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Vol. LVII Allentown, PA Friday, February 17, 2017 No. 34

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THE COURTThe Hon. Edward D. Reibman, President Judge

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McCulloch vs. Catasauqua Borough ZHB 353

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CATHERINE McCULLOCH ANd FELINE FINISH LINE, AppELLANTS vs. BOROUGH OF CATASAUQUA ZONING

HEARING BOARd, AppELLEE; BOROUGH OF CATASAUQUA, INTERvENOR

Zoning Hearing Board—Zoning Ordinance—Permitted Use—Kennel—Use Variance—Dimensional Variance—

Reasonable Conditions.

The Zoning Hearing Board granted the Appellants a variance whereby they were permitted to house up to 10 rescue cats, in addition to up to 3 house cats, at their property. The Appellants filed a notice of appeal, asking the Court to rule that variance conditions imposed by the Zoning Hearing Board were not reasonable. The Court held that the limi-tation on the number of cats which could be maintained at the property was directly re-lated to the applicable Zoning Ordinance, which limited the number of animals which may be maintained at a single-family residence, located within a residential district. Accord-ingly, the Court denied Appellants’ Notice of Appeal.

In the Court of Common pleas of Lehigh County, pennsyl-vania—Civil Action. No. 2016-C-2512. Catherine McCulloch and Feline Finish Line, Appellants vs. Borough of Catasauqua Zoning Hearing Board, Appellee; Borough of Catasauqua, Intervenor.

TimoThy J. PrendergasT, esquire, on behalf of the Appellants.

emil W. KanTra, ii, esquire, on behalf of the Appellee.

Thomas C. aneWalT, esquire, on behalf of the Intervenor.

Johnson, J., January 25, 2017.

I. INTROdUCTION

Before the Court for consideration is Appellants’ Notice of Appeal filed on August 31, 2016. The Court heard oral argument on december 7, 2016.

II. FACTUAL BACKGROUNd

Appellants, Catherine McCulloch (“McCulloch”) and Feline Finish Line (“Feline”) (collectively “Appellants”), filed a Notice of Appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Catasauqua (“ZHB”) seeking a use variance and dimensional variances in order to operate a feline rescue at the property situate and known as 415 prospect Street, Catasauqua, pennsylvania 18032 (“property”).

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The testimony and other evidence presented before the ZHB at the time of hearing indicates that the single-family home pres-ently located upon the property was being occupied and utilized as a single-family residence for McCulloch and her grandson and had been used as a single-family residence since it was originally constructed. The property is located in a Medium density Resi-dential district (R-2) under Section 280-20 of the Zoning Ordi-nance of the Borough of Catasauqua (“Ordinance”). In addition to utilizing the property and the home thereon as a single-family residence, the evidence indicated that McCulloch and Feline, a non-profit entity, used it as a feline rescue accommodating forty (40) cats in addition to McCulloch’s three (3) “family cats.”

The ZHB granted Appellants’ request for a use variance for Appellants to operate a kennel for a maximum of ten (10) cats on the property, not including McCulloch’s three (3) “family cats” along with dimensional variances as well as a variance from Section 280-29(17)(h) regarding inspections of the kennel operation. The ZHB further placed certain conditions on the use and dimen-sional variances as follows:

1. The operation will be limited to a maximum of ten cats, in addition to up to three cats which are the household pets of the Applicant;

2. That the variance will only be authorized for as long as the Appellants, [sic] Mrs. McCulloch, resides in the house; and

3. That the property will be subject to a monthly inspec-tion by the Borough to determine that everything is being run properly, and the cats don’t exceed the maximum number.

III. ISSUE

Whether the conditions imposed by the ZHB on the use and dimensional variances granted to the Appellants are reasonable?

Iv. dISCUSSION

Although Appellants raise a number of issues, the only issue for this Court is whether the conditions imposed by the Board on the use and dimensional variances granted to the Appellants were reasonable. (For example, Appellants argue that they should have

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been granted a use variance. In fact, the Appellants were granted a use variance, so there is no true issue on this point.)

We begin our discussion with a review of the Ordinance re-garding the definition of a kennel. Section 280-19 of the Ordinance defines the term “kennel” as follows: “The keeping of a greater number of dogs and/or cats than are permitted under the ‘keeping of pets’ provisions of this chapter. A kennel may also serve other animals.” Section 280-30(9) of the Ordinance governs the use re-ferred to as the “keeping of pets.” Subsection 280-30(9)(c) provides as follows:

See Chapter 105, Animals, of the Code of the Borough of Catasauqua, which regulates the number of animals. In any case if more than 10 dogs over 5 months in age are kept on a lot, it shall be regulated by this chapter as a kennel.

Additionally, Section 105-14 of the Code of the Borough of Catasauqua (“Code”) provides as follows: “No person shall keep in an individual dwelling or on one individual lot of land more than three household pets.” The term “household pet” is defined at Section 105-11 of the Code as “Any dog, cat or other domestic animal normally and ordinarily kept in or permitted to be at large in the dwelling of its owners.”

Since the number of cats Appellants propose to maintain on the property exceeds three (3), the use proposed by the Appellants is, by definition, a kennel under the provisions of the Ordinance. The kennel use is not a permitted use in the R-2 Zoning district. In addition, there are specific requirements applicable to a kennel use as per Section 280-29(17) of the Ordinance.

Although Appellants’ Notice of Appeal requests that “this Court reverse the decision of the Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Catasauqua and direct that the Appellants’ request for the above mentioned variances be granted,” it is clear from the content of said notice of appeal that it is the limitation upon the number of cats which may be maintained on the property which is being challenged, i.e., limiting the number of cats permitted to be maintained on the property to ten (10) cats in addition to the three (3) household cat pets of McCulloch rather than allowing forty (40) cats to be maintained on the property.

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The pennsylvania Municipalities planning Code (“MpC”) authorizes a zoning hearing board to impose reasonable conditions on any variance granted as follows: “In granting any variance, the board may attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of this act and the Zoning Ordinance.” Municipalities planning Code, 53 p.S. §10910.2(b).

In the instant case, the use proposed by the Appellants, a kennel, is not a permitted use in the zoning district where the property is located. Moreover, the property does not contain the minimum lot size of one (1) acre necessary for a kennel. The No-tice of Appeal that Appellants filed with the ZHB indicates a lot size of 9,457 square feet, less than 1/4 acre. Also, the total number of cats that Appellants proposed to maintain at the property, in-clusive of the three (3) permitted family pets, was forty-three (43), which is fourteen (14) times the number of cats permitted as household pets in an R-2 Zoning district.

The condition contested by the Appellants involves a “cap” of ten (10) rescue felines in addition to the three (3) permitted household pets. In pfile v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of Speers Borough, Washington County, 7 pa. Commonwealth Ct. 226, 298 A.2d 598 (1972), the Commonwealth Court addressed a variance request to establish a gasoline service station in a residential district where the use was not permitted. The evidence indicated that there were two (2) other gasoline service stations in close proximity to the proposed service station for which a use variance was necessary. The lower court granted the use variance reversing the zoning hearing board but imposed a condition that “no ‘highrise’ (over 20 feet) sign advertise the proposed station’s location.” Id. at 231, 298 A.2d at 601. The Commonwealth Court upheld the imposition of the restriction on the height of any proposed freestanding on-site advertising sign stating:

Here the lower court reversed the Board and had the same power to impose reasonable conditions relative to the grant of the variance. We believe that the height limitation imposed by the lower court is reasonable.

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In Scalise v. Zoning Hearing Board of Borough of West Mif-flin, 756 A.2d 163 (pa. Commw. 2000) the Commonwealth Court addressed an appeal in which the property owner sought a use variance to allow a commercial tenant at the property owner’s lot to expand its commercial use which was not permitted in the residential district where the property was located by creating a storage area for pool supplies and accessories associated with the tenant’s business. Id. at 165. The requested variance was granted with limitations confining the expanded use to storage, limiting loading and unloading of materials during specific hours and pro-hibiting sales, manufacturing or construction activities. Id. In upholding the conditions imposed by the zoning hearing board in connection with the variance relief granted, the Commonwealth Court stated: “there is also no merit to [Appellants’] argument that the ZHB erred in imposing conditions on the variance granted. Section 910.2(b) of the MpC, 53 p.S. §10910.2(b), authorizes the attachment of reasonable conditions to a variance.” Id. at 168.

In the instant case, the limitation upon the number of felines which may be maintained on the property is directly related to the provision in the Ordinance limiting the number of animals which are permitted to be maintained at a single-family residence in a residential district. Therefore, we find that the conditions imposed by the Board on the use and dimensional variances granted to the Appellants are reasonable.

v. CONCLUSION

For the foregoing reasons, Appellants’ Notice of Appeal is dENIEd and dISMISSEd.

ORdER

ANd NOW, this 25th day of January, 2017, upon consider-ation of Appellant’s Notice Of Appeal filed on August 31, 2016, after oral argument held december 7, 2016 and for the reasons set forth in the accompanying Opinion;

IT IS ORdEREd that Appellants’ Notice of Appeal is dE-NIEd and dISMISSEd.

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ESTATE AND TRUST NOTICESNotice is hereby given that, in the

estates of the decedents set forth below, the Register of Wills has granted letters testamentary or of administration to the persons named. Notice is also hereby given of the existence of the trusts of the deceased settlors set forth below for whom no personal representatives have been appointed within 90 days of death. All persons having claims or de-mands against said estates or trusts are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to said estates or trusts are requested to make payment, without delay, to the executors or administrators or trustees or to their attorneys named below.

FIRST PUBLICATION

Brader, Charles E., dec’d.Late of Laurys Station. Executors: Edwin C. Brader and Nancy J. Eck c/o Charles W. Stopp, Esq., Steckel and Stopp LLC, 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slatington, PA 18080.Attorneys: Charles W. Stopp, Esq., Steckel and Stopp LLC, 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slatington, PA 18080.

Centeno, Jesus M., dec’d.Late of Allentown. Administrator: Cleotilde Ariselis Nunez c/o Rebeca Torres, Es-quire, 432 N. 7th Street, Allen-town, PA 18102.Attorney: Rebeca Torres, Es-quire, 432 N. 7th Street, Allen-town, PA 18102.

Fondl, Lorraine R., dec’d.Late of the City of Bethlehem. Executrix: Karen M. Benway c/o Littner, Deschler & Littner,

512 North New Street, Bethle-hem, PA 18018.Attorneys: Robert V. Littner, Esquire, Littner, Deschler & Littner, 512 North New Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Gibson, Doris E., dec’d.Late of Salisbury Township. Executor: Thomas D. Gibson c/o William P. Bried, Esq., Rit-ter & Bried, P.C., 1600 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18102-4287.Attorneys: William P. Bried, Esquire, Ritter & Bried, P.C., 1600 W. Hamilton Street, Al-lentown, PA 18102-4287.

Goldey, James M., dec’d.Late of Allentown. Co-Executors: James P. Goldey and Kristina Goldey Saunders c/o Law Office of Michael Prokup, 2030 West Tilghman Street, Suite 201, Allentown, PA 18104.Attorney: Michael Prokup, Es-quire, 2030 West Tilghman Street, Suite 201, Allentown, PA 18104.

Halteman, Mary F. a/k/a Mary Halteman, dec’d.Late of the City of Bethlehem. Executor: Gordon D. Halteman, 738 Sherwood Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013.Attorney: James J. Holzinger, Esquire, 1216 Linden Street, P.O. Box 1409, Bethlehem, PA 18016.

Kubaritz, Olga C., dec’d.Late of Whitehall. Executrix: Susan Schemmel, 117 Brazoria Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666.

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Attorney: James Martin Con-nell, Esquire, 251 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Mrazek, Eva E., dec’d.Late of Salisbury Township, Al-lentown. Executor: Paul M. Mrazek c/o R. Nicholas Nanovic, Esquire, Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., 515 W. Hamilton St., Suite 502, Allentown, PA 18101.Attorneys: R. Nicholas Nanovic, Esquire, Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., 515 W. Hamilton St., Suite 502, Allentown, PA 18101.

Sauerzoff, Ida, dec’d.Late of Allentown City. Co-Executors: Sean O’Hearn and Lisa G. Koons.Attorney: Wendy J. Ashby, Esq., 246 W. Broad St., Suite 3, Quakertown, PA 18951.

Sniscak, John, Jr., dec’d.Late of Upper Macungie Twp. Executor: Robert S. Sniscak c/o John F. Walsh, Esq., 653 Skip-pack Pike, Ste. 317, Blue Bell, PA 19422.Attorney: John F. Walsh, Es-quire, 653 Skippack Pike, Ste. 317, P.O. Box 445, Blue Bell, PA 19422.

Stein, Erwin H., dec’d.Late of the City of Bethlehem. Executor: Richard J. Stein c/o Constantine M. Vasiliadis, Esq., Kolb, Vasiliadis and Florenz, LLC, 60 W. Broad Street, Suite 303, Bethlehem, PA 18018-5721.Attorneys: Constantine M. Vasiliadis, Esq., Kolb, Vasiliadis and Florenz, LLC, 60 W. Broad Street, Suite 303, Bethlehem, PA 18018-5721.

Werley, Mildred F., dec’d.Late of Orefield. Executor: Robert C. Werley c/o Jeffrey F. Hussar, Esquire, 946 Third Street, Whitehall, PA 18052.Attorney: Jeffrey F. Hussar, Esq., 946 Third Street, White-hall, PA 18052.

Wirth, Rudolph, Jr., dec’d.Late of 1177 6th Street, White-hall. Personal Representative: Karen F. Verholy c/o James A. Ritter, Esquire, Gross McGinley, LLP, 111 E. Harrison St., Suite 2, Emmaus, PA 18049-2916.Attorneys: James A. Ritter, Es-quire, Gross McGinley, LLP, 111 E. Harrison Street, Suite 2, Emmaus, PA 18049-2916.

SECOND PUBLICATION

Albright, Alma A., dec’d.Late of Allentown City. Executor: Alvin A. Albright, Jr., 129 N. 11th Street, Allentown, PA 18102.Attorney: E. Keller Kline, III, Esquire, 731 W. Turner Street, Allentown, PA 18102.

Berger, Edward R., dec’d.Late of Slatington. Executor: Michael M. Lobach c/o Charles W. Stopp, Esquire, Steckel and Stopp LLC, 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slat-ington, PA 18080.Attorneys: Charles W. Stopp, Esquire, Steckel and Stopp LLC, 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slatington, PA 18080.

Carom, Charles, dec’d.Late of Lehigh.Executor: Louis Pavanello, 102 Cedar St., Macungie, PA 18062.

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Executor: Thomas F. Duda c/o James J. Ruggiero, Jr., Esquire, Ruggiero Law Offices LLC, 16 Industrial Blvd., Suite 211, Paoli, PA 19301-1609.Attorneys: James J. Ruggiero, Jr., Esquire, Ruggiero Law Of-fices LLC, 16 Industrial Blvd., Suite 211, Paoli, PA 19301-1609, (610) 889-0288.

Eder, Robert J., dec’d.Late of Whitehall Township. Co-Executors: Jane A. Miller and Glenn A. Miller c/o Frank W. Yandrisevits, Esq., 24 W. 21st Street, Suite 105, North-ampton, PA 18067.Attorney: Frank W. Yandrise-vits, Esq., 24 W. 21st Street, Suite 105, Northampton, PA 18067.

Engleman, Dorothy H., dec’d.Late of 703 Dixon Street, Al-lentown. Executor: Earl J. Engleman, 703 Dixon Street, Allentown, PA 18103.Attorneys: William G. Mal-kames, Esquire, Malkames Law Office, 509 W. Linden Street, Allentown, PA 18101, (610) 821-8327.

Figueredo, Magdallene L., dec’d.Late of Allentown. Executrix: Gail McQuown c/o Steven A. Bergstein, Esq., Ste-ven A. Bergstein P.C., 825 North 12th Street, Allentown, PA 18102.Attorneys: Steven A. Bergstein, Esq., Steven A. Bergstein P.C., 825 North 12th Street, Allen-town, PA 18102.

Gaumer, Dorothy P., dec’d.Late of Allentown.

Castellucci, Joseph F., dec’d.Late of Macungie. Executrix: Debra A. Mohr c/o Noonan Law Office, 526 Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18101-2394.Attorneys: Noonan Law Office, 526 Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18101-2394.

Cherski, Bernice F. a/k/a Ber-nice F. Sosnowski, dec’d.Late of Whitehall. Executrix: Bernadette Cham-bers c/o Bernadette Bodogh, 2061 Fairview Ave., 2nd Floor, Easton, PA 18042.

Cherski, Edward G., dec’d.Late of Whitehall. Executrix: Bernadette Cham-bers c/o Bernadette Bodogh, 2061 Fairview Ave., 2nd Floor, Easton, PA 18042.

Dalrymple, Andrew Mark, dec’d.Late of Allentown. Administratrix: Marta D. Avila Valladares, 1733 South Church Street, Allentown, PA 18103.Attorney: Douglas S. Wortman, Esq., 128 North 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601.

DePari, Luigi, dec’d.Late of South Whitehall Town-ship, Allentown. Executrix: Shirley DePari c/o R. Nicholas Nanovic, Esquire, Nor-ris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., 515 W. Hamilton St., Suite 502, Allentown, PA 18101.Attorneys: R. Nicholas Nanovic, Esquire, Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., 515 W. Hamilton St., Suite 502, Allentown, PA 18101.

Duda, Frank S., dec’d.Late of Catasauqua Borough.

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__ Employer __ Employee __ Union __ Wrongful Termination __ Unemployment Compensation __ Worker’s Compensation

[__] Military [__] Real Estate Property

__ Boundary Disputes __ Business Properties __ Closings / Settlements __ Easements __ Landlord Rights __ Tenant Rights __ Residential __ Zoning

[__] Taxation __ Property Tax __ School Tax __ State Tax __ Personal Income Tax [__] Tort __ Auto Accidents: Plaintiff __ Auto Accidents: Defend. __ Auto Warranty __ Insurance __ Personal Injury __ Product Liability [__] Traffic __ License Suspension __ Moving Violations [__] Wills / Estates __ Estates / Trusts __ Inheritance Taxes __ Preparation of Wills __ Probate of Wills [___] Other: ____________

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MODEST MEANS PROGRAM APPLICATION

Please complete all the information on the application, including the waiver portion, and return it to the attention of the Modest Means Program Coordinator, along with a copy of the declaration sheet from you malpractice insurance policy. The $50.00 panel fee is also required with the application. Should you have any questions regarding the Modest Means Program or the application, please call Erin at 610-433-6204 x 19 or email at [email protected].

Name: ____________________________________________ Attorney ID:___________________ Firm:_______________________________________ Office Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Fax: __________________ Email Address and/or Web Site: ____________________________________________ Month & Year of Pennsylvania Bar Admission: ____________________ Law School Attended: __________________ Date of Graduation:______________ Undergraduate School Attended: _______________________________ Other Courts to Which Admitted: (Please indicate dates of admission) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Foreign Languages: ________________________________________________ Best Method of Contact: ________________________________________________

NewsLine 7 Name of Malpractice Insurance Carrier: _________________________________________ Policy Number: _______________________________ Expiration Date: ___________________ (Please remember to attach a copy of the declaration sheet from your policy with this application)

Please answer the following questions:

1. Have you ever been disciplined by the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court or by a disciplinary authority in another jurisdiction? ________ (If you answered yes to this questions, please provide a brief explanation in a separate letter and forward it to the attention of the Lawyer Referral Coordinator. Both your application and the letter should be marked “personal and confidential”).

2. Are you fluent in a language other than English? Please indicate which language(s) ________________________________________________

MODEST MEANS PROGRAM WAIVER By its approval of an attorney for membership on the Modest Means Program panel, the Lawyer Referral Service Committee assures the public that the attorney is a member of the Bar in good standing and is qualified to practice law. The Committee also assures the public that the attorney adheres to, and will continue to adhere to, the recognized ethical standards of the profession as well to the Modest Means Program’s stated purpose under its operating rules. In furtherance of its obligation to the public, the Lawyer Referral Committee requests the following information: I hereby authorize the Bar Association of Lehigh County’s Modest Means Program to examine any and all material which is presently on file or which may hereafter be filed with the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme

NewsLine 8 Court, the Pennsylvania Lawyers’ Fund for Client Security, the Judicial Inquiry and Review Board (JIRB), the Judicial Conduct Board and/or the Court of Judicial Discipline or successor bodies as part of my application to the LRS and during the period that I am a member of the Modest Means Program. Signature:____________________________________ Date:_________________________ Name: ________________________________ ID #: _________________________

Please sign below to indicate that you have read the following statement and agree to comply with those requirements:

I elect to become a member of the Modest Means Program and agree to accept the following flat fee / hourly rate cases. I understand that the purpose of the Bar Association of Lehigh County Modest Means Program is to provide legal services at a substantially reduced rate to individuals who fall within the financial guidelines as outlined in this application.

By participating in the MMP, I agree in the event of a fee dispute with a MMP client, to sign the agreement for binding common law arbitration before the Bar Association of Lehigh County’s Fee Dispute Committee and to abide by any decision rendered by that Committee in such a fee dispute.

By signing below, I agree to cooperate fully with the Lawyer Referral / Modest Means Coordinator in resolving any disputes or complaints which may arise during my participation in the Modest Means Program.

Signature:________________________________ Date: _______________________ Attorney Name: ___________________________ ID #: ________________________

CLE UPDATE for the week of: February 17, 2017

PBI Group Cast Seminar “Alcohol Law”

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 With the passage of Act 39 in August 2016, Pennsylvania lawmakers have opened a new chapter for businesses and consumers regarding the sale of alcohol for the first time since the end of Prohibition. The new laws present a number of opportunities and challenges for businesses engaged in the manufacture, distribution and sale of wine, beer, liquor and hard cider both within and outside the Commonwealth. PBI’s experienced faculty will bring you the latest developments about what is now legal and how the new laws impact your clients in manufacturing, distribution and the retail aspects of alcohol.

Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 AM Seminar: 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM

4 Substantive Credits; Tuition: $249.00 To Register Call PBI @ 1.800.932.4637

PBI Group Cast Seminar

“18th Annual Estate and Elder Law Symposium” Wednesday, February 22, 2017

In this one-day Symposium PBI will feature some of the most popular sessions from their annual Estate Law Institute and Elder Law Institute. Whether you have a general practice or you concentrate in estate law, elder law or both, you will find this course offers just what you need.


5 Substantive & 1 Ethics Credits Boxed lunch included with tuition; Tuition: $299.00

To Register Call PBI @ 1.800.932.4637

PBI Group Cast Seminar “Internet Legal Research”

Thursday, February 23, 2017 With over 620 million websites, the amount of information available on the web is staggering; making a simple web search overwhelming. Identify techniques to efficiently comb through the vast amount of online data, receive pointers to narrow your search results and discover resources to perform traditional and deep/invisible web searches. Discover how to navigate the different search engines on your smartphone or tablet as well as online to locate cases and other information important to your practice. Gain an understanding of social media searching, the limitations of using free sites and learn how to navigate the variety of resources available to you.

Registration and Boxed Lunch: 12:00 PM Seminar: 12:30 PM – 3:45 PM; Tuition: $249.00

2 Substantive & 1 Ethics Credits (Integrated) To Register Call PBI @ 1.800.932.4637

CLE Update 2

PBI Group Cast Seminar “From File to Trial:

8 Keys to Success in Court and Beyond” Friday, February 24, 2017

Judge Drummond was a successful trial lawyer for two decades and has spent the last decade doing one thing – presiding over jury and bench trials. Combining his own experience with his jury surveys, he brings you persuasion techniques that you can use from the day the case comes into your office to verdict. Making a good first impression is persuasion. Equip yourself with a checklist for jury selection, opening statements, direct examination, cross examination and closing arguments. Discover the top ten things a judge wants during a trial. The Trial Notebook is the most ignored but most powerful tool for all phases of the case.

Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 AM Seminar: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Tuition: $299.00

Boxed lunch included with tuition 5 Substantive & 1 Ethics Credits (Integrated)


PBI Group Cast Seminar

“Trial Skills/Cross Examination with Judge Bernstein”

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Through the use of popular movie clips and a recreation of real life cross-examination by some of Pennsylvania’s most prominent and successful civil litigators, you will discover the keys to effective cross-examination. Learn how to get the answers you are seeking from both expert and lay witnesses. Join Judge Mark Bernstein, one of Pennsylvania’s foremost authorities on evidence and cross-examination, along with one of Philadelphia’s top plaintiffs’ counsel – Larry Bendesky – for an insightful and entertaining program. Walk away with a renewed confidence in your ability to conduct the most effective cross examination.

Registration and Boxed Lunch: 12:00 PM Seminar: 12:30 PM – 3:45 PM


CLE Update 3

PBI Group Cast Seminar “Estate Planning: Beyond the Basics”

Thursday, March 2, 2017 Avoid common estate planning blunders. Hear discussions about common oversights, gaffes and errors encountered by estate planners…and learn what to do to avoid them. From problems related to naming a trust as a beneficiary in an IRA, planning for death, but not incapacity and other novel technologies, you will receive practical tips so you don’t find yourself caught in an unexpected planning trap. Evaluate Pennsylvania’s trust laws against those of neighboring states such as Delaware and Ohio to determine how an estate plan could be affected due to relocation or other measures. Analyze estate planning in the current interest rate environment. Consider the ethical implications every estate planner must recognize. Discuss cross border planning issues when working with international clients.

Registration and Breakfast: 8:30 AM Seminar: 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM; Tuition: $279.00

Boxed lunch included with tuition 5 Substantive & 1 Ethics Credits


PBI Group Cast Seminar “Lincoln on Professionalism”

Friday, March 3, 2017 Prepare for 3 “power hours”: Lincoln’s lessons to live by, all wrapped up in “wild card” ethics credits! The perfect blend of entertainment and education, this program demonstrates the value of living by Lincoln’s teachings – professionally and personally. Why a program on Lincoln? Among other things, Lincoln is well-known throughout history for the exemplary qualities of legal ethics and professionalism that he demonstrated in every aspect of his life. The examples he set more than 150 years ago remain stalwart models for all professionals to follow today. Incorporate his guiding principles into your practice and life: *Lack of Vanity * Candor with the Court * Justice and Fairness *Candor to Opposing Counsel * Dignity and Civility * Courtesy and Goodwill * Brevity and Clarity * Candor to Client *Diligence Video clips describing Lincoln’s life and beliefs are coupled with an engaging discussion that provides a current and modern context to the model of professionalism that Lincoln provides.

Registration and Breakfast: 8:30 AM; 3 Ethics Credits Seminar: 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM; Tuition: $199.00


CLE Update 4

PBI Group Cast Seminar “LLC Document Preparation in PA:

Big Changes Coming for LLCs, LLPs, LPs and GPs” Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Act 170 makes Pennsylvania a more hospitable home to businesses. Overhauling law that is 25+ years old, Act 170 is expected to provide new and current businesses with a legal guide that is cleaner and easier to use. This new law means big changes for your practice. Join the attorneys who drafted this new legislation as they take apart Act 170, one provision at a time.


6 Substantive Credits Boxed lunch included with tuition

Tuition: $299.00 To Register Call PBI @ 1.800.932.4637

New Jersey CLE credits may be earned by submitting to the New Jersey CLE Board upon an audit request, your Pennsylvania CLE Board report as documentation of programs attended and credits earned. You can get a copy of this report at www.pacle.org.

All courses accredited through the Bar Association of Lehigh County and courses accredited through the PBI being held at BALC qualify toward New Jersey requirements.

PBI Group Cast Seminar “Running Your Law Firm like a Business”

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Attorneys are well prepared for the practice of law, but this seminar prepares the attorney for the business of law. You want to practice law and you want to make money doing it. Attorneys who are sole practitioners or are in boutique firms often serve as their own CFO, accounts payable clerk, billing staff, chief accountant and human resource officer. Whether you are thinking of starting your own practice, just beginning in the legal profession or have been running your own firm for years, this very practical program is full of essential, easy to understand pieces of information to help you become and stay successful.


4 Substantive Credits Tuition: $249.00


CLE Update 5

PBI Group Cast Seminar “Sentencing in Pennsylvania State Courts”

Thursday, March 9, 2017

ENSURE YOUR FAMILIARITY WITH PA’S SENTENCING GUIDELINES

Learn the effects of the most recent guideline changes and what is yet to come

Get a quick refresher on the fundamentals Get an update on risk assessment, and up and coming

legislation that could impact your client

ARE MANDATORIES MAKING A RETURN? Delve into the latest legislative efforts on this topic and discuss the implications for sex and drug cases.

KEEP INFORMED ABOUT THE LATEST DUI SENTENCING The aftermath of Birchfield Analyzing the look back period Collateral Consequences Treatment Requirements

HOW DIVERSIONARY AND OTHER PROGRAMS CAN BENEFIT YOUR CLIENT

Know what to consider before choosing an alternative to incarceration for your client

Compare specialty court programs and their requirements Take a closer look at Intermediate Punishment, Re-entry

programs

Registration and Boxed Lunch: 11:30 AM Seminar: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM


CHANGE OF PBI POLICY

Because of low attendance at many PBI Simulcast seminars in recent months, PBI has adopted a policy to cancel programs when the registration does not justify the direct costs. PBI may cancel programs approximately ten (10) days before the scheduled date of the presentation under these circumstances.

Although PBI no longer charges extra tuition for walk-ins, to avoid cancellation of seminars which you would like to attend, please pre-register.

Call the PBI Registration Number at: 1.800.932.4637 before the program if you plan to register “at the door”.

CLE Update 6

BALC LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINAR

“Avoiding Common QDRO Pitfalls and Application of New QDRO Technology”

Presented by: Mark Altschuler Friday, March 10, 2017

This program will take a new look at: 1. The dollar award error in defined benefit QDRO’s 2. Pension Train Diagram and the Act 175 Formula 3. Partial Offset Methodology 4. Survivor Benefits in the Pennsylvania State Systems 5. Application of the myPAC QDRO web portal system and

case management tool Mark K. Altschuler, M.S. is Actuary for Pension Analysis Consultants, Inc. He is a professional qualified actuary with more than 25 years experience, with 15 years prior experience as an applied mathematician and analytical engineer. Mr. Altschuler has performed actuarial work in both the pension and commercial casualty areas. Mr. Altschuler has prepared thousands of marital pension valuations and draft QDRO’s for counsel. He has served as an expert witness in the equitable distribution of pension values and his testimony has been favorably cited by Appellate Courts on complex pension issues. He has produced rate filings in various lines of commercial insurance, performed actuarial analysis and developed actuarial software packages. As an actuary and as an analytical engineer, Mr. Altschuler has developed complex software packages and mathematical models. Mr. Altschuler earned a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 and a M.S. in Applied Physics at Case Western Reserve University in 1978.

BALC Lunch & Learn Seminar Registration & Lunch: 11:45 AM; 1 Substantive Credit

Seminar: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Tuition: Members $40.00; Non-members $55.00 To Register Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16

E-mail: cle&lehighbar.org

To Register for any Bar Association Luncheon Seminar Call: Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16

E-mail to: [email protected] or Fax the Registration form to: 610.770.9826

To Register for any PBI Seminar being held at BALC Call PBI @ 1.800.932.4637

CLE Update 7

PBI Group Cast Seminar “Municipal Liability Actions in Pennsylvania”

Monday, March 13, 2017 Receive an overview and update on municipal liability law – its history, evolution and latest statutory and case law developments. Review and analyze the laws framing municipal liability actions.

Analysis of the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act Impact and application of The Recreation Act

Build your knowledge of immunity for public officials and employees.

Defense and immunity provisions Damages limitations and insurance issues Exceptions to immunity

Discover alternative theories of legal liability. Section 1983 issues State created danger claims

Hear about the important recent cases affecting municipal liability.

Registration and Boxed Lunch: 11:30 AM Seminar: 12:00 PM – 4:15 PM


PBI Group Cast Seminar “Internet Law Update - 2017”

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

FIND OUT HOW THE INTERNET AFFECTS BUSINESS AND LEGAL ISSUES

Get the practical information you crave on the effect of the Web on business and legal issues. For 20 years, this annual course has provided updates of hot topics in internet law such as changes to IP protection and issues raised by social media. As part of the anniversary celebration, this year will include discussions of both the history of the Internet and its future direction including the impact of the Internet of Things (IOT) and block chain technologies.

GAIN LEGAL UPDATES ON A VARIETY OF INTERNET TOPICS Privacy; Security Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents Cloud Computing and E-Contracting Social Media and First Amendment

Registration and Breakfast: 8:30 AM

Seminar: 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM Boxed lunch included with tuition


CLE Update 8

PBI Group Cast Seminar “Using and Abusing the

Residential Agreement of Sale” Thursday, March 16, 2017

EXPLORE NEW CHANGES TO THE PAR FORM

Find out what other changes have been made for 2017 to the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR) agreement of sale for residential property. PBI’s experienced faculty will identify the “hot spots” and guide you through the use of PAR agreements and custom addenda. You will learn how to use standardized forms to draft the best agreement for your clients.

ADAPT YOUR FORMS TO YOUR CLIENTS’ TRANSACTIONS How are real estate attorneys, brokers and salespersons currently using and tailoring the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR) residential agreement of sale? How is the form being abused? In this interactive course for both novice and seasoned real estate attorneys, PBI’s faculty will help you better understand the various issues that arise when using the PAR forms or customizing your own.

TOPICS: What’s new in the latest PAR form Price escalation clauses Appraisal contingency Mortgage contingency Deed restrictions and title issues Escrow deposits and releases Tenant occupied properties Mediation Oil and gas addendum Contract dates Regional differences in using PAR forms

Registration and Boxed Lunch: 11:30 AM

Seminar: 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM 3 Substantive Credits; Tuition: $249.00 To Register Call PBI @ 1.800.932.4637

Don’t forget – if you want to see an up-to-date schedule of CLE courses being held at BALC, log on to: www.lehighbar.org At the top of the home page point on ‘CLE Seminars’ and on the drop down menu click on ‘CLE Seminar Listing’, open the file and see what’s scheduled. For more course information, go to our ‘Calendar’ and click on the date of the course you are interested in for full information. It’s that easy!

CLE Update 9

PBI Group Cast Seminar “Finance for Lawyers – 2017”

Friday, March 17, 2017 BE READY WHEN YOU ARE CALLED ON TO PROVIDE COUNSEL

ON FINANCIAL MATTERS Possessing a modest understanding of key elements of finance is important in assisting your clients with their problems and in meeting their objectives and goals. The more you understand, the better you are able to counsel clients with confidence, and use your financial understanding to their advantage during negotiations or litigation.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR BOARDS OF DIRECTORS Members of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute praised this course and suggested members of other boards would find it beneficial as well. Rather than complex financial or mathematical formulas, PBI’s experienced instructor uses real-life examples and illustrations to present financial concepts in a clear, engaging manner. Attendees will receive a comprehensive overview of accounting principles, financial statements, risk vs. return, financial fraud schemes and other issues.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE: Foundations of modern accounting and the basic

equation of finance Financial statements Accounting methodologies and principles Who’s Who in financial reporting Private company accounting Key numbers and ratios Present value Concepts and business valuations The lawyer’s role in financial audits Basic concepts of Financial investment Financial fraud schemes


Seminar: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 5 Substantive & 1 Ethics Credits (Integrated)

Boxed lunch included with tuition Tuition: $299.00


CLE Update 10

PBI Group Cast Seminar “Foreclosure Proceedings: A Guide to Navigating the

Legal Landscape of Home Foreclosure” Monday, March 20, 2017

SO, YOUR CLIENT IS FACING FORECLOSURE…

And undoubtedly hitting you with one question after another: How long may I stay in my house if I don’t pay my

mortgage? How can I avoid foreclosure on my house? Do I have to file for bankruptcy?

Whether this is your first, fifteenth, or fiftieth foreclosure case, this program will provide valuable guidance for steering your client through or around the foreclosure process. HOW DO NEW FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS IMPACT THE

FORECLOSURE PROCESS IN PENNSYLVANIA? PBI’s panel will discuss:

The new CFPB regulations providing new protections for struggling borrowers

The Act 91 process, effective September 1, 2016, providing general information regarding the HEMAP program and homeowner rights

DO YOU KNOW THE PROCESS WELL ENOUGH TO EFFECTIVELY

REPRESENT YOUR CLIENT? No worries! Reserve your seat today for a seminar targeted to novices and experienced alike. Learn how to understand and use the legal documents intrinsic to each stage of the process, side-step trouble areas, and explore available bankruptcy options. Plus: pick up a few strategies for employing alternatives to foreclosure.

GO FROM A TO Z WITH A COMPRHENSIVE AGENDA The Real Property foreclosure process Alternatives to foreclosure Case law and legislative update Bankruptcy


Seminar: 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM 4 Substantive Credits; Tuition: $249.00 To Register Call PBI @ 1.800.932.4637

CLE Update 11

BALC LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINAR

“The Compromise of 1850 and the Role of the Constitution and Law in American Life as the

Civil War Approached” Presented by: Malcolm Gross, Esq.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

This program will cover the struggle to avoid the path to Civil War by adoption of a compromise regarding numerous points of difference between the north and south. In 1850 the surviving greats of American history came together in an effort to save the Union. Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, William Seward, John C. Calhoun, Thaddeus Stevens and others all labored to arrive at answers to the problems of slavery. The result was a “Compromise” which instead of solving the problems, fueled the legal and political struggles between not only the north and south but the political parties. Attorney Malcolm J. Gross is a founding partner of Gross McGinley, LLP, headquartered in Allentown, where he has long represented media interests, including representing them in their pursuit of access to government records. Malcolm J. Gross was born in Allentown, PA. He graduated from Muhlenberg College, cum laude in 1962, with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science. He earned his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law in Philadelphia in 1965 and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar that year. While at Villanova, he was an editor of the Law Review. Mr. Gross also is admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Attorney Gross has written on a wide range of topics, and his articles have appeared in such national publications as Social Work, Case & Comment, and Communications and the Law. He also has published work in the Pennsylvania Bar Quarterly and the Pennsylvania Law Journal Reporter. Some of his articles cover press law including defamation, subpoenas, and freedom of information issues. He also writes about general-interest issues such as custody and domestic relations. In 2004, 2006, and 2012, Attorney Gross was named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, reserved for the top 5 percent of Pennsylvania attorneys, and holds an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory.

BALC Lunch & Learn Seminar Registration & Lunch: 11:45 AM; 1 Substantive Credit

Seminar: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Tuition: Members $40.00; Non-members $55.00 To Register Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16

E-mail: cle&lehighbar.org

CLE Update 12

BALC CLE REGISTRATION FORM

Name:___________________________________________

PA Sup.CT.ID_____________________________________ Member of the Bar Association of: [ ] Lehigh [ ] Northampton [ ] Other_______________________ [ ] Legal Support Staff Register by: Phone 610.433.6401, Ext. 16; FAX 610.770.9826; E-Mail [email protected] or Mail your registration to: BALC, 1114 Walnut Street, Allentown PA 18102.

[ ] March 10: “Avoiding Common QDRO Pitfalls and Application of New QDRO Technology” Registration and Lunch: 11:45 AM; Seminar: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM [ ] March 21: “The Compromise of 1850 and the Role of the Constitution and Law in American Life as the Civil War Approached” Registration and Lunch: 11:45 AM; Seminar: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_________________________ Please make checks payable to & mail to: BALC, 1114 W Walnut St, Allentown PA 18102.

The CLE Department wants to continue to welcome walk-ins to the Lunch & Learn seminars but we may no longer be able to offer lunch to those who wish to attend but have not pre-registered. The department kindly requests, whenever possible to pre-register at least one or two days prior to a seminar. This is necessary in making arrangements for handouts and apprising the caterer.

To Register: Call: Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16

Or E-mail: [email protected]

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Please select the appropriate areas of referral: Child Support Conference (Defendants Only)

$150.00

Child Support Hearing (Defendants Only) $60.00 per hour

Child Custody Conference (Defendants Only) $150.00

Uncontested Divorce $275.00 plus costs

PFA First Full Hearing (Defendants Only) $250.00

Bankruptcy – Chapter 7 $500.00 plus costs

Collections Defense $60.00 per hour

Simple Wills (Simple bequests & Simple minors’ trust) $75.00

Simple Wills (Husband & Wife) $125.00

Power of Attorney $40.00

Health Care POA & Living Wills $75.00

Unemployment Compensation $250.00

*Prices assume in office visits for the initial conference and execution of documents. Any additional provisions or work or out of office visits are done at $60.00 per hour.

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Dear Bar Association Member,

The Bar Association of Lehigh County has started the Annual Ask for the Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Fund Grant. This year’s theme is “School Programs in Need” and we are asking all organizations applying to keep that mind as they complete their request.

We are proud to remind all lawyers that the Bar Association of Lehigh County has conducted an Assistance Program to benefit area 501c3 organizations to provide much needed assistance to our surrounding communities for many years. This program has raised over $200,000 throughout that time and distributed these funds to many deserving area organizations.

This year to assist these organizations, we are asking each lawyer to give generously to help support those in our local community. Remember, these contributions stay in the Greater Lehigh Valley area.

The Program is administered through the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation and all gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The Foundation will acknowledge all gifts for tax purposes.

We will recognize all those nonprofit organizations receiving funds as part of our Law Day celebration in May.

Past years’ contributions went to the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley, Dream Come True, The Lehigh Valley Zoo, Community Bike Works, The Victory House, Angel 34 , Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley and many more.

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Please help by sending your check today, payable to the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation and mail to:

Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Fund Grant

Lehigh Valley Community Foundation 840 West Hamilton Street, Suite 310

Allentown, PA 18101

or go to www.lehighbar.org for credit card donations Thank you for your generous donation!

Kristin Noonan, Esquire

Community Service Committee, Chair

Ray Bridgeman, Executive Director, BALC

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YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION HAPPY HOUR

Thursday, March 2, 2017 5:30 pm

99 Bottles 701 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA

Upcoming Happy Hours:

April 6, 2017 @ 5:30 pm: Bar Louie May 4, 2017 @ 5:30 pm: The Trapp Door

Stay tuned for details of additional

upcoming Young Lawyers Division events!

YLD events are a great opportunity to meet and network with other young attorneys.

Guests are welcome!

Questions or requests for future Happy Hour Locations?

Email: [email protected]

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The Lawyers Lunch Table

A treasured tradition is returning for all Lawyers and Judges. There is a standing reservation for Lunch at Bell Hall, 612 W. Hamilton St, on the 1st Thursday of the month, 12PM. Please come out enjoy some camaraderie with other colleagues.

Please RSVP to: Robert Donatelli

610-391-1800 [email protected]

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Sponsorship Opportunity

“First 100 Days” Topic: How Will the New Administration’s Policies Affect

Business?

Presented by: Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations

Monday, May 22, 2017 4:30 PM @ The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut St. Allentown, PA. 18102

Panel Discussion from Leaders throughout the Region:

Don Cunningham, President & CEO at Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp.

Dr. Kamran Afshar, Ph.D., the Region’s Preeminent Economist, Kamran Afshar Associates Dr. Christopher Borick, Prof of Political Science/ Dir of Polling Institute, Muhlenberg College

Event Sponsor Opportunity to Address the Crowd-2 to 3 minutes

Opportunity to hang your company’s banner at event Recognition as Event Sponsor on all official marketing: to include Lehigh Law

Journal, various email and social media marketing through affiliated associations with the LVCPO

Logo Displayed on Event Program Investment $1,000 1 Available

Hors d' oeuvres Sponsor Signage displayed on hors d’ oeuvres table

Opportunity to hang your company’s banner at event Logo Displayed on Event Program

Investment $500 1 Available

Banner Sponsor Opportunity to hang your company’s banner at event

Recognition on Event Program Investment $250

For more information about sponsorships, contact:

Ray Bridgeman 610‐433‐6204 X 15 [email protected] Event Registration 4:00PM

Panel Discussion 4:30PM Networking Mixer 5:30PM

Make checks payable to: LVCPO

1114 W Walnut St Allentown, PA 18102

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February

February 20: BALC Office Closed

March

March 2: YLD Happy Hour at 99 Bottles 5:30pm

March 7: LCPA Steering Committee Meeting 12pm

March 15: Barristers Inn 5:30pm

March 16: Board Meeting 4:30pm

March 16: Happy Hour 5:30pm

March 28: New Member Welcome Breakfast 8am

April

April 14: BALC Office Closed

April 19: Barristers Inn 5:30pm

April 20: Board Meeting 4:30pm

May

May 1: Law Day Luncheon

May 3: Sprint Event at Coca Cola Park

May 17: Barristers Inn Banquet

May 18: Board Meeting 4:30pm

May 22: LVCPO Event 4;30pm

May 29: BALC Office Closed

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NOTES

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LEHIGH LAW JOURNAL

Executors: Karen L. Gaumer and Terry E. Stine c/o Michael Santanasto, Esquire, 210 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.Attorney: Michael A. Santa-nasto, Esquire, 210 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Geiger, Merle J. a/k/a June Gei-ger a/k/a M. June Geiger a/k/a Merle Geiger, dec’d.Late of Bethlehem. Executrix: Virginia Soffera c/o Gardner Law Office, 740 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.Attorneys: Gardner Law Office, 740 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

George, Lillie M., dec’d.Late of Fogelsville, Upper Ma-cungie Township. Executor: Roger L. George, 17 Cornish Drive, Hudson, MA 01749.Attorney: Douglas G. Cappelli-ni, Esq., Creveling, Creveling & Cappellini, 123 North Fifth Street, Allentown, PA 18102, (610) 435-8711

Getz, Vivian A., dec’d.Late of Allentown. Executors: Randy Lee Getz and Wayne A. Getz a/k/a Wayne Allen Getz c/o William J. Fries, Esquire, The Atrium—Suite 106, 2895 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18104.Attorney: William J. Fries, Es-quire, The Atrium—Suite 106, 2895 Hamilton Boulevard, Al-lentown, PA 18104.

Hansted, Allan W. a/k/a Allan Hansted, dec’d.Late of Allentown, South White-hall Twp.

Executrix: Rosemarie Montgomery-Hansted, 2525 Covered Bridge Lane, Allentown, PA 18104.Attorney: Shawn J. Lau, Es-quire, 4228 St. Lawrence Ave-nue, Reading, PA 19606.

Harrigle, Arline M., dec’d.Late of Salisbury Township. Co-Executors: Dianne N. Kehs and Thomas A. Harrigle, Jr. c/o Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C., 4001 Schoolhouse Lane, P.O. Box 219, Center Valley, PA 18034-0219.Attorneys: Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C., 4001 Schoolhouse Lane, P.O. Box 219, Center Val-ley, PA 18034-0219.

Hilt, Anna Jane, dec’d.Late of Allentown. Executor: Joseph R. Sarnitsky c/o Rebeca Torres, Esquire, 432 N. 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18102.Attorney: Rebeca Torres, Es-quire, 432 N. 7th Street, Allen-town, PA 18102.

Keiper, Mary a/k/a Mary D. Keiper, dec’d.Late of the Township of White-hall. Executrix: Diane M. O’Neill c/o Jamie Michael McFadden, Esq., 3055 College Heights Blvd., Suite 2B, Allentown, PA 18104.Attorney: Jamie Michael Mc-Fadden, Esq., 3055 College Heights Blvd., Suite 2B, Allen-town, PA 18104.

Kilman, Myrtle Marie, dec’d.Late of Allentown. Executor: John B. Kilman, III a/k/a John Burton Kilman, III c/o Sally L. Schoffstall, Esquire,

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Schoffstall Elder Law, 2987 Corporate Court, Suite 200, Orefield, PA 18069.Attorneys: Sally L. Schoffstall, Esquire, Schoffstall Elder Law, 2987 Corporate Court, Suite 200, Orefield, PA 18069.

Krastins, Livija, dec’d.Late of the City of Bethlehem. Administratrix: Mara Krastins c/o Herster, Newton & Murphy, 127 N. 4th St., P.O. Box 1087, Easton, PA 18044-1087.Attorneys: Herster, Newton & Murphy, 127 N. 4th St., P.O. Box 1087, Easton, PA 18044-1087.

Lewis, Frederick E., dec’d.Late of Upper Macungie Town-ship. Executrix: Audrey Marie Lewis c/o Jon A. Swartz, Esquire, 7736 Main Street, Fogelsville, PA 18051.Attorney: Jon A. Swartz, Es-quire, 7736 Main Street, Fogels-ville, PA 18051.

Long, Mary Josephine, dec’d.Late of the Township of White-hall. Executor: Dale Long c/o Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., 515 West Hamilton Street, Suite 502, Allentown, PA 18101.Attorneys: R. Nicholas Nanovic, Esquire, Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., 515 West Hamil-ton Street, Suite 502, Allen-town, PA 18101.

McMenemy, Denis, dec’d.Late of Coopersburg Borough. Executrix: Elizabeth DiDonato, 712 Lower State Rd., North Wales, PA 19454.

Miller, Jeanne L. a/k/a Jeanne L. Frankenfield Miller, dec’d.Late of Allentown. Co-Executors: Donald J. Miller and Diane L. Borelli c/o Re-becca M. Young, Esq. and Lia K. Snyder, Esq., Young & Young, 119 E. Main Street, Macungie, PA 18062.Attorneys: Rebecca M. Young, Esq. and Lia K. Snyder, Esq., Young & Young, 119 E. Main Street, Macungie, PA 18062.

Najm, Gerges a/k/a Georges Najm a/k/a Georges Moussa Najm, dec’d.Late of the City of Allentown. Executor: Abla H. Najm a/k/a Abla Najm c/o Norman E. Blatt, Jr., Esq., 1218 Delaware Ave-nue, Bethlehem, PA 18015.Attorney: Norman E. Blatt, Jr., Esq., 1218 Delaware Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Oswald, Warren C., dec’d.Late of the Township of North Whitehall, Coplay. Executor: Jeffrey L. Oswald, 2648 Scout House Road, Slat-ington, PA 18080.Attorneys: Neil D. Ettinger, Es-quire, Ettinger & Associates, LLC, Peachtree Office Plaza, 1815 Schadt Avenue, White-hall, PA 18052.

Piger, Richard E., Sr., dec’d.Late of Breinigsville. Executor: Richard E. Piger, Jr. a/k/a Richard Earl Piger, Jr. c/o Sally L. Schoffstall, Esquire, Schoffstall Elder Law, 2987 Corporate Court, Suite 200, Orefield, PA 18069.Attorneys: Sally L. Schoffstall, Esquire, Schoffstall Elder Law, 2987 Corporate Court, Suite 200, Orefield, PA 18069.

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Querio, Kathleen A., dec’d.Late of South Whitehall Town-ship. Executor: Denis C. Querio c/o Charles A. Waters, Esquire, Steckel and Stopp LLC, 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slat-ington, PA 18080.Attorneys: Charles A. Waters, Esquire, Steckel and Stopp LLC, 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slatington, PA 18080.

Rader, Janice L., dec’d.Late of the City of Allentown. Administrator C.T.A.: Gary R. Rader c/o Mary Ann Snell, Es-quire, 4510 Bath Pike, Suite 201, Bethlehem, PA 18017.Attorney: Mary Ann Snell, Es-quire, 4510 Bath Pike, Suite 201, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Roberti, Mae L., dec’d.Late of the City of Bethlehem. Executor: Neil Roberti c/o Da-vid J. Ceraul, Esquire, 22 Mar-ket Street, P.O. Box 19, Bangor, PA 18013-0019.Attorney: David J. Ceraul, Es-quire, 22 Market Street, P.O. Box 19, Bangor, PA 18013-0019.

Rossnagel, Helen E. a/k/a Helen Elizabeth Rossnagel, dec’d.Late of Lower Macungie Town-ship. Executor: James R. Rossnagel, 3885 Arbours Ave., Collegeville, PA 19426.Attorneys: Robert M. Strickler, Esquire, CGA Law Firm, 135 N. George St., York, PA 17401.

Silfies, Margaret C., dec’d.Late of the City of Bethlehem. Executrix: Donna L. Pavlick, 1172 Wellington Circle, Laurys Station, PA 18059.

Attorney: Kristofer M. Metzger, Esquire, 6666 Passer Rd., Suite #3, Coopersburg, PA 18036.

Skimbo, Peter, dec’d.Late of Whitehall Township. Executor: Thomas F. Traud, Jr., Esquire, 3055 College Heights Blvd., Suite 2A, Allentown, PA 18104.Attorney: T. Benjamin Traud, Esquire, 3055 College Heights Blvd., Suite 2A, Allentown, PA 18104.

Whitiak, Eva Z. a/k/a Eva Zele-niak Whitiak, dec’d.Late of South Whitehall Town-ship. Executrices: Deborah A. Whitiak, Janice M. Benko and Paula W. Anderson c/o Kristofer M. Metzger, Esquire, 6666 Passer Rd., Suite #3, Coopers-burg, PA 18036.Attorney: Kristofer M. Metzger, Esquire, 6666 Passer Rd., Suite #3, Coopersburg, PA 18036.

THIRD PUBLICATION

Bucks, Robert M. a/k/a Robert Morris Bucks, dec’d.Late of the City of Allentown. Executor: Robert Charles Bucks c/o Bradford D. Wagner, Es-quire, 662 Main Street, Heller-town, PA 18055-1726.Attorney: Bradford D. Wagner, Esquire, 662 Main Street, Hel-lertown, PA 18055-1726, (610) 838-6563.

Chernay, Paul C. a/k/a Paul C. Chernaskey, dec’d.Late of Lower Milford Township. Executor: Samuel R. Kasick, Esquire c/o Eric R. Strauss, Esquire, Worth, Magee & Fish-

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er, P.C., 2610 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104.Attorneys: Eric R. Strauss, Es-quire, Worth, Magee & Fisher, P.C., 2610 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104.

Doyle, Helen F. a/k/a Fran Doyle a/k/a Helen Frances Doyle a/k/a Helen Frances Wilson, dec’d.Late of the City of Bethlehem. Executrix: Colleen Tomko c/o Mark P. Albright, Esquire, 403 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055-1721.Attorney: Mark P. Albright, Es-quire, 403 Main Street, Heller-town, PA 18055-1721.

Drauch, Margaret a/k/a Marga-ret M. Drauch, dec’d.Late of Allentown. Executrix: Mary Ann M. Lynn, 254 Willow Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522.Attorneys: Keith R. Pavlack, Esquire, Pavlack Law Offices, P.C., 1415 Blakeslee Blvd. Dr. E., Lehighton, PA 18235.

Duran, Margaret J., dec’d.Late of Allentown. Executor: Timothy J. Duran c/o Law Office of Michael Prokup, 2030 West Tilghman Street, Suite 201, Allentown, PA 18104.Attorney: Michael Prokup, Es-quire, 2030 West Tilghman Street, Suite 201, Allentown, PA 18104.

Finch, David L., dec’d.Late of South Whitehall Town-ship. Executrix: Norma K. Finch c/o Constantine M. Vasiliadis, Esq., Kolb, Vasiliadis and Florenz, LLC, 60 W. Broad Street, Suite

303, Bethlehem, PA 18018-5721.Attorneys: Constantine M. Vasiliadis, Esq., Kolb, Vasiliadis and Florenz, LLC, 60 W. Broad Street, Suite 303, Bethlehem, PA 18018-5721.

Franceski, Michael J., dec’d.Late of the City of Bethlehem. Administratrix: Bernadette H. Franceski c/o Constantine M. Vasiliadis, Esq., Kolb, Vasiliadis and Florenz, LLC, 60 W. Broad Street, Suite 303, Bethlehem, PA 18018-5721.Attorneys: Constantine M. Vasiliadis, Esq., Kolb, Vasiliadis and Florenz, LLC, 60 W. Broad Street, Suite 303, Bethlehem, PA 18018-5721.

Illigash, Esther H., dec’d.Late of 1249 Walnut Drive, Danielsville, County of North-ampton. Executors: Sandra J. Schiffer a/k/a Sandra Schiffer, 1602 Harding Circle, Whitehall, PA 18052 and John W. Illigash, Jr., 5031 Church Drive, Coplay, PA 18037.Attorneys: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire, Shulman & Shabbick, 1935 Center Street, Northamp-ton, PA 18067.

Krug, John a/k/a John H. Krug, dec’d.Late of the Township of Weisen-berg. Executrix: Crystal Darinsig c/o Jamie Michael McFadden, Esq., 3055 College Heights Blvd., Suite 2B, Allentown, PA 18104.Attorney: Jamie Michael Mc-Fadden, Esq., 3055 College Heights Blvd., Suite 2B, Allen-town, PA 18104.

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Lieberman, Jean D. a/k/a Jean Doern Lieberman, dec’d.Late of Allentown. Co-Executors: Karen Lieberman-Daly, Mark T. Lieberman, Mi-chael J. Lieberman and Mari-anne Lieberman c/o Law Office of Michael Prokup, 2030 West Tilghman Street, Suite 201, Al-lentown, PA 18104.Attorney: Michael Prokup, Es-quire, 2030 West Tilghman Street, Suite 201, Allentown, PA 18104.

Merkel, Helen R., dec’d.Late of 1177 6th St., Whitehall.Executor: Robert Merkel, 23 Camillo Dr., Wayne, NJ 07470.

Oceanak, Ruth L. a/k/a Ruth Adeline Larue a/k/a Ruth Larue Oceanak a/k a Ruth Laure Oceanak, dec’d.Late of the Township of Lower Macungie. Executor: Thomas A. Oceanak c/o Gregory R. Reed, Esquire, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.Attorney: Gregory R. Reed, Es-quire, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

Paules, Dorothy S., dec’d.Late of the City of Allentown. Executor: Ronald G. Paules c/o Todd H. Lahr, Esq., Lahr & Lahr Law Offices, 3570 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 303, Allentown, PA 18103-4513.Attorneys: Todd H. Lahr, Esq., Lahr & Lahr Law Offices, 3570 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 303, Al-lentown, PA 18103-4513, (800) 384-1900 or (610) 398-2440.

Shive, Raymond, dec’d.Late of the Township of Lower Macungie. Executrix: Lois Albright c/o Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., 515 West Hamilton Street, Suite 502, Allentown, PA 18101.Attorneys: Robert E. Donatelli, Esquire, Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., 515 West Hamil-ton Street, Suite 502, Allen-town, PA 18101.

Tallarita, Ann J. a/k/a Ann Tal-larita, dec’d.Late of the Township of White-hall. Executor: Gary Tallarita c/o David B. Schwartz, Esquire, 44 E. Broad St., Suite 15, Bethle-hem, PA 18018.Attorney: David B. Schwartz, Esquire, 44 E. Broad St., Suite 15, Bethlehem, PA 18018, (610) 691-3151.

Vosler, Gary N. a/k/a Gary Vos-ler, dec’d.Late of Allentown. Executrix: Georgette Schweyer c/o Nicholas E. Englesson, Es-quire, 740 Main Street, Bethle-hem, PA 18018.Attorney: Nicholas E. Engles-son, Esquire, 740 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

NOTICES OF INCORPORATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Incorporation have been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to the provi-sions of the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Penn-sylvania, Act of December 21, 1988

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The name of the corporation is:DIVAD ENTERPRISES, INC.

VICTOR F. CAVACINI, ESQ.GROSS McGINLEY, LLP33 S. 7th StreetAllentown, PA 18101Phone: (610) 820-5450

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The name of the corporation is:FOHDAJ LEGACY CORPORATION

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County

NO. 2016-C-1771

CIVIL ACTION—MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

————FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE

ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”)3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20016-2892

Plaintiffv.

ANTHONY M. SHIPLEY1018 Delaware AvenueFountain Hill, PA 18015

Defendant

NOTICE

You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written ap-pearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the com-plaint or for any other claim or relief

requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.

YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAW-YER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OF-FER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

AVISO

Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plaza al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta a sentar una comparencia es-crita o en persona o con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se de-fiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notifi-cacion. Ademas, la corte puede deci-dir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas las provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propie-dades u otros derechos importantes para usted.

LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO VAYA EN PER-SONA O TELEFONA A LA OFICINA ESCRITA ABAJO. ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDE PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE COMO CONTRATAR A UN ABOGADO. SI USTED NO TIENE EL D INERO SUF IC IENTE PARA CONTRATAR A UN ABOGADO, LE PODEMOS DAR INFORMACION SO-BRE AGENCIAS QUE PROVEEN SERVICIO LEGAL A PERSONAS

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Lawyer Referral ServiceP.O. Box 1324Allentown, PA 18105-1324(610) 433-7094

MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, ESQ.No. 52634HEATHER RILOFF, ESQ.No. 309906JENIECE D. DAVIS, ESQ.No. 208967MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, P.C.Attorneys for Plaintiff649 South AvenueSuite 7Secane, PA 19018(610) 328-2887

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Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County

NO. 2016-C-2179

CIVIL ACTION—MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

————FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE

ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”)3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20016-2892

Plaintiffv.

LANCE J. ESPOSITO152 Robert Drive

Allentown, PA 18104Defendant

NOTICE

You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written ap-pearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are

warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the com-plaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.

YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAW-YER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OF-FER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

AVISO

Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plaza al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta a sentar una comparencia es-crita o en persona o con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se de-fiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notifi-cacion. Ademas, la corte puede deci-dir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas las provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propie-dades u otros derechos importantes para usted.

LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO VAYA EN PER-SONA O TELEFONA A LA OFICINA ESCRITA ABAJO. ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDE PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE COMO CONTRATAR A UN

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ABOGADO. SI USTED NO TIENE EL D INERO SUF IC IENTE PARA CONTRATAR A UN ABOGADO, LE PODEMOS DAR INFORMACION SO-BRE AGENCIAS QUE PROVEEN SERVICIO LEGAL A PERSONAS ELEGIBLE PARA SERVICIOS A COSTO REDUCIDO O GRATUITO.

Lawyer Referral ServiceP.O. Box 1324Allentown, PA 18105-1324(610) 433-7094

MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, ESQ.No. 52634HEATHER RILOFF, ESQ.No. 309906JENIECE D. DAVIS, ESQ.No. 208967MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, P.C.Attorneys for Plaintiff649 South AvenueSuite 7Secane, PA 19018(610) 328-2887

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In the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Civil Division—Law

NO.: 2016-C-0345

PPL GOLD CREDIT UNION,Plaintiff

v.COLLIN O’DONNELL,

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID O’DONNELL, Deceased,

Defendant

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PURSUANT TO

PENNSYLVANIA RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 3129.2

TO: Collin O’Donnell, Administrator of the Estate of David O’Donnell, whose last known address is 4163 South Church Street, Whitehall, PA 18052Take Notice that by virtue of the

Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh

County, Pennsylvania, and directed to the Sheriff of Lehigh County, there will be exposed to the Public Sale at the Lehigh County Courthouse, Room 131, 455 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101 on March 24, 2017 (rescheduled for February 24, 2017) at 10:00 o’clock A.M., your real estate located at 4163 South Church Street, Whitehall, Pennsylvania pur-suant to a judgment entered in the above matter.

You may have legal rights to pre-vent your property from being taken away. A lawyer can advise you more specifically of these rights. If you wish to exercise your rights, YOU MUST ACT PROMPTLY. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAW-YER AT ONCE. GO TO OR TELE-PHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET FREE LEGAL ADVICE:

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICEP.O. Box 1324Allentown, PA 18105-1324Telephone No.: (610) 433-7094IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO

HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A RE-DUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

THE LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE ARE:

1. You may file a petition with the Court of Common Pleas of the within County to open the judgment if you have a meritorious defense against the person or company that has en-tered judgment against you. You may also file a petition with the same Court if you are aware of a legal defect in the obligation or the procedure used against you; 2. After the Sher-iff ’s Sale, you may file a petition with the Court of Common Pleas of the within County to set aside the sale for a grossly inadequate price or for other proper cause. This petition MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE SHERIFF’S DEED IS DELIVERED; 3. A petition or petitions raising the legal issues or rights mentioned in

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE


Civil Action—Law

No. 2016-C-3595

FIRSTRUST BANKPlaintiff

vs.UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS,

ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS

CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER JONATHAN T. ZENKO a/k/a

JONATHAN ZENKO, DECEASEDDefendants

NOTICE

To: UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCES-SORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PER-SONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR IN-TEREST FROM OR UNDER JON-ATHAN T. ZENKO a/k/a JONA-THAN ZENKO, DECEASEDYou are hereby notified that on

December 16, 2016, Plaintiff, FIRS-TRUST BANK, filed a Mortgage Fore-closure Complaint endorsed with a Notice to Defend, against you in the Court of Common Pleas of LEHIGH County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 2016-C-3595. Wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located at

114 JORDAN DRIVE 20 a/k/a 114 JORDAN DRIVE, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102 whereupon your property would be sold by the Sheriff of LE-HIGH County.

You are hereby notified to plead to the above referenced Complaint on or before 20 days from the date of this publication or a Judgment will be entered against you.

NOTICE

If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance person-ally or by attorney and file your de-fenses or objections in writing with the court. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you without further notice for the relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.

YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NO-TICE TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMA-TION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.

IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A RE-DUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

Notice to Defend:Lawyer Referral ServiceP.O. Box 1324Allentown, PA 18105-1324Telephone (610) 433-7094

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FOREIGN CORPORATION

The name of the corporation is Far-Techs LLC duly incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio.

The address of the principal office of the corporation under the laws of the State of Ohio in which it is incor-porated is 6421 Sandhurst Drive, Brookpark, Ohio 44142.

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the corporation in the Common-wealth of Pennsylvania is United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 1729 W. Tilghman St., Rear, Allentown, PA 18109.

The corporation will file its ap-plication for the Foreign Corporation Certificate of Authority on or after February 17, 2017.JOSEPHINE L. BEGIN, ESQ.6982 Spinach DriveMentor, OH 44060

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Civil Action—Law

NO. 2016-C-3135

LSF9 Master Participation Trust, c/o Caliber Home Loans,

Plaintiff vs.

Amy Glogg, Known Heir of James Lettich, Brandon Lettich, Known

Heir of James Lettich, Sandra Lettich, Individually, and as a

Known Heir of James Lettich and and Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title

or Interest From or Under James Lettich,

Defendants

COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

TO: Unknown Heirs, Successors, As-signs and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under James Lettich, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 214-218 East Cumberland Street, Allentown, PA 18103 You are hereby notified that Plain-

tiff, LSF9 Master Participation Trust, c/o Caliber Home Loans, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a Notice to Defend,

against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, Pennsylva-nia, docketed to NO. 2016-C-3135, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your prop-erty located, 214-218 East Cumber-land Street, Allentown, PA 18103, whereupon your property would be sold by the Sheriff of Lehigh County.

NOTICE

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the notice above, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Com-plaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance per-sonally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your de-fenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE INFOR-MATION ABOUT HIRING A LAW-YER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LE-GAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PER-SONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

LAWYERS REFERRAL SERVICELehigh County Bar Assn.P.O. Box 1324Allentown, PA 18105-1324(610) 433-7094

MARK J. UDRENLORRAINE GAZZARA DOYLE

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Civil Action—Law

NO. 2016-C-2106

HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Fremont

Home Loan Trust 2006-A, Mortgage-Backed Certificates,

Series 2006-A, c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC,

Plaintiffvs.

Cheryl L. Handler, Lori A. Sulzer and Wade R. Sulzer,

Defendants

COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

TO: Lori A. Sulzer and Wade R. Sul-zer, Defendants, whose last known address is 5642 & 5653 Cozy Cove Drive, New Tripoli, PA 18066You are hereby notified that Plain-

tiff, HSBC Bank USA, National As-sociation, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006-A, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-A, c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Com-plaint endorsed with a Notice to De-fend, against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, docketed to NO. 2016-C-2106, wherein Plaintiff seeks to

foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5642 & 5653 Cozy Cove Drive, New Tripoli, PA 18066, whereupon your property would be sold by the Sheriff of Lehigh County.

NOTICE

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the notice above, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plain-tiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE INFORMA-TION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH IN-FORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A RE-DUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

LAWYERS REFERRAL SERVICELehigh County Bar Assn.P.O. Box 1324Allentown, PA 18105-1324(610) 433-7094

MARK J. UDRENLORRAINE GAZZARA DOYLESHERRI J. BRAUNSTEINELIZABETH L. WASSALLJOHN ERIC KISHBAUGHNICOLE B. LaBLETTADAVID NEEREN

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

The following Real Estate will be sold by the Sheriff of Northampton

County, Pennsylvania at 10:00 A.M.Friday, March 10, 2017

in the Council Chambers, Third Floor, Northampton County Govern-ment Center, Easton, Pennsylvania.

TO ALL PARTIES IN INTEREST AND CLAIMANT:

Upon all sales where the filing of a Schedule of Distribution is re-quired, the said Schedule will be filed by the Sheriff on a date specified by the Sheriff not later than thirty (30) days after sale, and a Deed will be delivered to the PURCHASER and distribution will be made in accor-dance with the Schedule unless ex-ceptions are filed thereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

On sales where the filing of a Schedule of Distribution is not re-

quired, a Deed will be delivered to the PURCHASER after the expiration of twenty (20) days from the date of sale, unless exceptions are taken to the sale within that period.

#55—CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2017

By a virtue of a writ of execution No. 2016-C-3632, BAR-H CAPITAL, LLC v. ROSA GOMEZ, owner(s) of property situate partly in the Town-ship of Salisbury, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and partly in Bethle-hem City, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, being 936 Itaska Street (Northampton County Tax Parcel No. P6SW3A-6-21A-0204) and 938 Itaska Street (Northampton County Tax Parcel No. P6SW3A-6-20-0204 and Lehigh County PIN: 642731649870-1).

Improvements thereon: Single Family Home.

AttorneysRichard Brent Somach, Esq.

Norris Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A.

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Bar Association of Lehigh County

The couple was told they couldn’t have a child.

A lawyer suggests they adopt.

The counselor tells them five years.

A lawyer tells them one.

Social Services approves them for adoption.

A lawyer puts it in writing.

The judge signs the order.

A lawyer’s work finalizes it.

They thought they couldn’t have a child.

A lawyer helped make it possible.

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