tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post5310731566846803677..comments2024-03-29T02:46:58.624-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Devil Incarnate Disrupts Child Abuse Awareness RallyBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41045538884290537452015-06-10T12:47:47.525-04:002015-06-10T12:47:47.525-04:00Please tell us where this occurred. I agree it cou...Please tell us where this occurred. I agree it could happen anywhere. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32640227785061987682015-06-10T11:34:04.948-04:002015-06-10T11:34:04.948-04:00A few years ago, when I was working as a CPS casew...A few years ago, when I was working as a CPS caseworker on the second shift, I was assigned the task to remove a child (a 2yo boy) from his home and place him into a foster home already assigned to him. The case was not mine and did not know the history or dynamics; I was just being the intermediary. <br /><br />I removed the child from his home and drove him to the previously approved foster home. Upon arriving at this home, I was aghast. First, the foster father greeted me at the door in his underwear. The house reeked of cigarette smoke. It was messy and in disrepair. The foster mother was initially not home, but arrived a little later with baby supplies which she just purchased for this placement. However, her concern, to me, did not appear to be in the best interest of the child as she appeared verbally aggressive with me demanding to know who was going to reimburse her for the supplies. This is simply a fingerprint of the totality of their representation. <br /><br />At the time, not only was I a CPS caseworker, I was also a licensed foster parent, raising several foster children. I knew the ins and outs of the systems very well. I was as polite as I could be, explaining that she needed to resolve the purchasing issue with her foster care agency and not with the County.<br /><br />However, based on my concerns, I made an excuse and took the boy back to the County Van parked outside. I called my second shift supervisor and explained my concerns. I pleaded with him to allow me to find another foster home. I stated specifically and emphatically, "I'm a foster parent. I know what it takes to become licensed. I want to know who approved these [f*cking] people?" <br /><br />My supervisor was very old-school and thee most passive-aggressive person I have ever met. He would not budge. Although, he did not make the decision to place this child in this home, he instead, was backing the supervisor who had approved the placement earlier in the evening. He was of the mindset that "supervisor's assign work" and "the caseworkers comply without question". He did not like to be second-guessed or questioned. He ordered me to place the child in that home and then begin my next assignment. Regrettably, I did. <br /><br />Two weeks later, I removed this little boy from that foster home, after the foster mother took a knife and sliced down the boy's penis for wetting himself. My sincerest apologies to those I let down- especially this boy and his family. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55738999806679485022015-06-08T08:53:37.017-04:002015-06-08T08:53:37.017-04:00Mr.Stecker, I believe I read that in the PW articl...Mr.Stecker, I believe I read that in the PW article to which I linked. Or it may have been surmised in that story. As for the minor being photographed, don't bring them to a public rally if you want to avoid photographs. Finally, I would like to know whether there is any coverage of this international rally other than this story. I could not find any and I looked. By the way, I doid attempt to send you a link to my story and it bounced. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58126221369014024092015-06-08T02:46:54.682-04:002015-06-08T02:46:54.682-04:00I publicly apologize for the misspelling of Mr Ber...I publicly apologize for the misspelling of Mr Bernie O'Hare's name in my previous comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05731412758344802704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47599438805629311232015-06-08T02:41:39.987-04:002015-06-08T02:41:39.987-04:00I am Charles J Stecker Jr... I was invited to atte...I am Charles J Stecker Jr... I was invited to attend the Easton PA portion of an International Rally on whose focus was to be Exposing Child Protective Services and its failures to truly protect Children. To answer Mr. O'Haire's question as to if this Rally went on any where else I can gladly provide additional info from my international constituents if necessary. <br /><br />On this particular day at this particular Rally I witnessed a man coming down the Courthouse steps taking what appeared to be multiple pictures as Mr Ron Shegda, who had invited me to attend, avoided the picture taker rather adamantly and with fervor. I later learned Mr Bernie O'Haire is the photographer and Blogger. Mr. O'Haire then proceeded to continue to take pics when I noticed his lens cap was still attached to the camera, after I made him aware of the fact he then removed it, :-). There were derogatory statements and comments made during this short lived melee. <br /><br />Mr. O'Haire requested several times for me to identify myself upon which I afforded him my first name. Mr. Ron Shegda was adamant that Mr. O'Haire stop taking pictures. I initially had no issue with my likeness being captured on film. It was only after I had noticed Mr. O'Haire clicking off pics of a Minor Child there that I became concerned. I waited a short while to allow the situation to deescalate then proceeded up the courthouse steps to have a dialogue with Mr. O'Haire... Mr' O'Haire insisted that I identify myself which I then freely chose to do. Mr. O'Haire did treat me with professional courtesy and seemed to better ascertain my position after our short conversation. <br /><br />I do want to clarify one discrepancy in Mr O'Haire's blog... The woman, Foster Mother, who murdered my brother did not, to the best of my knowledge, die in a mental institution. As a matter of Fact she never even appeared in court for my brothers murder nor the little boy who had died in her care just 10 months prior to my brothers murder. Mr. O'Haire, if you have evidence that Mrs. Lillian Bedford died in a mental institution I kindly ask you to forward that to me at cjsteckerjr@icaptaskforce.org.<br /><br />Thank You,<br />Charles J Stecker Jr<br />Founder of The International Child Abuse Prevention Task Force Inc. and<br />Chahlie's Angels Empowerment Programs Llc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05731412758344802704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71655796027057942082015-06-07T21:00:03.060-04:002015-06-07T21:00:03.060-04:00NC sheriff sales has a "BAYVIEW LOAN VS R SHE...NC sheriff sales has a "BAYVIEW LOAN VS R SHEGDA" with a pending amount for next months sheriff sales. Any rooms available in Nazareth? West Easton?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34057318496648425562015-06-07T20:08:39.411-04:002015-06-07T20:08:39.411-04:00The sad fact of the matter here is the Brown Hole ...The sad fact of the matter here is the Brown Hole system of the valley is broke¿ The powers that be just shift one incompatence for the other and manipulate there pupets positions¿<br />The sad issue is the damage that has been replicated upon the family institution for there propagated agend¿<br /><br />redd<br />patent pendingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18777873016029874702015-06-07T10:58:41.907-04:002015-06-07T10:58:41.907-04:00Sunday June 7th
Bernie
Do you think next week you ...Sunday June 7th<br />Bernie<br />Do you think next week you could look into an important issue that may affect many of your readers? The Call's Watchdog reporter has a story that is very troubling. It's about these walk in medical facilities that folks may think only cost a small fee but in reality may cost hundreds of dollars before all is said and done. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53437201986892816342015-06-06T21:35:18.111-04:002015-06-06T21:35:18.111-04:00That's him.That's him. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14227246870640264482015-06-06T21:25:57.939-04:002015-06-06T21:25:57.939-04:00Appears to be the same Ron Shegda whose Hellertown...Appears to be the same Ron Shegda whose Hellertown home has been bouncing around the Norco sheriff sale lists for quite some time now.Pipeline Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75458011297345687432015-06-06T19:33:20.142-04:002015-06-06T19:33:20.142-04:00Jim Gregory is a power top. So it all should work ...Jim Gregory is a power top. So it all should work out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59028136441009931732015-06-06T18:27:17.690-04:002015-06-06T18:27:17.690-04:00Bern, how did you become ground zero for all the w...Bern, how did you become ground zero for all the wing nuts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22337013192026992992015-06-06T14:54:28.721-04:002015-06-06T14:54:28.721-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32671890418716668922015-06-06T12:08:24.206-04:002015-06-06T12:08:24.206-04:00Shegda rhymes with shmegma Shegda rhymes with shmegma Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91372513636575059462015-06-06T11:48:40.558-04:002015-06-06T11:48:40.558-04:00"Maybe you'd like him to check your oil w..."Maybe you'd like him to check your oil with his thick vein filled dipstick and if it's low pump some high quality santorum in there to keep things running smooth."<br /><br />I don't think Bernie swings the way you do. He supposedly is obsessed with a crazy assed bitch in a tiny borough, if you believe what she tells you. It's pathetic when the best you can come up with is an immature and juvenile accusation in an attempt to make a point - or in your case, there is not point at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63289990577049705222015-06-06T10:28:23.334-04:002015-06-06T10:28:23.334-04:004:51 is correct to some extent, but a larger facto...4:51 is correct to some extent, but a larger factor was Jane Baker' refusal to fill positions. C&Y was understaffed and had to take short cuts. Jane Irvin restored funding but then lost the next election. C&Y is again in the process of being reduced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50448029926657201482015-06-06T09:28:29.435-04:002015-06-06T09:28:29.435-04:004:51, aka Shegda, your Stoffa obsession is not goi...4:51, aka Shegda, your Stoffa obsession is not going to help you get your sister back. <br /><br />6:31, I'll agree that lousy messengers like Shegda make it difficult to look at areas where there really might be a problem. Instead of looking at Human Services or Stoffa or the Hellertown PD, Shegda should look into a mirror. The fault lies not within his stars but within him. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51459198603021720122015-06-06T06:31:03.709-04:002015-06-06T06:31:03.709-04:00Many a goofy messenger has delivered a valid messa...Many a goofy messenger has delivered a valid message. That is the case here, sadly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20755645526926877372015-06-06T04:51:47.633-04:002015-06-06T04:51:47.633-04:00Shegda may have a point. When Stoffa was Director ...Shegda may have a point. When Stoffa was Director of Human Services in Lehigh County some children died. They were under the protection of the children's agency and it was in the paper two or three died while Stoffa was in charge? It is well known by many in the field. He also tried to privatize the CYF division. When the crap hit the fan folks over there said he threw everyone including the county executive and caseworkers under the bus.<br />So you may not want to throw Shegda under the bus. he may have reasons for his feelings. Show some compassion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71962068107249559862015-06-06T01:45:16.015-04:002015-06-06T01:45:16.015-04:00River, aka Henry Schaadt, is one sick fuck.River, aka Henry Schaadt, is one sick fuck.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48421375706990245512015-06-06T01:35:23.375-04:002015-06-06T01:35:23.375-04:00Maybe you'd like him to check your oil with hi...Maybe you'd like him to check your oil with his thick vein filled dipstick and if it's low pump some high quality santorum in there to keep things running smooth.<br /><br />RiverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20965111818236406892015-06-06T01:28:29.956-04:002015-06-06T01:28:29.956-04:00Yeah, I had Shegda blowin' oil.Yeah, I had Shegda blowin' oil. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-86319675550279143142015-06-06T01:26:12.958-04:002015-06-06T01:26:12.958-04:00Bernie - I was by the courthouse this afternoon, a...Bernie - I was by the courthouse this afternoon, and saw this band of merry men with their colorful signs. I didn't see you - maybe you had already been tased and were in shackles on the ground. Thanks for the recap and background, because all I could tell was someone was pissed off about something, and the signs made no sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com