Agenda?

What agenda???

The Coalition of Alzheimer's Families shares no agenda, vendetta, or anything else the disbarred attorney may want to call it. Against anyone, for any reason.

Consider that when Bernie decided to break the rules. The rules took away his privileges to practice his trade. 

He received (although lenient) just punishment! That's exactly what should happen whenever anyone mounts themselves above the rules.



Stop signs mean STOP! Then proceed with caution. And everyone
who wants to keep their drivers licence must obey, or risk losing  their driving privileges, period.

Bernie would probably present the argument that exceptions are obvious all the time for emergency authorities, such as for police, fire, or ambulance. We, on the other hand would defend the rules. 

We would argue that the rules are clear. Only authorized emergency vehicles may go through stop signs or red lights. And only during emergencies can they do so. However, we would also point out, that is a rule, not an exception.

Ross Marcus understood very well we're sure. That his time with John Stoffa, and the rest of Stoffa's cronies would eventually run out. Well, the time is almost here. Earlier this year he tried to lure a position in Luzerne County, and failed because they discovered he came with baggage. Baggage they didn't need or want. So they rejected him. Now we understand that McDonald's won't hire him either. So, out of desperation he breaks the rules. And sadly, and regrettably, both Stoffa and Council condoned it.

Yes, a Lame-Duck is a lame duck!

Once Again...

...County Council disappoints the county taxpayers.

And yes, it appears that John Stoffa and Ross Marcus are above the rules and the law.

I don't see anything...
when I look the other way!

During the September 5, 2013 County Council meeting, Ross Marcus was given a pass to take an employment position with CACLV. The rules say he can't, but his actions (condoned) say he could. Ross Marcus asked John Stoffa to turn his head, and he did. John stoffa asked County Council to turn their heads, and they did. 

Quite clearly, the "Administrative Code" is in place to control the actions of some, not all. If that's so, then we must ask: does the administrative code serve an honest purpose? In our opinion, the answer of course, is NO!

Rules, by whatever name, are to apply to all under the umbrella. That's not so in Nor-Co. In Northampton County, the law of the land applies only to those John Stoffa wants them to apply to. The rest, he turns a blind eye. So who exactly is the rest? Well, Ross Marcus is one of Stoffa's rest for sure. Kathleen Kelly is another. Ilisa Sacknoff (we know from experience) is yet another.

Yes...I can!

Under Ross Marcus, the Department of Human services falls short of serving the very people it is designed and intended to serve. We would say: ask the employees of the Human Services Department. However, the question is: will they talk? We don't believe they will publicly. And we understand why not. Some would say they are in fear of retribution from their supervisors. Hence, they are better off remaining silent. And their despair is not only about losing their jobs. They also fear the brutal attacks made to sully their reputations, should they decide to talk. In addition, they fear the manipulation that may cast them over the edge, as has happen to some in recent history. So they regrettably remain silent!

So, what about County Council? 

We know it's wrong...but we wish you well.

Well, if you watch the meeting (2 hrs 15 min and 30 secs in). You will see and hear firsthand that they chose to turn a blind eye too. They chose to (once again) disappoint the electors who trusted them to do right.

Mr. Parson spoke with some regret in his voice about the situation. And Mr. McClure expressed that this specific matter should not be seen as setting a precedence. However, that's just what they did! From that point on. Any county employee desiring to violate, or better said: break the rules, will simply take council to task, citing this Marcus-action.

Council should have understood that exceptions in these types of matters usually lead to unnecessary litigation. Especially when your own solicitor tells you it is wrong. They all danced around in turn to say good-by to the less than honorable (in the peoples eyes) Ross Marcus. They just had to extend their best-wishes. Yet, no one stood up and said what solicitor Lauer advised them...IT IS WRONG!

Well, it's clear now that a Lame-Duck is always lame.

Breaking The Rules...

Rules?  What rules?

...AGAIN!!!

This is exactly what John Stoffa and Ross Marcus continuously do. The rules, supposed to apply to all. And which we all play by, are not applicable to them.

Yup, it say's right here...
...he must wait a year!

It turns out folks, according to County Council Solicitor Phil Lauer. Under county code, vendors working with the county must wait a year before hiring a former county employee (like Ross Marcus will be on Sept  6, or 16, 2013). Marcus award contracts to the organization doing the hiring. In this case, that would be the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley (CACLV).

The Express Times has reported that Solicitor Lauer has: 

"advised County Council it would be improper to provided Marcus an exemption". 

And "We The People" agree. We have to ask: How can anyone see this action as anything less than what it is - A conflict of interest?

Are the rules really for all?

The ET also reports: "County Council President John Cusick expressed concern that by allowing Marcus to take the position with CACLV without reprimand, the county would be opening itself up to litigation. While He expressed no interest in filing a lawsuit himself, county contracts specifically forbid this situation from moving forward." According to ET, Cusick also said: "these rules are in place for a reason."

Forget the rules, I want profits!

As clear-cut as this violation of the rules is. We have to ask: Why would any member of council agree to allow it? Is Ross Marcus above the rules? If the rules are in place for a reason, as Cusick stated. Then reason dictates that County Council must deny Marcus the privileged of an illicit opportunity elsewhere. One which is clearly a conflict of interest, and well within the reach of his office.

The answer may be that Macus, denied an employment oppertunity in Luzerne County last October, is now trying to secure for himself another position elsewhere. The position is certainly within the reach of his current position. This is clearly corruption if it happens!

C'mon John - Give me a break!

We wouldn't want to see Marcus unemployed after Stoffa leaves office in January either. However, we don't want to see him in a position where he can hurt the very people he is to help. We hear McDonald's  right down the street from the courthouse, is hiring. We're sure he can impress them highly with his resume.

I can't give him a Break?
Why Not?

Unfortunately for Northampton County, County Executive John Stoffa and Ross Marcus always believe they are above the rules, and the law. Surely, they are not! Now, Morning Call reporter Samantha Marcus reports that Marcus's departure is dependent on getting a pass from County Council. Getting a pass?

This is certainly a tangled web being weaved. Ross Marcuss should be asked: When it's all said and done Ross, how much pension are you going to receive from the county? Just don't expect an answer!

Read Articles:
ET - Breach of Contract
MCall - Getting a Pass

Finally Going...

I did it all for John!

...We certainly were pleased to hear the great news that Director of Human services, Ross Marcus is finally leaving Northampton County employment, where he earned almost one hundred thousand dollars annually. The news brought joy to the hearts of those directly affected by his poor decisions, as well as his indecision's.

John Stoffa is quoted in the Express Times: "Ross had one of the most difficult Jobs, if not the most difficult in the County". Really? 

Well, if that statement is accurate, then we must ask: Why was it so difficult? Is it possible the job was difficult for Mr. Marcus because he did nothing more than please John Stoffa for seven years? Stoffa also stated: "He (Marcus) has worked hard, has been very loyal to me".

I did it all for John too!

We The People would remind the County that Ross Marcus did not serve "in the best interest" of Northampton County taxpayers (who paid him more than $97,000.00 per year), as Stoffa would lead us to believe. Marcus, rather than dismiss Social Worker Ilisa Sacknoff, who is known by Gracedale residents, and family members alike (under her care). For abusing Alzheimer's afflicted residents at Gracedale. Gave her a promotion with more money instead.

Ms. Sacknoff's title today, according to the County website is: NC C.A.S.S.P Coordinator for Mental Health. She now works under Anne Kline. Who works under Kathleen Kelly. Who works under Ross Marcus. Who works under "Chief Deceiver" John Stoffa.

As we understand it, Ross can't get out fast enough. WND Faith reporter, Michael Volpe, on Augst 24th, 2013 wrote the following story: Kids Snatched "without warrants - without evidence". His story clearly outlines the horrific behavior of all the existing Ilisa Sacknoff's of the nation of America.

Must view the video at the end of the story, to fully understand just how out of control these tax-paid employees are.

Folks of Nor-Co, as most of you know, Ilisa Sacknoff is the reason COAF was born. Because of her we have discovered exactly who County Executive John Stoffa is. By Mr. Stoffa's authority,  Ms. Sacknoff continues her reign of terror within the Human Services Department. Causing insult and injury to the innocent. Throwing the words "Mercy and Justice" (on our county seal) out the window. 

As long as administrators like Ross Marcus, Kathleen Kelly, and Anne Kline remain employed by the county, the corruption that exist will continue, only getting worst over time.

COAF SUPPORTS:

"OPERATION CYS REFORM AND FAMILY LAW REFORM

Human Services:  Pennsylvania families demand that Human Services, under the Department of Public Welfare, be totally reformed so that family members are not wrongfully taken away from their loved ones by overly-aggressive and often vindictive County Agencies – Children and Youth, Developmental Programs, Aging, and every set of non-elected government employees who wrongfully assume the power of law enforcement and destroy innocent families.  We are citing the Danieal Kelly case, where 16 people were convicted of charges related to the death of this 14 year-old child with cerebral palsy.  She was starved to death in squalid conditions.  Those convicted included DHS caseworkers and contractors from provider agencies.  A former DHS caseworker was sentenced to up to 15 years in jail.

*****

Across the nation and around the world, we receive reports that elected and hired bureaucrats, like John Stoffa, Ross Marcus, Kathleen Kelly, Ann Kline, Ilisa Sacknoff, Elizabeth Miller, and Donna Reeck are leaving wounded bodies along the roadside."

The Truth About Gracedale...

...According to the 2012 budget, Gracedale is but a drop in the bucket. Meaning, it is a small percent (less than 2%) of a huge three hundred and fifty million dollar budget.

What we find interesting (which no one would know unless you examine the budget) is: there was a 5.2% increase in the budget from 2011 to 2012. The monetary difference was $17,523,300.00. That's seventeen million plus!

Even if the "Three Amigos" want to blame the difference on Gracedale, they can't! Using John Stoffa's approved numbers in the budget (we have recently seen his numbers don't add up). The Gracedale contribution was a few beans above 7 million (because of a $3,683,671.00 increase). Well, wait a minute! What caused such a extreme increase from one year to the next? Hmmm! Poor leadership starting at  the top? Yes, of course!

That's not all folks. The shocker is: that still leaves a difference of a few beans over 10 million unaccounted for. The ten million dollar question is: What cost 10 million over the budget? They can't blame an additional ten million on Gracedale! Show us the money trail John!

I want my cut!

Now let's consider that Gracedale serving humanity, is but a small amount in a 350 million dollar budget. Yes folks, $351,907,200.00 to be exact! Why does John Stoffa continue to pursue the sale of Gracedale? We don't know. However,  it leads us to ask: What's in it for Stoffa?

If you listen to the three amigos, Gracedale, a taxpayer desired service, is blamed as a grand culprit in a $350 million budget. However, at 2% of the budget it is but a drop in the bucket.

And folks, if we listen to Chris Miller (forth amigo); we would dump (his words, not ours) Gracedale. So we can spend hundreds of millions on some project he endorses. Really!!! We The People, you remember us Chris, the taxpayers. We don't think so!

Why Was O'Hare Disbarred?

That's a one penny question.

A recent comment asked: "Does anyone know why O'Hare wasn't prosecuted for forgery when he signed his client's name to a contract without his knowledge or consent ?"

We cannot explain why he was not incarcerated. However, he was prosecuted and found guilty of a multitude of charges outlined below.

We can only suggest that perhaps his fathers influence as a Northampton County District Attorney may have been the reason. To understand the type of influence his father had (whom we believe, unlike Bernie, was an honorable man). You can read the Morning Call article linked below. It outlines O'Hare seniors life accomplishment, as a tribute to him after his passing.

READ: Who Was O'Hare Sr.

What we can tell you with confidence is that Bernard V. O'Hare III is a mentally deranged individual. He, like John Stoffa and Ron Angle, is a liar. Now, we're not saying that to call him names, we don't believe such behavior. We're saying so, first, because he continues to lie on his blog about us, and others as well. And secondly (most importantly), because he has been labeled:

"dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, unauthorized activity, forgery, cover-up, conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice, illegal conduct, and moral turpitude."

That was the conclusions of the PA Supreme Court.



Must prove he is no longer emotionally disturbed.

As we understand it, Bernie's Attorney, in a report to the PA Supreme Court, reported that O'Hare was suffering from "Serious Emotional Problems". Hence, the reason Bernie was purposefully sabotaging civil litigation involving grieving, tragedy-stricken families.

Bernie could request reinstatement. However, reinstatement was conditional. He would have to submit medical reports as evidence he no longer suffers emotional dysfunction. Thus, he would have to prove that he is no longer emotionally unstable.

The reality that Bernie has never sought reinstatement is evidence that he still is emotionally unstable. His behavior, as seen by all of us in Northampton County. Proves that he does have a problem distinguishing between reality and the fiction that goes on continuously in his deranged mind.

Bernie, like John Stoffa and Ron Angle, is EVIL. He seeks to hurt and defame good citizens with his lies and innuendo. Most people go away because they don't want to be victims at the end of Bernie's pen.

We promised Bernie long ago, that as long as he continues to tell lies about us (COAF), we will continue to exposed the truth about him! And again we say:

We're not going away!!!

 

The Manipulator...

...John Stoffa was exposed once again during last nights County Council meeting as a liar.

What amazes us is that the media, we're talking the Express Times and WFMZ69, with full knowledge that Stoffa has been caught in several lies already. Takes his word as truth, and feeds it to the taxpayers as such.

Stoffa is simply manipulating the media to serve his own purposes. He wants to make it appear as if he cares about the County. But does he? Of course not!

When he sat with COAF at the 911 building, and made us believe that he was a good guy and Ron Angle was a very bad man, actually telling us some interesting stories about Ron. We too believed him! But we haven't believed him since we discovered he is a liar then, and thereafter.

So why is it the media simply takes his word at face value? His word isn't worth a nickel!

With the knowledge that Stoffa has been exposed in his lies more than once, you would think the media would verify what he says before they run the story, but they don't. Why not? Well, perhaps they're in bed him?

The media in America really isn't worth the paper they write anymore. Especially the Express Times. John Stoffa says it so...Jim Deegan feels it must be so! Otherwise, why Would Stoffa say it so, Right?

Hey Jim - Maybe because Stoffa is a liar. Do you get that!!!

He's lied to COAF, Council, Taxpayers, and you too. You're just to smart too understand that. You can't see beyond your nose, or beyond Stoffa. What does that say about your reporting?

County Council Meeting 080113 - The Truth

MCall Story - Norco Council overrides Stoffa on Gracedale ambulance service

Express Times Nonsense