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Squilla, Valli To Receive Columbus Day Parade Honor

COUNCILMAN Mark Squilla and 1960s’ singer-songwriter Frankie Valli will be honored at this years Columbus Day parade. South Philadelphia will be at hub of Columbus Day revelry and celebrations on Sunday, with thousands setting sail for Marconi Plaza.

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MUMMERS Museum, 2nd & Washington, relies on its 600-members and donations from Mummers members Photo by Rory McGlasson to keep its doors open.

October 4, 2012

Mummers Museum Fights To Keep Doors Open, Needs Support

by Rory McGlasson WHAT is 36 years old and three storeys high, with its interior covered in feathers?

The Philadelphia Mummers Museum, located at 1100 S. 2nd Street.

There’s a street sign adjacent to the Mummers Museum that says, “Do Not Enter.” It’s obviously a sign warning motorists the street is one-way. One would hope, however, tourists and visitors along Mummers Row do not misinterpret the sign. Why should anything stop people visiting one of the most unique museums in North America?

Approximately 10,000 visitors visited the Mummers Museum in its 20112012 season.

According to the museum’s Executive Director Palma Lucas, that number is depressingly low.

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(Cont. From Page 1) Yesterday was just another New Year’s Day for Lucas.

The Grays Ferry native has spent more time among feathers and sequins than many Mummers fanatics.

The museum might be aging along Mummers Row, but Lucas belies her 70-something years with her diminutive statue and zest for mummery.

Lucas was a volunteer at the museum during the nations Bicentennial year. On Apr. 1, 1976 the museum opened.

“We were told the museum had a projected lifespan of about 3-5 years maximum,” Lucas said. “We opened on April Fool’s Day -- 36 years on, who is the fool?”

That said, the museum struggles, like many nonprofit entities of its type, for funding.

The property is leased for one dollar from the City, but the maintenance and upkeep eats through Lucas’ limited budget.

“We have a very aggressive membership committee,” Lucas said. “We haven't been able to get any substantial grants. My guess is because of this ‘non-recession.’ Our Councilmen Mark Squilla and Jim Kenney are very supportive -- they helped us find capital funds for our parking lot.”

Lucas has been a strong voice for the Save the Mummers campaign, and a strong advocate of the museum, which she says has relied heavily on private donations in recent times -- many from Mummers Association members.

Mummers have donated their time to fix the rest rooms. Many have donated labor and discounted services so the parking lot can be resurfaced. Over 13 trees had to be uprooted this year, which made the free summer concert series a much better experience, Lucas said.

What Lucas would like to see is more corporate and private funding. The 600-member association cannot rely on

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PALMA LUCAS, executive director of Mummers Museum, has worked on Mummers row for 36 years. She is seeking private and corporate donations to keep museum in business. only its dues of $15 per year, “What I can say is, as long is open Wednesday to Saturand its entry fee: $3.50, and as there is a Snyder Avenue day from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 $2.50 for seniors and children bus service, I’ll be here -- and p.m. For more information under 12. this museum will stay open.” please call (215) 389.5630 or As it reopened for visitors www.mummersmuThe Mummers Museum, visit yesterday, Lucas was cau- 2nd & Washington Avenue, seum.com. tiously optimistic more people will visit. “We have talked with city bus tours, but they tell us we are out of the way, but we are hoping to see more people.

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COSTUME prop of philly-favorite Smarty Jones greets visitors at Mummers Museum, 2nd & Washington Streets, as they enter 36-year-old museum.

WHAT IS A MUMMER? see above for explanation.

City Council will present to Squilla, Valli, and members of the Columbus Celebration committee a Resolution at noon tomorrow, followed by a lunch in Room 401.

The traditional Columbus Day Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Monica’s Church, 17th & Ritner Streets. Dignitaries will then go to Filitalia, an Italian society, at Passyunk & Mifflin for a continental breakfast.

Frankie Valli, an entertainer of international acclaim, brings with him the allure of six decades in entertainment, beginning in 1960 when he joined Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, and Bob Gaudio as front man of The Four Seasons. He is well known for his unusually powerful falsetto voice. Valli had

29 Top 40 hits with The Four Seasons and as a solo artist, he had nine Top 40 hits.

Valli has supported the National Italian American Foundation, receiving the NIAF Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. In 2008, NIAF presented a scholarship in his name to an Italian American music student. In May 2012, Valli received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his commitment to many humanitarian causes.

Any questions concerning festivities and schedules will be answered by Marie Beren at (215) 686-3458 or via email at marie.beren@phila.gov.

Trolleys will be available for those who prefer to ride the Parade route.

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First Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla, this year’s Columbus Day Honorary Chairperson, is inviting everyone to “become Italian For A Day” this Sunday, Oct. 7, and join him and musical legend Grand Marshal Frankie Valli and city political and community leaders at the parade and festival honoring the 2012 Columbus Day. He cautions, “Parade watchers and participants need to know this year’s parade will kick off from Broad & Moore at noon, rather than from Broad & Federal as in previous years.”

The parade will conclude at the viewing stand on Marconi Plaza, where a major festival will feature fine Italian cuisine and entertainment through the rest of Sunday afternoon.

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Festivities Scheduled For Marconi Plaza (Cont. From Page 3) participant than an overseer is former City Council President Anna Verna. Together with her late husband, Commendatore Severino Verna, who served as parade marshal for over half a century, Councilwoman Verna was literally singlehandedly responsible for organizing, handling, promoting – and insuring the famous Columbus Day Parade & Festival tradition was well received.

In years past, Columbus Day celebrations here covered the three-day weekend, with banquets, a flag raising ceremony at Columbus Square and wreath-layings at the statues of Columbus and Marconi.

Columbus Day first became an official state holiday in Colorado in 1906, and became a federal holiday in 1937, though people have celebrated Columbus’ voyage since the colonial period. In

1792, New York City and other US cities celebrated the 300th anniversary of his landing in the New World. President Benjamin Harrison called upon the people of the United States to celebrate Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of the event.

During the 400th anniversary in 1892, teachers, preachers, poets and politicians used Columbus Day rituals to teach ideals of patriotism. These patriotic rit-

uals were framed around themes such as support for war, citizenship boundaries, the importance of loyalty to the nation, and celebrating social progress.

Catholic immigration in the mid-19th century induced discrimination from anti-immigrant activists. Like many other struggling immigrant communities, Catholics developed organizations to fight discrimination and provide insurance for the struggling im-

migrants. One such organization, the Knights of Columbus, chose that name in part because it saw Christopher Columbus as a fitting symbol of Catholic immigrants’ right to citizenship: one of their own, a fellow Catholic, had discovered America.

Many Italian Americans observe Columbus Day as a celebration of their heritage, the first occasion being in New York City on Oct. 12, 1866. Columbus Day was first popularized as a holiday in the United States through the lobbying of Angelo Noce, a first-generation Italian, in Denver. The first official,

regular Columbus Day holiday was proclaimed by Colorado Gov. Jesse F. McDonald in 1905 and made a statutory holiday in 1907. In April 1934, as a result of lobbying by the Knights of Columbus, Congress and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt made Oct. 12 a federal holiday under the name Columbus Day. Since 1971, the holiday has been fixed to the second Monday in October, coincidentally the same day as Thanksgiving in neighboring Canada.

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Partying On Marconi Plaza (Cont. From Page 4) was entertainer Joe Piscopo, who remembered the courage of his Italian grandparents who carried their life in a suitcase before landing at Ellis Island in New York.

“That trek not knowing anybody in the new land… All I keep thinking of is that image of my grandparents coming here and it makes me work so much harder today.”

Piscopo relished the opportunity to be leading the parade

Happy Columbus Day!

in the nation’s birthplace.

“So when I’m acknowledging any way especially in the magnitude of the Columbus Day Parade in Philadelphia with this great Italian American tradition I honor it and I take it very seriously.”

And in spite of their early indignities, Piscopo says Italian immigrants and other immigrants ended up being the backbone of America.

Marconi Plaza, where the parade ends and the festivities begin, is onsidered an ItalianAmerican enclave, Marconi Plaza has two main halves, East and West, which are divided in the middle by Broad Street. It is located at the southernmost end of the city and within the northern border of the Sports Complex Special Services District. The neighborhood is accessible via the Oregon Avenue Station of the

Broad Street Subway.

Over 25 vendors will display Italian food, pastries, and other items along with entertainment, all taking place on the west side of the Plaza.

The original design of the Plaza was a terrace styled with influences of landscaped architecture modeling Roman gardens and English gardens.

The east and west plaza reflected the same winding pathways, leading to a raised stepped terrace surrounded by stone railings and entrance sculptures of large urns with two small “reflecting” pools of water facing Broad Street at the center point, which at that time was cut away from the curbline of half circles both on the east and west.

Over the years many of the fine details have been erased including the half-circled, in(Cont. Page 9)

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Our Opinion ...

Still The Law

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While the overwhelming uproar that brought injunctive relief to the need to abide by Pennsylvania’s voter-ID law is subsiding, that law still stands. Its provisions will not go into effect until after this presidential election.

Of course, that makes Democrats glad and Republicans sad.

But it does end the fire that has boiled up this tempest since the law’s passage.

The concept does make sense, as it ensures one person gets to cast one vote. Though there is little evidence to show this often happens, the legislation will limit shenanigans at the polls.

To say they don’t occur is to blind oneself to reality, especially when there are no challengers in election districts to maintain a check and balance.

For now, congrats to all who understood the strong possibility of disenfranchisement facing seniors and others who have little or no identification to prove who they are. The effort to enfranchise them can now go on at a less-hectic pace.

Columbus Day The Philadelphia celebration of Columbus Day has always been a happy event. The activities planned this year will continue that tradition of bringing everyone into the rich cultural heritage of Italy, as espoused today by those of Italian extraction. Theirs is a history which continues to be shared and enjoyed by all Philadelphians. Since everyone is Italian on Columbus Day, it is fitting we should all try to bring our families to the parade and the festival that immediately follows in South Philadelphia.

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by State Sen. LeAnna M. Washington Oct. 4- State Sen. Anthony Williams, Commission Chairwoman Stephanie Singer host Voter-ID Rally at McCreesh Rec Ctr., 6744 Regent St., 5 p.m. Free ice-cream, skateboard park. For info Tracey Gordon (215) 686-3460.

Oct. 4- Working Family PAC hosts Fundraiser at 6521 N. Broad St., 6-8 p.m., honoring LDC Bus. Mgr. Ryan Boyer, State Sen. Anthony Williams and State Rep. Ronald Waters. Sponsored by Democrats of Oak Lane Team, Sam Staten, Sr. and Marion Wimbush. For info (267) 335-4348 or (267) 335 4336.

Oct. 4- Glen Foerd Mansion Leadership Gala honoring Michael J. McAllister, 6:30 p.m. For info (215) 632-5330.

Oct. 5- Fundraiser for Joe Rooney, Republican congressional candidate, at home of Cathy Gigliotti, 3080 Paper Mill Rd., Bryn Athyn, Pa., 67:30 p.m. For info (610) 4300271.

Oct. 6- State Sen. Anthony

3rd & Catherine Sts., 6-8 p.m. Bulldog $250, Guard Dog $100, Watchdog $50, Puppydog $20.

Checks payable to Committee To Elect Brett Mandel. RSVP mandelforcontroller@gmail.c om or donate online.

Oct. 11- Fundraiser for Controller candidate Brett Mandel at S. Phila. Taproom, 1509 Mifflin St., 6-8 p.m. Bulldog $250, Guard Dog $100, Watchdog $50, Puppydog $20. Checks payable to Committee To Elect Brett Mandel.

R S V P mandelforcontroller@gmail.c om or donate online.

Oct. 11- Event honoring State Rep. Brendan Boyle, chairman House Democrat Campaign Committee, at 1600 Locust St. Donations on line at www.VoteBoyle.com, or RSVP for details Mark Fabbi at mfabbi@voteboyle.com.

Oct. 13- S.E. Chapter of Americans For Democratic Action host fundraiser honoring State Rep. Babette Josephs, Councilwoman Marian Tasco and PCCY Dir. Shelly Yanoff at home of Bruce & Carol Cawell, 1024 W. Upsal St., 4-6:30 p.m.

Tickets $50. Call Bruce Cawell (215) 848-0563.

Oct. 13- Southern District Reunion & Retirement Celebration for SEPTA workers at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 7-11 p.m. Buffet dinner. DJ. Tickets $45 (none at door). For info Eddie Everett (302) 5611434 or Beverly Rose (215) 880-5466.

Oct. 17- Memorial ceremony and unveiling of portrait of late Judge Thomas Dempsey at City Hall, Rm. 653, 4 p.m.

Reception will follow in Bonavitacola Library, Rm. 600. Confirm attendance with Maureen.wooten@courts.phil a.gov.

Oct. 19- Committee to ReElect State Rep. John Taylor hosts golf outing at Torresdale C.C., Grant & Frankford Aves., shotgun start 12:30 p.m. For info (215) 545-2244

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Oct. 19- 26th Ward Republican Committee hosts Fall Festival at Waterfall Rm., 2015 S. Water St., 7-10 p.m. Tickets $50. For info (215) 4682300.

Oct. 22- State Rep. Pam DeLissio holds Town Mtg. at Simpson Ho., Belmont Ave., 10 a.m. For info (215) 4828726.

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One in four US women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, yet this crime remains seemingly invisible and unnoticed by society. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.

Of the 166 domestic-violence-related fatalities in Pennsylvania last year, nearly 30% (47) took place in the five-county Philadelphia area.

Victims of domestic violence are everywhere – from every walk of life and every race. I know, because at a young age I was a victim of child abuse and incest, and by age 18, I married the abusive father of my two children. While domestic violence was part of my relationship long before the wedding, I chose to instead call it “love.”

After a third child and more abuse, I was determined to provide a safer environment for my children, so we fled the state, and now I know what it means to be a survivor.

Today, I am honored to serve as State Senator for the 4th Senatorial Dist. in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I hold a Master’s degree in human services from Lincoln University, and I host the annual “Walk to End Domestic Violence” to raise awareness of this insidious crime.

Join me on Saturday, Oct. 27, on West River Drive near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, for the 5th annual “Walk to End Domestic Violence” as we recognize survivors, honor those who were lost and raise money for Philadelphia’s only 24-hour, bilingual domestic-violence hotline (1-866-SAFE-014) operated by professionals from Women Against Abuse, Women in Transition, Lutheran Settlement House, and Congreso de Latinos Unidos.

Registration is now open online, asking for just a $5 minimum donation fee to the Hotline. Please visit http://bit.ly/WalkToEndDomesticViolence2012 (case sensitive) for more information. It is time to stand up together against the violence.

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Museum of Art, 26th St. & Pkwy., 9:30 a.m.

Oct. 6- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Indigenous Peoples Day at Clara Muhammad Sq., 47th & Lancaster Ave., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Many indigenous New World peoples, many in native costumes. For info (215) 8796615.

Oct. 6- Ward Leader Edgar Howard and Treasurer Fannie Blakeley host Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” 10th Ward preelection day cabaret at St. Raymond’s Catholic Ch., 1350 E. Vernon Rd., 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $20. BYOB. For info (215) 530-2459.

Oct. 8- State Rep. Pam DeLissio holds Town Mtg. at Founders Ha., Inglis Ho., 2600 Belmont Ave., 7 p.m.

For info (215) 482-8726.

Oct. 10- Republican Party of Penna. hosts Republican congressional candidates at Paddy Whack’s, 2nd fl., 2nd & South Sts., 6-9 p.m. Registration drive offering raffle tickets for each Republican registration brought in.

Oct. 10- Oktoberfest for Controller candidate Brett Mandel at New Wave Café,

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And Mark Your Calendar For The

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Continuing A Tradition

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JUDGES and Council candidates formed last Columbus Day Parade line. Among them from left are Judges Rose Marie DeFino, Judge Angelo Foglietta, Councilman Denny O’Brien, Family Court Administrative Judge Kevin Dougherty and Republican Councilman at Large David Oh.

FUNERAL DIRECTOR Mark Rago enjoyed his chore as a Marshal in last Columbus Day Parade, as he will in this parade.

Where Columbus And Marconi Found A Home initial installation began an annual tradition for the colony of mostly Italian Americans in South Philadelphia to march each year on Columbus Day to the statue in Fairmount Park. The 6-mile (9.7 km) journey was found to be too exhausting and in 1920 the

celebration changed locations.

The park is currently lushly covered with 25% trees adorned with park benches, open areas for two tot lots, a baseball field, basketball court, and country cottage style enclosed bocce court.

Councilman

Mark Squilla Invites All To The

Columbus Day Parade Oct. 7th, 2012 • 12:00 Noon

Happy Columbus Day From Lou Cerino, Sr. and Jr.

Broad & Moore Sts

Happy

COLUMBUS DAY To All

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(Cont. From Page 6) dented curbline on either side of Broad Street at the center.

This location also had on both sides of the plaza, two reflecting pools of water. The pools were filled in to provide the foundation for the two statues that were later erected to support the immigrant Italian community and respond to Anti-Italianism.

A statue of Guglielmo Marconi was erected on the east Plaza though the efforts of the Marconi Memorial Association headed by Dr. Frank P. DiDio. The statue was dedicated on Apr. 25, 1980, to commemorate the 106th anniversary of the birthday of the world famous Italian scientist and inventor.

A statue of Christopher Columbus was erected on the west plaza in 1982. This work was originally located along Belmont Avenue in Fairmount Park, having been erected on Oct. 12, 1876. Thought to be the work of Emanuele Caroni, this is said to be first publicly funded monument to Christopher Columbus in the United States.

It was purchased for $18,000 with money raised by Italian Americans and the Columbus Monument Association, through the efforts of Alonzo Viti of Philadelphia and his brothers. The statue’s

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Last Friday and Saturday, a number of the herd were in Camp Hill, Pa. for the Fall meeting of the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee. State Committee members in attendance from Philadelphia were AGNES TILLEY; SUZANNE COHEN; Pennsylvania Chairwoman of the Federation of Republican Women PEG RECUPIDO; JOE DeFELICE; CHRIS VOGLER; and MICHAEL MEEHAN, as well as MATT WOLFE, holding a proxy for LT. COL. KEVIN KELLY, who was on duty.

The keynote speaker for the Friday evening dinner was Louisiana GOV. BOBBY JINDAL. Saturday’s meeting focused upon everyone’s marching orders to help MITT ROMNEY win Pennsylvania. The crowd heard from our candidates for statewide row offices, including DAVID FREED for Attorney General, JOHN MAHER for Auditor General and DIANA IREY VAUGHAN for Treasurer. State Committee voted to issue a citation honoring Plymouth Township Police Officer BRAD FOX, who died in the line of duty last month.

A fundraiser was held at SmokeEaters in Mayfair on Sunday for AL TAUBENBERGER, candidate for State Representative in the 172nd Dist. Taubenberger is running against Democratic incumbent STATE REP. KEVIN BOYLE. This seat had been a Republican stronghold for years when it was held by former Speaker of the General Assembly JOHN PERZEL. Perzel lost the seat to Boyle when Perzel was under indictment. Many believe this race will be one of the closest among State Rep contests in the state.

Candidate for US Congress 13th Dist. JOE ROONEY held a press conference in front of the local offices of the incumbent for this seat, Democrat ALLYSON SCHWARTZ, last Thursday. Rooney stated, “We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of millions of dollars of net worth by local (Cont. Page 26)

Yo! Here we go again with this interesting item sent to me by Bobby R. He said that during a lecture on Essential Oils, they told us how the foot soles can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can “taste” it.

Some of us have used Vicks VapoRub for years — you know, the really powerful-smelling stuff in the little dark blue jar. We used it for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body parts in between. But I’ve never heard of this. And don’t laugh, it works 100% of the time, although the scientists who discovered it aren’t sure why.

To stop night time coughing in a child (or adult, as we found out personally), put Vicks VapoRub generously on the soles of your feet, cover with socks, and the heavy, deep coughing will stop in about five minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief. Works 100% of the time and is more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. In addition, it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep soundly.

Just happened to tune in AM Radio and picked up this guy talking about why cough medicines in kids often do more harm than good, due to the chemicals in them. This method of using Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet was found to be more-effective than prescribed medicines for children at bed time. In addition, it seems to have a soothing and calming effect on sick children, who then went on to sleep soundly.

My wife tried it on herself when she had a very deep constant and persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked 100%! She said it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her, (Cont. Page 25)

Well, according to who you talk with, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has either made it easier for voters for participate in the November elections or has made it so the widespread fraud the Dept. of State admits hasn’t gone on will continue.

Commonwealth Court Justice Robert E. Simpson decided on Tuesday to tell the Commonwealth that it could have its voter ID law … it just couldn’t implement it now.

After the case was kicked back to Commonwealth Court two weeks ago and new hearings were held, the court decided there wasn’t enough time to get everyone who needs a photo ID one in time for the November elections. The ruling says the soft rollout done in the primaries could continue in the general election … but if all you have is your electric bill or if you’ve been voting at your polling place so long that everyone knows your name, you can participate without ID in November.

Advocates against the law saw the news as a victory for the integrity of the vote while State Rep. Daryl Metcalf, the person who was among those who put the voter-ID law together, saw it as an attack by “activist judges.”

Whatever, dude….

The Commonwealth hasn’t decided whether or not to appeal the ruling to the State Supreme Court, but it had better decide soon because there are only 30-plus days between now and Election Day. If I were them, I’d accept the whole soft-rollout thing and keep it moving. We really need to know what the rules of engagement are going to be for voting this time around and it would be nice if folks would stop playing around.

That said, here’s the one thing that this ruling doesn’t answer for me. How do you get an apathetic electorate to the polls?

What has always cracked me up about this particular law is that it wants to govern something that will never happen because of our attitudes toward voting. If we really cared enough about voting to impersonate someone in order to do it, I could see this law’s necessity.

But heck, we can’t even get more than 50% of the registered voters to the polls, so all of those fears of voter impersonation are laughable.

My guess is we’ll hear from the State very soon when it comes to the voter-ID law. But since it’s not going into effect until after the November elections now, I hope folks will stop being tempted to use it as an excuse not to be at the polls Nov. 6.

Don’t become your own special form of voter suppression. Vote.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE made a special appearance in Harrisburg to lobby Philadelphia legislators on additional taxes aside from the proposed Actual Value Initiative.

Usually, the Mayor makes the pitch, so Clarke’s visit raised eyebrows. Clarke is unsure he can get the votes in Council to pass AVI, so he’s already making alternative plans. It’s unclear if MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER disapproves of Clarke’s maneuvers.

The Philadelphia Derby at Parx racetrack was a big success.

Nearly 8,000 spectators watched the horserace under a sun-drenched sky. Republican STATE SEN. TOMMY TOMLINSON was joined by STATE REP. SCOTT PETRI. Power attorney SAL DeBUNDA hosted a gala the evening before the race. DeBunda is the new president of the Horseman’s Association. He believes Pennsylvania could one day rival Kentucky as a horse-breeding state.

DA SETH WILLIAMS was featured in article in Philadelphia magazine. The story was generally perceived as unflattering but those who know Williams are aware he is gregarious and open. That is part of what makes him an attractive personality in Philly politics. It’s still too early to handicap his odds in the Mayor’s race. The field may have up to 10 candidates in the race if the City Charter is changed. Under a proposed change, Council Members may not have to resign from Council to run for Mayor.

GOV. TOM CORBETT continues to trample on the feet of Republicans and Democrats in the legislature. He recently tried to appoint KEN TRUJILLO to the Liquor Control Board.

There was only one problem: The appointment belonged to the Democrats. Trujillo is well regarded in Philadelphia for his role with Congreso and the Gaming Control Board. But all that goodwill went down the drain when Corbett disrespected the Democratic Senators. Republicans supported Democrats over Corbett.

COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA’S request that City Council Members have the ability to use 10% of the City budget funds is not unrealistic. Nor is it a JAB at Mayor NUTTER. One critic lives in Montgomery Co., which is governed by three Commissioners who pick a Chairman from the group, and allocate funds. SQUILLA and the other 16 council members are DULY ELECTED by the electorate who selected them from other candidates, and PLACED THEIR TRUST in them. City Council Members CAN be TRUSTED with the people’s business.... The COLUMBUS DAY PARADE will soon be upon us. Parade logistics were always run by the GEHRET sisters with walkie-talkies. MARIE BEREN is now in the mix, with her experience for organization!

IRISH WEEKEND at the shore is long awaited. This year, some did not want to pay HIGH FUEL costs plus motel, and KEN ADAMS hosted the first IRISH WEEKEND in South Philly at 2nd & Snyder Avenue. It was packed for two days!... THE RAISE THAT WAS NOT: The mayoral 2.5% raise was not so great! The employees must pay a higher percentage in medical and pension costs. It was NO SIGNAL to unions, as asserted in an editorial. The notion the next move is up to UNIONS IS BLARNEY. The idea City workers can be furloughed at will to close budget gaps seems out of Charles DICKENS. I can recall Ebenezer SCROOGE saying, “Are there no poorhouses, no workhouses?” This scenario does not bode well for Nutter to get a Washington job with such a labor stance. I think we can close the book on that. Mayoral candidates: Get ready for the can to be kicked to you to act and give the news to taxpayers.

AUDITOR GENERAL JACK WAGNER’S warning of a bankrupt PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE should be heeded. They need to cut spending, since the can could be kicked here as well. It is a shame the money was not put on a WAGNER FOR GOVERNOR last time.... Councilwoman Marian TASCO’S annual PARTY FOR THE PEOPLE was a huge success, and drew party actives from across the city to the powerful ward. Senior Committeeman Hertis SMITHEY of Ward 9, and Young Media RALSTON, Committee person of Ward 10, were on hand. TASCO will be honored for accomplishment by the Americans for Democratic Action in a few weeks with State Rep. Babette JOSEPHS, and Shelly YANOFF. 34th WARD Committeeperson Kathy HUGGINS had the best THANK-YOU card for (Cont. Page 25)

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by Joe Shaheeli This week an injunction was imposed by the Commonwealth Court eliminating proper Voter Photo IDs as a prerequisite for voting in this presidential election.

But, thanks to the voter-ID-bill controversy, more Democrats made the registration rosters with proper photo IDs than would have been thought possible.

That is because an alarm at disenfranchisement was sounded loud and often by City Commission Chair Stephanie Singer, who told the courts she was laying blame for voter disenfranchisement on the shoulders of the Commonwealth’s Dept. of State, the agency entrusted with overseeing all elections.

“It’s clear,” she stated, “if anyone was to be disenfranchised by voter ID on Nov. 6,

the fault was with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, not with the citizens of Philadelphia, who have stepped up in large numbers to spread the word and help neighbors get their IDs.” In reality, it was Singer and her Deputy Commissioners who stepped up to the task of alerting all Philadelphians to the realization thousands could be disenfranchised. The efforts of her office sent off ripples throughout County Commissions around the state. They have followed suit, attending meetings, answering questions and offering registration help.

Her leadership efforts and her court testimony convinced Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson the state could not prove in-person voter fraud was widespread nor had

Showing Support For Kane

COUNCILWOMAN Marian Tasco was among the many supporters who showed up at Comcast Center fundraiser for Kathleen Kane, Democratic candidate for Penna. Attorney General, along with co-hosts Judith von Seldeneck and Leslie Photo by Bonnie Squires Anne Miller, Esq.

Busy Building Rec Playground

BUSY volunteers ducked rain showers as they built Kaboom Playground at McPherson Library, Kensington & Indiana Avenues.

Playground became reality due to efforts of Donna Aument, 33rd Democrat Ward Leader; Marnie Aument-Loughrey, president of Kensington Independent Civic Association; John McDonald of Impact Services; Wells Fargo; Ed Snider of Flyers Foundation; Phila.

Dept of Parks & Rec; Congressman Bob Brady, State Rep. Angel Cruz; and Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez. helped register those needing ID’s. Now voters need not show a valid photo ID at the polls, just for this election.

However, all provisions of this bill do become the law of the land and will be in force for all subsequent elections.

An official tally of the efforts of Singer’s office staff show over 1,100 meetings had one or more of them in attendance. They were there to give credence to the fact the voter photo-ID requirement now on the election lawbooks necessitated a major outreach effort to voters, who could possibly be excluded from voting, though they have a history of continual casting their votes in elections.

The majority or these were

meetings held in various communities around the city, with 68 of them sponsored by faith-based groups. They also attended at least nine major rallies called by elected officials from the City and State legislative bodies.

Deputy Commissioner Dennis Lee estimates, “We have touched, based on our face-to-face events, over 33,000 people thus far.”

City Commissioner Anthony Clark, whose office was just as active as Singer’s in getting the message out to those needing voter photo IDs, said, “Judge Simpson’s ruling is win for the voters of Philadelphia. He has restored the rights of hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania voters who were in jeopardy of

GOT it going were Community President Marnie Aument Loughrey and 33rd Ward Leader Donna Aument, seen here with State Rep. Angel Cruz.

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being disenfranchised.”

Clark had earlier voiced concerns over the validity of the voter-ID law, saying, “There have been no known cases where voter impersonation was being used to impugn the integrity of the process in Philadelphia. The Secretary of the Commonwealth testified to not really knowing what the bill said and the complete impact it had.

These revelations helped persuade Judge Simpson to place an injunction on the bill. Voters will be able to go to the polls this election without the stipulated voter photo ID.” Singer sounded the alarm almost immediately after the passage of voter photo-ID legState Rep.

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Her reason goes back to 1965, “when my father went to Mississippi to protect my fellow Americans as they registered to vote. He gave me a gift that has lasted my whole life long. He gave me my country, my America, my democracy. One of the things that makes America so strong is how different we all are.

I live in one American community, with my language, my music, my ambitions, and my beliefs; you live in a different community with your language, your music, your ambitions and your beliefs. We’re different, and we’re all Americans together.

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AMONG Labor leaders in attendance FORMER President William Clinton is all smiles was Jason Acree, president of IBEW stomping here for Democrat State Attorney GenLocal 126, seen talking with State Sen. eral candidate Kathleen Kane.

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Why Waste Time breakfast and at noon at Valley ference discussing Romney’s In Pennsylvania?

Forge Military Academy? Was comments writing off nearly Republican presidential it to raise funds? He did meet a half the country at a closedcandidate Mitt Romney may slew of top Republicans and door fundraiser in May, and not be in synch with his cam- raise big bucks. They had to his belief that it’s “fair” for paign team and the polls. The hear from him reasons to do so. middle-class Americans to pay team has held back advertisWas it an exercise in futil- a higher tax rate than he does. ing for votes in Pennsylvania ity; or was information given Clinton Keeps On and the polls show Obama has to them, not privy to us?

Merchandising A closeup picture of Presia widening lead.

While here, Romney unIf so, why did the candidate leashed a hornet’s nest as dent Bill Clinton is hard to arrive in Philadelphia last Thurs- Gov. Ed Rendell, Congress- come by. Our Contributing day evening, staying through woman Allyson Schwartz and Editor Bonnie Squires pulled Friday, scheduling major Congressman Bob Brady off this coup – but it was a speeches at a Union League blasted back with a press con- struggle.

ther or grandfather. President Barack Obama looks like he would be more-pleasant company on a date. Maybe that is the reason the President enjoys a double-digit lead over Romney with women voters.

So the question to women readers is, “does the worry over the depressed economy enter into their election decisions?”

The youth unemployment rate for 18-29-year-old African Americans for August 2012 is 22.4%; the youth unemployment rate for 18-29year-old Hispanics for August 2012 is 13.7%; and the youth unemployment rate for 18-29year-old women for August 2012 is 12.6%.

The President leads 5638% among women and 942% among Black voters, according to the independent Quinnipiac University poll. It (Cont. Page 14)

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Democracy means each group of us has the opportunity to demand attention and resources from our government. The more your group votes, the more attention and resources you command. That’s how power works in democracy, and that’s how it is supposed to work. When we all have access to power, we can live together and build a country together without riots, even when we disagree vehemently.

“There are folks in this country who would prefer a different kind of system, a government by only some of the people, for only some of the people. The purpose of the voter-ID law is to suppress the votes, and therefore the power, of certain Americans.

The law itself is a fraudulent attempt to change the outcome of an election, a fraud perpetrated with taxpayer dollars.

Every patriotic American should stand up and defend our country, my country, from this attack on democracy.

“Anyone who thinks that this law is about protecting election integrity should please come speak with me about effective, responsible ways to ensure that our elections are free and fair.”

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Clinton Here For Kane

She even had her camera confiscated for a while – despite the fact she was a paid attendee at Democrat Attorney General aspirant Kathleen Kane’s gala fundraiser at the Radisson PlazaWarwick Hotel Monday night.

Why the tight security? It’s not uncommon at high-roller funders’ affairs in both parties. One reason is some major donors don’t want the publicity of being seen at events with high price tags.

Clinton is a special case, though. As the Dems’ superstar surrogate on the campaign circuit, his picture is literally worth money. One of his jobs is to take pictures with attendees. These pix are later shared with attendees – as “chachkes”, in return for handsome contributions.

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Independent voters are divided, with 47% for Romney and 45% for Obama.

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Steve Hicks, the president of APSCUF, praised Dunbar’s priority to restore higher-education funding in the state of Pennsylvania, saying, “He will be a true advocate for FR ROO EE ESTIM public higher education.”

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John J. Bolger has assumed the office of chairman of the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission, and Donald M. McCurdy was elected as the Commission’s vice chairman.

Bolger has served on the State Ethics Commission since 1998, when he was appointed by Gov. Thomas J. Ridge and reappointed by the Hon. Mark Schweiker.

The State Ethics Commission’s duty is to administer and enforce the provisions of the State Public Official and Employee Ethics Law, Act 170 of 1978.

Commonwealth Club To Host Corbett

The Commonwealth Club is looking for a big turnout to honor Gov. Tom Corbett at its Philadelphia Marriott West’s Skybox in W. Conshohocken on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP is required at (717) 234-4901.

Kane Draws Fire Over Endorsement

Fresh off from an endorsement by Philadelphia’s top safety officials – DA Seth

Williams, FOP’s John McNesby and Sheriff Jewell Williams – Democrat candidate for Attorney General Kathleen Kane is drawing fire.

State Republican Party Chairman Rob Gleason said, “The fact Kathleen Kane has built her candidacy for Pennsylvania’s top law-enforcement position on a campaign of deception and misrepresentation should alarm all voters who care about the integrity of the Attorney General’s office.

Kane’s latest stunt, where she boasted about the Pennsylvania’s State Troopers’ endorsement that she actually didn’t receive, sheds more light on the fact she’ll do anything to win, regardless of the fact that she’s the least-qualified candidate for the Attorney General’s office.”

In turn, Kane is suing GOP for what she charges are lying television ads. A who’s who of current and former DAs joined the Democrat Attorney General nominee, calling upon Corbett and Freed to take it off the air.

Vaughan Loses PR Director

Christina Brusallis, who handled communications chores for GOP candidate for State Treasurer Diana Irey Vaughan, has returned to the private sector. Christina has been with the campaign since the very beginning. Jason Fitzgerald, the campaign manager, and Caitlin Collins will be handling all media requests.

Diana Irey Vaughan is a five-term Washington Co. Commissioner, wife to a soldier who recently returned home from Afghanistan, mother of three children. First elected in 1995, Diana is the only woman to ever serve as Washington Co. Commissioner.

Holmes Team Heads Gas Workers Again

The entire slate of incumbent officers of the Utility Workers Union of America Local 686, led by President Keith Holmes, won an unprecedented fourth leadership term this week. The Holmes’ slate was unopposed, a clear sign that UWUA Local 686’s 1,140 members approve of the team’s leadership and President Holmes’ strong, public opposition to the Nutter Administration’s proposed sale of Philadelphia Gas Works.

BURKE Family Playground had some of Pennsport’s mostactive citizens involved last Saturday. Here we have Councilman Mark Squilla, Rich Lazer, Steve Lauer, Bill McGovern, Marie Beren, Julie Pratt, Denise Ross, Charles Ross, Joe Nocello, Marie Beren, Jr. and Dennis Schaefer.

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JOE Nocello, Dennis Schaefer and Charles Ross are the grill experts and don’t mind the smoky atmosphere.

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Building it right for a better and stronger community!

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by Maria Merlion Burke Family Playground at 2nd & Jackson Streets was a hubbub of fun, food and family last Saturday.

Children of all ages, from infants to senior citizens, found plenty to do at the all-day event.

“The City does provide some money, but any additional monies we raise go right back into the upkeep of the playground,” Councilman Mark Squilla said.

“We’re trying to get the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to help with the vegetation.

Also, the fundraising helps our hockey and basketball clinics.”

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Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Jr. Business Manager/Co-Chairman L.E.C.E.T. Co-Chairman Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., Damian Lavelle Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper, Jr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.

Laborers’ District Council promotes a safe work environment, jobs completed on time and on budget, and represents union members, who are well trained, productive, professional, and take pride in their work. Union labor…building better and safer communities in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

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16th Vendemmia Draws Record Crowd To Girard Park

VETERAN VINTNER and a judge in wellLADLING out one of their famous soups were Lisa COFFEE was topic with coffee- regarded and coveted annual wine-tasting FAMOUS restaurateur Luca Sena and Michael Caruso catch Dr. Pyle, Joan Masapollo, Richard Pyle and Sam Mas- maker manufacturer Bob Melikian, contest, was Giovanni Patane, 3rd from left, Nate Lerner and Biagio Genovese. apollo. with members of his family.

Gerard Vernose for a moment to add their congratulations.

ENTERTAINMENT was continuous as John Dougherty, Sr., Jenny King and Tom Rumbaugh AT LOCAL 98 tables were Bill Bergman, Maria wait to hear Sonny from Blue Notes, 3rd from left, Merlino, Ken Adams and Peter Kim. perform.

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DR. GERARD VERNOSE and his assistant, Theresa McMichen, welcome food recipe authoress Julia Vassalluzzo to Vendemmia.

GALDO’S Catering held down more than one buffet station. Boss Lou Galdo, center, is with staffers Mike Mecchella, Lou Galdo, Jr., Justin Galdo and HAVING ball were Guy Ferranti with Ginger & Charlie Strano.

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IBEW Local 98’s John J. Dougherty embraces Donatucci family: siblings Thomas and Dierdre and mom 185th Democratic State Rep. Maria Donatucci.

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SOUL SURVIVORS, Richie and Charlie Ingui, had crowd going wild with legendary song, “ExHAVING little pre-60th birthday cheer are George pressway to Your Heart”. Even though song is 45 Bochetto, Esq., and Republican City Committee Photo by Maria Merlino EDDIE GENTNER and Tom Furia are die-hard years old, vocalists shouted, “It will never die!”

Chair Vito Canuso, Esq. Vendemmia fans.

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TWENTY-SIXTH WARD Republican Ward Leader James Dintino escorted Republican senatorial candidate Tom Smith, who mixed and mingled with revelers. Smith exclaimed, “WOW! I’m impressed. It’s good to be here.”

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LITTLEST MISS at the Vendemmia was 9 days old, Gia Arnone.

Said godfather Tom Rumbaugh, “It was her f i r s t Vendemmia and she’s s l e p t throughout the day.”

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CIGARS were a must for many wine connoisseurs attending Vendemmia. Explaining differences were Twin Shops’ Chris Calciano, Larry Mancuso and Sammy DiRico.

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CROWD ENTERING Girard Park carried with them food, wine, and picked up wineglasses and program book as they joined record crowd in sampling free food and wine from vintners and restaurants.

LUIGI Borda of Franco & Luigi Pizzeria hands Dr. TASTING FOOD tidbits and sampling wine were Gerard Vernose one of over 500 pizzas given free Linda Mariani, Stacy Montagno, Maryann Hoff- to attendees. Boxes packed with pizza are behind man, Donna DiGiandomenico and Maria Mora. them.

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KEN ADAMS’ table was one of more popular places to stop and say hello. Here is Master of Ceremonies Bob Pantano, who was lauded by Dr. Gerry Vernose for producing continuous attention SOME OF CROWD dancing and rocking to entergetting entertainment during daylong festival. tainment provided by Bob Pantano.

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ENTHUSIASTIC and wholehearted, author Ed Kirlin, Brigid & 1st Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla, and 1st Ward Chair Tom Rumbaugh enjoyed the spirit of Vendemmia.

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IBEW Local 98 was a sponsor of 16th annual Vendemmia. Rick Sheppard and the Drifters were one of the Special Guest bands this year in addition CONGRATULATING Dr. Gerard Vernose, to the Soul Survivors, the Blue Notes, Michael founder and CEO of Vendemmia wine and food SAMPLING some of fine wine given to those atfestival, are attendees Frank Ferrari and Joseph MIKE HENKEL adds his congratulations to Dr. tending Vendemmia are Dr. Gerard Vernose, KaJones and Purple Reign.

Gerard Vernose for record turnout.

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LADIES and gentlemen, this is the epitome of YOU DON’T have to be Italian to enjoyVendemgenerational love, grandfather Augustine Mer- mia. Surrounded by his daughters Kerry and lino with his precious granddaughter Gia, Maureen is 100% Irishman Kevin Rankin.

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CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Jim Moylan, Chiarella’s Ristorante proprietor Bones DeFino, 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Vendemmia Chairman Gerard Vernose, MD, Keith Mungin and South Philly attorney Vince DeFino gather together for a moment of Vendemmia friendship and camaraderie.

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PARTICIPATING in Vendemmia celebration were Collingswood’s Nunzio Rustico Restaurant’s main principals Nunzio Patiuno and his cousin Pino Algeri.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Can a bankruptcy continue after death of debtor?

Answer: One of Benjamin Franklin’s most famous quotes is: “Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” However, the death of a Debtor does not automatically meant the death of his or her case.

The Bankruptcy Code permits the continuation of both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases after a death. Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 1016 deals with the issue of the death or incompetency of a Debtor. Rule 1016 permits the continued administration of a Chapter 7 case “…in the same manner, so far as possible, as though the death or incompetency had not occurred.” Likewise, in a Chapter 13 reorganization, the case can continue to be administered if it is in the best interest of the parties.

The ability to get a dis-

charge of debts in a Chapter 7 can be a tremendous benefit to the deceased heirs of an estate, since they would be able to assume the assets of the deceased person without having to assume the debts.

In Chapter 13, the ability to continue with the case can be more difficult because of the fact that the payment of debts through the Plan will almost always have been based on the Debtor’s own income, which will no longer be available.

However, sometimes a family member or members may wish to come forward to fund the Plan. This is particularly true where the bankruptcy may have been filed to address an arrearage on real estate or to stop a foreclosure.

By continuing with the 13, the family member(s) may be able to pay out the arrearage to keep the house, or obtain refinancing to pay off the home loan.

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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. Last week, I discussed what it takes to meet Listing 1.02A. of the Listing of Impairments. This week I will focus on Listing 1.02B. This Listing also requires “Major dysfunction of a joint(s) due to any cause” accompanied by gross anatomical deformity (subluxation, contracture, bony or fibrous ankylosis, instability); chronic joint pain and stiffness with signs of limited or abnormal motion of the affected joint; and findings on appropriate medically acceptable imaging (x-rays, MRIs, and the like) of joint-space narrowing, bony destruction, or ankylosis of the affected joint.

Listing 1.02B. refers to involvement of one major peripheral joint in each upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, or wrist-hand) that results in the inability to perform fine and gross movements effectively.

Inability to perform fine and gross movements effectively means an extreme loss of function of both upper extremities, i.e., an impairment that interferes very seriously with the ability to independently initiate, sustain, or complete activities. Section 1.00

B.2. c., 20 C.F.R. Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1 (introduction to Section 1.00).

To use the upper extremities effectively, a person must be capable of sustaining functions such as reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and fingering to carry out activities of daily living.

Examples of inability to perform fine and gross movements effectively include, but are not limited to, the inability to: prepare a simple meal and feed oneself; take care of personal hygiene; sort and handle papers or files; and place files in a file cabinet at or above waist level. Id. As with Listing 1.02A., a judge must consider any additional and cumulative impact due to obesity (body mass index of 30 or above) in deciding whether a claimant meets or equals Listing 1.02B. Id., Section 1.00 Q; Social Security Ruling 02-01p.

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Chemo May Even Cause Cancer Cancer-busting chemotherapy can cause damage to healthy cells which triggers them to secrete a protein that sustains tumor growth and resistance to further treatment, a new study indicated.

Researchers in the United States made the “completely unexpected” finding while seeking to explain why cancer cells are so resilient inside the human body when they are easy to kill in the lab.

They tested the effects of a type of chemotherapy on tissue collected from men with prostate cancer, and found “evidence of DNA damage”

in healthy cells after treatment, the scientists wrote in Nature Medicine.

Chemotherapy works by inhibiting reproduction of fastdividing cells such as those found in tumors.

The scientists found healthy cells damaged by chemotherapy secreted more of a protein called WNT16B which boosts cancer-cell survival.

“The increase in WNT16B was completely unexpected,” study co-author Peter Nelson of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle (Cont. next page)

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cells ... may directly contribute to enhanced tumorgrowth kinetics,” wrote the team.

The researchers said they confirmed their findings with breast and ovarian cancer tumors.

The result paves the way for research into new, improved treatment, said Nelson.

“For example, an antibody to WNT16B, given with chemotherapy, may improve responses (kill more tumor cells),” he said.

“Alternatively, it may be possible to use smaller, less toxic doses of therapy.”

H1N1 Vaccine Safe In Pregnancy death, and poor pregnancy outcomes. “Pregnant women were among the main target groups prioritized for vaccination against influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, and an estimated 2.4 million women were vaccinated during pregnancy in the United States alone. However, assessment of the fetal safety of H1N1 vaccination in pregnancy has been limited.”

(Cont. From Page 7) Oct. 23- State Rep. Brendan Boyle hosts House Democrat Policy Committee meeting on Parole procedures resulting in killing of Police Officer Moses Walker, Jr., Mast Charter School, 1800 Byberry Rd., 10 a.m. For info (215) 342-1700 Oct. 24- Democratic Ward 39-B hosts Fall Fundraiser at E.O.M. Club, 138 Moore St., 5:30 p.m. $50 donation.

Checks payable to Friends of Ward 39-B For info (215) 467-4643.

Oct. 24- State Rep. Pam DeLissio holds Town Mtg. at Wolcoff Audit. Roxborough Mem. Hosp., 5800 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m. For info (215) 482-8726.

Oct. 25- State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts “Loving, Living & Laughing” Senior Expo at Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free

health screenings, medical experts. Free lunch. For info Sonja Thomas (215) 2006144 or (215) 924-2120.

Oct. 25- State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas hosts Private Sector Job Fair at Gray Youth Ctr., 12th & C. B. Moore Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Oct. 25- Ward Leader Shawn Dillon hosts 66A Ward pre-election celebration at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd., 6-9 p.m.

Tickets $35 payable at door.

For info (215) 637-6360.

Oct. 26- Reception Honoring State Rep. John Sabatina at Moriarty’s Pub, 1116 Walnut St., 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For tickets Danny Bauder (215) 821-9842.

Oct. 26- S.W. Phila. District Services Candidates Forum at Kingsessing Rec Ctr., 6-9 p.m. For info Michael Ross (484) 250-9055 or Saboor Muhammad (267) 253-5444.

Oct. 27- Walk to End Domestic Violence hosted by State Sen. LeAnna Washington, rain or shine; registration begins 9 a.m., kickoff

Public Schools: Time For Our Own Plan

by Jerry Jordan, President Philadelphia Federation Of Teachers A new school year is underway, and if the first weeks are any indication, it will be an eventful year. Philly has a new Superintendent, and the Chicago teacher strike had the whole nation talking about what meaningful, effective education reform looks like.

The individual components of a comprehensive education reform can — and should be — debated and discussed. But there are two things that can’t be ignored any longer: If we don’t address poverty in our communities, education for our poorest children will not improve. Period. And what Philadelphia’s parents and communities want is better local public-school options, not more resources invested in the expansion of charter schools, which have ceremony 10 a.m. and Walk begins 10:30 a.m. Funds go to Phila.’s only 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline, (866-SAFE-014). $5/person.

Register online http://bit.ly/WalkToEndDomesticViolence2012 Oct. 28- Children’s Sabbath Interfaith Service “Pursuing Justice for Children and the Poor” at Zion Baptist Ch., 3600 N. Broad St., 3 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Judge C. Darnell Jones, US District Court of Eastern Penna.

Oct. 29- Democrat City Committee holds Autumn Cocktail Party at Sheet Metal Workers Hall, Columbus Blvd. & Reed St., 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets $150. For info (215) 241-7804.

Oct. 30- Republican City Committee holds Fall Fundraiser at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 6-8 p.m.

Tickets $125. For info (215) 561-0650.

Dec. 7-9Penna.

Society annual meeting at Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

yet to prove themselves as a better alternative to traditional public schools.

The argument for dealing with poverty more aggressively seems to be gaining traction. The Washington Post and the New York Times recently ran columns that underscore the huge academic disadvantages faced by children from high-poverty backgrounds.

The Chicago Teachers Union has put these issues at the forefront of the national education discussion.

The strike in Chicago has forced the whole nation to realize that there are no quick and easy “silver bullet” solutions to the challenges facing public education.

Unfortunately, here in Philadelphia, education officials seem determined to double down on the wrong path.

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Infants exposed to the influenza A(H1N1) vaccine in utero did not have a significantly increased risk of major birth defects, preterm birth, or fetal growth restriction, according to a study in a recent issue of JAMA. According to background information in the article, the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic put pregnant women at increased risk of illness,

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tion Advocating for Public Schools is holding several meetings. If the SRC won’t include the community’s input into its plans, then the community will develop a plan of its own.

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(Cont. From Prev. page) told AFP. The protein was taken up by tumor cells neighboring the damaged cells. “WNT16B, when secreted, would interact with nearby tumor cells and cause them to grow, invade, and importantly, resist subsequent therapy,” said Nelson.

In cancer treatment, tumors often respond well initially, followed by rapid regrowth and then resistance to further chemotherapy. Rates of tumor cell reproduction have been shown to accelerate between treatments.

“Our results indicate that damage responses in benign

sion’s five-year plan calls for increased investment in charter schools — from $589 million this year, to over $800 million in 2017. This is a huge chunk of money that’s being diverted from our school system over the next five years, despite the fact that most parents and communities prefer fixing our neighborhood public schools over charter school expansion.

The officials making decisions on our schools have been tone-deaf to established education research, the needs of our schoolchildren, and the wishes of their parents. This is why the Philadelphia Coali-

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Can Chemo Therapy Cause Cancer?

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Helping Prevent Mortgage Foreclosures Cornucopia Back On Scene

JOINING Sheriff Jewell Williams in his outreach efforts to help prevent mortgage foreclosures were, from left, Hiram Carmona, Michael Untermeyer, Candis Pressley Blackwood, Sheriff Williams and Francine Cross.

Sheriff is sponsoring seminars for those whose homes face financial troubles.

CO-SPONSORING with Sheriff Jewell Williams Foreclosure Prevention Seminar were these members of Veterans Support Group of America. Sheriff Williams is holding monthly seminars across city in effort to aid those facing foreclosure.

VIPs galore attended return of Cornucopia Restaurant & Lounge back to its original location at Park Avenue Banquet Hall, 4942 Parkside Avenue. It occupies top two floors.

Among those attending were Earl Harvey, Linda Richardson and Sandra Dungee Photo by Robert Mendelsohn Glenn.

CORNUCOPIA operator David Battle enjoyed support of his mother, Maria Pajil Battle, senior VP for Keystone Mercy Health Plan, and husband, Rudy Battle, of State Athletic Commission. Photo by Robert Mendelsohn

Youngblood Pushes Jobs Mansfield Hosted In 2nd Dist.

EARLY LINE of job-seekers gathered outside 1st Presbyterian Church on Chelten Avenue to take advantage of job-resource companies brought together by State Rep. Rosita Youngblood.

AMONG companies offering job opportunities was SEPTA, whose Dir. of Human Services Daniel Amspacher discusses agenda with State Rep. Youngblood staffer Danielle Martin.

BRINGING his race to Center City, 2nd Dist. congressional candidate Sgt. Robert Allen Mansfield enjoyed hospitality at Bonner’s Irish Pub, where host Dan Bonner, left, greeted Sgt. Mansfield, center, and Republican 8th Ward Leader Lindsay Doering.

SGT. ROBERT MANSFIELD’S campaign team assembled at Bonner’s Irish Pub on 23rd Street: from left, Campaign Mgr. Ned Greene, Sgt. Mansfield, Strategist Maurice Goodman, Press Sec. Cherie Amoore and Communications Dir. Mark Landis.

Sabatina Golf Outing Draws Crowd Rudman’s App Fires Up Safety

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HOST REP. John Sabatina, center, lines up on green with Carl Zenak, Steve Prendergast FULL SWING ahead for Alfonso Zamora, and Rob Castor during fundraiser at his An- and ward leaders Pat Parkinson, John nual Golf Classic at John Byrne Golf Course Sabatina, Sr. and Bill Dolbow.

Photo by Rory McGlasson in N. E. Phila. Photo by Rory McGlasson

FIRE COMMISSIONER Lloyd Ayers introduces Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell at launch of new Fire Safety app for smartphone users at Drexel University, funded by Kal Rudman.

PHILANTHROPIST Kal Rudman has made a concerted commitment to improving fire safety through education. His efforts are credited with slashing fire deaths in Phila. over last decade.

Pushing For Korean Business Price’s Voters Pack EOM

PHL CEO Mark Gale and Councilman COUNCILMAN David Oh, in Korea to pro- David Oh present Liberty Bell from City to mote trade with Phila., is presented with executives of Asiana Airlines as they weigh model of Hyundai-Rotem speed train by com- advantages of adding Phila. International Airport to their overseas routes. pany’s executive VP.

SOME get-out-the-vote parties tempted voters with tasty barbecue fare, like Kevin Price’s affair at Edward O’Malley Club in Pennsport. From left are Democrat 2nd Ward leader Ed Nesmith, 1st Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla, Price and Doug Nesmith.

STATE REP hopeful Jordan Harris dropped

by Kevin Price’s EOM Club voter-ed dinner at EOM Club. Enjoying evening are, from left, Price, Harris, Councilman Mark Squilla Photo by Joe Stivala and Doug Nesmith.

ATTENDING film showing of “Choice” were Ronald Brown, who lost son in shooting, his daughter Rebecca, Deputy Police Commissioner Steven Johnson and State Rep. Maria Donatucci.

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Carpe Diem Boosts Obama

FORMER Eagles star Mike Quick was emcee at “Show Me All The Money”. Glad to meet him were State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, left, and Gail Garrett.

SCORES of consulting agencies public and private sprawled over one wing of Crowne Plaza Hotel on City Line in State Sen. Vince Hughes’ informational fair covering all aspects of personal financial challenges.

STATE SEN. Tony Williams, left, dropped by his colleague Vince Hughes’ “Show Me All The Money” financial-advice fair at Crowne Plaza on City Line.

He was glad to exchange news with Ward Leader Willie Jordan.

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PREMIERE of video “Choice” at Bartram’s Gardens by the Southwest Philly Committee AgainstViolence had strong support of State Rep. Maria Donatucci, joined here by Paul “Earthquake” Moore and others.

ORGANIZER of massive financial-information fair in Wynnefield, State Sen. Vincent Hughes consults with exhibitor Sharon Smith – and Smith’s assistant, young Jianni.

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Coats For Kids Kick-Off

ENERGETIC Democrat 42nd Ward Leader Elaine Tomlin heads a Far N. Phila. Obama campaign team called Carpe Diem (“Seize The Day”). Five hundred team members and visiting dignitaries turned out for lavish dinner dance at Portuguese American Rosary Hall in Logan.

PARTY LEADER Congressman Bob Brady was impressed

by Elaine Tomlin and by turnout for her dynamic gala supporting Obama reelection campaign in Logan.

PHILADELPHIA Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 kicked off its Fifth Annual Coats For Kids Drive on Monday at FOP headquarters, 13th and Spring Garden St. Coat drive runs now through November 15. FOP will have six location drop-offs with collection boxes at Collection Boxes inside the six divisional headquarters in Northeast, East Central, South, Southwest & Northwest. For more information, call Ronnie Sypherd at 215629-3627.

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Ringside With The Shadowboxer PROUD of her daughter, Ward Leader Elaine Tomlin, Henrietta Clark was not dissuaded from turning out for Carpe Diem gala – and won’t miss turning out to vote in November.

Almost ‘King’

LUMINARIES from across N. Phila showed up at Portuguese American Rosary Hall for Carpe Diem preelection gala organized by Elaine Tomlin, among them US Dept. of Labor administrator Sara Manzano-Díaz and noted attorney Nelson Díaz.

LABOR-sponsored fundraiser drew impressive crowd to Spasso Italian Restaurant for State Ed Neilson. With Neilson, left, are Ed Sweeney, Tod Nielson and Brian Addis.

STATE REP. W. Curtis Thomas joined those in wishing State Rep. Ed Neilson best in his reelection campaign for 169th Legislative Dist.

NORTH PHILLY’S Gabriel Rosado has the nickname of “King”. But after a long, hard road, Rosado is now just one fight away from living up to his nickname and has the chance to become “King” of Junior Middleweight Division. Rosado and trainer Billy Briscoe took on smooth veteran Charles Whittaker in a mandatory #1 contender bout that Rosado won by 10th Round TKO. That win, made Team Rosado, the mandatory challenger for Champ Cornelius “K9” Bundrage, who will now have to defend against Rosado within six months.

ANNUAL Lucien Blackwell memorial boxing tournament was held over three days at Gustine Rec Center. Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, prime sponsor, encourages Heavyweight Chris Jennings for his title match at Temple University on Dec. 8.

She is joined by Fred Parker, Dept. of Parks & Photo by Joe Stivala Recreation event director.

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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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THE AMERICAN SOUND: "It is the American Sound. It is hopeful, bighearted, idealistic--daring, decent and fair. That's our heritage, that's our song." --President Ronald Reagan, 2nd Presidential Inaugural Address, January 21, 1985 When writer Stephen Feinstein authored the book, "THE 1980s, From Ronald Reagan To MTV" (Revised Edition), Enslow Publishers, (c) 2006, he added to the myth that 'rap' is a condition called "music" by defining it, as: "Rap music was a form of poetry set to rhythm." Poetry is poetry and rhythm is rhythm, but his combination or blend does not make it the greatest art form of all--which is music. As the English essayist, Walter Pater, wrote: "ALL ART ASPIRES TO THE CONDITION OF MUSIC." Let us peruse this so called 'condition.'

According to Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language, College Edition, 1966, music is defined as, 1. "the art and science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds or tones in varying melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre, especially so as to form structurally complete and emotionally expressive compositions." The reference does not define and/or isolate 'this condition' as "words with rhythm."

Analogies can be made, such as: (a) U.S. currency is counterfeit when the engraving is printed on one side, or (b) Pizza pies are not pizzas without these essential ingredients: flour and water, and/or (c) U.S. Presidents can not exist without legislative and judicial branches of government.

The dictionary defines the term "monotone," as 1. "uninterrupted repetition of the same tone; utterance of successive syllables or words without change of pitch or key." In contrast, a melody is a sequence of single tones that varies in pitch to express a musical idea. Monotone sounds do not constitute a melody that varies in pitch, or uses a musical scale, and "poetry set to rhythm," or set to a series of beats does not qualify as music. (To be continued)

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JUDGE MULGREW must be thanked for years and years of volunteer work delivering turkeys to those in need, and toys for kids with none, and winter coats for those needing it.... THE CITY Inspector General spoke before the Bar Association. One wonders if there might be some cost savings in her unit, since we already have the DA and CONTROLLER (?). No need to trip over each other – there is just so much to investigate. I often met with a former city IG at the Police Chiefs meeting where we are Life Members.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Lonnie ANDERSON and Charlie BERNARD of Democrat City Committee! Two well-organized Libras. BIRTHDAY WISHES to Civic Leader Rosa CASTILLO, an Energizer bunny and teacher.

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SAD NEWS is the loss of Ward 25 Committeewoman Irene DOMBKIEWICZ. Irene had a long life filling others with joy, as she performed her civic work. “Sto Lat” in Heaven, Irene.... FIRE COMMISSIONER Lloyd AYERS announced a new Fire Safety APP for Smartphones in conjunction with the Drexel Media Arts School, and Kal & Lucille RUDMAN..... Fire Prevention Lunch attendees learned of new innovations to continue the downward trend

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Elephant Corner (Cont. From Page 10) taxpayers, families and seniors, while also wondering how Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz increased her own net worth by $1 million.” He further stated, “It’s been nothing but more for her and less for us. That must be why Schwartz refuses to debate me. She’s afraid to face the voters here at home. Her record While is indefensible.”

Schwartz appears not to be taking Rooney seriously, it appears his party is paying more attention to his race. This coming Friday, Former SECRETARY OF THE NAVY JOHN LEHMAN and REAR ADM. THOMAS LYNCH are the headliners for a fundraiser for Rooney. Rooney is a retired Marine pilot and his wife BETH was a Navy pilot.

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FORMER Gov. Ed Rendell joins former prosecutors, including former DA Lynne Abraham and former Democratic candidates for State Attorney General, in Center City on Monday to denounce commercials for David Freed, Republican candidate for AG. Kathleen Kane, Freed’s Democrat opponent, joined Rendell, asking Republicans to stop running commercials that distort Kane’s record. Photo by Rory McGlasson It appears Rooney is not the alizes he cannot continue to ig- cial issues, as Casey himself is only Pennsylvania candidate nore Smith. Until recently, about as conservative. Casey, in who has been ignored by the Smith was a least 10 points be- this elephant’s opinion, is a lackDemocratic incumbent. Until re- hind Casey in the polls, but last luster candidate that has the adcently, US SEN. BOB CAS- week the Susquehanna poll has vantage of having the same name EY’S campaign appeared to be Smith behind by only 3 points. as his popular father and former on radio silence. Republican Negative ads painting Smith as a Governor of Pennsylvania.

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