A driver was under the influence of cocaine when he crashed a minivan into a handful of cars along Allen Street in Allentown and smashed through two front porches, city police said.

Jason Simo, of the 500 block of St. George Street, is charged with three counts each of reckless endangerment and accidents involving damage, as well as driving under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and driving violations.

He was arraigned by District Judge David Howells Jr. and sent to Lehigh County Prison in lieu of $18,000 bail.

Police were initially called Monday night to North 10th and Allen streets for three cars struck and two front porches damaged by a minivan, according to court records.

Police said they found Simo confused and disoriented and he seemed to be under the influence. As the 27-year-old Simo was getting medical attention an officer saw that he was holding a small plastic bag containing a white substance; it would later test positive for cocaine, records say.

Police were then alerted to a series of damaged cars five blocks away on Allen Street, where witnesses said Simo rear-ended two cars with the minivan and hit a number of parked cars as he fled east on Allen Street, records say.

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When we think of what makes a great restaurant in todays world, we are apt to concentrate on the food, service, and ambiance only. The one aspect missing from most of our modern dining is a heritage that for generations has been a part of our way of life - Hospitality.

Last August, one of our patrons and two of her colleagues from New Jersey had been to Natchez on a Saturday excursion and decided to stop in for the evening meal, on their way back to Jackson. It was a rather busy Saturday night and my wife informed them that it would be a 30-minute wait before a table would be available. Celia offered the living room to wait in or they could sit on the front porch and enjoy the swing. They choose the front porch.

Sensing that maybe they were a little tired and worn from the day's activities, she served them iced tea while they were waiting. No big thing, but it is the way we treat our guests. A table became available and I believe they had an enjoyable evening.

A few days later the young lady was in for lunch and remarked to Celia that she had played the part to the hilt". My wife did not understand what part. The young lady explained that her two colleagues had remarked "That now they knew the meaning of true Southern Hospitality".

Celia confided to me that it was no part, but what she would do for any visitor in our home. I believe is part of a heritage handed to her and her sister from their mother and grandmothers. When someone comes through your front door, you treat him or her as if they were family. Not only offering your company the best in food and service, but the best of yourself. It is a tradition passed down from generations and hopefully we can instill this same spirit in our children.

Ms Celia & Ms Sybil come from a traditional Southern family, where hospitality and graciousness are part of their heritage. This tradition continues at Porches under their influence.

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Porches offer an ideal space to pause before entering or leaving a home and can be extended to encompass the entire facade and sides of a property.

Each home is different, as is each each homeowners requirements, therefore a porch from Truly PVC is not an out-of-the-box product.

Choose a style that compliments your property and will satisfy the intended use. With many choices to be made, including size, positioning, materials, glazing and the placement of the door, its important that you consider all the options thouroughly. Wed be delighted to help you make the right choices.

Full-panelled sides, glazed sides, dwarf walls, tiled roofing, glazed roofing, lean-to roofs, gable front roofs, flat roofs, hipped-ends and the attractive gable-front with sunburst - all these options are available to you with a porch from Truly PVC.

Porches are considered permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, provided conditions are met. Find out about Porch Planning Permission and Porch Building Regulations.

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I spent the Summer on several projects-- not necessarily quilting. My kids have this knack of bring stuff home they don't want, but aren't ready to part with.... I'm not complaining... simply stating a fact... and they get it honestly...they're just like me.

Eric basically hasn't lived at home for about 5 years. Our home as just kind of been a pit-stop. I started cleaning out a set of drawers and a closet along with a couple of boxes of things that I decided he truly didn't want. I started seeing a pattern of old tee shirts in every spot. There were tees dating back to 2003. It was a pretty safe bet that he had no intention of ever wearing them again,but I just couldn't see myself throwing them out.

I gathered them together. Wash them. Dried them. Pressed them. And started cutting them up.

I was going to make a Tee-Shirt quilt for Eric. That way, he'd have the shirts forever. Then I started researching all the tips I could find on making the quilt. I read about several 'horror' stories and thought I may be in over my head. I folded everything neatly and laid them on my sewing counter in my sewing room.

A while back I told Eric my plan-- He thought it was a great idea. When I saw him over Labor Day, he even brought a box of tees to me and said - " These are really sacred -- I want them in the quilt. But be careful with them and if you don't use them -- I want them back..."

Great - I'm going to cut these babies up and be the story of scarring the kid's childhood memories.... I emailed a friend. They said, Use light fusible interfacing-- that's the trick. My Mom even said -- 'You can do it.'

So I tackled my first tee-shirt quilt:

Chelsey told me she had always thought they were ugly, but the black sashing strips set it off.

And while it may not be the most beautiful quilt in the world--- it IS full of memories... that High School Job,

a Varsity Wrestling Team, The College Fraternity, the first 5K run, a Rock Concert.....Close to ten years worth of memories for Eric...

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"Blood Toil and Tears" 😉 Hope you enjoy.

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Don #39;t Handcuff Foster Kids To Porches With Dead Chickens - Baby LK Report For November 17th 2013
Don #39;t Handcuff Foster Kids To Porches With Dead Chickens Around Their Necks- Baby LK Report For November 17th 2013 For these stories and all the latest dirt ...

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