The Truth Will Always Set You Free

Press Releases from The Fbi,Letters that I received,and books that I read, The Gettysburg Address/ I know It Must be A Rant!!!! I guess, maybe Superman

The Unhinged Liberal

Thankyou so much for your attacks!

Definition Of Word ( Frivolous)

The definition that I read from the dictionary is ( Unworthy of serious attention) My power will always come from the people in this great city.

Please send me an e-mail at Stamk@aol.com if you agree with me that all the cell-phone records should be reviewed.

Popularity Of My Blog

The statcounter that reveals the poularity of my blog,hopefully doesn't upset my critics.I'm amazed that when I only had 300 Hits just a few years ago,it didn't bother anyone.

I haven't advertised this Blog,and has become popular because people want to hear what my opinion's are about all issues.

Mayor McMahon and Illegals

Mayor, Why don't you just send a bieber bus to Mexico,it might be cheaper.Thanks Tom, we only have 2,000 plus Illegals in our schools and you want the Illegals from Hazelton.

This is more Feel Good Government, we can handle everyone here in Reading,more Democratic votes,is that the reason why? Mayor McMahon can you honestly answer that question!!

Osha And Whoever Was Involved

Thankyou, to whoever was involved in having the crane lower the cement bucket that was 12 ft long by 4 ft wide. It should lower our insurance rates to!!

Berks Blogs

Please make sure and check out Al Walentis's blog and Mayor Tom McMahon,The Liberal of The Democratic Party

See: Mayor Tom has many ideas to solve the crisis, Maybe, One of the Mayors ideas will be Let's have another tax!!!!

School Tax Bills

Keith Stamm wants you to be informed,just in case you didn't receive your tax bill. You must go to city hall and have a new bill printed.

I had to do this myself on Friday July14th,2006. Keith Stamm stopped at the administration building and wished most of the employees a wonderful weekend.

In case I missed someone, Im sorry hopefully you will here my well wishes the next time you see me.

Watchmen On The Walls

In a speech scheduled for delivery in Dallas on 22 November 1963, President John F. Kennedy's text read," We in this country are the watchmen on the walls of world freedom."

School Directors are The Watchmen of the administration! If they are not theWatchmen,lookout it usually means higher taxes.

A good book to read is AMERICA The Last Best Hope By William Bennett

Update On Costs For ( No Child Left Behind Lawsuit)

5/31/06 -------- $1,733.77 Keith Stamm has voted no everytime on continuation of this Lawsuit

6/30/06 -------- $2,075.97
-------------
This totals $3,809.74 Total costs now are $44,909.74 (Paid for with Taxpayers money)

The Power Of A Question

I'm often amazed ,How a question can make people do strange
things.These same people will talk about me Micromanaging,Do these people really understand what that word means.

Maybe , if some of these same people had courses like I did they would understand what it means.

( 610) Remember this number and think who might want to call New York, Puerto Rico and Trinidad

Flowcharts In Response To A Comment

Thankyou, for the recent comment on flowcharts. This gave me another idea to work on.

I think this might be a good senior project to flowchart administrative positions.

This was a wonderful experience when I worked at Carpenter Technology.I had the distinct priviledge of FlowCharting my job. I think it would be a neat experience for all involved.

This Blog really gives me alot of ideas, please keep sending your comments!

Insecurity In A Person

You know you are insecure when you have to make phone calls to find out if Keith Stamm is in a Public building.

Keith Stamm Chairman Of The Finance Committee

"Standing Up Against the Powers That Be"

I will continue to be the fiscal steward of the taxpayers dollars. I know this bothers many people,mostly many of my board colleagues. I thought they would have learned with their feel good seminar.

I have been attacked before,verbally and even asked to go outside. When I was at church sunday,I thought of all of you.

The minister said,"Be Strong in the Lord and have Strength in his Power" I Forgive all of you and wish you all the best!

Long Distance Phone Lines

The next time you see Dr. Chapman ask him how many phone lines the school district has. The next time you see a school director, ask them about the phone lines.

Famous Quote ( PLEASE read and think about it)

This Nation, under God, shall have a new Birth of Freedom, that Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.

This makes me strive for open government in every issue after I read the above.

Note: Former President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

The Value Of A Smile

The value in a smile is that it doesn't cost anything. It usually makes someone else feel good about themselves.

Keith Stamm smiles when he is given information, someone else smiles at him,or when he is told a funny joke.

Remember, how former President Ronald Reagan always use to smile.

Goggle Works # 3

Question: How many people had their car vandalized at the Goggle Works? Did anyone report any threats or confrontations in the parking lot?

Do You Have a letter to the Editor that wasn't printed

Please send me any letter that wasn't printed by the reading newspaper. I will place it on my blog site.

Response To Letter On Cell Phones

It seems I have a concern that must bother some individuals. I will respond to this letter in the next couple of days. Please post any comment, you have First ammendment privileges on my site.
Remember I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Letter Received By Keith Stamm Regarding Cell Phone Bill Request From Mr.Pierre Cooper

Mr. Stamm:
In reviewing your request for all Reading School District cell phone bills from January to June of this year including the Superintendent's cell phone, I am requesting that you rescind your request because you have not justified why you are making such a request. We have gone down this road before to no avail. I see no reason to justify the manpower and additional cost of collecting the cell bills only to have most of the calls blacked out because of confidentiality. If you remember, the last time you requested this our solicitor ruled that all personal calls would be crossed off the cell phone bills. We as a district, in my opinion, wasted taxpayer money on a frivolous request because there was no justifiable reason for the request.

I have asked the Supintendent to hold off on your request unless you choose to withdraw it voluntarily until the full Board meets on July 25, 2006. At that time, we as a Board, will discuss under what grounds a school member can request information from the school district. If the Board chooses to honor your request, you will be given the information afterwards.

Quote Of The Day

Remember the power of three can change to the power of five quickly!

People Keith Stamm would like to meet

Former First Lady : Ms. Nancy Reagan
Secretary of State : Ms. Condoleeza Rice
Political adviser: Mr. Karl Rove
First Lady : Mrs. George Bush
President of The United States: Mr. George Bush
Former Presidential candidate: Mr. Ross Perot

GPS TRACKING Needed if abuse continues

GPS tracking might solve the problem of Reading School District jeeps being seen on Rt 10 near Flying Hills ,Pa.

Keith Stamm received a call about a sighting at 10:10am on Tuesday July 11th,2006

Osha Needs to be called

Sunday July 9th,2006

Keith Stamm, Pierre Cooper and Karen McCree walked around Reading High School. It was a very interesting afternoon.

Things that the three of us found: A ladder going up to the third floor in the back of the High School,The High School still lit like a Christmas from the night before, Cold chisels laying loose on the esplanade,and a cement bucket approximately 12 feet long & 5 feet wide hanging by a hydraulic crane.

I was taught that whenever you had a chance for hydraulic cylinders failing, you keep that crane or piece of equipment in the down position. Please, will someone listen before there is a catastrophe.

The construction site didn't have a secure fence around it.

Pot At Museum

I received a tip today about the possibility of Marijuana plants being grown at The Reading Public Museum.

I'm happy to inform the public that upon my investigation I didn't see any marijuana plants.

Certain people might be curious as to how Keith knows what the plants would look like. I had to do research, the same way as before when I investigated The Keith Haring exibit.

Please have a Great day!

Cell Phones in Reading School District

Keith Stamm will make a formal request today for cell phone records. It has been almost 3 years since I originally reviewed these records.

I also will request seeing the superintendents cell phone bill. Taxpayers are paying for these phones and it is public information according to the law.

Noted Pair Grew "Pot" Police Say

Bail was set for $1,000,000 for Steven Haver and $ 500,000 for Karen L. Haver.

Question: Why was bail so high for a few marijuana plants grown in their home? Is there more to this story that the press doesn't know?

Do these people know anyone from the Reading Public Museum? Who hired these people to work for The Sovereign Permorming Arts center and The Sovereign Center?

Last but not least did they use the phones somewhere in the Reading School District?

Phones In The Reading School District

Question: Why does the administration keep telling me you will know something in two weeks?Then when I talk with our business manager, he tells me 2 more weeks.

Why are people afraid to give me answers? Remember the Truth will always set you free!

(610) Long distance phone lines that have a abundance of calls are to Puerto Rico and the fabulous city of New York.

Flag at Reading High School

July 9th,2006

Keith Stamm passed the highschool last nite,and noticed that you could hardly see the American flag. I stopped my car on N.13thst and investigated why this situation was occuring.Upon futher investigation I found two lights not working that normally would shine on the flag.

I think when the rest of Reading High School can be lit like a Christmas tree,then we certainly can afford to replace some bulbs to have light shine on this American flag.

I think it is a sad day when we can't at least honor those who have served and died for this country.

Municipal Vs Private Trash Collection

I believe the citizens of Reading ,Pa. should be able to vote on this issue. Please ask your councilperson why the city isn't following the Charter Form of Government.

I believe they just want more feel- good government!!!!

Baseball Stadium Along the Riverfront

Flood of 2006:
The next time you hear the Mayor or Mr. Churchhill talk about a stadium along the riverfront, please ask what kind of tobacco they are smoking.

What are we going to do ? Will we have to worry about getting malaria ?Will we be able to afford the insurance? Remember $5,000 was donated by Mr. Timochenko to Mayor McMahon. How much did this contribution really cost us ?

According to Chuck Domino it is running 3 to 1 against building the stadium.Please voice your concerns on feedback or comment on this blogsite.

Thankyou and have a Great Day!

Goggle Works # 2

Subject: 50 Apartment units to be built.

Question: Will Mayor Tom McMahon move there? Will any of the businessman who think this is a wonderful idea move there??? Please ask that question the next time you see them .

Thankyou and have a great day.

Evolution of the United States Flag

No one knows with absolute certainty who designed the first stars and stripes or who made it. Congressman Francis Hopkinson seems most likely to have designed it, and few historians believe that Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress, made the first one.

Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual arrangements of the stars and odd proportions, these features being left to the discretion of the flag maker. In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following:

- On June 14, 1777, in order to establish an official flag for the new nation, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act: "Resolved, That the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representating a new Constellation".

- Act of January 13, 1794 - provided for 15 stripes and 15 stars after May 1795.

- Act of April 4, 1818 - provided for 13 stripes and one star for each state, to be added to the flag on the 4th of July following admission of each new state, signed by President Monroe.

- Executive Order of President Taft dated June 24, 1912 - established proportions of the flag and provided for arrangement of the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each, a single point of each star to be upward.

- Executive Order of President Eisenhower dated January 3, 1959 - provided for the arrangement of the stars in seven rows of seven stars each, staggered horizontally and vertically.

- Executive Order of President Eisenhower dated August 21, 1959 - provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine rows of stars staggered horizontally and eleven rows of stars staggered vertically.

New Flag at 10th & Penn Elementary School

I'm sending a short note of thanks to the staff at 10th and Penn. The replacement of the American flag which was very worn is very much appreciated.

Thankyou,

Keith Stamm School Director

Press Release from the Department of Justice

Thursday, June 29
Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman
Former Healthsouth CEO Richard Scrushy Convicted of Bribery, Conspiracy & Fraud

Washington - a jury in Montgomery, Ala. convicted former Alabama Governor Don Eugene Siegelman and former HealthSouth Chief Executive Officer Richard Scrushy of conspiracy, bribery and fraud, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher for the Criminal Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. of the Middle District of Alabama announced today.

Siegelman, 60, was convicted on seven of the 33 counts against him: one count of bribery, one count of conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud, four counts of honest services mail fraud and one count of obstruction of justice. Siegelman was acquitted on charges of racketeering, honest services wire fraud, extortion, obstruction of justice, and 16 counts of honest services mail fraud. Scrushy, 53, was convicted on all of the six counts with which he was charged: one count of bribery, one count of conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud, and four counts of honest services mail fraud. Siegelman's former Chief of Staff Paul Hamrick and his former Highway Director Gary "Mac" Roberts were acquitted on all charges.

Maximum penalties for the charges are as follows: conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud, 5 years in prison; bribery, 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine; honest services mail fraud, 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine; obstruction of justice, 10 years in prison.

"With today's verdict, this jury sends the message that Americans will not tolerate the bribery of our public officials. Bribery of this sort-between a sitting governor and a corporate chief executive officer-has a devasting impact on public confidence in our government", said Assistant Attorney General Fisher. "The Justice Department will continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute corrupt public officials and those who conspire to corrupt them".

Siegelman was convicted of mail fraud arising from a pay-for-play scheme in which he exchanged official acts and influence for cash, property, and services from Alabama businessman and consultant Clayton "Lanny" Young. The jury found that Siegelman took thousands of dollars in bribes from Young to aid Young's business interests, including the awarding of contracts to companies controlled by Young. The jury also found Siegelman and Scrushy guilty of crimes arising from a bribery scheme in which Scrushy paid Siegelman $500,000 in laundered funds to obtain a seat on a state regulatory board governing HealthSouth.

"We know the jury worked hard to decide this case and we are pleased with their verdict", said Acting U.S. Attorney Franklin. Their verdict today sends a clear message that the integrity of Alabama's government is not for sale".

The case was prosecuted by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama Louis V. Franklin, Sr., and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stephen P. Feaga and J.B. Perrine, Middle District of Alabama; Trial Attorney Richard Pilger of the Public Integrity Section of the Criminal Division; and Assistant Attorneys General Joseph Fitzpatrick and Jenny Garrett for the State of Alabama.

The investigation was conducted jointly by the Federal BUreau of Investigation, agents from the Alabama Attorney General's Office, and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General.

Thank You Congressman Gerlach

Dear Congressman Gerlach:

I want to thank you for your help in securing $995,024 in grant monies for the citizens of Reading,Pa.

Note: Certain media outlets didn't cover this momentous occasion.

Press Release U.S. Attorney's Office District of Connecticut

Former Connecticut DPW Bureau Chief admits making false statements during corruption investigation.

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced that Richard F. Piotrowski, age 61, of Plainville, Connecticut waived indictment and pleaded guilty before Senior United States District Judge Peter C. Dorsey in New Haven to two counts of making a material false statement in connection with a public corruption investigation.

According to documents filed with the Court and to statements made in Court, Piotrowski formerly worked as the Bureau Chief of Facilities, Design and Construction for the Connecticut Department of Public Works (DPW). As the Bureau Chief, he had oversight for construction and maintenance of various state buildings and frequently communicated with private contractors and management firms that did business with the State of Connecticut. In addition, Piotrowski was a member of the five-person panel that met on April 23, 1999 to select the construction manager for the construction of the Connecticut Juvenile Training Facility (CJTS).

Because of his position at the Connecticut DPW and role in the CJTS project, Piotrowski was interviewed several times by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service - Criminal investigation during the investigation of corruption in state government, and Piotrowski provided information based on the agreement that his words would not be used against him. However, Piotrowski understood that he was not protected if the Government determined that he had provided materally false information.

In pleading guilty, Piotrowski admitted that he did, in fact, provide materially false information during the interviews. Specifically, Piotrowski admitted that he initially concealed from investigators that, prior to the selection of a construction manager for CJTS, a Connecticut DPW official told Piotrowski that Peter Ellef, the Co-Chief of Staff to the Governor of Connecticut, had spoken to him and wanted Tomasso Brothers Inc (TBI) to get the project; the official emphasized to Piotrowski that it was important to Ellef that TBI receive the project; and, as a result of the conversation, Piotrowski told the DPW official that he would relay the message to other members of the selection panel, which Piotrowski did do.

In addition, Piotrowski admitted, over the course of several interviews with federal investigators, he failed to disclose accurately and completely the things of value that he received from private state contractors for, or because of, his position in the Connecticut DPW.

Judge Dorsey has scheduled sentencing for September 11, 2006 at which time Piotrowski faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years and a fine of up to $250,000 on each false statement count.

In October 2005, Ellef pleaded guilty to federal bribery and tax charges. On April 25, Judge Dorsey sentenced him to 30 months of imprisonment.

The United States Attorney's Office stated that the investigation is continuing.

This matter is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Nora R. Dannehy.

Did You Know ?

Snapshot: Madison, Wisconsin
On Monday, October 8,2001, liberals running the Madison Metropolitan School District voted three to two to ban schools from leading children in the Pledge of Allegiance.

They didn't just ban the Pledge, though. They also banned schools from singing the words to "The Star Spangled Banner."

Fortunately, there was a public outcry against the school board's actions. In the end-under great public pressure and after more than eight hours of raucous and pasionate chants of USA, USA ,USA- the Madison school board voted six to one in favor of lifting the ban and letting schools lead kids in saying the Pledge or singing the national anthem.

More Money For The Goggle Works

This is just what Reading,Pa needs, then we can attract more low-income people to this city. This will then bring more crime, welfare and more stress to the already overcrowded schools.

This is called Feel Good Government!

Security At Glenside Elementary

July 2, 2006

Keith Stamm found the gate opened surrounding the new magnet school. I immediately contacted Barry Suski to report this.

I found some neighbors sitting on their porch,and they were very concerned. They reported seeing several children running around the new school. They told me that they expected it would go up in flames.

Speeding in the city of Reading

I'm continuosly receiving reports of cars speeding near Southern Middle School on south 10th street.

Please Mr. Mayor will you have something done about this. I do not want one of our students killed by a car walking near the school.

Comments On Recent school budget debate

Thursday June 29th,2006
Dr. Frederick H. Gaige a board member, said a financial analysis of the board's spending and budget projections shows that the board might go as many as two more years without raising taxes.
" If we can keep our expenses down to three percent in the 4 years, we should be able to go 5 yrs without raising taxes."

Keith Stamm responded to this by saying to Dr. Gaige, did you tell this financial board that you gave lifetime health care to (7) administrators and their spouses.

I would like to also tell the residents of reading our increase in this years budget was 3.5% instead of 3.0%. I will continue to tell the truth and not give a hidden agenda.

NEW FOLDING CHAIRS FOR 13TH &UNION and other expenses

6/21/06 - $4,380.00 for folding chairs

5/03/06 - visitor badges for RHS $2,089.52

Vandalism - at 13th & green $250.00 4/20/06

Vandalism - at RHS in parking lot 4/06/06 $250.00

Recent Costs For Food

Baked ZITTI Luncheon 5/10/06 at Thomas Ford $490.00
Expulsion Hearing Lunch 5/12/06 at Administration bldg $35.35
Lunch Meetin Superintendent 5/12/06 $22.12
Refreshments Board Meeting - Superintendent 5/11/06 $166.00
Baked Zitti Lunch 5/17/06 at millmont $140.00
Committee of Whole meeting lunches 5/22/06 $41.85
Refreshments Board Meeting 5/30/06 $97.32
DJ Lunch with the Superintendent 5/17/06 $450.00

This Totals another $1442.64 Maybe in the future we can change the Zittis to Big Shrimp.

Up In Smoke # 2

My recent post on my blog informing English speaking Americans about the No Fumar signs,was not to offend but only to inform. Most people including myself do not know the Spanish language.

I certainly appreciate and welcome any comments, including the negative ones .

Financial Aid Would be a Plus /

Financial aid to the Reading School District will help save the district from a catastrophe.

Senator O'PAKE will this pay our long-distance phone lines (610). The Reading School District currently has 610 long distance phone lines.

I believe its time to ask for the cell-phone records again.

Keith Stamm wanted the residents of Reading to be Informed

June 28 th,2006:

Keith Stamm warns the school board that spending needs to be controlled. I feel bad when most of my colleagues want to live in a feel good enviroment. They want most people to think its ok to spend all the money.

We just need to feel good about the taxes being raised, and then most school boards including Reading's will blame it on State funding. Eventually the system needs to change for the better.

Attacks on KeithStamm's Grammer, Spelling,and punctuation

This must be an unhinged liberal attacking me. I find it very amusing they have the time and will to criticize me.

Please keep doing it because it makes me more of a success.

Energy Committee to be Developed

Keith Stamm was told from board president Pierre Cooper it was ok to start an energy committee.

I will be looking for at least one student to join this committee. I'm hopefull one junior and one senior student will volunteer. Please contact me if you have or know of a student who might be interested. I may be reached by e- mail at stamk@aol.com or at my office (610) 921-3141 and ask for Keith

June 28th board meeting

The board authorized $1,000 donation to the Reading Education Foundation in the name of Brian Frymoyer.

June 28th board meeting/ Other Business

The board voted 5 to 3 in favor of giving ( 7 ) cabinet members raises. I could not vote yes for this because a previous board voted 8-1 in favor of giving these people life-time medical benefits.

Ken Christian and RonMcDowell were in favor of this on a previous board. Other members who voted for that were Karen McCree, Pierre Cooper, John Santoro, Rodney Steffey, Dr. Frederick Gaige, Stratton Marmorou

To Teach The Other Side

Today Keith Stamm was called a racist in an e-mail message. This happened because on my blog site I speak about informing the public about both sides of the issues.

I would encourage the person who sent this e-mail to find out about the real Keith Stamm.

You may ask my neighbors who are of African origin if im a racist. Call Hazel Black of the Human Relations Council and ask if I am racist. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at what she will tell you. Please have a great day!

Darrell Scott's Columbine Testimony

Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee's sub-committee.

What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful. They were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert!

These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript:

"Since the dawn of creation, there has been good and evil in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers. The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field.

The villain was not the club he used. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain's heart. In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA.

I am not a member of the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible for my daughter's death. Therefore, I do not believe that they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder, I would be their strongest opponent.

I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy - it was a spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room.

Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. I wrote a poem that expresses my feelings best. This was written way before I knew I would be speaking here today:"

Your laws ignore our deepest needs,
Your words are empty air.
You've stripped away our heritage,
You've outlawed simple prayer.

Now gunshots fill our classrooms,
And precious children die.
You seek for answers everywhere,
And ask the question "Why?"

You regulate restrictive laws,
Through legislative creed.
And yet you fail to understand,
That God is what we need!

"Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, soul and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice and hatred to rush in and reek havoc. Spiritual influences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation's history. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact.

What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs, politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties.

We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts.

Political posturing and restrictive legislation are not the answers. The young people of our nation hold the key. There is a spiritual awakening taking place that will not be squelched! We do not need more religion. We do not need more gaudy television evangelists spewing out verbal religious garbage. We do not need more million dollar church buildings built while people with basic needs are being ignored.

We do need a change of heart and a humble acknowledgement that this nation was founded on the principle of simple trust in God! As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes, he did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right!

I challenge every young person in America, and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA - I give to you a sincere challenge.

Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone! My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young people of this country will not allow that to happen!"

Local Republican Response to Speaker John Perzel

I was reminded something Theodore Roosevelt wrote to his son in 1913. He had written Quentin that his fellow Progressives were driving him nearly mad. " I have to remember, in order to keep myself fairly good-tempered, that even although, the wild asses of the desert are mainly in our ranks, our opponets have a fairly exclusive monopoly of the swine. "

Mr. Perzel, you're out of touch with the people!!

A Great Clash Of Values

In 1977 Democratic Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts vetoed a bill requiring public school teachers to lead children in the Pledge of Allegiance. When then vice president George Bush criticized his veto during the 1988 presidential campaign, Dukakis and his supporters went ballistic. They charged that Bush was impugning Dukakis's patriotism, and called the debate over the pledge a "frivolous" issue.

But Bush wasn't questioning the governor's patriotism. He was questioning the governor's values.

Do You Need a Speaker For Your Affair

Keith Stamm is available to speak to your class, church group, senior citizens groups.

I can speak on several issues such as what a school board is suppose to do . I can speak about corruption, politics past or present

I can speak about what i had to do to eliminate over 50 cell phones. Please feel free to contact me either by e- mail or call my office (610) 921-3141

Action Alert / Please forward this to everyone

National Education Association Set to Endorse Homosexual Marriage:

The new NEA proposal essentially says schools should support and actively promote homosexual marriage and other forms of marriage in their local schools.

Translated, that means the NEA will promote homosexual marriage in every avenue they have available, including textbooks, to all children at all age levels and witout the permission or knowledge of parents. Their plans will include every public school in America.

This was e- mailed to me by a concerned parent/ and was e- mailed to him by The American Family Association. Things such as this if it happens will continue to erode what is right vs wrong. This will also bring people to the Republican party by the thousands!!!

Recent Speaker From Chicago 6/24/06

School Board just spent $2,500 for this speaker from Chicago. There will be charges for his flight and hotel. Last but not least another charge for food. Will Cinfici and Keith Stamm did not attend this feel good seminar.

This spending is out of control, it would have been cheaper to just take a cruise. Remember food is served on the ship 24/7. The Vice President of this board said," We need this so we learn how to eat with one another"

I ate with the other board members at a sports banquet and at a Vo- Tech banquet long before this speaker.

Corrupt & Connected

Want better leadership? Then cut the chain of the old-boy network!!!!

Please read the recent article in Philadelphia magazine by Noel Weyrich. It sounds so much like Reading,Pa. Please let me know after you read this article what you think?

Questions and Question and more Questions

Please send me your questions either by E-mail , Stamk @ aol.com, or call me at 610) 921-3141.

I'm still looking for more ideas on the Long-Distance phone lines. Please ask anyone you know about these long-distance lines.

Presidential Election in 2004

I believe the biggest reason for the Presidents victory, was Laura Bush. I met her during a campaign stop in Montgomery County.

She was so gracious, and her southern charm spoke volumns.

A Question To Ask ?

Whenever a feel good person tells you how great it will be at the GOGGLE WORKS. Please ask them if they will sell their home in the suburbs to move to this fabulous downtown location.

Please can we record their reaction on Channel 69 NEWS, Better yet we need every major media outlet to be available.

I think MAYOR TOM should be the salesman trying to convince the people who supported him to buy one of these condominiums.

QUESTION: Do you think the $5,000 contribution to Mayor McMahon, from the now Famous Kevin Timochenko was from the UGI theft ??????

Why Not Just Take A Cruise

At a recent meeting I told my colleagues , Why not just take a cruise ? Then you won't have to worry who is going to feed you!

The food will be on the ship 24/7, and just think we all can feel Real , Real good. That is called
Feel good government!!!!

We would fit in with the feel good people accross the street and in Harrisburg.

Report To The People Of Reading

Refreshments - Board meeting $60.90

Refreshments - Board meeting $60.90

Sandwiches and Refreshments - Board meeting $124.96

Sandwiches and Refreshments ------------------$124.96

Sand and Refresh------------ -------- ----------$110.68

Sandwiches and Refreshments ------------------ $117.28

Same Thing as the above -------- ---------------$93.26

Refreshments and Sandwiches -------------------$91.68

Refreshments ------ ------- ------------ --------- $50.94

These sandwiches and refreshments occured from 4/18/06 to 5/18/06 for a total of $835.56

If this continues at this rate your school board will have spent over $10,000 just on food and drinks

NewYork Phone Calls

I have several ideas and theories about the many long-distance phone calls to NewYork.

Keith would like to hear your thoughts about these calls to NewYork. Do you call NewYork to order special paintings from Haring? Do you call another section of New York for tickets to see the YANKEES? Are you calling NewYork for your doctors appointment? Do you call NewYork to order a new trumpet to play in the band? Do you call the great city of NewYork to speak with Donald Trump about our fabulous construction going on in the City Of Reading?

These are just a few of my thoughts to make the tax paying public think about the many long-distance calls from the Reading School District. Should I get rid of my Long-Distance Line at home? Why would anyone who has the availability to use these phones need Long-Distance at home!

Keith Stamm The Musician

Keith Stamm played the trumpet for 14 years with The Swing Fever Big Band , then he played with the Sound Advice Jazz Band.

When the big fish falls I will play a special tune for them.

Persistent Fly On The Ointment

I will continue to be the persistent fly out of control. Remember I had the experience of senior citizens crying when I campaigned several years ago. I will be a changed person forever due to that experience.

To the people who verbally attack me , and the people who have threatened me, I will forgive you.

Long Distance For ( 610 ) Phone Lines

The next time you make a long-distance phone call, stop and think of the 610 phone lines.

Please contact or ask any teacher, administrator, or school director about these phones.

You may also call your State Representatives and ask why this abuse continues in the Reading School District.

The cost for these lines are over $4.00 per line or $2,440/per month or $29,280.00 per/year

Reducing this number in half would certainly buy alot of pencils.

Energy Waste In The Reading School District

Dear Building Principals :

Are any of your students ever cold or hot when they are in your school?

Do any of your students wear short sleeve shirts in the winter?

Please let me know if your staff has ever told you if they have been to hot or cold?

This is just a small survey with the intent to help everyone.

Energy Policy For The Reading School District

I will ask the current administration, and my colleagues to create an energy committee.
Hopefully this committee will have a mission statement.

I would like at least one other board memeber, our business manager, (1) maintenance employee, and at least one student that has a strong interest in a science field to participate.

I'm hopeful this commitee can reduce energy costs 20%

Class Politician,or The Unhinged Liberal

The class politician is a man such as Senator Mike O'Pake,who can sit and have an intelligent discussion about different issues.

The unhinged liberal is someone who complains about my blog site. Remember they would tell people I was out of control when I would discuss certain things on WEEU feedback show. Someone who is out of control usually isn't corrupt

I will continue to use certain media to give The Other Side of The Story, Good Day!!!

Up In Smoke

No Fumar Signs were recently placed at our schools. ( No Smoking in Spanish )

This cost the taxpayers $1,520.78 to teach the other side not to smoke, this is more feel good government. When will we ever learn!!!!

Hazelton appears ready to root out illegal immigrants

Please read the June 20th article in the Reading Eagle (b-10) The sad thing about this is they will probably move to Reading Pa. If Reading would do the same thing we could probably save at least $40,000,000 for a new school.

Does our Mayor Tom McMahon have the same courage as Mayor Lou Barletta????

Security At Reading High School

On Friday June 16th,2006 Keith Stamm found the gate at the top of Oley St. opened. I also found astro turf outside of the south side of the band practice field.

I immediately called Barry Suski,He asked if I would shut and lock this gate. I feel that in the future these fields are going to need cameras on them. Lets have cameras now, so we don't need to have someone give us a feel good statement later. Remember the other parts of the city and what happened when we tried to feel good.

We didn't have other fields secured and all we received was trash and destruction. Then we have certain people who don't want to believe it. Like Paul Harvey says,now you heard the rest of the story.

Remember The Truth Will Set You Free

DO you know anyone who would like to run for political office?
I want anyone who ever thought about making a difference to contact me. If they ever thought about being on a school board, or running for something contact me.

I'm also looking for any student who would like to find out about politics in general. Please contact me at Stamk@aol.com

13 PHONE LINES AT THE MUSEUM

Why are 13 phone lines needed at the museum with long-distance capability? Maybe someone has to jump or run from line to line to see who is calling about Keith Haring. Is it possible someone wants to find out how to contact Keith Stamm ? I know they wouldn't be calling me from New York or Philadelphia. Not only do I not inhale, I have never let myself be put in those situations for drugs during the course of my life.

Press Release from Federal Bureau of Investigation

FBI Creates a Weblink to Ease Reporting of Public Corruption TIPS

Washington, D.C. - Today in a speech in San Diego, FBI Director Robert J. Mueller III discussed the FBI's ongoing efforts to combat public corruption, including the launch of an easy-to-remember web address for the public to report information about public corruption to the FBI. The vast majority of public officials - both elected and non-elected - are honest in their work and committed to serving their fellow citizens. Unfortunately, there are countless examples of corrupt acts around the country of government officials who abuse the public trust and confidence.

Since 9/11, the FBI has had to prioritize the use of its resources, placing national security programs first. But at the same time, the FBI made public corruption its top criminal investigative priority. Director Mueller stressed that "public corruption would not be tolerated and although rooting out corruption can be exceptionally difficult, it is a mission for which the FBI is singularly situated. We have the experience and skills to conduct necessary undercover operations and the ability to perform court-authorized electronic surveillance. But more than that, we have insulation from political pressure".

Many FBI investigations are initiated based on a tip from someone who encounters corruption. Director Mueller added "that there is a growing intolerance by the American people best illustrated by their willingness to come forward and report abuse of public office. The FBI is grateful for those who come forward to report corruption. That information is critical to our work. We are working to make it easier for the public to report public corruption".

The FBI has established a weblink - reportcorruption.fbi.gov - that is designed to enable the public to send information about public corruption to the FBI. When the address is entered, a page appears that gives instructions on how to report corruption to the FBI - by phone or through the Internet. FBI analysts will then review that information case-by-case and ensure there is follow-up. Through this website and with help from the public, the FBI will continue to build on its efforts to eliminate public corruption.

Arts Center Plans $7.3 Million Annex for Classes , studios

Why must certain people come to the Reading School District to bail them out?
Classrooms for the school district in the Goggle Works is not the answer. My honest opinion is the City of Reading hasn't been able to determine how to pay for the high energy costs for that building.

The City always look to the Reading School District to bail out certain private entities.

Why are we moving forward without proving that the current GOGGLE WORKS is self supporting?

ALIEN AMNESTY BLOATS WELFARE

Bill Would Lead to Largest Expansion of Welfare in 35 Years:
The bill would grant amnesty to about 10 million illegal immigrants and put them on a path to citizenship. Once they become citizens,the net additional cost to the federal government of benefits for these individuals will be around $16 billion per year.

ARCHIVES NEED TO BE READ

Please Click on archives on left hand side of your screen. Just about every month brings you a new adventure into the unknown.

I Have A Simple Question?

Subject: Vehicles that leave the city or even the county.(OWNED BY THE CITY OF READING)

What happens if these vehicles are taken outside of the county?

Are they covered with insurance if they are involved in an accident?

REMEMBER THESE THINGS WHEN TAXES ARE EVENTUALLY RAISED

FREE Lifetime medical benefits for seven school administrators including their spouses.

(610 Long Distance Phone Lines) Remember anyone can call anywhere in the world,Maybe we can reach President Bush in IRAQ.

Food at all meetings,for everyone because we like to make people feel good.

Cellphones and more cellphones

School Board Conventions to be able to learn how to feel good.(We still haven't been
given a report on the recent conventions)

These and countless more things will eventually raise your taxes!!!

Follow The Money Trail

Recent Contributions To Representative Dante Santoni
From Friends to Elect Tom Caltagirone $10,000
Thomas Wolfe Associates $5,000
SENATOR MIKE O'PAKE $1,000
Mr. Paul Roedel $500.00
Mr. Jonathan Simon $500.00
Representative William H.DeWeese $4,250
Representative Mike R. Veon $4,250
Congressman Tim Holden $1,000
I'm really surprised Dante ( You will now be owned by Representative CALTAGIRONE )

Why Is It So Easy To Enter High School

On Wed. 6-14-06, I entered the Geigle Complex approximately 8:00pm. The door wasn't locked. Two basketball teams were having a scrimmage. Why was it so easy to enter and then continue into several areas of the school? I'm troubled because there have been several breakins.

Insurance costs will rise at a dramatic rate if we do not tighten our security procedures. I'm hopeful security will be able to show where I was on their video tape.

Today At Reading High School

I called Dennis Kelley today 6-14-06 from one of the faculty rooms. I wanted him to know that this is one of the phones that can be used to call Europe. This abuse needs to be fixed.

Illegal Aliens and Social Security Benefits

These are the Senators who voted to give these undocumented people benefits.
Arkansas - Lincoln(D-AR),Pryor (D-AR)
California - Boxer (D-CA), Feinstein (D-CA)
Colorado - Salazar (D-CO)
Connecticut - Dodd ( D-CT), Lieberman (D-CT)
Delaware - Biden (D-DE ),Carper (D-DE)
Florida - Martinez ( R-FL)
Hawaii - Akaka(D-HI), Inouye (D-HI)
Illinois - Durbin (D-IL), Obama (D-IL)
Indiana - Bayh (D-IN), Lugar (R-IN)
Iowa - Harkin (D-IA)
Kansas - Brownback (R-KS)
Louisiana - Landrieu (D-LA)
Maryland - Mikulski (D-MD), Sarbanes (D-MD)
Massachusetts - Kennedy (D-MA), Kerry (D-MA)
Michigan - Levin (D-MI), Stabenow (D-MI)
Montana - Baucus (D-MT)
Nebraska - Hagel (R-NE)
Nevada - Reid (D-NV)
New Jersey - Lautenberg (D-NJ), Menendez (D-NJ)
New Mexico - Bingaman (D-NM)
New York - Clinton (D-NY), Schumer (D-NY)
North Dakota - Dorgan (D-ND)
Ohio - DeWine (R-OH), Voinovich (R-OH)
Oregon - Wyden (D-OR)
Pennsylvania - Specter (R-PA)
Rhode Island - Chafee (R-RI), Reed (D-RI)
South Carolina - Graham (R-SC)
South Dakota - Johnson (D-SD)
Vermont - Jeffords (I-VT), Leahy (D-VT)
Washington - Cantwell (D-WA), Murray (D-WA)
Wisconsin - Feingold (D-WI), Kohl (D-WI)

Do You Have a Tyrant For a Boss

Have you ever worked for a Tyrant? Most people have according to a study by Wayne State University.

Surveys also find that all the complaints people have are about their work, from low pay to long hours. The biggest complaint is that of the Bully Boss!!!

Addiction Fighters Make Real Difference

Rehrersburg (written by Holly Laudermilch)
My 25 year old son Michael's troubles with drugs began when he was in high school.

It got so bad that while he was serving with the Army in Italy, he literally died - twice - from hereon overdoses. He was not breathing both times he was taken to the hospital but responded to CPR and Narcan. As a result of his struggle with drugs, he spent 18 months in military prison only to come home to pick up where he left off.

Last July, Michael relapsed yet again on heroin after 130 days clean. At that point, he had already been in seven rehabs and a mental hospital in addition to the military prison. He had no options left. A friend who was a graduate of Teen Challenge suggested to me that my son needed to go there. Three days later he left for the Teen Challenge Induction Center.

Today my son is truly a changed man. Although still a student here at Teen Challenge Training Center, he now works in the public-relations department and is the leader of a contemporary worship band ministry called "Friends", which is available to perform in concert at area churches and community events.

I began volunteering here after Michael came into the program, and today I am blessed to be part of the staff. The miracle that saved his life has happened more than 15,000 times here on "God's Mountain", yet so many people are unaware of what Teen Challenge is.

Research continually shows that Teen Challenge's long-term cure rates for graduates remaining drug-free are far more successful than their counterparts. In 1975, Department of Health, Education and Welfare research validated 86% of Teen Challenge graduates remained drug free seven years after graduation. In 1998, a study conducted at Northwestern University in Illinois revealed that 85% of Teen Challenge graduates remained drug free. What's more, 90% of Teen Challenge graduates were found to be gainfully employed two years later as compared to 41% from other programs studied.

Secular rehabs have about a 6% to 7% success rate. We are proud of our graduates and our 44 year history of saving those with substance abuse issues with a "faith-based solution". Our students are from all over the world and are from 18 to 62 years old. Teen Challenge also has an adolescent center for young teens.

Drug and alcohol abuse affects every American - whether directly or indirectly as a result of higher taxes to cover jail-time expenses for crimes the addicts commit, or "rehabbing" them to encourage them to be productive citizens. At Teen Challenge, students are never turned away because they can't afford to come here. Our $5.7 million annual budget comes through contributions and fund-raising efforts.

During the year, Teen Challenge holds many wonderful events that anyone can attend. In July, former Teen Challenge students come "back to God's Mountain" for a weekend of fellowship, listening to performances by Christian contemporary bands, choirs and great public speakers. This annual event is open to the public, and there is no admission charge. People come from iles around, and many stay for the spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night.

This year's Celebrate! 2006 weekend is July 7 to 9. If you haven't been to Teen Challenge, we invite you to tour the 350 acre campus on "God's Mountain" by visiting us during regular business hours or visiting us at Celebrate@ 2006.

OUTLOUD

"They don't have anything to say to anyone about anything that matters to anyone."

Pollster JOHN ZOGBY,explaining why Democrats have not been able to capitalize on voter dissatisfaction with Republicans

Recent Pay Raise Debacle

I personally believe that our forefathers would not have voted for the pay raise.

Real leaders like George Washington signed their letters,"Your most humble and obedient servant." Do you really believe leaders like this would have demanded a pay raise?

Recent Ceremony At Southern Middle School

I recently attended a very special ceremony at Southern Middle School.I was very impressed, and also very proud of the new students who are advancing to Reading Senior High School.

I'm also very proud of the young man who had the courage to invite me to attend.His name is Ashton.

Ashton, please feel free to contact me with any of your ideas.

Letter I Received Today In The Mail

Keith Stamm received a letter at his home today.I want everyone to know that it doesn't matter if you send me information or ask me questions. Sometimes I can answer the letters or e-mails and other times I feel I have to protect my informant.

Department of Justice Press Release

Two Memphis police officers arrested in sting operations

THE COMPLAINTS
Terrance Lashun Harris is 32 years old and an officer with the Memphis Police Department ("MPD"). He is currently assigned to the Southeast precinct. He has been employed with the MPD since September 29, 1997. He is charged with attempting to possess with the intent to distribute at least approximately six kilograms of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. S 846. The affidavit of FBI Special Agent Bryan B. Underwood is attached to the complaint and describes the basis for the charge and the underlying investigation.

According to the affidavit, the investigators received information that Harris was involved in distributing narcotics. To follow up on these allegations, an IRS agent analyzed Harris' financial transactions.

According to the affidavit, the informant also asked if Harris would assist him in cocaine transactions. Harris readily agreed. During a meeting on February 22, 2006, Harris paid the informant $5,000 to assist the informant in purchasing three kilograms of cocaine for resale. On February 27, 2006, the informant repaid $5000 to Harris along with an additional $2,500 representing his share of the profit. According to the indictment, at this meeting, the informant told Harris that, "I ain't getting nothing but three keys at a time. I made 2,000 off each one of them". The informant was telling Harris that he bought three kilograms of cocaine and resold them for a $2,000 profit on each kilogram.

Ted M. Williams is 43 years old and an officer with the Memphis Police Department. He was hired by the Memphis Police Department in 1994, and he is currently assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Unit. He is charged with violations of 18 U.S.C. S 641 (theft of government property), 18 U.S.C. S 2 (aiding and abetting) and 21 U.S.C. S 846 (attempted possession of a controlled substance). The affidavit of FBI Special Agent Daniel A. Netemeyer is attached to the complaint against Williams and describes the basis for the charges and the underlying investigation.

According to the affidavit, Williams had a series of discussions with an informant regarding robbing drug dealers. THee conversations were recorded. The informant said he worked with Mexican drug dealers and would be in possession of their money and drugs. According to the affidavit, on October 24, 2005, Williams asked the informant if he wanted to do it, and the informant told Williams that he would be driving a vehicle and Williams could stop it and take the money. As described in the affidavit, they then planned a theft.

As described in the affidavit, Williams also agreed to escort a shipment of drugs. The affidavit alleges that, on or about March 23, 2006, the informant had a telephone conversation, the informant told Williams that the "Mexicans" were on their way, and Williams warned that they should avoid the north loop of Interstate 40 to avoid teams of law enforcement officers.

Congratulations, Seniors on a Job Well Done

Top Ten Seniors of the Reading School District are:
Anna A. Dela Cruz
Jennifer L. Gable
Jeremy M. Good
Yaritza Hernandez
Caitlin C. Jeschke
Niki C. Lee
Corina A. Pehlman
Carly B. Schilling
Steven J. Stelmach
Kelsey E. Stewart

Response To My Comments

Response To My Comments reagarding residency and the city charter. I agree most of our administrators who work for the Reading School District live outside of the city.

The big difference is that when the City Charter was written it stated that these people should live in the city. Why have a Charter form of government, if you cannot abide by what was written and voted on.

Park Benches In Hampden Park

Keith Stamm would like to bring attention to the broken benches in Hampden Park.

I recently took some pictures of these benches that are falling apart. I also took pictures of the curbing in front of this Park. I will be e-mailing them to Dr.Chapman in the near future. I'm hopeful that Dr. Chapman will address this in the near future.

Recent Vandalism Should Finish Security Analysis

Keith Stamm originally requested an updated camera system on January 17th, 2006.
During the January or February Board meeting, I publicly asked for a District wide security analysis.

I'm hopeful that this analysis will be finished in the near future. This needs to be addressed immediately, before more Reading School District property is destroyed.

Warning to Anyone Using Taxpayers Funds

Subject: Cellphones (Abuse Will Run Rampant)

Maintenance workers will tell you they need the walkie talkie feature (answer for that is to purchase walkie talkies and pagers).

You will also find employees who really do not need a cellphone!! Example: Reading School district pays for the superintendents phone and the one that also sits unused in his office.