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THE HOME NEWS January 5-11, 2012
Council
Konkrete Kids Konnection
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NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH officials posed for official photo. Seated: Soicitopr William McCarthy, Council Vice President Sherry Neff-Maikits, Borough Manager Gene Zarayko, Council President John Yurish, and Mayor Thomas Reenock. Standing (l-r) – Councilmen Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. and Jr., Edward Pany, Keith Piescienski, Robert McHale, and Robert Coleman. – Home News photos
FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS all received their oath office, including Chief Robert Solderich (fourth from left in front row). Others in the photo are Gregory Morey, Keith Piescienski, Christopher Greb, Michael Brooke, Thomas Kohler, Keith Knoblach, Joshua Abraham, Robert Smale, and Kenneth Hall.
Change Of Times
Store Hours Mon.-Fri. 7-7 Sat. 7-4
It used to be that a person who saved money was a miser-nowadays they are a wonder.
PAINTING POINTERS
Now that the holidays are over and the weather is not at its best, mid-winter is a great time to get those painting projects done and have your home looking great for spring. This month we’ll give you a few tricks and tips to make your painting jobs easy and successful! #1 – Keep your dip light! Don’t submerge your paint brush more than a third of the way into the paint. Excess paint won’t speed up the process, but it will clog the base of the bristles, making cleanup more difficult and shortening the life of the brush #2 – Keep it clean! Wipe the rim of the paint can with a screwdriver wrapped in a rag. If you have paint in the groove, you won’t be able to seal the top tightly.
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Explained
Pete--When I arrived in Washington I didn’t have a single cent in my pockets. In fact, I didn’t even have any pockets. George--How on earth did that happen? Pete--Oh, I was born here
January 9th – School Board Meeting, 7p.m. January 12th – PTA Council reflections awards, 7 p.m. January 13th – In service Day January 16th – no school Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Funding Opportunity For 2012 local Gaming grant
The Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority (NCGR&ERA) will be accepting applications for funding for the 2012 Local Share Municipal Gaming Grant beginning January 3, 2012. Funding requests for the 2012 Local Share Municipal Gaming Grant must be received by NCGR&ERA no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 2, 2012. Under the Local Share system established by the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, 4 Pa.C.S. §§ 1101 et seq. (the “Act”), Northampton County is required to use a portion of the monies it receives for the purpose of awarding municipal grants. The Act requires 1.2% of the gross terminal revenue from the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem to be distributed as follows: 20% to the host city, 30% to the host county and 50% to the host county for the purpose of making municipal grants within the county, with priority given to the municipalities contiguous to the host city. Eligible applicants for the 2012 Local Share Municipal Gaming Grant are as follows: Contiguous municipalities to the host city of Bethlehem (Boroughs of Freemansburg, Hellertown and Townships of Hanover, Bethlehem, Lower Saucon), the City of Bethlehem, the County of Northampton, and municipalities located in Northampton County who jointly apply with Northampton County as an applicant. Eligible municipal projects must fall within at least one of the qualifying Continued on page 14
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noted. Yurish said he will do his best in case there is a “bumpy road” this year. Lopsonzski, Sr. looks forward to “a heck of a better year.” He asked for an audit of the expense sheet for the Borough Authority, but Zarayko said they had one and the next isn’t due until April. Lopsonzski also commended the firefighters and their chief, saying they are among the finest in Pennsylvania, and offered “kudos” to the police department as well, with the hope that the force can have additional officers. Pany thanked past Councilman Mike Bernini for his service and also thanked the voters for electing him. He said he will continue his frugality as he did when he was on Council previously. Lopsonzksi, Jr. offered best wishes. Mrs. Maikits said she’s proud of the fire department, and thanked people for their prayers at the death of her mother-in-law. Mayor Reenock thanked everyone and congratulated the fire officers in their dress uniforms. Robert McHale congratulated the firemen and welcomed them, and offered hope for a good year. He said there are negotiations for health care, and police are working under the old agreement. McHale also noted a step forward was made recently in meeting with Allen Township on a sewer agreement. Zarayko noted that the agreement hasn’t been resolved as yet, and while offering a Merry Christmas to Lithuanians, he concluded that he is nervous about the economy. The next regular meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
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BUFFET DINNER
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– Open to the Public – FIRST FRIday OF each MONTh
Friday, January 6 – 4 to 8 p.m.
Soup • 6-8 Entrees • 8-10 Sides • Salad Bar Desserts • Refreshments Adults - $11.00
Seniors - $10.00
Child - $6.00
Under 5 Free