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Solar Panels not an issue At School Board meeting By ALICE WANAMAKER The Home News
D.A.R.E. ESSAY WINNERS McKenzie Fritz, Kayla Bills and Tim Antigua were honored and read their essays at Council on Thursday. Standing behind them (l-r) are their instructor Police Chief Ronald Morey, Northapton Borough Mayor Tom Reenock, and Council President John Yurasits. (Story on Page 9) – Home News photo
Boscola bill requires snow removal from vehicles Calling ice on vehicles a “potentially deadly highway hazard,” state Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh/ Monroe) this week reintroduced legislation that would require motorists to clear snow and ice off their cars and trucks before driving. “Leaving snow and ice on your vehicle can be dangerous and even fatal to other
motorists and pedestrians,” Boscola said. “It’s just common sense. My bill makes it the law.” Under her bill, drivers must make “all reasonable efforts” to remove accumulated snow or ice from their vehicles before driving. If a law enforcement officer believes accumulated ice or snow “may pose a threat to persons or property,”
a driver could be fined from $25 to $75. “Too many people let highway winds do their snow removal for them,” Boscola said. “But they don’t realize that soft and seemingly harmless snow can easily freeze, harden and turn into chunks of ice that dislodge from a moving vehicle.”
At their meeting on Monday, the Northampton Area School Board did not have the largely debated proposed solar panels on the agenda. This was the first time in a while that the topic was not discussed at a school board meeting. The board did hear from director Jean Rundle, who commented on the past meetings as they relate to the Solar Panel Project. Mrs. Rundle noted that over the past few months she has sat by and listened to the community talk about the negatives that would come with the solar panels. She feels that the board is doing their best to follow through with what they were elected to do and that is assist and benefit the district anyway they can, and feels that the solar panel addition at the school district would save on electricity costs, especially since the rates caps have been lifted state-wide. Ms. Rundle said that there are 9,700 other residents who live in the school district who have not voiced their opinions either way. She concluded, “It is a great thing, I am proud of the District to be one of the first in the nation to do this.” The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will rule on the solar project by Me-
troTek and the school district at a meeting on February 3. The township planning commission recently declared that the solar array at Lehigh Elementary School is a commercial project and not an accessory use. Following reports on the 2011-2012 budgets for Northampton Community College from Dr. Arthur Scott and the School District from Terry Leh & Joseph Kovalchik, the Board of Education approved them. Other Matters he first report of the budgets for 2011-2012 budgets for Northampton Community College from Dr. Arthur Scott and the School District from Terry Leh and Supt. Joseph Kovalchik were given Monday night. The school board approved tenure of Alana Heller in the borough schools and Alison Kowalick at the high school, who have completed three years of teaching and six satisfactory evaluations. A new job description was given for the Supervisor for School Psychological Services and School Psychologist. The board also approved the following: •A teachers list that included an additional educator in the after school program for the elementary math and Continued on page 15
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Atlas Cement Memorial Museum had Great community, student ties in 2010 The annual report to the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum trust, given at a December 6 meeting, and submitted by secretary Larry Oberly, showed the year 2010 was very good all the way around for the facility on Laubach Ave. in Northampton and for the community in general. Museum Curator Edward Pany reported on attendance for the twelve months from Dec. 1, 2009 through Nov. 30, 2010 as follows: 311 persons on tours and public visitations; and 478 students and
teachers made educational tours, for 789 total visits. The total number of visitors is indeed larger than shown, Pany said, as not everyone who comes to visit signs the guest book. So, actually, the number was close to 825. Many Donations New artifacts and equipment added to the museum collection over the past year included: • “Railroads in the Cement Industry” by Metro Leshak in memory of his father, George Leshak.
• A collection of rare photos from Coplay Cement featuring World War II production, by Gwen Krempasky in memory of her father, David Uhle, a vice president of the company. • A plaque from Dragon Cement, donated by John Kleppinger. • A set of rare photos of the Dragon quarry and shovels from the 1920’s, by Sterling Rothrock and family. • A charter for Local #14 of the United Cement, Lime & Gypsum Workers Union, the original charter of the Coplay cement plant, donated by William Walakovits. • Photo of the Atlas plant at Buffington, Indiana, donated by Jack Mander. • 1937 Northampton WonContinued on page 9
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Ringing In A New Year By Rep. Marcia Hahn 138th District of Pa.
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Too Much! The killing of innocent Americans in Tuscon, and wounding a member of Congress, was a shocking tragedy. It deserved national attention (not international attention). But not fourdays of constant priority attention. The Arizona congressional district where this occurred has long been an area of turmoil, murders along the 114-mile Mexican border, and cowboy style threats and violence. There are some 30,000 Americans killed with guns every year, far more than in any other modern democracy. Some may be due to the glamorized cowboy film killings of some fifty years. In the all-out national reaction to this killing of six, few recalled the killing of over a hundred by another weirdo in Oklahoma in 1995, 20 times the death toll at Tuscon. More recently 32 were killed by a gunman in Virginia. President Obama is to be commended for flying to the scene and asking all Americans to live more civilized lives. But Congress, the news networks and newspapers, highlighted this tragedy for days. On FOX, some felt they could get no other news! Day after day constant rehashing of this killing spree (a good argument for the death penalty) was overkill.
Letters from our Readers Letter Urges Support Of Home Sprinklers To Rep. Marcia Hahn: I am writing you to voice my strong support for the Pennsylvania Statewide Building Code as it currently exists! As you are aware, this includes my support for the Residential Sprinkler requirements that are consistent with NFPA Guidelines and IRC recommendations. My strong support of the sprinkler requirement is
grounded squarely on the FACT that they WILL save Firefighters, Civilians and Property! In addition, I am concerned that various “Special Interests” may be providing inaccurate or misleading information regarding the costs and benefits of residential sprinklers. This is particularly true when it comes to installation of sprinkler systems in
The year 2011 is upon us. It will be a year that sees many new faces in Harrisburg, all charged with taking on new challenges, and in some cases, issues left over or were never sufficiently dealt with in the Rendell administration. The voters of Pennsylvania have spoken, and there are 29 freshmen members in the state House, 21 of them Republicans. In addition, Republicans control the majority in both the House and Senate, led by Republican Gov. Tom Corbett. For now, the primary focus of the state Legislature is, and should be, crafting a budget for 2011-12. The need to be proactive is indicative of the enormity of the task. According to the latest figures, Pennsylvania’s General Fund revenue collections for December 2010 were $2.3 billion, beating the Department of Revenue’s estimates by 8 percent for the month. Halfway into the 2010-11 fiscal year, the General Fund continues to show collections exceeding estimates by 1.7 percent. One of the most significant numbers found in December collection figures is the improvement in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, which are 12 percent above estimate. This is promising as it shows a strong turnaround when compared to November 2010 PIT collections, which were three percent below estimate. All told, tax collection and revenue numbers for the month were “in the green.” While this may be a sign of an economy turn around, we must still make a concerted effort to be better stewards of taxpayer dollars. Much of Pennsylvania is still being forced to make difficult financial decisions and do more with less. Those of us in Harrisburg need to follow
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Helping Each Other So many times we have heard the saying, “The Lord helps those who help themselves.” It may sound biblical, but it was actually Ben Franklin who added that phrase to our national vocabulary. It was quoted in his Poor Richard’s Almanac in 1757, and unfortunately is still in use today. But, today this phrase may be victimizing those who need our help the most. Those who have been pounding the pavement in the Lehigh Valley looking for a job are trying to help themselves, but to no avail. Let’s not forget about the mentally ill who lived at Allentown State Hospital, some for their whole lives, and are now on the street and unable to care for themselves. And there are those who are homeless because they bought houses when jobs were plentiful and interest rates low, but have now lost their homes. By repeating that old phrase, we are saying that God will not help them in their time of need, which is far from the biblical truth. The prophet Isaiah said this about God, “You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.” We can trust God with our helplessness and our fear, and know that God does care for each and every one of us. God’s love and compassion shines forth from people like you and me. Yes, our resources are stretched thin. The Bath Area Food Bank currently has a client list of 160 families who are eligible to get bags of food once a month. Several years ago, there were only 55 families coming from the same geographical area. There are many more children who now qualify for free lunches in our local schools, and may go hungry on the weekends. Those families need a helping hand from the community, and God is counting on us to provide it. As God’s hands and feet in the world, all of us who have need to reach out to those who have not. Along with our prayers, we can support others by giving to our local nonprofits, volunteering our time at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter, donating our used clothing and household items, bringing non-perishables to the food bank, and working through our local religious outreach organizations. But, more than that, each of us can look around us and see if there is a need that we can personally fill. For those who are lonely, a visit would be most welcome. Or we can babysit for parents who might enjoy an evening to themselves. We can invite someone to our house for lunch or dinner. Or send a “get well” or “thinking of you” card to raise the spirits of someone who is ill. While providing a blessing to others, we will be deepening our own discipleship. Let’s all focus on helping each other through this challenging time. Because the Lord helps everyone, not just those who can help themselves.
the Fence GabGab OverOver the Fence by Pete G. Ossip by Pete G. Ossip
It was freezing rain and snow, then some more snow last week, and as I’m penning this the weatherman is calling for maybe a lot more snow come Tuesday night into Wednesday. And temperatures are below zero in some places, and darn close to it here. Oh where, oh where is the groundhog when you need him?? Let’s call a truce on this winter, and end it now!! No more snows after this one!!! . . . . .Well, I finally got it right on who the winners might be for teams in the Super Bowl. I said the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, and they both did it on Sunday. They’re in the Super Bowl! Green Bay was too much for the Eagles and the Chicago Bears, but at least the Eagles didn’t lose by much. Oh well, there’s always next year. As far as the Super Bowl goes, those Packers have been tough, but we still want a Pennsylvania team to win it, so let’s all root for Pittsburgh!. . .This is the last week of January already. Can you believe it? Where does the time go? . . . . Bakery over by Seiple’s farm is closed while they do some remodeling. Wonder when that café is gonna open up along 512? They had some promotions going about it before Christmas, but I haven’t seen or heard anything since. . . . Hey, ladies, did you know that there’s an outdoor sports
program just for you? Katrina Skrapits from up Danielsville way gets things organized with the local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. From what I hear, it’s a lotta fun. Maybe I oughta sign up Elmira. She’s a real trooper, and I reckon she’d love it. . . The snowmobilers are having a ball this winter, with snow not melting at all. You can see plenty of tracks on farmers’ fields as they race along. They need to be careful, especially at night, so they don’t run into any fences. . . . Service Electric is now around here, giving RCN some competition. . . . Legion golfers back from Myrtle Beach say it was real cold out on the course there, too. Now it’s back to hearts, where they can warm up, maybe even with Warren Henning’s scrapple and Stanley Dech’s applebutter. . . . Here come the county taxes. If it’s not one, it’s the other. And before you know it, we dip into our savings, if any, to keep Uncle Sam happy. Reckon it’s just a vicious cycle you can’t escape. Oh well, try to keep warm, and don’t hurt your back shoveling if we get a lotta snow.
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THE HOME NEWS Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2011 3 I urge you to educate your- not hesitate to contact me or self more about this issue my Department for more inBEFORE making any hasty formation. decisions about gutting our building codes. Firefighters’ Barry C. Frantz lives are at risk, but there is so Fire Chief much more at stake. Please do East Allen Twp.
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Crib Set Baby Boy Hanahan A son was born on January 17 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hanahan of Northampton.
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systems. Tina Marte, Finance & IT Coordinator. Marte’s added responsibilities include the oversight and coordination of IT, database functions & website operations. Melody Gardner, Senior Administrative Coordinator. Gardner will oversee The Chamber’s administrative assistants and be is responsible for day-to-day telecommunications operations.
The Bath Business and Community Partnership is looking for your feedback. The committee is looking into whether or not residents are interested in a Community Garden. Please email your interest in a Community Garden at BathBCP@gmail.com. You can also call 484-281-3314 with your ideas.
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Clarion University Receives Degree Kara Lynn Burkit of 500 Monocacy Dr, Bath, received a MSL degree in Library Science during commencement ceremonies Dec. 18 at Clarion University. Ceremonies were held at Waldo S. Tippin Gymnasium. Two area students were named to the dean's list at Clarion University for the first semester of the 2010-11 academic year. Area dean's list students include: Diane M. Hahn of Nazareth, a Library Science major. Bridget Patrice Ring of Bath, an Environmental Geosci major.
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Wilkes University Degrees Awarded Wilkes University congratulates more than 300 students who completed their degrees, graduating in January 2011. A list of graduates from the area includes: Rachel Tretiak, Northamp-
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Don’t work them to death and expect that they will stay with Do you know you forever, because they the number won’t. Thank them sincerely one reason and often. They need to feel why people important. volunteer? BeTwo things are necessary in lieve it or not, all relationships. Loyalty and it’s pretty simtrust. How does that happen? ple, because someone asked It happens when the leaderthem to get involved. Do you ship demonstrates that they know why many people give are worthy of loyalty and it up on volunteering? It’s be- happens when a relationship cause someone asked them is born. Loyalty and trust are to volunteer and then no one necessary when dealing with ever gave them something to volunteers just like in any do. other relationship. Human beings actually In order to entice more wear an invisible sign around volunteers, you must have a their necks; it says “I need to welcoming board. Years ago, feel important”. Even you I served on a board for an have one around your neck. education group. I rememWhen it comes to motivat- ber a meeting when one of ing volunteers the first and our board members lost the most valuable lesson is make keys to her hotel room. These them feel important. Find meetings went on and on and out what they are good at on. Can anyone relate to that? and give them something to Her friend, Debby found the do that completely matches keys and brought them to their gift or talent or interest. the meeting, she knocked on I hate bylaws! Not really, but the door, said, “excuse me I learned a long time ago, I’m can I give the keys to Linda?” a people person and don’t be- The chairman of the meetlong on the bylaws commit- ing rudely answered, “We tee. I served on a board once are having a meeting here.” where the committees were My guess is Debby might be assigned by a staff member another in the long list of volrather than the board presi- unteers who will never voldent. He never asked the piv- unteer for that organization otal questions. When he put again. I’ve met many volunme on the bylaws committee, teers who think their meetI thought, “that’s not for me.” ings are more important than I’m a connector, I’m a social taking care of people. Alas, butterfly, maybe it would people vs paper. serve the group better if I People vs Paper, that’s what was something as simple as it’s all about. Nonprofits who the board greeter. So, those spend the bulk of their time pivotal questions are: what taking care of people will do you like do, what are you be successful. If your board good at, do you like social ac- is filled with paper pushtivities or would you prefer ers or people who want to an advisory position? Take an spend the rest of their lives interest in your volunteers. rewriting rules, you are in By CAROL RITTER
serious trouble. New rules won’t bring you new volunteers, new rules won’t bring you funding, and new rules surely won’t bring you better leaders. But it will bring you new rules. Take care of your people if you want to motivate them. Here are some tips for Motivating Volunteers : Interview each board member prior to your first board meeting, get to know them Communicate often, at least once a month, there is no such thing as too much information You can’t say thank you too much, acknowledge successes Do not criticize your volunteers, as a leader your job is to help them get where they need to go If a board member is struggling, look for solutions, jump in and help You can make your volunteers feel important by recognizing them and their accomplishments, by paying attention to their lives and by listening to them. The moral of the story is that when working with volunteers we all must remember, it’s time for handholding, patience, a listening ear and
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and Allen Beahm, John and Ryan Hoysan, all solo homers. Trinity: Joe Smith, 7 for 12 and the cycle, and Maybell Smith, 5 for 11. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship clipped Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem, 5-1 and 5-0 before being shut out 3-0. Ebenezer: Carl Fraley, 6 for 12 with a homer; Evan Voortman, 4 for 11; and Ross and John Romero, both homers. Emmanuel: Jon Rice, 3 for 10; Jim Hill, 3 for 11;and Dick Wesner and Jeff Fritz, home runs.
6 THE HOME NEWS Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2011 Likewise, a tradition has now been in progress for years--as dumb as any in sports. That’s dumping a bucket of ice water on the football coach’s head at the end of a game. That makes no sense, but coaches have come to accept this stupidity. Third, umpires are terribly By Pete Fritchie lax in penalizing unnecesroughness and physical ✷ ✷ ✷ sary violence on the field. It seems American football is the everyone has come to accept sport which inspires fans to sensational dives into an opact more awkwardly than any ponent, helmet first, and only other. Both at college and pro one in ten seem to be called. games, both of which draw This violence makes foothuge crowds, one sees men, ball a show of roughness and in winter, without shirts! violence as well as a team of What sense does that make? talent. Violent play excites One risks his health to put on fans but it’s excessive in such a senseless show. American football.
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St. Paul’s UCC still has Six-game lead in darts
St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton still has a comfortable sixgame lead in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League, but Bath Lutheran managed to take two games from them on Monday night. Bath won 4-3, lost 3-0, and won 5-0, with Angelo Cavallo hitting 6 for 9; Bob Meixsell, 4 for 12, and Bob Flyte, a home run. St. Paul’s: Jason Gross, 5 for 12, and Zach Kern, 4 for 12. Christ UCC, Bath, also was successful, winning 4-3 and 4-3, sandwiched around a 2-1 loss to visiting Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem. Bath: Mark Fujita, 6 for 12; Garry Hunsicker, 5 for 12; Darius DalCin, 4 for 11, and Joe Hunsicker, 4 for 12. Bethlehem: Andy Powell and Rick Hasonich, both 4 for 12, and Ryan Garcia with a homer. Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown won 9-1 and 7-6 before
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SCHEDULE: Jan. 31 – Salem UCC at St. Paul’s, Farmersville at Dryland, Christ UCC at Salem Luth., Trinity Luth. at Messiah, Emmanuel at St. Stephen’s, Bath Luth. at Ebenezer.
Salem UCC, Moorestown, recovered to win 7-0. Hecktown: “Butch” Silfies, 8 for 14; Bruce Vollman, 7 for 14; Bernie Yurko and Larry Golick, both 5 for 14, and Shawn Sigley, 4 for 13. Moorestown: Bruce Roth, 5 for 12; Sherry Bush, 5 for 14 and the cycle; and Bill Rinker, 4 for 12. Salem Lutheran, Bethlehem won 5-4, lost 5-3, and won 9-3 at Farmersville. Salem: Brian Frankenfield, 9 for 14; Walt Hoffert, 7 for 11; Kyle Taylor, 6 for 12, and Bill Hoke, Sr., a home run. Farmersville: Kyle Campbell, 4 for 8; Dave Duebler, 4 for 9 with a homer; and Dave Campbell and Wade Chilmonick, both homers. St. Stephen’s Luth., Bethlehem won 4-1 and 5-4, but Trinity Luth., Bangor, rebounded to salvage a 3-2 win. St. Stephen’s: Don Smith, 6 for 12; Travis Beahm, 5 for 13;
Sport Shorts
Spring Sport Sign Ups in East Allen Township will continue until March 12 for the following Sports, Baseball, Tball, and Boys & Girls Soccer ages 5 to 12. You may register your children at the Municipal Office located at 5344 NorBath Blvd. Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. For more information contact Chuck Frantz at 610-262-7961 or 484-239-2090. Northampton Wrestling Club meeting Tuesday, February 1, HS Faculty Room 7:30 pm. For more information contact Carol Marano @ 610442-9895.
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Weinberg’s Whiners stayed even with Holland’s Hurricanes, 2 to 2. Al Weinberg, 201-201–580; Joe Smith, 200265–503; Scott Weinberg, 225-222–629; Jason Benner, 279–647; Bud Bower, 511; Jimmy Haja, 224-214-201–639; Ed Marshall, 247–623. Flick’s Fighters beat Rich’s Renegades, 3 to 1. Chris Hoysan, 215-245-300–760; Ryan Flick, 242-246–637; Bill Radcliffe, 505; Emre Labar, 525; Rich Kuehner, 213–577. Matt’s Mulisha lost it to Holland’s Heroes, 1 to 3. Dennis Meixsell, 547; Keith Weaver, 244-214–641; Matt Cser, 204–544; Bob Sipple, 552; John Szerencits, 201–553; “Butch” Holland, 244-202–623. STANDINGS Tony’s Kahonies Flick’s Fighters Weinberg’s Whiners Holland’s Hurricanes Holland’s Heroes Matt’s Mulisha Meixsell’s Misfits Rich’s Renegades
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Anthony First, Four Teams Second in East Bath Sportsmen League The Anthony team won 3 to 1 and in first place, while four teams are runner-up in second in the latest games with the East Bath Sportsmen Bowling League as of Jan. 18. Anthony trimmed Bartholomew down to second with Tony Boronski, 234–656; Adam Anthony, 535, and Continued on page 7
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Kahonie First in Bath Legion Sunday Bowlers; Chris Hoysan Hits 300 Tony’s Kahonies took all four points to retain first place in the Bath American Legion Post #470 Sunday Bowling League, ahead of Flick’s Fighters. Congratulations to Chris Hoysan for a 760 series with a 300 game. Bowling was good, with that 700 and nine 600’s, including Chris’s 760; and Tony Boronski, 678; Jason Benner, 647; Keith Weaver, 641; Jimmy Haja, 639; Scott Weinberg, 629; Mark Moyer, 628; Ed Marshall, 623; “Butch” Holland, 623; and Joe Smith, 603. There were 26 bowlers above their average, led by Chris Hoysan as BOA with his plus-160. His competition: Tony Boronski, +75; John Gostony, +73; Al Weinberg, +91; Bob Sipple, +57; “Butch” Holland, +95; and Keith Weaver, +116. On the other side, there were nine bowlers below their averages, led by Paul Reaser as BUA with a minus-84. Nate Meixsell had –53 and Keyth Radcliffe, –68. This week’s action: Tony’s Kahonies whipped Meixsell’s Misfits, 4 to 0. Travis Oplinger, 215–558; Adam Anthony, 562; Tony Boronski, 206-256-216–678; Mark Moyer, 221-207-200–628; John Gostony, 217–544; Russ Hoysan, 201-210–557; Brian Radcliffe, 212–542; Glendy Glendenmoyer, 200–565; Nate Meixsell, 508.
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Gerald Bartholomew, 525. Chris Hoysan, 588; Brian Werkheiser, 553; Terry Bartholomew, 532. Howell lost 1 to 3 to Weaver, but is still second. They had Earl Grube, 207-210224–641, and Lyle Howell, 547. Weaver: Mark Moyer II, 598, and Mike Martin, 519. Marshall is second, and they beat Flick, 3 to 1. Tom Hawk, 254–650. Flick: Ryan Flick, 260–640; Tom Torcivia, 587; Dave Guest, 566; Matt Opdyke, 516. Meixsell won 4-0 over Hunsicker for their second place position. Robert Meixsell, 244–646; Marty Csencsits, 246–636; Armie Fioranelli, 227–600. Mark Kappauf, 523, and Paul Hunsicker, 504. STANDINGS Anthony Bartholomew
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Rice Family Has One Point Edge for First in Commercial League The Rice Family lost 1 to 3 vs. A&A Auto Stores, but is still holding first place in the Bath Commercial Bowling League, as of week 19. Rice: Jack Rice, 509, and Dale Fye, 500. A&A: Al Davidson, 223202-232–657, and Dino Carfara, 220-211–612. Old Dairy also lost 1 to 3 to Southmoore, but is in a second place tie. Old Dairy: Kurt Morgan, 235–581; Ed Bernatovich, 254–579; Rich Trucksess, 214–567; Bill Neidig, 211–546. Southmoore: Glen Croll, Sr., 203–80; Scott Ackerman, 227–576; Paul Dziadual, 200–564. Bath Supply topped Moore
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Pizza, 3 to 1. Plumbers: Jeff Kerbacher, 222-202-241–665; Frank Yeakel, 211-201–562; Harvey Rissmiller, 203–552; Steve Kerbacher, 204–534; Lester Steigerwalt, 533. Pizza: Rollie Meixsell, 221–585, and Gerry Eckhart, 230–525. Sunnieside Landscaping bulldozed Maxx Amusements, 3 to 1 behind Dustin Heckman, 235-221-236–692; Tony Holva, 513; Jim Rice, 511. Maxx: Andy Edelman, 225224-246–695; George Hyde, 572; Bill Bachman, 528; Randy Frey, 507. STANDINGS Rice Family Old Dairy A&A Auto Stores Bath Supply Southmoore Maxx Amusements Moore Pizza S’side Landscaping
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BASEBALL ANNOUNCEMENT We are looking for players’ aged 10-12 (as of 5/1/11) interested in playing in the Lehigh Valley Baseball League. Players must either live in Bath Borough, East Allen Township, or Allen Township. The Lehigh Valley League is a very competitive travel league. If interested please email Seip33@hotmail.com. Information about the league can be found at http://www.eteamz.com/lvleague.
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G&L, Lynn’s Snowplowing Tied for First Place in Legion Friday Nighters G&L won four games over Horlacher’s and Lynn’s Snowplowing took three from P C Beverage, so they’re tied for first place in the Bath Legion Friday Nighters League as of Jan. 23. G & L: Ed Reynolds, 229248-188–665; Ty Pagotto, 215185-206–606; Scott Bower, 526; Terry Koch, 512; Mike Bower, 462. Horlacher’s: Jared Kocher, 546; Alan Williams, 519; Jodey Thompson, 433; Jim Schoenberger, 423. Lynn’s Snowplowing: Lynn
Grube, 534; Dan Cortright, 504; Dave Thompson, 489; Pete Curcio, 473; Herm Petersen, 471. P C: Ed Musselman, 521; Craig Madtes, 504; John Haas, 485; Dave Jacoby, 477; Brandon Jacoby, 426. Bensing’s won all four games over Quick Stitch. Bensing’s: Art Flegler, 198215-234≠647; Billy Kocher, 201-210-226–637; Franklin Fogel, Jr., 212-211-198–618; Ryan Buss, 579; Ernie Keller, 442. Bath Legion beat Palmer Snowflakes, 3 to 1. Legion: Devinb Marshall, 222-211243–676; Dave Shaver, 192Continued on page 8
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SENIOR CITIZENS Visit and Participate in Senior Center Activities Visit a senior center and check out all the fun things going on there. Local centers include: MidCounty Senior Center, 234 S. Walnut St., Bath; Nazareth Senior Center, 15 S. Wood St.; Northampton Senior Center, in Grace UCC Church, 9th St & Lincoln Ave., and Cherryville Senior Center at Hope Lutheran Church, Rt. 248, Lehigh Township.
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190-223–605; Eddy-Jo Marshall, 580; Cory Brown, 548; Marty Beal, 543. Palmer: Terry Bartholomew, 173-253228–654; Mike Swope, 572; Jerry Fogel, 570; Gerald Bartholomew, 487; Steve Longley, 457. STANDINGS G & L Lynn’s Snowplowing Bensing’s Palmer Snowflakes Bath Legion P C Beverage Horlacher’s Quick Stitch
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Fortunato, Old Dairy Knotted for First Place In Bath Industrial League Fortunato’s Pizza won 4 to 0 over Taylor Honey and Old Dairy licked Harhart’s 3 to 1 in the Bath Industrial League in week 19. Fortunato: Rich Trucksess, 245-212-210–668; Evan Rehrig, 231-209–634; Paul Reaser, 214– 603; Craig Kelty, 522. Taylor: Marvin Meixsell, 532; Gordon Derhammer, 518; Gary Miller, 218–514. Old Dairy: Scott Ackerman,279-221-212–712; Mark Flamisch, 209–584; John Schwartz, 201–530. Harhart: George Hyde, 235-204–628; Nate Meixsell, 220; “Butch” Holland, Sr., 264–533; Travis Oplinger, 503. G & L Sign Factory plowed over Graver Farms, 3 to 1, with Mike Reese, 300-247– 728; Jason Eberts, 247–593; Paul Duda, 208–589; Stephen Duda, 543; Gary Gower, 210–535. Graver: Terry Bartholomew, 250-248-224–731; Marty Beal, 236-221–645; Tim Graver, 224–524; Gerry Bartholomew, 564. Scherline Associates beat Hecktown Fire Co. 3.5 to .5, with Andy Edelman, 248215–662; Jeff Kerbacher, 235-
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230–626; Harvey Rissmiller, 246–624; Steve Kerbacher, 250–612’; John Kerbacher, 548. Firemen: Stan Zurowski, 225-201–608; Matt Paules, 223204–604; B. Doncsosz, 207208–602; Terry Koch, 208–597; Andy Schwartz, 518. STANDINGS Fortunato’s Pizza Old Dairy Graver Farms G & L Sign Factory Scherline & Assoc. Harhart’s Taylor Honey Hecktown Fire Co.
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Bowling Award Scores Week of Jan. 16, 2011 MEN: Chris Hoysan, 300/760; Mike Reeser, 300/728; Terry Bartholomew, 654/731; Andy Edelman, 662/695; Dustin Heckman, 692; Tony Boronski, 656/678; Devin Marshall, 676; Ed Reynolds, 665; Rich Trucksess, 668; Art Flegler, 647; Marty Beal, 625/645; Bob Meixsell, 646; Ryan Flick, 637/640; Keith Weaver, 641; Jason Benner, 647; Al Davidson, 657; Jeff Kerbacher, 665; Earl Grube, 641; Jimmy Haja, 639. WOMEN: MichelleMoyer, 563; Donna Amore, 519. Y.A.B.A. GIRLS: Vicky Zmyewski, 462; Charlie Amore, 478; Melinda Mayer, 470. Y.A.B.A. BOYS: John Zmyewski, 628; Allen Smith, 618; Noah Durnin, 696.
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the lead of the people who send us here and tighten our belts. That starts with taking a serious look at our own “house.’ Auditor General Jack Wagner has repeatedly pointed out a savings of nearly $500 million per year by eliminating ten percent of the errors in money the Department of Public Welfare provides to hospitals treating Medicaid patients. Gov. Rendell chose to ignore and discredit these allegations. We need to address them and ensure welfare dollars are truly going to the people in need of them. Mr. Corbett has floated the idea of selling the stateowned liquor stores, and I wholeheartedly agree with him. Pennsylvania will profit with revenue estimates sitting at between $1.5 and $2 billion, and consumers ben-
efit from private ownership that translates into improved prices and selection at the stores. This is just the start of the righting of the ship that needs to take place in Harrisburg. It is a new day, and those of us in the General Assembly must be prepared to streamline operations and conduct business in a more efficient and thrifty manner.
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1. How does a dolphin differ from a fish? 2. What is graphology? 3. Define lugubrious. 4. When was the National Rifle Association incorporated? 5. Who said, "Intellect is a dry and rattling thing."? Answers: 1. A dolphin must come up for air often--fish do not. 2. The study of handwriting to indicate character, etc. 3. Doleful, exaggeratedly sad. 4. In 1871; Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside was its first president. 5. Ilka Chase.
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D.A.R.E. winners read Essays to boro council By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Three essay winners who graduated recently from the D.A.R.E. (Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education) course at Our Lady of Hungary Regional School read their essays to members of Northampton Borough Council at their meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20. McKenzie Fritz, Tim Antigua and Kayla Bills told how they learned the dangers of marijuana smoking and smoking in general, and also how alcohol is ruinous to people’s bodies, and that drugs should always be avoided. They were part of the 23 students at OLH School who were instructed by Northampton Police Chief Ron Morey. He presented certificates and a gift to each of them on Thursday, and Kayla also received a plaque. Members of Council congratulated the students. Other Matters • Former councilman Anthony Lopsonzski commended the police department and Chief Morey for their part in helping drug enforcement agents and state police apprehend and arrest two individuals who were suspected of having a methamphetamine operation in the borough. • Council okayed a resolution hiring Lehigh Engineering Associates of Walnutport
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as the borough’s engineer for 2011, and appointing two of their employees as sewage enforcement officers, along with a fee schedule. • Approval was given to the Northampton Fire Department to have a motorcycle rendezvous on May 7 at the municipal park, but requiring them to purchase liquor liability insurance. The rain date will be May 8. • A handicapped parking space for Edward Heydt at 22 Newport Ave. was okayed. • Council denied a request for one or two 15-minute parking spaces at PAWSitively Poochie pet grooming at 929 Main St., saying it would have a domino effect and other businesses would ask for the same thing. • Congressman Charlie Dent will have a public office hours forum in Northampton’s council chambers on Feb. 1 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. People are invited to meet him and ask questions. • It was noted that Northampton and Allen Twsp. officials met on Jan. 12 to discuss a five-year sewer agreement. The proposal will be discussed further with the rest of Allen’s supervisors. • Councilman Mike Bernini made several announcements: The NAA basketball tournament will be Feb. 1820 at the recreation center; a dance will be at the center for
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7th and 8th grade children on Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m.; yoga classes will begin on Feb. 8 every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; AARP will provide tax preparation services for senior citizens on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to Noon starting Feb. 7 and ending April 11. • Councilman Robert McHale reported that the planning commission heard a request by EWMI for a truck loading facility on Brick Kiln Dr., and will have a preliminary hearing on it March 9. McHale also noted police activities: 135 incidents, 26 traffic and 10 non-traffic, 47 parking tickets, and 3 arrests in December. • Councilwoman Sherry Neff-Maikits noted EWMI offering training for firemen on possible hazardous waste spills or a tank truck spill over. The fire chief said his personnel already have hazardous waste training. • Junior Councilman William McGee noted that the public works department has removed Christmas decorations and is putting up Valentine hearts on poles. . .They have also picked up Christmas trees, installed speed limit signs on 4th St., and had help from sewer employees in plowing snow.
dle School reorganized the learning teams in many years. The Principal, Patrice Turner, along with the new Superintendent of the District, Joseph Kovalchik, and our Curator, played a key role in designating each of the learning teams for the five area cement plants that are still in operation in the Lehigh Valley and the Atlas Museum. The start of the new school year resulted in an assembly, which stressed the “Konkrete Kid Heritage” and introduced the teams to members from each of the cement plants and the Atlas Museum. Team names include the Atlas Universals, Keystone Colonials, Lafarge Centennials, Lehigh Generals, Essroc Rocks, and the Hercules Giants. More than 900 students and teachers were included in this assembly and the teams met individually with their mentors. Each of these five companies and the museum held a post-assembly session for each team and answered questions that arose as a result of the assembly. The students and teachers exhibited great excitement with their new team names and showed considerable interest in the companies that they represent. These companies will continue to provide learning opportunities for their teams and the museum will build on the heritage Continued from page 1 instruction of the Atlas Unider Team photo, donted by versal team in 2011. Students Wasyl Hewko. of the Middle School also • Atlas quarry artifacts, do- raised $127 that was donated nated by Neil Hartzell. toward the work of the mu• Atlas quarry photos, do- seum. It must be said that this nated by Caroline Yastrzab. partnership with the Middle • Christmas balls and union School is by far the greatest stamper, donated by Art accomplishment of the museBrown. um to date. We firmly believe • Dynamite box and blast- that the Elementary School ing caps (disabled), also lab Tours and this Middle School equipment, by Robert Wala- Partnership can go a long way kovits. toward preserving both the • Lab samples and ledger, “Konkrete Kid Heritage” and donated by David Daugherty. our museum. School Teams Other Highlights Oberly included this comMary Ann Endy’s article mentary about a great tie-in on the museum that was refwith education in his report: erenced in the 2009 report 2010 was the first year that to the Trustees has won first the Northampton Area Mid- place in the Pennsylvania
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THE HOME NEWS Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2011 State Newspaper Publishers contest for local feature writing in the history category. In addition, it was awarded an honorable mention in a National Newspaper Publishers competition. The museum also participated in the Northampton Jack Frost Parade honoring the remaining cement plants and their employees. The museum continues to honor a Cement Worker of the Area and honored eight such workers in 2010. They received a photo and biography that appeared in the BATH HOME NEWS, THE NORTHAMPTON PRESS, THE WHITEHALL PRESS, and THE CATASAUQUA PRESS. In addition, each worker selected receives a framed copy of the article and a plaque. Our 2010 honorees were David Glauser - Lehigh Heidelberg; Bruce Miller Continued on page 13
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Nazareth School District Kindergarten Enrollment Kindergarten in the Nazareth Area School District is an all day program. To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be five years old before the first day of September 2011. Enrollment forms are now being mailed to potential Kindergarten students who are on the school’s census list. If you live in the Nazareth Area Scholl District, have an eligible student, and do not receive a form, please call 610-759-1170, x1114 to be put on the mailing list. This information is also available on the district website home page – www.nazarethask.k12.pa.us under “Kindergarten Enrollment – Fall 2011.” To start the process, parents must return a completed enrollment form to NASD Central Registration by February 1. 2011. After processing enrollment forms, schools secretaries will mail registration packets to the enrolling child’s home. Parents must return the completed packets in person to the child’s school no later than March 1st, and prior to orientation. Required documents include: the child’s birth certificate or other proof of age, proof of residency, Parental custody and Access to School Information form, a completed home Language Survey, and immunizations from the physician. Medical or religious
exemptions are permissible and need to be discussed with the school nurse. Pennsylvania required immunizations are: 4 doses of Td (Diphtheria & Tetanus) vaccine, including one dose administered on or after the 4th birthday; 3 doses of Polio vaccine; 2 doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella-1st dose administered after 1st birthday); 3 doses of Hepatitis B Vaccine; 2 doses of Varicella (chicken pox) first dose administered after 1st birthday, or history of disease. Parents must bring in written proof of immunizations or they will not be allowed to enroll their child. If the completed health history form has not been already submitted to the school, it should be brought to the March orientation. At that time, the nurse will discuss the health services available at school.
Announcement Concerning Snow Make-Up Days As of January 20, the Nazareth Area School District has been closed three (3) days due to weather conditions. School will now be in session for all students and staff on the following dates: Friday, February 18, Mon-
day, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19. Any additional closures will result in days added to the end of the school-year, beginning with Monday, June 13, 2011.
SCHOOL LUNCHES Nazareth School District Nazareth Area School District, next week (Fresh Fruit is a daily option): ELEMENTARY Alt.- Meatball Sub Mon.-1/31- Cheeseburger Tatar Tots Apple Wedges Fruit Choice Tues.-2/1- Chicken Fryz Honey Bbq Rice & Beans Carrots Sliced Pears Fruit Choice Wed.-2/2 Pizza Backed Beans Peaches Jell-O Fruit Thurs.-2/3 Chicken Egg Roll White Rice Broccoli Oranges Fortune Cookie Fri.-2/4 Cereal W/Yogurt Cup & String Cheese Potato Rounds Mixed Fruit Fruit Juice Fruit Selection MIDDLE SCHOOL Available Daily: Cold Sandwich, Salad, Pizza, Pasta Bar, Yogurt, Fresh Bagels. Alt.Meatball Sub Alt.- BBQ Pork Rib Sand. Mon.-1/31- Chicken Fajita Santa Fe Rice & Beans Corn Applesauce Fruit Choice. Tues.-2/1 Pizza Veggies Pineapple Jell-O Fruit Wed.-2/2 Stromboli Onion Rings Pears Fruit Choice Thurs.-2/3 Chicken Teriyaki Over White Rice Veggies Oranges Fortune Cookie Fri.-2/4 Rice Black Beans & Cheese Burrito Fries Peaches Brownie HIGH SCHOOL Available Daily: Soup & salad bar, Sandwiches, Pizza, Salad. Yogurt. Mon.-1/31- Pizza Peas &
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Bethlehem’s Restaurant Week: January 30 – February 5 Indulge at Downtown Bethlehem’s fine restaurants during the third annual Winter Restaurant Week from January 30 through February 5. The Downtown Bethlehem Association (DBA), a council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, along with Southern Wine & Spirits of PA and the Bethlehem Parking Authority, presents the most delicious week of winter in Bethlehem’s Historic District and SouthSide. Bethlehem’s Winter Restaurant week debuted in 2009 in response to the great popularity of the annual Summer Restaurant Week, taking place this year June 26 through July 2. Twenty-six restaurants in Downtown Bethlehem will offer fixed price menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast price points are $5 and $10; lunch price points are $5, $10 and $15; dinner price points are $10, $20 and $30. At participating restaurants that house full bars, drink menus
will debut Bonterra Organic Wine and fantastic drink specials made with Chambord Vodka. WIN! Due to huge popularity, our Restaurant Week Contest has significantly grown! Throughout the week, every time you order from the Restaurant Week set menus, diners at the participating restaurants will have a chance to enter their name in a drawing to win gift certificates for a meal for two at each of the 26 locations! That’s right – 25 gift certificates to Bethlehem’s finest restaurants, totaling close to $2000 in value! This year, instead of picking one winner, we will be picking TEN winners PER Restaurant Week! That is close to $20,000 in free food that the DBA will be giving away! Congratulations to the 2010 Summer Restaurant Week winner, Joseph Lenner! The Bethlehem Parking Authority is generously offering free parking to Winter Restaurant Week patrons. Diners who use one of the two public garages in the Historic District (located at 33 W. Walnut Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018 and 75 W. North Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018) are encouraged to present their time-stamped garage ticket at their dining location to receive Winter Restaurant Week validation. On the SouthSide, restaurants will have special tokens for parking meters. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling participating restaurants directly. Full listing of rules to the contest and Restaurant details visit www.BethlehemRestaurantWeek.com
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Sun school, 9am; Worship service, 10:15am ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indian land, 787 Almond Rd., Cherryville. Sun - Adult and youth Sunday school, 9am; Worship, 10:15am ST. PETER’S U.C.C., 8142 Valley View Rd, Northampton (Seemsville). Sun –Worship 10:15am Sun School 9am VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, 2870 Pheasant Dr., Northampton (Rt. 248). Sun - Bible study, 9:30am; Morning worship, 10:45am WALNUTPORT SEVENTH-day ADVENTIST, 227 Willow Rd. (and Route 145) Sat – 9:30am Worship, - 10:45am Sabbath School ZION'S STONE U.C.C., 51 Church Rd., Kreidersville. Sun-10:15 Worship, 9am – Sunday School ZION WESLEYAN, 2459 E. Scenic Dr., Pt. Phillip. Sun School 9am; Worship 10:15am
Student Teaching Kristen Collins of Nazareth is set to begin the professional student teaching semester through Lycoming College. Collins will be placed at Hughesville Area JSHS in Hughesville, Pa. Savannah College of Art and Design Callan Horwath of Nazareth recently graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. Horwath earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography.
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Obituaries Raymond H. Meixsell
July 15. 1924 – Jan. 17, 2011 Raymond H. Meixsell, 86, of Nazareth died Monday, Jan. 17 in the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of the late Mae G. (Silfies) Meixsell, who died in April 2003. After purchasing and operating the Richmond Hotel from 1969 to 1974, he transitioned to part-time farming. He also worked as a maintenance repairman at the Mount Pocono Lodge and later as a custodian for the Northampton Area School District before retiring in 1984. Born July 15, 1924 in Lehigh Township, he was a son of the late Raymond A. Meixsell and Laura C. (Newhard) MeixsellFehnel and a step-son of the late Robert F. Fehnel. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath, and a life member of the East Bath Rod & Gun Club. Surviving are three sons, Geary of Taylor, Texas, Keith and Robert, both of Nazareth; his companion of five years, Evelyn Snyder; a brother, Claude Meixsell, of Nazareth; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a son, Roland R. Meixsell, and an infant sister, Pauline. Services were on Saturday morning in the Geo G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, with The Rev. Jay R. Wetzel officiating there and at interment in Zion Stone Church Cemetery, Kreidersville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
John M. Shuhay
March 1, 1922 – Jan. 16, 2011 John M. Shuhay, 88, of
Northampton died Sunday, Jan. 16 in Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton. He was the husband of the late Helen (Csonstka) Shuhay. He was a carpenter and worked building project homes in the Lehigh Valley area for more than 26 years. He was also a shop foreman for Reeb Millwork in Allentown. He had served in the Army during World War II. He was born March 1, 1922 in McAdoo, Pa. Mr. Shuhay was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #7. He was one of the founders of the North Whitehall/Ormrod Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Ormrod, where he was an emergency medical technician for 11 years. Surviving are a son, Michael J., of Ormrod; two daughters, Sharon Smith of Whitehall, and Veronica “Ronnie” Henry-Knauss, of Allentown; a sister, Veronica Deutsch, of Allentown; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were four sisters, two brothers, and a grandson. A visitation was held on Thursday in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Burial services were private.
Carl I. Smith
March 27, 1927 – Jan. 7, 2011 Carl I. Smith, 83, of Allentown died on Friday, Jan. 7 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Doris Mae (Quay) Smith. A 1945 graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem, he served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and worked as a truck driver for more than 45 years before retiring. Born on March 27, 1927 in Bath, he was a son of the late Russell I. And Josephine (Hescox) Smith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Carl
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Darlene L. Perdick Darlene L. “Chich” Perdick, 63, of Northampton died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the former wife of Michael Perdick. Born in Norristown, she was a daughter of the late Michael Ondush and Anna Mae (Zoch) Ondush Alai. Surviving are two sons, Jeff Perdick of Coatesville and Dave Perdick of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Michael Ondush and Andrew Ondush; and three grandchildren. Services were on Saturday morning in the Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc., Catasauqua, with The Rev. Gary L. Walbert officiating.
Ruth A. Cole
May 13, 1930 – Jan. 19, 2011 Ruth A. Cole, 80, of Bushkill Township died Wednesday, Jan. 19 in the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late George R. Cole, Jr., who died in 1981. A member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union, she was employed as a trimmer for the former Valerie Fashions in Wind Gap for more than 30 years before retiring. Born May 13, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Robert G. and Queenie L. Albert. Surviving are two sons, Barry L. Cole and Bruce G. Cole, both of Bushkill Township; five grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Services were private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Donations in her name may be made to the VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
congregation of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving are two daughters, Katherine M. Beam of Northampton and Judy A. Bobeck of Wilson Borough; a brother, Robert Correll, Jr., of Hecktown; a sister, Elizabeth Frable, of Bushkill Township; two grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Two brothers, George and John Correll, preceded him in death. Services were held on Monday afternoon in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.
Ellen C. Booth
April 13, 1919 – Jan. 18, 2011 Ellen C. Booth, 91, of Country Meadows, formerly of Bath and Palmer Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 18 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Wallace W. Booth II, who died in 1996. A graduate of Kearney High School in Kearney, N.J., she had been a volunteer at the Crayola Factory in Easton and bowled in the Flower League at Barbon Lanes. Born April 13, 1919 in Paisley, Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Marion (MacMillan) Crawford. Surviving are a son, Wallace W. Booth III of Mills River, N.C.; a daughter, Beverly E. B. Butz, of Bath; a brother, Robert Crawford, Jr. of Burlington, N.C.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were two siblings, James and Jesse Crawford. Funeral services were on Saturday morning in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bushkill Township. Arrangements were by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 1110 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.
Kathryn E. Troxell
July 30, 1918 – Jan. 19, 2011 Kathryn E. Troxell, 92, of Moore Township died Wednesday, Jan. 19 in Alexandria Manor, Bath. She was the wife of the late Harold W. Troxell, who died in 1987. A member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union, she worked as a trimmer for the former Michael’s Sportswear and Al-
len Needlecraft, both in Bath, for 40 years before retiring in 1984. Born July 30, 1918 in Bath, she was a daughter of the late John and Katie (Hersch) Mooney. A life member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath, she sang on the choir and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed league bowling. Surviving are a daughter, Marlene N. Troxell, of Bethlehem; a son, John T., of Moore Township; two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two brothers, William and Harold “jack” Mooney. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning in St. John’s Lutheran Church, with The Rev. Jay R. Wetzel officiating there and at interment in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the church at 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014 and/or the Arcadia Hospice, 7248 Tilghman St., Allentown, PA 18106.
Jeffrey T. Keener
Jeffrey T. Keener, 62, of Northampton died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Beth-
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James Gordon 12/17/1940 – 12/17-2010 James Hiram Gordon, 69, of Inverness Florida died Friday December 10, 2010. Born on December 17, 1940, he was the son of the late Hiram and Margaret Gordon. He was a commercial truck driver and drove school bus in Florida. He served in the US Navy and enjoyed fishing, reading and watching sports. James is survived by his wife Patricia Ann Gordon, two sons, Jeffrey (Melinda) Gordon, Lecanto; and Christopher (Lynn) Gordon, Northampton, daughter Tracey (Joel) Bartholomew, Danielsville, sister Jane (Leonard) Kritzer, FL and seven grandchildren. The family requests memorial gift donations in James’ name to; Hospice of Citrus County, PA BOX 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464 or H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612. A graveside military honor service was held in December at the Florida National Cemetery.
William C. Correll
Aug. 17, 1924 – Jan. 20, 2011 William C. Correll, 86, of Bushkill Township died Thursday, Jan. 20 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late Helen E. (Kline) Correll, who died in 2002. He worked for Essroc in Nazareth for 37 years before retiring in 1984, and was also a talented handyman who enjoyed repairing things. Born Aug. 17, 1924 in Bushkill Township, he was a son of the late Robert, Sr. and Mae (Snyder) Correll. He attended the Nazareth
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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE Barbara J. Tooma Estate of Barbara J. Tooma, a/k/a Barbara Tooma, a/k/a Barbara Jean Tooma, late of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Victoria A. Ippolito and John Ippolito, Executors of the Estate of Barbara J. Tooma, a/k/a Barbara Tooma, a/k/a Barbara Jean Tooma. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Victoria A. Ippolito & John Ippolito c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Dally, LLP 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 1/27-2/10 ESTATE NOTICE Gregory Wayne Gossy Estate of GREGORY WAYNE GOSSY a/k/a GREGORY W. GOSSY, deceased, late of 242 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Barbara A. Lewis Address: 1400 Main Street – Apt. 412 Catasauqua, Pennsylvania 18032 Or to her Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 1/27-2/10
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Lafarge; Bill Klemick Lafarge; Rocco Marinaro - Keystone; Brent Watson - Lehigh Heidelberg; Jerome Nederostek - Lafarge; Thomas Kush - Essroc; and Steve Hansler - Keystone. Our cement companies and union workers continue to support the work of the museum. During 2010 we have received contributions from Lehigh Heidelberg, Keystone, Essroc, and Lafarge. Locals of the United States Steelworkers have also made donations. Cement company officials have visited the museum. Often these visits include company representatives from foreign companies, since all of our companies are now foreign owned. We have hosted visitors from two provinces of Canada, Quebec and Nova Scotia. In addition, we enjoyed visitors from England and the Caribbean nation of St. Maarten. Our visitor’s book shows visits from people residing in 11 states: New York, California, Maryland, Ohio, Alabama, Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, as well as the District of Columbia. We would like to thank the Northampton Borough Council, Borough Manager, and all the borough employees for their support and cooperation in keeping this a first class museum for our community. Next meeting of the Trust will be on December 5, 2011.
FAFSA Key to College Financial Aid
As each New Year begins, students throughout Pennsylvania and across the country are busy finalizing plans for their college education. One of the many decisions students and families will have to make is how to pay for that education. One program that can help in making these decisions is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2011-12 forms are now available and students and their families can submit an application electronically, according to Senator Pat Browne, 16th Senatorial District The FAFSA is used to determine students’ eligibility for almost all types of student aid, including state grants, Federal Pell Grants, Keystone Stafford Loans, regular Federal Stafford Loans and other federal
and institutional programs. This program plays an important role in providing eligible students with financial support that allows the student an opportunity to obtain a secondary education. Families are encouraged to visit www. pheaa.org/fafsa to access the 2010-11 online FAFSA application and a “FAFSA on the Web” Worksheet to help walk them through the application process step-bystep. Students may also file online at www.fafsa. ed.gov. Students planning to enroll in baccalaureate degree programs – including those enrolled in college transfer programs at community or junior colleges – must file the FAFSA by May, 1, 2011. Students planning to attend business, trade and technical schools; hospital schools of nursing; or two-year nontransferable programs at community, junior or four-year colleges must file the FAFSA by Aug. 1, 2011. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) can also help in guiding students and their families through the grant process. PHEAA’s website – www.pheaa. org – provides valuable information on state grants and financial aid in general. State Grant eligibility is calculated in accordance with the Federal Need Analysis Formula and Pennsylvania State Grant polices. Estimated State Grant awards range from $600 to $4,120 based on family income, type of institution and amount of available state funding. Senator Browne recommends that anyone thinking about a college-level education fill out the FAFSA to help determine what assistance is out there to help to help defray the cost. “I believe it is vital
that every student who wishes to continue his or her education past high school is not prohibited from fulfilling that dream because of financial shortfalls. The FAFSA program goes a long way to ensuring opportunities for all students
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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE Robert C. Bauer Estate of Robert C. Bauer, lat of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Lois M. Bauer, Executrix of the Estate of Robert C. Bauer. All persons in debited to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Lois M. Bauer c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Dally, LLP 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 1/27-2/10 ESTATE NOTICE Lucienne A. Cerciello Estate of LUCIENNE A. CERCIELLO, deceased, late of Cherryville, Lehigh Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Max Cerciello Address: Box 818 Cherryville, PA 18035 AND Claudia C. Shulman Box 816 Cherryville, PA 18035 Or to their Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 1/20-2/3 ESTATE NOTICE Forrest B. Dierolf Estate of Forrest B. Dierolf late of 6149 Snyders Church Road, Lot # 18, Bath, East Allen Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same, without delay, to: Debra M. Mease c/o E. Kenneth Nyce Law Office, LLC 105 East Philadelphia Avenue Boyertown, PA 19512 Or to her attorney, Jessica R. Grater, Esquire E. Kenneth Nyce Law Office, LLC 105 East Philadelphia Avenue Boyertown, PA 19512 1/13-1/27 ESTATE NOTICE Edward L. Frisch Estate of EDWARD L. FRISCH, deceased, late of 4847 Kreidersville Road, Northampton, County of Northampton,
Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Marcella E. S. Schlener Address: 1344 Old Carriage Road Northampton, PA 18067 Or to her Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 1/27-2/10 ESTATE NOTICE Carol Ann Galgon Estate of Carol Ann Galgon a/k/a Carol A. Galgon, late of Lehigh Township, Northampton County, PA. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments without delay to : Barbara A Laky and Robert J. Galgon, Co-Executors c/o their attorney, FRANK M. SKRAPITS, ESQ, Affiliated with Steckel and Stopp, 2152 Main Street, Northampton, PA 180671211. 1/20-2/3 ESTATE NOTICE Martha Hoffman The Estate of MARTHA HOFFMAN, AKA: MARTHA E. HOFFMAN, deceased, of the Borough of Wilson, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Walter J. Hoffman, Executor, on December 29, 2010. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Walter J. Hoffman, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. 1/20-2/3 PUBLIC NOTICE Propsoed Plan Notice is hereby given that Chapman Borough Council is considering adoption of a proposed Official Sewage Facilities Plan to address concerns for long-term impacts of sewage disposal on residential water supplies and the High Quality watershed of the Monocacy Creek. The recommended plan proposes a low-pressure sewer system with septic tank effluent pumps to collect flow from the Main Street, Hickory Street, and Monocacy Avenue areas of the Borough. The flow will be treated at a wastewater treatment package plant with packed bed filters located south of the Quarry along Monocacy Avenue. The most cost-effective plan proposes stream discharge for design of 20,000 to maximum 25.00 gallons per day average flow. Alternatives for land treatment and land application of treated effluent were evaluated. These would add facility cost, require 7 acres of land, and are subject to special protection waters analysis for nutrients into Monocacy Creek similar to stream dis-
charge. The recommended plan is subject to approval by Department of Environmental Protection under the guidance of antidegradation analysis and socio-economic justification. The recommended plan has an estimated project cost of $2,243,180 which includes estimated construction cost of $1.9 million. Chapman Borough proposes to limit customer fees to no more than a $2,500 onetime tapping fee and $40/month sewer use fee. Chapman Borough Council intends to seek funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) in the form of low-interest municipal loan and grant funds. Chapman Borough also intends to apply for grant funds from other federal, state and count agencies. A 30-day comment period is hereby established from January 27, 2011 through February 25, 2011 to allow the general public to comment on the proposed plan. All comments must be submitted in writing. Borough Council will respond to all written comments before taking action on the proposed sewage facilities plan in accordance with Act 537 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and PaDEP Regulations, Chapter 71. Borough Council will consider adoption of the plan at its March 7, 2011 meeting. Copies of the full text of the proposed Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan are available for review at the office of the Chapman Borough Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. John Defassio, at 1400 Main Street in Chapman Borough. Call 610-837-0842 to make arrangements to review the documents. Chapman Borough Council John Defassio, Borough Secretary/Treasurer 1/27 NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2011 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1. Joseph Setton, 4750 Huckleberry Road, Orefield, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 1503 Main Street, Northampton Pennsylvania. This Property is identified as Tax Map Parcel No. L4SW4C-16-16 and is located in the C-1 Commercial Zoning District. This plan is presented for a Sketch Plan Review. Mr. Setton would like to redevelop this building into a 12-unit apartment building. All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend. Gene Zarayko Borough Manager 1/27 LEGAL NOTICE Proposed Ordinance Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on February 7, 2011, at 7:00 P.M., E.S.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth,
Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, HEALTH AND SAFETY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 10, Health and Safety, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to add a new Part 3, Dangerous Buildings, providing for the vacating, removal, repair or demolition of any structures dangerous to the health, safety and welfare of the people of the Borough; and setting forth the procedure and the rules for determining dangerous structures. 1. Short Title. This Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as “Dangerous Buildings Ordinance.” 2. Application. This Ordinance shall apply uniformly to all persons, business organizations, non-profit organizations, and all other legal entities; and it shall apply uniformly to all property and all property owners within the Borough. 3. Definitions. Unless otherwise specifically defined below, words or phrases used herein shall be interpreted so as to give them the same meaning as they have in common usage and so as to give the Ordinance its most reasonable application consistent with its intent. A. The word “Borough” shall mean the Borough of Nazareth. B. The word “Building” shall mean an independent structure having a roof supported by columns or walls resting on its own foundation and includes dwelling, garage, barn, stable, shed, greenhouse, mobile home, plant, factory, warehouse, school, or similar structure. C. The phrase “Dangerous Building” shall mean all the buildings or structures which have any or all of the following conditions or defects: i. Those which have been damaged by fire, wind, flood, deterioration, neglect, abandonment, vandalism or other cause so as to fail to provide the amenities essential to decent living or are unfit for human habitation; ii. Those which have been damaged by fire, wind, flood, deterioration, neglect, abandonment, vandalism or other cause so as to have become dangerous to the life, safety, or the general health and welfare of the occupants or the public; iii. Those which are in such a state or condition as to cause an offensive odor or unsanitary condition, or have become so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe that they fail to provide the amenities essential to decent living; iv. Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that they might fall and injure members of the public or adjoining property; 4. Dangerous Buildings Declared Nuisances. All dangerous buildings as defined in Section 3 of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be repaired, vacated, or demolished as herein provided. 5. Standards for Repair, Vacation or Demolition. The following standards shall be followed in substance by the Code Enforcement Officer in ordering repair, vacation or demolition of a dangerous building: A. If the dangerous building can be repaired, as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer, so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this Ordinance, it shall be ordered repaired. B. If the dangerous building is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health, morals, safety, or general welfare of its occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated. C. If the dangerous building cannot be reasonably repaired as determined by the Code
Enforcement Officer, it shall be demolished. 6. Enforcement Procedures. A. If any structure is deemed to be a dangerous building within the standards of this Ordinance the Code Enforcement Officer shall cause notice of this order to be served upon the owner or owners of such dangerous buildings or to the occupant, mortgagee, lessee, agent or any other person found with an interest in said dangerous building who can be located. B. The notice and order required by this section shall be served personally upon the owner of a dangerous building if such owner resides in the Borough or personally upon his agent, if such agent resides within the Borough. If personal service required herein cannot be obtained, such notice shall be sent to the owner of a dangerous building by certified mail at the last known address according to the records available in the Tax Assessment Office for the County of Northampton, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. C. The notice and order shall identify the building deemed dangerous; contain a statement of the particulars which made this building a dangerous building and include an order requiring the same to be put in such condition so as to conform to the terms of this Ordinance; in any case where the notice prescribes the repair of any building, the owner thereof shall have the option to remove such building in lieu of making repairs thereto within the time period provided. D. The notice and order shall require any person notified to repair, vacate or demolish any dangerous building to commence the work or act required by the notice, within ten (10) days of such notice and to comply with such repair, vacation or demolition within sixty (60) days from the receipt of such notice. 7. Penalties. A. Any owner, occupant or lessee who is in possession of any dangerous building who shall fail to comply notice or order to repair, vacate or demolish any dangerous building issued under Section 6 of this Ordinance, shall upon conviction before a District Justice, be subject to a fine not exceeding Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) plus costs, and in default of payment of the fine and costs shall be subject to imprisonment for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. Each day of a violation shall be considered separate violations and offenses. B. Any person having an interest in any building who fails to comply with any notice or order to repair, vacate or demolish any dangerous building within ninety (70) days of receipt of such notice, by such failure does empower the Code Enforcement Officer to cause such building or structure to be repaired, vacated or demolished by the Borough and to cause the costs of such repair, vacation or demolition, together with a penalty of ten (10%) percent, to be charged upon the land upon which the building exists as a municipal lien, or alternatively, to recover such costs and penalty in a suit at law against the owner or owners,
but failing to recover same, to have the judgment therefore to be charged upon the land as a lien; and, this subsection is separate from and in addition to the fine, penalty and costs which may be imposed by any other subsection of this section. 8. Insurance Claims for Fire Loss. The Borough hereby authorizes the procedure described in 40 P.S. §638 to be implemented providing no insurance company doing business in the State shall pay a claim of a named insured for fire damage to a structure located within the Borough unless the applicable provisions of 40 P.S. §638 are fully complied with. The Code Enforcement Officer is hereby designated as the municipal official responsible for compliance with this section. 9. Emergency Cases. In cases where it reasonably appears that there exists an immediate danger to the life or safety of any person caused or created by a dangerous building, the Code Enforcement Officer may cause the immediate repair, vacation or demolition of such dangerous building. The costs of such emergency repair, vacation or demolition of such dangerous building shall be collected as provided in Section 7(B) of this Ordinance. 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective within five (5) days after adopted by the Borough Council and approved by the Mayor. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor 1/27 MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC NOTICE The following is a list of vacancies that are open on various Boards, Commissions, and Councils, that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township are looking to appoint at the meeting on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at 7:00 PM, at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath Pa. 18014. Moore Township residency required . . . RECREATION COMMISSION – One (1) persons – five (5) year term. PARK COMMISSION – One (1) person – five (5) year term. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMMITTEE – Three (3) persons – one (1) year term. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL - Two (2)persons – one (1) year term. .VACANCY BOARD – One (1) person – one (1) year term. Interested persons may apply by telephone, fax, and a follow up letter stating qualifications and/or any other pertinent information. Letters should be mailed to The Moore Township Board of Supervisors, 2491 Community Drive , Bath , PA 18014 . Telephone 610759-9449 - fax 610-759-9448 The Moore Township Board of Supervisors
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lehem. He was the husband of the late Susan A. (Steiner) Keener, who died in November 2003. He was an insurance agent for the Prudential Life Insurance Co. in the Bethlehem office for 10 years before retiring in 2005. Born in Allentown, he was the son of late David and Arlene Nettie (Hall) Keener. He was of the Reformed faith. Surviving are a sister, Joanne F. Peters of Killeen, Texas; two brothers, James C. of Saginaw, Mich., and Jeremiah J. of Orefield; nieces and nephews. Services were held on Wednesday in the Schisler Funeral Home Northampton, followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Allen Township. Contributions may be made to the Lehigh Valley Kidney Association of Northampton County or the Animal Humane Society, both c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
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permanent substitute Special Education Teacher Jamie Rockwell. Tara Mrazik to receive an additional 50% to her stipend as Business Dept. Chair, as per contract. Supt. Kovalchik will attend a workshop for CIU20 in March. •Nicole Tucker will attend the Reading Apprenticeship Annual Conference in Lafayette Hill, PA on March 3-8. •Raymond C. Geiger Real Estate to perform the appraisal of the Bethlehem Vocational School of the Northampton Campus. Reports from: Architect, Engineer, Solicitor, Administrators, Colonial Intermediate Unit 20, Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School, Northampton Community College Public comments/questions came only from Mrs. Kemp who questioned where the money for the new middle school is coming from The 2011-2012 NASD School Calendar and faculty meeting dates were approved.
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Lenora E. Vondercrone, 97, of Moravian Hall Square Retirement Community, Nazareth, died Wednesday, Jan. 19 in the retirement home. She was the wife of the late John W. Vondercrone. A 1931 graduate of Easton High School, she had been a payroll clerk at the former Chipman Knitting Mill, West Easton. Born Sept. 11, 1913 in Weatherly, Pa., she was a daughter of the late T. Raymond and Hattie (Ritter) Smith. She was a member of Nazareth Moravian Church, Nazareth Chapter #252, Order of Eastern Star; Nazareth Woman’s Club; diener and member of the Anna Nitschmann Circle of the King’s Daughters of the church; and a member of the former quilting groups at the church and Moravian Hall Square. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Schwartz of Roseville, Calif., and Joan Ross of Lancaster; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held this (Thursday) afternoon in Moravian Hall Square Retirement Community with The Rev. Rev. Dr. Gordon L. Sommers officiating. Contributions may be made to Moravian Hall Square Good Samaritan Fund, or the church, both c/o the Bar-
Jan. 19, 1932 – Dec. 25, 2010 Francis Eugene “Gene” Reed, 75, of Bangor, formerly of South Plainfield, N.J., died on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Lora S. Reed. He was born on January 19, 1932 , the son of the late David Morgan Reed and Ella (Cherry) Reed. Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Lawrence F. Del Negro and John D. Reed; two daughters, Debbie Schwalfe and Melissa Reed-Capra; and ten grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 from 1-3 p.m. in the McCriskin-Gustafson Home for Funerals, South Plainfield, N.J. Donations may be made to the family, c/o the funeral home at 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, N.J. 07080.
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Aug. 1, 1938 – Jan. 21, 2011 Donald G. Sandt, Jr., 72, of Nazareth died Friday, Jan. 21 in Moravian Hall Square after a battle with kidney cancer. He was the husband of Harriett (Butz) Sandt. A 1956 graduate of Easton High School, he was the editor of the Junto, the high school newspaper; junior class president, and received the Easton Exchange Club award as outstanding senior. He attended Franklin & Marshall College and graduated from the University of Miami, then served two years in the Army at Walter Reed Hospital. He did research work at Case Western Reserve, Solomons Island, Md., and two and a half years in St. Lucia with the Rockefeller Foundation. Before retiring, he followed his father as the owner of Sandt Printing Co., Inc. in Palmer Township, and was proud that his son, Frederick, took over the business. Born Aug. 11, 1938 in Easton, he was a son of the late Donald G., Sr. and Mildred (Glover) Sandt. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Frederick, of Bethlehem Township and a grandson. Services will be private, as arranged by the Ashton Funeral Home in Easton. Memorial donations may be made to the Blue Mountain Preservation Association, P.O Box 547, Kunkletown, PA 18058.
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Jan. 8, 1955 – Jan. 21, 2011 John G. Bruch, 56, of Bushkill Township died Friday, Jan. 21 in Easton Hospital. A 1973 graduate of Nazareth High School, he worked at the Lone Star Cement Co., now Essroc, since 1974. He was a member of the United Steelworker Union. Born Jan. 8, 1955 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Grover C. and M. (Lass) Bruch. An avid hunter, he was a member of the William E. Kresge Hunting Club in Carbon County; he enjoyed NASCAR, classic cars, and was a blood donor at the Miller-Keystone Blood Center, Bethlehem. He was a member of St. Peter’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Plainfield
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High School, she worked at Ressler’s Market, Keppel’s Market, former Falk’s in Nazareth, and at Bethlehem Steel. Born Sept. 16, 1943 in Bushkill Township, she was a daughter of Catherine (ender) Kostenbader of Casa Grande, Ariz., and the late Ralph Kostenbader. She was a member of Palmer Moravian Church. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a daughter, Wendy Darrohn, of Bushkill Township; a son, Blaine Rampulla, of Drums, Pa.; a sister, Brenda Smolenak, and a brother, Chris Kostenbader, both of Case Grande, Ariz.; and four grandchildren and five nieces. She was preceded in death by a brother, Brent Kostenbader. A memorial service will be held later, arranged by the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth.
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Catherine Miletics, 86, of Northampton died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at home. She was the wife of the late Francis M. “Don” Miletics. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton. Born in Cementon, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Pontician) Dobish. Surviving are two sons, Frank and Vincent, and a daughter, Catherine Gergel, all of Northampton; a sister, Mary Morganelli of Bethlehem; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucy and Anna, and two brothers, Michael and Martin. Services were on Tuesday morning in the Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Queenship of Mary Church. Donations may be made to the church or the American Cancer Society, both c/o the funeral home at 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, PA 18037.
Township. Surviving are a brother, Gerald G., of Plainfield Township; a sister, Sara J. Breidinger, of Tatamy; four nephews and a niece. Services were on Wednesday at noon in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, with burial in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Memorial donations may be made to the Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 1495 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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16 THE HOME NEWS Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2011
Police Blotter Colonial Regional D.U.I. Arrest Made in Bath On Jan. 15 at approximately 2:09 a.m., Colonial Regional Police were headed north on S. Walnut St. in Bath Borough when a black Cadillac Deville backed out of a parking lot into the path of the marked police car near the intersection with E. Main Street. The Cadillac stopped in the lane of travel and sat there for approximately 10 seconds before pulling away. Police followed the car and saw it noticeably weaving in the lane of travel, nearly striking a pedestrian crossing sign and also crossing the centerline on several occasions on E. Main Street. The car was stopped and police found it was operated by Lamar Dion Lester, 35, of 895 Walnut St., Catasauqua. He had a moderate odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath. Lester didn’t have a valid driver’s license and after testing he was taken into custody for DUI. Lester was taken to the Bethlehem DUI Center for further testing and withdrawal of blood to determine his
BAC. It came back as 0.15%. Lester will be charged with DUI, driver required to be licensed and related traffic offenses through District Judge John Capobianco’s office.
Retail Thefts at Two Stores Totaled $1,155 Colonial Regional Police were on dispatched to Wegmans at 3791 EastonNazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township for a theft in progress on Jan. 21. Wegmans Loss Prevention was watching a white man, who they suspected of shoplifting. They also identified the vehicle, which was occupied by another man. The male was viewed passing all points of sale and exiting the side café exit with a shopping cart full of merchandise. Contact was made with the man outside the store. He was identified as John Modera, 41. The driver of his vehicle was identified as Christopher Welch, 28. County was notified of both men’s identities and a request made to check for criminal history and warrants. The merchandise recovered from Modera was turned over to Wegmans Loss Prevention. They in turn provided a sales receipt for the
taken merchandise, valued at a total of $455.08. While CRPD officers were dealing with Modera and Welch at Wegmans, another CRPD officer was speaking to Wal-Mart Loss Prevention in regard to an attempted retail theft that had just occurred. A description of the “actors” from Wal-Mart matched Modera and Welch. Both men were transported to WalMart, where Loss Prevention identified them from their retail theft. Loss Prevention advised that Welch and Modera were viewed selecting merchandise, which totaled $700.80. Welch attempted to push the shopping cart out of the store. When he was approached by Loss Prevention, he ditched the cart and fled the store. Both men were charged with retail theft and conspiracy to commit retail theft. They were arraigned in front of District Judge Diane Marakovits. Modera was committed to Northampton County Prison with $30,000 cash bail. Welch was committed to prison with $25,000 cash bail.
Nazareth Couple Caught in Retail Theft On Jan. 17 at 4:45 p.m., Kohl’s department store in Lower Nazareth Township, their loss prevention personnel saw a Nazareth couple selecting large quantities of merchandise. Lisa M. Moscato, 24, was seen selecting the merchandise and passing it through
the security sensor at the door to see if it would activate before putting it in the cart. Ryan M. Crisman, 31, and Ms. Moscato concealed all the items in a Kohl’s shopping bag in a fitting room before placing it in their cart. The couple, both of 340 N. Whitfield St., Nazareth, then went out of the store at about 6:50 p.m., failing to pay for anything. They were apprehended outside the store by police and security. Twenty-five items, including clothing, picture frames, candles, and a video game were recovered from Crisman and Moscato, totaling $630.95. Both were arraigned in front of District Judge Jacqueline Taschner on charges of retail and were released on unsecured bail, CRPD said.
State Police Two Accidents in East Allen Twsp. Pa. State Police investigated two accidents within minutes of each other in East Allen Township on the morning of Jan. 11. While there was minor vehicle damage, no one was injured. The first occurred at 7:26 a.m. as a 1998 Mazda was headed east on Rt. 329 in the area of the Jacksonville Rd. split. The driver braked for slowed vehicles ahead, but slid on snow on the roadway and his car hit a tree with its front fender. There was minor front passenger side fender damage.
At 7:50 a.m., a 1999 Chevrolet 3500 was following a 1996 Ford Bronco north on Airport Road at Rt. 248. The Ford stopped for a garbage truck ahead, and the female driver of the Chevrolet tried to stop, but slid on cinders and hit the Ford in the rear. Neither driver was cited. State police did not list on their report who they were.
Northampton
Northampton Police Department responded to these incidents on Jan. 17 & 18: JANUARY 17 Resident in the 1700 block of Newport Avenue observed a neighbor throw an egg against the rear door of her house. Subject was located, and admitted to throwing the egg due to a past verbal incident between parties. W/F, 26 yoa, will be charged with disorderly conduct. JANUARY 18 Police responded to the 800 block of Main Street for unauthorized use of a vehicle. Resident stated that she allows her son to use the vehicle for work. However, he did not return home and told her that the vehicle had been stolen in Allentown. No such report was found, and female was advised to follow up with Allentown PD. Due to weather-related road conditions, driver lost control of his vehicle on W. 27th Street and struck a tree. There were no injuries, and vehicle had minor damage.