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Photo by Leona Dixon TEAMING UP with Philabundance, SEPTA passengers can take an “express bus” to fight hunger in annual “Stop Hunger At Your Station” drive from now to Oct. 21. SEPTA General Mgr. Joseph Casey urges riders to donate canned tuna pasta, stew, chili, green beans, corn and fruit at 18 train and subway stations and four bus transportation centers.

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CARPENTERS’ Guy Pigliacelli and Councilman Mark Squilla extend invitation to all Philadelphians to join them at Columbus Day Parade and Festival this Sunday. Both were honored as “Men of Year” by 1492 Society, sponsors of Festival, which kicks off at noon from Broad & Moore and ends at Festival site, Marconi Plaza.

Congratulating them is Councilman Jim Kenney, left.

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Three Casino Applicants Beef Up Their Ante The waiting game goes on, the dice keep rolling, and the world of Philadelphia holds its breath in the biggest gamble ever to take place in this city – bigger than a sportsfranchise sale, and bigger even than even a utility sale.

It will end only when the Pennsylvania Gaming Commission Board makes its final decision as to which of the six casino proposals hit the jackpot.

In that waiting period, three of the six have come up with new amendments to their proposals.

Penn National Gaming revealed it would include the construction of a direct, westbound access ramp onto I-76 from its 700 Packer Avenue location as part of its Hollywood Casino, Philadelphia proposal.

Currently, patrons of the stadium district area and future patrons of the Hollywood Casino have to travel west on Packer to Broad Street from the stadium area in order to access westbound 76. For purposes of easing traffic on Broad Street as a result of the casino project, Penn National has committed to funding the construction of a westbound ramp on the north side of Packer Avenue at the intersection of 7th Street. Penn National Gaming has designed this solution in consultation with its traffic consultants and PennDOT. “It became very apparent to us in early meetings with residents of surrounding neighborhoods that westbound I-76 access traffic is a current and future concern for them. In turn, we also want to better the ease of access to and from our site for our customers without interruption by events taking place in the stadium district. We feel this is a win-win for the area and a smart, long-term investment

GAMAL AZIZ, president and chief operating officer of Wynn Resorts Development, spoke about his career and experience with moderator Meryl Levitz, CEO of Greater Phila. Tourism Marketing Corp., during an Executive in Residence presentation for more than 150 Temple University students, faculty and administrators. for the City and the Holly- to educate students on the wood Casino facility, should company’s Five-Star service we be awarded the license,” model,” said Elizabeth Barstated Penn National’s Presi- ber, associate dean of the dent and COO, Tim Wilmott. School of Tourism & HospiThe estimated cost of the tality Management. “Wynn project is $3 million and Penn Resorts is an industry leader has committed to the City of that defined service and luxPhiladelphia it will absorb the ury for the hospitality induscost of the ramp construction. try around the world. It was a Wynn Resorts Executives unique educational experience have come up with what they for our students to gain inbelieve explain the art of sights behind the company’s achieving five-star service as employee selection, training they hosted more than 150 stu- and hotel operations.” dents, faculty members and Gamal Aziz, president and professionals at two events at COO of Wynn Resorts DevelTemple University’s School of opment, spoke about his caTourism & Hospitality Man- reer and experience with agement with industry leaders. moderator Meryl Levitz, Wynn Resorts executives CEO of the Greater Philadelshared the company’s busi- phia Tourism Marketing ness model behind earning Corp. more Forbes Five-Star ratings “The day was a real sucthan any other independent cess. It was reenergizing to hotel company in the world. meet the future leaders of the Students learned anyone can hospitality and tourism indusbuild a beautiful building, but try,” Aziz said. “It was an achieving a Forbes Five-Star honor to share the conversarating and earning customer tion with Meryl Levitz, the loyalty around the globe is region’s leading voice on only accomplished through tourism. The students clearly hiring, training and nurturing did their homework, as they excellent employees. were very engaged and asked “We were honored to host some great questions, from Wynn executives on campus managing New York City ho-

tels, to today’s development and operation of future Wynn Resorts, including the Wynn Philadelphia proposal.”

Aziz first worked with Steve Wynn to opened the Bellagio in 1998, which was the most expensive and successful casino of its time. As an example of Wynn’s dedication to treating employees like family, Aziz told Wednesday’s attendees about the employee dining area at Bellagio, which Wynn demanded to be as elegant as the casino hotel’s ritziest restaurant.“When general managers came from around the world to tour the Bellagio, their first request was to see the employee dining area,” Aziz said.

When asked about the plans for the company to build a $926 million casino on the Philadelphia riverfront, Aziz told students the company saw tremendous potential in the city and the abandoned shipyard where the integrated resort will be built.

PHL Local Gaming LLC has introduced a new campaign on its Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ PHLLocalGaming/app_23634 2506513813), which is designed to raise the awareness of “Responsible Gaming” and to assist vulnerable populations that are impacted by gambling-related addictions.

According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, “2% to 3% of adults in the United States have serious problems with gambling.”

Under PHL Local’s new campaign, the company will contribute $5.00 to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, for each visitor “like” received on its Facebook page, up to a maximum pledge of $10,000.

Company officials anticipate the $10,000 contribution level should be reached within a

three-month timeframe, and the funds will be presented to the CCGP in monthly installments, over the period.

The issue of “responsible gaming” has been a high-priority and oftentimes emotional issue for certain neighborhood residents, especially for those concerned that family members with limited resources would place family finances at risk, unnecessarily, through addictive gambling practices.

According to PHL Local Gaming President Joseph Canfora, the company’s “responsible gaming” campaign has two primary objectives: “First of all, through this Facebook promotion, we want to help raise awareness of the great work being done by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania.

We also want to help vulnerable populations to have access to anti-addiction support systems, as needed.

“Beyond the new Facebook-related campaign, PHL Local Gaming has posted on its website, www.casinorevolution.com, a wide range of company commitments in support of Responsible Gaming, including barring “access to those who self-identify as a ‘problem gambler,’ or those who fail to uphold policies as pertains to Pennsylvania Gaming Laws.”

PHL Local Gaming has said it is able to open its casino at least 6 months earlier than any of the other five bidders, producing 600 jobs, $10 million in wages and $42 million in state and city taxes before any of the other bidders would be able to open for business. Given its 25-acre site, PHL Local Gaming also has emphasized it has the capacity to expand to the Commonwealth’s 5000-slot maximum, over time, unlike most of the other bidders.

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a City proclamation to the members of the 1492 Society

by Mayor Michel Nutter later in the week. Finally, the parade kicks off Sunday at noon from Broad & Moore Streets, marching along Broad to the reviewing stand at Marconi Plaza.

Those at home will be able to view the parade on WPVI, Channel 6, broadcast

by Alicia Vittirelli. Grand Marshal of this year’s parade will be famed vocalist Bobby Rydell.

Parade viewers will be treated to a cornucopia of Italian foods, deserts, music and entertainment all along Marconi Plaza, an event which concludes at 6 p.m.

1492 Society President Mark Rago noted the parade has only missed one of the

“ALL ABOARD” Columbus Day Parade fundraiser was greeting supporters receive from these members of 1492 Society, whose mission is to raise funds to insure a successful Columbus Day Parade and Festival this Sunday, Oct. 13. Welcoming capacity crowd to Galdo’s were, from left, President Mark Rago, holding poster of Parade Marshal Bobby Rydell, Steve Lauer, Marie Beren, Jody Della Barba and Roger Bruno, Jr.

55 years of marching along Broad Street and that was when Mayor Michael Nutter

pulled the city’s support away from several of the major ethnic parades includ-

ing the Mummer’s Parade in 2010.

“It was then,” he said, “we banded together as the 1492 Society to annually raise the funds the City demands from us.” He also gave credit to Congressman Bob Brady, who helped lead the first fundraising efforts.

The parade was initiated

by Councilman Bill Cibotti, father of Council President Ann Cibotti Verna, whose husband Commendatore Severino Verna, among the founding fathers of the parade, set a record of 52 years as the Parade’s Marshal.

During Italian American Heritage and Culture Month, the 1492 Association commemorates the rich heritage of Americans of Italian de-

scent. Its leadership includes President Mark Rago; Past President Pete Ciarrocchi; VP Jay Agnes; Treasurer Roger Brun; Secretary Jody Della Barba; and festival chairman Lou Galdo.

Columbus Day first attained the status of legal holiday when through the efforts of Angelo Once, of Denver, Col., Gov. Jesse McDonald in 1905 made it a statutory holiday in 1907. In 1934, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt made it a national holiday.

It is estimated there are more than 26 million Americans of Italian descent in the United States, with Delaware Valley home to the secondlargest Italian American community with more than 865,000 Italian Americans.

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Though the numbers of those of Italian heritage in this city have diminished since the arrival of the first immigrants arrival to this city, Italian pride continues to burn brightly every October as Italian Americans here celebrate the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492.

This Sunday, Oct. 13, Philadelphia and Delaware Valley Italian Americans will proudly march off in the 55th annual Columbus Day Parade & Italian Festival.

Mark Rago, president of the 1492 Society which now sponsors the day-long celebration, noted the annual tradition continues over a week, beginning with the fundraiser at Galdo’s, followed by the presentation of

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LOU GALDO, left, is congratulated by Biagio Genovese on how well Caterer presented his buffet. Galdo is in charge of Festival at Marconi Plaza.

FORMER City Council President Anna Verna, who, together with her husband Commendatore Severino, was among initiators and boosters of Columbus Day celebrations for over 52 years, shares a moment with Jody Della Barba, Register of Wills Ron Donatucci and developer Jay Agnes.

CONGRATULATING Carpenters Union Guy Pigliacelli, 2nd from left, as one of two honorees at Columbus Day fundraiser were John Ruane, Ed Twiford and Bill Demarco.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY Seth Williams added his congratulations to the many received that evening by Guy Pigliacelli.

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DR. JERRY Vernose, fresh from his Vendemmia blockbuster, and his cousin UNITED Savings Fund bank staffers Jaclyn and aide Theresa McMichen were among Meletti and Sofia Gallelli were among those happy to see Guy Pigliacelli honored. celebrities at gala.

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VIP lineup include judicial candidate Anne Marie Coyle, Guy Pigliacelli, State Sen. Larry DA’S Dir. of Relations Vernon Price congrat- COUNCIL President Anna Verna congratu- SHARING past Columbus Day memories Farnese, DA Seth Williams and Mark Rago. ulates Councilman Mark Squilla for being lates Councilman Mark Squilla on being were Bill Chiampetti, Nicholas A. named one of this year’s two honorees. named co-honorary at 1492 Society gala.

DiValentino and Danny Olivieri.

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Raising Funds For Columbus Day Festivities

CAPT. Gregory Galeazzi, seated, whose heroic acts caused both legs to be blown off by an IED in Iraq, was presented with Italian American Foundation Award for Bravery during their Appreciation Dinner in Union League. Capt. Galeazzi is congratulated by Joseph Del Raso, Esq.; Frank Giordano, SHARING happy moment with Mark Rago, Past League President; Gen. Bradley Coleman; and attorney Anthony DeFino, Dr. Anthony Sgt. John Basilone award recipient Gen. Anthony Colavita and Anna Mattea.

Zinni, USMC-Retired.

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Seen At Christopher Columbus Day Parade

IN PARADE down Broad Street last year in line of march were Vince Giusini, Judge Angelo Foglietta, Attorney GenBETCHA LIFE YOU’D FIND Italians from this Carpenters eral Kathleen Kane, Judge Anthony DeFino and Judge AnLocal who participated in last Columbus Day Parade. nette Rizzo.

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

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iT WAS RAINY last Columbus Day, yet all smiles were COUNCIL was well represented. In this photo are CouncilHon.Amato Berardi, Mark Rago, and Deputy Mayor of men Mark Squilla and his wife Bridgit, David Oh and Kenyatta Johnson.

Rome Marco Siglae.

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Our Opinion

We’re All Italian, Columbus Day

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Philadelphia is blessed with a myriad of ethnic festival days, but unique is Columbus Day which is also a national holiday.

Though efforts continue to denigrate the importance of this holiday by other groups, what can’t be ignored are the contributions of the Italians to this country’s history and culture. Notably in that history are the Italians who came to Philadelphia and their descendants. See a brief commentary on Page 9.

And where would be all be if we couldn’t depend on pizza, macaroni, and a host of other Italian food specialties which we have all come to call our own?

Also, we don’t have enough space in our pages to name the countless sons and daughters of Italy who have moved Philadelphia and Pennsylvania’s political history.

Join us Sunday as we celebrate the Columbus Day Parade and food festival at Marconi Plaza in South Philadelphia.

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they need for their children.

These fixes include streamlining CHIP enrollment, renewal, and eligibility requirements, as well as finding ways to better inform parents about the program. The easier we can make it for parents to give their kids good health care, the better off Pennsylvania will be.

While the fixes we have proposed can help bolster CHIP enrollment, we must also opt in to expand Medicaid in Pennsylvania. Under the Affordable Care Act, Pennsylvania could expand Medicaid eligibility to 138% of the federal poverty level, potentially helping 500,000 Pennsylvanians get affordable care.

I am proud to have signed on as a cosponsor of State Sen. Patricia Vance’s legislation to expand Medicaid.

With the Affordable Care Act beginning its rollout this year, the Governor’s Administration continued to use children’s health care as a bargaining chip in his fight to stop the President’s plan. Instead of working to ensure that (Cont. Page 22)

Oct. 11- Filmmaker Lee Daniels and DC 33 President Pete Matthews are honored by Phila. Chapter NAACP at Mitten Ha., Temple Univ. For info (215) 978-7500.

Oct. 12- State Rep. Jim Roebuck hosts Report to the People Community Mtg. at Christy Rec Ctr., 56th & Christian Sts.,

1 p.m. Harrisburg news, state policies, jobs, voting rights, education, senior issues and more.

Oct. 13- 1492 Committee hosts Columbus Day Parade, starting at Broad & Moore Sts., 12 m. and heading south to Broad & Oregon Ave. Bobby Rydal Parade Marshal.

Followed by Italian Festival, music, food, and vendors on Marconi Square. Family event.

All welcome.

Oct. 15- Friends host Fundraiser for Councilman Mark Squilla at Brauhaus Schmitz,

718 South St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Parking in rear at Patriot, 7th & Bainbridge Sts. Tickets $100, Bronze $250, Silver $500, Gold $1,000, checks payable to “Squilla For Council” RSVP Lindsey (267) 275-2120.

Oct. 16- LDC’s Ryan Boyer hosts fundraiser for Sierra Thomas Street for Judge at Landmark Americana Grille, 2481 N. 54th St., between Overbrook and City Line Aves., 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets $35. Cash bar, refreshments.

Oct. 17- Official drawing for

Mark Green’s 38th Ward raffle for flat-screen TV, digital camera, or ShopRite $100 card at Brown’s Family ShopRite, Fox St. & Hunting Park Ave. Tickets $5. For info (267) 9774842 or (215) 844-1049.

Oct. 17- Ward Leader Mike Cibik hosts Fundraiser for GOP city ticket Danny Alvarez and Terry Tracy at 334 S. Front St., 6 p.m. Tickets $150 per person/$200 per couple $100 Ward Leaders/Committeepeople/Election Board.

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Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters

Mattress Bags?

Come Dec. 1, the City of Philadelphia will no longer pick up bedroom mattresses without it being inside of a mattress bag.

Now, what the heck is a mattress bag? And you know people, especially the transient renter population, is not going to go to Kmart to buy a mattress bag before they throw out their mattress.

Just like the brilliant decision from this Administration to not pick up tires, this is a

very bad quality-of-life decision. Tires litter blocks all over the city now.

But back to mattress bags.

You know people are not going to go buy a mattress bag before they toss the mattress out and we will have mattresses littering neighborhood blocks all over. They say it’s because of bedbugs. Well, when they don’t take the mattresses, they will be causing a health problem for us, the neighbors.

Please call your Coun-

cilperson immediately to at least give us more time to think this over. This is a dangerous policy and it will put us in danger when these mattresses are left on our streets.

I hope someone reading this will do something about this policy.

Tracey Gordon S.W. Phila.

No Property Tax The question about school funding in Pennsylvania (“Our Opinion: A New Way To Fund Schools”, Aug. 22)

should be framed as follows: Who should be responsible for funding our schools, the homeowners or the State?

The answer should be a resounding “State.” Because when the State funds the schools, then everyone has skin in the game, not just the homeowners. When everyone pays, then how the money is spent, and on what, becomes the focal issue – not the unions, the local school boards, and the property-assessment commis(Cont. Page 25)

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by State Sen. LeAnna Washington As Democratic Chair of the Senate Aging & Youth Committee, one of my main legislative priorities is ensuring Pennsylvania’s children are able to grow up healthy and strong. For over two decades, the Children’s Health Insurance Program has helped families who cannot otherwise get insurance from an employerbased or private plan, giving them the opportunity to get their children the care they need. In 2006, Gov. Rendell expanded the program to provide free coverage for all kids in Pennsylvania and CHIP remains a national model today.

Over the past few years, we have seen a deeply troubling drop in CHIP enrollment. The Corbett Administration has weakened the program and made it harder for families to join.

This summer, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I wrote to Gov. Corbett to express our concerns about the future of CHIP. In the letter, we listed seven fixes that could help CHIP to continue to provide families with the care

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States in 1937, though people have celebrated Columbus’ voyage since the colonial period.

In 1792, New York City and other US cities celebrated the 300th anniversary of his landing in the New World.

President Benjamin Harrison called upon the people of the United States to celebrate Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of the event. Teachers, preachers, poets and politicians used Columbus Day rituals to teach ideals of patriotism. These rituals were framed around themes such as support for war, citizenship boundaries, the importance of loyalty to the nation, and celebrating social progress.

Catholic immigration in the mid-19th century induced discrimination from anti-immigrant activists. Catholics developed organizations to fight discrimination and provide insurance for the struggling immigrants. The predominately Irish immigrants, who organized themselves as the Knights of Columbus, chose that name in part because it saw Christopher Columbus as a fitting symbol of their right to citizenship: A fellow Catholic had “discovered” America.

Many Italian Americans observe Columbus Day as a celebration of their heritage, starting in New York City in 1866. Columbus Day was first

enshrined as a legal holiday in the United States through the lobbying of Angelo Noce, a first-generation Italian, in Denver. The first statewide Columbus Day holiday was proclaimed by Colorado Gov. Jesse F. McDonald in 1905, and it was made a statutory holiday in 1907. In 1934, Congress and President Franklin Roosevelt made Oct. 12 a federal holiday as Columbus Day. Since 1970, the holiday has been fixed to the second Monday in October, coincidentally the same day as Thanksgiving in neighboring Canada.

It is generally observed nowadays by banks, the bond market, the USPS, other federal agencies, state government offices, many businesses and most school districts. Some businesses and stock exchanges remain open; also some states and municipalities abstain from observing the holiday. The traditional date also adjoins the anniversary of the US Navy (founded Oct. 13, 1775), and thus both occasions are observed by the Navy (and usually the Marine Corps as well) with a liberty period.

Most states celebrate Columbus Day as an official state holiday, though many mark it as a “Day of Observance” or “Recognition”. Most states (including states where it is not a legal holiday) close schools and other state services, while others operate as normal.

San Francisco claims the nation’s oldest continuously existing celebration with the Italian

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American community’s annual Columbus Day Parade, which was established in 1868, while New York City boasts the largest.

As in the mainland US, Columbus Day is a legal holiday in the territory of Puerto Rico. In the United States Virgin Islands, the day is celebrated as both Columbus Day and “Puerto Rico Friendship Day.” Virginia also celebrates two legal holidays on the day, Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day, which honors the final victory in the Revolutionary War. Hawaii, Alaska and South Dakota do not recognize Columbus Day at all. Instead, Hawaii celebrates Discoverers’ Day, which commemorates the Polynesian discoverers of Hawaii, on the same date, though the name change has not ended protest related to the observance of Columbus’ discovery. The state government does not treat either Columbus Day or Discoverers’ Day as a legal holiday. South Dakota celebrates the day as an official state holiday known as “Native American Day” rather than Columbus Day. Iowa and Nevada do not celebrate Columbus Day as an official holiday; however, the governor is “authorized and requested” by statute to proclaim the day each year. In Nevada, this probably has less to do with any objection to the celebration of the day than the fact that it is relatively close to Nevada Day, and schools and banks can only be closed for so many days.

Several other states have removed Columbus Day as a paid holiday for government workers while still maintaining it ei-

Monument a Colom, Barcelona, Spain ther as a day of recognition or a legal holiday for other purposes.

Berkeley, Cal. has replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day since 1992, a move which has been replicated by several other localities including Sebastopol, Santa Cruz and Dane Co., Wisc. South Dakota renamed the holiday “Native American Day”. Various tribal governments in Oklahoma designate the day “Native American Day”, or name the day after their own tribe. The Navajo Nation replaced Columbus Day with Navajo Nation Sovereignty Day, which is observed on Apr. 4.

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shows that in 1870 there were only 784 Italian-born residing in Pennsylvania, 10 years later there were 2,794, and in 1890, 24,662. After 1890, the number of native Italians living in Pennsylvania increased further: in 1900, the Census Bureau reported 66,655 Italian-born in the state. The greatest increase occurred between 1900 and 1910, to 196,122 native-born Italians living in Pennsylvania. The First World War imposed some decline in the rate; but even so, by 1920 an additional 26,642 Italian-born immigrants had settled in the State.

The Italian laborers who came to Pennsylvania in the 1870s usually arrived in New York City and traveled to Philadelphia or Pittsburgh by rail. Many were hired to lay track by the Pennsylvania and the Reading Railroads. Other Italian workers found employment in coal mines and the slate quarries. Although the

rate of re-entry is not known, a significant percentage of these workers traveled back and forth between Pennsylvania and their native Italian villages numerous times. As a result, immigration figures are not exact. What is known is some remained in Pennsylvania permanently, setting the stage for the second phase of Italian immigration to Pennsylvania.

With steamship passenger service to Philadelphia beginning in 1908, a number of Italian families traveled directly to Pennsylvania.

Even in the late 19th century, the favored destination of most Pennsylvania-bound Italians had been Philadelphia, though the availability of jobs made Pittsburgh a close second. In Philadelphia, Italian laborers found work as makers of wearing apparel, women’s shoes and Stetson hats, and later as carpenters in the cabinet shop of Victor/RCA. Thou-

sands of others worked on municipal public-works projects.

These jobs enabled Italian laborers to jump to more skilled trades, becoming masons, bricklayers, plumbers and electricians. Employment such as this provided immigrant families with a degree of economic security that was unknown in their native villages.

The Italian immigrants of Philadelphia formed hundreds of clubs, organizations and associations, both to help their countrymen adjust to life in the United States and to preserve their language and cultural heritage. In May 1904, a number of prominent Italian Philadelphians organized the Italian Federation of Societies to coordinate the Italian community’s mutual aid efforts. In 1930, the Federation had 31 member societies. Another social organization that was important was the Order of Brotherly Love, founded in 1925. The Order established camps in various sec-

tions of the city and aided impoverished children and widows.

Despite instances of discrimination and exploitation, the Italians did not surrender their values and culture. Instead, they developed religious, political, economic and social institutions to support them in adjusting to life in Pennsylvania and to preserve their heritage. Catholic Italians who came to Pennsylvania during the great wave of new American immigration struggled to establish their own parishes and schools.

They wanted Italian priests, not Irish priests, to preside at daily mass, feast-day celebrations, christenings, weddings and funerals. Many of the Italian parishes founded in the state’s largest cities flourish today. There are still three Italian parishes in Pittsburgh and 11 in Philadelphia. While the majority of Italian immigrants to Pennsylvania were Catholics, Protestant Italians also settled in the Commonwealth. By the first decade of the 20th century, there were some Italian Presbyterian and (Cont. Page 11)

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Between 1880 and the First World War, many of the inhabitants of such provinces as Abruzzi, Campania, and Calabria did come to Philadelphia to work. Italian immigration to Pennsylvania largely reflected the patterns of Italian immigration to the United States as a whole. Thousands came, primarily from Sicily and the southern parts of the peninsula.

American laws establishing immigration quotas, enacted after the First World War, sharply curtailed this flow. In the 1930s, some Italians who were opposed to Premier Benito Mussolini’s Fascist regime came to the United States, a number settling in Pennsylvania and again in Philadelphia, to be followed after World War II by a small number of Italians displaced by the war.

Pennsylvanians who are descendants of those who made the earlier migration have become one of the Commonwealth’s most-influential ethnic groups.

Although many of the Italians who took up residence in Philadelphia were musicians and artists whose stay was temporary, some came to the city permanently to further their economic status or to enjoy greater political freedom. These immigrants came to Philadelphia with their families. An indication of their intention to stay in the city is the support they gave to Pennsylvania’s first Italian national congregation, St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi, established in 1853 and located on Montrose Street.

Between 1870 and 1914, jobs were plentiful in growing American cities, such as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Some Italian workers who migrated to Pennsylvania worked at a number of different jobs — a luxury practically unheard of in Italy — before settling into one.

The dramatic growth of Italian migration is demonstrated by the fact that while the United States Census

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Tuesday night, GOProud Philadelphia hosted an event at Cavanaugh’s Head House Square. GOProud describes itself as “a national organization of gay and straight Americans who seek to promote freedom by supporting free markets, limited government, and a respect for individual rights.”

Because they see marriage as a state issue and they initially were focused on federal issues, they did not have a clear message on gay marriage except for their efforts to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. The US Supreme Court recently struck down major provisions of DOMA. As the group plans to become more involved in state politics, I would expect them to focus more on same-sex marriage along with their interest in fiscal conservatism. The event was well attended.

JOHN PARTAIN, a leader of the disbanded Philadelphia chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans, was there as well as DR. SETH KAUFER, BEN HANEY and ANNIE HAVEY. The Republican Party has been unfairly accused of engaging in a war against women. This is not true, but I feel it is best to hand over the quill this week to a female in the herd to discuss some her issues with a number of prominent Democrats.

“City COUNCILWOMAN MARIA QUIÑONES SÁNCHEZ expressed concerns that new Licensing & Inspection rules regarding the requirement that demolition-site workers have identification could negatively impact ‘undocumented workers’.

“Irrespective of what one thinks of immigration reform, the thought we would allow people to do jobs that could endanger their lives and others who are not clearly qualified is scary. Does she also want eliminate the licensing (which requires having identification) for nurses, doctors and lawyers?

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When Philadelphia Inquirer editor William Marimow was fired from his job at the Baltimore Sun, it took him a while to get the message.

It took him a week, in fact.

According to reports, Marimow continued to come to the Sun for a week after his termination, refusing to move out of the office he used to occupy and requiring his replacement to work in a newsroom cubicle. While there, he accepted condolences from staffers, made calls, and did the equivalent of putting his hands over his ears and saying “lalalalala” when folks reminded him that, well, he no longer worked there.

On Monday, Marimow was fired from the Inquirer. Publisher Bob Hall said the move was made because of the standard “philosophical differences.”. According to a story in Philadelphia magazine that I’m sure Marimow has printed out by now, the editor refused to make several personnel changes Hall wanted, was slow working on the paper’s redesign, and did a few other things that bring the word “insubordination” into the conversation.

(The Philly Mag article was comprised of the paper trail that Hall was forming to justify firing Marimow. The words “legal action” have already been uttered here. More on that in a moment….)

Marimow was fired shortly after the morning meeting at the Inky, at about 11:30 a.m.

He was still there when Hall called a newsroom staff meeting to discuss the changes at 2 p.m.

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Yo! Here we go again with this tale of murder at the Ack-a-me.

Tired of constantly being broke and stuck in an unhappy marriage, a young husband decided to solve both problems by taking out a large insurance policy on his wife, with himself as the beneficiary, and then arranging to have her killed.

A friend of a friend put him in touch with a nefarious dark-side underworld figure that went by the name of “Artie”. Artie explained to the husband his going price for snuffing out a spouse was $5,000.

The husband said he was willing to pay that amount, but that he wouldn’t have any cash on hand until he could collect his wife’s insurance money. Artie insisted on being paid at least something up front to seal the deal. So the man opened his wallet, displaying the single dollar bill that rested inside. Artie sighed, rolled his eyes, and reluctantly agreed to accept the dollar as down payment for the dirty deed.

A few days later, Artie followed the man’s wife to the local Ack-a-me supermarket. There, he surprised her in the produce department and proceeded to strangle her with his gloved hands.

As the poor, unsuspecting woman drew her last breath and slumped to the floor, the manager of the produce department stumbled unexpectedly onto the murder scene. Unwilling to leave any living witnesses behind, Artie had no choice but to strangle the produce manager as well.

However, unbeknownst to Artie, the entire proceedings were captured by the hidden security cameras and observed by the store’s security guard, who immediately called the police.

Artie was caught and arrested before he could even leave the store.

Under intense questioning at the police station, Artie revealed the whole sordid plan, including his unusual financial arrangements with the hapless husband who was also quickly arrested.

The next day in the newspaper, the headline declared – oh, you’re going to hate me for this – Artie Chokes 2 For $1.00 At The Ack-A-Me! Don’t groan about this stuff – I receive it from my warped friends and then send it on to you. Hope it got you to smile. Thanks, Andrea M.

For the CABAL of Congresspersons who want to keep the government shut down: SHUT OFF the power and lights to their Washington and District Offices. Voters, do not elect these folks again.... The idea of one law firm to represent the poor in court is RIDICULOUS. And it might be suspect – political contributions would have to be first CHECKED. Deputy Mayor Gillison was a public defender. He should GO BACK to it to see if it can be made more efficient, instead.

Court Appointed Lawyers are seriously underpaid. Yet the remark (of just one man) that court-appointed lawyers are involved in inefficient and needless litigation is SUPER-SIZED BLARNEY. COUNCILMAN BRIAN O’NEILL: Your committee must QUASH this effort, for the ELECTORATE! And why would the 1st Judicial Dist. hand the program over to the City IN THE FIRST PLACE? What about SEPARATION of powers – JUDICIAL from the EXECUTIVE? I am not surprised. A few years ago, the Mayor sent a note asking the Board of Judges at their meeting to remove a board member from the Board of Revision. And they just did it. That event came after a news article made untrue allegations about the person. There is no mayoral authority (executive) to direct the judicial branch.

THE BOARD MEMBER should have had a hearing (DUE PROCESS) before removal. Did this happen in the city of the FOUNDING FATHERS? The consequence of rash actions can cause a brain drain, with the city losing a good worker.

I helped two citizens to file APPEALS to their A.V.I. INCREASE last Friday, and taxpayers filled the Board of Revision (Cont. Page 25)

The Temple University Board of Trustees gathered for its annual Chairman’s Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel. The Chairman’s Club consists of those distinguished individuals who have given $1 million or more to Temple University. It also includes the Board of Trustees. The room was packed with VIPs including former STATE SEN. BOB ROVNER, casino magnate LOU KATZ, former federal judge NELSON DIAZ, developer MITCHELL MORGAN, powerful attorney LON GREENBERG, and influential banker BILL MILLS. Also on hand were former General Services SECRETARY JIM CREEDON and DR. LARRY KAISER. Kaiser is married to the lovely LINDA SNIDER, daughter of Flyers owner ED SNIDER. The 102nd anniversary of the Republic of China, better known to Americans as Taiwan, was celebrated at a restaurant on Race Street. The Chinese American cultural and political influence continues to grow in Philadelphia. There were a number of elected officials on hand to join the celebration including COUNCILMEN MARK SQUILLA AND JIM KENNEY. STATE SENS. LARRY FARNESE and MIKE STACK also attended.

The aforementioned Stack hosted his annual senior-citizen expo at the Armory on Roosevelt Boulevard. The overflow crowd exceeded even last year’s record. Among the young seniors to visit the expo were JUDGE FELICE STACK, the Senator’s mother, along with COUNCILMAN BOB HENON’S mother. Elected officials who had taken tables for the event included City CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ and SHERIFF JEWELL WILLIAMS. RALPH DUNGAN, the former ambassador to Chile from the United States, passed peacefully this week at the age of 90. Ralph was a member of the Irish Mafia, a group of close advisors to PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY. Ambassador Dungan was yet another Philadelphia kid to make it big in the world of international politics and government. He spent the last several decades as a trade consulate on the island of Barbados. He joins former AMBASSADOR TOM FOGLIETTA as another one of the great Philadelphia ambassadors.

Foglietta served as a ward leader, then as a congressman, then as ambassador to Italy.

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stayed in Pittsburgh, and taught art and sculpture at the Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute of Technology, and numerous social organizations. He was the founder of the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors. Vittor is often referred to as the “sculptor of presidents”: he completed busts of Calvin Coolidge, Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt. Vittor’s best-known Pittsburgh sculpture is his statue of Christopher Columbus, located in Schenley Park. Vittor died in Pittsburgh in 1968.

Musmanno (1897–1968) was born in Stowe Township, outside of Pittsburgh. This second-generation Italian was among the attorneys who served as defense counsel in the famous trial of Sacco and Vanzetti in the 1920s. His 1939 book, After Twelve Years, discussed this highly publicized case. Following active duty in World War II, he was appointed by President Truman in 1947 to serve as a judge at the International War Crimes Tribunal at Nuremberg. Musmanno was a justice on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court from 1952 to 1968. His noted book, The Glory and the Dream: Abraham Lincoln, Before and After Gettysburg, was published in 1967, one year before his death.

The famous tenor Mario Lanza (1921–1959), was christened Alfredo Arnold Corozza in South Philadelphia in 1921. His stage surname was his mother’s maiden name. Lanza’s October 1959 death was mourned by the thousands whose lives he had touched through music.

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arrived immigrant to distinguished citizen. Five who were noteworthy are Charles C.A. Baldi, Walter E. Alessandroni, Frank Vittor, Michael Angelo Musmanno and Mario Lanza.

Baldi (1862–1930) was born in the province of Salerno and came to Philadelphia in 1876. After working in the mining industry in Pottsville, he and his brothers started a coal business. Later Baldi took up real estate and banking, and was a mortician.

He was active in the publication of L’Opinione, a widely read Italian-language newspaper, and gave his support to numerous Italian American clubs and associations. His political influence in Philadelphia was considerable. Until the time of his death, Baldi was involved in efforts to improve public education.

Alessandroni (1912–1966) was born in Philadelphia, the son of Italian immigrants. He was a graduate of Villanova University and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Law. Alessandroni enjoyed a distinguished career as an attorney, prompting Gov. William W. Scranton to appoint him attorney general of Pennsylvania. At the time of his premature death, he was considered a prospective candidate for lieutenant governor.

Vittor (1888–1968) was born in Mozzato, Italy, a member of a family of artists.

In 1917, Vittor visited Pittsburgh, where he was encouraged to remain by Dr. John A. Brashear, the prominent astronomer, who admired his bronze sculptures. Vittor

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(Cont. From Page 9) Baptist churches in Philadelphia. Like Catholic parishes, Protestant churches such as the Italian Methodist Church, founded in 1889 on Catharine Street, formed groups such as the Italian Immigrants Assistance Society to aid newcomers in finding housing, employment and medical aid.

Italian religious institutions have played a key role in helping Italian families preserve their culture. Many of the colorful, Catholic feastday celebrations that draw Italian and non-Italian visitors to Pennsylvania’s neighborhoods center around the church. In addition, other institutions and organizations have helped to keep language, values and customs alive.

Philadelphia is the location of the Order of the Sons of Italy’s Grand Pennsylvania Lodge, which publishes the Sons of Italy Times. The Italian Folk Art Federation of America is also located in Philadelphia. The cultural heritage of Italians is also important in some of the Commonwealth’s smaller communities, as evidenced by the Italian Heritage Society of Loretto.

Like members of other ethnic groups in Pennsylvania, the descendants of Italian immigrants have moved into all levels and activities of society, nationally as well as in the Commonwealth. They have become prominent in the arts, law, sciences, government, commerce, manufacturing and finance. Apart from the many who are prominent today, a number stand out for leading the way from newly

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Brady Island of Calm For Colorado Students

(Reprinted from Aspen, Col. Aspen Times) A group of Aspen Country Day School students visiting Washington, D.C., were locked down with a Pennsylvania Congressman after a woman tried to ram her car through a White House barricade.

Aspen students, who had been in Washington all week, already had adjusted their itinerary because of the federal closures and were visiting with Congressman Bob Brady, a Democrat, in the Cannon House Office Building.

Around 2 p.m. Eastern Time, an alarm sounded and the group was informed of the lockdown.

Andy Davies is one of two chaperones with the group of 36 students. She said Brady kept talking with the students and assured them they were in the right place during a lock-

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OGONTZ AVENUE Revitalization Corp. debuts changes coming to Stenton Avenue with an assist from this group: State Rep. Stephen Kinsey, his chief of staff Stacey Wright, Councilwoman Marian Tasco, Commerce Dir. Kevin Dow and State Rep. Dwight Evans. helped keep everyone calm.” down.

Eighth-grader Devon Pre“Congressman Brady was incredibly calm throughout sutti, 13, thought the alarm the lockdown,” Davies said. meant another session in the “He assured us we were per- building was over but soon refectly safe. He pointed out alized that wasn’t the case.

“Once we learned we were there was only one way in the building and it was guarded. part of a lockdown, I got He also said all his windows pretty scared,” Presutti said. were bulletproof. He more or “We didn’t have much inforless carried on like it was mation on what was going on business as usual. That really and where it was happening.

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Judge Jack McVay, Jr., Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania Superior Court, tallied two important endorsements in his race for Superior Court last week. He won the support of Pennsylvania’s largest labor federation, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, representing 800,000 union members, and he got the nod from the Pennsylvania State Education Association with 186,000 members across the Commonwealth.

Women’s Declaration For Marjorie Margolies

City Council’s five women members declared their support for Marjorie Margolies in City Hall’s Conversation Hall.

The five are Maria QuinonesSanchez, Jannie Blackwell, Marion Tasco, Cindy Bass, Blondell Reynolds-Brown.

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A veterans’ services coordinator is now available by appointment at my office at 8016 Bustleton Ave. to assist with various veterans issues, including housing for homeless vets, access to medical services, obtaining medals for surviving families and more. To make an appointment, please call 215-695-1020.

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“The best part was the Congressman; he was so calm and made sure we understood we were safe. The trip has not been boring. We’ve dealt with a lot of different things since we got here.”

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COUNCILMEN Curtis Jones, Jr. and David Oh opened informational panel in Parkside advising minority businesspeople how to utilize city assistance. pacts on Representative Bren- for Superior Court and were den Boyle’s campaign strategy willing to listen to why Reto win the 13th congressional publicans might be the better district is the next question. choice for DA and City ConWill that coalition sway troller.

PA GOP Announces women voters in the district to Hispanic Director Margolies?

Republican Party of PennLocal GOP Offer Ice Cream Rewards sylvania Chairman Rob GleaA registration drive son has announced the hiring brought together Republicans of Antori Miranda to head of the 59th, 22nd, 12th and Hispanic engagement efforts 17th Wards for a registration in Pennsylvania. The engagedrive at the 59th Ward’s an- ment team, Gleason said, will nual Ice Cream Social Voter (Cont. Next Page) Registration Drive. GOP 59th State Representative Ward Leader Peter Wirs reW. Curtis Thomas ports the Democratic strong530 W. Girard Avenue holds in Germantown were Phila., PA 19123 very receptive to Vic Stabile Councilman

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Is Pennsylvania’s economy doing better than economies of other states? The State Democratic Party promotes claims about how bad Pennsylvania’s current economy is, and tides it to Gov. Tom Corbett and his administration. Corbett’s Administration fired back as State Labor & Industry Secretary Julia Hearthway said federal Bureau of Labor Statistic data show Pennsylvania has recovered about 70% of the jobs the state lost during the recession, while other states have not performed as well. She cited Ohio as having recovered only 39%; New Jersey, 50%; and Michigan, 56%.

Hurts Meehan, Fitz

A new poll this week shows very poor numbers for both 7th Dist. Congressman Pat Meehan (R-Delaware) and 8th Dist. Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-Bucks). It’s linked to Gov. Corbett’s poor poll performances and to their State Rep.

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Steelworkers Endorse Mark Critz For Lt. Gov.

Former Congressman Mark Critz has always had organized labor by his side.

Now that he’s running for Lieutenant Governor, it looks like he will be able to rely on strong union support.

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Senior Judges Take Hefty Pensions

Eighty-six senior judges received nearly $11 million last year in combined state pension payments and income for their work in county courts across Pennsylvania, a Citizens’ Voice analysis found.

Pension payments for the senior judges totaled $7.1 million and compensation totaled $3.8 million, according to Right to Know Law information provided by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts and the State Employees’ Retirement Commission.

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$1.5 million in combined 2012 compensation.

It’s a sizeable workforce, roughly one-fifth of the active 450 Common Pleas Court judges spread around 67 counties.

The budget for the unified judicial system covering state and county courts is $317 million in fiscal 2013-14 with about four-fifths of that amount for personnel costs. The Pennsylvania courts process about 3.4 million cases in a year.

Dwayne Cofer Switches Bosses

Dwayne Cofer’s last day of service for State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood (D-Northwest) and the Democratic Caucus was Oct. 9. Cofer is now working for 8th Dist. Councilwoman Cindy Bass out of City Hall. Joe Steadman is reportedly picking up the chores for Rosita.

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Corbett Brags About Pa. Economy Growth

HEADING community cleanup at Reserves in S. Phila. were State Rep. Maria Donatucci and Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. In photo at right were staff and family from Sean’s Snack Shop lending a hand.

There remains big-bucks support of the shutdown in betting on Corbett. State GOP Washington.

For Dist. 7, Meehan’s apchief Rob Gleason has advised GOP donors their dollars are proval is 28% and his disapbeing matched by a major proval, 39%. In Dist. 8, donor. Deadline is tomorrow Fitzpatrick’s approval at 42% is a point below his disapfor matching grant.

Corbett’s Poor Polling proval rate.

Senior judges try cases on an ad hoc basis and take on other assignments after they have retired full time from the bench, helping the wheels of justice turn in Pennsylvania.

They benefit from a unique “double-dip” arrangement.

They are paid a hefty daily compensation, called per diems, for their work up to an annual threshold amount and still collect generous state pensions under the traditional defined-benefit plan, as well as health benefits.

The combined compensation ranged from a peak of $176,366 for Judge Ricardo Jackson of Philadelphia to a low of $52,153 for Judge Charles B. Smith of Chester Co. Twelve senior Common Pleas judges from Northeastern Pennsylvania received

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) build a grassroots infrastructure and engage with voters at community events, as well as “strengthen our ties with Hispanic Republicans. As part of the GOP’s effort to build a permanent ground operation, the Pennsylvania GOP will work in partnership with the RNC to ensure a year-round presence in Latino neighborhoods.”

The United Steelworkers became the first labor union to endorse Critz in his 2014 bid for Lieutenant Governor.

USW political director Tim Waters said, “During his time in Congress, Critz demonstrated his commitment to manufacturing and family-sustaining jobs.

When Critz’s district was redrawn, the middle class lost a reliable ally in Washington, but now he has a chance to once again serve the hard-working people of Pennsylvania.”

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Pew Poll Finds We’re Unhappy About City

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Tioga Terminal Prospects Grow

PHILA. Regional Port Authority Exec. Dir. James T. McDermott, Jr., right, welcomes Maritime Administration Mid-Atlantic Gateway Office Dir. L. Frank Mach to Tioga Terminal. Mach has indicated Tioga will be backup terminal if needed, since Port is designated as “Strategic Military” by Defense Dept.

STATE and local AFL-CIO executives join ILA chief Boise Butler and PRPA officials to insure Tioga Terminal continues to grow as Port’s bulk and fruit terminal. From left are PRPA Marketing Dir. Shawn Mahoney, Phila. AFL-CIO Secretary/Treasurer Elizabeth McElroy, State AFL-CIO’s VP Frank Snyder and President Rick Bloomingdale, and PRPA Exec. Sr. Dir. Robert Blackburn.

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Butkovitz Ahead For Mayor, But Readers Still Eye Many If the spring 2015 Democratic primary were held today – and if Philadelphia Public Record readers know their stuff – City Controller Alan Butkovitz would have an edge in a crowded field to win the nomination for Philadelphia’s next Mayor.

An online poll on the Public Record website conducted through polldaddy.com shows no potential mayoral candidate with a decisive advantage. But in a field of 13 choices, Butkovitz led as of Wednesday, Oct. 9 with 27.69%. That represents 152 out of 550 total responses since Jul. 4, 2013 when the poll was started.

Respondents are asked, “Who Do You Think Will Win Next Democratic Mayoral Primary In Philadelphia?”

Butkovitz may benefit from familiarity. He has been elected to citywide office twice before and his name is known to voters.

In second place is State Sen. Anthony Williams (D-W. Phila.). The Senator drew 74 votes, or 13.45% of the total.

That’s impressive for a man

whose day job does not take him to all parts of the city.

Not far behind is City Council President Darrell Clark with 65 votes, or 11.83%. Although he represents only the 5th Councilmanic Dist. in North Philadelphia, his position as Council President gives him a high profile with lots of new coverage.

Neck and neck for fourth place are Councilman at Large Bill Green and 1st Ward Leader John Dougherty, with 50 votes (9.09%) and 49 votes (8.91%) respectively. Green has won a citywide election.

Electricians’ Union Leader Dougherty, who unsuccessfully sought a State Senate seat, has vast citywide political influence. Both are known for their fundraising prowess.

In sixth place is Councilman at Large Jim Kenney, who has won six citywide elections and is a respected policymaker. He has 41 votes, for 7.45%.

Not far behind are Congressman Bob Brady, the adroit Democratic Party Leader who came in third in a five-way race for Mayor in 2007, and District

Attorney Seth Williams, who is seeking his second term this November. Each has 31 votes, for 5.64%.

Some respondents also chose 3rd Dist. Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (13 votes, 2.36%); Councilman at Large Wilson Goode, Jr. (9 votes, 1.64%); businessman Tom Knox, who came in second in the 2007 mayoral race (13 votes, 2.36%); 7th Dist. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez (10 votes, 1.82%); and Councilwoman at Large Blondell Reynolds Brown (12 votes, 2.18%).

This poll is an “open-access poll” in which respondents are self-selected. Such a poll is not as reliable as a scientifically selected poll. In addition, for an election still 19 months away, any poll has a low predictive value. A lot can happen between now and May 19, 2015. Many candidates who now poll lower can break out if they organize well or if others falter.

However, online readers of the Philadelphia Public Record are self-selected for local (Cont. Page 17)

So what else is new?

The latest poll from The Pew Charitable Trusts finds Philadelphians are concerned about the city’s prospects and give the city its lowest ratings in the five years Pew has been polling locally.

Forty-five percent of respondents said the city was “off on the wrong track,” compared with 37% who said it was “headed in the right direction.” In 2009, the responses were reversed, with 37% choosing the wrong track and 46% the right direction.

Thirty-seven percent of residents said the city had become a worse place to live during the past five years, while 25% said it was better.

In 2009, only 27% said worse and 33% indicated better.

Fewer Philadelphians said they expected the city to improve in the next five years. In the current survey, optimists outnumbered pessimists 52% to 27%. In 2009, it was 68%

to 14%.

These downward trends were also reflected in residents’ attitudes toward the city’s elected officials, including Mayor Michael Nutter. His approval rating was the lowest in the five years Pew has been polling in Philadelphia.

Thirty-nine percent of residents said they approved of the Mayor’s job performance, while 52% disapproved. This is a dramatic change from January 2012, when 60% approved of his work — his highest rating since 2009 — and 30% disapproved. The decline in Mayor Nutter’s jobapproval numbers was largely consistent across economic, demographic, and geographic lines.

City Council’s job-approval rating also was lower, though it did not fall as much.

Thirty percent of respondents approved of the job the Council is doing, a decrease of 5 percentage points from 2012.

Ringside With The Shadowboxer Tyson vs. USA Boxing Over Future Olympians The boxing community has been following a rift that has recently developed between former Heavyweight Champ Mike Tyson and USA Boxing President Dr. Charles Butler. The controversy started with the signing of two Olympic boxing prospects by Tyson to his professional boxing-promotion company which started an exchange of letters between the two.

Dr. Butler to Tyson: “USA Boxing trains and develops the United States Olympic Boxing Team. We have been working hard to develop athletes to compete for our country in the 2016 Olympics. We provide structure for many young athletes in poorer communities who are in dire need of guidance.

We try to help our young men and women develop their boxing skills, and try to teach them values, a moral code, and the skills necessary to

have a life after boxing.

“Iron Mike Productions is offering money to our best athletes to turn ‘professional.’

Many of these youngsters are living in poverty. These young boxers are foregoing their Olympic hopes and the hopes of our nation in exchange for a professional boxing contract now. You are offering these athletes pennies on the dollar of what they could be worth with an Olympic medal, or even potentially just being an Olympian.

You are also undermining the next United States Olympic Boxing Team in the process.”

Tyson’s Response to Dr. Butler: “I am responding to your open letter regarding an erroneous claim that my boxing promotion’s position of signing young fighters is hindering the growth of USA Boxing’s future Olympic team. I am writing you directly to give you the respect you didn’t afford me when you addressed

Despite these negative perceptions, three-fifths of Philadelphians said they considered the city a good or excellent place to live, roughly the same as in previous years.

The Pew survey was conducted by telephone between Jul. 23 and Aug. 13, 2013, among a citywide random sample of 1,605 city residents age 18 and older. Interviews were conducted with 530 landline users and 1,075 cellphone users to reach a broad representative sample of Philadelphians.

The final sample was weighted to reflect the demographic breakdown of the city.

The margin of error for the entire sample is approximately plus or minus 2.5 percentage points. The margin of error is higher for subgroups. Surveys are subject to other error sources as well, including sampling coverage error, record error, and respondent error. me in a public forum.

“I am most disappointed that you and USA Boxing could not afford me the courtesy and respect, not only as a former heavyweight champion, but a former amateur champion to contact me first instead of taking advantage of my name and company for publicity.

“Your organization never attempted to contact me directly to discuss this matter. Had you done so, perhaps you would have a better understanding of my love for amateur boxing and my commitment to protect fighters by giving them the best possible opportunities this business can offer. No one knows better than I the pitfalls of amateur and professional boxing.”

Stay tuned, this could get interesting.

Locally, this Saturday, WBA/WBC Champion Danny “Swift” Garcia, the undefeated junior welterweight boxing champion, will appear at two Forman Mills stores to sign autographs and pose for photos: at 1 p.m. at 3500 Aramingo Avenue, and at 4 p.m. at 5694 Rising Sun Avenue.

appropriate care and quality improvement interventions in serving diverse populations.

For example, its employees use 55 different languages to communicate with its more than 302,000 members, and it offers health education programs on prenatal care and other topics that are tailored to the unique needs of the ethnic groups in its membership.

“Keystone First serves a very-diverse membership, and we place great importance on making sure we meet the unique health care needs of all our members,” said Russell Gianforcaro, executive director of the Keystone First product. “We are pleased that NCQA has once again recognized our efforts to remove cultural barriers to quality health care.”

NCQA is a private, non-

profit organization dedicated to improving health-care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and

practices in key areas of performance. NCQA is committed to providing health care quality information for consumers, purchasers, health care providers and

rsearchers.

The Multicultural Health Care program evaluates how well an organization complies with standards for the following areas: collection of

Independence Blue Cross Teams With Guardian Independence Blue Cross, the region’s leading health insurer, and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America, one of the nation’s largest mutual life insurers and an independent leading provider of employee benefits, have formed a strategic relationship to provide Guardian’s specialty insurance products to IBC members and employer groups.

The new benefit options — life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and

cancer insurance — are an important addition to IBC’s line of products as they offer members financial protection from unforeseen hardships and expenses.

The benefits will be available to employers with 51 or more enrolled members this fall for group plan renewals on or after Jan. 1, 2014. These products will be available to employers with 2-50 enrolled members by mid-2014.

“At Independence Blue Cross, we are committed to continuing to present our

members and customer groups with flexible and innovative benefit options that meet their unique and individual coverage needs,” said Richard J. Neeson, IBC executive vice president and president of expanding markets. “The new line of specialty products complements IBC’s comprehensive line of first-class medical plans while offering added income protection when the unexpected happens. This is just one more way that we are meeting the needs of consumers.”

race/ethnicity and language data; provision of language assistance; cultural responsiveness; quality improvement of culturally and linguistically appropriate services, and reduction of health-care disparities.

NCQA awards distinction to organizations that meet or exceed its rigorous requirements for multicultural health care.

“Earning Multicultural Health Care Distinction shows that an organization is making a breakthrough in providing excellent health care to diverse populations. I congratulate any organization that achieves this level of distinction,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane.

“Eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health care is essential to improving the quality of care overall.”

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Keystone First, a Blue Cross Medical Assistance (Medicaid) product and the largest Medical Assistance product in Southeastern Pennsylvania, announced has received another Multicultural Health Care Distinction from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

Keystone First was recognized by NCQA as an early adopter of the Multicultural Health Care Distinction in 2010. The next year, it became one of the first seven health plans in America to formally receive this prestigious accolade. With this renewal, Keystone First is currently one of only eight Medicaid plans in the country to hold the distinction, which is valid through April 2015.

NCQA bestowed the distinction upon Keystone First for its delivery of culturally

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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. This past Sunday, the TV program “60 Minutes” ran a segment discussing the Social Security disability program. I must comment that I am very disappointed at the complete lack of balance in the segment.

If you watched the show, and were not well informed about how SSD actually works, you would be convinced the major-

ity of SSD recipients are on the rolls due either to fraud or to the machinations of greedy lawyers looking to make a quick buck at the taxpayers’ expense.

One commentator stated too many claims involve “subjective” complaints — mentioning back pain and fibromyalgia as examples.

Complaints involving pain in the cervical or lumbar spines can easily be verified by objective testing, particularly MRIs or CT scans. These will show the presence of herniated or bulging discs, and the extent of central-canal or neural-foraminal stenosis and nerve-root compression. No self-respecting lawyer (at least none that I know) would argue with a straight face to a hearing judge that a client be found disabled based on complaints of back pain without some objective test results that provide a basis for those complaints.

SSA acknowledges that muscle spasms, sensory or motor loss, and reduced range of motion constitute objective evidence that bolsters complaints of pain. 20 C.F.R. section 404.1529 (c)(2).

As to FM, SSA promulgated a ruling, SSR 12-2p, that addresses what an adjudicator should consider. SSA characterizes FM as a “complex medical condition characterized primarily by widespread pain in the joints, muscles, tendons, or nearby soft tissues that has persisted for at least three months.”

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More than 30,000 people a week read the newspaper online at www.phillyrecord.com.

Professionals are now exploring potential 2015 campaigns for many individuals.

They’ll be keeping an eye on results like these for clues to strategy.

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Rheumatology Criteria for the Classification of FM. These include at least 11 positive tender points on physical examination, and a history of widespread pain lasting at least three months.

That’s hardly subjective.

“means test” in a Chapter 12 • You do not have to get a court order extending the automatic stay beyond 30 days if you were in a previous Chapter 12 • The eligibility limits are greater than in a Chapter 13.

Family farmers in America are a dying breed. The continued access farmers have to Chapter 12 bankruptcy has allowed many farms to get through tough economic times and continue their family farm business and way of life.

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added to the Bankruptcy Code in 1986. There had been many bank failures, and credit all but dried up for farmers. The result was a farm crisis. The mostpowerful tool found in a Chapter 12 is the ability to redo or modify any secured debt. This includes mortgages and loans on livestock, crops and equipment.

This ability to modify any secured loan in Chapter 12 is one of the major advantages of Chapter 12 over Chapter 13.

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How To Cope With Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been one of the most successful campaigns to raise public awareness in recent history. Unfortunately, in terms of successfully reducing breast-cancer mortality, the results have been mixed, which has caused fierce debate among doctors, researchers, non-profit groups and patients.

“Embedded in the message driving the campaign every October includes instruction to women to strongly consider getting screened for breast cancer, which is often asymptomatic during the early stages, in the hopes of finding cancer before it metastasizes,” says cancer psychotherapist Dr. Niki Barr, author of Emotional Wellness, The Other Half of Treating Cancer.

Debate over the efficacy of screenings has arisen as new studies reveal possible shortfalls: self-examinations haven’t been proven effective; younger women experience false positives due to denser breast tissue, as well as missed positives, despite clinical examinations; and recently published studies such as the New England Journal of Medicine’s findings on three decades of screening have been mixed, Dr. Barr says.

The latter found screenings did reduce late-stage cancer rates, to a small extent, but mammograms also drastically increased over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatment, including surgeries, toxic drugs and an incalculable amount of stress and suffering, she says.

“I think each woman needs to consider screenings on an individual basis. Family history, age and other risk factors should be considered in their decision,” Dr. Barr says. “It’s equally important to remember that, should you

or a loved one be diagnosed with breast cancer, you should care for your emotional well-being as much as you take measures to restore physical well-being.”

While doctors, nurses and medical staff tend to your body, you can tend to your mental health with some of these exercises she recommends to her patients: • “Catch” anxious feelings before they become anxiety.

Prevent anxious thoughts from becoming full-blown anxiety by “catching” those feelings before they intensify.

If you find anxious thoughts repeating themselves in your mind, take out some index cards and a pen and write them down, one by one, one per card. When you’ve written them all down, try to identify which one thought started the chain reaction. Then find the thought that came next.

Continue until you have each thought in order. Now, go back to the first thought and write down a new thought that does not make you feel anxious. When the first thought comes to mind, substitute it with the second thought. Continue through the list until you have positive, empowering thoughts for each negative, anxious one.

• Release painful feelings and then let them go: Writing down painful thoughts and feelings through journaling is an excellent way of exorcising them. Some people find rereading what they’ve written can be helpful, but others hesitate to use this tool for fear someone will find it and read their private thoughts.

For those people, Barr suggests an extra measure of release: Shred the pages while focusing on “letting go” of those feelings.

• Give your mind respite by escaping through music and meditation. Music is a

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(Cont. From Page 7) Oct. 17- Craft Beer Tasting to support State Rep. Ed Neilson at Katie O’Donnell’s, 4501 Woodhaven Rd., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $50. Tickets available at edneilson.com or (215) 821-9842.

Oct. 17- 53rd & 35th Ward Republicans host Fundraiser at Red Rooster Inn, 7960 Dungan Rd., 7-10 p.m. Live music by Blu Dogz. Tickets $35. For info Gary (215) 820-8553 or Chuckie (215) 722-3459.

Oct. 18- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts free flu shots at her district office, 310 W. Chelten Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Oct. 18- Sheriff Jewell Williams and Democratic 16th Ward Committee host Chicken & Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Park Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10. For info Andrew Smith (215) 609-5876.

Oct 18- Candidates Forum at Kingsessing Rec Ctr., 50th &

Kingsessing Ave., 6-9 p.m.

Free dinner. For info Kedvin Horne (267) 586-3599 or Mike Ross (484) 250-9055.

Oct. 18- Phila. Veterans Comfort House hosts Black Tie gala for homeless vets at Freedoms Foundation, Phoenixville, Pa. 6:30-10 p.m. Tickets $150.

Available at www.vetscomforthouse.org.

Oct. 19- Tom & Dr. Maria McColgan host Fundraiser for Danny Alvarez at 9640 Wissinoming St., 3-7 p.m. Food & beverages. Tickets $50, couples $80.

Oct. 20- Tailgate Party Fundraiser (Eagles v. Cowboys) for State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. at Taggart Ho., 9961 Frankford Ave. (at Knights Rd.), 12:30-4 p.m. Tickets $35. Beer & food included. Checks payable to “Committee to Re-Elect John Sabatina, Jr.”. For info (215) 742-8600.

Oct. 21- Democratic City Committee Fall Preelection Gala at Sheet Metal Workers Ha., Reed St. & Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $150. For info (215) 241-7804.

Oct. 21- Phila. Tea Party Pa-

triots So. Philly/CC Mtg. at 7 p.m. in Prudential Bank Bldg., 1834 W. Oregon Ave. Parking & entrance in back.

Oct. 22- Committee of 70, League of Women Voters and Young Involved Phila. sponsor Candidates Debate for City Controller at WHYY, 150 N. 6th St., 7-8 p.m. Dave Davies moderates. Questions drawn from citizen audience.

Oct. 23- Democratic Ward 39B hosts Fall Fundraiser at EOM Cl., 144 Moore St., 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets $50. For info Matt Myers (215) 467-4643.

Oct. 24- Fundraiser for State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Pegasus Ballrm., 5534 Pulaski Ave., 6-8:30 p.m. Cocktails, dinner, jazz band. For info Cynthia (215) 704-4461.

Oct. 24- 66A Ward Democratic Exec. Committee hosts Preelection Gala at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-9 p.m. $35 Ticket available at door.

Oct. 25- Jim Dintino hosts 26th GOP Ward Fall Festival at Waterfall Rm., Water St. & Snyder Ave., 6-9 p.m. Free parking under I-95. Tickets available at door.

Oct. 25- Fundraiser for Jon Cavaiani, recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor, hosted

by Councilman David Oh at Paddy Whacks, 150 South St., 6-9 p.m. $35 per person includes beer, wine and food.

50/50 raffle and Auction items.

Oct. 25- 33rd Ward Halloween Beef at Juniata G.C., 1329 E. Cayuga Ave., 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Tickets $30, 2 for $50. For info Jim Harrity (267) 443-8621.

Oct. 26- State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. sponsors Breast Cancer Walk in honor of his mother Judy Sabatina at Pennypack Pk., Rhawn St. Little City entrance, 9 a.m.-12 m. Refreshments. Registration $25 adults, $15 kids 14 years old and under, free for kids 5 years old and under. For info Carol Rostucher (215)742-8600.

Oct. 26- 10th Anniversary of Irish Memorial at Front & Chestnut Sts., 4 p.m. Dinner & Irish Music at Hyatt Regency Hotel, 201 S. Columbus Blvd., 6-11 p.m. Tickets $150.

Oct. 26- United Republican Club hosts Crab Night at 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-11 p.m.

Tickets $35 available at door.

Oct. 27- Men’s Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, Dr. Ruth Horwitz and Sen. Bob Rovner host Candidates Brunch at 9768 Verree Rd., brunch 9 a.m., candidates talk 10:00 a.m.-12 m.

Oct. 28- Bob Asher, Rob Gleason and State Rep. John Taylor host GOP District Attorney candidate Danny Alvarez at Union League, Lincoln Memorial Rm., 140 S. Broad St., 5:30 p.m. For info Joseph DeFelice (215) 756-4158.

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(Cont. From Page 7) those families who transition from CHIP to Medicaid coverage are able to still receive great care under Medicaid’s approved providers, Corbett began by spreading untruths about the program and ignored all of the ways it can benefit Pennsylvania. This was unacceptable.

But progress has finally been made on this thorny issue. Recently, the House and Senate voted to eliminate the 60-day “go bare” period, ensuring children will no longer go without health insurance while they are waiting for approvals. While the plan awaits the Governor’s signature, it is expected to become law soon.

The elimination of the “go

bare” period is a true victory for Pennsylvania’s families and something I have been advocating for a long time. The health-care needs of a child can be unpredictable and this is a great step in ensuring that they get the care they need when they need it.

The bottom line is the onetwo punch of restoring CHIP enrollment and expanding Medicaid eligibility is a vital investment in Pennsylvania’s present and future well-being.

We should never use our kids as a talking point to fight an ideological battle; we should be having real discussions about the ways to ensure that kids grow up in healthy families with opportunities to succeed.

(Cont. From Page 10) And to tell you just how crazy this whole thing got on Monday, Marimow was the one who assigned the story of his firing to Inquirer politics reporter Thomas Fitzgerald.

But if I went to the Inky and saw him still sitting in the lobby, I wouldn’t be surprised and here’s why.

The firing has caused a rift in the ownership group that owns the Inky. While New Jersey powerbroker George Norcross has sided with Hall in approving Marimow’s firing, two other members of the ownership group, Lewis Katz and Gerry

Lenfest, see things differently.

It’s this difference in opinion that Marimow is banking on, according to those in the know. He thinks his firing will be reversed because not all of the owners are on board.

Personally, I’d just leave.

The Inquirer is still on the hook for Marimow’s salary until April 2014. (They brought him back to the paper in April 2012 … after the previous ownership fired him.) I’d take that money, sit in my den, write books and head back to the University of Arizona.

But he’s not gonna do that.

From what I’m hearing, Marimow is looking at his legal options.

TON SPENCE and committee people from both the 12th and 59th Wards for five and half hours to get new voter registrations in the heart of Germantown – Germantown & Chelten

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 130503802 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Dorothy J. McDonald, Deceased & Frances McDonald, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Dorothy J. McDonald, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Dorothy J. McDonald, Deceased address is 8243 Michener Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19150. 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, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, 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. 130503802, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 8243 Michener Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff.

You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer.

If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 3638 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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Additional assistance came from 12TH WARD LEADER RICK HELLBERG and 17TH WARD LEADER JERRY BROWN. Despite the heat and

humidity in the Democratic stronghold that is Germantown, Wirs said voters were willing to listen to why Republicans might be the better choices for DA and City Controller.

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 130402667 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of William C. Plummer, Deceased & Susan Sorensen, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of William C. Plummer, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of William C. Plummer, whose last known address is 5310 Harbison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 130402667, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5310 Harbison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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59TH WARD LEADER PETER WIRS was joined by 22ND WARD CHAIRWOMAN CAROL MACK, 10TH WARD LEADER THOR-

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(Cont. From Page 10) Despite her liberal leanings, Quiñones Sánchez is usually one of the more-rational people on City Council; not this time.

“BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN sponsored a bill, ‘Women on Corporate Boards’, which was passed by City Council and signed by MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER. The bill requires all city contractors to disclose the racial and sexual makeup of their boards and officers. We already have disclosure requirements for contractors that want special consideration as women or minority-owned business enterprises. Most cities have similar mandates to use WMBEs. “So why do we need a law requiring businesses not trying to capitalize on this special treatment to disclose this information anyway? This law only serves to increase contractors’ expenses, which will be built into their bids. And of course I assume some bureaucrats will have full-time jobs to administer these filings. Thus, at the end of the day Philadelphia taxpayers will be the victims.

“Another woman who gives me pause is the Commonwealth’s ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE. She recently decided to pursue criminal charges against XTO energy, a subsidiary of ExxonMobile, for a spill in Lycoming Co. She is prosecuting the com-

pany under two state laws.

“She does have the legal authority to pursue the issue. The problem is she is a little late to the game. The federal government has already investigated the spill and fined the company $100,000. Furthermore, XTO has reached agreements with the owners of the affected land to completely remediate the damage. XTO is also spending $20 million on a new facility at the site to recycle the fracking fluid. There is no evidence or reason to believe XTO willfully spilled the fluid. What does she bring to the plate by duplicating what the federal government has already done? Yes, she has right to do this, but is fair to punish anyone twice?

“Also, what message does this send to oil and gas sector that has invested billions of dollars in Pennsylvania? Shale-gas development has lead to 240,000 new jobs in the state and the abundance of shale has contributed to lower energy prices.

“What I fear is that this case is not about protecting our environment, but pandering to the liberal side of her party. This is yet another example of Kane’s not keeping her campaign promise. She repeatedly told us last year that by electing her that we would be sending a prosecutor to Harrisburg and not a politician.”

Fellow elephants showed the flag at the Republican 59th Ward’s Oct. 5 Ice Cream So-

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sioner in Aston’s 6th Ward.

Jim is a living, beloved legend in Aston, Pa.... After the LATEST Gov. Corbett contretemps, we read that he favors the ALABAMA Plan for our new state MEDICAID coverage. I am researching it, but recall reading of a LOUSY PLAN in a southern state in the Economist. A good plan also should ENRICH no one.

WHO IS QUALIFIED to be a City Commissioner candidate? Robert DELLAVELLA, Pat PARKINSON, William DOLBOW, Michael BOYLE, Shawn DILLON,

Joe RUSSO, Lou AGRE, John SABATINA, Sr., Sharon LOSIER, Emilio VAZQUEZ, John CONNELLY, Bernadette WYCHE, Pat GILLESPIE, Pat EIDING, Joe DOUGHERTY and Dan GRACE; that’s who.... The NEED for a natural-gas pipeline to Philly from upstate will mean investment and JOBS for labor. The last 20 miles, in a built-up urban area, are tricky. One route might be to take down the a railroad right of way, which runs from western Northeast Philly to near Fern Rock, and

Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters

(Cont. From Page 7) sions, with their myopic, selfserving demands.

There is absolutely nothing fair about the current funding method. People who live in apartments and send their children to local schools pay no school tax. School districts build schools that look like palaces, to the detriment of the elderly and of people who have no children in school.

People 65 and older should be exempt from paying school taxes – period. How many of our elderly in this state have lost their homes to sheriff sales for back taxes? It is

about time for Pennsylvania schools to be funded with wage- and sales-tax increases.

When I went to school in Philadelphia, we had 40, 50, even 60 people in a classroom. The teachers’ association wants 15–20 children in a class. This requires more teachers, more money to be set aside for health and retirement benefits; and the homeowners – most of whom do not have children in school – pick up the tab.

If the union does not like the new funding source, then let its members find a job in the private sector, where they

will become familiar with another phrase: 401K. As for the teachers’ unions, local school boards and especially the local assessment commissions, they should be dissolved. There is not a moretreacherous group of entities in this state, and that includes our elected representatives in Harrisburg who seemingly are dragging their feet on moving HB76 and SB76 to the floor.

The homeowners of this state should unite. No matter what your political affiliation, tell your Representative if

he/she does not vote yes, then their time in office is very limited. All political organizations should get behind the people who vote yes on this issue because this is the mostimportant issue currently facing the voters of Pennsylvania. Do homeowners actually own their homes, or do the teachers’ union, local school officials and the county assessment commissions own your home by virtue of the obscene school taxes we homeowners must pay?

Arthur T. Hunter

thence follow Tacony Creek to the Delaware River where it would run under Interstate 95 or parallel to it. This route, sometimes called Rosenthal Railway after the Hal Rosenthal plan to extend the subway to the Northeast on the existing tracks. It is more likely to get approval than running it under the Delaware riverbed.

FORMER NAVY SECRETARY John Lehman (who lives in our area) wrote an opinion piece on saving the U.S.S. OLYMPIA from the scrapheap. The CITY shows little interest, and only Councilman David OH is a military man. The cost-effective Lehman plan gets the ship out of the water; bottom repair is the big expense. Lehman thrilled American as a young

SECNAV appointed by Ronald Reagan when he was still a fighter pilot. His plan IS BEST!... Watching a city ambulance vehicle at idle on Reed Street made me wonder when they get maintenance and safety checks. The calls never stop during an eighthour shift. It is easy to wonder this after the EMS vehicle that caught fire, destroying a FIREHOUSE which protects our national treasure: INDEPENDENCE HALL. Let the STATE POLICE inspect them. Who knows? Maybe a new fuel-filter hose can save millions in construction.

The OLDE CITY SEAPORT FEST will be held this weekend at Penn’s Landing.

Don’t miss it. Go on Saturday and see the Columbus Day Parade on Sunday.

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(Cont. From Page 10) of Taxes. There was a big pile of received appeals on the front desk. But GET READY for some reporter to say that there were not too many....

When I find time for a visit to the Jersey Home Place, I like to read the Long Beach Island newspaper. Two articles stood out last time: In one, Stafford Township painstakingly explained the reassessment process to the people. It is always complicated and technical; yet they did it step

by caring step. And the newspaper printed it! Ever see that here?? In another, a well-educated fellow took offense to Russian President Putin’s remarks about the USA. I thought if the world MIGHT be different if ordinary folks had the email address of world leaders. At the end of the letter to the editor, the writer offered to go 10 ROUNDS WITH PUTIN. Imagine if many could email that same request to Putin (he is a karate expert).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY and GET WELL to Jim PERSING, former GOP Commis-

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