Arty Party Pics

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Chen Arts party at Pete's. Special thanks to Pete for hosting at his cool retro downtown pad! Stay tuned for future events.

Arty Party at Pete's

The arty party is happening this Saturday night, 6:30 pm at Pete Lewnes' place in downtown Allentown. Don't worry Pete, we won't be body painting your walls! It's a pot-luck supper, baby. Artists and friends of all ages are welcome to join us. Bring some slides or cd of your work to show and discuss. Share some food. Eat like Elvis! (Or just have a salad and a bean)

Allentown Chen-Arts Group = CHARGE

E-mail me if you would like to be on the Chen-Arts mailing list or if you need info. Ayngie4@aol.com

Thank you very much.

Arty Party at Pete's

The arty party is happening this Saturday night, 6:30 pm at Pete Lewnes' place in downtown Allentown. Don't worry Pete, we won't be body painting your walls! It's a pot-luck supper, baby. Artists and friends of all ages are welcome to join us. Bring some slides or cd of your work to show and discuss. Share some food. Eat like Elvis! (Or just have a salad and a bean)

Allentown Chen-Arts Group = CHARGE

E-mail me if you would like to be on the Chen-Arts mailing list or if you need info. Ayngie4@aol.com

Thank you very much.

My pitch for Obama the Charmer

As well as being charming and charismatic, Barack Obama is a great orator with a lot of substance. He's certainly saying the things I wanna hear. Will he get things done? I think so. Please read this interview http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/21472234


There are three big jobs he says he wants to get done: 1. get combat troops out of Iraq 2. pass universal health care 3. create a new energy policy that speaks to our dependence on foreign oil and deals seriously with global warming. Read the article for the specifics on how he plans to accomplish this. He has been speaking about these things for a while and has been very consistent in his positions. Have people been listening?

Obama's candidacy is historic, and therefore I believe it speaks to us all. Over the years so many people have worked so hard, even died, so minorities could have the right to vote. Here is a black man running for president. Wow. But Obama does not talk about himself, he just says that his accomplishments are a testimony to those who came before him.

Obama was raised by a single mother, and then by his grandmother. He did not have a privileged life. I think most Americans can relate to this. He is familiar with the difficulties single mothers face. He embraces working class people of every race, and also does pretty well relating to "the haves." He continuously refers to others instead of himself. He speaks for the majority of Americans who oppose the war. He wants to unify the nation.

But his critics constantly bring up his lack of experience and his "rock star" image, and fail to see that he has substance. As far as experience, I'm excited about a fresh start and willing to take that risk. I think some people just don't want to see beyond that so called "charm and charisma." I think he has many qualities that make him a strong leader. Obama is even tempered, calm and precise. Those are good qualities in a leader. It's an historic time, it's emotional, and it's hopeful. It's nice to be excited about a candidate. I am continuously reminded of this everytime I see our current president speaking. (I mean trying to speak.)

Obama says "I want people to feel connected to their government again, and I want that government to respond to the voices of the people, and not just insiders and special interests. That's real change."

My pitch for Obama the Charmer

As well as being charming and charismatic, Barack Obama is a great orator with a lot of substance. He's certainly saying the things I wanna hear. Will he get things done? I think so. Please read this interview http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/21472234


There are three big jobs he says he wants to get done: 1. get combat troops out of Iraq 2. pass universal health care 3. create a new energy policy that speaks to our dependence on foreign oil and deals seriously with global warming. Read the article for the specifics on how he plans to accomplish this. He has been speaking about these things for a while and has been very consistent in his positions. Have people been listening?

Obama's candidacy is historic, and therefore I believe it speaks to us all. Over the years so many people have worked so hard, even died, so minorities could have the right to vote. Here is a black man running for president. Wow. But Obama does not talk about himself, he just says that his accomplishments are a testimony to those who came before him.

Obama was raised by a single mother, and then by his grandmother. He did not have a privileged life. I think most Americans can relate to this. He is familiar with the difficulties single mothers face. He embraces working class people of every race, and also does pretty well relating to "the haves." He continuously refers to others instead of himself. He speaks for the majority of Americans who oppose the war. He wants to unify the nation.

But his critics constantly bring up his lack of experience and his "rock star" image, and fail to see that he has substance. As far as experience, I'm excited about a fresh start and willing to take that risk. I think some people just don't want to see beyond that so called "charm and charisma." I think he has many qualities that make him a strong leader. Obama is even tempered, calm and precise. Those are good qualities in a leader. It's an historic time, it's emotional, and it's hopeful. It's nice to be excited about a candidate. I am continuously reminded of this everytime I see our current president speaking. (I mean trying to speak.)

Obama says "I want people to feel connected to their government again, and I want that government to respond to the voices of the people, and not just insiders and special interests. That's real change."

Greg Weaver Art Show at Hava Java!

Fellow blogger and Allentown historian Michael Molovinsky tells me that from 1972-1982 there was a cool art scene happening at Greg Weaver's studio in downtown Allentown. Weaver opened his doors to artists, performers, musicians, and all sorts of hipsters making the scene. There were lots of parties, man. That former hippie MM was there making movies and taking photos. Greg started this scene and was an inspiration to many local artists. Greg also had a band and he played guitar. The Allentown Art Museum has some of his work, and he had a sculpture in the Rose Garden. Weaver showed his work at the Allentown Art Museum, and at galleries in NYC and in the Lehigh Valley. Unfortunately Greg suffered from kidney disease and lost his sight in 1987, but he continued to paint until his death in 1994.

The collection of around 20 pieces at Hava Java is a good representation of the various styles of Weaver's work. There are several abstracted cow paintings, done in different media, some with heavy impasto (thick) paint and bright colors. There are no large scale paintings (and Weaver tended to work large scale) in this show due to the small space of the room. Some of his cow paintings remind me of French artist Dubuffet http://www.artchive.com/artchive/D/dubuffet/cow_with_subtile_nose.jpg.html There are mixed media paintings with tin foil and glitter and other found materials. Some of his abstract paintings without figures remind me of color field painting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_Field

Weaver's fun and folksy subject matter of cows, ducks, and fisherman for example, crosses over into the realm of fine art, and this is what makes his work really special, and accessible to everyone. Here is the artist's statement:

"I see my painting as urban American folk art; that is, an art that comes from responding to the tensions of national urbanization. My art is a translation of cultural energy that I feel, into a language that speaks to those with no special knowledge of art, as well as to the knowledgeable. I like the visual intensity and commercialism of neon lights, television, billboards, postcards, comics, photographs, metallic and iridescent cars. I need the contradictions and paradoxes of modern American culture."

Sounds a lot like Pop-Art to me, and that's my personal fave.

This is important and meaningful art. Please go see this show at Hava Java coffee shop on 19th St. in Allentown across from the Theatre. It will be up through July 31.

Greg Weaver Art Show at Hava Java!

Fellow blogger and Allentown historian Michael Molovinsky tells me that from 1972-1982 there was a cool art scene happening at Greg Weaver's studio in downtown Allentown. Weaver opened his doors to artists, performers, musicians, and all sorts of hipsters making the scene. There were lots of parties, man. That former hippie MM was there making movies and taking photos. Greg started this scene and was an inspiration to many local artists. Greg also had a band and he played guitar. The Allentown Art Museum has some of his work, and he had a sculpture in the Rose Garden. Weaver showed his work at the Allentown Art Museum, and at galleries in NYC and in the Lehigh Valley. Unfortunately Greg suffered from kidney disease and lost his sight in 1987, but he continued to paint until his death in 1994.

The collection of around 20 pieces at Hava Java is a good representation of the various styles of Weaver's work. There are several abstracted cow paintings, done in different media, some with heavy impasto (thick) paint and bright colors. There are no large scale paintings (and Weaver tended to work large scale) in this show due to the small space of the room. Some of his cow paintings remind me of French artist Dubuffet http://www.artchive.com/artchive/D/dubuffet/cow_with_subtile_nose.jpg.html There are mixed media paintings with tin foil and glitter and other found materials. Some of his abstract paintings without figures remind me of color field painting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_Field

Weaver's fun and folksy subject matter of cows, ducks, and fisherman for example, crosses over into the realm of fine art, and this is what makes his work really special, and accessible to everyone. Here is the artist's statement:

"I see my painting as urban American folk art; that is, an art that comes from responding to the tensions of national urbanization. My art is a translation of cultural energy that I feel, into a language that speaks to those with no special knowledge of art, as well as to the knowledgeable. I like the visual intensity and commercialism of neon lights, television, billboards, postcards, comics, photographs, metallic and iridescent cars. I need the contradictions and paradoxes of modern American culture."

Sounds a lot like Pop-Art to me, and that's my personal fave.

This is important and meaningful art. Please go see this show at Hava Java coffee shop on 19th St. in Allentown across from the Theatre. It will be up through July 31.

Happy summer thoughts

I'm so happy today. Here's a happy photo I took while on my happy vacation. It's not as good as my kid's pictures, but enjoy and think of happy summer thoughts and happy summer memories.

Happy summer thoughts

I'm so happy today. Here's a happy photo I took while on my happy vacation. It's not as good as my kid's pictures, but enjoy and think of happy summer thoughts and happy summer memories.

TC= Tres Chic!

Well, bonjour ladies and gents! It looks like the popular TC Salon and Day Spa http://www.technicolorsalon.com/ will be moving into the vacant Shanty building on 19th St. This is good news, even though I was hoping for a nightclub/restaurant. No Autozone after all! There are many salons in the area, but this one will be much more fabulous because it will also have a bakery, a deli, and an art gallery. It will be a place to get pampered and indulge in sweet treats while viewing art work. Well, this is good news for our Chen-Arts group. Maybe TC owner Frank Shipman will be interested in showing local artists. And it's good news for the upscale businesses in the area. Since I am not one to indulge in extravagant and luxurious salon beauty treatments, I will go to TC for the sweets and art. And to see the vintage Hess's chandeliers which Shipman plans on keeping in the building. I guess I'm just TC= Tres Cheap. Or should I say thrifty? ;D

TC= Tres Chic!

Well, bonjour ladies and gents! It looks like the popular TC Salon and Day Spa http://www.technicolorsalon.com/ will be moving into the vacant Shanty building on 19th St. This is good news, even though I was hoping for a nightclub/restaurant. No Autozone after all! There are many salons in the area, but this one will be much more fabulous because it will also have a bakery, a deli, and an art gallery. It will be a place to get pampered and indulge in sweet treats while viewing art work. Well, this is good news for our Chen-Arts group. Maybe TC owner Frank Shipman will be interested in showing local artists. And it's good news for the upscale businesses in the area. Since I am not one to indulge in extravagant and luxurious salon beauty treatments, I will go to TC for the sweets and art. And to see the vintage Hess's chandeliers which Shipman plans on keeping in the building. I guess I'm just TC= Tres Cheap. Or should I say thrifty? ;D

Some Photos

My son took these shots in Philadelphia yesterday. I'm on vacation right now, but just wanted to share. He's almost 7 yrs. old, and he loves to document everything he sees. He wanted pictures of all the animals at the zoo and is working on making a book. We spent 7 hrs. on foot at the zoo yesterday. I really like the dead on shot of the elephant. First shot is the view from Jim's Steak's on South St.

Some Photos

My son took these shots in Philadelphia yesterday. I'm on vacation right now, but just wanted to share. He's almost 7 yrs. old, and he loves to document everything he sees. He wanted pictures of all the animals at the zoo and is working on making a book. We spent 7 hrs. on foot at the zoo yesterday. I really like the dead on shot of the elephant. First shot is the view from Jim's Steak's on South St.

Taking a break

I am taking a break from blogging for a couple of weeks. I will be back with a post about our next Chen-Arts group happening scheduled for July 26th.

In the meantime, don't miss Upward Bound Allentown! A multicultural celebration to be held on July 12, on Hamilton St. in Allentown between 6th and 7th.

Make sure to go see art work by the late Greg Weaver at Hava Java on 19th St., the opening will be July 11th.

Have a Happy 4th of July and a fun summer! Mrs. :D

Taking a break

I am taking a break from blogging for a couple of weeks. I will be back with a post about our next Chen-Arts group happening scheduled for July 26th.

In the meantime, don't miss Upward Bound Allentown! A multicultural celebration to be held on July 12, on Hamilton St. in Allentown between 6th and 7th.

Make sure to go see art work by the late Greg Weaver at Hava Java on 19th St., the opening will be July 11th.

Have a Happy 4th of July and a fun summer! Mrs. :D

The gift of life

I've been thinking a lot about how short life can be, and that it could end instantly at any second, and for that reason I should make the most of my life and do the things I want to do right now. There's no time like the present. I guess the impact of unexpectedly losing a young loved one can have that effect on a person. It really makes you think about the fragility of life.

I recently went to get my driver's license renewed at the photo license center. This can be a somewhat traumatic event for women over 40. I did not want to part with that picture from 4 yrs. ago. Luckily, the new one came out ok, they must have pretty good lighting there. I don't look that much older than I did four years ago, well at least not in that picture. ;D

For the first time I said "yes, I want to be an organ donor" (even though I only have one good kidney to give, and my eyes are really bad). I made that decision because my late step-daughter was an organ donor. Sheena saved 5 lives within 48 hours of losing hers and the organs, bone, and tissue Sheena gave away will eventually improve the quality of life for more than 50 people. We have received letters from some of the organ recipients, and those letters have been very moving. Her heart went to a man from NYC, but we have not heard from him yet.

One day someone may give me a kidney and save my life, so I think the least I can do is donate whatever good organs I have left to save someone else's life. Are you an organ donor? Think about it. http://www.donors1.org/

The gift of life

I've been thinking a lot about how short life can be, and that it could end instantly at any second, and for that reason I should make the most of my life and do the things I want to do right now. There's no time like the present. I guess the impact of unexpectedly losing a young loved one can have that effect on a person. It really makes you think about the fragility of life.

I recently went to get my driver's license renewed at the photo license center. This can be a somewhat traumatic event for women over 40. I did not want to part with that picture from 4 yrs. ago. Luckily, the new one came out ok, they must have pretty good lighting there. I don't look that much older than I did four years ago, well at least not in that picture. ;D

For the first time I said "yes, I want to be an organ donor" (even though I only have one good kidney to give, and my eyes are really bad). I made that decision because my late step-daughter was an organ donor. Sheena saved 5 lives within 48 hours of losing hers and the organs, bone, and tissue Sheena gave away will eventually improve the quality of life for more than 50 people. We have received letters from some of the organ recipients, and those letters have been very moving. Her heart went to a man from NYC, but we have not heard from him yet.

One day someone may give me a kidney and save my life, so I think the least I can do is donate whatever good organs I have left to save someone else's life. Are you an organ donor? Think about it. http://www.donors1.org/

Does the ASD need more minority teachers?

In Allentown, 77% of the students in the ASD are minorities, while only 7% of the teachers are minorities. Looks like the minorities are really the majority, as far student population goes. Apparently Bethlehem and Easton hire more minority teachers than Allentown, according to the Morning Call article http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_5asd.6479458jun27,0,5602646.story

The article quotes an Hispanic teacher from the Bethlehem School District who says that she knows people, including herself who were not even considered to teach in Allentown, even though they were highly qualified. They easily found positions elsewhere. Well, this makes me think, if Allentown is purposely excluding highly qualified minority candidates then that is really bad news. Need more info on that before I can reach a conclusion.

I think a teaching staff, and an administrative staff should be diverse. I think it's a bonus for students to have role models (teachers) who are from their culture, but I don't think it is necessary for learning. A really good teacher sets the bar really high, and challenges all students. That has nothing to do with one's cultural background. When I taught in the district 7 yrs. ago, there seemed to be a diverse staff at the middle school level. I think the article leaves out some important factors.


First of all the district employs many paraprofessionals (teacher's aides) who play important roles and interact with students every day. I have seen minorities as paras at every school I have taught at in the district. Also, in every elementary school I have seen business partnerships with the community where professionals volunteer to read with students and interact with them. Many of these inner city professionals work at PPL and many are minorities.
There are other programs like CIS (Communities in Schools).http://www.cisnet.org/
So I think the kids do interact with good role models from different cultures.


The article also mentions that many young teachers start in Allentown and use it as a springboard to teaching in the suburbs. This may be true because discipline is an issue in Allentown. Money is also an issue. Lack of supplies and other poor conditions. It's not the ideal teaching or learning environment. But I think the administrators need to work on a stricter discipline policy so the burden doesn't fall so heavy on the teachers.

A huge factor here is that parents need to be better role models and read to their kids, and take care of their kids, and prepare them for school. Even if the district hires more minority teachers, it's not going to fix the problem of so many kids coming to school without basic needs being met, with little or no skills, and with poor behavior.

Does the ASD need more minority teachers?

In Allentown, 77% of the students in the ASD are minorities, while only 7% of the teachers are minorities. Looks like the minorities are really the majority, as far student population goes. Apparently Bethlehem and Easton hire more minority teachers than Allentown, according to the Morning Call article http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_5asd.6479458jun27,0,5602646.story

The article quotes an Hispanic teacher from the Bethlehem School District who says that she knows people, including herself who were not even considered to teach in Allentown, even though they were highly qualified. They easily found positions elsewhere. Well, this makes me think, if Allentown is purposely excluding highly qualified minority candidates then that is really bad news. Need more info on that before I can reach a conclusion.

I think a teaching staff, and an administrative staff should be diverse. I think it's a bonus for students to have role models (teachers) who are from their culture, but I don't think it is necessary for learning. A really good teacher sets the bar really high, and challenges all students. That has nothing to do with one's cultural background. When I taught in the district 7 yrs. ago, there seemed to be a diverse staff at the middle school level. I think the article leaves out some important factors.


First of all the district employs many paraprofessionals (teacher's aides) who play important roles and interact with students every day. I have seen minorities as paras at every school I have taught at in the district. Also, in every elementary school I have seen business partnerships with the community where professionals volunteer to read with students and interact with them. Many of these inner city professionals work at PPL and many are minorities.
There are other programs like CIS (Communities in Schools).http://www.cisnet.org/
So I think the kids do interact with good role models from different cultures.


The article also mentions that many young teachers start in Allentown and use it as a springboard to teaching in the suburbs. This may be true because discipline is an issue in Allentown. Money is also an issue. Lack of supplies and other poor conditions. It's not the ideal teaching or learning environment. But I think the administrators need to work on a stricter discipline policy so the burden doesn't fall so heavy on the teachers.

A huge factor here is that parents need to be better role models and read to their kids, and take care of their kids, and prepare them for school. Even if the district hires more minority teachers, it's not going to fix the problem of so many kids coming to school without basic needs being met, with little or no skills, and with poor behavior.

Blogging and community

I don't like to write about blogging, but today I feel the urge, so I am going with it. I think having a blog has really helped to get some really positive things happening in Allentown. For one, the exciting Allentown Chen-Arts group would not have formed if it was not for this blog, and people reaching out to each other through their blogs. Blogging has helped me to meet and connect with so many different people. I think it is similar to an art form because it is a reaction to the MSM, just like artists react to their world. We are communicating and learning from one another. Each of us has his/her own style.

LV Somebody has provided a forum for discussing important issues. It has been a place for opinion, as well as fact. It has shed light on issues that the MSM does not cover. It has been a place for public information regarding events and happenings. It has been a place I can showcase my art work, and the work of others. It's a place to be creative and have fun. A place to express our concerns. Expression is good.

I try my best to keep the discussion civil. I try to be open to opinions that may be different than my own. I try to see other people's points of view, because I realize not everybody is like me. What a boring world that would be. I think there have been some very informative, and important discussions here. I think a good debate is healthy and educational, as long as it doesn't turn nasty and mean.

Which brings me to this. What has been bothering me lately is how some people label others as "naysayers." I think that being a critic and raising questions, dissecting and investigating an issue, pointing out another side to an issue are all good things. It's educational, if you are open-minded enough to listen without getting immediately defensive. Questioning the motives of our leaders is good. And shouldn't our elected officials take responsibility for their decisions? Shouldn't they act in the best interest of the community? I can see how both dems and r's can be divisive on certain issues, and sometimes we just have to agree to disagree. But we don't have to be disagreeable. We don't have to take nasty shots at people. Let's be ladies and gentlemen.

So what do you think about the local blogosphere?

Image is mixed media painting called "Late Night" by Mrs. Dottie

Blogging and community

I don't like to write about blogging, but today I feel the urge, so I am going with it. I think having a blog has really helped to get some really positive things happening in Allentown. For one, the exciting Allentown Chen-Arts group would not have formed if it was not for this blog, and people reaching out to each other through their blogs. Blogging has helped me to meet and connect with so many different people. I think it is similar to an art form because it is a reaction to the MSM, just like artists react to their world. We are communicating and learning from one another. Each of us has his/her own style.

LV Somebody has provided a forum for discussing important issues. It has been a place for opinion, as well as fact. It has shed light on issues that the MSM does not cover. It has been a place for public information regarding events and happenings. It has been a place I can showcase my art work, and the work of others. It's a place to be creative and have fun. A place to express our concerns. Expression is good.

I try my best to keep the discussion civil. I try to be open to opinions that may be different than my own. I try to see other people's points of view, because I realize not everybody is like me. What a boring world that would be. I think there have been some very informative, and important discussions here. I think a good debate is healthy and educational, as long as it doesn't turn nasty and mean.

Which brings me to this. What has been bothering me lately is how some people label others as "naysayers." I think that being a critic and raising questions, dissecting and investigating an issue, pointing out another side to an issue are all good things. It's educational, if you are open-minded enough to listen without getting immediately defensive. Questioning the motives of our leaders is good. And shouldn't our elected officials take responsibility for their decisions? Shouldn't they act in the best interest of the community? I can see how both dems and r's can be divisive on certain issues, and sometimes we just have to agree to disagree. But we don't have to be disagreeable. We don't have to take nasty shots at people. Let's be ladies and gentlemen.

So what do you think about the local blogosphere?

Image is mixed media painting called "Late Night" by Mrs. Dottie

Bill Villa Cleared of Bernie O'Hare's Bogus "Harassment" Charges

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[1/6/10 UpDate] It took Northampton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Stephen G. Baratta approximately 20 seconds this morning to toss Bernie O'Hare's phony "harassment" charges against me (left), thus reversing and overturning the shameful mockery of justice in Wind Gap that was rigged against me last May by O'Hare and crony-crooked District Magistrate Adrianne L. Masut.

O'Hare, knowing he had no chance of prevailing against me and my sharp lawyer ... and not wanting his many NorCo Courthouse cronies to witness his imminent ass-kicking ... was a no-show on purpose. Yep. The O'Hare brand of savvy "legal acumen" (wink wink) strikes again. And sadly, for the second time in as many months, another local bully got his ass whupped in court, liberally, by yours truly, moi. Who's next? Stay tuned.

By far the best line of the 20-second legal massacre belonged to Judge Baratta who, in quizzically noting O'Hare's curious absence from the NorCo Courthouse comically quipped, "Is this the title searcher Bernie O'Hare? Why he's in here all the time!"

Actually, O'Hare was lurking in the building, as was his tragically-duped seminarian acolyte and lapdog Alex Joseph who we caught peeking into Judge Baratta's Courtroom #6.

Dear Readers, I had the extreme pleasure of intercepting "Father Alex," introducing myself to him, shaking his hand from an up-close and personal proximity easily close enough for a concussion-inducing head-butt (had I opted for one), and telling "Father Alex," to his bloated face, that he's "a piece of shit who will burn in hell." Somewhere, God was musing, "I second that."

As "Father Alex" went waddling and wimpering down the hall, here came O'Hare (!) waddling towards us and saying that he "thought the trial was tomorrow!" (wink wink). O'Hare then proceeded to try provoking me (again) in front of a gathering crowd of his NorCo Courthouse cronies, hoping to Christ that I'd break his jaw in nine different places right there in the NorCo Courthouse-- this being O'Hare's only shot at "winning."

"You're a criminal harasser!!!" O'Hare brayed at me for the benefit of his duped audience.

To which I calmly replied, "not anymore, I'm not."

Thank you for clearing my good name, Judge Baratta, by reversing, overturning, and dismissing all the phony charges against me.

Readers, everything in Bernie O'Hare's totally bogus, private "criminal" (wink wink) complaint against me was either a gross misrepresentation or a flat-out lie (we can prove it), and it's against the law to lie on a sworn affidavit-- even if you're an already disbarred and disgraced "lawyer" like O'Hare is.

Next Stop: Lehigh County Court.

Stay tuned, as we now switch from winning defense to winning offense and go after evil sadist hate blogger Bernie O'Hare (legally) w/ both barrels.

THE UGLY TRUTH

ABOUT BERNIE O'HARE

Part 1: Overview

Part 2: George Usry

Part 3: Lucille White

Part 4: Still Duped by O'Hare?

Part 5: Why is Bernie O'Hare Defiling Sheena Villa?

Bill Villa Cleared of Bernie O'Hare's Bogus "Harassment" Charges

Read > Related Story

Read > THE DIRTY FACTS ON DA JIM MARTIN

[1/6/10 UpDate] It took Northampton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Stephen G. Baratta approximately 20 seconds this morning to toss Bernie O'Hare's phony "harassment" charges against me (left), thus reversing and overturning the shameful mockery of justice in Wind Gap that was rigged against me last May by O'Hare and crony-crooked District Magistrate Adrianne L. Masut.

O'Hare, knowing he had no chance of prevailing against me and my sharp lawyer ... and not wanting his many NorCo Courthouse cronies to witness his imminent ass-kicking ... was a no-show on purpose. Yep. The O'Hare brand of savvy "legal acumen" (wink wink) strikes again. And sadly, for the second time in as many months, another local bully got his ass whupped in court, liberally, by yours truly, moi. Who's next? Stay tuned.

By far the best line of the 20-second legal massacre belonged to Judge Baratta who, in quizzically noting O'Hare's curious absence from the NorCo Courthouse comically quipped, "Is this the title searcher Bernie O'Hare? Why he's in here all the time!"

Actually, O'Hare was lurking in the building, as was his tragically-duped seminarian acolyte and lapdog Alex Joseph who we caught peeking into Judge Baratta's Courtroom #6.

Dear Readers, I had the extreme pleasure of intercepting "Father Alex," introducing myself to him, shaking his hand from an up-close and personal proximity easily close enough for a concussion-inducing head-butt (had I opted for one), and telling "Father Alex," to his bloated face, that he's "a piece of shit who will burn in hell." Somewhere, God was musing, "I second that."

As "Father Alex" went waddling and wimpering down the hall, here came O'Hare (!) waddling towards us and saying that he "thought the trial was tomorrow!" (wink wink). O'Hare then proceeded to try provoking me (again) in front of a gathering crowd of his NorCo Courthouse cronies, hoping to Christ that I'd break his jaw in nine different places right there in the NorCo Courthouse-- this being O'Hare's only shot at "winning."

"You're a criminal harasser!!!" O'Hare brayed at me for the benefit of his duped audience.

To which I calmly replied, "not anymore, I'm not."

Thank you for clearing my good name, Judge Baratta, by reversing, overturning, and dismissing all the phony charges against me.

Readers, everything in Bernie O'Hare's totally bogus, private "criminal" (wink wink) complaint against me was either a gross misrepresentation or a flat-out lie (we can prove it), and it's against the law to lie on a sworn affidavit-- even if you're an already disbarred and disgraced "lawyer" like O'Hare is.

Next Stop: Lehigh County Court.

Stay tuned, as we now switch from winning defense to winning offense and go after evil sadist hate blogger Bernie O'Hare (legally) w/ both barrels.

THE UGLY TRUTH

ABOUT BERNIE O'HARE

Part 1: Overview

Part 2: George Usry

Part 3: Lucille White

Part 4: Still Duped by O'Hare?

Part 5: Why is Bernie O'Hare Defiling Sheena Villa?

Autozzzone Update

Today my blogger friend Michael Molovinsky on Allentown writes about Autozone and makes a good point about the issue of property rights. See http://molovinskyonallentown.blogspot.com/2008/06/autozone-political-victim.html, but I thought since I got so many (65) comments on this issue that I should post an update.

To be honest, I'm a little tired of Autozone, and the MC is now covering it, since they discovered it is a hot topic. I wrote about it because it is in my neighborhood and I have an interest in the stores/restaurants in the area. Apparently the Zoning Hearing Board denied AZ's request for bigger signs. Also I read in the MC article http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_5zoners.6473524jun24,0,5668302.story that it might be against the zoning law to have people repairing cars on-site. So I guess they are starting to find some loopholes here, to keep AZ out, but I still believe the city dropped the ball and should have done something sooner.

Here's a stand-out anonymous comment from last week's post:

"The bottom line? The Mayor and his army of well paid staff gave lip service to the kool-aid drinkers in this area and then did absolutely nothing to prevent this type of use in the district. A zoning amendment could have been adopted easily."

If anyone knows anything about zoning amendments, please let me know. In the MC's coverage they don't deal with the question of possible incompetence by the city and the neighborhood group who put up banners declaring this area an arts and theatre district. How about some accountability? Where's that watchdog reporter?

Autozzzone Update

Today my blogger friend Michael Molovinsky on Allentown writes about Autozone and makes a good point about the issue of property rights. See http://molovinskyonallentown.blogspot.com/2008/06/autozone-political-victim.html, but I thought since I got so many (65) comments on this issue that I should post an update.

To be honest, I'm a little tired of Autozone, and the MC is now covering it, since they discovered it is a hot topic. I wrote about it because it is in my neighborhood and I have an interest in the stores/restaurants in the area. Apparently the Zoning Hearing Board denied AZ's request for bigger signs. Also I read in the MC article http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_5zoners.6473524jun24,0,5668302.story that it might be against the zoning law to have people repairing cars on-site. So I guess they are starting to find some loopholes here, to keep AZ out, but I still believe the city dropped the ball and should have done something sooner.

Here's a stand-out anonymous comment from last week's post:

"The bottom line? The Mayor and his army of well paid staff gave lip service to the kool-aid drinkers in this area and then did absolutely nothing to prevent this type of use in the district. A zoning amendment could have been adopted easily."

If anyone knows anything about zoning amendments, please let me know. In the MC's coverage they don't deal with the question of possible incompetence by the city and the neighborhood group who put up banners declaring this area an arts and theatre district. How about some accountability? Where's that watchdog reporter?

An exciting night of art!

Thanks to everyone who attended the third Allentown Chen-Arts Group (CHARGE) event at Greg Coates studio on Saturday night. What made this event extra special and exciting was that the artists got a chance to share their work. Gracious hosts Greg Coates and his friendly wife Kiki opened their fabulous studio/residence to our group, and I enjoyed every minute of being in this unique environment. Thanks to Kiki for the great tour! We are so fortunate to have Greg and Kiki in Allentown. What they have done with the space is really quite ingenious. Special thanks to Paul Marin for catering the event with delicious and spicy vegan food from Balasia restaurant in Emmaus, 484-330-6405. It was a fabulous spread of unique and healthy dishes. There was plenty of food, and I tried to sample a little bit of each dish.

Sorry I don't have pictures from the event but in attendance were Joyce Marin (Director of Community and Economic Development) Joe Skrapits (Allentown Arts Commission), Pete Lewnes (Main St. Manager) Lee Vedder (Allentown Art Museum) Thank-you all for your support of the arts in Allentown.

Thanks Sarah and Matt for operating the projector. Great job! Thanks artists who showed and discussed their work. Artist Cheryl Hochberg is having a show at e-david gallery in Bethlehem. Zehra Follweiller showed her flash paintings(computer art), Greg showed his abstract paintings and installations , Kim from Brooklyn showed some neat abstract photos, I showed my pop-inspired mixed media work, Songwriter Bill Villa brought a cd of original power pop music by his local band The Villas, Joe Skrapits showed his landscapes and a cityscape, Joe's wife Susan Weaver read haiku poems. Artists Chakaia Booker and Alston (hope I got names correct) were in attendance as well as Panas from the artist group from Emmaus which will be locating in Allentown. And thanks Heather, for speaking about Alfonso's Upward Bound Allentown event.

Hope I did not forget anyone. It was an informative, productive, and happening get together.
We can learn so much just by sharing and listening to each other. Hopefully we can continue to inspire each other in a positive way. It's all good! Pete Lewnes offered his place for our next meeting on Sat. July 26th. See you then. Let me know your ideas about food for the next event.

An exciting night of art!

Thanks to everyone who attended the third Allentown Chen-Arts Group (CHARGE) event at Greg Coates studio on Saturday night. What made this event extra special and exciting was that the artists got a chance to share their work. Gracious hosts Greg Coates and his friendly wife Kiki opened their fabulous studio/residence to our group, and I enjoyed every minute of being in this unique environment. Thanks to Kiki for the great tour! We are so fortunate to have Greg and Kiki in Allentown. What they have done with the space is really quite ingenious. Special thanks to Paul Marin for catering the event with delicious and spicy vegan food from Balasia restaurant in Emmaus, 484-330-6405. It was a fabulous spread of unique and healthy dishes. There was plenty of food, and I tried to sample a little bit of each dish.

Sorry I don't have pictures from the event but in attendance were Joyce Marin (Director of Community and Economic Development) Joe Skrapits (Allentown Arts Commission), Pete Lewnes (Main St. Manager) Lee Vedder (Allentown Art Museum) Thank-you all for your support of the arts in Allentown.

Thanks Sarah and Matt for operating the projector. Great job! Thanks artists who showed and discussed their work. Artist Cheryl Hochberg is having a show at e-david gallery in Bethlehem. Zehra Follweiller showed her flash paintings(computer art), Greg showed his abstract paintings and installations , Kim from Brooklyn showed some neat abstract photos, I showed my pop-inspired mixed media work, Songwriter Bill Villa brought a cd of original power pop music by his local band The Villas, Joe Skrapits showed his landscapes and a cityscape, Joe's wife Susan Weaver read haiku poems. Artists Chakaia Booker and Alston (hope I got names correct) were in attendance as well as Panas from the artist group from Emmaus which will be locating in Allentown. And thanks Heather, for speaking about Alfonso's Upward Bound Allentown event.

Hope I did not forget anyone. It was an informative, productive, and happening get together.
We can learn so much just by sharing and listening to each other. Hopefully we can continue to inspire each other in a positive way. It's all good! Pete Lewnes offered his place for our next meeting on Sat. July 26th. See you then. Let me know your ideas about food for the next event.

Best of the people's blogs II

Here's a shout out to the the voices that matter in the Lehigh Valley, sponsored by Totie Fields. Congrats and many pats on the back to my fellow bloggers.

From Molovinsky on Allentown: "As I drive through town at night I'm constantly fearful of a small child darting out between parked cars. Their parents must be constantly afraid of gunshots and random violence. I wish these children, and their parents could enjoy a bit of serenity, they deserve it. "

From Lehigh Valley Lexicon: "Our downtown is very quiet after 6 p.m. on weeknights or on Sundays. It's tough to find things to do outside traditional corporate hours."

From Lehigh Valley Ramblings: " Back in March, The Morning Call was looking for someone "to act as a zealous crusader for the reader by exposing fraud, inequity, injustice and incompetence in government, institutions, bureaucracies, corporations and business via a twice weekly watch dog column."Gee, I thought they were all supposed to do that. Silly me.

From AJ's Web blog: "Hatred is not aimed just at Allentown as many people like to think - it's aimed at people. The Lehigh Valley as a whole suffers more and more because TMC lacks ethics and morality, but hey, at least they're profiting!"

From LV Ramblings: "I'll be selling kisses and might do a Chippendale routine."

And here's a hot comment from my blog, a special recognition award:

From dedicated first responder Bill Villa:" That's our Morning Call, the Cock of the Walk. [Definition, cock of the walk, noun, a dominating person in any group, esp. an overbearing one]"