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FEBRUARY 18-24, 2016
Fastnachts for First Graders
First graders enjoyed old fashion fastnachts donated by Sacred Heart School’s HSA. –submitted by Karen Gabryluk
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Spring plant sale to Benefit local Victims of crime
submitted by MEGAN ALLEN Brighten your home or office with beautiful flowers while supporting victims of violent crimes and their families in the Lehigh Valley. Crime Victims Council (CVC) of the Lehigh Valley is holding its annual spring plant sale. A variety of lovely plants are available including tulips, daffodils, hydrangeas, hyacinths, gerbera daisies and more. Find us on Facebook to see photos. Individual orders are welcome, and for your convenience, orders of ten plants or more in one location can be delivered to a home or office free of charge. CVC is also looking for people from area businesses who are interested in
helping with distributing forms and collecting orders at their companies. Orders will be taken through Monday, March 14 and the plants will be available for delivery or pick-up Wednesday, March 23. CVC is a local nonprofit victim service agency providing services for victims of crime and their families in Northampton and Lehigh Counties. All proceeds from the sale will help Crime Victims Council continue to offer confidential services at no cost. Services include a 24-hour hotline, individual and support group counseling, hospital and court
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Allen and Lehigh Twsp. residents Petition objection to Jaindl proposal
by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Robert Hoskings of Stagecoach Rd. read a petition at a meeting of the Allen Township Board of Supervisors on Thursday, in which residents of both Allen and Lehigh townships opposed a zoning provision on the former Mary Immaculate Seminary property that would make it possible for developer David Jaindl to convert it into residential housing. The petition opposes the proposal because of the impact they see on their quality of life, health and safety, economic prosperit and environmental quality. Hoskings said 14 concerned residents met at a Lehigh Township home last month to draft the petition, in which they want
to remediate the potential impact prior to the development on those who live along Indian Trail Road and other lands adjacent. He asked the Allen supervisors to send a letter to Lehigh Township that the proposed development of the former seminary would have impact on Allen Township residents. Their opposition will be part of the February 23 meeting of the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors. Hoskings said all of the 14 residents who met recently are signing up petitioners to join in the opposition. Issues with Development Brian Grads of Lehigh Engineering read a letter from Hanover Engineering in which the firm that represents Allen listed 10 issues concerning an as built
land development of Dellie Santi (Cemport) that was approved two years ago. Chairman Bruce Frack said he is concerned that no blacktop has been laid for the streets, not even a base course, and water runs off on properties below it. Supervisor Dale Hassler said the plans should have been followed. Frack also said trailers are on the land that were not in the original plan. Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell said if they want to amend the plan, they have to go through the process. Trees will be planted in the spring and emergency access is part of the plan. Other Matters • On the water runoff at Mud Lane, Woodmoor Rd., and School Rd., Engineer Brien Ko-
cher showed slides of where the water flows on to private properties, but he said he didn’t see any significant damage. Supervisor Al Pierce questioned the priority, saying that it was “whining, hopping and jumping” that got the problem into the open. • Frack said there are seven homes along Short Lane in which the owners should be alerted about plans for warehouses in their area, and that a cul-de-sac near the Kopper Penny property should be put in. • A salt brine system that hasn’t been used much by the township may be sold. • Costs of repairs and an arrangement with Catasauqua on their street sweeper, using it one day a month may be worked out, Continued on page 2
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