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To cheers and tears from her colleagues and friends, including Congressman Bob Brady, State Sen. Christine “Tina” Tartaglione leaves her wheelchair for 2nd time since 2003 accident caused spinal-cord injury that left her paralyzed from hips down. She made rounds of State Senatorial Chamber Tuesday using a walker. She has undergone complex surgeries and grueling therapy ever since and is determined soon to walk without aid of a walker. She was 5th woman to be elected to State Senate when she took office in 1994. Looking on her mother Chairlady Margaret Tartaglione and sister Renee Matos. See another picture page 2.
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President Barack Obama is staking his reputation as winner on what happens Nov. 2 when this state’s electorates take to the polls to decide if
the Democrats should keep control of the State and the US Senate or hand it over to the Republicans. He’s made several visits
Ethnic Parade Woes End, Thanks To Bob Brady “The City’s ethnic parades are the stuff of neighborhoods and the neighborhoods are what make Philadelphia the great city it is.” Congressman Bob Brady made that statement at a City Hall press conference with Mayor Michael Nutter at which the Greater Philadelphia Traditions Fund presented the City with a $200,000 check to cover the costs of the parades to the City from the year 2009 through 2012. Brady, who was responsible for bringing short-gap contributions to parades last year, effectively saving the 110-year Mummers Parade up Broad Street among other parade festivals, is also credited with creating the Greater Philadelphia Traditions Fund, which has garnered contributions from the Lenfest Foundation and from various State grants. The Congressman noted the City will also receive $100,000 from the GPTF sometime in January. Nutter indicated the repressive economic recession had forced the City to levy parade
costs on the various planners. One of the major cancellations, as a result, was the 53year-old Columbus Day Parade, whose organizers were able to piece enough dollars together this year to permit the parade to return to South Philadelphia. Present at the parade and expressing their gratitude for not having to scurry around for funding were the organizers of Odunde, Kosciusko Day Parade, Steuben Day Parade, Columbus Day Parade, the Puerto Rican and Greek Festivals and the Mummers Parade. Heading the Greater Philadelphia Traditions Fund is Greg Montanaro, who unveiled the Fund’s first contribution to the City. Both Nutter and Brady made it clear they understand the value of ethnic and neighborhood festivals. With enough funding on board and pledged to keep the parades worry-free about funds through 2012, Brady indicated the Fund will continue to work to provide more funding as time goes on.
recently to the City and its suburbs and in just this week appeared at mass rallies in Germantown and at North Philadelphia’s huge Chalmers Park. Both locations were geared to make it easy for his base constituency, the African American voters of this city, to turn out to see him in person. The numbers attending both rallies indicate his planners were on target. What his campaign team is hoping is the sparks of enthusiasm he set off will kindle a massive enthusiasm that brings out those voters in huge numbers, enough to bring the Philadelphia turnout large enough to keep the Democrats in control. Obama knows, as President Bill Clinton before him learned, the Philadelphia Democrat machine, led by hardworking Congressman Bob Brady, delivered record numbers to them in both
their elections. The enthusiasm engendered by Obama will be carried through to Election Day by the City’s many unions, all under the umbrella of the AFL-CIO, and all committed to fanning voter interest toward a big turnout. Just maybe, though, the timing could be off. There are still almost three full weeks to the election. President Obama is not on the ballot, though his reputation is on the line. But will that knowledge be enough of an incentive to mobilize the huge Philadelphia Democrat registration into doing its duty by the party? In America, anything can take a voter’s mind away from the responsibility of voting. And Philadelphia has such a diversion in, of all things, the Phillies. The longer they remain in Series contention, the less interested will the voters be in what’s coming down Election Day.
One of the better-known polls, the Harris Poll, may have solved one of the great debates among political scholars as to whether endorsements can influence an undecided voter. Its latest poll indicates “There is a sense among partisans, it may not matter much and, even though Democrats say President Obama's endorsement will make them more likely to vote for the Democratic candidate, they were probably going to do so anyway. Although among Independents, an endorsement may not be the final decision maker for an undecided voter, it could sway someone one way or the other. And, after looking at these two politicians and another party, candidates in tight races and in swing districts may want to hold off asking for their endorsement.” Questions asked in this poll were, “If you are a Demo-
cratic candidate running for office, would you want President Obama to endorse your candidacy? How about if you are a Republican – would you want Sarah Palin or the Tea Party's endorsement?” The poll says, “Right now, the answer would be ‘probably no’. If a candidate running for office was endorsed by President Obama, 45% of Americans would be less likely to vote for that candidate and 42% say they would be more likely. Over half of US adults (56%) say they would be less likely to vote for a candidate endorsed by Sarah Palin, while three in ten (30%) would be more likely to do so. When it comes to the Tea Party’s support, two in five Americans (41%) say they would be less likely to vote for their endorsed candidate, one-third (34%) would be more likely and one-quarter (26%) are not at all sure.”
Another Tip For The Smart Candidates All candidates and their authorized committees on the ballot for the 2010 general election, are required to file a cycle 5 “2nd Friday” preelection report or statement with the Dept. of State, Bureau of Elections, and with the County Board of Elections in the county in which the candidate resides. All candidates on the bal-
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CROWD of festival and parade organizers join Mayor Michael Nutter and Congressman Bob Brady and Greater Philadelphia Traditions Fund president Greg Montanaro at check unveiling.
lot are required to file a report or statement in addition to the reporting of their authorized campaign committee. Any candidate and his authorized committee who have failed to file reports or statements with the Philadelphia Co. Board of Elections for the 2010 primary cycles are in violation of State campaign-finance laws, and are subject to late filing fees. Furthermore, notice of noncompliance will be forwarded to the Dept. of State Bureau of Elections, jeopardizing your compliance certification, commission and swearing in. Reports and statements mailed to the county board of elections, must be postmarked by Oct. 21, 2010, the day prior to the filing deadline, to be accepted as timely filed. Reports and statements mailed, but postmarked Oct. 22, 2010, the day of the filing deadline, will be accepted as a late filing, and late fees will be assessed.
Reports and statements can be filed in person starting Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010 through Oct. 22, 2010 by 5 p.m. Reports and statements filed timely with the Dept. of State Bureau of Elections, will be accepted as timely filed by Philadelphia Co. Board of Elections, if the reports and statements with the
Dept. of State Bureau of Elections date stamp, are received by Monday, Oct. 25, 2010. Any questions regarding the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s campaign finance laws, can be directed to Tim Dowling at (215) 686-1508. There will be no exceptions to these filing requirements.
TRAVELING to State Capitol to watch State Sen. Tina Tartaglione’s historic walk were many Ward Leaders: front, Bill Dolbow, Senator and Christine Solomon; rear, Bob Dellavella, Pat Parkinson, Dan Savage, Controller Alan But-kovitz, City Commission Chair and Senator’s mother Margaret Tartaglione, and Shawn Dillon. Photo by Harry Leech
OFFERING services to seniors were Lisa Deeley of Controller’s Office, and Mark Lopez of DRPA, seen here with State Sen. Mike Stack.
POLICE DISTRICTS, community leaders were in attendance and pleased to be in this photo with State Sen. Mike Stack.
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RETIRED MUMMERS were welcomed to State Sen. Michael Stack’s annual Senior Expo at N.E. Armory, AMONG the 2,000 seniors who lined up to take which this year drew record-breaking 2,000 atten- this photo with State Sen. Michael Stack, who is in line to become next minority leader. dees.
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Obama-Biden Bring Back Rally Memories by Bonnie Squires When nearly 20,000 Philadelphia-area residents swarm a park in Germantown on a gloriously summer-like day to attend a Vote 2010 Rally with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, you have to be reminded of the excitement when Obama held a similar outdoor rally at 52nd & Chestnut Streets when he was running for the presidency. There was the same feeling of excitement and expectancy, despite the dire predictions of talking heads on cable-television stations. Congressman Bob Brady wore his official Phillies uniform to rev up the crowd. Hopefully, his Phillies shirt, which presaged the Phillies big win over Cincinnati, will also be
a predictor of a big Democratic win for all the candidates who appeared on the giant stage. Brady credited Congressman Chaka Fattah with having arranged the joint appearance of Obama and Biden in Philadelphia. A brief concert by the Roots, a Philadelphia-based band, kept the crowd interested and involved while waiting for the President to appear. Union support was very evident in the VIP section, with dozens of members wearing tshirts from the Sheet Metal Workers, the Roofers, the Sprinklerfitters, and others. Spotted in the stands were District Attorney Seth Williams, also in a Phillies uniform; Councilmen Bill Green and Curtis Jones; and a parade of members of City Council.
SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL 19 were among the many locals whose members turned out in big numbers to welcome President Barack Obama at Democrat rally in GerPhoto by Bonnie Squires mantown yesterday.
SEN. BOB CASEY reminds the crowd, prior to President Obama’s arrival, Republicans in Senate voted “no” to all legislation that would benefit small business. Photo by Bonnie Squires
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13th Congressional Race Looks Tight A poll conducted by Neil Newhouse, Public Opinion Strategies, shows the 13th Congressional Dist. seat may not be as safe as was thought earlier. In a summary memo, Neil Newhouse said, “Forget the Democrat registration edge here enjoyed by Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz. Voters in this district are leaning toward the GOP candidate in the November election by a 44%-42% margin, with even 27% of Democrats supporting a ‘checks-and-balances’ Republican. Voters here are clearly looking for a change.” Dee Adcock, the Republican candidate, is benefiting from this effect. Schwartz’s reelection support is at 41%, while 37% say it is time to give a new person a chance. The survey of likely voters
was conducted in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional Dist. on behalf of the Dee Adcock campaign. The survey was conducted Aug. 31-Sep. 1 among 300 likely voters and has a margin of error of ±5.66% in 95 out of 100 cases.
7th Still Leans Toward Meehan In the race to succeed Joe Sestak in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional Dist., Republican Pat Meehan holds a narrow 4-point lead over Democrat Bryan Lentz. The Monmouth University Poll finds Meehan leading Lentz by a 49% to 45% margin among likely voters in this District. Meehan, a former US Attorney, garners personal ratings of 44% favorable to 26% unfavorable. State Representative Lentz gets similar ratCouncilman Bill
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ings of 37% favorable to 25% unfavorable. President Barack Obama won this district by 13 points in 2008. Today, though, 7th Dist. voters give him a negative job performance rating of 44% “approve” to 50% “disapprove”. Among those who voted for Obama two years ago, 77% say they will vote for Democrat, but 16% will cast their ballots for Meehan on Nov. 2. By comparison, 88% of John McCain voters from 2008 will support GOP nominee Meehan, versus just 8% who will vote for Lentz.
Zogby Poll Says It’s Going To Be Close Both President Barack Obama and Democratic Congressional candidates continue to consolidate support from party members, as Obama’s job approval is back up to 49% and the party remains tied with Republicans on the question of which party’s candidate voters plan to choose on Nov. 2. This latest Zogby Interactive survey conducted from
In Other Polls….. A Morning Call/Muhlenberg College poll shows Tom Corbett leading Dan Onorato by 11 percentage points, 47% to 36%. Republican US Senate Candidate Pat Toomey holds a seven-point lead over Joe Sestak, 45 to 38%. Police unions around the state have come to a consensus supporting Tom Corbett. US Sen. Arlen Specter has joined the Sestak campaign, appearing at one or more fundraisers. The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association endorsed Pat Toomey Tuesday at their Union Headquarters in Harrisburg.
Eastman Seeks Debate With David Oh, Esq. Already the next primary in Philadelphia is heating up. Joe Eastman is challenging Republican City Council candidate David Oh and his friend Ken Wong to debate
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charges they made “mischaracterizing his service to the Chinatown Community of Philadelphia.” Since “differences are no longer settled by dueling swords these days,” he has challenged David Oh and Ken Wong to a debate about that charge at the next CenterRight breakfast on November 11, 2010, 7 a.m. He noted, “That day also happens to be Veteran’s Day. I would also ask those attending to donate something to our GOE Homeless Veteran’s Outreach Project. I will debate Mr. Wong and Mr. Oh, as a team, by myself. The question we will debate is: ‘Did Joe Eastman mischaracterize his service to the Philadelphia Chinatown community?’” Eastman added, “Mr. Oh and Mr. Wong may pick a moderator if they wish. I will leave it to Kevin Kelly, if he would be so kind, to develop the rules by which we will debate. I ask Mr. Wong and Mr. Oh to simply state YES or NO (Cont. Page 6) R EPRESENTATIVE
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Rose Retires Shar Located Nose Polls (Cont. From Page 04) as to whether they accept my debate challenge and that Kevin Kelly determine if, indeed Nov. 11 is a good date for this debate and, if not, provide us with the soonest alternative date.”
1st Ward’s Rose Magliocco Retires, Needs Family Time Rose Magliocco, who has celebrated over 50 years of service to the Democrat Party, has this week tendered her resignation to her 1st Ward
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WOULD YOU BELIEVE? Not a single ward leader in attendance tipped off State Sen. Tina Tartaglione she was to be guest at her own surprise birthday party. From left are Marty Bednarek, Lorraine Bednarek, John Sabatina, Sr., William Dolbow, Pat Parkinson, Dan Savage, Shawn Dillon, Margaret Tartaglione, Peggy Rzepski and Bob Dellavella.
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JOINING State Sen. Michael Stack at fundraiser in his honor were labor leader Joseph Ashdale and window manufacturer Terry Graboyes. Stack is considered leading STATE SEN. LeAnna Washington and Varace to become Senate Democrat Caucus lerie Atterley add their congratulations and Photo by Harry Leech support to State Sen. Michael Stack at his leader in next session. Photo by Harry Leech fundraiser.
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CITY Council President Anna C. Verna helps Parks & Recreation Commissioner Michael DiBerardinis with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open new restroom in FDR Park. STATE SEN. Michael Stack welcomes to his Verna’s Councilmanic District Budget funded fundraiser Vicki Baritz, Abbe Iliescu, Ken Baritz and Steve Iliescu. Photo by Harry Leech construction of much-needed bathrooms.
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Another Opinion Change In The USA you ask what American made items they have available, and they take note as you walk out of the store if you’re not satisfied with the selection or their response. As you can understand, a store can have a thousand and one items for sale, but if you don’t purchase what they have available, the store has no sales and makes no profit. No profit from sales means the store does not move inventory, so more businesses are realizing it will be beneficial for them to seek out more American-made products to satisfy the requests of customers. I’m asking you to become even more selective in the future. There are over 300 million people living in America. If we direct more of our pur-
chasing power to products with a made in the U.S.A. label, it would give a major boost to the companies manufacturing in the USA. Just one dollar a day from America’s consumers adds up to $300 million a day to fully benefit America’s workers and America’s industries. At this point, so many of the items you are buying on a regular basis are not supporting the many levels of jobs needed for a healthy economy. In the case of imported items, American jobs are mainly in shipping, stocking, and sales. The manufacturing portion is where positive changes will make a major difference. If ever I saw an opportunity to restore America’s industries and millions of job possibilities, it is now! I invite you to visit the links on my Internet site at AmericanWorkersNeedYou.c om and email me your comments and suggestions.
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Oct. 14- State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson Hearing on Blight and Abandoned Property, at Church of the Redeemer, 1440 S. 24th St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Attendance free. Info (215) 952-3378. Oct. 14- Fundraiser for Cindy Bass for City Council at Public House, 18th & Cherry Sts., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $50-100. For info Rosa Woods (215) 844-5443. Oct. 14- Matt Myers hosts 39B Fall Fundraiser at EOM Club, Front & Moore Sts., 6 p.m. Tickets $50. For info Matt Myers (215) 467-4643. Oct. 15- State Rep. John Taylor’s Golf Outing at Torresdale Frankford C.C., 3801 Grant Ave., shotgun start 12:30 p.m. For info (215) 545-1013. Oct. 15- 26th Ward Republicans host Fall Festival at Swan Caterers Waterfall Rm., 2015 S. Water St., 6:30 p.m. For info (215) 468-2300. Oct. 15- Fundraiser for Philadelphia Eagles legend Jon Run-
yan, GOP N.J. congressional candidate, at La Veranda Ristorante, Pier 3, 5 N. Columbus Blvd. $250 up. For info Jakki Clarke (609) 670-1616. Oct. 16- PEP’s 3rd annual Carnival at Broad & Federal Sts., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This year’s carnival will feature games of skill with prize awards, a strolling magician, a clown, a caricature artist, arts and crafts, pumpkin and face painting, police and fire displays. Free Oct. 16- Tribute to Sprinkler Fitters Local 692 Business Mgr. Wayne Miller and Convention Center Authority President Ahmeenah Young by Friends of Labor at Sheraton City Center, 17th & Race Sts., 6 p.m. Ticket $250. Checks payable to Friends of Labor, 1310 Wallace St., Phila., PA 19123. Oct. 16- Women’s Club of Springfield Twp. Beef ’n Beer for George Fund at Keystone Hospice at Washington Fire House, 36 W. Elm St., Conshohocken, Pa., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $35 at door, advance $30. Send checks to Women’s Club Springfield Township c/o 45 Brookside Road, Erdenheim, PA 19038. Oct. 16- 12th Ward Democrat Executive Committee and
Ward Leader John Connelly host ward fundraiser at Champagne’s Restaurant, 21 E. Chelten Ave. Tickets $50$75-$100. For info (215) 7608912 or email johnnieC22@ yahoo.com. Oct. 17- Public meeting on new Health Care Bill at Summit Presbyterian Ch., 3-5 p.m., 6757 Greene St., 3-5 p.m. Walter Tsou, MD, MPH, former Phila. Health Commissioner, will speak. For info (215) 438-2825. Oct. 18- Gubernatorial Debate, Corbett vs. Onorato on Channel 6 at 7 p.m. Oct. 20- Phila. Republican Fundraiser at 215 S. 16th St., 6:30 p.m. $100/$75 for Committeemen. For info Matthew@Wolfe.org. Oct. 20- Toomey Vs. Sestak Senate Debate, Live at National Constitution Ctr., 6th & Arch Sts., and on 6-ABC, 7 p.m. Oct. 21- State Sen. Tina Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at Community Acad. Of Phila. Charter Sch., 1100 E. Erie Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Oct. 21- 66th Ward Democrat Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 11100 Roosevelt Blvd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35. For info (215) 637-6360.
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by Michael Blichasz It is good to see the American people are united in their efforts to bring about change for our nation’s employment outlook. After 30 years of seeing millions of jobs leave the USA, the American people, including political and business leaders, realize revitalizing every aspect of America’s industries must be on the top of their priority list. What is happening now is a result of people speaking up where they shop, making calls to elected officials and making their concerns known to businesses through their purchasing power. I want you to know store personnel take notice as you walk in and look at the tags on items. They take note when
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Congratulations to the Philadelphia Media Network, which finally, after 20 months of bankruptcy, is now the owner of the Inquirer, the Daily News, and their web operations. They rescued the media giant which had defaulted to the tune of $400 million on its loans. We say welcome to Publisher and CEO Gregory Osberg. Back at the helm also is Robert J. Hall, who will serve as Chief Operating Officer. Hall’s involvement in the bankruptcy proceedings gives him added insight beyond what he already had when he was a publisher of the two dailies. Now, we hope you don’t mind when the weekly Philadelphia Public Record and its sister, the South Philadelphia Public Record, scoops you by days, weeks, and sometimes even a month on important stories affecting the citizenry of this city. For we are the political paper and often privy to information not made available to any other media source at the time we receive it. We still don’t think your often-misguided editorial policies will change. That will give us the opportunity to bang away at your two dailies. But, please, whatever you do, don’t feed the rumor mill that always spells the impending demise of the Daily News. We’ve heard that for over the past 60 years, back when our publisher worked on that paper’s sports desk. This city needs two dailies, even though they seem to conflict with each other for ads and circulation. We don’t have the deep pockets to follow up on some of our scoops, so we and the citizenry at large depend on you to help us keep on top of those who lead this city and state. Thanks for all you do.
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Feel Lousy? Drink Water Dehydration in America is at epidemic proportions and extends to nearly twothirds of the US population. Most people with symptoms of dehydration have no idea a lack of water is the cause of some of their health problems such as taking a long time to heal from an illness or injury; skin wrinkling and dryness — making you look much older than your age; and weak muscles
(no matter how much you exercise). Most doctors don’t think to ask if you drink enough water. Yet the brain alone is composed of 80% water. Water keeps your blood flowing freely and smoothly. Blood carries nutrients to all parts of your body. It helps flush out dangerous toxins. You literally would die without it. You must remember what
you drink just isn’t enough. According to Dr. David Brownstein, editor of the Newsmax newsletter, therein lies the bulk of the problem when it comes to Americans running around in a critical state of dehydration. The problem for most is they don’t replace the amount of water they lose. Every time you have a cup of coffee, drink a soda, or drink alcohol, you add to
that depletion. Even though you think you’re getting plenty to drink when you consume those kinds of beverage, the substances inside them (like caffeine) act as diuretics. Why do you think you have to go to the bathroom so much when you’ve had a lot of coffee, tea, or beer? The caffeine and alcohol literally drain the water right out of you.
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BEECH Business Bank VP Larry Griffin and President Kenneth Scott of Beech Interplex celebrate groundbreaking of Temple’s International House. This 100-unit project for international students and scholars at 16th & Cecil B. Moore Avenue represents a coming of age for Temple vicinity. assessment of the current system at West Park. She said the new system is more flexible and will monitor a wider range of area because the new cameras can pan, tilt, zoom, and rotate 360 degrees. As a recipient of HUD’s Emergency Safety and Security Funding, PHA is taking a further step in enhancing the safety of residents at West
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The Philadelphia Housing Authority’s commitment to safety for its workers and residents has been rewarded with a $250,000 grant from HUD for a new security system at West Park Apartments in West Philadelphia and lower workers comp insurance rates. “Congratulations to the staff. This grant is recognition of all the hard work the staff continues to do,” said Chairman John F. Street. HUD awarded PHA with the maximum award to implement necessary safety and security measures to address crime and drug-related activities at West Park. Specifically, this funding will support the purchase, installation and maintenance of surveillance cameras as part of PHA’s anti-crime strategy. Audrey Lim, director of research and program development, said a private contractor made a security
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Park and the surrounding community through resident education and engagement. In addition to the grant, Liberty Mutual, PHA’s insurance carrier, has informed the agency that its workers comp rates will decrease 5% with the next premium payment, or almost $45,000 less than the current premium. The new premium takes effect next month.
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Romantic BYOB is ‘beauty and a feast’ by Len Lear When lifelong area residents Donna & Alisa Consorto opened their thimble-sized storefront BYOB restaurant, Umbria, at 7131 Germantown Avenue in a then-depressed commercial stretch of Mt. Airy in 1989, no one would have gotten favorable odds betting on their long-term survival. Yet the mother-and-daughter team,
originally from Wyndmoor, has beaten the odds and are still thriving while many others have disappeared over the past 21 years. (Donna retired 11 years ago, and since then Alisa, 50, has run the show. “I definitely look every second of those 50 years,” said Alisa.) “We looked for a suitable location for years,” said Alisa, who attended the Philadelphia College of Art. “We wanted something small that we could handle on our own that was
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cost-effective. We always liked Mt. Airy, and we were told that there were going to be major improvements along the Germantown Avenue commercial strip.” (Donna was a chef and supervisor at the old Marriott Hotel that is long gone from City Line Avenue.) When Umbria first opened, both lunch and dinner were served, but lunch was discontinued after six months because “it made the day way too long.” For quite a few years Umbria was unique in that there were many nights they simply would not open their doors if they did not have enough reservations in advance. Over the years I have spoken to several Philly foodies who assumed Umbria was no longer in business because they had walked or driven by the restaurant on a weeknight and noticed it was closed. Years ago, there was a weekly-newspaper restaurant writer in Northeast Philly who used to refer to every restaurant that was not a sports bar as “cozy,” but Umbria is one place where that adjective re-
ally applies. Small (11 tables) but well designed and lighted, the pretty dining room has tables placed far enough apart to give a respectable amount of privacy and elbow room. I checked the local restaurant blogs, and most of the comments about Umbria were like this one from “meeting_ric” on citysearch.com: “Wow! What an enchanting little place. Well worth the drive from wherever. I’ve been there weekly since I found this treasure. Awesome food! Varied menu! Wonderful, attentive service in a relaxed manner ... The staff is well worth my 30% tip. I will keep going back over and over again!” During our recent Saturday night dinner at Umbria, our dishes could have made a foodie’s heart glow in the dark. A spinach salad sparkled with nuggets of goat cheese and crunchy candied walnuts and was dressed with an orange vinaigrette that was so seductive, Alisa should sell it in quart bottles ($9.50). A filet of salmon special absolutely
Len Lear oozed with sweetness, amplified by a judicious bite of dijon mustard and an affectionate brush of horseradish glaze ($21). And I tell you most ‘sincereously’ that a sublime roasted haddock entree with roasted garlic and red peppers would satisfy the most discerning dinerati ($23). That is the whole tooth and nothing but. Dessert lovers could have a hot ’n’ heavy with peach cobbler (my wife, who grew up in Indiana, is a peach-cobbler aficionado who declared the Umbria version “authentic and wonderful”) and an aphrodisiac of a caramel sundae with
vanilla ice cream, sugar/salted almonds and a heavenly homemade caramel sauce ($7.50 each). The flavors melted together into the taste equivalent of a Beethoven piano concerto. Our bill for three people, three courses each, was $117. Our server, Bob Squaresky (who has probably been kidded once or twice about his name), was delightful. “The recession has been very detrimental,” said Alisa. “I am scared and keep wondering when it will end. I am fortunate to own the building, but there have been times when I have wondered whether we should continue or not. I have tried everything from prix-fixe dinners, to giving away wine, to having smaller plates.” Umbria is located between Mt. Airy and Mt. Pleasant Avenues. Free parking is available right across the street in the huge FitLife Healthclub parking lot. It is open for dinner Wednesdays through Saturdays. For more information or reservations, call (215) 2426470 or visit www.umbriarestaurantphilly.com.
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Here’s a scenario: You are awakened in the morning to the familiar sound of your kids saying, “Mom (or Dad, depending on who’s closer), I’m hungry! What’s for breakfast?” Now imagine not having an answer for them because you don’t have a job, have no money, and thus have no food to give them. Recently I read an Inquirer story about three city families who were dealing with such issues as hunger, the possible loss of shelter, and what can happen to children who don’t have enough to eat from a developmental perspective. It also talked about a woman from Drexel University who is researching hunger and trying to help simultaneously, something that’s not usually done in academia. Some of the people featured in the story were working part-time before losing their jobs due to layoff. One woman had two kids and didn’t eat so that she could feed them, something that made her feel worthless. One family rejoiced at the concept of sloppy joes for dinner, such was their hunger. One woman had a two-year-old so developmentally delayed due to lack of nutrition that she couldn’t even tell her mother that she was hungry. It was heartbreaking to read. It was also hitting a bit too close to home. I’ve also gone to bed having had nothing more than a granola bar, a bottle of water and, if I’m lucky, a pretzel to eat all day. So I’ve been hungry. It’s not a good feeling. It’s even worse when you’re watching a kid go through it. That said, the most compelling part of the story wasn’t the story itself. It was the reactions some readers had to it. When (Cont. Page 16)
CONGRESSWOMAN ALLYSON SCHWARTZ has been campaigning vigorously and appears to have a significant lead both in votes and in fundraising. CONGRESSMAN PATRICK MURPHY has a much-harder task ahead of him. He is seeking his third term against strong opposition. His opponent is a former Congressman and former County Commissioner, MIKE FITZPATRICK. Part of Murphy’s District is in Philadelphia Co., both the upper ends of the 66th Ward and the 58th Ward. The ward leaders there are STATE SEN. MIKE STACK and MIKE McALEER; they gave him a 1,000-vote majority in the most-recent election. Both candidates have been campaigning vigorously in the Philadelphia neighborhoods. Murphy is believed to be the only member of Congress who served in active combat in Iraq. In the race for Governor, TOM CORBETT’S lead appears to be shrinking. This has called forth the first negative ads of the gubernatorial campaign. In the area of negative ads, there is one directed at JOHN PERZEL that doesn’t mention his opponent’s name, KEVIN BOYLE, but rather centers on Perzel’s arrest and the charges pending against him. Perzel represents a classic illustration of a gerrymandered District, one designed expressly to elect a Republican. The candidate is based on Frankford Avenue in the Holmesburg section and his District includes three divisions in Bustleton. This will be a good one to watch. There has not been much Tea Party activity in the Philadelphia congressional Districts. DAN ONORATO is counting on a good turnout in Southeastern Pennsylvania, which includes Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware and Philadelphia Cos. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA was in town this weekend campaigning for Philadelphia Democratic candidates, including the gubernatorial candidate. A well-known Philadelphia lawyer who was head of the Dept. of Records during MAYOR JIM TATE’S term in office departed this life at the age of 81. PAUL McSORLEY was one of 15 children, including five priests and four nuns. McSorley was a graduate of the then-St. Joseph’s College and excelled on the school’s cross-country team. He was a graduate of University of Pennsylvania Law School and is survived by seven children and four stepchildren. The Phillies set a record for the club by sweeping their opponents. Hopefully, they can maintain their momentum when they play the San Francisco Giants.
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Yo! Here we go again. This is why women should not take men shopping against their will. After Mr. & Mrs. Fenton retired, Mrs. Fenton insisted her husband accompany her on her trips to the mall. Unfortunately, Mr. Fenton was like most men; he found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunately, Mrs. Fenton was like most women; she loved to browse. One day, Mrs. Fenton received the following letter from the mall manager. Dear Mrs. Fenton: Over the past six months, your husband has been causing quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and may be forced to ban both of you. Our complaints against Mr. Fenton are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras. Jun. 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people’s carts when they weren’t looking. Jul. 2: Set all the alarm clocks in housewares, to go off at five-minute intervals. Jul. 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women’s restroom. Aug. 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway. Sep. 14: Moved a “CAUTION - WET FLOOR” sign to a carpeted area. Sep. 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told other shoppers he’d invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department. Sep. 23: Snuck into the ladies room and put all the seats up. Oct. 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while flossing his teeth. Nov. 10: While handling knifes in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were. Dec. 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the “Mission Impossible” theme. Dec. 6: In the auto department, he practiced his “Madonna look” by using different sizes of funnels. Dec. 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled “Pick Me! Pick Me!” December 21: When an announcement came over the loudspeaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed, “Oh no! It’s those voices again!” And last, but not least, Dec. 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, and then yelled very loudly, “Hey! There’s no toilet paper in here!” Regards, J. Smith, Mall Manager
SNOOPER’S EMAIL SERVICES DEPT: Here is a word from STEVE FLEISHER (no relation to HON. LESLIE FLEISHER, Judge, Court of Common Pleas). “I’m sending this to let THE SNOOPER know of a very special GUEST who will be coming to our school – THE PENN TREATY MIDDLE SCHOOL. This gentleman is truly a City Hall “ICON” and one our students can’t wait to meet. Yes, FRANK TALENT will be coming here to our school to speak with all my students, and no doubt, will be talking about PRO WRESTLING and PRO BOXING. He is the CHIEF INSECTOR for the STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION and, hopefully, will come with one of the Pro Wrestlers. My students come from broken homes and I’m sure Mr. Talent will be discussing this with them. He will be telling them, NEVER GIVE UP. Go out and BE what you want to BE! We can’t wait to see him! I know, he himself was an ORPHAN and look how he turned out today. A GREAT EXAMPLE too. SNOOPER’S “KILLER CITY”: When is all this madness going to end? Every day, we see and read about all the KILLINGS, RAPES, ARMED ROBBERIES, GANG BRUTALITY, BULLYING and whatever CRIMES they can get away with in this City. YES PHILADELPHIANS, sad but true, this CITY is the worst with the HIGHEST CRIME RATE. Philadelphia has them all. Young MEN and WOMEN are being brutalized and KILLED every day, and I ask all of you – WHEN IS IT GOING TO STOP? Now we have another serious CRIME RATE; they call it BULLYING and it’s a very serious problem. We have had numerous teenagers who have suffered because of this ordeal; some even commit (Cont. Page 18)
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Last Sunday’s get-out-the-vote rally in Germantown with President Obama was packed with citizens, elected officials and union leaders, all anxious to get ready for the November rumble that lies ahead! In the VIP section, we noticed Mayor Nutter, who was booed loud enough to be heard in New Jersey. Also, in attendance and greeted warmly were GOV. RENDELL, crowd favorites SEN. ARLEN SPECTER and ROBERT CASEY, CONGRESSMEN CHAKA FATTAH and ROBERT BRADY, STATE REPS. DWIGHT EVANS, RON WATERS and VANESSA BROWN, union leader PAT GILLESPIE, NAACP PRESIDENT JERRY MONDESIRE, WARD LEADER JOHN O’CONNELL and COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. It was a beautiful day and the crowd was ready to roar! Now let’s see if they can get their base energized and vote like it’s 2008 and Obama is on the ticket! The comings and goings of our favorite couple (who aren’t as discreet as they think they are) continue to keep downtown tongues wagging. Romance is a wonderful thing; City Hall romances even more so, especially when there is no significant other involved! DAMON ROBERTS continues to work the neighborhoods of South Philadelphia, hoping to unseat the unbeatable City Council President ANNA VERNA. Roberts would be better off working with her and cutting a deal for something else, like maybe another row office. But don’t look at the City Commissioners, though. Both MARGE TARTAGLIONE and ANTHONY CLARK have worked hard to cement their legacy, and won’t be going anywhere until they (Cont. Page 16)
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You Need Only Dodge 150,000 Computer Viruses by Pete Radatti It used to be that every antivirus used to brag that it found 150,000 viruses, another 400,000 viruses. Of course, you would buy the one that said 400,000; after all, who needs a virus infection.=? The problem is that the actual number of viruses found by both was closer to the 150,000 number. This particular marketing trick has been retired these days. Now no one claims any specific number. There are no standards on naming of viruses or even on their classification. Each company does its own thing and many viruses will have several names. The more marketing-oriented companies counted each name, inflating the number of names found for each physical sample.
This is also the reason people often complain that one brand of antivirus called a sample “XYZ” while a different brand called it “ABC”. There is no standard and each company calls it what they want. There is also the problem that many antivirus products detect virus samples that you have a zero percentage of ever being infected with. Companies choose to detect these anyway. Some do so for marketing reasons: “Why yes sir, we do detect the monkeynose virus” and some do so just to be a bit more complete. For the average person, this is confusion and upsetting; but if you think about it, the name is actually unimportant. If your car is broken, all you really need to know is that it doesn’t work. The auto mechanic needs to know what
a framastat is and why it needs to be replaced. How do you know if the antivirus product you are buying is any good, if there is no standard on names and you can’t use a name count as an indicator? This is simple. There are companies that certify antivirus products as actually being able to detect the viruses that you are most
likely going to be infected with. There are certifiers in the USA, UK and Germany. There are others too, but CyberSoft Operating Corp. uses both the UK and German companies. Everyone chooses whom A man’s home is his castle. they think is best and you He has the right to defend himshould only choose a certified self and his family within his antivirus product when buyhome from intruders who intend ing! to do harm. But where does your “castle” begin and end? Although many of the city’s into the Basketball Hall of State legislators voted against Fame in 1979 and named one HB 40, which broadens the defof the 50 greatest NBA playinition of Castle, it passed and is ers in history. He also holds on its way to the Senate. the record for scoring 100 That has State Rep. Angel points, the most scored in one Cruz (D-Kensington) worried, game. Chamberlain played for which is why he was among the Harlem Globetrotters, those voting no. He believes HB Philadelphia/San Francisco 40, introduced by State Rep. Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers Scott Perry (R-York), would and Los Angeles Lakers. lead to more gun violence by Waters said he considers expanding a person’s right to Chamberlain’s transition from shoot someone. a sickly child to an all-star Current law gives citizens NBA player a miracle, and the right to protect themselves in said he should be honored for their own home under the Castle his dedicated determination to Doctrine. HB 40 would expand succeed. that right to include vehicles and
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Waters Seeks Stamp For Chamberlain The General Assembly has passed a resolution by State Rep. Ron Waters (D-W. Phila.) urging the US Postal Service to honor basketball champion Wilton N. “Wilt the Stilt” Chamberlain with a postage stamp. Waters said the stamp advisory committee is already considering dedicating a stamp to honor Chamberlain, and he hopes the resolution will highlight Pennsylvania's support for this gesture. Waters also said this would be the first stamp to honor a basketball player. Chamberlain was inducted
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any other place the individual has the right to be. Cruz said that description is too vague and could lead to escalated gun violence throughout Philadelphia and the state. “What Pennsylvania needs is better enforcement of laws regarding the use and sale of guns,” Cruz said. “This dangerous legislation essentially amounts to a ‘shoot first, ask later’ policy.” Cruz noted that the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association opposes the bill. Several amendments were filed to improve the legislation, but House Republicans used a parliamentary procedure that allowed HB 40 to be considered without amendments or debate. Cruz said those amendments would have helped curb gun violence across the state. They would have required a missing firearm to be reported to police within three days; limited the purchase of handguns to one per month; required Pennsylvania residents to have a state license to carry a firearm; allowed Philadelphia to create an ordinance on assault weapons; and banned assault weapons.
will be expiring on Dec. 31, which means everyone’s bills will be increasing during the coldest months,” Kitchen said. “These energy workshops provide free, inexpensive and important tips for keeping your energy costs under control. We can all benefit from these workshops, so I urge everyone to attend.” The workshops will take place at the following dates and locations: Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CORA, 8540 Veree Road. Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oxford Circle Mennonite Church, 900 E. Howell Street. Thursday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Penrose Playground, 12th Street &Susquehanna Avenue. Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at JohnW. Hartranft MS, 720 W. Cumber-
land Avenue. Thursday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lenfest PAL Center, 3890 N. 10th Street. Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 Judson St.
Thursday, Nov. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church, 4541 N. Broad Street. Saturday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bright Hope Baptist Church Youth Center, 12th Street & Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Porter’s Day Care, 1434 Belfield Avenue. Thursday, Nov. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at R.W. Brown Community Center, 1701 N. 8th Street. Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at HERO, 3439 N.
17th Street. Thursday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at House of Prayer, 2327 W. Somerset Street. For more information, visit the Senator’s website at www.senatorkitchen.com or call the District office at (215) 227-6161.
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GOP US Senate nominee Pat Toomey is welcomed to South Philadelphia Republican HQ Saturday by John Giordano and Republican City Committee’s Jim Dintino.
48TH WARD Republican committeepersons show their support for their US Senatorial Candidate Pat Toomey at reception in South Phila. With Toomey, from left, are Temptresse Browne, Tony McCray, Ernest Wilkerson, Sr. and Jr., Laura Williams and Tony McCray.
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PECO corporate officers are salivating over what will be their happiest New Year’s Day in almost a decade. The political chains that kept them away from the banquet table will be snapped Dec. 31, 2010. The next day, they will raise rate hikes all over the place, causing a tightening of family budgets and a crunch on businesses of all kinds. One legislator understands the impact. That is why State Sen. Shirley Kitchen is conducting a series of free Energy Conservation Workshops. Attendees will learn how to seal their home through tips on using plastic storm windows, weather stripping and V-seal. They will find out how to use a caulk gun and how to install foam insulation, rope caulk and automatic clock thermostats. Free weatherization materials will be offered. “PECO energy rate caps
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PECO Rates To Climb Higher January 1st, Kitchen Responds With Energy Workshops
REPUBLICAN City Committee Chairman Vito Canuso gives US Senate candidate Pat Toomey some encouraging reports.
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(Cont. From Page 13) decide to. That is, unless, the young IVY STATEN, niece of SAM STATEN, SR. of Local 332 makes it happen. She has already announced and that will definitely be one to watch next year. What kind of resources will 332 put out? Will it help other candidates or will all of its focus be on her? What kind of ballot deals will be cut? We shall see; should be interesting. Local 332 will spare no expense, Marge can raise whatever she needs; so Anthony better start having fundraisers now!
(Cont. From Page 13) the Tea Party Americans anxious to “take their country back” describe this country, one of the first things that comes out of their mouths is the word “Christian”. They say American is a Christian nation. If the responses that some of the really heartless individuals who commented gave to this story were any indication, the only resemblance to America and a Christian nation is we’d probably be even quicker to put Christ on the cross because he didn’t spit on the poor.
I have an idea of why the heartlessness came pouring out on this one. It came out because many of the folks who read Philly.com believe they will never find themselves in these circumstances. Want proof? Let’s do a little demographic breakdown on the Average Reader for Philly.com. Over half of Philly.com’s readers attended college. Most (53%) are men aged 35 and up. Plus, and this is a big one, the average income for the households of Philly.com readers is $99,000 a year. While there are many peo-
ple who fit these demographics who also understand there but for the grace of God go I, most don’t, which is why the following responses to this article didn’t surprise me much: “Stop making babies and relying on welfare to take care of them!” “If you’re poor, live accordingly and stop looking for a news story!” “McDonald’s Value Meal.” And me without a car and a baseball bat…. Don’t get me wrong. I understand there are poor people out there who haven’t helped themselves much at all.
But let’s be honest. Unlike recessions of the past, this one is hitting everyone – even those who thought their fat bankrolls would help cushion their fall. In Philadelphia – not in
Philly.comville, but in the real city we live in – the average household income is $37,000 a year. That’s not much of a cushion between ordinary working people and hunger.
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COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell; Enterprise Center Board President Paula McKinney-Rainey; TEC head Della Clark; and Mayor Michael Nutter are pictured here at Passing the Torch Awards presentations. Passing the Torch is an annual celebration of next generation of minority entrepreneurs. It honors businessmen and women who are continuing the legacy their parents have built. This year’s honorees were Ellen Ryan, GM Disposal Corp. of America, and Danielle Dawkins, owner/operator McDonalds, who received the Legacy Award. James A. Brown Legacy Eternal Flame award went to Chester Riddick, president & CEO, Alpha Office Supplies, Inc. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography
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JODY DellaBarba gets a congratulatory hug from Congressman Bob Brady on first parade run under auspices of nonprofit committee 1492 Society, of which she is treasurer.
AMATO BERARDI, Italian member of Parliament representing Italians in America and Canada, joins Judge Paul Panepinto, Angelo Foglietta, and Judge Annette Rizzo at Parade.
STATE REP. Bill Keller and Congressman Bob Brady obviously enjoying great weather and meeting old BUTCH D’Amato compares friends at start of Columbus notes with PECO’s Ed Day parade. McBride.
KERRY PACIFICO, long-time supporter of Columbus Day Parade, and Pacifico Ford’s top salesman Rocco DiGregorio flank Michael Mormello, who will be running for Sheriff next primary.
REPUBLICAN candidate for Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley gets nod from Minister Amato Berardi.
READY TO march off at Columbus Day Parade starting point at Broad & Morris were Chief Deputy Sheriff Barbara Deeley, Joe Stivala, Controller Alan Butkovitz , Charles Branch and Controller’s Chief Deputy Lisa Deeley.
TAKING OVER duties of retiring Sheriff John Green Nov. 1 is Chief Deputy Barbara Deeley, seen here with Congressman Bob Brady.
COMMENDENTORE Claudio C. Cifoni, left, escorts Italian Consul General Luigi Scotto, who CATERER Lou Galdo exchanges comments REPUBLICAN Legislative candidate displays 150th-year celebration commemorative with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Dan Stephen Pico and City Committee Exec- of Italian independence, along with Dr. Anthony Onorato who is also welcomed by host of utive Director Jim Dintino flank their Colavito and Judge Rosemarie DeFino-Nastasi, South Philadelphians. Lieutenant Guv candidate Jim Cawley. to starting line of Columbus Day Parade.
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SORELY MISSED after it was canceled last year, The Columbus Day Parade returned to S. Broad Street on Sunday after a new committee raised needed funds. Leading parade were Congressman Bob Brady (D-Phila.) and City Council President Anna Verna, backed up by Ferko String Band.
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LDC’S Political Coordinator Ken Washington, right, escorts Mayor Michael Nutter to head line of Columbus Day Parade.
MARCHING foursome included Vincent Abruzzese, Councilmen Bill Green and Bill Greenlee, and Judge Rosemarie DeFino-Nastasi.
Sheriff Green Wins NAACP Award Freedom Fund Draws Throng
CITY’S LEADING and oldest civil-right body is a magnet for dignitaries, among them, from left, State Rep. Ron Waters, Judge Jacquelyn FrazierTURNOUT of political and social luminaries included, from left, Sid Lyde, State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, Mayor Booker, Reggie Ellis, Barbara Deeley, Harold James, Janet Pina, Michael Nutter and Deborah Hopkins. Photo by Donald Terry State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and Ducky Birts. Photo by Donald Terry
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ANNUAL NAACP GALA drew hundreds to 1st District Plaza in University City Friday for annual Freedom Fund Awards. Sheriff John Green, left, received President’s Award. He is congratulated here by, from left, NAACP President Jerry Mondesire, Janet Pina, Catherine Hicks and Chief Deputy Sheriff Barbara Deeley. Photo by Donald Terry
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Snooper (Cont. From Page 13) SUICIDE. Parents, please ask your son if he’s been a victim of BULLYING; help him now, or else! SNOOPER’S SPECIAL MESSAGE: To all the readers
of this informative newspaper, THE PUBLIC RECORD, both DAILY and WEEKLY: Very soon, ALL OF YOU will be asked to VOTE for a candidate for GOVERNOR, CONGRESS, SENATE and local STATE REPRESENTATIVES. I can tell all of you, no
matter what happens, this CITY will see NEW FACES everywhere. When you do go to VOTE, check out all THE CANDIDATES, because they are the people who will be running THE STATE and our CITY! You just know one of the POLITICAL PARTIES is
in serious trouble, when they must get THE PRESIDENT to come in and campaign for them. QUESTION: Since his ‘visit’ is purely a political one, do we THE TAXPAYERS have to pay for it? After all, THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY should pay for it. I was there at The Airport, when he arrived in “AIR FORCE ONE”, the big PRESIDENTIAL AIRPLANE! SNOOPER’S SPECIAL INCOMING (EMAIL): “Please, SNOOPER, whoever you are, print this for me. I must let you know about an incident that happened to me last Saturday Night, Oct. 9, about 8:20 p.m. I was riding along Front Street, when a speeding car actually ran me off the road and into the curb. I was unaware at the time
that I was getting a flat tire. I stopped at the light (Front & Snyder), only to find out my front right tire was cut. Fortunately, there was a gas station on my left, so I proceeded to go and ask this gentleman if they fix flats; he told me NO! Whew, I was bewildered. I was trying to get to the hospital to see my wife, who kept calling me on the cell phone, wondering where I was. These two POLICE OFFICERS happen to come out of the store and asked me what happened. They then asked me if I had a spare, and they had me open my trunk and they took out ‘my doughnut’ since I didn’t have a regular spare. OFFICER ANTHONY COLAROLA and his partner, OFFICER JASON COW-
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DERY, took off the flat and put on the doughnut. I just can’t thank these two ‘BLUE ANGELS OF MERCY’. I want people to know, yes, there are plenty of good POLICE OFFICERS, and Thank God I met two of them. I found out these TWO OFFICERS are from the 3rd POLICE DIST. and I want their CAPTAIN to know what they did for me.” SNOOPER SNOOPING: How about the COLUMBUS DAY PARADE? It was one of THE BEST yet. I’m sure “SEVY” himself would have been proud of it too. Hey, I got to meet ‘THE GEATOR” and I might add he looked fantastic. Yes, my man, JERRY BLAVAT still looks great, and what a fine human being! The parade was absolutely great and I enjoyed all THE STRING BANDS from THE MUMMERS’ PARADE. This is absolutely a SOUTH PHILADELPHIA tradition, and NO ONE can stop it, not even MAYOR NUTTER. Oh yeah , The Mayor did march in The Parade and the people of SOUTH PHILLY showed him the respect due him, and I thank them all for showing “their class”.
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