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Township Directory ......................3

Palmer Township Parks ..................3

Recycling ..........................................4

Beautification Project ....................4

Palmer Police Department ..........5

AAUW Luncheon ..........................5

Kiwanis Club ....................................6

Miracle League ................................6

BIP ......................................................7

Palmer Easter Egg Hunt ................8

Palmer Township Athletic Association........................8

Charles Chrin Community Center Information and Schedules ............................9-15

Bright Beginnings Preschool ........9

Library News ..........................16-17

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February 2016

February 2016

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TOWNSHIP DIRECTORYBOARD OF SUPERVISORS:David E. Colver - ChairmanK. Michael Mitchell - Vice ChairmanAnn-Marie PanellaRobert E. SmithJeffrey A. Young

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PALMER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

It is the Parks & Recreation Department’s goal to provide citizens with a safeenvironment in which recreational opportunity can be maximized. Due to the widevariety of patron needs and use of Township property, it is necessary to establish thefollowing rules and regulations.

Event representative must have permit with them for duration of the event.

Reservations: Will be available to Palmer residents only for the month of January,beginning on January 4th, 2016 at 9:00 am. Park rentals will become available to thegeneral public February 1st, 2016 at 9:00 am. All reservations must be completed inperson at the Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township, located at 4100Green Pond Road Palmer, PA 18045 Ph. 610-252-2098

FEES:

• Penn Pump - There are 2 permitsavailable per day at Penn Pump Park.Penn Pump permits allow theconsumption of alcohol and access torestrooms.

1. Penn Pump Pavilion Permit *Notto exceed 150 people. Allowsparking near the pavilion andpavilion access. Residents $100.00& Non-Residents $175.00

2. Penn Pump Picnic Permit *Not toexceed 50 peoplePicnic permit for Penn Pumpallows access to tables outside ofthe pavilion. Residents $50 &Non-Residents $100

• Riverview - Permit for Riverview Parkallows the responsible use of alcohol.Residents $100.00 & Non-Residents$175.00

• BIP Pavilion, Briarcliffe, Fairview,Keystone, & Mill Race Alcohol prohibited. Residents $75.00 &Non-Residents $150.00

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Recycling

Curbside Single-Stream Recycling Place the following empty and clean items inyour recycling cart (with the yellow lid) forweekly collection:

• Plastics – rinsed #1 through #7, no Styrofoam or plasticcaps

• Glass – rinsed clear, brown and green bottles and jars; nolids

• Metals – rinsed aluminum, tin and steel cans, aluminumfoil and pastry tins, and household metals, pots and pans

• Paper – office and school paper, newsprint, junk mail,paper bags, catalogs, phone books, junk mail, magazines,envelopes, wrapping paper (no metallic or bows), etc.

• Cardboard – shoe, gift, and cereal boxes, clean section ofpizza boxes only, corrugated boxes, cut or flattened asneeded

• Food and beverage cartons – milk, cream, egg substitutes,orange juice, soup, broth, and wine cartons, and juice boxes

Interested in a Smaller Trash or Recycling Cart?Palmer is considering making smaller curbside waste andrecycling carts available to residents who are 65 and older,handicapped, or infirm. A 64 gallon cart is available forresidents to see at the Municipal Building. Informationalsurvey/flyers are available at Palmer Municipal Building,Palmer Library, and the Chrin Community Center. Fill oneout and return to the municipal building so we have yourinformation if they should become available. For moreinformation call Cindy Oatis at 610-253-7191 X 1160.

For more information on Palmer’s recycling program, visit www.palmertwp.com

Business Recycling in Palmer

Palmer Business Recycling Reports were due January 30Businesses are required to provide written

documentation as to the type and weight of materialsrecycled annually. If you haven’t submitted yours yet,please do so.

The Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and WasteReduction Act of 1988 (Act 101) requires commercial,institutional, and municipal establishments located inPennsylvania’s mandated municipalities to recycle officepaper, corrugated paper and cardboard, newsprint,plastics, steel, aluminum, and bimetallic cans, glass, andleaf waste.

For more information on Palmer’s recycling program,visit www.palmertwp.com or contact Cindy Oatis at610-253-7191 x1160.

The goal of the volunteer organization is to add flowering plants to the FairviewPark bike path and Palmer Post Office gardens. 2016 will be the fifth year sinceapproval by the Supervisors. A sad note is that some plants have not flourished atthe Fairview Park garden because of the shade created by the trees and the lack ofrain that got to the plants.

Excitement does exist, however. We have a huge number of cleome, Russian iris,zinnia, and day lily seeds that are going to be planted this spring. The picture showshasta plants. They are spending the winter in one of Dave’s gardens. While shoppingat Lowe’s in November the plants were on the tall rack by the entrance door. Alwaysinterested in plants and seeing that they were $0.25 a piece, I couldn’t resist. Pulledthe rack to the courtesy desk and said I wanted all of them even before knowing howmany there were. There were 94. They will be planted in March as soon as theground thaws.

Volunteers to do occasional weeding are welcome. Community service hours area possibility.

Contact Dave at [email protected], 610.704.5868

Palmer Township Beautification Project

Library News

Abi Ketner & Miss Kalicicli at the YoungAdult Book fest in October.

Kelly Hashway at the Young Adult BookFest.

Page Morgan and Amalie Howard.

Martina Boone.

Wendy Higgins.

Jon Skovron and Michael Northrop.

Young Adult Book Fest Raffle

Young Adult Book Fest Authors.

Young Adult Book Fest.

Janice Gable Bashmanat the Young AdultBook Fest in October.

Third Annual Young Adult Book Fest

This past October, the Palmer Branchhosted its 3rd Young Adult Book Fest.Jennifer Murgia and Ashley Supinskicoordinated this teen oriented event.Thirty-five young adult authors were at thelibrary signing and talking to both teens andadults. Along with book signing, teens hadmany chances to win prizes. The Friends ofthe Library sponsored the event. Barnes &Noble sold books of all the authors that wereat the event. The next Fest is tentativelyscheduled for 2017.

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Who Was… Book Group will meet on Tuesday, February 9th at 6:00 pm to discuss “Who Was Milton Hershey?” by JamesBuckley Jr. Children ages 7-13 are welcomed to join this book group that meets 4 times a year. With Valentine’s Day approaching,those participating will be in for a real ‘treat’!

Adult News:THE PALMER BOOK GROUP meets the 4th Tuesday of everymonth from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. A listing of titles is availableonline at www.eastonpl.org, select ‘Palmer Branch’ and‘adult book group’. Everyone is welcomed.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK will be celebrated from April 10th-16th. The Palmer Branch will have a schedule of eventsplanned. Stop by the library in March for more details.

PENNSYLVANIA’S ONE BOOK, Every Young Child has chosen thechildren’s book, “Kite Day” by Will Hillenbrand.

The goal of the PA One Book, EveryYoung Child Program is to increaseawareness of the importance ofreading and engaging children in stories among adults withpreschoolers in their lives. The Palmer Branch will presentthe book during National Library Week and offer childrenthe opportunity to try to win a free copy.

SEW OTHERS MAY BE WARM is a knitting/crocheting charitygroup that meets every Thursday from 1:00pm-2:30pm inthe library. This past holiday season, the group distributedhundreds of items to various local groups, such as Meals onWheels, Project of Easton, Project Hope, and area hospitals andnursing homes. The group is always in need of worstedweight yarn. New members are always welcomed.


American Girl Book Discussion willbe held on Saturday, January 30th at2:00 pm. We will discuss, “Meet Kirsten:An American Girl” by Janet Shaw. Allyoung girls between the ages of 7 – 13are invited to join us for this discussion.Also included will be scrapbooking andmaking a pioneer doll out of yarn. If youplan to attend, please call the library at610-258-7492.

The Palmer Township Police Department now offers medication collection and disposal in the lobbyof the police station located at 5 Weller Place, Palmer, PA 18045. You may drop off unused, expired andsurplus medications Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. Items that ARE accepted areprescription and over-the-counter solid medications, tablets, capsules, liquid in their originalcontainers, prescription patches, creams, ointment, vitamins, nasal sprays and pet medications. ItemsNOT accepted are intravenous solutions, injectable, syringes, needles, hydrogen peroxide, compressedcylinders, inhalers, aerosols, iodine containing medications, thermometers or alcohol.

This program provides responsible and practical expired and surplus medication disposal andminimizes children’s access to medications, protects the environment and reduces the accidental orintentional drug abuse or overdose. This program is provided with resources from a grant proposalwritten and secured by Ken Zinis, Environment and Sustainability, Community and EconomicDevelopment Department of Northampton County. Working in conjunction with the NorthamptonCounty Chiefs of Police Association there are now over fifteen drop-off locations at police departmentsthroughout Northampton County.

The grant is funded and sponsored by the Staunton Farm Foundation, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency,Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Program and the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. All materials willbe transported and disposed of by the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Chief Larry PalmerPalmer Township Police Department, Chairman, Northampton County Chiefs of Police Association

Children News:Spring Storytime will begin on March 7th – April 12th.Registration for the sessions will begin the week of February16th. The Palmer Branch offers story times for ages 6 months– 6 years old. Stop by the library to see what session best suitsyour schedule.

Princess Storytime is for young girl’s ages 5 &6. This program is designed for childrenentering or already in Kindergarten. Stories,motor skills, comprehension skills as well assocializing with other children are some of thefeatures of this program. Class size is limited,so please register early.

Boys & Girls ages 6-12! Love the Super Bowl? Once the teams are announced for this year'sSuper Bowl, stop in the library and fill out yourguess. Try to win the book, "What is the Super Bowl?" by Dina Anastasio!Winner will be announced on Monday, February 8th!

Three local renown authors’ will be featured at the Easton Branch of AAUW’s (AmericanAssociation of University Women) third annual “Authors’ Luncheon” April 9th, 2016 at thePomfret Club in Easton. Kate Moretti, Annarose Ingarra-Milch and Karen Katchur will speakabout their personal and professional experiences. The event begins at 11 am with booksales, author signings and a cash bar. Lunch served at noon, with the program following.Tickets are $25.00 person. Also, there will be a silent auction. Information for ticketpurchase go to: easton-pa.aauw.net.

Save The Date - Easton Branch of AAUW Authors’ Luncheon

FAMILY EVENT:During the month of February, the Palmer Branch will offer a Snowman Program. When you visit our Branch

ask for a 'snowman packet'. There will be puzzle pages, anagrams, a design contest and a scavenger hunt! Childrenmust be 3 years old to participate due to small prize safety. All children who sign up will receive a prize. Thosefinishing will have their names entered in a raffle to win one of 11 prizes!

Love dogs? The Palmer Branch is pleased to announce a new therapydog program featuring “Cami” and her owner, DarleneGraves. Cami is a Standard Poodle; along with her owner

Darlene are residents of PalmerTownship. Cami loves listeningto children read to her! Camivisited the Palmer Branch onSaturday, January 30th at 11:00am. Check our website or stopby for a bookmark with thedates of Cami’s appearances.The program is open to allchildren. Stories and a craft willbe offered every other Saturdayat 11:00 am led by Miss Mary.

Library News

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KIWANIS CLUB Charles Chrin Community Center News

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At the first meeting inOctober 2015, the

Kiwanis Club of PalmerTownship installed newofficers and directors for2016. The officers are: Debra Ashton-Chase aspresident, Daniel McMahon as president-elect, ErnieHoeflien as secretary and Elaine Arnts as treasurer. Theboard of directors is: past President Rev. Patrick Weber,Hans Hoeflein, Robert Lammi, James Brown, PhillipWerner, Nelson May, Nanci Oakley and Michael Hahn.

Again, this past year, the Kiwanis Club participatedin the Trick or Treat event at the Miracle League ofNorthampton County’s Easton Rotary Field. Theyalong with 41 other families, organizations orbusinesses, give out treats to between 500 and 600miracle league players and their families.

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The Miracle League of Northampton County completed another very successful year in 2015 with277 players. During the year they again had two seasons: one beginning the first of May and

ending the end of June and the Fall season beginning the end of August and ending the end of October.At the end of the Fall season the league hosted a huge Trick or Treat event which brought in 42 families,organization and businesses who set up and decorated booths to give out treats to the players and theirfamilies as they walked through the field. Throughout the event there were between 500 and 600 people

that visited MLNC Easton Rotary Field for this fun event. This event was developed and coordinated by the Lehigh Valley NewYork Yankee Fan Club.

As the league moves into its 2016 season the first gamewill be on April 30th. The league has room for a lot moreplayers so if any child or young adult with intellectual orphysical disabilities would like to play they can sign up bygoing to the league’s website www.miracleleaugeofnc.org.Also, if individuals or organizations would like to bebuddies on the field or volunteers in the concession standthey can also signup on the website.

The Miracle League of Northampton County reliesheavily on hundreds of volunteers per year to run itssuccessful program and could not do it without them. Theleague thanks each and every volunteer their time theyhave given to the players and their families.

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BIP

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T his past September the Business, Industrial & ProfessionalAssociation of Palmer Township held it annual Golf Outing and Ball

Drop. Based on the success of this event the money raised will becombined with money raised from the 2014 event to carry out anothercommunity project. In 2016 the BIP will fund a project to beautify thefront of the Palmer Memorial Library at the Municipal Complex. Thisproject will include installing planters, benches and lights. The BIP

thanks all of the golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and gift providers for helping to make thisevent a fun and wonderful golfing experience.

In November 2015 the BIP hosted its 39th Annual CivicTrust Awards Dinner where the business communityrecognizes individuals, organizations and businesses formaking Palmer Township a better place. At this event thefollowing were honored. Lisa Colver was presented withthe Booster Award for her many years of volunteerism toPalmer and the region. Cheryl Neilsen was presented withthe Community Service Award for her decades ofinvolvement with the recreation and youth sports

programs in the township. The members of the Palmer Municipal Fire Department were presented with the Palmer TownshipVolunteer Award for their dedicated service to the residents and businesses of the township. Innovative Design & Publishing wasawarded the Civic Trust Award for the improvements they have made to their business location (the old municipal building) onFreemansburg Ave. The Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery was also presented the Civic Trust Award for their improvements to the formerDon Pablo’s Restaurant on Kunkle Drive in the township. The BIP congratulates andthanks all of the above individuals for their service to the township and to InnovativeDesign & Publishing and Tilted Kilt for operating their business in the township.

As part of the Palmer Community Weekend the BIP held its 3rd Annual Palmer 5Krun/walk. There were 203 runners/walkers who participated with the overall men’swinner being Ian Walsh and the overall female winner was Tarah Ozgar. At its AnnualCivic Trust Awards Banquet the BIP was proud to present $5,000 of the proceeds of therace/walk to the Miracle League of Northampton County.

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KARATE & SAFETY AWARENESSFOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 5-15

ELEMENTARY & JR. HIGH AGE CLASSES! FUN! FITNESS! COORDINATION!

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-DISCIPLINE & SAFETY AWARENESS!! STUDENTS ARE PLACED INTO CLASSES ACCORDING TO AGE AND ABILITY. A BLACK

BELT INSTRUCTOR TEACHES BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FORSELF-DEFENSE ONLY! SELF-DISCIPLINE AND DEFENSE, RATHER THAN AGRESSIVENESS AREPROMOTED! WEEKLY SAFETY FLYERS FOCUS ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING

STRANGER AWARENESS - FIRE SAFETY & MORE!

ONLY $9.00 PER LESSON – PAY WEEKLY REGISTRATION ONLY TUES., April, 12ALL STUDENTS REGISTER FROM 5:00 – 6:30 PM

REGISTER ON THIS DATE PLEASE – CLASSES FILL UPQUICKLY!

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON – NOTELEPHONE REGISTRATION

BEGINNING TUESDAY, April 19, CLASS TIMES WILL BE:ALL NEW STUDENTS & ALL YELLOW & ORANGE BELTS5:00 – 5:40

GREEN BELTS & HIGHER – TEENS & ADULT5:50 – 6:30

CLASS REGISTRATION & LOCATION CHARLES CHRIN COMMUNITY CENTER of Palmer Township4100 Green Pond Road - Palmer, Pa. 18045www.palmercommunitycenter.org

CLASS DATESTUESDAYS FROM April 19 – June 28 (11 lessons)

CLASS FEESYOUR KARATE CLASSES ARE ONLY 9.00 PER LESSON

WITH A $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE PAID ONCE PERSEMESTER, YOU MAY PAY WEEKLY OR IN FULLAND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT!

THIS IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM!IF YOU MISS REGISTRATION, COME 10 MINUTES

EARLY TO YOUR CLASS TIME. NEW STUDENTS AREACCEPTED UP TO THE FOURTH WEEK!

A UNIFORM IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!Uniforms are available at the first class and throughout the

course, all uniforms come with a white belt and we fit yourchild or teenager with the proper size. Uniforms are $30.00

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A big thank you to the Daisy Troop girls from GirlScouts, they had a blast decorating the CharlesChrin Community Center’s Christmas tree thisChristmas. This was a way of giving the girls achance to give back to those in the community.

Birthday PartiesJoin us for your child’s birthday party. We provide two trained party

coordinators who are ready to get kids moving and excited. We take care ofset up and clean up to ensure a stress free event. We provide pizza, juice, allpaper products. *Birthday Cake is not provided.

Children will have the opportunity to play on different gymnasticsequipment; including bars, beam, trampoline and the air trak, along withgames and the parachute! Or if you have a child that is into sports, we canalso incorporate the sports theme into your child’s special day! After onehour of play time the party coordinators will escort the children to the foodarea, they will serve the children pizza and juice. Don’t worry about cleanup the coordinators take care of that also. In addition to bagging all of thebirthday gifts to take home!

Please contact Brenda at 610-252-2098 for more information.Party Hours:All dates & times vary based upon availability.

Pricing:Basic-up to 20 Children: $250.00/Resident

$275.00/Non ResidentEach additional child: $5.00

Additional Pizza: $10.00 eachWeekday birthday party: $220.00(Monday-Friday – Daytime parties only based upon availablity)

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Zumba – Join the Zumba revolution! This is the hottest exercise craze tohit the country. This program fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy tofollow moves to create a one of a kind fitness class that will blow youaway. Enjoy yourself while you burn calories and energize your body! Tabata/Tabata Bootcamp – Tabata protocol is a high intensity trainingregimen that produces remarkable results. The basis of Tabata Traininguses 20 seconds of ultra-intense exercise followed by 10 seconds of restrepeating continuously for 4 minutes. Tabata is High Intensity IntervalTraining used to burn fat in a short intense workout. Zumba Step – Take lower body workouts and calorie burning to newheights with Zumba® Step, the newest Zumba® program. Tone andstrengthen glutes and legs with a gravity-defying blend of Zumbaroutines and step aerobics. Bring your students maximum resultswithout losing the easy-to-follow fitness-party!

Zumba Toning – Zumba Toning takes the original Zumba dance-fitnessclass to the next level utilizing an innovative muscle training protocoland the addition of light weight toning sticks or dumbbells. Created toemphasize muscle work along with rhythms, this combination of cardioand dynamic resistive exercises is an effective use of progressive lightweight training to improve overall performance. Zumba Toning is fun,different, challenging and effective and provides, for the participant, anew avenue to weighted activity. Pilates – A system of exercises using special apparatus, designed toimprove physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and en-hance mentalawareness.Yoga – Yoga is a vast collection of spiritual techniques and practicesaimed at integrating mind, body and spirit to achieve a state ofenlightenment or oneness with the universe

FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

ADULT FITNESS TAPMondays • 6:30 - 7:20 p.m. • 7 Week Sessions

Winter Session II: February 29th- April 11thResidents $60 • Non-Residents $70

Spring Session: April 25th - June 6th (6 week session, no class on Monday, May 30th)

Residents $50 • Non-Residents $60

Tap Dance is a lively and entertaining activity that has many health and fitness benefits such as: Boosting cardiovascular performance, toning the leg muscles, reducing the risk of high blood pressure, fighting fat...

but most of all it is fun!This class is open to all ages and levels. Requirements: comfortable clothing, tap shoes and your smile!

*5 people minimum required to run the class.


Great job to the Palmer Panther JV Football Team for winning the 2015 American Conference Suburban-BlueMountain League Championships.

They ended strong beating South Parkland for the title.

Bottom row: Jabari Ross, Jacob Hoffmann, Natalie Scuorzo, BraydonHubbard, Paitin Oraschin, Braxton Apello, Jake Fulmer, JonathonCurto. 2nd row coach Mike Quintano, Quintin Woods, DanteHolmes-Eutsey, Jordan Dressman, Erik Martinez, Jaxon Miller , KevinPool, Coach Carl Scalzo, Coach Brett Scalzo. 3rd row Aidan Hutchison,Ty Stem ,Ethan Kessler, Tyler Zielinski, Sean Howlett, Head Coach DanHynes. Missing, Tarif Muhammad, Thomas Guarini, Coach DannyHynes Jr.

Bottom row- Lucas Ramos, Kyron Bryson, Michael Hynes, Jaden Kelley,Nicolas Roof, Christian Brown,Christopher Cornish, Mason Daniels.Middle row- coach Gary Hutchison , Anthony Kluska, Mason VanHorn,Peyton Cosover, Joseph Burgey, Avery Hutchison, Brock Harris, CoachTyler Merrick, Coach Joe Corpora Jr. Back row- Collin Quintano,Brandon Guffy, Nahjee Adams, Zion Jones, Kyle Evancho. Missing- HeadCoach Joe Corpora, Coach Ruppert Heron.

Palmer Township Athletic Association

Congratulations to the Palmer VarsityFootball Team for earning DivisionChampions for the Suburban - BlueMountain Youth Football League. They finished 8-0 in their division.

Palmer Easter Egg HuntFriday March 25th, 2016 at 10:00 am

at Palmer Elementary School

There are four age groups:

Group One-------Ages 1, 2, & 3Group Two------Ages 4 & 5Group Three-----Ages 6 & 7Group Four------Ages 8 & 9

If it rains, the Easter Egg Hunt will be held on the same date/time at the Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township:

4100 Green Pond Road Palmer, Pa 18045

Easter Egg Hunt



Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Spring Session: Monday April 4th through Friday May 27th (8 Weeks)Cost: Residents $195 Non-Residents $225Children ages 4 to 5 (Must be potty trained)

Your child will have the opportunity to learn new skills in a theme-based classroom setting. Each day, we move through a combination of individual, small group, and whole group activities. Everything your child experiences in a preschool classroom targets multiple skills at a time.

Below are just a few of the many developing skills that are encouraged, enhanced, and promoted.

Table Time - hands-on manipulative toys and games that promote cognition and problem solvingskills (puzzles, lacing beads, playdough, links, peg boards, blocks, etc.)

Morning Meeting Time - identifying child’s name in print, making observations about weather, countingnumbers on the calendar, sharing ideas, and discussing and preparing for the day's events.

Activity Table - Controlling small muscles in our hands using a wide variety of materials including paint,crayons, markers, glue, scissors to create our theme-based projects to bring home and proudly show off!

Snack Time - Self-help skills and social language skills are strengthened as we enjoy snack as agroup each day.

Learning Games - Counting, number recognition, color recognition, position concepts, opposites,sequencing, patterns, classifying, sorting and cause-and-effect.

Music and Movement - Following directions, singing, pretend play, body awareness, exercise and well-being,and lots of fun!

Story Time - Pre-literacy and literacy skills, using pictures to observe and predict, asking andanswering questions on topic, conversation skills, and comprehension.

Outdoor Play/Tumble Time - Gross motor skills, body awareness, strength and balance, and interactive play.

Register in person at the Community Center. For more information call 610-252-2098

Upcoming Events & Programs:SENIORS CARDS - Come out, socialize, and play your favorite card game! Tuesdays from 1:00-4:00pm

GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SEWING GUILD - 2nd Thursday of each month until June 10:00am-1:00pm

AMBASSADOR CLUB - Meets every 3rd Monday of the month at 1:00pm

CAT SHOW - Saturday April 23rd & Sunday April 24th by Sign of the Cat Cost: Adults $6.00 Children 6-12 $5.00 (under 6 is free) Seniors over 60 $5.00

4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer, PA 18045610-252-2098 • www.palmercommunitycenter.org


OPENINGSaturday May 28th, Sunday May 29th, & Monday May 30th (Memorial Day)

*Open weekends only until the day after Easton School District Closes for summer*

Location: 3001 Farmersville Road, Palmer Township. Hours of Operation: 12:30-8:00 pm Daily (Weather Pending)

Palmer Township Community Pool 2016

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Charles Chrin Community Center NewsJR. PANTHERS SOCCER WITH COACH THOM

At the Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer, PA 18045

• Let your child be active, make friends, and learn a team sport whileparticipating in our instructional league for soccer playersthroughout the Lehigh Valley

• Focus on the basics of playing soccer, coordination, running, skillsand drills, passing and scoring goals!

• All practices and games will take place at the Charles ChrinCommunity Center of Palmer Township

• Please have children wear shin guards & sneakers. (Will require cleats for outdoor session)

• Volunteer coaches are welcome and encouraged!

SPRING OUTDOOR SESSIONApril 26th – June 11th • 7 Weeks

4 & 5 Year olds – Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm & Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am

6 & 7 Year olds – Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm & Saturdays 11:00am-Noon

COST PER SESSION: RESIDENTS $110 & NON-RESIDENTS $125

Greetings Palmer Residents!

I would like to personally share my excitement to be returning as your Pool Manager! Though the pool is in a state ofhibernation, our administrative staff is preparing for the upcoming Summer of 2016. For your planning purposes, we willoffer group swim lessons during the following 2-week sessions in 2016:

Session I: Monday, June 20th – Friday, July 1stSession II: Monday, July 11th – Friday, July 22nd

Session III: Monday, July 25th – Friday, August 5th

On-line registrations for group swim lessons and pool parties will be available February 1st, 2016 athttp://www.palmercommunitycenter.org/palmer-pool.html

Please consider a Family/Individual Pool Pass available for purchase at the Charles Chrin Community Center of PalmerTownship in February 2016 to enjoy our ‘Eternal Adult Lap Lane’, 1 and 2 meter diving boards, expansive grounds andample pool space for swimmers of all abilities! Summer 2016 will be here before we know it, and I look forward toproviding the services and programs worth your investment at our historic Palmer Pool.

All the best,

Kevin Remaly, Pool Manager

DAILY ADMISSION PRICES:WEEKDAY ADULT - $6.50CHILD - $5.00SENIOR CITIZEN - $4.50

WEEKEND & HOLIDAY PRICES:ADULT - $7.00CHILD - $5.50SENIOR CITIZEN - $5.00NON-SWIMMER - $1.00

MEMBERSHIP RATES:

FAMILY: $145.00 *Family includes 2 adults and 4 children. **$20 for each additional Family Membership Child

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: $90.00

SENIOR CITIZEN (62+) $48.00

WEEKLY PASS: Individual $35.00 & Family $50.00

Children 5 & under are free • Adults are 21 and older

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Community Pool

Passess are available for purchase at the Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township

4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer, PA 18045

For questions or parties please email [email protected]

Interested in working at the Pool? Apply now at the community center!


Looking for fun, local activity this summer? Join our swim team!Two Rivers Aquatics @ Palmer. Registrations starting in early May.

Check out our Facebook page for all the updated info or email us @ [email protected] YOU AT THE POOL!



Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Spring Session: Monday April 4th through Friday May 27th (8 Weeks)Cost: Residents $195 Non-Residents $225Children ages 4 to 5 (Must be potty trained)

Your child will have the opportunity to learn new skills in a theme-based classroom setting. Each day, we move through a combination of individual, small group, and whole group activities. Everything your child experiences in a preschool classroom targets multiple skills at a time.

Below are just a few of the many developing skills that are encouraged, enhanced, and promoted.

Table Time - hands-on manipulative toys and games that promote cognition and problem solvingskills (puzzles, lacing beads, playdough, links, peg boards, blocks, etc.)

Morning Meeting Time - identifying child’s name in print, making observations about weather, countingnumbers on the calendar, sharing ideas, and discussing and preparing for the day's events.

Activity Table - Controlling small muscles in our hands using a wide variety of materials including paint,crayons, markers, glue, scissors to create our theme-based projects to bring home and proudly show off!

Snack Time - Self-help skills and social language skills are strengthened as we enjoy snack as agroup each day.

Learning Games - Counting, number recognition, color recognition, position concepts, opposites,sequencing, patterns, classifying, sorting and cause-and-effect.

Music and Movement - Following directions, singing, pretend play, body awareness, exercise and well-being,and lots of fun!

Story Time - Pre-literacy and literacy skills, using pictures to observe and predict, asking andanswering questions on topic, conversation skills, and comprehension.

Outdoor Play/Tumble Time - Gross motor skills, body awareness, strength and balance, and interactive play.

Register in person at the Community Center. For more information call 610-252-2098

Upcoming Events & Programs:SENIORS CARDS - Come out, socialize, and play your favorite card game! Tuesdays from 1:00-4:00pm

GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SEWING GUILD - 2nd Thursday of each month until June 10:00am-1:00pm

AMBASSADOR CLUB - Meets every 3rd Monday of the month at 1:00pm

CAT SHOW - Saturday April 23rd & Sunday April 24th by Sign of the Cat Cost: Adults $6.00 Children 6-12 $5.00 (under 6 is free) Seniors over 60 $5.00

4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer, PA 18045610-252-2098 • www.palmercommunitycenter.org



Zumba – Join the Zumba revolution! This is the hottest exercise craze tohit the country. This program fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy tofollow moves to create a one of a kind fitness class that will blow youaway. Enjoy yourself while you burn calories and energize your body! Tabata/Tabata Bootcamp – Tabata protocol is a high intensity trainingregimen that produces remarkable results. The basis of Tabata Traininguses 20 seconds of ultra-intense exercise followed by 10 seconds of restrepeating continuously for 4 minutes. Tabata is High Intensity IntervalTraining used to burn fat in a short intense workout. Zumba Step – Take lower body workouts and calorie burning to newheights with Zumba® Step, the newest Zumba® program. Tone andstrengthen glutes and legs with a gravity-defying blend of Zumbaroutines and step aerobics. Bring your students maximum resultswithout losing the easy-to-follow fitness-party!

Zumba Toning – Zumba Toning takes the original Zumba dance-fitnessclass to the next level utilizing an innovative muscle training protocoland the addition of light weight toning sticks or dumbbells. Created toemphasize muscle work along with rhythms, this combination of cardioand dynamic resistive exercises is an effective use of progressive lightweight training to improve overall performance. Zumba Toning is fun,different, challenging and effective and provides, for the participant, anew avenue to weighted activity. Pilates – A system of exercises using special apparatus, designed toimprove physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and en-hance mentalawareness.Yoga – Yoga is a vast collection of spiritual techniques and practicesaimed at integrating mind, body and spirit to achieve a state ofenlightenment or oneness with the universe

FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

ADULT FITNESS TAPMondays • 6:30 - 7:20 p.m. • 7 Week Sessions

Winter Session II: February 29th- April 11thResidents $60 • Non-Residents $70

Spring Session: April 25th - June 6th (6 week session, no class on Monday, May 30th)

Residents $50 • Non-Residents $60

Tap Dance is a lively and entertaining activity that has many health and fitness benefits such as: Boosting cardiovascular performance, toning the leg muscles, reducing the risk of high blood pressure, fighting fat...

but most of all it is fun!This class is open to all ages and levels. Requirements: comfortable clothing, tap shoes and your smile!

*5 people minimum required to run the class.


Great job to the Palmer Panther JV Football Team for winning the 2015 American Conference Suburban-BlueMountain League Championships.

They ended strong beating South Parkland for the title.

Bottom row: Jabari Ross, Jacob Hoffmann, Natalie Scuorzo, BraydonHubbard, Paitin Oraschin, Braxton Apello, Jake Fulmer, JonathonCurto. 2nd row coach Mike Quintano, Quintin Woods, DanteHolmes-Eutsey, Jordan Dressman, Erik Martinez, Jaxon Miller , KevinPool, Coach Carl Scalzo, Coach Brett Scalzo. 3rd row Aidan Hutchison,Ty Stem ,Ethan Kessler, Tyler Zielinski, Sean Howlett, Head Coach DanHynes. Missing, Tarif Muhammad, Thomas Guarini, Coach DannyHynes Jr.

Bottom row- Lucas Ramos, Kyron Bryson, Michael Hynes, Jaden Kelley,Nicolas Roof, Christian Brown,Christopher Cornish, Mason Daniels.Middle row- coach Gary Hutchison , Anthony Kluska, Mason VanHorn,Peyton Cosover, Joseph Burgey, Avery Hutchison, Brock Harris, CoachTyler Merrick, Coach Joe Corpora Jr. Back row- Collin Quintano,Brandon Guffy, Nahjee Adams, Zion Jones, Kyle Evancho. Missing- HeadCoach Joe Corpora, Coach Ruppert Heron.

Palmer Township Athletic Association

Congratulations to the Palmer VarsityFootball Team for earning DivisionChampions for the Suburban - BlueMountain Youth Football League. They finished 8-0 in their division.

Palmer Easter Egg HuntFriday March 25th, 2016 at 10:00 am

at Palmer Elementary School

There are four age groups:

Group One-------Ages 1, 2, & 3Group Two------Ages 4 & 5Group Three-----Ages 6 & 7Group Four------Ages 8 & 9

If it rains, the Easter Egg Hunt will be held on the same date/time at the Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township:

4100 Green Pond Road Palmer, Pa 18045

Easter Egg Hunt



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T his past September the Business, Industrial & ProfessionalAssociation of Palmer Township held it annual Golf Outing and Ball

Drop. Based on the success of this event the money raised will becombined with money raised from the 2014 event to carry out anothercommunity project. In 2016 the BIP will fund a project to beautify thefront of the Palmer Memorial Library at the Municipal Complex. Thisproject will include installing planters, benches and lights. The BIP

thanks all of the golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and gift providers for helping to make thisevent a fun and wonderful golfing experience.

In November 2015 the BIP hosted its 39th Annual CivicTrust Awards Dinner where the business communityrecognizes individuals, organizations and businesses formaking Palmer Township a better place. At this event thefollowing were honored. Lisa Colver was presented withthe Booster Award for her many years of volunteerism toPalmer and the region. Cheryl Neilsen was presented withthe Community Service Award for her decades ofinvolvement with the recreation and youth sports

programs in the township. The members of the Palmer Municipal Fire Department were presented with the Palmer TownshipVolunteer Award for their dedicated service to the residents and businesses of the township. Innovative Design & Publishing wasawarded the Civic Trust Award for the improvements they have made to their business location (the old municipal building) onFreemansburg Ave. The Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery was also presented the Civic Trust Award for their improvements to the formerDon Pablo’s Restaurant on Kunkle Drive in the township. The BIP congratulates andthanks all of the above individuals for their service to the township and to InnovativeDesign & Publishing and Tilted Kilt for operating their business in the township.

As part of the Palmer Community Weekend the BIP held its 3rd Annual Palmer 5Krun/walk. There were 203 runners/walkers who participated with the overall men’swinner being Ian Walsh and the overall female winner was Tarah Ozgar. At its AnnualCivic Trust Awards Banquet the BIP was proud to present $5,000 of the proceeds of therace/walk to the Miracle League of Northampton County.

Business, Industrial, and Professional Association of Palmer Township (BIP)

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KARATE & SAFETY AWARENESSFOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 5-15

ELEMENTARY & JR. HIGH AGE CLASSES! FUN! FITNESS! COORDINATION!

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-DISCIPLINE & SAFETY AWARENESS!! STUDENTS ARE PLACED INTO CLASSES ACCORDING TO AGE AND ABILITY. A BLACK

BELT INSTRUCTOR TEACHES BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FORSELF-DEFENSE ONLY! SELF-DISCIPLINE AND DEFENSE, RATHER THAN AGRESSIVENESS AREPROMOTED! WEEKLY SAFETY FLYERS FOCUS ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING

STRANGER AWARENESS - FIRE SAFETY & MORE!

ONLY $9.00 PER LESSON – PAY WEEKLY REGISTRATION ONLY TUES., April, 12ALL STUDENTS REGISTER FROM 5:00 – 6:30 PM

REGISTER ON THIS DATE PLEASE – CLASSES FILL UPQUICKLY!

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON – NOTELEPHONE REGISTRATION

BEGINNING TUESDAY, April 19, CLASS TIMES WILL BE:ALL NEW STUDENTS & ALL YELLOW & ORANGE BELTS5:00 – 5:40

GREEN BELTS & HIGHER – TEENS & ADULT5:50 – 6:30

CLASS REGISTRATION & LOCATION CHARLES CHRIN COMMUNITY CENTER of Palmer Township4100 Green Pond Road - Palmer, Pa. 18045www.palmercommunitycenter.org

CLASS DATESTUESDAYS FROM April 19 – June 28 (11 lessons)

CLASS FEESYOUR KARATE CLASSES ARE ONLY 9.00 PER LESSON

WITH A $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE PAID ONCE PERSEMESTER, YOU MAY PAY WEEKLY OR IN FULLAND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT!

THIS IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM!IF YOU MISS REGISTRATION, COME 10 MINUTES

EARLY TO YOUR CLASS TIME. NEW STUDENTS AREACCEPTED UP TO THE FOURTH WEEK!

A UNIFORM IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!Uniforms are available at the first class and throughout the

course, all uniforms come with a white belt and we fit yourchild or teenager with the proper size. Uniforms are $30.00

FUN! SELF-DEFENSE! FITNESS! COORDINATION!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (800) 850-0800

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A big thank you to the Daisy Troop girls from GirlScouts, they had a blast decorating the CharlesChrin Community Center’s Christmas tree thisChristmas. This was a way of giving the girls achance to give back to those in the community.

Birthday PartiesJoin us for your child’s birthday party. We provide two trained party

coordinators who are ready to get kids moving and excited. We take care ofset up and clean up to ensure a stress free event. We provide pizza, juice, allpaper products. *Birthday Cake is not provided.

Children will have the opportunity to play on different gymnasticsequipment; including bars, beam, trampoline and the air trak, along withgames and the parachute! Or if you have a child that is into sports, we canalso incorporate the sports theme into your child’s special day! After onehour of play time the party coordinators will escort the children to the foodarea, they will serve the children pizza and juice. Don’t worry about cleanup the coordinators take care of that also. In addition to bagging all of thebirthday gifts to take home!

Please contact Brenda at 610-252-2098 for more information.Party Hours:All dates & times vary based upon availability.

Pricing:Basic-up to 20 Children: $250.00/Resident

$275.00/Non ResidentEach additional child: $5.00

Additional Pizza: $10.00 eachWeekday birthday party: $220.00(Monday-Friday – Daytime parties only based upon availablity)

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KIWANIS CLUB Charles Chrin Community Center News

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At the first meeting inOctober 2015, the

Kiwanis Club of PalmerTownship installed newofficers and directors for2016. The officers are: Debra Ashton-Chase aspresident, Daniel McMahon as president-elect, ErnieHoeflien as secretary and Elaine Arnts as treasurer. Theboard of directors is: past President Rev. Patrick Weber,Hans Hoeflein, Robert Lammi, James Brown, PhillipWerner, Nelson May, Nanci Oakley and Michael Hahn.

Again, this past year, the Kiwanis Club participatedin the Trick or Treat event at the Miracle League ofNorthampton County’s Easton Rotary Field. Theyalong with 41 other families, organizations orbusinesses, give out treats to between 500 and 600miracle league players and their families.

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The Miracle League of Northampton County completed another very successful year in 2015 with277 players. During the year they again had two seasons: one beginning the first of May and

ending the end of June and the Fall season beginning the end of August and ending the end of October.At the end of the Fall season the league hosted a huge Trick or Treat event which brought in 42 families,organization and businesses who set up and decorated booths to give out treats to the players and theirfamilies as they walked through the field. Throughout the event there were between 500 and 600 people

that visited MLNC Easton Rotary Field for this fun event. This event was developed and coordinated by the Lehigh Valley NewYork Yankee Fan Club.

As the league moves into its 2016 season the first gamewill be on April 30th. The league has room for a lot moreplayers so if any child or young adult with intellectual orphysical disabilities would like to play they can sign up bygoing to the league’s website www.miracleleaugeofnc.org.Also, if individuals or organizations would like to bebuddies on the field or volunteers in the concession standthey can also signup on the website.

The Miracle League of Northampton County reliesheavily on hundreds of volunteers per year to run itssuccessful program and could not do it without them. Theleague thanks each and every volunteer their time theyhave given to the players and their families.

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Who Was… Book Group will meet on Tuesday, February 9th at 6:00 pm to discuss “Who Was Milton Hershey?” by JamesBuckley Jr. Children ages 7-13 are welcomed to join this book group that meets 4 times a year. With Valentine’s Day approaching,those participating will be in for a real ‘treat’!

Adult News:THE PALMER BOOK GROUP meets the 4th Tuesday of everymonth from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. A listing of titles is availableonline at www.eastonpl.org, select ‘Palmer Branch’ and‘adult book group’. Everyone is welcomed.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK will be celebrated from April 10th-16th. The Palmer Branch will have a schedule of eventsplanned. Stop by the library in March for more details.

PENNSYLVANIA’S ONE BOOK, Every Young Child has chosen thechildren’s book, “Kite Day” by Will Hillenbrand.

The goal of the PA One Book, EveryYoung Child Program is to increaseawareness of the importance ofreading and engaging children in stories among adults withpreschoolers in their lives. The Palmer Branch will presentthe book during National Library Week and offer childrenthe opportunity to try to win a free copy.

SEW OTHERS MAY BE WARM is a knitting/crocheting charitygroup that meets every Thursday from 1:00pm-2:30pm inthe library. This past holiday season, the group distributedhundreds of items to various local groups, such as Meals onWheels, Project of Easton, Project Hope, and area hospitals andnursing homes. The group is always in need of worstedweight yarn. New members are always welcomed.


American Girl Book Discussion willbe held on Saturday, January 30th at2:00 pm. We will discuss, “Meet Kirsten:An American Girl” by Janet Shaw. Allyoung girls between the ages of 7 – 13are invited to join us for this discussion.Also included will be scrapbooking andmaking a pioneer doll out of yarn. If youplan to attend, please call the library at610-258-7492.

The Palmer Township Police Department now offers medication collection and disposal in the lobbyof the police station located at 5 Weller Place, Palmer, PA 18045. You may drop off unused, expired andsurplus medications Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. Items that ARE accepted areprescription and over-the-counter solid medications, tablets, capsules, liquid in their originalcontainers, prescription patches, creams, ointment, vitamins, nasal sprays and pet medications. ItemsNOT accepted are intravenous solutions, injectable, syringes, needles, hydrogen peroxide, compressedcylinders, inhalers, aerosols, iodine containing medications, thermometers or alcohol.

This program provides responsible and practical expired and surplus medication disposal andminimizes children’s access to medications, protects the environment and reduces the accidental orintentional drug abuse or overdose. This program is provided with resources from a grant proposalwritten and secured by Ken Zinis, Environment and Sustainability, Community and EconomicDevelopment Department of Northampton County. Working in conjunction with the NorthamptonCounty Chiefs of Police Association there are now over fifteen drop-off locations at police departmentsthroughout Northampton County.

The grant is funded and sponsored by the Staunton Farm Foundation, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency,Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Program and the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. All materials willbe transported and disposed of by the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Chief Larry PalmerPalmer Township Police Department, Chairman, Northampton County Chiefs of Police Association

Children News:Spring Storytime will begin on March 7th – April 12th.Registration for the sessions will begin the week of February16th. The Palmer Branch offers story times for ages 6 months– 6 years old. Stop by the library to see what session best suitsyour schedule.

Princess Storytime is for young girl’s ages 5 &6. This program is designed for childrenentering or already in Kindergarten. Stories,motor skills, comprehension skills as well assocializing with other children are some of thefeatures of this program. Class size is limited,so please register early.

Boys & Girls ages 6-12! Love the Super Bowl? Once the teams are announced for this year'sSuper Bowl, stop in the library and fill out yourguess. Try to win the book, "What is the Super Bowl?" by Dina Anastasio!Winner will be announced on Monday, February 8th!

Three local renown authors’ will be featured at the Easton Branch of AAUW’s (AmericanAssociation of University Women) third annual “Authors’ Luncheon” April 9th, 2016 at thePomfret Club in Easton. Kate Moretti, Annarose Ingarra-Milch and Karen Katchur will speakabout their personal and professional experiences. The event begins at 11 am with booksales, author signings and a cash bar. Lunch served at noon, with the program following.Tickets are $25.00 person. Also, there will be a silent auction. Information for ticketpurchase go to: easton-pa.aauw.net.

Save The Date - Easton Branch of AAUW Authors’ Luncheon

FAMILY EVENT:During the month of February, the Palmer Branch will offer a Snowman Program. When you visit our Branch

ask for a 'snowman packet'. There will be puzzle pages, anagrams, a design contest and a scavenger hunt! Childrenmust be 3 years old to participate due to small prize safety. All children who sign up will receive a prize. Thosefinishing will have their names entered in a raffle to win one of 11 prizes!

Love dogs? The Palmer Branch is pleased to announce a new therapydog program featuring “Cami” and her owner, DarleneGraves. Cami is a Standard Poodle; along with her owner

Darlene are residents of PalmerTownship. Cami loves listeningto children read to her! Camivisited the Palmer Branch onSaturday, January 30th at 11:00am. Check our website or stopby for a bookmark with thedates of Cami’s appearances.The program is open to allchildren. Stories and a craft willbe offered every other Saturdayat 11:00 am led by Miss Mary.

Library News

EASTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY - PALMER BRANCH


Recycling

Curbside Single-Stream Recycling Place the following empty and clean items inyour recycling cart (with the yellow lid) forweekly collection:

• Plastics – rinsed #1 through #7, no Styrofoam or plasticcaps

• Glass – rinsed clear, brown and green bottles and jars; nolids

• Metals – rinsed aluminum, tin and steel cans, aluminumfoil and pastry tins, and household metals, pots and pans

• Paper – office and school paper, newsprint, junk mail,paper bags, catalogs, phone books, junk mail, magazines,envelopes, wrapping paper (no metallic or bows), etc.

• Cardboard – shoe, gift, and cereal boxes, clean section ofpizza boxes only, corrugated boxes, cut or flattened asneeded

• Food and beverage cartons – milk, cream, egg substitutes,orange juice, soup, broth, and wine cartons, and juice boxes

Interested in a Smaller Trash or Recycling Cart?Palmer is considering making smaller curbside waste andrecycling carts available to residents who are 65 and older,handicapped, or infirm. A 64 gallon cart is available forresidents to see at the Municipal Building. Informationalsurvey/flyers are available at Palmer Municipal Building,Palmer Library, and the Chrin Community Center. Fill oneout and return to the municipal building so we have yourinformation if they should become available. For moreinformation call Cindy Oatis at 610-253-7191 X 1160.

For more information on Palmer’s recycling program, visit www.palmertwp.com

Business Recycling in Palmer

Palmer Business Recycling Reports were due January 30Businesses are required to provide written

documentation as to the type and weight of materialsrecycled annually. If you haven’t submitted yours yet,please do so.

The Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and WasteReduction Act of 1988 (Act 101) requires commercial,institutional, and municipal establishments located inPennsylvania’s mandated municipalities to recycle officepaper, corrugated paper and cardboard, newsprint,plastics, steel, aluminum, and bimetallic cans, glass, andleaf waste.

For more information on Palmer’s recycling program,visit www.palmertwp.com or contact Cindy Oatis at610-253-7191 x1160.

The goal of the volunteer organization is to add flowering plants to the FairviewPark bike path and Palmer Post Office gardens. 2016 will be the fifth year sinceapproval by the Supervisors. A sad note is that some plants have not flourished atthe Fairview Park garden because of the shade created by the trees and the lack ofrain that got to the plants.

Excitement does exist, however. We have a huge number of cleome, Russian iris,zinnia, and day lily seeds that are going to be planted this spring. The picture showshasta plants. They are spending the winter in one of Dave’s gardens. While shoppingat Lowe’s in November the plants were on the tall rack by the entrance door. Alwaysinterested in plants and seeing that they were $0.25 a piece, I couldn’t resist. Pulledthe rack to the courtesy desk and said I wanted all of them even before knowing howmany there were. There were 94. They will be planted in March as soon as theground thaws.

Volunteers to do occasional weeding are welcome. Community service hours area possibility.

Contact Dave at [email protected], 610.704.5868

Palmer Township Beautification Project

Library News

Abi Ketner & Miss Kalicicli at the YoungAdult Book fest in October.

Kelly Hashway at the Young Adult BookFest.

Page Morgan and Amalie Howard.

Martina Boone.

Wendy Higgins.

Jon Skovron and Michael Northrop.

Young Adult Book Fest Raffle

Young Adult Book Fest Authors.

Young Adult Book Fest.

Janice Gable Bashmanat the Young AdultBook Fest in October.

Third Annual Young Adult Book Fest

This past October, the Palmer Branchhosted its 3rd Young Adult Book Fest.Jennifer Murgia and Ashley Supinskicoordinated this teen oriented event.Thirty-five young adult authors were at thelibrary signing and talking to both teens andadults. Along with book signing, teens hadmany chances to win prizes. The Friends ofthe Library sponsored the event. Barnes &Noble sold books of all the authors that wereat the event. The next Fest is tentativelyscheduled for 2017.

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1 Weller Place, Easton, PA 18045 • 610-258-7492Palmer Branch Hours: Monday 9 am-5pm • Tuesday thru Thursday 9am-7pm • Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm

Serving the Lehigh Valley Since 1974

TOWNSHIP DIRECTORYBOARD OF SUPERVISORS:David E. Colver - ChairmanK. Michael Mitchell - Vice ChairmanAnn-Marie PanellaRobert E. SmithJeffrey A. Young

PALMER TOWNSHIPPalmer Municipal Building3 Weller Place, Palmer, PA 18045T (610) 253-7191F (610) 253-9957www.palmertwp.com

EDITOR:Ariel Kollare-mail: [email protected]

CONTRIBUTIONS:Fax or mail newslettercontributions to:Today’s PalmerPalmer Municipal Building3 Weller PlacePalmer, PA 18045-1975Phone: 610-253-7191Fax: 610-253-9957e-mail:[email protected]

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Goudsouzian & AssociatesAttorneys At Law

Wills • Estates • Real Estate • Personal Injury

2925 William Penn Highway • Suite 301Easton, PA 18045-5283

Phone: (610) 253-9171 • Fax: (610) 559-9281E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.SNG-Law.com

Thank YouPalmer Township gratefully

acknowledges the generosity andsupport of the businesses andindividuals who have placed

advertisements in our newsletter.This newsletter has been designedand printed at no cost to you, ourresidents. We encourage you to

patronize these businesses as theyplay a vital role in the economic

stability of our community.

• Newly dedicated CHARLES CHRIN INTERCHANGE Now Open!

• Join Porsche, Nabisco/Mondelezand other newly announced projects

• 600+ acres fully zoned for industrial, office and retail development

• Nearby access to Route 22, I-78 and I-80 (to the north)

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MedBridge is ideal when you’re recovering from life - changingevents such as illness, surgery or multiple health issues — andneed additional care or rehabilitation before returning home.We’re focused on providing a level of expertise that will help youreach your recovery goals. With an industry leading percentage of patients returning home after a short stay, MedBridge is your bestway home.

ManorCare Health Services - Easton610.250.0150

Old Orchard Health Care Center610.330.9030

PALMER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

It is the Parks & Recreation Department’s goal to provide citizens with a safeenvironment in which recreational opportunity can be maximized. Due to the widevariety of patron needs and use of Township property, it is necessary to establish thefollowing rules and regulations.

Event representative must have permit with them for duration of the event.

Reservations: Will be available to Palmer residents only for the month of January,beginning on January 4th, 2016 at 9:00 am. Park rentals will become available to thegeneral public February 1st, 2016 at 9:00 am. All reservations must be completed inperson at the Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township, located at 4100Green Pond Road Palmer, PA 18045 Ph. 610-252-2098

FEES:

• Penn Pump - There are 2 permitsavailable per day at Penn Pump Park.Penn Pump permits allow theconsumption of alcohol and access torestrooms.

1. Penn Pump Pavilion Permit *Notto exceed 150 people. Allowsparking near the pavilion andpavilion access. Residents $100.00& Non-Residents $175.00

2. Penn Pump Picnic Permit *Not toexceed 50 peoplePicnic permit for Penn Pumpallows access to tables outside ofthe pavilion. Residents $50 &Non-Residents $100

• Riverview - Permit for Riverview Parkallows the responsible use of alcohol.Residents $100.00 & Non-Residents$175.00

• BIP Pavilion, Briarcliffe, Fairview,Keystone, & Mill Race Alcohol prohibited. Residents $75.00 &Non-Residents $150.00

Oil Changes Lube Brakes Diagnostic Services ExhaustsElectrical Repair Emissions Testing General MaintenanceTires Batteries PA Inspections

Serving the C ommunity Since 1977

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:Full Service Gas, VALERO, an American CompanyBuying and Selling Used Cars

John G.Sales & Service2906 Nazareth RdEaston PA 18045

610.258.1142

Gary Greenberg, DMD

www.jeffsautomotive.comProud to be your DEALERSHIP ALTERNATIVE!

410 William Penn Highway - Easton, PA 18045

610-253-6565“The road to great automotive repairs & service ends here!”

We Invite YOU to experience the “Jeff’s” difference!

FREESTATE INSPECTION

$26.95 Value!with paid Emission Test Fee ($52.25)

Cannot combine with other offers.

$23.95Oil Change Serviceor 20% Full Synthetic Oil

Most Cars & TrucksUp to 5 Quarts of Oil

$3.27 Disposal Fee Extra

Family & Kid Friendly!We Accept Most PPO Dental Plans

Evening Hours Available

New Patient SpecialExam, X-Rays, &Routine Cleaning

Valid for non-insurance patients. Not validwith other offers. Expires 5/31/16.

$78

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Township Directory ......................3

Palmer Township Parks ..................3

Recycling ..........................................4

Beautification Project ....................4

Palmer Police Department ..........5

AAUW Luncheon ..........................5

Kiwanis Club ....................................6

Miracle League ................................6

BIP ......................................................7

Palmer Easter Egg Hunt ................8

Palmer Township Athletic Association........................8

Charles Chrin Community Center Information and Schedules ............................9-15

Bright Beginnings Preschool ........9

Library News ..........................16-17

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IN THIS ISSUE

February 2016

February 2016

PALMER EASTER EGG HUNT

Friday, March 25th, 201610:00 am

Palmer Elementary SchoolMore info on page 8

Palmer Pool Passes available at the Charles Chrin Community Center (details on page 10)

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Palmer Township Community Weekend 2016Movies in the Park at Dusk, August 17th

The rest of the fun is August 18th - 21st!

CAMP PALMER REGISTRATION!Returning Campers

Saturday February 27th, 2016 10:00am-Noon New Campers

Saturday March 26th, 2016 10:00 am - Noonsee page 15

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