Hit and Run - Your Help Needed

The Morning Call (read it here) and Express-Times (read it here) both report that a boy was hit on his bike while using the cross-walk infront of Lower Nazareth Elementary School.

If getting hit by a pick-up truck wasn't enough to shake him up, the driver felt compelled to curse at the boy prior to speeding away.

As a reminder, drivers are to yield to pedestrians in cross walks. If there is an intersection of roads, but no cross walk is painted - it is still a cross walk and the driver should yield. The cone/signs that have been installed are helpful, but it doesn't mean drivers don't have to yield when one isn't present.

Any information please contact the Colonial Regional Police (from the articles):

• Incident happened on Saturday around 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
• Infront of the Lower Nazareth Elementary School in the crosswalk at Newburg and Fieldstone Drive
• Vehichle was a blue Dodge extended cab, possibly a Dakota
• The pickup truck driver yelled obscenities at the child after hitting him and then sped away
• The bicycle was damaged and the boy was ''shaken up,'' said police, who did not identify the child.
• Anyone with information is asked to call officer Michael Kovach at 610-861-4820 or 610-330-2200.

Tough Loss for Legion 11-10, Play Resumes Today

Thanks to Andy for forwarding the update on a tough loss for the Nazareth Legion team.

The team lost yesterday to Hatsfield 11-10. Nazareth plays Twin Valley at 12:30pm this Afternoon!

Weekly Blogosphere Round-up

Andy was covering Basketball, Baseball and the State Budget this week, and with Nazareth advancing in Legion Playoffs, expect more baseball next week.

House to Home was hepped up on fumes after an all day spray paint fest. Several items are highlighted in photographs featuring before and after.

Steaming Cup of Joe addresses the economy. His concern is that the worst economy since the 1930s is stifling innovation. From what I've witnessed as one impacted by the economy along with several co-workers, people get more creative in these times and pursue career paths that they wouldn't have otherwise followed out of fear of the unknown. When you've got nothing to lose because it has all been taken from you - why not? This innovation is what will eventually pull us through, not stimulus money to corporations that have failed for years.

Lehigh Valley Ramblings has lots of posts, but the most interesting to me were from the beginning of the week related to the pre-trial of Tom Severson. Serverson is a political strategist who is under indictment by the Attorney General for this campaign practices. Bernie has several posts outlining the initial hearing. According to Bernie, "These include 12 third-degree felony counts of tampering with public records or information; 12 second-degree misdemeanor counts of false swearing, 12 third-degree misdemeanor counts of false swearing, 12 second-degree misdemeanor counts of unsworn falsification to authorities and five third-degree felony counts of criminal conspiracy. He is also charged with two misdemeanors related to the Election Code."

Weird Nazareth's best piece this week is a lawn ornament safari complete with a three minute slide show of all the front yard ornaments found in Nazareth - recognized more than a few of the pieces myself - great work!

Nothing new this week at Breakfast in the Valley, Clonehenge, Lower Nazareth Citizens or Tatamy Happenings.

Legion Advances With 10 Inning Victory

Thanks again to Andy for keeping me updated on the Nazareth Legion, who defeated South Parkland in 10 innings last night.

The Morning Call also has an article on the game (read it here). Next up is Hatboro.

Local Soldier Injured in Iraq

A soldier from Upper Nazareth Township, Daryl Kennedy, was injured when a bomb exploded in Iraq on Friday. He is recovering in Germany. He has a wife and two year old son according to the article in the Express-Times (read it here).

Nazareth Days

The annual summer gathering of Nazareth Days began this week with Sidewalk Sales and the Sunflower Stroll and will end on Saturday evening with fireworks (bigger and better than ever from what I understand).

Friday night is the Block Party on Belvidere between Main and Broad Streets.

Saturday features several activities including: arts & crafts show, antique car show, swimming events, and hot shot contest at the Borough Park. The Vigilance Hose sponsors the Poker Run road rally with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life (all day ride beginning at noon). In the Circle there is entertainment beginning at 8:45 and running through 3:00 p.m. which includes Dream Kids, the Swinging Nazarenes, Claude Shappelle (guitar and singing) Henry Laurito (accordion), and the Community Brass Ensemble.

As noted yesterday the Insomniak Theatre will be performing Metamorphoses in the Park's amphitheatre each evening.

Enjoy!

Wanted to bring this comment to the main post:

The events the Fire Company are doing are two seperate events, The POKER RUN starts at 1pm and registration is at the Vigilance Hose Social club located behind the firehouse. The Poker Run benefits "Relay for Life Cancer Society" and is strictly for Motorcycles. The ROAD RALLY starts at 4pm and meets at the Borough Park. The Road Rally is for any vehicle and benefits the fireworks and the fire company equipment fund. Again these are two seperate events starting at different times and leaving from different areas. Hope everyone enjoys the fireworks and all activities during Nazareth Days. Have a great time!!!!

Nazareth Author Pens History of Cape May, NJ

Ben Miller of Nazareth recently published a book on the history of Cape May, NJ and I received a note from him via Facebook announcing that he will be "appearing on NBC's 10! Show to Promote the Book" on Tuesday, July 21 at 11:00am."

You can learn more about the book on his fan page.

I had a chance to look through the book while visiting a mutual friend and it is very well done with great pictures and historical information. If you regularly visit Cape May or know someone who does, this would be a great keepsake/gift.

Region 2 Legion Tournament

The Reading Eagle Times has a nice overview with team by team background on the Region 2 Legion Baseball Tournament (read it here).

Good luck Nazareth!

Nazareth Man Married at Iron Pigs Game

Former Nazareth resident Matt Stoudt was married prior to the Iron Pigs game last night vs. Rochester. The team wore special uniforms for the occassion.

The Express-Times has an article that includes a picture of the married couple along with the special uni's (read it here).

Congratulations and best wishes to Matt and Kelly!

Probation Given to Nazareth Woman for Selling Stolen Jewelry

The Express-Times reports that a Nazareth woman was given 22 months probation for selling stolen jewelry (read the article here). The jewelry was from a burglary in the 100 block of Tatamy Road and the other individual claimed the woman stole the jewelry and he stole other items.

Judge Zito ordered the woman to pay restitution, earn her GED, and get a job.

Metamorphoses Performed at Borough Park

The Morning Call has an article on the Insomniak Theatre Company's upcoming performance of Metamorphoses, which will be performed at the Nazareth Borough Park (read it here).

The Troupe had to create a wading pool as the performance takes place in the water. They will perform at the amphitheatre Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening and tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children and seniors.

Nazareth Legion Wins Championship

Congrats to the Legion baseball team and thanks to Andy for sending me this note through Facebook:

You might want to post something, nazareth are 2009 northampton county champs! they beat kemp 2-0 to win the throphy! they play south parkland saturday at 3:45pm down in landsdale pa in the regionals.

PA Lawmakers to Slash Library Funding - Your Help Needed

Received a plea for help from the Library and wanted to pass it along to everyone:

Libraries Face a 50% PlusCut in State Funding

PLEASE CALL OUR HARRISBURG LEGISLATORS AND ASK THEM TO SUPPORT LEVEL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN 2010

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

JULY 20‐24, 2009

Is Pennsylvania Library Association Call in Week

Please Call:

Gov. Rendell 717‐787‐2500 governor@state.pa.us

Rep. C. Dally 610-746-2100 cdally@pahousegop.com

Rep. R. Grucela 610-614-1312 rgrucela@pahouse.net

Sen. P. Browne 610-821-8468 www.senatorbrowne.com

Sen. L. Boscola 610-868-8667 lboscola@dem.pasen.gov

Current Pa Budget discussions include the real possibility of a 50% cut or worse for public libraries so we need to rally our efforts to support level funding for public libraries which preserves vital federal dollars as well.

During the week of July 20‐24, 2009 we’re asking that library supporters call Governor Rendell’s office and the offices of their State Senator and State Representative to urge them to make libraries a priority for level funding.

More information resources can be found at the PaLA website, www.palibraries.org

You’ll find state budget updates, Talking Points, Frequently Asked Questions, Advocacy Soundbites and links to recent news stories that point out why libraries need level funding in the next budget.

Thank you for all of your hard work! We do not yet know when this state budget process might conclude so Call‐In Week will be an important way to keep the issue of library services and funding front and center.

Thank you for calling.

Calandra's = Fresh Mozzarella

The Morning Call has a story on fresh mozzarella, in which they have some quotes from Sal Calandra (read the article here).

Anyone that has ever had cheese (any kind) from Calandra's knows there is no reason to look any further - this is as good as it gets!

Lower Nazareth Applebees Supports Alex's Lemonade Stand

The Express-Times reports that the Applebees chain, including the restaurant in Lower Nazareth, raised $1.6 million for Alex's Lemonade Stand (read the article here).

The Lower Nazareth restaurant raised $12,000 as much or more than any other Valley Applebee's.

State Budget Impasse

The Morning Call has an article on the PA State Budget impasse including an explanation of the democrats recently released plan to create a separate fund for higher education (read the article here).

The House democrats plan would raise taxes and the Senate Republican plan would hold them. The budget impasse has left those expecting grants without much needed funds according to area Rep. Craig Dally.

Lower Nazareth Man Charged Sexual Assault

The Morning Call reports that a 55 year old Lower Nazareth man was charged with sexual assault of an 11 year old girl (read the story here).

Polo Demonstration at Edgewood Valley Farm

I came across a blog post by Brigita McKelvie (read it here), which notes an Introduction to Polo Demonstration will be held at Edgewood Valley Farm (located off route 946, behind Gracedale) on Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m.

Edgewood Valley has held rodeo at their farm for the community for several years, the Intro to Polo sounds like a very interesting event as well.

Steller Tournament for Nazareth

Unofficial word (couldn't find results in either paper this morning) is that the Nazareth Boys Basketball team made it to the championship game and finished 2nd in the 36 team Steller Tournament in Allentown over the weekend.

Two players were named to the first team all-star squad and Nazareth took home the Milo Steward Coach's Award.

Thanks to KT for posting on Facebook - and congrats to Coach Arndt and the players!

You can read the Morning Call's Keith Groller's post from Saturday on the event here.

Vigilance Hose Takes Honors at Tatamy Parade

The Vigilance Hose Fire Company won five trophies at the annual Tatamy Fireman's parade this past weekend.

• 1st place for the Fire Chief's vehicle
• 1st place "best marching"Fire Company
• 2nd place for the 1994 KME Pumper
• 2nd place for the 1978 American LaFrance Pumper
• "The Floyd Stout Memorial Trophy" for best overall appearing fire company

Congratulations to everyone at Vigilance on their first ever "best overall" win!