Written by kathy on October 27th, 2009
In my last post, I referenced a Times-News article about Jim Thorpe Police Detective Schatz being nominated to replace retiring Chief Barry Andrew.
I e-mailed Councilman Jeremy Melber who is the chair of the police committee and asked him about Det. Schatz.
Melber wrote that Det. Schatz has been with the Jim Thorpe Police Department since 1996 and has been a detective for the past nine years. He has received several letters of recognition for his work with the police department as well as for his work with the school-based DARE program. Det. Schatz has also participated with the Drug Task Force. He is married with three children and lives in Lehighton.
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Written by kathy on October 23rd, 2009
In the Friday, Oct. 23 Times-News, there is a front-page article about Joseph Schatz being nominated as the replacement for retiring Jim Thorpe Police Chief Barry Andrew. Congratulations Mr. Schatz.
Commentary: The Times-News has to start writing more informative stories. Who is Joseph Schatz? I searched his name on my favorite search engine and found Times-News articles identifying him as a Detective on the Jim Thorpe Police Department. So, the article in the Times-News should have identified Mr. Schatz as Jim Thorpe Police Detective Joseph Schatz. Complete identification of people is basic journalism.
Commentary #2: No where in the article is there any background on Mr. Schatz. I’ve no reason to question the Borough Council’s nomination. I trust them to make good decisions. But in an article that is supposed to be about the man who is nominated, there is zero information about him! How long has he been a detective? How long has he worked for the Jim Thorpe Police Department? Where does he live? Where did he go to school?
I’d love to know more about Detective Schatz since he will be protecting my family and leading our police force.
Maybe I’ll ask some basic questions next time I see one of the borough councilmen. I’ll post what I find out here.
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Written by kathy on October 16th, 2009
Tuck and Patti will be performing at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
JTAMS Productions present world renowned voice and guitar duo Tuck and Patti live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House located at 14 W. Broadway in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at 8:30 p.m.
The duo comprised of vocalist Patti Cathcart and guitarist Tuck Andress are from Menlo Park, Calif., and have been performing jazz, R&B, and crossover for three decades.
Tuck and Patti have infused their repertoire with a collection of tunes from the great American Song Book to arrangements of Jim Hendrix classics and Sly & the Family Stone.
Tickets are $28. To reserve tickets call 570) 325-0249 or visit mauchchunkoperahouse.com. The Mauch Chunk Opera House is located at 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Parking is available downtown at the Carbon County community parking lot.
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Written by kathy on September 22nd, 2006
The first three weekends in October are Fall Foliage Weekends in Jim Thorpe. Click here for entertainment schedules.
Click here for maps.
Click here for the list of vendors and crafters.
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