Reading Eagle
Two people were treated in Reading Hospital after their vehicle, which was being chased by police, crashed and rolled onto its roof in Wernersville, authorities said Wednesday.
The driver, Joseph Stokes, 28, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, fleeing police, recklessly endangering another person, driving with a suspended license and related offenses, according to South Heidelberg Township police.
Stokes, an inmate at Wernersville Community Correctional Center in South Heidelberg, was on a permitted release when the crash occurred, police said.
Stokes was committed to Berks County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bail after arraignment before District Judge David E. Glass in Reading Central Court. Stokes also was held on a parole violation.
Stokes and his passenger, Latisha Brown, 29, York Haven, York County, were treated in the hospital for unspecified injuries, officials said.
Investigators gave this account:
A South Heidelberg police officer tried to stop Stokes' vehicle for a traffic violation Tuesday night about 6:30 on Wernersville Boulevard.
Stokes pulled over, but when the police cruiser stopped, he drove away and continued north on Wernersville Boulevard.
Stokes's vehicle hit a curb and rolled about four blocks away near West Lincoln Drive. The vehicle landed on its roof.
Stokes ran into nearby woods, where he was arrested a few minutes later.
Brown was pulled from the wreckage by firefighters and paramedics.
Wake up neighbors...
You have paid for our police to deal with this crap the ambulance and hospital bills to treat the creep. No driver license no insurance? What is he out driving around for? This place needs to be closed down. It is costing this area thousands of dollars weekly to maintain. Our tax dollars. For what to encourage more crime?
Friday, February 18, 2011
Conrad Weiser School Board keeps spending not enough cutting
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=288229
The Conrad Weiser School Board passed a preliminary budget Wednesday that would require the district's first tax increase in three years.
But while several other districts are struggling with large deficits, Conrad Weiser's preliminary budget's gap would be covered by a 1.3-mill tax increase.
The proposed 5 percent increase would raise the tax to 25.62 mills from 24.32. The tax bill on a property assessed at $100,000 would increase to $2,562 from $2,432.
The $41.1 million budget includes no conferences for staff, a 10-percent cut in administration spending and eliminating special education placements. Also cut are aides funded by federal stimulus money and a $100,000 budget reserve.
The budget anticipates a 14 percent decrease in state education funding.
That could change when the state releases next year's education spending level, which is expected in March.
Board President M. Todd Bray said there still might be some harsh cuts before the final budget is adopted.
The preliminary budget passed 7-2. Bray and William R. Sheeler voted no.
Bray was one of several board member who objected to the state's mid-February deadline for districts to approve preliminary budgets.
"I think its ridiculous for us to approve our budget when the state hasn't approved theirs," he said after the meeting.
Sheeler voted against the budget because the millage increase was caused by the teachers contract approved in September. He called the three-year contract too generous.
The contract froze wages in the first year and included small salary increases in the other two years. It also required teachers to pay a percentage of health insurance costs instead of a flat rate.
Contact Erin Negley: 610-371-5047 or enegley@readingeagle.com.
The Conrad Weiser School Board passed a preliminary budget Wednesday that would require the district's first tax increase in three years.
But while several other districts are struggling with large deficits, Conrad Weiser's preliminary budget's gap would be covered by a 1.3-mill tax increase.
The proposed 5 percent increase would raise the tax to 25.62 mills from 24.32. The tax bill on a property assessed at $100,000 would increase to $2,562 from $2,432.
The $41.1 million budget includes no conferences for staff, a 10-percent cut in administration spending and eliminating special education placements. Also cut are aides funded by federal stimulus money and a $100,000 budget reserve.
The budget anticipates a 14 percent decrease in state education funding.
That could change when the state releases next year's education spending level, which is expected in March.
Board President M. Todd Bray said there still might be some harsh cuts before the final budget is adopted.
The preliminary budget passed 7-2. Bray and William R. Sheeler voted no.
Bray was one of several board member who objected to the state's mid-February deadline for districts to approve preliminary budgets.
"I think its ridiculous for us to approve our budget when the state hasn't approved theirs," he said after the meeting.
Sheeler voted against the budget because the millage increase was caused by the teachers contract approved in September. He called the three-year contract too generous.
The contract froze wages in the first year and included small salary increases in the other two years. It also required teachers to pay a percentage of health insurance costs instead of a flat rate.
Contact Erin Negley: 610-371-5047 or enegley@readingeagle.com.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
February Boro Meeting
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=285206
The boro seems to be following a trend of publications going online, The Our Robesonia went strictly online in November of 2010 and I save $1000 a month with the change.
In other news:
Johnny & Hons Steak House is NOW OPEN! Phone number 610-589-6397.
The boro seems to be following a trend of publications going online, The Our Robesonia went strictly online in November of 2010 and I save $1000 a month with the change.
In other news:
Johnny & Hons Steak House is NOW OPEN! Phone number 610-589-6397.
Friday, January 7, 2011
January Boro Meeting
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=276630
DP Randler wants answers and solution.
Randt Gartner still unhappy with police merger.
DP Randler wants answers and solution.
Randt Gartner still unhappy with police merger.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Update
I have been somewhat out of touch because of many events happening around me. My writing keeps me busy but then there are also the other distractions that come into play. Martin Appliance made a service call to fix a leak to my ice maker which ended up flooding my entire basement and kitchen causing $10,000 worth of damages. What a mess! The saddest part is Martin Appliance wouldn't stand behind their serviceman's mistake and the damage he caused to my home. My homeowners insurance through Erie covered everything but I remember when Martin Appliance was a small business and always stood behind their products and would never have denied a customer of 32 years the right to full compensation for damages they cause. Now that they have several stores they no longer care about loyal customers. How sad for them! Then my son, Ian. was burnt in a fire on November 13th and I spent a lot of time at the Lehigh Valley Burn Center and caring for him when he came home. I have learned a bunch from the experience and now know I am capable of more than I once thought of my squeamish self. Ian is almost healed. He should be released from the burn center on December 13th and then start scar creams to help with the tightness and appearance of his scars.
I miss seeing everybody and socializing and for the life of me wonder how I had time. The less there is of what I used to do the more those gaps are filled with what I have to do now. I am still working to keep the Our Robesonia going even though it is only online you can still get a good amount of information about what is going on from the smaller version. Thanks to my dear friend and website master, John, of JAG Computers for continuing to post it and keep the website going. The website is a perfect and inexpensive place to post a local ad or event. Plenty of hits are still calculating daily to the site.
I have read that the borough has managed to hold our tax rate. Yipee for that break. I haven't been to a meeting since stopping the hard copy of the Our Robesonia so I only get the information that is printed in the Reading Eagle. I will work harder to get more inside information and pass it on to you.
I am concerned at the growing police log. The criminals are coming to the suburbs and it seems we have our share of idiots in the area. Please do your part and report anything out of the ordinary to the local police. The more eyes that are watching the less chance they have in succeeding to take over our town.
My last suggestion is to remind you all to support our local businesses. It has not been an easy road to travel for most of them and they deserve whatever support we can give them. I have to admit that as of late I haven't been out and about contributing but when I do go out I buy local and make sure my dollars stay here in the area. We have some of the best small businesses around and there is no doubt you will get much better service at a small business than any big box store that does not care about loyal customers. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year I hope it is a safe and healthy time for you all.
I miss seeing everybody and socializing and for the life of me wonder how I had time. The less there is of what I used to do the more those gaps are filled with what I have to do now. I am still working to keep the Our Robesonia going even though it is only online you can still get a good amount of information about what is going on from the smaller version. Thanks to my dear friend and website master, John, of JAG Computers for continuing to post it and keep the website going. The website is a perfect and inexpensive place to post a local ad or event. Plenty of hits are still calculating daily to the site.
I have read that the borough has managed to hold our tax rate. Yipee for that break. I haven't been to a meeting since stopping the hard copy of the Our Robesonia so I only get the information that is printed in the Reading Eagle. I will work harder to get more inside information and pass it on to you.
I am concerned at the growing police log. The criminals are coming to the suburbs and it seems we have our share of idiots in the area. Please do your part and report anything out of the ordinary to the local police. The more eyes that are watching the less chance they have in succeeding to take over our town.
My last suggestion is to remind you all to support our local businesses. It has not been an easy road to travel for most of them and they deserve whatever support we can give them. I have to admit that as of late I haven't been out and about contributing but when I do go out I buy local and make sure my dollars stay here in the area. We have some of the best small businesses around and there is no doubt you will get much better service at a small business than any big box store that does not care about loyal customers. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year I hope it is a safe and healthy time for you all.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Christmas in the Village
December 3-4-5
Christmas in the Village
“Giving Back to the Community”
Instead of charging you for a ticket this year each store will donate a percentage of their sales from this three day event to a local charity! To encourage the community to participate in this event the shops will be offering a Grand Prize of $1000.00 in Gifts donated by each shop, PLUS Gift Certificates donated by the local restaurants. The Village Shops will also be offering Free Food & Drink, Santa will be here, Store Specials, Live Music and Lots of Fun for our Community!! So Get Out There & Help Our Community by Shopping for Christmas with US!!! See you there!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Heidelberg Township
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=260514
Great news for Robesonia-More Jobs!
Heidelberg Township holds tax rate why can't all these other boros and townships?
Great news for Robesonia-More Jobs!
Heidelberg Township holds tax rate why can't all these other boros and townships?
Thursday, October 21, 2010
School Board Opening
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=258433
Sorry to see Dave leave the school board. It does worry me that one of the "old boys" will get in and put the screws to us all. Dave has done a good job holding the line. Do you know someone from Womesldorf, N. Heidelberg or Marion that would be a good candidate? We need real people on the board that are out here struggling to keep afloat. How about Connie Keller or Vickie Madden? Do you have any ideas? It's a shame DP Randler lives in Heidelberg. He'd run a tight ship.
As far as all day kindergarten...bad idea. Too long of a day for 5 and 6 year olds. Plus it's gonna cost us! What's the point?
Sorry to see Dave leave the school board. It does worry me that one of the "old boys" will get in and put the screws to us all. Dave has done a good job holding the line. Do you know someone from Womesldorf, N. Heidelberg or Marion that would be a good candidate? We need real people on the board that are out here struggling to keep afloat. How about Connie Keller or Vickie Madden? Do you have any ideas? It's a shame DP Randler lives in Heidelberg. He'd run a tight ship.
As far as all day kindergarten...bad idea. Too long of a day for 5 and 6 year olds. Plus it's gonna cost us! What's the point?
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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