FALL 2009 IN THIS ISSUE - Palmer Township

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Palmer Township, PA 

www.palmertwp.com 

I N T H I S I S S U E 

Christmas Tree Lighting at the 

Community Center 

Join us for our annual tree lighting night 

concluded by a special visitor from the 

North Pole. Page 13 

Fire Department Delivers Gifts 

The first annual Santa Toy Run on Saturday, 

December 19, learn more.... 

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Charles Chrin Community Center 

of Palmer Winter Schedule 

Make plans for the winter at the Charles 

Chrin Community Center. 

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Palmer Township Athletic Association Hosts its Annual Christmas Tree Sale 

The 2nd Annual Palmer Township Athletic Association (“PTAA”) 

Holiday Christmas Tree sale will be held: 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 

2009 

At the Corner of 25th Street & Northampton Street 

(next to Dunkin Donuts) 

This annual fundraiser (passed on to the PTAA from the Lions 

Club) is a great addition to the Palmer Panther tradition. 

Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the tree sale may 

contact Kim Smith, Committee Chair, at kimberlierdh@rcn.com. 

Palmer Municipal Fire Department’s 

1st Annual Santa Run 

The Palmer Municipal Fire Department will hold their first annual Santa 

Toy Run on Saturday, December 19. Any township resident who would 

like Santa to deliver a toy to their home on a PMFD fire truck, can drop off 

a wrapped toy at Palmer Fire Station #1, Rt. 248 and Old Nazareth Road, 

on Monday, December 7, or Monday, December 14, between the hours of 

7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Please include the child’s name and address. Santa 

will arrive at your home between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, 

December 19. Any questions, please contact Assistant Chief Andy Carr at 

fire27ac@yahoo.com. 

Congratulations to Palmer’s ESC Community Weekend Booth Raffle Winners! 

Every year Palmer’s Environmental Steering Committee raffles 

off environmentally friendly products to Palmer residents. This 

year the low emission electric mower and various native plants 

were highlighted. Native plants maintain the gene pool which 

promotes hardiness, disease resistance and adaptability which, in 

turn, means less maintenance for us! 

Pictured from left to right: Campbell Davie, winner of the electric 

mower; Lorraine Arnts, winner of the Hydrangea plant; and Valerie 

Gary, who took home the Cone plant and Phylox. Not shown 

is the winner of the Black-eyed Susan and Bee Balm plants, 

Charles Debellis, Sr. 

2 T O D A Y ’ S P A L M E R Fall 2009

The Auxiliary of the Children’s 

Home of Easton 

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS! 

On behalf of the Palmer Township Athletic Association, we 

would like to take this opportunity to thank the following 

sponsors and families for their support & generous donations 

for the 7th Annual Beef & Beer Fundraiser Dance. 

The Ladies Auxiliary of The Children’s Home of Easton 

announces the date for the 2010 Annual Pink Ball. The 

Pink Ball is the area’s oldest charity ball, first held on April 

18, 1917, at the City Guard Armory in Easton. Guests were 

asked to wear pink, white and black, thus the name. Today, 

the Pink Ball continues as the sole fund-raising event for 

the Auxiliary. Proceeds of the evening benefit the Auxiliary 

of The Children’s Home of Easton which goes back to the 

children of the home for different activities throughout the 

year. Because we are all volunteers, every penny raised goes 

directly back to the children. Special events and activities 

for the children include such things as pumpkin carving at 

Halloween, bowling, go-carting, a day at the salon, etc. The 

Auxiliary also provides birthday and graduation gifts for the 

students, and presents for each unit at Christmas. Our goal 

is to give the children of the Home a sense of belonging, 

acceptance and family orientation. 

Next year’s Pink Ball, which is a black tie optional affair, 

will be held on February 20, 2010, at the Candlelight Inn in 

Bethlehem. It will be an evening of dancing and socializing, 

including entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and cash 

bar. 

We are asking that anyone wishing to be considered as a 

corporate sponsor or anyone interested in having an invitation 

sent to them, please contact the Auxiliary President, 

Susanne Correia, at 610-653-1468 or send an email to 

Susanne.correia@spcorp.com. 

Response Event Services, Barry Albertson 

United Bank Card, Tina Williams 

The Curto Family , The Stofa Family 

The Correll Family, The Oakley Family 

Keystone Snacks 

Easton Beverage, Zeke Bellis 

Imagewear, Jim Allshouse 

Jack’N Jill Photography, Craig Lampa 

Lehigh Valley Catering 

Lori Hudgins, Tastefully Simple 

D&K Nail Salon 

Stampin’ Up, Veronica Caggiano 

The Harper Family, The Swick Family 

The McBrairty Family, The O’Brien Family 

The Wynne Family, The McDonald Family 

The Metzger Family (Brent III Lawn & Garden Care Plus) 

The Fulmer Family & Haas Packaging 

Stew’s Auto Body 

Alphagraphics, Tom O’Hara 

Concordia Maennerchor 

Palmer Lacrosse 

Home Depot 

Liquid Lightning, Greg Piagesi 

Lafayette College Football, Frank Tavani 

Keystone Snacks, Barry Fulmer 

Christine McDonald Photography 

Silpada Jewelry Designs, Dina Fusco 

Gold Canyon Candles, Kelly Bambary 

Dunkin Donuts Gift Basket, Anita Fleming 

Creative Cut, Joanie Smith 

Chrissy’s Steak Shop 

Valley Elite Gym, Tracy Baker 

Binney & Smith 

Schuylkill Valley Sporting Goods 

Palmer Community Center 

Roosevelt’s, Billy Cornish & Greg Melham 

Texas Roadhouse 

Country Roots 

Steve’s Pizza 

Shruty’s Pub 

Wegman’s 

WaWa 

99.9 The Hawk 

Party Warehouse, Michelle Webb 

Frank’s Pizza 

Smitty’s Auto Collision 

The Moose Lodge 

Fall 2009 

T O D A Y ’ S P A L M E R 

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Cheerleading Teams Receive Awards at Easton High School 

Cheerleading Clinic in August 

Palmer Flag Cheerleaders—Won 2nd Place 

Laura Brotzman Juliana DeGaetano Samirra Elminawi 

Adrianna Felker Ava Harper Jordan Hennings 

Emily Huye Jada Jones Samantha Kessler 

Mya McAndrew Maggie McClymont Riley McDonald 

Olivia McLaine Taylor Phillips Brittany Scuorzo 

Shea Smith Cheyenne Snyder Rebecca Stofa 

Kiley Shimkus 

Head Coach: Tina Williams - Assistant Coach: Taylor Vincent 

Palmer Varsity Cheerleaders—Won 2nd Place 

Dejia Adams Allicyn Bajkowski Andrea Behm 

Alexis Buongiovanni Aspyn Chisesi Monica Collins 

Tori Cottrell Emily Davis Lynn DePhillipo 

Madison Duffy Angela Freedman Seffrai Israel 

Michala Kutzler Nicole Mammano Kirsten Mathis 

Julia Mattes Maggie McFadden Jenna Mitman 

Anna Mineo Mikaela Montes Kimberly Morris 

Shannon Muretta Alyssa Repsher Emani Rowlette 

Jessica Ruppert Lindsay Sales Amber Vogt 

Mary Wallaesa 

Gabriella Weidner 

Head Coach: Jackie Duffy - Assitant Coach: Jackie Baldwin 

Palmer PeeWee Cheerleaders—Won 2nd Place 

Leanna Arrigo Zoey Bragg Mia Corpora 

Ashley Derk Samantha Ebert Kayla Evancho 

Ashlea Frechette Kathee Israel Morgan Keen 

Macyn Klinder Isabella Martino Katelynn Mercurio 

Allison Moffitt Sarah Moyer Jennifer Patullo 

Shelby Piller Candice Staley Nevaeh Strucke 

Head Coach: Linda Moffitt - Assitant Coach: Darlene Moyer 

Palmer JV Cheerleaders—Won 1st Place 

Adrianna Barone Giavanna Buonopane Allie Casterline 

Hanna Csezmadia Alena DelBene Naomi Devarie 

Nema Elminawi Gabriella Ferrara Carli Fulmer 

Madison Fulse Autumn Gilbert Erika Heins 

Ahslee Mammano Jah’nel Oliver Sierra Porter 

Makayla Raso Courtney Speshok Cameron Varela 

Courtney Wagner 

Head Coach: Mary DelBene – Assistant: Angelica Benes 

Assistant: Lori Fulmer - Commissioner: Lori Fulmer 


Suburban EMS Kicks Off Their Annual Subscription Plan For 

Palmer Township Residents 

Suburban Emergency Medical Services is proud to be your local not-for-profit 

ambulance service provider and has serviced Palmer Township, Wilson Borough 

and West Easton Borough for the past 56 years. As a reminder, Suburban 

E.M.S.’s services are not funded by your tax dollars, including the local 

services tax (also known as the LST). 

During the fall of each year, Suburban E.M.S. offers a subscription program to 

all residents in the communities they serve. The subscription plan works in 

two ways to benefit our members. First, for all emergency (911 calls), we will 

bill your insurance first and any co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance that you 

are responsible for paying, will be written off up to $500.00 per call. Second, 

for all non-covered medically necessary transports, we offer a discounted price. 

Suburban has recently sent out their 2010 Palmer Township subscription form, so local residents should have received or 

will be receiving their form in the near future. The subscription program and a donation program helps Suburban offset 

the costs associated with funding the ambulances, building maintenance, medical equipment, and training of our volunteers 

and staff. 

With your help, Suburban E.M.S. is able to remain current with the latest, most advanced, pre-hospital emergency and 

non-emergency medical transportation equipment in order to provide you with the utmost quality service at the lowest 

cost possible to you. If you choose to offer a donation, Suburban E.M.S. is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation making your 

donation tax deductible. Suburban E.M.S. appreciates any support and looks forward to serving you and your community 

for years to come. 

Citizens Advisory Committee - Should It Continue? 

For many years, Palmer Township has had a Citizens Advisory Committee comprised of interested residents who like to 

be involved in local matters of interest. From time to time there were issues which the Board of Supervisors felt needed 

input from the citizens before they made a decision. These issues were discussed at Citizens Advisory Committee meetings, 

and the result of the discussion passed on to the Board for their consideration. Also, speakers have been brought in 

to talk about topics of both local and regional interest. They have ranged from the Police Chief, Fire Chief, speakers from 

ProJeCt of Easton, The Children’s Home of Easton, Easton Hospital, Third Street Alliance and Majestic to mention a few. 

Through the past years, the Committee attendance has dropped to very low levels while at the same time excellent 

speakers with very worthwhile topics have presented very interesting programs. Because of the low attendance, the 

Board of Supervisors needs to make a decision on whether to continue the Citizens Advisory Committee. 

Before making a decision on the future of the Committee, the Board is interested in determining if more residents are 

interested in joining the Committee. Meetings are normally held bi-monthly on a Monday evening in the Palmer Library. 

Meetings are open to all residents of Palmer Township. 

Please note this is not a meeting where any official action by township government is taken, but merely to inform committee 

members on matters of interest in our community and to solicit their assistance from time to time on matters of 

importance to our township. 

If you would be interested in learning more about your community and wish to see the Citizens Advisory Committee 

continue, please indicate your interest in joining the Committee by contacting us either by letter to Virginia S. Rickert, 

Palmer Township Municipal Building, 3 Weller Place, Palmer, PA 18045, e-mail rickertv@cs.com or telephone 610-258- 

2767. 

Your comments and interest are very important to us and the future of the Committee. 



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The Business, Industrial and Professional Association of Palmer Township was 

established in 1976 to promote business and to serve the community. Today, the BIP 

has 100 members who are the business and governmental leaders in the township. For 

more information, please visit the BIP web site at www.bippalmer.org 

BIP News 

In August, the BIP gave 2,600 bags of free popcorn to people attending the 26th 

Palmer Township Community Days event and the Movies in the Park. The Board 

of Directors and membership thank the Charles Chrin Companies for their sponsorship 

of the popcorn. 

Pictured are Marta Gabriel and her daughter 

Another very successful golf outing was held in September with 92 golfers playing. 

The event held at the Riverview Country Club raised money for the playground 

that was built at the Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township. The 

BIP thanks its golfers, many sponsors and gift providers for helping to make this 

event a success. Please see the list of sponsors (page 7). 

A Pride in Palmer award was presented to the practice of Angela R. Schmoyer, 

DMD, for using Palmer Township in her advertising. The BIP thanks Dr. 

Schmoyer for her Palmer pride. 

In recent months, the BIP has had the pleasure of welcoming the following new 

members: 

Rob Natkie, Bob Lammi, Brian Dillman and 

Ron Gawlik 

• And the Sign Says, LLC: A sign store that has opened in the 25th Street 

Shopping Center. 

• PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services, Inc.: A new business at 

3132 William Penn Highway – Rosemont Shopping Center. 

Kiwanis Club of Palmer Township 

The members of the Kiwanis Club of Palmer Township have four words that are very 

meaningful to them …Fellowship, Friendship, Caring and Giving. Every year in the 

fall, the members focus on “Giving” with the Club; and Palmer Kiwanis Foundation 

awarding grants to various agencies and organizations who work with or care for 

children in need. This year awards were granted to: 

• Turning Point of Lehigh Valley – program for prevention of domestic violence 

• The Children’s Home of Easton – Danjczek Family Center 

• Third Street Alliance – children’s beds for family shelter 

• Lehigh Valley Children’s Center – day care play equipment 

• Easton Corps of The Salvation Army – children’s after school education program 

• Minsi Trails Council of Boy Scouts of America – Scout environmental education program 

• Northampton Community College - scholarship for a student in need endowment contribution 

The above totals $6,000.00 in grants; and, this along with scholarships given in May, accounts for 

$14,000.00 this year in “Giving.” The members of the club work throughout the year on many 

fund raising projects in order to meet our mission of Helping Children in Need in the Easton Area. 

Kiwanis Club president 

Steve Ryan presents a 

check for $500.00 to Gail 

Murphy of the Lehigh 

Valley Children’s Centers – 

Palmer location 


Fire Department Holds Annual Banquet 

The Palmer Municipal Fire Department held its annual banquet on Saturday, May 

23, 2009, at the Lotus Conference Center in the Hampton Inn on Rt. 248 in 

Lower Nazareth Township. One highlight of the evening was the awarding of two 

memorial scholarships to local high school students. 

The K. “Eddie” Grube Memorial Scholarship was presented to Ryan Klass of 

Palmer Township. Ryan graduated from Easton Area High School and is attending 

Penn State University studying civil engineering. Ryan is the son of Ralph and 

Donna Klass. 

The second memorial scholarship, the George B. Knowlson, Jr., Memorial Scholarship 

was awarded to Karissa Rizzolino, daughter of Robert and Theresa Rizzolino, 

also from Palmer Township and Easton Area High School. Karissa is attending 

Millersville University and is majoring in psychology. 

Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.00. The members of the Palmer Municipal 

Fire Department would like to congratulate both Ryan and Karissa on their awards 

and wish them success in their studies. 

Summer Fun Ends with 

a Splash! 

The Palmer Township Playground 

Program concluded another successful 

summer at the parks. At the end-ofsummer 

picnic, everyone enjoyed the 

water slide, good food, scavenger hunts 

and games. The theme was Christmas In 

July. In the photo, everyone is anxiously 

awaiting Santa’s arrival. During his visit, 

Santa gave out treats to everyone. 



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White Goods Recycling Pick up will be the Week of 

December 7-11 

• Appliances including hot water heaters, air conditioners, etc, 

FREON AS WELL AS REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER DOORS 

MUST BE REMOVED 

• Put your items out the evening before your regular trash pick-up day 

Christmas Tree Pick-ups will be: 

• January 4 -8 

• January 11-15 

• January 18-22 

Please remember that tinsel, ornaments, and stand must be 

removed. 

Recycle Your Holiday Cardboard 

Don’t forget to recycle all your holiday cardboard shipping boxes and gift 

boxes! Flatten and bundle (3’x3’x2’) with twine and put them curbside 

for pick up on your regular trash day or drop them off unflattened at the 

recycling center. 

The Backyard Food Waste Compost Seminar was a 

Success Once Again! 

Over 40 residents came out on a rainy Saturday in September for this 

favorite annual seminar hosted by the Palmer Environmental Steering 

Committee. Tom Dittmar, Northampton County’s Environmental 

Conservation Coordinator, along with Tom Ganssle, EAMS, always do 

a wonderful job of providing lots of informational materials, tips, and 

insight on how to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil for gardening. 

Offered every year for the last 15 years, it has been successfully 

attended by over 1,100 Palmer residents! 

For more information on recycling in Palmer go to 


TO ALL PALMER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS 

Each year around this time, certain Palmer Township residents receive a flyer soliciting donations from the Nancy Run 

Fire Company of Bethlehem Township. Palmer Township residents have their own fire department, and we do not solicit 

funds through mailings. 

We are a municipal fire department. That means we have an operating budget through the township just like the Police, 

Roads, and Parks departments. 

If you would like to make a donation to your fire department, contact the Fire Commissioner at 610-559-9809. 


Cell Phones For Soldiers Continues 

Due to the overwhelming success of this program, collection containers will 

remain in place at the Palmer Municipal Building, the Palmer Library, and the 

Charles Chrin Community Center through November 30. 

More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. 

Cell Phones for Soldiers and Palmer’s Environmental Steering Committee are 

asking you to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell 

phones. 

Cell Phones for Soldiers was created by Brittany & Robbie Bergquist, from Norwell, 

Massachusetts. After reading a story about a soldier who ran up a huge 

phone bill calling home from Iraq, these two teenagers decided to help out. The 

donated phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for 

each phone – enough to provide an hour of prepaid calling cards for soldiers 

abroad. Cell Phones For Soldiers is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

For more information, please visit www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com. 

EARNED INCOME TAX NEWS FOR 2009 

REMINDER: 

The 2009-10 Easton Area School District Real Estate Tax bills have been mailed. 

If you are a homeowner in Palmer Township and did not receive a tax bill for your 

property, please contact the Real Estate Tax Office at (610) 252-0440. 

PALMER UTILITY BILL PAYMENT CHANGES… 

Effective December 1, 2009, Palmer Township utility bills can no longer be paid 

at Lafayette Ambassador Bank locations. The good news is, that beginning January 

4, 2010, we will be using the services of “Official Payments;” and customers 

will be able to pay their bills using an automated Debit or Credit Card payment 

system. This change will allow you to pay on-line or by phone. Of course, you will 

still be able to pay by mail or at the Palmer Township Municipal Building. 

Detailed instructions on how to pay by Debit or Credit Card will be put on the 

Palmer Township web-site (www.palmertwp.com) before the end of the year, and 

all customers will also receive a letter on how the program will work. If you have 

any questions, please call Val or Rose at 610-253-7191. 

Changes are forthcoming when you file the 2009 earned income tax return. You will no longer be able to deduct the loss 

from a business against W-2 income. However, you will be allowed to net schedules from self-employment income. This 

change will now make the filing of your compensation the same for both the PA Dept. of Revenue and your local tax return. 



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Palmer Brach 

Library News 

Children News: 

GREAT JOB BOYS & GIRLS!!! 

Nicole Dobrosky playing 

a song from Little House 

in the Big Woods by Laura 

Ingalls Wilder during 

Mother/Daughter Book 

Group. 

This past summer’s reading program 

was a huge success all due to YOU! 

We had over 480 children from our 

community participate in the 8-week 

program. Thank you to all volunteers, 

mothers who helped manage the many 

programs and patrons who were so 

understanding during our many programs! 

For students who participated 

in the program that do not attend the 

Easton Area School District, please 

stop in the library to pick up your 

certificates. The children in the Easton 

School District will receive their certificates 

in school. 

SNEAK PEEK into next year’s program: 

We will be “Under the Sea” during the summer of 2010! 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY SUCCESS 

Operation Christmas Child in July was a tremendous 

success. We collected over 30 boxes of toys, school supplies 

and health aids that will be distributed to children 

in orphanages overseas. Mr. Robert Vargo will personally 

deliver these packages to the children. We appreciate the 

monetary gifts that will help cover the shipping costs of 

these packages. 

SANTA WILL BE VISITING THE PALMER LIBRARY! 

Santa will be stopping by the library to visit with children 

early in December. Date & time will be announced as 

soon as Miss Stephanie hears back from the North Pole. 

Call the library for more details, 610-258-7492 

WINTER STORY TIME 

January 11, 2010 – February 17, 2010 

Sign-ups begin the week of December 21. 

Mondays--2 & 3 year olds--10:00 a.m. 

Mondays--3, 4, & 5 year olds--10:30 a.m. 

Tuesdays--3, 4, & 5 year olds--10:00 a.m. 

Kindergarten Readiness (for all children entering Kindergarten 

in the fall, 2010), 1:00 p.m. 

Wednesdays--3, 4 & 5 year olds--1:00 p.m. 

AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE: 

For those who never took the course, the library will 

offer a 2-day program on Wednesday, December 2, and 

Thursday, December 3, from 1:00 p.m--5:00 p.m. Cost 

is $12.00 for members and $14.00 for non-members, 

which is due at time of registration. This fee is nonrefundable. 

Participants must attend both sessions. For 

drivers who have previously taken the course, a refresher 

class will be held on Saturday, December 19, from 9:00 

a.m--1:00 p.m. Cost is the same as above. Call the library 

with any questions/concerns at 610-258-7492. 

Adult Programs: 

The Palmer Book Group: Consider joining the Palmer 

Adult Book Group this year! We meet the 4th Tuesday 

of every month (except December) from 6:00 p.m.--7:30 

p.m. The group has been meeting for 6 years now, and 

new members are always welcomed. 

November 24--Reader’s Choice, share with the group 

your favorite book title(s) that you read this year…a great 

way to gather gift-giving ideas. 

December--No Meeting, Happy Holidays 

Knitting /Crocheting for Charity: If you enjoy either 

knitting or crocheting, consider joining us every Thursday 

afternoon from 1:00 p.m.--2:30 p.m. at the Branch. The 

group has been meeting since February, 2009, and to date 

have completed over 25 afghans that will be distributed 

this fall to local shelters. 

Beginning this fall, the group will be making red scarves. 

During the month of February, the scarves will be given 

to the Lehigh Valley Hospital. All women that are treated 

for cardiac disease at the hospital will be given a scarf. 

The red scarf represents heart awareness in women. 

For those that are unable to attend Thursday afternoons 

and would like to knit or crochet a red scarf, the library 

will be accepting them until January 25, 2010. 

Donations of red yarn would be greatly appreciated. 

Maintaining Your Memory will be presented by the 

Easton Rehabilitation Center this coming November. Date 

& Time will be announced. 

A Holiday Tea: Local Bethlehem authors have written 

a book entitled A Christmas Sampler: Sweet, Funny and 

Strange Holiday Tales. Join us on Thursday, December 

10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The authors will read some 

of their stories and discuss their holiday memories. Light 

refreshments will be served. Please call the library at 610- 

258-7492 to reserve your seat. 


Book Signing: 

A Christmas Sampler: Sweet, Funny, and Strange Holiday 

Tales by the Bethlehem Writers Group. 

Thursday, December 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 

Meet with a few of the authors as they reminisce about 

their special holiday memories. Books will be available to 

purchase and be signed by the authors. Call the library 

today to reserve a seat 610-258-7492. 

This is a great way to give that special gift to a book lover! 

Closing Program thanking Therapy Dog, Molly, for listening to 

all the children read to her throughout the 8-week program. 

Janna Weiss was a Reader of the Week prize winner during the 

library’s Summer Reading Program, Get Creative @ Your Library. 

Young Adult Group who met this summer to discuss The 

Warrior series by Erin Hunter. 

Palmer Americans – 2009 Bushkill Valley League Champions 

Record 18 - 2 

Age 13 -14 year olds 

Front Row: 

Brad Wilkins, Daulton Maier, Stephen Maciejczyk, 

Daniel Guy, Drew McBrairty, Geoffrey Velekei, Kyle 

Bambary, Coach Mike Sonnenberg 

Second Row: 

Coach Gary Velekei, Rohan Kilpatrick, Jared Rose, 

Gabriel Glenn, Tyler Hurley, Matthew Semanick, 

Mathew Fitch, Josh Karelas, Coach Chris McBrairty 

Missing from Photo Jarrad Hahn, Coach Charlie Bruneio, 

& Coach Kurt Maier 



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Hours of Operation 

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Winter Session I – starts January 4 for 

7 weeks 

The Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer 

Township offers a wide variety of programs for everyone 

in addition to a fully equipped fitness room. Stop by the 

center or visit us on the web to sign up for your next class 

or event! 

The Charles Chrin Community Center 

of Palmer Township 

4100 Green Pond Road 

Palmer, PA 18045 

(610) 252-2098 • Visit us on Facebook. 

To register for programs go to: 

www.palmercommunitycenter.org 

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COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Christmas Tree Lighting 

December 12 at 7:00 p.m. 

Join us for our annual Christmas Tree lighting night concluded by a special visitor from 

the North Pole. All children will receive a special present along with their picture taken 

with the Jolly Man from the North! There will also be refreshments available for your 

enjoyment. 

Holiday Tumble-Rama 

December 21 at 10:45 a.m.-11:35 a.m. 

Ages to 5 years 

Special Holiday Treats will be on hand with our theme geared 

towards the Holidays! 

Holiday Preview Day 

December 12 

Please consult www.palmercommunitycenter.org for specific schedule of preview 

classes! 

Scrapbook Crops 

Get out of the house and enjoy 12 hours of quiet time to create scrapbooks. 

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks/drinks included. Lots of prizes and giveaways! 

January 16, February 20, March 20 & April 17 

9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 

$30.00 pp 

2010 New Year Biggest Loser Class 

Do you make the same resolution each year that you will get rid of that unwanted 

weight? This is the perfect opportunity to make your resolution a reality! Join our 

2010 Biggest Loser Contest! As a participant, you will receive: 

• 20 fitness classes of your choice 

• A weekly one hour group consultation on eating habits, proper nutrition and 

exercise philosophy with our certified trainer 

• A weekly weigh-in to track your progress towards the new you! 

• Email access to personal trainer to help maximize your weight loss 

The Biggest Loser contest will run for 9 weeks beginning with an open house on 

January 4 at 6:00 p.m. Consultation and weigh-ins will be Mondays from January 

11-March 1 at 6:00 p.m. 

The 2010 Biggest Loser Champion will receive a 1 year pass to the Center and 

Fitness Classes! 

Resident: $150.00; Non Resident: $175.00 


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FITNESS CLASSES 

“Begin to set your life in motion” with the fitness classes at the Charles Chrin Community Center! Attend as many classes as 

you would like with our convenient “fit card” or “fit pass.” 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

Spin 

10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. 

Zumba* 

9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 

Qigong 

9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 

Zumba* 

9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 

Yoga 

9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 

Step* 

9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 

Zumba* 

10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 

Spin 

6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. 

Spin 

6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. 

Tabata 

5:45 p.m-6:15 p.m. 

Circuit Bootcamp* 

6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. 

Yoga 

7:15 p.m.-8:05 p.m. 

Zumba 

7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. 

Zumba 

6:15 p.m.-7:05 p.m. 

Yoga 

7:00 p.m.-7:50 p.m. 

*Babysitting Available 

Fit Pass $40.00 per month. Includes unlimited classes and fitness center. 

$5.00 per individual class. 

Fit Card - 10 classes for $50.00 

NO REGISTRATION FEE • NO YEARLY CONTRACT 

MONTH TO MONTH PAYMENTS 


FITNESS CENTER 

The CCCC houses a fitness center complete with Cybex weight machines, 

varied cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Stop by for a free visit 

or join at www.palmercommunitycenter.org. 

Corporate Memberships 

The Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township offers substantial 

discounts to businesses that have 10 or more employees register for an annual 

membership. Please contact Jill Lichty for more information at: 

palmercommunitycenter@rcn.com or 610-252-2098. 

Healthways 

We are accepting insurance programs that offer the Healthways Forever Fit 

Program©. Please check with your insurance provider to see if you are eligible 

for this great benefit. 

Fitness Membership Pricing 

Township Resident 

$240.00/year 

Senior Township Resident* $180.00/year 

Non-Resident 

$360.00/year 

Senior Non-Resident* $240.00/year 

Employed in the Township $300.00/year 

College Student 

$15.00/month 

3 Month Membership $90.00 

Fit Pass - $40.00 per month includes fitness center and all fitness classes. 

*A senior is considered 62 or older. 

*Fitness center membership includes free entry to open gym times. 

Babysitting Card - $15.00 per month with purchase of Fit Pass. 

Unlimited monthly babysitting for your children for all denoted times. 

Babysitting is available Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

All new members must pay an initial fee of $35.00 per person, which includes your key and orientation fees. All memberships 

are billed quarterly, bi-annually or annually. Please sign up in person or online at: www.palmercommunitycenter.org. 



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CHILDRENS CLASSES 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 

Busy Beavers 

Preschool 

9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 

Busy Bees Preschool 

9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 

Busy Beavers 

Preschool 

9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 

Busy Bees Preschool 

9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 

Busy Beavers 

Preschool 

9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 

Kinder Gym 

9:15 a.m.-10:05 a.m. 

Pee-Wee Soccer 

Ages 2-3 

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 

Munchkins in Motion 

9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 

Jumping Jacks N Jills 

9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 

Mini Movers 

Ages 12-24 months 

9:40 a.m.-10:30 p.m. 

Preschool Kreative 

Kids 

Ages 1-5 years 

10:45 a.m.-11:35 a.m. 

Little Tykes Karate 


11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Zumba Kids 

10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 

Pee-Wee Soccer 

Ages 4-5 

3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 

Tumble-rama 

10:45 a.m.-11:35 

a.m. 

Motion with Music 

12:15 p.m.-1:05 p.m. 

Kinder Gym 

10:30 a.m.-11:20 

a.m. 

Kids in the Kitchen 

10:45 a.m.-11:35 

a.m. 

Munchkins in Motion 


10:45 a.m.-11:35 

a.m. 

Tumble-rama 

Ages up to 5 

11:45 a.m.-12:35 

p.m. 

Twinkle Toes 

5:45 p.m.-6:35 p.m. 

First Steps Dance 

6:45 p.m.-7:35 p.m. 

Tumbling Too! 

12:30 p.m.-1:20 p.m. 


6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. 

Kids Safe Self Defense 

Times vary by age. 



12:45 p.m.-1:35 p.m. 

Tumble-rama 

Ages up to 5 

6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. 



6:15 p.m.-7:05 p.m. 

BIRTHDAY PARTIES 

Join us for your child’s birthday party. All parties are priced by the number of children. We 

provide a program specialist, pizza, juice, all paper products for pizza & juice, supplies for 

activities, and a special present for the birthday child. Birthday cake is not provided. 

Parties are offered at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. based upon availability. We offer 

three types of parties: sports, tumbling & arts and crafts. For availability and registration 

please contact Malory at 610-252-2098. 

Kids Safe Self Defense and Safety Awareness 

This Self -Defense, Karate & Safety Awareness Program is designed to enhance self-esteem, 

self-discipline and safety awareness! Students are placed into classes according to age and ability. 

A black belt instructor teaches beginning, intermediate and advanced techniques for self-defense only! 

It is self- discipline and defense, rather than aggressiveness promoted! Weekly safety flyers focus on a 

wide range of topics including stranger safety, fire safety and more! 

Tuesdays starting in January-$7.00 per lesson 

New Students-ages 5-7 years--4:30 p.m.-5:10 p.m. 

New Students-ages 8-11 years--5:20 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 

All Returning Students & ages 12&up--6:10 p.m.-6:50 p.m. 

All yellow belts-7:00 p.m.-7:40 p.m. 


Busy Bees Preschool-For 3 year olds 

Theme lessons will enhance your child’s social skills, improve motor 

skills and stimulate language in a fun way. This class is instructed by 

a certified and experienced elementary school teacher. 

Tuesday & Thursdays-9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Residents: $150.00 

Non Residents: $160.00 

Busy Beavers Preschool-For 4 year olds 

Theme lessons will enhance your child’s social skills, improve motor 

skills and stimulate language in a fun way. This class is instructed by 

a certified and experienced elementary school teacher and will help 

prepare your child for their first year of school. 

Monday, Wednesday & Friday-9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Residents: 

$200.00 Non Residents: $210.00 

Kreative Kids-Ages 3-5 years 

This class will capture your preschooler’s enthusiasm for creating 

craft keepsakes that parents will cherish forever. Drop your child 

off for 50 minutes of creative fun! 

Thursdays-10:45 a.m.-11:35 a.m. Residents: $70.00 


Kids in the Kitchen-Ages 4-5 years 

This class is designed to teach 4-5 year olds how to make fun 

foods. Children will learn independence, listening skills & some 

basics in measuring ingredients for basic recipes. 

Tuesdays-10:45 a.m.-11:35 a.m. Residents: $70.00 Non Residents: 

$80.00 

Mini Movers-Ages 12-24 months 

Mini Movers introduces your child to movement and basic 

tumbling. Each class will include silly songs, parachute fun and 

obstacles. This class is with parent involvement. 

Wednesdays-9:40 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Residents: $70.00 Non Residents: 

$80.00 

Munchkins in Motion-Ages 1-3 years 

This class is a parent involvement class led by our outstanding 

instructors. Your child will start to discover tumbling and basic 

gymnastics. Lots of silly songs, parachute fun, obstacle courses and 

our tumble trak insure a great time for all. 

Mondays-9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Wednesdays-10:45 a.m.-11:35 

a.m. Residents: $70.00 Non Residents: $80.00 

Jumping Jacks & Jills-Ages 3-5 years 

This class teaches beginning gymnastic skills including: tumbling, 

bars, balance beams, mini trampoline and vaulting. We will use the 

parachute and tumble trak. This class is without parent involvement. 

Tuesdays-9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Wednesdays-12:45 p.m.-1:35 p.m. 

Wednesdays-6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. Residents: $70.00 



Welcome to the world of music and tumbling combined. We will 

sing lots of silly songs, and play with instruments while tumbling. 

This class is with parent involvement. 

CHILDRENS CLASSES 

Mondays-12:15 p.m.-1:05 p.m. Mondays-6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. 

Residents: $70.00 Non Residents: $80.00 

Tumble-Rama 

This is a drop-in class with no enrollment necessary. Come and 

play with other children in a non structured class of tumble play. 

Mondays-10:45 a.m.-11:35 a.m. Tuesdays-6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. 

Wednesdays-11:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m. $5.00 per class 

Twinkle Toes-Ages 3-4 years 

Your little ballerina will learn beginning steps of ballet, tap and 

gymnastics. We cover basic ballet positioning and steps. It is a great 

way to exercise and have fun while learning the basics of dance. 

Thursdays-5:45 p.m.-6:35 p.m. Residents: $85.00 Non Residents: 

$95.00 

First Steps Dance-Ages 4-5 years 

This is the next progression class after twinkle toes. Our 

instructor will build upon the previous training and build more 

steps in ballet, tap and dance gymnastics. 

Thursdays-6:45 p.m.-7:35 p.m. Residents: $85.00 Non Residents: 

$95.00 

Little Tykes Karate-Ages 3-5 years 

Your child will learn the basics of karate in a highly motivating 

environment. The focus of this class is to empower preschoolers 

to follow instructions and accept challenges while working on self 

control and discipline. 

Fridays-11:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Residents: 75.00 Non Residents: 

$85.00 

Pee Wee Soccer 

Allow your child to begin to explore the world of sports. This will 

help your child develop coordination, balance and strength while 

having fun with Mom & Dad and other new pee wee friends. 

Sundays-2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Ages 2-3 years Sundays-3:00 p.m.- 

4:00 p.m.-Ages 4-5 years Residents: $70.00 Non-Residents: $80.00 

Kinder Gym 

Kinder Gym is an introduction to sports and games including 

kickball, t-ball, soccer, basketball and hockey. This is without 

parent involvement. 

Tuesdays-10:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m.-Ages 4-5 years Saturdays-9:15 

a.m.-10:05 a.m.-Ages 6-7 years Residents: $70.00 Non Residents: 

$80.00 

Zumba Kids 

Zumba is the perfect combination of fun & fitness! Introduce the 

world of Latin & International Rhythms to your children! Our 

classes combine high energy, motivating music with easy to follow 

kid friendly moves! 

Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Resident: $70 Non Residents: 

$80 

*All instructors at the Charles Chrin Community Center have current childline 

clearances and criminal history checks. 



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ADULT & SENIOR CLASSES 

King Henry & the Showmen 

Come out and enjoy the sounds of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s & 80’s! 

January 30, February 27 

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. 

$10.00pp 

soft-soled shoes only 

Senior Cards 

Come out and socialize and play your favorite card game! 

Tuesdays 

1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 

FOR THE DOGS 

Main Street Cruisers 

Oldies Rock n-Roll 

December 5 

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. 

$10.00pp 

soft-soled shoes only 

Lady and the Stamp 

Enjoy a night out while creating 3 rubber stamp projects. All projects will be 

pre-scored, pre-cut and will only need assembling and stamping to complete. 

November 19, December 4 

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 

Residents $15.00/Non-Residents $20.00 

Puppy Kindergarten 

The objective of this class is to address the specific needs of the puppy, which are centered on household manners, 

management and socialization. This class includes free play sessions and handling by different people to strengthen the social 

skills needed for a healthy, happy adult dog. Basic refreshers and education for owners include canine care, feeding, health, 

managing puppies and children, and teaching the beginning of obedience skills, confidence building with puppy tunnels, 

jumps, noises and more! 

Fridays 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.---Residents $135.00/Non-Residents $150.00 

Basic Obedience for the Family Pet 

This is a basic obedience class for the family pet focusing on a variety of skills needed for 

life with your dog. This course covers managing the common problems: housebreaking, 

chewing, jumping, counter surfing and teaching manners, attention skills, basic 

obedience skills, sit for greeting, go to place, beginning work on the reliable recall and 

loose leash walking. The emphasis on how to teach your dog so the skills learned in class 

will transform your dog into the companion you have always wanted! 

Fridays 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.---Residents $135.00/Non-Residents $150.00 


2009-2010 PALMER ELEMENTARY 

Before & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 

Do you need a safe, structured and fun place for your kids to go before and after school? The CCCC is the place to be! 

Our program includes: 

• Daily homework time 

• Physical fitness routine 

• Healthy snacks 

• Fun activities in our gymnasiums 

• Breakfast available in morning program for an additional charge 

Child care hours are Monday through Friday. 

Half-day child care will be offered on early dismisal days 12:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 

BEFORE CARE HOURS - 6:45 a.m.-8:30 a.m. (or bus pickup time) 

AFTER SCHOOL HOURS - 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 

*Child care does not operate on vacation or full snow days. However, we will operate on 

early dismissals due to inclement weather. 

Breakfast Package Option 

Healthy breakfast packages consisting of a variety of breakfast items will be available for before 

school care at a separate charge of $15.00 per week. 

Deposit Procedures 

A $100.00 deposit is required to hold your child’s spot for the before/after school program. 

The program application and deposit must be completed and received before your child is accepted into the program. 

PROGRAM IS LIMITED, AND SPACE IS FILLING UP FAST. 

Fees and Payments 

Your child must be enrolled for the entire 2009-2010 academic year. 

No partial year or partial weeks are accepted due to transportation logistics. 

For more information call Dan at 610-252-2098. 

Camp Palmer 

coming in 2010 


Swimming, Sports, Crafts, Field Trips! 

Look for more information in the next newsletter 

and online at: www.palmercommunitycenter.org 



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A Special “Community Weekend” Thank You 

Thanks to Diane, Jeff and Janis for four days of fun and enjoyment at Palmer 

Community Days; also for the addition of “Movies in the Park.” 

Happy Holidays... 

The Palmer Township Board of 

Supervisors, Administration, 

Employees and your Editor 

wish everyone a Happy and 

Safe Holiday Season! 

TODAY’S PALMER 

Editor: Jo-Ann M. Stoneback 

e-mail: jas810@ptd.net 

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