The LuLac Edition #2784, November 27th, 2014

THANKSGIVING 2014

(Illustration: KarenFawcett.com)

As we gather around family and friends this year, let’s remember that this is a day to give thanks for what we have. It is not a day to begrudge people for what they want. The recent uproar about Immigration and how certain people say giving people an opportunity to work and pay taxes in this country will somehow distract from their personal bounty is non productive, selfish and totally narrow focused.
We are a nation of immigrants. Just ask the Indians who legend has it hosted the first Thanksgiving. While we give thanks for what we have, let’s not tinge this day with regrets for what we don’t have. Let us also not think that the advancement of the least of us is going to come at the expense of those who are better off. As the late President Kennedy once said, “A rising tide lifts all boats”. In this country’s history, we (sometimes reluctantly) lived by that creed. Let’s not stop now. Let’s not rock that boat of opportunity. Let us as a nation steady the boat and let others in to share the opportunity of this great land.
Happy Thanksgiving.

BE A VALLEY SANTA

To donate:
Donations may be dropped off at any Citizens Bank branch or mailed to :
Valley Santa Inc.
P.O. Box 5276
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18710
To donate using PayPal: http://valleysanta.org/Donate.htm
To volunteer:
Help Line is coordinating volunteers, who are needed to shop for gifts on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays beginning at 7 a.m. at Boscov’s, to wrap gifts Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Boscov’s and to read letters from families in need Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Greenhouse in Wilkes-Barre. For information about volunteering, call Help Line at 829-1341.
Valley Santa is sponsored by The Citizens’ Voice, the City of Wilkes-Barre, Boscov’s and Citizens Bank.

A MESSAGE FROM MR. WOLF

Tom Wolf and family. (Photo: Tom Wolf archives).
Governor Elect Tom Wolf sent this message to Pennsylvanians. He shares his travel plans as well as his thoughts on this big day in Pennsylvania.
This Thanksgiving is a little different for Frances and me.
Instead of getting the house ready for family and friends this year, we're headed to our daughter's place. And while the location is different, one thing is the same: I'm only allowed to prepare the canned cranberry sauce.
But seriously, it's been a remarkable journey to watch our children grow up, reach adulthood, have incredible careers, and get to a place where they are hosting us for Thanksgiving.
From the very moment Katie and Sarah were born, Frances and I believed that there would be no limits to what they could accomplish -- and we're blessed to have both of them proving us right every day.
So as we celebrate and give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives, I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity you have given me to lead this amazing state.
As Pennsylvanians, we have so much to be thankful for -- our great people and communities, our beautiful state and rich history -- and together we can do great things in our commonwealth.
We have the opportunity to give Pennsylvania a fresh start, and together we will build the future this commonwealth deserves.
Thank you, and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Tom Wolf

TALE OF TWO JUDGES

Former Luzerne County Judge Michael Toole was officially disbarred from the practice of law. Toole spent time in jail for his illegal actions on the bench. Meanwhile Pittston Attorney Joseph Saporito was named a Federal Magistrate. Saporito who would have been elected a Luzerne County Judge a few years back if there was a Republican party with juice in the county back then (Bill Urbanski is making a major effort now) was named to the post just as the news about Toole broke.

MUSIC EDITION

MAYBE I’M AMAZED………that there seems to be an awful lot of advertising for that James Taylor Show at The Arena on December 1st. I mean in my entire time in media I have never seen such an ad budget and promotional push. Right up to the last minute. Just saying. Could it be that Sweet Baby James is having trouble selling this venue out?
MAYBE I’M AMAZED…….that it is the 50th anniversary of the formation of the band The Kinks. The first hit for the group was “You Really Got Me” five decades ago. The Kinks have transcended many musical eras and remain one of the biggest rock and roll influences.

MEDIA MATTERS

TIMES TRIBUNE TREE LIT

The big radio tower at 149 Penn Avenue is once more festooned with colorful Christmas lights. This grand Central City tradition is one that many people in LuLac land enjoy. This year the event was made all the more poignant by having the switch pulled by Tiffany Dickson, the wife of slain State Police Officer Bryon Dixon and her children.

ECTV 

 ECTV Live will be alternating two programs during the week of December 1st. According to Host David DeCosmo, this week's program featuring details on the Toys For Tots Christmas with a Twist Concert will continue to air on Comcast Ch19 in the hope more people will support the event. It will alternate with a program promoting The Scranton Area Foundation which offers grants to community service organizations. ECTV Live several times each day throughout the week.

SUNDAY MAGAZINE

This Week on Sunday Magazine

Brian Hughes speaks with James May & Michael Taluto from PENNDOT about the winding down of road construction projects and the shift toward Winter Preparedness.And Brian speaks with Sally Stravinsky from Mountaintop about her and her daughter in law's appearance on the TLC reality show, "Something Borrowed, Something New", which will air next Friday.Sunday Magazine, Sunday morning at 5am on NASH-FM, 93.7, 5:30am on 97BHT, 6am on 97.9X and 6:25am on Magic 93.

BOLD GOLD COMMUNITY FORUM

Sunday morning November 30th on Community Forum Mike Remish welcomes Jane Risse from The Greenhouse Project, You'll hear the program Sunday at 6 am on 94.3 The Talker; 6:30 am on The Game 1340/1400/1440 am and 100.7 and 106.7 fm; and at 7:30 am on 105 The River

SUE HENRY’S SPECIAL EDITION

Tune in to Sue Henry's "Special Edition" this week as Sue recaps the week's news. Special Edition is heard Saturdays and Sunday on these Entercom stations, WILK FM Saturday at 2pm Sunday at 6 am on Froggy 101 Sunday at 7 am on The Sports Hub 102.3 Sunday at 7 am on K R Z 98.5 Sunday at noon on WILK FM 103.1.

BUDDY RUMCHEK

Want to hear some great parodies on the news? Tune in to WILK Radio at 6:40 and 8:40 AM on Mondays. As Ralph Cramden used to say, “It’s a laugh riot!”

KAREL ON THE STREET

Tune in Wednesdays on WILK Radio for Karel on the Street. Hear some of the funniest and heartwarming comments on the issues of the day on Webster and Nancy with Karel Zubris.

CORBETT’S SOMEBODY’S WATCHING ME

Every Wednesday at 5PM, Steve Corbett shines the light on a Public official with his “Somebody’s Watching Me” segment. Corbett picks an alleged public servant to eye ball and observe. Batten down the lawn furniture in the driveway and that e mail machine. There is nowhere to hide when “somebody’s Watching”. Wednesdays at 5 on WILK’s Corbett program.


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1974

Cardinals outfielder Bake McBride wins NL Rookie of Year..Bowie Kuhn suspends George Steinbrenner for 2 years......John Lennon's last concert appearance (Elton John concert in Madison Square Garden NYC)…in Pennsylvania there is speculation about the big races for Mayor in two of the state’s biggest cities, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Both incumbent one term Mayors had their political stars tarnished by electoral mischief in 1974. The Steel City Mayor Pete Flaherty was trounced in his bid to become U.S. Senator being defeated by Richard Schweiker. In Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo who was going to launch a challenge to Governor Shapp was told he needed to get his political ducks back in line in the city of Brotherly Love…and in Scranton Mayor Eugene Peters’ decision not to enter into the fray for the office of Lt Governor seems to be looking better and better given the results of the fall campaign and forty years ago this week the number one song in LuLac land and America was "You're the First, the Last, My Everything"  by Barry White.