Herb Riede's Blog

Watching Walmart - Remember Wal Mart's Buy American Program? "Sam Walton’s bestselling autobiography is titled “Made in America”. And as recently as 1994, company literature titled “Bring It Home To The USA” touted Wal-Mart’s commitment to American manufacturers saying “The Buy American program is both a commitment and a partnership.” That was then. This is now. " I'm not entirely an "everything must be made in America" type - yes, there are some benefits to a free market society. But the goodwill bought by so many years of selling this idea of jobs staying in the U.S. supplying WalMart has changed to WalMart spinning in new commercials that WalMart is so great because of the so many jobs of their own they produce, the low standard of living of which drags down the rest of the economy. I have weened myself off WalMart, and my pocketbook has grown - not shrunk, as a result. I don't know whether it's the lack of marketing and impulse purcha...

Sort of... The Evening Sun and the League of Women Voter's have both sent me their list of questions, and of course I must do what every candidate must do - compact what you want to do into 75 or 150 words. I will be answering both post haste. I will post my answers here as well. Contribution: $20.00 Per Person (includes union-made button, left)* South Street Park, McSherrystownFood by: Rick's Hog Wild Catering * Pit Beef Sandwiches, Chips, Refreshments

A Friend's Letter to the Editor: Evening Sun, Hanover, PA (Reprinted with permission of letter writer) Editor: On March 28, 2005, the Pennsylvania General Assembly took steps to empower women and strengthen families by introducing the " Prescription Contraception Equity Act ." Out of pocket expenses for healthcare are more than 68 percent higher for women than men. Not only is this discriminatory, but inflicts an unnecessary burden on family stability. This bill not only seeks to provide coverage of contraception, but also provides counseling services for effective use. While it is understood that abstinence is the only foolproof way to avoid unexpected pregnancies, little is common knowledge on the issue of contraception fail rates and potential causes. For example, if a woman has been taking an antibiotic, for perhaps a sinus infection, the antibiotic can render birth control pills ineffective. With an ever skyrocketing divorce rate, financial insecurity i...

Evening Sun Online - LOCAL NEWS Borough OKs junior council member By MELODY ASPER Evening Sun Correspondent McSherrystown borough will soon be the first municipality in the area to establish a Junior Council program. The idea was brought to Wednesday night's borough meeting by councilman Herbert L. Riede. The Junior Council program was established in Wesleyville borough in Erie County in 1999, according to Riede. Since then, other municipalities have followed suit, including Carroll Valley and Carlisle. "It would help get young people interested in borough government," Riede said. "And then, when they get out of school, they could actually run for a seat on the regular council." A junior council person would attend the regular meetings of council and would be allowed to voice their opinions. They would not be allowed to vote and could not attend "executive" sessions. The junior member also would not be privy to personnel issues. Council passed a resolu...

Come and Get It! - Let's have a picnic (a tasty one at that) and chew the fat (no pun intended)... Contribution: $20.00 Per Person (includes union-made button, right) * South Street Park, McSherrystown Food by: Rick's Hog Wild Catering * Pit Beef Sandwiches, Chips, Refreshments If you can't make it and still want to contribute, click here! You can also be a Sustaining Contributor or send your contribution by mail to: The Committee to Elect Herb Riede P.O. Box 54 McSherrystown, PA 17344-0054 McSherrystown Residents: Email me your concerns or thoughts on McSherrystown issues (best method) "NO PURCHASE NECESSARY" , Call me at 717-521-1221 evenings from 6-8PM, or knock on my door at 225 Main Street at around the same time. I would prefer to schedule a time one on one with you.

After long months of speaking with the school administrators and advisors before introducing the measure, I introduced a resolution to establish a Junior Council Position at tonight's council meeting. I am proud to report that Council member Anthony Weaver seconded my motion and the resolution passed, establishing the position. Suitable candidates - High School Juniors or Sophomores living in McSherrystown (who will be a Junior or Senior in the 05-06 year) should submit a one page cover letter to the Borough Office by the end of this school year. The most qualified candidate will be chosen by Borough Council and take office and sit on council beginning in September. I will be notifying the schools about the passage of the resolution within the next few days. I am proud of this.

Harrisburg Area Community College I've enrolled in college - locally in Harrisburg Area Community College/Gettysburg to pursue a Business Management/CIS degree. I've already applied for my transcripts from Edinboro to be faxed to HACC, and I'm looking at the night/Internet classes available at the Gettysburg campus. With a full-time job, running for Mayor, running for Treasurer of a state-wide organization, and my fingers in other efforts, enrolling in college may look suicidal, but I never got my degree, and I know how important it is to have one. I don't intend to go full time, and I have a full time semester of general courses from Edinboro University under my belt, so I hope some credits will transfer me about a quarter of the way. Combined with the ability of the Leadership Adams/Hanover class to count as an elective towards a Management degree, and I at least know I'm not starting from scratch. I got my acceptance letter from HACC yesterday. Of course they acc...

Pennsylvania Young Democrats No, I don't want our Borough Treasurer to get the wrong idea. Besides, you don't run for that. I am running for Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Young Democrats in the upcoming June Convention. As Correspondence Secretary to a failing organization when I was first elected in early 2003, the Pennsylvania Young Democrats had NO Website, an ill President, and an Executive Board in disarray. Not to say our Executive Board has not had our trouble - an impeachment, and that it appears that I will be the only officer to run for re-election to the new administration. However, I want to grow our fundraising presence online and offline, and be more aggresive - and not only through events. I want to: - Implement Online Contributions (with real credit card processing, sustaining recurring billing options, etc.) - Source fundraising opportunities for chapters such as the PA Blue Poster Program - Fund our committee members, campaign invasions, and potentially a You...