Emmaus Youth Association Baseball, Softball Signups Under Way

Register online for spring baseball and softball through EYA website, www.eyanews.org.

The Emmaus Youth Association is now accepting online registrations for spring baseball and softball through the EYA website, www.eyanews.org. EYA offers baseball and softball for youngsters ages 5 through 18, in both intramural and travel programs. Signups for all programs, except travel baseball, are open until March 3. Volunteer coaches are needed for all ages, according to the EYA website. For more information on EYA spring sports, or coaching opportunities, email register@eyanews.org.

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People in Our Neighborhood

Meet Lisa Lechmanik, Lincoln Administrative Assistant

Lechmanik makes sure things run smoothly behind the scenes at Lincoln Elementary School in Emmaus.

Name: Lisa Lechmanik Where do you live?  Emmaus Tell us about your family:  "I am married to Mark and we have three children and two grandchildren." Did you go to college?  If so, where and what is your degree? "I attended Marywood University and have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics." What do you do for a living?  "I am the Administrative Assistant at Lincoln Elementary School." How long have you been there?  "This is my 12th year at Lincoln as an Administrative Assistant. I was a classroom aide at Lincoln for three years prior to accepting the Administrative Assistant position." What are your main responsibilities?  "I have to make sure all the teachers have what they need to run their classrooms as well as …

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Emmaus, Upper Milford Youth Associations Seek Treasurers

Both Emmaus Patch youth associations are in need of volunteers to fill the position of treasurer within their organizations.

It’s a bit of an odd coincidence, but the Emmaus and Upper Milford youth associations have the same “Help Wanted” ad running these days. Both groups are currently in need of a treasurer. The Emmaus Youth Association (EYA) recently attempted to get the word out about the open position within its organization through a poster at the EYA booth at Emmaus Community Day. The ad for the treasurer position described the job as someone who will help to maintain books, prepare the treasurer report for the group’s monthly meeting and handle banking. Those interested in the EYA job are asked to contact the EYA president through www.eyanews.org. The Upper Milford Youth Association (UMYA) is using its Facebook page and its Web site to try to recruit a …

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People in Our Neighborhood

Meet Shelly Steiner, Active Volunteer, Future Counselor

Steiner has no hesitation in stepping up to give back to the town that she loves so much.

Name: Michelle Steiner (aka “Shelly”) Where do you live? Emmaus – for 15 years Tell us about your family: "I’m married to Tim for almost 13 years. I have two adult step-children, Derick and Amanda, and my own child, C.J." "We also have Seon Lee who is our international exchange student from South Korea. And my grandson, Wyatt also lives with us." What do you do for a living? "I’m the local representative for NACEL Open Door, which is an international private school program for international exchange students. I find host parents for students for Allentown Central Catholic for the academic year." "I also work at St. Ann’s School in the cafeteria. I’ve been there for three years." Tell us about some of your volunteer activities. Tell us …

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Emmaus Youth Association Seeks Volunteer Treasurer

Emmaus Youth Association needs someone with accounting background or experience in Quicken to fill role of treasurer.

The Emmaus Youth Association (EYA) is looking for someone to serve as the group’s treasurer, according to a “Help Wanted” ad on the EYA website. EYA is looking for someone with a background in accounting or experience with the software program Quicken to fill the volunteer post. The job description for the EYA treasurer includes: To apply for the position, submit a letter of interest to EYA President Kathleen Mintzer, PO Box 646, Emmaus, PA 18049 or email info@eyanews.org.

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Winter EYA Baseball Workouts Underway

Emmaus Travel and Intramural Baseball holding winter workouts.

The Emmaus Youth Association is holding winter workouts for all boys ages 8 through 12 who live in the Emmaus, Upper Milford, Alburtis and Macungie areas and plan to participate in spring Travel or Intramural baseball.   These workouts, which will cover hitting, fielding and throwing, cost $20.00 per two-hour session. Workouts will be held at Elite Sports Academy, 6330 Hedgewood Dr., Suite 310, Allentown, from 5 to 7 p.m. The remaining workout dates are: Jan. 23, Feb. 6 and 20 March 5 and 19  and April 2. For more information, contact Brian Onushco at emmausbaseball06@rcn.com or 610-966-1636

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Emmaus Youth Association Rita's Fundraiser Today

Cool off with an icy scoop between 4 and 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5. and help the EYA.

The Emmaus Youth Association is running a fundraiser at Rita's Italian Ice from 4 to 8 p.m. today. A portion of the sales between those hours will benefit the kids that participate in EYA activities. Founded in 1957, according to the EYA Web site, the Emmaus Youth Association strives to teach youngsters about teamwork through competitive play in a variety of team sports and other recreational activities.

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