No Bids For New Schools

Bids were not advertised for the recent architects. I Feel this was the reason for the high prices that I could not vote for!!!

Taxpayer Funds For Hawaii

I had to vote no to Dr Rose James presentation in Hawaii. Why should the Taxpayers fund her presentation??? It could have been taped in our Tv studio by Mr. Fox and sent to this conference at a fraction of the cost.

Mr. Albert Boscov $2,000 to Mayor Mcmahon's re-election campaign. This is only a fraction of his contributions for the former campaign.

$25,000 To Draw Playground at 18th Ward Parking Lot

The Reading Citadel was presented with at least (9) different plans at a cost of $14,000. This was my reason for voting no at the Board meeting on 8-27-08.

The parking lot is owned by the Democratic club.

Swap Market is No Place for School Districts to Play

Google Joe Mysak from Bloomberg News and read this article. All business managers need to read this.

Special Note: Herbein is also the auditor for the Reading School District. Question that needs to be asked is, Why does it seem the Reading School District also had financial problems in the past? Any connection with the city of Reading?

Ken Christian former Board President is on Our City Reading board, Dr. Tom Chapman is also on this board (Superintendent of Schools),Former Mayor Joesph Eppihimer is on this board. Just stop and think about this and tell me if there are any ideas regarding this???

Teacher Strike Looms

I voted against the 10 percent administrator pay raise. This doesn't mean I will vote against a new teacher contract.

Other Campaign News : Beulah Fehr donated $750 to Mayor McMahons re-election campaign @ Paul Roedel former CEO of Carpenter Technology donated $2,000 to his re- election.

I wish they would have used this money for Drug Sniffing Dogs.

Cameras in Parks and Playgrounds

I think every park and playground should have security cameras. This would make criminals whether there illegal or not think twice before they committed a crime.


Beulah Fehr: was the former owner of Berks Products $750 contribution to Mayor McMahon. Sandy Solomon made several donations to Mayor McMahon,one of those donations was a $1,000 (current owner of Sweet Street Desserts)

Locked Vehicles / School property

To All Employees of the Reading School District: Please remember to lock all Vans and Cars on City property: Subject was a cell phone that was taken by a thief.

The City of Reading / Financial Problems

When did Carl Herbein know of the cities financial problems? Carl is the CEO of Herbein @ Company/ Auditors for the City of Reading.

Financial contribution from Carl Herbein to Mayor Tom McMahon was $400.00


Why aren't good investigative reporters following th Money Trail of all Politicians???

Caum Home/ Hampden Heights

Word on the street is that a person by the name of Ertel purchased the Caum Home.Is this the same person that contributed money to Mayor McMahons re-election campaign.

Allen @ Catharine Ertel from Montoursville,Pa. 17754 All donations to Politicians are public information and can be obtained from the Elections office.

Bethlehem Schools To Eliminate Positions

Allentown Morning Call article August 14th Public relations director to be eliminated. Panel decided that it was to expensive to have this position.

One Year Anniversary August 10th , 2008

Sunday August 10th was my anniversary of my accident. Stamm falls 20 ft. on to concrete.

IMAX THEATER A BLAST

Melee at the theater and it wasn't even open one week. Mayor where were the DRUG SNIFFING DOGS. These people won't come if you discourage them from coming.Mr Boscov im sure you have another idea. How many people will go when the price is raised to $14 per movie? I hope the Reading Eagle lets everyone know how big the crowds are after the price is $14 vs $1. Let's mail the article in todays Reading Eagle to Governor Rendell.

Caum Home Hampden Heights

Mayor McMahon a drug rehab in Hampden Heights. Let's investigate if someone who owns the Rehab contributed to Mayor McMahons campaign. Just when you thought things can't get any worse.

Thought For The Week

"I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence,I can reach for,perfection is God's business."
Michael J. Fox

Political Discussions in Canada

Nelson Diaz was debating me in Canada last weekend. We had a great time and caught lots of fish. Pictures will follow soon.