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Certificate of Appreciation Available to Korean War Veterans from United States Secretary of Defense
Must submit:
- Veteran's full legal name used on military records
- Current mailing address
- branch of service
- rank at time of service in Korea
- year served
Mail to:
KW60 Committee
526 Lafayette Avenue
Palmerton, Pa 18071
The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is running the Allentown Family Fund - 100% of this money will benefit those affected by the February 9th explosion. Two homes were leveled and five people were killed. Six other homes in the area of 13th and Allen Streets were also burned. Many hit by the explosions are left without anything. If you would like to make a personal donation visit the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley's web site:
www.unitedwayglv.org
Donations can also be mailed to or dropped off at the United Way building in Bethlehem. Make checks payable to "United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley" - also indicated Allentown Family Fund (AFF) in the memo line.
United Way
2200 Avenue A, 3rd Floord
Bethlehem, PA 18017
When there's an emergency like flooding or any other natural disaster - who takes care of the animals? Well in Carbon County that would be CART - the county animal response team. But for the group to be the best that it can be it needs volunteers! Volunteers can give as little or as much time as they want. If you'd like to find out more about CART just call the Carbon County Emergency Managment Agency:
570-325-3097
You can also sign up online to volunteer by visiting the state animal response team page:
sart.cas.psu.edu
Monetary donations are being accepted to help fund animal oxygen masks for local fire and ambluance programs. One mask costs $70. Checks can be sent to:
Attn: Carbon County EMA
1264 Emergency Lane
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
make cheks payable to "PA Sart"
Helping homeless families in Carbon County. Contact Larissa Kimmel at 610-577-5060 or www.familypromise.org.
Monetary donations can be mailed to:
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
172 S. Third St.
Lehighton, PA 18235
Perishable and non-perishable food can be brought to the church.
Contact Jean Zimmerman at 610-377-2021 to deliver meals in the Panther Valley area.
A 165 mile trail runs from Wilkes-Barre all the way to Bristol, Bucks County. It’s called the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. The heart of that massive trail runs right through Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties. But, new federal funding cuts leave the popular tourist attraction in jeopardy. D & L uses federal money to fund the people who manage its programs. D & L is asking you to write to your local legislators and ask them to remember what the trail means to the area. Click the link below to contact Congress about the issue.
https://secure2.convio.net/nthp/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=536
If you received a check in the mail and a letter advising you to become a mystery shopper, its more than likely fraudulent. Do NOT CASH THE CHECK. For more information visit www.mysteryshop.org, www.fakechecks.org, or contact the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov.
College graduates having trouble making their monthly loan repayments can now take advantage of a new program. The Income Base Repayment program helps borrowers repay their loans based on their current income. To see if you are eligible visit stduentaid.ed.gov or call 800-692-7392.
The Zion UCC Church offers the Angel Food Program. For just $30 you can buy a box of food to feed a family of four for a week. If you eat, you qualify - no one gets turned away. For more information contact Andrea at ZionAngel@ptd.net.
Crews are constructing a new building at the Slatington Trailhead...it'll include bathrooms, a meeting room and kitchen, as well as a patio and breezeway. The Northern Lehigh Historical Society is organizing the project. They're still raising money for the trailhead improvements. If you'd like to donate send a check to:
Northern Lehigh Historical Society
P.O. Box 101
Slatington, Pa 18080
For more information on PA Career Link and their services, contact them at (570)325-2701. Their offices are located at 69 Broadway in Jim Thorpe. They can provide customers with the services mentioned on the May 4th Valley Report newscast...To visit them online visit their website at http://www.carboncareerlink.com.
To donate to the Pazzazz Kennel, contact the First Federal Commonwealth Credit Union at (800) 472-3272ý or
(610) 577-0200ý. Their address is 430 South 7th Street Lehighton, PA.
The Amazing Grace Spay Neuter Program provides assistance to families to get their dog or cat spayed or neutered. The program is sponsored by the Mahoning Township Lions Club. With the assistance of several area veterinary hospitals, qualified families can get help through discounted services and donations. To find out more about the program call 570-778-6886. Or e-mail AmazingGraceSNP@yahoo.com
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Radon Homepage
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/rp/Radon_division/Radon_Homepage.htm
Buyers 1st Inspection Service
(610)681-6160
Weatherization assistance is available for low income families. The program enables families to permanently reduce energy bills by making energy efficient. For more informatoin visit energy.gov/energyefficiency
Check the Health Inspections of a local restaurant
http://pa.state.gegov.com/pennsylvania/search.cfm
Register to be notified of offender's latest status.
www.pacrimevictims.state.pa.us
1-866-972-7284
Help catch the bad guys!!!
E-mail and telephone scams are surfacing using the IRS name as a lure. The goal of the scams is to trick you into revealing personal and financial information used to commit identity theft. In one scam the caller identifies himself as an IRS employee and offers a sizeable rebate for filing early. Another offers the victim a tax refund for a specific amount. A third e-mail scam notifies the recipient his or her tax return will be audited. They are all phony… the IRS does not send unsolicited, tax account related e-mails to taxpayers If you receive a questionable e-mail forward it to phishing@ IRS.gov.
Motorists can get updates on bridge and road repairs at www.neparoads.com
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