Pa. Updates Wiretap Law

Governor Tom Corbett recently signed into law a bill to update the Wiretap Act to include the use of modern technology in order to track and bring to justice the most serious criminals. Act 202 of 2012 will incorporate digital technology, such as digital telephony, caller ID and voicemail into the Wiretap Act, says State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)

These changes aim to keep law enforcement one step ahead of criminals that deal drugs, engage in organized crime, intimidate witnesses and victims, possess child pornography and support terrorist activity. The act was last updated in 1998.

Clifton Heights Church Collecting Food For Needy

Due to the continued hard economic conditions, Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church will hold its “Annual Food Collection” for the needy in the community through Sunday, Dec. 16.  

Anyone wishing to donate any canned or boxed, non-perishable food items should bring them to the Church, 100 S. Penn St., Clifton Heights, Pa. 19018 on any Sunday before/or after the 11 a.m,. English Divine Liturgy. 

Over the last seven years, several pickup truckloads of food have been collected by the church.

 

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Delco Event Cancelled For Tom Smith

The appearance by GOP Senate candidate Tom Smith scheduled for this morning at the Delaware County Victory Center has been cancelled due to his appearing with Mitt Romney 5 p.m. at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley. 

Mr Smith, who hopefully goes to Washington, will however make appearances in the area at:

9 a.m.: Penrose Diner, 2016 Penrose Ave, Philadelphia

10 a.m.: Philadelphia Victory Center, 529 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia 

11:30 a.m.: Chester County Victory Center, 155 Church Street, West Chester

12:30 p.m.: Chester County Victory Center, 21 Plank Street, Suite 300, Paoli

1:30 p.m.: Montgomery County Victory Center, 200 W. Ridge Pike, Conshohocken

The Romney event is RSVP only and tickets are required. To get them visit  www.mittromney.com/events/pa-victory-event-mitt-gop-team-yardley.

Hat tip Carol Klein

Sandy Cleanup Contractor Tips

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania residents were left without power and with storm cleanup related to fallen trees, power lines and other debris. If you need to hire someone to make repairs to your home or property, Pennsylvania has a law in place to help ensure you are hiring a legitimate contractor, reports State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)

The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act of 2008 establishes a mandatory registration program for contractors who offer or perform home improvements in Pennsylvania. It establishes minimum insurance requirements for contractors; requires contractors to provide their registration number in their ads and contracts; establishes required contract terms for home improvement contracts; prohibits unfair business practices; and creates a criminal penalty for home improvement fraud.

The Office of Attorney General also offers these tips to avoid unscrupulous contractors:

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Never enter into a repair or improvement project without a written contract that includes a start and finish date and a three-day right-to-cancel notice.

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Never sign a blank contract, or one that does not include all the costs and supplies.

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Never hire a contractor who does not have a business card or local phone number and address.

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Never make final payment until you are completely satisfied with the work performed.

Any good written contract includes the type, quality and warranty of materials to be used and outlines all the financial terms and payment schedules. It also includes a complete description of the work to be done and a guarantee that old materials and debris will be removed.

For more information on hiring a good contractor and avoiding scams, visit www.attorneygeneral.gov/hiccon.aspx.

Sandy Cleanup Contractor Tips

Good Prepper Advice From The LDS

The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, members who are better known as Mormons, one of whom may end up being our next president, has given much thought on how to survive an emergency and the manual stemming from it can be found here for downloading as a pdf file. 

Very little of it involves defense — albeit it does recommend a 12-gauge Remington pump 870 Express Magnum shotgun with an 18-inch barrel if you should be interested — and most it involves food storage, hygiene, and acquiring basic knowledge like how to turn off your water main or restart your gas heater.
To see what Delaware County missed last Tuesday watch the scenes from Staten Island. 
Download it the file and give it a glance. The LDS gives it out for free.

Tom Smith For Affordable Energy And Food

Republican Senate Candidate Tom Smith will appear 10:30 a.m., Nov. 4 at the Delaware County Victory Center, 1001 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, 19064, reports Carol Klein.

Smith is the choice for those who want affordable energy and food.

And remember to set your clocks back tonight.

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Answer to yesterday’s puzzle:

Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.

—Will Rogers