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Letter: Simmons Denies Truth About Education Funding Cuts
Mark Spengler criticizes state Rep. Justin Simmons (R-131) in the following letter to the editor.
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Josh Popichak, Patch Staff
- Hellertown-Lower Saucon, PA
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E-mail: Josh.Popichak@patch.com
Phone: 610-216-6043
Unlike many younger (and older) editors, I never went to J-school (that's "journalism school" for those of you who don't use the new media lingo). Most journalism schools are part of medium or large universities, and as a graduate of a large high school I wanted to downsize my education when I went away to college. That was one of the reasons I chose to attend Bates, a liberal arts college in Maine rooted in the traditions of egalitarianism. As a "Batesie" I majored in history and became the features editor for our school newspaper, The Student, before graduating and leaving the beautiful state of Maine behind in 1999. I returned to Pennsylvania and spent several eye-opening years exploring other fields and potential career paths, before feeling called to write and edit again. That was in 2005, when I joined the team at the Saucon News and began to cover Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township as full-time reporter.
On a personal level, I have always been a bit of a newshound and I think that's because I'm constantly trying to understand how the events of today are shaped and influenced by our shared history. I like to think that I have a curious mind, which is a trait I believe every journalist should have.
Right now I'm looking forward to learning a lot more about the Saucon Valley, including more about its history, its present, and its future, and I sincerely hope you'll join me on this journey!
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Columbus Day: What's Open, Closed
What's open and closed in the Saucon Valley area on this federal holiday.
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Pets in Need of Homes: Billie and Grainger
These pets from the Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Williams Township need new homes.
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Prize-Winning Poet Will Debut Book Locally
Bethlehem native Matthew Hittinger will read from his "Skin Shift" at Mercantile Home in Easton on Oct. 14.
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Cheap Trick Coming to Sands Event Center
Classic hard rockers Cheap Trick are scheduled to play the Sands Nov. 24. Tickets are now on sale.
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Police: Registered Sex Offender Has Gone AWOL
Registered sex offender Francis John Labelle no longer lives at his registered address near Hellertown. Bethlehem police are seeking the public's help in finding him.
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Foundation Thanks Retiring Elementary School Principal
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Mark Your Calendars for Patch "Office Hours" at Cafe Erica!
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Hellertown and Lower Saucon Trick-or-Treat Night
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Dedication of Memorial Plaque for Carolyn Lidie
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Fire Chief Offers Quarterly Report
Hellertown Fire Chief Rick Delmore of Dewey Fire Co. told borough council Oct. 1 that the number of calls the company has so far responded to in 2012 is lower than it was at the same time last year.
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Former Borough Man Acquitted of Child Molestation
Richard E. Novack was, however, found guilty of harassment.
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Borough Field Renewed With New Sod
Hellertown Royals Manager Bob Zerfass told Borough Council Oct. 1 that the East End Field at Dimmick Park was recently repaired.
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Volunteer Defends Park Restroom's Cleanliness
Ann Henshaw told Borough Council Oct. 1 that various factors should be considered in judging the cleanliness of the public restroom in Dimmick Park.
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Borough Council Supports Radar Use by Local Police
Pennsylvania is the only state that does not allow local police to use radar to enforce speed limits.
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Borough Officer Promoted to Rank of Corporal
Hellertown police officer Jeffrey Johnston was sworn in by Mayor Richard Fluck at borough council's Oct. 1 meeting.
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Borough Yard Waste Pick-Up Will Begin Oct. 15
Hellertown Public Works Director Tom Henshaw announced Oct. 1 that his department's annual curbside fall yard waste pick-up will begin the week of Oct. 15.
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Former Whitaker Street Playground Property for Sale
Hellertown Borough Council solicitor Michael Corriere said it's unclear whether the owners of a parcel at 1400 Whitaker Street plan to develop the self-storage facility they won approval to build in 2008. The property was listed for sale on Sept. 8
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Borough Authority Park Fountain Could Be Restored
Hellertown Borough Council was told that Joe Delfoe wants to help restore the stone fountain in Borough Authority Park, near Rentzheimer Drive. Delfoe is responsible for maintaining the fountain in Detwiller Plaza.
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