A Fly In The Ointment

As county taxpayers, all We The People have ever expected, and all We The People have ever asked for - is government to do what is right.

As an involved group of concern citizens, We The People have uncovered a reality in NorCo we are not satisfied with...that reality is called John Stoffa.

While the County Executive has been real good to some of his close employees, he has not been so good to the tax payers who pay his employees salaries, as well as his.

We understand that the County Executive considers We The People a fly in the ointment...but that's only because he has not done right by the taxpayers. If he had done as he promised to do during his election campaign, We The People would be standing behind him right about now. But how can anyone stand behind someone that is doing wrong? Can you sir, please answer that important question?

We The People also comprehend that in his scheming mind Mr. Stoffa believed that he could get away with anything...but then - a fly in the ointment.

We The People have kindly asked you Mr. Stoffa to do the right thing -demand Eckard Seamans turn over documents of interest to the County Controller for rightful audit. To do less is not only clear defiance of our request, but an obvious indication that you in fact have something to hide...something in the dark that you don't want exposed to the light - because it will reveal not only who you are, but more importantly who you have always been.

We The People did not pick this fight John, you did...but We The People promise you we will end the fight.

Note that if We The People have to end it, we will do so in a sensational fashion...consider the many ways it can end John, none but one will be good for you - and that is for you to...

The Swaption Goes Behind Closed Doors

Some of you may or may not be aware that on June 7, 2012, during the County Executives report, Mr. Stoffa requested, and by a 5-3 vote (1 mia) was granted his request to go behind closed doors to further discuss the SWAPTION.

Wait a minute some of you may say - wasn't the County Executive instructed to pay the swaption off at 25 million? So why does he want to go behind closed doors to discus it further? Good question.

As we understand it, the swaption has not been paid off. And of course we have not been provided a reason why. We further understand that the swaption is now at a level above 26 million dollars.

Since we did not hear, nor were we provided any further information regarding the matter after they came out of the closed session, we don't know the status of the situation...leaving us only speculation.

Is it possible that Mr. Stoffa by way of his dunce capacity, has thrown away yet another million plus tax dollars - and went behind closed doors to inform County Council that they will have to come up with more money?

Some are speculating that Mr. Stoffa is trying to bankrupt the county so that in the end he can blame Gracedale, although Gracedale has nothing whatsoever to do with the swaption matter...but we all know that blame Gracedale he will.

In a bi-partisan move  which we applaud, three members of County Council refused Mr. Stoffa's request...and then refused to take part in the closed door session...The meeting taking place may have actually  violated the Sunshine Act.

"I agree with the council members that objected," said Melissa Melewsky, media law counsel for the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. "I think they had a good basis for their objection."

The discussion raises serious Sunshine Act compliance issues, she said today. The act's negotiation strategy exception applies only to collective bargaining and government bodies can't meet behind closed doors unless there is litigation or threatened litigation, Melewsky said.

"If an agency could go into a litigation executive session any time a matter of agency business could result in litigation, nothing would be public," she said.

ET's story:
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/northampton-county/index.ssf/2012/06/post_21.html

Who Runs This Blog?

The Coalition of Alzheimer's Families does.

This site was established by me...Rev. Mario Martinez, as a member of COAF - for COAF, because I had the skill set to do so. However, I don't run the site, I merely write what my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ puts in my heart, and COAF accepts what I write, or they don't.

And if they don't, they ask me to remove the content as they have in one, or two instances in the past...and I remove it because it is NOT my blog.

When I say on this blog "I" it's me talking, and I sign my name to it - when I say "WE" it's COAF talking...and when COAF talks , they represent 23,000+.

If the site belonged to me, COAF would have ABSOLUTELY no say in what I post. Why? Because it would not matter to me what opinion they held.

Now lets go a step further...COAF wanted the blog established to serve the needs of who? Themselves? No...the needs of GRACEDALE.

       I Love You Mom
COAF, as a caring group of citizens who decided to engage government, did so why? Because they do care! And not just about their own loved ones...but about the future to come.

How do I know this? Because just like me, their loved ones (with one execption, and what a smile she has) have left this world to be with Jesus in heaven...but here WE still are, fighting for what's morally right, for all who reside in Gracedale.

Bernie O'Hare would have the County believe that I am a fake Reverend...and that's okay with me too. Why? Because while I do have ordination credentials deemed necessary by the secular world...it is GOD Himself who ordained me to serve Him - and in His service I protect the WIDOWS and the ORPHANS of the County...so who really cares what the deranged mind of Bernard O'Hare the 3rd thinks...surely not I.

Yes, it's true that Bernard O'Hare the 3rd told me what to do with myself on the parking deck of the courthouse...and what did I do? - no, I did not punch him in the mouth...that would be too easy...instead, I shared with him the Love of Jesus - the only Way, the Truth, and the Life.


When he told me (3) three times where to go during last council meeting 06/07/12 (38 min into the meeting), heard by those in attendance and can be viewed and heard on-line...did I punch him in the mouth - no, again, that would be too easy. Instead, I offered him the Blessings of God.

Take a listen - it's TRUE.

There is absolutely nothing that Bernie can do to hurt me or COAF, because God/Jesus/and the Holy Spirit stand as one with me, and with COAF.

Say what you will Bernie - it really does not matter...what truly matter is what God thinks.

I may be in Bernie's mind a fake whatever...but truly - the world is my pulpit. And no, I am not ashamed of the Gospels of Jesus Christ, I will proclaim His precious name for the world who wishes to hear...to hear. And lastly I say...I do not hate or despise Bernie - I love him as a brother in Christ. God Bless you Bernie.

Having said that. Happy Fathers day to all Fathers out there...you too Bernie

Rev. Mario Martinez

A Message...

...To Mr. Stoffa.

We The People are asking you sir, please comply with the request of the Controller and have Eckard Seamans turn over all requested documentation for review.

The Controller's position, as well as the contract give him the authority to review and audit all records deemed by his office necessary.

We would like to point you to line item nine (9) of the contract between the County of Northampton and Eckard Seamans, specifically paragraph "B":

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IX. AUDIT AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS

a.       CONTRACTOR shall maintain and retain all books, documents, papers, and records of the CONTRACTOR, which are related to the performance of this Agreement or payment under this Agreement for a period of six (6) years following final performance under this Agreement.

b.      The Northampton County Controller, or any of his/her duly authorized representative shall, at reasonable times, during the term of this Agreement and until six (6) years after the final performance under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any books, documents, papers and records of the compliance, performance or evaluation.

c.       CONTRACTOR shall provide to the COUNTY an audit of the financial transactions and/or units of service of the CONTRACTOR, by an independent auditor, in accordance with the accepted and required auditing standards and practices.

d.      Cost of such audit shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR.

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Clearly you would be violating the trust of your office if you fail to comply with this request. Furthermore, it definitely makes you appear guilty of something. If not guilty, why not just allow the review of the documents? We believe you would agree with us - this is a fair question.

have the right to ask the Controller to look into this matter...because of course - we pay the bills.

Please - let us put an end to this fiasco.

Thank You

Northampton County Controller's Office

We took the liberty to research the County Controllers core function and discovered the following right on Northamptoncounty.org:

(Speaking of the controller's office)

Our purpose is to audit County departments and entities receiving County funds in accordance with the Home Rule Charter and to make recommendations to County management that will improve the economy and efficiency of County operations, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and strengthen internal controls safeguarding County assets.

The County's Home Rule Charter established the Controller's office as the internal audit function of the county in 1978. The Controller is elected and is independent of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. The Controllers Office conducts financial and performance audits of agencies receiving, disbursing or authorizing the disbursement of County funds, as well as the records of contracted service providers.

Okay, that established, why isn't Eckart Seamans cooperating with the Controllers office? It appears as if they are giving him the run-around hoping that he will forget about it...but that isn't possible because We The People will not allow him to forget.

And this is where we begin to run out of patience...if County Executive John Stoffa has done absolutely nothing wrong, then why isn't he mandating publicly that Eckart Seamans cooperate fully with the Controller?

After all, Mr Stoffa hired the firm that boast "At Eckert Seamans, we consider ourselves to be part of our clients' teams and help answer the daily challenges confronting them".

The executive should without hesitation, point them directly to the controller and say - be the team player that we hired you to be and provide our controller all documents he request...end of story!

To do less than that presents an atmosphere of possible corruption and/or wrong doing. Consider that if the Controller discovers and establishes that all the records jive, then he can announce there is no wrong doing, present the evidence of his findings - case closed.

So why is Mr. Stoffa allowing it to appear that someone is trying to hide something? Really, think about it - why else would anyone not cooperate? Unless of course, he actually does have something to hide. HMMM.

Personal Attacks...

...Don't work Bernie.

Consider that you have been calling us all sorts of names since the very beginning - didn't bother us then...what makes you think it will bother us today?

Remember, we told you long ago, if you keep telling lies about us, we will continue to tell the truth about you...and that's really all we have done. Yes - we know...the truth hurts more than lies ever can.

Now tell us Bernie - what do the two people pictured below have in common?

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 Yes Bernie - they broke the LAW...your so smart!

Where are they now Bernie?... 

...ding-ding-ding, yes - Bernie you got it again, they're in jail because they broke the law.

Now, the million dollar question Bernie:

What does John Stoffa have in common with the two pictured above?

What do you mean you don't want to talk about that...

...well - We The People do!

The Three Conspiring Connivers

Yes, it could be the three Stooges instead but...

...the Stooges are brilliant in comparison.

Ladies and Gentlemen of NorCo Look at this photo carefully, can you see what we see?

Look at the stern hateful look on John Stoffas face. And look at the despair and concern look on our new friend Bernie O'Hares face, and while we can't see Ron's face (he covered it with his shoulder so that we could not read his lips)  from the looks of this photo he seems to be advising the other two that he doesn't care what happens to them...it's time to cut and run...and hide! He hasn't been seen of heard from since.

The photo above was taken at their favorite diner, where they usually go to connive after the County Council meetings.

It certainly appears like they are very concerned about the new-found evidence that implicates all three...

...Stay tuned - but keep your distance...as things are really starting to heat up in the kitchen.