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How Do You Spell ‘Fishtown’? Our Champ Remembering!

OVER 100 students competed in 11th Annual Great Fishtown Spelling Bee from schools in Fishtown, Port Richmond, Kensington, N. Phila. and Bridesburg. John Smith of St. Laurentius School in Fishtown won 7th-8th-grade competition. Judge Charles Hayden addressed students. Penn Treaty Special Services District and Fishtown Action sponsored contest.

PHILA.’S own blind Bishop Michael Jones celebrates his elevation by Church of God in Christ International.

From left are Bishops Jonathan Tate; R. T. Jones; Frederick Cartwright; Michael Jones; and J. Darrell Robinson.

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STATE SEN. LeAnna Washington managed to beat out Sandy as she led Walk To End Domestic Violence Saturday. Photo by Leona Dixon Other pictures Page 13

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Your Face Betrays Your Vote If Europeans could vote, Obama would be the winner of this presidential election.

That’s one thing the Center for Body Language found as it uniquely measured voters’ emotions during this election cycle. They found it’s an extremely close race between Obama and Romney. If Obama wins, it will be thanks to the stronger emotional connection he has with his supporters and his “gentleman approach,”while Romney leads by playing strongly against his opponent.

What makes this concept different from regular polling is they use webcams to recognize facial expres-

sions of people watching the candidates’ speeches. In America, their study shows why the election is almost a tie, with a very slight advantage for Obama and Romney on different points.

“This election is a very close race,” stated Patryk Wezowski, the founder of the European-based Center for Body Language. “Republicans stick clearly to Romney, Democrats support Obama, and the undecided voters seem indifferent. However, if Europeans would be allowed to vote, Obama would win.”

By measuring the emotions of people watching the candidates’ speeches, the study

has collected data what voters really feel and think about the candidates.

“What makes this prediction so special,” stated Kasia Wezowski of the Center for Body Language, “is for the first time in history, technology allowed us to look into human minds so far that we can detect what people feel subconsciously.” According to recent research, people base their decision process on emotions, not logic.

The Center for Body Language specializes in recognizing short and subtle facial expressions, also called ‘Micro Expressions’. These subtle movements of facial muscles have been researched

over 50 years and are very reliable signs of emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear, disgust and surprise.

The large majority of independent voters turn out to be emotionally indifferent to both of the candidates; however 13% of those indifferent voters feel emotionally more connected with Obama and react with a micro-expression of disgust on Romney’s sarcastic comments.

Almost 52% of independent voters find Romney’s sarcastic Obama-denigrating humor funny.

Obama has almost double the emotional impact on people outside the USA, compared to Romney.

Many Democrats show a micro-expression of happiness that Obama ended the Iraq War. Republicans too.

19% of Democrats laugh with Romney’s speeches as with a joke. 26% of Republicans show very strong micro-expressions of anger and disgust when seeing Obama. Some of them seem literally to hate Obama.

The opposite is not the case: very few Obama’s supporters seem to “hate” Romney.

The Center’s polling is ongoing nationwide. If you have a webcam, you too can participate!

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Exercise Fit For Senator – And Everyone Else

by Tony West Every October, Tony Williams is on the move. In fact, he’s been trying to get his entire district on the move as well.

Eight years ago, State Sen. Williams (D-W. Phila.) began to push a series of fitness-related events. It started with a 3k/6k health walk in Cobbs Creek, kicking off from the Laura Sims Skate House.

The calendar began to balloon with related activities, as one person told another and community fitness experts sought to climb aboard the Senator’s bandwagon. This year, Williams’ “Health Season,” as he calls it, has become the most-elaborate

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keep you in shape. But the prevalent mechanization of modern life has taken a lot of the sweat out of work. At the same time, everyday diets have become flooded with cheap calories.

The result? Large numbers of Americans aren’t getting the exercise they need; and it’s killing them.

Simple, low-cost moves can help change your lifestyle, Williams said. A pedometer can help you track your steps and help build more walking into your day, he suggested.

“You can switch from bread to vegetables and salad,” he added. “You can drink more water. People see results.”

EXERCISE begins with youth! Celebrating opening of new playground at Baltimore Avenue and Cobbs Creek last month were, from left, State Sen. Anthony Williams, Woodland Avenue Reunion President Allen Diggs (a former major-league pitcher) and State Rep. Jim Roebuck. community-outreach program Starting Oct. 1 and running – for any issue – organized by through mid-November, 24 any state lawmaker in the different activities have been Philadelphia delegation. coordinated through the Senator’s office. Added to the weekly walking club are a Gym was established in May personal trainer at Sayer 1995 in memory of the late Recreation Center, soca line James (Black Gold) Shuler, a dancing at Turner School, and Philly fighter who died trag- Zumba at Kingsessing Recreically in a motorcycle acci- ation Center.

All are free and need no dent in 1986 days after his registration.

They are deloss to Thomas (Hit Man) signed to be as easy as possiHearns for the Middleweight ble for people to connect Championship of the World.

Percy Custus is the owner with.

Corporate sponsorship is and founder of the gym, provided

by Bravo Health and which was opened to give the children in the area a Brown’s Family ShopRites.

It has been a journey for place to go to learn the sport the Senator as well. “I am MAJOR DONOR Jeff Brown of Brown’s Family ShopRites, of boxing and an outlet from the rough streets of West speaking from personal testi- right, reviews new playground on Cobbs Creek with State mony,” said Williams, who is Sen. Anthony Williams.

Philly.

Shuler’s Gym Groundbreaking Set Groundbreaking of James Shuler Memorial Park at 750 N. Brooklyn Street will take place with Mayor Michael Nutter and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell in attendance at 1 pm. tomorrow.

The groundbreaking will announce an IBF Super Middleweight Championship bout between Yusaf Mack (Shuler Gym’s own) and Carl Froch (Champion) in Nottingham, England on Nov. 17.

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living with diabetes and has struggled with his weight.

“These are issues that become more apparent as you age.”

This year, he bragged his office staff has collectively lost 200 lb.

But it is a struggle shared with many of his constituents.

“My district has a significant population of workingclass people with a lot of lifestyle issues,” Williams noted. “These are leading to chronic illnesses and driving up health-care costs. I wanted to do something in the area of prevention.”

In a former age, workingclass people often pushed their bodies hard to earn a living. It was often risky and exhausting – but it tended to

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has levied on them.

The second is “Shall The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to authorize the creation by ordinance of requirements for additional information to be submitted with the annual operating budget, annual capital budget, and capital program, including, but not limited to, information about the cost of performing specific functions, the effectiveness of such functions, and the costs versus benefits of proposed expenditures, and to require the Finance Director to provide such provide such information?”

The Home Rule Charter currently requires the Mayor to submit to Council, each year, a proposed annual operating budget, a proposed annual capital budget and a proposed capital program.

This amendment to the Home Rule Charter would authorize City Council to require the Director of Finance to submit to Council information relating to the Mayor’s budget proposals.

Such information could include information about the costs and benefits of specific functions and expenditures.

The third is “Shall The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter – which allows for a preference in the civil-service regulations for the chil-

dren of Philadelphia firefighters or police officers who were killed or who died in the line of duty – be amended to further allow for a preference for the grandchildren of such firefighters or police officers?”

This amendment to the Home Rule Charter would authorize City Council to provide a preference on civil-service entrance examinations to the grandchildren of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty.

The fourth is “Should the City of Philadelphia borrow one hundred twenty three million six hundred seventy thousand dollars ($123,670,000) to be spent for and toward capital purposes as follows: Transit; Streets and Sanitation; Municipal Buildings; Parks, Recreation and Museums; and Economic and Community Development?”

This ballot question, if approved by the voters, would authorize the City to borrow $123,670,000 for capital purposes, thereby increasing the City’s indebtedness by $123,670,000.

Capital purposes means, generally, to make expenditures that will result in something of value with a useful

life to the City of more than five years, for example, acquisitions of real estate, or construction of or improvements to buildings, property

or streets.

The money to be borrowed would be used by the City for five identified purposes, namely, Transit;

Streets & Sanitation; Municipal Buildings; Parks, Recreation & Museums; and Economic & Community Development.

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Four questions will appear on Philadelphia’s November 6, 2012 ballot.

Voters will get a chance to vote “Yes” or “No”.

The first is an important one for every property owner. It reads, “Shall The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to allow for the establishment of an independent rate-making body for fixing and regulating water and sewer rates and charges and to prescribe open and transparent processes and procedures for fixing and regulating said rates and charges?”

Passing this is crucial, since this amendment to the Home Rule Charter would permit City Council to create an independent rate-making body to set water and sewer rates, and to regulate how those rates are imposed.

Currently, the Philadelphia Water Dept. has the final responsibility for setting and regulating rates and charges for water and sewer services.

Council would also be able to establish procedures to be followed by the new body in setting rates and charges. These procedures would have to be open and transparent. As of now, businesses are staggering from the enormous drainage rates which the Water Dept.

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REP. JIM ROEBUCK CHAMPIONS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION pull the straight Democratic lever on Tuesday, November 6

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OLEG SHUTMAN, owner of Kia dealership at Airport Auto Mall, announces his dealership has taken over the old Metro Acura dealership site. The move makes easier accessibility for Kia, whose present location, at old Budget site at beginning of Mall, has limited access.

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Did Casey Campaign Take City For Granted?

by Joe Shaheeli The great and only debate between incumbent US Sen. Bob Casey and Republican contender Tom Smith did little to move the few percentage points separating Casey from Smith, though Smith claimed victory. Casey supporters saw the quiet, self-effacing Senator getting his points across, as Smith seemed to fumble on several issues.

Both were definitely not debaters in any sense of the word. Each missed golden opportunities to devastate the other. Gov. Rendell, if he were watching, had to be reacting like Coach Andy Reid as the Eagles played worse than sandlot football last Sun-

Vazquez Hosts Fish Fry For 43rd Ward Fundraiser

EMILIO VAZQUEZ, Democrat Leader of Ward 43, hosted annual Ward Fish Fry. Mr. & Mrs. George Perez, top, enjoy event with Emilio and State Sen. Shirley Kitchen.

Perez is military-veteran aide to Congressman Bob Brady. Photo by Joe Stivala day.

Casey lost the opportunity to make Philadelphians fully aware of how effective he has been, since most were watching the Atanta Falcons defeather the Eagles. He has had

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FIRE COMMISSIONER Lloyd Ayers details reasons for city’s efforts to ensure smoke detectors are installed and updated as Mayor Michael Nutter, Council Members Curtis Jones and Blondell Reynolds Brown look on.

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SEEN IN DEEP election discussion at 43rd Ward Fish Fry are Henry Hunter, aide to State Sen. Kitchen; John Connelly, 12th WELCOMING James Clay to Ward Democrat Leader; Dwayne Stewart Fish Fry were Ward Leader STATE REP. Curtis Thomas Lily; and host Ward Leader Emilio Vazquez. Emilio Vazquez and Ward shares moment with host Emilio Vazquez.

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a presence in Philadelphia, but not at voter rallies. Instead he has spent much of his time here at fundraisers. Since he wasn’t spending much of that money on local television, we suggest he write a big enough check to Democrat Chairman Bob Brady to fund electionday efforts.

Pollster Rasmussen reports Casey still ahead by at least a percentage point, which, by Rasmussen standards, is considered “essentially a tie,” based on their report 9% of those polled were still undecided. The poll also shows a heavy turnout is expected.

Casey, strong at the beginning of this election cycle, blew away a strong lead with a lackluster campaign, failing to bring early to voters his positive efforts on their behalf. Both were lucky the

other wasn’t able to take advantage of remarks which each which left wide open for killer jabs.

The narrowing of the race drew criticism from former Gov. Ed Rendell who blamed Casey’s shrinking polling lead on a “non -ampaign.” But instead of being helpful, his remark was reported as aiding that slippage.

Rendell had not realized Casey had a campaign -- but not in the Philadelphia television market where he had no buys, depending on the fact the city Democratic juggernaut is expected to deliver him about a 350,000 majority.

Republican Tom Smith made it a campaign by outspending Casey 3 to 1 in August and early September, particularly in the Philadel-

phia market.

Casey’s media consultant, Saul Shorr, a veteran of many political wars, blasted Rendell for not knowing Casey did air a couple ads in Philadelphia and has another running now.

Casey’s campaign manager Larry Smar was quick to follow up with the fact both Rendell and Casey could be considered a twosome and on the same page for 16 years.

Casey’s last-minute ads in Philadelphia may stem some of his support shrinkage.

City Registration Seen In State Total

As reported in the Philadelphia Public Record, the city’s registration numbers are weaker than they were in the 2008 presidential election.

This was backed up by a report the Commonwealth totals show 3% fewer registered State Rep.

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voters than in fall 2008, an unusual slip that political analysts blame on a drop in voter enthusiasm across the country.

The State’s data shows Democrats especially experienced a slump, bleeding 229,396 registered voters in Pennsylvania since the last presidential race. Republicans are down 112,796 registrants, but voters unconnected to either major party grew by 7%, or 73,043. As of a week ago, the state had 8,487,093 voters, down from 8,755,588 in November 2008, despite a 2% population gain. Giving the Obama campaign team in this state some relief is the fact Democrats still hold a 50-37 percentage registration edge over Republicans, down only one point from 2008.

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Got To Hand It To State AFL-CIO

The AFL-CIO’s nearly 5,000 labor activists in Pennsylvania made over 500,000 phone calls to voters, knocked on over 500,000 doors and had handed out nearly 1.5 million fliers at worksites across the state.

On the phone, at the door and in the work place, the message was the same; President Obama and Sen. Casey deserve the vote of working Pennsylvania families.

“President Obama and Sen. Casey will cut taxes for the middle class, protect

Medicare and end tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas,” said AFL-CIO State Dir. David DriscollKnight “that’s why working people in Pennsylvania will support President Obama and Sen. Casey on election day.”

Twelve-hundred canvassers were out on Saturday, Oct. 20, and from the number of phone calls we’ve received at home, we can testify to labor’s effort.

Congresswoman Schwartz A Dem National Voice?

Now a surefire favorite to win a fifth term to her 13th congressional seat, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz is now considered a rising star among the party faithful.

A senior on the influential Budget Committee, she is finding herself called on to speak for the party on national legislation battles.

Graffiti Is A Downer

CCOUNCILMAN Mark Squilla, 2nd from left, joins these well-known brothers at 39th Ward VIPs where among many Democrats hosted by Matt Myers. funder at Edward O’Malley Club in S. Phila.

Schwartz has been successful passing major legislation in her relatively short tenure, including bills to provide smallbusiness tax breaks to veterans and ensure seniors have better access to primary care.

Schwartz stands out for another reason: Of Pennsylvania’s 20 congressional lawmakers, she’s the only STRONG supporters Ed McBride and (Cont. Page 10) Kenny Adams join 39B Ward Leader Matt Myers at fundraiser in S. Phila.

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(Cont. From Page 4) some of whom were dismayed at “his sudden decision.”

Teresko earned a reputation as a decision-maker who cut to the quick when it came to deciding on political challenges filed against candidates in this city’s primaries.

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Myers Draws Big Crowd At EOM Funder

LONG-TIME political active Frank Cavallaro, among attendees, finds himself in company of host Matt Myers and Barbara Deeley (a future potential Photo by Joe Stivala Traffic Court Judge).

tour of E. Westmoreland Street, Casey Tours Kensington DURING US Sen. Bob Casey called on US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to take steps to allow qualified borrowers to secure mortgages in communities like Kensington where property values are low. With him, at left, is community advocate Jamie Moffett. Ward Leader Donna Aument introduces her great-grandson Aiden Laughry to Senator in photo at right.

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NO ONE’S happy over graffiti war anywhere, let alone at Torresdale Train Station in 65th Ward. This picture was taken by GOP Ward Leader Philip T. Innamorato, who expressed his dismay.

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Nutter Did Well

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He didn’t get much sleep this past weekend alerting, advising, warning, cajoling, ordering, leading, praising, etc., etc., the citizens of this city and its emergency-response teams. He proved he was on the watch, as were the sullen faces who stood behind him when his messages were televised by local stations.

Our thanks go out to PECO, which kept us in touch with radio and TV newscasts. We laughed at those talking heads which advised us to go to the internet to watch them ...failing to add, “until your batteries run down.” Also thanks to the grocery and hardware outlets which didn’t jack up their prices to meet the stampede for supplies fueled by the talking heads.

We commend Lou Farinella, Charlie Bernard and the other staffers at Democrat City Committee who manned their headquarters’ phones to alert all those the annual preelection cocktail was moved from Monday to last night.

The Republican City Committee staff did the same. Their event was moved to tonight at Cannstatter.

And last, but not least, Philadelphia continues to duck the worst of the worst events. Storms have, in our long memory, just skimmed by us to the south or the north ... though Sandy was broad enough to flood our most prone areas.

More Sandys In July?

If tradition holds steadfast, we will be welcoming a bumper crop of babies to be named Sandy in late June or early July. Aptly named, Sandy fits both male and female babies. It is a unisex name; the male version can be a diminutive of “Alexander,” “Alasdair,” “Sandipan,” “Sanford,” or “Santiago,” while the female version is a diminutive for “Sandra” or, less commonly, “Alexandra.”

The female name may also be spelled “Sandi” or “Sandie.”

Letters • Letters Feibush’s Motive

CDC In Crisis Wow! This article about Southwest CDC is truly appalling. Where in the United States can someone, regardless of if it is private, public, nonprofit, or for-profit, misappropriate funds and still hold their title and their job?

What in the heck is the police, the DA and even the Mayor doing while this organization is being run into the ground?

For the good of the CDC, its Executive Director needs to step down like yesterday.

How can they have someone at the helm that is playing with everyone else’s money?

Almost $1 million just about up in smoke.

It’s a sin and a shame, because the community is most certainly being shortchanged of grants that were put in place for its benefit.

Southwest CDC is a wonderful organization and I plead with the City to save it from a certain death. Let’s not let one bad apple spoil the whole tree or organization.

This is a sad day for present and former Southwest citi-

zens, young and old. Someone read this and please save Southwest CDC. Elishama Albany Lansdowne, Pa.

For Taubenberger As a former president of the Mayfair Civic Association and former board mem-

ber of the Holy Terrors Youth Organization, I know the challenges and opportunities in the communities in the Northeast.

There is no doubt in my mind Al Taubenberger is the best choice to represent the Nov. 1- Phila. Republican 172nd Dist. in the State Leadership Council hosts House in Harrisburg. cocktail reception honoring Scott Cummings

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I can understand why Ori Feibush does not want affordable houses built by the City (“Johnson Will Meet With Point Breeze Developers Over Eminent Domain”, Oct. 25). He wants to develop houses in the Point Breeze area.

He is only interested iin making money. He has no concerns for the community.

Alice H. Shockley Neighbors in Action Point Breeze

City Commissioner Al Schmidt at Raquet Club, 215 S. 16th St., 6-8 p.m. VIP Reception: 5:30 p.m. $100.

Committeepersons $75. VIP reception $250.

Nov. 1- Republican City Committee annual Fundraiser at Cannstatter Volksfest verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 68 p.m.

Nov. 2- Al Stewart hosts 16th Ward Fish & Chicken Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 28th & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m.

Tickets $10.

Nov. 2- Sid Booker and State Sen. Shirley Kitchen host get-out-vote rally with VIP elected officials in attendance at Club LaPointe, 4600 N. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Refreshments served.

Nov. 3- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen hosts Mothers & Daughters Day in conjunction with Community Empowerment Group at Student Faculty Ctr., Temple University Health Sciences Campus, 3340 N. Broad St., 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Call (267) 736-8801 to register.

Nov. 3- Get Out Vote rally hosted by El Amor Ali Browne, Fotteler Square Park, 11th & York, 12-3 p.m.

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by Tom Flynn and Rocco DeGregorio Question: Hurricane Sandy got my car! I have a 2001 Mustang and my road and driveway flooded in the hurricane. Now my car won’t start…. What do I do? If I leave it alone for a few days, will it dry and start?

Answer: Dear reader, We hope you are OK. Depending on the situation (if you were driving through the water or if your car was parked), there could be a few

problems that would be causing your car to not start. We would personally suggest calling a tow truck and getting into a service center ASAP. It may be simple things that you need, like an oil change because water got into the oil tank, a dry air filter, or new spark plugs. It could be worse things though; water may have gotten into the intake, which could cause serious damage from a hydrolock condition or shorts in the alternator/

Union Labor…

Building it right for a better and stronger community!

Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions:

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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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A hearing judge must pose to a vocational expert who appears at the hearing all limits in the use of the hands and arms to perform work-related activities such as gripping, grasping, and fingering.

Manipulative restrictions take on added significance when you are limited to sedentary work. Sedentary work means work done sitting most of the day, with occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 10 lb. Most unskilled sedentary jobs require good use of both hands and the fingers, i.e., bilateral manual dexterity. Social Security Ruling 96-9p.

Most unskilled sedentary jobs require good use of the hands and fingers for repetitive hand-finger actions. Id. Any significant manipulative limitation of an individual’s ability to handle and work with small objects will result in a significant erosion of the unskilled sedentary occupational base. Id.

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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.

a hollow right. Bankruptcy Court Judges do not take kindly to creditors who ignore their Order — the Automatic Stay — and these Judges have been known to punish creditors severely.

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“The increase in WNT16B was completely unexpected,” study co-author Peter Nelson of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle 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 damage responses in benign cells ... may directly contribute to enhanced tumor-growth kinetics,” wrote the team.

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.

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States Courts to work for you, to make sure your creditors leave you and your assets alone.

And if you file for Chapter 13, section 1301 of the Code also applies the automatic stay to a co-debtor on any consumer debt.

If a creditor violates the Automatic Stay, you have the right to bring the creditor before the Court for Contempt of Court, and to be compensated accordingly. This is not

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Answer: This is not true.

In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.

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The Automatic Stay prohibits your creditors from taking any action that could be considered an attempt to collect a debt form you or your assets. Once you file bankruptcy, the creditor is not even allowed to call you or send you letters. In addition, the creditor must stop any collection attempts already started. The Automatic Stay is very powerful, and puts the full weight of the United

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The minute you file bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Court issues an order telling all of your creditors to leave you alone. No more phone calls.

No more collection letters.

No more lawsuits. No garnishments. No repossessions.

No foreclosures. Nothing. No actions whatsoever against you or your assets. This order has a name. It is called the “Automatic Stay,” and it is issued pursuant to Title 11 of the United States Code, Sec-

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Sabatina’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative Now Law

State Rep. John Sabatina (D-Northeast) celebrated the Governor’s signing into law

his Justice Reinvestment Initiative bill.

HB 135 authorizes the reinvestment of 25% of the savings under the recently enacted prison-reform law to

(Cont. From Page 5) woman. It’s a distinction she’s quick to note — suggesting that at least part of her drive is fueled by the notion of fighting for the state’s underrepresented women.

lenge for our Party. This project has brought dozens of new Republicans into our Party and we are great to see a diverse group that includes African Americans, Hispanics and Asian Americans.”

More Minority Inspectors

Corbett Extends Absentee Vote

Attorney and 5th Ward Republican Leader Mike Cibik, chairman of the Republican Leadership Council, reports hundreds of Republican minority inspectors have been filed and will fill polling board positions election day.

“Through the past few months,” he said, “we have seen several hundred new minority inspectors get filed in areas that have been a chal-

Gov. Tom Corbett ordered the deadline for county election offices to receive applications for absentee ballots to be extended, on a county-bycounty basis, depending on whether the county courthouse was closed for business any day this week due to Hurricane Sandy. Philadelphia Co. was open for business through deadline day and is not included.

programs that would further help public-safety efforts and lower rates of recidivism. Out of 171 House bills signed in to law this session, the measure was one of 13 Democratic initiatives signed in to law.

“I am anxious to see counties and other state agencies receive funding for vital victim programs, county rehabilitation programs and other necessary components, including funding probation and parole operations at the county and state levels,” Sabatina said.

The measure reinvests funds to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency, Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, State Dept. of Corrections and the Board of Probation & Parole. Funds will be used for grants for innovative policing and county probation improvement; streamlining parole processes; implementing contracts with counties for minimum offenders; and implementing safe community reentry programs. PCCD has been granted $1 million for a statewide victim-notification system, victim-service data

collection and programs for victims of juvenile offenders.

The law also makes a number of changes in the way the PCCD conducts its business, including allowing the Attorney General, General Assembly members and judges to appoint temporary replacements for the statutorily defined members, permit the appointment of advisory committees, and enhance and define roles of the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Committee and the Targeted Community Revitalization and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee.

Sabatina, who represents 174th Legislative Dist., said the PCCD is potentially one of the Commonwealth’s mostvaluable assets in reducing and preventing crime.

Methadone Abuse

A measure that would help Pennsylvania combat the growing epidemic of methadone abuse was signed into law bringing positive comment from one of its supporters, State Sen. Mike Stack (D-Northeast).

The new law creates a Methadone Death & Incident

Review Team within the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health. This team will be responsible for conducting reviews for all deaths where methadone was either a primary or secondary cause of death and will develop best practices to prevent future methadone-related deaths.

Stack authored a similar bill, SB 895. He noted, “Methadone use and abuse is a growing problem across this country, and communities in Pennsylvania are not immune to the impact of this drug on users and everyone around them.”

Stack noted Methadone use has exploded across this country over the last 15 years.

Deaths from methadone overdose have increased sixfold between 1999 and 2009, and nearly one-third of prescription painkiller overdose deaths involve this drug, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

Washington, Hughes Laud Settlement

State Sens. LeAnna Washington (D-Northwest) and Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) expressed support of a settlement between the Penn-

sylvania Dept. of Public Welfare and Philadelphia’s Community Legal Services that could potentially reinstate the Medicaid benefits for tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians They see the DPW settlement reinstating Medicaid benefits for tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians, including 89,000 children.

Councilwoman Brown Wins ATV Battle

City Council passed a bill introduced by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown on behalf of the Nutter Administration related to All Terrain Vehicles.

The bill restricts riders from operating, parking, stopping, placing or standing ATVs on a public sidewalk or public property including parks and recreation centers unless authorized by law. The bill gives the Philadelphia Police Dept. the authority to confiscate vehicles found to be in violation of the ordinance. Alternatively, Police can issue a $2,000 fine if riders can prove the value of the vehicle is in excess of $2,000.

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This is the story of the Hurricane...

I went to visit my family in New Jersey on Saturday and wound up getting stuck here for a couple of days.

That’s because when Hurricane Sandy decided she wanted to make landfall, she did it in Atlantic City, which isn’t far enough from Pemberton to make it so nothing happened here. The gambling Mecca was smacked around by the storm and a whole lot of its landmarks, most notably the world-famous boardwalk, aren’t going to look the same for a while.

Natural disasters like hurricanes wind up topics for political writers because the difference between reelection and joining the ranks of the unemployed for a politician can sometimes be measured by how governmental officials handle stuff like hurricanes and natural disasters.

What made Hurricane Sandy and how it got handled more interesting this time around is because of where it hit. In New Jersey. The land of the biggest bully on the Eastern Seaboard, Gov. Chris Christie.

Christie was on the airwaves early and often over the weekend, telling people to get off of the Barrier Islands, preaching how folks should evacuate because their continuing to stay in flood-prone areas amounted to a lack of concern for the first responders who would have to go out and rescue them from their flooded homes, and praising President Barack Obama for his quick response to the crisis.

It’s that last one that’s making everyone take notice.

Gov. Christie did something this weekend I didn’t think him capable of: He put the citizens of New Jersey before the (Cont. Page 30)

The campaigning went on as Hurricane Sandy approached. STATE SEN. LARRY FARNESE’S fundraiser drew former DA LYNNE ABRAHAM. She is a member of Archer Greiner, which hosted the highly successful event.

Also attending the Archer Greiner fundraiser was casino magnate hopeful BART BLATSTEIN. Blatstein formally announced this week his intention to develop the N. Broad Street site, formerly the Inquirer building. Blatstein trotted out his plan at a glitzy roll-out party.

Among the VIPs were City Council PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE and Former GOV. TOM CORBETT’S Chief of Staff BRIAN NUTT. Blatstein is posing as the winner of the remaining casino license. He believes it is a fait accompli. But if that is his top political clout, he may get outgunned. Look for the competition and the big names also vying for the license to be unprecedented. But City Hall Sam thinks names like LEW KATZ, ED SNIDER, STEVE COZEN, RON RUBIN and STEVE WYNN were pretty impressive on behalf of a Foxwoods Casino. Yet they failed.

BOB BRADY was seen at the joint 64th and 65th Ward Meeting last week at Tony’s Pizza on Frankford Avenue. He continues to campaign in his new Northeast Wards. Brady’s district is still one of the most-Democratic, but also more diverse. As usual, he will have to thread the political needle in the next Mayor’s race. He must balance racial, gender and demographic issues. What will he do with the choices of ALAN BUTKOVITZ in the Northeast, TONY WILLIAMS in the Southwest? BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN as an attractive African American woman from East Falls? CHS would hate to be city chairman, but Brady loves it and has no substitute.

Two worthy Philadelphians will be honored at the 132nd anniversary of the United Republican Club, Frankford & Allegheny Avenues. Congratulations to JOHN J. EGAN, JR., former head of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, for receiving 8th annual William A. Meehan Public Service Award, and FRAN O’BRIEN, DRPA, for being recipient of the 2nd annual Mary Tierney Public Service Award. Look for Dems as well as GOPers to show up. In case you have trouble figuring it out, United Republican Club was established in 1880.

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Yo! Here we go again with some random thoughts for the day: I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong. I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger.

There is great need for a “sarcasm” font. How the heck are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet? Was learning cursive really necessary?

Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I’m pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died. I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t at least a little bit tired.

Bad decisions make good stories. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren’t going to do anything productive for the rest of the day. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don’t want to have to restart my video collection – again.

I’m always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my 10-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.

“Do not machine wash or tumble dry” means I will never wash this – ever. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring, but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What’d you do after I didn’t answer? Drop the phone and run away?

I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste. I keep some people’s phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call. My four-year-old son asked me in the car the other day, “Dad, what would happen if you ran over a ninja?” How the heck do I respond to that?

I really think the freezer deserves a light as well. I disagree with the Kay Jewelers ad campaign that says, “Every kiss begins with Kay.” I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night, more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay. Makes ya wonder, don’t it?

As I write this column during Hurricane SANDY, I think of Romney’s joke at the GOP Convention where he said Obama was worried about the ocean’s rising.... HOW ABOUT those anti-BOB CASEY ads for Senate? One says Casey NEVER PASSED a bill. ??? He introduced bills. He cannot “pass” bills on his own. Another said it was up to Bob Casey to bring his party together to work with the GOP. Huh? We may have a case of CONSTITUTIONAL CONFUSION here.

City Council President DARRELL CLARKE was a VIP guest at the 43rd Ward Fish Fry in Erie Avenue. Clarke enjoys his Council top job, and it may be true that he has no mayoral ambition. DAVID OH spoke out in Council on Veteran activities last week, as the only Council member who served in the military. BILL GREEN lost another aide, as aide de camp Sophia Bryer, Esq. moved on to a School District job. Best wishes.

To read in the daily press of Judge Tom NOCELLA’S being used to drumbeat Merit Selection is playing the same old tune. Nocella seems to be the second jurist to upset the Bar Assn. I recently attended a hearing against another jurist.

It read that voters are in the weakest position to distinguish among judicial candidates. If voters are in this situation, then the same media may have FAILED in informing them. This is insulting to voters and the FOUNDING FATHERS. Most of the time Merit Selection is never heard of. When an opportunity arises to strike, they do. “Up in the garret away from the din, someone (Merit Selection) is playing that old violin.” These SURGICAL STRIKES must be discussed at (Cont. Page 30)

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Last Friday, US Senate candidates Republican businessman TOM SMITH and incumbent Democrat SEN. BOB CASEY participated in their one and only debate.

Many pundits claimed Casey won. This elephant believes Smith won, merely because he forced Casey to take him seriously enough to debate him.

Even if Casey had won, it probably would not have mattered, as not too many people saw the debate aside from the political junkies who have already made up their minds. The debate was recorded on Friday, but was aired at 1 p.m. on Sunday – the same time Eagles played.

Given the outcome of that game, some Eagles fans probably wished they had watched the debate instead.

Veteran newscaster JIM GARDNER moderated the debate. The two candidates sparred at times, but the overall tone was friendlier than the presidential and vice presidential debates. The debate for the most part was unremarkable.

Smith, a businessman who is relatively new to politics, is not a seasoned public speaker. However, he was not at a great disadvantage to Casey in this area. Despite having run for office four times, Casey has not developed an engaging public-speaking style. Casey’s biggest political asset in this elephant’s opinion remains his name – that of his popular father and former Gov. Bob Casey, Sr. The debate highlighted the two men’s strikingly different political views. Smith is a fiscal conservative who wants see reduced spending. He also wants to roll back regulations, including Obamacare, which are strangling private-sector job creators. Casey conversely has a voting record that has demonstrated that he supports increased spending and greater regulation. Casey did at one point in the debate state he was an independently minded Democrat. Smith responded (Cont. Page 29)

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WDAS’ Patti Jackson, left, emcees as Parks & Recreation Dept.’ Deputy Commissioner Sue Slawson presents check to State Sen. LeAnna Washington to fund hotline for domestic violence.

Ringside With The Shadowboxer

SINGER Kathy Sledge, center, hugs domestic-violence survivors at outset of TEAM FROM Keystone Mercy joins State Sen. LeAnna State Sen. LeAnna Washington’s Walk Washington, 3rd from left, for her walk to raise funds to To End Domestic Violence on King Drive. combat domestic violence. Senator is herself a survivor.

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BALLOONS released by each survivor signaled new life after domestic violence as State Sen. LeAnna Washington, right, and singer Kathy Photos by Leona Dixon Sledge encourage them.

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VETERAN BOXERS Association Clubhouse in Port Richmond was site of major viewing party for final debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney.

Capacity crowd included South Philly’s Tommy West, VBA’s Fred Druding, Jr., 13th congressional candidate Joe Rooney, Ward Leader Matt Wolfe and Lou Lanni.

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PORT RICHMOND boxer Kelly Ryan wishes 1st Dist. congressional candidate John Featherman good luck in his upcoming election. Not in pic, but other candidates in attendance, were Dave Kralle who is running for State Rep. in the 169th and State Rep. John Taylor who is a longtime supporter of Philly boxing community.

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Second 20/20 Scholarship Awardees

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY’S 20/20 Scholarship Program has selected these N. Phila. youngsters for year 2012. Flanking them are University President Richard Englert, left, and City Council President Darrell Clark, right. In frolnt row are Marwa El-Hajmoussa, Saquaya Spivey-Russell, Breyana Pennington, Sydnei Easley and Renee Cofield; Standing are Miriam Ha, Verishia Coaxum, DeNeisha Wallace and Joseph Padgett,

Gateway Health Plan Extravaganza

PHILA. Black Clergy joined with Gateway Health Plan to promote “Health Awareness Extravaganza” at Convention Center with TV Actor Allen Payne as featured speaker. Forty-day health program is underway. In photo are Rev. Terrence D. Griffith, president, Black Clergy; Allen Payne, actor; Carol Allen, Gateway Health Plan; and Rahim Islam, Universal Cos. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography

Making More ‘Pleasant’ Playground

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COUNCILWOMAN Cindy Bass addresses group participating in breaking ground on $2.8 million rec center for Pleasant Pk. at Boyer & E. Slocum. With her at dedication were State Rep. Cherelle Parker, State Sen. LeAnna Washington, 1st Deputy Commissioner Parks Susan Slawson, former Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller Photo by Joe Corrigon and community leader Bob Dixon.

Schwartz Pitches Shaare Shamayim

CONGRESSWOMAN Allyson Schwartz addresses crowd attending annual Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Men’s Photo by Ruth Horwitz Club Candidates Brunch.

Hughes Is A Busy Birthday Boy

BIRTHDAY wishes are acknowledged by State Sen. Vincent Hughes and lovely wife Sheryl Lee Ralph at lavish party at World Café Live.

TALENTED actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, left, joins stylish bevy of her husband State Sen. Vincent Hughes’s staff at his birthday party.

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HUGHES’ daughter Ariell poses with musician Dave Hopper at World Café Live at her dad’s birthday party.

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Ducky Birts Foundation Passes Out Scholarships TH4 DUCKY BIRTS Foundation presented scholarships to these Cheney University students. In first row are Janelle McKelvey (Miss Cheyney), founder Ducky Birts, Dr. Michelle R. Howard-Vital (University president) and David Birts. Second row: Bobby Hunter (C-Club president), Gregory Benjamin (director alumni relations), Kenneth Johnson-Artis, Shayna Miller, Shkera Alston, Desmond King, Barbara Daniel-Cox, Junious Stanton (CUNAA president) and Nancy L. Jones (Univ. Advancement VP). Third row: Jameel Jefferson, Coach Marilyn Stephens, Jerrod Johnson and Coach Dominique Stephens.

Trained For Sandy Aftermath

LOCAL 401 MEMBER clambers up metal pole as he trains for annual national Iron Man contest. Training came in handy for members now active in Sandy aftermath repair. In photo at right with President Joe Dougherty is Rob Sweeney who finished first, followed by Marc Hlywiak and Chris Prophet, among the 28 competitors. Photos by Karen Brown

Thousands Flock To State Women’s Conference

PENNA. Conference for Women attracted thousands. Among speakers and sponsors at conference, were Marie Savard, MD; Irene Hannan, senior VP, Citizens Bank; Delia Ephron, noted screenwriter and novelist; and Karen Buchholz, VP, Comcast Corp.

LORAINE Ballard Morrill, of ClearChannel Media & Entertainment, was featured at session entitled “Getting Your Message Heard: Rules for Maximizing your Chances for Coverage in the Brave New World of Media.” Lu Ann Cahn, of NBC 10, joined in discussion after her own session ended.

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LESLIE STILES, board president of Pennsylvania Conference for Women and former executive director of Penna. Commission for Women, welcomed award-winning screenwriter and novelist Delias Ephron to conference. Ephron was featured speaker at a large morning seminar, “Life at a Crossroads: Finding the Courage to Choose a Different Path.” She shared her life’s choices with humor and wisdom. Photo by Bonnie Squires

The bill was amended from its original form to allow a community-education campaign to advise ATV owners and riders of the new law. An amendment also provides an

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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on May 9, 2003, a certain mortgage was executed by Mary R. Brogden, as mortgagor in favor of Financial Senior Funding Corp, a subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB as mortgagee and was recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County in Mortgage Document# 50751580 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbered property located at 1539 North Robinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19151, parcel number 69N03-81 (“Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property was owned by Mary R. Brogden, by virtue of deed dated April 9, 2003 and recorded September 5, 2003 in Document #: 50751579; and WHEREAS, Mary R. Brogden died on May 11, 2011 and by operation of law, title vested in her two surviving children, Charles Brogden and Lilburne Brogden; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary”), pursuant to an assignment recorded on October 6, 2010 in Document# 52267079, 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 as Mary Brogden died on May 11, 2011 and in that the payment due on August 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 August 6, 2012 is $47,600.29 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, 2011 in Misc. Instrument #: 52395684, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, notice is hereby given that at Novembrt 14, 2012 at 10:30 am at the Southeast Entrance 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 on the Easterly side of Robinson Street at the distance of 182 feet 06 inches Southwardly from the Southerly side of Lansdowne Avenue in the 34th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, County of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania. CONTAINING in front or breadth on the said Robinson Street, 15 feet and extending of that width in length or depth Eastwardly between parallel lines at right angles to the said Robinson Street, 96 feet to a certain 03 feet 7/8 of an inch alley extending Northwardly from Media Street into another alley 03 feet 7/8 of an inch wide alley, extending from the said Robinson street to 61st Street. BEING known and numbered 1539 North Robinson Street. BEING BRT #34-2-274500. BEING Plan/Parcel #69N3 81. 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. The sale will be held on Novembrt 14, 2012 at 10:30 am at the Southeast Entrance of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $47,600.29 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 $47,600.29 as of August 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 cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder’s deposit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 120501106 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure The Bank of NY Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York As Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS Inc., Asset- Backed Certificates, Series 2006-11, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Frances M. Hopkins, Deceased, Quincy Jones, Known Heir to the Estate of Frances M. Hopkins, Deceased, Melony Hopkins, Known Heir to the Estate of Frances M. Hopkins, Deceased & Thomas Hopkins, Known Heir to the Estate of Frances M. Hopkins, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Frances M. Hopkins, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 5116 North 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141. 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, The Bank of NY Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York As Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS Inc., Asset- Backed Certificates, Series 2006-11, 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. 120501106, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5116 North 10th Street Philadelphia, PA 19141, 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, 215-227-2400/215-9813700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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(Cont. From Page 10) Police Dept. to dispose of ATVs, either by destruction or in a manner that prevents vehicles from easily making their way back to Philadelphia streets.

attendance at a four-hour public hearing on Oct. 3.

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, 521 deaths have been recorded in Philadelphia from 1982-2010 as a result of ATVs; from 1982-2006, 105 deaths were of children under the age of 16.

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Heard on the Hill And City Hall

exception for ATV owners who park the vehicles outside their property. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown has worked with the Administration, Police Dept., the Philadelphia Parking Authority, community organizations, privatesector business owners and citizens on all sides of the issue – all of whom were in

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Fight Crime – With Pre-School! Blatstein Casino Approval Would Bring 3,500 Jobs SECOND CASINO will benefit all Philadelphians was consensus of these attendees with Bart Blatstein. From left are State Rep. Dwight Evans, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and LDC 332’s Sam Staten, Jr. FIGHT CRIME: Invest in Kids, an early-childhood education nonprofit, came to celebrated Penn Alexander School in University City to lobby for vast expansion of quality pore-school to all children. It’s all about fighting crime, these crusaders say.

“JOBS, JOBS, JOBS” were first words said by Council President Darrell Clarke, center, when he addressed gathEARLY-LEARNING programs save $16 for every $1 they ering at casino-plan unveiling. With him are Councilwoman CASINO developer Bart Blatstein welcomes State Rep. spend – mostly in crime costs, said DA Seth Williams, joined by Cindy Bass and Blatstein.

Dwight Evans and Bill Miller.

School District Chief Safety Officer Myron Patterson and Councilman Denny O’Brien. “What most criminals have in common is they did not graduate from high school,” said Williams.

COUNCILMAN Denny O’Brien, former Penna. House Speaker, spoke passionately about children with educational issues, which can be identified early – with well-run programs.

“When thousands of at-risk children in Phila. sit on waiting lists for these services, we must increase our investment.”

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Sheriff Hosts Latino Foreclosure Workshop The Office of the Sheriff City and County of Philadelphia, headed by Sheriff Jewell Williams, continues its efforts to educate the public through a series of workshops designed to help prevent the loss of a home due to mortgage foreclosure or tax delinquency. He’s also reaching out to the large Spanish-speaking population in this city.

The Sheriff’s Office is joining with Esperanza to host a comprehensive Mortgage and Tax Foreclosure Prevention workshop on Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. The free workshop, which is open to the public, will be conducted in Spanish. It will be held at Es-

peranza, 4261 N. 5th Street.

“The loss of a home can put children in jeopardy in many ways and often, in extreme cases, render them homeless,” said Sheriff Williams. “I want to do all that I can to help families stay in their homes so children will feel safe and secure knowing there is a roof over their heads.”

Topics to be addressed include: loan modifications, short sales, secondary financing and financial management.

Registration is requested for those attending the workshop. To reserve your spot, call (215) 324-0746.

REALTOR-developer Barbara Capozzi and her husband Frank ScaraWILLIAM SASSO and Bart Blat- muzza discuss economic benefits of secstein welcome attendees to unveiling ond casino coming to Phila. with of “The Provence” casino planned Carpenters Guy Pagliacelli at Blatstein casino unveiling. for Inquirer Building site.

ORGANIZED-labor leaders were evident at casino presentation. Local 98’s John Dougherty, center, shares moment with Mark Nevins and Adrian King.

MARTIN SIZEMORE shares optimism with AFL-CIO President Pat Ei- WELCOMING job opportunities preding and Building Trades President Pat sented by new casino were John Ruane Gillespie. and FOP President John McNesby.

ENJOYING gathering were Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez and City Commission Chair Stephanie Singer.

Heard on the Hill And City Hall (Cont. From Page 23) State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ (D-W. Phila.) bill, to allow the Nutter administration’s Actual Value Initiative (AVI) property tax reassessment plan to move forward, is now law.

The new law includes language from a bill Williams authored that suspends the state-established millage rate to give the City control to set its own rate. It also allows a limited exception to City Council to lower or adjust the city-established portion of the of the school-district tax rate for three years – the initial AVI year and two years after that.

The actions will correspond with the anticipated significant increase in property-tax assessments in 2013.

“This law represents a major step toward overhauling the City’s outdated and often inaccurate property-tax system,” said Williams.

“When assessing the real need for this, and understanding the hurdles that had to be cleared here in Harrisburg, I made it a priority to deliver this. Enacted properly, AVI will give property owners a more accurate picture of their property’s market value and even provide them with much-needed tax relief.”

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City Councilman W. Wilson Goode, Jr. has introduced the Job Creation Cap Expansion Bill, which would double the amount of total available credits for new job creation.

THESE YOUNGSTERS had ball as they attended Fall Festival sponsored by Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown at Mohammad Park. Photo by Leona Dixon light what he had long sus- Committee members heard pected: The City’s financial- from Winkler “the City’s investment strategies cost the prior swaps advisers, the printaxpayers millions. cipals, were convicted and are Testimony before his mostly either in prison or Committee revealed a com- awaiting sentence.” plex financial strategy, supWinkler had referred to posedly designed to save CDR Financial Products Inc., Philadelphia money on bonds a Beverly Hills-based firm, sold to investors in the mid- and its founder, David Rubin, 2000s, could end up costing who pleaded guilty to federal the City $186 million, com- fraud and conspiracy charges pared with what issuing sim- last winter after being charged ple fixed-rate bonds would with criminal bid-rigging by have cost. This fact was given prosecutors in New York.

Waters’ LIHEAP Bill to the committee by City Brings Help To Many Treasurer Nancy Winkler.

A bill that State Rep. Ronald The City arranged interestrate swaps with Wall Street G. Waters (D-W. Phila.) and banks in exchange for upfront cash and to protect taxpayers from the risk of rising interest rates.

Instead, the City found itself owing millions to the banks and its clients when interest rates fell, bond insurers failed, and financial markets froze in the crisis of 2008.

Some swaps contracts lacked cancellation clauses, boosting the City’s costs.

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State Rep. Angel Cruz (DKensington) has recycling bins and reusable shopping bags available for pick up in his constituent service office, located at 3503 N. B Street (Corner of B & Tioga Streets), Unit 7.

Cruz said the items are being provided for free to residents of the 180th Legislative Dist. To receive the items, residents will be asked to verify that they live in the district.

The bill would increase the program cap to 2% of all revenues collected through those business taxes. Presently, the total amount of tax credits available in any year for commitment currently does not exceed 1% of all revenues collected by the City through the gross receipts and net income components of the business income and receipts tax during the previous tax year, which is approximately $4 million.

The legislation enhances an employment-stimulus program under which a credit against the City’s business taxes is given to businesses that create new jobs within the City of Philadelphia. The businesses receive a $5,000 credit for each new job created for tax years 2012 and 2013. The original tax credit was $1,000 for each new job created when the “1%” program cap was established.

From the inception of the program in 2003 through the end of 2011, 109 businesses have applied to participate in the program; 81 firms were approved for participation in the program, promising the creation of 5,235 jobs.

Though 2011, 1,047 jobs had been verified as new-job creation, resulting in the issuance of $1,661,890 in tax certificates, of which $1,526,408 has been claimed.

In 2012, since the $5,000 credit was established through Bill 120012 sponsored by Goode, at least 10 companies have already applied for the new credit with the promise of over 550 jobs.

assistance grants and crisis grants. Cash grants are awarded based on household income, family size, type of heating fuel and region. A family of four with an annual income of up to $33,525 can qualify for assistance.

Waters said he is 100% behind the existence of LIHEAP, but added that his goal in authoring the legislation was to protect the integrity of the program and others like it.

“As a state legislator, I have always supported public programs that provide assistance to the thousands of hardworking families in Pennsylvania who, despite their efforts, struggle to make ends meet,” Waters said. “Part of ensuring that families continue to receive the help they need is making sure that the programs created to help are not diluted by fraudulent claims.

“This legislation helps to ensure that assistance is being directed only to those individuals who truly need it,” Waters said.

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Sen. Williams Bill OKs AVI For City

co-authored with State Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), HB 1991, is now law and implements fraud detection and prevention mechanisms for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance & Weatherization Assistance programs.

“This was an important piece of legislation put together in a nonpartisan way, and I am happy to see the Governor sign it into law,” Waters said.

The new law expands the House’s effort to reform Pennsylvania’s welfare system. It strengthens fraud reporting measures, expands whistleblower protections and requires the use of the Income Eligibility Verification System to determine the eligibility of applicants for these weather-related programs.

In addition, the law requires periodic performance audits by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Auditor General to ensure that funds are being properly handled and disbursed.

LIHEAP helps limited-income families pay their heating bills through home energy

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Honoring Mike McCallister

PRESENTING congratulatory City Council citation to Mike McCallister on his receiving Glen Foerd Leadership Award at reception held in his honor are his wife Maureen and Councilmen Bob Henon and Bill Green.

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100TH ANNIVERSARY of Gen. George Gordon Meade statue in Fairmount Park was observed by citizens who realize Meade’s war actions saved Union. Meade, an engineer, charted waterways and coastlines in our area. He is buried in Phila. Professor Andy Waskie, center, of Temple UniverPhoto by Joe Stivala sity, portrayed Meade.

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PASCHALL VILLAGE, Phila. Housing Authority’s high-performance, green development in S. W. Phila., captured Bellamy Award for Housing, which recognizes very best in design and new construction by affordable-housing agencies across the state. Award is given by Penna. Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities. Only one housing authority can win this award. date. It features high-perfor- from Drexel University’s Paschall by using materials mance green products includ- Dept. of Civil, Architectural like low -- or no -- volatile ing central geothermal & Environmental Engineer- organic-compound paints, heating and cooling, solar do- ing provided technical assis- primers, adhesives, and mestic hot water, solar pan- tance related to identifying sealants; urea formaldehydeels, rainwater and assessing energy effi- free composite wood; bathharvesting/irrigation system, ciency strategies. room exhaust fans equipped and Energy Star fixtures and “The final product cer- with a humidistat sensor or equipment. tainly improved the quality of Projected savings at life for [PHA] residents,”said Paschall Village are 30% per Frank Aggazio, president of month for a 2-bedroom unit PAHRA. He also said that the and 35% per month for a 3- judges were also impressed bedroom unit. Energy costs, with the multiple sources of relative to similar convention- funding and the number of ally built properties, will be partnerships PHA formed to greatly reduced over time make this high-performing with greater long-term asset development possible. value, especially as energy PHA addressed indoor air costs increase. Scientists quality health issues at

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Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Vince Fenerty announced no enforcement of meter and kiosk parking violations in the city was in effect until yesterday morning.

All PPA kiosks were disabled and secured in plastic for protection during the storm.

“We were pleased to join with Mayor Michael Nutter during the current severe weather emergency to do our part to help ensure the safety of all city residents,” Fenerty said.

Enforcement began yesterday with meter and residentional parking. On-street parking with kiosks went into effect at 3 p.m.

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The use of green technology throughout Paschall Village helps the City of Philadelphia reduce its carbon footprint. The use of open space, trees, a rainwater harvesting/irrigation system, and pervious concrete fits in with the City’s wastewater management program, which was recently approved by the Environmental Protection

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Paschall Village, the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s high-performance, green development in southwest Philadelphia, has received top honors from the Pennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities.

Paschall captured PAHRA’s Bellamy Award for Housing, which recognizes the very best in design and new construction by affordable-housing agencies across the state, in a close contest. Only one housing authority can win this singular, exclusive award. Pennsylvania has 89 housing authorities.

“We are thrilled to receive this award from our fellow professionals,” said Kelvin Jeremiah, PHA’s interim executive director. “It’s always our goal to make a lasting, positive impact on neighborhoods and become a catalyst for long-term, local economic growth. Receiving this type of recognition from your peers for a sustainable, environmentally friendly housing development is a great honor and PHA is committed to doing more of this work in the future.”

Paschall Village, which opened in late November 2011, is PHA’s most ambitious green development to

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Dillon’s 66A Packs Chickie’s In North East

IRONWORKERS’ Local 401 President Joe Dougherty, left, was among labor leaders attending Ward Leader Shawn Dillon’s 66A pre-election gala. With him are Ed Shaw, ENJOYING Shawn Dillon’s 66A gala were Joe Gunn, John Stearn and Bob Scioriello. dad Frank Dillon and son Shawn.

SHARING happy moment at 66A wingding were Pat Costello, Dan McCaffery, Lou Farinella, Shawn Dougherty and Jim DiVergilis.

DAN McCaffery, 3rd from left, tells Teamsters Kane will take Attorney General’s office. Welcoming news are Teamsters Mike Nugent, Ed Shaw and Shawn Dougherty.

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OPTIMISTIC at election results are Dennis Kelly, Tom Malkowski and William Wojusik.

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JUDICIAL MEMBERS of Phila. Courts gathered in packed Courtroom 653 City Hall to commemorate unveiling of late Judge Tom Dempsey portrait. In this photo are Judge Charles Ehrlich, Judge Edward Bradley, Mrs. Tom Dempsey, Judge Glyniss Hill, Superior Court Judge James J. Fitzgerald, Judge Jimmy Lynn and Judge Frank Cosgrove.

Photos by Joe Stivala MRS. TOM DEMPSEY and long-time family friend Pat Costello approved likeness of Judge Dempsey to be hung in Criminal Justice Center.

CONGRATULATING Judge Rose Marie DeFino-Nastasi on her being named Person of Year by Sons of Italy Greater Roxborough Lodge were Glen Bozzacco and Judge Robert Blasi. Lodge’s 41st annual dinner was held at Galdo’s.

DeFINO family extended best wishes to sibling Judge Rose Marie.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA THE 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, November 20, 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.

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FREE LIBRARY of Phila. celebrated grand reopening of its Hot Spot at Universal Audenried Charter HS, which offers free computer access, high-speed internet, computing workshops, GED prep materials, and assistance with job and education resources to community-at-large Monday through Friday from 1:30-6:00 p.m. In photo are twins Roneisha and Ronnia Tate holding ribbon, Universal Audenried Principal Glenda Darby, Universal Cos. President & CEO Rahim Islam, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, and President of Free Library of Phila. Siobhan Reardon.

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Gallup Poll Surprises With Gay Nos. When Gallup asked people to estimate how many Americans were homosexual in 2011, most guessed 25%.

Turns out, they were about 22% off.

The actual number, Gallup reports is about 3.4% – a startling statistic for most people who just naturally assumed the media saturation was driven by a big population.

According to Gallup, this survey is the largest single

study of the US LGBT population ever conducted.

Over four months, Gallup canvassed the country by phone, interviewing more than 121,000 people. The results were based on answers to this question, “Do you, personally, identify as a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender?”

Although surveys like this one can be tricky – pollsters are never sure how many people are truly candid – the

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(Cont. From Page 11) Casey’s assertion was stunning as Casey, he noted, has voted with President Obama roughly 95% of the time. The one issue on which Casey is at odds with his party is on abortion. He is pro-life.

Sunday, the 35th Ward held a fundraiser at SmokeEaters in Mayfair. Attendance at the event was a little lighter than expected, as many were afraid to venture out in the prelude to Hurricane Sandy. Although 35TH WARD LEADER AGNES (CHUCKIE) TILLEY) is close to MIKE MEEHAN, she is well liked and respected by many on the other side of the party rift, as evidenced by the attendance of Young Republican CHAIRMAN STEVE BOC and COUNCILMAN DENNY O’BRIEN’S staffer PHIL INNAMORATO, as well as 27TH WARD LEADER MATT WOLFE. Last Wednesday, the Commonwealth Club held an evening reception at the Con-

district, including parts of suburban Pittsburgh. Rothfus is from the Pittsburgh area.

Of the 18 Pennsylvania congressional districts up for election this year, Republicans incumbents hold 13.

The event was attended by elephants from all parts of the state. PAGOP State Committee member RAY ALLEN drove four hours to be there. JOYCE HAAS, PAGOP co-chairwoman, came from State College. A few members of the Philadelphia herd were there, including 5TH WARDLEADER MIKE CIBIK, Republican City Committee CHAIRMAN RICK HELLBERG, 8TH WARD CHAIRMAN ANDREW TERHUNE and Republican activist DENISE FUREY. The Commonwealth Club is a political fundraising group affiliated with the PAGOP. The next Commonwealth Club event is its annual luncheon, which is one of the premier events of the Pennsylvania Society weekend in New York this December.

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Current Congressman Democrat MARK CRITZ is in a tight race with Republican KEITH ROTHFUS in the 12th Dist.

The district was realigned this year to adjust for the state’s losing a representative owing to the 2010 Census. The new seat combines large parts of Critz’s old district centered in Johnstown. The district now takes in part of CONGRESSMAN JASON ALTMIRE’S

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Out & About (Cont. From Page 11) politics of the situation.

Christie, who gave a speech that did less to support Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney than it did to serve notice he was probably going to be the party’s nominee in 2016,

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took to the airwaves this weekend and held a stream of news conferences telling Garden Staters how to make it through Sandy safely.

He talked about everything from the situation with New Jersey Transit to why he and Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford should probably not be invited to the same parties,

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to how insanely damaged the state was....

But he wouldn’t talk about the one thing that reporters wanted him to talk about: next week’s elections. In fact, Christie not only spoke favorably of President Obama, he ripped into anyone who tried to bring the specter of politics into the state’s emergency-management issues.

“I don’t give a damn about Election Day,” Christie said.

“Let the people running for national office worry about that.

I have to worry about the citizens of New Jersey.”

His answer became even more acerbic when Christie was asked on Fox News if he was going to let Romney tour the ravaged areas of New Jersey with him.

“I don’t give a damn about

the elections,” he said. “If you think that I do, you don’t know me.”

Now is roughly 99.9% of this enlightened self-interest?

Yep. While he may be a surrogate for Romney during the campaign, Christie knows if he wants help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, he’s gotta go through the Prez for that.

But maybe some of this is about Christie’s realization bipartisanship isn’t a dirty word.

(If only he could apply this to his dealings with teachers and state employees....)

Besides, if Romney were the President, New Jersey would be in pretty bad shape.

You see, Romney believes stuff like disaster relief is “immoral” and should be turned over to the private sector.

Or at least, that’s what he thought six months ago. When reporters in Ohio tried to ask him about it as he put together a food drive that is supposed to send supplies to those impacted

by Sandy in “swing states he has a chance in” (two of which are not the two hardest hit, New York and New Jersey), Romney refused to answer.

Walk Beat (Cont. From Page 11) wine and cheese parties.

The Committee of SEVENTY chief discussed the City Council Sergeants at Arms. There are five of them, earning a total of $160k per year. Or $32k each. Does not the SEVENTY chief alone earn about $160k? The five sergeants also pay real-estate tax in Philly.... DOES ANYONE KNOW what the conviction rate is at the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication?

Could it be close to 100% of all parking citations written?

Do they also have a book of answers in training and during hearings – for whatever you say in your defense???

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Another GOP point made is that we are doing little for SYRIA. This soldier of 24 years knows (1) we should not send troops into an urban-war quagmire (our war-weary citizens will never allow it); (2) we should not set up a “Nofly” Zone over Syria, which has the finest air defense in the world (North Korea is second); (3) with so many TALIBAN fighting the Afghan government – our help would deliver the country to them. It is best to find a trustworthy person in their army or palace to take to leader out of office.

AFTER THE ELECTION, the Economy should open up – whoever wins, as uncertainty over America’s course will end. GOP bankers will lend money, knowing they have to live with Obama for four years. Businesses will hire again, and gas prices should go down. But the LAME-DUCK Congress will have much to do and AGREE upon, in a short time, to prevent a recession with worldwide effects. OBAMACARE is partly in force and can click in seamlessly – except for the employer portion, which needs slight adjustment.

A HOME DESTROYED is best rebuilt from the ground up, not the roof down. If you spend more than you make, the recovery is long and slow.

The nation has been in paralysis. The GOP members of House and Senate were to be a check and balance. Instead, they were a rigid, uncompromising opposition, earning a 9% popularity rate. Patriotism is not that. It is about the “we” and compromise to keep the government operating and the nation growing. In 1860, we had two countries (of opinion). We seem there again?

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