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On the article Obituary: Todd Lynn Trexler, 41, of Emmaus
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On the announcement Bisbing Helps Muhlenberg Earn Postseason Berth
Craig Neely
7:02 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
ReplyGarrett is a great "kid". I watched him mature while he played baseball for Emmaus teams. He was always a team player, with a great attitude. It is not a surprise that he has made an impact at Muhlenberg. He and his parents should be very proud!!!
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On the article Five Things to Know About the Emmaus 2013 Budget
Craig Neely
11:21 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
ReplyCongratulations to Emmaus Borough Council for the proposed 2013 Budget! Minimal increases in water and sewer rates are a reasonable and well-founded way to raise revenue, especially when you consider the rates as compared to other rates in the Lehigh Valley. Preparing an Emmaus Budget is a delicate balancing act that Council has clearly done successfully for the upcoming fiscal year.
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On the article Introducing Perugini Tile & Marble
Craig Neely
11:07 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012
ReplyMy wife, Brittany, and I needed a very unique tile product, which Rocco found for us, when other vendors came up short. His personal attention and knowledge of his products were exemplary. We definitely recommend Perugini!!!
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On the Blog Post Music is the Essence of our Souls
Craig Neely
12:08 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
ReplyTracie: Your enthusiasm is not just commendable, but very much appreciated. Music is the great communicator. It transcends generations, languages, and cultures, with the power to unite us all. I do not know where you reside, but if you want to explore the possibility of promoting the music scene in Emmaus, you may want to contact members of the Emmaus Borough Special Entertainment Commission, if you have not done so already. They are a great group of volunteers that is working very hard to develop more entertainment events in Emmaus. Maybe they would be interested in discussing possibilities with you. You can contact the Borough at 610-965-9292 if you want to obtain contact information. I will certainly keep abreast of your blog. Have a great day!
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On the article In Memory of Former Emmaus Police Chief Frank J. Taylor
Craig Neely
8:34 am on Tuesday, August 7, 2012
ReplyI agree with Dave that Frank Taylor led the Department into the 21st Century and that he set the stage for the Department to be successful. Thankfully for Emmaus, it had an officer in its ranks that would take advantage of the progress that Frank spearheaded, and lead the Department to become a state of the art, progressive Department of which Emmaus should be extremely proud--David Faust. Though Frank can be credited with setting the stage, Dave has devoted his career and reputation to making the Emmaus Police Department the envy of many others in the Lehigh Valley. Having seen his leadership inside borough government and from the public's perspective, I can attest that Dave Faust is one of those special people who has quietly secured a quality of life in Emmaus that is unparalleled in the Lehigh Valley.
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On the article Penn State Leaders Disregarded Safety, Report Says (Video)
Craig Neely
5:33 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
ReplyThe Freeh report is thorough, deliberate, fact-based, and impartial. Its noting deficient institutional procedures are enlightening, and its recommendations for the future can be helpful to PSU and other institutions.
But, this criminal activity is so heinous that no one should need to consult a manual about what to do if you witness it. I appreciate an established chain of command. However, someone who witnesses such abhorrent behavior, wherever it occurs, and no matter who is involved, has a responsibility, legally, morally, or both, to ensure that appropriate authorities are notified.
Anyone can see the wrongness of Sandusky's acts. You do not need a written policy to tell you so. So, even though I appreciate the Freeh Report's suggestions about future handling of such matters, the answer is very simple--if someone witnesses a sexual assault on a child, or anyone else for that matter, they need to immediately report it to authorities.
There can be a myriad of reasons that a sexual assault victim does not report such an incident; the fact that a victim does not report it, though, does not detract from the criminality of the act, or the likelihood that the perpetrator may commit similar acts of predatory violence against other victims in the future.
A simple rule would suffice as a reporting protocol--If you witness a sexual assault you must report it to authorities. It would be a pretty short standard operating procedure, but it would be effective.
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On the article Obituary: Robert A. Gabriel, 70
Craig Neely
9:31 am on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
ReplyBob was our chaperone when we went to Williamsburg on a 6th grade class trip. We cherished those shared memories forever. We had such an awesome time, and Bob loved being "one of the kids" for awhile. Afterwards, in the summer, I used to ride my bike to Deanos around lunchtime, hoping that he would be taking his lunch break there, where we would sit and talk about anything. As a teen, I admired him because he treated me as a friend, not a kid. I appreciated our friendship so much and it continued forever. Like Jenae, I bought my appliances from Bob because, to me, he was "the man" when it came to appliances. When we would cross paths in town, which was somewhat frequently, he was always happy and friendly, and, inevitably, we would remark about how much fun we had on the Williamsburg trip. His passing is very sad. But, I am thankful that my lifetime has been blessed by Bob's friendship, which taught me so much about how we need to stay young and treat everyone, young and old, with respect. Thank you Bob. And to Wendy and Joshua--I am sure that you are very proud of your father, and how he so positively affected the lives of many of us in the Emmaus Community.
Craig Neely
8:38 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
"Trex" was a great guy whom I knew for many years. His kindness and compassion touched everyone he met. But, first and foremost, he was a loving and devoted father--Kyle was his pride and joy. His loss at such a young age is tragic.