FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
Do you want to know what love is?
Love is the sound of thousands of screaming fans singing in unison at the Allentown Fairgrounds.
Classic rock bands Journey, Foreigner and Night Ranger took the stage tonight at the Great Allentown Fair, bringing with them a karaoke-worthy collection of hits and sing-a-longs.
Sure, the music sounded a bit dated; stuck somewhere in a time warp between Spinal Tap and Skid Row (even the computer-generated "band' on screen behind Foreigner had mullets). But that didn't stop them, or the crowd, from having a good time.
Night Ranger worked the crowd early on, hitting them hard and fast with an array of radio hits, including "Sister Christian'" and a spin through Damn Yankees' "High Enough."
Foreigner followed, though the band's only remaining original member, guitarist Mick Jones, was not in attendance. He was replaced by guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who split his time playing lead with Night Ranger and Foreigner.
Singer Kelly Hansen held his own and demonstrated impressive range, belting out Foreigner staples such as "Double Vision," "Cold as Ice," "Waiting for a Girl Like You,' "Urgent" and "Feels Like the First Time,' while whipping the crowd into a frenzy.
Halfway through the lighter/cell phone-friendly ballad "I Want to Know What Love Is," students from William Allen High School appeared on stage to sing the chorus.
"Makes you want to go back to high school and join the choir, huh?" Hansen joked.
On "Urgent," multi-instrumentalist Thom Gimbel busted out a saxophone solo which literally brought him to his knees and the audience to its feet.
Hoekstra continued to give his fingers a workout, melting his fretboard on a searing -- though by-the-numbers -- rendition of 1978's "Hot Blooded."
The group exited the stage, returning seconds later for the band's 1981 hit, "Jukebox Hero."
By the time Journey took the stage, oversized beach balls could be seen bouncing around the crowd as the band ripped through "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)."
As singer Arnel Pineda -- who was discovered in 2007 after videos of him singing surfaced on YouTube.com -- showed off his vocal prowess, the first question that immediately came to mind was 'Steve Perry who?"
With founding member and guitarist Neal Schon working his six-string with intensity and focused precision as the band continued into their song "City of Hope." Despite showing their muscle, the early half of Journey's set relied heavily on ballads, including "Stone in Love," 'Edge of the Moment" and the band's 1978 hit "Lights."
The band followed it up with an extended run through "Wheel in the Sky."
However, the focus on slower numbers seemed to sap some of the energy out of the crowd, still charged from Foreigner and Night Ranger's sets.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/music/index.ssf/2011/08/journey_foreigner_and_night_ra_1.html
On this page I will have all information on sports events from Nazareth High School and all other sports events in the country. I will also have news about myself and other people.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Steelers football broadcasts coming to AM 1470, the Fox
FROM KEITH GROLLER
Pitt6Rings, wherever you are, you should be happy.
WSAN, AM 1470, has annnounced that it will be broadcasting all Steelers games in the coming NFL season.
The station is calling itself the home of champions considering all Phillies games are also on AM 1470, the Fox.
I guess there's some merit to the claim. After all, the Phillies have two world titles since they began in 1883, both coming since 1980. The Steelers have won six since they began as a franchise in 1933, all since 1975.
Eric Chase, program director, told me that there will be pregame and postgame coverage of all 16 Steelers games and the playoffs, with the exception of the Super Bowl.
Acknowledging the Steelers strong support here in the Lehigh Valley, and really, throughout the country, Chase is pleased that the Whitehall-based Clear Channel station will have Steelers coverage.
When there's a conflict with the Phillies, as is the case with the Steelers-Ravens season opener on Sept. 11, the Steelers will be shifted to WZZO, 95.1 FM.
"The powers that be over here just thought it was time for true championship football to have a radio home in the Lehigh Valley," Chase said. "We are 100% certain that the Steelers are rightful holders to the title of America's Team. So now every week Steelers and pro football fans in the Valley can tune into the Fox for Tunch Ilkin and Bill Hargrove calling all the championship action."
It's just a shame Myron Cope, Mr. Terrible Towel himself, is no longer around to work the games. The gravel-voiced Cope, a Pittsburgh legend, died in 2008.
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
Pitt6Rings, wherever you are, you should be happy.
WSAN, AM 1470, has annnounced that it will be broadcasting all Steelers games in the coming NFL season.
The station is calling itself the home of champions considering all Phillies games are also on AM 1470, the Fox.
I guess there's some merit to the claim. After all, the Phillies have two world titles since they began in 1883, both coming since 1980. The Steelers have won six since they began as a franchise in 1933, all since 1975.
Eric Chase, program director, told me that there will be pregame and postgame coverage of all 16 Steelers games and the playoffs, with the exception of the Super Bowl.
Acknowledging the Steelers strong support here in the Lehigh Valley, and really, throughout the country, Chase is pleased that the Whitehall-based Clear Channel station will have Steelers coverage.
When there's a conflict with the Phillies, as is the case with the Steelers-Ravens season opener on Sept. 11, the Steelers will be shifted to WZZO, 95.1 FM.
"The powers that be over here just thought it was time for true championship football to have a radio home in the Lehigh Valley," Chase said. "We are 100% certain that the Steelers are rightful holders to the title of America's Team. So now every week Steelers and pro football fans in the Valley can tune into the Fox for Tunch Ilkin and Bill Hargrove calling all the championship action."
It's just a shame Myron Cope, Mr. Terrible Towel himself, is no longer around to work the games. The gravel-voiced Cope, a Pittsburgh legend, died in 2008.
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
Howard’s Last Day
FROM LAURA NACHMAN
Howard Eskin’s last afternoon drive show on WIP is Friday. Eskin has been a mainstay in Philadelphia sports radio and television for over 30 years. He will continue part-time work as well as Sports Final on NBC10.
http://lauranachman.wordpress.com/
Howard Eskin’s last afternoon drive show on WIP is Friday. Eskin has been a mainstay in Philadelphia sports radio and television for over 30 years. He will continue part-time work as well as Sports Final on NBC10.
http://lauranachman.wordpress.com/
Comcast To Air College and High School Football
FROM LAURA NACHMAN
From Comcast:
Comcast SportsNet and The Comcast Network Deliver the Most Comprehensive High School and College Football Broadcast Schedule in the Region
60 NCAA Games and 8 Local High School Games Highlight 2011 Schedule
PHILADELPHIA- (August 30, 2011) – Comcast SportsNet, together with The Comcast Network, provides football fans with the most comprehensive local and national football coverage by airing 60 NCAA and eight local high school football games. The extensive schedule features Villanova and Delaware, plus national games from powerhouse conferences PAC-12, Conference USA and Big 12 and local high school favorites including Central Bucks West, Archbishop Ryan and Cardinal O’Hara.
The 2011 NCAA schedule includes five appearances by Delaware and three by Villanova including the Battle of the Blue matchup between the two teams on Saturday, November 19 at 3:30 p.m. from PPL Park.
In addition to comprehensive coverage including scores, highlights and special features during Comcast SportsNet’s news and talk programs, Comcast SportsNet and The Comcast Network will also have a full slate of college football shows featuring Penn State, Temple and Rutgers.
For the complete college football schedule, please visit CSNPhilly.com: http://bit.ly/qZABkC
This year The Comcast Network will air eight local high school games including games featuring North Penn, Shawnee and Overbrook, plus the Pennsylvania State Playoff game in Hershey, PA. Calling the games will be the announce team of Marc Zumoff and Kevin Reilly.
Philadelphia-born Zumoff has been in broadcasting for nearly 35 years. He recently completed his 17th season as the television voice of the Philadelphia 76ers on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. He has also announced for Turner Sports, Fox SportsNet and NBA-TV. His broadcasting experience includes play-by-play of the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Union, college football and basketball and various other events such as bicycle racing, horse jumping and the Dad Vail Regatta.
Reilly was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1973 after playing ball for Villanova University. He spent two years with the Philadelphia Eagles before ending his career with the New England Patriots. Kevin is currently a broadcaster for the Philadelphia Eagles Network and also works as a motivational speaker.
The Comcast Network’s High School Football Broadcast Schedule:
Saturday
September 3
6 p.m.
North Penn High School at La Salle College HS
Friday
September 16
6:30 p.m.
Overbrook at Northeast High
Thursday
October 6
7:30 p.m.
Central Bucks West at North Penn
Friday
October 21
TBD
Cherokee (NJ) at Shawnee (NJ)
Saturday
October 29
1 p.m.
Cardinal O’Hara at Archbishop Wood
Friday
November 4
6:30 p.m.
Lenape (NJ) at Paul VI (NJ)
Thursday
November 24
10 a.m.
Archbishop Ryan at George Washington
Saturday
December 3
TBD
Pennsylvania State Playoff – Team TBD
http://lauranachman.wordpress.com/
From Comcast:
Comcast SportsNet and The Comcast Network Deliver the Most Comprehensive High School and College Football Broadcast Schedule in the Region
60 NCAA Games and 8 Local High School Games Highlight 2011 Schedule
PHILADELPHIA- (August 30, 2011) – Comcast SportsNet, together with The Comcast Network, provides football fans with the most comprehensive local and national football coverage by airing 60 NCAA and eight local high school football games. The extensive schedule features Villanova and Delaware, plus national games from powerhouse conferences PAC-12, Conference USA and Big 12 and local high school favorites including Central Bucks West, Archbishop Ryan and Cardinal O’Hara.
The 2011 NCAA schedule includes five appearances by Delaware and three by Villanova including the Battle of the Blue matchup between the two teams on Saturday, November 19 at 3:30 p.m. from PPL Park.
In addition to comprehensive coverage including scores, highlights and special features during Comcast SportsNet’s news and talk programs, Comcast SportsNet and The Comcast Network will also have a full slate of college football shows featuring Penn State, Temple and Rutgers.
For the complete college football schedule, please visit CSNPhilly.com: http://bit.ly/qZABkC
This year The Comcast Network will air eight local high school games including games featuring North Penn, Shawnee and Overbrook, plus the Pennsylvania State Playoff game in Hershey, PA. Calling the games will be the announce team of Marc Zumoff and Kevin Reilly.
Philadelphia-born Zumoff has been in broadcasting for nearly 35 years. He recently completed his 17th season as the television voice of the Philadelphia 76ers on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. He has also announced for Turner Sports, Fox SportsNet and NBA-TV. His broadcasting experience includes play-by-play of the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Union, college football and basketball and various other events such as bicycle racing, horse jumping and the Dad Vail Regatta.
Reilly was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1973 after playing ball for Villanova University. He spent two years with the Philadelphia Eagles before ending his career with the New England Patriots. Kevin is currently a broadcaster for the Philadelphia Eagles Network and also works as a motivational speaker.
The Comcast Network’s High School Football Broadcast Schedule:
Saturday
September 3
6 p.m.
North Penn High School at La Salle College HS
Friday
September 16
6:30 p.m.
Overbrook at Northeast High
Thursday
October 6
7:30 p.m.
Central Bucks West at North Penn
Friday
October 21
TBD
Cherokee (NJ) at Shawnee (NJ)
Saturday
October 29
1 p.m.
Cardinal O’Hara at Archbishop Wood
Friday
November 4
6:30 p.m.
Lenape (NJ) at Paul VI (NJ)
Thursday
November 24
10 a.m.
Archbishop Ryan at George Washington
Saturday
December 3
TBD
Pennsylvania State Playoff – Team TBD
http://lauranachman.wordpress.com/
ALLENTOWN FAIR DAILY SCHEDULE AUG. 31
FROM THE MORNING CALL
• Hours: Noon to 11 p.m.
• Admission: $6; free, ages 11 and under and everyone noon to 2 p.m.; $4, seniors 65 and over with ID after 2 p.m.
Noon: Continuation of morning dairy judging, judging tent.
Noon-10 p.m.: Agri~Plex exhibits/demonstrations, Agri~Plex. Poultry Building, Livestock Barns, 4-H Barnyard Petting Zoo, outside the judging tent.
Noon-11 p.m.: Indoor shopping, dining, Fair personality Punkin Miller Headquarters, Lehigh Valley Garden Railroad Club running exhibit, main exhibit building. Outdoor shopping/eating stands, First and Fourth avenues and midway. "Jammin' in the Juke" Two Days in the Car contest, midway.
12:30 p.m.: Lehigh Valley Senior Spelling Bee, Farmerama Theater.
1 p.m.: Farm to Table Cooking Series, "Come Grow With Us" contest winner, Agri~Plex.
1-9 p.m.: Demonstrating Crafter of the Day: Pat DeVries wheat weaving, main exhibit building.
1:30 p.m.: Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show, Farmerama Theater.
2-11 p.m.: Rides, games, midway.
2 p.m.: Fleischmann's Yeast "Bake for the Cure" Baking Contest, Agri~Plex.
2:30 p.m.: Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
3 p.m.: Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show, Farmerama Theater. Punkin Miller's Swinging Seniors Party featuring the Royalaires, music tent. Farm to Table Cooking Series, Randy Beck, owner, and Cale Beck, executive chef, Beck's Land and Sea House, Agri~ Plex. Goat judging, judging tent.
3-4:30 p.m.: Punkin Miller's Swinging Seniors Party featuring the Royalaires, music tent.
3:15 p.m.: Brian Follweiler, folk, rock and blues, Centennial Stage.
3:30 p.m.: Big Cat Encounter, educational show and exhibit, Machinery Avenue Court.
4 p.m.: Farm to Table Cooking Series, proprietor Laurin Fegley and chef Al Stubbman, Simply Smooth Special Events, Agri~Plex. Taste of the Market sampling, main exhibit building.
4:15 p.m.: Brian Xander, singer/songwriter, Centennial Stage.
4:30 p.m.: Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
5 p.m.: Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show, Farmerama Theater. Farm to Table Cooking Series, Natalie Miller, chef/owner, Loopers Bar & Grille, Agri~Plex.
5:15 p.m.: Decorate your Holiday Themed Wreath contest, Agri~Plex.
5:30 p.m.: Big Cat Encounter, educational show and exhibit, Machinery Avenue Court.
6 p.m.: RCN Sports Talk show with hosts Chris Michael and Joe Craig featuring Highland Games athletes and high school cheerleaders, Farmerama Theater. Farm to Table Cooking Series, John Yanek, first place, 2010 Fair Best Ever Chili contest, Agri~plex.
6:30 p.m.: Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court. Farm to Table Cooking Series, Sharon Kutz, first place, 2010 Fair and National King Arthur Flour Great Cake contest winner, Agri~Plex.
7 p.m.: Journey, Foreigner and special guest Night Ranger, grandstand. Walt Groller's Orchestra, music tent. King Arthur Flour Great Cake Contest, Agri~Plex.
7:30 p.m.: WZZO Backyard Bands Contest, Farmerama Theater. Big Cat Encounter, educational show and exhibit, Machinery Avenue Court. Agricultural Awards Ceremony, Centennial Stage.
8:30 p.m.: Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
10:15 p.m.: The Cherry Bombs, modern rock music, Bier Garten.
Strolling attractions: Scott's Crazy Comedy Magic Show, Bounce and Ooo La La Comedy Juggling Show, Fair Mascots, Dapper Dan the clown, fairgrounds.
WFMZ Channel 69 News tent, midway.
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentownfair/mc-allentown-fair-schedule-0831-20110830,0,2235939.story?page=1
• Hours: Noon to 11 p.m.
• Admission: $6; free, ages 11 and under and everyone noon to 2 p.m.; $4, seniors 65 and over with ID after 2 p.m.
Noon: Continuation of morning dairy judging, judging tent.
Noon-10 p.m.: Agri~Plex exhibits/demonstrations, Agri~Plex. Poultry Building, Livestock Barns, 4-H Barnyard Petting Zoo, outside the judging tent.
Noon-11 p.m.: Indoor shopping, dining, Fair personality Punkin Miller Headquarters, Lehigh Valley Garden Railroad Club running exhibit, main exhibit building. Outdoor shopping/eating stands, First and Fourth avenues and midway. "Jammin' in the Juke" Two Days in the Car contest, midway.
12:30 p.m.: Lehigh Valley Senior Spelling Bee, Farmerama Theater.
1 p.m.: Farm to Table Cooking Series, "Come Grow With Us" contest winner, Agri~Plex.
1-9 p.m.: Demonstrating Crafter of the Day: Pat DeVries wheat weaving, main exhibit building.
1:30 p.m.: Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show, Farmerama Theater.
2-11 p.m.: Rides, games, midway.
2 p.m.: Fleischmann's Yeast "Bake for the Cure" Baking Contest, Agri~Plex.
2:30 p.m.: Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
3 p.m.: Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show, Farmerama Theater. Punkin Miller's Swinging Seniors Party featuring the Royalaires, music tent. Farm to Table Cooking Series, Randy Beck, owner, and Cale Beck, executive chef, Beck's Land and Sea House, Agri~ Plex. Goat judging, judging tent.
3-4:30 p.m.: Punkin Miller's Swinging Seniors Party featuring the Royalaires, music tent.
3:15 p.m.: Brian Follweiler, folk, rock and blues, Centennial Stage.
3:30 p.m.: Big Cat Encounter, educational show and exhibit, Machinery Avenue Court.
4 p.m.: Farm to Table Cooking Series, proprietor Laurin Fegley and chef Al Stubbman, Simply Smooth Special Events, Agri~Plex. Taste of the Market sampling, main exhibit building.
4:15 p.m.: Brian Xander, singer/songwriter, Centennial Stage.
4:30 p.m.: Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
5 p.m.: Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show, Farmerama Theater. Farm to Table Cooking Series, Natalie Miller, chef/owner, Loopers Bar & Grille, Agri~Plex.
5:15 p.m.: Decorate your Holiday Themed Wreath contest, Agri~Plex.
5:30 p.m.: Big Cat Encounter, educational show and exhibit, Machinery Avenue Court.
6 p.m.: RCN Sports Talk show with hosts Chris Michael and Joe Craig featuring Highland Games athletes and high school cheerleaders, Farmerama Theater. Farm to Table Cooking Series, John Yanek, first place, 2010 Fair Best Ever Chili contest, Agri~plex.
6:30 p.m.: Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court. Farm to Table Cooking Series, Sharon Kutz, first place, 2010 Fair and National King Arthur Flour Great Cake contest winner, Agri~Plex.
7 p.m.: Journey, Foreigner and special guest Night Ranger, grandstand. Walt Groller's Orchestra, music tent. King Arthur Flour Great Cake Contest, Agri~Plex.
7:30 p.m.: WZZO Backyard Bands Contest, Farmerama Theater. Big Cat Encounter, educational show and exhibit, Machinery Avenue Court. Agricultural Awards Ceremony, Centennial Stage.
8:30 p.m.: Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
10:15 p.m.: The Cherry Bombs, modern rock music, Bier Garten.
Strolling attractions: Scott's Crazy Comedy Magic Show, Bounce and Ooo La La Comedy Juggling Show, Fair Mascots, Dapper Dan the clown, fairgrounds.
WFMZ Channel 69 News tent, midway.
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentownfair/mc-allentown-fair-schedule-0831-20110830,0,2235939.story?page=1
At the Allentown Fair 5:30pm-9:30pmfor the RCN Talk Show and the Battle of the Bands contest! Hope to see you there!!!
REMINDER:
At the Allentown Fair 5:30pm-9:30pm for the RCN Talk Show and the Battle of the Bands contest!
Hope to see you there!!!
Have a great Wednesday night Everybody!
At the Allentown Fair 5:30pm-9:30pm for the RCN Talk Show and the Battle of the Bands contest!
Hope to see you there!!!
Have a great Wednesday night Everybody!
PCNTV SCHEDULE
---SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE---
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011
3:05p Marcellus Shale Drilling Impact Fees
Rep. Jesse White, D-Washington, Allegheny and Beaver
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours George Westinghouse Museum
7:00p UPMC/Highmark Provider Contract
PA House Insurance Committee
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia
7:00a PCN Tours George's Woodcraft Furniture
8:00a PA Books "Murder is the Charge" with authors William Costopoulos & Brad Bumsted
9:00a Marcellus Shale Drilling Forum
Sen. Mike Folmer, R-Lebanon
12:00p Lyme Disease Task Force
PA House Human Services Committee
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours George's Woodcraft Furniture
Coal: PA Books Special
7:00p Making Sense of Molly Maguires with author Kevin Kenny
8:00p "Unseen Danger: The Centralia Mine Fire" with author David DeKok
9:00p "The Kingdom of Coal" with authors Donald Miller and Richard Sharpless
10:00p "The Knox Mine Disaster" with authors Ken, Robert and Nicole Wolensky
11:00p "When The Mines Closed" with author Tom Dublin
12:00a "Tragedy at Avondale" with author Robert Wolensky
1:00a "The Miners of Windber" with author Mildred Beik
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles Robert Page, Director of Choral Studies at Carnegie Mellon University
7:00a PCN Tours Gertrude Hawk Chocolate
8:00a PA Books "The Murder of Dr. Chapman" with author Linda Wolfe
9:00a Sen. Pat Toomey Town Hall in Jim Thorpe, PA
10:30a Military Service Awards Ceremony
Gov. Tom Corbett
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours Gertrude Hawk Chocolate
Labor and Industry: PA Books Special
7:00p “Industrial Pioneers: Scranton, Pennsylvania” with author Patrick Brown
8:00p “Myth, Legend, Reality: Edwin Laurentine Drake and the Early Oil Industry”
Author, William Brice
9:00p “Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania”
Authors: Ann Bartholomew and Donald Stuart Young
10:00p “Inside Bethlehem Steel”
Author: Elizabeth Kovach and Photographer: Peter Trieber
11:00p “Pennsylvania Crude” with author Paul Adomites and photographer Ed Bernik
12:00a “After the Smoke Clears” with author Steve Mellon
1:00a “Fighting for the Union Label” with authors Ken, Nicole and Robert Wolensky
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http://www.pcntv.com/
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011
3:05p Marcellus Shale Drilling Impact Fees
Rep. Jesse White, D-Washington, Allegheny and Beaver
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours George Westinghouse Museum
7:00p UPMC/Highmark Provider Contract
PA House Insurance Committee
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia
7:00a PCN Tours George's Woodcraft Furniture
8:00a PA Books "Murder is the Charge" with authors William Costopoulos & Brad Bumsted
9:00a Marcellus Shale Drilling Forum
Sen. Mike Folmer, R-Lebanon
12:00p Lyme Disease Task Force
PA House Human Services Committee
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours George's Woodcraft Furniture
Coal: PA Books Special
7:00p Making Sense of Molly Maguires with author Kevin Kenny
8:00p "Unseen Danger: The Centralia Mine Fire" with author David DeKok
9:00p "The Kingdom of Coal" with authors Donald Miller and Richard Sharpless
10:00p "The Knox Mine Disaster" with authors Ken, Robert and Nicole Wolensky
11:00p "When The Mines Closed" with author Tom Dublin
12:00a "Tragedy at Avondale" with author Robert Wolensky
1:00a "The Miners of Windber" with author Mildred Beik
- - - - - - - - - -
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles Robert Page, Director of Choral Studies at Carnegie Mellon University
7:00a PCN Tours Gertrude Hawk Chocolate
8:00a PA Books "The Murder of Dr. Chapman" with author Linda Wolfe
9:00a Sen. Pat Toomey Town Hall in Jim Thorpe, PA
10:30a Military Service Awards Ceremony
Gov. Tom Corbett
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours Gertrude Hawk Chocolate
Labor and Industry: PA Books Special
7:00p “Industrial Pioneers: Scranton, Pennsylvania” with author Patrick Brown
8:00p “Myth, Legend, Reality: Edwin Laurentine Drake and the Early Oil Industry”
Author, William Brice
9:00p “Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania”
Authors: Ann Bartholomew and Donald Stuart Young
10:00p “Inside Bethlehem Steel”
Author: Elizabeth Kovach and Photographer: Peter Trieber
11:00p “Pennsylvania Crude” with author Paul Adomites and photographer Ed Bernik
12:00a “After the Smoke Clears” with author Steve Mellon
1:00a “Fighting for the Union Label” with authors Ken, Nicole and Robert Wolensky
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http://www.pcntv.com/
Great Allentown Fair tickets still available for Journey, Foreigner, Night Ranger show
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
If you procrastinated about picking up tickets for tonight's Journey, Foreigner and Night Ranger performance at The Great Allentown Fair, don't worry.
The show is not sold out as previously reported, according to fair officials. There are 800 tickets left for the 7 o'clock concert at the fair's Grandstand, which has a capacity of 10,500, according to a news release.
A William Allen High School student singing group is scheduled to join Foreigner tonight for the band's performance of the hit "I Wanna Know What Love Is."
The fair box office opens at 2 this afternoon, officials said. Will call opens at 4 and concert doors open at 5:30, officials said.
Tickets remain available for Thursday night's 3 Doors Down concert at the Grandstand, as well, officials said.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/music/index.ssf/2011/08/great_allentown_fair_tickets_s.html
If you procrastinated about picking up tickets for tonight's Journey, Foreigner and Night Ranger performance at The Great Allentown Fair, don't worry.
The show is not sold out as previously reported, according to fair officials. There are 800 tickets left for the 7 o'clock concert at the fair's Grandstand, which has a capacity of 10,500, according to a news release.
A William Allen High School student singing group is scheduled to join Foreigner tonight for the band's performance of the hit "I Wanna Know What Love Is."
The fair box office opens at 2 this afternoon, officials said. Will call opens at 4 and concert doors open at 5:30, officials said.
Tickets remain available for Thursday night's 3 Doors Down concert at the Grandstand, as well, officials said.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/music/index.ssf/2011/08/great_allentown_fair_tickets_s.html
Colonial Regional will host citizen's police academy
FROM THE MORNING CALL
Colonial Regional Police will host a citizen's police academy this fall, according to a news release.
The classes will be held from Oct. 5 through Dec. 7. The classes include sessions on accident investigation, the crimes code and the department's use of force.
Tours will also be conducted at the Northampton County 911 center and Northampton County Prison.
The deadline to register is Sept. 28. The application is located at the department's web site at www.colonialregionalpd.org or by calling 610-861-4820.
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/police/mc-colonial-regional-police-academy-20110831,0,6107458.story
Colonial Regional Police will host a citizen's police academy this fall, according to a news release.
The classes will be held from Oct. 5 through Dec. 7. The classes include sessions on accident investigation, the crimes code and the department's use of force.
Tours will also be conducted at the Northampton County 911 center and Northampton County Prison.
The deadline to register is Sept. 28. The application is located at the department's web site at www.colonialregionalpd.org or by calling 610-861-4820.
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/police/mc-colonial-regional-police-academy-20110831,0,6107458.story
Easton Area High School, middle schools miss state exam standards
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
Four of the Easton Area School District's 11 schools fell short of state standards in math and reading proficiency for the 2010-11 school year, according to district data.
Although the district as a whole met state standards, the Easton Area High School, Cheston Elementary School and Easton Area Middle Schools 5-6 and 7-8 did not.
That means the high school is in its fifth consecutive year of Corrective Action II, the state's most severe status. It has failed to meet the benchmarks every year since measuring began in 2003.
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment scores, and the district's plans to improve them in the future, will be discussed at tonight's school board academics in education committee meeting.
Steve Furst, the district's director of teaching and learning, did not immediately respond to a message for comment.
Overall, the district met standards in 180 of the 191 student subgroups that were tested, a 94 percent combined success rate, according to district data.
That's a slight drop from last year, when they met 183 of 188 subgroups for a combined 97 percent success rate.
Last year, only the high school and Francis A. March Elementary School missed state standards. March passed this year.
EAMS 7-8 had been in "making progress" status last year, which meant if it passed one more year it would be out of Corrective Action altogether.
Because it didn't, the school is now in its second year of Corrective Action II, according to district data.
The school's overall scores actually surpassed state standards, with an aggregate reading score of 78.4 percent and math score of 84.05 percent. But the school did not pass because it missed in two out of the 30 student subgroups.
Likewise, EAMS 5-6 passed in all but one of its 33 tested subgroups, according to the data.
The Easton Area High School's aggregate 2010-11 reading and math scores were 58.8 percent and 53.3 percent proficient or higher, respectively, which fall short of the state performance goals of 72 percent and 67 percent.
The high school met 18 of its 25 student subgroups, down from 21 out of 25 last year.
Among the missed subgroups were African American students, who earned reading and math scores of 42.5 percent and 33.9 percent, respectively.
Several other high school subgroups missed the mark in math scores, including Latino/Hispanic students (33.3 percent), economically disadvantaged students (35.4 percent) and special education students (21.2 percent).
Cheston Elementary School met 21 of its 22 subgroups, but African American students received a 50 percent reading score, which fell short of the state's 72 percent benchmark, according to district data.
Among the district's plans to improve their scores are standards-based curriculum revisions, more student tutoring and learning interventions, and "walk-through observations" in the classroom to improve teaching, according to the district.
The district also plans to focus on increasing reading comprehension skills and form "data teams" to make adjustments based on test scores.
District officials also said their plans for a five-period variation of block scheduling will help improve student learning and learning intervention opportunities.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2011/08/easton_area_high_school_middle.html
Four of the Easton Area School District's 11 schools fell short of state standards in math and reading proficiency for the 2010-11 school year, according to district data.
Although the district as a whole met state standards, the Easton Area High School, Cheston Elementary School and Easton Area Middle Schools 5-6 and 7-8 did not.
That means the high school is in its fifth consecutive year of Corrective Action II, the state's most severe status. It has failed to meet the benchmarks every year since measuring began in 2003.
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment scores, and the district's plans to improve them in the future, will be discussed at tonight's school board academics in education committee meeting.
Steve Furst, the district's director of teaching and learning, did not immediately respond to a message for comment.
Overall, the district met standards in 180 of the 191 student subgroups that were tested, a 94 percent combined success rate, according to district data.
That's a slight drop from last year, when they met 183 of 188 subgroups for a combined 97 percent success rate.
Last year, only the high school and Francis A. March Elementary School missed state standards. March passed this year.
EAMS 7-8 had been in "making progress" status last year, which meant if it passed one more year it would be out of Corrective Action altogether.
Because it didn't, the school is now in its second year of Corrective Action II, according to district data.
The school's overall scores actually surpassed state standards, with an aggregate reading score of 78.4 percent and math score of 84.05 percent. But the school did not pass because it missed in two out of the 30 student subgroups.
Likewise, EAMS 5-6 passed in all but one of its 33 tested subgroups, according to the data.
The Easton Area High School's aggregate 2010-11 reading and math scores were 58.8 percent and 53.3 percent proficient or higher, respectively, which fall short of the state performance goals of 72 percent and 67 percent.
The high school met 18 of its 25 student subgroups, down from 21 out of 25 last year.
Among the missed subgroups were African American students, who earned reading and math scores of 42.5 percent and 33.9 percent, respectively.
Several other high school subgroups missed the mark in math scores, including Latino/Hispanic students (33.3 percent), economically disadvantaged students (35.4 percent) and special education students (21.2 percent).
Cheston Elementary School met 21 of its 22 subgroups, but African American students received a 50 percent reading score, which fell short of the state's 72 percent benchmark, according to district data.
Among the district's plans to improve their scores are standards-based curriculum revisions, more student tutoring and learning interventions, and "walk-through observations" in the classroom to improve teaching, according to the district.
The district also plans to focus on increasing reading comprehension skills and form "data teams" to make adjustments based on test scores.
District officials also said their plans for a five-period variation of block scheduling will help improve student learning and learning intervention opportunities.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2011/08/easton_area_high_school_middle.html
Nazareth Chamber encourages community service
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
By Tina Smith
The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce is involved in many community events that require many volunteers to make them successful. To name a few, there is the just recently concluded Martin on Main, the Nazareth Kazoo Parade, Loaves & Fishes soup kitchen, The Relay for Life, and the list goes on and on. We also have some new events we are planning, but all of these events take people power.
Through the years we have had many member businesses that have volunteered to help, but as business and the economy gets more difficult, a business owner's main priority must be to run their business.
The need for volunteers for community service is not just a chamber issue but it is a general community issue. I recently saw a request in The Express-Times by an individual that maintained the memorial rose garden near Shafer elementary school. He was looking for people to carry on his work.
Many of our senior citizens have worked hard to support their community, but as they age and pass on we are in desperate need of a new generation to take their place. Our school district no longer requires community service hours to be a part of the graduation requirements, but I am sure that many youth organizations within and outside of the school district still require it and encourage it.
The Nazareth Area Chamber is asking any group, organization, or individual, young or old, that either needs or desires to do community service, to contact us. We will compile a list of those who would like to help and we will disseminate the information to community organizations that need the help. I should clarify that this is not just for Nazareth but is for the general readership area.
If you live in Bath or Easton or anywhere else and want to help in your area, we will pass the information on to those in need.
I thank you in advance for your interest and hope we will all work together to make our community the best that it can be.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2011/08/nazareth_chamber_encourages_co.html
By Tina Smith
The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce is involved in many community events that require many volunteers to make them successful. To name a few, there is the just recently concluded Martin on Main, the Nazareth Kazoo Parade, Loaves & Fishes soup kitchen, The Relay for Life, and the list goes on and on. We also have some new events we are planning, but all of these events take people power.
Through the years we have had many member businesses that have volunteered to help, but as business and the economy gets more difficult, a business owner's main priority must be to run their business.
The need for volunteers for community service is not just a chamber issue but it is a general community issue. I recently saw a request in The Express-Times by an individual that maintained the memorial rose garden near Shafer elementary school. He was looking for people to carry on his work.
Many of our senior citizens have worked hard to support their community, but as they age and pass on we are in desperate need of a new generation to take their place. Our school district no longer requires community service hours to be a part of the graduation requirements, but I am sure that many youth organizations within and outside of the school district still require it and encourage it.
The Nazareth Area Chamber is asking any group, organization, or individual, young or old, that either needs or desires to do community service, to contact us. We will compile a list of those who would like to help and we will disseminate the information to community organizations that need the help. I should clarify that this is not just for Nazareth but is for the general readership area.
If you live in Bath or Easton or anywhere else and want to help in your area, we will pass the information on to those in need.
I thank you in advance for your interest and hope we will all work together to make our community the best that it can be.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2011/08/nazareth_chamber_encourages_co.html
Bottom Dollar Food scheduled to open in the fall in Nazareth area
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
A new shopping center anchored by a discount grocery store straddling Nazareth and Lower Nazareth Township is set to open this fall.
Construction on the 18,575-square-foot Bottom Dollar Food store began in late spring on the strip mall at the Jandy Boulevard and Route 248.
Both township supervisors and Nazareth Borough Council in 2010 gave conditional use approval.
Waivers had been approved allowing the store to build without planting additional trees/shrubs and without adding sidewalks, plans state.
The grocery store is slated to open in the fall but a specific date has not been determined, said Tenisha K. Waldo, spokeswoman for Bottom Dollar.
The strip mall also is expected to house four smaller retail tenants — spanning an additional 6,725-square-feet — who have yet to be identified. About 148 parking spaces are planned, according to township documents.
“Bottom Dollar Food has great potential in this market because we believe it is underserved in the discount grocer arena,” Waldo said. “We look for opportunities where Bottom Dollar Food can serve local communities by meeting consumers’ needs, delivering unbelievable prices on fresh produce, private brands and the national brands that matter most to customers.”
The company has 21 stores in the greater Philadelphia market, which encompasses 19 stores in Pennsylvania and two stores in New Jersey. Bottom Dollar opened a store in Wilson Borough in April and another in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, before that.
The store is known for its low prices, Waldo said, noting if customers bring in an advertisement of a product sold for a lower price at another store, Bottom Dollar will beat that price by 1 cent. Stores showcase aisles nearly twice the size of other major supermarket chains, she said.
Waldo said Bottom Dollar plans to hire about 30 to 35 employees prior to opening and applications are available on the company’s website at www.bottomdollarfood.com/careers.asp.
The store will then host a grand opening ceremony for the public, in which local public officials, community leaders and customers will join in a kick-off celebration. The company during the celebration also will donate to various local organizations in recognition of its support of the community, she said.
“Our company has a unique brand positioning in that we offer customers a unique discount shopping experience in an energetic atmosphere,” Waldo said. “We chose the orange and lime green color scheme to reflect our lighthearted brand personality traits. Our messaging is also lighthearted and candid.”
Waldo said the company often has marketing promotions at each grand opening, such as giveaways of free Bottom Dollar reusable bags filled with private brand products to the first 200 customers.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2011/08/bottom_dollar_food_scheduled_t.html
A new shopping center anchored by a discount grocery store straddling Nazareth and Lower Nazareth Township is set to open this fall.
Construction on the 18,575-square-foot Bottom Dollar Food store began in late spring on the strip mall at the Jandy Boulevard and Route 248.
Both township supervisors and Nazareth Borough Council in 2010 gave conditional use approval.
Waivers had been approved allowing the store to build without planting additional trees/shrubs and without adding sidewalks, plans state.
The grocery store is slated to open in the fall but a specific date has not been determined, said Tenisha K. Waldo, spokeswoman for Bottom Dollar.
The strip mall also is expected to house four smaller retail tenants — spanning an additional 6,725-square-feet — who have yet to be identified. About 148 parking spaces are planned, according to township documents.
“Bottom Dollar Food has great potential in this market because we believe it is underserved in the discount grocer arena,” Waldo said. “We look for opportunities where Bottom Dollar Food can serve local communities by meeting consumers’ needs, delivering unbelievable prices on fresh produce, private brands and the national brands that matter most to customers.”
The company has 21 stores in the greater Philadelphia market, which encompasses 19 stores in Pennsylvania and two stores in New Jersey. Bottom Dollar opened a store in Wilson Borough in April and another in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, before that.
The store is known for its low prices, Waldo said, noting if customers bring in an advertisement of a product sold for a lower price at another store, Bottom Dollar will beat that price by 1 cent. Stores showcase aisles nearly twice the size of other major supermarket chains, she said.
Waldo said Bottom Dollar plans to hire about 30 to 35 employees prior to opening and applications are available on the company’s website at www.bottomdollarfood.com/careers.asp.
The store will then host a grand opening ceremony for the public, in which local public officials, community leaders and customers will join in a kick-off celebration. The company during the celebration also will donate to various local organizations in recognition of its support of the community, she said.
“Our company has a unique brand positioning in that we offer customers a unique discount shopping experience in an energetic atmosphere,” Waldo said. “We chose the orange and lime green color scheme to reflect our lighthearted brand personality traits. Our messaging is also lighthearted and candid.”
Waldo said the company often has marketing promotions at each grand opening, such as giveaways of free Bottom Dollar reusable bags filled with private brand products to the first 200 customers.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2011/08/bottom_dollar_food_scheduled_t.html
Wednesday!
Wednesday August 31, 2011
Last day of August!
September Tomorrow!
Big dy today!
PT Theraphy at 10am!
More walking!
Going to the Allentown Fair Tonight!
5pm-9:30pm at the Fair!
I Will be there for the RCN Sports Talk Show!
Also will see the Battle of the Bands!
Should be a fun night!
Diana taking me!!
Back to work Friday night!!
New Gate at Liberty Street!!
Can't wait to work with Dennis and Sandy Kincaid!!
It was very nice of Dennis to recommend over to his gate!!!
I am interested in seeing how busy that gate is!
I Hope I am not bored over there!
How are you?
How was your week?
Schools opened Tuesday!
Another school year!
I Hope they had a great 1st day!!
I Hope the Freshman found their classes!
Was concerned about them!!!
I Been great!
Having a great week!
still having stomach issues.
It not going away.
Not sure what it is.
Phillies came back Monday!
They been winning too!
32 games in 30 days!
Nomore Days off!!
Nazareth Football should be great this year!
They will beat Pleasant Valley Friday!
My picks will return Friday!!
Michael Vick signed a 6 year contract!
What are your thoughts about that?
Last week was wierd.
Earthquake, Hurricane and Tornado all in the same week.
That was nuts.
That don't happen too often.
The Ironpigs need to start winning if they want to make the playoffs!
Attendent Care Services going great!
Diana is the best!!!!!
RCN Sports Talk is live at the Fair Wednesday and Thursday 6pm-7pm!
Battle of the Bands at 9:30pm Wednesday on RCN4!!
Nice weather all this week!!!
No Rain!!
70's Friday night!
Great weather for Football!!!!!!!!!!
My grandmother is home recovering nicely!!
I Will be at 7 Nazareth Girls Volleyball Games this year!!!!
Schedule:
Wednesday August 31:
8:30am-2pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4pm-10pm DIANA
4pm-10pm AT THE ALLENTOWN FAIR WITH DIANA
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Thursday September 1:
NO BINGO THIS WEEK- RESUME NEXT THURSDAY
8:30am-12:30pm DIANA
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
1pm RADIO SHOW
4pm-6pm DIANA
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4:40pm-5:10pm FOOTBALL PRACTICE
5:18pm-5:50pm SANDY PHILLIPS
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Friday September 2:
8:30am-6pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
2:30pm-4:18pm SANDY PHILLIPS
5:30pm-9:30pm COLLECTING TICKETS AT THE NAZARETH FOOTBALL GAME
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
11pm Announce BIG TICKET ON WFMZ
Saturday September 3:
9am KEITH GROLLER ON 1470AM
8:30am DIANA
10am 69 SPORTS SATURDAY ON WEEX 1230
NOON Radio Show
7pm Announce Lafayette Football on RCN4, TV60
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Sunday September 4:
11am Radio Show
NOON Announce Charlie Manuel Show on MYPHL17
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MYPHL17
6pm-Midnight Announce JERRY LEWIS TELETHON ON WNEP
10pm Anchor News on CW57
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
CHECK OUT THE NAZARETH'S ART CENTER WEBSITE AND ROSS NUNAMAKER RUNS THE CENTER!
His Website for the Arts Center:
http://www.thenunamakergroup.com/projects/market/nazareth-center-for-the-arts/
I Highly suggest you check out one of his upcoming events at the Arts Center!
SEE YOU FRIDAY!
Last day of August!
September Tomorrow!
Big dy today!
PT Theraphy at 10am!
More walking!
Going to the Allentown Fair Tonight!
5pm-9:30pm at the Fair!
I Will be there for the RCN Sports Talk Show!
Also will see the Battle of the Bands!
Should be a fun night!
Diana taking me!!
Back to work Friday night!!
New Gate at Liberty Street!!
Can't wait to work with Dennis and Sandy Kincaid!!
It was very nice of Dennis to recommend over to his gate!!!
I am interested in seeing how busy that gate is!
I Hope I am not bored over there!
How are you?
How was your week?
Schools opened Tuesday!
Another school year!
I Hope they had a great 1st day!!
I Hope the Freshman found their classes!
Was concerned about them!!!
I Been great!
Having a great week!
still having stomach issues.
It not going away.
Not sure what it is.
Phillies came back Monday!
They been winning too!
32 games in 30 days!
Nomore Days off!!
Nazareth Football should be great this year!
They will beat Pleasant Valley Friday!
My picks will return Friday!!
Michael Vick signed a 6 year contract!
What are your thoughts about that?
Last week was wierd.
Earthquake, Hurricane and Tornado all in the same week.
That was nuts.
That don't happen too often.
The Ironpigs need to start winning if they want to make the playoffs!
Attendent Care Services going great!
Diana is the best!!!!!
RCN Sports Talk is live at the Fair Wednesday and Thursday 6pm-7pm!
Battle of the Bands at 9:30pm Wednesday on RCN4!!
Nice weather all this week!!!
No Rain!!
70's Friday night!
Great weather for Football!!!!!!!!!!
My grandmother is home recovering nicely!!
I Will be at 7 Nazareth Girls Volleyball Games this year!!!!
Schedule:
Wednesday August 31:
8:30am-2pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4pm-10pm DIANA
4pm-10pm AT THE ALLENTOWN FAIR WITH DIANA
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Thursday September 1:
NO BINGO THIS WEEK- RESUME NEXT THURSDAY
8:30am-12:30pm DIANA
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
1pm RADIO SHOW
4pm-6pm DIANA
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4:40pm-5:10pm FOOTBALL PRACTICE
5:18pm-5:50pm SANDY PHILLIPS
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Friday September 2:
8:30am-6pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
2:30pm-4:18pm SANDY PHILLIPS
5:30pm-9:30pm COLLECTING TICKETS AT THE NAZARETH FOOTBALL GAME
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
11pm Announce BIG TICKET ON WFMZ
Saturday September 3:
9am KEITH GROLLER ON 1470AM
8:30am DIANA
10am 69 SPORTS SATURDAY ON WEEX 1230
NOON Radio Show
7pm Announce Lafayette Football on RCN4, TV60
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Sunday September 4:
11am Radio Show
NOON Announce Charlie Manuel Show on MYPHL17
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MYPHL17
6pm-Midnight Announce JERRY LEWIS TELETHON ON WNEP
10pm Anchor News on CW57
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
CHECK OUT THE NAZARETH'S ART CENTER WEBSITE AND ROSS NUNAMAKER RUNS THE CENTER!
His Website for the Arts Center:
http://www.thenunamakergroup.com/projects/market/nazareth-center-for-the-arts/
I Highly suggest you check out one of his upcoming events at the Arts Center!
SEE YOU FRIDAY!
Corbett pays preview night visit
FROM THE MORNING CALL
The 159th Great Allentown Fair kicked off Tuesday with a special opening ceremony visit by Gov. Tom Corbett, who lauded the event and all agricultural fairs across the state.
Corbett recently toured the Lehigh Valley by air, surveying damage from Hurricane Irene, and returned for preview night of the beloved event that, for many, marks the end of summer.
"For 159 years people have been doing this; people came to celebrate the end of the growing season," Corbett said. "Today we still do that."
Opening ceremonies included the presentation of colors and the national anthem led by the Allen High School Chorale, which will also perform Wednesday night during the Foreigner concert before a sold-out crowd of more than 10,000 people.
Lehigh County Agricultural Society officials presented an Outstanding Fair Ambassador Award to 30-year volunteer Naomi Grim for her work running livestock shows, and introduced 2011 Fair Queen Margarita Munoz of New Tripoli, who will be the face of the fair and work to educate the public about agriculture at various events throughout the year.
"This is not a Lehigh County or an Allentown event, it's a Lehigh Valley event, it's a northeast event," Corbett said.
There are 113 fairs across the state from June through September. Corbett said fairs are part of Pennsylvania culture and state government has worked to maintain their funding.
"We're going to do our best to bring the fairs back all over the state of Pennsylvania," Corbett said. "People enjoy the community, people enjoy the opportunity to get together, communicate and share good memories."
Meanwhile, among the shooting galleries and games of the Midway, a new generation of fairgoers was busy making memories.
City children mingled with country children and the goats, cattle and sheep they raised and groomed to compete in the fair's livestock competitions. Families and teens, the young and the old, lined up at their favorite food stands, ordering funnel cake, gyros or the root beer float that they've awaited all summer long. Teen girls picked at cotton candy in their homemade Bruno Mars fan T-shirts, waiting for the concert to begin, while women ogled the cakes and preserved vegetables on display in the Argi-Plex.
While the fair periodically undergoes small changes, the key elements that keep the public returning are the familiar games and rides of the Midway, the headlining concerts, variety of food, free entertainment and farm animals. And preview night particularly draws large crowds — for the people as much as for the entertainment.
"It's an interesting experience to say the least, I love people-watching," said Kalina Mellman, a student at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts.
The fair continues through Monday and is open each day from noon to 11 p.m. with closing night ending at 10 p.m.
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-allentown-fair-opening-day-20110830,0,3974712.story
The 159th Great Allentown Fair kicked off Tuesday with a special opening ceremony visit by Gov. Tom Corbett, who lauded the event and all agricultural fairs across the state.
Corbett recently toured the Lehigh Valley by air, surveying damage from Hurricane Irene, and returned for preview night of the beloved event that, for many, marks the end of summer.
"For 159 years people have been doing this; people came to celebrate the end of the growing season," Corbett said. "Today we still do that."
Opening ceremonies included the presentation of colors and the national anthem led by the Allen High School Chorale, which will also perform Wednesday night during the Foreigner concert before a sold-out crowd of more than 10,000 people.
Lehigh County Agricultural Society officials presented an Outstanding Fair Ambassador Award to 30-year volunteer Naomi Grim for her work running livestock shows, and introduced 2011 Fair Queen Margarita Munoz of New Tripoli, who will be the face of the fair and work to educate the public about agriculture at various events throughout the year.
"This is not a Lehigh County or an Allentown event, it's a Lehigh Valley event, it's a northeast event," Corbett said.
There are 113 fairs across the state from June through September. Corbett said fairs are part of Pennsylvania culture and state government has worked to maintain their funding.
"We're going to do our best to bring the fairs back all over the state of Pennsylvania," Corbett said. "People enjoy the community, people enjoy the opportunity to get together, communicate and share good memories."
Meanwhile, among the shooting galleries and games of the Midway, a new generation of fairgoers was busy making memories.
City children mingled with country children and the goats, cattle and sheep they raised and groomed to compete in the fair's livestock competitions. Families and teens, the young and the old, lined up at their favorite food stands, ordering funnel cake, gyros or the root beer float that they've awaited all summer long. Teen girls picked at cotton candy in their homemade Bruno Mars fan T-shirts, waiting for the concert to begin, while women ogled the cakes and preserved vegetables on display in the Argi-Plex.
While the fair periodically undergoes small changes, the key elements that keep the public returning are the familiar games and rides of the Midway, the headlining concerts, variety of food, free entertainment and farm animals. And preview night particularly draws large crowds — for the people as much as for the entertainment.
"It's an interesting experience to say the least, I love people-watching," said Kalina Mellman, a student at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts.
The fair continues through Monday and is open each day from noon to 11 p.m. with closing night ending at 10 p.m.
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-allentown-fair-opening-day-20110830,0,3974712.story
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Wilson Warriors capture Bushkill Valley League championship
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
The Wilson Warriors recently were named the Bushkill Valley League champions. The team comprises: Bryce Bergstresser, Danny Fischer, Andrew Ramos, Trevor Jones, Alex Taylor, AJ Raso, Donavin Fusco Lomont, Myke Wooley, Greg Schaffer, John Cintron, Jimmy Young, Nate Diehl, Zach Bergstresser and Brian Kuntz Jr. and Johnny Raymond. The team is coached by Brian Kuntz, Bill Bergstresser, Dave Jones and Andre Raso.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2011/08/wilson_warriors_capture_bushki.html
The Wilson Warriors recently were named the Bushkill Valley League champions. The team comprises: Bryce Bergstresser, Danny Fischer, Andrew Ramos, Trevor Jones, Alex Taylor, AJ Raso, Donavin Fusco Lomont, Myke Wooley, Greg Schaffer, John Cintron, Jimmy Young, Nate Diehl, Zach Bergstresser and Brian Kuntz Jr. and Johnny Raymond. The team is coached by Brian Kuntz, Bill Bergstresser, Dave Jones and Andre Raso.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2011/08/wilson_warriors_capture_bushki.html
Allentown Fair daily schedule: TUESDAY, AUG. 30
FROM THE MORNING CALL
•Hours: 4-11 p.m
•Admission: Free
1-4 p.m.: Market steers, lambs, goats and dairy beef weigh-in, livestocks barns.
4 p.m.: Market swine weigh-in, livestock barns.
4-11 p.m.: Agri~Plex exhibits/demonstrations, Agri~Plex, Poultry Building, Livestock Barns, 4-H Barnyard Petting Zoo, outside the judging tent. Indoor shopping and dining, "Taste of the Market" sampling, Fair personality Punkin Miller headquarters, Lehigh Valley Garden Railroad Club running exhibit, main exhibit building. Outdoor shopping/eating stands, First and Fourth avenues and midway.
5-11 p.m.: Rides, games, midway.
5 p.m.: Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show, Farmerama Theater. Hershey's Cocoa Classic "Cookie, Brownie or Bar" baking contest, Agri~Plex. Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
5:30 p.m.: Fair Opening Ceremony, Introduction of 2011 Fair Queen, music tent.
6 p.m.: Farm To Table Cooking Series, Mark Prostko chef/owner Jessica's Tea Room and Weaversville Inn, Agri~Plex. RCN Sports talk show with hosts Chris Michael and Joe Craig featuring Parkettes gymnastics exhibitions, Farmerama Theater. Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
6:30 p.m.: Big Cat Encounter, educational show and exhibit, Machinery Avenue Court.
7 p.m.: Bruno Mars with special guest Raphaeil Saadiq, grandstand. Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show, Farmerama Theater. Parrotbeach – Jimmy Buffet tribute band, music tent. Hershey's Greatest "Cocoa Classic Cake" baking contest, Agri~Plex.
7:30 p.m.: 4-H Seeing Eye Puppy Demonstration, judging tent. Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
8:30 p.m.: Big Cat Encounter, educational show and exhibit, Machinery Avenue Court.
9 p.m.: Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
10:15 p.m.: Philadelphia Funk Authority, dance, party music, Bier Garten
Strolling attractions: Scott's Crazy Comedy Magic Show, Bounce and Ooo La La Comedy Juggling Show, Fair Mascots, Dapper Dan the clown, fairgrounds.
WFMZ Channel 69 News tent, midway.
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentownfair/mc-allentown-fair-schedule-0830-20110829,0,2039338.story
•Hours: 4-11 p.m
•Admission: Free
1-4 p.m.: Market steers, lambs, goats and dairy beef weigh-in, livestocks barns.
4 p.m.: Market swine weigh-in, livestock barns.
4-11 p.m.: Agri~Plex exhibits/demonstrations, Agri~Plex, Poultry Building, Livestock Barns, 4-H Barnyard Petting Zoo, outside the judging tent. Indoor shopping and dining, "Taste of the Market" sampling, Fair personality Punkin Miller headquarters, Lehigh Valley Garden Railroad Club running exhibit, main exhibit building. Outdoor shopping/eating stands, First and Fourth avenues and midway.
5-11 p.m.: Rides, games, midway.
5 p.m.: Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show, Farmerama Theater. Hershey's Cocoa Classic "Cookie, Brownie or Bar" baking contest, Agri~Plex. Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
5:30 p.m.: Fair Opening Ceremony, Introduction of 2011 Fair Queen, music tent.
6 p.m.: Farm To Table Cooking Series, Mark Prostko chef/owner Jessica's Tea Room and Weaversville Inn, Agri~Plex. RCN Sports talk show with hosts Chris Michael and Joe Craig featuring Parkettes gymnastics exhibitions, Farmerama Theater. Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
6:30 p.m.: Big Cat Encounter, educational show and exhibit, Machinery Avenue Court.
7 p.m.: Bruno Mars with special guest Raphaeil Saadiq, grandstand. Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show, Farmerama Theater. Parrotbeach – Jimmy Buffet tribute band, music tent. Hershey's Greatest "Cocoa Classic Cake" baking contest, Agri~Plex.
7:30 p.m.: 4-H Seeing Eye Puppy Demonstration, judging tent. Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
8:30 p.m.: Big Cat Encounter, educational show and exhibit, Machinery Avenue Court.
9 p.m.: Robinson's Pig Paddling Porkers, pig racing, Machinery Avenue Court.
10:15 p.m.: Philadelphia Funk Authority, dance, party music, Bier Garten
Strolling attractions: Scott's Crazy Comedy Magic Show, Bounce and Ooo La La Comedy Juggling Show, Fair Mascots, Dapper Dan the clown, fairgrounds.
WFMZ Channel 69 News tent, midway.
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentownfair/mc-allentown-fair-schedule-0830-20110829,0,2039338.story
PCNTV SCHEDULE
--SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE---
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
7:00p Anti-Immigration Legislation
PA Immigration and Citizen Coalition
7:45p Immigration Issues
PA House State Government Committee
10:15p Anti-Immigration Legislation
PA Immigration and Citizen Coalition
11:00p Wine Kiosks Performance Audit with PA Auditor General Jack Wagner
11:30p Harrisburg Media Availability: Rick Santorum, Republican for President
12:00a Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Summit
Allentown, PA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles James Nevels, Founder of the Swarthmore Group
7:00a PCN Tours George Westinghouse Museum
8:00a PA Books "Mrs. Ike: A portrait of a Marriage" with author Susan Eisenhower
9:00a Wine Kiosks Performance Audit with PA Auditor General Jack Wagner
9:30a (LIVE) Immigration Issues
PA House State Government Committee
1:00p Senior Issues
Sen. John Blake, D-Lackawanna, Luzerne and Monroe
2:30p Elimination of Philadelphia School Reform Commission
Sen. Mike Stack, D-Philadelphia
3:05p Marcellus Shale Drilling Impact Fees
Rep. Jesse White, D-Washington, Allegheny and Beaver
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours George Westinghouse Museum
7:00p UPMC/Highmark Provider Contract
PA House Insurance Committee
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia
7:00a PCN Tours George's Woodcraft Furniture
8:00a PA Books "Murder is the Charge" with authors William Costopoulos & Brad Bumsted
9:00a Marcellus Shale Drilling Forum
Sen. Mike Folmer, R-Lebanon
12:00p Lyme Disease Task Force
PA House Human Services Committee
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours George's Woodcraft Furniture
Coal: PA Books Special
7:00p Making Sense of Molly Maguires with author Kevin Kenny
8:00p "Unseen Danger: The Centralia Mine Fire" with author David DeKok
9:00p "The Kingdom of Coal" with authors Donald Miller and Richard Sharpless
10:00p "The Knox Mine Disaster" with authors Ken, Robert and Nicole Wolensky
11:00p "When The Mines Closed" with author Tom Dublin
12:00a "Tragedy at Avondale" with author Robert Wolensky
1:00a "The Miners of Windber" with author Mildred Beik
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles Robert Page, Director of Choral Studies at Carnegie Mellon University
7:00a PCN Tours Gertrude Hawk Chocolate
8:00a PA Books "The Murder of Dr. Chapman" with author Linda Wolfe
9:00a Sen. Pat Toomey Town Hall in Jim Thorpe, PA
10:30a Military Service Awards Ceremony
Gov. Tom Corbett
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours Gertrude Hawk Chocolate
Labor and Industry: PA Books Special
7:00p “Industrial Pioneers: Scranton, Pennsylvania” with author Patrick Brown
8:00p “Myth, Legend, Reality: Edwin Laurentine Drake and the Early Oil Industry”
Author, William Brice
9:00p “Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania”
Authors: Ann Bartholomew and Donald Stuart Young
10:00p “Inside Bethlehem Steel”
Author: Elizabeth Kovach and Photographer: Peter Trieber
11:00p “Pennsylvania Crude” with author Paul Adomites and photographer Ed Bernik
12:00a “After the Smoke Clears” with author Steve Mellon
1:00a “Fighting for the Union Label” with authors Ken, Nicole and Robert Wolensky
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http://www.pcntv.com/
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
7:00p Anti-Immigration Legislation
PA Immigration and Citizen Coalition
7:45p Immigration Issues
PA House State Government Committee
10:15p Anti-Immigration Legislation
PA Immigration and Citizen Coalition
11:00p Wine Kiosks Performance Audit with PA Auditor General Jack Wagner
11:30p Harrisburg Media Availability: Rick Santorum, Republican for President
12:00a Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Summit
Allentown, PA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles James Nevels, Founder of the Swarthmore Group
7:00a PCN Tours George Westinghouse Museum
8:00a PA Books "Mrs. Ike: A portrait of a Marriage" with author Susan Eisenhower
9:00a Wine Kiosks Performance Audit with PA Auditor General Jack Wagner
9:30a (LIVE) Immigration Issues
PA House State Government Committee
1:00p Senior Issues
Sen. John Blake, D-Lackawanna, Luzerne and Monroe
2:30p Elimination of Philadelphia School Reform Commission
Sen. Mike Stack, D-Philadelphia
3:05p Marcellus Shale Drilling Impact Fees
Rep. Jesse White, D-Washington, Allegheny and Beaver
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours George Westinghouse Museum
7:00p UPMC/Highmark Provider Contract
PA House Insurance Committee
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia
7:00a PCN Tours George's Woodcraft Furniture
8:00a PA Books "Murder is the Charge" with authors William Costopoulos & Brad Bumsted
9:00a Marcellus Shale Drilling Forum
Sen. Mike Folmer, R-Lebanon
12:00p Lyme Disease Task Force
PA House Human Services Committee
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours George's Woodcraft Furniture
Coal: PA Books Special
7:00p Making Sense of Molly Maguires with author Kevin Kenny
8:00p "Unseen Danger: The Centralia Mine Fire" with author David DeKok
9:00p "The Kingdom of Coal" with authors Donald Miller and Richard Sharpless
10:00p "The Knox Mine Disaster" with authors Ken, Robert and Nicole Wolensky
11:00p "When The Mines Closed" with author Tom Dublin
12:00a "Tragedy at Avondale" with author Robert Wolensky
1:00a "The Miners of Windber" with author Mildred Beik
- - - - - - - - - -
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles Robert Page, Director of Choral Studies at Carnegie Mellon University
7:00a PCN Tours Gertrude Hawk Chocolate
8:00a PA Books "The Murder of Dr. Chapman" with author Linda Wolfe
9:00a Sen. Pat Toomey Town Hall in Jim Thorpe, PA
10:30a Military Service Awards Ceremony
Gov. Tom Corbett
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours Gertrude Hawk Chocolate
Labor and Industry: PA Books Special
7:00p “Industrial Pioneers: Scranton, Pennsylvania” with author Patrick Brown
8:00p “Myth, Legend, Reality: Edwin Laurentine Drake and the Early Oil Industry”
Author, William Brice
9:00p “Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania”
Authors: Ann Bartholomew and Donald Stuart Young
10:00p “Inside Bethlehem Steel”
Author: Elizabeth Kovach and Photographer: Peter Trieber
11:00p “Pennsylvania Crude” with author Paul Adomites and photographer Ed Bernik
12:00a “After the Smoke Clears” with author Steve Mellon
1:00a “Fighting for the Union Label” with authors Ken, Nicole and Robert Wolensky
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http://www.pcntv.com/
Roads remain closed in Northampton, Lehigh counties after Hurricane Irene - UPDATE
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
Flooding and downed trees and power lines in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene have some area roads still closed today.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation released the following list of closed roads in Northampton and Lehigh counties, as of 8:30 this morning.
Northampton County:
* Lehigh Drive between Fourth and Adamson streets in Easton
* Route 611 between Cedarville Road and Smith Avenue in Easton
* River Road between River Road and Marshfield Drive in Upper Mount Bethel Township
* Henry Road between Jacobsburg Road and Schoeneck Avenue in Bushkill Township
* Weaversville Road between Hanover Street in Hanover Township and South Halbea Street in East Allen Township
* Hope Road between Unknown and Freemansburg roads in Bethlehem Township
* Durham Road between County Line and Stouts Valley roads in Williams Township
Lehigh County:
* Stonesthrow/Church Road between Honeysuckle and Stonesthrow roads in Upper Saucon Township
* Honeysuckle Road between Stonesthrow Road in Upper Saucon Township and East Rock Road in Salisbury Townshi
* Fairview Road between Emmaus Avenue and Susquehanna Street in Salisbury Township
* Limeport Pike between Kings Highway and Spinnerstown Road in Lower Milford Township
* Jordan Road between Haasadahl Road in Upper Macungie Township and Route 309 in South Whitehall Township
* Schantz Road between Hamilton Boulevard in Lower Macungie Township and Cetronia Road in Upper Macungie Township
* Oakhurst Drive between Stonesthrow Road and Old Bethlehem Pike in Upper Saucon Township
* Neffs Laurys Road between Route 145 and Scheidy’s Road in North Whitehall Township
* Vera Cruz Road/Shimerville Road between Fifth Street in Upper Milford Township and Route 145 in Upper Saucon Township
* Old Post Road between Spring Valley and Cutoff roads in Whitehall Township
* Schochary Road between Flint Hill and Zeisloff roads in Lynn Township
* Mosserville/Mountain Road between Kings Highway and Appalachian PY in Lynn Township
PennDOT warns motorists not to drive across roads covered with water because the water may be deeper than it looks, and to never drive around barricades or signs on closed roads.
Drivers should expect that some traffic signals may be out because of power outages and to use caution at intersections. Check road conditions by calling 511 or visiting www.511PA.com.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2011/08/roads_remain_closed_in_northam.html
Flooding and downed trees and power lines in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene have some area roads still closed today.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation released the following list of closed roads in Northampton and Lehigh counties, as of 8:30 this morning.
Northampton County:
* Lehigh Drive between Fourth and Adamson streets in Easton
* Route 611 between Cedarville Road and Smith Avenue in Easton
* River Road between River Road and Marshfield Drive in Upper Mount Bethel Township
* Henry Road between Jacobsburg Road and Schoeneck Avenue in Bushkill Township
* Weaversville Road between Hanover Street in Hanover Township and South Halbea Street in East Allen Township
* Hope Road between Unknown and Freemansburg roads in Bethlehem Township
* Durham Road between County Line and Stouts Valley roads in Williams Township
Lehigh County:
* Stonesthrow/Church Road between Honeysuckle and Stonesthrow roads in Upper Saucon Township
* Honeysuckle Road between Stonesthrow Road in Upper Saucon Township and East Rock Road in Salisbury Townshi
* Fairview Road between Emmaus Avenue and Susquehanna Street in Salisbury Township
* Limeport Pike between Kings Highway and Spinnerstown Road in Lower Milford Township
* Jordan Road between Haasadahl Road in Upper Macungie Township and Route 309 in South Whitehall Township
* Schantz Road between Hamilton Boulevard in Lower Macungie Township and Cetronia Road in Upper Macungie Township
* Oakhurst Drive between Stonesthrow Road and Old Bethlehem Pike in Upper Saucon Township
* Neffs Laurys Road between Route 145 and Scheidy’s Road in North Whitehall Township
* Vera Cruz Road/Shimerville Road between Fifth Street in Upper Milford Township and Route 145 in Upper Saucon Township
* Old Post Road between Spring Valley and Cutoff roads in Whitehall Township
* Schochary Road between Flint Hill and Zeisloff roads in Lynn Township
* Mosserville/Mountain Road between Kings Highway and Appalachian PY in Lynn Township
PennDOT warns motorists not to drive across roads covered with water because the water may be deeper than it looks, and to never drive around barricades or signs on closed roads.
Drivers should expect that some traffic signals may be out because of power outages and to use caution at intersections. Check road conditions by calling 511 or visiting www.511PA.com.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2011/08/roads_remain_closed_in_northam.html
Rockmore staying at home; will attend Allen
FROM KEITH GROLLER
Looks like the pipeline that ran from Allentown to Faith Christian in Sellersville is over.
Starting in the 1990s with the very talented Danny Hargrove, who went on to play at UNC-Greensboro and East Stroudsburg University, many Allentown kids began attending and playing basketball at the small Christian school about a 35-minute drive from the city.
As recently as last year, several Allentown kids played for the Lions.
But I was informed that Tyler Rockmore, a junior guard, who helped Faith Christian go 21-6 last year and reach the District One Class A finals and the state tournament, will be attending William Allen this year and will compete for a roster spot and playing time on Doug Snyder's baskeball team.
The Canaries graduated four starters, including guards Branden Harrington and Robert Rodriguez, from its District 11 4A championship team.
Tyler lives in Allentown. He is the son of Wall2Wall Urban Youth Network founder and director Chuck Rockmore, who runs the popular Wall2Wall Adult Mid-Summer Basketball Classic at Allentown's Roosevelt Park every July.
Rockmore, who had 33 3-pointers last season and averaged in double digits, played with Faith throughout the summer. The team went 7-7 in the Stellar Cedar Beach Summer League,
Allen also had a solid summer, reaching the finals of the SportsFest tournament and the semifinals of the Stellar Summer League before losing to Freedom.
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
Looks like the pipeline that ran from Allentown to Faith Christian in Sellersville is over.
Starting in the 1990s with the very talented Danny Hargrove, who went on to play at UNC-Greensboro and East Stroudsburg University, many Allentown kids began attending and playing basketball at the small Christian school about a 35-minute drive from the city.
As recently as last year, several Allentown kids played for the Lions.
But I was informed that Tyler Rockmore, a junior guard, who helped Faith Christian go 21-6 last year and reach the District One Class A finals and the state tournament, will be attending William Allen this year and will compete for a roster spot and playing time on Doug Snyder's baskeball team.
The Canaries graduated four starters, including guards Branden Harrington and Robert Rodriguez, from its District 11 4A championship team.
Tyler lives in Allentown. He is the son of Wall2Wall Urban Youth Network founder and director Chuck Rockmore, who runs the popular Wall2Wall Adult Mid-Summer Basketball Classic at Allentown's Roosevelt Park every July.
Rockmore, who had 33 3-pointers last season and averaged in double digits, played with Faith throughout the summer. The team went 7-7 in the Stellar Cedar Beach Summer League,
Allen also had a solid summer, reaching the finals of the SportsFest tournament and the semifinals of the Stellar Summer League before losing to Freedom.
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
Ex-Pa. House Speaker John Perzel to plead guilty
FROM THE MORNING CALL
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former Pennsylvania House Speaker John Perzel plans to plead guilty in a state corruption case.
An order issued Tuesday byDauphin County court says Perzel is scheduled to change his pleas from innocent to guilty at a hearing in Harrisburg on Wednesday.
The order does not specify which charges Perzel will plead guilty to.
Prosecutors have described thePhiladelphia Republican as the architect of a scheme to illegally use millions of dollars' worth of taxpayer-financed computer technology to gain an edge in political campaigns.
The 61-year-old Perzel faces 82 counts that include theft, conspiracy and conflict of interest.
Eric Ruth, a former HouseGOP technology office employee, is also scheduled to plead guilty. Ruth's lawyer says his pleas will be to conspiracy and conflict of interest.
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-perzel-guilty-plea-ap-083011,0,3305703.story
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former Pennsylvania House Speaker John Perzel plans to plead guilty in a state corruption case.
An order issued Tuesday byDauphin County court says Perzel is scheduled to change his pleas from innocent to guilty at a hearing in Harrisburg on Wednesday.
The order does not specify which charges Perzel will plead guilty to.
Prosecutors have described thePhiladelphia Republican as the architect of a scheme to illegally use millions of dollars' worth of taxpayer-financed computer technology to gain an edge in political campaigns.
The 61-year-old Perzel faces 82 counts that include theft, conspiracy and conflict of interest.
Eric Ruth, a former HouseGOP technology office employee, is also scheduled to plead guilty. Ruth's lawyer says his pleas will be to conspiracy and conflict of interest.
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-perzel-guilty-plea-ap-083011,0,3305703.story
Don’t forget to give yourself more time getting to work today as school is back and so are buses and children walking. Elementary 8:00 – 2:15, Interm
FROM ROSS NUNAMAKER
Don’t forget to give yourself more time getting to work today as school is back and so are buses and children walking.
Elementary 8:00 – 2:15, Intermediate School (couldn’t find it online, but did notice there are pay-per-click ads on the calendar, but no school announcements for August, I believe times are 8:10 – 3:10), Middle School (couldn’t find times, believe it is 7:20 – 2:20), and High School (7:25 – 2:30).
Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker
http://nocnews.blogspot.com/
Don’t forget to give yourself more time getting to work today as school is back and so are buses and children walking.
Elementary 8:00 – 2:15, Intermediate School (couldn’t find it online, but did notice there are pay-per-click ads on the calendar, but no school announcements for August, I believe times are 8:10 – 3:10), Middle School (couldn’t find times, believe it is 7:20 – 2:20), and High School (7:25 – 2:30).
Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker
http://nocnews.blogspot.com/
Wall of Fame Gala
FROM ROSS NUNAMAKER
Alumni/Homecoming
Wall of Fame Gala
Honoring outstanding Nazareth graduates
Joseph Reichel ‘47 (posthumously)
Dr. Larry Sherman ‘52
Dr. Walter Miller ‘61
Dr. Robert Yavorski ‘79
September 24, 2011
Holy Family Club
Cocktail Fountain with Hors d’oeuvres 5-6pm (Cash Bar)
Entertainment by Bruce Stimmel
Dinner 6:00pm
Wall of Fame Ceremony 7:00pm
Dancing to the music of the Reuben Heller Band
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is Limited. Will be reserved on a first come first serve basis!
Please return this bottom portion with your check: KINDLY RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 10, 2011
Name_____________________________ Email_________________________
Address_____________________City ____________ State, Zip____________
_____Yes, I will attend the Alumni Wall of Fame Gala.
_____ Number of reservations at $40.00.
____No, I cannot attend but my tax deductible contribution is enclosed.
Please make check payable to: Nazareth Blue Eagle Education Foundation and mail to:
Nazareth Education Foundation; Nazareth Area School District; One Education Plaza;
Nazareth, PA 18064
Website: www.nazaretheducationfoundation.org
(reservations may be purchased on our website)
Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker
http://nocnews.blogspot.com/
Alumni/Homecoming
Wall of Fame Gala
Honoring outstanding Nazareth graduates
Joseph Reichel ‘47 (posthumously)
Dr. Larry Sherman ‘52
Dr. Walter Miller ‘61
Dr. Robert Yavorski ‘79
September 24, 2011
Holy Family Club
Cocktail Fountain with Hors d’oeuvres 5-6pm (Cash Bar)
Entertainment by Bruce Stimmel
Dinner 6:00pm
Wall of Fame Ceremony 7:00pm
Dancing to the music of the Reuben Heller Band
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is Limited. Will be reserved on a first come first serve basis!
Please return this bottom portion with your check: KINDLY RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 10, 2011
Name_____________________________ Email_________________________
Address_____________________City ____________ State, Zip____________
_____Yes, I will attend the Alumni Wall of Fame Gala.
_____ Number of reservations at $40.00.
____No, I cannot attend but my tax deductible contribution is enclosed.
Please make check payable to: Nazareth Blue Eagle Education Foundation and mail to:
Nazareth Education Foundation; Nazareth Area School District; One Education Plaza;
Nazareth, PA 18064
Website: www.nazaretheducationfoundation.org
(reservations may be purchased on our website)
Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker
http://nocnews.blogspot.com/
Tuesday!
Wednesday August 31, 2011
Last day of August!
September Tomorrow!
Big dy today!
PT Theraphy at 10am!
More walking!
Going to the Allentown Fair Tonight!
5pm-9:30pm at the Fair!
I Will be there for the RCN Sports Talk Show!
Also will see the Battle of the Bands!
Should be a fun night!
Diana taking me!!
Back to work Friday night!!
New Gate at Liberty Street!!
Can't wait to work with Dennis and Sandy Kincaid!!
It was very nice of Dennis to recommend over to his gate!!!
I am interested in seeing how busy that gate is!
I Hope I am not bored over there!
How are you?
How was your week?
Schools opened Tuesday!
Another school year!
I Hope they had a great 1st day!!
I Hope the Freshman found their classes!
Was concerned about them!!!
I Been great!
Having a great week!
still having stomach issues.
It not going away.
Not sure what it is.
Phillies came back Monday!
They been winning too!
32 games in 30 days!
Nomore Days off!!
Nazareth Football should be great this year!
They will beat Pleasant Valley Friday!
My picks will return Friday!!
Michael Vick signed a 6 year contract!
What are your thoughts about that?
Last week was wierd.
Earthquake, Hurricane and Tornado all in the same week.
That was nuts.
That don't happen too often.
The Ironpigs need to start winning if they want to make the playoffs!
Attendent Care Services going great!
Diana is the best!!!!!
RCN Sports Talk is live at the Fair Wednesday and Thursday 6pm-7pm!
Battle of the Bands at 9:30pm Wednesday on RCN4!!
Nice weather all this week!!!
No Rain!!
70's Friday night!
Great weather for Football!!!!!!!!!!
My grandmother is home recovering nicely!!
I Will be at 7 Nazareth Girls Volleyball Games this year!!!!
Schedule:
Wednesday August 31:
8:30am-2pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4pm-10pm DIANA
4pm-10pm AT THE ALLENTOWN FAIR WITH DIANA
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Thursday September 1:
NO BINGO THIS WEEK- RESUME NEXT THURSDAY
8:30am-12:30pm DIANA
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
1pm RADIO SHOW
4pm-6pm DIANA
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4:40pm-5:10pm FOOTBALL PRACTICE
5:18pm-5:50pm SANDY PHILLIPS
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Friday September 2:
8:30am-6pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
2:30pm-4:18pm SANDY PHILLIPS
5:30pm-9:30pm COLLECTING TICKETS AT THE NAZARETH FOOTBALL GAME
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
11pm Announce BIG TICKET ON WFMZ
Saturday September 3:
9am KEITH GROLLER ON 1470AM
8:30am DIANA
10am 69 SPORTS SATURDAY ON WEEX 1230
NOON Radio Show
7pm Announce Lafayette Football on RCN4, TV60
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Sunday September 4:
11am Radio Show
NOON Announce Charlie Manuel Show on MYPHL17
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MYPHL17
6pm-Midnight Announce JERRY LEWIS TELETHON ON WNEP
10pm Anchor News on CW57
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
CHECK OUT THE NAZARETH'S ART CENTER WEBSITE AND ROSS NUNAMAKER RUNS THE CENTER!
His Website for the Arts Center:
http://www.thenunamakergroup.com/projects/market/nazareth-center-for-the-arts/
I Highly suggest you check out one of his upcoming events at the Arts Center!
SEE YOU FRIDAY!
Last day of August!
September Tomorrow!
Big dy today!
PT Theraphy at 10am!
More walking!
Going to the Allentown Fair Tonight!
5pm-9:30pm at the Fair!
I Will be there for the RCN Sports Talk Show!
Also will see the Battle of the Bands!
Should be a fun night!
Diana taking me!!
Back to work Friday night!!
New Gate at Liberty Street!!
Can't wait to work with Dennis and Sandy Kincaid!!
It was very nice of Dennis to recommend over to his gate!!!
I am interested in seeing how busy that gate is!
I Hope I am not bored over there!
How are you?
How was your week?
Schools opened Tuesday!
Another school year!
I Hope they had a great 1st day!!
I Hope the Freshman found their classes!
Was concerned about them!!!
I Been great!
Having a great week!
still having stomach issues.
It not going away.
Not sure what it is.
Phillies came back Monday!
They been winning too!
32 games in 30 days!
Nomore Days off!!
Nazareth Football should be great this year!
They will beat Pleasant Valley Friday!
My picks will return Friday!!
Michael Vick signed a 6 year contract!
What are your thoughts about that?
Last week was wierd.
Earthquake, Hurricane and Tornado all in the same week.
That was nuts.
That don't happen too often.
The Ironpigs need to start winning if they want to make the playoffs!
Attendent Care Services going great!
Diana is the best!!!!!
RCN Sports Talk is live at the Fair Wednesday and Thursday 6pm-7pm!
Battle of the Bands at 9:30pm Wednesday on RCN4!!
Nice weather all this week!!!
No Rain!!
70's Friday night!
Great weather for Football!!!!!!!!!!
My grandmother is home recovering nicely!!
I Will be at 7 Nazareth Girls Volleyball Games this year!!!!
Schedule:
Wednesday August 31:
8:30am-2pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4pm-10pm DIANA
4pm-10pm AT THE ALLENTOWN FAIR WITH DIANA
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Thursday September 1:
NO BINGO THIS WEEK- RESUME NEXT THURSDAY
8:30am-12:30pm DIANA
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
1pm RADIO SHOW
4pm-6pm DIANA
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4:40pm-5:10pm FOOTBALL PRACTICE
5:18pm-5:50pm SANDY PHILLIPS
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Friday September 2:
8:30am-6pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
2:30pm-4:18pm SANDY PHILLIPS
5:30pm-9:30pm COLLECTING TICKETS AT THE NAZARETH FOOTBALL GAME
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
11pm Announce BIG TICKET ON WFMZ
Saturday September 3:
9am KEITH GROLLER ON 1470AM
8:30am DIANA
10am 69 SPORTS SATURDAY ON WEEX 1230
NOON Radio Show
7pm Announce Lafayette Football on RCN4, TV60
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Sunday September 4:
11am Radio Show
NOON Announce Charlie Manuel Show on MYPHL17
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MYPHL17
6pm-Midnight Announce JERRY LEWIS TELETHON ON WNEP
10pm Anchor News on CW57
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
CHECK OUT THE NAZARETH'S ART CENTER WEBSITE AND ROSS NUNAMAKER RUNS THE CENTER!
His Website for the Arts Center:
http://www.thenunamakergroup.com/projects/market/nazareth-center-for-the-arts/
I Highly suggest you check out one of his upcoming events at the Arts Center!
SEE YOU FRIDAY!
Nazareth Area Middle Schoolers break world whistling title
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
The Nazareth Area Middle School student body has broken a Guinness World Record for the most people whistling simultaneously at a single venue.
The district learned the students had broken the record Friday when they received certification from representatives of London-based Guinness World Records Ltd. The certificate acknowledges the record has been broken by the Nazareth Area Middle School, complete with a formalized seal.
The previous record was attained June 6, 2010, by 329 people who whistled for about five minutes at a shopping mall in Tokyo.
With a dozen Lehigh Valley-area veterans at their side and the assistance of the Nazareth Area High School Wind Ensemble, roughly 750 seventh- and eighth-graders on May 27 packed the football field to whistle "America the Beautiful" and "God Bless America" in honor of Lehigh Valley veterans.
Nazareth students also had surpassed the five-minute record held by the Japan group.
“It feels really good to reach the goal,” said Monique Ohrwashel, adviser of the student-run Make-A-Wish Club. “It feels rewarding to finally get the certificate and have it be accomplished."
The idea to break the record had come from Ohrwashel’s son, Cameron Ohrwashel, who was 14 and an eighth-grader at the time of the event. It was Cameron Ohrwashel who wanted to break a Guinness World Record and began looking up various records that the school would be able to assist him with.
Prior to the whistling, students also gathered donations from family members, friends and others to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania, Pottsville Regional Office. Monique Ohrwashel said the goal was to raise $1 per student for a total of $750.
The student-run Make-A-Wish Club, which gained the backing of the Nazareth Area School Board, was launched in the fall by Cameron Ohrwashel following his idea to break the record. He said he had wanted to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation — which benefits the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses — while breaking the record.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2011/08/nazareth_area_middle_schoolers_1.html
The Nazareth Area Middle School student body has broken a Guinness World Record for the most people whistling simultaneously at a single venue.
The district learned the students had broken the record Friday when they received certification from representatives of London-based Guinness World Records Ltd. The certificate acknowledges the record has been broken by the Nazareth Area Middle School, complete with a formalized seal.
The previous record was attained June 6, 2010, by 329 people who whistled for about five minutes at a shopping mall in Tokyo.
With a dozen Lehigh Valley-area veterans at their side and the assistance of the Nazareth Area High School Wind Ensemble, roughly 750 seventh- and eighth-graders on May 27 packed the football field to whistle "America the Beautiful" and "God Bless America" in honor of Lehigh Valley veterans.
Nazareth students also had surpassed the five-minute record held by the Japan group.
“It feels really good to reach the goal,” said Monique Ohrwashel, adviser of the student-run Make-A-Wish Club. “It feels rewarding to finally get the certificate and have it be accomplished."
The idea to break the record had come from Ohrwashel’s son, Cameron Ohrwashel, who was 14 and an eighth-grader at the time of the event. It was Cameron Ohrwashel who wanted to break a Guinness World Record and began looking up various records that the school would be able to assist him with.
Prior to the whistling, students also gathered donations from family members, friends and others to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania, Pottsville Regional Office. Monique Ohrwashel said the goal was to raise $1 per student for a total of $750.
The student-run Make-A-Wish Club, which gained the backing of the Nazareth Area School Board, was launched in the fall by Cameron Ohrwashel following his idea to break the record. He said he had wanted to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation — which benefits the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses — while breaking the record.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2011/08/nazareth_area_middle_schoolers_1.html
Monday, August 29, 2011
Nazareth Homecoming Gala for ALL classes on September 24th at 5pm Holy Family Club
FROM CANDY KELLER
Dear Nazareth Alumni, Family and Community,
Attached please read, forward, print, post and RSVP (by September 10th) the
invitation for the upcoming Nazareth Homecoming Gala for ALL classes!
September 24th at 5pm Holy Family Club. This is a chance to see everyone
from your class and other classes come together for night of celebration.
Please return your dinner/event invitation registrations early due to
limited seating. You can return by mail or by visiting the foundation
website at www.nazaretheducationfoundation.org. The price of $40 includes a
food and cocktail fountains from 5 - 6pom with entertainment by our own
Bruce Stimmel and a complete family style dinner served at 6pm (Fruit Cup,
Salad, Roast Beef, Turkey, Filling, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn,
Gravy, Rolls/Butter, Ice Cream, Coffee/Tea. Dancing in evening also by our
own Rueben Heller Band. Please come out to help us celebrate and to support
the Nazareth Foundation of Eagles and the Nazareth Vision of Eagles who will
be in charge of a Gourmet and Gift Basket drawing. (If you are able to
donate a basket, please include in your rsvp or simply bring to the event).
PLEASE HELP US ...get the word out by sending out to your classmates,
facebook friends, e-mail distribution lists, church bulletins and any other
way you can help us spread the word!!!
Thank you,
Nazareth Education Foundation Gala Commmittee:
Peg Ferraro, Kathy Heller, Becky Hontz & Candy Keller
****Would you please blast this out to your entire e-mail distribution list
and classmates. Also, please post to your facebook and tell your family,
friends in and out of town!!!******
Dear Nazareth Alumni, Family and Community,
Attached please read, forward, print, post and RSVP (by September 10th) the
invitation for the upcoming Nazareth Homecoming Gala for ALL classes!
September 24th at 5pm Holy Family Club. This is a chance to see everyone
from your class and other classes come together for night of celebration.
Please return your dinner/event invitation registrations early due to
limited seating. You can return by mail or by visiting the foundation
website at www.nazaretheducationfoundation.org. The price of $40 includes a
food and cocktail fountains from 5 - 6pom with entertainment by our own
Bruce Stimmel and a complete family style dinner served at 6pm (Fruit Cup,
Salad, Roast Beef, Turkey, Filling, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn,
Gravy, Rolls/Butter, Ice Cream, Coffee/Tea. Dancing in evening also by our
own Rueben Heller Band. Please come out to help us celebrate and to support
the Nazareth Foundation of Eagles and the Nazareth Vision of Eagles who will
be in charge of a Gourmet and Gift Basket drawing. (If you are able to
donate a basket, please include in your rsvp or simply bring to the event).
PLEASE HELP US ...get the word out by sending out to your classmates,
facebook friends, e-mail distribution lists, church bulletins and any other
way you can help us spread the word!!!
Thank you,
Nazareth Education Foundation Gala Commmittee:
Peg Ferraro, Kathy Heller, Becky Hontz & Candy Keller
****Would you please blast this out to your entire e-mail distribution list
and classmates. Also, please post to your facebook and tell your family,
friends in and out of town!!!******
Salisbury's Lloyd Irons will be back in action for the Falcons
FROM KEITH GROLLER
I learned of this a while ago, but because of vacation and other things, I haven't had chance to get it confirmed until tonight.
Salisbury boys basketball coach Jason Weaver has confirmed that Lloyd Irons will be back in action next basketball season for the defending District 11 2A champs.
Irons was a junior academically at Salisbury last year but was thought to be out of athletic eligibility after the 2010-11 school year.
But someone did their homework and went back and looked at his past record and discovered that Irons did have a year of eligibility left.
Irons' acacdemic record is a bit murky since he moved from New York City to Philadelphia and then transferred to Salisbury Township to live with his brother and his wife.
Irons turns 19 in November but the PIAA bylaws say that's ok. To be eligible to participate, you must not be 19 before on June 30 preceding the school year.
Salisbury presented a case to the District 11 committee and earlier this month the district declared him eligible to play in the coming 2011-12 season.
That's a big plus for the Falcons who graduated eight seniors from their 19-7 team that went to the Colonial League finals, won the district title and then gave Prep Charter all it wanted in the first round of the PIAA 2A state tournament.
"We’re extremely happy that Lloyd will be able to play with us next season,” WDistrict11BB eaver said. “He came on strong for us at the end of last season and has continued to work hard through the spring and summer. He had a good AAU season and played well for us in the Cedar Beach league and in the summer tournaments."
While Salisbury learned that it will have a standout player on its roster, we've also learned that two other Colonial League members have lost quality players.
Tyler Kohl, Notre Dame's outstanding freshman a year ago, has reportedly transferred to Perkiomen Prep and Justin Festa, one of Southern Lehigh's top players a year ago, has transferred to Faith Christian in Sellersville.
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
I learned of this a while ago, but because of vacation and other things, I haven't had chance to get it confirmed until tonight.
Salisbury boys basketball coach Jason Weaver has confirmed that Lloyd Irons will be back in action next basketball season for the defending District 11 2A champs.
Irons was a junior academically at Salisbury last year but was thought to be out of athletic eligibility after the 2010-11 school year.
But someone did their homework and went back and looked at his past record and discovered that Irons did have a year of eligibility left.
Irons' acacdemic record is a bit murky since he moved from New York City to Philadelphia and then transferred to Salisbury Township to live with his brother and his wife.
Irons turns 19 in November but the PIAA bylaws say that's ok. To be eligible to participate, you must not be 19 before on June 30 preceding the school year.
Salisbury presented a case to the District 11 committee and earlier this month the district declared him eligible to play in the coming 2011-12 season.
That's a big plus for the Falcons who graduated eight seniors from their 19-7 team that went to the Colonial League finals, won the district title and then gave Prep Charter all it wanted in the first round of the PIAA 2A state tournament.
"We’re extremely happy that Lloyd will be able to play with us next season,” WDistrict11BB eaver said. “He came on strong for us at the end of last season and has continued to work hard through the spring and summer. He had a good AAU season and played well for us in the Cedar Beach league and in the summer tournaments."
While Salisbury learned that it will have a standout player on its roster, we've also learned that two other Colonial League members have lost quality players.
Tyler Kohl, Notre Dame's outstanding freshman a year ago, has reportedly transferred to Perkiomen Prep and Justin Festa, one of Southern Lehigh's top players a year ago, has transferred to Faith Christian in Sellersville.
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
Palmer Park Mall evacuated after power outages, odor
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
The Palmer Park Mall was evacuated tonight and shut down because of an odor after partial power outages in the building, officials said.
Hundreds of customers and employees were forced to leave the 2455 Park Avenue mall about 6:20 after visitors reported what smelled like a fire near the Payless ShoeSource and Fiat stores near The Bon-Ton entrance.
There was no fire, and officials think the odor was caused by the mall's heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning system not receiving enough electricity due to power outages in certain parts of the mall, said Palmer Township fire Commissioner Delmar Grube.
"In our estimation, the HVAC unit was not getting enough power for normal speed, and the resulting overheating caused the odor," Grube said. "The HVAC system then pulled the odor into the mall."
As a precaution, power to the entire mall was shut down, Grube said. Pam Richetta, the mall's interim general manager, said the managers were told to shut down their stores and close up for the night.
"We do not believe there is any emergency issue, but we'd rather be safe than sorry," Richetta said. "Everything will be resolved more efficiently this evening without the stress of a lot of people walking around."
Metropolitan Edison was called about the incident but could not respond immediately because crews were on "storm mode" due to the power outages caused by Hurricane Irene this weekend, Grube said.
Dozens of store employees milled around the parking lot and outside of the mall entrance before they were told to go home. Grube said the parking lot was originally completely full but cleared out after customers left the mall.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2011/08/palmer_park_mall_evacuated_aft.html
The Palmer Park Mall was evacuated tonight and shut down because of an odor after partial power outages in the building, officials said.
Hundreds of customers and employees were forced to leave the 2455 Park Avenue mall about 6:20 after visitors reported what smelled like a fire near the Payless ShoeSource and Fiat stores near The Bon-Ton entrance.
There was no fire, and officials think the odor was caused by the mall's heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning system not receiving enough electricity due to power outages in certain parts of the mall, said Palmer Township fire Commissioner Delmar Grube.
"In our estimation, the HVAC unit was not getting enough power for normal speed, and the resulting overheating caused the odor," Grube said. "The HVAC system then pulled the odor into the mall."
As a precaution, power to the entire mall was shut down, Grube said. Pam Richetta, the mall's interim general manager, said the managers were told to shut down their stores and close up for the night.
"We do not believe there is any emergency issue, but we'd rather be safe than sorry," Richetta said. "Everything will be resolved more efficiently this evening without the stress of a lot of people walking around."
Metropolitan Edison was called about the incident but could not respond immediately because crews were on "storm mode" due to the power outages caused by Hurricane Irene this weekend, Grube said.
Dozens of store employees milled around the parking lot and outside of the mall entrance before they were told to go home. Grube said the parking lot was originally completely full but cleared out after customers left the mall.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2011/08/palmer_park_mall_evacuated_aft.html
Philadelphia Eagles and Michael Vick agree to a six-year contract
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed on a six-year deal, the team announced tonight.
A source familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press the deal is worth $100 million, including about $40 million guaranteed. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because terms weren't released.
Vick has come a long way since spending 18 months in federal prison on dogfighting charges. He led the Eagles to the NFC East title last year, was the starting quarterback in the Pro Bowl and was the AP Comeback Player of the Year.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/08/philadelphia_eagles_and_michae.html
Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed on a six-year deal, the team announced tonight.
A source familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press the deal is worth $100 million, including about $40 million guaranteed. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because terms weren't released.
Vick has come a long way since spending 18 months in federal prison on dogfighting charges. He led the Eagles to the NFC East title last year, was the starting quarterback in the Pro Bowl and was the AP Comeback Player of the Year.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/08/philadelphia_eagles_and_michae.html
Upper Nazareth yard waste facility opens additional days for cleanup efforts
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
In an effort to aid residents in their cleanup efforts following impact from Hurricane Irene, Upper Nazareth Township Supervisors have approved opening the municipality’s yard waste facility on additional days.
The facility, located on Friedenstahl Avenue will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Board Vice Chairman Scott Sylvainus said this is in addition to the normal scheduled day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Additionally, the facility will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, which had initially been scheduled to be closed for the Labor Day holiday.
“We all hope these additional hours assist our residents with their cleanup efforts,” Sylvainus said.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2011/08/upper_nazareth_yard_waste_faci.html
In an effort to aid residents in their cleanup efforts following impact from Hurricane Irene, Upper Nazareth Township Supervisors have approved opening the municipality’s yard waste facility on additional days.
The facility, located on Friedenstahl Avenue will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Board Vice Chairman Scott Sylvainus said this is in addition to the normal scheduled day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Additionally, the facility will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, which had initially been scheduled to be closed for the Labor Day holiday.
“We all hope these additional hours assist our residents with their cleanup efforts,” Sylvainus said.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2011/08/upper_nazareth_yard_waste_faci.html
NICK AT NITE FALL 2011
Today we will reveal Nick at Nite's Fall 2011 schedule. They are adding Friends to the line-up, as we have told you many times already, but now we have the timeslots and the entire fall schedule! Friends joins the Nick at Nite line-up beginning next week with week-long marathon. The 236-episode catalogue kicks off with a 10-hour marathon each weeknight, beginning Monday (Sept. 5), through Sunday (Sept. 11), from 8pm to 6am (all times ET/PT), except on Friday and Saturday it will be from 10pm-6am. The series will regularly air weeknights from 10-11pm and encore from 1-2am with two back-to-back episodes. On weekends, the series will air in 10pm-12am ET/PT block. To get ready for the Friends marathon, Nick at Nite will air a four-night That '70s Show marathon from Wednesday, Sept. 1 to Sunday, Sept. 4 basically from 8pm-5am.
Nick at Nite's "Best of Friends" marathon will highlight a different cast member each night of the week with themed episodes centering on either Rachel, Ross, Joey, Phoebe, Chandler or Monica. Throughout the week, Facebook friends of Friends will be able to vote for their favorite episodes on the official Facebook TV show page, which will culminate with their top ten picks airing on Sunday, Sept. 11 beginning at 8pm. If you recall, Warner Bros. Domestic Cable sold Friends to Nick at Nite in a shared window with TBS that begins this fall, a deal that will harvest $200 million in license fees and advertising. It was reported that Nick at Nite will pay about $500,000 an episode for the right to carry the series post-6 p.m. (meaning 6pm-6am rights) for a six-year term lasting until fall 2017. TBS, which renewed the series, will have the 6am-6pm rights this fall, however for 2011-12 only it can air the series in the 6pm hour.
Moving on to the actual Nick at Nite Fall 2011 schedule, the original game show Family Brainsurge will air Mon-Thurs at 8pm, followed by My Wife & Kids at 8:30pm, which remains in its timeslot. The 9pm hour will still feature back-to-back episodes of the Nick at Nite hit George Lopez every weekday. Friends will follow every night at 10-11pm, pushing That '70s Show to the weeknights at 11pm hour. The 12am hour will feature an encore of George Lopez, followed by an encore of Friends at 1am. Back-to-back Everybody Hates Chris will air in the 2am hour, followed by an encore of That '70s Show at 3am. The 4am hour will feature a full hour of My Wife & Kids, followed by a half-hour of Family Matters around 5:30am. And finally, weekdays from 6-7am will be The Nanny now. Now, Nick at Nite will still be off-the-clock, so all times are approximate after 11:30pm.
On weekends, there are some variations. Friends will air a block from 10pm-12am on both nights, followed by That '70s Show at midnight and My Wife & Kids at 1am. Family Matters will only air Mon-Sat at 5:30am now, while Home Improvement is totally gone and The Nanny is now weekdays 6-7am and Sunday nights 2-3am. And as of now, there is no sign of a return for Married...with Children to Nick at Nite, which was removed in early August.
View the FULL Nick at Nite Fall 2011 schedule. Of course, stay with us for any further updates.
Moving on, TBS has ordered a sitcom pilot titled Men at Work from Sony Pictures Television. The pilot will be a multi-camera sitcom from executive producers Jamie Tarses and Breckin Meyer. If it gets picked-up to series, the series will be the third non-Tyler Perry sitcom for TBS after My Boys and The Bill Engvall Show, both of which are not airing anymore. Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns and House of Payne and Ice Cube's Are We There Yet are not original TBS series, but they air new episodes through syndication. Casting for the Men at Work pilot has not been announced yet.
In the pilot, when Milo is thrust into single life after discovering his girlfriend has been cheating, he finds comfort in three best friends who help reinvent his manhood with the promise of sex, alcohol and some serious bromance. This half-hour series is written and executive-produced by Breckin Meyer (TNT's Franklin & Bash).
Stay with us for further updates and if this series will get picked-up for a series order.
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/08/nick-at-nite-fall-2011-schedule-has.html#ixzz1XmMm5DAi
http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/08/nick-at-nite-fall-2011-schedule-has.html
Nick at Nite's "Best of Friends" marathon will highlight a different cast member each night of the week with themed episodes centering on either Rachel, Ross, Joey, Phoebe, Chandler or Monica. Throughout the week, Facebook friends of Friends will be able to vote for their favorite episodes on the official Facebook TV show page, which will culminate with their top ten picks airing on Sunday, Sept. 11 beginning at 8pm. If you recall, Warner Bros. Domestic Cable sold Friends to Nick at Nite in a shared window with TBS that begins this fall, a deal that will harvest $200 million in license fees and advertising. It was reported that Nick at Nite will pay about $500,000 an episode for the right to carry the series post-6 p.m. (meaning 6pm-6am rights) for a six-year term lasting until fall 2017. TBS, which renewed the series, will have the 6am-6pm rights this fall, however for 2011-12 only it can air the series in the 6pm hour.
Moving on to the actual Nick at Nite Fall 2011 schedule, the original game show Family Brainsurge will air Mon-Thurs at 8pm, followed by My Wife & Kids at 8:30pm, which remains in its timeslot. The 9pm hour will still feature back-to-back episodes of the Nick at Nite hit George Lopez every weekday. Friends will follow every night at 10-11pm, pushing That '70s Show to the weeknights at 11pm hour. The 12am hour will feature an encore of George Lopez, followed by an encore of Friends at 1am. Back-to-back Everybody Hates Chris will air in the 2am hour, followed by an encore of That '70s Show at 3am. The 4am hour will feature a full hour of My Wife & Kids, followed by a half-hour of Family Matters around 5:30am. And finally, weekdays from 6-7am will be The Nanny now. Now, Nick at Nite will still be off-the-clock, so all times are approximate after 11:30pm.
On weekends, there are some variations. Friends will air a block from 10pm-12am on both nights, followed by That '70s Show at midnight and My Wife & Kids at 1am. Family Matters will only air Mon-Sat at 5:30am now, while Home Improvement is totally gone and The Nanny is now weekdays 6-7am and Sunday nights 2-3am. And as of now, there is no sign of a return for Married...with Children to Nick at Nite, which was removed in early August.
View the FULL Nick at Nite Fall 2011 schedule. Of course, stay with us for any further updates.
Moving on, TBS has ordered a sitcom pilot titled Men at Work from Sony Pictures Television. The pilot will be a multi-camera sitcom from executive producers Jamie Tarses and Breckin Meyer. If it gets picked-up to series, the series will be the third non-Tyler Perry sitcom for TBS after My Boys and The Bill Engvall Show, both of which are not airing anymore. Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns and House of Payne and Ice Cube's Are We There Yet are not original TBS series, but they air new episodes through syndication. Casting for the Men at Work pilot has not been announced yet.
In the pilot, when Milo is thrust into single life after discovering his girlfriend has been cheating, he finds comfort in three best friends who help reinvent his manhood with the promise of sex, alcohol and some serious bromance. This half-hour series is written and executive-produced by Breckin Meyer (TNT's Franklin & Bash).
Stay with us for further updates and if this series will get picked-up for a series order.
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/08/nick-at-nite-fall-2011-schedule-has.html#ixzz1XmMm5DAi
http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/08/nick-at-nite-fall-2011-schedule-has.html
Jim Tkach is a grandfather and coaching in Delaware
FROM KEITH GROLLER
At the height of the storm on Saturday night, I got an e-mail from former Northern Lehigh coach Jim Tkach who told me he was bunkering down in his new home in Milford, Del. -- not too far from Rehoboth Beach.
All went well we've since learned.
Jim and his wife Sandi moved from Slatington to Delaware in the spring to be closer to their daughter, Tristan, and their first grandchild.
Well, the grandchild, Cooper Bo Brannan, made its arrival on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 4:10 a.m.
The baby and entire family are doing great.
Jim is on his brother, Mike's, coaching staff at Milford High School.
Jim said: "Football is going well. A bit of an adjustment. Things in the Valley are much more intense and focused than it is here."
He said he has already made some great relationships with the players at Milford, which is not a surprise.
"Like any other young person, they want attention and discipline," Jim said.
On another note, Tkach said the Bo Tkach Foundation continues to grow and prosper.
"I have been up to speak twice in the last two weeks, but the six-hour round trip doesn't leave us too much time to visit," Jim said.
The Panther Valley – Lehighton game is being dedicated to the Bo Tkach Foundation on Thursday Sept 15 and the Northern Lehigh–Northwestern game in Slatington on Oct. 14 will be a night to honor both the Bo Tkach Foundation and the Tackle ALS organIzation of Brett Snyder, the former Northwestern and Lehigh University star.
Accoring to Mike Feifel's new book on the history of Colonial League football, Jim ranks fourth on the all-time list of Colonial League coaching leaders with a record of 90-30 in 12 seasons at Northern Lehigh (1994-05).
That does not include Jim's two years at Northern Lehigh 1992-93 when the Bulldogs were in the Cenntennial League (they were a combined 3-19) and it also does not include his three seasons at Palmerton (1979-81) when the Blue Bombers were also in the Centennial League and went 8-20-4.
Put it all together and Jim coached at Northern Lehigh and Palmerton for a combined 17 seasons, going 101-69-4.
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
At the height of the storm on Saturday night, I got an e-mail from former Northern Lehigh coach Jim Tkach who told me he was bunkering down in his new home in Milford, Del. -- not too far from Rehoboth Beach.
All went well we've since learned.
Jim and his wife Sandi moved from Slatington to Delaware in the spring to be closer to their daughter, Tristan, and their first grandchild.
Well, the grandchild, Cooper Bo Brannan, made its arrival on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 4:10 a.m.
The baby and entire family are doing great.
Jim is on his brother, Mike's, coaching staff at Milford High School.
Jim said: "Football is going well. A bit of an adjustment. Things in the Valley are much more intense and focused than it is here."
He said he has already made some great relationships with the players at Milford, which is not a surprise.
"Like any other young person, they want attention and discipline," Jim said.
On another note, Tkach said the Bo Tkach Foundation continues to grow and prosper.
"I have been up to speak twice in the last two weeks, but the six-hour round trip doesn't leave us too much time to visit," Jim said.
The Panther Valley – Lehighton game is being dedicated to the Bo Tkach Foundation on Thursday Sept 15 and the Northern Lehigh–Northwestern game in Slatington on Oct. 14 will be a night to honor both the Bo Tkach Foundation and the Tackle ALS organIzation of Brett Snyder, the former Northwestern and Lehigh University star.
Accoring to Mike Feifel's new book on the history of Colonial League football, Jim ranks fourth on the all-time list of Colonial League coaching leaders with a record of 90-30 in 12 seasons at Northern Lehigh (1994-05).
That does not include Jim's two years at Northern Lehigh 1992-93 when the Bulldogs were in the Cenntennial League (they were a combined 3-19) and it also does not include his three seasons at Palmerton (1979-81) when the Blue Bombers were also in the Centennial League and went 8-20-4.
Put it all together and Jim coached at Northern Lehigh and Palmerton for a combined 17 seasons, going 101-69-4.
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
Area high schools forced to postpone some tennis and golf matches
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
The aftermath of Hurricane Irene forced several area high schools to postpone today's scheduled athletic events.
A list of postponements, with new dates when available, follows:
Golf
Salisbury at Bangor - no new date
Girls tennis
Bangor at Wilson - no new date
Palisades at Saucon Valley - moved to 4 p.m. Tuesday
Pocono Mountain East at Easton - no new date
Stroudsburg at Emmaus - moved from Sept. 3 to Sept. 7
Notre Dame E.S. at Pen Argyl - no new date
Moravian Academy at Jim Thorpe - moved from Tuesday to Sept. 28
Pocono Mountain West at Freedom - moved to Wednesday
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/08/high_schools_forced_to_postpon.html
The aftermath of Hurricane Irene forced several area high schools to postpone today's scheduled athletic events.
A list of postponements, with new dates when available, follows:
Golf
Salisbury at Bangor - no new date
Girls tennis
Bangor at Wilson - no new date
Palisades at Saucon Valley - moved to 4 p.m. Tuesday
Pocono Mountain East at Easton - no new date
Stroudsburg at Emmaus - moved from Sept. 3 to Sept. 7
Notre Dame E.S. at Pen Argyl - no new date
Moravian Academy at Jim Thorpe - moved from Tuesday to Sept. 28
Pocono Mountain West at Freedom - moved to Wednesday
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/08/high_schools_forced_to_postpon.html
PCNTV SCHEDULE
---SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE---
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2011
7:00p Marcellus Shale Drilling Impact Fees
Rep. Jesse White, D-Washington, Allegheny and Beaver
9:40p Job Creation and Workforce Development
PA House Republican Policy Committee
11:35p Food Safety and Agricultural Profitability
PA Senate Democratic Policy Committee
1:30a PCN Tours Tait Towers in Lititz, PA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles Ivory Nelson, President of Lincoln University
7:00a PCN Tours Gardners Candies in Tyrone
8:00a PA Books "Morning Drive" with author Michael Smerconish
9:00a Marcellus Shale Drilling Impact Fees
Rep. Jesse White, D-Washington, Allegheny and Beaver
11:40a Stink Bug Infestation
PA House and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees
1:00p (LIVE) Immigration Issues
PA House State Government Committee
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours Gardners Candies in Tyrone
7:00p Immigration Issues
PA Immigration and Citizen Coalition
7:30p Immigration Issues
PA House State Government Committee
http://www.pcntv.com/
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2011
7:00p Marcellus Shale Drilling Impact Fees
Rep. Jesse White, D-Washington, Allegheny and Beaver
9:40p Job Creation and Workforce Development
PA House Republican Policy Committee
11:35p Food Safety and Agricultural Profitability
PA Senate Democratic Policy Committee
1:30a PCN Tours Tait Towers in Lititz, PA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
6:00a PCN Profiles Ivory Nelson, President of Lincoln University
7:00a PCN Tours Gardners Candies in Tyrone
8:00a PA Books "Morning Drive" with author Michael Smerconish
9:00a Marcellus Shale Drilling Impact Fees
Rep. Jesse White, D-Washington, Allegheny and Beaver
11:40a Stink Bug Infestation
PA House and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees
1:00p (LIVE) Immigration Issues
PA House State Government Committee
5:45p Weather World
6:00p PCN Tours Gardners Candies in Tyrone
7:00p Immigration Issues
PA Immigration and Citizen Coalition
7:30p Immigration Issues
PA House State Government Committee
http://www.pcntv.com/
Fw: Information Concering the First Day of School For Students: August 30, 2011
FROM ROSS NUNAMAKER
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
-----Original Message-----
From: Nazareth Area School District
Date: 29 Aug 2011 15:20:08
To: Subscriber
Subject: Information Concering the First Day of School For Students: August 30, 2011
The first day of school for all K-12 students in the Nazareth Area School District is Tuesday, August 30th. K-3 Students:
Parents of Kindergarten students may walk their child to their classroom on the first day. The Kindergarten Orientation will not be rescheduled and kindergarten parents will have an opportunity to meet with their child’s principal at Open House on September 13th. Staff will be available to assist all students to their classrooms. Intermediate School Students:
Fourth grade students will have their planned orientation as “part” of their scheduled day on Tuesday, August 30th. Upon arrival, fourth grade students should report to the Intermediate School auditorium to begin their orientation; all other students should report to their assigned homerooms at the start of the school day. Staff will be available to assist students.
Middle School Students:
Seventh grade students will have their planned orientation as “part” of their scheduled day on Tuesday, August 30th. Upon arrival, seventh grade students should report the Middle School auditorium; eighth grade students should report to their assigned “team” hallways. Staff will be available to assist students. High School Students:
Tuesday, August 30 will be a regular school day for all students in grades 9-12. General orientation information will be provided for all students in homeroom at the start of the school day.
Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker
http://nocnews.blogspot.com/
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
-----Original Message-----
From: Nazareth Area School District
Date: 29 Aug 2011 15:20:08
To: Subscriber
Subject: Information Concering the First Day of School For Students: August 30, 2011
The first day of school for all K-12 students in the Nazareth Area School District is Tuesday, August 30th. K-3 Students:
Parents of Kindergarten students may walk their child to their classroom on the first day. The Kindergarten Orientation will not be rescheduled and kindergarten parents will have an opportunity to meet with their child’s principal at Open House on September 13th. Staff will be available to assist all students to their classrooms. Intermediate School Students:
Fourth grade students will have their planned orientation as “part” of their scheduled day on Tuesday, August 30th. Upon arrival, fourth grade students should report to the Intermediate School auditorium to begin their orientation; all other students should report to their assigned homerooms at the start of the school day. Staff will be available to assist students.
Middle School Students:
Seventh grade students will have their planned orientation as “part” of their scheduled day on Tuesday, August 30th. Upon arrival, seventh grade students should report the Middle School auditorium; eighth grade students should report to their assigned “team” hallways. Staff will be available to assist students. High School Students:
Tuesday, August 30 will be a regular school day for all students in grades 9-12. General orientation information will be provided for all students in homeroom at the start of the school day.
Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker
http://nocnews.blogspot.com/
Monday!
Monday August 29, 2011
Good Monday!
Are you still with us?
One heck of a weekend.
Did you lose power?
That rain Saturday night was horrible.
Sunday was heavy wind.
Lots of people lost power.
Water in Basements.
Philadelphia had many flooding roads.
New York really got pounded.
Prairies are with everybody in New York and Philly.
They even had the Atlantic City Casino closed.
I Hope you made it through it!
I Was lucky, power stayed on.
How are you?
How was your weekend?
What did you do all weekend?
I am great!
Had a sore throAT ON Saturday.
Still hurts but it better!!
Went to port amboy new jersey Saturday!
Saw my brother new apartment.
Made it home before the storm came.
Loved his kitten! she was pretty!
Phillies canceled all weekend.
Phillies haven't played since Friday.
Finally back tonight Monday at 7pm in Cincinnati!
Haven't announced the Phillies since last Tuesday, will be great to announce them again!!!!!!
Nazareth School District is closed tonight.
No Freshman Orientation Today.
School for all students will start Tuesday!!!
Easton School District is closed Monday.
Another school year!
Hard to believe!
Summer went fast!!!!!!!!!
The Great Allentown Fair starts Tuesday night!
I Will be there Wednesday night!
Great Job by Channel 69 for weather coverage all weekend, They were on the entire weekend!!!
CBS 3 Had nonstop coverage all weekend too!!!!!!!
Hats off to all of them!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you watch the Little League World Series?
The championship Sunday was a great job!!!!!!!!!
Had stomach pain Sunday.
Not too sure what that was.
Got to flip the switch Friday night at Paint the Town!
That was fun!
All the seniors stood next to me!!!
Thanks to Jeremy Setzer for a great event!!!!!
BIG WEEK!!
BACK TO WORK FRIDAY NIGHT!!
COLLECTING TICKETS FRIDAY NIGHT AT NAZARETH FOOTBALL!!
I CAN'T WAIT!!!!
NEW GATE THIS YEAR!
LIBERTY STREET
Schedule:
Monday August 29:
8:30am-11:30am DIANA
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
1pm RADIO SHOW
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4pm-6:30pm DIANA
4:40pm-5:38pm FOOTBALL PRACTICE
5:45pm-6:20pm SANDY PHILLIPS
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Tuesday August 30:
8:30am-5pm DIANA
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
1pm RADIO SHOW
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
3:30pm-6pm DIANA
4:10pm-4:40pm FOOTBALL PRACTICE
4:48pm-5:20pm SANDY PHILLIPS
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MYPHL17
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Wednesday August 31:
8:30am-2pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
12:30pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4pm-10pm DIANA
4pm-10pm AT THE ALLENTOWN FAIR WITH DIANA
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Thursday September 1:
NO BINGO THIS WEEK- RESUME NEXT THURSDAY
8:30am-12:30pm DIANA
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
1pm RADIO SHOW
4pm-6pm DIANA
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4:40pm-5:10pm FOOTBALL PRACTICE
5:18pm-5:50pm SANDY PHILLIPS
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Friday September 2:
8:30am-6pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
2:30pm-4:18pm SANDY PHILLIPS
5:30pm-9:30pm COLLECTING TICKETS AT THE NAZARETH FOOTBALL GAME
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
11pm Announce BIG TICKET ON WFMZ
Saturday September 3:
9am KEITH GROLLER ON 1470AM
8:30am DIANA
10am 69 SPORTS SATURDAY ON WEEX 1230
NOON Radio Show
7pm Announce Lafayette Football on RCN4, TV60
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Sunday September 4:
11am Radio Show
NOON Announce Charlie Manuel Show on MYPHL17
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MYPHL17
6pm-Midnight Announce JERRY LEWIS TELETHON ON WNEP
10pm Anchor News on CW57
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
CHECK OUT THE NAZARETH'S ART CENTER WEBSITE AND ROSS NUNAMAKER RUNS THE CENTER!
His Website for the Arts Center:
http://www.thenunamakergroup.com/projects/market/nazareth-center-for-the-arts/
I Highly suggest you check out one of his upcoming events at the Arts Center!
SEE YOU WEDNESDAY!
Good Monday!
Are you still with us?
One heck of a weekend.
Did you lose power?
That rain Saturday night was horrible.
Sunday was heavy wind.
Lots of people lost power.
Water in Basements.
Philadelphia had many flooding roads.
New York really got pounded.
Prairies are with everybody in New York and Philly.
They even had the Atlantic City Casino closed.
I Hope you made it through it!
I Was lucky, power stayed on.
How are you?
How was your weekend?
What did you do all weekend?
I am great!
Had a sore throAT ON Saturday.
Still hurts but it better!!
Went to port amboy new jersey Saturday!
Saw my brother new apartment.
Made it home before the storm came.
Loved his kitten! she was pretty!
Phillies canceled all weekend.
Phillies haven't played since Friday.
Finally back tonight Monday at 7pm in Cincinnati!
Haven't announced the Phillies since last Tuesday, will be great to announce them again!!!!!!
Nazareth School District is closed tonight.
No Freshman Orientation Today.
School for all students will start Tuesday!!!
Easton School District is closed Monday.
Another school year!
Hard to believe!
Summer went fast!!!!!!!!!
The Great Allentown Fair starts Tuesday night!
I Will be there Wednesday night!
Great Job by Channel 69 for weather coverage all weekend, They were on the entire weekend!!!
CBS 3 Had nonstop coverage all weekend too!!!!!!!
Hats off to all of them!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you watch the Little League World Series?
The championship Sunday was a great job!!!!!!!!!
Had stomach pain Sunday.
Not too sure what that was.
Got to flip the switch Friday night at Paint the Town!
That was fun!
All the seniors stood next to me!!!
Thanks to Jeremy Setzer for a great event!!!!!
BIG WEEK!!
BACK TO WORK FRIDAY NIGHT!!
COLLECTING TICKETS FRIDAY NIGHT AT NAZARETH FOOTBALL!!
I CAN'T WAIT!!!!
NEW GATE THIS YEAR!
LIBERTY STREET
Schedule:
Monday August 29:
8:30am-11:30am DIANA
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
1pm RADIO SHOW
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4pm-6:30pm DIANA
4:40pm-5:38pm FOOTBALL PRACTICE
5:45pm-6:20pm SANDY PHILLIPS
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Tuesday August 30:
8:30am-5pm DIANA
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
1pm RADIO SHOW
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
3:30pm-6pm DIANA
4:10pm-4:40pm FOOTBALL PRACTICE
4:48pm-5:20pm SANDY PHILLIPS
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MYPHL17
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Wednesday August 31:
8:30am-2pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
12:30pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4pm-10pm DIANA
4pm-10pm AT THE ALLENTOWN FAIR WITH DIANA
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Thursday September 1:
NO BINGO THIS WEEK- RESUME NEXT THURSDAY
8:30am-12:30pm DIANA
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
1pm RADIO SHOW
4pm-6pm DIANA
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4:40pm-5:10pm FOOTBALL PRACTICE
5:18pm-5:50pm SANDY PHILLIPS
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
Friday September 2:
8:30am-6pm DIANA
10am PT THERAPHY
11am OT THERAPHY
NO RADIO SHOW
10am-3pm GLEN MAC AND ROB ELLIS ON 610 WIP
4pm-6pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
2:30pm-4:18pm SANDY PHILLIPS
5:30pm-9:30pm COLLECTING TICKETS AT THE NAZARETH FOOTBALL GAME
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor the news on CW57
11pm Announce BIG TICKET ON WFMZ
Saturday September 3:
9am KEITH GROLLER ON 1470AM
8:30am DIANA
10am 69 SPORTS SATURDAY ON WEEX 1230
NOON Radio Show
7pm Announce Lafayette Football on RCN4, TV60
7pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Sunday September 4:
11am Radio Show
NOON Announce Charlie Manuel Show on MYPHL17
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MYPHL17
6pm-Midnight Announce JERRY LEWIS TELETHON ON WNEP
10pm Anchor News on CW57
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
CHECK OUT THE NAZARETH'S ART CENTER WEBSITE AND ROSS NUNAMAKER RUNS THE CENTER!
His Website for the Arts Center:
http://www.thenunamakergroup.com/projects/market/nazareth-center-for-the-arts/
I Highly suggest you check out one of his upcoming events at the Arts Center!
SEE YOU WEDNESDAY!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Pocono Township man among Pennsylvania fatalities attributed to Hurricane Irene
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
Michael Sceranko, 44, of Pocono Township, was struck and killed by a falling tree while working to clean up his property this afternoon following Hurricane Irene.
According to the Pocono Record, Sceranko was pumping water out of his basement when a tree snapped and fell. He was able to push his son out harms way but unable to save himself, according to a Pocono Township Police representative.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2011/08/pocono_township_man_among_penn.html
Michael Sceranko, 44, of Pocono Township, was struck and killed by a falling tree while working to clean up his property this afternoon following Hurricane Irene.
According to the Pocono Record, Sceranko was pumping water out of his basement when a tree snapped and fell. He was able to push his son out harms way but unable to save himself, according to a Pocono Township Police representative.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2011/08/pocono_township_man_among_penn.html
The history of Colonial League Football in the Lehigh Valley
FROM KEITH GROLLER
That's the name of the book that Southern Lehigh assistant football coach and Lehighton Times-News writer Mike Feifel has produced. Actually, the complete title is "RISE TO PROMINENCE: History of Colonial League Football in the Lehigh Valley."
We wrote about this last year, but the project is totally finished and available for purchase.
This is a terrific book -- a must for any Lehigh Valley football fan -- chock full of stats, facts and figures.
This 210-page book features every score of every game ever played in this league which began in the 1975-76 school year.
As you thumb through the pages you realize that the Colonial League is a better league than most people give it credit for.
For example, Catty's Jonathan Linton, seen at the right as a member of the Buffalo, ran for 4,149 yards and 64 touchdowns in his spectacular career that spanned 1989-92.JLinton
As Feifel said as a guest on our Saturday morning "Calling All Sports" radio show, it shouldn't be compared to the East Penn Conference or the Lehigh Valley Conference because the schools are smaller.
Yet, the league has produced four state finalists since 2001 and has had teams play in seven Eastern finals.
This book answers so many questions.
For example:
1. Who's the winningest coach in league history?
2. Which two teams combined for the highest-scoring game in league history?
3. What was the lowest scoring game in league history?
4. What was the longest unbeaten streak against another league member?
5. Which was the most successful member of the original nine?
6. Who's been the best since the 1994 merger?
7. Which are the only three programs not to have won a league title?
8. Which was the most successful program of the 2000s?
The answers:
1. Paul Farnan (at right).Farnan
2. Northern Lehigh 68, Salisbury 27 in 2010
3. Pen Argyl 3, Bangor 2 in 1976
4. Bangor over Palisades, 25-0-0
5. Nazareth 117-34-1.
6. Northern Lehigh 126-44
7. Notre Dame, Salisbury and Southern Lehigh
8. Northern Lehigh 79-21.
I don't want to give anything else away, but this is just a sampling of the information that's in this book.
Again, just tremendous if you care about the league and Lehigh Valley-area football.
Mike, who is actually a Central Catholic graduate, can be very proud of his work.
I hope he is rewarded with a lot of sales.
To purchase this record book, go to clfootballhistory.weebly.com
We hope to have Mike on a future edition of The Morning Call's "Calling All Sports" TV show.
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
That's the name of the book that Southern Lehigh assistant football coach and Lehighton Times-News writer Mike Feifel has produced. Actually, the complete title is "RISE TO PROMINENCE: History of Colonial League Football in the Lehigh Valley."
We wrote about this last year, but the project is totally finished and available for purchase.
This is a terrific book -- a must for any Lehigh Valley football fan -- chock full of stats, facts and figures.
This 210-page book features every score of every game ever played in this league which began in the 1975-76 school year.
As you thumb through the pages you realize that the Colonial League is a better league than most people give it credit for.
For example, Catty's Jonathan Linton, seen at the right as a member of the Buffalo, ran for 4,149 yards and 64 touchdowns in his spectacular career that spanned 1989-92.JLinton
As Feifel said as a guest on our Saturday morning "Calling All Sports" radio show, it shouldn't be compared to the East Penn Conference or the Lehigh Valley Conference because the schools are smaller.
Yet, the league has produced four state finalists since 2001 and has had teams play in seven Eastern finals.
This book answers so many questions.
For example:
1. Who's the winningest coach in league history?
2. Which two teams combined for the highest-scoring game in league history?
3. What was the lowest scoring game in league history?
4. What was the longest unbeaten streak against another league member?
5. Which was the most successful member of the original nine?
6. Who's been the best since the 1994 merger?
7. Which are the only three programs not to have won a league title?
8. Which was the most successful program of the 2000s?
The answers:
1. Paul Farnan (at right).Farnan
2. Northern Lehigh 68, Salisbury 27 in 2010
3. Pen Argyl 3, Bangor 2 in 1976
4. Bangor over Palisades, 25-0-0
5. Nazareth 117-34-1.
6. Northern Lehigh 126-44
7. Notre Dame, Salisbury and Southern Lehigh
8. Northern Lehigh 79-21.
I don't want to give anything else away, but this is just a sampling of the information that's in this book.
Again, just tremendous if you care about the league and Lehigh Valley-area football.
Mike, who is actually a Central Catholic graduate, can be very proud of his work.
I hope he is rewarded with a lot of sales.
To purchase this record book, go to clfootballhistory.weebly.com
We hope to have Mike on a future edition of The Morning Call's "Calling All Sports" TV show.
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
Fox29 Bails Out of Hurricane Coverage First
FROM LAURA NACHMAN
It appears the Fox29 is the first station to bail out of Hurricane Irene coverage, airing regular programming on Sunday.
http://lauranachman.wordpress.com/
It appears the Fox29 is the first station to bail out of Hurricane Irene coverage, airing regular programming on Sunday.
http://lauranachman.wordpress.com/
CBS3 Hurricane Info
FROM LAURA NACHMAN
Here’s some behind the scenes information about the CBS3 hurricane coverage courtesy of CBS3:
CBS 3 has been on the air continuously more than any other Philadelphia television station — we will be on until 6 p.m. today before clearing the CBS Evening News which would clock in at 37 hours of continuous local coverage. CBS 3′s Eyewitness News team went on the air at 5 a.m. Saturday with Morning Anchors Ukee Washington and Erika von Tiehl kicking off the marathon newscast. Anchors Chris May and Susan Barnett relieved the a.m. team at 2 p.m. staying on the air until early Sunday morning. The teams have been rotating since that time. The entire Eyewitness News weather team of Kathy Orr, Kate Bilo, Justin Drabick and Carol Erickson were on duty all weekend along with Traffic Reporter Bob Kelly as well Even new CBS 3 Morning Meteorologist Katie Fehlinger who doesn’t officially start on-air at the station until September 5, got an early introduction to Philadelphia audiences when she filed a report from WCBS in New York for CBS 3.on Saturday and Sunday.
CBS Network programming on Saturday was broadcast on sister station WPSG-TV (The CW Philly). The CW Philly also simulcast some of CBS 3′s live news coverage as did sister CBS Radio stations WPHT which aired CBS 3 audio overnight Saturday and 94 WYSP which aired it 6-10 a.m. Sunday as a public service.
Many of the CBS 3 new staffers passed on nearby hotel accommodations to stay at the station all night including the station management team, including VP/News Director Susan Schiller, President/General Manager Jon Hitchcock and Chief Meteorologist Kathy Orr who stayed at the station around the clock.
The station’s locally-based closed captioning service, Philadelphia Captioning, stayed with the station 24/7 as well with two court reporters captioning the newscast rotating in two hour shifts.
http://lauranachman.wordpress.com/
Here’s some behind the scenes information about the CBS3 hurricane coverage courtesy of CBS3:
CBS 3 has been on the air continuously more than any other Philadelphia television station — we will be on until 6 p.m. today before clearing the CBS Evening News which would clock in at 37 hours of continuous local coverage. CBS 3′s Eyewitness News team went on the air at 5 a.m. Saturday with Morning Anchors Ukee Washington and Erika von Tiehl kicking off the marathon newscast. Anchors Chris May and Susan Barnett relieved the a.m. team at 2 p.m. staying on the air until early Sunday morning. The teams have been rotating since that time. The entire Eyewitness News weather team of Kathy Orr, Kate Bilo, Justin Drabick and Carol Erickson were on duty all weekend along with Traffic Reporter Bob Kelly as well Even new CBS 3 Morning Meteorologist Katie Fehlinger who doesn’t officially start on-air at the station until September 5, got an early introduction to Philadelphia audiences when she filed a report from WCBS in New York for CBS 3.on Saturday and Sunday.
CBS Network programming on Saturday was broadcast on sister station WPSG-TV (The CW Philly). The CW Philly also simulcast some of CBS 3′s live news coverage as did sister CBS Radio stations WPHT which aired CBS 3 audio overnight Saturday and 94 WYSP which aired it 6-10 a.m. Sunday as a public service.
Many of the CBS 3 new staffers passed on nearby hotel accommodations to stay at the station all night including the station management team, including VP/News Director Susan Schiller, President/General Manager Jon Hitchcock and Chief Meteorologist Kathy Orr who stayed at the station around the clock.
The station’s locally-based closed captioning service, Philadelphia Captioning, stayed with the station 24/7 as well with two court reporters captioning the newscast rotating in two hour shifts.
http://lauranachman.wordpress.com/
CLOSINGS FOR MONDAY AUGUST 29, 2011
A. M. Best Company (Hunterdon County) - updated on 08/28 at 14:17
Facility Closure Monday August 29
Allentown Trash / Recycling (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 08:27
Recycling Drop Off Center CLOSED Sunday
Banana Factory (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 13:33
CLOSED Sunday
Bangor Area School District (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 16:41
CLOSED Monday
Bardot Plastics Inc. (Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 21:28
Saturday Closing Third Shift Production at 11PM Re-Opening Monday at 7AM
Bethlehem Recycling - Curbside Pick-up (Lehigh-Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 08:23
BETHLEHEM RECYCLING CTR AND YARDWASTE FACILITY CLOSED SUNDAY DUE TO HURRICANE
Career Institute of Technology (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:40
CLOSED Monday Offices will open at 11:00 a.m.
Crayola Factory & National Canal Museum at Two Rivers Landing (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 01:15
CLOSED Sunday
East Hills Moravian Preschool (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 08:15
CLOSED Sunday
Easton Area School District (Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 18:16
CLOSED Monday Includes Offices
Ebert Furniture Gallery (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 10:08
Afternoon deliveries will be rescheduled. Showroom is open at noon.
Faith Christian School Roseto (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:19
CLOSED Monday
Head Start PreK Counts (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:42
CLOSED Monday SafeStart Clsd Mon Staff Should Report
Kids Learning Kingdom Childcare Ctr (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:39
Daycare CLOSED Sunday Do to power outage and water damage
Kutztown Area School District (Berks County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:26
CLOSED Monday
LANTA Bus (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:22
Buses will run updated 8/29/2011schedule with a few detours. Please call 610-776-7433 or check www.lantabus.com for details.
Lehigh County Courthouse (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 16:22
Lehigh County jurors are not required to report on Monday, August 29th. Your service is completed.
Merchants Bank / Bangor (Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 21:21
CLOSED Sunday Forks Office - CLOSED Sunday
Monroe Career & Technical Institute (Monroe County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:32
CLOSED Monday
Moravian Academy (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 13:51
All Activities Canceled on Monday Offices Open 9AM
Nazareth Area School District (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 16:19
CLOSED Monday No Non-Public Transporation K,4,7,9 Orientation Canceled
Northampton Community College (Northampton County) - updated on 08/26 at 10:48
Open Saturday, CLOSED Sunday due to the storm
Notre Dame High School-Easton (Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 20:14
CLOSED Monday All students report on Tuesday
O2 OxyFit Gym and Martial Arts (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/27 at 18:38
CLOSED Sunday
Palisades School District (Bucks County) - updated on 08/28 at 11:56
CLOSED Monday
Penn State Schuylkill (Schuylkill County) - updated on 08/28 at 10:28
CLOSED Sunday power outage
Phillipsburg Area Meals On Wheels (Warren County) - updated on 08/27 at 23:23
No Monday Meal Deliveries
Pius X High School/Bangor (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 11:22
CLOSED Mon. & Tue. ALL CLASSES REPORT WEDNESDAY
Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 08:30
CLOSED Sunday
Rodale Aquatic Center (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/27 at 12:04
CLOSED Sunday
Sand Spring Learning Center (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 14:20
CLOSED Monday SSLC CLOSED Monday due to power outages
South Mall (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 11:30
CLOSED Sunday
St. Ann School - Emmaus (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:50
CLOSED Monday Tuesday will be a full day of school
St. Jane Frances de Chantal School (Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 18:33
CLOSED Monday
St. Theresa School (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 10:14
CLOSED Monday K screening to be re-scheduled
Stroudsburg Area School District (Monroe County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:25
CLOSED Monday
Upper Bucks YMCA (Bucks County) - updated on 08/27 at 13:27
CLOSED Sunday
Warren Cty NJ Senior Nutrition Program and Meals at Home Program (Warren County) - updated on 08/26 at 14:56
CLOSED Monday No Meal Deliveries All congregate sites CLOSED
Wilson Area School District /Easton (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:24
CLOSED Monday
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Facility Closure Monday August 29
Allentown Trash / Recycling (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 08:27
Recycling Drop Off Center CLOSED Sunday
Banana Factory (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 13:33
CLOSED Sunday
Bangor Area School District (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 16:41
CLOSED Monday
Bardot Plastics Inc. (Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 21:28
Saturday Closing Third Shift Production at 11PM Re-Opening Monday at 7AM
Bethlehem Recycling - Curbside Pick-up (Lehigh-Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 08:23
BETHLEHEM RECYCLING CTR AND YARDWASTE FACILITY CLOSED SUNDAY DUE TO HURRICANE
Career Institute of Technology (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:40
CLOSED Monday Offices will open at 11:00 a.m.
Crayola Factory & National Canal Museum at Two Rivers Landing (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 01:15
CLOSED Sunday
East Hills Moravian Preschool (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 08:15
CLOSED Sunday
Easton Area School District (Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 18:16
CLOSED Monday Includes Offices
Ebert Furniture Gallery (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 10:08
Afternoon deliveries will be rescheduled. Showroom is open at noon.
Faith Christian School Roseto (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:19
CLOSED Monday
Head Start PreK Counts (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:42
CLOSED Monday SafeStart Clsd Mon Staff Should Report
Kids Learning Kingdom Childcare Ctr (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:39
Daycare CLOSED Sunday Do to power outage and water damage
Kutztown Area School District (Berks County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:26
CLOSED Monday
LANTA Bus (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:22
Buses will run updated 8/29/2011schedule with a few detours. Please call 610-776-7433 or check www.lantabus.com for details.
Lehigh County Courthouse (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 16:22
Lehigh County jurors are not required to report on Monday, August 29th. Your service is completed.
Merchants Bank / Bangor (Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 21:21
CLOSED Sunday Forks Office - CLOSED Sunday
Monroe Career & Technical Institute (Monroe County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:32
CLOSED Monday
Moravian Academy (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 13:51
All Activities Canceled on Monday Offices Open 9AM
Nazareth Area School District (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 16:19
CLOSED Monday No Non-Public Transporation K,4,7,9 Orientation Canceled
Northampton Community College (Northampton County) - updated on 08/26 at 10:48
Open Saturday, CLOSED Sunday due to the storm
Notre Dame High School-Easton (Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 20:14
CLOSED Monday All students report on Tuesday
O2 OxyFit Gym and Martial Arts (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/27 at 18:38
CLOSED Sunday
Palisades School District (Bucks County) - updated on 08/28 at 11:56
CLOSED Monday
Penn State Schuylkill (Schuylkill County) - updated on 08/28 at 10:28
CLOSED Sunday power outage
Phillipsburg Area Meals On Wheels (Warren County) - updated on 08/27 at 23:23
No Monday Meal Deliveries
Pius X High School/Bangor (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 11:22
CLOSED Mon. & Tue. ALL CLASSES REPORT WEDNESDAY
Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 08:30
CLOSED Sunday
Rodale Aquatic Center (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/27 at 12:04
CLOSED Sunday
Sand Spring Learning Center (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 14:20
CLOSED Monday SSLC CLOSED Monday due to power outages
South Mall (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 11:30
CLOSED Sunday
St. Ann School - Emmaus (Lehigh County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:50
CLOSED Monday Tuesday will be a full day of school
St. Jane Frances de Chantal School (Northampton County) - updated on 08/27 at 18:33
CLOSED Monday
St. Theresa School (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 10:14
CLOSED Monday K screening to be re-scheduled
Stroudsburg Area School District (Monroe County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:25
CLOSED Monday
Upper Bucks YMCA (Bucks County) - updated on 08/27 at 13:27
CLOSED Sunday
Warren Cty NJ Senior Nutrition Program and Meals at Home Program (Warren County) - updated on 08/26 at 14:56
CLOSED Monday No Meal Deliveries All congregate sites CLOSED
Wilson Area School District /Easton (Northampton County) - updated on 08/28 at 17:24
CLOSED Monday
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Bangor, Nazareth and Palisades join growing list of school districts canceling classes on Monday
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
The aftermath of Hurricane Irene has resulted in the cancellation of classes or orientation sessions for students in the Bangor, Nazareth and Palisades school districts, based on announcements received as of 5 o'clock this evening.
Easton Area School District had already made the decision on Saturday that all district offices and facilities would be closed on Monday.
"We have decided to be proactive considering the anticipated power outages, flooding and possible facility damage," a message on the EASD website reads.
UPDATE (6:45 p.m.): The Bethlehem and Wilson Area School Districts joined the list of schools closed on Monday..
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2011/08/bangor_nazareth_and_palisades.html
The aftermath of Hurricane Irene has resulted in the cancellation of classes or orientation sessions for students in the Bangor, Nazareth and Palisades school districts, based on announcements received as of 5 o'clock this evening.
Easton Area School District had already made the decision on Saturday that all district offices and facilities would be closed on Monday.
"We have decided to be proactive considering the anticipated power outages, flooding and possible facility damage," a message on the EASD website reads.
UPDATE (6:45 p.m.): The Bethlehem and Wilson Area School Districts joined the list of schools closed on Monday..
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2011/08/bangor_nazareth_and_palisades.html