Lancaster Co. PA Focus

This comes from Daily Kos and is a far more important effort than may be obvious. Union protesters need to eat and THIS is a key way to show solidarity.

Y'all are awesome. I've been told for years the amazingness of the Kos community but my friends in PA were floored by the generosity of yesterday. So, as any good organizer, I'm here to ask for a fantastic day two.

Can you buy a pizza or two, and ask your friends, family, and favorite canvass buddy to buy pizza, too?

Thanks for the Pizza Solidarity!

Give Kasa's a call at 570-476-7636 and ask for the pizza to be delivered to the Union RV.

Kasa's is a fantastic family owner pizza shop- and they serve more than pizza. Salads, hoagies, chicken, seafood, pasta- and other yummy food too. If you are feeling adventurous, you can order something beyond pizza.

Background on the Strike

"Pocono Medical Center (PMC) in East Stroudsburg, PA is forcing hundreds of frontline caregivers – members of SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania – out on a second unfair labor practice strike, Tuesday, March 15th through Thursday, March 17th, 2011. PMC workers previously conducted a one-day unfair labor practice strike on February 9th. Like workers in Wisconsin, Ohio, and elsewhere who are standing up for the right to collective bargaining and in support of middle class jobs, PMC workers – nursing assistants, environmental and food service workers, lab workers, clerical employees , skilled maintenance employees and others –are fighting back against an assault on democracy and workers’ rights in our state.
While all economic aspects of the contract have been settled, management continues to try and force workersat Pocono Medical Center to accept an open shop - a strategy both sides know is designed to weaken and ultimately break the union at PMC. PMC workers voted overwhelmingly in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)-certified election last fall to keep their “union shop,” but PMC management is refusing to honor the workers’ democratic vote, forcing the workers out on the picket line for a second time."

Please send these great folks a pizza or two!


LOCAL LABOR LINKS:

Lancaster United Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Jean Martin
Community Services of Organized Labor of Lancaster
675 Manor Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: (717) 392-2518
E-Mail: Lancclc@cwa.workfam.com

Harrisburg Region Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
John Waters
United Way of the Capital Region
2235 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Phone: (717) 732-0700
Fax: (717) 732-5100
E-Mail: jwaters@uwcr.org


Democracy for Lancaster: The local Democracy for America group

We are an organization dedicated to the promotion of progressive values and principles that empower everyone, with discrimination towards none, to attain the quality of life and happiness envisioned, embodied, and ensured by the Constitution of the United States of America. We are:
1. Committed to a strong, sustained grassroots involvement in the political process.
2. Committed to promoting an America where candidates speak the truth about policy choices and stand up for what they believe.
3. Committed to working for progressive policies, like health investment in children, equal rights under the law, fiscal responsibility, and a national security policy that will make America stronger by advancing progressive values.

Go here to join and get more info.


Drinking Liberally in Lancaster Co:
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
* Every Tuesday, 7:30 pm onward
* Lancaster Brewing Company, 302 N Plum St (corner of Walnut and Plum)
* Hosted by Jeff Fulmer, Monz Wenner and Cher Rineer, lancaster (at) drinkingliberally.org


I want to renew my emphasis on this because it is SO important. Progressives really need to express their opinions loud and clear to counter act the whining, lying and shouting of the Teabaggers: DEMOCRATS SPEAK OUT: (from the Lancaster County Democratic Party Website)

Writing a letter to the editor is a great opportunity to share your opinion, educate the public on issues, or promote your candidate. A well written, well timed letter to the editor can shift public opinion and influence votes.

On-line submissions and email are faster and allow letter writers to respond to issues quickly. Try to observe the parameters set by each newspaper, especially the length of the letter. Also be sure to include your name, address, email address and day and evening phone numbers. Newspapers almost always call to verify that you did indeed submit a "Letter to the Editor."

Always have someone else proof read your letter. We suggest that you construct the letter on a word processor, like Microsoft Word, and spell and grammar check. Try to stay positive. Negative attacks do not persuade anyone to vote for your candidate. See Tips for Writing a Letter to the Editor.

When writing in support of a candidate, please copy your letter to your candidate's campaign. Campaigns often reprint letters that support them or their point of view. Submitting your letter directly to a campaign avoids any allegations of improper use by the print media. See our Candidates page. Contacts for local and Congressional campaigns are listed there.

Some media contact info in Lancaster County area:

Columbia Ledger
262 Locust St.
Columbia, PA 17512
Phone: 717-684-0687
Email: columbialedger@earthlink.net

Donegal Ledger
50 E. Main St., Suite 2
Mount Joy, PA 17552
Phone: 717-367-7152
Email: donegalledger@earthlink.net

Elizabethtown Chronicle
25 Center Square
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Phone: 717-492-0177
Email: etownchronicle@earthlink.net

Harrisburg Patriot-News
812 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Fax: (717) 255-8456
Email: letters@patriot-news.com

Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Readers' Forum
Intelligencer Journal
P.O. Box 1328
Lancaster, PA 17608-1328
Phone: (717) 291-8811
On-line form: click here
Email: IntellLetters@lnpnews.com

Lancaster New Era
The Editor
Lancaster New Era
P.O. Box 1328
Lancaster, PA 17608-1328.
Fax: (717)399-6506
On-line form: click here
Email: neweraLetters@lnpnews.com

Lancaster Sunday News
Editor, Sunday News
P.O. Box 1328
Lancaster, PA 17608-1328.
Phone: (717)399-6504
Fax: (717)291-4950
On-line form: click here
Email: sunnews@lnpnews.com


Some Recurring Events of Interest:

Lancaster County Democrats Salsa Dance Club
Our Democratic Dancing Stars will be teaching Salsa lessons in the Underground on the 2nd Fridays of each month from 7 – 9 p.m.

We’ll have an hour of instruction followed by an hour of music and practice.

Introductory Salsa Dance lessons are sponsored by Lancaster County Democratic Committee
Every skill level is welcome. There will be something for everyone!
Where: The Underground, 53 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA
Introductory price: $12.00

First Thursday Latino Networking
Thu, February 3, 6pm – 9pm
The Lounge of the Brunswick Hotel - 151 N. Queen Street, 2nd Floor, Lancaster, PA
contact: pbhentz@comcast.net

Millersville Student Dems
We meet weekly (every wednesday), 9pm – 10pm
SMC Room 51 on Millersville University Campus
Please feel free to join. We welcome visitors and new members.

LANCASTER COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS
URL: http://www.lancasterdems.com/young_dems/index.htm
Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.
@ the "Underground", LCDC Headquarters, 53 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602
President Joe Morales at 717-394-3614 or joemoralesjoe@gmail.com

COCALICO DEMOCRATS CLUB
Adamstown Borough, Denver Borough, East Cocalico Township, West Cocalico Township
Meets 4th Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.
@ Reamstown Community Center, East Church St., Reamstown
Contact: Bill Heller (717) 413-3847 or studio4184@dejazzd.com
Contact: Barbara Brown (717-336-0421) or bubbalie@dejazzd.com)


Some Useful Phone Numbers excerpted from the Lancaster County Democratic Party Website:

Adult Literacy Hotline 1-800-228-8813
AIDS Factline 1-800-662-6080
Auditor General's Tipiine 1-800-922-8477
Banking Complaints 1-800-722-2657
Child Abuse 1-800-932-0313
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 1-800-986-KIDS
Consumer Protection Hotline 1-800-441-2555
Mortgage Assistance 1-800-342-2397
Recycling 1-800-346-4242
State Park Information 1-888-727-2757
U.S. Small Business Administration 1-800-827-5722
Veterans Information 1-800-547-2838
Welfare Assistance 1-800-692-7462
Welfare Fraud Tip Line 1-800-932-0582
Women Against Abuse 1-215-386-7777


CONESTOGA VALLEY DEMOCRATIC CLUB
East Lampeter Township, Upper Leacock Township, West Earl Township
Monthly meeting dates vary. Call district leaders to confirm time, date and place.
Mary Beth Hellberg, 717.656.4437 or hellberg1@frontiernet.net

EPHRATA DEMOCRATS
Akron Borough, Ephrata Borough, Clay Township, Ephrata Township
Bill Sheaffer, (717) 733-4770 / psuphan@dejazzd.com

GARDEN SPOT DEMS
New Holland Borough, Terre Hill Borough, Brecknock Township, Caernarvon Township, Earl Township, East Earl Township, Leacock Township, Paradise Township, Salisbury Township
@ 2459 Hammertown Rd., Narvon, PA 17555.
President: Dorothy Ginter (717) 445-8337 / dgofpa@frontiernet.net
Contact Dot for meeting dates, locations and times at 717.445.8337

GREATER ELIZABETHTOWN DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Elizabethtown Borough, Conoy Township, Mount Joy Township (except Milton Grove District), West Donegal Township
Meets 4th Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m.
@ Elizabethtown Senior Center, 70 S. Poplar St, Elizabethtown
President: Lynn Williams, (717) 361-7330 / lynnwilliams71@yahoo.com

GUY K. BARD DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF NORTHERN LANCASTER COUNTY
Meets 3rd Thursday of each month except December, 7:30 p.m.
@ Ephrata VFW, 141 S. State St. (corner of State and Fulton Streets), Ephrata
President: Ginny DiIllio (717-733-7454 or ginnydiilio@yahoo.com)
website: http://www.ephratadems.org/

HEMPFIELD AREA DEMOCRATS
Petersburg Borough, Mountville Borough, East Hempfield Township, West Hempfield Township
Meets 2nd Monday at each month, 7:00 p.m.
@ West Hempfield Municipal Bldg, 3401 Marietta Ave, Lancaster PA 17601
Chair: Martin Dees (717-898-0543 or 25791113@comcast.net)
http://www.hempfielddemocrats.org

LAMPETER-STRASBURG DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Strasburg Borough, Strasburg Township, West Lampeter Township
Meets 3rd Monday - January, March, May, July, September and November, at 7:30 p.m.
@ West Lampeter Municipal Building, 825 Village Rd. Lampeter, PA 17537
Chair: Pat Groves (717-464-5017 or patgroves@comcast.net)

LANCASTER CITY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
meets 3rd Saturday of each month at 9:30 AM
Meetings held at the Underground, LCDC Headquarters, 53 N. Duke, St. Lancaster, PA.
Some meetings are held a the Pemberley Tea Shop, 443 N Mulberry St in Lancaster - (717) 394-4840
Contact: John Graupera, Chair - 717-291-1443 john.graupera@verizon.net
Contact: Kendra Saunders, Vice-Chair - 717-201-1161
kendrajeansaunders@yahoo.com

LANCASTER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (LCDWA)
Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm (NEW LOCATION!). Newly renovated "The Underground" @ LCDC Headquarters
53 North Duke Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602
President: Susan Stoltzfus (717)-951-3232 or sue@lancasterdemwomen.com)
Website: www.lancasterdemwomen.com

LANCASTER TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATS
Meet 4th Monday of most months, 7:30 p.m.
@ Home of Barbara Humphrey, 354 Atkins Ave., Lancaster
District Leader: Barbara Humphrey (717-394-0936) or bhumphrey5@verizon.net

MANHEIM CENTRAL DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Joint meeting with Ruth Mackley Democratic Club
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
@ Manheim Historic Train Station, 210 South Charlotte Street. Manheim 17545
phone: 717-475-0586
email: jimsmeenan@yahoo.com

PENN MANOR DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Millersville Borough, Conestoga Township, Manor Township, Martic Township, Pequea Township
Meets 2nd Monday of each month, 7:00PM
@ Lancaster Tennis & Yacht Club
2615 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Chair: Lynn Miller
(717-872-2781 or LMP050855@yahoo.com)

RUTH MACKLEY DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF MANHEIM
Joint meeting with Manheim Central Democratic Committee
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
@ Manheim Historic Train Station, 210 South Charlotte Street. Manheim 17545
President: J. Michael Eshleman (717-665-7393 or tmeshleman@paonline.com)
http://www.manheimdems.pavisnet.com

SOLANCO DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Christiana Borough, Quarryville Borough, Bart Township, Colerain Township, Drumore Township, East Drumore Township, Eden Township, Fulton Township, Little Britain Township, Providence Township, Sadsbury Township
Meets the 4th Sunday of each month at 2:00PM,
@ Tim’s Auto Repair, 939 Georgetown Road, Paradise, PA 17562.
Contact Sally Lyall 717-299-3040 or sbwlyall@comcast.net
Doug Eaby (717-786-7810 or jpeaby@epix.net)

Southern 98th Democratic Committee
Columbia Borough, Marietta Borough, Mount Joy Borough, East Donegal Township, Mount Joy Township (Milton Grove District only), West Hempfield Township (Farmdale and Ironville Districts only)
Meets 1st Sunday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
@ Susquehanna Valley EMS, 610 Poplar St., Columbia
District Leader, Sonja Duncan (717-684-7911 or duncans32003@yahoo.com)

WARWICK DEMOCRATS
Lititz Borough, Elizabeth Township, Warwick Township
Meets 1st Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m.
Contact Sally Lyall 717-299-3040 or sbwlyall@comcast.net for location of meeting.
Website: www.warwickdemocrats.org


BIODIESEL IN LANCASTER CO. PA: Here is a list of gas stations in the area where biodiesel is available. Most new diesel engines will take up to 100% biodiesel (B100), but older diesel engines are fine up to 20% biodiesel (B20).

Wo-Go/Mollys 35 Doe Run Road, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-664-1030, B5 B10 B100, Open 6AM-11PM

Greenfield WoGo - Worley and Obetz 202 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-509-5584 B10 (good for any diesel engine) CARDLOCK ONLY (call for more info)

Elm WoGo - Worley and Obetz 656 W Newport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543, 717-665-6891 B10 (good in any diesel engine) PRIVATE CARDLOCK ONLY (call for more info)

Lititz WoGo - Worley and Obetz 736 Rothsville Road, Lititz, PA, 17543 717-665-6891 B10 (good in any diesel engine) PRIVATE CARDLOCK ONLY (call for more info)

Pacific Pride/Worley and Obetz 101 Cherry St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, 717-367-1138 B10 (good in any diesel engine) PRIVATE CARDLOCK ONLY (call for more info)


GREEN BUSINESSES IN LANCASTER COUNTY AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages

GreenLine Paper Company
www.greenlinepaper.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Product samples available.
"America’s premier source for real recycled and tree free office papers since 1992." Now also offering tissue and towel products, compostables, quality remanufactured toners, natural cleaners, green kitchen/restaurant supplies, and Fair Trade and organic foods. Call to request a catalog or brochure with coupon. Or, visit new paperless, page-turning catalog online. Web orders taken 24/7.
Phone: (800)641-1117
Fax: (717)846-3806
631 S. Pine St.
York, PA 17403-3225

Ten Thousand Villages
www.tenthousandvillages.com
Featuring fairly traded home decor and gifts handcrafted by artisans around the world. Available in 150 stores throughout North America. Visit www.tenthousandvillages.com for store locations.
Phone: (717)859-8100
Fax: (717)859-2622
704 Main St.
P.O. Box 500
Akron, PA 17501-1319

Occasions Disc Jockeys
www.occasionsdjs.com
Disc jockey entertainment for any event. Wide variety of music. Special discount rates for fundraisers. Featuring environmental office practices and contributions to the community.
Phone: (717)361-2917
P.O. Box 83
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-0083

Hempzel's
www.hempzels.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: 5% off.
Developer, manufacturer, hemp foods. Sourdough hemp pretzels, frozen soft hemp pretzels, hemp mustard, baklava, and toasted seeds. Distribution, wholesale, direct.
Phone: (800)873-4367
Fax: (717)290-7999 (*)51
P.O. Box 302
Lancaster, PA 17608-0302

Naturally Clean
www.naturallyclean4health.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Volume discounts, samples.
"Helping you create a healthy environment". Support sustainability and agriculture. Nontoxic, effective, natural, biodegradable, concentrated supplies for cleaning home, janitorial, commercial properties. Plus home products.
Phone: (484)364-1357
Fax: (610)873-2104
208 Armstead Ct.
Downingtown, PA 19335


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