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Sheriff Green Won’t Seek Re-Election, Thanks Democrat Leaders For Support Sheriff John D. Green will not be running for reelection to the seat he has held for the past 23 years. He made that announcement last week at a luncheon he hosted for the Philadelphia Democrat City Committee at its headquarters on Walnut Street. That surprised all in attendance since it was obvious he could once again be an easy winner if he were to run in next year’s primary and general election. As Sheriff, Green has set a record for length of service in that office and for being the innovator of a host of programs designed to help the very people whose homes had been ordered to sheriff sales by defaulting mortgage. The Sheriff has not indicated he will serve out his final term. There is a possibility he may retire sometime earlier in keeping with his DROP commitment. If that be the case, Sheriff Green has already placed in position those who would serve in the interim between his departure and the appointment or election of a successor.
In early March, he promoted his chief of staff Barbara Deeley to the second in command rank of Chief Deputy Sheriff and Pat Bryant, Deputy Chief Of Staff to Chief of Staff. Green thanked the ward leaders whom he credited with bringing out the huge votes he received in each of his election campaigns since 1987. “I always realized the big totals I received were not only due to the good work of my staff and myself in this office, but credited to the hard work you ward leaders did for me in the field bringing out the vote for this office each election day.” Sheriff Green, who has grown a beard in the interim, especially thanked Congressman and Party Chairman Bob Brady for keeping intact a partnership through all those years, saying “Bob has held us together and made running for office a pleasant, rather than an unpleasant chore.” He also signaled out a former member of his office and now a state Representative, Jewell Williams, as the man
he felt could best succeed him in the role of Sheriff. “He said, worked in this office, knows its parameters and responsibilities. He will continue the programs we have initiated as well as improve them.” Under Sheriff Green, significant improvements sale in courtroom security, service delivery and fiscal management. As a member of the Mayor’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission, he was appointed convening CoChair of the Justice Reform Security and Transportation Committees and has also served as a member of the Pennsylvania Judicial Board and the National Sheriff’s Association. Green singled out his staff for special thanks. “We were united in our effort to take our staff and operations into the community so we could listen to their ideas and learn. To do our jobs well, we need to understand the individuals within our community – their problems, fears, and challenges. My door is always open to constituents, and my
staff is continually accepting new challenges, as new threats and issues emerge.” His community outreach efforts have included a Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention program which he promoted through Town Hall Meetings. This campaign helped reduce mortgage foreclosures through education, credit counseling, and the Save Our Homes Initiative. Green noted his staff now issues survival kits as homes are posted for Sheriff’s Sale. These colorful, easy to understand brochures include a list of local assistance agencies as well as a phone number for free mortgage or credit counseling. The sheriff also introduced a Sunday Office program which outreached faith-based groups following services to listen to their concerns and questions regarding the Sheriff’s Operations. Another institution by Sheriff Green is his Junior Posse Program which involves Philadelphia schoolaged children. He has opened the Sheriff’s Sale process to hundreds of first-time home
buyers through his HOPE program (home ownership through participation and education). He was instrumental in having legislation passed to offer financial assistance to first time homebuyers at the Sheriff’s Sales. As soon as he took office, Sheriff Green understood the majority of people found Sheriff’s sale a mystery. There was little participation. He changed that by holding Sale Seminars which were free hour-long workshops open to the public. The real estate staff reviews the rules and procedures governing sheriff’s sales, and explains where potential buyers can go to find additional information on listed properties. His staff has worked hard to discourage drug dealers and speculators from purchasing properties at sheriff’s auction, and expanded access to sales by advertising in community and ethnic newspapers. Green has trained his staff -to publicize the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act which seeks to safeguard the properties and financial rights
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of troops stationed overseas. He has involved his in crime prevention programs titled “Refuse to Be a Victim”, which are seminars for community groups and organizations. Working with the tax payer in mind, Sheriff Green launched an investment program that netted the City of Philadelphia more than $3 million for the first time in the history of the Sheriff’s Office. He also reactivated the Sheriff’s Warrant Unit, which has reduced the backlog of domestic abuses by making the apprehension of domestic abuse suspects a priority. The city’s court rooms have been free of problems as a result of Sheriff Green’s Special Tactical Unit designed to ensure public safety in courtrooms and protect witnesses. Members of the Tactical Unit continuously undergo training to master the latest law enforcement techniques. The unit was formed to cope with the increasing number of cases involving violent crimes and organized drug activities. (Cont. Page 8)
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Dougherty Wins 1st Ward Leadership It was obvious for some time IBEW Local 98’s Business Manager John J. Dougherty, Jr. , was looking to take over the leadership of the 1st ward. But, he faced a hitch, he lived a half block south of the 1st ward’s boundary lines. That necessitated a 2/3rds vote by the Committee members of the ward, a giant leap where others were in contention for the leadership and planning to challenge incumbent ward leader Joseph Hoffman, Sr. In the end, with supporters of John Dougherty working their fellow committee people and after a sit down with Joe Hoffman, Dougherty ordered six of Melrose Diner’s famous butter cream cakes, befitted them each with a candle, and found himself hosting the dinner meeting at Chiarelle’s in South Philadel-
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upend 43rd Ward Leader Thomas Logan, finally succeeded . Vazquez promised his leadership will “reflect the mixed African American, Latino, and White communities that make it up”. Though Logan allowed several committee people to enter after the doors were closed and voting counted, there was enough of a disparity to show he lost the ward handily. Three votes were taken at the request of the body after the initial vote, with Emilio finally getting the third “and secret” ballot 24 to 19. Veteran Ward Leader Ralph Wynder finally gave in to his calling to join the ministry of the Jehovah Witnesses, and asked his fellow committee people in the 38th Ward to vote for his successor. The easy choice was Mark Green, who has enjoyed a two decade relationship with Wynder and has been a long time committeeman and active in the community for over 30 years. He also is a (Cont. Page 6)
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Jun. 10- Tribute to Carol Ann Campbell at Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., dinner to benefit Edgar & Carol Ann Campbell Foundation. $125 per ticket. Full table of 10 $1,000. Entertainment by Amazing Grace. For info http://eccampbellfoundation.org. Jun.12 -State Sen. Shirley Kitchen is teaming up with Fox Chase Cancer Center to offer women free mammograms. Women ages 40 and older eligible. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in the parking lot of Deliverance Evangelistic Church, located at 2001 W. Lehigh Ave. By appointment only. No insurance is necessary but a doctor’s note is required. Space is limited. Call Debra Resnick for appointment at 215-2141682. Jun.12- Eagles Jason Avant at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2890 W. Chel-
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Letters Why Not LVT! As Chris Robinson eloquently and briefly explained the democratic value of instant runoff voting in countries all over the world, so could he explain to Mayor Nutter and City Council the revenue Could someone explain to me why City Council and the Mayor refuse to pass the neutral, job producing value of splitting the property tax into its two parts as is done in over 20 Pennsylvania cities and in Australia and all over the world. Raising the land value tax would encourage those who own empty lots in Center City and throughout our city, to sell to those who would pay less tax for improving those plots to encourage economic activity, meaning jobs and business building (like another Gimbel’s or Home Depot on Market Street, for example). This is the way of improving and expanding life in Philadelphia without closing libraries and making people leave our beautiful city. Joan Sage
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The story of the growth being experienced by the Port of Philadelphia in a recession climate is one where government led, the businesses pressed, and the unions make sure their rank and file were working full tilt. The number of ships coming to the port in the incoming year will more than double with contracts now signed by terminal operators and shippers. Thanks to Governor Ed Rendell and the Democrat and Republican leadership of the House and Senate, money has flowed rapidly in the way of capital improvements, creating new infrastructure, warehousing and the other necessitates demanded to be in place for a growing port. The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority has been calling the plays in its competition with other ports’ authorities, and it has been scoring. There is little second guessing. Every facet of port operation moves in synch when the PRPA makes the call. Everyone involved in the Port, from government to shippers, terminal operators, unions. port associations and referral businesses have been in lockstep working together to keep the port moving forward against the chilling winds of a global recession and giving it the sense of a port that means to save shippers precious cargo, quick turnaround, and the fast shipment of those products out to the eastern seaboard and Canada. There are many in government to whom credit should go. Elected officials such as US Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey, who along with Congressman Bob Brady, State Sen. Michael Stack, Reps. Bill Keller and Mike O’Brien weathered the ice and snow to show up at rallies held by the Port businesses and the Port governing bodies pushing for dredging. Credit goes to ILA Local 1291’s President Boise Butler and his team who were able to bring up the productivity of their rank and file, taking them through training after training so they could easily handle complicated military and commercial shipments. The message has gone out repeatedly that Pennsylvania’s most powerful economic engine produces vital dollars throughout the Commonwealth’s economy since its growth encourages shipments by truck and rail across the state. Just take, as an example, the chocolate manufacturers in central Pennsylvania who enjoy an edge over international competitors because they are within hours of the delivery of the delivery of fresh cocoa beans from the ships to the pier. There are so many others who deserve to be mentioned, but the list is long indeed, one of the blessings this city receives from its conscientious citizenry and business people. This issue of the Philadelphia Public Record contains our own effort, together with the support and cooperation received from the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority to convey to elected officials and everyone else just how vital is this Port of ours.....the Port of Philadelphia.
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(Cont. From Page 1) These cases put witnesses, court officers and deputies at greater risks. Green also established the Mortgage Foreclosure Response Team to review complaints from homeowners in foreclosure who feel they are victims of fraud or scams. He said, “We work with the housing counselors who assist homeowners with mortgage workouts. In some cases, our staff has been able to get a postponement so homeowners can sell or refinance their properties. We also have helped constituents to direct complaints of illegal activities to the appropriate federal and state enforcement agencies.” Green concluded “In these dangerous times, Sheriffs do more than transport prisoners, execute court orders, and protect courtrooms. Increasingly, we are being asked to take on the role of providing residents with information about personal security, neighborhood security and financial security.”
SHERIFF JOHN GREEN thanks Chairman Bob Brady and the Democrat ward leaders for the support shown him since he first took office in 1987.
SHERIFF GREEN, who is not running for re-election tells Rep. Jewell Williams, a former deputy sheriff and now a legislator, he should seriously think about running for the office of Sheriff.
SHERIFF GREEN complimented to the ward leaders chief deputy Barbara Deeley who knows the workings of his office.
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and Fenerty. The investigation also found Joanna Schofield, a BAA supervisor who retired before the OIG released its report, provided extremely poor oversight to hearing examiners. In addition to letting go of Wynn and Schofield, Dubow dismissed hearing examiners Yvette Garcia and Denean Hardy, as recommended by the OIG. Fenerty worked in full cooperation with the OIG and heeded the office’s recommendation to fire Reginald BassReid, who had dozens of tickets improperly dismissed by BAA Robin Bass, and several others hearing examiners. “Inspector General Kurland’s report and our full cooperation with her investigation should send a strong message to all PPA employees that we will not tolerate this type of behavior,” said Executive Director Fenerty. The report recommends training for BAA hearing examiners who improperly dismissed tickets because of poor supervision.
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Finance Director Rob Dubow and Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Executive Director Vincent J. Fenerty Jr. accepted the findings of an Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigation into ticket-fixing at the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication (BAA), and have terminated three employees and accepted the resignation and retirement of three others. Although the OIG does not have express jurisdiction over the PPA, the Parking Authority welcomed the Inspector General’s assistance and has cooperated fully in the investigation. “While it is a sad day whenever government workers have been found doing wrong, the joint investigation of the BAA and the PPA shows that government watchdogs are working,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “I thank Vince Fenerty and the Parking Authority for working in close cooperation with the Inspector General’s Office to stamp out corruption. I fully expect the OIG, the BAA, and the PPA to work to-
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WEST PHILLY’S Steve “USS” Cunningham brings Cruiserweight Championship back to United States. He had to travel to Germany, but after too long of a delay due to promotional prob-
lems, West Philly’s Steve “USS” Cunningham regained the IBF Cruiserweight Championship of the world this past Saturday. Cunningham is know a two-time champ after he stopped “Contender: Season 4” winner Troy Ross by 5th round stoppage. Ross of Guyana, who now fights out of Toronto came into the fight at 23-1 with 16 KO’s. He hadn’t loss for five years, so he had very impressive credentials. Cunningham looked good and controlled the fight for the first three rounds. The southpaw Ross landed a straight left hand in round four which sent Cunningham to the canvas. Recovering in the fifth, Cunningham already had Ross cut badly, and referee Billy Clancy called on the ringside doctor who stopped the fight. Recently signed by Sauerland Events and with the IBF belt back in the West Philadelphian’s hands, the opportunity’s are endless. There is also talk of a Super Six cruiserweight tournament which Cunningham would enter as one of the favorites to win.
by:Michael A. Cibik, Esquire American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Trying To Avoid Debt Collectors? Avoid Social Media. Answer: Avoiding debt collectors is like trying to avoid the wind. Somehow your hair always ends up frazzled. But you are not making it easy for yourself if you use Facebook, MySpace, or other social media. If the debt collectors have not located you recently called skip-tracing in professional circles - why are you
making their life easy updating your social media status? In reality, it is becoming harder than ever to hide from creditors. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Confronting debt and either finding a reasonable way to repay or admitting the problem is too large to solve - and seriously considering bankruptcy so you can begin a fresh start - is usually a better option. Next week’s question: Filing Bankruptcy and Your Bankruptcy Judge?
It’s Her Special Prom ON THE BIGGEST day of her life, Ramona Mason left her Richard Allen Homes residence by limousine for her prom at Overbrook School For The Blind.
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There are a few things that I always find myself writing about in June. One of those things is the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists’s 5th annual Awards Ceremony, which will be held in the Great Hall located in the CBS-3 Studios, 1555 Hamilton Street, starting at 6 p.m. this Saturday. This year’s honorees include the late Jack T. Franklin, whose photos served as a timeline for the Civil Rights Movement; Harold Jackson, editorial page editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer, WURD 900 AM’s Thera Martin-Connelley and Elizabeth Wellington, fashion columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Tickets are $45. Another thing that I find myself writing about in June is the Odunde Festival, which will be going on this Sunday. The free festival turns 23rd and South Streets into a celebration of African culture that includes music, dance, a cultural marketplace and a whole host of other things that everyone young or old can draw inspiration from. This year’s headliner on the main stage is hiphop trailblazer Doug E. Fresh. The festival begins with a processional to the Schuylkill River to bring an offering to the goddess Oshun at 10 a.m. Now the third thing that I’m going to write about is something that I’m tired of writing about because the folks who put it together every year should know better by now. That thing: the selection of the band that will be playing on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 4th as part of the WaWa (What happened to Sunoco?)Welcome America celebration. This year’s act is the Goo Goo Dolls. Now if you don’t know who the Goo Goo Dolls are, I won’t be mad at you. Unless you were a big listener to easy listening and/or soft rock music or watched a lot of VH1 during the late 90s and early 2000s, you probably never heard of them. What’s really ticking me off this time around is who is rumored to be the opening act for this group of nobodies who haven’t even put a record out in the last five or so years: The Roots, a local hip-hop band that sells out internationally, is funky as all get out, and has probably only been asked to do this again because Jimmy Fallon was smart enough to make them the house band for his otherwise lackluster late-night show on NBC. Now I know that I say this every year, but i’m hoping that Melanie Johnson, the director of the City Representative’s Office, listens to me this time. You have a new sponsor, and unlike the oil companies, no one will ever stop eating hoagies so WaWa should have enough money to do this. Can we get some acts on the Parkway that don’t suck?
SNOOPER‘S “BLUE AWARD”: Once again, we have another professional POLICE OFFICER who excelled in the performances of his duties. This Officer comes to us from THE 12TH POLICE DISTRICT. Yes, he is THE GEORGE FENCL AWARD WINNER for 2010. His name OFFICER RICHARD RIDDICK. MICHAEL CHITWOOD –“The Chief” of The Upper Darby Police Department, said about the winner, “Riddick is a very different and special kind of Police Officer, because, he could run you down to arrest you, lock you up, but then afterward – RIDDICK- is the type of OFFICER you would want to talk with, and feel good”. This - OFFICERhas a special gift, in that, he could make people come forward with important information and would totally cooperate with him. SNOOPER SCOOPER: HON. CURTIS JONES - one of our good COUNCILMAN is calling for a BALLOT QUESTION in the upcoming elections. Here’s is what he is very adamant about – WITNESS PROTECTION – He also wants to bolster up the RELOCATION PROGRAM. JONES wants to put an end to this -“STOP SNITCHING vogue" – and he intends to do something about it. He stated, “Philadelphia is not DODGE CITY- where lawlessness is running rampant".. District Attorney SETH WILL IAMS happens to agree with this Councilman, and I might add, so do we – 110%. many victims, yet, there are NO WITNESSES! SNOOPER’S “GOOD NEWS” DEPT: Hey South Philly, look out for NANCY TRACHT- ENBERG. This entrepreneur had come up with a fantastic idea, and it’s right here in South Philly – THE EAST PASSYUNK COFFEE SHOP – 1500 E. Passyunk Avenue. Saturday they held an ARTS & CRAFT SHOW with over 20 different. SNOOPER’S SPECIAL NEWS BUREAU: Philadelphians - beware ! I have been contacted by this group known as “S-A-F-E T-E-X-T C-R-U-S-A-D-E” and this group is very serious about what they do. They are encouraging everyone who drives, to use HANDS FREE CELL PHONES. FACT: Since the NO CELL PHONE LAW has been enacted, over 9,000 people have been ticketed. Did you know, over 50% of our TEENAGERS are still using CELL PHONES & TEXTING while driving. Absolutely asinine too. SNOOPER’S ALERT – for DEMOCRATS ONLY: You won’t believe this one Boss. One of our political friends sent me an E-MAIL that was sent to him by The DEMOSNOOPER’S SPECIAL INFORMATION BUREAU: I must tell you Chief, I spoke with one of the nicest ladies, and she happens to be with THE PENSION BOARD. I wish all people were as courteous as this young lady – LEONTYNE FREEMAN – she is truly a GOD SEND.
Yo! Here we go again with a hearty “Hi Ho Silver!” That, of course, is in the introduction to that great show of radio and television The Lone Ranger— remember? Of course you do; but do you know some of the back story of this character? He and Tonto was a see-one, see-the-other partnership. So just how this star get his ‘lone’ name? He was really a Texas Ranger. When the show started in 1933, it established him as one of six Texas Rangers who were trying to corner and eliminate the vicious Cavendish Gang. The Rangers were ambushed and all of the Lone Ranger’s comrades were killed, including his brother Dan. The Lone Ranger, although only unconscious, was left for dead. He was soon found by Tonto who, it turns out, had been a childhood friend to John Reid – the ranger’s real name. John Reid had saved Tonto’s life when they were younger and they became blood brothers. The two became partners and vowed to get revenge on the Cavendish Gang by eliminating them, thereby making the West a better place to live. Everyone believed the six rangers were dead and buried. Wanting to keep his identity and death a secret, he donned a black mask made from his brother’s vest, which Dan wore at the massacre. Tonto was the only one to know the Lone Ranger’s true identity. The Lone Ranger never solicited help from others. He and Tonto saved a brave stallion from being gored by a buffalo. Lone Ranger nursed him back to health and released him, but the horse followed them. The stallion, of course, was named Silver – the Lone Ranger’s horse. And where did the Lone Ranger get his ammunition? From a former member of the Cavendish Gang whom they tried to frame for the murder of the six rangers. The Lone Ranger put him in the silver mine that he and Dan owned and it was turned into a sanctuary and a “silver bullet” factory. The Lone Ranger radio show lasted from 1933 to 1954. In 1949, the Lone Ranger television show was born and ran for nine years, then went into syndication. The Lone Ranger also had movie serials, movies and comic books. The listeners of the 1930s had no problem identifying the Lone Ranger with a faithful companion, a bullet-maker and a horse named Silver as having to still be called the “lone” ranger. I hope this clears up some of the mystery of the Lone Ranger. It may not, but the memories of the Lone Ranger are really wonderful.
Megan Nardi was among the one hundred twenty-four graduates of Nazareth Academy High School. The group admitted four years earlier had been composed of one hundred twenty-six young ladies. She is the niece and goddaughter of State Senator Mike Stack. Everyone of the graduating class has applied for and been accepted for college training. The class collectively has received over twenty-three million dollars in scholarships. Megan is enrolled in the nursing program at Temple University. She was the hostess for a reception given in her honor. Sr. Joan, principal at the high school, disclosed that she received a letter for LaSalle University which stated the university distributed twenty-five scholarships among twenty states surrounding the University. The letter stated that of the twenty-five scholarships, three have been granted to Nazareth graduates. This is the first time in the history of the high school that more than one scholarship has been awarded by LaSalle. At the graduation ceremony former City Controller Jonathan Saidel. for the thirteenth year in a row. gave an award to a worthy student in honor of his father. Jonathan just completed a campaign for Lieutenant Governor and lost statewide by less than two thousand votes. North Catholic High School will close its doors at the end of this semester in June. A group of over one thousand alumni was present at a party for all classes that have graduated. There were many tears shed since the institution is loaded with happy memories for many of the graduates. Former Speaker of the House John Perzel survived a primary fight and is now preparing for his next fight which will be against the Democrat Kevin Boyle. Kevin defeated two primary candidates. He is the bother of State Representative Brendan Boyle. The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick held its 25th Annual Irish Open golf outing at Sandy Run Country Club. At the dinner the features speaker was Vice-Consul Allen Farrelly from the Irish Consulates Office.
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The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Is Proud To Present This Ninth Annual
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Message From: Jamie McDermott Exec. Dir. of Philadelphia Port
Saluting the Port Of Philadelphia
Hello, everyone, and welcome to a tradition that we all enjoy: our annual Port of Philadelphia update here in the Philadelphia Public Record. I’m very happy to report that there is much to read about this year. I won’t go into every success and every new piece of business we’ve brought about in the past year, as my Chairman, John Estey, did a great job doing exactly that in his own introductory comments. Rather, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone involved in those successes. For, without the steadfast support of our elected officials, our terminal operators, the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority’s excellent staff, the state and federal agencies that work hand in hand with the Port, and- most importantly- the men and women who tirelessly work day in and day out on the docks- our successes simply wouldn’t have happened. As you read all the wonderful news generated by the Philadelphia maritime community in this year’s supplement,
please remember that the reason we’re here is you. A successful port generates jobs, revenues, and all manner of economic benefits for a region. In our case, hundreds of additional vessel calls will soon be occurring on our waterfront, all delivering- in addition to many different cargoes- strong economic benefits that will strengthen our city and region. Of course, I have to say something about channel deepening. Finally, this critical project is now a reality. Even now, the Delaware River is being deepened, in a safe and efficient manner, to 45 feet. Back in January, just the news alone that the deepening was about to begin was enough to cause excitement in the worldwide shipping community, and I’m convinced it had an impact on the amount of new business that has occurred since January, when a Federal ruling allowed the project to begin. When a port demonstrates that it can do what needs to be done, shippers and carriers notice. (Cont. Page 18)
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As chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, I am proud to share some of our recent accomplishments with readers of the Philadelphia Public Record. As you will see, the Port of Philadelphia is experiencing an unprecedented revival that is paying dividends throughout the region. First and foremost, we are currently deepening the Delaware River Main Shipping Channel to 45 feet. This is the most significant development in the modern history of the Port, and it is largely thanks to the continuing persistence of Gov. Ed Rendell, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, and a host of dedicated local elected officials, labor leaders and maritime organizations. A deeper shipping channel will enable us to maintain current customers and attract new cargoes from the next generation of larger vessels. The PRPA is working day and night with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to complete this project within five years.
In April, we welcomed Florida-based Sea Star Line to our Tioga Marine Terminal in Port Richmond. This represents a ship call each week bringing a diverse line of new products such as consumer goods, chemicals, and machinery. Equally important, of course, is the thousands of man-hours provided our dedicated labor force at TMT, the International Longshoremen’s Association. Last month, we hailed the arrival of the European paper company M-real, who will be bringing 150,000 tons of new cargo to our Forest Products Distribution Center at Piers 78 and 80 in South Philadelphia. The addition of a new warehouse at nearby Pier 74 was a major factor in the Finnish company’s decision to relocate to Philadelphia. In fact, we officially opened the 115,000-sq. ft. state of the art facility on May 10. It is an integral part of the strategy we employ when marketing the Port to potential customers. For example, rolls
of paper require clean, dry, spacious interior storage and experienced handlers who are adept at providing the care this sensitive cargo needs. Our ILA and Teamster workforce here are a big plus for us. Gov. Rendell traveled to the PRPA offices in late April to personally announce the long awaited agreement to import and process 150,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles each year through our busiest facility, the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in South Philadelphia. The vehicles will arrive through PAMT and will be processed across the street at our 85-acre facility at Pier 98 Annex. This is a very significant development as it is expected to create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs. Lastly, the Commonwealth announced in May that it is seeking proposals to design, operate and maintain a major new marine terminal in South Philadelphia known as Southport. The project represents the first major expansion of the Port in many years. Again, thanks to the Ren-
dell Administration’s continuing commitment of capital dollars, preliminary work at the site is underway. Once a viable public-private partnership is in place, Southport is expected to bring millions of dollars of investment to the region. The PRPA is working closely with the state Department of General Services in the public, competitive selection process to find a developer. Yes, it has been a very busy period for the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority. But it has been especially gratifying to see the hard-working men and women of the local maritime community enjoy the benefits of these labors. We are working very hard to keep the Port of Philadelphia competitive in the world of global waterborne commerce. Please enjoy today’s special supplement, and for more information about the PRPA, please visit our website at www.philaport.com.
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More Shipping Lines Are Making Port Their Destination This year has seen the culmination of the continued efforts of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, the Governor, terminal operators, union locals and shippers paying off with an increasing number of ship lines making the Port of Philadelphia a key destination point. They are creating more jobs, more revenue. These are some of the lines:
WAGENBORG SHIPPING B.V. M-Real Paper Company When John H. Estey, Esq., Chairman of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA), announced the European paper company M-real, based in Finland, has selected the Port of Philadelphia as its preferred U.S. port of entry for its high quality paper products that sent positive waves throughout the Port family and the yearly arrival of 18 to 24 new ship calls a year. Effective May 7, Wagenborg Shipping B.V., a major forest products carrier, began delivering M-real's cargoes to PRPA's Forest Products Distribution Center at Piers 78 & 80. The facility is operated by Penn Warehousing & Distribution Company, Inc. "High-quality paper has long been one of our signature cargoes at the Port of Philadelphia," said Chairman Estey. "So it's especially appropriate that such a significant piece of new business for our port has now come from that industry."The new cargo, which previously entered the US via the Port of Baltimore, will call at Piers 78 & 80, and about 150,000 metric tons of new cargo, according to projections. High-quality paper is shipped in heavy rolls in vessels designed especially for this sensitive cargo. "The excellent reputation of Penn Warehousing & Distribution Company and its ILA/Teamster workforce, as well as the PRPA's recent addition of a new warehouse specially designed for paper at nearby Pier 74, were major factors in M-real's decision to relocate to Philadelphia," said James T. McDermott Jr., PRPA's Executive Director. This is great news for the Port of Philadelphia, and we intend to provide a high level of service and support for M-real." John Brown, president of Penn Warehousing, welcomed the news, saying "We are delighted by M-real's decision to come to the Port of Philadelphia. Our labor force is specially trained for this work, and our facilities are designed to insure the safety and integrity of the cargo. We look forward to a productive working relationship with M-real." M-real, based in Finland, is Europe's leading producer of paperboard and a major supplier to consumers around the world. The company offers high-performance paperboards and paper for consumer packaging, communications, and advertising end-uses. Wagenborg shipping, B.V., based in the Netherlands, is involved in sea transport, stevedoring, road transport, warehousing, crane rental, towage, and passenger services. The Wagenborg fleet consists of more than 145 modern sea-going vessels.
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GLOVIS OF AMERICA Hyundai Motor Co. Governor Ed Rendell made the announcement the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority and Holt Logistics Corp. have come to an agreement with Hyundai Motor Co. and its logistics affiliate, Glovis of America, to import and process 150,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles annually through the Port of Philadelphia’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal (PAMT) starting this past May. The vehicles are being processed at an auto finishing facility at Pier 98 Annex at Columbus Boulevard and Oregon Avenue by the Walt Whitman Bridge. The much-anticipated deal – more than a year in the making -- is expected to create 276 full-time job equivalencies locally,
GOV. Ed Rendell announces accord reached with Hyundai and Glovis returning overseas shipments of cars to the Port of Philadelphia.
The SS EL FARO, a 22-knot vessel, is the primary vessel designated for Sea Star Line's new weekly service in Philadelphia. and 415 jobs throughout the region, for the work involved in unloading the vehicles and preparing them for sale. Once completed, those cars are likely to leave the facility by truck and possibly by rail. Glovis previously moved these automobiles through facilities in Newark, N.J. and Baltimore. “This is substantial and very welcome new business for the Port of Philadelphia,” said John H. Estey, Chairman of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority. “Our current projections indicate that 100 new vessels a year will result from this business, as well as a big increase in trucking and rail activity. Glovis’ move to the Port of Philadelphia will be felt throughout the city and region in a big way.” Thomas J. Holt, Jr., Chairman of Holt Logistics Corp., the leasehold company which leases PAMT under a long-term lease with the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, said “We are very excited about imported automobile services returning to the Philadelphia waterfront. It has been more than a decade since the Port has handled shipments of new autos, and the new business represents a major step forward for Packer Avenue Marine Terminal and the Port of Philadelphia.” “It will be wonderful to see automobile cargoes once more arriving in Philadelphia,” said PRPA Executive Director James T. McDermott, Jr. “We have the facilities and the experience to expertly handle auto imports, and truly look forward to a long, mutually-productive relationship between the Port and Glovis.” This announcement follows an October 2009 agreement between PRPA and Philly Ro-Ro Partners for the latter to operate PRPA’s 85-acre automobile processing facility at Pier 98 Annex in South Philadelphia. PRPA issued requests-for-proposals for the facility in March 2009. Once the preliminary agreement was in place in October, Philly Ro-Ro Partners began working with PRPA and the regional port community to address improvements to the facility, permits, and various logistics details with Glovis. All those details have now been addressed. PRPA will make up to $1 million in capital improvements to the Pier 98 Annex facility and Philly Ro-Ro Partners will contribute $3.7 million in improvements, turning a well-equipped automobile-handling facility into one that is state-of-the-art. Hyundai Motor Co. has drawn much positive press in recent months for the quality of its cars, as well as a larger domestic market share – from 4.8 percent in 2007 to 7.1 percent in 2009.
Hyundai distributes automobiles to almost 800 dealerships throughout the United States. Initially known for its dependable economy vehicles, Hyundai has made dramatic inroads in the family and luxury car markets in recent years. In a 2010 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) by J.D. Powers and Associates, Hyundai moved up four places from its already impressive 2009 ranking. “Quality is our number one priority and customers have come to expect that Hyundai vehicles will measure up to the best in the industry,” said Frank Ferrara, executive vice president, corporate planning and customer satisfaction, upon release of the J.D. Powers study. “Hyundai backs its cars with a 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty to signal our partnership with buyers in their vehicle purchase. We aim to raise the bar for the industry not only in quality off the showroom floor, but after years of driving, as well.” “We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship with the Philadelphia port community," said Glenn Clift, Chief Operating Officer of Glovis. "The facilities and the working relationships we've established are likely to make our entry here both smooth and efficient and we are excited to now be based here with our fast-growing auto business and the ability to expand in Philly as we continue to grow.” “This brings all of our people back to work full-time instead of part-time,” said Boise Butler, president of International Longshoreman’s Association Local 1291, whose members will remove cars from incoming vessels. “A ship every six days is phenomenal. It’s good news, especially in these trying economic times.” Mr. Butler is also a member of the PRPA Board of Directors. Mr. Butler anticipates that approximately 100 Local 1291 members will gain work through the deal. PAMT is the region’s largest container terminal. Located under the Walt Whitman Bridge, the terminal is superbly connected to regional highways and three Class I railroads. The Holt family has operated at the PAMT since 1988, turning it into a state-of-the-art marine terminal. Holt Logistics is a logistics management, technology, marketing and corporate service organization. Holt Logistics provides the international face to the port in cooperation with the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, an agency of the Commonwealth and owner of the PAMT.
SEA STAR LINE, LLC Sea Star Line, LLC, a major carrier serving the US, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean region, began calling on PRPA's Tioga Marine Terminal in Northeast Philadelphia beginning in April. Sea Star Line had initiated a weekly ship call every Friday, begun last April 23 to Tioga Terminal. Sea Star will handle a variety of containerized cargoes, as well as roll on/roll off cargoes. Tioga Marine Terminal is operated by Delaware River Stevedores, Inc. John H. Estey, Esq., Chairman of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA), lauded its arrival. "This is great news for the Port of Philadelphia, and for one of our most efficient terminals,' said Chairman Estey. "Tioga Marine Terminal has two container cranes, a mobile harbor crane, ample space for containers, an experienced labor force, and so many other attributes. It's a great fit for Sea Star Line." "To have fifty-two ships a year that we didn't have before, that's really saying something," said PRPA Executive Director James T. McDermott, Jr. "Over the course of a year, those ships will provide thousands of ILA man-hours to our labor force, supporting and expanding the family-sustaining jobs that are so important to our operations. Indirect jobs, business revenues, state and local taxes, and many other economic spin-offs will also result." The Port will see many diverse, new cargoes as a result of Sea Star Line. A typical Sea Star vessel at the Port of Philadelphia will include cargoes such as consumer goods, chemicals, and machinery. (Cont. Page 17)
help support hundreds of family sustaining jobs in the region. “The Port of Philadelphia continues to be a major economic engine for the commonwealth, and we welcome this new service from Europe,” said Governor Edward G. Rendell. “Commitments from shipping giants like MSC go a long way in helping the entire Philadelphia region withstand the global economic downturn and support existing jobs.” MSC, the second-largest container ship operator in the world, committed to the new cargo in addition to the shipments that it already brings to the Port of Philadelphia from the west coast of South America. “This new service is great news for our Port and the entire region. We are very excited about MSC’s decision to expand its presence in Philadelphia,” said Thomas J. Holt, Jr., President of the
leasehold company which leases the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal under a longterm lease with the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority. “Shippers have expressed a lot of interest in having direct European service with the Port of Philadelphia. MSC is a leader in the field and continues to grow, even in the down economy.” The agreement, which helped attract the new service, was approved by both the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA) and the Commonwealth earlier this month. MSC’s Board of Directors formally approved the plan. “MSC is thriving in a tough economy, and this weekly service will serve as a gateway to new shipments through PRPA terminals as they continue to grow their business,” said John H. Estey, Chairman of the Philadelphia Regional Port
Authority. “The efficient and hard working team at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal helps to attract shippers, and keep them. We are looking forward to a long relationship with MSC that will grow over the years.” “This announcement would not have been possible without the tremendous leadership of Governor Rendell and the PRPA,” Holt said. “They recognized this opportunity and moved decisively to help attract this business to Philadelphia.” MSC’s service arrival is particularly vital during the global recession. At the Philadelphia terminal, total cargo was down through June 30 from 2 million tons to 1.7 million tons, a decline of 15 percent. The Port remains a backbone of both the Philadelphia and regional economy, and the new service could potentially erase the current cargo deficit by end of the year.
The Packer Avenue Marine Terminal (PAMT) is the region’s largest container terminal. Located under the Walt Whitman Bridge, the terminal is superbly connected to regional highways and three Class I railroads. The Holt family has operated PAMT since 1988, turning it into a state-of-the-art marine termi-
nal. Holt Logistics is a logistics management, technology, marketing and corporate service organization. Holt logistics provides the international face to the Port in cooperation with the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, an agency of the Commonwealth and owner of the PAMT. www.holtlogistics.com
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(Cont. From Page 16) In the company's own announcement about its new service in Philadelphia, Sea Star Line President and Chief operating Officer Frank Peake extolled the virtues of the new service, concluding with the following: "Tioga Marine Terminal is an ideal partnership because it provides ready access to highways and intermodal facilities, quick gate turns, on-site warehouse space, reefer plug availability, heavy-lift cranes, and ample space." PRPA will provide further information about Sea Star Line's new service once it commences next month. Shippers who have an interest in this new service should contact PRPA's Marketing Department at (215) 426-2600 at their convenience. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Sea Star Line offers cargo transportation services from North America to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands. According to the company, Sea Star's vessels are the most versatile in the trade, able to carry the widest range of unique and diverse cargoes. Company operations are certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001, meet Green Office standards, and were selected for the QMS Company of the Year Award. Sea Star recently received top honors as a recipient of the 2009 Logistics Management Quest for Quality Award in the Ocean Carrier segment.
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THIS IS SIZE of pipes being used to dredge the Delaware River shipping channel another five feet to the debt of 45 feet, an expansion that has attracted more shipping lines to the port.
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
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The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority and Holt Logistics Corp. announced formal completion of the plan to welcome Mediterranean Shipping Co. S.A of Geneva, Switzerland’s direct container service, to the Port of Philadelphia. Beginning in October, MSC will make weekly calls into the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. The new European service will
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(Cont. From Page 14) Tradition and adaptability continue to be our hallmarks at the Port of Philadelphia. We aggressively service our longtime, traditional cargoes like fruit, cocoa beans, paper, and other breakbulk cargoes, while looking to the future and the many new cargo opportunities it offers. For example, we knew that deeper water was needed for many of those opportunities, so we worked on channel deepening. We also know that increased cargo capacity is something we must address to attract new business, so we’re aggressively moving, with the help of Governor Rendell and his administration, to the creation of SouthPort, a major maritime complex in South Philadelphia. This will be the first major addition to the Port of Philadelphia in more than thirty years, since the construction of the Tioga and Packer Avenue Marine Terminals in the 1970’s. Needless to say, we’re very ex-
cited about SouthPort. But I’ll let the rest of this comprehensive supplement explain more about our ongoing projects and initiatives But, first, let me also thank you, the residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding region, for being so supportive of what we’re trying to accomplish. Just as important as the people and organizations I thanked earlier, are you, the citizens of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Without your recognition of the importance of what we are trying to accomplish, we wouldn’t have a thriving and growing seaport. I sincerely thank you for being in our corner. Have a great summer!
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MIKE GABOR is congratulated by Ed Henderson, PRPA; and Joseph McAtee, Ahmed Nadeem and Jim Allsman of Urban Engineers on his Engineer of the Year recognition. more than 400 marine engineering projects. His experience includes involvement in the design, construction, or maintenance of virtually every pier facility on the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers. Active in the community, Gabor serves on the Board of Directors for several organizations, including the Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey, Four
Chaplains Memorial Foundation, and the Maritime Academy Charter School. Other notable organizations that benefit from Gabor’s time, energy, and resources include Philadelphia City Sail, Inc., Bartram’s Gardens, Merchant Marine Veterans of America, Independence Seaport Museum, Delaware Avenue Clean-Up, and the Boy Scouts of America.
The Port of Philadelphia enjoys a strong commercial relationship with Canada. Here are a few things you may not have known: Canada is the #1 trade partner of the United States. It is also the #1 trade partner of both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey, and the #2 trade partner of Delaware. Additionally, it is the largest foreign direct investor in our region. Canada is an integral partner with the Delaware River port community. Much of the fruit, meat, steel and other commodities that regularly come into the Port of Philadelphia are in turn directly transported north into Canada by rail and truck. During the winter months when the St. Lawrence Seaway freezes over, Greater Philadelphia becomes an even more critical gateway to the Canadian marketplace, as goods that normally arrive via ship in Canada are also sent to the Port of Philadelphia, which is open year-round, for eventual shipment north.
At any marine terminal on the Delaware River, you are likely to see trucks with license plates from Ontario and Quebec and occasionally even from the far west Canadian provinces. An essential link between the Delaware Valley and Canada is the Canadian Pacific Railway, a Class 1 railroad that links Canada and the U.S. CP provides transcontinental service and its southernmost railhead is located in Philadelphia, where it utilizes the CSX Greenwich Yard in South Philadelphia as its intermodal base. Because this facility is located directly across the street from PRPA’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, thousands of containers each year move efficiently from ship to rail, then right to the important Canadian marketplace. CP provides third-day delivery to Montreal and Toronto. Because of all the perishable cargoes that come into the Port of Philadelphia, CP offers a guaranteed refrigerated service on its intermodal trains. Breakbulk, or “conventional rail” operations, takes
place at the CP facility in the Philadelphia Naval Business Center (the former Philadelphia Navy Yard). Due to CP’s importance in the region, Philadelphia is often called “Canada’s Southernmost Port.” Paper rolls arriving at Piers 78 & 80, cocoa beans arriving at Pier 84, and steel arriving at Tioga Marine Terminal and Packer Avenue Marine Terminal all travel on CP to points throughout the northeastern U.S.A. and Canada. CP also services a variety of bulk cargoes moving out from our region.
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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE,) selected Michael J. Gabor, as its Civil Engineer of the Year and honored him at its Annual Spring Social. The award honors a civil engineer for his or her exemplary service and valuable contributions to the profession, personal character, integrity, and community service. Gabor, who retired from Urban Engineers, Inc. late last year after a more than 40year career in marine, highway, bridge, and foundation design and construction, was Urban’s Vice President of Marine Engineering. He has been a prominent figure in the marine engineering industry through his work with Urban, and, previously, with J.E. Brenneman Company and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Gabor has participated in
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The PRPA In A Paragraph The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority is an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania charged with the management, maintenance, marketing, and promotion of publicly owned port facilities along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, as well as strategic planning in the port district.
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earth president and one of the Port’s acknowledged leaders. Construction had already been in a slump when the Wall Street panic of 2008 struck, so the record-setting steel and plywood shipments of the mid Nineties are only a memory now. However, Philadelphia has tremendous year-round depth in food imports – tropical and Chilean winter fruits, and cocoa beans – and these weren’t much impacted by the recession. The catastrophic Chilean earthquake of Mar. 29, on the other hand, didn’t help at all. “Despite it, though, we rebounded and had a strong second half,” Palaima says. When times get tough, the tough go out selling, says Palaima, who visited a breakbulk conference in Brussels, Belgium last month. Gloomy economic news in Europe may cast a ray of light into North America: As the euro weakens, its manufacturing sector may boost its exports across the Pond. And new shippers continue to trickle in. In April, Palaima points out, Sea Star Line, a Puerto-Rico-based shipper with terminals chiefly in Florida and Texas, found a new harbor at Tioga Marine Terminal and started weekly runs here from San Juan, replacing a jobber in the North Jersey port. Yes, Virginia, there is competition between ports. Although Palaima is always
Bob Palaima … diversity is strength. gentlemanly about it, the the center of a huge, diversiHudson and Delaware River fied megalopolis with good ports have been competing land connections across Eastwith each other for almost ern North America. 400 years. In fat years, port A second advantage is leaders like to talk about there flexible, well-developed and being enough business for all. integrated technological infraIn lean years, however, one structure. Take, for instance, measure of a strong port is our foothold in fresh-fruit imwhen it can swipe a sandwich ports. “Handling this traffic from a neighbor’s lunchbox. requires a rather-sophisticated In other words, a strong system of on-dock cold storport takes nothing for age and fumigation,” Palaima granted. “In this recession, notes. “You have to take care we have had to rededicate of the ‘cold chain’ to maintain ourselves to serving the inter- the integrity of the product. ests of our customers, staying We’ve got it and we’re good close to them and learning at it.” No other port can aftheir needs,” Palaima affirms. ford to build a substitute for All this hard scuffling may this system, just to take a shot be starting to pay off. After a at Philadelphia. painful 2009, Palaima estiFurthermore, imports remates the first half of 2010 is quire good governments as “slightly better.” well as good businesses. To The Delaware River enjoys carry on with the case of prothree long-term strengths that duce, they require experinot even the swiftly-shifting enced, practical regulators of winds of global commerce can customs and agriculture who blow away, in Palaima’s view. can cope timely with a proOne is location. It lies on duce shipper’s needs. the Atlantic seaboard, naviga- Philadelphia already has a ble 12 months a year, close to concentration of Federal ex-
perts in this area. So even if Boston, Mass. or Charleston, S.C. could build a produce port overnight, they couldn’t get the goods cleared without first moving the Feds to establish new offices. Philadelphia’s mightiest tool, though, as Palaima sees it, is its labor force of longshoremen. Not all stevedores are created equal, he says. “Our Port’s workers are much more experienced, flexible and diversified,” he asserts. “Their skills are encyclopedic.” In other words, whatever you throw at them, they can handle it. They never piled all their eggs in a single industry’s basket. As the winds and tides of world commerce shift and spin, they adapt, finding new ways to cope with the next assignment. When world trade rebounds – and Palaima has no doubt it will – the next big assignment will be the arrival of the “superships” from Asia. These will start coming through the newly enlarged Panama Canal in 2014 and they will be seeking East Coast berths. Philadelphia regional Port Authority’s Southport development, next to the Navy Base, is a natural for Asian arrivals. “Right here is one of the few places on the Eastern Seaboard where a deepwater port has room for expansion,” Palaima says. Earlier this year, two mighty South Ko-
rean exporters, Hyundai and Kia, closed on a 90-acre rollon, roll-off (“RO-RO”) facility near the Walt Whitman Bridge. This will mean 150,000 cars in 102 vessels each year. More space like this is still available on the Delaware River; look for it to become globally hot properties as the teen-years develop. Port businesses realize this. Does the public? This question concerns Palaima. “Busy as we are, we never turn down a school group,” he states. “People need to become educated they live in a port city with a working waterfront, a window to the world. This is one of the last bastions of industry-related jobs.” To survive as a port, Philadelphia needs more than its schoolchildren to grasp the importance of the sea. Private enterprise, he stresses, cannot do it alone. “To create a good economic environment, we need a livable city with a proper tax base,” he says. “And we need the state, even in poor economic times, to find ongoing resources to maintain our infrastructure.” That includes far more than the port itself. Good rail and highway “intermodal” connections are essential to a modern transportation system, and they require major, foresightful public investment. In the meantime, Palaima promises DRS will keep bringing the world to Philadelphia, one ship at a time.
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by Tony West Hard times are the true test of a strong port. Recessions dampen trade and today’s, the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, has smacked back deals and shipments worldwide. Maritime carriers have lost billions of dollars in the past two years. World trade is what drives Delaware River ports, so few of its businesses are setting new records in 2010. But the traditional strengths of the Philadelphia regional ports – prime location, vast capacity and technical diversification – are enabling its dockside experts to survive. Delaware River Stevedores, Inc. is a case study in survival. This firm is the largest single employer of longshoremen on the river. Even last year, which wasn’t a good year, it hired 900,000 man-hours of work to move 500 vessels. It operates at five facilities in three states and handles just about every kind of traffic the river throws at it – containers, building materials, dry bulk, produce, autos, packaged goods (“breakbulk”), specialized large machinery (“project cargo”) and cruise passengers. It maintains a fleet of 700 pieces of equipment, many of them colossal in scale. “I feel good about where we are today, if you look at what we’ve overcome,” says Bob Palaima, DRS’s down-to-
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Nigerian Student Visits “Cocoa King” royalty…Philadelphia's "Cocoa King" Mr. Harvey Weiner and his son, Mr. Ari Weiner, the President and Director of Human Resources, of Dependable Distribution Services, Inc. The pair escorted Orisajo and Chitwood around Pier 84 and the state-of-the-art warehouse located on Columbus Boulevard. The Weiner's organization is a member of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF). The USDA Cocoa Borlaug Fellows Program and the WCF sponsored Orisajo's trip
from north Africa. After briefing their cocoa student about the cocoa bean importing business in the United States, the Wieners led Orisajo on a tour of a Pier 84 warehouse facility, which is now over 500,000 square feet. “I had never seen such a large warehouse of cocoa beans before," Orisajo said. "It was amazing; Cocoa beans were sorted and cleaned before being rebagged. He said, "We had the rare privilege of being on the ship
and viewed the cocoa bags neatly arranged in the holds. “The awesome experience was watching the offloading of the bags from the ship. A large crane lifted huge bundles of bags on pallets from the hold. Once the bags were on land, several fork-lifts scurried throughout the warehouse, neatly arranging the bags in the warehouse. The trip will ever remain fresh in our memory.” "I want to thank the Foundation, and also to Harvey Cocoa Borlaug Fellow, Samuel Orisajo, and a shipment of and Ari Weiner for their fa- imported cocoa beans in PRPA's Pier 84 facilty at Dependable Distribution Services run by Harvey and Ari Weiner. cilitation."
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Samuel Orisajo, a Cocoa Borlaug Fellow from Nigeria, got the chance to visit Philadelphia's Cocoa haven as part of his Cocoa research project. Orisajo traveled by train to South Philadelphia in the company of his mentor, Dr. David Chitwood of USDA/ARS with the aim of on-site appreciation of the off loading of a ship with 292,000 bags of cocoa beans from Indonesia. On his arrival at Pier 84 in South Philadelphia, he was met by the Cocoa
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Urban Engineers Had Role In Delaware River Trail Everyone associated with Urban Engineers (Urban) are pleased to be a part of the Delaware River Trail (DRT) Project, a mixed-use, recreational off-road trail that opened Memorial Day weekend. Urban provided the construction details for the project as part of a Team that included designers Wallace Roberts and Todd and James J. Anderson Construction, Inc. The project involved remarking and widening almost one mile of an existing concrete path; adding half a mile of asphalt trail; and installing fencing, gates, and signage. The vegetation along the DRT has been pruned to complement the scenic views of the Delaware River. Philadelphians and visitors will be able to use the trail from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, weather permitting. The DRT follows the Delaware River Waterfront
from Pier 70 north to Washington Avenue, where it continues onto Columbus Boulevard. This is the first phase of a plan that will extend the trail north to where it will meet with a trail being built on the north Delaware River. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation will maintain and manage the DRT. The dream of many Philadelphians who drive by the Delaware River has been to walk its shoreline. And during Memorial weekend, more of the river was opened up to those wishing to walk along the river’s edge. Mayor Michael Nutter dedicated the Delaware River Trail, a mixed-use recreational path that will, opens up wonderful views of the waterfront and links to the Schuylkill River trail via Center City’s successful Pine and Spruce Street bike lanes. It is the first
in a series of renovations and new projects to realize the civic vision for Philadelphia’s Central Delaware waterfront. The first phase of the off road Delaware River Trail begins at Pier 70 and runs north along the river to Washington Avenue where it continues onto Columbus Boulevard. The off-road trail will be open to the public from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, weather permitting. “The Delaware River Trail is the first step in implementing the greater civic vision for the Central Delaware,” said Mayor Nutter. “For too long, Philadelphians have been cut off from our waterfront. We have begun the process of reclaiming it. Over the following months, we will continue to invest in our waterfront to make it cleaner, greener and easily accessible.” “The bike trail brings us one step closer to realizing the
BIKE-ENTHUSIASTS try out the new trails along The Delaware River. The off-road trail will be open to the public from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, weather permitting. greatness of or city and what will be its spectacular waterfront. We are paving the way for this generation and the many generations to follow in offering the residents of our great city more attractive and user friendly amenities in which our residents can and will enjoy fun and exciting things for them and their families,” said Councilman Frank DiCicco. Both private and public entities have worked together in this initiative to reclaim the Delaware waterfront for Philadelphia’s citizens.
Funding for the $677,000 project was provided by the William Penn Foundation, City of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Delaware River Waterfront Corp. The Center City District oversaw the design and construction of the trail. DRWC will manage ongoing maintenance and upkeep. The original concept for the trail was developed by the urban-planning firm Wallace Roberts and Todd. Construction details were developed by Urban Engineers, with
James J. Anderson Construction, Inc., serving as general contractor. Property owners along the trail partnering in the project include the United States Coast Guard, Comcast, Foxwoods, PREIT and Sheet Metal Workers Union. DRWC is a nonprofit corporation created in January 2009, organized exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. DRWC acts as the steward of the Delaware River waterfront to provide a benefit to all of the citizens and visitors of the City.
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Governor Leaves Port With Immeasurable Legacy Though State administrations have done their duty by the Port of Philadelphia over the years, acceding to the budgets submitted by the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, none can compare with the state monies that have flowed to the Port under the 8th-year administration of Governor Ed Rendell. Long in competition with other eastern sea ports including New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware, the Port was only able to catch up and now move ahead of some of this competition. That is due to the fact Philadelphia's caucuses in the House and Senate where united, regardless of party affiliation, to support the Governor's program for the Port. The Governor, when mayor of the City of Philadelphia, understood the meaning of the Port in the way of jobs, and the income produced by shippers and terminal operators.
GOV. Ed Rendell has been kept busy making appearances in the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Board Room making announcements of positive changes to a growing Port. He worked closely with Rep. John Perzel, who was House Speaker and the Philadelphia caucuses in the House and Senate. Point man for the Port in the House was Rep. Bill Keller and in the Senate, Senator Mike Stack. What the Governor wanted for the Philadelphia Port he got and gave the responsibility
for administering much of its spending to the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority. When Rendell first took office, the PRPA Board Chairman was Republican attorney Brian Preski. James T. McDermott was the executive director, a Republican appointee, who was retained in that
position by Gov. Rendell. Rendell did remove Preski, putting in John Estey, Esq., as chairman of the PRPA. Estey also holds the same position with the Delaware River Port Authority. That move has kept the two Authorities working in tandem for the greater good of the Port, though the DRPA's sole consideration is the operation of four of the bridges connecting Philadelphia and Pennsylvania with New Jersey. Here is how the money has and is being spent: Two Mobile Harbor Cranes were purchased and based at the Tioga Marine Terminal to handle its ever growing ship visits. Cost for those cranes came to $5,300,000. An additional $152,000,000 was delivered to the PRPA for the new Food Distribution Center, covering acquisition, development and construction. It will be completed by the end of July in time and on budget. Fighting hard as well as
taking on the governors of New Jersey and Delaware for the deepening of the Delaware River Channel another five feet to a 45 foot depth was a major accomplishment for the Governor aided by the States two US Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey. The state came up with $30,000,000 for its share of the costs. Another $8,055,000 million was awarded for Maintenance Dredging, Strategic Facility Assessment and design. Tioga Marine Terminal II Berth construction, which has become the main destination for fruit shippers to the United States, especially from Chile, was able to add additional berth construction at a cost of $5,000.000. Pier 82 was alble to install refrigeration plugs/ and rack installations at a cost of $4,500,000. Soon to become a growing part of the entire waterfront will be the new piers of Southport, on once was
ground used by the US Naval base. $2,400,0000 has already been allotted for project planning. This will be the most expensive acquisition for the port for additional sea going, deep water cargo, almost doubling the port's capacity. Add another $84 million to this figure for the upcoming five year rehabilitation of the properties on the port under the responsibility of the PRPA, and the Governor can actually say he was the driving force for a total of $300 million given to the Port.....a strong legacy. Cognizant of the importance of the Port of Philadelphia as Pennsylvania's "Gateway to the World" as named by former Gov. Tom Ridge, both gubernatorial candidates, Republican nominee Tom Corbett and Democrat nominee Dan Onorato have made overtures they will give Port expansion and growth a major priority in their administrations.
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Why Port Of Philadelphia? Start With 3 P’s The Port of Philadelphia is positioned, prepared and poised for growth Ask Philadelphia maritime interests about the advantages of shipping through their port and you’ll hear a wide array of answers. But the first answer off almost everyone’s lips makes them sound like the proverbial realtor . . . location. Located within a day’s drive to 50 percent of the nation’s population, Philadelphia is at the center of a consumer base of 160 million consumers. From an industrial perspective, the news is equally positive. Fifty percent of the U.S. manufacturing base lies within a two-day delivery window. The net result is an extensive “natural” hinterland. David Whene is terminal manager at the bustling Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, operated by Greenwich Terminals LLC. He defines Philadelphia’s logistics reach: “We offer great connectivity to the Northeast, MontrealToronto and the Midwest. During the annual freeze of the St. Lawrence, Philly emerges as the ideal diversion point.” The aforementioned connectivity is the key to Philadelphia’s ability to effectively serve its sprawling sphere of influence. All terminals enjoy immediate access to a highway network that includes Interstates 95, 76 and 276 and the New Jersey and Pennsylvania turnpikes. Some 400 truckers operating approximately 20,000
units compete aggressively for container, lessthan-truckload, truckload and heavy-haul carriage. Travel times to a number of critical markets are short enough to permit multiple truck turns in the same day: New York, 1.5 hours: Baltimore, 1.5 hours: Washington, D.C., 2.5 hours. Philadelphia enjoys the unique distinction of service via three Class I railroads adjacent to its marine terminals. All three offer the full range of boxcar, gondola, hopper and container equipment. CSX Intermodal activities are centered at its Greenwich facility, while Norfolk Southern’s are housed at its Mustin Yard. Its location at the southern tip of the Canadian Pacific grid makes Philly the “southernmost Canadian port,” accounting for its popularity for cargoes entering and exiting eastern Canada. This sophisticated network prospers because of the unfettered ingress and egress it provides to port facilities. While surface carriers in other Northeast ports wrestle with traffic stoppages, height constraints and arcane labor rules, Philadelphia is a model of transit efficiency. “Philadelphia is much easier to access than other ports,” explains Anna Hummel, director of logistics for A. Duie Pyle. “From Philadelphia, it’s much easier to get to our key service points in the Northeast and Midwest.” Congestion? Advantage Philadelphia.
Ample capacity and terminal efficiency mean that vessels calling at the port never accrue delays and costs waiting for a suitable berth. And once trucks and railcars are loaded or discharged, on-dock rail and interstates a few feet from terminal gates shrink travel times and maximize equipment turns. Speaking of terminals, the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority maintains and leases six of them. Vital statistics are 4 million square feet of warehousing and 18,000 linear feet of berth space comprising 28 berths. Dear to the hearts of shippers and carriers alike are Philadelphia’s measurable cost advantages. The Delaware River allows deliveries directly into the heart of the Northeast population hub via water, always the most economical form of transit. Spirited competition among terminal operators on both sides of the river translates to some of the lowest marine-handling rates on the East Coast. A labor force that “gets it” has made significant cost concessions in the areas of pension and withdrawal fees, and offers 19 start times. And, of course, rapid connections through an uncongested port complex carry savings for cargo owners and carriers alike. Philadelphia’s terminals hum because of the nation’s best-prepared work force. “We have the highest marine productivity on the East Coast,” said Leo Holt, presi-
dent of Holt Logistics Corporation. On the container front, pick rates average 36 moves per hour and have topped out at a record 92 for twin-lift operations. Among Philadelphia’s many niche commodities, years of experience produce similar efficiencies in handling a wide range of breakbulk, project and temperature-controlled products. Steel, perishables, forest products and cocoa are some of the mainstays. The key to this high handling effectiveness remains the port’s work force, which is trained, experienced, flexible, equipped and on board with the port’s vision. Beyond the worker on the dock, these same traits permeate the entire logistics enterprise: carriers, terminal operators, stevedores, forwarders, brokers and regulators. Armed with this array of advantages, Philadelphia is planning its move up in U.S. port rankings. Factor in the final ingredient in the port’s growth recipe — land. The single greatest constraint to port growth nationwide is the critical shortage of waterfront real estate for terminal development. The limited amount that is available is the subject of fervent debate among maritime entities, moneyed developers and government entities with competing agendas. Philadelphia has an advantage in this critical issue. “Philadelphia looks a lot like the old (Cont. Page 28)
tive steel coils with direct access to three Class One railroads: Norfolk Southern, CSX Railroads and Canadian Pacific Rail. All types of steel products to include steel coils, slabs, pipe and tubing, plate, sheets and wire rod are handled safely and efficiently in multiple warehouse complexes in both Philadelphia and South Jersey. Warehouses are conveniently located on modern marine terminals to provide the best possible protection for weather-sensitive cargoes. Services offered include: vessel stevedoring, dry storage, distribution and full-scale logistics services. USDA and US Customs inspectors are on site and available for government cargo inspection, when required. Bonded storage is available upon request. All warehouses are fully computerized utilizing barcode scanning technology to provide optimal control of inventories. Customers can view their orders and inventory status on a “Real Time” basis via the internet and may be provided with instantaneous notification when a delivery order has been filled. EDI exchange of information is also available at all client warehouses. The handling of project
cargo is a complex undertaking. The efficient handling of heavy and dimensional cargoes requires proper planning, an extensive fleet of cargo handling equipment and stevedoring gear and, most importantly, experienced personnel who understand the needs of the shipper as well as the vessel operator. Holt Logistics’ client terminals are highly regarded for their excellent performance in handling all kinds of project cargo in the safest and most efficient manner. Turbines, generators, yachts, transformers, locomotives, cranes, heavy trucks and tracked equipment, as well as all kinds of machinery are handled with care and precision at Holt Logistics’ Client Terminals located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Gloucester City, New Jersey. With it’s 375-ton Kocks crane, and direct delivery capability to three Class One railroads; Norfolk Southern, CSX Railroads and Canadian Pacific Rail,Greenwich Terminal in Philadelphia has a large capacity for handling exceptionally heavy cargoes. Skilled labor, well versed in the sensitive requirements of project cargo handling, enable the movement of heavy and dimensional cargoes
safely and efficiently and without damage. The Terminals offer extensive on-site dry warehousing with outstanding capabilities for both truck and railcar deliveries. Multiple warehouse complexes in both Philadelphia
and South Jersey are conveniently located on modern marine terminals to provide the best possible protection for weather-sensitive cargoes. Services offered include: vessel stevedoring, dry storage, distribution and full-scale
logistics services. On-Site Cargo Packing can be provided through several experienced export cargo packers. All warehouses are fully computerized utilizing bar(Cont. Page 32)
Where Quarantine Flag Flew
A 200-year-old tradition was revived last Saturday as the ceremonial opening of the quarantine season is reenacted at the former Lazaretto in Essington, Tinicum Township. Built in 1799, the Lazaretto served as the maritime quarantine station for the Port of Philadelphia from 1801 to 1895. (It later served as the summer home of the Philadelphia Athletic Club and one of the first seaplane bases in North America.) It is the oldest surviving quarantine facility in the Western Hemisphere—predating Ellis Island by nearly a century—and one of the oldest in the world. For most of its history, all ships arriving at
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the Port of Philadelphia were required to stop and be inspected at the Lazaretto during the warm weather months – usually June 1 to October 1 – and those suspected of carrying epidemic diseases were detained until health officials deemed the danger to have passed. Every year on the first day of quarantine season, the Philadelphia Board of Health organized a formal outing and banquet at the Lazaretto to commemorate the occasion. There they solemnly raised the distinctive yellow flag with a black Q that served as the universal signal for arriving ships to stop and await inspection. It is operated by the Lazaretto Preservation Association of Tinicum Township.
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A warehouse or a port facility is the last place where you want your cargo or the vessel carrying it to spend a lot of time. With the high cost of fuel, vessels need to spend the least amount of time loading and unloading. Trucks need to move in and out of a cargo facility in record time. Those are the truths that drive Holt Logistics Corp. every single day. Holt Logistics Corp. represents transportation and logistics management companies which provide solutions in dynamic segments of the transportation industry such as truck and rail transportation, marine terminal services, warehousing, and logistics management. The philosophy of Holt Logistics Corp. and its independently managed affiliated companies is to provide the safest, highest quality, competitively priced cargo movement solutions in targeted market niches. Holt specializes in reducing, what they call, "Cargo Time". A warehouse or a port facility is the last place where you want your cargo or the vessel carrying it to spend a lot of time. With the high cost of fuel, vessels need to spend the least amount of time loading and unloading. Trucks need to move in and out of a cargo facility in record time. Those are the truths that drive Holt Logistics Corp. Holt clients are known worldwide for their expertise in handling both import and export steel products. Handling more than two million tons of steel annually, they are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Gloucester City, New Jersey and offer year-round handling of all steel commodities. Skilled labor, well versed in the sensitive requirements of steel handling, enable the movement of steel products safely and efficiently without damage. Extensive on-site dry warehousing with outstanding capabilities for both truck and railcar deliveries. Direct discharge from vessel to railcar is available for highly sensi-
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WEIGHING TONS are these columns of paper rolls stored in recently opened new facility.
John Brown and his family has held the helm for decades since opening in 1920. What started early on the Brown Family involvement with the Port has now mushroomed to include not only Penn Warehousing, but Murphy Marine Services, and JH Stevedoring. The Brown family operates piers 38/40, 74A, 78, 78A. Its ability to offer 2 million square feet of warehouse space, a modern 112 lift truck fleet with capacities from 5,000 to 23,000 lbs, comple-
mented by a fleet of flat bed/drop deck trailers, and jockey trucks. It’s terminals are designated a Foreign Trade Zone, which enables it to impart lower inventory carrying costs by deferring duty expenses on imported goods during the time they are warehoused. While considered the premiere destination for forestry products, Penn Warehousing and Distribution offers shippers on site repair and rewrap facilities for their paper. This service reduces claims and expedites damage free shipments to customers. Brown brings to the table over 120 years of combined experience in the areas of stevedoring, warehousing, distribution and shipping logistics. It has over 500 specially trained personnel, logging one million man hours yearly able to handle a multitude of goods including, auto-
mobiles, bulk, container, fresh and perishable foods, paper and forest products, steel, wire rod and many others. Its terminals include 17 berths and 2 ro-ro ramps. But, though its reputation has been earned from its speedy and careful handling of paper products, the company is now taking on shippers of bulk break, fruit, and others with specialty needs. JH Stevedoring offers a wide range of loading and unloading services with the same Brown focus on customer service and safety. Brown’s Murphy Marine Services, Inc., operates out of the Port OF Wilmington and handles produce shipped from around the world Brown, himself, is everywhere and anywhere all the time. Self effacing and very affable, he has one penchant and that is “to anticipate a customer’s needs, give him the
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If you have even the slightest sense of what goes on at the Port of Philadelphia, then when someone says to you “Paper” you have to immediately answer “ Brown”. Meaning, of course, the Port of Philadelphia’s John Brown Family. The Philadelphia Port has become a premier shipping destination for paper thanks to the constant efforts of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority working hand in glove with Penn Warehousng and Distribution , Inc. , which
LOOKING OVER expanding facilities under operation of Penn Warehousing are CEO John Brown and Communications Director Stacy Kinsey.
best and quickest service, and save him money in the process.” He recently hosted the dedication of a major indoor warehouse designed with special reinforced flooring to specifically hold the heavy huge paper rolls that come into his terminal, which includes indoor rail to insure none of the rolls being loaded on rail cars for shipping across the country and Canada need face weather damage. Brown sees a continued up-
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surge in business for the Port and his facilities. His newly dedicated warehousing has already attracted new shipping lines, with the additional return of another shipper. “We’re looking ahead with the PRPA, anticipating new businesses, many which can benefit from the facilities offered by the Port of Philadelphia” said Mr. Brown. “Thanks to the dredging now going underway, we’ll remain competitive with the other ports along the east coast“.
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(Cont. From Page 24) prairie,” Holt said. “We have a huge reservoir of land in the former Navy yard, and we’re providing a canvas for all uses to include industrial and portindustrial.” At a minimum, port officials are working full speed ahead on 100 to 200 acres to be developed at PRPA’s highly anticipated Southport project. The commonwealth of Pennsylvania is also onboard. “Gov. Edward Rendell is the former mayor of Philadelphia. He has a keen understanding of the port, its impact and its potential,” said James T. McDermott Jr., the PRPA’s executive director. “He spearheaded the effort to secure the recently announced $330 million bond package that will drive our renovation and expansion over the next decade. He deserves the undying gratitude of the
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Delaware River maritime community.” Philadelphia’s port players are partnering to extend their vision across the river. Cooperation among Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware maritime and political concerns was instrumental in securing the recently announced chan nel-deepening project. Taking the channel to a 45-foot navigable depth will put Delaware River ports on an equal footing with their Atlantic competitors in attracting deeper-draft large container ships, dry bulk vessels and breakbulk ships emerging from the world’s shipyards. The project affords similar unit cost avings and handling advantages for the petrochemical operators who move the lion’s share of the river’s traffic. This unified approach makes sense.
T h e Delaware River is a 120 million-ton, 3,000plus vessel behemoth that commands worldwide attention. Many port businesses maintain operations on both sides of the river under the simple philosophy that these strategic advantages are riverbank blind. They deploy best practices on both shores, providing uniform excellence and market access to carriers, shippers and distribution operations. “Our port community is a pie whose center is in the middle of the river,” Holt said. By any definition, “Philadelphia is a hidden jewel,” said Boise Butler, president of Local 1291 of the International Longshoremen’s Association. “We don’t understand how it has been a secret for so long.” With acreage, access and attitude in place, this relative anonymity is an endangered species.
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The fact that the Delaware River runs through our area has allowed all of us who live nearby the opportunity to reap tremendous benefits. We pay lower fuel costs because refineries along the river receive oil tankers directly and refine locally. We pay lower prices on imported goods that are unloaded and delivered locally because of reduced transportation costs. The cost to local exporters who ship on a global scale are reduced and the jobs that are created from all these cargo movements are generally high paying and family sustaining.
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The best news in the last twenty years was that the 45"Main Channel Deepening Project was agreed to and has begun. When this project is complete, larger vessels will traverse the Delaware River, further reducing shipping costs based on more cargo tonnage on a single vessel. This agreement was long overdue and we have a great many people to thank for their insisting that this project finally begin. The Governor of Pennsylvania, the Honorable Ed Rendell must be thanked first for taking a stand and demanding that this project move forward. Without his insistence, this project would not have happened. We want to thank Congressman Bob Brady and former US Senator Arlen Spector for requisitioning funding for the project when know one else would. We would like to thank PA State Rep. Bill Keller and the Board Members of the Maritime Exchange for working tirelessly and continuously in support of the Deepening Project. We would like to thank all of the members of ILA Local 1291 for their continued support and for getting involved in community affairs and for allowing us to become a more recognized political voice in both PA and NJ. What the maritime community now needs to do is support the development of the Naval Business Center as a world class marine terminal fully utilizing every available acre for receiving and delivering cargo of all types, from around the world. We can be successful as a port community only if we work together and focus on developing our port so that it truly can be considered a major player in a global market.
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To the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority It’s obvious the Port of Philadelphia is the Ocean Gateway to the World and our biggest economic engine. It’s with pleasure we see our Port Officials, and our Stake holders — shippers, terminal operators, unions and all those who earn a living because of the Port—all rowing in the same direction, making it easier for we, in Harrisburg, to deliver to you what you need from State Government. I thank you for affording me the many opportunities you have presented me to be of service to you.
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Capt. Jim Roche … a steady hand at the wheel. wards of $100 million to build, will take their trade to the ports that fit. By keeping pace with other ports, Capt. Roche says, the Delaware River will inevitably share in growth. “A ship carrying 10,000 containers cannot discharge all its cargo in one port,” he observes. “All we want is to get our share.” That share could be quite large if, as some analysts expect, global trade doubles in the next 10 years. Because of the rising cost of oil, maritime transport is destined to handle the bulk off such growth.
ested in,” says the Captain, “ever since my training days. “I had a drive to investigate safety policy, going straight to the Coast Guard – selfishly at first, because I wanted to know how everything worked.” The Delaware River Ports have an estimable safety record and a history of proactive selfregulation, decades before it was mandated at the Federal level. Capt. Roche now sits on the Board of the Philadelphia Regional Port Association. “If I do my job as safely as possible, we will be more effective as a Port,” he says. “As the vessels grow and the traffic grows with them, it’s my job to make sure they grow safely.” It’s not expansion of the channel or the ships that concerns Capt. Roche most now. Next step, he says, is to ensure the “intermodal” facilities of the Port can match the growth the ships will bring. That means the rail and highway connections by which goods will be dispersed from the harbor to the hinterland.
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susceptible to economic cycles. But with growth anywhere in the world, American scrap is a priority. China in particular helps drive the prices up from its increased demand." Last year, he noted, China alone imported almost 3 million metric tons of ferrous scrap for its steel mills. Though steel scrap consumption in the Unite States has been virtually flat in recent years, Balzano, sees no sign of a recession in his industry. "We have a steady list of scrap dealers, demolition and general contractors and industrial scrap generators, as well as auto wreckers who value our services, knowing they are guaranteed fair prices. "We are not only the depository of commercial and industrial scrap for the big guys, but we often are complimented by the dads of the various sports teams, whose members gathered scrap from around their neighborhoods and bring to us so they can raise money for their seasonal operations. big and small, we deal fairly with them all." Camden Iron and Steel officials are constantly looking to please the communities in which they set up operations. Most of these are in and around the Port of Philadelphia. It's major drive now is to relocate as many of them to inside facilities, as near to the waterfronts of Camden and Philadelphia. "The huge piles of scrap metal growing from the shredding and crushing of autos and other metal commodities, does arise a concern in the adjacent communities", he admits. "But, we prove to them we comply with all regulations and then some". In the meantime, whether crushers work indoors or outdoors, Camden Iron and Metal knows it needs the Port of Philadelphia to ship out the precious scrap, for which Balzano is grateful. "We've got port facilities available to us around the clock, making our operations more successful because we can keep our costs down."
These huge new freighters will place added demands on the pilots that serve the Port. But Capt. Roche says PABRD can take care of them. “We have already handled some large vessels,” he says. The Navy Yard accommodated aircraft carriers for decades. “We are busy studying other ports that already have these ships. As the time approaches, we will be engaged in continuing education.” Computer-simulation exercises will familiarize pilots with the technical challenges of the large ships before they ever set foot on them. Capt. Roche, who has led the Pilot’s Association for one year, has the right background to oversee this mission. For many years, during the regime of his revered predecessor Michael Linton, Roche headed the Mariners Advisory Committee, a body uniting representatives of all Port firms and agencies to monitor safety. “It’s a subject I have long been inter-
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No one knows better than Joe Balzano that recycling pays. He's got that statement on his web site and on wherever and whatever the name of Camden Iron and Metal appears. Located in South Camden, the company has a world wide reputation as being among the largest scrap metal operations in the United States. On the Camden Side of the Delaware, It has two sites along the River, one at Pine and the other at Atlantic. The company crushes and shreds automobile parts and materials and other metals for resale and reuse. Its shredder and fragmentation division alone, on Front and Atlantic Sts, produces 150-170 tons/day, or 35,000 tons/year of scrap metal. Founded in 1929, it is one of the US' largest and most established recyclers, shipping scrap iron and non ferrous materials to consumers all over the world. Joe Balzano, , CEO, and president, said "We are in the business of recycling, but we are very careful about what it is that we take on and ship out. We will not accept free flowing liquids, non metallic materials, radioactive materials, and scrap containing residue from hazardous materials waste." Though the economy globally is in a recession, Camden Iron's scrap exports are growing in demand. By years' end Camden Iron and Metal recycling efforts will have resulted in millions of tons of scrap being fed around the world into the hungry mouths of steel foundries. Since foundries would prefer working with scrap over iron ore, this is one of the reasons the United States has long been the world's largest exporter of scrap metal..... coming from shredded automobiles, appliances, demolished buildings and the waste from steel product manufacturers. "Scrap", according to Balzano, is an important commodity on the world market,
by Tony West The Asians are coming. And how we want them to! But we must be ready for them. And when they arrive, the Pilots’ Association for the Bay & River Delaware will be the first to greet them. Port traffic is down this year and with it the income of the 75 pilots that thread its 130-mile channel. Nevertheless, the mood on the river is bullish, says the pilots’ President Capt. Jim Roche. “As difficult an environment as we now face, there is also an exciting potential,” he explains. Part of that is due to dredging the channel to its new 45-foot depth. This longawaited project is now in full tilt. It will soon trigger expansion, not just in Philadelphia but also in Paulsboro, N.J. and Wilmington, Del., predicts Capt. Roche. The deepening project should be completed in 2015 – just in time to match the expansion of the Panama Canal. When that happens, Roche advises, the world will change. For years, the export-driven economic tigers of East Asia have been pouring goods into North America. Their huge volume is being catered to by a new generation of super-freighters larger than aircraft carriers. Today, though, these ships cannot make it through the Panama Canal, so their cargo tends to wind up in West Coast ports. Come 2014, they will be seeking new harbors along the North Atlantic. Thanks to the channel-deepening, the Delaware River will get its share of this explosive growth. The deepening of the Delaware Channel will come not a minute too soon. The three other large ports on the East Coast – New York, Baltimore and Hampton Roads – already have 45-foot channels (a couple are now even dredging to 50 feet). Companies that are shipping goods all the way from Seoul or Shanghai or Singapore, in vessels 1,100 feet long and 160 feet wide that cost up-
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Holt Logistics Specializes In Reducing Cargo Train (Cont. From Page 25) code scanning technology to provide optimal control of inventories. Customers can view their inventory status on a “Real Time” basis via the internet and may be provided with instantaneous notification when a delivery order has been filled. EDI exchange of information is also available at all client warehouses. The handling of project cargo is a complex undertaking. The efficient handling of heavy and dimensional cargoes requires proper planning, an extensive fleet of cargo handling equipment and stevedoring gear and, most importantly, experienced personnel who understand the needs of the shipper as well as the vessel operator. Holt Logistics’ client terminals are highly re-
garded for their excellent performance in handling all kinds of project cargo in the safest and most efficient manner. All warehouses are fully computerized utilizing barcode scanning technology to provide optimal control of inventories. Customers can
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Newly Formed Group Promotes Port Ben Franklin said it wisely. “You can break one pencil easily. But it’s not so easy to break a bunch of pencils tied together”. An additional translation is “More pencils together draw a bigger line, than one pencil”. With that understand, the Port of Philadelphia has found another ally in helping it promote the more reasons to world shippers why they
should all consider “Shipping to, through, and from Philadelphia First.” Sharing their marketing dollars to show off the Ports of Philadelphia as a world Class gateway for Imports and Exports that supports all trades are the Delaware River Stevedores, Penn warehousing, Holt Logistics Corp., Dependable Distribution Services, Inc., Transmode Express, Inc., the Mullica Hill Group, Northstar Services, BDP International, and Osburn-Hessey Logistics, LLC., all working together with the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority. They’ll be pooling resources so they can advertise the Port in some publications which are too expensive for any one of them to individually advertising.
tinue to look for additional suitable projects to use the valuable dredged material. In short, the project is being undertaken with the port community’s customary attention to its role as an environmental good neighbor. While some environmental groups have opposed the project, none have been able to provide sound scientifically based arguments against channel deepening. In fact, seven governmental agencies from three states, along with the federal government, have investigated the project and found it to meet accepted environmental standards. “Unlike many other major channeldeepening projects, which were contaminated with ‘hot spots’ of toxic materials, the bed of the Delaware River is relatively clean,” said Capt. Michael Linton, president of the Pilot’s Association for the Bay and River Delaware. “This material has been used for residential and commercial developments in the three-state area for decades.”
Beyond the deeper channel Commonwealth, port authority to invest millions in port infrastructure Armed with the promise of a deeper shipping channel, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority wasted little time in putting together a package of improvements in anticipation of improved terminal access. “With our agreement to move forward with dredging, Pennsylvania is now prepared to begin an aggressive program of investment in our ports,” Gov. Edward G. Rendell said. “We will partner with PRPA and its terminal operators to upgrade and expand existing facilities while also working to attract long-term private investment from international terminal operators to develop our port and allow us to compete on the world stage.” The commitment carries an impressive price tag. The state intends to invest $330
Seaman Church Institute has begun a new ship board communication service with the introduction of portable Wi-Fi hubs that allow up to five computers to link to the internet wirelessly. This service is widely appreciated by seafarers, especially those who cannot get off their ships. With a Skype program they can see and talk to their families over the internet, alleviating some of the stress, loneliness and isolation of seafaring. million for immediate port development. This money is in addition to any funds that will be required for Southport or channel deepening. The bond issue will be supported by the commonwealth and by private beneficiaries of the funds, and will support a number of projects: Cranes. Purchase new, post- Panamax cranes for the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal; Pier rehabilitation. Upgrade Piers 38, 40, 80 and 82 to secure infrastructure and extend their life; Pier 82. Upgrade pier infrastructure for a major new fruit account; Tioga Marine Terminal. Extend the container crane rail and build a 100,000-squarefoot warehouse for Chilean fruit business; Forest Products Distribution Center. Build new state-of-the-art paper warehouses at Pier 74 Annex and Pier 80; Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. Purchase two gantry cranes, extend crane rails, electrification of container cranes and expand a refrigerated warehouse; Pier 84. Construct a 100,000- square-foot warehouse for additional storage of cocoa beans; Schuylkill Pier 3. Purchase this site and build a bulk-handling facility for scrap metal and other cargo. The commonwealth and the PRPA report strong interest among carriers and terminal operators eager to participate in Philadelphia’s growth incentives. PRPA Executive Di-
rector James McDermott says the future will hinge on a proven formula. “Public-private partnerships have been instrumental in past port development and our recent double-digit growth,” he said, adding that the PRPA will continue such cooperative efforts as the most effective way of increasing port business. A. Duie Pyle, which offers services in multiple ports, provides a unique perspective on the projects contemplated under the bond package. “We keep up with port congestion issues throughout the U.S.,” Anna Hummel, director of logistics, explains. “We see these enhancements as an alternative to overcrowding in other ports and an absolute positive. We’re excited about the prospects they hold for increased commerce.” Pennsylvania attempts to weigh every proposed expenditure in terms of impact and return on investment. In its current configuration and at 2006 volume levels, the port impact in terms of personnel, income and tax revenue tops $350 million. The bond package is an investment in more of the same. “The state understands the economic multiplier the port provides,” said Dominic O’Brien, the PRPA’s senior marketing representative. “The maritime sector has an impact approaching $1 billion on the Delaware River as a whole. On the employment
front, these are not just jobs, but high-paying transportation jobs.” Port officials are convinced that a deeper channel will lead more shippers to the Port of Philadelphia’s revitalized and expanded terminals, sophisticated road and rail infrastructure, eager and experienced stevedores and dense population centers. The PRPA and the commonwealth of Pennsylvania are convinced they’ve calculated the growth equation that will drive Philadelphia’s rise among U.S. port rankings.
‘Growth central’ for PRPA T he Navy’s loss is the Port of Philadelphia’s gain. When the U.S. Navy closed its facility in 1996, it transferred most of the 1,450-acre property to the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp., which bears responsibility for allocating the land for best use. From a port perspective, “best use” includes space for the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority’s ambitious Southport project. Not only does the site offer vital waterfront footage, it is located south of the Walt Whitman Bridge, effectively eliminating any concerns about vessel air draft limitations. Boise Butler, president of ILA Local 1291, explains its importance: “The land beyond the Whitman to the old (Cont. Page 36)
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aima, president of Delaware River Stevedores. David Whene, a marine expert at Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, agrees. “Philadelphia has traditionally been a northsouth port,” he said. “With the deepening, we’re hoping to entice more Far East carriers via the Suez and Panama canals.” Benefits will extend to other types of liner services as well. “At first, we thought the project wouldn’t have much effect on our paper business, but things have definitely changed,” said John Brown, president of Penn Warehousing and Distribution. “Paper ships have gotten bigger and deeper. If the channel isn’t dredged as scheduled, it will definitely have an adverse effect on us.” A number of Philadelphia’s core commodities also could move in larger vessels given the deeper draft. Steel, petrochemicals, forest products, agriculturals and dry bulk products all will benefit from the economies of scale inherent in higher capacity carriers. Several pilot projects already have made use of beneficial dredged material at sites throughout the Delaware Valley. Examples include: 550,000 yards for Pennsylvania coal mine reclamation; 1.2 million yards for a Philadelphia International Airport runway; 200,000 yards for the Tweeter Center in Camden, N.J; 149,000 yards for the River Winds Golf and Recreation Center in New Jersey; 180,000 yards for the Exit 1 toll plaza on the New Jersey Turnpike. As the project moves forward, beneficial use of the dredged material is a component of the dredged material disposal plan. All of the material along the lower project reach in the Delaware Bay has been earmarked for habitat enhancement and restoration projects along the Delaware’s coastline. There also have been several requests for beneficial dredged materials for projects in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. During the life of the project, managers will con-
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Dennis Rochford doesn’t mince words when he describes the significance of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority’s successful push to deepen its channel. “The deepening is critical to keeping the Delaware River port community competitive,” the president of the Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay says. “All the major U.S. ports are going to 42- to 50-foot channel depths. If we don’t respond, we’ll be the only deep-water port on the Atlantic restricted to 40 feet.” The scale of the undertaking is massive. Some 70 miles of channel will be dredged to the new depth, generating about 27 million cubic yards of material. The net effect will be a 25 to 30 percent increase in the 20-foot container capacity of the vessels that can be accommodated. Depending on vessel design, some industry experts predict that ships with capacity of up to 7,000 TEUs will be able to call at Delaware River marine terminals after dredging is completed. The cost is expected to total $300 million, with approximately $105 million to be funded by the local assuror. The non-federal share is to be provided by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the PRPA. “We’re currently working toward a project cooperation agreement with the Corps of Engineers that will generate the federal matching funds for the local guarantee,” said Robert Blackburn, PRPA’s senior deputy executive director. Finalization of the agreement and pre-construction activities are expected to take approximately 18 months. Thereafter, the project is expected to take five years to complete. There’s no shortage of optimism along the Delaware as to the potential impact of the project. “The deepening will reinvigorate shipping along the river for Philadelphia and her sister ports, especially in terms of the larger container carriers,” said Robert Pal-
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Now That Channel Deepening Project Has Begun... It’s been a long road, paved with countless rallies, meetings, editorials, press conferences, budgetary discussions, debates and grassroots efforts. But with a federal court decision on January 27, the way was cleared for the actual start of the Delaware River Channel Deepening Project. The January decision didn’t announce the need for another study, or the possible start of the project, or any other kind of positive but heavily-qualified statement. It said that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could move from the routine maintenance dredging it was performing in a por-
tion of the channel in the State of Delaware to actual channeldeepening operations, with the aim of deepening the Delaware River’s main channel from 40 to 45 feet. The Delaware River’s main channel passes through 3 states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. U.S. District Court Judge Sue L. Robinson, speaking on January 27 in Wilmington, Delaware, both rejected the notion that the Army Corps needed a Delaware state permit to proceed with the project, as well as other “states rights” issues opponents believed held sway over the channel, a desig-
nated federal waterway. Most significantly, she said, “Based on the volume of business passing through these ports, any loss in market share because the river cannot handle ships of a certain draft will harm the local economy. Congress has made the determination that it is in the public interest to proceed with the deepening project.” In the course of her ruling, Judge Robinson noted that the industrial port system along the Delaware River supports about 75,000 jobs, generates billions of dollars in revenue and salaries, and contributes
over $150 million in state and local taxes. Furthermore, she noted that deepening the Delaware River to 45 feet was not appreciably different than the normal maintenance dredging that has regularly maintained the river’s 40-foot depth since World War II. The ruling also rejected arguments that significant environmental impacts would result from the deepening, noting that impacts from deepening operations “will be largely identical to impacts that have been occurring since 1973 with regular maintenance dredging.” In a statement quoted
widely in the media following Judge Robinson’s ruling, PRPA Chairman John H. Estey said, “This is great news for the tens of thousands of families whose livelihoods depend on Philadelphia-area ports and for the taxpayers who will reap the economic benefits of the deepening.” Within days of the ruling, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers switched from maintenance dredging operations to channel-deepening operations in the portion of the Delaware River channel known as “Reach C,” a major portion of the channel located in the state
of Delaware. Judge Robinson advised the Corps to work closely with the states of Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania during future stages of the project. The Delaware River Channel Deepening Project was conceived over 30 years ago and officially authorized by Congress over 20 years ago. In 2008, the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority became the local sponsor of the project, which will take about five years to complete now that it’s begun. The project encompasses a 102.5-mile stretch of the Delaware River.
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Dredging Makes All The Difference For Future (Cont. From Page 33) Navy Yard . . . that’s the last frontier.” We need to protect this land for port use.” Environmental issues and safeguards are part and parcel of the Southport strategy. The environmental assessment and permitting will include a detailed analysis of the impact on aquatic life. Southport will be the physical resource that will accommodate much of the increased trade projected for the port. “Southport becomes growth central,” said Robert Blackburn, deputy executive director of the PRPA. “In a staged process, it will ultimately double our throughput capacity. Substantial incremental trade volumes are projected for the U.S. East Coast. We’re on pace to participate with the long-term development of Southport.” The Southport facility, when complete, will back on to three Class 1 railroads: Canadian Pacific and CSX, which utilize the Greenwich Intermodal Yard adjacent to the Southport area, and Norfolk Southern’s Mustin Intermodal Yard, which shares space in the Navy Yard with the Southport property. In addition, like the port’s other facilities, Southport will have easy access to Interstates 95, 76 and 676. The port has been marketing Southport for a number of years. However, the announcement of the channel deepening was the catalyst needed to move partnership discussions with carriers and terminal operators to the front burner. Leo Holt of Holt Logistics weighs in on the private-sector view, “We have a congruent vision with the PRPA, to the effect that the growth will take place to the south of existing terminals. Southport will provide the maximum bang for the buck in terms of attracting and handling the larger liners of the future.” To rephrase the old axiom, in the Port of Philadelphia, they say, “Go South, young man.” Land availability, absence of bridge constraints, shorter sailing times and a heavy financial
commitment to terminal development are the ingredients that make Southport the logical focal point for increasing Philadelphia’s port traffic. Several ocean carriers and terminal-operating companies have expressed interest in the expansion project, which makes sense: Port land is a rare commodity in the heavily populated U.S. Northeast. “With channel deepening imminent and trade doubling within the decade, the time is right for Southport,” Blackburn said. Southport’s vital statistics: • 100 to 200 acres at build-out. • 2,500 to 3,500 linear feet of berthing. • 45-foot depth at berth. • Contiguous to the 1,450-acre Philadelphia Naval Business Center, two Class 1 rail intermodal yards, and a planned distribution and warehouse complex.
Advantage, Packer With all the conversation about the good news of the deepening of the Delaware River channel, Philadelphia’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, operated by Greenwich Terminals LLC, already enjoys certain competitive advantages over some of its Northeastern competitors. One is location: Situated south of the Walt Whitman Bridge, the facility is not hindered by the air-draft constraints that keep the next generation of vessels away from other inner harbor terminals. Another is labor flexibility: Nineteen start times give ocean carriers exceptional control over cargo unloading. Packer is the epitome of a multipurpose terminal, handling containers, steel and project cargoes. Total volume last year was 3,079,074 metric tons. Packer handles the lion’s share of Philadelphia’s container throughput, expected to reach 265,000 20-foot containers for 2007. Growth in container throughput has exceeded 20 percent for three consecutive years. Lead-
ing import cargoes include frozen meat, dairy products, fruit and heavy-lift units. Pharmaceuticals, motorcycles and machine tools are among the export staples. Packer Avenue Marine Terminal’s physical amenities reflect its versatility. Six berths total 3,800 lineal feet in length, with one of these serving roll-on, roll-off carriers. Some 290,000 square feet of on-terminal warehouse space provide covered storage for arriving and departing freight, and perishables can be housed in the 2.2 millioncubic- foot refrigerated facility. Included in this storage complex is a 100,000-squarefoot heated building. Measuring 112 acres, Packer offers ample space for marshalling of containers and other shipments amenable to open storage. The 1,160 reefer plugs testify to the importance of perishables in the Packer cargo mix. In 2006, the terminal handled 38,000 refrigerated containers without a single loss claim. On the quay, seven cranes handle load and discharge chores. They range in individual capacity from 40 tons up to a Kochs combo container/heavy-lift crane that can hoist 345 tons. These are supplemented with another five reach stackers. Eleven top-loaders, 100 forklifts and a fleet of 20 yard hustlers expedite yard operations. For shippers and maritime interests alike, there are no strangers among Packer’s steamship line portfolio: Maersk Line, Hamburg Sud, Mediterranean Shipping Co., CMA CGM, Marfret, Evergreen Line and APL. Landside, Packer enjoys immediate access to Philadelphia’s three Class I railroads — CSX, Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific. The latter offers thrice-weekly protected reefer service and second-day deliveries to eastern Canada. For shipments moving by truck, Packer offers separate container and breakbulk gates. All 11 container-interchange lanes are computerized, resulting in immediate deployment of
yard equipment to move containers to and from arriving trucks. Short turnaround times testify to the combined efficiency of Packer’s automation, equipment and work force. “We emphasize rapid gate turns,” said David Whene, terminal manager for Greenwich Terminals, which operates the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. “We average less than an hour for a double move.” Because Interstates 95 and 76 lie half a mile from Packer’s gates, truck shipments via Packer are never hung up in cross-town traffic. Under the theory that higher throughput demands additional capacity, Packer will be critical to Philadelphia’s growth curve. Leo Holt of Holt Logistics, parent of Greenwich Terminals, explains how his companies are poised to play a significant role. “Packer can triple its existing throughput within our existing facilities. And we have permitted land under contract to add another 50 percent capacity.” To help meet these objectives, Greenwich Terminals will add two post-Panamax container cranes. In addition, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania has earmarked funds for two more under its $330 million bond package. To address environmental and operational concerns, plans call for conversion of the existing diesel container cranes to electric. This measure will simultaneously reduce emissions, operating cost, maintenance expense and downtime. Other projects in the offing for Packer include: • A 700-foot extension of the terminal’s crane rail. • A project to fully automate truck gates. • Construction of the new 2,700-foot Publicker breakbulk berth to begin in 2008. Packer Avenue Marine Terminal is the Port of Philadelphia in microcosm. It is strategically located, a proven operator, investing for growth and has a shared vision for a major role in Northeast U.S. maritime markets.
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NEW SEPTA Silverliner V Regional Rail cars are not only heavy, “but extremely large, according to Leo Holt, of Holt Logistics.
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Three new, completely outfitted Silverliner V Regional Rail cars have arrived in Philadelphia- finishing a journey that started on the other side of the world nearly three months ago. More will follow. It's also a major step in SEPTA's plan to put 120 new, state-of-the-art cars on the railroad, replacing portions of the fleet that date back more than 40 years. "So much effort, planning and design has gone into the production of these new Regional Rail cars," said SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey. "To see this project go from concept to delivery of the pilot cars is tremendous." The much-anticipated pilot cars Casey mentioned also included nine Silverliner V shells which made the trip on the Wladyslaw Orkan, which departed from South Korea with the train cars.. Employing a mix of highlevel skills, experience and extremely heavy machinery, trained longshoremen unloaded the hulking cars in short order. Among the equipment used in the effort were cranes and forklifts with a range in capacity from two tons, all the way up to 375 tons. "The beautiful Silverliner V Regional Rail cars are not only heavy, but extremely large," said Leo Holt, presi-
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The Silverliner V Regional Rail cars arrive in Philadelphia dent of Holt Logistics Corp., which oversees cargo at the terminal. "It takes special skill and care as well as great equipment to handle these cars without damaging them. Just like at SEPTA, safety is our first job, and the folks who work atthe terminals are among the safest in the business." Holt Logistics and Greenwich Terminals LLC, which operates the terminal, have been integral parts of the Silverliner V project since Hyundai Rotem USA Corp. selected their site in South Philadelphia, where the cars are being assembled. The Packer Avenue Marine Terminal is also ideally suited for the job. Holt describes the facility as "very rail-centric," and he said it is the only port-
side nexus of three Class I railroads in the U.S. The three pilot cars have undergone inspection and extensive testing at the Roberts Yard. Meanwhile, the nine shells joined a growing fleet of cars that are being assembled at the Hyundai Rotem plant. Up to 300 mechanics, electricians and supervisors will work on turning the shells into state-of-the-art Regional Rail cars. The new cars will feature larger windows, wider aisles, an enhanced seating arrangement and the latest in climate control technology. The Silverliner V Regional Rail cars fully comply with American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)passenger car strength
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A Lot of Engineering Goes Into Dredging The Delaware June 2009. In July 2009, DNREC denied the permit, on the grounds that the project had grown since the federal government originally applied for it in 2001. In October 2009, the Army Corps of Engineers decided to allow the Delaware River Deepening Project to go forward without the permit. Jo-Ellen Darcy, current Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, echoed her predecessor in saying that an environmental permit from Delaware was not needed for the project to proceed. Delaware tried to halt the dredging of the Delaware River by filing a lawsuit and seeking an injunction against the Army Corps of Engineers in October 2009. A hearing was held in front of federal Judge Sue L. Robinson on December 2, 2009. In January 2010, she denied Delaware’s injunction. The contract was awarded and the Deepening Project’s construction phase began on March 1, 2010, 27 years after Senator Arlen Specter introduced initial legislation to deepen the river 5 feet. Subsequently, the State of New Jersey filed another lawsuit in a New Jersey federal court that is still ongoing. New Jersey is arguing that the Army Corps of Engineers is
the dredging project. Governor Doug Christie announced that he would vow to keep fighting the deepening project. The first contract to deepen was awarded to Norfolk Dredging. They are dredging the current project, which is located in Reach C. Reach C is a 12-mile area between the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and the Delaware Memorial Bridge. They are providing the equipment and doing the dredging and placement. PRPA and the Corps are providing construction management oversight. Currently, there are two cutterhead dredges – the Pullen and the Charleston – that are at work in Reach C. The dredged sediments are being placed thru a pipeline from these dredges to the Killcohook federal disposal facility in New Jersey. There are two monitors on staff – one from the Army Corps of Engineers and one from the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority – that make daily reports. They monitor general operations, as well as species such as sturgeon. Construction on Reach C is set to finish later this summer. The Corps, PRPA and GBA are currently working on the plans and specifica-
local port community – nearly 60 percent of all fruit shipments from Chile enter the United States through the three Delaware River ports. U.S. grape consumption has doubled within the past 20 years, reaching per capita consumption of eight pounds annually. It is expected the Chilean earthquake will aggravate the situation further. “The still struggling economy has really hindered port businesses,” said Dennis Rochford, president of the Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River & Bay. “Here’s an opportunity to make good use of an underutilized resource, ultimately helping the Delaware Valley, not to mention our Chilean friends and business partners.” Given the disruption in the Chilean harvest and shipments, Chile will lose the ability to distribute its crop – the voyage from Chile to the United States takes 10 to 14 days – without the temporary suspension of the import regulations. The Chilean industry estimates that 10 to 20 days of its harvest season will be delayed or lost.
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Sometimes one wonders how many engineers it takes to dredge a river bed. Know its a lot, especially when the dredging is to take place on a river the size and importance of the Delaware. The Delaware River Main Channel Deepening project now underway in the Delaware River is a partnership between the Corps of Engineers and the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA). Gahagan & Bryant Associates, Inc. GBA is providing dredging engineering, cost estimating and construction management support to the PRPA team. This is a natural fit, since GBA is a unique engineering firm that specializes in providing consulting and engineering services for variety of projects, including port development, dredged material management, hydrographic surveying, coastal engineering and construction management. There were many significant events regarding the $300 million 45 ft Delaware River Deepening Project in the past year. In April 2009, then Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, J.P. Woodley, wrote a memo indicating that the project would go forward if Delaware did not act expeditiously on granting a
each other, were in agreement on this matter shows how important the topic really is,” added Ricardo Maldonado, executive director of the Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia. “There’s no downside here in being Good Samaritans, and all the ports benefited, too.” Leo Holt, President of Holt Logistics Corp., said, “For myself and my family this was a personal matter. My father, Tom, and I are recipients of the Friend of Chile award, which belies the fact that all of our people and those of the port are Friends of Chile, especially in this moment of crisis. The most natural thing in the world for the U.S. to do is extend the same kind of brotherhood to those in need. It's what we do.” “This was the right thing to do,” agreed Tom Keefer, deputy executive director of the Diamond State Port Corp. in Wilmington. “We have a long, mutually beneficial relationship with the Chilean government and agricultural interests there and have the chance to provide much-needed relief.” Aside from as well as the
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THIS IS ONE of the dredgers now deepening the shipping channel of the Delaware River, insuring the Port of Philadelphia, as well as Camden, and Wilmington continue to stay competitive among world ports.
A broad coalition of the Delaware River port community – including representatives from the Philadelphia, Gloucester and Wilmington ports -- in an effort to extend a helping hand their Chilean friends and trade partners, petitioned U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to suspend for up to 20 days in April the restrictions on all table grapes imported from Chile and to clarify that the Crimson Seedless variety will be exempted from those restrictions this year. The petition asked for a 10- to 20-day suspension of Table Grape Import Regulation 4, which annually limits the import of Chilean grapes after an early date. The request was made on humanitarian grounds, as Chile was hit Feb. 27 with a powerful earthquake registering 8.8 on the Richter scale. More than 200 aftershocks have since been recorded, including some over 6.0 on the Richter scale. The earthquake caused widespread and catastrophic damage to the Chilean port facilities and transportation infrastructure needed to transport the grape harvest, with the most severe damage in areas suffered by small growers and harvest workers who depend on the fruit harvest and its sale in the United States. “For well over 30 years the Delaware Valley and the tristate region have benefited from a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with Chile rooted in the winter fruit program moving across the docks of the Greater Philadelphia maritime terminals” said Robert Palaima, President of Delaware River Stevedores and President of the Chilean and American Chamber of Commerce. “We believe there is a strong argument for this minor, one-time change based on the United States’ traditional commitment to humanitarian aid for those in distress, the regional economic impact, as well as national consumer in-
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parency and accountability to campaigns for elective office, city government, and lobbying activity”. Also co-sponsoring the legislation were President Anna C. Verna, Darrell L. Clarke, Bill Green, Maria Quinones Sanchez, Blondell Reynolds Brown, Frank DiCicco, W. Wilson Goode, Jr., Bill Greenlee, Jack Kelly, Jim Kenney, Joan Krajewski, Curtis Jones, Jr., Donna Reed Miller and
Brian O’Neill. Tasco added The process leading was deliberative and participatory with Council members working with the Board of Ethics, Mayor Nutter, the Committee of Seventy, and others to build consensus. “This collaborative approach resulted in substantive amendments to many of the bills”. Councilman Green added” it addresses many of the issues highlighted in the final report
of the Mayor’s Task Force On Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform”. The legislation requires lobbyists to rally with the city and file quarterly reports; imposes limits on contributions used to pay campaign debts or for inauguration or transition expenses, which formerly had no limits; It consolidates and increases fines; authorizes the creation of litigation funds that may be used only to defend
civil, criminal or administrative proceeding arising directly to campaigns ; and clarifies the circumstances under which the printing and distribution of sample ballots is a contribution to a candidate and when it is an expenditure by the candidates’ political committee. Even though the political restrictions on Philadelphia city employees among 40 of the largest US cities surveyed, the Council did not pass legis-
lation implementing a two tiered system based on the Federal Hatch Act under which designated city employees would be permitted to engage in political activity during their off duty hours. But, according to Councilwoman Sanchez, “We are working to build consensus on this issue, looking forward to bringing Philadelphia’s restrictions on line with the best practices in all major cities.”
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Philadelphia now has passed a campaign finance and ethics reform legislation which should bring an end to many of the complaints raised by voters, good government watchers, and candidates. According to Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco, who introduced the legislation which was co-sponsored by 15 members of the 17 member body, “The legislation, now law, brings increased trans-
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Over 400 entrepreneurs – women and men of all ages and ethnic backgrounds – learned how to apply for contracts with state-related agencies at a Small Business Expo sponsored by The Pennsylvania Association of Public Service Agencies (PAPSA) . They found the opportunities were many since the PAPSA member agencies are the Delaware River Port Authority, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the
Philadelphia Housing Authority, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, the School District of Philadelphia, SEPTA and Temple University. All have huge budgets. Brought together through the initiative of Carl R. Greene, Philadelphia Housing Authority Executive Director, the group’s mission is to actively recruiting other staterelated agencies who share their mutual interests. Carl R. Greene,who is also PAPSA president explained “Bidding for contracts at public agencies is different than contracting in the private market. We wanted to help these contractors learn the ropes so they can get more contracts, and so that we can have a bigger pool of high quality contractors to work with.” The over 400 attending the exposition at the Pennsylvania Convention Center heard Pennsylvania Convention Center president and CEO Ameenah Young tell them “It has been a mystery on how to do business with us. We’re here to eliminate that mystery.” They also learned the Philadelphia School District is always looking to give minority and disadvantaged business owners contracts. “We have 200,000 students in the School District; the vast majority are minorities. We would like our vendor partner figures to move closer to that picture. Our goal is to reach 35% minority and disadvan-
taged business owners,” said Robert Archie Jr., chairman of the School Reform Commission. Karen Fiore of Fiore Designs would agree. Her company just completed WBE certification, and she is now ready to apply for contracts in the public sector. “There is a lot of process involved with these agencies. It’s not like going out in the private sector and working with an organization,” she said. She added that she and Kristin Shelly, the company’s Creative Operations Manager, spoke to many people at the Expo and found everyone very helpful. “They all said, ‘here’s how to work with us.” The Expo also drew a group of about 12 high school students, members of Dollar Boyz, a national youth organization based in Philadelphia. The teens circulated to all the tables, speaking with the exhibitors, gathering information and collecting business cards. “We have a lot of fundraising events for our group,” said Damr Seanbrough, a student at Parkway High School. “We came here to learn how to be entrepreneurs.” The Public Agencies involved will be exploring cost saving efforts which will include cooperating in areas relating to public information, financial management, human resources and employment practices, resource development and grant writing, contracting and procurement activities and strategic planning.
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SILAR DISTRESSED REAL ESTATE FUND-I, LLP, PLAINTIFF vs. The Unknown Heirs of Sue Ella Smith, Deceased, Darryl C. Smith, Solely in His Capacity as heir of Sue Ella Smith, Deceased, Mortgagor(s) and Record Owner(s), Defendant(s)
CITIMORTGAGE INC., PLAINTIFF vs. Unknown Heirs of the Estate of DOROTHEA M. ALLEN, DECEASED, MORTGAGOR(S) AND RECORD OWNER(S), DEFENDANT(S)
THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO YOU IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO YOU IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
TO:The Unknown Heirs of Sue Ella Smith, Deceased, DARRYL C. SMITH, Solely In His Capacity as Heir of Sue Ella Smith, Deceased, 1316 North 62nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19151 Your house at 1316 North 62nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19151 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 10:00 AM, in 3801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA to enforce the court judgment of $74,967.23 obtained by SILAR DISTRESSED REAL ESTATE FUND-I, LLP against you. NOTICE OF OWNER’S RIGHTS YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF’S SALE
TO: Unknown Heirs of the Estate of DOROTHEA M. ALLEN, Deceased, 2134 South Frazier Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143. Your house at 2134 South Frazier Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 10:00 AM, in 3801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA to enforce the court judgment of $52,191.52 obtained by CITIMORTGAGE INC. against you. NOTICE OF OWNER’S RIGHTS YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF’S SALE
To prevent this Sheriff’s Sale you must take immediate action: 1. The sale will be cancelled if you pay to SILAR DISTRESSED REAL ESTATE FUND-I, LLP, the back payments, late charges, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees due. To find out how much you must pay call our office at 2158256329 or 1-866-413-2311. 2.You may be able to stop the sale by filing a petition asking the Court to strike or open judgment, if the judgment was improperly entered. You may also ask the Court to postpone the sale for good cause. 3.You may also be able to stop the sale through other legal proceedings. 4.You may need an attorney to assert your rights. The sooner you contact one, the more chance you will have of stopping the sale. (See notice below on how to obtain an attorney). YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU HAVE OTHER RIGHTS EVEN IF THE SHERIFF’S SALE DOES NOT TAKE PLACE. 1.If the Sheriff’s Sale is not stopped, your property will be sold to the highest bidder. You may find out the price bid price by calling the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-6863534. 2.You may be able to petition the Court to set aside the sale if the bid price was grossly inadequate compared to the value of your property. 3.The sale will go through only if the buyer pays the Sheriff the full amount due in the sale. To find out if this has happened, you may call the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-6863534. 4.If the amount due from the Buyer is not paid to the Sheriff, you will remain the owner of the property as if the sale never happened. 5.You have a right to remain in the property until the full amount due is paid to the Sheriff and the Sheriff gives a deed to the buyer. At that time, the buyer may bring legal proceedings to evict you. 6.You may be entitled to a share of the money which was paid for your house. A schedule of distribution of the money bid for your house will be filed by the Sheriff within thirty (30) days from the date of the Sheriff’s Sale. This schedule will state who will be receiving that money. The money will be paid out in accordance with this schedule unless exceptions (reasons why the proposed distribution is wrong) are filed with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after the schedule of distribution is filed. 7.You may also have other rights and defenses, or ways of getting your house back, if you act immediately after the sale. 8.You may contact the Foreclosure Resource Center: http://www.philadelphiafed.org/foreclosure/ YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE LISTED BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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To prevent this Sheriff’s Sale you must take immediate action: 1. The sale will be cancelled if you pay to CITIMORTGAGE INC., the back payments, late charges, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees due. To find out how much you must pay call our office at 2158256329 or 1-866-413-2311. 2. You may be able to stop the sale by filing a petition asking the Court to strike or open judgment, if the judgment was improperly entered. You may also ask the Court to postpone the sale for good cause. 3. You may also be able to stop the sale through other legal proceedings. 4. You may need an attorney to assert your rights. The sooner you contact one, the more chance you will have of stopping the sale. (See notice below on how to obtain an attorney). YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU HAVE OTHER RIGHTS EVEN IF THE SHERIFF’S SALE DOES NOT TAKE PLACE. 1.If the Sheriff’s Sale is not stopped, your property will be sold to the highest bidder. You may find out the price bid price by calling the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-686-3534. 2.You may be able to petition the Court to set aside the sale if the bid price was grossly inadequate compared to the value of your property. 3.The sale will go through only if the buyer pays the Sheriff the full amount due in the sale. To find out if this has happened, you may call the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-6863534. 4.If the amount due from the Buyer is not paid to the Sheriff, you will remain the owner of the property as if the sale never happened. 5.You have a right to remain in the property until the full amount due is paid to the Sheriff and the Sheriff gives a deed to the buyer. At that time, the buyer may bring legal proceedings to evict you. 6.You may be entitled to a share of the money which was paid for your house. A schedule of distribution of the money bid for your house will be filed by the Sheriff within thirty (30) days from the date of the Sheriff’s Sale. This schedule will state who will be receiving that money. The money will be paid out in accordance with this schedule unless exceptions (reasons why the proposed distribution is wrong) are filed with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after the schedule of distribution is filed. 7. You may also have other rights and defenses, or ways of getting your house back, if you act immediately after the sale. 8. You may contact the Foreclosure Resource Center: http://www.philadelphiafed.org/foreclosure/ YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE LISTED BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center • Philadelphia, PA 19107 • 215-238-6333 COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central • Philadelphia, PA 19140 • 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 GOLDBECK MC CAFFERTY & MC KEEVER Michael T. McKeever • Attorney for Plaintiff • Suite 5000 Mellon Independence Center 701 Market Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215-825-6318
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION – LAW TERM NO. 090901276 MIDFIRST BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. Lisa Jabbar, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Carolyn Gilmore, Deceased and Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Carolyn Gilmore, Deceased, Mortgagor(s) and Record Owner(s), DEFENDANT(S) THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO YOU IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Carolyn Gilmore, Deceased, 638 West Luzerne Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Your house at 638 West Luzerne Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 10:00 AM, in 3801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA to enforce the court judgment of $10,355.50 obtained by MIDFIRST BANK against you. NOTICE OF OWNER’S RIGHTS YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF’S SALE To prevent this Sheriff’s Sale you must take immediate action: 1. The sale will be cancelled if you pay to MIDFIRST BANK, the back payments, late charges, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees due. To find out how much you must pay call our office at 2158256329 or 1-866-413-2311. 2. You may be able to stop the sale by filing a petition asking the Court to strike or open judgment, if the judgment was improperly entered. You may also ask the Court to postpone the sale for good cause. 3. You may also be able to stop the sale through other legal proceedings. 4. You may need an attorney to assert your rights. The sooner you contact one, the more chance you will have of stopping the sale. (See notice below on how to obtain an attorney). YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU HAVE OTHER RIGHTS EVEN IF THE SHERIFF’S SALE DOES NOT TAKE PLACE.
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1. If the Sheriff’s Sale is not stopped, your property will be sold to the highest bidder. You may find out the price bid price by calling the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-6863534. 2. You may be able to petition the Court to set aside the sale if the bid price was grossly inadequate compared to the value of your property. 3. The sale will go through only if the buyer pays the Sheriff the full amount due in the sale. To find out if this has happened, you may call the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-6863534. 4. If the amount due from the Buyer is not paid to the Sheriff, you will remain the owner of the property as if the sale never happened. 5. You have a right to remain in the property until the full amount due is paid to the Sheriff and the Sheriff gives a deed to the buyer. At that time, the buyer may bring legal proceedings to evict you. 6. You may be entitled to a share of the money which was paid for your house. A schedule of distribution of the money bid for your house will be filed by the Sheriff within thirty (30) days from the date of the Sheriff’s Sale. This schedule will state who will be receiving that money. The money will be paid out in accordance with this schedule unless exceptions (reasons why the proposed distribution is wrong) are filed with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after the schedule of distribution is filed. 7. You may also have other rights and defenses, or ways of getting your house back, if you act immediately after the sale. 8. You may contact the Foreclosure Resource Center: http://www.philadelphiafed.org/foreclosure/ YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE LISTED BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central • Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center • Philadelphia, PA 19107 • 215-238-6333 GOLDBECK MC CAFFERTY & MC KEEVER Michael T. McKeever • Attorney for Plaintiff • Suite 5000 Mellon Independence Center 701 Market Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215-825-6318
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on March 14, 1997, a certain Mortgage was executed by ALICE HUNTER, as mortgagor in favor of Lincoln Mortgage Company as mortgagee and was recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County in Mortgage Book JTD 547; Page 369; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary”), pursuant to an assignment recorded on 9/4/2008 in Document ID # 51961503, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage in that the payment due on November 30, 2009, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this Notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of November 30, 2009 is $54,954.33 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, l2 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 29, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on GOLDBECK COMM REC DATE in Misc. COMM BOOK AND PG, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, notice is hereby given that on July 9, 2010 at 9:00 am at entrance of the James A. Byrne Federal Courthouse located at 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected. SITUATE on the North side of Morse Street at the distance of 288 feet 3-5/8 inches Westward from the West side of 54th Street in the 42nd Ward of the City of Philadelphia. CONTAINING in front of breadth on the said Morse Street 16 feet and extending of what width in length or depth Northward between 76 feet 6 inches to the middle of a certain 15 feet wide driveway extending Eastward into the said 54th Street. BEING No. 5437 Morse Street BEING BRT Account number 522027200 TOGETHER with the free and common use, right, liberty and privilege of the aforesaid driveway as and for a passageway, driveway and watercourse in common with the owners, tenants and occupiers of the other lots of ground bounding thereon and entitled to the use thereof, at all times hereafter, forever. The sale will be held on July 9, 2010 at 9:00 am at entrance of the James A. Byrne Federal Courthouse located at 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $54,954.33 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date. Ten percent (10%) of the highest bid is the deposit required at the sale. The amount that must be paid to HUD by the mortgagors or someone acting on their behalf so that the sale may be stayed is the total delinquent amount of $54,954.33 as of November 30, 2009, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bid, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent 10% of the Secretary’s bid as set forth above in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for fifteen (15) days, and a fee will be charged in the amount of $150.00 for each fifteen (15) day extension requested. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder’s deposit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.
REMOVING memorial from cite of killing at Cobbs Creek and Woodland Avenue is Paul “Earthquake” Moore and 12th Police District officers Darnell Young and Andre Brockenbrough.
makeshift memorials made from photos, candles, balloons, cards, signs and stuffed animals, become tattered and worn after about a week, and a grim reminder of the tragedy that took place. These memorials soon become eyesores and look harsh and uninviting to outsiders visiting our communities.” Earthquake believes grieving families feel sad about the tattered, worn tributes and would like to see these reminders come down in time. He has begun to do that, enlisting the help local clergy, community members and the Philadelphia Police Department’s Community Relations Office.
He believes not removing these old memorials sends a wrong signal to people who are visiting the neighborhoods involved.”The neighborhood could have a safe history, and the killings there truly rare. But the sight of these old markers of sadness continue to send a wrong message, long after the events occurred.” Last week removed four such memorials in West Philadelphia along and nearby Woodland Avenue. He encourages others around the city to emulate him. Moore will supply information on how to remove and dispose the memorials to those who call him at (215) 385-2696. Relations Office, (215) 686-3122.
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Memorials made from teddy bears, toy dolls, balloons, artificial flowers and signs have become a traditional way of marking the spot on the city’ streets and parks where someone was killed. It’s part of the urban culture and the memorials have sprouted up everywhere in this city and the suburbs. They go up, become weather bitten, and finally are reduced to a tread worn mess. Well, Paul “Earthquake” Moore, a Philadelphia sanitation worker, who spends his spare time promoting peace through events he holds, has decided it’s time for them to come down. “It hurts me when young lives are lost through violence,” said Moore, a Southwest Philadelphia-based community activist. “I have marched, run, held motorcycle rides, free dinners and boot camps for troubled youth, and watched people show their grief with vigils and makeshift memorials“. He adds “While all these things are an important part of the grieving process, the
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2,000 Skids of Marble & Stone, 3,500 Light Fixtures-Chandeliers, Wall & Ceiling Lights, 5000 Chrome & Brass Bath Accsy’s, 500 Styles of Trims & Deco Tiles, 30 Pallets of Grout, Hardi Board, Skid of 24x48 Granite Tops. Truckloads of Hardwood Flooring-Oak, Cherry & Bamboo. 10,000 Yds. Of Carpet-Plushes & Commercial, Truck Loads of Sheet Rock 4x12 & 4x8 ½”. Truckloads of Molding-All Profiles. 10 Large Kitchen Displays, Bath Vanities w/Tops, Medicine Cabinets & Lights, 100’s of Kitchen & Bath & Vanity Faucets-American Standard, Grohe & Kohler. 1 Pc. Toilets, Whirlpools, 1 Pc. Tub & Showers. Appliances-Refrig’s, Ranges, Washer & Dryers, Air. Cond’s, Heaters, Central Air. SS Undermount Sinks. Andersen Windows, Doors-Int. & Ext., Slab & P/H. Lumber, Trex Decking, Rubber Roofing, Storm & Security Doors. Hardware, Paints, Tools, ForkLifts, Trucks, Cars, . Drill Machine on Trailer, Leaf Machine. Equipment for Marble & Granite Manuf., Bob Cat Hammer, #20 220 Volt Pumps, 1000 Lb. Scale, Pallet Jacks, CompresserScrew Type W/Dryer, C & C Machine, Crane for Slabs, Bridge Saw & Much, Much More. Auctioneers Note: Very Large Sale of Fla. Home Center. Plenty of Parking on 5 Ac. Yard & Warehouse. Terms-Cash, Cert. Ck. Or Bank Letter. 10% BP.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW Term No. 100501522 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2001-B, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2001-B PLAINTIFF vs. The Unknown Heirs of Emanuel Bryan, Deceased, IRWIN BRYAN, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Emanuel Bryan, Deceased & MARSHA EDELMAN, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Emanuel Bryan, Deceased Mortgagors and Real Owners DEFENDANT TO: The Unknown Heirs of Emanuel Bryan, Deceased, MORTAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 104 W. Luray St. Philadelphia, PA 19140. 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, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2001-B, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2001-B, 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. 100501522 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 104 West Luray Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County.
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NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the above, 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. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center • Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-238-6333 Michael T. McKeever Attorney for Plaintiff Goldbeck McCafferty & McKeever, PC Suite 5000, Mellon Independence Center 701 Market Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106-1532 215-627-1322
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION – LAW TERM NO. 091103704 WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2000-3, PLAINTIFF vs. UMBRENDA HERRINGTON FISHER, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Kenneth Herrington, Deceased, and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF KENNETH HERRINGTON, DECEASED, MORTGAGOR(S) AND REAL OWNER(S), DEFENDANT(S) THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO YOU IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF KENNETH HERRINGTON, DECEASED, 1928 West Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 Your house at 1928 West Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 10:00 AM, in 3801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA to enforce the court judgment of $31,878.03 obtained by WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2000-3 against you. NOTICE OF OWNER’S RIGHTS YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF’S SALE To prevent this Sheriff’s Sale you must take immediate action: 1. The sale will be cancelled if you pay to WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2000-3, the back payments, late charges, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees due. To find out how much you must pay call our office at 2158256329 or 1-866-413-2311. 2. You may be able to stop the sale by filing a petition asking the Court to strike or open judgment, if the judgment was improperly entered. You may also ask the Court to postpone the sale for good cause. 3. You may also be able to stop the sale through other legal proceedings. 4. You may need an attorney to assert your rights. The sooner you contact one, the more chance you will have of stopping the sale. (See notice below on how to obtain an attorney). YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU HAVE OTHER RIGHTS EVEN IF THE SHERIFF’S SALE DOES NOT TAKE PLACE. 1. If the Sheriff’s Sale is not stopped, your property will be sold to the highest bidder. You may find out the price bid price by calling the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-686-3534. 2. You may be able to petition the Court to set aside the sale if the bid price was grossly inadequate compared to the value of your property. 3. The sale will go through only if the buyer pays the Sheriff the full amount due in the sale. To find out if this has happened, you may call the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-686-3534. 4. If the amount due from the Buyer is not paid to the Sheriff, you will remain the owner of the property as if the sale never happened. 5. You have a right to remain in the property until the full amount due is paid to the Sheriff and the Sheriff gives a deed to the buyer. At that time, the buyer may bring legal proceedings to evict you. 6. You may be entitled to a share of the money which was paid for your house. A schedule of distribution of the money bid for your house will be filed by the Sheriff within thirty (30) days from the date of the Sheriff’s Sale. This schedule will state who will be receiving that money. The money will be paid out in accordance with this schedule unless exceptions (reasons why the proposed distribution is wrong) are filed with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after the schedule of distribution is filed. 7. You may also have other rights and defenses, or ways of getting your house back, if you act immediately after the sale. 8. You may contact the Foreclosure Resource Center: http://www.philadelphiafed.org/foreclosure/ YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE LISTED BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center, Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-238-6333 GOLDBECK MC CAFFERTY & MC KEEVER Michael T. McKeever, Attorney for Plaintiff Suite 5000, Mellon Independence Center 701 Market Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215)825-6318
property and the chance to have a better life. The mayor wants to compromise our safety, our libraries, cutting back on saving lives and taking care of kids once again. Emergency response time increases and internet access for the less well off decreases. Taxes up and services down. “Philadelphia has had a rich history of innovation. Two hundred and fifty years ago we were the first in implementing new ideas. Free libraries, Fire companies to provide protection of lives and property. Philadelphia and Philadelphians were leaders. “But, under Mayor Nutter, we are moving backwards. Under Mayor Nutter, they closed the fire company that would be first to respond to a fire at Franklin’s house or the Betsy Ross museum. Under Mayor Nutter, five engine companies have been closed. For those of you who don’t know, an engine is the fire apparatus that gets water to a hose to fight fires. No en-
gine, no water, nor fire suppression. “Under Mayor Nutter, two Ladder companies have been lost. Ladders are the equipment that gives the fire service the ability to search for and rescue victims of fire emergencies. No Ladder – no search. No rescue. Here we go again. On Mayor Nutter’s watch, more than one hundred of our Fire Fighters have retired and gone without replacement. “On Mayor Nutter’s watch, medic positions have been downgraded“ Gault told the crowd “My job is to protect the Fire Fighters and Medics Fire who serve to protect the public. The Mayor’s job is to provide an adequate level of services and budget for them. We are doing our job. Mayor Cutter isn’t“. Gault is calling on all Philadelphians to tell the mayor “No” to closing neighborhood fire stations. “Saying No” to increased response times.” Saying “No
to cuts in public safety.” Saying “No to closing our public libraries. “There is more than one way to “save” a life. You can read your way out
of ignorance. You can find a job on the internet. You can assure that your children have a place to have. You can climb a ladder and gather up an infant
threatened by smoke and fire. It’s time to save the medics and fire fighters from those who would go backwards. It’s time to get to work.”
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Bill Gault. President of the Philadelphia Fire Fighter’s Union, Local 22, has taken on Mayor Michael Nutter’s efforts to cut firefighters in an attempt to balance the budget. He told a rally of safety officers at City Hall “I came here to say that I was fed up. Fed up with always being the first to be cut. Fed up with no contract to protect and pay the people who put their lives on the line. Fed up with being blamed for pension problems caused solely by some who stand with heroes for photo opportunities but turn away when the heroes need some help and support. Fed up with putting my members at risk of limb and life. “And, I am tired of being here for this fight. Because, here we go again. But there is no solution and no resolution in being fed up. This is still a City that can lead. This is still a City where the citizens have the ultimate authority. “So, again, today, we engage the fight for life, liberty,
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION – LAW TERM NO. 091001528 CITIMORTGAGE INC. S/B/M ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP INC. S/B/M ATLANTIC MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DARNELL O. GREEN MORTGAGOR(S) AND RECORD OWNER(S) DEFENDANT(S) THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO YOU IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DARNELL O. GREEN, 1709 South Yewdall Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Your house at 1709 South Yewdall Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 10:00 AM, in 3801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA to enforce the court judgment of $13,105.55 obtained by CITIMORTGAGE INC. S/B/M ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP INC. S/B/M ATLANTIC MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT CORPORATION against you. NOTICE OF OWNER’S RIGHTS YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF’S SALE To prevent this Sheriff’s Sale you must take immediate action: 1. The sale will be cancelled if you pay to CITIMORTGAGE INC. S/B/M ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP INC. S/B/M ATLANTIC MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT CORPORATION, the back payments, late charges, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees due. To find out how much you must pay call our office at 2158256329 or 1-866-413-2311. 2. You may be able to stop the sale by filing a petition asking the Court to strike or open judgment, if the judgment was improperly entered. You may also ask the Court to postpone the sale for good cause. 3. You may also be able to stop the sale through other legal proceedings. 4. You may need an attorney to assert your rights. The sooner you contact one, the more chance you will have of stopping the sale. (See notice below on how to obtain an attorney).
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YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU HAVE OTHER RIGHTS EVEN IF THE SHERIFF’S SALE DOES NOT TAKE PLACE. 1. If the Sheriff’s Sale is not stopped, your property will be sold to the highest bidder. You may find out the price bid price by calling the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-686-3534. 2. You may be able to petition the Court to set aside the sale if the bid price was grossly inadequate compared to the value of your property. 3. The sale will go through only if the buyer pays the Sheriff the full amount due in the sale. To find out if this has happened, you may call the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-686-3534. 4. If the amount due from the Buyer is not paid to the Sheriff, you will remain the owner of the property as if the sale never happened. 5. You have a right to remain in the property until the full amount due is paid to the Sheriff and the Sheriff gives a deed to the buyer. At that time, the buyer may bring legal proceedings to evict you. 6. You may be entitled to a share of the money which was paid for your house. A schedule of distribution of the money bid for your house will be filed by the Sheriff within thirty (30) days from the date of the Sheriff’s Sale. This schedule will state who will be receiving that money. The money will be paid out in accordance with this schedule unless exceptions (reasons why the proposed distribution is wrong) are filed with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after the schedule of distribution is filed. 7. You may also have other rights and defenses, or ways of getting your house back, if you act immediately after the sale. 8. You may contact the Foreclosure Resource Center: http://www.philadelphiafed.org/foreclosure/ YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE LISTED BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central Philadelphia, PA 19140 • 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center • Philadelphia, PA 19104 GOLDBECK MC CAFFERTY & MC KEEVER Michael T. McKeever, Attorney for Plaintiff Suite 5000, Mellon Independence Center • 701 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215)825-6318
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION – LAW - TERM NO. 091203104 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL INC. TRUST 2007-HE3, PLAINTIFF vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN E. WALKER A/K/A JOHN A. WALKER, DECEASED AND WALTER FREEMAN, Solely in his Capacity as Heir of John E. Walker a/k/a John A. Walker, Deceased, MORTGAGOR(S) AND RECORD OWNER(S), DEFENDANT(S) THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO YOU IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN E. WALKER A/K/A JOHN A. WALKER, DECEASED WALTER FREEMAN, Solely in his Capacity as Heir of John E. Walker a/k/a John A. Walker, Deceased, 4839 Walton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Your house at 4839 Walton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 10:00 AM, in 3801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA to enforce the court judgment of $105,643.70 obtained by DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL INC. TRUST 2007-HE3 against you. NOTICE OF OWNER’S RIGHTS YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF’S SALE To prevent this Sheriff’s Sale you must take immediate action: 1. The sale will be cancelled if you pay to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL INC. TRUST 2007-HE3, the back payments, late charges, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees due. To find out how much you must pay call our office at 2158256329 or 1-866-413-2311. 2. You may be able to stop the sale by filing a petition asking the Court to strike or open judgment, if the judgment was improperly entered. You may also ask the Court to postpone the sale for good cause. 3. You may also be able to stop the sale through other legal proceedings. 4. You may need an attorney to assert your rights. The sooner you contact one, the more chance you will have of stopping the sale. (See notice below on how to obtain an attorney). YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU HAVE OTHER RIGHTS EVEN IF THE SHERIFF’S SALE DOES NOT TAKE PLACE. 1. If the Sheriff’s Sale is not stopped, your property will be sold to the highest bidder. You may find out the price bid price by calling the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-686-3534. 2. You may be able to petition the Court to set aside the sale if the bid price was grossly inadequate compared to the value of your property. 3. The sale will go through only if the buyer pays the Sheriff the full amount due in the sale. To find out if this has happened, you may call the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-686-3534. 4. If the amount due from the Buyer is not paid to the Sheriff, you will remain the owner of the property as if the sale never happened. 5. You have a right to remain in the property until the full amount due is paid to the Sheriff and the Sheriff gives a deed to the buyer. At that time, the buyer may bring legal proceedings to evict you. 6. You may be entitled to a share of the money which was paid for your house. A schedule of distribution of the money bid for your house will be filed by the Sheriff within thirty (30) days from the date of the Sheriff’s Sale. This schedule will state who will be receiving that money. The money will be paid out in accordance with this schedule unless exceptions (reasons why the proposed distribution is wrong) are filed with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after the schedule of distribution is filed. 7. You may also have other rights and defenses, or ways of getting your house back, if you act immediately after the sale. 8. You may contact the Foreclosure Resource Center: http://www.philadelphiafed.org/foreclosure/ YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE LISTED BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central • 3638 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center, Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-238-6333 GOLDBECK MC CAFFERTY & MC KEEVER Michael T. McKeever, Attorney for Plaintiff Suite 5000, Mellon Independence Center 701 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215)825-6318
Cuba is now the fourth most popular restaurant in the Delaware Valley.) When I met Garces shortly after the opening of Alma de Cuba, I thought to myself, “This guy is going to be a celebrity chef.” He was goodlooking, very personable, obviously driven, hard-working to the max, articulate and very talented. And although many big-name chefs scream at kitchen help like Marine drill instructors, I have heard from numerous people in the industry that Garces actually treats his employees the way every worker would like to be treated.. “Jose is just an amazing man,” said Steve Loose, who was a manager at El Vez, a contemporary Mexican restaurant that Starr opened at 13th and Sansom Streets in November, 2003. (Remarkably, Starr had made Garces executive chef of both El Vez and Alma de Cuba at the same time.) “Some chefs yell a lot, which is understandable
Len Lear considering all the pressure when you have a full restaurant. But Jose is as cool as can be, and everyone here had the utmost respect for him. He is a real class act.” Although Garces is a culinary school graduate, his inspiration to become a professional chef came primarily from his mom. “She was a great cook,” he told me when he was at El Vez, “and when I came home from school, I always cooked with her … My wife is also a very good cook (His wife, Beatriz, is also a dentist), and I have
gotten recipes from both her and my mom. I’ve cooked with my wife’s family and gotten some of my Cuban influences from them. At home we eat Latin, Cuban and Mexican food also, just like at the restaurants.” Garces eventually left the Starr restaurant empire to become a restaurant entrepreneur himself, which he has achieved in an almost unbelievably short time. His first restaurant, Amada, opened in October, 2005, at 217 Chestnut St., is now rated as the second most popular restaurant in the Delaware Valley in the 2010 Zagat Dining Guide. (Buddakan is first.) At the age of 37, Garces has become the celebrity chef I predicted — with his recent “Iron Chef” victory on the Food Network. Jose became one of six Iron Chefs after winning a competition called “Next Iron Chef,” where he competed against nine other chefs from around the country last November.
Garces also owns Tinto at 114 S. 20th St.; Chifa at 707 Chestnut St.; Distrito at 3945 Chestnut St.; Village (Cont Page 54)
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by Len Lear Almost everyone who rises to the top of any profession is going to have detractors who insist the highly successful person has treated some people very badly on the climb to the top. But I have never heard anything but praise for Jose Garces, who is now a virtual restaurant emperor in Philadelphia. Jose was born in
Chicago to parents who had come here f r o m Ecuador. In 2000 Garces, then age 27, was working at a restaurant in New York named Pipa under chef Douglas Rodriguez, often called “The Godfather of Nuevo Latino cuisine.” Stephen Starr hired Garces, however, and brought him to Philly to open Alma de Cuba, his Nuevo Latino restaurant at 1623 Walnut St. (According to a recent survey by the 2010 Zagat Dining Guide, Alma de
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A Day At Radnor Hunt IATSE
Builds New Facility
International Association of Theatrical and Stage Employees Local 8 broke ground on a $ $6 million education and training facility for its membership in South Philadelphia. Joining IATSE 8, Second Vice President Michael Barnes were leaders of the City's Building Trade Locals, State Reps. Dwight Evans and Bill CELEBRATING 80th anniversary of Radnor Hunt Race, a Keller among other dignitaries. Located at 2401 Swanson springtime tradition of steeplechase, were Dr. Ivory V. Nelson, president, Lincoln University; Doyle Beneby, senior VP Street (on the corner of Swanson Exelon Power; Patricia Nelson; and Joi C. Spraggins, pres- and Wolf ) IATSE Local 8's new state-of-the-art facility will ident, Legacy Pathways. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography offer training to union stagehand workers for legitimate stage productions, orchestral ensembles, opera and ballet performances, rock and roll concerts, audio-visual Convention Center training, film and television training, and even wardrobe, hair, and make-up training. The union intends to offer its training programs via the internet to all IATSE locals 2400 E. Somerset Street Phone: 215-423-2223 throughout Pennsylvania and will develop strategic partnerPhiladelphia, PA 19134 Fax: 215-423-5937 ships.
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 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, June 29, 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. BUDGETFEE B-023(C) of 2009/10* Electrical Contract Alexander Wilson ES $400,000 $ 100 Elevator Alterations 1300 S. 46th Street
(Cont. From Page 53) Whiskey at 118 S. 20th St.; and his latest, Garces Trading Company at 1111 Locust St., which is a restaurant, gourmet food shop and mini-State Store. On May 29 we went to Tinto to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary, and I must say the food was much better than at our wedding night dinner at a Marriott Hotel on City Line Avenue that is long gone. I would echo what I have read (on blogs) and heard from others who have dined at Amada and Tinto: amazing, spectacular food; relatively small portions and high prices, noisy, a bar packed with eligibles, excellent service but too fast. Our second course was delivered to the table before we were finished with the first. There was no bread at all to sop up those glorious sauces, and although we asked for just a little ice, way too much came with both pitchers of excellent Sangria. (A pet peeve I have with almost all restaurants: way too much ice in the cocktails.) But oh, that food! If I were president of the U.S., I would hire Tinto pastry chef Jessica Mogardo (at tax-
payer expense, of course) and issue an executive order forcing her by law every day to make her chocolate cake with those unbelievable caramelized bananas and saffron cream; also her chocolate coffee layer cake with almond meringue, chocolate ganache, coffee buttercream and hazelnut ice cream. At Tinto the portions
($8 each) are small (the three caramelized banana “slices” could be overlooked if your eyeglasses are not from a recent prescription), but I don’t think we have ever had more divine desserts. For more information, call 215-665-9150 or visit www.tintorestaurant.com
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Chicken - Chicken parts - Turkey - Turkey parts Ribs - Bacon - Eggs - Hamburgers - Hot Dogs - Sausage Roasters - Box Lots Available In the Heart of Philadelphia’s Italian Market • 1031 South 9th Street (215) 925-9059 • 1037 South 9th Street (215) 629-1796
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*A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on June 11, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
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 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, June 22, 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-057(C) of 2009/10* General Contract Rudolph Blankenburg ES $200,000.00 $ 100.00 Yard Repaving 4600 West Girard Ave. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on June 10, 2010 at 9:30 p.m.
Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.
Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.
The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
*A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on June 11, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. B-024(C) of 2009/10* Electrical Contract Elevator Alterations
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TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RUBY L. CLEMENT, DECEASED, And CLARK WALKER, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of RUBY L. CLEMENT, Deceased, 4960 North Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Your house at 4960 North Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 10:00 AM, in 3801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA to enforce the court judgment of $48,478.31 obtained by CITIMORTGAGE, INC. F/K/A ASSOCIATES HOME EQUITY SERVICES, INC. against you. NOTICE OF OWNER’S RIGHTS YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF’S SALE To prevent this Sheriff’s Sale you must take immediate action: 1. The sale will be cancelled if you pay to CITIMORTGAGE, INC. F/K/A ASSOCIATES HOME EQUITY SERVICES, INC., the back payments, late charges, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees due. To find out how much you must pay call our office at 2158256329 or 1-8664132311. 2. You may be able to stop the sale by filing a petition asking the Court to strike or open judgment, if the judgment was improperly entered. You may also ask the Court to postpone the sale for good cause. 3.
You may also be able to stop the sale through other legal proceedings.
4. You may need an attorney to assert your rights. The sooner you contact one, the more chance you will have of stopping the sale. (See notice below on how to obtain an attorney). YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU HAVE OTHER RIGHTS EVEN IF THE SHERIFF’S SALE DOES NOT TAKE PLACE. 1. If the Sheriff’s Sale is not stopped, your property will be sold to the highest bidder. You may find out the price bid price by calling the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215-6863534. 2. You may be able to petition the Court to set aside the sale if the bid price was grossly inadequate compared to the value of your property. 3. The sale will go through only if the buyer pays the Sheriff the full amount due in the sale. To find out if this has happened, you may call the Sheriff of Philadelphia County at 215686-3534.
5. You have a right to remain in the property until the full amount due is paid to the Sheriff and the Sheriff gives a deed to the buyer. At that time, the buyer may bring legal proceedings to evict you. 6.
You may be entitled to a share of the money which was paid for your house. A
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4. If the amount due from the Buyer is not paid to the Sheriff, you will remain the owner of the property as if the sale never happened.
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