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PHA Administrative Receiver Michael Kelly, center, cuts ribbon signifying completion of new Plymouth Hall, seen at right. Joining him wer, from left, Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, Councilman Bill Greenlee, former resident Creasie Ashe (obscured), Councilwomen Donna Reed Miller and Jannie Blackwell, PHA Board Member Nellie Reynolds, State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, and Senior Policy Advisor to Congressman Chaka Fattah and Democrat nominee for City Council's 8th Dist., Cindy Bass.

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Congressman Bob Brady is pressing Postal Service to issue commemorative postage stamp honoring NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain's record-setting career.

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Time To Ticket Bicyclers!!

STATE REP. W. CURTIS THOMAS joins fellow representative Ronald Waters, and Marilyn Jewett at 6th & Girard Avenue, to lead motorcade of 50 local residents on a peace march through his legislative District. Before leading off march, Thomas told crowd outside his office on 6th & Girard Street, “We’re taking fight to streets.” Photo by Rory McGlasson

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INJURED AT WORK! PRESIDENT Judge Thomasine Tynes is asking Mayor Nutter and City Council to legislate registration and licensing of bicycle riders in city, which can lead to tickets and fines for traffic transgressions. Bob Thomas, bicycle lobbyist, hopes to dissuade her. Story Page 5

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by David Lynn Pennsylvania campaign finance law allows candidates who expect to raise less than $250 and to spend less than $250 to sign an affidavit to this effect, and thus avoid filing regular campaign finance reports. We contacted Tim Dowling of the County Board of Elections to get a list of individuals who had signed such affidavits for 2011, and it was very instructive to see not only the list of who signed, but who did not sign. Among those who did not sign such affidavits were Queena Bass, Cheri Honkala and T. Milton Street.

The Philadelphia Public Record could not find records online for Queena Bass, Cheri Honkala or T. Milton Street, so we wrote to the three of them via certified mail, return receipt requested. Our letter to Bass was returned as undeliverable. We also made a pilgrimage to the office of the County Board of Elections at Delaware Avenue & Spring Garden Streets to see if any of

the candidates had filed on paper. The following is a summary of what we found.

We did not find any paperwork for Queena Bass, perennial candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia. We note that she has been running for Mayor for quite sometime, and if she has collected more than $250 in contributions or spent more than $250 in expenditures, she should have filed with the City by now. However, we found nothing. Probably means she just doesn’t know what to do, or nobody bothered to give her a penny.

Cheri Honkala, Green Party Candidate for Sheriff, filed a DSEB-500 Political Committee Registration Statement that was received by the city on Feb. 14, 2011 which authorized Friends of Cheri Honkala to receive money on her behalf.

Her website, http://cherihonkala.com has a donate page, but as far as we can tell, neither Cheri Honkala nor Friends of Cheri Honkala has filed a DSEB-503 or DSEB-502 for 2011 cycle 2 or

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Seniors Are Offered Free Home Repairs Low-income Philadelphia homeowners, age 60 and older, may qualify for free repairs and modifications through PCA’s Senior Housing Assistance Repair Program. There is less than a three-month wait for SHARP services and low-income senior homeowners are encouraged to apply.

The program provides minor repairs to improve the safety and security of older Philadelphians’ homes. Repairs include installing or repairing faucets, windows, entry doors, locks, doorbells, smoke detectors, and basement steps.

SHARP also provides modifications for older people with physical disabilities, including adapting bathroom fixtures and installing railings. Home modifications allow the older person to live more independently or accomplish tasks more easily.

“Many older adults in Philadelphia don’t know this program exists. These services can help them stay safe and

comfortable in their homes,” said Wayne Lindsey, PCA housing production manager.

SHARP utilizes trained social workers, occupational therapists and housing inspectors, who work closely together to advocate for the housing needs of older Philadelphians. “It gives me great pleasure to see the difference we’re making in the lives of seniors by providing these home repairs. It’s good to know we’re helping people,” said Bob Carnation, housing mechanic and inspector.

For more information about SHARP, call the PCA Helpline at (215) 765-9040. Gross income guidelines for SHARP are $1,361 per month for one person or $1,839 for two people. An inspector will visit with the homeowner to explain the repair process, answer questions and schedule work on the home. SHARP work is guaranteed for one year and recipients can reapply every five years.

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We did receive a letter from Honkala’s attorney indicating “She is not a candidate yet. She will be a candidate when she files nominating petitions.” We disagree.

City code Chapter 20-1000 §20-1001 defines a candidate as either of the following: (a) An individual who files nomination papers or petitions for City elective office; (b) An individual who publicly announces his or her candidacy for City elective office.

We don’t know what could be more public than a website announcing one’s candidacy, but we’ll leave that question for the City Board of Ethics, should they choose to take any action. (Note: Usually, they don’t.)

Honkala was named “Woman of the Year” in 1997

by Philadelphia Weekly, and was once included in Philadelphia Magazine’s list of 100 Most Powerful Philadelphians,

so we are guessing she is taking advantage of her connections to raise money for her run for Sheriff, but she certainly isn’t sharing any information with the public.

We did receive a phone call from the Street household indicating that Street did indeed file papers with the County Board of Elections, and we found this to be true. Although he did not file electronically, T. Milton Street as a candidate filed a DSEB-503 campaign finance report for 2011 cycle 3 indicating no activity. T. Milton Street For Mayor, his committee, filed a 2011 cycle 3 DSEB-502 report indicating $18,500.00 in contributions. $17,500.00 came from other political committees and included the following: Cohen For Council $5,000.00 Charles A. Ehrlich For Court of Common Pleas

$2,500.00 Green For Philadelphia $2,500.00 Ladov For Court of Common Pleas $2,500.00 Martin Coleman For Judge $2,500.00 Kenneth Powell for Judge $2,500.00 It is worth noting Street did not file anything for 2011 cycle 1 or 2011 cycle 2. Street did quite well in the primary.

Given that he obtained 24.11% of the vote in the Democratic Primary for Mayor (35,654 votes), we calculate he spent $1.93 per vote — which isn’t too shabby.

With serious money behind him, he might have been dangerous.

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SEPTA Hopeful Of Pa. Funding After years of debate and delay, SEPTA executives are encouraged and optimistic a comprehensive funding solution for Pennsylvania’s numerous transportation needs will be favorably addressed by the state legislators this fall.

SEPTA has closely followed the comprehensive work of Gov. Corbett’s Transportation Funding Advisory Commission, and we believe their recommendations not only will address many of the critical transportation infrastructure needs facing the Commonwealth, they will also provide a solid financial foundation that is balanced and fair for transit users and

taxpayers alike.

SEPTA is proud to have been a member of the Keystone Transportation Funding Coalition, a confederation of dozens of public and private interests that has provided invaluable insight and review of the Funding Advisory Commission’s hard work.

“Never before has such a large and diverse number of transit interests coalesced in Pennsylvania with a common goal – dedicated and predicable funding into the foreseeable future,” said SEPTA General Mgr. Joseph M. Casey. “We believe Gov. Corbett and the state legislature will recognize the benefits of the Transportation

Funding Commission’s recommendations, and act accordingly,” he said.

SEPTA, the largest public transit agency in Pennsylvania, has successfully balanced its Operating Budget for 12 consecutive years, and recently broke a 22-year ridership record – carrying over 334 million customers each year.

With an aging infrastructure, including facilities that date back to the horse and buggy era of the 19th century, the funding recommendations being put forth will enable SEPTA to grow well into the 21st Century, as our customers and state taxpayers expect and deserve.

Brady Wants Stamp For Wilt Cong.Robert A. Brady (D-Phila.) has introduced a resolution that urges the US Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain’s record-setting career.

Chamberlain’s career includes 14 years in the NBA playing for Philadelphia/San

Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers. In 1962, Chamberlain became the only NBA player to score 100 points in a single game.

In a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahue, Brady said, “I believe honoring Wilt Chamberlain with

a commemorative stamp would be a more than appropriate way to celebrate his legendary career and athletic accomplishments, and I express my sincerest hope that the US Postal Service will recognize Wilt Chamberlain and his historic 100-point game in the 2012 stamp collection.”

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the Karen Brown campaign.

Figure a low off-year election turnout of about 20%, and, maybe, a 70% turnout of Republican registrations, and one can see a possible upset in the making.

In fact, John Street chided Republicans for not coming out full force in raising bucks and adding registrations.

In the meantime, Brown has begun appearing with a bull horn to “Tell it like it is!” every Tuesday at noon beside the Mayor Rizzo statue in front of the Municipal Services Building. She will use that public appearance to promote other Republican candidates who are expected to join her as well.

Adding to her support was the appearance of former US Sen. Arlen Specter, who appeared at a fundraiser, denied his appearance was an endorsement.

Brown, giving every indication she is aware of her need to get a stronger handle on the problems which she said have been “caused by the present administration,” has anCouncilman Bill

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Charter Change Petition In Court Peter J Wirs, treasurer of the We the People movement for a Charter Change, has served notice on the three judges acting as temporary City Commissioners that his group has submitted enough petitions to allow voters to vote on a commission to study and prepare changes to the Philadelphia Charter.

He cited in his letter to them: “Out of an abundance of caution due to the pending action before the Commonwealth Court, docketed at 335 MD 2011, challenging the constitutionality of the Act of Apr. 21, 1949, P.L. 665, No. 155, the First Class City Home Rule Act, 53 P.S. § 13103 et seq.,

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commonly known as the “Lord Home Rule Bill”, counsel instructs us to voluntarily comply with the Act of December 19, 1996, P.L. 1158, No. 177, 53 Pa.C.S. § 2901 et seq.

“Accordingly we hereby cause to be filed written notice under 53 Pa.C.S. § 2927(b)(2) that it appears to us that a petition herein being circulated throughout the City and County of Philadelphia to place a Government Study Commission on the Nov. 8, 2011 ballot has been properly signed by one-third of the number of registered voters required for the petition.”

The group hopes to successfully challenge the Lord Home Rule Bill, which places the power of naming commission members in the hands of the Mayor and the President of City Council, and aims to transfer more power to the hands of the electorate. Receiving the letters were Common Pleas President Pamela Prior Dembe, and Judges Leon W. Tucker and Charles Cunningham, III.

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COUNCILMAN Darrell Clarke joined members of Walmart to distribute 500 fans to seniors in his councilmanic District.

Event marked 5th consecutive year Councilman and Walmart have partnered to help bring relief from summer heat for Philadelphians. Seniors were from Martin Luther King Older Adult Center, as seen here, and at Lutheran Settlement Home.

Perzel Attorneys Go On Offense Jury selection gets underway right after Labor Day in the State Attorney General’s case against former House speaker John Perzel and seven co defendants including former State Rep. Brett Feese.

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nounced her formation of a “Committee of Elders”. She will be soliciting Republicans and Democrats who have had extensive experience in elected office to become her kitchen cabinet when elected. She already has several who have agreed to join her.

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Rumors are rumors, but Karen Brown’s campaign for Mayor seems to be gaining traction and attracting some big money spenders, who usually contribute to sure winners.

When asked, the Republican nominee said, “I can only answer that I am meeting with people who can raise dollars.”

She’s back from a Bermuda trip, but would not indicate she had discussed finances with anyone there. She did say she was surprised at the many Philadelphia vacationers she met. She’s gone through over 10,000 of her “The Revolution begins with me” cards; “That‘s only counting the Democrats,” she says.

Making her campaign more plausible is the fact former Mayor John Street has publicly indicated he is coaching her on city problems “so she can hit the ground running” should she win in her uphill fight.

This has sparked financial interest, plus the fact some calculate this as a race closer than the registration figures would predict, with Democrats leading Republicans by a 7 to 1 margin. They add Milton Street – who had several strikes against him – brought in 24% of the Democrat vote in his primary race for Mayor.

Now add the involvement of former Mayor John Street in

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Raising Funds For Bill Rubin 10TH COUNCIL DIST. Democrat candidate Bill Rubin gets campaign tips from former City Controller Jonathan Saidel at fundraiser at Riversharks.

VOLUNTEERING for 10th Democrat Council Dist. fundraiser for candidate Bill Rubin CANDIDATE BILL RUBIN gets a helping were Brian Eddis, Bill Rubin, Sr., candidate hand from former City Controller Jon Rubin, Mark Evans, Diane Caruso and Fred Saidel, legendary Northeast political pro.

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(Cont. From Page 3) mer legislative secretary Jill Seaman, in a joint motion to dismiss said the material “may have been intentionally destroyed after 2009 when another judge ruled interview notes must be provided to defendants.” His motion addressing the destruction of

the notes claimed this “represents gross prosecutorial misconduct intentionally undertaken to conceal and destroy evidence favorable to the defendants, to deprive the defendants of the opportunity to discover prior inconsistent statements of Commonwealth witnesses, to prevent effective cross-examination of such witnesses at trial, to prejudice the defendants and

to prevent a fair trial by misleading the court and the jurors about the credibility of Commonwealth witnesses.”

Perzel faces 82 counts as the trial is expected to commence in mid-September before Judge Richard A. Lewis, who is reported to be considering the defendants’ motion to dismiss all charges.

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portation chief, believes more of the city’s main streets, which had at least two lanes dedicated to vehicular traffic, should be reduced to one-laners, reserving the lane closest to the curb for bicyclers.

She’s obviously on their side, despite the fact once-fastmoving streets find traffic slowed by the one-lane restriction for vehicles.

President Judge Thomasine Tynes of the Philadelphia

Traffic Court is also on the side of bicyclists. But she is choosing another route.

Judge Tynes is pushing the Mayor and City Council to rein in the continuing disregard of traffic signals and

City Setting Up ‘Flash Mobs’ Defense The City is drawing a line in the sand against “flash mob” incidents in Center City.

Starting Aug. 8, the Mayor has pulled together City officials, business owners, and community reps to form an “integrated, coordinated response.”

Mayor Michael Nutter explained, “We do not tolerate violence by any individuals in our city, and we will continue to respond with the full force of our city’s justice system to kids who disrespect their city.

“These troubled young people are only a small percentage of our city’s youth; yet their impulsive actions impact all of our citizens. We need parents to know where their kids are every night. We need mentors to reach out into their communities and work with young people. We need the Police Dept. to be a continually visible presence on our streets. We need the District Attorney’s Office and the courts to prosecute these offenders and make it clear this behavior has very serious consequences. We need this to happen in a coordinated effort.

“We also commit to working with our businesses in Center City and throughout the city.”

He also commented, “This week, the Philadelphia Police

Dept. launched SafeCam, an online initiative that allows residents and businesses to register their security cameras with the City. This initiative will allow us to work directly with businesses to ensure that criminals are quickly apprehended. Business owners and residents can visit https://safecam.phillypolice.com/ to become part of this new program.

“I am bringing together all the parties in the city who

work with young people and who can have a real impact on stopping these senseless acts of violence. Our approach will be led by a need to quickly apprehend offenders and to prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law while also considering long-term solutions that will include reaching out through the community.”

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She also noted California has in place a State law which requires a license, like an auto’s, be attached to each bicycle.

That law calls for counties and cities to issue the indicia and registration form. Over a half million bicycles are now registered in that state at a cost of $4 per year, with a transfer, replacement and renewal at $2.

No fines exceed $10.

Tynes urged the Mayor to adopt a win-win policy with bicycles, urging it will reduce the number of stolen bikes, curb constant violators, and mitigate much of the ill will engendered by both motorists and bicyclers for each other.

The president judge noted opposition from various groups of bicycle advocates.

She said, “They cite a host of reasons, without safety being their main concern. Since more people have switched to bicycles in light of the high gas prices, traffic incidents will occur, and more of them will find their bikes stolen.

Licensing is the answer.”

STATE SEN. SHIRLEY KITCHEN hosted her annual Police Awards Ceremony in Burholme Section of her District. Kitchen represents several Northeast divisions in 63rd Ward. Guest of honor, Jimmy Binns addresses crowd of honorees at event. Kitchen was in Harrisburg.

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streets by political and faithbased leaders and other anticrime groups. Police stats report the same criminal patterns continue in those very neighborhoods almost immediately after the marches.

Efforts to curb the “flash mobs” will be as tough, if not tougher, since it is easier for youngsters to blend into the neighborhoods quickly, or to pass themselves off as innocent bystanders if rounded up.

right-of-the-road courtesies spreading throughout Center City and into the outer neighborhoods.

She has signaled her intentions in letters to Mayor Michael Nutter and to Councilman Frank DiCicco.

She states, “I do believe that careless and reckless driving of all varieties of pedal cycles should be regulated, licensed and fined for dangerous driving habits. I think there should be an initial ticket warning, next offense(s) minimal fines and then, of course, the ultimate revocation of the license.

“It is not fair to other motorists and pedestrians. I hear of many accounts of very close accidents involving cyclists (particularly bicyclists) because of inattentiveness and nonadherence to traffic light, stop signs and other traffic laws.

“These laws pertain to all operators of motor vehicles.

Bicyclists do know that, but many choose to ignore the law.”

She cites precedents from other municipalities facing the same crisis in the growing epidemic of bicyclists in collision with motorists and especially pedestrians.

Tynes indicated Detroit,

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Almost every motorist in the city can match the stories of others when it comes to near misses with bicycle riders.

Which is probably why Rina Cutler, the City’s trans-

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Last week, Philadelphians for Ethical Leadership sponsored the Forum on Public Integrity at the Parkway Central Library.

The event coordinator and Republican political activist, BEN MANNES, asked Special Agent JOHN ROBERTS, of the FBI’s Philadelphia Public Corruption Squad, and PATRICK BLESSINGTON, former head of the Attorney General’s Public Integrity Unit and current Chief of Special Investigations for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, specifically to address the audience on the topic of public corruption. Philadelphia CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ was also invited to speak; however, Butkovitz nor any representative of his office came to the event.

The discussion was very lively, with active participation on the part of the audience.

While, the event was bipartisan, most attendees were Republicans. Candidates for City Council at Large JOE McCOLGAN, DAVID OH and MIKE UNTERMEYER, as well as LINDA BATEMAN, Republican candidate for Register of Wills, were in attendance.

Former candidate for Mayor JOHN FEATHERMAN and political activist KEVIN KELLY were also there.

Last Thursday night, AL SCHMIDT had a fundraiser at the United Republican Club.

The Host Committee included STATE REP. HJOHN TAYLOR, former candidate for City Controller MARIE DELANY and Republican WARD LEADERS WAKLT VOGLER (21st Ward), BILL PETTIGREW (23rd and 54th Wards) and KEVIN PASQUAY (45th Ward). A number of other ward leaders showed, including MIKE CIBIK (5th Ward), LINDSAY DOERING (8th Ward), ANDREW GENTSCH (51st Ward), JOHN STAHLMASTER (62nd Ward), CHRIS VOGLER (55th Ward) and MATT WOLFE (27th Ward). Mayoral candidate KAREN BROWN was also in attendance.

As there can only be three City Commissioners and the Democrats will most assuredly pick up two of the seats, only one Republican can win in November. The herd wants to know if the ward leaders in attendance at this event are going to abandon JOE DUDA, the other Republican candidate for City Commission, or are they going to embrace both candidates. This Elephant believes some of the attendees will back both candidates, but most will actively support Schmidt.

Some notable Republicans and Duda supporters were not there Thursday, including MIKE (Cont. Page 17)

For this week anyway, Philadelphia is going to be the center of the African American journalistic universe.

And by the end of the week, I’ll know whether or not I should ever consider running for any office of any sort of office ever again.

By the time you read this column, we’ll be into the second day of the 36th Annual National Association of Black Journalists convention. The convention is a time where members of NABJ, an organization whose roots were planted right here in Philadelphia, get together and talk not only about what’s going on in newsrooms, but also about the issues of the day.

We also get a muckety-muck or two. For example: Attorney General Eric Holder (and just about everyone in the Obama administration not named Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden) will be spending some time with NABJ. Arianna Huffington will be here to justify not paying the writers who turned the Huffington Post into the juggernaut she sold to AOL for $315 million.

And last but not least, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Princeton University professor Cornel West will spend some time continuing the argument they began on MSNBC about President Obama and whether or not he’s done enough for Black folks.

(Did I mention that the Rev. Al is probably getting a show on MSNBC thanks to this?

But there are journalists of all colors that MSNBC won’t even give a look in this regard.

Sad but true.)

But what I hope comes up during the professional development workshops, gala movie premiers, issue related luncheons, and other things is that things are really, really rough for people of color in journalism, and as the largest organization of journalists of color in the nation, we need to take the lead in doing something about that.

I’ve mentioned in a previous column that I’m running for an office within NABJ. To be exact, I’m running for Vice President-Print.

Someone pointed out to me earlier this week this particular designation doesn’t really fit what print journalists do anymore and that’s true. Print journalists are shooting and editing (Cont. Page 17)

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City Hall Sam is down the shore.

He will be back in town next week.

Yo! Here we go again with this question: Can you guess which of the following are true and which are false?

Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning. Alfred Hitchcock didn’t have a belly button. A pack-a-day smoker will lose approximately 2 teeth every 10 years. People do not get sick from cold weather; it’s from being indoors a lot more. When you sneeze, all bodily functions stop, even your heart.

Only 7% of the population is left handed. Forty people are sent to the hospital for dog bites every minute. Babies are born without kneecaps. They don’t appear until they are 26 years old. The average person over 50 will have spent five years waiting in lines. The toothbrush was invented in 1498. The average housefly lives for one month. 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year. A coat hanger is 44 inches long when straightened.

The average computer user blinks seven times a minute. Your feet are bigger in the afternoon than any other time of day. Most of us have eaten a spider in our sleep. The REAL reason ostriches stick their head in the sand is to search for water.

The only two animals that can see behind themselves without turning their heads are the rabbit and the parrot. John Travolta turned down the starring roles in An Officer and a Gentleman and Tootsie. In most television commercials advertising milk, a mixture of white paint and a little thinner is used in place of the milk. Prince Charles and Prince William NEVER travel on the same airplane, just in case there is a crash. The first Harley Davidson motorcycle, built in 1903, used a tomato can for a carburetor.

Most hospitals make money by selling the umbilical cords cut from women who give birth. They are used in vein-transplant surgery. Humphrey Bogart was related to the late Princess Diana. They were 7th cousins. If coloring weren’t added to Coca-Cola, it would be green.

Let me now answer this question – “Which of these statements is false?” Surprise!

They are ALL true – including eating a spider; hmm....

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Green Party Candidate Cheri Honkala has filed nomination papers with Philadelphia’s City Commission. The petitions already filed contained 3,751 signatures of registered voters who want Cheri to appear on the ballot as the Green Party candidate for Philadelphia Sheriff. Additional signatures later filed will increase the total to 4,300 signatures. Candidates who want to appear on the ballot outside of the Republican or Democrat parties must collect at least 1,845 signatures to be nominated.

Jason Bosch is chief of staff for the Cheri Honkala campaign.

Her son, actor/director Mark Webber (Explicit Ills, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World), endorses his mother’s bid for Sheriff of Philadelphia.

Cummings Named 64th GOP Chair The 64th Republican Executive Committee has unanimously elected Bob Cummings Ward Chairman, replacing long-time Chairman Pat McKenna who is retiring after 25 years of service to the ward.

Cummings brings with him 20 years of service to the ward, which is led by Hon. John Perzel.

Santorum Announces Senior Policy Advisor Former Sen. Rick Santorum has picked Iowa native Jennifer Vesey Rossman to

serve as his presidential campaign’s Senior Policy Advisor for Healthcare Policy and Entitlement Reform.

Jennifer Vesey Rossman previously served as legislative assistant for health policy and as director of the Senate Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on Social Security & Family Policy for Sen. Santorum from 2004 to 2007. Prior to joining Santorum’s Senate staff, Ross-

man worked in various capacities for hospitals, medical groups, and healthcare consulting companies. Since 2007, Rossman has served as a Washington, D.C.based consultant for national medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers. A native of Muscatine, Iowa, Rossman is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and the University of Iowa.

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Daniel McCaffery, continuing to make his presence felt around the state as he campaigns for the Democratic nomination for State Attorney General next primary, addressed the annual state convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Gettysburg.

McCaffery highlighted the urgent need for volunteers for Veterans Courts across the state. A veteran and volunteer mentor himself, McCaffery has been working with the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts to help recruit volunteers through veterans organizations to act as mentors.

Veterans Courts are “problem-solving” courts, which use a collaborative approach to criminal-justice proceedings. These courts work to address the underlying problems that bring the veteran into the criminal-justice system, such as post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries, and try to find ways to improve the problem so the veteran can avoid a criminal record and have the best possible chance of getting back on track as a healthy, productive veteran and citizen.

The most-distinctive aspect of the Veterans Court program is the volunteer veteran mentors who serve as liaisons, advocates and guides to fellow veterans as they work to address issues related to their criminal case.

Currently there are Veterans Courts in six Pennsylvania counties, with six more on the way by the end of the year.

the housing development’s Tenant Council President, at the 21st Annual Richard Allen Homes Reunion and Picnic, Saturday, Aug. 6.

The event will be held from 12 noon to 7:00 pm at Lemon Hill, 33rd & Poplar Streets, in Fairmount Park.

Under Wilks’ leadership, since 1982, the Richard Allen Homes has had the first PHA on-site Head Start Program, Dollar Store,

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Prometheus Beats Big Guys Opens Way For Community FM Stations US Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit issued its long-awaited verdict in Prometheus Radio Project v. the Federal Communications Commission, rejecting the FCC’s attempt to further deregulate media ownership.

The Court threw out FCC rules that would have allowed one company to own a newspaper and broadcast stations in the same market. The Court also upheld the FCC’s other limits on local broadcast ownership, and agreed with Prometheus and other public interest groups that the FCC failed to consider the impact of its rules on women and people of color.

“We won on almost every point. This decision is a vin-

dication of the public’s right to have a diverse media environment,” said Andrew Jay Schwartzman of Media Access Project, who argued the case on behalf of Prometheus.

This is the second major victory this year for the Prometheus Radio Project, whose 10-year effort to pass legislation expanding community radio succeeded when President Obama signed the bipartisan Local Community Radio Act into law on Jan. 4.

The law will result in thousands of new community radio stations, and the FCC will be accepting applications for stations as early as next summer.

Both victories are the re-

sult of widespread, bipartisan grassroots organizing. The Third Circuit Court’s decision referred to the testimony from thousands of people who participated in FCC ownership hearings nationwide, finding that the FCC failed to give people adequate opportunity to weigh in on the rules.

“Media matters. Thousands of people fought to pass the Local Community Radio Act, and thousands more spoke out loudly when the FCC tried to further consolidate broadcast media.

We’ve won these battles, but we must continue to push the FCC to do the right thing for community radio. Industry voices always have the ear of the FCC, but thanks to the nationwide clamor for a better media, we have their attention now,” said Brandy Doyle, policy director at the Prometheus Radio Project.

On Jul. 12, the FCC again

proposed new rules, this time to implement the Local Community Radio Act. The rules must comply with a mandate from Congress to ensure that channels will be available for low-power FM community radio in urban markets.

They will set a balance between low-power stations and translators, which repeat the signals of larger stations.

Prometheus and other public interest advocates are working for rules to give urban communities a voice on the airwaves.

Preparing for that opportunity, volunteers nationwide are mobilizing community

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UNITING behind Al Schmidt’s City Commissioner campaign at fundraiser held at United Republican Club were Ward Leaders Matt Wolfe (27th), Kevin Pasquay (45th), State Rep. John Taylor (25th) and Bill Pettigrew (23rd & 54th). groups to apply for stations Summer outreach campaign. through Prometheus’ Radio

PHA Celebrates New Plymouth Hall

by Rory McGlasson Destroyed by fire seven years ago, a public-housing building officially rose from the ashes last week when political leaders and Philadel-

phia Housing Authority officials cut a ribbon atop a balcony at the new Plymouth Hall at 22nd & Venango Streets in Tioga. It replaces an apartment building that

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“Plymouth Hall represents PHA’s continuing commitment to giving seniors a safe and comfortable place to live and designing communities with the needs of residents in mind,” said Michael Kelly, PHA’s administrative receiver. “Not only are these apartments energy-efficient, but they also have individual heating and cooling controls that seniors need for their personal comfort.”

Kelly said PHA decided to rebuild at the same location to meet the growing demand for affordable senior housing in the City. The renovation effort was spurred by economic stimulus funding, PHA stated in a news release.

The new building features modern apartments, reducing the number of units originally at the site but adding a large community space on the ground floor. The development features a state-of-theart security system. It also has a “green roof” that saves energy and prevents water runoff that would tax the city’s sewer system. Seniors can also use the roof deck to relax and socialize, something important in a crouded, busy neighborhood.

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Political Committee Year Amount Nutter for Mayor 2005 $200 Nutter for Mayor 2006 $100 Friends of Haile Johnston 2007 $300 Nutter for Mayor 2007 $1,100 Committee to Elect Brett Mandel 2009 $300 Committee to Elect Brett Mandel 2010 $100 Neighbors For Anthony Ingargiola 2010 $100 Friends of Andy Toy 2011 $100 Friends of Stephanie Singer 2011 $300 Kromer for Sheriff 2011 $200 Total $2,800

Aug. 5- Swedish Museum hosts Summer Crayfish Party in FDR Park at 1900 Pattison Ave. Tickets $50. Call (215) 389-1776 for details. Reservations end Jul. 29.

Aug. 6- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, HUGS Inc. and Lenfest PAL Ctr. sponsor Community Day at Ctr., 3890 N. 10th St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Health screenings, children’s activities,, senior corner with free refreshments and giveaways. First 50 signups for Lenfest Ctr. membership receive back-to-school supplies.

Aug. 6- Mothers In Charity Fundraiser Spades Charity tournament at YMCA, 1400 N.

Broad St., 2-6 p.m. For info or to register (215) 228-1718.

Aug. 6- Johnson House will host Jazz In The Garden summer benefit at 6306 Germantown Ave., 4-7 p.m. featuring John Blake, Jr., jazz violinist, and Alan Segal Quartet. Admissions from $30. For info (215) 438-1768.

Aug. 6- Friends of Bill Rubin present District Council 33 Members Night with Camden Riversharks (vs. Road Warriors at 5:35 p.m. at Camden’s Campbell Field) as DC 33 members work 3rd and 1st Base concession stands. Tickets $12. Proceeds to Bill Rubin. For info Joan Gallagher at (267) 438-6998, Irene Snyder (215) 582-8611 or Sylvia Bullock (215) 471-6469.

Aug.11- Friends of Ron Donatucci hold Delaware River Cruise at Independence Sea-

port Museum Terrace Ballrm., Columbus & Walnut Sts., 6:30-9:30 p.m. $145 per person. For info (215) 271-1667.

Aug. 11- St. Edmond’s Parish hosts Fish Fry celebrating St. Edmond’s 100th anniversary. at 21st & Snyder Ave., 5-8 p.m. Cost $10. For info (215) 334-3755.

Aug. 11- Fundraising event for Republican Council at Large candidate David Oh in Library Lounge at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 68 p.m. Special guest Anthony Szuszczewicz, Chairman, CEO and President of Polonia Bank. Music. Contributions $100 to $1,000. RSVP by Aug. 8 to Eunice Lee (215) 561-2000.

Aug. 12-13 Nicetown CDC hosts Give Back Festival at Nicetown Park, 4300 Germantown Ave., starting with Boxing Exhibition on Friday.

Aug. 13- Celebration of 20th reunion of IBEW Local 98 retirees and active members at Keenan’s in Anglesea, N. Wildwood, N. J. Starts 4 p.m.

Aug. 18- Stu Bykofsky’s 21st Candidates Comedy Night at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $75. Order by calling Variety (215) 735-0803.

Aug. 20- State Rep. Rosita

Youngblood hosts 2011 Back to School Community Resource Fair at Burgess Ctr. (rear parking lot) at 200-220 W. Chelten Ave. (cor. of Wayne), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Register K through 8th-graders for free school supplies by calling her office (215) 8496426 before Aug. 12 while supplies last.

Aug. 25- Billy Meehan annual Clambake at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 4-8 p.m. $100 per person. For info Carmella (215) 561-0650.

Aug. 26- Golf Outing fundraiser for Democrat candidate for 10th Dist. Council candidate Bill Rubin at Juniata Golf Course, 1392 E. Cayuga St., registration 12:30, shotgun start 1 p.m. $80 includes green fees, cart, refreshments and barbecue. For info Tom Dooley (267) 246-5512.

Aug. 27- Ward Leader George Brooks hosts annual Crab & Shrimp Feast to Baltimore Inner Harbor. Bus leaves Progress Plaza, Broad & Oxford Sts., at 1 p.m. $150 package includes bus ride, 4hour crab and shrimp fest, plus buffet, music and dancing, and open bar. For details call George Brooks (267) 9715703.

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David Lynn, our campaign-finance guru and columnist, reports on Azavea Inc., a local Philadelphia company, which is creating a website called http://FixPhillyDistricts.com to allow ordinary citizens to design City Council Districts.

“We don’t want our hometown to be the place that has the worst Districts in the country,” said Robert Cheetham, Azavea’s founder and president in a recent Philadelphia Inquirer article. “We would advocate strongly for a more-public process that would result in better Districts, better representation and better democracy for Philadelphia.”

It turns out Mr. Cheetham is no stranger to democracy in Philadelphia – since 2005, he has contributed $2,800 to the process, including $1,400 to Mayor Nutter’s coffers. A breakdown of his contributions appears alongside this editorial.

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When push comes to shove, it is City Council which has the final say on redistricting. Attempts by outside critics to come up with redistricting maps of their own are to be commended. Do-gooders are hailing a Web operation set up by Azavea, Inc., as the one sure place where people can draw up their versions of Council Districts and pressure the City Council to accept what rises to the top.

If given to City Council in the spirit of “suggestions”, no doubt their efforts will be taken into consideration. Each Council member has the primary stake in how the lines are drawn. Notwithstanding what the Council’s Committee assigned the task of redistricting – which has the benefit of the membership of outgoing President Anna Verna, who, incidentally will be the most objective of those on the panel – concludes, know it will have had full and most intense input from each District Council Member.

Given less input, as expected, will be 1st and 8th Council Districts, since the incumbents are retiring. Even there, though, there have been efforts by their successors to insure they get a fair shake.

Calling in community input is as analogous as bringing in hundreds of chefs to make one soup. It just doesn’t work.

So-called good-government groups will have a field day as they criticize whatever plan is offered and agreed to by the City Council Members. All their suggestions will no doubt look less gerrymandered than what will finally be voted upon. But politics is politics and until the City Charter is changed – especially involving the makeup of City Council membership – look to live under whatever redistricting plan Council final approves. That’s just the way it is.

If those who will be complaining awaken to the fact an effort is being made to change the charter, they would better put their efforts to making that happen. But then, again, it depends on the attempts of the ‘We the People Committee’ to effectively change the resulting Government Study Commission, to one controlled by the public rather than just the Mayor and the President of City Council.

In support of the efforts of that committee, whose treasurer is Peter J. Wirs, we admit the Philadelphia Charter has been stretched way beyond its limits by court and council interpretations over the past 60 years. It’s time to bring it fully into compliance with modern government procedures, with an eye to benefiting the general public as the top item on the agenda.

Mr. Wirs can be reached at (267) 535-3080 or (215) 8399887. If you are in sympathy with his goals, he can use your signature now. If one goes to wethepeoplephila.com, one will see how to join and get involved.

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State Eyes More Traffic Cameras Philly Teachers Train This Month

Philadelphia’s traffic-signal cameras, installed six years ago, may soon be expanded throughout the state with the blessings of Gov. Tom Corbett.

The reason is revenue which the Governor feels will be dedicated to highway and bridge repairs while making the roads safer. He’s basing that on a report from his Transportation Funding Advisory Commission.

State lawmakers approved the city’s use of the cameras in 2002. They were implemented at several high-traffic problem intersections in 2005. Despite the presence of the cameras and signs indicating to motorists they are in place at the coming intersection, citations have risen steadily.

State Rep. Michael McGeehan (D-Northeast), who supports the camera program, said, “We need to

make sure the controversies surrounding the red-light cameras as to their effectiveness in reducing fatalities or actually causing accidents with rear-enders is decided before we give it the green light.”

According to Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Vincent Fenerty, the City now has 85 cameras at 19 intersections across the city.

Though the $100 fine earns

no points for the owner of the vehicle or the driver, since no one is stopped, it is collectable.

Fines can go up to $175 per ticket for failure to pay on time. According to Fenerty, “A combination of one traffic-camera fine and three unpaid parking violations can lead to booting.”

PennDOT reports millions of dollars in fines have been collected and gone to support its operations.

More than 200 teachers and 20 trainers are giving up sunshine at the shore to guarantee they are at the top of their game when they hit the classroom this fall.

The teachers are taking part in the Strong Beginnings: Teacher Induction Initiative, to help them hit the ground running in September. Now in its third summer, the program focuses on those critical beginning-of-the-year issues that often make or break teachers. Participants are armed with key content about group management and building relationships with students

and parents. The program also provides teachers with research-based instructional strategies, already proven to boost student achievement.

The induction program, created by the PFT Health & Welfare Fund and run jointly with the School District of Philadelphia, is designed to improve teacher retention and effectiveness. It runs the whole of this month.

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has been initiating such programs in order to prepare teachers for the ever changing demands made upon them.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: What are reasons not to reaffirm a mortgage in bankruptcy?

Answer: Debtors need not reaffirm a mortgage. Reaffirmation of debt in bankruptcy prevents the debt from being discharged. So why should one reaffirm?

The only reason to sign them is in order to get continued reporting of good payment status on the credit reports. In practice, mortgage companies dangle the prospect of reporting future good pay-

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ment history to credit bureaus as a way for bankruptcy debtors to improve the credit score. If that is the only reason to sign, then that is actually a compelling reason not to sign.

The unsaid corollary of that offer is that same mortgage company will report all information, good and bad, to the credit bureaus. And that information, both the good and the bad, can damage a credit score. The more-accurate part of the reporting argument is that the borrower should not want mortgage payments reported to the lender, because: 1. The debtto-income ratio is minimized by not reaffirming the mortgage; 2. The likelihood a borrower actually makes mortgage payments on time is small; 3. The borrower can make the payment late, miss a payment here or there, catch up payment, pay whatever late fees accrue, all without

risking a negative tradeline on the credit report.

A credit score is based on secret data manipulation.

While the exact formula is not publicly known, a major factor involves the total amount of unpaid debt in relation to a person’s income. Low debt and high income is better than the other way around.

After bankruptcy, the mortgage debt is discharged unless the debt is reaffirmed.

By not reaffirming, a person effectively lowers the total amount of outstanding debt, thus lowering the ratio of debt to income.

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Inside Your Computer Little Protection Exists Against Cyber Crimes

by Peter V. Radatti CEO/President of CyberSoft Operating Corp. www.cybersoft.com

When cybercrime affects individuals, it may be made good by the bank; but when it affects business, small or medium, it can put them out of business.

Recently a Maine judge ruled in the cybercrime case of Patco Construction Co. vs.

Ocean Bank in favor of the bank.

This ruling is interesting because it was claimed the bank may have had automated warnings that were ignored and their multifactor authentication may not have been working. The bank claimed the only reason the crooks were able to steal the money is because Patco’s computers were compromised.

The Patco computers were compromised by the Zeus virus, which we have spoken about many times in the past.

This virus was specifically

written in order to perform this type of theft, where identity fraud of the business is done by capture of the account user ID and password.

Magistrate Judge John Rich explained in a 70-page ruling the bank was not responsible.

The judge dismissed the complaint the bank should have blocked the ACH transfers and ruled that the entire problem was caused by Patco’s failure to protect their computer. The bank did block about $243,000 worth of transfers, leaving Patco with a loss of $345,000.

None of this is a surprise to our readers who have read our column on this exact subject and the Zeus virus many times in the past. What is important is that businesses’ responsibility for cybercrime against them has now been verified in court.

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Liberians Celebrate 164th Anniversary

TWO PHILLY boxers representing Harrowgate Boxing Club entered and won Allentown Golden Gloves Championship. Trainer Dave Bey was the man who prepared North Philly’s Hector Bayron for his 141-pound championship victory.

RECEIVING AWARDS from President J. Shiwoh Kamara were outstanding individuals who have been of service to Liberian community. Included in photo are Councilwoman REV. Robert L. Johnson, 40th Ward committeeman, right, Blackwell, Stanley Straughter, Sam Togba Slewion, Rev. congratulates Maggie Powell, seated, and Councilwoman John K. Jallah, Sr., Rev. Arthur W. Zogar, Alphonso B. Jannie Blackwell on receiving awards from Liberian Associ- Seke-Horton, Dr. Vera Tolbert, Atty. Mike Slotnick, Portia ation of Pennsylvania at group’s celebration of 164th Inde- Kamara, Dr. Celsius Ebba, Maggie Powell and Rev. George Photo by Donald Terry Photo by Donald Terry Master, II. pendence Day of Liberia.

Helping Stu Aid Variety Charity Tickets are flying out the door for the 21st annual Stu Bykofsky Candidates Comedy Night, Aug. 18, at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Streets, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. As always, the show is a fundraiser for Variety - the Children’s Charity.

“The weather’s hot and so are sales,” said Stu Bykofsky, who is the show’s originator and producer. “It’s always great to see the response.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer has called the show, which has raised more than $400,000 for Variety since 1991, “a rite of city politics.”

Headlining this year will be returning comedy-show veteran Mayor Michael Nutter,

the Democratic candidate for Mayor. His Republican opponent, Karen Brown, will be making her comedy-show debut.

Also performing will be the candidates for Register of Wills, Democratic incumbent Ron Donatucci and his Republican challenger Linda W. Bateman.

In the City Commissioners race, Republican Al Schmidt and Democrat Stephanie Singer will perform. The other commissioner candidates, Democratic incumbent commissioner Anthony Clark and Republican incumbent Joe Duda, both refused invitations to perform. Not so in the Sheriff’s race, where Democratic

State Rep. Jewell Williams and Republican Joshua West, who has deployed several times with the National Guard, will square off against each other.

In the hotly-contested race for at-Large Council, all five Republicans have confirmed.

They are show veterans Al Taubenberger, Michael Untermeyer, David Oh and Joe McColgan, plus show first-timer Denny O’Brien.

On the Democratic side, incumbent Bill Greenlee will make his show debut, along with incumbent Wilson Goode Jr. Blondell Reynolds-Brown will be making her fourth appearance. Surprisingly, incumbents Bill Green and Jim Kenney, both show veterans,

said “no” to the show.

Finally, vying for the seat left open by Anna Verna’s retirement, Republican Ivan Cohen faces off against Democrat Kenyatta Johnson.

Bykofsky praised the candidates’ generosity of spirit. “It says something very special about them and about Philadelphia and Pennsylvania that they are willing to do the show. It may have something to do with the fact that the kids served by Variety are so special.”

In addition to the candidates, there is usually a surprise or two, and a 50/50 drawing to raise money for Variety.

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Some Townwatchers Feel Irrelevant

NORTHERN LIBERTIES’ Rico Diaz is congratulated on winning 123-lb. championship by Harrowgate alumni and past Philly Golden Gloves Champion Nelson Rivera.

Tuesday night, Philadelphia and the nation celebrated Night Out, an effort to help communities and neighborhoods battle crime. They did so in front of Macy’s at Market & Chestnut with music, giveaways and other attractions.

Though approximately 20% of US adults participate in either a formal or informal Neighborhood Watch program, 76% of those participants don’t feel they get timely information from other Further, four out of five respondents wanted more information from their local police departments.

These and other findings were gleaned from a comprehensive study of more than

2000 participants in formal and informal neighborhood watch programs.

According to Phil Petree, president of NWA, Inc., the company that owns NeighborhoodWatchAlerts.com and who conducted the study, “The majority of residents in neighborhood-watch programs just don’t feel they are getting the information they need and some (roughly 20%) say even though signs exist at the entrance to their communities, they wonder if there really is a Neighborhood Watch program in place.

“There are many great, active and well-run Neighborhood Watch programs in the US but, by and large, the fact

still remains people want and need better communications with their neighbors and between law enforcement and the neighborhoods and that’s why we created NeighborhoodWatchAlerts.com,” noted Petree.

He added, “With www.NeighborhoodWatchAlerts.com, we are providing a free means for neighbors to electronically alert each other of suspicious activity and for police departments to quickly and easily get important information out to the appropriate neighborhoods or to their entire jurisdiction.”

Petree notes in addition to neighbor-to-neighbor alerts, police departments can use the

free system to notify communities within their jurisdiction of important safety issues.

Police departments involved all agree that quick, easy and timely communications out to their jurisdiction is a key benefit of using NeighborhoodWatchAlerts.com.

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Cafette: love in every dish for 20 years managed the feat for almost 20 years. It hasn’t hurt that her personality is as smooth as

by Len Lear Running a restaurant in Philly’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood, with its high rents and demanding clientele, is as hard as herding cats, but Jan Wilson, who is to sweetness what yeast is to beer, has

aged cognac.

Jan’s baby, Cafette, at 8136 Ardleigh St., is the only restaurant in the Chestnut Hill area that is on a residential street which otherwise has only single-family homes.

(All other restaurants in the

Washington Posts Job Workshop State Sen. LeAnna M. Washington(D-Northwest) is urging those in need of work to check out the Urban League of Philadelphia will present Connect to Work, a free 6week job training program to help attendees with job searching and resume writing assistance.

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area are on Germantown Avenue.)

“We’re approaching our 20th year, and I can honestly say it’s been a lot of fun,” said Wilson, 52, with a soufflé of pride. “The staff really gets along so well, and we stir love into the food. I believe we’ve lasted so long because we have center city quality food at neighborhood prices, and we have always been BYOB, so people save lots of money by bringing their own wine. We make our own stocks, have layering of flavors and take no short cuts. I can truly say we do things the right way.”

The executive chef in charge of the stirring is Tim Cunningham, who works with local farmers to produce the freshest food possible.

For example, he gets fresh produce from Weaver’s Way, a cooperative operation with retail food markets in West Oak Lane, Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill and a farm at Awbury Arboretum in Germantown, where the produce is grown.

“The produce literally arrives here moments after being picked,” said Wilson, “and our eggs are delivered

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from Lancaster Co. by the farmer himself just in time for our eggs Benedict and fluffy omelets.”

The summer dinner menu from Cunningham and his assistant, Michael Donato, has produced a lot more customers than many independent neighborhood restaurants that are dying in this Sahara Desert of a summer with one heat wave after another.

Some of the biggest sellers on the summer menu have been white bean and kale soup ($4); a portobello Napoleon appetizer with roasted red peppers, spinach, feta cheese, balsamic reduction and basil oil ($9); and entrees crabmeat tilapia with white wine butter, basmati rice and green beans ($20); macadamia-crusted chicken breast with orange-chili jus, basmati rice and braised kale ($19) and the slow-roasted baby back ribs with Cafette’s signature sauce, mashed potatoes and green beans ($18).

For years, regular customers have refused to allow Jan to take the ribs off the menu.

Cafette’s pastry chef, Ellen Grey, was previously the baker/owner of A Slice of Heaven, near the Chestnut Hill Hotel. Her chocolate nut torte and pumpkin cheesecake are to live for. “Her light sea-

Len Lear sonal confections are never cloyingly sweet,” said Wilson. “She also makes an amazing scotch pudding and a sensational ricotta cheesecake.”

When Wilson opened Cafette early in 1992, some neighbors reacted as if she were carrying typhoid fever.

Eventually, however, the most vociferous opponent moved out of the neighborhood, and Jan won over the others with her sunshine personality and cheerleader enthusiasm.

Jan Wilson was not always in the restaurant business. At one time, she was a disc jockey at several night clubs, including London’s Hard Rock Cafe, and she interviewed rock bands for a local TV station. Jan has also made wedding gowns for area residents, and she is a certified

massage therapist. “I’m always looking to develop new skills,” she explained. “It makes life so interesting, never boring.”

For lunch, Cafette has a large variety of salads from $7 to $12 (my favorite is the Asian noodle salad) and sandwiches from $8.50 to $10.

For dinner, appetizers range from $4 to $10 and entrees from $16 to $23. There is also a Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Cafette also does a big takeout business. Everything on the menu is available for takeout.

In 2001, Jan introduced outdoor dining in a beautiful garden next to the building with several tables and a profusion of flowers, sculptures and an herb garden. Now Cafette can seat 46 inside and 46 outside.

After almost 20 years of running Cafette, Jan Wilson admits she has added a few pounds and a few gray hairs, but she insists she has “never felt better or been happier. I am no longer a size 8 and I have gray hair, but that’s not what life is about. It’s about heart and soul, and I believe that’s what we have here at Cafette.”

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(Cont. From Page 6) MEEHAN and VITO CANUSO, as well as WARD LEADERS JIM DINTINO (26th Ward), JOE SAMUELS (24th Ward) and FRANK HENDRIE (9th Ward). However, if the primary is any indication of Hendrie’s influence over his ward, Schmidt should do very well.

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(Cont. From Page 14) Mike Driscoll of Finnigan’s Wake provides the room for free.

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