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A Jim's death is news to LCB

JIM'S STEAKS has yet to disclose to the state Liquor Control Board that co-owner William Proetto died this summer, and it never told the state that Proetto was arrested for DUI and drug possession in Narberth in 2007, said PLCB spokeswoman Stacey Witalec.

JIM'S STEAKS has yet to disclose to the state Liquor Control Board that co-owner William Proetto died this summer, and it never told the state that Proetto was arrested for DUI and drug possession in Narberth in 2007, said PLCB spokeswoman Stacey Witalec.

She described the lack of disclosure as a "falsification."

"The documents were not filled out accurately," she said.

The state agency isn't in a position to pull Jim's license, but when its application is in front of the board in 2012, it can base the renewal "on the thorough review of the license and the individuals listed on the license," Witalec said.

Former manager Andre McMillian's Aug. 4 arrest for allegedly selling drugs from Jim's is "something we will take into account."

Meanwhile, Proetto's 1990 drug arrest isn't an issue since his name didn't appear on the license until later in the '90s, Witalec said.

Proetto and his three sons are on Jim's liquor license, which is up for renewal every two years.

- Regina Medina