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Fall 2010

Senior Expo to Protecting Children a Top Priority

be Held Oct. 14 Legislation would strengthen background checks for everyone working with children

I am currently in the process of introducing legislation that would strengthen back-

Please mark your calendar for Thurs- ground checks for all agencies that employ people who work with children by bringing the
day, Oct. 14, as my annual Senior Expo Domestic Relations Code in line with the Public School Code.
will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Schools are doing it right; they conduct strict, comprehensive background checks on
Lazaretto Ballroom, 99 Wanamaker Ave. all employees. Unfortunately, other agencies that work with children are not held to the
in Essington. same high standards.
This event is set aside to provide a This kind of disparity is not safe or fair. We currently have many good orga-
wealth of information to local senior citi- nizations that are going above and beyond in conducting background checks
zens about programs and services available while others are using loopholes in the law to not have to do the necessary
from local, state and federal governments. checks. This leaves parents with no real assurance that
Admission is free, refreshments will be their children are in the company of someone
served and health screenings will be of- who has been thoroughly checked out.
fered. I hope to see you there! In addition, I have introduced House Bill
2464, which would provide for more stringent
sentencing guidelines for individuals con-
Mark victed of multiple offenses of sexual abuse
Your
of children.
Calendars!
This is yet another commonsense
piece of legislation that will help fur-
ther protect Pennsylvania’s children.
So far, both legislative initiatives
FREE SEMINAR FOR PARENTS: have bipartisan support.
“Parenting the
Texting Generation”
Oct.16, 2010 Miccarelli Votes to Create
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. More Than 500 NewJobs
Ridley High School for Delaware County
auditorium
Rep. Miccarelli joins Rep. Nick Micozzie (R-Clifton
Learn how to filter Heights) in front of a billboard highlighting new job
the influences of the opportunities in Delaware County. Miccarelli voted
Internet and teach earlier this year in favor of Senate Bill 711, which
your kids discern- created at least 500 new jobs for Delco residents.
ment while building
lasting values.

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State Representative Nick Miccarelli
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Welcoming Home Pennsylvania’s Finest
Welcoming home our nation’s military heroes is one of my favorite parts of the job. Their service and dedication to our country
deserves recognition and appreciation.
In addition to welcoming
home various veterans, I was also
honored to have had the oppor-
tunity to meet Bob Zultowski, a
World War II veteran who served
in the United States Navy aboard
the U.S.S. Lake Champlain. Un-
fortunately, Mr. Zultowski never
received the medals he had earned
during his service, including the
American Campaign Medal and
a World War II Victory Medal.
Thanks to his daughter Barbara,
who wanted to insure her father
Rep. Miccarelli joined Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Ches- received the medals he deserved,
ter/Delaware) to welcome home Lt. Commander I was able to present him with
Kristie Robson, M.D., who served as a doctor in his replacement medals, as well
Iraq with the U.S. Marine Corps. Robson was as with a certificate of recognition

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I was proud to welcome home presented a flag and extended heartfelt apprecia- from the Pennsylvania House of

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Cpt. Mark Martella, tion for her service to her nation and to injured Representatives. It was a great day
of Glenolden, from Iraq. troops in the field. that I will never forget.

Autism Community Can Gain Valuable Resources

An autism-friendly website has been established in order for family members and those living with autism
to live with less stress. This Web site - www.autismresources.com - allows users to recommend and/or search
several autism resources throughout Pennsylvania.
The site was first established because Pennsylvania’s 2004 Autism Task Force recommended there be more
access to information about autism. Keystone Autism Information Systems Inc. (KAIS) is the non-profit
organization that was created specifically to extend public awareness of autism resources.
Knowing which medical providers specialize in autism is important in finding the right care specific
to a family member’s needs. Anyone affected by autism can also find local support groups, which not
only provide support, but education as well. Local restaurants that meet specific dietary needs can
also be found using the site. In addition, there are many other resources available, including sensory-
friendly clothing stores, psychiatrists, schools, speech therapists, parks and pet stores.
These resources can also be accessed by calling the toll free number: 1-877-695-8495. This site
depends on users’ feedback. I strongly urge those in the autism community to share their input
and expertise.

Spring Shredder Event

Recycles 6,670 Pounds
of Paper
I want to thank all those who participated in my
free April 24 shredder event. More than 125 people
in the district helped us to recycle 6,670 pounds of
paper in a single day!
Shredding documents containing personal infor-
mation, such as a person’s birth date, Social Security
number, bank account information, or credit card
number, helps protect against the growing crime of
identity theft.
Stay tuned for future district shredder events.
 Volunteer Fire, Ambulance Services
Eligible for Grant Funding
Volunteer fire and ambulance services throughout Delaware County are once again eligible to
apply for funding through the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant
Program.
First established in 2000, the program provides grants to support construction or
renovation of a unit’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt re-
duction.
Maximum grants are $15,000 for volunteer fire companies and $10,000 for volun-
teer ambulance services.
Applications will become available no later than Sept. 7 and must be submitted by
4 p.m. on Oct. 22. The grant program is administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. Visit my
website for a link to the application.

Deadline to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate

Program Extended
The deadline to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for
2009 has now been extended to Dec. 31, 2010.
Eligible participants can receive a rebate of up to $650 based on their rent or
property taxes paid in 2009. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who
are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years
or older with disabilities.
Eligibility income limits for homeowners are set at the following levels, ex-
cluding 50 percent of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Rail-
road Retirement Tier 1 benefits:

• $0 to $8,000, maximum $650 rebate (Homeowners and renters)

• $8,001 to $15,000, maximum $500 rebate (Homeowners and renters)

• $15,001 to $18,000, maximum $300 rebate (Homeowners only)

• $18,001 to $35,000, maximum $250 rebate (Homeowners only)

Residents are reminded to provide all the necessary income, property tax or rental information required
to process claims quickly and accurately.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms are available by contacting my district office or by visiting my
website.

DEP Increases Incentives for

Non-Electric Home Heating Equipment
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering increased incentives to Penn-
sylvanians to upgrade their non-electric residential heating systems through the Pennsylvania Home Heating
Equipment Rebate Program.
Rebates ranging from $250 to $1,000 will now be offered to replace eligible non-electric residential fur-
naces, hot water heaters and boilers fueled by home heating oil, natural gas or propane with more efficient
Energy Star-rated units. Previously, rebates had ranged from $100 to $500.
Equipment purchased on or after Aug. 2 will be eligible for the revised amount.
Residents may reserve a rebate online at my website at RepMiccarelli.net. Those without Internet access can
call 877-592-2061.
Once a reservation is made, consumers will have 30 days to submit the necessary documentation of purchase
and installation. Rebate checks will then be mailed directly to the consumer. Rebates will be issued until pro-
gram funds are depleted. A rebate can be combined with federal tax credits, a non-electric utility rebate and/or
a manufacturer’s rebate.

Serving the People of the 162nd Legislative District

 Mobile District Office 2010 Outstanding
for Your Convenience Safety Patroller of the Year
Rep. Miccarelli was pleased
In addition to my district office, I will be host-
to congratulate Quamere
ing a mobile office in each municipality in the
Scott, a fifth-grader from
162nd Legislative District to provide more conve-
Delcroft School, upon be-
nient service to residents through the district.
ing announced the 2010
Outstanding Safety Pa-
I will be in your town from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
troller of the Year by Mid
on the following dates:
Atlantic AAA. Pictured
above is (center) Quamere;
 Thursday, Sept. 23,
(from left to right behind
Collingdale Borough Hall
him) John Scott, Quamere’s
father; Ed Small, prin-
 Thursday, Sept. 30,
cipal of Delcroft School;
Ridley Park Borough Hall
Sarah Warner, teacher
at Delcroft School); Sue
 Friday, Oct. 1,
Serio, Fox 29 News me-
Glenolden Borough Hall
teorologist; Bertisha Scott,
Quamere’s mother; and
 Thursday, Oct. 7,
Lisa McDonough, teacher
Folcroft Borough Hall
at Delcroft School.
 Tuesday, Oct. 12,
Tinicum Township Municipal Building
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 Wednesday, Oct. 13, Electronic Newsletters
Sharon Hill Borough Hall

 Monday, Oct. 18,
Ridley Township Municipal Marina at
Water’s Edge, 500 North Lane, Ridley Park
 Tuesday, Oct. 19,
Norwood Borough Hall
 Wednesday, Oct. 20,
Prospect Park Borough Hall
I have been investigating alternative ways to communicate with you that
are informative and timely.
With the widespread use of the Internet, my office can communicate
with you in an effective and efficient manner. Via e-mail, Facebook and the
web, I am able to communicate with residents almost instantly wherever they
have access to the Internet.
To accomplish this goal, I am offering you the option of receiving future
newsletters from my office in an online format. If you’d like to make the
switch, please take a moment and log onto my website at RepMiccarelli.net
and click on the “e-newsletter” icon. A simple form will be there for you to
complete.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE NICK MICCARELLI

162nd Legislative District

Ridley Park, PA 19078 406 Irvis Office Building, PO Box 202162

Phone: (610) 534-1002
Phone: (717) 787-3472 Fax: (717) 787-8215

District office hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In addition to the district office, I also offer a mobile office

from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Wednesday of every month at
Sharon Hill Borough Hall, located at 25 Sharon Ave.

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