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Stella Maris Calls Its Families Home CHILA FAMILY had a reserved table, but was anything but reserved in expressing their fun and good times at the Stella Maris Italian Festival! In front row: matriarch and patriarch Marie & Louis Chila. Back row: Matthew Chila with sons Vincent and Anthony and wife Denise; Mark Chila; Carolyn Duca; Mina & Carmen Callozzo. Matthew’s family traveled from Forest Hill, Md. to attend. He told me, “I’m originally from Stella Maris and I love this parish. This festival is for Italians and people who want to eat like Italians!”

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May 10, 2012

Bearing Witness: Jackson ES Kids Hear Goldilocks Case

by Tony West The courtroom was overflowing with jurors, witnesses and concerned citizens. A lot was riding on the outcome of this case. Especially for Goldilocks. Had she eaten other people’s – I mean bears’ – porridge and broken their chair? Did she have a right to sleep in their bed?

Furrowing their brows in the jury box was a panel of a dozen 2ndgraders from Andrew Jackson ES at 11th & Ellsworth Streets. They had been sworn in before Judge Idee Fox to hear the dispute between Goldilocks and the Three Bears in order to celebrate “Law Day”.

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Jacksonian Jurors Give Goldilocks Fair Hearing (Cont. From Page 1) trials at City Hall Friday of the legal disputes known popularly as “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”, “Three Little Pigs” and “Jack and the Beanstalk”. Students had received subpoenas at school prior to the event.

They were welcomed at City Hall’s ceremonial Courtroom 653 by President Judge Pamela Dembe, two City Council Members and a host of volunteers from the Philadelphia Bar Association who were helping to make this educational experience in American justice come off well.

“I must ask you not to form opinions about the facts, about right and wrong, until you have heard all that every-

ANDREW JACKSON ES 2nd-graders comprised jury in City Hall courtroom; in their hands lay Goldilocks’ fate. one has to say,” admonished Judge Dembe. “Do not rush to judgement.”

Afterwards, the students dispersed to 13 different courtrooms, where 13 different judges were presiding.

After hour-long trials, the juries deliberated for 15 min-

utes to come up with their verdict.

For Andrew Jackson’s young citizens, the decision was complicated, but they made up their minds: Goldilocks was not guilty on one count, guilty on two counts.

It’s not known how Goldilocks reacted to the verdict. Andrew Jackson’s students, though (they’re known as “Jacksonians”), were very happy with the outcome.

“They loved it,” said their teacher Ms. Wendy Segal.

“They loved being in the courtroom and really loved the judge. She shook all their hands.”

Judge Fox may have been especially warm because she’s a Jacksonian too. South Philly born, she graduated from Andrew Jackson … well, the Judge hasn’t been subpoenaed to testify, so we won’t say how many years ago.

Courtroom thinking is a featured part of Andrew Jackson’s educational experience, said Principal Lisa Kaplan.

“We are a very diverse school community,” explained Ms. Kaplan. “We may be more civic-minded than usual because many of our families are going through the process of seeking citizenship right now.”

So the school has a vigorous program of exposure to civic processes. Last fall, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor gave a presentation to Andrew Jackson, even swearing in its newly elected student government. The year before, Judge Midge Rendell – former Gov. Ed Rendell’s wife – did the honors.

Rest assured, then, Goldilocks’ fate was in good hands.

Carpenters’ Apprentices Show What They’ve Learned E D W A R D CORYELL, executive secretary-treasurer / business manager of Metropolitan Regional Council of Phila. & Vicinity, joins Charles Brock, director of Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee, to oversee annual Apprentice contest and open house at 10401 Decatur Road.

DANIEL HENRIQUEZ is hard at work impressing judges at Interior Systems judging area.

LOU NEGY, a Millwright from Allentown, and his grandson, Jason Torres, 4, visit Phila. for annual Carpenters contest and open house. Over 2,000 attended daylong event.

CARPENTERS INSTRUCTOR Tom Duffy with Kevin Donahue, John Marconi and Rich Kelly at one of many exhibits at open house.

GENERAL carpentry apprentice Michael Kostyk hammers in a nail to a jungle gym he is building during general carpentry segment.

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“IT’S NOT simply hanging dry walls and ceilings that today’s carpenters perform,” says Tom Duffy, instructor at Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship program. Inside one of classrooms, Duffy shows off a high-tech device known as a “Total Station”, which is latest instrument used by carpenters.

FOURTH-YEAR APPRENTICE Ryan Mayerski performs underwater work at Wharf and Dock building exhibit.

TOM HERIG, a legendary Wharf and Dock builder for Local 454, is memorialized at exhibit here at Carpenters Apprentice open house.

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STATE SENATOR Shirley Kitchen, and Stinger Lounge owner Sid Booker, congratulate J.P. Miranda for winning Democrat nomination in the 197th District. Photo by Joe Stivala.

Monday with Democratic leaders including Congressman Robert Bob Brady, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, District Attorney Seth Williams and State Sen. Mike Stack (D-Northeast) at the Hinge Café in Port Richmond to kick off his uphill campaign against 14-term incumbent State Rep. John Taylor (R-Kensington).

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Three Sworn In To House Seats State Rep. Harold James (D-S. Phila.) was sworn in to his 186th Legislative seat Tuesday in Harrisburg to fill out the unexpired term left by Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, continuing a service that began in 1988 and ended in 2008.

Also filling unexpired terms were Ed Neilson in the 169th, the seat left vacant by Councilman Dennis O’Brien, and Gary Williams, who will fill the unexpired term in the 197th left vacant by Sheriff

Jewel Williams.

Ed Neilson is the only one of the three who will be campaigning in the General Election to hold onto the seat.

Madeleine Dean was sworn in for the 153rd Legislative Dist. from Montgomery Co., replacing State Rep. Josh Shapiro.

Pa. Leaning Toward Obama Riding the voters’ perception he is as good as or better than President Barack Obama at fixing the economy, Republican challenger Mitt Romney catches up with the President in Florida and Ohio, two critical swing states; yet the President opens an 8-point lead in Pennsylvania, according to a Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll.

This compares to the results of a March Swing State Poll by the independent Quinnipiac University showing President Obama ahead of Gov. Romney 49–42% in Florida, 47–41% in Ohio and 45–42% in Pennsylvania.

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ELAINE TOMLIN, Democrat Leader of Ward 42, tells fellow Ward Leaders Shirley Gregory and Sharon Losier, Esq., of her Obama Reception to be held in Portuguese Hall, RooPhoto: Joseph Stivala sevelt Boulevard, in September.

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State Sen. Shirley M. Kitchen (D-N. Phila.), who easily won her fifth term to the 3rd Dist. State Senate seat she has held since winning her first term in November of 1996, has made it obvious to all Democrats everywhere she “has a mind of her own.”

To prove that, she hosted a party last Friday night at Stingers Lounge, Broad & Belfield, to celebrate her primary victory along with the primary winners in three legislative races. All three had one thing in common, they faced strong opposition, with one exception: The Senator was supporting them with all her resources.

She threw her strength behind community organizer J. P. Miranda for the 197th Legislative Dist. and incumbents State Reps. Michelle Brownlee, representing the 195th Dist. and Rosita Youngblood of the 198th.

Kitchen, celebrating her own primary victory, said she looks forward “to continuing to serve the needs of the 3rd Dist. and the overall community, along with my colleagues and friends in the State House of Representatives. By casting their votes on Election Day, the people have chosen the best representation for North and Northwest Philadelphia.”

The veteran Senator holds a legacy of constituent services and delivering benefits to the people, including the State’s minimum wage. She lobbied for affordable healthcare, equal pay for women, and those with drug dependencies and in need of rehabilitation. She is the author of PA Act 134, which allows individuals with summary offenses to request their local court expunge an offense from their criminal record five years after they completed their sentence.

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tax bills prepared by the State’s 500 school districts.

That average has been roughly the same since the 2008-09 fiscal year — fluctuating year to year by $2 to $3 among Western Pennsylvania school districts. Gross revenue from slot machines statewide in 2008-09 was $1.75 billion. The figure reached $2.35 billion in 2010-11, a 34% increase.

(Cont. From Page 3) Voters in all three states approve of the President’s handling of Afghanistan, but by margins averaging 2-1, voters say the US should not be involved there.

Santorum Announces Support for Romney Sen. Rick Santorum is on board the Mitt Romney presidential bandwagon.

Santorum said, “Above all else, we both agree that President Obama must be defeated. The task will not be easy. It will require all hands on deck if our nominee is to be victorious. Gov. Romney will be that nominee and he has my endorsement and support to win this the most critical election of our lifetime.”

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Six years of increasing casino revenue that made Pennsylvania the nation’s number-two gambling market have done little to improve property-tax breaks for most Pennsylvania homeowners, according to state data. An average propertyowner receives about a $200 discount on annual property-

Imagine If City Had Its Second Casino!

April slots revenue at Pennsylvania’s 11 casinos rose 1.3% to $214.1 million from a year ago, boosted by returns from newly opened Valley Forge Casino Resort.

SugarHouse in Fishtown had the highest growth percentage, up 7.5% last month from last year, while Harrah’s Chester — which is being renamed Harrah’s Philadelphia — posted the largest decrease at 7.6%, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

The state legislature is

No Special Election In DeWeese District Officials will not conduct a special election for the 50th House Dist. seat that State Rep. Bill DeWeese of Waynesburg held until he resigned because of his felony corruption conviction, said House Speaker Sam Smith.

DeWeese was nominated by Greene, Fayette and Washington Co. voters as the Democratic Party’s candidate last month after his conviction in February for using public resources for campaigns. He is still running even though he soon reports to prison, but he can’t serve.

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Photo: Joe Stivala sworn in. His attorney has asked a Dauphin Co. judge for bail while he is appealing the case.

Will Lady Kane Break Jinx?

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She leads Republican David Freed 48% to 27%.

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For more information, contact Brownlee’s office at (215) 684-3738.

HONORING Irish American labor leaders, AOH 40 held annual ceremony at Briddgeman’s Hall in N.E. Phila. last month. From left are AOH officer Judge Pat Dugan, honoree Teamsters Local 830 President Dan Grace, Lifetime Achievement honoree attorney John Elliott, Operating Engineers Local 542’s Tom Dooley and AOH officer Brian Coleman.

Parker Makes Available Voter ID Education Guide State Rep. Cherelle L. Parker (D-Northwest), chair of the State House Philadelphia Delegation, has released a comprehensive guide to be used by voters to acquire the appropriate identification in time for the Nov. 6 general election.

In response to the overwhelming confusion resulting from the passing of Act 18, the Voter’s Right Act, also known as Voter ID, the Delegation created the Voter Identification Education Guide that provides all Pennsylvanians with a step-bystep guide to the proper procedures for acquiring a valid ID that can be used on election day to ensure their votes are counted.

“My office worked closely with departments statewide to verify the accuracy of the information contained in the VIEG,” Parker said. Although this guide has been tailored to meet the needs of constituents in Philadelphia Co., all Pennsylva-

LEGENDARY KENSINGTON boxer Anthony “TKO” Boyle teamed up with the youngest female boxing promoter in US history Brittany “BAM” Rogers to produce this year’s Philly Golden Gloves Tournament. BAM Productions returns nians can reference the VIEG this Saturday at the Newtown Athletic Club featuring an infor the tools needed to acquire a triguing main event as “New” Ray Robinson faces former Olympian Terrance “The Heat” Cauthen. valid ID.” The guide includes instructions needed to obtain a Pennsylvania driver’s license, a non-driver photo ID card, a certified birth certificate, and a US passport, as well as guidelines for provisional, absentee and alternative ballots.

Although Parker is opposed to the new Voter ID law, she has stressed the importance of voters’ compliance in order to assure their vote is counted in November. “It is estimated at least 700,000 Pennsylvanians el- NEVER FORGETTING where they came from, 1970 AAU igible to vote are without the Champ Wayne Samuels and former IBF World Champion necessary form of identification; Calvin “Silky Smooth” Grove were both ringside to support almost are senior citizens,” next generation of rising stars at this year’s Golden Gloves Parker said. “Although the con- tournament held at Front Street Gym. stitutionality of Act 18 is being challenged in court, Pennsylvanians must be equipped with the proper valid ID to guarantee their votes count in the upcoming presidential election and all future elections.”

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RELIABLE supporters of AOH activities were United Food & Commercial Workers chief Wendell Young IV and attorney Jim DeVirgilis.

ENJOYING camaraderie at Day Of The Rope banquet were, from left, honoree John Elliott with State Sen. Stewart Greenleaf and wife Cecelia. Elliott is lifelong campaigner to clear names of Irish coal miners known as Molly Maguires, who were unjustly hanged in 19th century – but sparked modern labor movement.

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State Rep. Michelle Brownlee (D-N. Phila.) is hosting a pre-Mother’s Day celebration for women in the 195th Dist. from noon to 3 p.m. this Saturday in her office at 2839 W. Girard Avenue. The event is adjacent to the Brewerytown Spring Festival.

“There are so many extraordinary women in the community that never receive the recognition they deserve for their contributions to our com-

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Waters To Host Senior Annual Luncheon State Rep. Ronald G. Waters, chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, will host his ninth annual Seniors Health Expo and Luncheon for the 191st Legislative District.

The luncheon is free and will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 11, at the KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School (Formerly Turner MS Gymnasium), 5900 Baltimore Avenue.

For more information on the luncheon, visit website at

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“For eight years, this phenomenal gathering has attracted hundreds of seniors as I recognized and celebrated older Americans,” Waters said. “I believe it is important that we acknowledge and show appreciation to those who have paved the way for our future. Our seniors have played and continue to play vital roles in our community.”

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The luncheon will feature a nutritious lunch and health screenings, as well as the popular “Who Put the ‘P’ in Pinochle” tournament. Those who would like to register for the tournament must call Waters’ office at (215) 748-6712.

“It amazes me how active and excited the seniors were last year when we introduced a few activities,” Waters said.

“While they have aged grace-

fully with time, they still remain youthful at the core of their hearts.”

Waters said there are a few new additions this year. Seniors who have shown special dedication to the well-being of their community will be recognized and presented with certificates.

The categories will include community service, volunteerism and more. In addition, the eldest senior at the event, and the senior with the most children and grandchildren will receive certificates as well.

Waters said members of his staff will able available to answer state-related questions and provide a variety of information on health care, and prescription

drug programs, as well as driver’s licenses or vehicle registrations, PACE Plus Medicare and Property Tax/Rent Rebate programs.

Obituary

Bruce Manning Harris

Long-time Republican Leader of the 44th Ward, Bruce Manning Harris, is dead at the age of 70.

An Air Force veteran, Harris was retired. His last proposition was as a systems analyst with Health Partners.

He was an active member of the National Indian Association, himself a member of the Nanticoke tribe.

A 32nd-degree Mason, Bruce was highly active in

BRUCE HAWKINS GOP 44th Ward Leader the Republican Party. In that capacity he attended the 2008 Republican National Convention as a delegate.

He is survived by Virginia Speakes and two daughters, Kim and Venus.

the Veterans Advisory Commission has been reenergized under the leadership of Council President Clarke.

Each Member of City Council has demonstrated their commitment to recognize and repay the veterans and active-duty military people who call Philadelphia their home. As a veteran, I am proud Council and the Veterans Advisory Council will host the first-ever Veterans Resource Fair.”

More than 20 city and local agencies, including the Dept. of Health and the Dept. of Housing, will be on hand. Nonprofits and corporation sincluding PECO, Philadelphia Legal Assistance and Philabundance also will be represented.

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Council President Darrell L. Clarke announced City Council will hold a Veterans Resource Fair on Monday, May 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Inquirer Building, 400 N. Broad Street.

“With our men and women still facing danger abroad, it is a travesty any returning service member faces difficulty finding work or receiving benefits owed to them,” Clarke said. “Yet the recession appears to be impacting veterans in a disproportionate way. The City of Philadelphia owes a debt to American veterans that can never fully be repaid. That being said, we should try each and every day.”

Councilman David Oh, the only veteran on City Council, noted, “I am excited and appreciative that

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GOP Candidates Kick Off Campaigns

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Does Sen. Bob Casey Have Worries In General Election?

by Joe Shaheeli One normally would think US Sen. Bob Casey would have an easy time of it in November, and, in normal conditions, they would be right.

He’s been a Democrat stalwart in Washington, closely aligned with the administration of President Barack Obama.

He’s been delivering money to this city and throughout the Commonwealth by making sure we get our fair share.

He’s been on the forefront of labor efforts, and has succeeded, in getting local refineries, slated for closing, sold and kept operating.

According to polls, he has a high favorability rating, the result of his eight years as Pennsylvania’s Auditor General and his two years as State Treasurer. His first term as a US Senator has seen him busy working on five key committees and his name holds a high recognition rate as he has closely followed in the footsteps of his late father, whose public service culminated in the post of Governor.

But this primary has seen a warning flag popping up for

Casey. It portends he could be heading into a turbulent campaign which could unseat him if he coasts through this campaign season with the lackluster style he displayed in this primary.

The red flag was unfurled by the fact an unfunded, littleknown challenger in the Democrat primary, Joseph John Vodvarka of Clinton, Pa., received 19% of the vote.

That 19% equates to 132, 815 Democrats who said “no” to Bob Casey.

Casey did get a resounding 560, 212 “yes” votes from Democrat supporters giving him an 80.8 percentage of the primary total of votes cast.

But why not more is the question his campaign team needs to answer.

Could it be because Vodvarka held the number-one ballot position? Was it the lack of a substantial effort by his campaign team to make him more visible to voters in the primary? If so, does that mean Casey didn’t make enough impression on those Democrat voters to garner their allegiance?

Now, what if less than half of that 19% were to switch their vote to his Republican challenger Tom Smith, who has the big bucks and can raise more to give him a punch for punch response on television ads around the state? Casey would have a problem and possibly face an end to his career as the State’s senior US Senator.

The Casey campaign team knows the Commonwealth has over 4.2 million Democrats from which to draw in November. That’s a comfortable margin, when one considers the minority Republican party has only 3 million registrants.

But the GOP’s five candidate Senate race brought out almost as many voters in the primary. The Democrat vote for US Senator was 693,027, while the Republican candidates pulled out a vote total of 651,226.

Add to that warning flag, other factors such as how well will President Obama do this time around, and if he took the state, would his coattails be long enough to drag Casey back into office with him?

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Pity our school kids, the PFT and its teachers, as well as school principals and property-taxpayers. We are now in a reality check, facing the possible closure of scores of schools and another tax hike to close the minimum $94 million cash infusion public-school leadership says is needed to allow schools to open in September. We wish State Reps. Rosita Youngblood and Michael O’Brien well in their effort to pass legislation which would temporarily divert gambling revenue to the Philadelphia School District for five years.

Wonder why the parents of the schoolchildren affected have not cried out for a grand-jury investigation into how several billion dollars were spent by previous school administrations during the past decade?

Shouldn’t we try to find out where and to whom did all the money go, and what was the decision-making that led to this debacle? Instead of bonus parachutes, if chicanery is uncovered, shouldn’t that leadership face investigations leading to prison sentences?

May 10- Fundraiser for Councilman Mark Squilla at Caffe Valentino 2nd fl., 1245 S. 3rd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. $100 ticket. For info Dr. James Moylan (267) 2469869.

May 11- Holy Family Uni-

versity annual Blue Mass, in Gymnasium, Main Campus, 10 a.m. Honoring National Police Week.

May 11- State Rep. Ron Waters hosts Senior Health Expo & Luncheon for 191st House Dist. at KIPP W. Phila. Charter Sch., 5900 Baltimore Ave., 11 a.m.-2 pm. Free. For info (215) 748-6712.

May 11- Frank Bender hosts annual Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 2101 Hunting Park

Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10.

For info Beth (215) 2234005.

May 12- Sheriff Jewell Williams hosts free Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Seminar at 1901 W. Girard Ave., 10 a.m. Call (267) 385-7624 to register.

May 12- State Rep. Michelle Brownlee hosts Pre-Mother’s Day celebration for women of 195th Dist. at 2839 W. Girard Ave., 12-3 p.m. For info (215) 684-3738.

May 12- Charity hockey game between Flyers Alumni and Grid One All Stars to benefit Vicki Cummings at N.E. Skate Zone, 10990 Decatur Rd., 6:45 p.m. Food, beverages, cheer baskets, door prizes, 50/50, silent auction. Tickets $15. For info flyersalumnibenefit@yahoo.com.

May 14- William F. Dunbar kicks off State Rep campaign at Hinge Café, 2652 E. Somerset St., 12 m. For info (610) 308-1657.

May 15- State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites local small business owners to small-business workshop, “Financing Your Business,” 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Enterprise Ctr., 4548 Market St. Free. Continental breakfast and lunch served. Reserv a t i o n s :

jdwilliams@pasenate.com or (215) 492-2980.

May 15- Mothers In Charge hosts 9th Anniversary Celebration at Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30 p.m. For info Dorothy Johnson Speight, Mothers In Charge, 1415 N. Broad St., Suite 229, Phila., PA 19122.

May 17- Spring Social for Chapel of Four Chaplains, 1201 Constitution Ave., Bldg. 649 in Navy Yard, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20 Early Bird, by May 16. At door, $25. For info (215) 218-1943 o r Events@Fourchaplains.org.

May 17- Celebrity Bartender Night with former Sheriff Barbara Deeley, at La Casa Di Lucia, 14425 Bustleton Ave., 7-10 p.m.

May 18- R e p u b l i c a n Women’s Club meets at Vesper Club, 223 S. Sydenham St., 12 m. Guest speaker: Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley. For reservations Karen Brown (267) 246-6437.

May 19- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration at Franklin Sq. Park, 6th & Race, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

May 19- State Rep. Louise Williams Bishop hosts annual Spring Fling Kids Health Fair at Shepard Rec Ctr.,

57th & Haverford Ave., from noon to 4 p.m. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

May 23- Jobs With Justice annual Solidarity Reception at District 1199C, 1319 Locust St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. To be honored are Henry Nicholas, Jody Dodd, Jim Savage, Amanda Geraci and Occupy Phila.

May 23- C o n g r e s s m a n Chaka Fattah hosts Veterans Conference for all veterans at Great Ha., Community College Winnet Student Life Bldg., 17th & Spring Garden Sts. No charge. Benefits assistance. To register (215) 871-4455.

Jun. 3- Congregations of Shaare Shamayim marks 50th anniversary at 9768 Verree Rd. Event will honor David L. Cohen, Exec. VP, Comcast, with Highest Honor Award (Kol Hakavod) for his service, especially in the Jewish community. Honorary Co-chairs are Gov. Ed Rendell and Hon. Jonathan Saidel. Entertainment by “Broadway Sings”. Event starts at 2:30 p.m. For ticket info and to place ad in Souvenir Commemorative Journal (215-677-1600) or Dr. Ruth Horwitz, Tribute Committee (215) 913-1991.

Jun. 10- St. Edmond’s

Parish Centennial Dinner at Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 2-6 p.m. Ticket $65 with a cash bar. For info (215) 334-3755.

Jun. 15-16-7- Annual St. Maron Church Lebanese Festival on Ellsworth St. between 10th and 11th. Friday from 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. Admission free. All welcome. Authentic Middle East cuisine and entertainment.

Jun. 28- Tom Matkow2ski’s GOP 65th Ward hosts fundraiser at Flukes Bar & Grill, 7401 State Rd. Tickets $40. For info (215) 2982251.

Jul. 21- Olney HS Class of 1979 Bowling Party at Liberty Lanes, 6505 Market St., Upper Darby, Pa., 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Cost $20. BYOB (beer or wine only).

Jul. 23- Filitalia Int’l, together with UNICO Phila.

Chapter and Commissione Giovani, presents 2012 Phillies Italian Heritage Night at Citizens Bank Pk., 7 p.m.

Tickets $30. Call Christine Macolino (267) 984-2954 or Rosetta Conigliaro (267) 2316887. Email for tickets to rconig812@verizon. net.

Deadline for tickets May 1.

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We have to join those who believe Gov. Tom Corbett is working hard to limit his tenure to one term. Otherwise, what makes him think he is deluding the Commonwealth’s taxpayer base by saying his $30 million grant to Delta Airlines for its refinery purchase is a win-win situation?

The Airline’s execs knew their $150 million purchase of the Trainer refinery was a steal. They actually indicated, by their best estimate, after the first year of the refinery’s operation, they would “save $300 million in jet fuel.”

Any business-minded administrator in Corbett’s position would not have pledged a $30 million grant for Delta, supposedly “to refurbish the refinery and provide training.” Any one in his right mind, and who understood how tough has become the taxpayer burden, would have just done as well by offering the $30 million as a loan, to be “paid back from the $300 million in savings Delta believes it will realize from the refinery’s first year of operation.”

So of Gov. Corbett, we ask to be put in line for those corporations which could use a couple million dollars in state grants. In our case, we would use the money to help train journalists, salespeople, and the graphic techs we use to do what we do every week.

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This week the Trunkman has wisely handed over his quill to a female in the herd to address the Republican war on women— “He is intelligent but he is not smart,” is an observation made by a lifelong Democrat in Southwestern Pennsylvania in reference to PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA. And that observation is especially true in this female elephant’s opinion, when this President contends he is more supportive of women than his opponent MITT ROMNEY. There are so many instances where the Democrats have missed the boat on the gender issue, but let’s start with “Julia”.

The video released by Obama supporters portrays a cartoon character that has “benefited” from entitlement programs at numerous junctures in her life. We need support throughout our lives to function? Really! The point of the Women’s Movement was to free us from having to rely on the males in our lives for our economic wellbeing. The Democrats want us to replacing our male relatives with gender-neutral government agencies.

Romney has voiced his support of many of CONGRESSMAN PAUL RYAN’S ideas on economic issues, including the need to address the looming financial problems with Social Security and Medicare. There are various reports suggesting these programs will run out of money at some point during our lifetimes. Ryan proposes that for anyone over 55, the Social Security and Medicare benefits as currently configured remain in place. He suggests we give vouchers to those currently 55 or under to enable them, when they reach retirement, to buy insurance. He recommends a market-based plan for Social Security. Yes the benefits may be (Cont. Page 16)

On Saturday, May 19, the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists will hold its annual awards ceremony celebrating the past, the present and the future of journalism in our town.

Hosted by former Philadelphia Daily News columnist Elmer Smith, this year’s awardees include the following: the late Fatimah Ali, host of WURD-900AM’s The Real Deal With Fatimah Ali; CBS-3’s Jericka Duncan; Todd Bernstein, director of Global Citizen, the group that puts on the annual Martin Luther King Day of Service; former Philadelphia Inquirer managing editor Phillip Dixon; CNN regional all-platform journalist Sarah Hoye; and NBC-10’s Jennifer Wiggins.

The keynote speaker for the event is Philadelphia Daily News columnist, Fox News contributor and Columbia University Professor Marc Lamont Hill.

I’ll have more information on tickets and where to get them at the end of this column, but I wanted to stop at Prof.

Hill’s contribution to our awards program for a moment.

Professor Hill represents a media subgroup that is starting to rise to prominence: the non-journalist journalist.

What do I mean? While Professor Hill does many of the things journalists have traditionally done, such as write a column, host a television show, and serve as a pundit, he is not, technically, a journalist.

But because he can ask for, and receive, press credentials, be honored for what is perceived as his contributions to journalism by various groups, and is given some of the other benefits of being a journalist, he is treated like one.

This is in no way Prof. Hill’s fault. And I don’t blame him at all for reaping these benefits. It’s part of a trend on the (Cont. Page 16)

DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORP. launches a season-opener of many, many events in Penn’s Landing, Festival Pier, and – new this year – Race Street Pier. DELAWARE RIVER DAY on May 19 offers lots of FREE FUN for kids and adults. The giant Army ship McFARLAND will be open for tours, as well as two French Navy training ships. The sailing ship NORTHWIND will offer free river cruises. 30 tugboats will clash in “Tugs-O War” and compete again in a maneuvering river “ballet.” Paddle a swan boat for free in the Marina, or watch a Coast Guard helicopter rescue on the river. Join Tom Corchran, Lauri Heinrichs and Monica Santoro for a day of fun!... Penn’s Landing is a great place for people to assemble via public transit, thanks to the ramps system, which allows SEPTA to take you to the front door of Great Plaza there. With the high cost of gas, people travel less, and the Penn Praxis goal was for it to be a place for “people to gather on the river.” Which is why they should not clutter it up with too many condos.

JUDGE SANDRA MOSS presided over a mock trial in Courtroom 653, for our Mother of Consolation students. LIAM O’Connell, in his first try as a juror, made some well-thoughtout decisions on guilt or innocence.... A.V.I. TAX INCREASE NEWS: I heard that to reach market value of your property, the city will use sales from as far back as 2006. This is shocking as it will not reflect true value. Those were years of a super real-estate boom, that will not be revisited soon. Actual Market Value should reflect the ECONOMIC DOWNTURN market. Only the three most-recent years must be used. Even if you used those sales and took off a percentage, it cannot be accurate. CITY COUNCIL should not allow this.

THE WISCONSIN GOVERNOR’S RACE is hotter. The “union-buster” Governor, at a recent poll report, is just 1% apart from his Democrat opponent. So Gov. Christie again left New Jersey to raise money and campaign for Gov. Scott Walker. Should Christie tell New Jersey taxpayers how often each month that he will be away on the trail, and not governing?...

DWAYNE STEWART LILY, this past election’s winner-consultant, may partner up with winner-consultant Joe Russo, forming a formidable cross-city team.

I WOULD LIKE to be a fly on the wall in the PPA adjudication branch training class!!

BETTER YET – PPA, as run by Vince Fenerty, is run like an efficient corporation. The adjudication branch is City-run. Government does not always perform as well. The G.O.P. controlled legislature should consider giving the City end of PPA to the Fenerty end. Having (Cont. Page 14)

Yo! Here we go again with the question – Why did God make moms? These answers given by 2nd-grade schoolchildren.

1. She’s the only one who knows where the sticky tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.

How did God make mothers? 1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us. 2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring. 3. God made my Mum just the same like he made me.

He just used bigger parts.

What kind of little girl was your Mum? 1. My Mum has always been my Mum and none of that other stuff. 2. I don’t know because I wasn’t there, but my guess would be pretty bossy. 3. They say she used to be nice.

What did Mum need to know about Dad before she married him? 1. His last name. 2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer? 3.

Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?

Who’s the boss at your house? 1. Mum doesn’t want to be boss, but she has to because Dad’s such an idiot. 2. Mum. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed. 3. I guess Mum is, but only because she has a lot more to do than Dad. What does your Mum do in her spare time? 1. Mothers don’t have spare time. 2. To hear her talk, she pays bills all day long.

What would it take to make your Mum perfect? 1. On the inside she’s already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery. 2. You know her hair. I’d die it, maybe blue.

If you could change one thing about your Mum, what would it be? 1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my (Cont. Page 16)

MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER has rolled out his plan for a full property reassessment in Philadelphia. It’s long overdue, but his aim is clearly to get revenue for the school system.

He has said publicly his goal of reassessment is to find $94 million for the always-in-financial crisis schools. The only problem is a true property reassessment cannot have as its goal revenue acquisition. His big problem is he needs authority from Harrisburg to carry out his mission. He will once again have to court Philadelphia legislators; but has the Mayor’s track record finally caught up to him? The road to assistance for the city and dealing with the city is always one way. Nutter asks and gives nothing in return.

Two new Philadelphia legislators were sworn in this week. JORDAN HARRIS took over for new COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON and ED NEILSON filled the seat of now-COUNCILMAN DENNY O’B RIEN. Harris has a better shot at staying in the legislature than Neilson. Most of the House maps being considered under the redistricting plan call for the Neilson seat to be moved to York Co. But Neilson may just be ambitious enough to travel to York. After all he is backed by powerful Local 98 leader JOHN DOUGHERTY, so campaign funds will not be a problem.

A large crowd gathered in support of AUDITOR GEN. JACK WAGNER at the Prime Rib Restaurant in Center City. Ward leaders present were BOB DELLAVELLA, JOHN SABATINA, BILL DOLBOW and STATE SEN. MIKE STACK. Prominent Center City attorney ABE RICH attended, as did Philadelphia Federal Credit Union PRESIDENT MIKE McALLISTER and real-estate developer CARL DRANOFF. Philadelphia Police COMMISSIONER CHARLES RAMSEY and FOP PRESIDENT JOHN McNESBY traveled to Harrisburg to participate in the Police Officers Memorial in the Capitol. The ceremony is often the most somber and the Philadelphia Police Dept. usually has great participation. The state lost four brave officers this year. Thankfully, no Philadelphia police officers have been lost. STATE SEN. JOHN RAFFERTY presented a Senate Citation to honor the fallen police.

Though the general election seems a long way off, the Obama campaign team assigned to Pennsylvania continues to schedule events as though that election was around the corner.

Ward leaders are receiving calls to help with crowd building, but it is feared by those same ward leaders, the Obama team won’t be listening to their neighborhood suggestions.

WORKING microphone is Sid Booker, who hosted victory party along with State Sen. Shirley Kitchen.

CONGRATULATING State Sen. Shirley Kitchen on her own great victory as well as the others she supported are Sid Booker and J. P. Miranda. Sid will be hosting his “Big Annual Democrats Gathering Together” BBQ and Shrimp Pool Party together with Kitchen on Aug. 12.

TWELFTH Ward Leader John Connelly congratulates State Rep. Rosita Youngblood on her outstanding victory. She had full support of her State Sen. Shirley Kitchen.

SID BOOKER, right, former undersheriff, came “out of retirement to team up with State Sen. Shirley Kitchen” as she used her political muscle to insure her three legislative candidates came up winners. Congratulating her and Sid are 14th Ward Leader Arthur Green and State Sen. Anthony Williams.

EVERYBODY loves a winner with State Rep. Rosita Youngblood, restaurateur Sid Booker and State Sen. Shirley Kitchen sporting biggest smiles. With them are 22nd Ward Leader Rondal Cousar, State Sen. Anthony Williams, and a supporter.

MAN OF HOUR is J. P. Miranda, who will be on Democrat ballot for 197th Legislative race in November, thanks to tremendous victory push by State Sen. Shirley Kitchen. He was honored along with other winning candidates she supported in her district by Kitchen at Sid Booker’s Stinger LaPointe Club.

CONGRATULATING Dwayne Lilley, left, who handled campaigns of State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and J. P. Miranda were Ward Leader George Brooks, Kitchen, radio celebrity Joey Temple and host Sid Booker.

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“I DRAW THE LINE” when it came to challenging state primary candidates in her district.

She helped them and newcomer J. P. Miranda get through primary races unscathed.

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Senator Shirley Kitchen's Political Muscle Made Legislative Winners

FOURTEENTH Ward Leader Arthur Green ducked so others could be seen. From left are ALL the Mirandas here were congratulated State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, J. P. Miranda, SID BOOKER and State Sen. Shirley 37th Ward Leader Ali Browne and her ward by Sid Booker. From left, sister Michelle, Ward Leader Shirley Gregory, Sid Booker, Kitchen congratulate 11th Ward committee chair congratulate Sid Booker and State Sen. Booker, J. P. Miranda, mom Patricia and State Reps. Michelle Brownlee and Mark lady on bringing in big numbers election day. Shirley Kitchen for huge turnout. sister Olivia.

Cohen, and Ducky Birts.

HAPPY CREW celebrating victory were Ron Amor, Sid Booker, State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, Ward Leader Rondal Cousar, State Rep. Michelle Brownlee, Ward leader Elaine Tomlin, State Reps. Mark Cohen Rosita Youngblood, and J. P. Miranda.

STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood thanks State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and ward leaders who turned out big EIGHT Dist. Councilwoman Cindy Bass, right, congratulated this celebrating trio. numbers for her.

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SUCCESSFUL candidate J. P. Miranda thanks State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, Sid Booker and all others who helped him win primary as his mother Patricia looks on. In rear is State Rep. Mark Cohen.

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On Campaign Trail SS United States Conservancy Appeals To Eager New Yorkers

SECOND Congressional Dist. Republican nominee Robert Allan Mansfield, right, is escorted by GOP 59th Ward Leader Peter Wirs and his wife Anna May Wirs, as they met voters at Mt. Airy Day celebration in Germantown.

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The more than 75,000 daily commuters who pass through Manhattan’s Staten Island Ferry terminal are seeing a new and important message about an endangered national icon, the SS United States. The recent installation of a 70-foot-long banner in the main waiting room of the famous Whitehall Terminal is part of the SS United States Conservancy’s year long program to raise awareness about America’s flagship, the SS United States and advance the effort to restore and repurpose the historic vessel that once called New York home.

The huge banner also promotes a free exhibition at the Forbes Galleries, New York entitled “The Ocean Liner United States: Celebrating the Past and Future of America’s Flagship,” opening May 18 and running through Sep. 8, 2012. The SS United

State s exhibition will be free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Purchased by the Conservancy in 2011 to save the ship from the scrapyard, the SS United States awaits transformation into a museum and mixed-use waterfront destination in a major port city. The new banner includes striking before and after photos of the ship showing her gleaming hull when she was launched with great fanfare in 1952, as well as in her current condition.

Built to be both luxury superliner and Cold War weapon, America’s passengerflagship, the SS United States, was the fastest and safest ocean liner ever built.

Larger than the Titanic and faster than the Queen Mary, the United States is one of the last remaining of the great 20th-century ocean liners and a symbol of American post-war innovation.

The ship still holds the transatlantic speed record having broken the record on her maiden voyage almost 60 years ago. The United States is now berthed in Philadelphia awaiting revitalization.

“Thousands of New Yorkers who take to the waves every day cross the very same channel where the SS United States set out to ferry presidents, celebrities, tourists and immigrants across the Atlantic,” says Susan Gibbs, Executive Director of the SS United States Conservancy. “We

hope that this exposure and the exhibition will remind New Yorkers of their ties to the nation’s flagship. Like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty, there is only one SS United States.

She deserves to be preserved for generations to come.”

The Conservancy is currently raising funds to maintain the ship and begin the restoration process. The group is also advancing an aggressive search for developers interested in using some of the vessel’s more than 500,000 square feet of usable space for a variety of commercial purposes. The ship’s former home port of New York along with Miami and other possible locations are being considered for the ship’s next port of call as a mixed-used destination.

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 120101945 No. Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Green Tree Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Unknown Heirs of Mary C. Tuggle, Deceased, Monique Tuggle Riddick, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir to Mary C. Tuggle, Deceased, Carolyn Tuggle Collins, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Mary C. Tuggle, Deceased & Blandina Tuggle, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Mary C. Tuggle, Deceased Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendants To: Unknown Heirs of Mary C. Tuggle, Deceased, Monique Tuggle Riddick, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir to Mary C. Tuggle, Deceased, Carolyn Tuggle Collins, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Mary C. Tuggle, Deceased & Blandina Tuggle, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Mary C. Tuggle, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendants, whose last known address is 1955 Ashley Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Green Tree Servicing, LLC, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 120101945, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1955 Ashley Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 3638 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700. Philadelphia Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. KML Law Group, P.C., Attys. for Plaintiff, Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

The first meeting of the Republican Women’s Club was a little short on women, but long on candidates. Hopefully, as the word spreads, more women will heed the call.

Wanting to give a voice to Republican women, South Philadelphia’s past mayoral hopeful Karen Brown founded the Republican Women’s Club.

“My goal is to have lunch meet-

IN 1ST ROW is Karen Brown; President of PNC Bank Navy Yard Joanne Baccari; Cambodian Human Rights President Janet Seng. Back row: Republican 16th Ward Leader Mike Powels; Republican 56th Ward Leader Al Taubenberger; GOP Party Counsel Michael Meehan; Republican City Committee Chair Vito Canuso; political writer Ned Green; and candidates Mike Tomlinson and Robert Mansfield.

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ings on the last Friday of every month,” she told me as we sat in the Vesper Club in Center City. “I would like this group to decide what candidates to endorse, as 65% of women vote.

I would love to see more Republican women Ward Leaders and committeepeople.”

Janet Seng, president of the Cambodian Human Rights Project and also a cofounder with Brown of Americans for Cambodia, let us know that “Cambodians vote, but usually it is the father in the family or the married son. Women tradi-

CHANGE OF NAME ORDER FOR PUBLICATION AND NOW, this 15th day of March, 2012, upon Motion of Petitioner, it is hereby ORDERED that PETITION TO CHANGE NAME of MATHIEU RICHARD SCOTT MORAWSKI, a minor, to MATHIEU SCOTT MORAWSKI, by and through his mother, be heard on the 4th day of June 2012, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom # 6, Family Court Bldg., 34 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., and that notice of the filing of the aforesaid date of the hearing be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation and one time in the "Legal Intelligencer."

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Notice of Termination of Parental Rights Action.

To: Unknown Father “Octavio”, From: Confidential Clerk of Family Court Adoptions from the Heart, Petitioner, has brought a civil action (Petition number 11-37421) against you to terminate your parental rights of your minor female child, born: 10/27/2011.

A hearing has been scheduled at the Family Court, 500 N. King Street, Wilmington Delaware, on 1/27/2012 at 9:30 a.m.

If you do not appear at the hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights without your appearance.

If you wish to be represented by an attorney in this matter but cannot afford one, you my be entitled to have the court appoint an attorney to represent you for free. For more information, please contact the confidential clerk at family court, (302) 255-0244.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 120203520 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Thelma M. Walker, Deceased & Levon Wescott, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Thelma M. Walker, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendant(s) The Unknown Heirs of Thelma M. Walker, Deceased & Levon Wescott, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Thelma M. Walker, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 6642 North Opal Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 120203520, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6642 North Opal Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 3638 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700. Philadelphia Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. KML Law Group, P.C., Attys. for Plaintiff, Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

tionally do not vote, but Karen has registered thousands of Cambodian women and explained the cultural differences.”

Ward Leader Al Taubenberger, president of the Greater Northeast Chamber of Commerce and a candidate for the 172nd State House seat,told the group, “Women will play a critical role in the party. Karen is on target with starting this group as she is picking up the mantle with a passion. I see women business owners in the Northeast that employ from the neighborhood. A job in someone’s life is everything.”

GOP City Committee Chairman Vito Canuso had some supportive thoughts and was glad to see the turnout. “I encourage all to work hard for the party and try to do what’s right.

Sometimes, it’s not about money but about ideals.”

Mike Meehan, general counsel to the RCC, echoed Brown’s reflection. “We need more women involved. And we need more women candidates. Fiufty-two percent of the population are women and they have everything at stake. We’d like to see them all, from the professional to the grassroots level.

Karen has a hot agenda for it and I thank her for her interest.”

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S. Philly Gal Starts Women’s GOP Club

CUTTING RIBBON on a new community office, elected and appointed officials join United Healthcare executives in the opening of the MultiCultural Office at 1900 S. Broad Street. Pictured with United Healthcare mascot Dr. Health E. Hound above include, from left, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, State Rep. Maria Donatucci, United Healthcare Northeast Regional President Heather Cianfrocco (holding scissors), Penna. Deputy Secretary of Office of Medical Assistance Programs Vincent Gordon, Congressman Bob Brady’s Chief of Staff Shirley Gregory and United Healthcare VP of marketing and outreach David W. Brown. Photo: Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography

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Dog-gone Healthy!

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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on June 7, 1996, a certain Mortgage was executed by VERONICA SCOTT, as mortgagor in favor of Secretary of Housing & Urban Development as mortgagee and was recorded on June 18, 1996 in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County in Mortgage as Book 31, Page 452 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbered property located at 5757 Walton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143, parcel number 23S22-153; and WHEREAS, Gerry J. Scott died on October 13, 1991. By operation of law, title vests solely in Veronica Scott and Gerry J. Scott is hereby released of liability pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1144. Veronica Scott died on June 5, 2010 and Letters of Administration were granted to Dawn Bell on June 18, 2010 by the Register of Wills of Philadelphia County; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage in that the payment due on January 31, 2012, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this Notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of January 31, 2012 is $61,946.43 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, l2 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 29, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on September 29, 2012 in Misc. Instrument #52395684, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, notice is hereby given that at May 15, 2012 at 10:00 am the Southeast side of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of piece of ground with the messuage or tenement thereon erected situate on the North side of Walton Avenue at the distance of 420 feet Westward from the West side of 57th Street in the 46th Ward of the City of Philadelphia. CONTAINING in front or breadth on the said Walton Avenue 15 feet and extending of that width in length or depth Northward between parallel lines at right angles to said Walton Avenue 60 feet to a certain 3 feet wide alley which leads into 58th Street and Eastward into another 3 feet wide alley which leads Southward into Walton Avenue. TOGETHER with the free and common use, right, liberty and privilege of the aforesaid alleys as and for passageways and watercourses at all times hereafter forever.

BEING No. 5757 Walton Street.

The sale will be held on May 15, 2012 at 10:00 am the Southeast side of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $61,946.43 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date. Ten percent (10%) of the highest bid is the deposit required at the sale. The amount that must be paid to HUD by the mortgagors or someone acting on their behalf so that the sale may be stayed is the total delinquent amount of $61,946.43 as of January 31, 2012, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bid, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent 10% of the Secretary’s bid as set forth above in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for fifteen (15) days, and a fee will be charged in the amount of $150.00 for each fifteen (15) day extension requested. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashiers check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder’s deposit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.

WalkThe Beat (Cont. From Page 10) a hearing branch run by the Finance Dept. gives an impression of a subliminal tax.

TRAFFIC COURT UPDATE: An article, reporting on the retirement of Judge DeAngelis, said Judge Glaser stated future senior judges would come from outside the city (?). If so, it is a slap on the city. Jurists’ integrity seems challenged. Just terrible!...

When I was in Traffic Court last week, I could not wash my hands in the men’s room. The water was off, and there was no sign outside the door. I ask Mr. Chadwick to look into this problem. It is not sanitary and you know the executive washroom works. I see where a former court employee has passed: Rev. Thomas Niblack.

He was one of the many employees there. Well done, oh good and faithful civil servant.

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JONES is holding his 5th annual Block Captain Boot Camp on July 7 at the Belmont Mansion Picnic Grove. This formidable force of citizens appreciates the Majority Leader’s efforts....

The conundrum over the retired POLICE captain wearing his uniform during protests has the FOP considering action. What they can do is complain, and take away FOP Benefits. Pension Board member “Big Hank” Vannelli was not fully quoted when commenting on the issue.

So the meaning was warped.

Vannelli meant that the uniform was worn during protests, which was different from wearing it in a parade. Hank is an 88-year-old WW2 and Korea vet.

CITY L & I COMMISSIONER Fran BURNS is leaving all too soon. She really streamlined the department – which was overdue. A gain for FICA.... A shame the CITY did not attempt to fix the electric meter at the Water Works. We all paid for it.

TO: Kevin Tillman A Petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all rights you have to your child Baby Boy Weedberrywho was born on 12/16/11, at Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia, PA as well as your rights T.W. has to Baby boy Woodberry. The court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on July 5, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. at Court Room 14, One Montgomery Plaza, Orphan’s Court Division, Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19404 before Judge Ott. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your child as well as the rights of T.W. to that child may be ended by the court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help.

An important option may be available to you under Act 101 of PA Law that allows for and enforceable voluntary agreement for continuing contact following an adoption between an adoptive parent, a child, a birth parent and/or a birth relative of the child, if all parties agree and the voluntary agreement is approved by the court. The agreement must be signed and approved by the court to be legally binding.

You are also warned that if you fail to file either an acknowledgment of paternity pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S.A. Section 2503 (d) relating to acknowledgment and claim of paternity, and fail to either appear at a hearing to object to the termination of your rights or file a written objection to such termination with the court prior to the hearing, your rights may be terminated under Pa. C.S.A. 2503(d) or 2504 (c) of the Adoption Act. Lawyer Referral and Information Service 100 West Airy Street, P.O. Box 268, Norristown, PA 19404 (610) 279-LAW1

And what about the previous SUNOCO Chief leaving with nearly $400M? Closing refineries (thank heaven they will be rescued) puts people out of work, and drives up gas prices due to lack of refining capacity. Economists argue Sunoco seemed hell-bent on reducing itself from an oil giant to a 7-11-style chain.

Polling by POLITICS.COM is showing what could be a tight presidential race – maybe involving the House or court action? Obama retains a slight lead in satisfaction and trust. I hear a lot of folks think the GOP is slowing the economy.

Fully recapitalized (and saved by the administration), banks are not easily lending money.

Hiring is slow by employers....

THE 9/11 trial in GITMO – defendant behavior shows their feeling for our system. And the ACLU wants to file a motion to bring up their overseas treatment? The defendants do not seem to care.

SHERIFF TWO: Sheriff Jewell WILLIAMS hosts his Mortgage Prevention Seminar on Girard Ave. on the 11th; right after that – still on Girard – is State Rep. Michelle BROWNLEE’S pre-Mother’s Day event during the Avenue Festival. On the 17th, former Sheriff BARBARA DEELEY will be a celebrity bartender for Autism Awareness support. On the 10th, a Maura Milligan book launch is being hosted by the Irish Consul General in the Big Apple Park Avenue Consulate.

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COMMUNITY College’s N.E. Regional Center presented distinguished leadership awards to, standing from left, Rabbi Jean-Claude Klein, Congregations of Shaare Shamayim; Samuel McAninch, Swenson Arts and Technology HS senior; State Rep. Kevin J. Boyle, with College President Stephen M. Curtis; and seated, from left, Paula Green, executive director, N.E. Family YMCA; Sally Dancui, owner of Sally’s Flowers; and Bettyann Creighton, director of Health, Safety & Physical Education, School District of Phila.

Photo: Dennis Gingell, Community College of Phila.

BOK School alumni and friends honor football coach and physical education teacher Tom DeFelice on his retirement after 43 years of service at Cannstatter. Wishing him well were Eddie Everett, Mike Everett, Long-time boxing champ Jeff Chandler, DeFelice and Johnny Carter.

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JEWEL WILLIAMS, left, is introduced by her father Sheriff Jewell Williams at Vesper Club fundraiser in her valiant but unsuccessful try for his old State Rep seat. Joining them were Ward Leaders Roseanne Pauciello and Edgar “Sonny” Campbell.

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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE Southeastwardly on the arc of a circle curving to the left, connecting the said Southeasterly side of Northeast Avenue and the Northeasterly side of Red Lion Road both having a radius of 25 feet the arc distance of 46 feet 9314 inches to a point of compound curve on the Northeasterly side of Red Lion Road, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning. The Southeasterly line passing through the center of a party wall between the said premises and the premises adjoining on the Southeast. BEING No. 1001 Red Lion Road. The sale will be held on May 15, 2012 at 10:00 am the Southeast side of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $238,305.56 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date.

Ten percent (10%) of the highest bid is the deposit required at the sale.

The amount that must be paid to HUD by the mortgagors or someone acting on their behalf so that the sale may be stayed is the total delinquent amount of $238,305.56 as of February 6, 2012, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner's attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bid, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent 10% of the Secretary's bid as set forth above in the form of a certified check or cashier's check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier's check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title.

At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.

The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for fifteen (15) days, and a fee will be charged in the amount of $150.00 for each fifteen (15) day extension requested. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashiers check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder's deposit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.

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WHEREAS, on September 25, 2006, a certain Mortgage was executed by MIRIAM F. HAUGHTON, as mortgagor in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as mortgagee and was recorded on October 11, 2005 in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County in Mortgage Document ID #51548251 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbered property located at 1001 Red Lion Road Philadelphia, PA 19115, parcel number 155N8213; and WHEREAS, James Haughton Jr. died on July 9, 1997. By operation of law, title vests solely in Miriam F. Haughton and James Haughton Jr. is hereby released of liability pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1144. Miriam F. Haughton died on February 5, 2011 Intestate and is survived by her heirs-at-law, Mary Landy, James Haughton III and Michael Haughton. WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("Secretary"), pursuant to an assignment recorded on December 22, 2009 in document #52159338, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage in that the payment due on February 6, 2012, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this Notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of February 6, 2012 is $238,305.56 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, l2 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 29, and by the Secretary's designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on September 29, 2012 in Misc. Instrument #52395684, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, notice is hereby given that at May 15, 2012 at 10:00 am the Southeast side of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises ("Property") will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, SITUATE in the 58th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, described according to a Survey and Plan of Property made for Victor DeMaio by John Reilly, Surveyor and Regulator of the 4th District dated October 29, 1975 to wit: BEGINNING at a point of compound curve on the Northeasterly side of Red Lion Road (96 feet wide) which point of compound curve is measured Southwestwardly, Southwardly and Southeastwardly on the arc of a circle curving to the left connecting the said Northeasterly side of Red Lion Road and the Southeasterly side of former Northeast Avenue (180 feet wide) having a radius of 25 feet the arc distance of 46 feet 9 3-4 inches from a point of curve on the Southeasterly side of said Northeast Avenue; thence extending Southeastwardly along the Northeasterly side of said Red Lion Road on the arc of a circle curving to left having a radius of 1000 feet the arc distance of 31 feet 2 3-4 inches to a point; thence North 22 degrees 05 minutes 11 seconds East and partly crossing a proposed 15 feet wide driveway which leads Southeastwardly from said Northeast Avenue connecting with a 2nd proposed 15 feet wide driveway which leads Northeastwardly 80 feet 0 3/4 inches to a point on the center line of said 1st mentioned proposed 15 feet wide driveway; thence North 44 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West along the center line of said 1st mentioned proposed 15 feet wide driveway and the Southeasterly side of Northeast Avenue; thence South 45 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds West along the Southeasterly side of said Northeast Avenue and passing partly along the Northwesterly end of said 1st mentioned proposed 15 feet wide driveway 59 feet 6 inches to a point of curve; thence Southwestwardly, Southwardly and

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Elephant Corner (Cont. From Page 10) less, but if we do not do something to curtail the entitlement payouts we will cripple our economy.

Of course, the Democratic response to Ryan’s plan was to produce commercials with a Ryan lookalike pushing Granny over a cliff. Mind you, this was a grandmother, not a grandfather. Ryan’s plan would not affect those currently collecting benefits, but why let the truth get in the way of good political theater?

The Democrats not only want to protect us from Paul Ryan in our old age, but from the Catholic Church, which wants to stifle our sexuality when we are young.

The Obama administration is requiring that all employer health plans cover contraception. The Roman Catholic Church is opposed to the use of contraception and does not want to offer it to its employees. The administration’s solution to this was to still

mandate that contraception be offered, but that insurers could not charge church clients for the coverage. How the government can compel a company to offer a service for which it is not compensated is stunning, but a topic for another editorial. Many in the Church were still opposed, as they do not think the Church should be offering it under any circumstances.

Democrats have declared that those Republicans supporting the Church’s stance are anti-women. This female elephant does not agree.

While most Republicans I know approve of contraception, including most who are pro-life, they, like I, have a problem when the government compels a religious institution to do something that violates the tenets of its faith.

I do not see the Republican message as less favorable to women who want to be empowered. It is less favorable to women who want to exchange Daddy’s house for the Nanny State.

Out & About (Cont. From Page 10) part of news organizations to farm out what journalists have traditionally done to people who are better known for doing other things. It’s an attempt on their part to try and get readers, listeners and viewers who have decided not to pay attention to traditional news providers to come back to them.

Think of it as a sort of newsroom stunt-casting. But as often happens with stunt-casting, things can go horribly awry.

For example, poor Prof.

Hill won’t pull nearly the attendance the New York Association of Black Journalists will get when they have their awards ceremony.

Why? Because one of their honorees is someone who’s much better known for her

Waffleman (Cont. From Page 10) room clean. I’d get rid of that.

2. I’d make my Mum smarter.

Then she would know it was my sister who did it and not me. 3. I would like her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.

When you stop laughing – send it on to mothers, grandmothers, aunts and anyone else who has anything to do with kids or just needs a good laugh!

hair, her music, her husband and her baby than she is her ability to write.

That honoree: Beyoncé.

No, I’m not kidding. The Grammy-award winning singer and actress is being honored for her contributions to journalism.

Now you’re probably saying, “Denise, what contribution could Beyoncé have possibly made to journalism other than being the subject of reams of copy?”

Beyoncé, it turns out, is being awarded for a piece she wrote for Essence magazine entitled “Eat, Play, Love” about her (all too) brief break from being in the public eye.

The Dallas Association of Black Journalists, the group that did the judging for the New York chapter, said the reason they chose it was because it was “inspirational.”

When I first got wind the recent winner of People magazine’s “Most Beautiful Woman In The World” honor was going to get a journalism award, I wanted to see the article in question. I read it with an open mind and was even able to get past the picture of the author dressed in a white crop top with leather pants, cowboy boots, and a cowboy hat while swinging a lasso.

To be brutally honest, I’ve seen better-written pieces from

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my first-year journalism students at Temple. Heck, I wrote better pieces as a first-year journalism student at Temple.

But I have to remember I’m not a chart-topping artist who is going to be opening the Revel Casino Hotel in Atlantic City with a series of sold-out shows. For me to get a gig for Essence magazine, I might actually have to, well, be able to write or report.

Now I know some of you are looking at this and thinking, “Gee! What a hater!”

I’m not hating on Mrs. Knowles-Carter. She got asked to write something. She wrote it. Essence published it. She’s being honored for it. I don’t hate the playa.

The game, however, is really starting to tick me off.

Compared to where we were as a nation 10 years ago in terms of being informed, we’re about as dumb as a box of rocks these days … and most of the fault for this I place at the feet of journalism that focuses more on celebrity than it does actual news.

This bells-and-whistles journalism has led to a news media that doesn’t think before it reacts, is scared of telling it like it is, and forces us to look at things as equals when even Stevie Wonder could tell you they’re not.

In other words, the journal-

ism epitomized by folks like Walter Cronkite would have told its editors that there’s no way they’re going to give the Tea Party the same amount of ink that it gives more reasonable voices while today’s journalism practically gives it and those of its ilk a megaphone, which it then uses to drown out all reasonable voices.

So like I said, I’m not mad at Beyoncé. Or Prof. Hill. Or Prof. Melissa Harris-Perry, who has her own show on MSNBC, a network whose news director told us all pointblank that journalists need not apply for the right to inform people on his network.

But if I were a member of NYABJ who had just gotten a rejection letter from Essence recently, I’d feel some kind of way after seeing this.

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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. A hearing judge (ALJ) must evaluate your credibility in deciding if you are disabled. Social Security Ruling (SSR) 96-7p deals with assessing the credibility of a person’s statements about how pain and other symptoms affect his ability to function.

SSR 96-7p notes that one “strong indication” of credibility is the consistency of claimant’s statements with other information in the case record. SSA will consider the degree to which your statements are consistent with the medical signs and laboratory

fresh. Emotions stand between debtors and a rational decision that their debts can never be repaid and that bankruptcy is the solution: fear, stubbornness, and pride. Not as sexy as the seven deadly sins, but those three swirling emotions keep my clients mired in debt long after logic says “quit”.

findings and other information provided by medical sources, including information about your medical history and treatment. SSA also evaluates the consistency of your statements, including answers provided to pain questionnaires, activities of daily living, and functional limitations, and information provided on disability reports that you completed when you applied. This extends to statements made to treating or examining medical sources, and statements made in connection with claims for benefits such as worker’s compensation, veterans bene-

away at a Mt. Rushmore of debt means usually some other, real and important need goes unmet. The greatest of these neglected choices, in my world, is retirement savings.

Cultivate stubbornness as a virtue, and the questionable choices of the past poison your future as far as the eye can see.

Next Week’s Question: What is the third costly emotion that keeps you in debt and from filing bankruptcy?

fits, or private disability.

SSR 96-7p recognizes that a claimant’s persistent efforts to obtain relief from pain or other symptoms enhance her credibility. “Persistent attempts ... to obtain relief of pain or ... symptoms, such as by increasing medications, trials of a variety of treatment modalities in an attempt to find one that works or that does not have side effects, referrals to specialists, or changing treatment sources may be a strong indication that the symptoms are a source of distress to the individual and generally lend support to ... allegations of intense and persistent symptoms.” SSR 96-7p. An ALJ must not draw any inferences about symptoms and their

functional effects due to a failure to undergo regular medical treatment without first considering reasons that you may provide, or other information that may explain infrequent medical visits or failure to seek medical treatment. Id.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled.

The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

by Tom Flynn and Rocco DeGregorio Q: What is the benefit to filling my tires with nitrogen?

A: Compressed air is actually not good very good for your tires. Compressed air (oxygen) can be destructive to rubber and other tire materials.

As soon as a tire is manufactured and exposed to air, the effects of oxidation begin to deteriorate the rubber and eventually the treads. Over time, it loses its elasticity and strength (i.e., an old rubber band). Nitrogen is inert, non-

combustible and noncorrosive. Oxygen also leaks out of tires faster. Nitrogen maintains tire pressure longer than oxygen. The oxygen molecules in compressed air are smaller and leak out three to four times faster.

A nitro tire fill is really the safest and most cost-effective way to fill your tires in the long run.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified

It’s hard to knock stubbornness, even when it keeps people doing foolish things.

After all, stubbornness, the drive to finish what you started, is often a virtue.

I’m talking about the attitude that says “these are my debts, and by d***n, I’ll get them paid.” Honorable, but not rational. See how long it takes to pay off a modest credit-card balance by paying the monthly minimum.

Life is about choices, and the choice to keep chipping

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Thursday, May 17, 2012. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

BUDGET FEE General Construction Roof Replacement $1,140,031.00 $200.00 Fox Chase Elementary School 700 Rhawn Street Philadelphia, PA 19111 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on May 10, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.

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FEE BUDGET B-008 C of 2011/12 General Service Contract Various Schools $600,000.00 $100.00 Asbestos Abatement and Environmental Services

BUDGET FEE General Construction Roof Replacement $1,840,812.00 $200.00 J.W. Catharine School 6600 Chester Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19142 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on May 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.

The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.

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