tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post3380449914079038190..comments2024-03-28T09:13:18.996-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Butterfly House Applicant Bounces $16k Check Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51935955205950738382013-01-03T01:07:12.530-05:002013-01-03T01:07:12.530-05:00So glad to hear Anne Houston is on the the right s...So glad to hear Anne Houston is on the the right side of the prison. That is where the the door closes and she can't get out ....A long time coming. Just think if she would have received the Grant Funding.....Butterfly Anne would have been writing checks to herself. She should just fly away for good. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91658324045313386152013-01-02T23:50:56.400-05:002013-01-02T23:50:56.400-05:00Bill Houston was a EASD hack --- go along to get a...Bill Houston was a EASD hack --- go along to get along ---- when that dist. was the laughingstock of the Lehigh Valley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23716108618840421542013-01-02T09:01:07.407-05:002013-01-02T09:01:07.407-05:00 To; Mr.Trimmer, I understand what you covey knowi... To; Mr.Trimmer, I understand what you covey knowing your a pro in this market ,but costs should not fall on the tax payer that can not afford the ticket to see Englebert!However if this big name would prove out to increase the economic picture to the county or City of Easton ,then OK.How do we prove it? How much would the same number of people have to pay each to draw him elsewhere? Peter J. Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28016313695889171202013-01-02T08:51:20.156-05:002013-01-02T08:51:20.156-05:00Just read this blog,sorry for my late comments.Nor...Just read this blog,sorry for my late comments.Northampton County Council members need to stop rubber stamping their "Buddies and friends" that have helped them get elected. Angle Was the best "watchdog" we had sitting in chambers.Before electing or re-electing these bozos it's time for the electorate to do their homework. The county prison should be more selective and screen the volunteers that have poor judgement and offer the inmates courses on "How to scam" when your released as Ann Houston has proven to be a deadbeat artist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72545735415280964082013-01-01T20:21:57.217-05:002013-01-01T20:21:57.217-05:00Without that increase how would they be able to dr...Without that increase how would they be able to draw big acts like Englebert Humperdink?Jolly Joe Timmernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81848400050803437662013-01-01T17:48:36.580-05:002013-01-01T17:48:36.580-05:00I think the State Theatre is a wonderful asset but...I think the State Theatre is a wonderful asset but there was no justification for the gigantic increase it rec'd from Council this year. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45047656815131251952013-01-01T17:04:32.905-05:002013-01-01T17:04:32.905-05:00Please,another feel good deal with out papers. We ...Please,another feel good deal with out papers. We need to check grants and hand outs that some how may end up subheading some body in salary .Like Shelly Brown at the State.She want you to believe the State Theater is the reason for helping Easton with 8 MILLION DOLLARS of business in the FOOD BUSINESS with her grant request ,Yes or No? Does Mr Haigle at city hall know that the restaurants are DECLARING 8 Million a year in business? ASK HIM FIRST.If it is TRUE then it is valid.Right?Peter J. Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74886474535710650522013-01-01T00:48:45.335-05:002013-01-01T00:48:45.335-05:00As far as I know, at the time of her incarceration...As far as I know, at the time of her incarceration she was in fact a volunteer at the Prison. More than likely approved by the notorious Chaplain!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91257265432252852712012-12-31T21:13:32.228-05:002012-12-31T21:13:32.228-05:007:52, I'd agree with you. This rigid adherence...7:52, I'd agree with you. This rigid adherence to ideology, even when he results are locally disastrous, is unhealthy to good government. In a democracy (and I know we are not a true democracy), we don't get anything done unless we listen to all sides and give a little. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2859666903383444712012-12-31T19:56:29.777-05:002012-12-31T19:56:29.777-05:00Speaking of political pork..remember to eat swine ...Speaking of political pork..remember to eat swine tomorrow. It's good luck and tasty too..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-68709642824430871802012-12-31T19:52:23.505-05:002012-12-31T19:52:23.505-05:00The Tea Party's 15 minutes of fame and notorie...The Tea Party's 15 minutes of fame and notoriety is about to end and not a minute too soon. Throw those unwilling to compromise out into the streets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88692532614428301792012-12-31T19:46:44.217-05:002012-12-31T19:46:44.217-05:00Now that the R brand has become tarnished and beat...Now that the R brand has become tarnished and beaten into the ground..what will becom the likes of Gilbert and Thierry and Dietrich? All appear to be lame ducks waiting to be picked off in the backlash. Will any of them survive politically? I think not..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47253550795366913352012-12-31T16:51:46.497-05:002012-12-31T16:51:46.497-05:00Mark -
It appears the only thing Callahan is str...Mark - <br /><br />It appears the only thing Callahan is straightening out these days is your John Thomas.<br /><br />Sad day when the best we may hope for is a budget bungling, political cover promising, power abuser.<br /><br />To the point of the post: When government is empowered to the degree that NorCo losers have chosen (yesterday, today and, it appears, for the foreseeable future), what the hell do you expect? And, sorry you all had to learn the hard way about Gilbert. Lots of words, little action. And what action there was, was. . . well, like this.<br /><br />-ClemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15686213398450477532012-12-31T15:51:13.190-05:002012-12-31T15:51:13.190-05:00Callahan will straighten all of this outCallahan will straighten all of this outMark Bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15804651552055047582012-12-31T15:11:39.970-05:002012-12-31T15:11:39.970-05:00This is a strange story. I can remember way back t...This is a strange story. I can remember way back to the 90's when people came for what Wayne Grube called the 'Santa Claus" money. Even then, County Council wanted that dociumentation. What the Hell happend to the quality of elected officals in such a relaativley short time.<br /><br />One, did Stoffa agree or heve an opinoon on this when money was given? Was he asked by anyone on County Council why the Admisntration would or would not approve this grant?<br /><br />Two, Why the Hell didn't any council memeber at the very least ask to see the non profit papaerwork.<br /><br />It is certainly fine for County Council to award grants. you don;t like it becasue it is ususally becvasue the <br />Admi9nstration has refused. Youlike Stoffa so now you se ethis as a slush fund. However, over the years diffferent Administrations have made money decisions based on politics and who knows who. County Council should have the abilty to hear out groups. Council is part of county government and not just there to approve everytihg the administration wants to do.<br /><br />Sad group of inexperienced people running the county. I wopuld love tosee a few smart experienced folks run for office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14231368874903200902012-12-31T14:59:54.251-05:002012-12-31T14:59:54.251-05:00the above should say her husband's father (Bil...the above should say her husband's father (Bill Houston Sr. -- a former teacher, coach, council member, --- loved by all)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55499302311287192282012-12-31T14:58:37.703-05:002012-12-31T14:58:37.703-05:00She is a vindictive and spiteful person who lies a...She is a vindictive and spiteful person who lies and lies about others -- she thinks she doesn't live in a glass house. Her and her husband owe everyone and the individual in the article is just one of many. She has abandoned her true friends and now spreads vicious lies about them. They were there for her many times in the past but......<br /><br />Her dad was a wonderful man who did a lot for many. And her husband is also a wonderful man and family. It is ashame that they continue to disgrace their family names. There are so many stories that could be told. You only got a tip of this massive iceberg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41334167538165576082012-12-31T14:48:46.240-05:002012-12-31T14:48:46.240-05:00"Never understood why people write checks the...<em>"Never understood why people write checks they know will bounce, wouldn't it be easier to set up a payment plan?"</em><br /><br />I've bounced a few, but it was because I thought the money was there. That was years ago, before you could make quick calls to get automated information about your account. <br /><br />My guess is that it is a psychological more than a criminal problem. Even the victim in this case feels sorry for Anne. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21161434747181923322012-12-31T14:45:45.140-05:002012-12-31T14:45:45.140-05:00Banker, You hit it on the head Nice guy, but somet...Banker, You hit it on the head Nice guy, but something of a disappointment on Council. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1735896726934853062012-12-31T08:11:39.345-05:002012-12-31T08:11:39.345-05:00Bruce Gilbert talks a good game, but his business ...Bruce Gilbert talks a good game, but his business acumen is seriously lacking.<br /><br />Two examples are this one and when he quit his job at Wachovia in the hopes of getting the Director/Fiscal Affairs job with the county, then watched that get destroyed by his own fiscal mismanagement.<br /><br />I like him but don't want him making any decisions that matter.<br /><br />The BankerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82248251339438611932012-12-31T08:03:41.825-05:002012-12-31T08:03:41.825-05:00Never understood why people write checks they know...Never understood why people write checks they know will bounce, wouldn't it be easier to set up a payment plan?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65423136641182419942012-12-31T07:31:24.711-05:002012-12-31T07:31:24.711-05:00Bad precedent set when Ann McHale got Shiloh churc...Bad precedent set when Ann McHale got Shiloh church some tax payer spare change to start their half way house project. Everybody got their hands out and not a good idea to support this stuff especially sight unseen. Angle sniffed it out right away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24821632723053124962012-12-31T06:34:56.274-05:002012-12-31T06:34:56.274-05:00Beyond the personal lifestyle finances of this lad...Beyond the personal lifestyle finances of this lady, the fact that funds would be allocated without even a review and verification of her so-called board and IRS documents is troubling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com