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City Needs Good Laws, Pipelines For Shale Gas To Pay

by Denise Furey The debate around the development of Marcellus Shale natural gas (shale gas) in Pennsylvania initially focused on environmental concerns relating to hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

While that remains an issue for many, the opponents of fracking have dwindled. Some early foes are now looking at how to benefit from shale gas through taxing it. The amount, if any, of severance tax on shale gas is being battled out in Harrisburg as I write.

Some former opponents, such as our City Council President Darrell Clarke, would like to see Philadelphia benefit from the shale gas by making Philadelphia an energy hub. Philadelphia would be an ideal location for a shale-gas hub owing to its proximity to the shale along with its access to the Delaware River and rail lines.

The opportunities are great for Philadelphia but the challenges are not insignificant. There are three serious hurdles.

First, we need better and more-expansive gas-transport infrastructure into Southeastern Pennsylvania from the shale-gas regions.

Second, we need to attract businesses that will invest in plants that will process the shale gas. Third, we need for our government officials to have the political will to pass legislation and put forth regulations that are constructive. By “constructive” I mean rules that protect our citizens without unduly burdening businesses with superfluous regulations and job-killing taxes.

Last month the Marcellus Shale Coalition held its annual conference, Shale Insight, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Most

discussions focused on the very issues of making Southeastern Pennsylvania an energy hub and the siting of natural-gas pipelines.

The first Shale Insight, held in 2010, saw hundreds of anti-fracking protestors chanting on Broad Street.

This year there were a handful who were gone by 10 a.m. of the first day of the conference.

It appears environmentalists have shifted their focus from fracking to pipelines.

However, many of these protests have not been at conferences like Shale Insight, but at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hearings on the siting of specific pipelines. The protestors at those meetings range from well-informed people with legitimate concerns about safety and the environment, to the hysterical. In addition, there are those who do not want anything that could disturb their property and will expediently latch onto an environmental issue.

Approximately 150 speakers and panelist addressed roughly 500 Shale Insight attendees. Keynote speakers included former New York Mayor Rudolf Giuliani and Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai.

From closer to home, Phil Rinaldi, CEO of Philadelphia Energy Solutions, and John Welch, CEO of UGI Corp., spoke specifically about their respective firms’ current and future plans for shale gas.

Notably missing from this conference were senior members of the Governor’s administration with the exception of Dennis Davin, Secretary of the Dept. of Community & Economic Development.

Gladys Brown and Rob Powelson of the Public Utility Commission were there, but Powel-

son is a Republican who was appointed by Gov. Tom Corbett and cannot be replaced by Tom Wolf (or a subsequent Governor) until Powelson’s term expires in 2019. Powelson was the Chairman of the PUC until Wolf made Brown the Chairman earlier this year.

In previous years both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor attended. The Wolf administration’s lowkey representation could stem from MSC’s opposition to Wolf’s proposed severance tax on shale gas.

In order for our region to benefit fully from shale gas, it has to get here. Currently there is limited natural-gas transport into the city and most of those pipes bring gas from the Gulf Coast.

There are a number of planned pipelines which will bring shale gas east, including the PennEast project, led

by King of Prussia-based UGI. That pipeline skirts Philadelphia and goes into New Jersey. The PennEast is $1-billion project to build a new 118-mile, 36-inch diameter pipeline that will deliver approximately 1 billion cubic feet of gas per day.

There are a number of unused pipelines under Philadelphia that can be repurposed and Sunoco Logistics is planning to do so.

However, these pipes are “product” transport and too small to be used for methane, which is “basegas”. The shale gas will need to be partially processed before it can be put in these small pipes – meaning the business and related jobs will be outside the city.

In order for companies to come and build pipeline, City Council and the Mayor will have to be helpful in the siting process. This will not be an easy task. There will

be pushback from special interests and environmental groups that have varying degrees of influence over the Democratic Party.

To Gov. Wolf’s credit, he has established a Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force which includes two State Representatives from Philadelphia, Martina White (R-Northeast) and William Keller (D-S. Phila.). Given the overwhelming and probably unwieldy size of the task force at over 100, any concrete actions are a bit down the road.

If we get past the first hurdle of getting the shale here, what is next? Lisa Crutchfield of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce noted at Shale Insight that we need to attract “heavy industry” that will utilize the shale gas, both in heating and for feedstocks such as petrochemical companies. Cheniere Energy, which was represented at Shale Insight by VP Corey Gridal, is interested in developing LNG facilities that will ship the LNG to other states and nations.

The belief is that if we can get shale gas to the region and particularly to Philadelphia, businesses with family-sustaining jobs will come.

One problem was voiced

by Pat Eiding of the Philadelphia AFL-CIO, who noted the City does not have a workforce with the necessary skills. He said we would need to “train the hardest to train.”

Another factor that could snuff out energy-hub dreams is bad policy on the part of the City and the Commonwealth.

Turzai spoke at length about the Governor’s planned severance tax on shale gas. Wolf’s plan at first glance does not look

bad at 5%, as it seems similar to that imposed in West Virginia. However, the tax, when combined with a flat fee of 4.7 cents, applied to a minimum price of $2.97 per thousand cubic feet of gas, will make the tax the highest in the US at current prices.

Not only is Wolf’s floor above the current national benchmark price of 2.42/MCF, it is well above the $1.05 price quoted by Gas Price Traker for Pennsylvania shale gas. Pennsylvania shale gas trades a discount owing to inadequate transport infrastructure.

Also, please note Pennsylvania has one of the highest state corporate-income tax rates in the US at 9.99%.

Similarly, Philadelphia has a business tax structure and city wage taxes that have already driven business and jobs to the suburbs.

Even if the Commonwealth gets its policies right, if we do not in Philadelphia, we will lose these jobs to Delaware and Bucks Counties which are also on the river.

Additionally, I hope that our city officials do not follow the Governor’s lead of wanting to pick and choose which energy companies prosper. Wolf plans to use part of his shale-gas tax for a fund to support renewable energy businesses. While wanting more renewables may be a laudable goal, I do not believe government should be investing in the entities it regulates.

I am not suggesting energy businesses should not pay taxes. PUC Commissioner Powelson noted at Shale Insight there is only one training center in the US for government pipelinesafety personnel. Using energy-tax money for hiring and training more regulators is sound policy.

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ties begin with a dinner at Galdo’s on Thursday, October 8 at 6 pm. Tickets are $75, which includes open bar and dinner with entertainment by The Geator, Jerry Blavat, long time Columbus Day favorite.

The dinner honors State Rep. Maria Donatucci; John Dougherty, business manager of Local 98; Phil Rinaldi, CEO

of Phila Energy Solutions, and Cosmo DeNicola, sports entrepreneur.

The annual Columbus Day Proclamation from the City will be held at noon Friday in City Council Chambers, followed on Saturday by a Columbus Sidewalk Festival on 9th Street in the Italian Market.

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It’s an obvious fact everyone becomes an Italian Columbus Day weekend.

Last Sunday both the Puerto Rican and Polish communities shared the day with parades following one another along the traditional Parkway route.

This Sunday, the Columbus Day Parade will head south on Broad Street at 12:30 p.m. from Morris Street concluding on Marconi Plaza where hundreds will be treated to music, song, and great Italian delicacies by a host of vendors.

Festivities will begin this eve at 6 pm with a Columbus Day dinner at Galdo’s Caterers, 20th & Moyamensing Avenue.

Heading the entertainment will be the legendary Jerry ‘The Geator’ Blavat.

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Four Days Of Columbus Day (Cont. From Page 3) Sunday is the big day with A Mass celebrated at St. Monica Church, 17th & Ritner, at 10 am.

Following the Mass, parade leaders and VIPs, led by South Philadelphia’s Frankie Avalon as Grand Marshal, will gather before the parade for a continental breakfast at Paradiso, 1600 block of E. Passyunk Avenue.

Kickoff for the parade is sharp at 12:30 at Broad & Morris.

The reviewing stand on S. Broad Street between Oregon and Bigler will welcome the parade’s VIPs, including Mayor Michael Nutter; Congressman Bob Brady; Register of Wills Ron Donatucci; State Reps. Maria Donatucci and Bill Keller; Councilmen Mark Squilla and Kenyatta Johnson;

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CHRISTOPHER Columbus statue overlooks San Francisco Bay with American flag blowing in background.

State Sens. Larry Farnese, Tina Tartaglione, and John Sabatina, Jr.; and mayoral candidates Jim Kenney and Melissa Murray Bradley.

For more info on the parade, call Marie Beren or Steve Lauer at the office of Councilman Squilla at (215) 686-3412.

The Columbus Day parade is now into its 25th year, with the Columbus Day weekend celebrate for well over a century by the local Italian community and fraternal groups.

The Consul General of Italy Andrea Canepari in Philadelphia has given the Columbus Day celebration added meaning.

He’s launched a month long program of events to focus attention on the Italy of today, its industrial capabilities and how this area is benefitting and can continue to benefit from interacting with Italian businesses and commercial giants.

Canepari reports: “Greater Philadelphia boasts one of the largest and most-accomplished ItalianAmerican communities in the United States. The birthplace of the United States of America, Philadelphia is a city deeply connected to Italian values and the Italian way of life, exemplified by the rich universities, museums, art centers and neighborhoods and contributions of Italian heritage. I am proud to announce that the Consulate General of Italy — in partnership with area civic, academic, cultural and business leaders—is launching the second edition of Ciao Philadelphia in October 2015 after the success of its inaugural year in 2014.

“This year, Ciao Philadelphia extends to include South Jersey with Rowan University and the state of Delaware to highlight the cosmopolitan and sophisticated nature of the entire region, due also to the significant Italian influence. Ciao Philadelphia is a month-long series of more than 60 events that highlight the contributions of Italians and Italian Americans to Greater Philadelphia and, indeed, the world.

“Ciao Philadelphia truly has something to offer everyone. Daily events throughout October include opera, concerts, film screenings, food celebrations, exhibits, Italian race cars, performances and lectures, to name a few.

Major highlights this year are the tours uniquely created for Ciao Philadelphia. From the historical tours at Independ-

FRANKIE AVALON ….Parade Marshall

DEPICTION of Columbus claiming possession of New World in caravels Niña and Pinta. ence Hall and Union League gion with an Italian influence to the cultural tours at the as well as all major universiPhiladelphia Museum of Art ties are included. Ciao and Pennsylvania Academy of Philadelphia is a way to apFine Arts, Ciao Philadelphia preciate the Italian cultural highlights the international na- heritage and connect the reture of the region established gion with contemporary Italy, through the influence of its opening doors for even more Italian and Italian American economic and academic excommunity. changes. The extensive media “Ciao Philadelphia is an coverage received in Italy engaging partnership with the thorough Ciao Philadelphia most prominent cultural insti- helps to promote awareness tutions of the region and vari- about new opportunities in ous components of the Italian and with the Greater PhiladelAmerican community. Every phia region. landmark institution of the re“Ciao Philadelphia is realized thanks to the support of the Ciao Philadelphia sponsors: AQUA, Philadelphia Energy Solution, PREIT, 2531-35 S. Broad St. Philadelphia PA 19148 Philadelphia Convention and Phone: 215-462-0992 • Fax: 215-462-4699 Visitors Bureau, PECO, www.MontiRagoFuneralHome.com Fedegari Technologies INC, Dilworth Paxon LLP., AmeriHealth, American Airlines, Republic Bank and Pennoni.

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Eagle in the Grand Court. They will be there today to Saturday, Oct. 10.

The three artisans, two from Florence and one American who studied shoe design in Florence, will be available to meet and speak with shoppers about their designs, which include shoes, handbags, accessories and jewelry. Their products will also be available for purchase.

Selected to represent Florence by Florence’s PromoFirenze are, from left, Benedetta Maracchi of Marakita Firenze (handbags/accessories);

REPLICA of Santa Maria, flagship of Italian explorer’s 1492 expedition.

Giovanna Montauti and Luca Parri of the house of Picchiani e Barlacchi (jewelry) and American Michael Mack of Michael Grey Footwear (shoes).

With a degree from the Polimoda International Institute of Fashion Design & Marketing, Maracchi started Marakita Firenze in 2009 and represents a new generation of Florence’s fresh, modern designers.

Her elegant handbags and accessories made of Italian leather and textiles, as well as home goods demonstrate the classic beauty of Italian design.

Michael Grey FootWear was started in 2007 by Mack, an American designer and entrepreneur, who holds a graduate degree from the Polimoda International Institute of Fashion Design & Marketing, and who interned with designer Roberto Cavalli. Combining a distinctive blend of industrial design and architecture with vintage concepts, his shoes are made with hand-selected rich leathers, luxurious linings, and materials from around the world.

He says that “Life, travels, studies, technique, and my passion for creation are the very DNA of Michael Grey Footwear.”

The house of Picchiani e Barlacchi began in 1896 in a cellar where artisans worked by candlelight.

Today it is known as a historic enterprise in Italy. Working with artists, sculptors and architects, this family business creates unique coins, plaques and medals – as well as beautifully crafted jewelry. Descendents of one of its founders, Montauti oversees the needs of P&B’s clients. Her nephew, Luca Parri, works closely with P&B’s artisans, managing their work.

A press conference was held in Florence on September 22, 2015 announcing the artisans’ visit to Philadelphia. This cultural exchange is a result of the 2014 visit to Philadelphia by Florence’s Deputy Mayor Nicoletta Mantovani for the 50th anniversary of the Sister City relationship. To celebrate the

anniversary, she and Mayor Nutter signed a renewal of the long-standing agreement, and

she asked that we help promote Florence’s rich artisan culture through exchanges.

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(Cont. From Page 4) organizations and sponsors to highlight the best of Italy and our Italian American community throughout October.”

Just days after Pope Francis returns to Italy, artisans from Florence arrived in Philadelphia as part of a special cultural exchange. Florence has been Philadelphia’s Sister City since 1964, a total of 51 years.

For four days only, the artisans will showcase and sell their beautiful crafts and designs in ‘pop-up shops’ at Macy’s Center City Philadelphia, next to the

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Ciao Philadelphia Events Throughout October

Oct 8- From Falafel to Fettuccini, American Jewish Committee, Giovanni's Bar & Grill Oct 8- Dante at the Bell Tower, Temple University’s Italian Program, Temple University Bell Tower Oct 8, 15- Film Series on Pasolini & Post-Colonialism, Italian Program,

St. Joseph’s Univ., Forum Theater Oct 8, 9, 10, 11- Columbus Day Parade & Festival, 1492 Society, South 9th Street Business Association, South Philadelphia Oct 9, 11- La Traviata, Opera Philadelphia, Academy of Music Oct 9, 10, 11- Sinatra: A

Centennial Celebration, Philly Pops, Verizon Hall – Kimmel Center Oct 9, 16, 23, 30- The Art of Italy, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art Oct 10- Deana Martin Live in Concert, Philly Pops, Perelman Theater Oct 10- Italian Art & Inspiration, Abraham Lin-

coln Foundation of Union League, Union League Oct 11- A Tribute to Mario Lanza, Munier Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra , Order Sons of Italy, Venice Island Performing Arts Center Oct 12- Wreath-Laying Ceremony, State Lodge of Penna., Order Sons of Italy, Penn's Landing

and Marconi Plaza Oct 13- Climate-Proof Cities, Drexel University, MacAlister Hall, Drexel Oct 14, 21, 28- Learning from the Masters, Penna.

Academy of Fine Arts, Penna. Academy of Fine Arts Oct 15- Studio Incamminati: Steeped in Tradition, Training for the Future, Studio Incamminati School for Contemporary Realist Art, Studio Incamminati Oct 17- Festa dei Friulani, EFASCE of Phila., Venetian Social Club Oct 18, 25- Christopher Columbus Wreath-Laying Ceremony & ARA Delco Gala, ARA Delco, Christopher Columbus Ass’n, Sons & Daughters of Italy, Delaware Co. Oct 19- Italian Economy & the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Panel, Drexel Univ., Drexel Oct 20- Lectures: The Difference Italy Makes, Villanova Univ., Villanova Oct 20, 23- Film & Lecture Series: Immigration & Post-Colonialism, Italian Program, St. Joseph’s Univ., Foley Center, St. Joseph’s Oct 21- 90 Years of Italian Automotive Innovat i o n , S i m e o n e Foundation, Simeone Museum Oct 22- The Mediterranean, Bridge or Wall: Immigration in Italy in 2015, American Univ. of Rome, Consulate General of Italy Oct 23- Images of the Divine, Reading Public Museum, Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pa.

Oct 24, 25- AZA’IO Italian Children’s Opera: American Premiere, International Opera Theater, String Theory School Theater Oct 24- Introducing B Cell City, Temple University, Sbarro Health Research Organization, CAM Art Co. Performing Arts Center, Temple Oct 24- I piccoli cittadini: incontro di educazione civica per bambini, Consulate General of Italy in Phila, Consulate Oct 25- Opera at the Beach, UNICO Rehoboth Area Chapter, Rehoboth Beach, Del. Oct 26- Exploring the Workshop of Pietro da Cortona, Villanova Univ.

Italian Consulate General Oct 28- Bravìo delle Botti – Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Penna.

Academy of Fine Arts, Vetri’s Family Restaurants, Lo Spiedo, Navy Yard Oct 28- Italian Cinema Night, Modern Languages Dept., Widener Univ., Freedom Hall, Widener, Chester, Pa. Oct 28, 29, 30- Inaugural American Italian Symposium in Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Phila. Colket Jr. Translation Research Bldg.

Oct 29, 30- Guido Gozzano: Memory & Innovation, Center for Italian Studies of Upenn, University of Penna.

Oct 30- A Night of Italian Wine & Cheese: Tasting and Talk, Drexel Univ. Center for Hospitality & Sport Management, Academic Bistro, Drexel

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Local Oversight Needed

Lichele Rhett (856) 361-3102.

Oct. 10- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Community Shredding at Cottman & Frankford Aves., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info (215) 708-3139.

Oct. 10- Phila. Hero Thrill Show is held outside Wells Fargo Ctr., 3601 S. Broad St., starting 12 m. Jimmy Binns leads all-star lineup.

Tickets $10, families $25 (5 tickets, half price). Available at local police stations, firehouses citywide, or visit www.herothrillshow.org.

Oct. 10- St. Maron Ch. hosts Fall Hafli at 10th & Ellsworth Sts., Church Ha., 7 p.m. Live Middle Eastern entertainment.

Adult tickets $45, Students $25, Children under 12 $15. For reservation (215) 389-2000.

Oct. 10- State Rep Mike Driscoll hosts Comedy Hour at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 7:30-10:30 p.m.

MC Joe Callahan, featuring Scotti and Grover Silcox.

Ticket $50. For more info call Jack (215) 284-7587.

Oct. 11- Friends of Christine

Hope 2015 host Fundraiser at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 1-4 p.m. Donations $50. Checks payable to “Friends of Christine Hope 2015”, 3331 Bleigh St., Phila., PA 19136. For info Dan Grace (215) 671-9850.

Oct. 13- 65th Ward meets at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 7 p.m.

Oct. 13- Cambodian businesses network at Cambodian Comm. Ctr., 5412 N. 5th St., 5:30-7 p.m.

Oct. 13- Dr. Rob Cavoto hosts Fundraiser for Jim Kenney at Bliss, 220 S. Broad St., 6-8 p.m. Gold $2,900, Silver $1,000, Bronze $500, Supporter $250. For info robcavoto@hotmail.com or (302) 743-6285.

Oct. 14- Breakfast Fundraiser supports Jim Kenney at Galdo’s Catering, 20th & Moyamensing Ave., 8-9 a.m. bacon Sponsor $1,000, Egg Sponsor $500, Tickets $250. For info lougaldo@galdoscaterers.com or (215) 852-4822.

Oct. 14- Councilmanic candidate Al Taubenberger hosts

Grand Oktoberfest Fundraiser at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ward Leaders/Committee people $30, Patrons $50. For info (215) 704-0172 or taubenberger2015@gmail.com.

Oct. 15- State Sen. Tina Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo geared toward Spanish-speaking constituents at Community Academy of Phila. Charter Sch., 1100 E. Erie Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info Kathy Benton (717) 856-3116.

Oct. 15- Councilmanic candidate Derek Green hosts Fundraiser at Estia, 1405 Locust St., 5:30 p.m. Tickets $100; Sponsors $250, $500, $1,000, $2,900. Checks payable to the Green Fund, P.O. Box 4984, Phila., PA 19119. For info Kelly Bauer (610) 217-3751 or kbauer@advantagepep.com.

Oct. 15- Darrell Clarke, Dwight Evans, Jim Kenney and Marian Tasco host Cherelle Parker for Council Reception at Capital Grille,

1338 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 pm. Checks payable to “People for Parker”, PO Box 27647, Phila. PA 19118.

Oct. 15- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen hosts Clinic for jobseekers with criminal records at Phila. Recovery Comm.

Ctr., 1701 W Lehigh Ave., starting 6 p.m. For info (215) 227-6161, ext. 232.

Oct. 16- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey & other leaders host Job Fair at Young Rec. Ctr., 1100 E. Chelten Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For info (215) 849-6592.

Oct. 16- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Reception for Melissa Murray Bailey at Republican City Committee, 3525 Cottman Ave., starting 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 16- Gary Williams hosts Democratic 32nd Ward Fish Fry at Barbers Ha., Broad & Oxford Sts., 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Candidates $35.

Oct. 17- Penna. Supreme Ct. Candidates Forum is held at CCP, Bonnell Bldg., 17th St. betw. Spring Garden & Callowhill, 12-2 p.m.

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Oct. 8- JEVS Human Services hosts Strictly Business event, premiere networking and awards luncheon honoring employers and inspiring employees at Sheraton Phila.

Downtown Hotel, 201 N. 17th St., 11 a.m. For info https://jevshumanservices.org /events/strictly-business/ or (215) 854-1800.

Oct. 8- Gov. Tom Wolf and John Dougherty host Reception for Judge Kevin Dougherty at IBEW Local 98, 4-7 p.m. RSVP Jessica Squadroni (215) 858-5807.

Oct. 8- ustice for Joe Dougherty Appeal Party is hosted at DC 21 Ha., 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-9 p.m.

Oct. 8- Chinatown Night Mkt. (Ye Shi) runs 7-11 p.m.

For info Betsy Lee blee@chinatown-pcdc.org.

Oct. 9- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Senior Expo at Cohocksink Rec Ctr., Cedar & Cambria Sts, 10 a.m.-12 m.

For info (215) 425-0901, (215) 708-3139 or (215) 744-2600.

Oct. 9- Columbus Day City Council Proclamation at City Council, City Ha., Rm. 400.

All invited.

Oct. 9- N.E. Catholic Alumni Ass’n hosts comedian Joe Conklin at Fundraiser at Mariana Bracetti Acad. Charter Sch., 1842 Torresdale Ave., formerly N.E. Catholic HS, doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $30.

Make checks payable to N.E. Catholic Alumni Ass’n and mail to PO Box 7005, Phila., PA 19149.Fund gives away $261,000 a year for Catholic education. For info Alumni Office (215) 543-1051 or Albert P. Waskiewicz, Jr., Phila.

Boat Supply, (215) 332-5117.

Oct. 9- Democratic 42nd Ward Leader Elaine Tomlin hosts Fish Fry at Champagne, 21 E. Chelten Ave., 5-9 p.m.

Tickets $12. For info Sharon Vaughn (215) 329-0462 or

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The School Reform Commission came into being when then Mayor John Street conned Gov. Tom Ridge into taking control of the Philadelphia School District in turn for guaranteeing adequate state funding.

Since then, we have been on a rollercoaster ride as far as ensuring public-school students a stable educational environment goes.

This week, State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale exposed the failure of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education to provide even that, saying that department is guilty of a dereliction of its duty. Our kids are paying the price in spades.

So what is the solution? More local control and oversight

by City Council, less by the School Reform Commission.

District Council Members should jump at the opportunity to have a line-by-line say in what the School District does with the money it gets. The effort to seek such a return to local control would be welcomed by the City Controller, who would be an additional investigatory arm for City Council.

But, as we see it, odds are against turning back the clock to a time when providing a decent education was a muchsimpler chore.

But, then again, other than John Street, no Mayor in recent memory will have the training Jim Kenney will bring to the office of Mayor. We welcome his thoughts on this subject.

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ORIGINS OF COLUMBUS DAY

COLUMBUS DAY IN THE UNITED STATES The first Columbus Day celebration took place in 1792, when New York’s Columbian Order – better known as Tammany Hall – held an event to commemorate the historic landing’s 300th anniversary. Taking pride in Columbus’ birthplace and faith, Italian and Catholic communities in various parts of the country began organizing annual religious ceremonies and parades in his honor.

In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison issued a proclamation encouraging Americans to mark the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ voyage with patriotic festivities, writing, “On that day let the people, so far as possible, cease from toil and devote themselves to such exercises as may best express honor to the discoverer and their appreciation of the great achievements of the four completed centuries of American life.”

In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed Columbus Day a national holiday, largely as a result of intense lobbying by the Knights of Columbus, an influential Catholic fraternal benefits organization. Originally observed every Oct. 12, it was fixed to the second Monday in October in 1971.

COLUMBUS DAY ALTERNATIVES Opposition to Columbus Day dates back to the 19th century, when anti-immigrant groups in the United States rejected the holiday because of its association with Catholicism.

In recent decades, Native Americans and other groups

have protested the celebration of an event that indirectly resulted in the colonization of the Americas and the death of millions: European settlers brought a host of infectious diseases, including smallpox and influenza that decimated indigenous populations; war-

fare between Native Americans and the colonists claimed many lives as well.

The image of Christopher Columbus as an intrepid hero has also been called into question. Upon arriving in the Bahamas, the explorer and his men forced the native peoples

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A US national holiday since 1937, Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World. The Italian-born explorer had set sail two months earlier, backed by the Spanish monarchs King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. He intended to chart a western sea route to China, India and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia; instead, he landed in the Bahamas, becoming the first European to explore the Americas since the Vikings set up colonies in Greenland and Newfoundland during the 10th century.

Contrary to popular belief, most educated Europeans in Columbus’ day understood the world was round, but they did not yet know the Pacific Ocean existed. As a result, Columbus and his contemporaries assumed only the Atlantic lay between Europe and the riches of the East Indies.

Later that month, Columbus sighted Cuba and believed it was mainland China; in December the expedition found Hispaniola, which he thought might be Japan. There, he established Spain’s first colony in the Americas with 39 of his men. In March 1493, the explorer returned to Spain in triumph, bearing gold, spices

and “Indian” captives. He crossed the Atlantic several more times before his death in 1506; by his third journey, he realized that he hadn’t reached Asia but instead had stumbled upon a continent previously unknown to Europeans.

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Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on Oct. 12, 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century but did not become a federal holiday until the 1937. For many, the holiday is a way of both honoring Columbus’ achievements and celebrating Italian American heritage.

Throughout its history, Columbus Day and the man who inspired it have generated controversy, and many alternatives to the holiday have appeared in recent years.

In 2002, Venezuela renamed the holiday Día de la Resistencia Indígena (“Day of Indigenous Resistance”) to recognize native peoples and their experience. Several US cities and states have replaced Columbus Day with alternative days of remembrance; examples include Berkeley’s Indigenous Peoples Day, South Dakota’s Native Amer(Cont. Page 27)

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they found there into slavery; later, while serving as the governor of Hispaniola, he allegedly imposed barbaric forms of punishment, including torture.

In many Latin American nations, the anniversary of Columbus’ landing has traditionally been observed as the Día de la Raza (“Day of the Race”), a celebration of Hispanic culture’s diverse roots.

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and other indigenous nations add to our city.”

The Seattle School Board followed suit along with Portland Public Schools, where officials say Indigenous People’s Day will not replace Columbus Day but supplement it. Schools across the country have been working for years to clarify Columbus’ role in history.

“It’s not about one or the other, it’s about how do we get a complete picture to understand where we’re at in history, and how we got there,” said Portland School Board member Greg Belisle, according to the Oregonian.

In many cities, Columbus Day is a celebration of Italian American heritage, leading to opposition to the recasting of Columbus Day. “Italian Americans are

deeply offended,” Lisa Marchese, a lawyer affiliated with the Order Sons of Italy in America, told the Seattle Times. “By this resolution, you say to all ItalianAmericans that the city of Seattle no longer deems your heritage or your community worthy of recognition."

President Benjamin Harrison established a celebration of Columbus Day in

1892, the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ landing in the Bahamas in 1492. The holiday started being celebrated on the second Monday in October in 1971. Today, 16 states, including Alaska, Hawaii and Oregon, don’t recognize Columbus Day as a public holiday. South Dakota has celebrated Native American Day since 1990.

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Story by CNN For the first time in 2014, Seattle and Minneapolis recognized the second Monday in October as “Indigenous People’s Day.” The cities join a growing list of jurisdictions choosing to shift the holiday’s focus from Christopher Columbus to the people he encountered in the New World and their modern-day descendants.

The Seattle City Council voted last week to reinvent the holiday to celebrate “the thriving cultures and values of Indigenous Peoples in our region.” The Minneapolis City Council approved a similar measure in April “to reflect upon the ongoing struggles of Indigenous people on this land, and to celebrate the thriving culture and value that Dakota, Ojibwa

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DIPLOMATIC corps came together for launch of “Ciao MASSIVE turnout of Italians and Italian Americans active in public life in greater Delaware Phila.”: from left, Italian Deputy Consul Eugenio Boldrini, IsValley area came to enjoy kickoff in City Hall’s Conversation Hall of “Ciao Phila.”, a month- raeli Consul Exec. Assistant Marsha Flager and Italian Conlong program featuring close and valuable connections between Italy and Phila. area. sul Andrea Canepari.

PROUD supporters of Ciao Phila., a monthlong celebration of contemporary Italian economic and cultural might, were Deputy Mayor Michael DiBerardinis, Judge Paul Panepinto and Italian American Heritage Committee member Mario Marano.

SONS OF ITALY Dominic Pucci from S. Jersey came out for Ciao Phila. launch at City Hall, arriving with friend publisher Joe Cannavo.

SHARING moment were Judge Paul Panepinto with Mary & Mario Marano.

STATE SEN. John Sabatina was delighted to share moment with Italian Consul Andrea Canepari.

Columbus’ 1492 Santa Maria Ship Found?

A veteran underwater explorer claimed he has found ship wreckage off the coast of Haiti, the final destination of Christopher Columbus’ Santa Maria vessel.

Explorer Barry Clifford believes he has found the famous ship that hit a reef off of Haiti’s coastline in 1492.

“All the geographical, underwater topography and archaeological evidence strongly suggests this wreck is Columbus’ famous flagship, the Santa Maria,” said Clifford Haiti has taken an interest

in making resources available to Clifford, helping to assist with his findings. “The Haitian government has been extremely helpful – and we now need to continue working with them to carry out a detailed archaeological excavation of the wreck,” he said.

Clifford has yet to physically touch anything at this time. His team has been strictly relegated to measuring and taking pictures of the site.

The explorer said he utilized Columbus’ ancient diary. He was able to geo-

graphically pinpoint the area, thanks to prior explorations in the area from 2003.

Several other forms of proof show Clifford and his crew may have in fact found the real wreckage. According to archeology journalist David Keys: The site is also an exact match in terms of historical knowledge about the underwater topography associated with the loss of the Santa Maria. The local currents are also consistent with what is known historically about the way the vessel drifted immediately prior to its demise.

The footprint of the wreck, represented by the pile of ship’s ballast, is also exactly what one would expect from a vessel the size of the Santa Maria.

Using marine magnetometers, side-scan sonar equipment and divers, Mr. Clifford’s team has, over several years, investigated more than 400 seabed anomalies off the north coast of Haiti and has narrowed the search for the Santa Maria down to the tiny area where the wreck, which the team thinks may well be Columbus’ lost vessel,

has been found.

The Santa Maria was used

by Christopher Columbus and crew for his historic journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

After it crashed on Dec. 24, 1492, it was destroyed beyond repair.

Afterwards, Columbus and his crew set up a fort in Haiti and named it La Navidad (Christmas), because the shipwreck occurred on Christmas Day. La Navidad is recognized as the first European colony in the New World (Western Hemisphere).

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FROM LEFT, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Exec. Dir. Marco Circelli, Dr. Antonella Cianferoni of CHOP and Deputy Consul Eugenio Boldrini.

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(Cont. From Page 7) Oct. 17- State Rep. Louise Bishop hosts Senior Fair at Prayer of Faith Temple Ch. of Christ, 1541 N. 61st St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info (215) 879-6625.

Oct. 17- Councilmanic candidate Kevin Strickland hosts Fundraiser at Republican City Committee, 3525 Cottman Ave., starting 2 p.m.

Oct. 17- St. Anne’s Parish hosts 170th Anniversary Celebration at 2328 E. Lehigh Ave., 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 18- State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Oktoberfest Party at Curran’s Irish Inn, 6900 State Rd., 1-5 p.m.

Oct. 19- Democratic City Committee hosts Cocktail Party at Sheet Metal Ha., 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $150.

Oct. 19- Lindy Li, a rising star in the Democratic Party, running for represent the constituents of the PA 7th Congressional District hosts cocktails at Parc Rittenhouse, 225 S. 18th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info (267) 356-1653.

Oct. 19- Terry Tracy hosts Fundraiser at Regatta Rm., 201 S. 25th St., 6-8 p.m.

Sponsors $2,500, Individuals $100-250. For info John Katrina (215) 252-6918.

Oct. 20- State Rep. Mike Driscoll hosts Happy Hour at McGrath’s Pub, 202 Locust St., Harrisburg, Pa., 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info Jack (215) 2847587.

Oct. 20- Bernard Lopez, Democratic 32nd Ward Chair, hosts Fundraiser for MC Judge Stephanie Sawyer at Pyramid Cl., 1735 Market St., 50th fl.

Friends $100, Supporters $250, Benefactors $500. For info (215) 317-9232.

Oct. 21- Fundraiser for Democratic City Commission candidate Lisa Deeley at 6 Penna.

6, 114 S. 12th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Party Chairman Congressman Bob Brady is Special Guest.

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by Joe Shaheeli Though considered the odds-on favorite to win the general election and become the city’s next Mayor, Jim Kenney keeps adhering to the axiom not to give too much debate time to opponents. In this particular period, his campaign team is telling television moderators the exclusion of the three independents is necessary from the remaining television debates, since neither he nor his Republican opponent would have enough time to fully explain their positions.

This has sent independent candidate Jim Foster into one of his famous tirades, the kind that has earned him the respect in much of the circulation area covered by his Independent Voice newspaper in Germantown and Mt. Airy.

His opening remarks now, wherever he goes, are on “Why is Kenney Afraid?”

If the other independents, Boris Kindij and Osborne Hart, could muster support behind Foster, we could possibly see a reversal of their exclusion from the scheduled debates.

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Sheriff Jewell Williams offered the following in response to the death of veteran Philadelphia NAACP leader Jerry Mondesire: “Jerry was a fearless defender of truth and a tireless advocate for justice,” said the Sheriff. “He was also a committed family man and a good friend. His death will leave a void across the nation, which is what happens when an irreplaceable voice is silenced. My condolences to his children and fiancée Cathy. A good father.

A good man. A good friend.

He will be missed.”

“Jerry used the power of the pen and the bullhorn to advocate for those in Philadelphia without a voice,” says Cherri Gregg, president of Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. “He fought (Cont. Page 15)

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PENNA. AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale, as head of State Labor Caucus, and VP Frank Snyder at Democratic State Committee Meeting show their endorsement of DemoPhoto by Jim Harrity crat slate for Supreme Court.

Three To Challenge Fattah So Far State Rep. Brian Sims (D-S. Phila.) announced his candidacy for the 2nd Congressional Dist., joining attorney Dan

Muroff and Lower Merion Township Commissioner Brian Gordon, who have already made clear their intention to challenge Congressman Chaka Fattah.

Sims is an attorney and civilrights advocate in Center City.

Muroff is the leader of the 9th Ward.

Expect others to enter the fray should Fattah go to trial

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Dem Women To Hear From All Candidates The Democratic Women of Philadelphia will be hosting their Candidates Day Event Saturday, Oct. 17 at the IBEW Local 98 Conference Room, 17th & Spring Garden Streets, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

All candidates who are running in the November election are invited to attend. Guests are also welcome. Refreshments will be served.

If you have any questions, call President Yvonne Sawyer at (267) 229-8507.

Green Party Looking For Political Candidates

DEVELOPER John Westrum congratulates Council President Darrell Clarke after President’s speech to Building Industry Association. Clarke gave previews of major project in Brewerytown and upcoming plan to fund School District.

Chris Robinson reports the Green Party of Philadelphia is looking for candidates to run for elected office in 2016, especially in the State House.

He notes a Gallup 2015 found 60% of the voters felt a

third party is needed to challenge the two old parties with new ideas. Greens believe building a new political party should start in each neighborhood. They are looking to field candidates for Pennsylvania State Representative who are fed up with the deadlock in Harrisburg.

“Our call for new political candidates is wide open,” said Hillary Kane, GPOP Treasurer from Cedar Park. “The Green Party is not your typical group of old political hacks.

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BLESSING State Rep. Mike Driscoll’s new constituent-service office on Torresdale Avenue were Father Farrell and Father Lonergan of Our Lady of Consolation and St. Matthew’s Churches, as Driscoll hearkens to their words.

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(Cont. From Page 14) not only for Philadelphia’s Black community but for all people of color and wanted nothing more than for all people in this city to be treated justly.”

Condolences were also registered by Mayor Michael Nutter and other elected officials.

Mondesire, 65, was a founding member of PABJ.

PROMOTING minority business opportunities at Navy Yard, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown led tour of site. From left, Sulaiman Rahman, Marla Hamilton, PIDC, Tiffany Newmuis, DNC Host Committee, Reynolds Brown, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Bruce Crawley, Millennium 3, marketing consultant Patricia Thomas-LaRoche and Paul Deegan of PIDC. Photo by Bill Myers

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Minority Enterprise Explores Navy Yard Driscoll Opens Office

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The KATHLEEN KANE Follies – Former long-time AG appeals unit chief, THOMAS BARKER, sued Kathleen Kane this week for defamation. He is suing her personally, is seeking monetary damages and reinstatement.

In March 2015, another area paper published Baker’s damning testimony about Kane before a Montgomery County grand jury that was investigating alleged illegal leaks

by Kane from another grand-jury investigation. In April 2015, she fired Barker despite the fact a Montgomery County judge prohibited her from retailing on anyone who testified against her in the grand-jury probe. The defamation allegations stems from the rather-convoluted way Kane’s office handled the media concerning his ouster. Initially her office said he was let go in a “restructuring”. Then her office claimed he was fired for cause.

Kane earlier this year was sued for defamation by former AG Office investigator CLAUDE THOMAS. Thomas worked with then-AG prosecutor FRANK FINA on a sting operation that caught six Philadelphia Democrats on tape taking illegal political contributions. Fina last year publically criticized Kane for not pursuing the cases. She claimed on numerous occasions the sting operation was racial motivated.

Her allegations that Thomas’ acts were racially motivated seemed at the time a push, as Thomas is African American.

Furthermore, four of the six have been convicted after the cases were taken up by Philadelphia District Attorney SETH

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Over the last few years, there’s one kind of column I’ve written more often than I’d like and it’s the “Someone has left us and blown a hole in the city’s fabric” column.

A few years ago, it was E. Steven Collins, former national sales manager for RadioOne. I saw him the day before at the annual Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists pool party, which was held at his house. We all had a great time and when he passed away, everyone was devastated.

This time, it’s J. Whyatt “Jerry” Mondesire, former President of the Philadelphia NAACP, and as publisher of the Philadelphia Sunday Sun, one of the many people that I as a freelance writer have called my boss.

On Sunday evening, Mondesire died after a brief illness at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He was 65.

There are a lot of things Philadelphia is known for – cheesesteaks, obviously. The Rocky steps. Independence Mall.

But one of the things we’re not quite as universally known for but should be is the cast of characters that makes up our political class. From former Mayor Frank Rizzo with the nightstick in his cummerbund to Congressman Bob Brady and his collection of drinking glasses from famous people, Philly is filled with politicos you’d have to make up if they didn’t already exist.

Jerry Mondesire could hold his own with all of them.

There’s a certain amount of confidence you have to have to rock a cowboy hat in Philadelphia. You have to have even (Cont. Page 24)

Yo! Here we go again with this. It is a true story – maybe.

It was a sweltering August day when the Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Mich. offices of Henry Ford, the carmaker.

“Mr. Ford,” announced Norman Cohen, the eldest of the three, “We have a remarkable invention that will revolutionize the automobile industry.”

Ford looked skeptical, but their threat to offer it to the competition kept his interest piqued.

“We would like to demonstrate it to you in person,” urged Norman.

After a little cajoling, they brought Mr. Ford outside and asked him to enter a black automobile parked in front of the building with the motor running. Hyman Cohen, the middle brother, opened the door of the car. “Please step inside, Mr. Ford.”

“What!” shouted the tycoon, “are you crazy? It must be 200 degrees in a black car sitting in the sun with all the windows closed!”

“It is,” smiled the youngest brother, Max, “but sit down Mr. Ford, and push the white button.”

Intrigued, Ford pushed the button. All of a sudden a whoosh of freezing air started blowing from vents all around the car, and within seconds the automobile was not only comfortable, it was quite cool.

“This is amazing!” exclaimed Ford. “How much do you want for the patent?”

Norman spoke up, “The price is $1 million.” Then he paused. “And there is something else. The name ‘Cohen Brothers Air-conditioning’ must be stamped right next to the Ford logo!”

“Money is no problem,” retorted Ford, “but no way will I have a Jewish name next to my logo on my cars!”

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DO YOU WONDER if the jousting between the Mayor and Controller Alan BUTKOVITZ will ever go away? The Mayor recently said during the papal visit Butkovitz misses the point over business revenues. If Butkovitz disagrees with the Mayor – then he misses the point, right? I am still looking for new revenues and JOBS from the Mayor’s oversea tour de force (?). Should Nutter seek another office, his opponent can easily JAB with points made by Butkovitz.... The GOP candidate for Sheriff asks for a federal probe of the Sheriff’s Office. CUT IT OUT. Candidates sometimes go too far – and hurt the office itself to gain BROWNIE POINTS. DAN MUROFF, candidate for Chaka FATTAH’S seat, reports super results from fundraising. It is easy to contribute to such a class guy.... I read where former Chief Justice CASTILLE used the words “beyond reprehensible” to describe an alleged smear of Justice Eakins. It is okay to smear Kathleen Kane, then? What is Castile up to of late? He spoke at a Navy dinner recently with nine paid attendees. The media story on FINA makes me wonder if PORNGATE is the reason for the attempted destruction of Kane. Phil GOLDSMITH, who was city managing director, said KANE is entitled to due process. A GROWING number of reader comment-posts are saying that – and wondering if PORNGATE is behind all of the mean-spiritedness (?). When KANE was arraigned recently, the judge remarked, “Nice to see you again.” GOOD REASON for my KANGAROO STATUE at (Cont. Page 20)

MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER is in a tiff with CITY CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ once again. This time it’s over how much security was used to secure the wonderfully successful visit from POPE FRANCIS. Although the media was determined it to be a failure, the event was saluted internationally as a complete triumph for the City of Philadelphia.

New Jersey STATE SEN. STEVE SWEENEY has a good shot at being N.J.’s next Governor. He dined with LT. GOV. MIKE STACK at the Palm this week in Philadelphia. It would be great if New Jersey and Philadelphia could work together to increase international trade and port activity. Having Stack and Sweeney work together is a good start.

TOM WOLF was busy trying to round up votes to pass his newest budget proposal. But the Republicans seem dogged in avoiding a broad-based tax increase, which is a term used to mean taxes levied on individual taxpayers such as a personal income tax or sales tax. However, there are other kinds of taxes that appear to be on the table.

Right now Wolf is not interested; but if the stalemate continues, things will probably change. STATE SEN. LARRY FARNESE and COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA joined RETIRED JUDGE FAYE STACK and Mike Stack at a historical marker unveiling at St. John the Evangelist Church in Center City. St. John’s has a number of historically significant frescoes and was also the first church in the world where Mozart’s “Requiem Mass in D minor” was played. CELESTE MORELLO was the key proponent of the marker.

Former STATE SEN. BOB ROVNER joined mega-car dealer RON SCHWARTZ at an overflow fundraiser for SPIN, special people of the Northeast. It is an organization that assists folks with developmental disabilities. It is one of the great organizations that helps people to achieve their full potential.

Also on hand was DR. HAROLD YAFFE, the dentist of the stars. Dr. Yaffe is an active progressive who has supported many Democratic candidates including former gubernatorial candidate ALLYSON SCHWARTZ. He is currently supporting JARED SOLOMON for State Representative.

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Rain or shine can’t kill a good time! Despite the ominous weather warnings, the 19th annual Vendemmia Wine Festival went off without a hitch, Sunday, Oct. 4 at Girard Park on 20th & Shunk Streets.

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NECA EXECUTIVE Ken Adams who bought a table of 10, ran into DIANE & JAY Agnes with friends Vickie & Pat his buddy, South Philly’s William Pasquarello. Agnes Co. was a sponsor of VendemPhoto by Maria Merlino CANUSO BROTHERS, Joe and Colarulo who is Police Superinten- mia.

Vito, were pleased that the rains dent of Radnor. Bill just got his condidn’t fall on Vendemmia. Vito tract extended for two more years.

CUSTOM BUILDER Frank Scaramuzzo, Lifestyle Coach was a sponsor of event.

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JUDGE KEVIN DOUGHERTY, who is running for Supreme Court, takes time out to grab a photo with Bianca Arnone, 7 DANIELA & PAIGE PELLICCIOTTI, Dave Henher sister Gia, 3 derson, Republican Councilman David Oh, Ivan and grandmother Soltero and Jennifer D’Angelo. Photo by Maria Merlino Adalaid Szelagowski. Photo by

GOOD MEET-UP when Rich Lazer from Jim Kenney’s campaign, 1st Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla and his wife Brigid, State Sen. Larry Farnese and bankruptcy attorney Chris DiCicco got together for Photo by Maria Merlino some vino.

MASTER WINEMAKER Giovanni Patane and his good friends John Daly and Tom Bisciotti.

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Laborers Celebrate Sam Staten, Sr.’s 80th Birthday D I S T I N G U I S H E D lineup at Sam Staten’s 80th birthday party featured, from left, former Sheriff Barb Deeley, State Rep. Louise Bishop, attorney Sharif Street, former Mayor John Street and former Mayor Wilson Goode.

80TH BIRTHDAY for long-time Laborers’ Union leader Sam Staten, Sr. was celebrated in a big way ESCORTED by his son Sam Jr., Sam Staten, Sr. makes his way through throng of admirers to dais. at Laborers’ Hall last weekend.

COUNCILWOMAN Jannie GATHERED to celebrate Sam Staten., Sr.’s 80th Blackwell and Irma Lopez were birthday were Tony Payton, Bilal Qayyum, State Sen. thrilled to honor their favorite Vincent Hughes and friend. labor leader.

ORGANIZED labor head honchos turned out to honor Sam Staten, Sr.’s years of service included, from left, AFL-CIO’s Richard Womack, AFLCIO President Pat Eiding and Building Trades chief Pat Gillespie.

VETERANS of labor present at birthday party included, from left, State Sen. Vincent Hughes’ aide Omar Sabir, LDC Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer, Local 98 leader John Dougherty, State Rep. Dwight Evans and Controller Alan Butkovitz.

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City Council Opposed ‘Monsanto Dream Bill’ Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution voicing their opposition to HR1599, federal legislation designed to prohibit state efforts to label GMOs from moving forward.

Council’s statement of opposition comes in advance of the Senate introduction of HR1599. The bill, expected to be introduced in the Senate imminently, has been referred to as “Monsanto’s Dream Bill.”

“Knowledge is power,” said Councilwoman at Large Blondell Reynolds Brown, the author of the Council resolution. “When consumers know what is in their food, they make better choices for their family and the planet. Tell Congress not to block efforts to label GMOs.”

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Women Veterans State Rep. Maria Donatucci (D-S. Phila.) said the State House of Representatives unanimously adopted her HR 486, which honors the female veterans who have served as members of the United States Armed Forces.

“Throughout history, women have played a crucial role in protecting and serving our country,” Donatucci said.

“From the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, these female veterans have put themselves in harm’s way to keep us all safe. This measure is a small way of thanking these courageous women for their dedicated service.”

More than 600,000 women have served in armed conflicts overseas since the military started accepting women into

its ranks in the 20th century.

Donatucci pointed to the federal Dept. of Defense’s order to lift the ban on women engaging in ground-combat, which takes effect next year.

“Starting New Year’s Day, women in our armed forces will be able to serve in a variety of roles they haven’t undertaken before,” Donatucci said.

Donatucci also noted she is co-sponsoring HR 324, which would establish the Task Force on Women Veterans’ Health Care.

Pa Principals To Honor Rep. Roebuck State Rep. James R. Roebuck, Jr. (D-W-Phila.), minority chair of the State House of Representatives Education Committee, will receive the 2015 Educational Excellence Award on Sunday, Oct. 18 from the Pennsylvania Princi-

pals Association, at a banquet at the Penn Stater Hotel at State College, starting at 5:30 p.m. The award is given to a person who has been a friend of public education and who has made significant contributions to the attainment of educational excellence in the Commonwealth’s elementary and secondary schools.

Sen. Kitchen Clinic On Background Check As one in four working-aged Americans carries a criminal record, a leading Philadelphia Democratic state lawmaker and one of Philadelphia’s grassroots advocacy and recovery support groups will hold a special clinic Thursday, Oct. 15, to help job-seekers make sure their searchable past doesn’t hurt their prospects for employment.

The clinic is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.at the Philadel-

phia Recovery Community Center, 1701 W. Lehigh Avenue.

“Pennsylvania law says an employer may consider an applicant’s felony or misdemeanor convictions in their hiring process only if they relate to the applicant’s suitability for the job,” said State Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-N. Phila.), who is sponsoring the event. “Unfortunately, there are too many times in which this doesn’t happen and ably qualified women and men are not considered for employment.”

Because background checks sometimes include credit errors and inaccurate arrest information, rejection letters—instead of job offers— are often the result.

The Senator said criminal background checks sometimes fail to note when criminal charges or convictions have

been expunged, or they list the same offense multiple times.

“This opportunity for learning and getting ahead will help people better understand how the Fair Credit Reporting Act directs and handles criminal background checks and how job seekers can use the information to propel or re-start their careers,” Kitchen said.

Under the FRCA, employers must have received written consent from a job applicant before they conduct criminal background checks.

Under commonwealth statutes, when an employer decides not to hire someone based on their criminal record, that company must explain its decision in writing to that applicant.

For more information, call Kitchen’s district office at (215) 227-6161, ext. 232.

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Kane’s legal license.

Kane claims the case against her was concocted by an old-boys’ network to retaliate against her for revealing the names of AG staffers and others who participated in email exchanges of pornographic materials. Prosecutors allege she was the retaliator.

They believe her illegal acts were in large part to discredit Fina.

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Subsequent to the grand jury that was the basis for Baker’s firing, a Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge ordered that Attorney General Kathleen Kane stand trial on criminal charges relating the leaking of confidential information and perjury as well as intimidating and retaliatory firing (the Baker firing) of staffers who testified against Kane. Following her indictment, The Pennsylvania Supreme Court suspended

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At the time the investigation revealed Eakins only received one pornographic email. Kane now claims there were more Eakins emails.

Kane also claims these were among the 1,500 that were turned over to investigating attorney and former Commonwealth Court JUDGE ROBERT BYER. FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE RON CASTILLE expressed outrage that Kane is alleging Byer is either incompetent or dishonest. She has subsequently claimed she did not notice the number of Eakin’s emails when she handed the batch over to Byer.

Also, she publically cited only two of “new” the Eakins emails and both apparently did not include pornographic images. She wants us to believe she only recently reviewed what her office delivered months ago. She is either incompetent or, as Castille has alleged, is lying.

WALKING (Cont. From Page 16) MONTCO courthouse US Navy Capt. Lou CAVALIERE celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary in Colorado. Looking at their posted photo indicates they must have wed at age 10! Lou is President of the CHAPEL OF FOUR CHAPLAINS in the Navy Yard.... YOURS AYE to Capt. Jack LIEBERMAN, and lovely first mate, who returned from a grand tour of Scotland.

Sue Quinn MORRIS does more than anyone to promote veterans’ events in the TRISTATE area on the Internet.

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taken advantage of the city tax-relief programs. The City said they got the word out.

Did it get out WEAKLY? After some EIGHT WEEKS, I am still trying to get the COURTESY of a reply from Deputy Finance Director Catherine PASTER on whether she will MODERNIZE the City parkingticket payment plan in a way that helps ordinary people, and is how modern financial institutions do it (?).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to 11th Ward Leader Al STEWART. Over decades a beautiful man! State Sen. John SABATINA, Jr. celebrated his 45th on Tuesday. Rosa CASTILLO, conscience of Philly, and Yolanda ANDRESON of Democratic City Committee had theirs yesterday.

International POL Kathy HUGGINS celebrates today!!

Councilman Mark SQUILLA has his on Saturday, as he prepares to lead the Columbus Day PARADE on Sunday.

Journalist, singer, lawyer Rich VINCI has a b’day on the 12th with good music.

Lonnie usually combines her birthday with Charlie BERNARD, the living legend in Philly politics!

CITY COUNCIL LEGEND Marian TASCO was joined by Judges Lorrie DUMAS, Rodger GORDON, Sierra Thomas STREET and Giovanni CAMPBELL at Martin Luther King High School for their annual Clifford Scott Green Bar talk with students which reaches out to five high schools.

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With the announcement by Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli he’s put together a PAC for a run at Attorney General, that contest is attracting enough candidates to make it more interesting than answering the question should Kathleen Kane consider another run.

Morganelli was the Democratic nominee for Attorney General in 2008, but lost to then-incumbent and future Governor Tom Corbett by a 52%-to-46% margin. He has served as Northampton County DA since 1992.

Democratic prosecutor Jack Stollsteimer is also running and Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro is expected to jump into the race as well.

On the Republican side, State Sen. John Rafferty and State Rep. Todd Stephens (both R-Montgomery) are competing for the nomination.

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STATE SEN. Daylin Leach, 3rd from left, hosted huge crowds at fundraiser in his home for SC candidate Judge Kevin Dougherty. With them are Marcel Groen, Montco Democratic Chairman and now State chairman as well, and AMONG ATTENDEES were Dan Muroff, Katie McGinty and 7th Dist. congressional candidate Mary Ellen Balchunis.

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the Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association, our campaign for Attorney General is off to a great start and we will be working very hard in the coming weeks and months to continue building that momentum.”

Rafferty represents the residents of Pennsylvania’s 44th Senatorial Dist., which includes parts of Berks, Chester and Montgomery Counties. He was reelected for a fourth term in the Senate in November 2014. He also is a former Pennsylvania State Deputy Attorney General.

But if Kane weathers her trials, look for her to be a sure candidate, since name recognition is the game and hers will be well remembered by voters – with the majority not sure why.

PFT Endorses Al In Council Race The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has endorsed Republican Al Taubenberger for Philadelphia City Council

at Large).

“Throughout our endorsement process, Al Taubenberger demonstrated a clear understanding of the serious concerns of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers,” said PFT President Jerry Jordan. “Al understands that, in order to improve outcomes for the schoolchildren of Philadelphia, it’s incumbent upon city- and state-government officials to fully support the talented men and women of the PFT.”That endorsement is the third highprofile union endorsement of Taubenberger’s candidacy, following the earlier endorsements of Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 and Philadelphia Firefighters & Paramedics Union Local 22.

Taubenberger said, “I am a proud product of Philadelphia’s public-school system, as are all of my children. My wife is a retired publicschool teacher and a member in good standing of the PFT. Our city’s dedicated publicAttorneys are both board certified by the American Bankruptcy Certification Board.

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school teachers, administrators and nurses are the first and best line of defense to ensure the city’s children are well educated in safe and nurturing school environments.”

Pa State Troopers Endorse Dougherty The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association has endorsed Judge Kevin Dougherty for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, reports Pennsylvania State Troopers Association President Joseph R. Kovel. Prior endorsements include the Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylvania State Lodge and the Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association.

Kovel praised Judge Dougherty’s record, saying, “Throughout his long and distinguished career on the judicial bench, Judge Kevin Dougherty has demonstrated his commitment to maintaining law and order and an unwavering respect for law enforcement officials at

every level of government.”

FOP and Firefighters Endorse Dan Tinney Philadelphia FOP Lodge 5 and IAFF Local 22 Philadelphia Fire Fighters & Paramedics union have endorsed Republican candidate Dan Tinney in his campaign for City Council at Large in the general election on Nov. 3.

“We are very proud to endorse Dan Tinney for City Council at Large in the general election. Dan Tinney is a neighborhood guy with strong ties to our union membership in the community. As a fellow union member with Local 420 Steamfitters, we believe he will always support our brothers and sisters in blue in City Hall.” said FOP President John McNesby.

“The men and women of IAFF Local 22 take great pride in selecting Dan Tinney to endorse in the general election for Council at Large,” said Local 22 President Andrew Thomas.

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Lindy Li acknowledges she doesn’t fit the typical profile of a congressional candidate. She’s 24 and, if elected, would be the youngest woman to serve in Congress.

But she said she sees her age as a benefit. She’d bring a fresh perspective and she’d come to the job with the energy with which she led her class at Princeton University and organized an energy-saving campaign on college campuses.

Li, a Delaware County financial adviser, is running for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Congressman Pat Meehan in the 7th Dist. in 2016. She’s the second Democrat to enter the race.

Mary Ellen Balchunis, a college professor from Delaware County and the party’s 2014 nominee, is also vying for the nomination.

The district includes parts of Berks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster and Montgomery Counties in a convoluted gerrymander that observers have

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Chris Robinson has been a member at large of the Green Party of Philadelphia City Committee since 2011. He can be reached at (215) 8434256 and nwgreens@yahoo.com.

dubbed “Goofy Kicking Donald Duck.” Although it was drawn to be a safe Republican seat, demographic changes in suburban Southeastern Pennsylvania are offering hope to Democrats.

Born in China, Li immigrated to the United States via England with her family at age 6.

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OUT & ABOUT Labors Union…Building it right for a better and stronger community And promoting renaissance of North Broad St. Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Jr. Business Manager/Co-Chairman L.E.C.E.T. Co-Chairman Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., Damian Lavelle Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper, Jr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.

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COUNCILMAN Robert Henon began Torresdale Festival on 6700 and 6800 blocks of Torresdale Avenue as part of his neighborhood restoration effort.

Dave Wisnewski of State Rep. Mike Driscoll’s staff joins Henon to ensure kids get soft pretzels.

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

(Cont. From Page 16) more confidence to rock said cowboy hat when walking into City Hall, or the Police Administration Building or the School District of Philadelphia to advocate for someone’s rights.

Jerry Mondesire had that kind of confidence. And the media savvy to understand that in order to get the job of being a good advocate done, you have to stand out and be noticed. So he got noticed.

And because of that, Jerry ended up on the speed dial of a lot of people who either needed an advocate or knew

someone who did. But while I met him first as an advocate, Jerry Mondesire was also an interesting person to have as a boss.

Sometimes when you do a lot of writing for the African American media, you have to do a lot of explaining when it comes to covering things that aren’t specifically “Black”.

You have to explain why it’s important to cover stuff like the recent papal visit. You have to explain why you should be at things like the Democratic National Convention and the inauguration of the nation’s first African American President.

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All I had to do was apply for the credential. I may have had to bunk with a friend or pay for some related expenses, but he helped me get to things that made both news and history, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.

Services for J. Whyatt “Jerry” Mondesire are as follows: There will be a viewing from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Savin Funeral Home, 12th & Brown Streets.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Bright Hope Baptist Church, 12th & Cecil B. Moore Avenue. A repast will follow at the church afterward.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to one of the following causes: the Philadelphia NAACP’s ACTSO fund, the Philadelphia NAACP’s Youth Council, or the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists’ J. Whyatt Mondesire Scholarship Fund.

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CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 16) In other news, JIM KENNEY and KEVIN DOUGHERTY had successful fundraisers at Bliss in Center City. They continue to raise dollars for their important races for Mayor and State Supreme Court, respectively.

INDIGENOUS People’s Day was celebrated at Sister Clara Muhammad School as get-together for all area citizens of Indian descent. Host State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown was The Auto Dealers CARing joined here by Songbird, Pocahontas and other participants. for Kids Foundation’s Driving Away the Cold program, which will distribute approximately 7,000 brand new winter coats to local students from the Philadelphia School District at an event on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center – Hall G (Broad & Race Streets).

This is the fourth year of the Foundation’s partnership with the school district. At the event, the Foundation, alongside Dr. William Hite, the Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, will help underprivileged children from nearby schools pick out and try on brand new winter coats. The Foundation believes PERFORMERS kick off entertainment with lively Omaha a warm winter coat helps stu- grass dance – originally meant to trample down grass in vildents arrive to school health- lage square for later dancers. ier, happier and better prepared to learn.

Beyond those coats being distributed to students at next week’s event, the Foundation will be giving away a total of 15,150 coats to students throughout the entire Philadelphia County this year. There is a record number of participating auto dealers (177).

Due to this year’s budget constraints, our city schools are in need of additional assistance and the auto dealers will also be donating bins of school supplies at the event. It’s a great example of the private sector stepping in to help the school district make ends meet.

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(Cont. From Page 13) Oct 21- Republican Women meet at Cavanaugh’s Headhouse Sq., 421 S 2nd St., 7-9 p.m.

Oct. 21- Phila. Jewish Labor Committee hosts State Sen. Daylin Leach at Bourbon and Branch, 705 2nd St., 7 p.m.

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Oct. 22- State Rep. Martina White holds Fundraiser at FOP Lodge, 11630 Caroline Rd., 68 p.m. Checks payable to “Friends of Martina White”.

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