EVITA

EVITA REIGNS ON NAZARETH STAGE

The Nazareth Area High School Theatre Troupe will present the Broadway musical sensation EVITA by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.  In 1980 EVITA took Broadway by storm winning seven Tony awards and six Drama Desk awards.

Performance dates are March 19, 20, 26 and 27, curtain at 7:30 PM, and matinee performances on March 21 and 28, curtain at 2:00 PM. For tickets and information please call 610-746-9002.

Argentina's controversial first lady Eva Perón is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece, guided by the narrative songs of Che (Eric Flyte), a rebellious anti-Perónist.  At fifteen Eva (Katelyn Lauria) escapes her dirt-poor existence for the bright lights of Buenos Aires. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, she manipulates a second-rate night club singer Augustine Magaldi (Ryan Skerchak) to achieve stardom by the age of twenty-two. It is at a charity event she meets the future president of Argentina and her future husband Col. Juan Perón (Zach Kessler).  Through her charms she becomes Perón's mistress by displacing his current mistress (Jillian Keller), and eventually marries Perón. She is the driving force behind her husband's campaign for the presidency, establishing herself as “saint to the working-class, reviled by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the military."  Her own aspirations of becoming vice-president are never realized. Evita is stricken with cancer and dies at the age of thirty-three but was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique in the 20th century. Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop and jazz influences, EVITA creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the woman herself.

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"MISS'SSIPPI MEDLEY an original play by William Marley"...

Normally I try to wait and post events when they are closer to the date, but
since I missed the weekend show at Insomniak, thought I'd better get this
one up right away (sorry everyone!):

Event: MISS'SSIPPI MEDLEY an original play by William Marley
Start Time: Saturday, February 20 at 7:30pm
End Time: Saturday, February 20 at 9:30pm
Where: Insomniak Theatre of Nazareth

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=271048379515&mid=1d72ebfG6e2fa5dbG7
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Downtown Dinner Rescheduled

~Rescheduled~

“Chocolate Indulgences” Dinner

at Kate’s Main Street Garden Café

Due to the northeastern snow storm on Saturday February 6, 2010

The dinner is rescheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2010

                                                                                                

Reservations being accepted.

Two dinner seatings available.

Choose from a comfort food menu of 3 entrees:

v  Pork Loin Roast with fresh herbs

v  Savory Meat Loaf (Pork, Beef, Lamb)

v  Chicken Piccata with white wine sauce

All dinners include fresh steamed corn, mashed potatoes,

Choice of soup or salad.

Chocolate coffee, or regular & decaf coffees.

Assorted desserts.

$14.99

(not including tax & tip)

(Pre-pay with reservation- $13.99)

Limited seating.

Call for reservations- 610-759-9620

 

Watercolor Exhibit by Fran Macdonald extended to February 26, 2010

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Fw: Early Dismissal Today - 2/5/10

------Original Message------
From: Nazareth Area School District
To: Subscriber
Subject: Early Dismissal Today - 2/5/10
Sent: Feb 5, 2010 11:22 AM

Please be advised that the Nazareth Area School District will be dismissing early today, February 5, 2010, using the following schedule:
12:45 p.m. - Elementary
1:30 p.m. - Middle School and High School
2:15 p.m. - Intermediate School

Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

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Pedestrian Accident on S. New

I haven’t go on about pedestrian safety in some time, and when I first read the headline in the Express-Times that an 86 year old woman was hit crossing South New to attend a program at Alexandria Manor, I found myself an opening (read the article here), but not as good of one as I first thought.

In reading the article and looking at the photo, it appears the woman did not cross at an intersection (though she could have crossed at the alley running perpendicular to South New and south of Alexandria Manor), but instead in-front of the entranceway.

I often walk South New from our home to the schools, Library, Arts Center and other locations in town, and while this cuts down considerably in the winter time, I think two of the worst intersections in town for pedestrians that aren’t controlled by a stop light are South New and Tatamy Road/E. Walnut Street and South New and Center Street (Prospect at Broad and Main are tough ones as well).  With regularity, cars traveling south on North New making a right at the library, barely bump the brakes let alone stop.  Similarly cars traveling east on Tatamy Road either stop too far back at S. New and don’t see that other cars or people are there or they roll through.

So instead of complaining too much, just a little reminder to be aware of, and friendly toward pedestrians, you can do this by allowing them to cross and waiting until they fully crossed the street and are on the sidewalk before driving through.

When spring comes (and soon I hope) and more people are out and about enjoying the restaurants and entertainment taking place throughout town, it will be even more important to slow down and pay attention as pedestrians can be as inattentive as drivers at times.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the snow everyone!

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Nazareth Man Registered as Sex Offender

The Express-Times reports that a Nazareth man who was sentenced for up to three years in state prison will also have to register as a sexual offender for having ‘groomed’ an 11 year old he touched inappropriately (read the article here).

"You groomed this young lady for your behaviors and there's no excuse for that," Northampton County President Judge Kimberly McFadden told Koenen before she sentenced him to one to three years in state prison.

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Nazareth Council Meeting

Want to thank Becky Butz for forwarding along her notes from the recent Council Workshop and Meeting:

Council Workshop     January 28, 2010

Once again, Borough residents from the first block of E Center Street voiced their displeasure with the proposed meters that are going in on the south side of the street.

There’s been much discussion about the matter and residents want the matter re-visited. All 9 Council persons voted for the meters earlier, but at the January 4^th meeting, a motion was made to revisit the Center Street parking meter issue.  Discussion followed, mostly favoring the meters.

The last Nazareth Borough Police Department Community Police Meting was held in October.  Residents showed up in November and December, but no officer arrived to conduct the meeting.  Chief Trachta said that the meetings have been canceled; no reason given. (comment: the information announcing the meetings is still on the web-site and should be removed if there are no longer going to be meetings).

Cindy Werner from Economic Development announced that the focus will be to increase the efficiency of the pool and the success of the recreation programs.  Her committee will be meeting with Frank Fry from the YMCA to discuss options

Troy Keenhold questioned the appointment of Mike Rinker to the position of Emergency Management Director for the Borough for 2010.  When the position was advertised in the local newspaper, the requirements were for the director to be a resident of Nazareth; Mr Rinker is a resident of Upper Nazareth.  Mr Keenhold applied for the position and feels he satisfies all the requirements and has questioned the process.    Mr Rinker has held the position for several years (comment:  was the ad in the newspaper wrong? Haven’t the requirements been met before?)  No conclusion to the topic.  Mr Keenhold is ready to retain an attorney.

The Engineer announced that a grocery store is interested in the property at Route 248 and Jandy Blvd. This property is partly in the Borough and partly in Lower Nazareth.

Borough Council Meeting    February 1, 2010

·        Motion to advertise to remove the 15 minute parking zone on the south side of E Center St in front of Oswald Jewelers.  (a one hour parking meter will be installed)

·        Motion to remove the last 3 meters on the south side of E Center St from Broad St to Spruce St.  NO second; motion died       (meters are in)

·        Motion to create the position of Nazareth Borough Fire Code Official and to hire Ed Statler for the position.
Motion to investigate the possibility of outsourcing the mowing of all of the grassy areas, playing fields, parks and green spaces which the Borough owns and/or maintains.  Motion passed.

·        Motion to hire Mark Herman as a part-time police officer.  Motion carried.
Motion to initiate the process and begin defining the criteria needed for the hiring of a Deputy Chief of Police.  Motion carried

·        Motion to direct the Secretary/Treasurer to correspond with Northampton County Executive John Stofka and inform him of council’s support for the continuation of Gracedale as a county administered facility for the aged.  Nazareth Borough Council does not support any initiative to privatize Gracedale.  Motion passed

From the Mayor – Police report:  43 crimes, 77 traffic tickets, 397 calls

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Reinstate funding for Library Access including the POWER Library databases

Received this message from Lynn Snodgrass-Pilla, Director, Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity and wanted to pass it along:

State Cuts Have Removed Vital e-Resources Needed by Students and All Library Users

Dear Library Community,

As many of you know, this year’s budget included a 73% cut in the Library Access / POWER Library budget lines.  In preparation for the Governor’s budget message on February 9^th, please contact Governor Rendell and your state legislators, remind them of the impact of these cuts, and urge them to reinstate funding for Library Access including the POWER Library databases that students and the public rely so heavily upon.  

This can be easily done by using PaLA’s Legislative Action Center on PaLA’s website:

http://palibraries.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=284

Thank you so very much for your action on this important issue,

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Nazareth HS Pampered Chef Fundraiser

Money raised benifit the Student Activity Fund. This fund helps support student programs such as the Debate Team, Chess Team, Scholastic Scrimmage, Science Olympiad, scholarships, various recognition programs, funding for field trips, assemblies, etc.

• Important Dates:




• Start Date: February 5


• End Date: February 18


• Pick Up Date: March 11



• Davina (Danner) Messics, your Pampered Chef consultant and Nazareth Alum, will be donating her commission to the school.



• Please announce this fundraiser to your local and long distance family and friends. Don’t forget about your co-workers and neighbors, too. Payment is due at the time of the order. Cash, checks payable to Davina Messics and credit card payments are all accepted.



• There are 2 ways to order.

1.)View the online catalog and place orders by going to www.pamperedchef.biz/davinamessics. Click on “Order Products,” choose option 1, and then enter Nazareth as the organization.
2.)Browse through a catalog that can be picked up in the school nurse’s office and use the order form on the back of this sheet. Feel free to make copies as necessary.


• Shipping & handling options.

1.)Orders to be picked up at the school pay a $4.25 flat S&H rate.
2.)If you would like your order shipped directly to you, you may pay a direct ship rate according to the chart on the reverse side.


• Please turn in non-online orders with payments by February 18th to Mrs. Hoch in the nurse’s office.Be sure the student’s name is on each order form.
  
  
• Orders will be available for pick-up on March 11th from 6pm – 9pm in the LGI Lobby, unless you are having the products shipped directly to your home.



• The top selling family ($150 sales minimum) will receive a $50 cash award.



• If you prefer to order by catalog instead of online, please contact Mrs. Hoch or Davina Messics.

Mrs. Hoch: 610-759-1730, ext. 2356 - jhoch@nazarethasd.org
Davina (Danner) Messics: 610-419-4769 - damessics@aol.com

Two-hour delay - Wednesday, February 3, 2010

From: Nazareth Area School District [mailto:webmaster@nazarethasd.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:20 AM
To: Subscriber
Subject: Two-hour delay - Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Important Notice: Due to the inclement weather, Nazareth Area School
District will be operating on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, February 3,
2010, and follow a modified Kindergarten schedule.
High School 4Sight Testing has been moved to Thursday and Friday.

Seniors should report at 9:35 am on Wednesday.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Council Meeting

The Express-Times reports on Monday’s Council meeting with a focus on the creation of a fire code officer and the Council’s writing a letter to the County encouraging them not to privatize Gracedale (read the article here).

From other sources who attended Thursday’s workshop meeting, there are residents upset with the installation of meters on Center from Main to Broad, and there was a bit of a controversy over the emergency management officer position, which went to a resident of Upper Nazareth.  A Nazareth Borough man contends he was qualified to serve in that capacity, and challenged the Council’s decision.

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Man Wakes in Wrong Home

A Nazareth couple woke Sunday morning to find a man in their home, smelling of alcohol, and approximately $2000 of items missing according to an article in the Express-Times (read it here).

The man said he didn’t know how he got there, but had been out drinking with friends the night before.  It was reported that he “was arrested and charged with burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, public drunkenness, and disorderly conduct. He was sent to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $20,000 bail.”

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Water Main Break in LNT

The Morning Call reports that a water main break in Lower Nazareth Township has closed Georgetown Road and left residents without water service until about 7:30 this morning.  Road repair is expected to last an additional two hours (read the article here).

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Weekly Blogosphere Round-Up

Missed last week as I was travelling, so it is good to be home and recapping what has been happening on the blogs about and by Nazareth area residents.

Andy’s Fan Page has the regular lineup of sports and local news from a variety of sources plus Andy’s regular emails are posted.  One item Andy has been writing about over the past several weeks is his desire to go to work.  VIA has been helping him set up ‘assessments’ which are mostly one-off trials of different jobs to see if he is able to do it.  Salisbury school district had him in as a ticket taker recently and a few others had similar jobs, but no offers from his favorite – Nazareth.  He writes, “I Wish the Nazareth School District would let me do something there, like run copies for the Main Office or something! It amazes me that I Got things from all schools except Nazareth and it does hurt me because I love Nazareth with a passion and I Really do feel hurt that they don't give me no credit or chances”.  If you or your company might have a position or interest in helping identify a job prospect for Andy, contact editor@newsovercoffee.com and I’ll connect you with his counselor at VIA.

Center for the Arts announced its show and gallery opening for Dick Boak’s artwork that took place on Friday night.  Having attended the show, Dick and Craig Thatcher performed for over 75 people and put on an amazing show.  Check the calendar or gallery on their web site for upcoming shows – www.nazaretharts.com

Clonehenge recognizes a bit of henge history, fish stick henge and a cake henge.

House to Home appears to have done a bit of a site redesign, very nice!  And she’s been blogging quite a bit, featuring wallpaper, the everything room, and an update on a few projects she began prior to the holidays.

Steaming Cup of Joe has another post on the death penalty based on the case of the triple murder in Easton in 2007.

Lehigh Valley Ramblings has its usual run of posts on local politics including a few on the Oronato vs. Morganelli spat, the recent Republican party endorsement of Marcia Hahn over David Green (Green was committee member choice, Hahn the executive committee), and he recently installed software to moderate/manage inappropriate comments.

Weird Nazareth took up Kate Micucci’s call for a return to the parade format of the annual Kazoo event in Nazareth and has created an online petition.

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Arrest in Gas Station Robbery

The Morning Call reports that a Nazareth man was arrested as the alleged get away driver in a gas station robbery in Stroud Township (read the article here).

According to the article an officer saw a masked man in a car, watched the car pull into a gas station, saw the man get out holding what appeared to be a gun, called for back up, saw the man remove the cash tray from the register, then followed the vehicle down a dead end road where the arrest of the alleged gun man was made.  The Nazareth man fled on foot and was arrested later.

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NHS to Host District Chorus

Nazareth High School will host the District Choral Concert Friday and Saturday in the Auditorium.

The Express-Times has an article on the event which will bring together 218 singers from around the greater Lehigh Valley (read the article here).

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Micucci Hitting Talk Shows

Both the Morning Call (read it here) and Express-Times (read it here) report on Nazareth graduate Kate Micucci’s run on late night talk shows promoting the upcoming film “When in Rome.”

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