tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155084462026-06-09T02:39:02.357-04:00Life keeps getting busier. NewsOverCoffee is the place where neighbors connect to share news and information about Nazareth, PA. In short, it is where Colonial Hospitality meets information technology to ensure an even better community.RossRNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965235318530492231noreply@blogger.comBlogger3217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15508446.post-40449717612994743502011-12-31T11:07:00.001-05:002011-12-31T11:07:49.836-05:00

The last day of 2011 and my 3,249th and final post on NOC (as first announced at Thanksgiving). Since the first post tracked by Google Analytics there have been 460,000 visits by nearly 98,000 unique visitors and 725,000 pageviews. Wow, and these numbers are less than actual readership since I fragmented traffic in 2010 by posting to Twitter, Facebook, and Posterous.  Regardless, I'm so

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Through the years a lot of readers have posted comments to NOC. There are currently over 5000 for the the 3,247 posts made to date.None in my recollection topped the post about the NASD to consider taking the Calandra's Land which had 111 comments. Planning a new building was contentious enough, stating eminent domain would be considered against the Calandra family was too much for many area

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FOOD FOR FINES WEEKJanuary 9-14, 2012Exchange canned goods & other foods for library overdue fines to help The Nazareth Area Food Bank during Food for Fines Week, January 9-14, 2012 at the Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity.Library members will get $1 in current fines* waived for each can or package of food donated during the drive.Items especially needed include:·  

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CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian opted to use the religious heritage of Nazareth, PA to speak to intolerance in a pre-holiday post (read it here).Nazareth, PA was founded by German immigrants in 1740. They were Protestants who had “no room in the Inn” for outside faiths. Non-protestants were not allowed to purchase property in that community, according to accounts of the

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Hope everyone has a safe and joyous holiday!Enjoy this song medley by Trevor Gordon Hall from his recent performance at the Nazareth Center for the Arts.

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via lehighvalleylive.com Quite an impressive accomplishment for Dan Harding, congrats and best of luck in college. Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker

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View full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoVictor LeskyLayoffs or program cuts will be considered if Nazareth Area School District teachers don't agree to give back some of their raises next school year, according to the district superintendent.Superintendent Victor Lesky and the Nazareth Area School Board last week unveiled a proposed 2012-13 budget calling for a 2 percent property tax increase

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Was asked to forward this request for help, if you are interested email editor@newsovercoffee.com and I'll get you in touch with the people who can provide further information. I apologize for sending the message below for a second time, but we are in need of housing help. We are not filling the list as fast as I had hoped. We only have housing for about 60 kids so far....and I need to

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Wanted to share a medley from Trevor Gordon Hall's show on Friday night at the Nazareth Center for the Arts. The piece includes music from the Sound of Music, a selection by the Beatles, a bluegrass interlude, and ends with Frosty the Snowman. Enjoy!

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Check out this website I found at lehighvalleylive.com The Express-Times also had a piece on former Blue Eagle Brad Silimperi. A long-time teammate and friend, it has been great to see what Brad has accomplished as a coach, and his impact on the Nazareth wrestling program can't be under-estimated. Brad's state title was a watershed event that opened the flood gates for many others.

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Check out this website I found at lehighvalleylive.com The Express-Times has a feature article on former Blue Eagle wrestler Thad Frick and the strong start to his senior season at ESU. Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker

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Unfortunately the Nazareth Center for the Arts Show scheduled for tonight featuring Matt Roach has to be postponed.New date and time information will be released as soon as possible. Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker

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Nazareth Area Education Association Donates to Nazareth Area Food Bank The Nazareth Area Education Association (NAEA) has graciously showed their holiday and community spirit again by donating $3,180 to the Nazareth Area Food Bank for this holiday season.   The NAEA consists of about 333 members representing teachers and staff from K-12 in the Nazareth Area School District. 

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A great Christmas gift for the golfer in your family! Tee-Time Golf Pass 2012 Mid-Atlantic Edition PA, VA, MD, DE, NJ, WV, NC & SC $59.95 Supports the Nazareth High School Varsity and Sub-Varsity Golf Programs Discounted greens fees at over 500 golf courses! Free greens fees at 171 golf courses! A few of the local participating courses include… • Riverview • Whitetail &#8226

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Join Us for the Second AnnualAngel 34 Wine and Chocolate EventClover Hill Vineyard and Winery9850 Newtown RoadBreinigsville PA 18031 Dear Ross Nunamaker,  We've got a special event coming up and we want you to be part of it. Please join us on Saturday February 18th, Noon - 5 PM at Clover Hill Vineyard and Winery for the Second Annual Wine and Chocolate Event "Sweet

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Candyrat Records recording artist Trevor Gordon Hall returns to the Nazareth Center for the Arts to perform original and holiday music.Trevor is a guitar genius who took a perfectly good Martin Guitar and modified it so he could use it as a guitar, percussion, and keyboard instrument. He calls it a Kalimbatar. At times he'll play the neck of the guitar with one hand while playing the

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For the first time since NOC re-launched (3/28/06), I went over 20 comments when I posted a letter from the Nazareth Area Education Association, regarding the contract negotiations that led to a strike (read the post here) In light of the strike controversy,  I had more than a few posts hit 20 comments shortly thereafter, and one that drove it to heights unseen then or since, which I'll post

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Yesterday I was driving home after work and travelling on Main Street, north bound. In my lane, adjacent to GoodFellas and the Chinese Restaurant sat a Toyota Solara with its flashers on, double-parked. One car was able to get around, but the light changed and with oncoming traffic no one else was able to do so and we sat. A minute or so later, a man appeared between two parked cars carrying a

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12 Days of Christmas Holiday Events (purchase tickets online): Trevor Gordon Hall December 16, 2011 | 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Trevor Gordon Hall returns to the Center to perform a mix of Holiday music and original works. The guitar virtuoso again brings his unique, 'experiential' sound to the Center. Trevor's pieces range in sound from edgy, driving rhythms (

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The Express-Times reports that the Nazareth Area School District has offered incoming Superintendent Dennis Riker a 4 year package worth $150,000 per year (read the article here) to start, which is $20,000 more than the state average. Outgoing Superintendent Vic Lesky earned $122,400 for his 2006-2007 contract (available here). At the time his pay was $15,000 higher than Whitehall-Coplay's

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As noted, at the end of this month I'm going to be closing down NewsOverCoffee. While I continue to post on what is happening, I also wanted to take a look back.When I relaunched the site in 2006, I focused on Borough Council and then NASD. I wanted to start at the geographical heart and work outward to expand. My first regular posts came end of March and by April and May a couple people

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From the Tree Lighting to Christmas there are many activities taking place in and around the Borough of Nazareth. This year the Nazareth Center for the Arts has twelve holiday events during this time. Last night the Large Flowerheads performed with Ellyot Ray opening. Today, the Holiday House Tour takes place, tickets are $20, and there are nine homes to visit plus the Center, each decorated for

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Received a request from NASD to post this announcement. This is to fill a vacancy, not to run for office as a candidate.NOTICESchool Board Director – An open seat exists on the Nazareth Area School District Board of Directors. Qualified candidates must residein Region II, which is comprised of Lower Nazareth Township and theEastern Election District of Upper Nazareth Township. The term of office

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One of the great things about living in Nazareth is how we embrace the holiday season. Candlelight walking tours, nativity scenes, lights, concerts, house tours, luminaries, and many keep candles in their windows year round to celebrate. I came across an invite on Facebook about a group of residents who are going caroling on December 16 from 6:30 until 10:00 pm. They are meeting at Copiers Inc

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Nazareth's Patch turned one yesterday, happy birthday. I know some readers who have used the site because I see their name there;-) but I'm sure others have little to no idea what Patch is. So I'll tell you a bit about it, give some opinion, and share a post from NOC's day 1 back in 2006. Well, Patch is like NOC. Actually, it is kind of exactly like what I thought could be

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