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all ages Sales student
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OPINION
The Race for Governor – Tom Wolf is the Clear Choice on November 6
T
he two leading major party There is, however, one vital and allocated according to the fair funding ized for pre-existing conditions; rational,
candidates for a four-year term absolutely critical aspect of Gov. Wolf ’s formula – so that poorer districts like common sense gun registration laws;
as Governor of Pennsylvania on effort to succeed himself for another Philadelphia receive more money based adequate funding of our government
November share two important char- four-year term: Gov. Wolf leads the on need and higher percentages of spe- worker retirement reserves; and aggres-
acteristics: They were both mature, suc- Democratic ticket. cial needs students. sively strengthening our environmental
cessful businessmen and neither were As a committed progressive Demo- With some hope that liberals can win regulations.
professional politicians before they cratic leader. Gov. Wolf has stood as an the battle for rational districting in of A return to another Republican in
began their public careers. Republican unyielding bulwark against the power election territories conjunction with the Governor’s Mansion will mean
State Senator Scott Wagner is a friendly, of the conservative GOP legislators in the 2020 census, there is a possibility four more years as we had under Tom
articulate and confident man who has our state house and senate While he that Gov. Wolf will have an opportunity Corbett, a state chief executive under
served with credit as senator for 8 years. has been unable to full fill many of the to fully fund school expenditures on a thumbs of his party’s reactionary,
He also has also shown up regularly objectives and initiatives he campaigned needs basis, and also address other vital self-serving senate and house leaders.
in Southwest over the past two years, for, he has negotiated a balanced budget issues for the Commonwealth: propor- That will mean a disaster for urban
serving food to needy families at Myers annually and most important, he has tionate income taxes where the rich pay dwellers – and of our rural brothers
Recreation Center and getting together pressed hard for more critically needed a true fair share; applying a severance and sisters.
for breakfast with the senior residents school funding. With equal determina- tax on natural gas producers; assurance We urge you to pull the lever for Gov.
of the Presbytery Apartments at 58th tion, he has fought for greater and great- that our residents have adequate health Wolf next Tuesday, November 6.
and Greenway Avenue. er proportion of the school budget to be insurance coverage and are not penal- Ted Behr
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at 3:00 p.m. The program will feature School in Center City, she toured the
18-year-old violinist Akili Farrow who US with the National Youth Orchestra
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attended St. Francis de Sales School. lege of Music in London, England.
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Berwyn, Pennsylvania and a student $3 million in musical scholarships
at Conestoga High. Ma will perform since 2005. Learn more at www. The intense concentration needed for violin playing is evident on the face of young SW musician Akile
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CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1 How to Check Your Voter Registration Status
(Always a Good Idea)
sitting on the sidelines are far more It is a simple process to check your registration in advance via the internet.
dangerous.” 1. Log on to www.pavoterservices.pa.gov (Your local library has computers
The former Chief Executive listed you can use for free and get help if you need it)
many of the critical areas of Ameri- 2. Scroll Down to “Find Voter Registration Status” in the left hand column
can life that could be altered with a and click on.
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with progressive values. Strong sup- Driver’s License Number personal information or your PennDOT ID”
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higher education were at the top of Former President Barack Obama, and PA Governor necessary changes
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by the basics of Obama’s Affordable Election
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Medicare and Medicaid that protects on the possibility of common sense well received, it was plain that the eager Obama fans curved around the
everyone – but particularly seniors gun laws, strengthening the infra- majority Philadelphia crowd had building overflowing into the park-
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deductibles and distributes the cost of and airports and passing break- by Obama. News outlets indicated The Philadelphia Inquirer reported
insuring pre-existing conditions to all through immigration laws. that twenty minutes before the doors that some 126 “Penn Dem” student
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• NOVEMBER 3: Saturday Morning Student Enrichment K-12: (Also: 11/10, 11/17) 9:00 • NOVEMBER 10: CityLights Monthly Meeting: “Share your needs, resources and
a.m. – 12:00 Noon, Art, music, spiritual development, homework help, light breakfast/ activities” 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. All community service organizations cordially invited. The
lunch: The Common Place, 58th St. & Chester Ave. (Entrance on 58th) call 267.275.8238 Common Place, 58th & Chester Ave. (Parking/Entrance off 58th St.) Light breakfast: Info:
or visit website: www.thecommonplacephilly.org citylightsdirector@gmail.com or tedbehr1@yahoo.com
• NOVEMBER 3: Men’s ReEntry Workshops (6-Weeks) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (Saturdays • NOVEMBER 10: Bartram High School Alumni Association Monthly Meeting (All grads
thru Dec. 8 – Except 11/22) Temple Univ. 1509 Cecil B. Moore. Stipend for Completion. welcome) 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Bethany Baptist Church, 58th St. & Warrington Ave. Info:
Free & Open for formerly incarcerated men – Free Breakfast/Lunch Included: Info/Signup: diggsbernard50@yahoo.com
Penny 484-466-5178
• NOVEMBER 10/11: Siege Weekend: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 00 Fort Mifflin, Ft. Mifflin Road (off
• NOVEMBER 3: Crochet Time (Most Saturdays) 1:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Kingsessing Library, Island Avenue Extension) Commemorates the Battle That impacted the Revolutionary War
1201 S. 51st St. 215-685-2690 - Day-long events with historic foundations: Ticket info: https://fortmifflin.ticketleap.com
• NOVEMBER 3: Fall Photo Walk with Ned Levi 8:00 a.m. 012:00 Noon All kinds of wildlife • NOVEMBER 10: Love Your Park Fall Service Day: Help Clean up Your Favorite Park!
including birds, reptiles, insects, wildflowers, etc., 8601 Lindbergh Blvd Info: 215-365- 9:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon 43rd Street & Baltimore Ave, Litter clean-up, leaf raking, weeding
3118 or visit: johnheinznwr@fws.gov & gardening, bulb & perennial planting, tree care. Sign up: friendsofclarkpark@gmail.com
• NOVEMBER 3: Friends of Heinz Refuge Annual Meeting 5:000 – 7:00 p.m., 8601 • NOVEMBER 10: “We Will Go” The Watoto Children’s Choir of Uganda Concert, 5:00
Lindbergh Blvd. Info: 215-365-3118 or visit: johnheinznwr@fws.gov p.m. Phila. Church International, 100 Sharon Ave. Free, but reservations suggested: 215-
729-8225
• NOVEMBER 4: Autumn Leaf Mosaics Art Workshop, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m Bartram’s Garden,
• NOVEMBER 10: Volunteer Day, Bartram’s Garden, (2nd & 4th Saturdays) 9:00 a.m. –
5401 Lindbergh Blvd. Info and fees: 215-729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org
12:30 p.m., 5401 Lindbergh Blvd.: weeding, pruning, clean up, planting: No experience
necessary; dress for outdoors; bring gloves if you have them. Info: 215-729-5281 or info@
• NOVEMBER 5: Dance for Health – Free & Open to All (every Monday): Sponsored By
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Penn Nursing at The Common Place (Every Monday) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 58th & Chester Ave.
(Parking entrance off 58th St.) Refreshments. Info: Terri 215-898-2259
• NOVEMBER 10: Stewardship Day, Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00
p.m., 8601 Lindbergh Blvd.: No experience necessary; dress for outdoors; bring gloves if
• NOVEMBER 6: ELECTION DAY. Don’t forget to check your registration information and you have them. Info: 215-365-3118 or visit: johnheinznwr@fws.gov
your designated polling place in advance!
• NOVEMBER 12: Southwest Registered Community Organizations (RCO) Zoning
• NOVEMBER 6: 12th Police District Advisory Council meeting, 1:00 p.m. 12th District Meeting: 6:30 p.m. 12th Police Dist. 6448 Woodland Ave. For Info: Call Mark 215-729-
Station House, 6448 Woodland Ave. 0804 or Email mark@southwestcdc.org
• NOVEMBER 7: Story Time – Ages 3-5: (Most Wednesdays) 10:30 a.m. Kingsessing Library, • NOVEMBER 13: Foster Parent Info Session (also Nov. 20) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. theVillage
1201 S. 51st St. 215-685-2690 Preheim Center, 6517 Chester Ave. Info: 215-730-2240 or fostercare@village1877.org
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• NOVEMBER 7: Jumpstart Classes on Home Renovation (also Nov. 14, 28), 2:00 – 5:00
p.m., Southwest CDC Offices, 6328 Paschall Ave. Info: Steven, 215- 729-0800 ext. 113 or • NOVEMBER 14: 12th Police District Captain’s Townhall Community Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
email steven@southwestcdc.org 12th District Station House, 6448 Woodland Ave.
• NOVEMBER 9: “Walk in My Shoes” special performance featuring Phila. Police Officer • NOVEMBER 14: Evolution of Plants Workshop (two sessions): 10:00 – 12:00 Noon and
and local persons of color. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-of-witness-walk-in-my- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Bartram’s Garden, 5401 Lindbergh Blvd. Info and fees: 215-729-5281 Ext
shoes-film-screening-tickets-49872285348 110 or lgale@bartramsgarden.org
• NOVEMBER 9: Senior Citizens Luncheon & Produce Giveaway 11:00 a.m. Greenway • NOVEMBER 14: Police Service Area #3 Meeting 6:30 p.m. Myers Rec. Center 58th St. &
2001 Building, Presbyterian Senior Complex, 58th & Greenway Ave. csimmons20@ Kingsessing Ave. Learn what’s happening in your area. Boundaries & Info: Lt. Galie (#264)
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• NOVEMBER 14: Jumpstart Classes on Home Renovation (also Nov. 28), 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., • NOVEMBER 17: Family Dinner (with produce to take home) 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Myers
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steven@southwestcdc.org csimmons20@yahoo.com or http://tiiai.org/index.html
• NOVEMBER 15: Veterans’ Resource Fair & Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 • NOVEMBER 17: Volunteer Day, Bartram’s Garden, (2nd & 4th Saturdays) 9:00 a.m. –
p.m., Myers Rec. Center, 5801 Kingsessing Ave. Vendors, Giveaways, Benefits 12:30 p.m., 5401 Lindbergh Blvd.: weeding, pruning, clean up, planting: No experience
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• NOVEMBER 15: 12th District Police Service Area #4 Meeting, 5:30 p. m. Kingsessing • NOVEMBER 17: “Black Powder Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 Fort Mifflin, Ft. Mifflin
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• NOVEMBER 16: Owl Walk in Haddington Woods (limited number of walkers): 6:00 7th Learn about your options NOW! Light refreshments. Info: Mark Harrell, 215 729-0804
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• NOVEMBER 17: Monthly Prayer Breakfast & Bible Study. 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. The
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