COPLAY NEWSLETTER

BOROUGH OF COPLAY
ELECTED OFFICIALS
MAYOR
Joseph Bundra
[email protected]
484 239-1611
610 262-3288
COUNCIL
Louis Bodish, President
610 261-1782
Stephen Burker
Joseph Groller
Bill Leiner, Jr.
David Royer
Charles Sodl
610-703-8487
[email protected]
610 262-4542
610 751-2745
[email protected]
610 393-3107
[email protected]
610 262-7495
Carl Luckenbach
610-390-4766
TAX COLLECTOR
Jeffry P. Deutsch
610 261-0766
COPLAY
NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER
VOLUME 33 #10
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Zoning Officer
Code Enforcement Officer
Ronald Helman
484 239-6331
[email protected]
Deputy Health Officer
George R. Briner
215 723-2366
Commercial Building, Electrical, Plumbing &
Mechanical Inspector
Lehigh Valley Inspection
610 395-3827
Code Master
484-223-0763
Barry Isett & Associates
610-398-0904
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Non Emergency
610 262-2288
610 437-5252
PUBLIC WORKS
[email protected]
610 262-8378
BOROUGH OFFICE
610 262-6088
Email—[email protected]
Website— www.coplayborough.org
Published Monthly By The Borough of Coplay.
Sandra Gyecsek, Editor. 610-262-6088
SPOOKTOBER FUN
The Coplay Recreation and Welfare Association sponsored
HALLOWEEN PARADE will be held Tuesday, OCTOBER 21
beginning at 7 PM, with rain date Tuesday, October 28. Forms to
register for this event are available on the Borough Website –
Home Page (quick links) or the Calendar Page. Final date to
register is Friday, OCTOBER 10th. For more information, email
[email protected].
TRICK or TREAT will be Friday, OCTOBER 31 from 6 – 8 PM,
rain date Saturday, November 1. If you are willing to invite
costumed creatures for a treat, indicate your participation by
turning on your porch light. Coplay Police will patrol the borough to
ensure the safety of all our witches, ghosts and goblins.
On Trick or Treat night the Coplay Fire Station will once again
be transformed into a Haunted House! Since it falls right on
Halloween this year, the fire company hopes to make this their best
year yet! Be sure to stop by from 6 – 8 PM and take a walk
through – unless you are too SCARED!
COPLAY TOWN WATCH
The CTW is on an active search for volunteers. We need your
help! The CTW is comprised of eight Committees, each committee
needs help. In the coming months, we will be examining all our
activities with the goal of improving them. This is similar to what
was done in 2003 when active members evaluated all activities
and decided to adopt by-laws and change our name from Coplay
Crime Watch to Coplay Town Watch. If you have any spare time
and want to help make Coplay a safer, cleaner, better community
join the CTW. If you lack time, consider sending a check of
support to – CTW 19 North 5th St, Coplay, PA 18037. For more
information call Bill at 610-751-2745; Carol at 610-653-7762 or
email [email protected].
CHILDREN’S BIKE DERBY
The annual Children’s Bike Derby is planned for Saturday, June
6, 2015. Although this is a long way off, the Children’s Bike Derby
Committee is seeking a Chair. The previous chair, Bev Miller, did
an outstanding job coordinating the derby for many years. She has
chosen to move on and are in need of someone to coordinate the
event in 2015. If you want to keep this long standing tradition alive
by helping, please call Bill at 610-751-2745 or email
[email protected].
IRONTON RAIL TRAIL – IRT Trail Loop Historical Walk is
scheduled for Saturday, OCTOBER 4, meet at Chestnut Street
Barn. For more information email [email protected] or contact
Whitehall Recreation 610-437-5524 ext. 160. Our next workday is
Saturday, OCTOBER 11 (North Whitehall); meet at 8 AM at
Quarry & Portland Sts Trailhead. Public meeting Wednesday,
OCTOBER 22 at 7 PM at North Whitehall Twsp Municipal Bldg.
Contact information: Dale
610-405-1025
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SENIOR CITIZENS – meets the 1 and 3rd Wednesday of each
month at 1 PM at the Fire Building; always looking for new
members!
Contact information: Dale
610-262-5464
SUBURBAN NORTH YMCA –For a full list of programs and
registration information, contact the YMCA or visit
www.snfymca.org. Contact information: Y 610-264-5221
EVENTS
COPLAY AWARDS RECEPTION – The CTW is sponsoring its
annual awards reception on Saturday, OCTOBER 11 AT 6 PM at
Sam Owens Restaurant, 2nd Flr. At this reception the 10
Properties of Merit finalists and Chairs will be presented with
awards and gifts. The CTW will present its annual “Volunteer of
the Year” award. The Coplay Scholarship Fund Committee will
give two $500 awards to two outstanding Coplay kids. And, the
annual “Mayor’s Achievement Award” presented by a former
Mayor will be given to a deserving former elected official. YOU
are invited. Join the CTW in an evening of fun, fellowship and
community recognition. For more information call Gail at 610-2628325 or Bill at 610-751-2745.
AQUA AEROBICS – held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7- 8 PM
at the Whitehall High School Pool. Fall session continues through
November 6. Cost is $55 for residents, $65 for non-residents.
Please call Whitehall Township Recreation Bureau at 610-4375524 ext. 160 for more information.
FREE PUBLIC SWIM – continues at the Whitehall High School
pool, Monday and Wednesday evenings through November 12.
Family Swim 7 – 8 PM, Adult Swim 8 – 9 PM. Children 10 and
under MUST be supervised by a parent or legal guardian. This
activity is for Whitehall/Coplay residents only and a photo ID
proving residency is required.
COPLAY SCHOLARSHIP FUND – The CSFC will be presenting
two awards at the Coplay Awards Reception. If you want to support
Coplay kids defray some college, university, technical school or police
academy costs, consider a donation to CSFC. Send check to: CSFC –
19 N 5th St, Coplay, PA 18037
COPLAY SPORTS – Visit our website at www.coplaysports.org or
email the address below. Next meeting - Wednesday, OCTOBER 8 at
7:30 PM at Fieldhouse.
Contact information: email [email protected]
COPLAY TOWN WATCH - All are welcome to join us at our monthly
meeting, Wednesday, OCTOBER 15 at 7 PM in Council Chambers.
For more information contact Bill 610-751-2745 or email
[email protected].
PROPERTIES OF MERIT – The ten finalists and Chairs Awards
will be presented at the Awards Reception - Saturday, OCTOBER 11
at 6 PM Sam Owens Restaurant. There will be an announcement at
the event that we are excited about. Call Bill at 610-751-2745 or Gail
610-262-8325 for more information.
WATCH WALKS – Join us as we greet neighbors and pick up
loose garbage. Meet at Sam Owen’s Restaurant at 9 AM, Saturday,
OCTOBER 11 and OCTOBER 25. If the weather is bad, walks are
cancelled.
DOG WALKER WATCH – If you walk your dog and want to
improve our community consider joining the “Dog Walker Watch”
(DWW) program. You will be trained in basic crime prevention
techniques. Call Bill at 610-751-2745 or Carol 610-653 -7762 or email
[email protected].
EXPLORER POST 101 – Our mission is promoting youth ages 1420 interested in the hobby of model railroading. We meet every
Thursday at 7:30 PM on the 2nd floor of the Coplay Municipal Building.
Contact information: Dick
610-965-2598
FERAL CAT COMMITTEE – is inviting you to celebrate National
Feral Cat Day on Thursday, OCTOBER 16 at 6 PM at Sam Owens
Restaurant for a dinner meet up. All attendees receive $5 reduction in
their entrée as a gift from the Feral Cat Committee. Please keep your
house cat indoors. If you choose to let it out, be sure it is wearing a
collar. Next meeting is Sunday, OCTOBER 26 at 2 PM, Sam Owens
Restaurant. Call Dennis at 610- 967-2471 or Bill 610-751-2745 for
more information or interest in joining.
COPLAY FIRE DEPT.
In celebration of National Fire Prevention Week – October 5 –
11th, we will be holding an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, OCTOBER
11 from 12 – 4 PM. Come learn about fire safety and also see what
it is like to be a firefighter! Hope to see you there!
FROM THE DESK OF
Mayor Joseph Bundra
As we settle into the routine of fall schedules and prepare for
seasons to come, it is my hope that you will take time to enjoy some
of October’s festivities. I look forward to seeing you at the Coplay
Recreation and Welfare Association sponsored Halloween Parade,
out and about Trick or Treat Night or enjoying the trail during this mild
season. Any resident wishing to share suggestions or concerns may
reach me at 484-239-1611 or [email protected].
COUNCIL NEWS
The Borough of Coplay has recently joined the Whitehall Area
Chamber of Commerce.
BOROUGH HAPPENINGS
COPLAY LIBRARY –Library Events:
Friday, OCTOBER 3 and Saturday, OCTOBER 4 – Bake
Sale/Book Sale – 11 AM to 4 PM
Saturday OCTOBER 4 – Trivia 12 – 3 PM
Thursday, OCTOBER 9 - Library Board Mtg 7 PM
Tuesday, OCTOBER 14 - Storytime 11 AM – all ages welcome
Saturday, OCTOBER 18 – Storytime 11 AM – all ages welcome
Monday, OCTOBER 27 – Scrabble Night 5 – 7 PM
Tickets on Sale now for our Spaghetti Dinner & Chinese Auction –
Saturday, November 8 from 4-8 PM at St. Peter’s Church. Prices
are $7 Adults ($8 at the door) and $4 for children; 3 and under eat
free!
Library Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm; Friday – 10am –
5pm; Saturday – 10am – 2pm.
Follow our website – www.coplaypubliclibrary.org
Contact the Library at 610-262-7351
TRASH/RECYCLING/YARD WASTE/METAL COLLECTION/
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING. There are no collection changes
for the month of October. Recycling collected every Thursday and
Yard Waste, NO BAGS PLEASE, every Friday. Electronics recycling
(call to schedule pickup) collection Wednesday, OCTOBER 15 and
Metal collection Thursday, OCTOBER 16. Large Metal items can be
put out with your regular recycling. There is no need to call the
borough office to schedule pick up for metal. GARBAGE CANS - in
excess of 35 gallons will NOT be collected. You must call borough
office at 610-262-6088 to schedule pick up of larger items (sofas,
mattresses, etc.) on regularly scheduled garbage days, limit of two
per year at no charge. ELECTRONICS - televisions and other
electronics WILL NOT be collected with regular garbage. Utilize our
Electronics Recycling collection, most items are $1, except TVs and
computer monitors, call the borough office for cost to recycle based
on type/size, or you can drop items off yourself, at FreeCycle, 795
Roble Road, Allentown on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10
AM-5 PM and 3rd Saturday from 9 AM-11 AM.
COPLAY POLICE — received 170 calls in August, 2014. Arrests:
0; Traffic – 16, Written Warnings - 4; Parking Tickets – 32.
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS INFO
COPLAY AMERICAN LEGION POST 426 – Did you know…if
you fly an American Flag at your home and are replacing it because it
is worn, there is an old mailbox to the front of our Post to dispose of
worn flags properly.
Contact Information: Larry
610-262-4133.
COPLAY ATHLETIC CLUB – Gym is located on the 2nd floor of
the Coplay Municipal Building; check the board for meeting dates.
Contact Information: Bev
610-262-0909
COPLAY COMMUNITY DAYS - Next meeting Monday,
OCTOBER 27 at 7PM in council chambers.
Contact information: Steve 610-703-8487
COPLAY DEMOCRATIC CLUB – The CDC is holding a “Meet
the Candidates” event on Saturday, OCTOBER 25 at Paulie’s
Restaurant. The General Election, November 4th, will be here before
you know it. Register and Vote. Annual dues only $2.00.
Contact information: Bill 610-751-2745;[email protected]
COPLAY GARDEN CLUB – will meet Thursday, OCTOBER 30
at St. John’s, 18 S 3rd St. Program topic “Plants of Murder and
Mayhem”. Garden Hint: Finish planting bulbs. Lift and store
gladiola, dahlias and any other bulbs that would freeze. Allow to dry
2 weeks. Clean and store in peat moss.
Contact information: Jane 610-261-1243
COPLAY LIONS CLUB – Join us at our next regularly scheduled
meeting, Monday, OCTOBER 6 and Monday, OCTOBER 20 at 7:15
PM at the Coplay Saengerbund, S 5th St. All are welcome as we
work together to help our neighbors.
Contact information: Larry
610-262-4133
COPLAY NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH – this passive
group of concerned Coplay residents is always vigilant concerning
any unusual persons or activities in the neighborhood which is then
reported to our local Police department. Laminated window Crime
Watch signs and Vial of Life kits are always available free of charge
for anyone, for use in your home. Please contact us at the number
below to request a kit.
Contact information: Frank 610-262-0802
COPLAY PARK & RECREATION BOARD – next meeting
scheduled for Monday, OCTOBER 13 at 7 PM, in Council
Chambers.
Contact information: Steve 610-703-8487
COPLAY RECREATION & WELFARE ASSN – New members
are always welcome! If you are interested in learning more or
joining, contact Rick at the number below. Donations are always
greatly appreciated.
Contact information: Richard
610-261-0566
Convalescent equipment, such as wheelchairs, crutches,
walkers, and canes, is available if needed for one day, an outing
over the weekend, or for however long is necessary; contact Faye at
the number below, requests require 48 hours notice to organize.
Convalescent Equipment: Faye
610-262-5335
COPLAY REC & WELFARE ASSN FOOD BANK – available
to any borough resident, proof of residency required, open 2nd
Tuesday of each month; OCTOBER 14 from 9 – 10:30 AM in the
municipal building basement. Any donations are welcome and can
be dropped off at the borough office during business hours.
Contact information: Louise 610-262-9351
MINI NOTES
Pennsylvania law mandates that electronic items be
kept out of landfills. We partnered with FreeCycle, a
division of GERSolutions, to bring you the most cost
effective well-rounded electronics recycling program
available in our area. They accept a wide variety of
items, most of which can be recycled for a small fee.
However, the cost to recycle TV's and Computer
Monitors are as follows:
CRT Televisions
Up to 18"
$ 20.00
19"-27"
$ 30.00
28" and up
$ 40.00
Wooden Console CRT
$ 50.00
CRT Computer Monitor $ 10.00
Projection Television
$ 50.00
LCD & Plasma Television $ 20.00 (any size)
LCD Computer Monitor $ 3.00
Additionally, FreeCycle will accept items containing
Freon, at a cost of $20.00 each:
Dorm Size Refrigerator
Air Conditioners
Freezers
Dehumidifiers
Please note, it is vitally important that ALL electronics
items be complete. Taking items apart INCREASES fees
incurred for recycling and can be dangerous to you and
the environment. Fees for the items above apply whether
you utilize our curbside collection or drop off at their
facility. Curbside collection is offered the third
Wednesday of each month, for which we charge a
nominal fee, $1 for most items, exclusions apply, see
above; please call the office to arrange. You can also
take these items to FREECYCLE, 795 Roble Road,
Allentown, PA, smaller items are still FREE of charge; for
drop off schedule please visit www.gersolutions.net or call
484-866-0927.
GARBAGE CANS – Please be sure the garbage cans
you use are in good condition. The public works
department does not, as a general rule, throw garbage
cans into the truck. They will however dispose of them if
they are in poor condition and considered a safety
hazard. Cans should not have the bottom broken out or
handles broken and should be able to be lifted within the
35lb. weight limit.
RUCH ST - milling will be done October 1 – 3RD with a
tentative schedule for paving on October 13th.
CHERRY ST – bid to be awarded at the October 14th
Council meeting.
MEDICATION RETURN BIN
Introducing: "MedRx Return-Drug Collection Unit",
located in the Coplay Municipal Building Lobby right next
to the Police Station door. Hours of operation are
Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Materials
Accepted include: Prescriptions, over-the-counter
medications and samples, vitamins, prescription
ointments, prescription patches, and pet medication.
Materials NOT Accepted include: syringes, needles,
sharps or other sharps objects, medications from
businesses and clinics, lotions or liquids, aerosol cans,
inhalers, hydrogen peroxide, and thermometers.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
The Borough of Coplay has established a Facebook
page to notify residents of upcoming borough events,
alerts, public notices and emergencies happening in our
town. Like us Today!!
LEHIGH COUNTY LIFE
A new online town hall tool to communicate with
county residents. By interacting with the tool, residents
will be able to engage using polls, submitting ideas,
sharing photos, and answering surveys. To register go to
www.lehighcountylife.org or www.lehighcounty.org and
click on the double orange light bulb icon. For more
information, contact [email protected]
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
The Borough of Coplay has established a Facebook page to notify residents of upcoming borough events, alerts, public notices
and emergencies happening in our town. Like us Today!!
MEDICATION RETURN BIN
Introducing: "MedRx Return-Drug Collection Unit", located in the Coplay Municipal Building Lobby right next to the Police Station
door. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Materials Accepted include: Prescriptions, over-the-counter medications and samples, vitamins, prescription ointments,
prescription patches, and pet medication.
Materials NOT Accepted include: syringes, needles, sharps or other sharps objects, medications from businesses and clinics,
lotions or liquids, aerosol cans, inhalers, hydrogen peroxide, and thermometers.
DOGS
There have been complaints reported to the Borough Office and at council meeting regarding dog feces on properties. As a
reminder, Dogs are not allowed to run at large in the borough, they must be walked on a leash and cleaned up after. DO NOT allow
pets to use neighbor’s yards without removing same. Ordinances are in place governing dogs and fines will be levied. Thank you for
your cooperation.
MOSQUITOS
There’s a new bug in Town! The Asian Tiger mosquito, small and black with striking white markings on body and legs and is
competent vector for West Nile virus. Eliminate mosquito breeding sites NOW to prevent problems this summer! Any container with
¼ inch of water is enough to sustain the Mosquito life cycle – egg to adult in 7-10 days. Make sure you empty any water from tires,
flowerpots, soda cans, bottles, bottle caps, tarps, roof gutters, plastic bags, roadside trash, plant saucers, garbage cans, corrugated
roof drains and toys just to name a few. The easiest way to remove this hazard is just dump out the water into the ground, it will be
absorbed and leave nothing for the mosquito to breed in. Can’t dump it? Treat it with an insecticide that specifically targets mosquito
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larvae such as Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis).
From Public Works Director Dan Pavelko: If you plan any medium to large scale remodeling jobs at your home, obtain a
dumpster. The borough sanitation department is not equipped to handle building material refuse. Call 484-239-6333 with questions.
LEHIGH COUNTY LIFE
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A new online town hall tool to communicate with county residents. By interacting with the tool, residents will be able to engage
using polls, submitting ideas, sharing photos, answering surveys. To register go to www.lehighcountylife.org or
www.lehighcounty.org and click on the double orange light bulb icon. For more information, contact [email protected]
150th ANNIVERSARY
In 2019 Coplay will celebrate its 150th Anniversary of the Borough’s Incorporation. Although it seems far off, celebration planning
needs to begin. We would like to hold several festivities throughout the year and are putting together a committee to oversee this
task. If interested, contact the Borough Office 610-262-6088.
AQUA AEROBICS – held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7- 8 PM at the Whitehall High School Pool. Fall session continue through
November 6. Cost is $55 for residents, $65 for non-residents. Please call Whitehall Township Recreation Bureau at 610-437-5524
ext. 160 for more information.
FREE PUBLIC SWIM - is held at the Whitehall High School pool, Monday and Wednesday evenings, SEPTEMBER 15 thru
November 12. Family Swim 7 – 8 PM, Adult Swim 8 – 9 PM. Children 10 and under MUST be supervised by a parent or legal
guardian. This activity is for Whitehall/Coplay residents only and a photo ID proving residency is required