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Ernie DeNofa, owner of DeNofa’s Deli in Tacony, was in Washington, D.C. as part of a Phila. delegation to congratulate Congressman Bob Brady for his reappointment as ranking Democrat on House Administration Committee. Both inturn presented Nancy Pelosi with mortadella sandwich made by DeNofa’s Deli.

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Shale Gas Keeps Region’s Electric Costs Down

by Denise Furey Shale gas has become a game-changer for electric companies in the Northeast.

This is good news for Philadelphia.

Most public-utility executives expect the industry to become increasingly reliant on natural gas as a fuel to generate power. Also, they expect consumers to continue to see modest electric prices at least in the near term owing to low naturalgas prices.

This view resonated through the halls of the annual conference of the Edison Electric Institute, the trade group for US electric utility companies, held in Phoenix, Ariz. recently.

Representatives of local electric utilities were there including Exelon Corp, the parent of PECO; PEPCO Holding, the parent of Atlantic City Electric; and PPL Corporation, the parent of PPL Electric Utilities.

The overriding theme of conference was natural gas – in particular Marcellus and Utica Shale gas – put Pennsylvania in the spotlight. The conference this year was called “Game Changer” in reference to shale gas.

In 2012 for the first time, natural gas surpassed

coal as the primary fuel used in electric generation in the US, due in large part to its cheaper price. Natural gas is a cleaner-burning fuel than coal and on average emits 50% fewer greenhouse gases.

The increase in the availability of natural gas is owing to the more-effective use of hydraulic fracturing in conjunction with horizontal drilling. Over the fouryear period ending 2010, natural-gas production in the US rose by roughly 20% according to the US Energy Information Administration and most of the increase was due to shale-gas extraction.

A combination of the weak economy and the abundance of shale gas had caused natural-gas prices to decline to around $2.50 per MMBTU (a “million British Thermal Units” or MMBTU is a standard measure of energy) range but has recently rebounded somewhat. EIA reported the electric-generation industry on average paid $3.52/MMBTU in September 2012 for the natural gas it used in electric generation. Note the price utilities pay for gas is a wholesale rate, much lower than your personal home-heating gas rate which includes distri-

bution charges.

IHS Global, an energy consulting firm, expects wholesale gas prices to remain over $3.00 per MMBTU in 2013 and rise to $4.00-$5.00 range by the end of 2015. To put this in perspective, natural gas bought by utilities on average in August 2008 was $21.41/MMBTU. This was just before the production of Marcellus Shale took off and the economy collapsed.

The price of wholesale power in the PJM Interconnect, which operates the wholesale electric market in this region, was roughly 40% lower in August 2012 than August 2008, owing again in large part to the change in natural gas prices and the weak economy.

The demand for natural gas in electric generation is also expected to be impacted over the next few years from more-stringent environmental regulations by the US Environmental Protection Agency. These rules directed at coal-fired plants will lead to the closure of many existing units.

According to EEI, US generators have already announced plans to close rouhgly10% of the country’s coal units. Many industry experts expect actual closing to be close to double

that figure. EEI believes most of this capacity will be replaced by increased usage of existing currently underutilized natural-gas plants or new natural gas-fired facilities.

Despite the increase in demand for natural gas, electric prices are expected to remain low owing to the abundance of supply, thus keeping wholesale power prices moderate.

The implications for local companies are mixed.

PECO and Atlantic City Electric are indifferent to the price of electricity, as their profits are obtained through the services they provide in delivering the power and not the electricity itself. The actual cost of the generated electricity is a passed through to the consumer at the price PECO and ACE pay for it.

Deregulation of the utility sector forced companies like PECO to sell their generation assets. In the case of PECO, it sold its power plants to an affiliated company. In Pennsylvania, the consumer can buy electricity from the local delivery company such as PECO or from other providers, but must receive the power through the wires owned by the local distribution utilities like PECO. Unlike

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PPA Offers Free Sheriff Williams Hosts Saturday Parking Classes On Bidding Working with Mayor Michael Nutter and city tourism and hospitality officials, Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Dir. Vince Fenerty has announced that, “to support holiday shopping, meter parking citywide will be free every Saturday until Dec. 29, after 11 a.m. All other parking violations will be enforced.”

Fenerty also announced discounted $8 parking every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the following Parking Authority parking facilities: AutoPark, Olde City (2nd & Sansom); AutoPark at In-

dependence Mall (5th & Market); AutoPark at 8th & Filbert; AutoPark at the Gallery (10th & Filbert); AutoPark at Jefferson (10th & Ludlow); AutoPark at JFK Plaza (underground garage 16th & Ben Franklin Parkway).

If the patron stays or enters after 5 p.m., the regular posted rates will apply.

“The Philadelphia Parking Authority is pleased to join with Mayor Michael Nutter and be a part of spreading the holiday joy and encouraging shoppers to patronize local merchants during this festive season,” Fenerty said.

The ever increasing interest in participating successful in Sheriff sales has resulted in continuous classes sponsored

by Sheriff Jewell Williams in how to buy a property at Sheriff Sales.

The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 11, on the 5th floor of the Sheriff’s office at 100 S. Broad Street.

The classes will be held in Spanish and English. Since seating is limited, Spanish speakers should call (215) 686-3948 to register. That class will begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.

To register for the Englishspeaking session which follows

from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., calls to register should be made to either (215) 686-3539 or -3550 to reserve a seat.

The classes are free. Those attending will learn about the amount of money and documents required to secure a winning bid; how to pay for the property if you have the highest bid; what is the Right of Redemption and how that may impact a sale; how long the process will take for the winning bidder to actually receive the deed for the property; and how to recognize, and research, the type of property you are seeking to purchase.

Pennsylvania, New Jersey customers can only buy power from their local electric-delivery companies, including ACE. The New Jersey utilities buy their electricity at auctions operated by state regulators.

The companies in the area that generate electricity will continue to be profoundly affected by the impact of low natural-gas prices on wholesale electric prices. Exelon Generation, a sister company of PECO, generates most of its power from nuclear facilities.

Therefore, its cost structure has not benefited from declining natural-gas prices.

While Exelon is a large company, it does not have the market clout to set prices and thus must accept currently depressed wholesale electric prices. At the EEI conference, Exelon noted it might have to reduce its dividends to stockholders if weak natural gas and thus wholesale power prices persist.

The consumer should continue to benefit from lower natural in the near term. In Pennsylvania, the average utility customer’s bill in August 2012 was 2% lower than the same month is 2011.

A comparison to when natural-gas prices were much higher is not informative. For the 10-year period ending in 2011, most Pennsylvania utilities were operating under price caps as the sector was transitioning to the current price structure.

It should be noted: Even if natural-gas prices remain low over the medium term, consumers may see their overall electric bills rise if delivery charges rise. The utilities, with the approval of state regulators, can raise rates to compensate them for expenditures for infrastructure. An April 2012 report issued by Ceres, a Boston-based public-policy group, estimated the US electric sector will spend $100 billion per annum over the next 10 years on electric infrastructure.

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AUTHOR Jennifer Zeng, whose hands bled as she made products shipped to America while a prisoner of her Chinese government.

Her book is now a documentary exposing cruelty inflicted on prison populations. ers during 18 hours of knitting, needling, wiring daily every day of every month of every year of imprisonment. The blood, not seen, came from these same prisoners, whose organs were harvested from the fittest of them – hearts, kidneys, lungs and eyes.

The motion picture was born from a memoir painfully

remembered and meticulously recorded by authoress Jennifer Zeng and surreptitiously photographed by hundreds of Chinese with phone cameras.

Titled Witnessing History, the book documents the scourging torture suffered by Zeng, who was forced to denounce Falun Gong, and Charles Lee, an American businessman, who voiced his concerns over the ill treatment of Chinese by its government and was imprisoned and badgered throughout his three-year term, regardless of American government protest.

The novel and the movie have been made possible by Chinese scattered across America. Their work has resulted in the creation of New Tang Dynasty Television, which is a 501c(3) nonprofit. It broadcasts 24/7 into mainland China via Freedom Satellite and internet anti-censorship platforms.

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The evidence is there, more in black and white than in color.

It’s from a documentary motion picture titled Free China: The Courage To Believe.

It was shown in Philadelphia last week at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce offices.

This movie proves much of Chinese junk goods sold over the counters this Christmas to unsuspecting Americans were produced by the blood-letting of hundreds of thousands of Chinese prisoners, many of them from the population of Falun Gong followers, native Chinese who practice this ancient Buddhist meditation practice.

The products – from cuddly teddy bears, floppy-eared Bugs Bunnys and long trails of Christmas lights and ornaments, to thousands of other such trinkets – often had to be wiped clean of the blood left by the hands of prisoners before they were packaged.

That blood dripped onto the items from the hands of prison-

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Brady Continues As House Administration Chair House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi lauded the reelection of Congressman Bob Brady as Ranking Member (Democratic Chair) of the Committee on House Administration (CHA) in the 113th Congress.

Brady was nominated by Leader Pelosi and elected unanimously by the House Democratic Caucus. He was first elected Chairman of the CHA in May of 2007 and served until the end of the 111th Congress in December 2010. He was elected Ranking Member during the 112th Congress which ends on Jan. 1, 2013.

“Middle-class families across the country will benefit from the wealth of knowledge Congressman Brady brings to this committee,” Pelosi said.

“Congressman Brady is a leader who is committed to working with his Republican chairman to make progress for the American people.”

In response, Brady said, “I am honored by Leader Pelosi’s nomination to remain Ranking Member of the CHA and humbled by the trust placed in me by Democratic colleagues.”

Brady is the first Philadelphian to chair a full committee

since 1988 and he is also the 4th most senior Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee. Brady said, “I’ve been a leader in the House’s effort to fight voter suppression, improve access to polls, and stop the flow of unlimited, unregulated money into our political system and through my leadership, we have made a positive impact in protecting free and fair elections and the right to vote in them. In the 113th Congress, I will continue to use my position as Ranking Member to protect every American’s right to vote.”

In the 112th Congress, Brady worked with other Democratic leaders to introduce the first comprehensive piece of voting legislation in a generation, The Voter Empowerment Act. The bill would modernize voter registration, ensure equal access to the ballot box for all Americans, and prohibit deceptive practices and voter fraud that keep people from exercising their constitutional right to vote.

In addition to legislation, the Committee fought on numerous fronts to protect the constitutionally guaranteed right to vote. Brady explained, “Where we saw eligible voters purged from the rolls, we en-

Celebrating Christmas With 55th Ward

WHO’S WHO of Phila. attended 55th Ward Holiday event at Knights of Columbus Hall. Attendees were Councilman William Greenlee; State Rep. Kevin Boyle; Lisa Deeley; Dan Savage; John Connelly; Anna Marie Aufiery; Judge Joe Waters; Mike Boyle, Esq.; Eleanor Dezzi; Joe Russo; Chris Mallios, Esq.; State Sen. Christine Tartaglione; Ed Harkins, host Bob Dellavella; Dan McCaffery, Esq.; and Judge Scott O’Keefe.

MANY ATTENDEES, among them candidates who may soon appear on judicial primary ballots, included Mike Fanning, HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Esq.; Marnie Aument Loughrey; Donna Aument; State Rep. Robert Dellavella, Esq., di- Mark Cohen; Joe Russo; Councilman Bob Henon; Donna rector of the Self Help Drug DeRose; Robert Dellavella, Esq.; City Controller Alan Program, and lovely family. Butkovitz; Lorraine Bednarek; William Dolbow; Angie Dellavella; and City Commission Co-Chair Al Schmidt.

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gaged the Justice Dept. and the Attorney General to prevent widespread disenfranchisement.

As Ranking Member, I pushed for hearings and consideration of the bill. Despite widespread public support, Republican Leadership refused to listen. In the next Congress, I will continue to push Republicans to listen to their constituents, and address the mess made by unlimited, secret campaign spending.”

Stack A Possible Gubernatorial Pick?

Support is building for State Sen. Mike Stack (D-Northeast) to become Philadelphia’s favorite son in the Democratic primary for Governor and the challenger to Republican Governor Tom Corbett, a Republican.

Though no incumbent Gov-

ernor has ever been unseated for a second term, since the two-term rule went into effect, rules are made to be broken.

Stack, a very popular senator with a citywide reputation, is seen as a candidate who could engender the kind of Philadelphia turnout that could end Corbett’s career as governor. Democrats, noting Corbett’s flagging polls and several controversies which have swirled around his decision-making, are pushing Stack to consider the run. They believe Philadelphia voters will turn out in enough numbers to top other Democrat candidates who have earlier indicated an interest in challenging Corbett.

The four-term Senator is chair of the Banking & Insurance Committee, which gives him statewide connections to important industries. If he does enter the field soon, he would

become the first Philadelphian native son in this race and could approach a contested primary with 20% of the state’s Democratic vote in his pocket.

Some Judges Of Election Ignored Minority Inspectors According to the Hon. Peter J. Wirs, “A post-election debriefing of 22 new Minority Inspectors reveals 15 judges of elections ignored the court’s decree and refused to sit the Republicans on the election board. However, once attorneys, City Commissioners or Sheriff’s Deputies arrived, 12 out the 15 judges complied. Only six out of the 22 judges of elections allowed Republican inspectors to sign the payroll.”

No doubt this is expected to change as the City CommisState Rep.

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Judge Adam M. Beloff was put to rest at Rodef Shalom Cemetery in Cardiff, N.J., yesterday, following his untimely death last week. He served as a judge in the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court for just over two years.

Representative Sims Names Top Staffers State Rep.-Elect Brian Sims announced Mason Lane as chief of staff andAnna Aagenes as district office director. Lane, 27, is a third-year law student at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, and has been serving as Sims’ transition director. Aagenes will be director of the 182nd Legislative Dist. office.

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Cumberland County Judge Vic Stabile, a GOP statewide work horse with friends around the state, is expected to visit with local GOP members to drum up support for his candidacy as the GOP nominee for Superior Court.

That effort is fueling the fire among the city’s Republican leaders to come up with two viable candidates for City Controller and District Attorney. Stabile hopes so, since he would like to see “super GOP voters” come out in the primary, offsetting what many see as a strong Allegheny County for the now wide open Pittsburgh mayoralty seat.

Dissident Ticket In Spring Primary?

Word has it a coordinated ticket may oppose the two top incumbents in the Democratic primary this spring.

Melvin Johnakin, who just a few weeks ago was eyeing his chances in the Republican priamry for City Controller, is now said to have changed his registration to Democrat.

He is considering a joint race alongside Renee Caldwell Hughes, who, according to this scenario, would seek the District Attorney seat now held by Seth Williams.

Hughes is currently CEO of the Southeasterrn Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross. She had previously served as a Common Pleas Court judge.

The Philadelphia Public Record has long made it a policy to honor requests from Philadelphians who are inmates in our state and in federal penal institutions for free subscriptions.

We can honestly claim a substantial number do get our newspaper free and, from what they tell us, do feel very

much in touch with this city as a result.

However, we have some sad news for them. Pardons are not on our President Obama’s scene, especially for those in Federal prisons.

As President, he has the unfettered executive power to pardon individuals convicted of federal crimes or commute their sentences. Yet while his 2008 campaign called for a review of federal mandatory minimum sentences to reduce the number of needlessly warehoused nonviolent drug offenders, Obama has pardoned a mere 22 offenders who served their sentences and has commuted only one sentence.

Political science professor and Pardon Power blogger P. S. Ruckman believes no President since John Adams has shown so little interest in exercising the power of the pardon.

Why has Obama been so

stingy with his clemency power? It’s a frequent topic of speculation among pardon watchers. Some say Eric Holder, as Attorney General, brought more baggage to the office with respect to pardons than anyone else in history.

As a Justice Dept. official, Holder gave President Clinton cover to pardon big donor Marc Rich, who fled the country rather than face fraud and tax-evasion charges.

Article Reported Was From Tracey Gordon In our Nov. 22 issue, we published an opinion piece entitled “A Big Win For The City” which we attributed to City Commissioner Stephanie Singer.

In fact, this article was written by Deputy City Commissioner Tracey Gordon.

We deeply regret any misunderstanding that might have affected either lady as a result of our error.

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Those planning to attend need to register by calling (215) 686-9450.

Chance To Get Even With SC Justices?

Have a grievance with the Chief Justice on the State Supreme Court? Look at the Judicial Retention column in the upcoming elecState Rep.

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JOINING in Daley celebration are Sam Adenbaum, Lower Merion Township Treasurer; Jason Salus, Montgomery Co. Treasurer; and Ed Phipps, Conshohocken Borough Councilman.

Photo by Bonnie Squires tion. His honor, Republican Ron Castille, is expected to seek retention and needs your support on the “yes” column. So is Democratic Justice Max Baer.

Another seat that could be up for grabs depends on whether Justice Joan Orie Melvin survives her day in court, which begins sometime in January.

Thank you to our brave veterans and current service members for their great service to our country. A veterans’ services coordinator is now available by appointment at my office at 8016 Bustleton Ave. to assist with various issues, including housing for homeless vets, access to medical services, obtaining deceased vets’ medals for surviving families and more. To make an appointment, call 215-695-1020.

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STATE REP.-ELECT Mary Jo Daley, who succeeded State Rep. Mike Gerber, held celebration party at Great American Pub in Conshohocken to thank her friends and supporters. Seen here are, from left, Penny Gerber, vice chair of Democratic State Committee; Laura Princiotta, a constituent, who is acting director of SpArc/ARC/PDDC; Marcel Groen, chairman of Montgomery Co. Democratic Committee; Daley; and Joe Foster, chairman, Lower Merion-Narberth Democratic Committee. Daley will be sworn in as 148th Dist. official on Jan. 1 in Harrisburg.

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CONGRESSMAN Chaka Fattah receives Certificate of Appreciation for his support of St. Martin de Porres School from 8th-grader Tara Crews during dedication ceremonies for extensive upgrade renovations to school’s basement. Saint Martin de Porres is an independent Catholic School, K-8, at 2300 Lehigh Avenue.

It’s not expected to fly, but Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi will try to replace the winner-take-all system which delivers the state’s 20 electoral votes to whoever wins the Presidential popularity vote. His legislation would call for proportional voting. If such were the case, Obama would have gotten 12 Electoral College votes, and Romney 8. Had this been the case in all 50 states, Bloomberg.com reports the outcome would have been the same, the margin just a bit closer.

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Society has worked with former offenders for its 225 years of its existence. State funding has withered, a trend this grant may yet reverse, said William DiMascio, executive director of PPS. “It seemed a little bit of penny wise and pound foolish to cut a program that helped so many people get on with their lives,” he added.

Williams presented a ceremonial check to DiMascio and Ann Schwartzman of PPS

as he spoke before a group of Philly ReNew participating employers and clients.

"The workforce of former offenders I have hired is the hardest-working, most driven group that I have," said Mark Boyd, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia. He has hired hundreds of former prisoners over the last five years, from various programs.

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“This grant is more than symbolism. It’s a lifeline. It’s a statement for Philadelphia and the surrounding region. If we don’t pay on the front side, we’ll pay $30,000, $40,000 per person, per year, on the back side.”

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Some 30% of the state’s Williams stated, “We have prison population comes from a large number of people who Philadelphia.”

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Society weekend. However, Philly’s powerbrokers won’t be the only one’s hitting the Big Apple in the near future.

For the first three months of 2013, a Philly boxer will be featured on a New York boxing card.

First, on Jan. 19, on HBO, Russian born WBA/IBO Middleweight Champ Gennady Golovkin will defend against North Philly’s “King” Gabriel Rosado in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden.

Then on Feb. 9, Juniata’s Danny “Swift” Garcia will defend his WBA/WBC/Ring Jr. Welterweight belts against former Champ Zab “Super” Judah at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn. A few weeks later in the same arena, Philly’s ageless wonder, Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins will headline a Mar. 9 show

N. PHILLY’S “King” Gabriel Rosado hopes his old-school training methods will be the difference when he get his World Championship bout in the world’s most famous arena -- Madison Square Garden. against an undetermined opponent.

Both Brooklyn bouts will be aired on Showtime.

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PHA to the State Office of Open Records to force the authority’s hand. If my appeal is denied, I am prepared to go to court to resolve the issue as was the case with the Pittsburgh Housing Authority.”

Last April, Commonwealth Court ruled in favor of a Pittsburgh television reporter that information regarding Section 8 properties administered by the Pittsburgh Housing Authority is public record.

On Jun. 20, McGeehan argued on the House floor for support of several amendments which would provide statutory safeguards to ensure transparency and accountability of PHA. While the amendments were defeated, some of the measures were incorporated into Act 130 of 2012.

“While I am encouraged by the reforms acting Executive Dir. Kelvin Jeremiah has enacted under the federal supervision of Estelle Richman, the PHA has not fulfilled its obligation under the Right-toKnow Law. If a public official can’t get answers for public information, who can?”

McGeehan said.

The nine expand the for-

mer Board of five members.

They are Joan Markman, the City’s chief integrity officer; Lynette Brown-Sow, VP of marketing and communications for Community College of Philadelphia; Nelson Diaz, a former city solicitor, Common Pleas Court judge and general counsel for HUD; Herbert Wetzel, former executive director of the Redevelopment Authority and now a housing expert for City Council; Rev. Leslie Callahan, pastor of St. Paul’s Baptist Church in North Philadelphia; Rev. Bonnie Camarda, director of partnerships for the Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia; Shellie Jackson, a PHA tenant who lives at the Hill Creek Apartments in the Northeast; Vernell Tate, also a PHA resident and president of the tenant council at the Spring Garden Apartments; and Kenneth A. Murphy, a partner at the law firm Drinker Biddle.

Councilwoman María Quiñones Sánchez lauded “the historic selection of two Latino nominees, Rev. Bonnie Carmada and the Hon. Nelson Diaz.”

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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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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY, SSI, VETERANS’ BENEFITS

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The nine candidates submitted by the Mayor to City Council for approval bring some local names to the new Philadelphia Housing Authority Board and with them some old headaches.

Though lauded by Council President Darrell Clarke and members of City Council as reflecting the input of that legislative body, some of the new members will need to do some fast studying. Resolutions for each nominee, introduced Thursday by Council President Darrell L. Clarke, are likely to be voted on before Council’s last session on Dec. 13. Their approval will end the responsibility of PHA’s only commissioner, Estelle B. Richman, since March 2011 and return the control of PHA from the US Dept. of Housing &Urban Development.

State Rep. Michael P. McGeehan (D-Northeast) has already alerted the new Board members he wants answers and wants the end of PHA stonewalling his repeated requests seeking information regarding the controversial Section 8 Housing program.

“Since last May, I have submitted formal Right-toKnow requests, which have either been ignored altogether or deemed denied,” said McGeehan. “Once again, my latest request of Oct. 11 for public information that exists and does not have to be created, has not been responded to by PHA’s Right-to-Know Office. I’ve had to resort to appealing the inaction of the

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Inside The NFL by: Floyd Wedderburn Locker rooms are made up of highly skilled individuals who are not all leaders. Having players that are leaders is just as important as having a good football coach. Great teams usually have great leaders who lead by example, builders who bring others together, such as the first guy in the locker room or the last guy to leave. Being an advisor to your teammates is another example of being a great leader. When you get to the NFL, being a good player definitely helps in advocating for the job of leader.

In the locker room, players shy away from the leadership role for many reasons. Some believe it to be a distraction because it puts them in a role that demands a lot of attention by the players and coaches and prevents them from focusing on their own performance. After a series is over, most players meander back to the bench, wait for

their position coach to say a few words, catch their breath and get ready for the next series.

As a leader, you’re expected to do a little more than the norm. A leader answers questions from other players continuously throughout the game and sometimes coaches look to leaders to excite their teammates when morale is down. In this matter, coaches can’t fill the role of the player who is a leader. This is because most players feel uncomfortable asking a coach the same thing they might asked their leader.

Domeco Ryan is a lead-byexample type of player that excites his teammates through his role at linebacker. Kurt Coleman is another player that demands attention at that leadership role; but is he good enough to excite the other players? Sometimes you need a little more than just vocal encouragement to ignite others.

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Looking For Leadership Coleman plays hard and always seems to be in someone’s face. But the question becomes: is he taken seriously as a leader by his peers, given the fact he’s not a great player?

Leaders are common in sports; every day, a leader rises to the forefront and takes responsibility for himself and his teammates. Players like this who come to mind are Brian Dawkins, John Runyan, Jeremiah Trotter, and let’s just throw in Reggie White.

They all exemplified leadership on and off the field.

It’s unfortunate we’ve been spoiled by great players who just happen to also be great leaders. A leader is born every day and while some players choose to embrace the role, others shy away from the spotlight. There’s no doubt in my mind Philadelphia has leaders in the locker room; however, we might be under the illusion we can make leaders out of anyone who puts on a uniform.

Let’s wait and see if we have a leader hiding at The Linc or one that’s a plane ride away.

Protecting your Security & Privacy by: John Featherman Welcome to my very first column for the Public Record.

Some readers know me from my recent quixotic political campaigns and unconventional videos. Others may recall I once published Privacy Newsletter – a monthly “howto” guide on protecting what’s left of our personal privacy.

Still others know me as the “King of Rentals” in the Philadelphia residential realestate leasing market.

The vast majority of you have probably never heard of me until now, and that’s a good thing. It gives me the perfect, unbiased opportunity to introduce myself as a consumer advocate. One theme has been constant through my professional life: I’ve tried to protect the welfare and rights of consumers by giving them information, advice and support. And that will be the theme and purpose of every

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Staying healthy, wealthy and wise is an ongoing learning process. It’s critical to prepare yourself physically, mentally and emotionally to be engaged in the multiple challenges that lie ahead in your personal and professional lives. For that reason, each column will contain two parts – the first section will delve into a specific topic of the week, and the second section will be miscellaneous tidbits (a sentence here, a sentence there) that will provide you with valuable, timely knowledge.

This week, let’s talk about Lindsey Stone and Jamie Schuh. You probably don’t recognize their names, but they are the women who sparked an online outrage after they posted a photo to Facebook of Stone (taken by Schuh) in which Stone flashed her middle finger at a “Silence and Respect” sign at Arlington National Cemetery. A “Fire Lindsey Stone” page was launched on Facebook and received over 19,000 “likes.”

Consequently, their nonprofit employer fired both of them.

Regardless where you stand on the photo or the firing, you should be aware that everything you do on Facebook – and other social media – has the potential to be watched by others and even sold by others.

Recently, a website that wrote about my political campaign published a photo of me eating corn on the cob. This was a photo that was only visible to my Facebook friends.

It’s still unclear how the publication got that photo – whether a friend supplied it, or they were able to access it by other means. But the point was clear: You have no reasonable expectation of privacy on Facebook, and anything you post can be used against you! In fact, one pundit wrote that Facebook knows more about an individual (their friends, their likes and dislikes, their political views, etc.) than their government knows. That’s pretty scary.

Send fanmail to john@featherman.com. Come visit him at www.featherman.com. Copyright© 2012.

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Our Opinion ...

What Happened To Fiscal Governance?

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The hallmark of good stewardship in government used to be how much of a surplus of tax dollars were created and deposited in the treasury and passed onto the next administration. Even better was the notification to taxpayers that rates were to be reduced because of the accumulation of those dollars.

Today, we no longer get any semblance this remains on the agenda of our administrative and legislative bodies in all the levels of government, municipal, state, and federal.

We learn only taxes are going up for all, or coming down for a few; fees for permits and licenses are forever escalating, and regardless, forever is the demand on taxpayers to dig deeper for the city’s school system.

We see continued audits from City Controller Alan Butkovitz about how lax are the officials of various city departments in watching how their fiscal responsibilities are handled, causing the City to lose millions in revenue. Responses are few.

Sadly, seldom do we hear from the taxpayers about why nothing has been done to stop this constant bleeding of money by the ineptitude of administrative officials; why the City Council and the Mayor no longer consider reducing the annual budget; and why the intent to save money to ease the demand for future taxation, or to reduce taxes that can be passed back to the taxpayer, has disappeared as the main pillar of accountability for those who govern.

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the floor. No such committee exists in the Senate, although in recent years the Senate voted 92-4 to end the right of an individual Senator to block a bill or nomination for any longer than two days.

The next first day of official business for the US Senate is Jan. 6, 2013. It is only on the first day of business that the newly elected Senate can act to change any rules. This is the proper time to make the filibuster do what was intended at its beginning: force the filibustering legislator to actually stand up and speak out … and keep on speaking…. A Senator who puts a hold on a bill will have to talk until such time as debate stops and an up-ordown vote is declared.

Join with others to petition your Senators or visit their offices while they are home over the Christmas break. Write them with original letters, emails and postcards. Telephone them until you receive answers and do not forget to remind your neighbors and friends about the problem.

over profits that will enhance their own lives? They might even share their ill-gotten gains with Gov. Corbett to Dec. 7-9- Penna. Society help his reelection bid. annual meeting at Waldorf Barbara Blum

Seniors Can’t Make It I think we no longer have rights. Seniors can’t live now on SSA. We take all the money and send it to another country, when all people in the USA are struggling. No jobs or low-paying jobs; the cost of living up — then they blame it on the President. But it is the people in the Senate. They are all crooked.

I don’t vote anymore. I know it doesn’t mean anything, just writing this, but at least I feel better.

Mary Wheatley

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Dec. 7- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown supports SOLE Organization Fundraiser at Gallery at Market St. E., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sports, media, crafts, party goods, candy, room décor, style, all for $5 or less. For info (215) 627-4303.

Dec.8- Swedish Museum St. Lucia Festival and Christmas Mkt., 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Adults: $10, children 4 to 12: $4.

For info (215) 389-1776.

Dec. 12- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Winter Wonderland at HS of Future, 5-8 p.m. Focusing on info about children and youth. Free, but reservations & tickets are required.

For info (215) 879-6615.

Dec. 14- Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts 1st annual “Party With A Purpose” at 7165 Lounge,

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by Ellen Kadransky About 50 years ago, Sen. William Fulbright of Arkansas wrote in one of his many books that our civilization is far ahead in technology and far behind with psychological working of the human mind.

The following example of rules in the US Senate shows how relevant this is in our lives today.

Our Senators have been abusing a rule intended to help minorities have a chance to air their views. But in 1917, the Senate started to abuse rules for ending filibusters. Until 1969, however, there were only 50; that amounted to less than one per year. They had often made the news, so people knew at least that something was going on with issues they care about.

Now so today. At present, a Senator can put a hold on a bill, which is merely a threat to filibuster, and 41 Senators can exercise a veto over the rest.

The House has a Rules Committee that places a limit on debate when a bill goes to

Regarding your article “Corbett Seeks Private Manager For Lottery Despite Its National Win Record For Seniors” (Nov. 29): I was a friend and neighbor of Gov. Milton Shapp when he inaugurated the fantastic the idea of a lottery to help the seniors of the Commonwealth.

It has been one of the success stories in government, run by the government, without a profit motive.

Now ... a desire for private enterprise to start making money off our backs.

When will this irresponsible Governor decide to turn over our birth certificates, wedding licenses, public parks, public libraries, the earth, the trees, the sun and moon to corporations to turn

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Dec. 17- Phila. Tea Party Patriots Combined S.Philly /CC Group Meeting at Prudenial Bank Bldg., 1834 Oregon Ave., parking and entrance in back, 7 p.m.

For info (215) 208-9790.

Dec. 20- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Winter Wonderland at Sayre HS, 5800 Walnut St., 5-8 p.m. Focusing on info about children and youth. Free, but reservations & tickets are required.

For info (215) 879-6615.

Dec. 21- Democratic 45th Ward hosts Christmas Party at Cannon Ball Tavern, 5300 James St., 7-10 p.m. Tickets $40. Checks payable to PAC45. Beer, wine, soda and great food.

Mar. 2- Italian American Political Action Committee Carnevale, 6 to midnigh, Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, 6 p.m.

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by Tom Flynn and Rocco DeGregorio Question: I am in a long-distance relationship and put a lot of wear and tear on my car. I drive about 500 miles at least once a month to pursue it in addition to my daily commute.

Could this have any effect on my engine life?

Answer: That really should be reasonable, depending on how old your vehicle is. Most engine manufacturers these days account for that sort of usage. Be sure to keep up with regular maintenance on your vehicle as recommended by the manufacturer.

A few things to keep in mind when scheduling your service: Tell them about your traveling so you can get the right viscosity oil for your amount of driving.

Have regular oil changes and be sure to check all fluid levels before leaving on your long drives.

By keeping up on regular maintenance, you should be able to get the most out of your engine life, even with all your travel.

Tom has been serving automotive customers in the Philadelphia area for over 20 years as a salesman and then General Manager of Pacifico Auto Group.

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exceeds 80% of her average current earnings. 20 C.F.R. section 404.408.

This also applies if the person has entered into a CRA with his employer to receive a lump-sum cash settlement of his worker’s compensation claim. If you do enter into a CRA, make sure your lawyer inserts language that states the money is being paid out as if over your existing lifespan,

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NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ACTION RE: Adoption of Baby Boy T (DOB: 5/23/2012) No. 2012-2265 Orphans’ Court Division, Ct of Com Pleas, Lancaster Cty, PA. TO: UNKNOWN BIRTHFATHER/ “STEVE” OR “JAMAL” FROM: CLERK OF FAMILY COURT A Petition has been filed asking the Court to put an end to all rights you have to your child, Baby Boy T who was born 5/23/2012 at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. The Court has set a hearing to consider ending rights to your child. That hearing will be held in the Courtroom No. 4, Third Floor, Lancaster County Courthouse, 50 North Duke Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania on December 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. before The Honorable Margaret Miller. Your presence is required at the hearing. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your child may be ended by the Court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. COURT ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE, Lancaster County Courthouse 50 North Duke Street P.O. Box 83480 Lancaster, PA 17608, 717-299-8041. PA. Act 101 of 2010 further permits court enforceable agreements for continuing contact after adoption between adoptive parents, a child, a birth parent and/or a birth relative of the child, upon written agreement and court approval. For more information, please contact Law Offices of Deborah E. Spivack, Attorney for Petitioner Adoptions from the Heart Adoption, P.O. Box 56182, Philadelphia, PA 19130. 215763-5550.

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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. This week, I will go over other factors I consider when deciding whether to agree to represent a person seeking disability (SSD) or SSI benefits.

Someone who receives worker’s-compensation benefits or public disability pension benefits may have her SSD benefits reduced if the total amount of those benefits

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world.

Generally, when I speak with folks, the stories revolve around the same themes. They have tried their best to manage their finances but through one thing or another, they just can no longer juggle the debts.

They are constantly badgered by telephone calls demanding payment immediately. They are tired of going to the mailbox to get another batch of letters with red print shouting, “Pay now!”

They are tired of a Sheriff’s

and have her refer to a mortality table. This will significantly reduce or even eliminate the offset due to receipt of workers’ compensation benefits — and make your SSD/SSI case more appealing to a lawyer.

Receipt of income of any kind may affect a claimant’s eligibility to receive SSI benefits, even if found disabled. Eligibility for SSI is tied to a claimant’s income and resources. Keep in mind SSA will find at least some of a spouse’s income is available to the spouse seeking SSI benefits.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Can bankruptcy be a new day?

Answer: I’ll admit most of my clients never wanted to come see me.

Most of my clients are embarrassed by the fact they even have to ask about filing bankruptcy. Struggling with debt is hard and it can literally suck the life right out of you. For most, it seems like the end of the

deputy showing up at their home to serve yet another lawsuit against them.

Yet, once a bankruptcy case is filed, these problems go away. The crushing weight of debt is lifted off your back. Because of the automatic stay, you will no longer receive collection calls or visits from the Sheriff.

But, once your case is over and your debts discharged, you will find a new financial future. To be sure, as far as credit goes, it may be initially more difficult, but credit will be available.

The simple fact is bankruptcy is not the end of the (Cont. Page 16)

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This Tuesday, US SEN. PAT TOOMEY held a press conference at the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center in Northern Liberties.

The Center’s Executive Director MARSHA FOUR introduced Toomey. Toomey discussed a bill he had introduced which would require the Transportation Administration to distribute any unclaimed articles at airport-security checkpoints to homeless and needy veterans. This luggage often includes high-quality apparel.

The US House of Representatives passed a companion bill sponsored by KATHY HOCHEL (D-NY) recently.

Attendees at the press conference included elected officials and veterans. STATE REP. NICK MICCARELLI, STATE SEN. MIKE STACK and CITY COUNCILMAN DAVID OH, who are both elected officials and veterans, were there. Miccarelli, a Republican from Delaware Co. and University of Pennsylvania graduate, expressed his gratitude to the Vietnam War veterans who greeted him at the airport on his return from Iraq. He noted we Americans are treating our veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan far better than we did those who came back from Vietnam.

While this demonstration of respect is positive, he noted we must remember that many of these returning solders are suffering both physically and psychologically from their wartime experiences. Many have found it hard to transition into civilian life. Many have not found jobs and many are homeless. The Veterans Affairs Dept. states about 75,000 veterans are homeless on any given night.

Toomey’s involvement in this bill illustrates his willingness to reach across the aisle. Earlier this year, the President signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. This legislation makes it easier for mid-sized companies to (Cont. Page 15)

If we’ve learned nothing else since 2009, we’ve learned America’s health-care system has a lot of moving parts.

We’ve also learned some of those parts don’t move too well or quickly. The city’s health-clinic system is such that a request for something as simple as a physical can take as long as three months to be fulfilled. Seeing a doctor for a cold or minor ache can take so long that the problem has solved itself in the interim.

And don’t even get me started on emergency rooms. Unless you’re (a) bleeding, (b) unable to breathe or (c) having chest pains, you might want to bring a large, good book to the ER if you find yourself there.

Because of stuff like this, we got the Affordable Care Act. While this piece of legislation won’t solve everything, it is supposed to make sure the quality of care you receive is good and make it easier to get.

It has also spawned something called the Urgent Care Center, which gives people access to medical care for annoying but not life-threatening things without having to wait months to see their primary-care doctor or having to head to the emergency room and wait for hours.

The first city center opened last weekend in South Philadelphia, across from the world-famous Melrose Diner.

The Doctors Express Urgent Care Center is designed to deal with everything from that persistent sniffle your kid brought home from school to that ankle injury sustained when your favorite weekend warrior went for a rebound and got reminded that he wasn’t 25 anymore. Open 8 a.m-8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekends, this urgent (Cont. Page 17)

MAYOR NUTTER is in China. Reading about it – it seems portrayed as reminiscent of the NIXON visit. The real proof of the visit’s worth is what BUSINESS they bring back to Philly. Chinese firms are manufacturing now in some northern US states. A few weeks ago in the Public Record, you read of how Mayors WOOED CHINESE businesses (and they did it from in their office).... Does Nutter want to be noticed for Hillary’s job???

CITY COUNCIL: Councilwoman Jannie BLACKWELL has always done good work in promoting Philly business. Various foreign ministers have visited through her efforts with business groups. Last Monday night, BLACKWELL and others met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of the Cameroon in the Caucus Room. A Sister City relationship has been established between its capital, Douala, and Philly.... MAYBE the Mayor should have visited Mexico? Data are showing a VAST increase in US trade with Mexico – and decline in trade with China. Add in increasing 6,000-mile ocean transport costs from China, with Mexican wage levels – and the result is costs are similar or cheaper.

The B.A.A. PARKING TICKET Hearing Building still has no drinking water in the waiting room. Lavatories are in a garage around the corner. It has no electric number board to indicate hearing numbers being heard. When they call your case, some officers call by name, others by number. It is hard to hear them with CNN on. At this time of year, do not say, “HUMBUG.” Fix these areas, Mr. Connor. OOPS – did I say “fix?”... With the Delaware River Port Authority report of loans and grants – some large loans not repaid – Traffic Court accusations seem like small potatoes (and blarney).

There is some sort of legal action to allow judges to serve after age 70. Some great jurists like SCOTT O’KEEFE could be extended. Justice Castille and Judge Herron would be also.

I heard folks wondering how old Judge Heron is. It looks like he was born in 1944, fellows....

A recent editorial call for the Governor to stop building prisons is needed. An unremitting prison-building spree (and operations cost) nearly choked California to bankruptcy. CORBETT was asked not to play politics with health care. Leviticus might say, “Loose thy bonds,” Governor!

A 29-year-old Patrick Murphy beat a Tea Party Congressman in Florida! Yeah! Yet it took the Tea guy two weeks to concede. Did we start to turn the corner and relegate the Tea (Cont. Page 15)

Yo! Here we go again with these interesting facts.

To make half a kilo of honey, bees must collect nectar from over 2 million individual flowers. Heroin is the brand name of morphine once marketed by Bayer. Tourists visiting Iceland should know that tipping at a restaurant is considered an insult! Albert Einstein was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952, but he declined.

The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. In the Renaissance era, it was fashionable to shave them off! Google is actually the common name for a number with a million zeros. It takes glass 1 million years to decompose. Gold is the only metal that doesn’t rust, even if it’s buried in the ground for thousands of years. Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end.

If you stop getting thirsty, you need to drink more water.

When a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off. Zero is the only number that cannot be represented by Roman numerals. Kites were used in the American Civil War to deliver letters and newspapers. The song “Auld Lang Syne” is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the new year – yet it is not technically a song in English but in a sister language, Scots.

Drinking water after eating reduces the acid in your mouth by 61%. The roar we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear. Nine out of every 10 living things live in the ocean. The banana cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man. Airports at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.

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The Holiday Party of the power law firm Elliott Greenleaf drew a capacity crowd to the Union League. The firm consists of power players from both the Democratic and Republican parties from all over the state. Many of them assembled in the Lincoln Room to hobnob with the head honcho, JOHN ELLIOTT. Also on hand were former federal JUDGE BRUCE KAUFMAN, a member of the firm, and STATE SEN. STEWART GREENLEAF, a partner of the firm.

There were numerous MC and CP Judges from Philadelphia. JUDGE JIMMY LYNN is sporting his full, white beard and was referred to alternately as either “Ernest Hemingway” or “Santa Claus”. JUDGE EUGENE MAIER chatted with MC JUDGE FELICE STACK. JUDGE ROGER GORDON worked the room and wished good cheer. JUDGE PAT DUGAN was seen chatting with every fellow judge, including SANDRA MAZER-MOSS, MARK BERNSTEIN, BILL MANFREDI and JIM FITZGERALD. Also on hand were numerous corporate executives including MICHAEL COLLERAN, the former head honcho of KYW-CBS 3. Colleran is the one who fired the hot-tempered and attractive former anchor ALYCIA LANE. Lane allegedly attacked a New York City Police Officer and then phoned former GOV. ED RENDELL for help. After she was terminated, she filed a wrongful-termination case and Colleran sought the counsel of the Elliott firm. Needless to say, Colleran is considered a smart man.

Criminal-defense attorney BILL BRENNAN accompanied the other half of his dynamic duo, NICK CLEMENTE. Brennan represents high-profile criminal defendants including several priests in the Archdiocese. Clemente and Brennan chatted with former Attorney General candidate DAN McCAFFERY. FRED SANTARELLI, also with the firm, chatted with his co-counsel, former congressional candidate PAT CASEY. Casey is with the Wilkes-Barre office of Elliott Greenleaf and is the son of former Pennsylvania GOV. BOB CASEY and the brother of current US SEN. BOB CASEY. Also on hand was attorney RICH DeMARCO and Chairwoman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment LYNETTE BROWN-SOW. Elliott firm superattorney JIM CRUMLISH hopes to soon be a member of the Common Pleas Court. He makes friends everywhere he goes. He spent a great deal of time chatting with two highly regarded Ward Leaders, DAN SAVAGE and PAT PARKINSON. Also Vice President of the SEPTA Board JIM SCHWARTZMAN discussed infrastructure funding with STEWART GREENLEAF, JR., a rising legal, and perhaps political, star.

Area seniors showcased their unique talents at the annual Gateway Health Plan Talent Show at the Salvation Army Kroc Community Center.

Victoria Puerifoy from Center in the Park was the winner, with her poetry reading of “I Can Take You Back”. She read with conviction that was captivating and inspiring, upending her fellow seniors who had won their respective centers’ talent shows, which began in September and culminated with last week’s grand finale.

Puerifoy received a $300 Visa gift card, along with a matching gift card awarded to Center in the Park.

A total of 15 seniors participated in Gateway’s Lucky Stars competition.

Judges included Marcia Martin, VP, Gateway Health Plan®; Linda Chandler, president and CEO, community marketing concepts ; Monique Evans-Wescott, director of community engagement employee enrichment; Joan Zaremba, director of marketing and corporate relations, Phila. Corp. for Aging; Rev. Bonnie Camarda, director of partnerships, Salvation Army; Lydia Hernandez Velez, director of the Mayor’s Commission on Aging; and Vernon Smith, legislative assistant to State Rep. Dwight Evans.

PLEASED at talent seniors brought to competition were Marcia Martin, VP, Gateway Health Plan®, Carol Allen, director of public affairs and program development, Gateway Health Plan®; and Eukee Washington, emcee and veteran news anchor of “Eyewitness News This Morning” (CBS 3).

Marking Discovery Of Puerto Rico GATEWAY LUCKY® STARS judges included Lydia Hernandez Velez, Monique Evans-Wescott, Carol Allen, Marcia Martin, Rev. Bonnie Camarda, Joan Zaremba, Linda Chandler and Vernon Smith.

CONGRATULATING Talent Show winner Victoria Puerifoy were Bruce Bornmann, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and Carol Allen, director of public affairs and program development, Gateway Health Plan®.

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(Cont. From Page 3) and to Chinese willing to demonstrate, at the risk of imprisonment, against the lack of freedom under which they live.

A Christmas gift to NTD would go a long way to bringing more pressure to bear on the Chinese government to free its religious prisoners, who include Falun Gong, Buddhists and Christians. NTD’s ability to bridge over China’s censorship barriers via the internet is beginning to awaken that population to the illegal practices of their government.

Donations can be sent to New Tang Dynasty Television, 229 W. 28th Street, New York, NY 10001.

The bulk of political prisoners come from the ranks of the disciples of Falun Gong, a deep-rooted Asian tradition, which was taught privately until 1992, when it was introduced publicly to Chinese. Its rapid growth alarmed the Chinese Communist Party which saw it as a growing anti-government force, launching a vicious persecution which continues unabated to this day.

Seniors Shine At Gateway Health Plan Talent Show

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MAKING IT all happen as well were Gateway Health Plan® Public Affairs Team members: Harry Manley, Sr., community and program development specialist; Carol Allen, director, public affairs and program development; Marcia Martin, VP; Leslie Burrell, Sr., community and program development specialist; and Sonia DeVan, Sr., public affairs specialist.

Out And In At 186th Legislative District

Cherelle Dedicates Christmas House of Umoja Turns 44 Season

LATIN AMERICAN Legion Post 840 Ladies Auxiliary prepares to line up in 4th annual parade sponsored by American Legion celebrating Discovery of Puerto Rico. Parade began at Norris Square Photo by LuzSelenia Salas and ended at Fairhill Park.

FETING its 44th anniversary, House of Umoja inaugurated Brotherhood Leadership Awards at National Museum of American Jewish History. Among celebrants were, from left, crimefighter C. B. Kimmins, State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, Umoja founder David Fattah, Kenny Gamble and Brielle Kimmins.

STATE REP.-ELECT Jordan Harris is congratulated by long time State Rep. Harold James at ceremonies marking end of James’ tenure and the Photos by Leona Dixon beginning of Harris’.

STATE REP. Harold James thanks his loyal staffers, Imana, Jinnelle,and Sharon, for their meritorious service.

Toomey Flies Into Action For Vets

STATE REP. Cherelle Parker kicks off Christmas season with tree-lighting ceremonies on Wadsworth AvPhoto by Leona Dixon enue.

NEWLY APPOINTED to key positions are, from left, PHA deputy executive director of Capital Projects and Development Michael Johns; Deputy Executive Director of Administration/Chief Administrative Officer Heather McCreary, and Assistant Executive Director of Leased Housing Celeste Fields.

SURROUNDED by leaders of vets community at Phila. Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center, Sen. Pat Toomey announces legislation that will channel unclaimed airport luggage (often stuffed with high-quality clothes) to service agencies for homeless vets.

AMONG advocates saluting new program to clothe homeless veterans were, from left, George Roache of Phila. Veterans Comfort House, National Guardsman State Sen. Mike Stack, recent congressional candidate and veteran Robert Allen Mansfield, and State Rep. Nick Miccarelli, also a National Guardsman.

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Planning Commission Fails To Understand City Council

by Joe Shaheeli The City Planning Commission periodically finds itself at odds with the wishes of the members of City Council. Entrusted with planning the growth of the City in a sensible way, the Commission voiced its opposition to a zoning-code amendment bill introduced into City Council by 3rd Dist. Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.

Bill 120889 would adjust the definition of Registered Community Organizations, expand notification requirements for developers going through zoning appeals or Civic Design Review, and allow District Council members to appoint representatives to the Civic Design Review Committee. It was reviewed by Council’s Committee on Rules last Tuesday.

The Planning Commission understandably wants to see the much-heralded new City Planning Code remain unamended until the mandatory one-year review period has been reached. The Commission is requesting no action on this bill, or on two bills introduced by Councilman Brian O’Neill of the 10th Dist.

Blackwell’s bill addresses concerns raised by a small

cadre of neighborhood activists and civic leaders mainly from Point Breeze and West Philadelphia who feel the RCO provision of the new zoning code will let the Planning Commission strip power from small neighborhood groups and bestow it on larger, betterorganized groups.

Blackwell convened Tuesday’s well-attended special hearing to discuss

It brought together over 250 veterans and volunteers, including major entertainment-industry executives and celebrities such as Tom Arnold, Jon Favreau, Christopher Gorham, Brandon Routh and Dolvett Quince. The event resulted in 5,000 backpacks filled with food for Los Angeles children.

“When veterans and the entertainment industry team up, it’s a powerful force for social good,” said Marvin.

“This event is just an example of the ways in which our veterans stand ready to help and serve at home. But, more importantly, it enables veterans to personally and directly connect to their community through service.”

should be notified, while others say that would be an unreasonable burden on the developer.

Bottom line for the City Planning Commission is to understand it needs to convince City Council on the merits of its efforts. It must accept legislation is never carved in stone and will be amended by Council Members when their constituencies demand.

State AFL-CIO Chiefs Lead Lobbying In DC

Philadelphian Promotes Vet Hollywood Program More than one million service members will exit the military and reenter civilian life within the next five years.

With this fact supporting his efforts, Philadelphian Chris Marvin, a former Army Blackhawk helicopter pilot who was injured while serving in Afghanistan, is the managing director of the Got Your 6 campaign. This effort ensures veterans returning home are perceived as leaders and civic assets who will reinvigorate our communities.

Marvin took the name from the military expression “Got your six,” which means “I’ve got your back”, referring to the “6 o’clock position” as the rear of a military formation. It also stands for loyalty and cooperation. He believes this sentiment should be an inspiration to all Americans.

Marvin is hoping the “Got Your 6” campaign will unite the entertainment industry with top-tier nonprofit organizations that focus on veterans and military families. The goal of the campaign is to bridge the civilian-military divide.

In celebration of Veterans Day and their six-month anniversary, Got Your 6 held a service project event entitled “Veterans Day 2012: Celebrating Leadership and Service” at Universal Studios, Hollywood, hosted by Ron Meyer, president and COO of Universal Studios, and J. J. Abrams. It was led by Marvin along with and Eric Grietens, CEO of The Mission Continues.

RCOs. Zoning-code opponents made it clear they felt the rules for becoming an RCO are too strict, as reported in earlier stories seen here in the Philadelphia Public Record. But others say these rules are still too lenient.

Community activists, like Blackwell, believe those within a square block of a project requiring zoning approval or design review

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder and other workingfamily advocates traveled to Washington to alert members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation to fight cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security which would hurt families in Pennsylvania.

If cuts did pass, they would bring with them, an AFL-CIO study showed, an adverse impact on 2,577,714 Pennsylvanians.

If Congress cut Social Security, 372,365 people with disMAKING communities aware of good returning veterans abilities and 189,324 children can do is “Got Your Six” campaign Managing Dir. Chris would be hurt.

Marvin, of Phila., left, with J.J. Abrams, Ron Meyer and Of the 2,199,371 PennsylEric Greitens.

vania residents who get their health-care coverage from Medicaid, 997,638 children and 235,668 seniors would be affected if the lame-duck Congress made cuts to Medicaid benefits.

Bloomingdale said, “If those tax cuts now on the books are renewed, the richest 2% in Pennsylvania would receive an average of $31,340 in tax cuts, while working Pennsylvanians would receive an average of $1,330. The 2012 House Republican budget plan would cut federal support to Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program by at least $37.8 million over 10 years.”

This Book Is Must-Read For Political Junkies Did you know Hillary Clinton was the president of the Young Republicans at Wellesley College? Or that Barack Obama could not secure a floor pass to the 2000 Democratic National Convention – just four years before becoming the Convention’s keynote speaker in 2004?

The Political Bible of Little Known Facts in American Politics by Rich Rubino is a nonpartisan look into the quirky world of politicians.

Full of funny, bizarre and historical facts written in short, accessible prose, The Political Bible, enhanced with thousands of images, is a one-ofa-kind book on American politics.

“I was inspired to write this book because I could not find anything like it on the market,” says Rubino. “It is the only book that deals specifically with American political trivia, which includes not only facts about Presidents but also Vice Presidents, First Ladies, Cabinet Members, Members of Congress, Governors, State Legislators and the Founding Fathers of the United States.”

Some of the more-bizarre facts included in the book are: The belief by some that George Washington should not be considered America’s first President; a political candidate, who, after losing an election, complained: “The

people have spoken, the bastards”; a President who is nearly forgotten in the US but who is worshiped in Paraguay to the extent that a holiday is named after him; and a Vice President who took a leave of absence from his office to open a tavern and spa.

“Each story in the book is less than half a page in length,” adds Rubino. “Virtually anyone from the political novice to the full-fledged political junkie will find the short stories contained in this book to be fascinating events in American, and human, history. They’re anything but heavy, profound or boring.

They don’t deal with budgets, foreign policy or economic

theories. Instead, the book presents the lighter, funnier aspects of American political life such as President Taft getting stuck in the White House bathtub and President Andrew Jackson’s swearing parrot.”

The Political Bible offers a welcome relief to Americans who are interested in politics, and welcome not having to watch negative political advertisements.

Rich Rubino is a political enthusiast and the managing editor of the political blog www.Politi-Geek.com. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications from Assumption College, and a Master’s degree in broadcast journalism

from Emerson College.

He currently works as the social media coordinator for Support Popular Vote, a group working to change the way electoral votes are allocated within the Electoral College. Rubino writes a blog for Support Popular Vote: www.popularvoteblog.com.

Previously, he has interviewed presidential candidates at the New Hampshire primary and has served as an onair panelist in New Hampshire providing political analysis on election night. He has also worked as a policy advisor on a gubernatorial campaign and on a congressional campaign in Massachusetts.

Waffleman (Cont. From Page 12) The University of Alaska spans four time zones. The tooth is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself. In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant she accepted. Warner Communications paid $28 million for the copyright to the song “Happy Birthday”.

The swine-flu vaccine in 1976 caused more death and illness than the disease it was intended to prevent. The military salute is a motion that

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Elephant Corner (Cont. From Page 12) issue the equity needed to expand and thus make jobs.

Toomey sponsored this bill with SEN. CHUCK SCHUMER (D-NY).

Toomey was one of the first Republicans in Washington to put forth a detailed plan to avoid the “fiscal cliff”. If the President and Congress do not reach an agreement on taxes and spending cuts, the Bush-era tax cuts will expire for all Americans and automatic spending cuts will go into effect on Jan. 1. The spending cuts include significant decreases in military spending which could affect local employers such as Boeing. Many economists believe if we do not avoid the fiscal cliff, the country will go into another recession.

Toomey is averse to tax increases, as he believes our federal government does not have a revenue problem but a spending problem. However, in order to avoid the fiscal cliff, Toomey has proposed we increase taxes primarily on the wealthy through revising the tax code and getting rid of numerous exemptions. He

cluded a poor photo of the prober which did not remind me of that saint.

Now there is supposed to be a debate over the leaking of the Traffic Court report (?). A woman told me she was able to DOWNLOAD it (?)... People telling on one another leads to a whirlwind of accusations. It gets out of control.

Witness the Supreme Court jurist mentioned in the Chadwick report. IN THE END, the real story of this issue might be called “Supreme Court, heal thyself.”

GOOD NEWS is CITY COUNCIL will examine the BRADY proposal for a casino in the former food center!!

Detractors say it comes too late. Bull. FAST-TRACK it.

One small change is THE PROPOSAL should also include REVENUE for CITY operations – not just schools.

This makes it more acceptable to taxpayers who are not too happy over the product schools turn out – and shocked over recent pay raises in a time of national belt-tightening!!

also believes we need to change both Social Security and Medicare because these plans as currently structured are not economically sustainable. Speaker of the US House of Representatives JOHN BOEHNER offered a similar plan to the President this week but was rebuffed.

The President still wants to let the Bush-era tax cuts remain in place for all except families making $250,000 per year or more. He refers to these people as the “2%”. He revised this from his previous talking point of the “1%” when I assume his advisers told him those in the 1% make much more than $250,000.

The President recognizes this tax hike on the “rich” will cover only a small fraction of this year’s deficit, but he states that these high-income people need to pay their fair share. This elephant is not sure what their “fair share” is. The Internal Revenue Service data shows in 2009, the top 5% of households paid roughly 40% of federal income-tax revenues. Approximately 50% of the households in the US pay no federal income taxes.

This elephant is also curi-

ous as to why the President is fixated on the $250,000 figure. I am sure a family of four living in Des Moines, Iowa is living very well on this figure.

However, in New York City a veteran police officer and his nurse wife could make $250,000 (with overtime).

The cost of living in New York is much higher than in Iowa. Not to mention they may feel that the need to send their children to private school if their offspring are not lucky enough to get into magnet schools. This police officer and his family are better off than many, but they are not living large. This is not lost on Schumer, a liberal Democrat, who has recommended the higher tax bracket apply to those making $1,000,000.

Meanwhile, word in the Philly elephant herd is Republican City Committee has a dream ticket and is trying to persuade Common Pleas JUDGE PAUL PANEPINTO to run for District Attorney and Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association PRESIDENT FRED ANTON to run for City Controller. The logic goes that with a 6-to-1 Democratic

edge, there’s no way either would realistically win. However, a bona fide city GOP ticket will assure super GOP voters will come out to vote – and thus cut into the Democrats’ Philly voter margin to assure that VIC STABILE, the anticipated GOP candidate for Superior Court wins. Stabile needs a strong GOP turnout in Philly despite this being an off-election, because Allegheny Co. has a strong turnout to the hot Pittsburgh mayoral race. No word yet from the Judge or Anton, but this will be the most viable DA/Controller ticket since Specter-Gola! Additionally, Panepinto and Anton know how to fund-raise.

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evolved from medieval times, when knights in armor raised their visors to reveal their identity. In ancient times strangers shook hands to show they were unarmed. Strawberries are the only fruits whose seeds grow on the outside.

Avocados have the highest calories of any fruit, at 167 calories per 100 grams. The moon moves about two inches away from the Earth each year.

The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust. Mickey Mouse is known as “Topolino” in Italy.

So if you are in Greece, be careful to whom you toss an apple.

PAGES. I heard the probe was heavy-handed – cooperate or you will lose your job (?). This was echoed by Sam STRETTON, Esq. – “talk or be punished.” And I hear morale is low; scared workers are no benefit to taxpayers.

REFORMERS want to change Traffic Court, yet speak weirdly of the “culture of fixing.” It has been suggested that said culture is external. So will they hold reform classes for Philly citizens? The Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts wrote glowingly of ethics training and other improvements already made. If so, has the Chadwick team left the premises?... I remember the Modern Courts when I was younger – with the same director – yet I have not learned of their goals and objectives attained. One article had quoted lawyers’ praise of the Chadwick report. They failed to mention, that one attorney quote was from a former US Attorney. When I read of the Chadwick report, I thought I was reading about St. JOAN OF ARC. It in-

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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.

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(Cont. From Page 12) Party to shooting-star status?

The nation is in SERIOUS NEED of our elected officials to BEND and meet and understand the positions of their peers. If you hear calls for an investigation by a Congressman or Senator, or one who will not compromise on the important issues that must be resolved – EMAIL THEM. Fax them, write them. Stay on them, GOP or Democrat. And REMEMBER them when they seek reelection (OR RETENTION).We want to get America moving again!... HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Teamster powerhouse Michael KATES. His unending energy should be studied! And to Derek GREEN, ESQ., Chief Counsel to Hon. Marian TASCO – A CLASS FELLOW. David KRAIN, civic leader, was given his 3rd Degree in FREEMASONRY in Tacony Lodge. Dave is also a superb writer, easily clarifying points that seemed unresearched or not well-put, in

media.... A GET-WELL to Elizabeth McQUE of Abington, lovely wife of my comrade Col. McQue. She is on the road to recovery, thanks to high-tech medical care.

Donna DeROSE of Local 840 can be a name to remember in the Traffic Court Judge Race next year.... JON MARSHALL, ESQ. – will this competent fellow run for judge? What about Frank BENNETT, ESQ.?

The recent 55th WARD holiday event saw persons from all walks of life in attendance. Some were committeepersons or ward leaders.

Many of them are professionals who are interested in elections and government. What is wrong with that? The Founding Fathers would have approved. Yet reformers scorn this, when all USA citizens should be involved.

When you hear the word “REFORM”, remember – it will COST YOU BIG BUCKS…. I heard the Chadwick Traffic Court probe cost $400,000 – that is nearly $12,000 A PAGE for 35

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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on September 3, 1996, a certain mortgage was executed by Maudessa Gee, as mortgagor in favor of Lincoln Mortgage Company as mortgagee and was recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County in Mortgage Book JTD 377 page 520 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbered property located at 1425 East Johnson Street Philadelphia, PA 19138, parcel number 152N1-92(“Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property was owned by Everard T. Gee and Maudessa Gee, husband and wife, by virtue of deed dated June 16, 1969 and recorded June 19, 1969 in Book JRS 436; Page117; and WHEREAS, Everard T. Gee died on July 25, 1978 and by operation of law, title vested in Maudessa Gee. Maudessa Gee died on June 11, 2011 and Letters of Administration were granted to Sandra L. Gee on June 23, 2011 by the Register of Wills of Philadelphia County, File Number 2011 A 2659; 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 September 9, 2006 in Document # 51526660, 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 Maudessa Gee died on June 11, 2011 and that the payment due following her death 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 October 29, 2012 is $150,731.75 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 on December 13, 2012 at 10:00 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 together with the 2 story brick and stone messuage or tenement thereon erected, described according to a survey and plan thereof made by Joseph F. Delany, Esquire, Surveyor and Regulator of the 5th District, on the 27th day of December, 1937, as follows, to wit: SITUATE on the Northwesterly side of Johnson Street (60 feet wide) at the distance of 335 feet 7 inches Northeastwardly from the Northeasterly side of Stenton Avenue (70 feet wide) in the 10th Ward of the City of Philadelphia. CONTAINING in front or breadth on the said Johnson Street 27 feet 7 inches and extending of that width in length or depth Northwestwardly between parallel lines at right angles to the said Johnson Street 122 feet 1 inch to the center line of a certain 12 feet wide driveway which extends Northeastwardly into Mansfield Avenue (80 feet wide) and Southwestwardly communicating at its Southwestern most end with a certain other driveway 15 feet wide which extends Southeastwardly into Johnson Street. BEING Parcel Number 152N1-92. BEING known as 1425 East Johnson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The sale will be held on December 13, 2012 at 10:00 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 $150,731.75 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 $150,731.75 as of October 29, 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 outof-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.

Every Vote Does Count

by Nathan Shrader It often takes time for the ramifications of a major election to sink in ... but most important is the axiom “Every Vote Does Count”.

Nine years ago, I learned a hard lesson about every vote counting. In 2003, my friend Judge John Driscoll of the Westmoreland Co. Court of Common Pleas sought a seat on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. Three Superior Court judgeships were available that year and Driscoll emerged from a tough, crowded primary. The November election came down to Driscoll and two other Democratic nominees against a slate of three Republican hopefuls.

Despite a tireless campaign across all 67 counties in the Commonwealth, Judge Driscoll lost the November election, failing to secure enough votes to win the third and final Superior Court seat in a squeaker. In the end, Driscoll was defeated by Susan Gantman by a final tally of 1,125,543 votes to 1,125,515. The closest statewide general election in Pennsylvania history had been decided by just 28 votes!

The real takeaway from this race — decided by less than 30 votes in a state of 12 million

citizens and 2.3 million votes cast — became obvious to me.

Philadelphians were also reminded every vote counts in the 2011 general election. After being declared too close to call on election night, it took several days to determine the winner of the final at-Large seat on City Council. In the end, nowCouncilman David Oh and Northeast Chamber of Commerce leader Al Taubenberger were separated by about 150 votes out of tens of thousands cast citywide. In a city with over 1,600 precincts, it is easy to speculate how just a few voters who chose to stay home could have had a remarkable impact on the outcome. Also notable was the Democrat primary which separated the 2nd Council Dist. nominee from the challenger by 45 votes.

Franklin Roosevelt once noted, “Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves, and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” These recent examples in Pennsylvania history should be convincing for any citizen who doubts whether their vote actually makes a difference. In the end, it’s quite simple: Every vote counts and every election matters.

(Cont. From Page 11) world. It is a new beginning – a fresh start. Just as the night is darkest before the sunrise, so it is with the bankruptcy world. Once you decide that you are tired of laboring against insurmountable debt

and take the action to rid yourself of that debt, the sun starts to peek through the horizon.

Next Week’s Question: Should I pay my homeownerassociation dues if I surrender my home in bankruptcy?

(Cont. From Page 11) SSA will also reduce SSI benefits for someone who receives free room and board, thereby reducing the amount of lump-sum benefits (and potential attorney fees).

Other points to ponder: A judge may give the benefit of the doubt to someone who has a long work history. Someone who undergoes surgery to cor-

rect a medical problem, or who takes strong pain medicine, may be found more persuasive concerning complaints of pain than someone who opts for more conservative treatment. Someone who is treated by a medical specialist is generally considered more credible than someone who limits treatment to a family doctor or clinic.

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four days to see a doctor. If anything, we’re in competition with the emergency room.”

Doctors Express takes all health insurance plans, and

also helps those without insurance. The average cost for a visit is about $120.

It’ll be interesting to see how this works out because as someone who is (a) acci-

dent-prone and (b) hasn’t gotten her health insurance yet, this may come in handy.

Plus it’s right down the street from my house….

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE ing and Urban Development will bid $180,431.14 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 $180,431.14 as of October 16, 2012, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bid, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent 10% of the Secretary’s bid as set forth above in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable.

The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for fifteen (15) days, and a fee will be charged in the amount of $150.00 for each fifteen (15) day extension requested. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashiers check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder’s deposit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.

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WHEREAS, on August 5, 1992, a certain mortgage was executed by Marie K. Foody and James M. Foody, as mortgagor in favor of Boulevard Mortgage Company as mortgagee and was recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County in Mortgage Book VCS 251 page 67 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbered property located at 322 Fanshawe Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111, parcel number 125N2103(“Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property was owned

by James M. Foody and Marie K. Foody, husband and wife, by virtue of deed dated June 20, 1953 and recorded July 9, 1953 in Book MLS 435; Page591; and WHEREAS, James M. Foody died on April 26, 2001 and by operation of law, title vested in Marie K. Foody. Marie K. Foody died on December 20, 2011 and Letters Testamentary were granted to Donna Mueller on February 29, 2012 by the Register of Wills of Philadelphia County, File Number W0933-2012; 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 July 16, 2003 in Document# 50713048, 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 Marie K. Foody died on December 20, 2011 and in that the payment following her death 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 October 16, 2012 is $180,431.14 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 on December 13, 2012 at 10:00 am 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 Southeasterly side of Fanshawe Street at the distance of three hundred and seventeen feet six and threequarters inches Northwestward from the Northwesterly side of Oakley Street in the thirty-fifth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. CONTAINING in front or breadth on the said Fanshawe Street thirty-seven feet six inches and extending of that width between parallel lines at right angles with said Fanshawe Street one hundred feet being made by Jesse N. Heileman by survey made September 30, 1921 by J.H. Webster, Junior, Esquire, Surveyor and Regulator of the Tenth Survey District of said City. BEING Parcel Number: 125N2-103. BEING known as 322 Fanshawe Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The sale will be held on December 13, 2012 at 10:00 am the Southeast Entrance of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The Secretary of Hous-

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 121000766 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Midfirst Bank, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Jennie Anderson, Deceased, The Unknown Heirs of Josephine Torres Castro, Deceased & Andrew Holmes, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Josephine Torres Castro, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Jennie Anderson, Deceased, The Unknown Heirs of Josephine Torres Castro, Deceased &, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 261 West Albanus Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120. 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, Midfirst Bank, 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. 121000766, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 261 West Albanus Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120, 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. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/ 215-981-3700. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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What we do is deal with a patient that has an immediate need. If you’re in pain, you don’t want to wait for

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(Cont. From Page 12) care center has labs, x-ray services and even a pharmacy in-office.

“We saw this location about six months ago,” said Jim Raporte, who runs the South Philly center with Jeff Evons. “It had been a doctors’ office before. We were looking for an inner-city location and we liked South Philly because it’s got a neighborhood feel to it.

There was no urgent care here really in Philadelphia, pretty much. There are two centers, both affiliated with universities, but really Philadelphia is underdevel-

oped in terms of urgent care. So, it really needed something like this.”

While the idea behind an urgent-care center is to take care of a patient’s needs when he or she can’t get to their family doctor, the family doctor still has a part to play. Laporte said. An urgent-care center is for just that, urgent care. For something more long-term, the family doctor is still the best choice, he said.

“We’re not a familypractice facility,” Laporte said. “We’re allies of the family doctor, not competition. We’ve created alliances with family practice doctors in Philadelphia that

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