knew there are a lot of politicians who owe their political careers to his hard work, particularly W. Wilson Goode, John Street and Michael Nutter, the three African Americans who eventually went on to hold the City’s highest office. But what I found out through interviewing the people who knew, worked with, loved and respected Sen. Hardy Williams is he wanted people to know that when Frederick Douglass said, “Power concedes nothing without a demand,” he was talking about representative government. “He wanted people to understand that you can’t complain about your government if you don't demand anything from it,” said his son, State Sen. Anthony Williams. “He used politics to make demands on behalf of people who felt that they weren’t being heard by their government.” While he was an Ivy League-educated man with a list of accomplishments that would intimidate anyone with whom he could have come in contact, Williams was a man who felt at home within any group he talked with, said Lynette Brown-Sow, a longtime family friend who also worked for Williams. “He was a Renaissance Man who worked in the grass roots,” she said. “He could go from the White House to public housing and could relate to anyone.” Williams organized the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus in 1972, and served five terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives before being elected to the State Senate in 1982.He also created or oversaw several community-service groups including the Crisis Intervention Network, Black Family Services, Blacks Networking for Progress and the 8th Dist. AIDS Task Force. (Cont. Page 13)

SNOOPER’S “SPECIAL” MEMO: (EMAIL) this comes from a person who is disgruntled with THE P.P.A. (Philadelphia Parking Authority). Chief, he stated, “The PPA stinks, and all they want to do is make money and they don’t care how they do it. These people are ‘heartless’ and are very arrogant”. Sir, if I may, let me inform you of some interesting facts that I would like you to know. (1) You are absolutely WRONG with every thing you have told me in your letter of frustration. I went to their Administration offices at 3101 Market Street. There I met a very pleasant receptionist named MARY KATE DOUGHERTY, one who really cares about every person she meets, and I can tell you she does whatever it takes to take care of their specific problems. I also met a very pleasant and absolutely professional person, SUE CORNELL. She happens to be the Executive Secretary to CARL CIGLAR; this is The Man! (2) The P.P.A. is absolutely concerned about THE SAFETY of every one who drives here in Philadelphia and their facts and figures prove this point very well. THANK GOD FOR THE P.P.A.! SNOOPER SIGHTINGS: Whew – I thought I went to POLITICAL HEAVEN as I stepped into THE KIMMEL CENTER. The first person I spotted was our new D. A., HON. SETH WILLIAMS, and he looked really excited and ready to do THE JOB. Here comes a slew of this City’s top Judges, including The Chief Justice of this State, HON. RONALD CASTILLE. There goes LYNNE ABRAHAM, the former District Attorney, and she had some pep as she was walking towards The Center. Here comes both President Judges of The Courts, HON. PAMELA PRYOR DEMBE and HON. MARSHA NEIFIELD. I just saw HON. FREDERICA MASSIAH JACKSON, President Judge “Emerita”, going up the steps. Yo Chief, I also saw you and The Boss, and both of you looked really excited about this HISTORIC EVENT. The Public Record congratulates SETH WILLIAMS and ALAN BUTKOVITZ. SNOOPER’S POLICE BLOTTER BUREAU: The family whose SON was shot and killed by SGT. FRANK TEPPER, Police Officer, asked us to thank COMMISSIONER CHARLES RAMSEY for his swiftness in dealing with this tragedy. They are also elated, that finally A GRAND JURY was impaneled to investigate the actions of this Police Officer. The Police Commissioner, after reviewing all the facts in this case, FIRED this Officer. I’m told by one of the family members there will also be a CIVIL SUIT filed in this case, regardless of the (Cont. Page 17)

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King Day Of Service:

It’s Still Making History! Service Act to transform the King holiday into a nationwide call to citizen action. President Clinton signed this legislation into law later that year on Aug. 23, which created the national Martin Luther King Day of Service. In 1996, Bernstein organized the first King Day of Service in the nation in Philadelphia. Some 1,000 volunteers, particularly Philadelphia public-school students and AmeriCorps national-service members, turned out for dozens of King Day of Service projects, just days after the city had been paralyzed by the largest snowfall in its history. In 1997, the Day of Service expanded beyond Philadelphia’s boundaries into surrounding Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Cos. and drew more than 3,000 volunteers. In January 2003, the Day of Service expanded beyond the fivecounty southeastern Pennsylvania region into Camden Co., N.J. More than 30,000 volunteers participated in 500 projects. The following year, Burlington Co. was added and some 40,000 people volunteered in about 500 projects throughout the seven-county region. In January 2005, the 10th annual King Day of Service drew another record turnout – 45,000 volunteers in nearly 600 service projects. A Kids’ Carnival was added at the signature project focusing on teaching hundreds of children, ages 5-12, about Dr. King and how kids could follow his example of helping others. After campaigning for years to use the Greater Philadelphia organizing

model for a nationwide expansion effort through the Corporation for National and Community Service, Bernstein was asked by David Eisner, CNCS CEO, to help lead such an effort. In 2006, the Greater Philadelphia event expanded once more, with 50,000 volunteers serving throughout Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware in some 700 projects. In January 2008, the 13th annual Greater Philadelphia King Day of Service drew more than 60,000 volunteers in nearly 750 service projects. Throughout the spring and summer of 2009, MLK365 organized weekly projects for King Day of Service partners and others. MLK365 staff worked with sponsors to help design and implement ongoing corporate employee volunteer programs. Planning is underway for the 15th annual Greater Philadelphia King Day of Service, with an expected more than 65,000 volunteers and 900 projects. The signature project, with more than 3,000 expected volunteers, will take place at historic Girard College in North Philadelphia on the 45th anniversary of Dr. King’s demonstrating and speaking outside the exclusive school’s entrance gates, calling for a court reversal of its discriminatory admissions policies. What started 15 years ago as a project in Philadelphia has grown into a national movement in hundreds of cities and towns, with more and more projects turning into sustainable service opportunities and ongoing partnerships. MLK365 and the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther

King Day of Service are programs of Global Citizen, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting civic engagement, community volunteering, civic responsibility, and sustained active citizenship among diverse groups, particularly young people. Global Citizen promotes democracy building, voter education, and participation and brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to build ongoing service partnerships, resulting in growing understanding of how much more we have in common than our differences.

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After years of campaigning by individuals and groups across the nation, President Ronald Reagan signed into law on Nov. 2, 1983 a bill making the third Monday in January a national holiday to celebrate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The first national King holiday was observed in 1986, 18 years after his death. In 1988, Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor & Industry Harris Wofford, a close friend and colleague of Dr. King during the Civil Rights movement, and his executive assistant, Todd Bernstein, had a conversation one evening in Harrisburg just days before the King holiday. They discussed the irony of how so many had lobbied for a federal holiday honoring Dr. King and yet, in the two years since the national observance started, it was becoming for millions just another day off. They were particularly concerned that young people might use the holiday to simply sleep late, go to a mall or watch television. Wofford knew Dr. King would be appalled if he was aware young people were doing nothing on the day to celebrate his life of action and fighting for social justice. The discussion between Wofford and Bernstein focused on an idea of uniting diverse groups to engage in a community-building process, to turn concerns about societal challenges into citizen action, and building ongoing partnerships. In 1994, while serving in the US Senate from Pennsylvania, Wofford and Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, both colleagues of Dr. King during the civil-rights movement, coauthored the King Holiday and

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Hardy Williams:

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(Cont. From Page 1) 1960s and turned it into a different Philadelphia by the 1980s. His generation also included the likes of Lucien Blackwell, Bill Gray, Cecil B. Moore, Charles W. Bowser and C. DeLores Tucker. The apparatus of official Jim Crow did not exist where Williams grew up. But although they were already the most numerous single ethnic group in town, Blacks were underrepresented and underempowered in the city’s political establishment. Williams, a talented lawyer, swore to change that. Zeroing in on the power of the vote, he worked to develop a new breed of streetwise young politicians who worked together to drive for structural changes in City and State governments. They did not wait to be given offices; rather, they fought to win them. “He was the father of independent politics,” recalls Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, whose husband Lucien Blackwell was then, like Williams, a rising ward leader in West Philly . “We had a poster as big as a billboard and all campaigned for him when he ran for Mayor in 1971. Those were exciting times.” Williams was the first Black to seek the Mayoralty. “He didn’t win,” notes State

Hardy Williams Sen. Shirley Kitchen, “but the number of votes he received made everyone realize an African American could win in the city of Philadelphia.” In years to come, he would be followed by Lucien Blackwell and Charles Bowser. Finally, in 1983, W. Wilson Goode, Sr. succeeded. All three of them learned politics at Williams’ side. Williams pushed to get Goode named managing director under Mayor Bill Green III – the springboard from which he won citywide elective office. “Hardy Williams was the vanguard,” says David Fattah, founder of the House of Umoja, a trailblazing West Philadelphia youth worker of that era. “Vincent Hughes, Chaka Fattah, Curtis Jones, David Richardson, Blondell Reynolds Brown and many more – all received an impetus from Williams.” All these persons went on to illustrious

careers in City Council, Harrisburg or Philadelphia. Winning campaigns begin with voter registration and Williams was a lifelong crusader to pump minority registration. His lawyerly acuity led him to many a victory before the Board of Elections. As it grew clear Williams could deliver votes, that in turn enabled him to become a powerbroker. At his Black Political Forum on 52nd Street, and at churches around the city, Williams schooled a rising generation of Black leaders. “The communities met as one and discussed strategies,” Kitchen relates. “He was the person who pushed them all together.” He was the first educated, well-credentialed man that I thought was still cool,” Jones, now a Councilman, remembers. “The four coolest guys are Sean Connery, John Shaft, Barack Obama and Hardy Williams.” To politics, Williams brought both personal charm and mental precision. A funny, generous and handsome man, he could walk into any bar in West Philadelphia and connect with citizens. “He had more balance, in my eyes, than all the rest of us ever since,” Kitchen judges. “He could do the political strategy but also the human emotions. Since then, I (Cont. Page 13)

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Celebrating the Achievements and Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. May We Take His Example in the Service of our communities

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

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(Cont. From Page 12) haven’t seen anybody else that’s been able to do that.” And he was brave. He backed down from no chal-

lenge. “But he was not intractable,” says Jones. He knew how to deal when the time was right. Observers credit Williams with clearing

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tribute, which will feature speakers including Mayor Nutter, former Mayor Goode, State Rep. Dwight Evans and Philadelphia Daily News columnist Elmer Smith begins promptly at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m at the Sharon Baptist Church, 3955 Conshohocken Avenue. There will be a viewing at 8 a.m. The burial itself will be private. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Hardy Williams Education Fund. Please send all contributions to the GPUAC/Hardy Williams Education Fund, P.O. Box 25250, Philadelphia, PA 19119.

(Cont. From Page 10) But, while trying to help those most in need could make someone feel hopeless at times, that was never the case with Williams, said Paul Bennett, a longtime friend and aide to the Senator. “He was an eternal optimist,” he said. “He always saw the bright side, the positive side.” A Tribute to Hardy Williams: The Man and the Movement will be held tonight at 6 p.m. at the Bible Way Baptist Church, 1323 N. 52nd Street. There will be a viewing at the church from noon to 5:30 p.m. and the

the path for Ed Rendell’s successful primary run for Mayor in 1991. His own career took him to the General Assembly, first as State Representative and then as State Senator. There, he fought to deal with

issues that mattered to West Philadelphia: housing, welfare and minority inclusion. His political legacy, though, may lie in another role. “My father was driven to get people to understand certain lessons in life,” says his son, State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, who took

over his father’s seat in 1999. “He was always trying to teach. “His legacy is established. Yet to complete that legacy is our responsibility. He created the foundation, the platform; it is our generation’s duty to figure out what we’re going to do with it – to participate in government at its

highest level.” Teachers leave lessons behind. And lessons are memories in other people. Says Falaka Fattah, David’s wife and the Queen Mother of the House of Umoja, “In the African tradition, you are not dead as long as you are remembered.”

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cial breeders that kept their breeding stock in filthy, crowded conditions in order to produce as many offspring as possible at the lowest cost. Not only was it inhumane for the animals, a large number of dog buyers later found themselves with beloved pets afflicted by chronic health problems related to puppymill conditions. McGeehan, who supported the tougher standards enacted in 2008, said many of the operators have turned their remaining dogs over to shelters, which are under strain to handle the sudden influx. Shelters have been screening the puppy mill refugees for physical and behavioral problems and providing treatment. “The cost of adoption is

minimal and usually involves just paying for spaying or neutering,” said McGeehan. “With most of these dogs being pure-breeds, that’s a great bargain, both in costsavings and in the amount of love one will get back from a rescued dog. “If anyone is seriously considering adopting a fourlegged companion, they can visit a local shelter and see what I mean.” McGeehan added for the locations of area animal shelters, one can go to the website of the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at http://www.pspca.org, or can reach it through his website at www.pahouse.com/McGeehan.

State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas last week was appointed by House Speaker Keith McCall to serve as chairman of the House Urban Affairs Committee. Thomas said he was asked by the speaker to fill a vacancy. “While I have enjoyed my tenure as chairman of the House Intergovernmen-

tal Affairs Committee, I am excited to take on the responsibilities of my new position,” Thomas said. Thomas said his new chairmanship will allow him to oversee the movement of legislation that would impact all Pennsylvania cities, including his legislative District in Philadelphia. He said the Committee

currently has before it approximately 30 bills regarding issues such as abandoned properties, casino neighborhood improvement districts, City audits, and landlord and tenant conduct. “I look forward to the diverse challenges this new chairmanship will afford me,” Thomas said.

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When the New Year rang in, Pennsylvania’s new puppy-mill law went into force, and commercial dogbreeding operations that could not meet the improved breeding-kennel standards had to close. State Rep. Mike McGeehan says the result is that the public has an opportunity to benefit both themselves and the puppy-mill survivors. Now commercial breeding facilities must adhere to sanitation and cage-size standards, along with specific levels of veterinary care, ventilation and fire detection. Unable or unwilling to meet the new standards, more than 100 commercial operations shut down, hopefully ending Pennsylvania’s reputation as a haven for commer-

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Our Opinion ... What Would King Do Now? Each year, on the third Monday of the first month, we continue to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., arguaby the most influential civil-rights leader of the 20th century. What he accomplished in his too-short lifetime was integral for the movement in which many people fought so rigorously to bring to the forefront of society. And the changes that came about as a result of their courageous battle are evident today. After all, who would have thought way back in 1964, when Dr. King became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, that one day within the next 45 years, we would elect an African American to the most prominent office in our mighty nation? Much progress has been made in the fight to end racial segregation and discrimination since his time. Moving forward, it seems as if much of Dr. King’s work has been accomplished. Clearly, the results are imperfect and we still have not eliminated all abuses against underprivileged and minority citizens. But the civil-rights movement of the 1960s has progressed to a point where some challenges have been overcome and less work is needed than before. Numerous other social issues have yet to be addressed, to which we must devote our attention today. The questions remain: What does our generation want to be our legacy? And how should we define our accomplishments as a people? The civl-rights leaders of yesteryear are slowly dwindling away with time. It is now time to take up a new battle in the war for social change. It is now time for each citizen of today’s United States of America to become “your own King.” The myriad community-service projects that are offered throughout Philadelphia as part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service provide a tremendous way to promote the idea of doing good for one another. It is also a great way to honor the feats and sacrifices of the men like Dr. King who came before us. Pewrhaps, in your act of service, you will discover a new issue that matters to you and to all of us. Where is our society lacking today? Which cause is worth struggling for? You, the King of tomorrow, must decide for yourself.

Jan. 15- Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.’s Recession Buster fundraiser at Park Avenue, 4942 Parkside Ave., 7 p.m.12 a.m. Food and music. Tickets $20. Jan. 16- State Rep. Ronald G. Waters hosts annual Community Service Awards Gala and Banquet. 5 p.m. at Renaissance Phila. Hotel Airport, 500 Stevens Dr. Jan. 18- Senior & Youth Inter-Generational Expo at Scottish Rite Towers, 1525 & 1530 Fitzwater St. Jan. 18- Phila. Managing Director’s Office of Emergency Management offers free Personal & Family Emergency Preparedness Workship at 9:15 a.m. and Pet Emergency Preparedness Workshop at 10:45 a.m. during MLK Day of Service at Armory of Girard College, Girard Ave. &

Corinthian St. To register email oem@phila.gov or call (215) 683-3250. Jan. 18- American Legion Henry Hill #385 hosts MLK Day of Service at Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church, 1226 Point Breeze Ave., 9:30 a.m. Honoring community leaders. Jan. 18- National Constitution Ctr. celebrates life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, drama, crafts and quilting service project for Women Against Abuse. First 1,000 visitors receive free admission to the National Constitution Center, compliments of Merck. Jan. 18- Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania sponsors African American Museum in Philadelphia’s commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Free admission as well as special events, including Citizens Bank Scavenger Hunt for Heritage, aimed at helping children learn about Museum and African American history. 701 Arch St. 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Jan. 18- 14th Annual Playing For The King at New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 70th & Woodland Aves., 2-5 p.m. Jan. 18- Jonathan Saidel hosts Remember The Dream fish & chicken fry at Genesis Tavern, 4421 Wayne Ave., 2-6 p.m. Tix $12. For info Andrew Davis (215) 805-4691. Jan 18- “Friends of Karen Brown” host dinner at Malone’s Café, 18th & Ritner Sts., 6:30-10 p.m. For info Gene Van Arsdale (215) 6882917. Jan. 21- Symbolic Ringing of Liberty Bell, sponsored by Phila. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ass’n for Nonviolence Inc. at Liberty Bell Pavilion, 5th & Market Sts., 11 a.m.12 p.m. Jan. 21- State Rep. Cherelle Parker with 9th Ward Leaders John O’Connell and Kenneth Powell, Jr. will host 9th Ward town-hall meeting at Jenks MS, 8301 Germantown Ave., 7-9 p.m. For info (215) 2427300. Jan. 22- Council President

Anna C. Verna and State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson host special Energy Workshop at Preparatory Charter School of Math, Science, Technology & Careers, 1928 Point Breeze Ave., 2 p.m. Jan. 23- Campaign kickoff for State Rep candidate Will Mega at Club Damani, 638 N. 66th St. Cocktails and announcement 8-10 p.m. AfterParty 10 p.m.-12 a.m. Feb. 1- Tom Johnson hosts Brady Bunch Winter “Ski” Party at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 69 p.m. Feb. 4- Maurine McFarlane, author of “Release the Prophetic Destiny in

Philadelphia, a City Under Reconstruction,” signs book signs at Penn Book Store, 3601 Walnut St., 5-7 p.m., in celebration of Black History Month. For info (215) 8985965. Feb. 10- Germantown Republican Club hosts Attorney General Tom Corbett as guest of honor at 121st annual dinner at Union League, 6 p.m. Tickets $65. For info Jack Morley (215) 389-1768. Feb. 20- Annual National Italian American-PAC Carnevale at Loews Phila. Hotel, 1200 Market St., 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Honorees Sal Patti, Anthony Cagano, Lorraine Ranalli and Donna M.

Fluehr. Feb. 26- 44th Ward Democrats’ Evening of Jazz at Cousin Danny’s Banquet Hall, 50th & Market Sts., 610. Tickets $150. For info (215) 429-4819. Mar. 4- 1st Annual, 82nd Airborne All American Dinner and Award Ceremony, location TBA, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. David H. Oh, Esq., Chairman, Hajdak-Mokan Chapter, 82nd Airborne Ass’n. For info (215) 5692800, ext. 1157. Apr. 17- Ducky Birts’ Medallion Awards Banquet at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6:30 p.m. Tickets $65 each, two for $100.

Elephant Corner (Cont. From Page 10) the Democratic nominee. Fumo was able to control his seat from under the shadow of an indictment and Trunk Man thinks Perzel will too. Only this time, it will be Perzel and not a surrogate. The common theme in the voter-rich heart of the District, Mayfair, is Perzel has done too much good to be outweighed by these charges. Trunkman’s prediction: Perzel wins his last term and Boyle is the 2012 frontrunner. STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR, of the 177th Dist., should always be vulnerable but never is. Taylor is known to work his District hard during election and non-election years. This man is able to fit in at Harrisburg’s most elite watering holes and the corner bars in

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Kensington. Trunk Man’s prediction: Taylor wins easily. STATE REP. DENNY O’BRIEN, in the Far Northeast’s 169th Dist., has gone unopposed in each election since his reelection in 2000 – well, sort of. In 2008, with nobody filed to run against him, a write-in candidate emerged in an attempt to secure a spot on the Democratic ballot in November. O’Brien ran a counter-campaign and won big. Will the Democratic Party in this area try to save face and run a credible opponent, or will they realize that doing so will once again result in a resounding defeat, leading to greater embarrassment? Trunk Man would relish seeing the Donkeys lose so big in Philadelphia, but also likes seeing an Elephant running unopposed. It’s a win-win for the GOP. Trunk Man’s prediction: O’Brien wins. Once again, Trunk Man is upset that the only races which matter to the GOP in Philly are those just discussed. Maybe one day we will expand our horizons. See ya on the campaign trail, my politicking pachyderm pals!

response to a lot of calls he was receiving about his supposed retirement. He asked we correct the so-called ‘reliable source’ who gave us the item, saying, “I AM NOT RETIRING”. David was glad his many friends cared and were worried about him. His engagement, on the other hand, is TRUE. SNOOPER’S POLITICAL NEWS BUREAU: It is with a ‘heavy heart that I must inform all of you a POLITICAL ICON has passed on. He was the ulti-

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(Cont. From Page 10) outcome of CRIMINAL ACTIONS. The family stated, “OUR SON was ‘murdered’ for NO REASON!” This Officer has been in trouble before, shooting his gun, yet there was

NOTHING DONE about it. Commissioner Ramsey, thanks! SNOOPER SCOOPER: HON. DAVID LAWRENCE, Court Administrator for the 1st Judicial Dist., stated, “RUMORS OF MY DEATH HAVE BEEN GREATLY EXAGGERATED.” This was in

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STATE SEN. Shirley Kitchen, Veteran Boxers AssociHONOREE Danny Garcia, 2nd from right, is congratulated by ation's Fred Druding, Jr. and Judge Jacqui Frazierhis family after being named Philly “Up-and-Coming” Fighter Lyde were all on hand for 14th annual Salute To Philly Boxers Award Ceremony. of the Year.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 191304015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. BUDGET FEE B-027 (C) of 2009/10 General Service Contract $75,000.00 $25.00 Trailer Modernization Various Locations B-031 (G) of 2009/10

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JOHN KENNEDY, left, prominent railroad builder who is seeking Lieutenant Governorship as a Republican, talks serious politics with Loyal Opposition leader Kevin Kelly.

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FROM LEFT, Mayor Michael Nutter; Chancellor Scott Cooper and his wife Karen; and Sayde J. Ladov, immediate past chancellor, Phila. Bar Association, greet hundreds of guests at Bar Association’s Chancellor’s Reception in honor of Cooper at Bellevue Stratford Tuesday.

Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 191304015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. FEE BUDGET B-029 (C) of 2009/10 Mechanical Service Contract $200,000.00 $25.00 Boiler Refractory Repairs - Various Locations

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SIMON “ONE PUNCH” CARR, center, gets in between old South Philly rivals “Joltin” Jeff Chandler and Johnny “Dancing Machine” Carter at Salute To Philly Boxers. Chandler and Carter boxed each other as amateurs and then for world bantamweight championship in 1982.

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meat he would use in his sandwiches. Eventually Jim, along with his wife, Agnes, started selling their steak sandwiches out of their front window and slowly transitioned the bottom floor of their house into a family-operated restaurant simply called Jim’s Steaks. Somewhere between the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, Pearligni’s two sons assumed all responsibilities of the business, and they would eventually open several different locations of Jim’s Steaks, successfully franchising the restaurant as one of the combatants in Philly’s cheesesteak wars. There are four Jim’s Steaks outlets today — at 431 N. 62nd Street; Bustleton & Cottman in the Northeast; 469 Baltimore Pike in Springfield, Delaware Co.; and the one at 400 South Street. All have different owners. Today Abner Silver, who will soon be 75 (but doesn’t look a day over 55), is the owner of Jim’s Steaks on

South Street. Silver joined the business in 1976, by which time the Pearligni sons were no longer involved in it. Silver had become frustrated after years of practicing law

and as a result of his wife’s encouragement, he decided to exchange his legal briefs for cheesesteaks. In the early days, Silver (Cont. Page 20)

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by Len Lear You just might meet a TV personality while waiting in line to be served at Jim’s Steaks, which is entering its 34th year at 400 South Street. Even Oprah’s favorite doctor, Mehmet Oz, took his wife to Jim’s Steaks on their first date. Dr. Oz, who now has his own nationally syndicated talk show, was quoted in the November issue of Philadelphia Magazine as saying: “I met my wife Lisa at Penn. I cooked chicken dinner for her, and she said, ‘I really appreciate it, but I think I mentioned to you that I’m a

vegetarian.’ So we went to my favorite place to eat — Jim’s Steaks. There was a very long line; we waited for 20 minutes, and I asked her, ‘What kind of cheesesteak do you want?’ She said, ‘I don’t eat meat. That’s what vegetarian means.’” Not too many restaurants in the city date back to before World War II, but Jim’s Steaks was conceived in 1939 at a bus station on 62nd Street in West Philadelphia. Jim Pearligni would sit by the window of the station talking to neighbors about everyday things as they waited for their rides. Jim, the ultimate people person, didn’t just provide conversation; he began to prepare homemade food for his pals at the bus stop. Jim would make steak sandwiches from the meat he purchased at the local kosher butcher shop. At that time, it was rare to find a kosher butcher in West Philly, but Jim insisted it was the best product available and the only

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dents for educational research. “PGW is extremely grateful to receive funding from Pennsylvania’s Green Energy Works! Grant Program,” said Thomas E. Knudsen, PGW President and CEO. “Not

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Wrap Star Features Bones and Beers (Cont. From Page 19) and his wife would make cheesesteaks downstairs while their children slept in the office. It wasn’t long before lines of locals, tourists and even celebrities were forming and wrapping around the South Street property. (Silver said Jim’s Steaks founder, Jim Pearligni, has passed away, but neither he nor anyone else I spoke to could provide any specifics.) Just last month, for example, Guy Fieri’s film crew stopped by Jim’s Steaks on South for lunch while in town for only 24 hours. (Guy Fieri is the host of “Diners, Driveins and Dives” on The Food Network. He was in town for “The Guy Fieri Roadshow” at the Merriam Theater.) In the December issue of Philadelphia Magazine, Brian

Williams of NBC Nightly News insisted he was another fan of Jim’s Steaks. “My favorite things in Philly revolve around food,” he said. “I’m a Jim’s Steaks guy. Plain, double Whiz. Two of them and a large Coke. I add ketchup from my perch upstairs, especially if a table by the window overlooking South Street is available.” The Philadelphia Daily News also recently named Jim’s product as “the best cheesesteak in the city.” A regular steak at Jim’s is $6.70, and a cheesesteak is $7.45. Lots of toppings like mushrooms, peppers and pizza sauce are available for a little extra charge. For more information, call (215) 9281911 or visit http://www.jimssteaks.com/S outhStreet.html

A Wrap Star The Wrap Shack Kitchen & Bar, 120 S. 18th Street, just started “$5 Mondays,” featuring a dozen signature wraps, a mini-rack of five ribs and a duo of draft beers for $5. Wrap Shack’s $5 Monday deal runs from lunch through 10 p.m. every Monday. You might say owner Scott Hockfield is charging five bones for five ribs. And beer buffs can enjoy any two draft beers from Wrap Shack’s beer menu for $5. Located just off Rittenhouse Square, Wrap Shack is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and late night. Call (215) 569-1666 for take-out orders, or visit http://www.wrapshackpa.co m/ for more information.

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