The LuLac Edition #4,150, October 24th, 2019

JOE BIDEN COMES BACK TO TOWN

Former Vice President Joe Biden arrived at Fox Hill Country Club on a stormy evening Tuesday night. He left the crowd with great hope that a normal person would once more lead this nation.
He left those who met him with lasting memories as well as the impression that he cared about people of all classes. For example, he profusely thanked a local pediatrician for the work she does with children. He thanked a fireman for his work. In effect, Biden validated those he met and touched. He also left with a good chunk of change for his campaign war chest which is in need of funds.
Oh, Joe is doing okay but his opponents are raising mega bucks as the year ends and the Iowa Caucuses loom. Iowa is not my favorite place for Presidential candidates because only 90,000 people caucus. They hold the fate of candidates who need to make a good showing for the media, the front page and for donors. Mr. Biden recalled his childhood here in The Lac as well as expounding on the values he carried with him. For more, here are links from the Citizens’ Voice.

https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/biden-reflects-on-roots-slams-trump-at-exeter-fundraiser-1.2549365
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/former-vice-president-joe-biden-at-the-scranton-cultural-center-1.2549584

MANY THANKS

Much thanks to a friend of this blog, Attorney Bill Vinsko for his help in having me meet Mr. Biden. His generous spirit was evident to others in the crowd that night. 

Here is Bill (in the top photo) and his family, son Wil, wife Paula, mom Joan and dad Bill in the back as they meet Mr. Biden.  Or as Bill stated, “The Next President of the United States”. 

MRS ELLEN CASEY

The former First Lady of the Commonwealth Ellen Casey got a great shout out from Mr. Biden. As a matter of fact he gave her a hug during his speech. It warmed the hearts of many on that night in Exeter as people remember the administration pof the late Governor Robert P. Casey.

TONY BROOKS EVENT

Wilkes Barre Councilman Tony Brooks attracted a crowd of about 100 people the other night at La Manhttan Bistro. Brooks touted his record of historic preservation as well as his work on City Council It was very notable that his fellow Council members Bill Barrett, Mike Belusko and incoming Councilman John Marconi attended.

CARTWRIGHT, MCKINLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH HEARING AND VISION DISABILITIES

Congressman Matt Cartwright (Photo: LuLac archives)

Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and David B. McKinley (WV-01) re-introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve educational services for students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. Senators Ed Markey (MA) and Shelley Moore Capito (WV) introduced companion legislation in the Senate earlier this afternoon.
The Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act, named after the first deaf student formally educated in the United States and the teacher of Helen Keller, respectively, would strengthen existing requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975 (IDEA) to provide the best possible education to students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. This bill would improve state reporting and evaluating measures for students with hearing and vision disabilities and guarantee that educational resources are appropriately targeted.
“This bill takes decisive steps to ensure that students with hearing and/or vision disabilities have the resources they need to thrive in school,” said Congressman Matt Cartwright. “Only by meeting these students’ unique learning needs can we hope to finally close the achievement gap that exists between them and their hearing and sighted peers.”
“Americans have made great strides since 1975 toward improving the lives of children dealing with hearing and sight disabilities but there is still more work to be done,” Rep. McKinley said. “We need to ensure the nearly-half a million kids with these disabilities have the same opportunity as other children to learn and develop skills. This is a common sense step to ensure we are helping these children.”
Specifically, the Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act would amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975 (IDEA) by:
• requiring states to identify and evaluate children who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind;
• expanding knowledge about the scope and quality of special education and related services provided to students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind;
• encouraging states to conduct strategic planning that guarantees all students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind receive the specialized instruction and services they need; and
• increasing the U.S. Department of Education’s responsibilities to monitor and report on states’ compliance with requirements relating to specialized instruction and services for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind.
The bill is supported by over 75 organizations including, the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD) and the National Association of the Deaf.
“School systems have been required to appropriately serve deaf and hard of hearing students since IDEA was passed, however, many gaps in services remain,” said David Geeslin, the President of the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD). “Deaf and hard of hearing students can achieve high levels when their language, communication, and educational needs are addressed. The Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act will help ensure that personnel and resources are available to support the success of these students.”
"In our country of opportunity for all, the Cogswell-Macy Act is a powerful bill that truly ensures opportunity and success for all children particularly those who are blind or visually impaired and those who are deaf or hard of hearing,” said Howard Rosenblum, Executive Director of the National Association of the Deaf. “The National Association of the Deaf asks all legislators to join in a bipartisan show of support for all of these children.”
Other organizations endorsing this bill include: American Association of the DeafBlind, American Council of the Blind, American Foundation for the Blind, American Society for Deaf Children, Cerebral Palsy and Deaf Organization, Children's Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf, Deaf Focus, DeafBlind Citizens in Action, National Association of the Deaf, National Coalition on Deafblindness, National DeafBlind Intervener Initiative, National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB), National Intervener Association, Pennsylvania Partnership for the Deafblind, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDI), and The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders.

MEDIA MATTERS

WALN TV

BOLD GOLD COMMUNITY FORUM

This week's guests will be Eric Darling and Ed Faatz from Valhalla Veterans' Services.
Tune in Sunday morning at 6 on 94.3 The Talker; 6:30 on 1400-The Game, NEPA's Fox .Sports Radio and 106.7 fm; and at 7:30 on 105 The River.

ECTV LIVE

ECTV Host David DeCosmo welcomes Erica Rogler from the DietricTheater/Wyoming County Cultural Center to the program during the week of October 28th. The theater has scheduled a long list of activities as the holiday season approaches, including several free movies and some special screenings along with classes and displays.
ECTV Live is seen 3 times daily on Comcast channel 19 and is shared on the electric city television YouTube page or viewing on your laptop or tablet.

BUDDY RUMCHEK

Want to hear some great parodies on the news? Tune in to WILK Radio at 6:20 and 8:20 AM on Mondays. As Ralph Cramden used to say, “It’s a laugh riot!”

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