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We ask a local resident a question--and they answer it!There seem to be two schools of thought when it comes to ice cream trucks. Some love them for their convenience, as well as the nostalgia associated with purchasing a frozen treat from a big painted truck that comes rolling into the neighborhood to the tune of "The Entertainer" (or a similar ditty). Others, however, do not appreciate temptation being delivered to their doorstep by vendors whose motivation is profit. Obesity rates are already high among adults and children, and the easy availability of high calorie treats may be a concern to some parents. Finally, there are safety concerns …
Hellertown-Lower Saucon Patch is interested in what's happening in our community, and what local residents' opinions are. That's why we plan to run a semi-regular "Question of the Week" in which we ask a question--and a local resident answers it! This week we caught up with Kim LaBrake of Lower Saucon Township. In addition to being an architect, LaBrake is involved in her community and chairs the Saucon Valley Library Task Force. She's also a music lover, so we asked her, "What is your favorite kind of music...and why?" “My favorite kind of music is actually alternative, which all my friends …