On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Mark Lawrence and guest co-host John Shipman lead a vibrant, fast-moving, 90-minute discussion about the latest in the impeachment inquiry, and then a scientific (one-person-one-vote) and we find out that most people want the impeachment to stop.  Then, regarding Convention of States, John provides an update from a recent hearing in Harrisburg.

Movie Mike McGranaghan, professional movie critic, ‘women in cinema’ advocate and author and ‘women in cinema’ advocate, with his latest movie review, words about new movies and entertainment news.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a call from state house member Garth Everett (R-84th, Muncy), on the topics being debated in Harrisburg now. He discussed the proposed gift restrictions, Harrisburg school district, changes in the statute of limitations for adults suing for child sexual abuse, and the local radar bill. Then we discussed impeachment, and the democratic candidates for president.

Members of the Shamokin Rotary club will promote the Shamokin Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk:

·         Matt Atchison, Shamokin Rotary Secretary and Fulton Bank Financial Center Manager, Shamokin Branch,

·         Charmaine Tetcoskie, Shamokin Rotary Treasurer, Rotary District Assistant Governor and System Director Utilization Manager for Geisinger,

·         Sherri Bader, Shamokin Rotary board member and President of Bader Furniture Company.

The Shamokin Rotary Club presents the seventh annual Shamokin Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Day). Same day registration 8am to 8:45am, Race begins promptly at 9am. Race at Kemp Memorial Stadium. Register at Bader’s Fine Furniture, 704 N. Liberty Street, Shamokin, or on the Shamokin Rotary Club Facebook page. [email protected]. First place male and female runners win $100 each. Awards for seven age groups. We’ll name some of the sponsors.

We’ll also discuss the mission and work of the Shamokin Rotary Club, their work in the community during the holidays, the fundraising, work to eradicate polio, and other local community projects.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the impeachment hearings held yesterday, and we discuss a proposal in Harrisburg to restrict gifts public employees can receive from lobbyists and others.

Scott Duperree, Captain, Sunbury Salvation Army, and Joel T. Harris, Sunbury & Milton Offices, Outreach Coordinator, Sunbury Salvation Army, on the upcoming Red Kettle Kick-Off in Sunbury. We’ll talk about the music and the celebration, but also the growing needs in our community, the importance of the bell ringing and red kettles, and we’ll get a brief glimpse of the Needy Family Fund.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the local radar bill making it’s way through the state house. Joe says it is a watered down version, but there is hope, as bad amendments may be withdrawn later. We also discuss:

Municipal fire sirens

Local radar

Speed laws and speeding

Minimum wage

impeachment

Traffic issues

 

Ellen Ruby, Executive Director, Lewisburg Downtown Partnership

Lynne Ragusea, Lewisburg Downtown Partnership

On their accomplishments this year, goals next year, and lots of sparkle this holiday season. We’ll talk about some fun and important happenings this past year, and a new stack of deliverables next year.

Necessary life skills young people should have:

How to change a car tire.

Other car maintenance skills, waxing, oil check, etc.

Know how to care for a pet.

How to take care of money, rent a apartment/home, understand a contract, do your own taxes, checkbook, budget, invest, be debt free and understand banking/credit cards.

Know how to swim.

Do 20-hours (or more) of community service, in the human service field and in the service industries.

Change a diaper.

Drive a 4-speed, or 5-speed, manual shift car or truck.

Know how to listen, behave, be assertive and audible.

How to cook and know about food safety.

Do a resume and job application.

Sara Kelley, Director of Religious Growth and Learning, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Susquehanna Valley, and Sandy Field, PhD, Chair of the Susquehanna Valley PA Chapter of the Climate Reality Project, on the upcoming Climate Change Presentations and Workshops in Northumberland. The workshops will focus on clear evidence of our warming planet, global and local solutions, and other words about the climate crisis.