tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post2196258506770488819..comments2024-03-29T05:10:57.942-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: NorCo Eyes Preservation of Archibald Johnston LandsBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10746979203705060512013-11-26T17:53:13.236-05:002013-11-26T17:53:13.236-05:00Only a rough plan exists, which was described at t...Only a rough plan exists, which was described at the open space meeting. Some of the land will be converted into a preserve, with nature trails. Some of the leckonby land will be used for community gardening. A formal plan is needed, but first the purchase money is needed.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70662438257791473712013-11-26T17:47:31.126-05:002013-11-26T17:47:31.126-05:00Bernie in regards to your 10:36 comment to Peter, ...Bernie in regards to your 10:36 comment to Peter, I know the Township has a Master plan for their park in place. Is there a plan for the new lands? I haven't heard of any. Where can I see it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23937515380716225792013-11-20T23:17:35.822-05:002013-11-20T23:17:35.822-05:00I deleted an anonymous personal attack against a p...I deleted an anonymous personal attack against a proponent of this project, along with all the responses. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78098185843298326982013-11-18T00:38:16.475-05:002013-11-18T00:38:16.475-05:00anon 3:41 makes no sense.anon 3:41 makes no sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78840105723530110142013-11-17T15:41:04.257-05:002013-11-17T15:41:04.257-05:00Real Conservatives conservative things of great va...Real Conservatives conservative things of great value !!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58779317172928302382013-11-17T01:12:10.920-05:002013-11-17T01:12:10.920-05:0018% of the people have spoken. With the exception ...18% of the people have spoken. With the exception of one of the six people elected, they chose people who support open space. Eight years ago, when people voted for Stoffa even though he promised a tax raise for open space, they voted for open space. And in 2002, with a 65% majority, they chose open space. So yes, the people have spoken time and again, yet you defy them.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-11347918460616391142013-11-17T00:59:34.319-05:002013-11-17T00:59:34.319-05:00The people have spoken. How about we pay he real b...The people have spoken. How about we pay he real bills, not raise taxes and finally run a tight ship.<br />That is what the county taxpayers want. No tax increaseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33204348922323240172013-11-16T14:09:10.871-05:002013-11-16T14:09:10.871-05:00Excuse me but a 18% turnout is not a reflection of...Excuse me but a 18% turnout is not a reflection of the will of the people. It's a reflection of apathy, a surrender to dark forces. The claim that this project is for the idle rich is pure nonsense. This project will enable families to feed themselves. It will be a resource of local food, which by itself is a justification. There will be programs for disadvantaged youth, education in our failing school systems, and it will deter the flooding in Bethlehem. Your comment is sheer ignorance and reflects hatred, not facts.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88604705510447815362013-11-16T13:38:54.684-05:002013-11-16T13:38:54.684-05:00Apparently if people are against spending millions...Apparently if people are against spending millions of county taxpayer money on "nature zones" for the idle rich and poor, that is wrong on here. Just another sign of liberal intolerance.<br /><br />It is the wish of the majority of voters that this nonsense ends after January. One thing that cannot be silenced is the voting public. The voting public overwhelmingly wants real conservative county government.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-414261327392822402013-11-16T10:11:56.221-05:002013-11-16T10:11:56.221-05:00I think it is ironic that the Central Moravian Chu...I think it is ironic that the Central Moravian Church wanted to sell their portion of environmentally sensitive property along the Monacacy Creek to a developer. The land would have been paved over and would have contributed to, and further exasperated flooding conditions further down stream. Flooding that damages property that they own, that of Moravian College, City of Bethlehem and Historic Bethlehem where Musikfest is held.<br /> <br />Elizabeth Prime willed this property to the Moravians so it would be preserved, not to make a quick buck $. I certainly don’t believe the Central Moravian Church needs the money that badly that they should be so reckless as to sell to a developer. If they don’t want to be conservators for this property then they should do as Janet and Bill Housenick did, donate it to the County. The Housenicks did not sell out to developers. They donated a large tract of their property to the County for the Archibald Johnston Conservation Area and another tract to Bethlehem Township for passive conservation. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-12500802350228780402013-11-16T09:27:46.819-05:002013-11-16T09:27:46.819-05:00I have been fortunate to live all over our beautif...I have been fortunate to live all over our beautiful country. In urban and suburban areas where beautiful parks and preserved natural areas are created and nurtured as part of the community. I support the actions of the gifted members of our community who have had the vision and are devoting countless hours of their time to create the preserve for not only our community but also the residents of the greater Lehigh Valley and the citizens of Pennsylvania. This is also about preserving the history and legacy of one of the most progressive residents and mayors Archibald Johnston. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-11519256251489432842013-11-16T09:03:47.924-05:002013-11-16T09:03:47.924-05:002:55, If you want to be a flamethrower, sign your ...2:55, If you want to be a flamethrower, sign your name. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-44471885523788948462013-11-16T06:59:56.614-05:002013-11-16T06:59:56.614-05:00Anon 5;45 --Mr. Panto has been much more conservat...Anon 5;45 --Mr. Panto has been much more conservative than his first shot at Mayor. A entry level at McDonald's is always part time and at that wage they would contribute about $2.00 a week . Now I would tell you that I would be a lot harder than he is on the budget. I keep our house below 65 degrees in the winter after nov.15th-turn hear switch "ON" some of his spaces are 65 in the summer. Fuel, well I walk to work ,and this check spent $29.65 in 15 days. I rinse my coffee beans another 50 %.I use the back of other peoples copy paper, My hot water temp is on "vacation". Conservative -is a mind set!Good Morning!Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-25945841704845502022013-11-16T05:45:34.046-05:002013-11-16T05:45:34.046-05:00Sal Panto said ...
"As a fiscal conservative ...Sal Panto said ...<br />"As a fiscal conservative myself ..."<br /><br />Bernie's right that liberal or conservative has nothing to do with this issue. However, fiscal conservatives don't develop a special tax on kids who come to Easton to work at McDonald's. Tax and spend, heartless liberal assholes do that. Sal lies about not raising taxes and doesn't apologize or make it right. Barack admitted his lie and made it right. Sal should follow the President's example.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77731149021248094012013-11-16T02:55:45.919-05:002013-11-16T02:55:45.919-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84986225348575634832013-11-16T00:40:01.165-05:002013-11-16T00:40:01.165-05:00To the supporters of the newly elected GOP council...To the supporters of the newly elected GOP councilpersons: it is ironic that two of the four Presidents on Mount Rushmore are Republicans. One (Lincoln) helped save the union and end slavery. The other, TR, balanced the value of both America's great economic productivity as well as conservation of our natural resources for both the present and posterity. Both of them, I am sure, would be considered RINOs by today's Tea Party GOP. Irony. <br /><br />T. Roosevelt: "it is also vandalism wantonly to destroy or to permit the destruction of what is beautiful in nature, whether it be a cliff, a forest, or a species of mammal or bird. Here in the United States we turn our rivers and streams into sewers and dumping-grounds, we pollute the air, we destroy forests, and exterminate fishes, birds and mammals -- not to speak of vulgarizing charming landscapes with hideous advertisements. But at last it looks as if our people were awakening."Ovem Lupo Commiterehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756533892368983383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84343515823548295562013-11-15T22:32:35.202-05:002013-11-15T22:32:35.202-05:007:58
Your a small brained asshole,somebody has to ...7:58<br />Your a small brained asshole,somebody has to take the responsible to point that out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18932916061380627442013-11-15T20:49:52.239-05:002013-11-15T20:49:52.239-05:00It is ridiculous to categorize open space in "...It is ridiculous to categorize open space in "liberal" or "conservative" terms. You either care about this area and sustaining a high quality of life for those who follow us, or you don 't. <br /><br />This property will be owned and maintained by the Natural Lands Trust. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45923636093288192952013-11-15T19:58:11.570-05:002013-11-15T19:58:11.570-05:00That land is worth millions of dollars to both the...That land is worth millions of dollars to both the church and the County. Why would taxpayer money be spent buying land that is not really worthy of preserving? Why would the church settle on pennies on the dollar? Typical democratic progressivism using taxpayer money to preserve something not needing preserving. Another question is who will be responsible for maintaining all this land and at what costs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39596201832056777542013-11-15T19:55:53.860-05:002013-11-15T19:55:53.860-05:00I sway to the right for the most part. But I'm...I sway to the right for the most part. But I'm an ardent conservationist so I support this 110%. I've been back here multiple times and the tract has some wonderful potential. I hope this gets done. I find developers to be some of the most evil people in thw world, even more then you bernie(nudge nudge wink wink).<br /><br />Hank_HillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48307422126544852242013-11-15T19:31:14.369-05:002013-11-15T19:31:14.369-05:00One final point. Steve did not have to estimated c...One final point. Steve did not have to estimated cost at the tip of his tongue, and did not want to give you bad information. My guess is it's not cheap. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79147670644651994902013-11-15T19:29:09.092-05:002013-11-15T19:29:09.092-05:001) The County's parks, such as they are, do no...1) The County's parks, such as they are, do not include those community centers you mention. Those are in several township parks. <br /><br />2) This is not technically a park. part of it will be a park. Part of it will be a preserve. Part of it will be a community garden center. <br /><br />3) This property is partially located in the City of Bethlehem. It is entirely within an urban core.<br /><br />4) Money for open space comes from a tax for that purpose. Money for bridge repairs comes from liquid fuels tax, state grants and bonding proceeds.<br /><br />5) The County just floated a bond to repair 18 structurally deficient bridges, and that works will be completed within three years. After than, there will likely be another bond. <br /><br />6) Bridge 168, to which you refer, appears to be located in Glendon, not Easton. It is an access point for the beautiful Hugh Moore Park. It is mostly used by people as a short cut to avoid going over the Glendon bridge about 200' away. As you correctly observe, it does not get much legal use. <br /><br />7) During a bridge inspection late this Spring, the bridge was determined to be unsafe for vehicular or pedestrian use as a result of structural deficiencies. On 6/12, PennDOT bridge inspectors ordered that the bridge stay closed until repairs can be effected. The deficiencies include deck stringers and sidewalk floor beams. While it is important to keep lines of communication open, and perhaps the county could have done a better job of informing you, the bridge had to be closed. <br /><br />8) There are two utilities with lines along that bridge, which goes over both a railroad and the canal. Whatever is done must be coordinated with them.<br /><br />9) The fact that two utilities there improve the prospect of finding funding to effect repairs. That is the state of the matter at present. The County is attempting to use the utilities to leverage funding.<br /><br />10) Aside from very limited liquid fuels tax or bind proceeds, the County would have to dip into real estate tax revenue to pay for these repairs. Before doing so, it is fiscally prudent to try to identify other funding sources. If this were a heavily traveled bridge, it would have to be fixed now. <br /><br />That is what I was able to learn today from Steve DeSalva, the Director of Public Works. He was under the impression he had kept you in the loop, and if you were not, I am sure he will apologize to you the next time he sees you. <br /><br />Keep up the great work in Easton. You care a great deal, and i wish you were the County Exec. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1232383944925001202013-11-15T19:03:39.837-05:002013-11-15T19:03:39.837-05:00BOH
I see your cowards are stil here hiding behind...BOH<br />I see your cowards are stil here hiding behind their anon posts. Even still, I will address them. I am in full support of funding the estate as a preserve open space or park. It is a piece of history. My point was that the county's parks are all in suburbs and not in the cities<br /><br />In Easton we have two regional parks being maintained by city residents but enjoyed by the region. Hugh Moore Park and Hackett Park. We have been updating both of them as they have been neglected over the years.<br /><br />While the bridge in question doesn't serve the multitudes of people it is important for people to be able to get across the canal. The brige over the Lehigh we just repaired to the tune of $1.4 million. <br /><br />Without notice the county shut the bridge down. It is barricaded. As a fscal conservative myself I am not asking them to spends millions. I am asking themn to at least determine what the cosy of the repairs will be and then a decision can be made. <br /><br />I know some are still upset about the commuter tax and so am I but they should be calling on the state for meaningful public pension reform. Sal Panto, Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02791993098945852710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-38046681517052764032013-11-15T18:21:21.518-05:002013-11-15T18:21:21.518-05:00Yet you waste an awful lot of time,even on a Fri n...Yet you waste an awful lot of time,even on a Fri night, showing your hatred. So what does that make you? Let me guess. Someone who gets 46 votes.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-12169666280942818752013-11-15T18:16:59.271-05:002013-11-15T18:16:59.271-05:00"As he likes to put things, the people voted ..."As he likes to put things, the people voted for him anyway."<br /><br />Yes, we have all heard that hokey story over and over again. As a would be comedian county executive, he has been a failure at both.<br /><br />Once again, no one ever voted for a .5mil of county tax to go to open space. That is a Stoffa plan. It is not law.<br /><br />As to hating O'Hare, you are not that bog a deal. Neither will Stoffa be after January.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com