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Friday, May 24, 2013

Memorial Day Ceremony to Be Held in Park

A Memorial Day observance will take place in Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Park on Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m. The celebration will be held in front of VFW Post #3405.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Election Day: Big Judge, School Board, Supervisor Races

Here's a look at the Southern Lehigh area's contested races in Tuesday's primary election.

Tuesday, May 21 is primary election day in Pennsylvania. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Poll Problems? Contact the Lehigh County voter registration office at 610-782-3194. Click here to Find Your Polling Place Local Contested Races Lehigh County Races Voter ID According to Lehigh County Voter Registration:

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Who's Hiring

Who's Hiring: Always Best Care, Summer Camp

Looking for a local job? Check out these local businesses. They're hiring!

Are you looking for work? Is a good friend or family member in need of a job? Check out these local employment opportunities recently posted online at Craigslist's Lehigh Valley site. Click on the job title to view the posting. (Editor's Note: These job listings were posted on or before May 14, 2013. Some positions may have been filled.) Live-In CNA - Always Best Care of Greater Bethlehem Camp Counselor/Teacher - Summer Camp (Center Valley) Financial Services Professional - Lehigh Valley Financial Group-MassMutual (Center Valley) Systems Engineer-Level 2 - SRC (Center Valley) Medical Assistant - Urgent Care/Internal Medicine Office Pet Sitters - Mrs. Nanny Paws Part-Time Park Counselors - Hellertown Parks and Recreation Program …

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Priciest Homes

$1.65 Million Center Valley House is 'Home of True Distinction'

This home in Upper Saucon Township is one of the most expensive homes currently for sale in the Southern Lehigh area.

A $1.65 million home for sale at 2175 Augusta Drive, Center Valley, offers nearly 10,000 square feet of living space and is a "home of true distinction," according to a real estate listing posted on Zillow.com. In addition to six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the home's features include: The home, which was built in 2002, is listed by Paul Myers of Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate. It is located in Upper Saucon Township and the Southern Lehigh School District.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

What’s the Going Rate for a Lawn Service in So. Lehigh?

As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.

This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover? Does it cover just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning and planting? Please share in the comments below—we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us about that too.  Below are links to listings for local businesses that offer lawn services: Ground Effex 5 Star Lawn and Landscaping Inc. The Grassman Allegheny Gardens Landscaping Campbell Natural Landscape Design This is the first of an ongoing series, "What's the Going Rate for...," where Patch seeks to uncover how much things cost so you never have to ask again. 

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Who's Hiring

Who's Hiring: The Lesson Center, Shula's

Looking for a local job? Check out these local businesses. They're hiring!

Are you looking for work? Is a good friend or family member in need of a job? Check out these local employment opportunities recently posted online at Craigslist's Lehigh Valley site. Click on the job title to view the posting. (Editor's Note: These job listings were posted on or before May 7, 2013. Some positions may have been filled.) Voice and Piano Teachers - The Lesson Center (Coopersburg) Hairstylists, Aestheticians, Massage Therapists, Nail Technicians - Haven Salon & Spa (The Promenade Shops, Center Valley) Retail Store Clerks - Swimming Pool Company (Center Valley) Class A CDL Drivers - Black Horse Carriers (Center Valley) Experienced Line Cook - Shula's (The Promenade Shops, Center Valley) Part-Time Office Assistant - Landscape …

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Solehi Grad to Perform at Listen Live Music

Cristabelle Braden, a graduate of Southern Lehigh High School, has released her second album.

Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Listen Live Music at the Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main St., Macungie, is an event that will celebrate the release of Southern Lehigh graduate Cristabelle Braden’s second album, “I am Yours.” The event is open to the public. According to a press release, "Cristabelle, age 20, sustained a traumatic brain injury as a teen and her road of recovery has fueled a significant awakening that is meant to be shared. She started writing music after the injury and can’t stop." The production of "I Am Yours" was a group effort featuring the talents of a number of other young local musicians, according to the release. Braden's studio musicians include Jeff Yorgey, Salisbury High School ‘09, on electric guitar; Matthew …

Monday, February 25, 2013

UST Supervisors Ask if Developers Have Right to Pick Project Engineer

Project Engineer choice, land sale and collective bargaining all on the agenda for tonight's meeting

Tonight's Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors agenda includes the following items:  Motions include:     a.    Collective Bargaining Agreement with Municipal Workers of Upper Saucon Township -Consideration of a motion to approve a five-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Municipal Workers of Upper Saucon Township and to authorize the Township Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the Township. b.    Settlement Agreement in Lieu of Condemnation – Ridge & Valley Rod & Gun Club Consideration of a motion to approve the settlement agreement, deed in lieu of condemnation and easement agreement in lieu of condemnation, all between the Township as condemnor and the Ridge and Valley Rod and Gun Club as condemnee, and all …

Friday, February 1, 2013

5 Southern Lehigh Treasures on eBay

Local collectibles on eBay include some gems from the Southern Lehigh area

It's fun to find treasures on eBay including these Coopersburg/Southern Lehigh-related items that are up for sale: 1993 Southern Lehigh High School Yearbook from Center Valley PA ($69.95 plus 4.95 shipping; seller is in Logan, Utah)  1980's Southern Lehigh Midget Football Blue Coopersburg, PA Vintage Jacket Large ($8.00; seller is in Walnutport, PA) Man shooting a rabbit,Jacob Shaffer,Cooper​sburg,PA,1866 ($8.99, no location listed) Souvenir China Advertising Plate Elmer Carl Locust Valley Coopersburg PA ($12.99, delivery charge varies; seller is in Coopersburg) *CENTER VALLEY PA 1991 *EDIBLE DISPATCHES RARE COOK BOOK *UPPER SAUCON FIRE DEPT ($9.95, $4.00 shipping; seller is in Elizabeth City, North Carolina)      

Kathleen Parsons

1:05 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013

If you want GREAT deals on local books, check out the Book Sale room at Southern Lehigh Public Library. Cookbooks are always on sale for $1.00 and are often the regional ones. I've also seen SL yearbooks for $1.00. No shipping! Warning - once you stop in once, you will want to come back again and again!   more ›

Thursday, December 13, 2012

LCTI Names November 2012 Students of the Month

Eight students from Southern Lehigh are selected for the honor by faculty and staff at Lehigh County Technical Institute.

Each month, the Lehigh County Technical Institute (LCTI) awards students who show extraordinary effort the title of student of the month.  The students are chosen by administration, faculty, and staff. The title is awarded by the instructor in the student's particular lab. This past month, eight Southern Lehigh students were named.  The students are:  Logan Kiriposki Auto Technology Level 1 Southern Lehigh Lance Greenawalt Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Southern Lehigh Felix Cora Auto Technology Southern Lehigh Brittany Finkbeiner Cosmetology Southern Lehigh Laura Rossi Health Occupations/Health Related Technology Level 1 Southern Lehigh Quyen Tran Advertising Design/Commercial Art Southern Lehigh Moubeen Jafar SOC Indoor/…

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