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Incoming Burglar at Philly TV Phila Lawyers Suing Tide of Makes off with Each Other on — Money For $20,000 Atlantic City — — — Their Advertising Press He’s On Camera Two major area personal He also feels his legal ser- Billionaire Warren Buffett is Philadelphia’s first pub- inquiry law firms are hitting each vices,, and other attorneys offer- buying the Atlantic City Press. lic access television sta- other with their weapons of battle ing legal aid, deprives the public of The addition of the newspa- — lawsuits. knowing where to gain information. tion, “Philly Cam Television,” Charlene Kurland (l) & Ellen Toplin per will make 31 small and medium (CAM), 699 Ranstead St. in Larry Pitts & Associates, Lundy’s attorney’s response size daily newspapers owned by Center City, (267-639-5481) (1918 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA is that Pitt and other personal his firm, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. was burglarized to the extent First same-sex 19103; Toll Free: 1-888-PITT-LAW) injury attorneys can advertise Berkshire is buying the Atlan- of about $20,000 of camera is after Lundy Law, (1635 Market inside Septa buses, and else- tic City Press from a Pittsburgh marriages in PA equipment recently. Street, 19th Fl., Philadelphia, PA where. firm, Abarta. The paper has are- And the perpetrator be- include local 19103; Tel.: 215-567-3000). Evidently, Lundy paid Sep- ported daily circulation of 67,000 came a television personality and a Sunday circulation of 77,000. Pitts asserts he cannot ad- ta, in 2012, about $435,000. — of a sort. PR exec vertise on the outside of Septa Titan Advertising Inc., (121 Mark Blum, publisher of the Continued on page 5 Continued on page 5 Philadelphia public relations buses, run ads on KYW, adver- South Broad St., Ste. 1200, Phil- executive, Ellen Toplin (215-850- tise at Wells Fargo Center, and adelphia, PA 19107; Tel.: 215- 3771, [email protected],) and other locations because Lundy 281-1980) sells the advertising Phila’s “Sexy Singles” her partner of 22 years, Charlene has exclusive contracts. space for Septa. Kurland, recently obtained one He alleges Lundy is violat- Pitt says Lundy also has of the first same-sex marriage li- ing the Sherman Anti-Trust ACT, inside help at Titan as Lundy’s Include Communications censes in Pennsylvania. resulting in suppressing potential daughter, Sara, is an account Staffers Continued on page 3 income to Septa, a public entity. executive working for Titan. Philadelphia’s Sexy Singles for 2013 include a number of local communications and marketing/advertising related personnel. Media, Pa. PR Execs Return A Fortune The Sexy Singles is an annual feature of the Philadelphia Daily News. Chris Reynolds (610-547- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 9800, [email protected],) WINNER 56, of Media, a Philadelphia area public relations firm owner, was Angela Perfetto recently credited with a whopping $92 quadrillion from PayPal. Professional Woman’s Foot- It was a mistake. ball member, Angela Perfetto was However, some of the for- named winner of the Daily News tune will still be utilized, as Pay- Sexy Singles contest. Her team, Pal has pledged to make a do- Philadelphia Passion was an ex- nation to a recipient of Reynolds hibitor at the recent Philadelphia choice. Advertising & Business Show. The amount of the contri- bution was not disclosed. “It didn’t have as many ze- roes, but it’s a significant dona- WEALTHY FOR SECONDS: Area PR professionals Jennifer and tion,” Reynolds said. Chris Reynolds who received from PayPal a $92 quadrillion check. Melissa Prior to opening his own PR Yes, they returned it. Demyan firm here, Reynolds earned an Philadelphia Distance Run, The $30 to the Democratic slate for English degree from the Univer- Friends of Rittenhouse Square, Delaware County Council. (His sity of Virginia. He freelanced PROMOTION ASSISTANT Spector Gadon & Rosen, P.C., own money.) for a while, then he joined the for popular radio station “The and the Kennel Club of Phila- When I read Reynolds’ former Kalish & Rice Advertis- Fanatic”, 97.5FM is Melissa De- delphia. background at www.reynoldsink. ing Agency’s PR department. myan’s job. She placed second NO SPENDING com/aboutus.htm, it was evident in the contest. Twitter: @drmelis- While working at Kalish & that he has a sense of humor. When he received the $92 samd. E-mail: heyitsmelissa8@ Rice, he met a co-worker, Jen- When questioned, he told quadrillion from PayPal, a com- yahoo.com. nifer who had previously worked me what he would have done for McGraw-Hill in New York pany he has been a customer of with the money. and then for J. Walter Thomp- for 10 years, Reynolds knew it “When I first was asked son in Washington, D.C. was a mistake. He immediately that question I said I would pay See More The two married, and upon contacted PayPal to sort out the down the national debt. But returning from their honeymoon situation. I’ve since been persuaded that “Sexy Singles” started their PR firm, Reynolds Being the world’s only qua- doing so would throw the bond Staffers Ink, in 1987. drillionaire (as short as it may markets into chaos, so I’ll re- Their clients list reports have lasted,) had Reynolds feel- consider.” on Page 7 Continued on page 5 the PA Land Title Association, ing charitable. So, he donated

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The two papers will those lists that keep popping a combination of changing tech- moting, the Daily News and In- now be giving you even less up on the Internet – Worst Cars nology and dramatically declin- quirer, are both behind pay walls. paid, professionally written and Ever Made...Most Rude Cities… ing spending on print pages. The plan is, I suppose, that a edited content when they ask Ten Signs He’s Not the One… That makes good sense to reader will be so blown-away by you to pay for the privilege of go- Seven Dog Breeds Most Likely me. However, I’m not at all sure Philly.com that he or she will then ing behind their pay walls. to Kill Their Masters… that this reasoning says enough. rush to either buy print editions or I can’t pass them up. I also The changes that have taken place pay for the online versions. like to shoot the water rifles on are a lot more seismic than a mere I have a question, though: the Boardwalk and read my drop-off in print advertising. Why would anyone do that once horoscope. they have scrolled through Philly. Built-in Mike Mallowe com? Sure, you might be like me Last week, though, one of Tension those lists really made me think. and just have that old habit of hav- There has always been a at this point these are questions It was a list of the professions ing a print newspaper on Sunday built-in tension between public that may never be satisfactorily and jobs that are disappearing morning; except for that, though, relations and advertising. answered. fast and not likely to return. Trying Philly.com is more than enough. In any effective marketing to make a living as a writer and I Hate As you might guess, the campaign, these two activities editor makes plenty of those lists, Pay Walls numbers for the pay walls are should support and reinforce so I’m already tuned-in. not encouraging. There’s more, each other. But that is not always I have never been shy This one was a little dif- but that has to do with new own- true in practice because the about telling publishers that they ferent, though. It was well-re- ership at the papers and that money to pay for each usually are charging too much for their searched and used real statis- might be a little too inside for comes from the same budget. product. I have a history with this tics. most people. Now, you have a whole new that goes back to print. There were some construc- The point is pay walls never level of complexity to add to that Now, with so much free in- tion and factory jobs; which I work unless a third party is picking traditional tension: formation available – more than expected, robotics is taking over up the bill. The Inquirer is also cut- Print advertising has been any of us could ever read – the in many professions and fewer ting its editorial page and opinion studied to death, and it effec- whole concept of charging for houses are being built. No sur- is page in half – from two full pages tive; but what happens when the that information seems anachro- prises there. to one. There are, of course, differ- print vehicles disappear? Or just nistic and stupid. Pay walls are a But then I came to the jobs ent ways to look at this. cost too much to make sense? case in point. that showed the biggest declines I come from the world of Can online advertising ever I mention this because the magazines where the very idea of by percentage. Advertising and work as well as print? 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The authors offered a short ple — except for the editorial think about. And, please, don’t Philly.com is free. It’s a rationale for each choice. They writers — will miss the editorials expect any answers from me; nice site, not overwhelming. But, that get cut. The signed opinion col- umns, or “op ed” pieces are a lit- tle different. They can introduce Have available at your business or organization. new and unconventional thinking As a free service to your visitors and personnel, into the publication, as long as the editors and publishers allow will provide current issues Free. that to happen. You can also get these To accept, e-mail to: [email protected]. “think” pieces on the web. You can get the propaganda versions Let us know number you will make available. on cable stations like Fox News. None of this is that big a deal, but www.PhillyBizMedia.com the staffs at the newspapers are not happy about it.

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The Philadelphia Regional Business/Marketing Monthly September/October 2013 Advertising/Communications Times Page 3 Gay News Publisher 57th anniversary Into Hall of Fame of American Advertising Services

Mark Segal (215-253-4900, mark@ epgn.com,) founder of the Philadelphia Gay News (505 S. Fourth Street, Phila- delphia,) was recently inducted into the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Journalists Hall of Fame. For many years, Segal organized demonstrations for gay rights. He was also one of the founding members of the Gay Liberation Front, which represented the gay community in New York, and Gay Youth, the country’s first teen LGBT organization. He was often considered the poster boy for gay rights. Segal has a number of accomplish- ments in the LGBT community. He initiated a meeting with then Mark Segal Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp in 1974 and created the historic Governor’s was referred to as “Russia’s Stonewall” as Council for Sexual Minorities. This was he lectured in Moscow and St. Petersburg the world’s first government organization at Russia’s first openly gay conference. To mark the 57th anniversary of American Advertising Services, now a multi-media mar- to focus entirely on issues faced by people Today, Segal organizes local gay keting firm, 29 Bala Ave., Ste. 114, Bala Cynwyd, Pa. (www.PhillyBizMedia.com)founder in the LGBT community. publications across the country to cel- and continuing president, Joe Ball, was “knighted” for his leadership. Presenting a sym- In 1975, he started the Philadelphia ebrate gay history month in October. The bolic crown is (l to r) his office manager, Elena Cruz, of 8 years, Kathleen Newmiller , Gay News. It is said to be one of the combined publications reach over half a administrative associate of 32 years, , and Brittney O’Rourke, account executive, who is “most well-respected and enduring LGBT million readers. also host of “Music Talk”, one of the firm’s three radio shows. publications in the country.” He also organized Philadelphia’s July Segal has also reported on gay life 4th concert in 2005, which raised $1.1 mil- from places like Lebanon, Cuba and East lion for charity. Berlin during the fall of the Berlin Wall. He ~ Brianna Wenner Shakeup of Programming At Area Radio Station Was KYW Newsradio ever worried? dation. It is a non-profit broadcaster. Had former TV news anchor Larry WWIQ’s former owner, Merlin Media, Mendte found a broadcast home? had created a format of news and conser- The answers came last month. vative views. The conservative area radio station, Mendte was morning news anchor. WWIQ, (106.9FM), licensed in Camden, Commentators included Don Imus, Glen N.J. has been sold. Beck, and Rush Limbaugh. And the new format is apt to be Chris- To answer the opening questions… tian music. Probably no competition for KYW, if The buyer is Education Media Foun- there ever was such, and for Mendte…

Gay Marriage County College Board of Trustees in 2012. Continued from page 1 Toplin has received many honors throughout her career. They include be- They gained it from the Montgomery ing named to the Philadelphia Public County Register of Wills. Relations Association Hall of Fame, the Same-sex marriage is illegal in the Temple University Hall of Fame and the state of Pennsylvania. PR News National Hall of Fame. However, Montgomery County Reg- She was selected by the Department ister of Wills D. Bruce Hanes said that of Community and Economic Develop- he would not enforce the law. He felt it ment as one of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 was unconstitutional. Women in Business in 2005. Toplin was founder and president She also was chair of the American of Toplin & Associates, Inc., once one of Red Cross-Blood Services’ and a trustee the top-ranked strategic marketing, busi- for the Abington Health Foundation Board. ness advisory and public relations firms in Toplin’s partner, Charlene Kurland, Philadelphia. who goes by “Char,” has been a children’s She did this for 25 years before merg- entertainer for over 40 years. Both have ing with The Star Group. The merging of the children from previous marriages. two firms resulted in the creation of StarTo- At their ceremony, there was warmth plin, where she worked as president and a and humor. When asked who would fill managing partner. the bride and groom titles, Kurland joked, Toplin retired from StarToplin about “Well, we’re both women.” three years ago. The couple also celebrated their mar- She then began working as a strategic riage with a civil ceremony in their backyard. business and marketing consultant for a They also had a rabbi perform a reli- variety of organizations and professionals. gious ceremony in Ventnor. She was also appointed to the Montgomery ~ Brianna Wenner

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Where Are They Now? Joan Rayfield, Inquirer Alumni, Has Song In Her Heart By Melinda M. Williams Hour and Ted Mack’s Amateur Marc beams with pride over Today, Joan is a soloist for The Williams Group Hour at the tender age of 12. his mother’s accomplishments the New Horizons Senior Glee A winner of numerous voice and her sacrifices, Club. I met Joan Rayfield 28 years competitions, Joan was well on “If I have achieved any This group of highly talented ago when we were both employ- her way to a singing career that level of success at all, it is due gals and guys have been making ees at The Philadelphia Inquirer. could possibly rival that of her to my mother. She made many their way through assisted liv- We worked side-by-side in then-idols Rosemary Clooney, sacrifices to provide a better life ing facilities for quite some time. Retail Advertising. Doris Day, and Patti Paige. for me when my parents got di- The group, consisting of approxi- Joan was a smidge older An early marriage put Joan’s vorced,” he has said. mately 40 singers, usually have than I, by a neat 20 years. At dreams on hold. She traded in Inquirer Memories a full dance card, which means the time, I was a kid in my 20’s celebrity for being a mom and I remember being in the La- Joan is busy belting out the torch and she had just crested middle “housewife” of the 1960’s. dies Room (a Catholic-school songs, Broadway musicals, patri- age. I was busy picking out baby hold-over term for the women’s otic songs and requests, at least names and she was dreaming of Challenges bathroom) at with two days a week. grandchildren. The Inquirer Fate for Joan brought on Joan, in 1985. This, much to the delight of I remember teaching Joan challenges in the early 1970’s. Word of the Challenger ex- residents all over Chester Coun- how to use computers when The She found herself as a newly ploding had just reached us. We ty, Montgomery County and the Inquirer received their first ship- single mother with a young Joan and Engelbert all just stood around and stared Mainline. ment. Joan, for her part, on the son and a need to make ends at one another in disbelief. For ~ ~ ~ ~ other hand, taught me about life. meet. A Beginning — some inexplicable reason, we Would you like Melinda Wil- Joan and I never realized it at Her singing career would For Her Son asked Joan to sing something for liams to tell your story for your the time, but we had also worked have to wait. Joan’s only son, Marc was us. Something that would make personal use? Contact her at for the same employer, just years Joan was hired by a record- allowed to tag along with her to us all feel better. She obliged. 610-518-4888. Melinda Williams apart. Like many fledgling com- ing studio where she was office a radio station job at WUSL-FM, We had similar “Ladies is the managing partner of the munications majors, Joan and I manager and sometimes –jingle- during the summers of the mid Room” (and elevator and stair- Williams Group, a public relations both got our start at 121 Chest- singer. 1970’s. well) serenades (“The acoustics and photography firm located in nut Street, the home of American While there, she mingled He was 12. She was 35 and are good in there,” Joan would Exton, PA. Formerly, she was Advertising Services, the P.R. with musical legends, such as needed a babysitter for her “kid.” tell us) during other seasons. a 20-year veteran of The Phila- and advertising agency and the Peter Nero, Marvin Hamlisch, It worked out beautifully for Christmas was especially good. delphia Inquirer. Her husband, regional business-to-business Frankie Vallie, Smokey Robin- everyone, and then some. No one could sing “A Christmas Robert Williams is a professional newspaper Advertising Com- son, Stevie Wonder, Maureen He washed cars for the ad Song” and “Have Yourself a Mer- photojournalist, former staff pho- munications Times (ACT). McGovern and Engelbert Hum- execs and typed envelopes for ry Little Christmas” quite like the tographer for 25 years at The There, we got our initial perdinck. the News Director. little Jewish gal from South Philly. Philadelphia Inquirer and author taste of advertising sales and Everyone knew Joan, if not He ran errands and picked For two years running, she of the book, Hometown Diners. the perfect entre into the world of for her satin-blonde hair, then for up lunch. But most of all, he ob- was one of the producers of The Both completed a second book, Philadelphia media. her Angelina-Jolie -lipped -pout. served the workings of a modern P.N.I. (Philadelphia Newspapers, Wildwood’s Neon Nights & Motel Joan’s life hasn’t always a But most of all, when she day entertainment medium. Inc.) Variety Show. It was per- Memories (www.WildwoodsNeo- bed of roses. belted out “Happy Birthday” It was a glimpse for him. A formed at the Merriam Theater nNights.com). Visit their website She was a star on the Paul or “My Funny Valentine,” she glimpse that would lead him to and raised thousands of dollars at www.TheWilliamsGroup.info Whiteman TV Teen Club Show, could literally bring the office to now running the CBS radio em- for The University of The Arts or email them at info@thewil- the Horn & Hardart Children’s a standstill. pire here in Philadelphia. scholarship fund. liamsgroup.info

TV Burglar The local TV origin outlet They also have a service for Continued from page 1 was started with a budget of al- people interested in having their own Communications Group Exec most $2 million. TV programs broadcast on CAM. His image was caught on It has been reported that CAM’s executive director Wins Silver Medal the TV station’s in-house surveil- Philly CAM inventories over 80 is Gretjen Clausing (www.Philly- lance system. community TV programs. CAM.org). It was quickly broadcast over TV-6 Action news and CBS News TV-3. The suspect, as reported by Philadelphia police is Henry Johnson, 51. He allegedly brazenly walked out of CAM’s front door with the stolen camera equip- ment in a bag slung over his shoulder. Johnson was caught, and charged with theft and related offenses. CAM programming can be viewed on Comcast Channels 66/966 and in the Verizon sys- tem or Fios TV-29 and 30.

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Morning News in Florence, S.C., will become publisher of the At- lantic City Press. He formerly was controller of the paper from 1989 to 1993. Buffett has said that smaller newspapers will be successful because they are still the main news source for the communities they serve.

Renolds Continued from page 1 “I would still like to buy the ~ Open houses ~ Phillies, though I haven’t heard Meetings from the current ownership group ~ grand openings ~ ANNE KLEIN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP's Executive Vice contact President, Jerry Klein won a silver medal at the annual Snoopy about price.” Senior World Ice Hockey Tournament, held recently in Santa “I would pay off my sons’ Whims for Rent Rosa, California. He is a goaltender. He is pictured here with student loans. The rest would 29 Bala Ave., Suite 114, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 his wife and business partner, Anne Klein. He can be reached at be spent on candy, electric gui- tars and a very large boat.” 484-562-0067 Fax: 484-562-0068 [email protected]. The firm is in Mount Laurel, N.J. www.PhillyBizMedia.com ~ email: [email protected] ~ Brianna Wenner

The Philadelphia Regional Business/Marketing Monthly Page 6 Advertising/Communications Times September/October 2013 Business Gained, Friends Made At Major Area Card Exchange A near capacity crowd of area business owners and executives attended the recent ACT sponsored and pro- duced Executive Card Exchange held inside the restau- rant of the Sugar House Casino, Phila. Highlights included a party within a party to introduce the new host/moderator of the radio interview show “Music Talk,” created and produced by ACT’s radio division. She is Brittney O’Rourke, a marketing executive and model. Buttlered Hor D’ouevres were served. Guests re- ceived free valet parking — and a free, $10 slot machine play coupon. ACT’s event-planning division produces corporate and association business events including trade shows, seminars, sales meetings and mixers (484-562-0063). Photos by Jack McIntyre (610-636-5848). STAFFING the table for Heartline Press, Inc. was (l to r) Bob Presten, Marketing Director; Jen Hartley, Wedding Design Consultant; Ryan Hartley, President; Jess Buechele, Marketing & Design; Pat Stiefel, Op- erations Manager. The firm can be reached at 484-490-5481; E-Mail: [email protected]; www.heart- linepress.com.

AMONG THE GUESTS were James Routh, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Tel.: 215-925-7915 Ext. 15183, E-Mail: James.Routh@LibertyMutual. com; Rebecca L. McPherson, Co-Owner, MPEC, Tel.: 609-346-1452, E-Mail: [email protected]; and Karen McPherson MSN, RN of PICTURED are Yelane Rosenbaum, Vice President, NETWORKING were Joseph A. McPeak, Director of McPherson Patient Education Consultants, Tel.: 609-346-1452, E- American Adv. Services, 484-562-0060; and Gerard Sales and Marketing at La Salle University, 1900 West Mail: [email protected]. E. McConnell, CRPC, Business Development Offi- Olney Ave., Philadelphia 19141; Tel.: 215-991-3649; cer & Financial Advisor at Girard Partners, Tel.: 610- E-Mail: [email protected] and WWDB’s Gen- 337-7640, E-Mail: [email protected]. eral Manager, Samuel Speiser who can be reached at 610-822-1360; [email protected].

NETWORKING were Christina Williams, Marketing Assistant IN ATTENDANCE were Tom Jordan, Termac Corp., 7330 Tulip St., from Universal Companies, Tel.: Philadelphia 19136, Tel.: 800-332-4912, E-Mail: tjordan@termac. 215-605-4115; and host of the com; Jeffrey Burkhardt, Area Director of Corporate Barter Network, 23 30-minute radio interview show, South Fourth St., Reading 19602, Tel.: 610-372-1600, E-Mail: jeff@ AMONG THE GUESTS were Alean F. Elston, Owner/Managing Director of “Music Talk” Brittney O’Rourke. corporatebarter.net; and Dave Slabon, owner of at Jds Properties, Em- Pour Models, Tel.: 609-614-0529, E-Mail: [email protected]; Hope To be a “Music Talk” guest inter- pire Acquisitions and Consulting Co., Tel.: 610-406-1666. Jidenma, Fashion Marketing & Fashion Show Producer, Tel.: 215-869- viewee — at no cost — contact 3860, E-Mail: [email protected]; and Alice Chan, Fashion Blogger, Tel.: O’Rourke at 484-562-0063; ad- 267-777-2237, E-Mail: [email protected], www.dalabooh.com. [email protected].

REPRESENTING MORRONI’S CUSTOM CLOTH- PICTURED are Randi Berman, AFR Furniture Rental, IN ATTENDANCE were Francis X. Hueber Jr. and ING was Daniel Morroni, Master Custom Cloth- Tel.: 856-406-1200, E-Mail: rberman@rentfurniture. Michael Dayton who were representing Philadelphia ier. He can be reached at 856-241-8428; E-Mail: com; and Brittany Scace, Account Exec., KYW Newsra- Barter LLC/Itex. Hueber can be reached at Tel.: 215- [email protected]; www.morronicustom.com. dio 1060, Tel.: 215-238-4863, E-Mail: [email protected]. 313-0881; [email protected].

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KEANE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY Vice President, THE NEW ARDMORE MUSIC HALL announced PPL ENERGY PLUS Regional Sales Nick Nichols, with Operations Manager, Maureen their autumn schedule via Richard Kardon, pic- Manager, Andrew Bakey described his Ferrari explained what constitutes unclaimed prop- tured with moderator/host, Bonnie Squires. The firm’s energy services at the Reading erty, and how owners can receive it. The firm is at Ardmore Music Hall can be reached at 610-649- Terminal, PPL Park, and other major 640 Freedoms Business Center, 6th Floor, King of 8389, or e-mail at [email protected] (www.ard- Philadelphia facilities. He can be reached Prussia, PA 19406 (Tel.: 610.232.0720). moremusichall.com). at Tel.: 609-217-3407; E-Mail: ABakey@ pplweb.com. Phila’s “Sexy Singles” Include Communications Staffers Continued from page 1

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The Philadelphia Regional Business/Marketing Monthly Page 10 Advertising/Communications Times September/October 2013 Guide to Executive Living Presents D I N I N G O U T Max’s Prime Steakhouse at Trump Plaza is Ready for Miss America! By Bonnie Squires Chef Pfander returned to our table from time to time, telling us about celebrities who had frequented the establish- We know at least one person who cannot wait for the ment: Frank Sinatra, Mike Tyson, Clint Holmes and others. Miss America pageant to return to Atlantic City. Sandy raved about the lamb chops special ($32), Robert Pfander, executive chef at Trump Plaza’s Sami loved the sauteed summer flounder ($23), locally Max’s Prime Steakhouse, knows that when the beauty caught; and I scarfed up the roast Chilean sea bass. pageant returns to Boardwalk Hall, next door to Trumps When it came time for dessert, Sandy’s key lime pie was Plaza, that business will be terrific for the restaurant. unique: round, with what she said tasted like lemon mousse Pfander, an Ocean City native and a graduate of the on the top, a picture-perfect presentation. Sami made quick Culinary Institute of America in upstate New York, has work of the creme brulee . I ordered various flavors of sorbet, been at the Trump Plaza for 18 years. For the first 12, he gelato and ice cream. When I got to the chocolate gelato, I was the chef at Roberto’s, which is now an Italian buffet was in heaven! Each of the desserts was $7. restaurant. Any mint which you see decorating an item or a glass He reported that Max’s is the longest-running original of ice tea comes from Chef Pfander’s garden. He brings steakhouse in Atlantic City. it in fresh every day. And he is proud of the new summer menu, with his Our waiter, Jose, was very attentive, and the restau- signature entree, Roasted Prime Rib, served with broc- rant itself is elegant and most attractive. The tables are far colini, fingerling potatoes, baby carrots, tomato persille Chef Robert Pfander greets Northeast Philadelphia patrons enough apart that you can have your own private dinner and fresh grated horseradish. The Chairman’s Cut, 16 Kaila Wiand and Jonathan Devine when they were dining conversation without the next patrons overhearing you. ounces, is $32, and the Signature Cut, 24 ounces, is $39. at Max’s Prime Steakhouse at Trump Plaza, Atlantic City. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 5P.M. – 10P.M. I decided on the “smaller” prime rib - which was done Photo by Bonnie Squires For reservations, call 609-441-6000. to perfection and which, when taken home provided a de- licious meal the next day for my husband and me. ($16). And my caesar salad ($9) had the Let’s begin with the appetizers and soup. The bread bas- most delicate, delicious dressing. Sandy also ket, by the way, is good enough for a whole meal, by itself. had Max’s chopped salad ($12). Our friend, Sandy, and my husband Sami each or- Sami decided to try the New Orleans dered clams casino ($12), and they were delighted. Our Crab Stew ($9). It had a touch of vodka to other friend cleaned his plate of jumbo lump crabmeat add another layer of flavor.

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The Philadelphia Regional Business/Marketing Monthly September/October 2013 Advertising/Communications Times Page 11 Guide to Executive Living Presents D I N I N G O U T McGillin’s Olde Ale House A Family Legacy and a Philly Landmark By: Catherine Austin He told us that the decorations are all authentic historical memorabilia. He said Located smack dab in the middle of they have tried to keep the restaurant’s Center City Philadelphia, at 1310 Drury appearance as close to the original as St., (215-735-5562) McGillin’s Olde Ale possible. House has been catering to residents and They have! visitors for 152 years. Now to the food! Come with an appe- This family owned and operated res- tite. Everything you order comes in hefty taurant business first opened its doors in portions. 1860 by the McGillin family. My colleagues ordered a German It is Philadelphia’s oldest bar of Sausage Platter ($8.99) and the Salmon continuing operation. But in 1993, the ($8.99) while I decided to try the Shep- then bartender at the establishment was herds Pie ($7.99). We also shared some named the new owner. This man was the of the restaurant best seller’s which are grandfather of one of the current owners, the Meatloaf ($8.50) and Mussels ($8.50). Chris Mullin Jr. Between the three of us, our hands He runs the restaurant alongside his down favorite was the Meatloaf! It was mother and father much like the McGillin’s piled high with mashed potatoes. Yum! way back when. And, even today, at least The Mussels were also really good and I one of the owner’s is always present in the had half-a-mind to slurp down the sauce establishment. by itself. Which I did. When my colleagues and I entered To top off our meal we ordered for McGillin’s for lunch, we felt a historic vibe. dessert, an Oreo Pie ($3.95). Delicious! After being seated by a pleasant Chris Jr. stopped by after the meal. hostess we were invited to unlimited com- He informed us his mother creates the plimentary soup. MCGILLIN’S staff includes (l to r) Abigail Nation, Christopher Mullins, Kathleen Fusco and recipes and specialty items. The day’s soup was of a Mexican in- Lisa Meronyck. When I told him I was surprised by spiration. how much food we received for the low Paid parking is right next door. It’s in a seat 40-50 people or host a casual recep- We saw Chris and asked him about price. His response was, “Keep the prices very futuristic facility called, “The Lift. tion for 90. the memorabilia on the walls. The deco- down and the seats full.” McGillin’s has lots of flat screen TV’s Check out the restaurant at www.mcgillins. rations include original displays and signs The fact that the restaurant was com- appealing to its many sport fans. com. For reservations call 215-735-5562. from Philadelphia landmarks such as Lit pletely packed for lunch is a testament to There is also a very nice Private/ Hours of operation are from 11AM – Bros., John Wanamaker, Gimbels, and their doing that. Event Dining room upstairs which can 2AM. J.E. Caldwell.

The Philadelphia Regional Business/Marketing Monthly Page 12 Advertising/Communications Times September/October 2013 Guide to Executive Living Presents D I N I N G O U T Casual Lunch Visit Most Pleasant at Ardmore’s Golden Bowl Chinese By Brianna Wenner with rice and egg drop soup. All for the Pyramid ($6.00.) The Pyr- of which looked (and tasted, from amid was exactly what its name The Golden Bowl restaurant what she said) delicious. implied, a pyramid shaped block (33 Rittenhouse Place, Ardmore, Another of my friends or- of chocolate mousse, which was 610-649-3382), now open over a dered the Seafood Tom Yum extremely rich and delicious. year, combines authentic Chinese Soup ($8.95.) We had seen it Before leaving, we looked tastes with a modern Asian-style on the menu under the “Big Bowl around at the rest of the restau- Ambiance. It’s an overall de- Noodle Soup” section, but were rant and noticed another room lightful restaurant experience. all taken aback by the size of this off to the side. It can be used for Along with three business bowl of soup. different types of parties (gradu- associates, I recently stopped in It was the size of a large ation, bridal/baby showers, bar for lunch, spur of the moment on mixing bowl and was loaded with mitzvahs etc.). a Friday afternoon. noodles, vegetables, shrimp, Golden Bowl is open Mon- After immediate seating, we scallops, fish and clams in a mod- day-Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 were given a complimentary pot erately spicy Thai broth. I tried p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:30 of tea (which owner, her soup. A super soup. a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sundays Ms. Tina Ding, gets from Chi- Our other business asso- and Holidays Noon to 10:00 p.m. na) and individual plates of salad. ciate ordered the sizzling ten- For those planning on visit- Dinner guests also receive the GOLDEN BOWL RESTAURANT PROPRIETORS (l to r) Raymond Ding, derloin steak with black pepper ing Golden Bowl, there are me- free welcome salad and tea. and his mother, Tina Ding are shown with some of the artistic items that help to create a Chinese theme for their facility at 33 Rittenhouse Place, sauce ($15.95.) He was given tered parking spots in front. The salad was fresh with a Ardmore, 610-649-3382. a large piece of meat covered in Overall, I would recommend tasty ginger dressing. onions and green peppers and Golden Bowl to anyone who en- As we ordered our entrees, smoothies. ordered the chicken and broccoli what smelled like an absolutely joys Chinese food. I had a very we took a few minutes to converse One of them ordered the lunch platter ($7.00) which includ- amazing sauce. pleasant experience as far as with Raymond Ding, Tinas’ son. Sunset Glow smoothie ($3.50) ed my choice of soup and rice Although we were all full and the service and food go, and I Raymond was born here, in which contains kiwi, strawber- or lo mein (included in all lunch had leftovers to take home, we honestly feel you cannot beat northeast Philadelphia. His mom ries and bananas, and the other menu platters.) had to take a gander at the des- the prices when considering the is originally from Southern China. ordered the Love Boat ($3.50) I went for the miso soup and sert menu. amount of food you are given They run the restaurant together. which contains strawberries, lo mein. Note: I have a tendency Two of my associates decid- To view a menu or find more He informed us of another of mangos and bananas. Both were to order this meal at a lot of Asian ed to split the New York cheese- information, visit www.goldenbow- their restaurant’s, right next door. impressed, and pleased. restaurants. I found Golden cake ($5.00). I and another went lardmore.com. They also deliver! It is called Golden For those of us who ordered Bowl’s to be exceptionally tasty China, with more traditional Golden Bowl’s combination en- and definitely one of the better standard American styles of Chi- trée, our soups were brought out renditions that I’ve tried. nese food. with hardly any waiting. One of my business friends While we waited for our Our entrees were also de- also ordered from the lunch meals, two of my friends ordered livered promptly. I personally menu, the mango chicken ($7.00) Golden Bowl’s delicious-looking

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by Joe Ball My Belongings...Longing To Be Kept I’m a collector. Vanity Press books for clients of my adver- They say “one man’s junk is another All my life I’ve held on to things that I’ve tising agency. man’s treasure”. felt would be of interest in the distant future. I had visions of starting another divi- I’m learning “One man’s treasures are Joe Ball Now, I’m thinking “the distant future” is sion offering that publishing service. probably another man’s junk”. show & Publishing divisions are still very, around the corner. Also, at that time I was program chair- My mementoes — and memories — very active. PLUG. Call us at 484-562-0060. I’m a senior citizen. And to use a cliché man of Golden Slipper, a well-known Phil- are still here. I’ve read, I’m in the “Winter of my life”. adelphia philanthropic organization com- But will they be? # # # What to do with the space-taking prised of Masons. WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Postscript from my son, Dr. Robert things I’ve held on to for decades? Alexander Haig was one of our prom- NO WHERE? Ball who read a pre-publication proof of I think my children & grandchildren inent guest speakers, and as program this column: would just junk them! chairman, I met him before, during & after During a recent lull in my usually hectic What are some of these trophies of the dinner. daily business, I had a thought: Go through “The night when General Haig spoke my life, important to me, but possibly junk Later, when I heard that Haldeman was the files that we brought from our former at the Slipper Meeting was also the historic to others? seeking a publisher, I wrote General Haig. offices at 2nd & Chestnut Sts,., to Bala Cyn- night that prez Nixon halted the bombing They include: Surprise! wyd, and, — for interest — see what clients of North Vietnam as part of his peace with Journals of my daily life, dating back He replied. over the years are out of business. honor agenda. to high school. And sent me Haldeman’s opening text. Made sense. We’ve been in business “As I recall we were in General Haig’s I remember keeping a diary writing There would be a large advance fee (it 57 years and some of the clients were in hotel suite watching President Nixon on the from my bedroom in the attic at 6429 N. was not mentioned in General Haig’s letter. business for many years even before we hotel room TV monitor. The President was Park Ave., East Oak Lane, while a student I figured it would be well over my capabili- served them. describing the dramatic change in the war at Central High School (188 — for those ties) — and that was the end. Wow! strategy. We were in the presence of the who know what those numbers mean). But I have the letter, & Haldeman’s Here are some. Gone. But not forgot- man who authored and then orchestrated Also, letters I wrote home almost ev- original book opening. It suggested he was ten — at least by us. the cessation of the US bombing campaign ery day while being a PFC (later a Corpo- writing while on Air Force One enroute to … AAU (American Athletic Union) … of N. Vietnam and thus led directly to our ral) in the Army serving in Germany. see the Chinese Premier. Action Personnel, Inc. … Aero Wash Sys- (US) end of military involvement in SE Asia. I was a reporter – writer. My patch said *(See postscript at column end.) tems, Inc. … Affiliated Medical Center … “I recall standing behind you and Gen- Aluminum Supply Co. … American Dia- eral Haig watching President Nixon on TV “Official U.S. Army Correspondent”. VINTAGE LIQUER My duties included covering military mond Investments, Ltd. … American Fu- declaring the above and feeling “so cool”’ that maneuvers, German-American joint ven- One of the businesses for whom I did ture Systems, Inc. … Applied Design Sup- I was in the room with my father and the man tures, individual stories on GI’s for their per/job promotional work was a huge Phila- port … BNG Silverman Inc.(manufacturers who orchestrated that which the POTUS was hometown media. delphia Company, Publicker Industries. Of male clothing) … Bar Control Associ- describing to the American people. My letters home are a fine record of They distilled liquor, and imported a ates … Bartoff Enterprises … Becker Auto “We were standing in a hotel room events of that era. variety of alcoholic drinks and wines. Radio … Berwyn Institute … Broad Street with the man who got the deal done.” My mother saved them all. They have To publicize the products, I received Hospital … burns & Burns Furriers … Cork Robert Ball, M.D., FACS now been in a cellar drawer over 60 years. a good number of scotches, gins, vodkas, America… Command Modular Corp. … Clinical Professor of Urology whiskeys & wines. Corpo Jet … Crell Direct Mail Advertising STILL AT IT George Washington University They were used by me to distribute to And that’s only the sample files from Medical Center From then, until now. I have kept a media. (In those days media personnel ac- the first three alphabetical letters. Associate Professor of Surgery daily diary. cepted such gifts — for research and judg- Note that ACT, American Advertising Virginia Commonwealth My closet shelves are covered with ment. Of course!) Services, and our radio, business trade University School of Medicine notebooks of events of my daily life. Not all were distributed. There were HISTORY? leftovers. I have them. I have the original carbon copy of the The bottles have never been opened. opening pages of a book President Richard They are now 55-75 years old (some were Nixon’s key staffer & advisor H.R. Halde- 20 years old in the bottle before I received man wrote while traveling with the Presi- them). dent on his historical trip to “open” China. MY wife wants to empty them down I received it from Alexander Haig, the drain. Chief of Staff to the President. And, I fear that if anyone would drink How? the contents .. well, better not! At the time I had published one or two But, Man! What great collector’s items.

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The plaintiffs name appears first Chester Montgomery Hibu Inc./Yellowbook Inc. et al. Hibu Inc./Yellow Book Sales and in capital letters, followed by the County County vs. Casamento & Ratasiewicz Distribution Co. Inc. et al. vs. name of the defendant, the nature PC/Nicholas Casamento et al., Hartzells Plumbing & Heating Lawsuits Filed Lawsuits Filed of the suit, the number and the case #2013-22332, 07/15/13 LLC/Brady Hartzell et al., case date. Accuracy of the entries is not De Lage Landen Financial Ser- Supermedia LLC/Idearc Media Philadelphia Media Network #2013-24783, 07/29/13 guaranteed. vices Inc. vs. Here Media Inc., LLC vs. A+ Family Dental Care Newspapers LLC vs. 4 Less contract, case #2013-05795-CT, PC/A Plus Family Dental Care et Philadelphia Furniture and Rugs LLC, case 06/14/13 al., case #2013-22323, 07/15/13 #2013-22555, 07/22/13 Lawsuits Filed Maschmeyer Karalis PC vs. Bentley Graphic Communica- tions Inc./Bentley. Properties LP, contracts, case #13-0701 523, 07/10/13 Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC vs. Beaver Sports Properties LLC/IMG Col- lege LLC/Learfield Sports LLC, contracts, case #13-0701561, 07/10/13 Yellowbook Inc. vs. Michael Covelusky/A.S.A.P. Appliance Repairs LLC, certified/exem- plified judgment, case #13- 0800683, 08/08/13 Philadelphia Court Judgments Philadelphia Media Network (Newspapers) LLC vs. Reach Communications Specialists Inc et. al., $353,701, plaintiff, case #11-0502293, 06/21/13 Alcom Printing Group Inc. vs. Global Direct Color LLC, $147,406, plaintiff, case #13-0502 722, 07/16/13 De Lage Landen Financial Servic- es Inc. vs. Reach Communication Specialists Inc., $106,351, plain- tiff, case #13-0702985, 07/23/13 Arsenal Inc. vs. Audio Video Re- pair Inc., $36,542, plaintiff, case #13-0800021, 08/02/13 Yellowbook Inc. vs. A.S.A.P. Appli- ance Repairs LLC, $14,260, plain- tiff, case #13-0800683, 08/08/13 Philadelphia State Tax Liens Tristate Paper Co. Inc., 4500 N. 3rd St., Phila. 19140, $28,078, (sales & use), case #13-0800414, 08/07/13 Camden County Federal Tax Liens Buzz Marketing Group LLC/Mar- cia C. Wells, 1018 Laurel Oak Rd., Voorhees 08043, $13,534, (6721/941), Book/Page 9823/812, 06/10/13 Montgomery County Court Judgments Yellow Book Sales and Distribu- tion Co. Inc. vs. Country Wide Septic Inc./James Gill, 101 Hi- bernation Hole, Drums 18222, $46,837, plaintiff, case #2010- 03419, 06/10/13 HIBU Inc./Yellow Book Sales and Distribution Co. Inc./Yel- lowbook Inc. vs. F&F Paving Inc./Robert Fellins/Robert Fe- ATTN: LAW FIRMS lins, 108 Learn Rd., Tannersville 18372, $28,658, plaintiff, case This Page Is Read Monthly By Businesses Requesting Attorneys. #2013-12162, 07/16/13 Yellowbook Inc. vs. Chris Burgos/ List Your Services And Legal Notices Here! Lock 911 Emergency Locksmiths, 2801 Stanbridge St. Apt. A, Nor- ristown 19401, $65,527, plaintiff, Call: (484) 562-0063 case #2011-21051, 07/29/13

The Philadelphia Regional Business/Marketing Monthly Page 16 Advertising/Communications Times September/October 2013 Obits Bob Lyons Richard F. Nace Lou Rodia Daniel Ginyard William Sportswriter Paper Sales Fishing Newspaper Braceland Columnist Owner Printing Firm Exec

Rob Lyons, a Philadelphia Richard F. Nace, an account sportswriter, recently died of executive for a paper supply heart disease at age 73. firm, has died at the age of 85. Lou Rodia, a fishing colum- Raniel Ginyard, a part-own- William D. Braceland, a Mr. Lyons graduated from La Mr. Nace graduated from nist for the Daily News has died. er of two newspapers, has died printing firm executive, died re- Salle University before becom- Rutgers University and also He was 88. at the age of 94. cently. He was 91. ing an Associated Press sports gained a degree from the Mr. Rodia wrote his fishing Mr. Ginyard was a graduate Mr. Braceland graduated correspondent for 35 years. Charles Morris Price School of column for the Daily News for 34 of Central High School in Phila- from West Catholic High School Along with writing for the AP, Advertising and Journalism. In years. His last column was only delphia and attended Temple for Boys and then went on to Mr. Lyons wrote for the Bulletin 1950, he was given its Barclay J. several months ago. University before enlisting in the serve in the Army Air Forces and other publications. Doyle Award. He was a WWII Army vet- Army in 1943. from 1942 to 1946. He was hon- He also wrote Palestra Pan- He started working in sales eran, a newspaper reporter, and In the 1970s and 1980s, Mr. orably discharged as a captain. demonium: A History of the Big in 1950 for Garrett-Buchanan columnist. He also was photog- Ginyard worked as a salesman Mr. Braceland became co- 5, and On Any Given Sunday: A Co., the paper co., and contin- rapher for the Wildwood Leader, at a South Jersey car dealership owner of Braceland Bros. Print- Life of Burt Bell. ued to work there until 1958. He fishing clinic instructor and the and then went on to become ing Inc. until he retired in 1973. Mr. Lyons worked with Ray then worked for the Philadelphia retired public affairs director for part-owner of newspapers, the Mr. Braceland is survived by Didinger to co-write The Eagles office of Lindenmeyr Munroe for Cape May County. Mr. Rodia Philadelphia New Observer and his daughters, Joan and Carol Encyclopedia and with Al Melt- 37 years. also worked for the Cape May the Philadelphia Sunday Sun. M.; son, W. Donald; six grand- zer to co-write Big Al: Fifty Years “He sold primarily coated County Gazette for 5 years. Mr. Ginyard is survived by children; and five great-grand- of Adventures in Sports Broad- paper for glossy printing of pam- Mr. Rodia is survived by daughter, Donna Marie; a broth- children. casting. phlets, annual reports, catalogs,” sons, William and Louie. er; three grandchildren; and four In addition to all his sports said his son, Andrew. great-grandchildren. writing Mr. Lyons owned an edi- Nace is survived by his wife, torial services and public rela- Dixie; sons, Andrew and Richard tions firm started in 1995. F. Jr.; and three grandchildren. Mr. Lyons is survived by his wife, Joan; children, Joanne, Robert, Rick, Dave and Greg; Walter Roberts and 11 grandchildren. Advertising Edward G. Manager Bogosian Camera Shop Owner

Walter Roberts, a retired assistant advertising manager of Westminster Press, died re- cently. He was 88. Mr. Roberts served in the Edward G. Bogoasian, own- Army from 1944 to 1947 and er of Pennsylvania’s oldest fam- was in Saipan at the end of ily run photography business, WWII. Upon return he worked The Camera Shop has died at as a corporate photographer and the age of 82. also gained a Journalism degree Mr. Bogosian worked for from Temple University. Paramount Studios in California Before joining Warminster in after graduating from Bartram 1960, Mr. Roberts was a reporter High School. He then served and photographer for a number four years in the Navy. After- of different newspapers, includ- wards he attended and gradu- ing the Wilmington Record, the ated from Temple University. Moorestown News-Chronicle Mr. Bogosian worked for and the Bucks County Chronicle. Botany 500, Rudd Miliken and Mr. Roberts is survived by his Villanova University, before buy- wife, Lucile; sons, John and Scott; ing his father’s business, The daughters, Susan Courtney and Camera Shop. E. June Ellaway-Lunn; two grand- When Bogoasian retired in children; two step-grandchildren; 1997, his wife and daughter took a great-grandchild and four step- over the business. great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughter, Michelle; and granddaughter Emma.

The Philadelphia Regional Business/Marketing Monthly September/October 2013 Advertising/Communications Times Page 17 Obits Marriages & Engagements Edna Whitting- William Adv. Agency TV-6 Web Marketing ton Cathcart Spiegelman Copywriter & Producer to Director Married Broadcasting Trade Show Media Strategist Marry Meeting Pioneer Leader Affianced Planner Edna Whittington Cathcart Melissa Markowitz, copy- has died at 104 years old. writer for an advertising agency She was a charter member in Philadelphia, and Michael of Broadcast Pioneers and a Maten, a media strategist at a founding member of American Bala Cynwyd media agency, are Women in Radio and Television. engaged. Ms. Cathcart began working Melissa earned a Bachelor for WIP during the Depression, of Art’s degree in advertising from where she became the voice of Temple University. “Bess Buy,” informing listeners of Michael attended the Univer- deals at local stores. sity of Pittsburgh where he gradu- Matthew Bacine, owner of She co-founded the radio ated with a BS in marketing. “two.one.five” magazine, has station WVCH with James Tis- The couple plans to marry in married Alyse Levy. dale in the 1940s. November, 2014. The couple was married at During this time she found the National Constitution Center local young people who had the Media Buyer on March 23, 2013. goal to become famous and put Matthew graduated from Rilliam Spiegelman, a con- them on the air. to Wed Brock Jefre Koller, web pro- Temple University with a bach- vention and trade show business Ms. Cathcart moved to New ducer of content for Channel elor’s in sociology. He is currently leader died of coronary disease York in the early 1950s and worked 6(ABC), is engaged to Gillian enrolled at the University of Penn- on July. He was 87. for World Trancriptions and WOR Rebecca Frisch. sylvania in a Master’s program. Mr. Spiegelman gradu- before returning to Philadelphia to Brock graduated with de- Presently, Matthew also ated from Central High School. work at WPTZ and WCAU. grees in video and print commu- acts as marketing director for the He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 She is survived by her son, nications from Arcadia University. brand strategy company, J2 De- when he was 17. He served in Dick; daughter, Judy; five grand- He also has from Temple sign Partnership. World War II on the aircraft car- children; and three great-grand- University a Master of Arts de- Alyse also attended and rier Boxer in the Pacific. children. gree in broadcasting, telecom- graduated from Temple Univer- After WWII, he attended the munications and mass media. sity with a bachelor’s in educa- University of Pennsylvania. Gillian earned a recreation, tion. She also has a master’s in Frances Mc- He worked for his father and park and tourism management school counseling from Eastern Cown Eckman uncle, diamond merchants, be- degree from the Schreyer Hon- University. Alyse works at Eu- fore getting into the convention ors College at Penn State Uni- genio Maria de Hostos Bilingual Metro Media VP and trade show industry in the Cheryl Jennifer Davis, a me- versity. She currently handles Charter School as a guidance Frances McCown Eckman, early 1950s. He was then hired dia buying business owner, is to meetings for pharmacological counselor. an advertising executive, died on by his sister’s husband, Solomon marry Steven Michael Parker. clients in her job meetings man- The Fourth of July this year. She Katz and his two brothers to start- Cheryl graduated from ager at American Express Meet- QVC-TV Producer was 90. up and manage their business, American University where she ings & Events. Ms. Eckman graduated in United Exposition Service Co. majored in American studies and They plan to marry in Marries Radnor High School’s class of The business expanded broadcast journalism and Johns Spring, 2014. 1940 and also took classes at globally. Hopkins University where she the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Spiegelman was a mem- gained a Master’s in government. She started working at the ber of the Philadelphia chapter, Steven graduated with a de- Tierney VP Main Line Times. She left there for Young Presidents Organization. gree in media management and to Wed New York City to be an advertising Mr. Spiegelman retired from economics from the University of executive, and later became Vice the exposition industry in 1993. Miami. President of Metro Media. He is survived by his wife, The couple is scheduled to Ms. Eckman is survived by Barbara; son, James; daughters, marry in Spring, 2014. her sister, Ethelwyn; brother, Abby, Kathy and Suzanne; and Donald; nieces and nephews. eight grandchildren.

Rhanelle Jacqueline Bai- ley and John P. Darden Jr. were married in June. Rteve and Mary Jo Rosen, Chanelle, daughter of Mr. and Jerome and Brenda Coolidge and Mrs. Barry L. Bailey, gradu- have announced the engage- ated from the University of Mary- ment of their children (respec- land, College Park with a degree tively,) Courtney Flanagan and in broadcast journalism. She now Dustin Coolidge. works as an Associate Content Courtney graduated from Producer for QVC in West Chester. the University of Delaware and John, son of John P. Darden is now the Vice President at Tier- Sr. and the late Mary P. Darden, ney, a full-service communica- graduated from Temple University tions firm. with a degree in Early Childhood Dustin graduated from Rut- Education. He works for the Phil- gers University and Rutgers adelphia School System helping School of Law and works as an teenagers with emotional, behav- Assistant Prosecutor in Burling- ioral and educational disabilities. ton County, NJ. August was their wedding month.

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