When Will They Understand...

...That all We The People want is to secure the well being of Gracedale, not just for ourselves, but for our posterity as well.

We understand that there are several newcomers to the Nor-Co political race, and we want to be fair to all who desire to serve the "Peoples" interest in Nor-Co.

We are asking all candidates for County Executive, as well as for County Council to tell us right here on this blog, what their position is relating to Gracedale.

All you have to do is send an email to savegracedale@gmail.com, with  a communication device so that we can verify the content of the email was actually authored by the candidate, and we will post your position response in it's entirety as a comment on this blog.

We certainly will support any candidate who desires the well being of Gracedale.

For example: we fully support Lamont McClure for County Executive because he has openly demonstrated his desire for the well being of Gracedale. He has promised us that whatever happens, selling Gracedale is not an option.

We would like to know how many other candidates  out there feel the same way.

We will publically endorse all candidates who promise to do the will of We The People!

He Is Risen!

Thank God for Jesus!

 

His resurrection is our salvation - Praise the Lord...

 

 

By the Grace of God through faith in Jesus we are saved...

...Believe, and accept the gift!

 

Pray also for the resurrection of Gracedale...

 

 

Jesus will deliver, as he did with the referendum.

 

God Bless America.

 

RMM

 

Easter Is Upon Us...

...Scripture tells us in that Jesus was crucified at about 9 a.m., and around noon the skies darkened. At 3 p.m. Jesus said: it is finished...and his human persecution was over.

 

Yesterday (Good Friday), the cross made it's way to Easton's downtown circle...

Today Jesus is preparing for his resurrection.

Please remember John 3:16 - for God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that all who believe in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 

 

May God continue to bless Gracedale as we wait for the resurrection...

 

RMM

We Will Continue...

...To protect Gracedale as we approach the greatest hour in the history of the world...

...The Crucifixion of Jesus.

I write this article with a sincere heart, and no intention to offend.

I understand and I know that many in the world today would rather hear nothing about Jesus, and desire less to read about Him.


To those I say: I'm sorry you feel that way. But I must do the will of He who set me free when I was bound...Jesus, my Lord and Savior.

On a daily occasion I share Jesus with all who do not know Him, hoping that they too will get to know him as I have. And that they too may establish the greatest relationship known to the world. 


Yes, it's true the world is a very difficult place today! Evidence of such is the persecution that Gracedale was forced to endure while doing its best to aid in the healing of the ill.

But trust me when I say...it was much worst for Jesus in His day. He however, showed up for His appointment.

Humanity on the other hand would rather not deal with that reality, so they turn their backs on Jesus.

Does it matters to Jesus? Of course it does! For a day of reckoning will certainly come.

 

It's not a reckoning of this world, but that of the spiritual realm.

The time of judgment will come regardless what we believe!

For believers it will be a day of reward.

For non-believers...well, it will give the word judgment it's meaning!

During the 9th hour today Jesus will be in Easton...seek Him!

 

Jesus Resurrected

RMM

 

Gracedale Resurrected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Our Opinion...

...Callahan is a WUSSY!

During Mr. Rendell's endorsement of John Callahan Yesterday, he had this to say: "We need someone who isn't a wuss. Too many elected officials don't have the courage of their own convictions. If you run for office and you don't believe that there's some things you want to get done, some things you want to protect against, that are important enough to risk your job, then save us the trouble. Don't run. Don't run."

While we respectfully disagree with Mr. Rendell's assessment relating to Mr. Callahan's strength and courage (not a wuss), we do agree with him that Mr. Callahan should save us the trouble and not even run! Not Even run!!!

Mr. Rendell also said: "I do believe that government has a job to do in promoting growth, but also in protecting our most vulnerable citizens. Our very youngest, our very oldest, our disabled, our challenged. We have to be there for them. No ifs, ands or buts about it. And we have to create opportunities for people who've never had opportunities. I think government can do that if it's led by someone with a great heart."

Again, we say this respectfully. Mr. Callahan had the opportunity to do just what Rendell suggested "protect", but he chose instead to ignore. That is an established fact. There is no great heart in ignoring Gracedale, the home of those in true need of our care.

He also said: "You have to have the courage. Do you know what the most difficult thing to do in politics is? When public opinion is against something and you know you gotta' do that because, in the long run, it's gonna' come out well for the public. You gotta' have the courage to do it."

Yes, we do agree with these three statements. However, we just don't agree that they speak to Mr. Callahan's character, who for political reasons chose not to engage in the fight to save Gracedale, nor did he even stand up for the sale...He just sat on the fence to see what would happen.

Ask the defeated Ron Angle how he feels about that! Even he had the courage to take a stand (even if it was on the wrong side!).

We believe the honorable Governor (former) would agree with us...the easiest thing to do is just sit on the fence and wait - Anyone can do that...no degree necessary!

We feel these three statements best apply instead to: Lamont McClure...

...who displayed the courage of ten lions when forced to stand alone for the well being of Gracedale!

And whom by his actions provided the very protection required by our very oldest, our disabled, and our challenged.

When it mattered most, who was it that demonstrated the courage of his own convictions? And who was it who acted in accordance to his own beliefs, especially in spite of the constant ridicule and criticism from the majority of County Council at the time, as well as the sitting Executive John Stoffa?

And who was it that heard the cries of the taxpayers - Was it John Callahan??? NO, absolutely not!!!

 

It was...Lamont McClure

The PEOPLES choice for County Executive

Great News!

We received this welcomed news this afternoon and thought you would all be gleaming from ear to ear to hear it too.

 

 

AFSCME District Council 88

Endorses Lamont McClure for County Executive

 

Dear Friends:

 

I was thrilled earlier this week to get word that I received the endorsement of AFSCME District Council 88. This organization has a membership of 15,000 here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Over 2,000 of those members live in Northampton County. Many of them are the dedicated and hardworking employees of the Northampton County government.

 

AFSCME and their leadership have acknowledged what the local media and community activists have come to know about me. I was and remain the leader in the ongoing fight to keep Gracedale under the watchful eye of the county. We have seen the threats to Gracedale are still ever present and this endorsement further validates that I am the best candidate to lead Northampton County forward.

 

I promise to continue to work and fight for what is right and in the best interests of the citizens of Northampton County. I will not let you down and will continue to fight for you and for Gracedale.

 

I need your vote on May 21st, and need you to tell your friends about my campaign. We have some great momentum and there are more exciting announcements coming as we move toward this primary election.

 

I appreciate AFSCME's endorsement and all the support I have received from citizens like you as we move towards the primary election May 21st.

 

Sincerely,

 

Lamont McClure

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Why Do We Elect Representatives?

The simple answer - To represent our interest!

What happens in America as a direct result of our selections in the voting booth will in all cases affect and impact our lives in either a positive or negative way. Understanding this fact is essential to any borough, town, city, or county, within any state of our proud Country.

As registered voters, COAF seeks the best candidates to represent our Gracedale. And who exactly is "our"? It is all of the folks within the county who understand the dynamic and vital value of Gracedale.

Our (COAF) involvement is in your interest. We understand just how busy we all are in our daily lives, and so we have chosen to stay involved in a matter of great interest and importance to 23,391 citizens/electors who signed our petitions to keep Gracedale where she belongs - In County hands.

Our experience during our involvement is what we share with the county as a whole, so that the county can make an informed decision at the polls.

We're not telling anyone who to vote for! We're expressing to you who we support and why. What we state here is not an attack of any sort...it is the truth!

Bethlehem Mayor Callahan is being lifted high at this very moment, as if he is so great. However, there are some questions that need to be asked relating to his character, which when asked and answered will surely bring Mr. Callahan back down to earth, where we can see him for what, and for who, he really is.

On May 17, 2011 the Easton Patch reported that "With 100 percent of the returns in, voters approved a referendum Tuesday that bars the county from selling the home for five years by a margin of 19,384 to 7,302. " See: Voters Reject Gracedale Sale! 

Yes, approximately 74 % of the vote said: "we want Gracedale in county hands". And what did Mr. Callahan say? He said: It's not my problem!

Mr. Callahan discovered it was in-fact his problem too! As Mayor of the City Bethlehem his responsibilities were to the people who reside within the boundaries of our great Northampton County. Many folks in Bethlehem have loved ones in the care of our Gracedale. Many folks of Bethlehem will some day require the care of our Gracedale. But to Mr. Callahan (a resident of Northampton County himself), it just wasn't his problem, until recently...for political reasons it became his problem. And when the smoke cleared, Mr. Callahan placed a podium on a Gracedale path and said: I love Gracedale. The folks present for the announcement asked: Where were you when it mattered? The response was: It was not my problem!

When We The People of the county were struggling in a process which eventually made history, we conclude Mr. Callahan was merely sitting on a fence considering his future!

He understood that he could not run for Mayor of Bethlehem again, and so he considered the private sector, who (as we understand it) pointed him to the exit door (because for various reasons there was no interest in him). So he looked at the political positions available at the end of his term, and then set his sights on County Executive. A fairly good paying job, which soon he will be in need of.

Mr. Callahan may have done some positive things for Bethlehem, but he is also said to have done some less than honest or honorable things, such as: Callahan cover-up!

Our involvement has led us to recognize that at this point in time there is but one candidate worthy of our vote - Lamont McClure. He is the right choice to serve us as County Executive because he exposes the truth for all to see.

He promises to continue to protect Gracedale! And we have witnessed him in action, at times "the lone Councilman" fighting to keep Gracedale where she belongs, in the loving hands of the County.

Remember come election day that Mr. Callahan said: It's not my problem! While Mr. McClure rolled up his sleeves and said: I will fight for what is right! And I will fight for what is in the best interest of We The People!!!

That's exactly what he did!

And yes...he is one of the reasons that Gracedale has been (for the moment) protected.

The County electors cannot put Gracedale at risk by electing someone other than...

Lamont McClure

For County Executive