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APRIL 12-18, 2012

71st Year, Issue No. 15 USPS 248-700

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Appeal made on solar array; Moore Twsp. doubtful on joining N.I.Z. suit

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

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Lifesaver for pets

K9 Innovations of Walnutport and owner Valerie Attrill graciously donated three pet oxygen masks to the Lehigh Township Vol Fire Co earlier this week. The fire company is very honored to have a local resident and businesswoman make a much needed donation! The cone shaped devices

are designed to help save the pets life should they be needed.

The masks are constructed to fit over the pets face, whether that be a cat or a dog. Lehigh Township Fire Co. joins a growing number of local fire companies with this life saving device.

School district to appeal Judge’s solar decision It was revealed at Monday night’s meeting of the Northampton Area School Board that the school district and MetroTek will appeal the recent judicial decision against them with regard to proposed solar arrays in Moore and Lehigh Elementary Schools. The appeal is in Northampton County Court.

The judge upheld township zoning hearing board rulings that the solar arrays were not an accessory use or a special exception.

In another matter on Monday, the directors discussed

a new heating system for the new middle school that will be constructed on the site of the former Northampton Branch of the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School.

Other Items In personnel matters, the board approved: an addition to the substitute list; the job description for the working head custodian, and creation of six such positions; current special education teachers to complete the IEP process, including the writing and Continued on page 15

Welcome Home Adam Keys Warriors Watch Riders of the Lehigh Valley will be welcoming home local hero Sgt. Adam Keys of Whitehall.

This has been a long time coming as Adam has been in Walter Reed and Bethesda for close to two years after sustaining injuries from an IED. Adam continues to be

Moore Township residents attending this past Tuesday night’s meeting of the Board of Supervisors were told by Solicitor David Backenstoe that both the Northampton Area School District and MetroTek on April 3 did file an appeal of a judge’s decision regarding the solar array at Moore Elementary School.

That decision was that it was neither an accessory use nor a special exception, with the judge ruling that way also in regard to a proposed array at Lehigh Elementary School.

He told Glenn Shoemaker that a ruling has to be made within 21 days on the appeal, and if they lose again, further appeals can be made to the Superior Court and Commonwealth Court.

In another issue, when questioned about the Neighborhood Improvement Zone that will be taking earned income taxes from out-of-area workers in that zone to help pay for a hockey arena, it is doubtful that Moore Township will join Hanover Twsp. and Bethlehem Township (and now Hellertown) in a petition filed in Commonwealth Court. That suit claims that using EIT revenue due other municipalities for the City of Allentown to build an arena, although made possible because of legislation by Senator Pat Browne and approved by the General Assembly, is both inappropriate and unconstitutional.

Backenstoe said if opting in on that suit, Moore Twsp. would have to contribute anywhere from $2,500 to $10,000,

depending on the population.

He said the township has 30 days to decide, and could make a decision at a special meeting. But Chairman David Tashner said, “It doesn’t make any sense to spend $5,000 to get $200 [in earned income taxes].” However, as in other areas, it is not known just how much of that tax money is involved.

Other Matters • The board awarded a three-part contract to Eastern Industries of Bath: stone, $147,00; blacktop, $608,918; and cold patch, $21,000. The prices could go up or down by 10%, depending on fuel costs.

• In planning items, a waiver was granted to Richard Appert on painting white lines in his 4-lot subdivision, but Continued on page 7

Farmers Market offers $100 Prize in Poster Contest The Bath Farmers Market is excited to announce the 2012 Poster Design contest for children ages 5 – 12. Participants are asked to design a poster that best represents the Bath Farmers Market to win prizes, including a top prize of $100.

The design should be submitted on 8 x 11 paper of your choosing and can be dropped off at First Star Bank, Bath Branch or the borough of Bath Office by close of business on April 30, 2012. Make sure to

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an inspiration to everyone with whom he comes in contact with. He recently jumped with his airborne unit.

The welcome home for Adam is scheduled for April 21 at 12 noon. The rally point will be at the Sands Hotel Surface Lot in Bethlehem.

Please join in welcoming him home.

Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22. Students at George Wolf Elementary used recyclable materials to create junk sculptures like the one pictured here to mark the event.

include your full name and contact information on the back of your design.

Prizes include: Best Overall – Winning poster will be used for market promotions and the winner will receive a $100 Visa Gift Certificate. The top winners in each category will receive a $25 Visa Gift Certificate. Runners-up will receive $15 Visa Gift Certificate. The categories include 5-6 years old, 7-9 years old and 10-12 year old.

The Bath Farmers Market aims to give local farmers a venue to sell their produce and provide consumers with

the opportunity to ‘buy fresh, buy local’. Parking is adjacent to the American Legion on Race St. and two disabled parking spaces are available next to the vendor entrance on Green Street. Some of the vendors accept checks from the Pennsylvania Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The Bath Farmers market runs May – October at Keystone Park.

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Hope Lutheran Church (Cherryville) 3 year old Preschool classes held their Easter program on April 3. The children enjoyed singing their spring and Easter songs for their families.

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Football Shame

The scandal of intentionally injuring players to remove them from the game in the National Football League is finally exposed.

It has been revealed, by confessions, that injuring opponents has often been intentional, by players for the New Orleans Saints.

Long suspected and covered up, even by sports announcers who have for decades described serious injuries as a player “shaken up”, the new revelations should do much to clean up the game.

Not only will umpires now, more often note unnecessary brutal play and tackling, and penalize guilty players, but players who have been intentionally injured are likely, finally, to seek injury awards.

For decades close observers of play in the NFL have criticized unnecessary roughness. Only last year a number of players who have felt they had been unnecessarily permanently injured announced they would seek compensation. Umpires have recently begun to penalize, more often, intentional hard hitting. They will now, after it has been revealed coaches have been encouraging injuries, do more penalizing, hopefully costly penalties for guilty players and teams. Some suggest dual penalties to the player guilty of intentionally injuring an opponent and also to his team.

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By Eric Smith The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary.

Yet the law is still making the news, as several states are applying for waivers from the law. Some school officials have found it difficult to meet the law's standards requiring that every student -- even those that are poor or in minority groups -- make progress each year.

NCLB might need some tinkering. As the discussion about reauthorization continues, it's vital for students and the future of this country that the core principles of accountability, transparency and equality be preserved.

The George W. Bush Institute recently released ten "principles" that serve as guidance for state accountability. These principles show how to build on the foundation established by NCLB and then further improve the key areas of standards, student groups, parental choice, and college and career readiness.

Over the last decade, the United States has witnessed a dramatic improvement in student performance -- especially among previously underserved students at the lowest socioeconomic rungs.

Those gains were in large part the result strong accountability systems, which forced states and school districts to pay more attention to underserved students.

Indeed, one key principle of a strong accountability system is that schools need to be measured against concrete goals to reduce the achievement gap between student groups.

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the form of annual tests, and they need that information broken down across various groups, like English Language Learners and AfricanAmerican students. This data shows where disparities exist.

Another key principle of a meaningful accountability system is that data needs to be published, publicly available, and in a format that nonexperts -- i.e., parents -- can understand the results.

Parents and educators need to know not just how the average student in a school performs, but how the most disadvantaged students are being educated. As accountability has taken hold, we have seen how important it is to measure the performance of traditional subgroups. We are also learning that another critical angle is reviewing the performance of the lowest performing students, referred to as a "super-subgroup" in some states. No school should be rated as high-performing if it doesn't show gains in the performance of all subgroups.

The nation's emphasis on public accountability has led to a significant improvement in core students skills.

For instance, research from Northwestern University shows that the legislation is responsible for raising math achievement by six to nine months for fourth graders, and four to twelve months for eighth graders.

These gains help us ensure that every student graduates

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from high school ready to do college-level work or start a satisfying career.

Disadvantaged children have seen the greatest gains.

African-American children increased their National Assessment of Education Progress scores by 21 points in mathematics between 20002011. That's two grade levels of improvement.

The Brookings Institute has looked at the effect of accountability and concluded these systems have had a "positive effect" on elementary student performance and that much of the gains are "concentrated among traditionally disadvantaged populations."

Brookings also found that when schools are more accountable to those they serve, students become more engaged in their own education. Specifically, researchers noted marked increases in teacher-reported measures of student engagement, which includes things like attendance rates, timeliness, and intellectual interest.

Another essential principle of strong accountability systems is state intervention when schools don't see achievement rates rise. And the most intensive interventions should occur in schools whose students don't reach grade-level standards.

In that vein, school choice is an important option for students. Every single student deserves a quality education.

It is simply not acceptable for a parent to be forced to keep their child in a failing school in the hope that the local teachers and administrators will eventually clean up their act.

States generally want to be creative and federal legislation isn't standing in their way of doing that. Officials are empowered to employ tools beyond the standard choice policy of vouchers, including innovative reforms like allowing students in lowperforming schools to get connected with high quality educators online.

The George W. Bush Institute's principles call on states to build on the current foundation, apply the lessons learned, and provide parents Continued on page 3

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by Pete G. Ossip

It was a beautiful Easter Sunday – the weather was almost perfect with a little breeze, folks enjoying family dinners, some coming home from far away, and the kids having egg hunts. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. I hope you all enjoyed the day. . . . Monday sure was windy. It started Sunday night, and all day Monday things were blowing around. . . . Local lady said she has seen lots of robins, and they’re fat. I didn’t see any until Saturday, but they’re here. . . . Baseball season is underway, and it seems the starting pitchers have been pretty good. Can’t say so for the Phillies relievers though, and they have a losing record to start out, most of all because they can’t hit for a darn. Reckon we’ll

just hafta be patient and hope it comes around. The Yankees and Braves being shut down in their first three games was the big shocker. The Yanks won on Monday to stop that streak, but the Braves lost four as I’m penning this. The Mets weren’t given a chance, and they’ve won four. Unbelievable! Anyhow, baseball is back and that’s what matters!. . . Took notice there’s a couple ham suppers coming up, one with dandelions and all the trimmings. Gotta put them on my “good places to eat” calendar. . . . Just in case you’re a But When procrastinator, only a few days Deliberation: “Is a diplomat left before Uncle Sam says supposed to tell the truth?” you gotta turn your tax forms “Oh, yes. But he is often in. . . . We’ve been enjoying so permitted to take his time dismuch sunshine, but we really covering it.” need a soaking rain for a few days to take care of dry con-

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ditions. Letting people know that there’s a burning ban on is a good idea. If I recollect, there was a forest blaze a few weeks back that local firefighters hadta fight. . . . Driving up by Wind Gap on Monday it looked like a dust storm going across 512, not like out in Vegas, but dusty enough. . .

Bowling leagues are done for the season, and now they’ve grabbed their golf clubs and taken to the links, hoping to do like Bubba Watson. That was some playoff he had on Sunday in the Masters. . . . Ye Ed tells me that the dart baseball stat man called to get a team’s scores, and lo and behold, he was in Taiwan with his cell phone! I’d say that’s a long distance call. . . . Reckon I’ll get out my fishing tackle and see if I can catch anything. If not, I’ll just lean back and grab a few zzzz’s. Have a great week, gang.

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THE HOME NEWS April 12-18, 2012 3 to harness those ideas, and to hold states and schools accountable for making them Continued from page 2 work." with an even broader arThat's exactly right. But ray of choices if their child is that doesn't require abantrapped in a persistently low doning the core principles of performing school. accountability, transparency Recently, President Obama and equality. declared that "the best ideas Eric Smith is a fellow in Educaaren't going to come from tion Policy at the George W. Bush Washington alone. Our job is Institute.

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Thyroid Health

It is fairly obvious to all of us that thyroid dysfunction is common. While common, we should not generally accept it as normal. Females appear to have a greater share of thyroid dysfunction and I hear concerns often, typically about underactive or “sluggish” thyroid function.

This is not to be taken lightly as a healthy thyroid makes various hormones: T4, T3, T2, T1, and Calcitonin, which the body requires for optimum function.

Perhaps the most common tests for thyroid abnormalities are the T4 and TSH blood panels. These are the most basic and a starting point yet further testing may be required.

As many who are reading this today are aware, the course of medicinal treatment for an underactive thyroid usually involves a prescription drug that provides a hormone, T4, to the body.

Synthroid is the most widely

prescribed. T4 is inactive and needs to go through the metabolic process in the body to process the necessary active form, T3. Reason would have it that a blood test evaluating the “Free T3” should be considered; it often is.

Interestingly enough, “Reverse T3” or RT3, is also something that should be looked at closely. Simply put, RT3 is a form of T3 that the body can get rid of. A normal process. However, if RT3 is elevated, a closer look needs to be taken to find out why.

Now you may be thinking that doctors should prescribe T3 medicine instead of T4, or maybe both. I agree it is a reasonable thought. In fact, doctors do when they deem it appropriate. The greater question from our natural perspective is to ask why thyroid dysfunction is widespread generally and affecting you or a loved one. This stirs much debate as many held beliefs and theories

abound.

It is plausible that environmental toxins like PCB’s from plastics, pesticides, or exposure to heavy metals are to blame in certain cases. Perhaps a deficiency of a vitamin or mineral could be the case in subclinical iodine deficiencies.

Adrenal fatigue from chronic stress can also be to blame.

(In fact, this is perhaps the most underdiagnosed reason.

Fix the adrenals and the thyroid and subsequent health issues may disappear altogether. More on that in another article.) Believe it or not, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts aggravate the thyroid. How about a food allergy to gluten which can wreak havoc with not only your gastrointestinal system but your brain as well!

Could gluten also affect your thyroid? It is a consideration.

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use Armour thyroid when they are able. Armour thyroid, which is by prescription only, is not synthetic and actually has T4, T3, and T2 in it, again, naturally.

Initial non-prescription supportive care would then move towards iodine supplementation or have the patient consume seaweed, which my wife loves, on a regular basis.

Omega-3 fatty acids should be taken. Vitamin B12 and iron levels would be evaluated and supplemented accordingly.

Since T4 needs selenium and zinc to be converted into T3, we should consider those as well. Honorable mention goes to vitamins D and A. Adrenal and/or cortisol levels would be checked and again, ELLA MACKES marked her supplemented as needed. 71st birthday on April 10, 2012 Same hold true for heavy metal saliva tests. Perhaps oral or Kraus Memorial IV chelation is in order. Avoiding fluoride and chlorine as Drawing Exhibition they compete with iodine for The drawings of firstspace on the thyroid must also year art students attending be thought about.

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I saw green on Saturday March 17th. I decided to go Irish, I dug out my green jacket and moseyed down to the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Bethlehem. It was a glorious day, the sun was shining as hundreds of people decked in green awaited the sounds of the bagpipes with hopes of catching the coveted green beads.

The parade began with the mounted police, followed by a series of impressive bands and many small businesses who either were Irish or possibly decided to go Irish for a day.

Those businesses decided to follow the ‘trounce the competition’ philosophy.

They were noticeable, available and either well known in their community or on their way to becoming well known.

What makes these ‘Irish’ businesses unique and different from other businesses?

1. They have an intentional plan to teach the community who they are.

2. They know their value proposition and are spreading the news.

3. They understand that building the relationship with the community is key to success

ample of trouncing the competition. We couldn’t wait to visit the green restaurant, we jumped on a wonderful table outside and joined in the festive nature of the day. Obviously, the “GREEN” business had a magnet strategy for St. Patrick’s Day, that strategy led to the ultimate goal that day - outrageous fun for their customers and outrageous cash flow for them!!

Hmmm, what business in your world is trouncing the competition, how about you?

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American Legion Post 1470 East Bath Rod & Gun Club Ollie Trista Harold Berger Bartholomew Funeral Home Collis Truck Kent Kratzer Thirst Quenchers Beverage St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church S&B Seal Coating Dennis & Cheryl Valo Simply Taxes Frank & Sandy Frisch Bath Chemical Engine & Hose Jeff & Kathleen Buffington Tammy Kratzer Nathan Moser

Ozzie Moser Bill & Carol Long Paul & Dee Chris & Tom JR Fogel Robert Foster Structural Services Richard Brouch Chris Luther Terry Lynn Stacy Chrynwski Bob & Pat Foster Cowboy Miller Sherry Roberts Mary Snow Ashlee & Frank Giordano Corner Stone Bar Daily Grind Barry Ryan

Special Thanks to Ashlee and the Bath Republican Club!

The Bath Area Fish Committee Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who helped make the 2012 Kids Fishing Contest a successful event!

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6 THE HOME NEWS April 12-18, 2012

The end of the National Hockey League season has finally arrived and perhaps the most intriguing first round match-up is a Keystone state clash between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Stars featured include Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin

and Marc-Andre Fleury for the Penguins. Across the state the Flyers are well represented with Claude Giroux, Scott Hartnell and Ilya Brygazlov.

Recently the teams ended up brawling at the end of the game after a late cross-check on Sidney Crosby by Braden Schenn. Retaliation followed with a hard check on Danny Briere by Joe Vitale. Fighting is not usually prevalent in the playoffs but hard-hitting certainly is and there will be no shortage of that in this series.

The prospect of these teams playing 7 times in less than 3 weeks is an exciting one for the fans and for the league. It will only be a shame that one the teams will be eliminated in the first round already.

St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton swept Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem in three games on Monday and captured another championship in the Suburban InterChurch Dart Baseball League, and Salem dropped to third.

They did it by scores of 9-1, 7-4, and 10-5, led by Jason Gross and Dave Clark, both 7 for 13; Ryan Gross, 6 for 11; Rich Kern, 6 for 13; and home runs by Zach Kern and Ken Erkinger. Salem: Bill Hoke, Sr., 5 for 13; Scott Hoffert, 5 for 13, and Jacob Hoffert with a solo homer.

Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown came in second, winning 10-3 and 3-2 in 10 innings at Trinity Lutheran in Bangor, sandwiched around a 7-5 loss.

Hecktown: Larry Golick, 6 for 12, and Bernie Yurko, 6 for 14.

Bangor: Harold Wambold, 6 for 14; Judy Hoffert, 5 for 14; and Maybell Smith and Bar-

bie Ribble, a homer each.

There’s a three-way tie for third place, including Salem Lutheran, Bath Lutheran and St. Stephen’s Lutheran, but it’s unclear if there will be a playoff, or tosses of a coin.

Bath Lutheran lost to visiting Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem, 6-5 and 4-2, before winning 8-0. Messiah: Dave Casey and Todd Jones, both 4 for 11, with one of Todd’s hits a 2-run home run; Mike Daley, Sr., 4 for 13, and Dick Miller, also a 2-run homer. Bath: Matt Creyer, 7 for 14, and Mike Thorpe, 6 for 12 with a homer.

The other third place team is St. Stephen’s of Bethlehem, who lost two games to Ebenezer Bible Fellowship (scores not available).

Next in line is Christ UCC of Bath, who won 5-1, lost 6-5, and won 6-0 at Salem UCC in Moorestown. Bath: Garry

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Hunsicker, 8 for 12; Mark Fujita, 5 for 12; Dan DalCin, 5 for 14; Ron Wagner, 4 for 14; Dave DalCin, a home run.

Moorestown: Bill Rinker, 6 for 12; Bob Gresko, 5 for 9; Phil Roth, 4 for 8, and Jack Troxell, a home run.

Farmersville lost 3-2 and 6-1 before winning 3-2 at Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem. Emmanuel: Jon Rice, 4 for 11; Jim Hill, 3 for 8; Jeremiah, a homer. Farmersville: Ron Barron, 5 for 11; Ben Kerbaugh, 5 for 12 with a homer, and Keith Campbell, 4 for 10.

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Game Commission Finds Adoptive Dens For Three Orphaned Cubs

After finding three black bear cubs stranded along a road near Troy, Bradford County recently, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials successfully completed a four-day race of locating STANDINGS W L Pct. and placing the two female St.. Paul’s, Northampton 54 27 .667 cubs and one male cub in Dryland-Trin., H’town 51 30 .630 Bath Lutheran 46 35 .568 adoptive dens in NortheastSalem Luth., Bethlehem 46 35 .568 ern Pennsylvania.

St. Stephen’s, Bethlehem 46 35 .568 The clock started ticking Christ UCC, Bath 43 38 .531 on March 13, when Sullivan Farmersville 38 43 .469 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 38 43 .469 County Wildlife ConservaMessiah, Bethlehem 35 46 .432 tion Officer (WCO) Rick Trinity Lutheran, Bangor 34 47 .420 Finnegan responded to the Salem UCC, M’town 28 53 .346 Armenia Mountain area near Ebenezer, Bethlehem 27 54 .333 Troy, to investigate reports SCHEDULE: April 30 – Lehigh from passing motorists that Valley Championship game be- three bear cubs were at the tween St. Paul’s and City League base of a fence near a townwinner (location not known). ship road.

Annual banquet will be May 9 “The cubs all weighed less at East Hills Moravian Church in than 6.5 pounds and were unBethlehem. able to walk,” WCO Finnegan said. “The immediate and Official Inductees at surrounding area was surfor several hours and Lehigh Valley Sports veyed no adult female bear was observed, and there was no eviHall of Fame dence of a vehicle collision.

By Joe Zemba Here is the list of confirmed This unusual set of circuminductees coming to the 3rd stances seemed to indicate annual Lehigh Valley Sports someone may have unlawHall of Fame Induction Din- fully handled the cubs and ner on April 21 that benefits dropped them off at this locaat risk children of the Greater tion.”

Bear cubs in PennsylvaLehigh Valley. Keith Groller will be the Master of Cer- nia are born in January, and emonies. Social Hour begins weigh 12 to 14 ounces. Feat 5 pm at the Northampton male bears generally give Memorial Community Cen- birth to cubs every other year, ter, 1603 Laubach Avenue, and the cubs are weaned in Northampton. Country Style late spring or early summer.

“Cubs at this age are exDinner 6 to 7 pm. then Sitremely vulnerable,” said WilContinued on page 13

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Outdoors liam Williams, Game Commission Northeast Region Information and Education Supervisor. “The immediate concern was to get the bears warm and hydrated. Cubs nurse on milk that contains

nearly 30 percent milk fat, which allows them to maintain body function while quickly gaining weight; it essentially is a fluid that has the caloric equivalent of whipped cream.”

WCO Finnegan took the two females and one male bear home, put ear tags on them and fed them evaporated milk from a baby bottle.

“The three slept a good portion of the evening, as they grunted and hummed and snorted and snored,” WCO Finnegan said.

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said maintenance period will remain at 18 months per the township’s SALDO; Frank Talotta, from road improvements and re-location; and William Eaton on improvements along Kuter Rd. and re-locating a tree that was in the driveway. It was noted that the Planning Commission will not meet in May due to the holiday.

• It was observed that markings along the recreation center walking trail need to be re-done, and Secretary Richard Gable suggested it might be a good Eagle Scout project.

• William J. Poser was appointed to a vacant seat on the Environmental Advisory Council. One more seat needs to be filled.

• In his recreation report, Dan Piecenkowski said the baseball stand will be partitioned for storage; signs are up showing that the football

field is closed until September. The supervisors voted to purchase an infield machine for the baseball fields at a cost of $5,031, so that the fields are better maintained according to protocol. The cost includes $345 for transportation, since the machine is made in Colorado. They expect its arrival in 4-6 weeks.

• Lee Goldstein of 512 Industrial Park received conditional approval, and $18,547 can be released after engineer Al Kortze inspects what was done on maintenance. Goldstein said before the meeting that the mall is coming along fine, with a pharmacy expected to locate there. He’s also hoping that a medical office will come in.

• An extension to April 30, 2013 was granted Manors at Moore.

• Amendments to the Moore Township SALDO are being reviewed by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission.

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• In the portion of the meeting open to the floor, Mrs. Joy Flood was concerned about a PPL right-of-way that goes through a part of the township, and removal of a buffer. She wants a buffer at their gazebo so they don’t see the lights from an adjoining property owned by Muschlitz Excavating. PPL reportedly does not agree with the poplar tree buffer. Backenstoe said Gable has been working with Muschlitz and things are positive, but agreed that Mrs. Flood’s concerns are legitimate.

• Another resident wanted to know if there are any shale deposits here with regard to drilling for natural gas. Nockamixon Township in Bucks County is suing over the issue. He contended that fracking and the well-head area is large and dirty and Moore Township is an environmentally sensitive area. The resident wanted the E.A.C. to check it out.

• A Smith Gap Rd. resident was concerned about speeding four-wheelers, motorcycles, and Jeeps. Tashner said he would contact Police chief Gary West about the problem. Another person sees the same issue along Carol Lane, near where West resides.

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The oldies dance has been set for Saturday April 28 at the Bath Fire Social Hall from 7 – 11 p.m. Tickets are just $10 and include refreshments, chips and pretzels. For tickets, visit the anniversary store or call Barry 610-837-8448 or Fiorella 484-357-4366.

Anniversary Store hours are Thursday 6pm to 8pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.

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Used Clothing Drive & Community Yard Sale

The bBorough yard sale is scheduled for May 19 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Permits are $10 and can be purchased through the borough office.

The used clothing drive will also happen the weekend of May 19 and 20.

Parade

Plans are underway for the Bath 275th Anniversary Parade, scheduled for Saturday, August 18th at 1pm with a rain date of Sunday the 19th.

Any organization, club, business, family, etc interested in being in this parade, please

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THE HOME NEWS April 12-18, 2012 contact Parade Chairperson, Barry Fenstermaker @ 610837-8448.

Rubber Stamp & Card Making Class

The Northampton Area Public Library will hold a Rubber Stamping & Card Making Class. There will be two different sessions, one on Monday, April 16, and the other on Saturday, April 28.

Both start at 10:00 a.m. Four cards will be made using the “Hello Doily” stamp set and the emboss resist technique.

The class fee is $12.00 and includes all the supplies needed. $2.00 of each class fee will be donated to the library. You must register at the front desk at the library by Friday, April 13, with your class fee. Space is limited, so stop at the library soon! Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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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. Call for meal reservations Local centers include: Mid-

County 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, Le-

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MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER For meal reservations call: 610-837-1931 lunchserved at 11:30 Thurs. 4/12: 9:00 Pool/ Cards/Games/Puzzles 10:15 Sing-a-Long 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Penny Bingo Fri. 4/13: 9:00 Pool/Games/ Puzzles 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Pinochle “Council Meeting” Mon. 4/16: 9:00 Pool/Cards/ Games/Puzzles 11:30 Lunch Tue. 4/17: 9:00 Stained Glass 9:45 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 2:30 Bingo “Blood Pressures” Wed. 4/18: 9:00 Sewing for Gracedale 11:30 Lunch 2:30 Crafts/Ceramics “Shopping Trip” CHERRYVILLE For meal reservations call: 610-767-2977 Thurs. 4/12: 9:00 Puzzles, Crafts/Quilts 11:00 Exercise 12:45 Dinner Mystery Theatre Fri. 4/13: 10:00 Puzzles Mon. 4/16: 10:00 Cards/Puzzles Tue. 4/17: 9:00 Crafts 10:00 Puzzles 12:45 “Now You Have It Now You Don’t” Wed. 4/18: 10:00 Cards/ Puzzles 11:00 Exercise 12:45 Regular Bingo

NAZARETH For meal reservations call: 610-759-8255 Thurs. 4/12: 9:00 Exercise Group 9-12:00 Tax Assistance 10:00 Housing & Future Development Needs in Northampton County Forum Fri. 4/13: Bakery Day 10:15 Penny Bingo Mon. 4/16: 9:00 Exercise Group 9:30 Barbara’s Craft Class Tue. 4/17:10:00 Exercise with Marion 10:30 Name That Tune “April Birthday Celebration” Wed. 4/18: Bakery Day 9:30 Craft Class 10:00 Elmer Yeakel Speaker – Will Beitel, Children’s Home NORTHAMPTON For meal reservations call: 610-262-4977 Thurs. 4/12: 9:00 Cards/ Puzzles 11:30 Bakery Corner Noon Lunch Fri. 4/13: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles 9:30-11:00 Needlecraft 11:30 Lunch Bingo after Lunch Nat’l Scrabble Day! Mon. 4/16: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles Noon Lunch Nat’l Stress Awareness Day! Tue. 4/17: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles 11:00 Amy from Everyday Life Noon Lunch April’s Birthdays Nat’l Cheeseball Day!

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Championship Cat Show & Feline Agility Competition The Sign of the Cat Fanciers and the Oriental Shorthairs of America clubs wil present a Championship Allbreed Cat Show at the Charles Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township, 4100 Green Pond Road, Easton, on Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29.

A highlight of the show will be the feline agility competition, where owners will take their cats through an obstacle course complete with hurdles, stairs and a tunnel. Cats must be pre-entered, and the competition is open to household pets as well as pedigreed cats. Each cat is timed as it goes through the course and at the end of the weekend, the cat with the fastest timed score wins. This exciting and fun-filled event is not to be missed!

The show will also feature as many as 225 pedigreed cat breeds and household pet cats from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and surrounding states as they compete for top awards in The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc. (CFA). All cats will be judged in 12 competition rings over the course of the two-day event.

Everyone is invited to watch the judging and stroll through the show hall, where they can visit with exhibitors and see the cats up close and “purrsonal.” Visitors will enjoy shopping at the specialty vendors for a variety of merchandise for both felines and fanciers, including unique cat toys and grooming supplies, as well as feline themed household items and clothing.

Show hours are 9AM to 4PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Admission prices are $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for children and senior citizens, with a special rate of $20.00 for a family of four. Visit the cat show web site at http://libertytrails.web.officelive.com to print a discount admission coupon and directions to the show.

Directions are also available through the Charles Chrin Community Center’s web site at www.palmercommunitycenter.org/. More information about pedigreed cats, cat shows and CFA can be found at www.cfa.org.

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By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

By resolution, Northampton Borough Council on Thursday increased the sewer tapping fee for each new dwelling unit and/or improved property

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The rate went up from $3,800 to $5,070 under provisions of Act 57.

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the subject of many executive sessions, both in Northampton and Allen Township, for the past several months, and again on Thursday.

Although not part of this issue, the borough has contracted to have sewer manholes re-lined in the fourth ward, where there has been infiltration from storm water.

The normal sewerage flow is a million gallons, Borough Manager Gene Zarayko said, but with the present drought conditions, it has dropped to between 700,000 and 800,000 gallons.

Park Vandalism In his report, Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. of the building, land and recreation committee said that the men’s room at Canal Street Park has been vandalized several times in the past month. Zarayko said a brighter exterior light may help, but advised that if residents see any suspicious activity by congregations of youths or other persons in the park areas they should call police. On the positive side, new swings have been installed at the municipal park for children.

Other Matters • Council okayed an amendment to the HOME housing rehab program agreement that affects Northampton, North Catasauqua and Allen Township.

• Mayor Thomas Reenock, Fire Chief Robert Solderich, and personnel from the public works department have started on another phase at the war memorial. There are about 1,800 bricks total involved in two phases of the project.

The Northampton Joint Veterans Association was given approval for a motorcycle benefit on September 22, with proceeds going for the memorial plot upgrade.

• Mayor Reenock reported

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a large amount of activities by the K-9 Unit in preventing crime. Councilman Anthony Lopsonszki, Sr. questioned if a pick-up truck with an enclosed compartment would be good to replace an old vehicle used for the K-9 dog.

• No smoking signs are being made for use at tot lots, advising adults that it is discouraged.

• Recently, Councilman Ed Pany, who is also curator at the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum, along with Mayor Reenock, entertained a large contingent from Stegersbach, Austria at the museum. Pany said they enjoyed the community. In the near future,

a delegation from China will visit there. Later in the meeting, Pany noted that the Canal Museum in Easton has had financial difficulties, even though they charge attendees, while the Atlas Museum has always been in the black financially.

• It was reported by Lopsonzski, Sr. that LeRoy Brobst has been successful in obtaining $26,628.74 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for storm damage to two pump stations and for removal of fallen trees.

• The recreation center will have a dance for 4th, 5th and Continued on page 15

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Special events and People at Moravian Hall ‘The Butterfly Guy’ returns 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 17 to Kortz Hall, Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth as part of the Senior Pathways series. Rick Mikula of the Hole in the Hand Butterfly Farm will again enchant and educate us on the many roles of the butterfly and bring his butterflies along for the program.

The program is free and open to the public. Reservations are required by calling 610.746.1000 or online at www.moravian.com.

Persuading the Body to Biologically Correct Itself Through Medical Reflexology

is the topic of the next Wellness & Vitality program 10:30 am., Tuesday, April 24 in Kortz Hall, Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth.

Stephanie M. Shelly, CHC, MRP, AADP of B.healthy Nutrition & Reflexology will be the speaker.

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The preschool is accepting applications for students ages 3-5 on a first come first serve basiss. Classes run from 8 am to 11:15 am two to thee time a week beginning April 11th through May 23. Checks for $25 per child can be made out to the Nazareth Area School District.

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8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton St. Peter’s U.C.C. Sun –8/10:15am, 9am SS 8142 Valley View Rd. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Nazareth. 610Seemsville, Northampton 759-0893 610-837-7426 Sun 8/10:45am W 9:15 CE 9 a.m. Sunday School ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC 10:15 a.m. Worship CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-7673107 “There Are No Strangers Here, Sun 8/9:30/11am M , Sat 4:30pm St. Peter’s U.C.C. M Daily Mass at 8:30am Only Friends We Haven’t Met!” 8142 Valley View Rd. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, Seemsville, Northampton 610-261-2910. HA 610-837-7426 Sun. 10:15am W, Communion. 1st Sun. of Month. 9am SS “There A re No Strangers Here, ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indian land, Only Friends We Haven’t Met!” Cherryville. Sun - Adult & youth, 9am Worship 10:15 9:00 a.m. p.m.

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April 12-18, 2012

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Rev. Ray Malec Concordia Lutheran

Life After Death Some will ask, “How are the dead raised?”What a foolish question! The seed you sow does not come back to life unless it first dies! 1 Corinthians 15:35-36 Spring sprang early this year! Tulips and daffodils are in full bloom and fruit trees in all their glory are attracting our attention where ever you go! Before our eyes, the desolate winter landscape is quickly being transformed with new life. What a beautiful gift God gives us with the ever changing seasons! But the gift of Spring goes beyond beauty; it serves as a powerful illustration of the resurrection of life!

St. Paul made this observation in his writing about the resurrection of the dead in 1 Corinthians chapter 15.

He uses the illustration of a seed that is planted in the ground, and draws from it an analogy of life. Answering those who questioned the dead rising to life again, St. Paul uses the example of a seed. He says we should look at the resurrection no differently than a seed that is planted in the ground. If that seed was conscience of what was happening to it, it would likely think that being buried in the ground was its end! “I’m being separated from my fellow seeds and being thrust into the cold dark ground! This is my end!” But if the gardener could talk to the seed he might say, “there, there, my fragile little seed, you must go into the ground so that you may become the beautiful flower you were intended to be!”

This picture is a comfort as we face death, whether that be our own or that of a loved one. When our current bodies are buried under the ground it is not the end, as St. Paul reminds us! We will be raised into a new existence that is something more beautiful than before! In Jesus Christ, death isn’t the end but the beginning of something better than we can possibly imagine! We can think of death as seeds being planted to come to life again, but better than before. And the cemetery as a field of God’s precious seeds protected in the ground to blossom one day in the future in the warmth of God’s sun!

Our Lord Jesus, who rose from death to life on Easter, is called by St. Paul, “the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” Jesus willingly paid the wages of our sins by His death on the cross. But death and the grave could not hold Him. Just as He promised, on the third day, He broke the hold of DEATH! And in His resurrection made death and the grave the gateway to LIFE! But this new eternal life in heaven is more beautiful than the most glorious splendor of Spring!

Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia!

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Calvary’s Three Crosses

God designed the plan of salvation “before the foundation of the world” (1 (1 Peter Peter 1:19).

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12 THE HOME NEWS April 12-18, 2012

Obituaries Arlene M. Fehnel Arlene M. Fehnel, 90, of Moore Township, died Thursday, April 5, 2012 at home. She was the wife of the late Samuel H. Fehnel, who died in 1983.

She was a member of Emmanuel’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Emanuelsville, where she had sung on the choir and was a Sunday school teacher.

Surviving are a son, Robert A., of Danielsville; a daughter, Linda C. Floria, of Lansdale; two brothers, Harold Beil of Egypt and Bert Beil of Petersville; a sister, Maryann Christman, of Bath; four grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; a great-greatgrandson; and nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were six brothers, Edward, Walter, Kenneth, Paul, Carl and Ray Beil, and two sisters, Mae Marsh and Alma Silfies.

Funeral services were held on Monday morning in Emmanuel’s Church, followed by interment in Valley View Cemetery, Emanuelsville.

Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Suite 101, Allentown, PA 18104, and/or the church at 3175 Valley View Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Matthew W. Kelly Matthew W. Kelly, 20, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Easton Hospital. He was the son of Francis and Sandra (Kester) Kelly of Stockertown.

An Eagle Scout, he was a 2010 graduate of Nazareth Area High School, where he was a National Honor Society student. He previously worked at the Effort Foundry.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth, and was an aspiring musician, playing guitar.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday morning, April 9, in Holy Family Church, with arrangements made by the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Contributions may be made to Easton Weed & Seed, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Irene A. Koehler

Feb. 28, 1925 – April 3, 2012 Irene A. Koehler, 87, of Northampton, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Phoebe Home, Allentown.

Irene was a zipper seamstress for the former Tama Manufacturing, Northampton for 46 and was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Howertown.

Born February 28, 1925 in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Ruth (Lazarus) Miller and wife of the late Orville A. Koehler.

She is survived by a Daughter, Sandra L., 2 Granddaughters, 5 Great Grandchildren.

She was predeceased by one sister, Dorothy and three brothers, Henry, Kenneth and Robert.

Schisler Funeral Home directed the services on Friday, April 6, Interment followed at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Inc. in Allentown. Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund in care of the funeral home.

Anna Lisetski

June 6, 1911 – April 8, 2012 Anna Lisetski, 100, of Northampton, died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Gracedale County Home, Upper Nazareth Township.

She was a member of the ILGWU and was employed by the former Allison Manufacturing Co., Allentown and the former D&D Shirt Factory, Northampton for many years before retiring in 1976.

Born June 6, 1911, she was the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Kozak) Lisetski.

Anna was a member of St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton.

She is survived by a Son In Law-Charles A. Roseberry of Palmer Township. Four grandchildren Nine greatgrandchildren Six Nieces and Nephews She was predeceased by her daughter Frances Roseberry.

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friends from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm with a 7:00 pm Parastas on Thursday, April 12, 2012 and 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Friday at the funeral home followed by a Divine Liturgy at St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton, at 10:00 AM Friday, April 13, 2012.

Interment will be at St. John’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Northampton, Pa. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the church in care of the funeral home.

Gladys C. Miller

February 7, 1920- April 9, 2012 Gladys C. Miller, 92, of Bethlehem, formerly of Kreidersville died Monday, April 9, 2012, at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Born February 7, 1920 in Kreidersville, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Helen (Gardner) Kromer and wife of the late Jack W. Miller.

Gladys was employed by the former Orr’s, Bethlehem for many years and was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Northampton.

She is survived by a SonAlan L. and wife Carol Ritter of Center Valley, Pa. Granddaughter-Karen wife of Matthew Kichline Granddaughter-Beth wife of Richard Jones Great Grandchildren-Elizabeth, Aaron, Justin and Zachary

Carolyn A. Schroeder-Keer

April 17, 1942 – April 5, 2012 Carolyn A. Schroeder-Keer, 69, of Bath died on Thursday, April 5 at home.

She was employed as a waitress for Denny’s in Avenel, N.J., for many years.

Born April 17, 1942 in Jersey City, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Timinski) Dolly.

Surviving are a son, Frederick J. Schroeder, Jr., of Roselle Park, N.J.; a brother, Thomas Dolly, of Marietta,. Ga.; a grandson, and her previous husband, Frederick J. Schroeder, Sr. A time of remembrance was held on Tuesday evening in the Morello Funeral Home, Palmer Township. Interment will be private.

Annabelle E. Smith

Nov. 13, 1925 – April 5, 2012 Annabelle E. Smith, 86, formerly of Upper Nazareth Township (East Lawn), died Thursday, April 5 in Alexandria Manor, Bath. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sherwood Fehnel, and her second husband, Layton Smith.

A 1943 graduate of Nazareth High School, she worked at the former Nazareth Waist Mill; Binney & Smith, Easton; the former Nazareth Inn, and owned Smith’s Economy Market with her husband, Layton, from 1960 to 1964.

Born Nov. 13, 1925 in Seipsville, she was a daughter of the late Charles J. J. and Erma (Fry) Nagel.

She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth, and its Adult Bible Class.

Surviving are three daugh-

ters, Janice Ehrhart of Bath, Donna Paulson of Lower Nazareth Twsp., and Linda Boyce of Bath; two granddaughters, a grandson; two great-grandsons, and several nieces and nephews.

Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Erna Lilly and Mary Odenwelder, and three brothers, LeRoy, Herman and Robert Nagel.

Services were held on Wednesday morning in the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown, Lower Nazareth Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church or Dream Come True, both c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Brandon Sommer Brandon M. Sommer, 17, of Northampton, died suddenly Saturday morning, April 7, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem, after being stricken at home.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of Joseph S. and Alison L. Thomas Sommer of Northampton.

Brandon was a senior at Northampton Area Senior High School. Brandon enjoyed sports he participated in the N.A.A., playing baseball, football, and especially wrestling throughout his school years. An avid hunter and fisherman, Brandon enjoyed weekends camping at Tri-Boro Sportsman Assn., Northampton. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, quoits, and wiffleball at home with his friends.

He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton.

Surviving are his parents; brother, Austin J. of Philadelphia; aunts, Danielle Roland of Moore Twp., Nancy Bauder andAmy Novak, of Emmaus; uncles, Michael D. Sommer of Northampton, Barry Thomas of Allentown, Brian Thomas of Wescoesville; many cousins and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial is being held today at 10:30 a.m. at the Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, 1324 Newport Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. Calling continues today from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067.

Interment, 1 p.m. Friday, St. Nicholas Parish Cemetery, Oak Road, Berlinsville.

Memorials may be made to the Brandon M. Sommer Scholarship Fund, c/o People’s First Credit Union, 3682

Crescent Court East, Whitehall, PA 18052.

John S. Yany

May 2, 1933 – April 6, 2012 John S. Yany, 78, of Nazareth died Friday, April 6 at home.

He was the husband of Marion (Steier) Yany.

He was a brakeman for the P.B.N.J. Railroad before retiring in 1988. He had served in the Army during the Korean War. Born May 2, 1933 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late John C. and Emma (Gubich) Yany.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth; American Legion Post #415 and VFW Post #4366, Nazareth; and the Northampton Pigeon Racing Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Delphine Folweiler, of Bethel; two sons, John S. Yany III and Kevin Yany, both of Nazareth; two sisters, Elsie Dietz of Nazareth and Delores Steffie of Bethlehem; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Preceding him in death was a sister, Rosemary Marchak.

Services on Tuesday in the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, were followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church and interment with military services in the parish cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s or the American Heart Assoc., c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

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Mildred Lessgi, who died on Saturday, March 24 of East Allen Twsp. had 3 sisters and four brothers.

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More than 500 Scouts and family members from the Forks of the Delaware District of the Minsi Trails Council will participate in the annual Forks of the Delaware District Pinewood Derby held at Forks Township Community Center on March 31, 2012. Over 30 Packs will participate in this annual event. Prior to race day, Cub Scouts spent weeks Continued on page 16

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BATH BOWLING Team 1 Tops Team 2 for Championship In Die Hards League Team 1 beat Team 2 in a rolloff to capture the seasonal championship in the Bath Die Hards League. Team 1 had won the second half to get into that position.

Daku Auto Body Seasonal Winner in Bath Commercial Daku Auto Body has won the 2011-12 championship in the Bath Commercial League.

They came out well ahead of Bath Supply for the title.

Week 30 was the final and it was Daku Auto Body at the top there as well, winning 3 to 1 over Old Dairy with Dino Carfara, 223-254-218–695; Al Davidson, 225-257–679; Rich Mutarelli, 219-201-243–663; and Scott Bortz, 202–563. Old Dairy: Bill Neidig, 252-236214–702; Kurt Morgan, 236255-202–663; Rich Ehrhart, 205-222–608; Rich Trucksess, 269–600; John Kerbacher, 501.

The Rice Family beat Bath Supply, 3 to 1, led by Jack Rice, 233–593; Mark Rice, 550; Dale Fye, 202–544; Andy Rice, 206–533. Supply: Brent Connolly, 233-269–673; Jeff Kerbacher, 230-201-213–644; Harvey Rissmiller, 215-209–585;

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Sunnieside Landscaping covered Maxx Amusements, 3 to 1, behind Ryan Flick, 243256-214–713; Chris Hoysan, 209-205–607; Anton Boronski, 214–575; Rodney Knighton, 518. Maxx: Andy Edelman, 229-217-237–683; Bill Bachman, 230-214–638; Randy Frey, 201–549.

Moore Pizza rolled over Valley Inspection Service, 3 to 1, led by Rollie Meixsell, 218-210-205–633; Rich Haftl, 224¬593; Dean Silfies, 551.

Inspection: Craig Madtes, 214-200-209–623; Gerald Bartholomew, 213-245–615; Glen Croll, Sr., 205–528.

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Dick James, basketball, baseball, football Parkland Sports Hall of Fame, Tigers baseball Bill Pensyl, East Stroudsburg H.S. Elizabethtown College baseball and basketball player, coach Bangor H.S.

Poc. Mtn West basketball. D1 baseball umpire Marty Ondrovic, Emmaus High School, High School and College umpiring, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Baseball Team 1997 Catasauqua High School only District XI team to ever win PIAA State title Basketball Bob Mlkvy, Palmerton H.S. University of Penn, pro basketball, Blue Ridge TV basketball announcer Doug Brown, Saucon Valley High School, Elizabethtown College Div. III record setter Dale Horn, Allentown H.S. Lehigh Valley Knee-High Basketball League Director, Hokey A.A. baseball, basketball and football coach. Mr Hokey Playground Bodybuilding Champion Pedro "Pete" Solivan, Bethlehem and Personal Mentoring Boxing Willie "Fireball" Rodriguez, Allentown 30-120 USBA Pro Welterweight Champion Frankie Alotta, Allentown High School pro boxer 21-7-1, Golden Gloves coach and pro trainer h.s. football star 1950.

Art "The Breeze" Baylis PA Pro Champion Joe Straka, Bethlehem & Pen Argyl Golden Gloves Regional Champ, 1973 Fighter of the Year Art Statum, Bethlehem, North Carolina A & T 1952 NCAA Heavweight Champ, former pro Boxing Training Paul Pinnuck Allentown Boxing Club Mayor Joe Rosado, Fountain Hill Bethlehem Boxing Club Coaching Carol Mahoney Hokey AA Cheerleading, Hokey Park and Playground Softball, winner of Dale Horn Volunteer Award Chris Drayton, coach of Lehigh Valler Steelers, 3-Peat Semi-pro champions, former Indoor Football Pro League player and coach, new coach of the Coal Crackers Event Organizer Ed Scholl, Quakertown runs tournaments and fundraisers for medical conditions and cures.

Football Kenny Schroy, Quakertown High School, Maryland Terrapins and NY Jets 10 year career as strong safety, lost in 1982 AFC

THE HOME NEWS Championship to Miami Dolphins Doctor George Arangio, Phillipsburg Catholic and Cornell University Brett Snyder, Northwestern Lehigh, Lehigh University Greg Gristick, Kutztown University award winning Quarterback, Outstanding three- sport youth coach Football Award will be named after the late Dr.Terry Bartolet from Easton and Harvard University Media John Kunda, Palmerton deceased award winning sports writer covered every major sporting event for The Morning Call, Newspaper Media Award will now be named in his honor Organization Hokey Athletic Association, Winner of Debbie Stellar Memorial Award for Service to Community Softball Kelly Gallagher, Parkland High School State Champion Pitcher, Rutgers U. Pitcher Nick Callie, Easton Men's Fastpitch softball Sponsor Jimmy Casey, Casey's Place Quakertown Wrestling Mike Caruso, Lehigh University, 3 time NCAA Champion Gene Waas, Bethlehem Catholic and Lower Saucon Bethlehem Catholic Regional Champion and award winning wrestling official

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PennDOT works on Rt. 191 bridges

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) began work on April 9 to replace the superstructures on two structurally deficient bridges located on Rt. 191 in Bethlehem and Lower Nazareth townships, Northampton County.

The project consists of replacing the superstructures (decks and beams) on two Rt. 191 bridges over Monocacy Creek - one is approximately one-half mile north of US 22 in Bethlehem Township, and the other is approximately a quarter mile further north in Lower Nazareth Township.

The project also includes guiderail work, line painting, milling and paving Rt. 191 between the two bridges, and other miscellaneous construction. This work is designed to make these 54-year old bridges last another 50 or more years.

Motorists should expect off-peak (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) lane restrictions with flagging on Rt. 191 for approximately four days as workers perform shoulder work to accommodate lane shifts.

When the bridges are under construction, Rt. 191 will remain open to traffic with one eleven foot travel lane in Continued on page 16

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4/5-4/12 Moore Township Lions Club MEAT SHOOT & RAFFLE Sunday April 15, 2012 , 1 – 5 pm Free Refreshments with Ticket Money Drawings At Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club 1035 Smith Gap Road. Bath, PA 18014 (4/5-4/12) Community Yard Sale The Quota Club of Northampton is holding its annual Community Yard Sale at Canal Park in Northampton on June 2 from 8am to 1pm. Clean out your attic and basement to make some extra cash. Reserve your space for $10. F.M.I. call Nikol at 610-440-2171.

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Elsie Joan Royer, Executrix C/o her attorney: Beth A. Dobis Beers, Esquire 315 E. Main Street Bath, PA 18014.

(4/5-4/19) Estate Notice Nina Merlo Estate of Nina Merlo, also known as Nina K. Merlo, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Stephen Polczer, Executors of the Estate of Nina Merlo, also known as Nina K. Merlo. 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.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at SUBSTANTIAL FORM, DATE, (3/25-6/24) 6:00 PM in the first floor confer- MATURITY DATES, INTERWe would like to thank all ence room of the Administration EST RATES, INTEREST PAYour friends and relatives for the WANTED Ave., Laubach 2014 kindBuilding, cards, prayers and acts of MENT DATES, REGISTRANorthampton, PA. ness during the passing of my TION PRIVILEGES, PLACE PINBALL mACHINES Terry A. Leh, Board Secretary OF PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL husband, Lewis Borda. A speOLDER GUM BALL & CANAND REcial thank you to the caring staff DY MACHINES, PENNY AR(4/15) AND INTEREST at the Bartholomew Funeral DEMPTION PROVISIONS OF CADE & ANY OLDER COIN MACHINES. Home and Zee Bartholomew SUCH NOTE; AUTHORIZING OPERATED EXECUTIvE mEETING for their guidance and compasEXECUTION, ATTESTATION CASH PAID. CALL DARYL 610BOROUGH OF sion.

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• Mayor Reenock said volunteers are always needed by Meals on Wheels to deliver hot meals to senior citizens, taking only a couple hours of their time.

• Council president John Yurish expressed thanks to all for the condolences he has received.

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Northampton Boys JV Volleyball fell to Parkland at home last Tuesday, 0-3. This week's games include VS Dieruff at home tonight at 4 p.m., and an away game at Becahi on Monday at 5:30 p.m.

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holding of an IEP meeting for summer 2012; posting for position of current teachers for extended school year and services for summer 2012; and five additions to the district volunteer list for this school year.

Also approved: Tony Bauer as middle shift custodian for maintenance and administration, and a 10-month school psychologist position, as a result of the district reclaiming a psychologist services position from Colonial Intermediate Unit #20.

The board okayed the district’s share of $714,821 in the Northampton Community College budget amounting to $54,569,048.

They ratified the Northampton/Monroe/Pike County Joint Purchasing Board bids for paper and janitorial supplies amounting to $100,003.20.

A resolution passed supports increased state funding for K-12 public education by the Northampton Area School District.

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6th grade boys and girls this Saturday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.

• Councilman Robert McHale reported the new police SUV vehicle should arrive in May from KME, Nesquehoning. . .In his report, he also noted permit collections of $2,655 from $54,000 in construction projects.

• Council okayed five police officers to attend a training session as part of the drug task force. It will be held at Hope Church in Wind Gap. • Several other approvals were granted: Use of the borough’s band trailer by Slatington for a fund-raiser on May 19; a coin toss by the Northampton Exchange on May 19, with a May 26 rain date, on Held Drive, benefiting their effort against child abuse; a yard sale by the Quota Club at Canal St. Park on June 2.

Council previously approved the fire department having a spring thaw rendezvous on Saturday, May 5 at the municipal

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in the area that had cubs and would be receptive to having one of these three cubs placed with them.

“The Game Commission has had success transplanting orphan cubs to other nursing sows where they may be accepted and reared as one of their own,” Williams said. “It is the only real chance the cubs have at survival. However, trying to place three could be a challenge and timing is everything.”

Fortunately, Williams noted, now is the time of year that Game Commission biologists are visiting bear dens to study health and population trends of black bears by obtaining biological information from radio-collared sows with cubs. After locating a radio-collared sow, the adult bear is tranquilized and its general health status is evaluated. Any cubs are fitted with ear tags to identify each individual and aid biologists in studying black bear growth and dispersal trends.

It just so happened that these annual studies were scheduled to take place in Pike, Lackawanna, and Luzerne counties during the remainder of the week. In the predawn hours of Wednesday, March 14, WCO Finnegan transported the cubs to Columbia County where he met Williams to complete the relay to the Pocono Mountains to begin the placement process.

By 9 a.m., a small crowd gathered in a Delaware State Forest parking lot in Porter Township, Pike County. Dr.

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THE HOME NEWS Walter Cottrell, Game Commission veterinarian, arrived shortly thereafter with Mark Ternent, Game Commission bear biologist. Pike County WCO Mark Kropa had located a radio-collared sow that was known to be denning nearby. The small processing team made its way to the den site and soon the adult bear was tranquilized while her three cubs remained at her side.

After obtaining measurements and collecting biological information, the three cubs were fitted with ear tags and unceremoniously rubbed with dirt (to diminish human scent) before being attached to the sow’s nipples. Joining three offspring was one of the adoptive female cubs from Bradford County.

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The team then traveled to the den of a second sow, only a few miles away. This bear was tucked into a ground den with her four cubs. The entire process was repeated and a second of the Armenia Mountain bears was provided with a new parent and siblings. On March 16, at 10:30 a.m., the lone male cub of the litter was placed on State Game Land 180, Blooming Grove Township, Pike County, with a sow and her two cubs. “It’s great when a plan comes together,” Williams said.

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Police Blotter Colonial Regional

Woman D.U.I. in Bath; Refuses Blood Test

Sgt. John Harmon of the Colonial Regional Police was driving north into Bath from Hanover Township at 8:17 p.m. March 22 when he saw a green Honda Civic weaving within the lane of travel and braking for no apparent reason. He followed the Honda and saw it cross the centerline and fog line at least four times while it continued to slow and speed up. The car continued into Bath, where it still weaved and crossed the centerline.

The Honda was stopped on S. Walnut St. and police said it was operated by Le My Thi Vu, 26, of Spruce Lane, Nazareth. She had a strong odor of alcohol on her breath and her speech was slurred. She was taken into custody for DUI and taken to the Bethlehem DUI Center for further testing and withdrawal of blood to determine her BAC. The lady refused the legal blood draw.

Charges of DUI and related traffic offenses will be filed through District Judge John Capobianco.

Retail Theft Lands Her in Jail

On March 26 at about 7:30 p.m., Kohl’s loss prevention officers saw Stefanie Gresiak, 48, of Kunkletown Rd., Saylorsburg select numerous articles of clothing and then going into the dressing room.

When she came out she was wearing several articles of clothing that she had picked up. She also concealed several more articles in stolen handbags and in a Wal-Mart shopping bag, then passed all points of sale and went out the store without paying for anything.

She was apprehended outside the store and taken into custody by those officers. Police were called and Ms. Gresiak was arrested for retail theft. While investigating that incident, police found out that she was in the Wal-Mart Super Center a few doors away and had stolen merchandise from there. Police found it in her car.

Ms. Gresiak was taken to

Northampton County central booking and arraigned in front of Magistrate RomigPassaro on the two retail theft incidents and placed into custody of Northampton County Prison on $3,500 bail.

Marijuana Found After 3-Vehicle Crash

Colonial Regional Police responded to a three-vehicle accident in the area of the Oasis Restaurant on Schoenersville Rd. in Hanover Township at 4:55 p.m. March 27. A vehicle driven by Scott Busfield of Gray St., Northampton, struck the rear of a car driven by Barbara Makowe of 1st Ave., Whitehall that was stopped in a line of traffic. The impact pushed her car into the rear of a vehicle driven by Jimmie Camacho, 21, of E. Court St., Allentown, which was also stopped.

Ms. Makowe was taken to the hospital by Hanover EMS with undisclosed injuries.

While police were investigating the accident, they detected the odor of marijuana in Camacho’s car. They received voluntary consent to search his car, where they recovered a small amount of marijuana and paraphernalia. Busfield will be cited for causing the accident. Charges will be filed through DJ James Narlesky’s office on Camacho.

Woman Charged With Retail Theft

CRPD received a call of a retail theft in progress at the CVS Pharmacy on Jandy Blvd., Lower Nazareth Twsp., on March 20. CVS employees told police the person fled and they didn’t know if it was on foot or in a car. Although police couldn’t locate the woman then, investigation led them to Kimberly Prego, 37, at the Nazareth Motel. She admitted to having concealed items with intent of stealing them. When confronted by CVS she had thrown the items down and fled. She was charged with retail theft.

Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia

While on patrol March 24 at 5:15 p.m., CRPD officers saw a white male exit a storm drain in the field behind

325 Stoke Park Rd., Hanover Twsp. The man was stopped and identified as 30-year-old Jason Clift of 420 W. Tilghman St., Allentown. Marijuana odor was smelled by the police, and Clift admitted to them he had been smoking marijuana, and gave permission to search him. Officers found a prescription bottle filled with suspected marijuana and two pipes used to smoke it. Charges were filed against Clift on April 3 for possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Jersey Drivers Crash in Bath

On April 3 at 1:16 p.m., CRPD responded to a two-vehicle crash at E. Northampton St. & Christmas Ave. in Bath.

Walter Hamilton, Jr., 53, of Flemington, N.J. was traveling west on Northampton St. (Rt. 248) and was stopped at the intersection with his 2011 Toyota, waiting for a vehicle in front of him to turn left. While he was stopped, Lucy Deagro, 77, of New Brunswick, N.J., driving a 2004 Hyundai Bonata, rear-ended Hamilton’s car.

Both drivers had their seat belts fastened, and neither car’s air bag deployed. Both cars had to be towed.

Bath EMS transported Ms. Deagro to St. Luke’s Hospital for back, neck and chest pain.

She was cited for driving vehicle at safe speed.

Police were assisted by Bath EMS and firefighters, and Upper Nazareth Twsp. police for traffic control.

Theft by Deception

On April 3, CRPD arrived at the Target store in Lower Nazareth Twsp. for a theft by deception report. Loss prevention told them about a theft amounting to $200. The suspect was identified as a 17-year-old boy. Charges were filed through Northampton County Juvenile Probation.

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Family Retail Theft

Colonial Regional Police responded to the Kohl’s store in the Northampton Crossings mall for three females in one family detained for retail theft on April 3.

Police identified Patricia Newton, 36, of S. 6th St., Easton, and her two daughters, Lashonna Newton, 18, and Ariana Hinds, 21, as the persons involved.

Patricia Newton concealed two bottles of perfume, a tank top, and a pair of sweat pants in her purse, the merchandise totaling $138.93. Lashona Newton concealed a pair of

Levi jeans in her pure, valued at $39.99. Ariana Hinds concealed three tank tops in her purse, totaling $20.97.

All three women were issued citations for retail theft through DJ Joseph Barner and released.

State Police

Contractor Accused of Robbery in East Allen Home

An elderly East Allen Township man had his hands bound with duct tape, and he was knocked down to the floor of his home by a man identified as a Forks Township contractor, who then allegedly took jewelry and other valuables before fleeing on Monday, April 9.

State Police of the Bethlehem Barracks said the robbery occurred in the 7000 block of Versailles Square at about 9:45 a.m., and was stopped when a neighbor, John Gerenser, came over to check on George Hyndshaw, 80, after seeing Mark S. Smolow, 58, enter the victim’s home. He was wearing a long wig and a fake mustache. The suspect was traced by State Police after Smolow dropped his wig, a baseball cap, and several pieces of jewelry as he fled the scene. The wig and mustache were bought

by Smolow at an Allentown store.

Hyndshaw’s wife, Mary Ellen, who had been at work when the incident occurred, had hired Smolow to install new blinds at the home. Instead, he allegedly went to the couple’s bedroom and stole thousands of dollars of jewelry. Mr. Hyndshaw, who is disabled, was treated at St. Luke’s University Hospital for injuries to his head and chest.

Trooper Richard Webb conducted the initial investigation.

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The Rt 191 Bridge over Monocacy Creek in Bethlehem Township is a 164 feet long, 41 feet wide concrete box beam bridge that was constructed in 1958. With the new superstructure this Bridge will be 164 feet long

and 46 feet wide.

The PA 191 Bridge over Monocacy Creek in Lower Nazareth Township is a 106 feet long, 41 feet wide concrete box beam bridge that was constructed in 1958. With the new superstructure this Bridge will be 106 feet long and 46 feet wide.

This section of PA 191 has an average daily traffic volume of 15,507 vehicles.

The general contractor on the $3,194,114 project is RoadCon, Inc. of West Chester, Pa. The project is expected to be complete in November.

All schedules are weather dependent.

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with their den, adult leaders and parents designing their pinewood derby cars. The top four finishers from individual pack races advanced to the district race to be held on March 31, 2012.

The event is run by the Ah’Pace Chapter of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society. Top three race finishers will be awarded as well as special awards for car designs (best in show, coolest car, best paint job, funniest car, I made it myself, and best Scout theme).

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