LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA
CITIZEN EDUCATION FUND VOTERS GUIDE

MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 20, 2003

Copyright 2003 LWVPA-CEF

The League of Women Voters publishes this information neither to endorse nor to reject the views of any candidate quoted and does not assume responsibility for the contents of a candidate's reply. Each candidate's reply has been printed as submitted, except to use standard abbreviations in the interest of space and to edit from the bottom of a candidate's answer when the total response exceeds the word limit.

QUESTION:    In a state like Pennsylvania, where all judges run for popular election, do you believe judicial candidates should be permitted to express opinions on issues of public concern? Why, or why not?

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
JOB DESCRIPTION

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in the Commonwealth. In addition to being the final court of appeals, it serves as administrator of the unified court system and is responsible for ensuring that all Pennsylvania courts perform their duties properly. The Court hears decisions of the Superior and Commonwealth Courts and in certain cases, including those involving the death penalty, from the Courts of Common Pleas. It may also assume jurisdiction over any case pending before a lower court that involves an issue of immediate public importance. There are seven Supreme Court Justices, the Chief Justice being the one having the longest continuous service on the Court.  Term: 10 years - Salary: $139,585 - (Vote for one)
DEMOCRATIC
MAX BAER
Mount Lebanon
DATE OF BIRTH: 12/24/1947
EDUCATION: B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1967-71; J.D., Duquesne University School of Law, 1971-75; Attended Masters of Science-Taxation Program, Robert Morris College, no degree conferred.
OCCUPATION: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County
QUALIFICATIONS: Trial judge, 14 years; Administrative Judge, Family Court, 7 years; Transformed family court into one of the most innovative and effective courts in the country. Recognition: Champion of Children's Award; Pennsylvania Child and Adoption Advocate of the Year; Steward Award; national award for judicial innovations presented in a White House ceremony.
ANSWER TO QUESTION: Yes. I believe the people have a right to know the core beliefs and opinions of all candidates, including judges. One of the great criticisms of judicial elections is that the public is not informed regarding its vote. The ability to express beliefs on issues will remedy that. However, the public must understand that a judge is obligated to follow the law regardless of personal beliefs, sometimes rendering a decision inconsistent with those beliefs.

JAMES M. DeLEON
Philadelphia
DATE OF BIRTH: 12/25/1946
EDUCATION: B.A., Howard University; J.D., Widener (Delaware) Law School
OCCUPATION: Judge, Philadelphia Municipal Court
QUALIFICATIONS: Judge, Philadelphia Municipal Court, 15 years; Supervising Judge, Criminal Division, Philadelphia Municipal Court, 4 years; Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County: 7 years Criminal, 4 years Civil; Litigation Attorney, 1978-88; Member of numerous civil, religious, educational, social, fraternal and charitable organizations; Member, Women's Christian Alliance, Eastern State Penitentiary.
ANSWER TO QUESTION: Judicial Candidates do not give up their 1st Amendment right, should exercise that right and voice their opinions on political, social and moral issues.; Any judicial candidate who chooses to express opinions on issues of public concern should do so with consideration for current law and societal concerns.; Allowing judicial candidates to express opinions on issues of public concern gives the voter an opportunity to know the candidate's views on issues important to the voter prior to electing that candidate.

JOHN W. HERRON
Philadelphia
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/27/1944
EDUCATION: B.A., Duke University, 1966; J.D. Dickinson School of Law, 1969
OCCUPATION: Judge, Court of Common Pleas
QUALIFICATIONS: Practiced law for 18 years including public service as District Attorney and Chief Disciplinary Counsel; trial judge for 16 years in Criminal, Civil and Orphans' Courts; Administrative Judge of Trial Division for 6 years; Pennsylvania Bar states: "His administration was widely lauded for Innovations...legal knowledge impressive...highly recommended."
ANSWER TO QUESTION: As part of their right to free speech, the Supreme Court has said that judicial candidates may express their opinions on issues of public importance. In doing this, however, they should say nothing that will interfere with their ability to decide - or appear to decide - cases impartially and according to law. Regrettably, expressions of personal beliefs oftentimes detract from a proper focus on qualifications. Accordingly, merit selection of appellate judges makes sense.

CHERYL ALLEN
Pittsburgh
DATE OF BIRTH: 12/16/1947
EDUCATION: B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1969; Attended University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Education, 1971-1972; J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1975.
OCCUPATION: Supervising Judge, Juvenile Section, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Family Division
QUALIFICATIONS: My entire career is distinguished by a commitment to public service. I was a city school teacher and then an attorney for Neighborhood Legal Services, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and the Allegheny County Law Department. I have been a judge for the past 12 years and received much recognition for my work on behalf of children and families.
ANSWER TO QUESTION: Judicial candidates should be permitted to express opinions. However, there is a fine line with such expression. As a politician, a judicial candidate may give the impression of pre-judgement and ideological bias. Yet as a judge, an individual must be fair and impartial. The politician who seeks judicial office must have the capacity to reconcile personal convictions with the fair and proper administration of the law because a good judge must possess an open mind and a caring heart.

JAMES MURRAY LYNN
No Reply Received

REPUBLICAN
JOAN ORIE MELVIN
Pittsburgh
DATE OF BIRTH: 04/06/1956
EDUCATION: B.A., Economics, University of Notre Dame; J.D. Duquesne School of Law
OCCUPATION: Judge, Superior Court of PA
QUALIFICATIONS: I have seventeen years experience at all levels of the judiciary from Superior Court to Common Pleas to city magistrate. I have been recognized for being innovative and creating the first domestic violence court in Pennsylvania. I have received the highest recommendation from the Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar Associations.
ANSWER TO QUESTION: In response to our Supreme Court decision in Minnesota v. White, Pennsylvania's Canons of Judicial Ethics were amended to prohibit candidates from making statements that commit the candidate to issues that may come before the Court. Regardless of how I feel personally, as a sitting judge, I am bound by this newest amendment. The public's expectation of fair and impartial judges is undermined if they commit to issues that have yet to appear before them.

JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Pennsylvania Superior Court is one of two intermediate appellate courts. It hears all criminal and civil appeals from the Courts of Common Pleas except for death penalty cases and those that are specifically assigned to the Commonwealth Court. The Court has fifteen judges, with the President Judge elected by the members. Judges of the Superior Court must be lawyers and must reside in Pennsylvania for at least a year before their election and for as long as they continue in office.
Term: 10 years - Salary: $135,213 - (Vote for not more than three)
DEMOCRATIC
JACK A. PANELLA
Easton
DATE OF BIRTH: 05/04/1955
EDUCATION: B.S., Accounting, St. John's University, Peter J. Tobin College of Business, 1977; J.D., The Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, 1980
OCCUPATION: Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Northampton Co., Third Judicial District; PA Adjunct Faculty, Temple Law School; Adjunct Faculty, Northampton Community College
QUALIFICATIONS: President Judge and Associate Judge, Court of Judicial Discipline of PA; Administrative Judge and Associate Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Northampton Co.; County Solicitor, Northampton Co.; Conflicts Team, Public Defenders' Office, Northampton Co.; Private Practitioner, 1982-1991; Judicial Law Clerk, Court of Common Pleas of Northampton Co.
ANSWER TO QUESTION: No as to the trial court and intermediate appellate court. At these levels the responsibility of the judge is to utilize precedent. The expression of opinions on issues of public concern would give voters and litigants a false impression that a judge should decide cases based on his/her personal views. A conscientious exercise of judicial restraint, combined with a mature respect for precedent, guarantees a consistent application of the law. Judicial activism must be avoided.

CLAUDE A. LORD SHIELDS
Pottsville
DATE OF BIRTH: 06/02/1954
EDUCATION: B.A., Dickinson College; J.D. Villanova
OCCUPATION: Attorney
QUALIFICATIONS: Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy; Past President, PA DA Association and PA DA Institute; 16 years as District Attorney; 8 years private practice, civil litigation; ADA Appeals; Supreme Court, Criminal Procedure Rules Committee; Extensive appellate, trial, administrative, and community experiences; honored by victims, State Police, DARE, Attorney General; Member of PA Bar Institute Advisory Board
ANSWER TO QUESTION: Candidates should be permitted to express opinions on issues if they desire. In the past this prohibition was sometimes used as a snare to trap unwary candidates. However, just because you have the license to speak out on issues does not mean it is necessarily prudent. I have signed the PBA Judicial Campaign Advertising Guidelines, voluntarily limiting my options in this area. In addition, there are few single issues that can be adequately expressed in labels or sound bites.

SEAMUS McCAFFERY
Philadelphia
DATE OF BIRTH: 06/03/1950
EDUCATION: B.A., LaSalle College, 1977; J.D., Temple University Law School, 1989
OCCUPATION: Trial Judge, Philadelphia Municipal Court
QUALIFICATIONS: Combination of unique experience (law enforcement, civil litigator, 35 years military, 10 years Trial/Administrative Judge); Dedication, uncompromising integrity, creator of Eagles' Court Neighborhood Night Court, Philadelphia's hardest-working "Quality of Life" Judge, unblemished reputation as "tough but fair".
ANSWER TO QUESTION: I believe it unwise for judicial candidates to campaign on position-centered, partisan "platforms". The bedrock of a strong, respected judiciary rests not in how well judges reflect popular sentiment, but on the public's faith that its judges will approach cases with absolute impartiality, integrity, fairness and open minds. The question should not be how a Judge feels about an issue, but whether the Judge can and will apply the rule of law intelligently and evenhandedly.

ROBERT S. BLASI
Philadelphia
DATE OF BIRTH: 06/22/1937
EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Technology, Temple University, 1960; B.S., Temple University, 1970; J.D., Widener University School of Law, 1975
OCCUPATION: Supervisor Civil Judge of Municipal Court; Recertified by President Judge to sit as Judge, Court of Common Pleas on Civil Appeals (2002 to present)
QUALIFICATIONS: Attorney, private practice, 16 years; Zoning Board Member, 5 years, heard over 9,000 cases; Municipal Court Judge, 1992-present; Also preside on the Court of Common Pleas (by appt.); Administrative Judge 1997-2001, appointed by Supreme Court, responsible for $12 1/2 million budget and 250 employees...responsible for many innovative changes which resulted in substantial savings for the Court as well as other City agencies.
ANSWER TO QUESTION: I believe that a judicial candidates' qualifications should be assessed by their experience, which includes their record as Judge and/or attorney, in addition to their temperament. Judicial candidacy should not be based on specific positions on issues that are likely to come before the court to which the candidate aspires.

WILLIAM MANFREDI
Philadelphia
DATE OF BIRTH: 08/15/1943
EDUCATION: B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1965; J.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1968
OCCUPATION: Judge, Court of Common Pleas, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
QUALIFICATIONS: Judge since 1983, 10 years Criminal Court, including 4 years Supervising Judge, Major and Homicide Programs; Supervising Judge, Investigating Grand Jury; Currently Supervising Judge, Trial Division-Civil, First Judicial District of PA, overseeing operations of 4 Major Trial Teams, Commerce Program, Complex Litigation Center, Civil Motions Program and Arbitration Program.
ANSWER TO QUESTION: Subject to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's prohibition of comment on matters which may come before the Court, I believe judicial candidates should be permitted to discuss issues of public concern. It is essential, however, for the voting public to understand that while a judge may have personal opinions on matters of public concern, a judge must not allow those opinions to color or influence decisions the judge makes in an official capacity.

MARK I. BERNSTEIN
Philadelphia
DATE OF BIRTH: 08/18/1947
EDUCATION: B.A., St. John's College, Annapolis, Maryland, 1969, "Great Books Curriculum"; J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1973.
OCCUPATION: Common Pleas Court Judge, Philadelphia
QUALIFICATIONS: As a Judge for 16 years, I have presided over thousands of criminal and civil cases. I have written extensively for publications on Pennsylvania law. The Pennsylvania Bar Association rated me Highly recommended saying: "He enjoys the highest reputation for character, fairness and integrity".
ANSWER TO QUESTION: The Constitution gives judicial candidates the right to express opinions. Because Judges must be faithful to the law, candidates must be clear that personal views do not represent "campaign promises" or any statement of how they would rule on a particular issue. Thus personal beliefs, which explain who the candidate is, while proper, must be judiciously presented. I believe the electorate has a right to know more than judicial candidates law school and political support.

JOHN J. DRISCOLL
Greensburg
DATE OF BIRTH: 02/13/1942
EDUCATION: B.S. Economics, Villanova University, 1963; J.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1966
OCCUPATION: Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Westmoreland County, 1994-present; District Attorney, 1982-1994; private practice, 1970-1982
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, work experience and public record of accomplishment
ANSWER TO QUESTION: Indiscriminate expression of personal beliefs and opinions by a judicial candidate can be misleading and encourage election of judges for reasons that have little relation to the work of a judge. A judicial candidate for an intermediate level court should explain the role of the court and the work of a judge, which are the relevant questions. (For example: should a judge decide a case in accordance with existing legal principles with which he disagrees.)

REPUBLICAN
JACQUELINE SHOGAN
Murrysville
DATE OF BIRTH: 06/05/1953
EDUCATION: B.S.N., Temple University; M.S.N, University of Virginia; J.D., Duke University School of Law
OCCUPATION: Attorney, Complex Civil Litigation Group at Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP in Pittsburgh, PA
QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive experience in litigation, corporate and administrative law; Four years experience as a career law clerk in federal court
ANSWER TO QUESTION: Direct election of judges entails a balancing act between the right of voters to know enough about candidates to make an informed choice and the need to maintain public confidence that a judge's decisions are shaped by the law, not political considerations or promises made during that judge's last campaign. No candidate should make a statement that calls in to question the ability of that candidate to objectively decide a case if elected.

GRAINGER BOWMAN
Mechanicsburg
DATE OF BIRTH: 05/15/1948
EDUCATION: Princeton University, 1969; Dickinson School of Law, 1972
OCCUPATION: Attorney
QUALIFICATIONS: PA Bar Association Rating "Highly Recommended for Superior Court"; Endorsed, Republican State Committee of PA; Practicing litigator for 30 years; Former Deputy District Attorney, Dauphin County; Former Borough Solicitor; PA Client Security Fund, Chairman and member; PBA Civil Litigation Section, former Chair
ANSWER TO QUESTION: Yes. A judicial candidate should be permitted to express his general approaches to decision making and his philosophy. He should not be expected to commit himself on an issue which may come before him. Most reasonably informed voters respect this viewpoint. The reason is simple. When a candidate becomes a judge, the elected judge must have preserved his judicial impartiality. The candidate's insistence that he not be committed to a campaign statement preserves this impartiality.

SUSAN GANTMAN
Narberth
DATE OF BIRTH: 08/08/1952
EDUCATION: B.A., M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1974; Villanova University School of Law, 1977
OCCUPATION: Attorney, Cozen O'Connor
QUALIFICATIONS: Law Clerk; Former Assistant District Attorney, Montgomery County (major felony and homicide cases); Strong Appellate Background (briefs and arguments before the Superior Court); Senior Member Cozen O'Connor; Pennsylvania Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Commission - Recommended
ANSWER TO QUESTION: It is vital that, as candidates, we balance the public's need to be informed with the commitment all judges must make to be fair and impartial. A candidate for judge must speak to the voting public with candor. I believe we should provide the voting public with an honest explanation of our legal and community background and our basic philosophical views. We should not comment on specific cases and laws. The need for impartiality is paramount.

PALMER DOLBIN
Pottsville
DATE OF BIRTH: 09/20/1947
EDUCATION: B.A., Dickinson College, 1969; J.D., Villanova University Law School, 1973
OCCUPATION: Common Pleas Judge of Schuylkill County
QUALIFICATIONS: 17 years general practice of law; 12 years Common Pleas bench; unparalleled judicial temperament
ANSWER TO QUESTION: Yes. Provided that the candidate educates the person seeking the candidate's opinion that judges are bound to follow statutory and decisional law, the public has a right to know the general philosophical feelings of the candidate. Such knowledge by the public makes for a more meaningful election.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER 4 YEAR TERM
(Vote For Not More Than Two)

Democrat

JO ELLEN LITZ, Jonestown
D.O.B.: 11/15/51
EDUCATION: CCHS, LVC, Kennedy Western University
OCCUPATION: Business Woman, Substitute Teacher, Community Volunteer
QUALIFICATIONS: Experienced county commissioner who will devote full-time to the people of Lebanon County. For more information , visit www.JoEllenLitz.com .

ERIC R.WOLFE: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 11/29/52
EDUCATION: Grad. of Lebanon Sr. High School; US Navy Navigation School; 2 Asso. Degrees HACC; Classes at Penn State U @ Harrisburg and Flinders U. So. Australia
OCCUPATION: T.V. Camera op. Penn National

STEVE KEEFER: Jonestown
D.O.B.: 5/24/70
EDUCATION:Northern Lebanon High School; HACC
OCCUPATION: Communications and Public Relations Specialist and Business Owner
QUALIFICATIONS: 12 years - Jonestown Borough Council Member. 9 years - Local business owner. 8 years - Staff Advisor, PA House of Representatives

REPUBLICAN

DONALD N. GRIFFITH: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 02/11/1934
EDUCATION: Lebanon HS and LV College Graduate
OCCUPATION: Real Estate Broker and Certified Appraiser
QUALIFICATIONS: Former Lebanon Mayor and Past-President Pennsylvania League of Cities; Former Board Member and Chairman, Economic Development Corporation; Government and business administrative experience.

RICK STICHLER: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 1/17/52
EDUCATION: Graduated from Lebanon High School, Class of 1969. Graduate, U.S. Army Technical Schools, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. Carpenter/Master Builder
OCCUPATION: General Contractor-Builder
QUALIFICATIONS: Twenty years management experience, small business owner. Ten years

ED MATHEWS: Myerstown
D.O.B.: 5/7/40
EDUCATION: Lebanon High School
OCCUPATION: Clerk of Court. Lowes Delivery
QUALIFICATIONS: I have served my country and community in the Navy, Church Council, and Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout), and as both President and VP of IT Firms.

DIANNE F. RHOADS: Fredericksburg
D.O.B.: 1/6/47
EDUCATION: Graduate Northern Lebanon Schools. Attended various seminars and specialized classes.
OCCUPATION: Serving 14th year as County Treasurer.
QUALIFICATIONS: Over 20 years experience in County and State Government. Work with County Commissioners on daily basis.

BECKY DUKE: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 1/8/52
EDUCATION: B.A. in Psychology from Susquehanna University
OCCUPATION: Recreation Coordinator at Renova Center
QUALIFICATIONS: *will work full-time; * 30 years of experience in business management (for the County and in the private sector). * former small business owner/operator

WILLIAM G. "BILL" CARPENTER: Cornwall
D.O.B.: 1/28/46
EDUCATION: Graduate Cornwall High School
OCCUPATION: Vice President Development & Community Affairs Good Samaritan Hospital. Lebanon County Commissioner
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: 16 years Cornwall Boro Council 12 years President; 15 1/2 years Lebanon County Commissioner

LARRY STOHLER: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 3/17/45
EDUCATION: Registered Nurse; Masters Public Administration
OCCUPATION: Retired Pennsylvania Department of Health Executive; Realtor
QUALIFICATIONS: 27 years experience of Statewide responsibility for licensure and Medicare certification of hospitals Vietnam Veteran, Fire, Rescue and Hazardous Materials

ABIGAIL (GAIL) E. JARBOE: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 5/1/45
EDUCATION: Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude graduate University (New Hampshire), etc.
OCCUPATION: Housewife
QUALIFICATIONS: Educated to be social worker; Exposed judges' unconstitutional behavior; Opposes: abortion, sodomy, pornography, adultery, fornication, dishonesty, tax increases

COUNTY TREASURER 4 YEAR TERM
(vote for one)

REPUBLICAN

PATRICK J. KERWIN: Annville  
D.O.B.: 10/2/47
EDUCATION: LaSalle University Attended 65-68
OCCUPATION: President-Graystone Express, Ltd.
QUALIFICATIONS: Fiscal conservative. Small business owner. Former Vice President Herco, Inc. Served as Board Chairman, Chamber of Commerce. Past President and Campaign Chairman, United

SALLIE A. NEUIN: Jonestown 
D.O.B.: 12/19/51
EDUCATION: Graduate - Northern Lebanon High School; Computer classes at HACC
OCCUPATION: Dispatcher at Supreme Corp., Jonestown
QUALIFICATIONS: Owner/operator - Sallies Place, soft- serve ice cream & food business. Business Manager/President - H.M. Neuin Excavating Contractor

RUSSELL WOLFE JR.: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 9/19/66
EDUCATION: 1984 NLHS Graduate; Attended HACC 1988
OCCUPATION: PA Licensed and Bonded Auctioneer. Electrical Technician
QUALIFICATIONS: 13 years as business owner collecting and dispersing funds belonging to others. Current Treasurer of the Mt. Zion Fire Co.

BELINDA J. SPICER: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 10/18/63
EDUCATION: High School Graduate
OCCUPATION: Deputy Director Tax Claim Bureau
QUALIFICATIONS: Employed County Treasurer's office four years. Experienced in all functions including State Licensing, Tax Collections, Investments, Accounting and will be full time treasurer.

SCHOOL DIRECTOR AT LARGE 4 YEAR TERM
(vote for not more than five)
CORNWALL LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT

DEMOCRATE/REBUBLICAN (CROSS FILE)

HARRY L. MATHIS: North Cornwall Township
D.O.B.: 7/8/59
EDUCATION: B.S. degree, Ramapo College of NJ
OCCUPATION: Business Executive
QUALIFICATIONS: 22 years with Lebanon Chemical Corporation in management positions including, purchasing, distribution, sales, customer services and facility management. Also President of North Cornwall

JAMES H. GARRET, JR.:Cornwall
D.O.B.: 3/1/37
EDUCATION: Lebanon High School 1955; West Chester University 1959; University of Michigan 1966
OCCUPATION: Retired School Teacher; Choir Director
QUALIFICATIONS 37 1/2 years as a school teacher; 30 1/2 years taught for Cornwall-Lebanon Schools; 4

RUTH ANN SCHLEGEL: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 11/4/54
EDUCATION: B.S. - Elementary/Special Education; M.Ed. - Guidance; Principal's Certificate
OCCUPATION: Guidance Counselor
QUALIFICATIONS: As a graduate of the Cornwall Lebanon School District and a current board member my priority is to continue to provide a quality

KEITH DONNACHIE: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 10/11/62
EDUCATION: Cedar Crest High School; Vocational Education LCCTC
OCCUPATION: Self-employed contractor; Real Estate Investor and Manager (15 years)
QUALIFICATIONS: 1996-2002 Iona UMC Trustees President; Building and Renovations (15 years); CLSD School Board appointee

JOHN J. MOFFITT: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 12/7/61
EDUCATION: H.S. - Whitehall; College - Muhlenburg B.S.; Medical School - Thomas Jefferson MD; Residency - Thomas Jefferson-Otolaryngology
OCCUPATION: Physician
QUALIFICATIONS: PIAA official children's sports. 3 children in district, resident 10 years, numerous board associations, local

REPUBLICAN

LEE A. STICKER: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 11/02/57
EDUCATION: Penn State - Business Administration
OCCUPATION: Vice President - Finance
QUALIFICATIONS: I believe my financial and administrative background would benefit the district and taxpayer. My experience with balancing competing priorities will be valuable planning for the future.

PALMYRA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

DEMOCRATE/REPUBLICAN (CROSS FILE)

MARY E. SECHMAN: Palmyra
D.O.B.: 5/6/63
EDUCATION: Palmyra High School
OCCUPATION: Insurance Agent
QUALIFICATIONS: incumbent serving 8th year; 2 kids in the district - one with special needs; IU #13 Board Treasurer; Past PTO VP; Served on Education Foundation

CHRISTINE HORN : Palmyra
D.O.B.: 12/21/60
EDUCATION: MSW, Temple University
OCCUPATION: Administrator, Hearthstone Manor
QUALIFICATIONS: Involved in the Palmyra community for 17 years; two children enrolled in the school district; 22 years social work experience; 12 years management experience

KARINA SOUDER
NO REPLY

MICHAEL A. BRATTON: Palmyra
D.O.B.: 6/4/59
EDUCATION: B.S. - Bus Admin. Bloomsburg University; MBA - Villanova University; CPA in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
OCCUPATION: Sales & Marketing Controller for Hershey Foods Corporation.
QUALIFICATIONS: Completing sixth year as School Director. Parent of two children

RAYMOND lAMBRIGHT
NO REPLY

REPUBLICAIN

ANTHONY H. DOWNEY
NO REPLY

LEBANON CITY COUNCIL - 4 YEAR TERM
(VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE)

REPUBLICAN

ABIGAIL (GAIL) E. JARBOE: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 5/1/45
EDUCATION: Certified Legal Assistant; BS Social Service; one year graduate school (theology)
OCCUPATION: Housewife
QUALIFICATIONS: Opposes: year round street sweeping, tax increases, unnecessary ordinances, regulating garage sales by permits and fees. Promotes biblical morality

JOHN H. McKINNEY: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 9/4/47
EDUCATION: Graduated from Cornwall High School in 1965 and graduated from Old Dominion University in 1971.
OCCUPATION: Presently working as an account executive in the Lebanon area for the Paris Companies.
QUALIFICATIONS: McKinney's business background has

RICHARD A. BLEISTINE: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 6/14/33
EDUCATION: Graduate of Lebanon High School class of 1951
OCCUPATION: Sales/semi retired
QUALIFICATIONS: My previous service in city government & 48 years of experience in the retail business for Harpel;s Inc.

RICHARD A. WERTZ: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 1/7/58
EDUCATION: Cedar Crest; University of Nebraska
OCCUPATION: Vice-President, Wertz candies
QUALIFICATIONS: As a current member of City Council, I will apply knowledge and experience to future issues that will shape the Lebanon community.

CARL J. JARBOE: Lebanon
D.O.B.: 11/6/38
EDUCATION: L.H.S.; B.S.- Honors - LVC; PhD - University of N.H.; Postdoc - Hershey Medical Center
QUALIFICATIONS: Abolish year round sweeping. No fees on yard sales. No tax increases. More citizen friendly city council. Participation.

DISTRICT JUSTICE Cleona Borough, Cold Spring, Annville, East Hanover, North Annville, and Union Townships 6 YEAR TERM
VOTE FOR ONE

DEMOCRATE/REPUBLICAN (CROSS FILE)

RANDALL J.EDGAR: Cleona
D.O.B.: 10/12/50
EDUCATION: *Associates in Business Administration; * Certified MPOETC instructor
OCCUPATION: *Detective - Lebanon Police Department
QUALIFICATIONS: *25 yrs. experience and training in law enforcement; *Judicial system experience; * Thorough knowledge of Lebanon County court system; * Experienced with

ALLEN YINGST: Annville
D.O.B.: 9/9/46
EDUCATION: Pennsylvania Minor Judiciary Education Certification; HACC Police Academy; Lebanon High School
OCCUPATION: Director of Safety and Security
QUALIFICATIONS: - certified by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to assume the office of District Justice; - campus police, safety, security

MICHAEL D. SMITH : Annville
D.O.B.: 10/28/55
EDUCATION: LCHS/74; DINFOS/89; MJEB/92; CLE(judicial)
OCCUPATION: District Justice
QUALIFICATIONS: Smith has over 11 years judicial education, over five years judicial experience and handles more than 3,700 cases annually. His knowledge and experience equal results.