JFK @ 97
JFK and Caroline. (Photo: Flagler.com).
Today would have been John F. Kennedy’s 97th birthday. More than a half century after his death, he is still the greatest meeting of politics and pop culture in America of an individual elected to office.HELP TOM WOLF RELOAD
Tom Wolf in Scranton earlier in the year. (Photo: Mrs. LuLac).
During the primary campaign, Democratic candidate for Governor Tom Wolf put up a great effort to win the Democratic nomination. Now he needs help reloading the coffers because you just know the special interest groups are writing the checks to keep Governor Tom Corbett in office. If you’d like to see a change, pony up a few bucks. Here’s the link to help Mr. Wolf reload for the fall. https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/tom-wolf-governor-contribute?refcode=homepage
DEATH PENALTY REWIND
There really has to be a rewind regarding the death penalty in this country. The recent news from Lackawanna County District Attorney Andy Jarbola was jarring because by law in this state he can’t ask for the death penalty in the killing of cab driver Vincent Darbenzio. The man was buried yesterday and I was scratching my head when I heard a fellow cabbie say that the alleged killer was known to them. Maybe some people should look into why the cab owner did not take more precautions. Just saying.Getting back to Jarbola’s comment, the state law is insane. A life sentence without parole to some prisoners is an open invitation to kill again. There should be a fair trial, one appeal and then swift death in cases like this.
The 16 year old ghansta is strutting around in prison while the father of two lies cold in a grave- dead. There has to be a change.
CARTWRIGHT ASKS FOR WAIT TIME![]()
Congressman Matt Cartwright. (Photo: LuLac archives).
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright drafted a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs, Eric K. Shinseki, requesting information on wait times experienced at VA health care facilities throughout the Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, which includes the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.
“It is truly unsettling to see the latest report that 29 VA medical facilities are under investigation by the Inspector General, as well as allegations of schemes to misreport patient wait time data at VA facilities across the country,” Rep. Cartwright said. “Our nation’s veterans deserve the finest care and support that we can provide to them. Anything else is unacceptable.”
In addition to Cartwright’s letter to Secretary Shinseki, he has also joined colleagues in the U.S. House in a letter to Secretary Shinseki urging a comprehensive audit of the entire Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter is being led by U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-1).
MEDIA MATTERS
For those who missed it, here’s my appearance on WBRE TV’s Daybreak the day after election. The segments are broken down into the various races.
ECTV
ECTV Live co-host Rusty Fender will be taking a break for the next few weeks. Host and Producer David DeCosmo will welcome Rev. Stephen Perillo to the program during the week of June 2nd to talk about an ongoing concert series offered by "Making A Difference Ministries."ECTV Live is seen on Comcast Cable Ch19 and is run near and Noon and Midnight timeslots throughout the week. Additional showings are offered on selected days at 6pm.
SUNDAY MAGAZINE
This Week on Sunday Magazine
Brian Hughes speaks with Todd Thorne about his struggles with RSD, and how you can help thru his Fundraiser dot com campaign.
Brian speaks with Camile Fioti and Betty Sorchik, who discuss the "Market on the Pond" event, coming up on June 14th at the Meadows Nursing Center in Dallas.
And for the aspiring author and book lovers, Brian speaks with Lewis Frumkes, Director of the Writing Center at Hunter College in New York, about their upcoming Writers Conference.
Sunday Magazine, Sunday morning at 5am on NASH-FM, 93.7, 5:30am on 97BHT, 6am on 97.9X, 6:25am on Magic 93, and 7am on True Oldies 590, WARM.
BOLD GOLD COMMUNITY FORUM
This week on Community Forum we will discuss local PennDOT projects with District 4 Press Manager James May. You'll hear the program Sunday morning at 6 on 94.3 The Talker; 6:30 on NEPA Sports Radio-The Game 1340/1400 am and 100.7 fm; and at 7:30 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.Our 1974 logo.
