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Ballard pleads Guilty to murders
By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
HONOR STUDENTS recognized for their academic achievements on April 19 included: Parth Bhatt, Eric Boschi, Tyler Dally, Tye Daniels, Danny Dao, Justin Dech, Allison Fleming, Jacob George, Alia Goral, Zachary Gotthardt, Jayde Hooven, Alex Ifkovits, Joseph Kertsmar, Erika Klemp, Brandi Kulp, Kaitlyn Kuntzman, Michael Meckes, Richard M. Meyers II, Caitlin Perry, Jade Popp, Kelsie Schmall, Kyle Schwartz, Rein Short, Mary Szazdi, Anthony J. Trunzo, and Katrina Wachter. Missing from photo are Kara Bonenberger, Sarah Galloway, Jacqueline O’Connell, Mary Szazdi, and Anna Zangari. – Home News photo
Schools official traces path That led students to honors
By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Northampton Area Schools Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik recalled the school year 2005-06 for 30 NASHS seniors
as they were honored this past Tuesday night at the 47th annual recognition dinner sponsored by the Exchange Club of Northampton. It was then that he was a
School board axes activity Bus from next year’s budget
In a majority vote of the Northampton Area School Board on Monday night, the activity bus was eliminated for the 2011-12 school year. Only director Robert Koch opposed the action. He said that parents don’t care and students should have the bus available. Director Jane Erdo countered, saying a lot of parents don’t have cars or are on limited income. “Some of the parents have it real tough.” While she noted that students need that extra help, she said she understands the fiscal responsibility faced by the school district, so an activity bus is a luxury.
There was no discussion on the proposed budget, but board president David Gogel commented that changes are taking place daily and they hope to balance the budget for final approval on June 30. Unlike the April 11 meeting, only a handful of residents attended the meeting in the high school auditorium. Three persons did comment. A woman said that the estimated budget in February and April showed shortfalls. She said there should be some way to limit what Continued on page 7
principal and they were a part of junior high school, when the pupils were brought together in a mini camp to learn about the junior high pods and their new learning experience. He recalled reviewing their scores, when they were in seventh grade and began moving up through the grades toward senior high. “Now you’ve proven your excellence in achievement, and are being honored for that,” he told the students at the recognition dinner sponsored by the Exchange Club of Northampton. Kovalchik thanked the Exchange Club for having the program that honors these excellent students. The Northampton Community Center was filled with parents and siblings and many from the faculty as one by one the students received recognition certificates after their names were announced by Senior High Principal J. William Hume. Exchange president Arthur Schisler served as emcee for the program and the invocation and benediction were given by Linda McKenzie of the Exchange club. Dinner music was provided by the senior high string chamber orchestra.
Michael Eric Ballard, 37, this past Wednesday pleaded guilty to the stabbing deaths of four people in a Northampton Borough home last summer. It was a surprise move on his part, with early expectations that an out-of-county jury would be called in to hear testimony in a trial expected to last at least two weeks. Now, a Northampton County jury will decide if he will face death by execution or be sentenced to life in prison without parole. It was on June 26, 2010 that Ballard stabbed his victims numerous times, causing their immediate deaths. The
MICHAEL BALLARD victims included his former girlfriend, Denise Merhi, 39; her father, Dennis Marsh, 62; her grandfather, Alvin Marsh, Sr., 87; and a neighbor, Steven Zernhelt, 53. It was learned recently that Zernhelt had asked his wife Continued on page 13
Area town hall meetings To air Gracedale question Two of three town hall meetings to discuss the future of Gracedale will be held in the Home News area next week and the week after. Northampton Council Councilman Ron Angle has announced the two local meetings in which the county’s nursing home will be discussed will be on Tuesday, May 3 at Lehigh Twsp. Vol. Fire Co. in Cherryville, and on Thursday, May 12 at the Bushkill Twsp. Vol. Fire Co. at 155 Firehouse Lane, Bushkill Township. Northampton County voters on Tuesday, May 17 will be asked to decide whether or not they want to put a five-year moratorium on selling Gracedale to TL Global, which has bid $35-million to buy the facilities in Upper Nazareth Township. Those who want to sell Gracedale say the home could
serve more senior citizens better under private ownership and that holding Gracedale in county hands would lead to tax increases since the home has operated at a loss of revenue in the recent past. Opponents say they are concerned for the employees at Gracedale as well as those who reside there, feeling that the quality of care might be less than it presently is. –––––––––––Commentary on Page 2 ––––––––––– County Executive John Stoffa says the sale would allow the county to lower real estate taxes and increase spending for the Area Agency on Aging for one thing. In addition to the Lehigh and Bushkill township meetings, there was one this Monday at the Beehive Community Center in Bangor.
Sgt. Melinsky Promoted in CRPD Michael S. Melinsky has been promoted to Detective Sergeant in the Colonial Regional Police Department. Sergeant Melinsky started his career as a Bath Borough police officer in 1985, leaving in 1988 to join the Nazareth Area Police Department. He joined the CRPD in 1995 with the formation of the department. MICHAEL S. MELINSKY
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The Royal Wedding
The attention being given the coming “royal” wedding of an English prince and his girl friend (they’ve been going together now already for nine years and the wedding has long been anticipated) is, to a degree, glorification of “royalty” and the“royal” family tradition. Fortunately, the system of royalty has died out in most of the world. And in England, where it has been retained as much symbolic as ruling power, legend and an aura of majestyand royalty, survives in the imagination of millions, understandably--even though its absolute power has come to an end. In the highly publicized royal wedding trappings and publicity, it is well to remember that royal power in the past centuries was often a murderous burden on the world, with rulers with such power committing their country and countrymen to wars and mass death, some because of personal differences as much as the national interest. In enjoying the upcoming “royal” wedding, it’s appropriate to also be thankful the days of royal rule by a king or queen have ended in the modern democratic world.
Letters from our Readers Big Thanks on Earth Day To the Editor: Even though the weather was cold and damp on April 16 we had twenty dedicated souls come out to celebrate Earth Day at Keystone Park. A big thank you to Brian Radcliffe and his Venture Crew for mulching and planting spring flowers at our community entry signs and also to Mr. Klotz and the public works crew for helping to organize our day. Thank you to Mayor Donald Wunderler, councilmen Rob-
ert Fields and John Kearns, councilwoman Carol Heckman and her husband Darrin Heckman for working with us. We also had help from Colonial Regional Police who protected Tracy Berger Carmen and myself from traffic on Rt. 987. Alice & Thomas, thanks for firing up the hot-dogs on the grill! Allen, Cassie & Mitchel, thank you for your continued support, you are all great trash picker uppers! Jennifer George Bath
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By Maryann Schmoyer Member, Coaltiion of Alzheimer’s Families
Gracedale’s future is an economic issue, an opportunity for good political leadership, and a test of ourselves and the character of our Northampton County community. The biggest problem so far has been the absence of the second of those three elements. Speaking for the Coalition of Alzheimer’s Families, I can say that we were startled last year by Northampton County Council’s sudden and surprising vote to sell Gracedale to a private corporation. There was little public discussion before that action. Some politicians wanted the sale accomplished literally overnight and in the dark of night too. In short order we stood before Council with over 4,000 signatures opposing the sale and asking to be heard. We were called “whiners” and otherwise ignored, except to be encouraged by John Stoffa to mount a referendum campaign to get the sale of Gracedale onto the May 17 ballot. In the dead of winter we collected over 23,000 signatures for that purpose, only to have Mr. Stoffa reverse himself and oppose us in court when our success was apparent. Everybody knows the story since then and the COAF’s success in various trials and appeals which now give voters the chance to weigh in on Gracedale. So we are entitled to ask, Why should voters believe anything that comes from the politicians who are hell-bent to complete this sale? Remember that they would net a windfall $20 million from a sale to spend on unnamed projects. But that means they would liquidate one of Northampton County’s oldest and most valuable assets—Gracedale, built and nurtured for generations of ! elderly EEKour toEcare XT Wfor Ccitizens OMING N who are most in need. Some politicians claim they “perceive” an 18 to 20 mill tax increase to cover Gracedale’s needs. They say Gracedale will be closed or downsized absent this proposed sale. They announce that if the voters pass the May 17 referendum to keep Gracedale in public hands, Council will have a blank check to make a huge tax increase. All of that is total rubbish. Council should do what it could have done many months ago: establish a new professional management team to reorganize and modernize Gracedale’s operaContinued on page 7
News Sermonette Pastor Jamie Possinger Hope Lutheran, Cherryville
Making Room to Start Anew What is it about spring that makes us feel more alive? Perhaps it’s the warmth we feel from the sun that we haven’t felt most of the winter. Maybe it’s the lengthening of the days – the lessening of the darkness. Possibly it is sight of green grass or flowers budding or robins picking worms. Whatever it is…spring reminds us that something new is happening in the world. What about your spiritual life? Is something new happening there as well? Are you feeling the longing to faithfully sprout in some mysterious way? Are you wrestling with the nudging of new “God” insights? Are you yearning to be bathed in the light of Christ? Just as the world is starting something new – now may be the time for your faith life to blossom. But how does that happen and how do we help it happen? It happened to me the other day. I was drinking my usual cup of coffee in the morning – preparing to get dressed for work. I had a bit of coffee left in the cup and wanted just one more cup. As I poured I got distracted and before I knew it I had coffee spilling out over the countertop. And it reminded me of our lives of faith. Sometimes we have our cups so full we have no room for anything else. Sometimes we keep our lives so busy there is no room for God. It’s spring – a time of renewal, new life and growth. What a perfect time to work on our spiritual lives too! Maybe your cup is too full. Maybe you need to empty it a bit so that God can refill it – to the brim. This year why not take a good, long look at your life. Consider emptying it of the things that are causing your cup to overflow so that you have no room for God. Ask yourself these questions: Who is a model for me to pattern my faith life after? When do I take a moment to say thank you to God for my life and all that I have? Where do I notice Godly things happening in my life? Why is it that I have room for gossip, shopping, exercise, work and have no room for God? How can I create some space to sit in the presence of God each day? Don’t make having a healthy spiritual life more difficult than it is. God wants a relationship with YOU! Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians said: Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” (I Cor. 3:16) Jesus said, “Abide in me as I abide in you.” (John 15:4) God is as near as the breath you breathe - as near as the beat of your heart. This opens your life to God.
14 to 17 years old, give him a call. It’s a great program they run for a week up at the 4-H Center in Bushkill Township. . by Pete G. Ossip . . . I hear Kevin Halbfoerster by Pete G. Ossip is really into his new Lehigh County game protector duties, and will be relocating soon to Weisenberg Township over that way. . . .It’s time we get real serious about celebrating our town’s 275th anniversary. That’s in 2012, and After a really rainy Satur- Gehring’s party when she we’re only a few months away day, the weather was kinda turns 100, and she said she’d so-so, but not too bad on Eas- be at his when he turns 90. ter Sunday. Churches had Wow! I wanta see that, too. their early dawn services, but . . . Phillies rolled through the later services were really San Diego, but it was easy full, with not having to get up when neither team hit much. before the roosters crow. . . .I But now they’re playing the didn’t see many fancy hats, Diamondbacks, and they hit not like we used to when the long ball. Reckon things the gals dressed up with even out in the long run. . . . nice bonnets. Reckon that’s Glad to see Dr. Clark Smith just not the style these days. in town over the weekend. . . Things change, so that’s the . Wonder how the streetscape way it goes. Anyhow, I hope project is coming along in everybody had a nice Easter town? Haven’t heard or seen with their families. . . .How much lately. Chestnut Street d’ya like the warm weather sure could use some sprucing we’ve had since Monday? It’s up. Only Darryl and Carol’s really feeling like spring, and homes that are catty-corner almost summer-like. We’ll to each other at Northamptake it. . . . It’s nice to see the ton & Chestnut Sts. are the line of trees that lead from the showplaces to admire. It Keystone into Bath. They’re in would be nice if either the full bloom with white flow- state or borough could fix ers. They’re our D.C. cherry those ruts and holes left over blossom time. . . . Local cem- from years past with a sewer eteries are also full of flowers line. Makes a racket when from Easter time, a good way trucks go through there. . . to remember our loved ones. .Helfferich Alley that spins . . . I hear there’s gonna be a off from there is another one. birthday party this week for a . . .Norm Graver says the Julady who’s turning 100. She’s nior Conservation School now living down at Alexan- is looking for boys and girls dria Manor. Happy birthday, to attend from July 17 to 24. Cathrine! . . . . Ye Ed was tell- If you have a son or daughing me he’s invited to Betty ter, or grandchildren that are
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THE HOME NEWS from that year. Time does fly! . . . . Gotta tend to my yard. It’s turning green and tall, so I gotta break out the mower. Happy spring!!
On Dean’s List
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the fall 2010 semester. A 2010 graduate of Nazareth Area High School, majoring in criminal justice, his parents are Ken and Lisa Dilcherd of Bushkill Township.
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Learning and Maturity sis generally seems to take place. Many appear to “settle down”. For some this settling down may mean ceasing the over indulgences of earlier years. Perhaps settling down could also be accepting and being truly at peace with their current level of professional or personal success and decide to ‘take their foot off the gas peddle”. Understandably, everyone has, of course, a different story to tell and markedly varying roads traveled. However, our learning shouldn’t dwindle as we find
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WOMEN/SOCIAL ourselves on the fringe of our maturity. In fact it’s when the real learning begins! Our “mature” years bring with it a wealth of personal growth possibilities that our younger, less experienced, less bruised selves could garner. As a forty-something, I look back at the season of my teens and twenties and laugh. From the forty-something perspective I would do things a bit differently. However, in speaking to an older brother, he simply stated “it seemed right at the time!” I have been laughing ever since. The plain truth is that with twenty more years of the highs and lows and numerous “teaching” moments, how could I judge the naïve individual of my past? How can you? It’s not fair to your former self, so let it go and LEARN from it. Mr. James Mapes, author of Quantum Leap Thinking, discusses that “as you mature, you learn not to waste precious energy on anxiety and fear. You learn not to engage in self-destructive behavior. You learn how to manage tension. You learn to associate with people who have a positive outlook on life. You learn that self-pity, resentment, jealousy, hate, anger, and envy are toxic emotional drugs.” I agree. This is what I perceive as a true and beneficial “settling down.” In caring for individuals who are well into their eighties and nineties, I continually find myself desiring to learn from them, their perspectives, and their collective experiences. I enjoy when they refer to me as “kid” and tell me I have a lot to learn! Really? Yes, really. These mature individuals provide a wealth of knowledge, a mature perspective, that no research journal or scientific study would be able to gather with accuracy. I see what works best for their physical health in terms of bodily care, nutrition, and movement yet our health goes far beyond what we can see and do. Health is also a state of mind and spirituality that only can be achieved by living life, by all experiences, by desire and, of course, grace. “Natural Perspectives” is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.
Children decorate eggs
Corrine Anderko, a second grade student, concentrates to create a design – Contributed photo The first and second grade classes at Sacred Heart School in Bath were instructed in the art of pysanky Easter egg decorating. Mrs. Eileen Mus-
chlitz, a frequent volunteer in the school, led the students through the process. The end result was some beautifully decorated Easter eggs.
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Baby Girl Heaton John and Jennifer Heaton of Nazareth welcomed a daughter on April 18 in St. Luke’s Hospital.
Baby Boy Yorgey A son was born on April 16 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, to Mark and Abby Yorgey of Nazareth. Baby Boy Statler Stephen and Bethany Statler of Nazareth became parents of a son on April 15 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Baby Girl Talarico Mr. and Mrs. Frank Talarico of Nazareth welcomed a daughter on April 14 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Baby Boy Parent - Williams A son was born on April 14 in St. Luke’s Hospital to Kevin J. Parent and Michelle Williams of Nazareth. Baby Boy Swanson Michael and Julia Swanson of Nazareth became parents of a son on April 14 in St. Luke’s Hospital.
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Pinochle results The hosts and scores from the April 18 games of the Muhlenberg Hospital pinochle marathon were as follows: Evening Group, Donna Humphrey, hostess; high score, Betty Fields, 709. Afternoon Group I: Cathy Christopher hostess; high score, 698. Afternoon Group II: high score, Lori Millheim, 641. On May 21, all groups will play together at 2 p.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church. It will be the last games until fall. The hosts will be Anna Kish, Mary Tanczos, and Bob Huggins.
NAPL Civil War Discussion Group
The Northampton Area Public Library will hold a Civil War Discussion Group meeting on Wednesday, May 16. The speaker is David M. Rider, of Company "C", 2nd Regiment, Berdan's United States Sharpshooters, a Civil War reenactor and living history interpreter. If you would like more information on the group, you can contact the leader of the group, Dick Stewart, at 610-261-4331, or Sue Monroe, Library Director, at (610) 262-7537.
Transplant recipient grateful for New life but needs help
Melanie Barth Hess never takes one breath for granted. She received a double-lung transplant in 2001 and is grateful to be alive, but her medical expenses are overwhelming. Volunteers are planning a dinner and dance to help offset her costs. Hess, 33, was born with cystic fibrosis (CF) but was not diagnosed until she was 3. Growing up, she was unable to attend school regularly because she had increased risks of catching colds and other illnesses common among children. Between 6th grade and age 25, she was hospitalized at least twice a year for weeks at a time. Eventually, doctors said a double-lung transplant was critical to her survival. Thankfully, she received her lifesaving transplant at Duke University Medical Center in 2001. While she still battles a weak immune system, high blood pressure and diabetes as a result of medication, Hess remains optimistic and is thankful for her second chance at life. She loves spending time with her husband and taking walks with their dogs, and she’s thrilled she can do these things without depending on an oxygen tank. A double-lung transplant costs approximately $650,000. Even with health insurance, Hess faces significant medical expenses related to her transplant. For the rest of her life, she will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications. The cost of posttransplant medications can range from $2,000 to $5,000 per month, and they are as critical to her survival as the transplant itself.
Because her transplant center in Durham, NC is more than 450 miles from her home, it has become too expensive to travel there for appointments. She has started visiting a clinic closer to home until she can afford to travel back to Durham. Hess enjoys her job as a pharmacy technician, but she only has the energy to work part time, adding to her financial strain. To overcome these financial challenges, Hess turned to the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) for assistance. NFT is a nonprofit organization that helps transplant patients raise funds to pay for transplant-related expenses. “Of course we’re thrilled Melanie received her transplant, but she still faces tremendous financial obstacles,” said Claire Prince, NFT fundraising consultant. “Many people are unaware of the lifelong expenses related to transplants, and they can be financially devastating. At NFT, we’re dedicated to helping Melanie raise the necessary funds so she can enjoy her new lease on life without constantly worrying about her medical expenses.” Volunteers are planning a dinner and dance Saturday, April 30 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Hungarian Hall, 1300 Stewart St. in Northampton. Tickets are $45 and include the dinner buffet, beer, soda and desserts. Entertainment will be provided by the band ON FIRE, and the night will include a Chinese auction for gift baskets, gift cards and more. Tickets must be purchased by April 27. For tickets or more information, please contact Bon-
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Kendall Ohrwashel, 17, Nazareth, has been named a semifinalist in the 2011 search for Huggable Heroes®. Ohrwashel is one of 75 young leaders recognized, honored and celebrated by Build-ABear Workshop® for helping make their communities and the world a better place. Kendall started the Summer Book Sale to raise money for children with challenging health issues. Her book sales have raised more than $18,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which has helped to grant four wishes. She also has donated more than 20,000 to organizations like KidsPeace, Cops ‘n Kids Program, local schools and the MORA Organization. Ultimately 10 Huggable Heroes will be selected. Each will receive $10,000 (a $7,500 educational scholarship and $2,500 from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation to be donated to the 501(c)(3) charity of the Huggable Hero’s choice). In addition, the Huggable Heroes will win a trip for themselves and a parent/ guardian to St. Louis, home of Build-A-Bear Workshop World Bearquarters and will be featured in the 2012 Huggable Heroes calendar. Nearly 1,200 applications were received, and have now been narrowed down to a field of 75 semifinalists. In May, 25 finalists will be announced and, 10 Huggable Heroes will be named this summer.
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Doll display at Moravian Hall tea
A High Tea & Doll Display of antique, international and well loved dolls will take place 11:30am-1:30pm, this Friday, April 29 in the Rose Inn Room of Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth. Sponsored by the Friends of Hall Square, tickets are $25 and available by calling 610.746.1000. The menu includes scones, jellies, finger sandwiches, pastries and of course tea. The will be a special exhibit of the ‘Polly Heckewelder’ dolls, made since 1872 by the Moravian Ladies Sewing Circle.
Dance concert May 7 at NCC Northampton Community College will present a dance concert by NCC dance students and members of Acta
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Quota Yard Sale The Quota Club’s annual Northampton Community Yard Sale will be held on May 14 from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Rain date is Sunday, May 15. For only $10 you can reserve your space in Northampton’s scenic canal park. For further information and to reserve your space call Nikol at 610440-2171. Proceeds from the yard sale help finance Quota’s charitable projects in the community.
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Baseball fans are being shortchanged by too many broadcasters. That became all too clear during spring training games and continues during the regular season. Team managements should insist all telecasters keep their mind-and talk--on and about the game on the field.
During training games many announcers spend much time interviewing players-while play on the field was progressing--not covering the game itself. It may be that spring training games produce worse coverage than regular season games. But telecasters are often keen to sit and talk to baseball’s top stars. And they do that instead of describing play on the field. This is not traditional coverage. The game itself is more important to most fans than the opinion of a player, or that of the telecaster interviewing him. Note to management: instruct your telecasters to cover every play on the field.
Lions All-star Soccer Classic at Nazareth June 5 Lions Clubs from Lehigh and Northampton counties announced the schedule and players for their 30th annual All Star Soccer Classic. This year the event will be held on Sunday, June 5, at Andrew Leh Stadium on Liberty Street in Nazareth. Starting time for the senior high school girls will be 3:30 P.M. and the boy’s game will begin at 6 P.M. This year the games will again feature the All Stars from the Mountain Valley Conference and Colonial League opposing the All Star members of the Lehigh Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference. Players for the boy’s team were selected from the high school seniors on the All League Teams from the 2010
soccer season. Coaches have been contacted to submit to these players an invitation packet e-mailed to them by the Soccer Classic Selection Committee. The members of the girl’s team will be selected by the coaches and will be published at a later date. Lehigh Valley Conference Ali Famili, Michael Ottinger, Douglas Lockard - Parkland Gabe Robinson, Ryan Davie Easton Maxwell Farnsworth, N i c k Barbir, Noah Ehrich , Andrew Schaefer - Emmaus Nick Trzesniowski, Lucas Panik - Freedom Braden Drexler, Colton Amidon - Nazareth Kyle Magee, Dominic DeCesaris - Northampton Louis Holzman, Steven West – William Allen
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Sportsmen’s Federation Awards Four $500 Grants The Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs on Monday awarded four grants of $500 each to organizations planning outdoor-related events. The money originated from a percentage of profits received from the annual Whitetail Deer Classic that the Federation sponsors. The grants were as follows: • Northampton County Pentathalon – A shooting event for clubs in Northampton County, to be used for general operating expenses. • East Bath Rod & Gun Club – S.C.T.P. –– A “Scholastic Clay Target Program” for a youth group dedicated to the training of young people in grades 6 to 12 in the act of clay target shooting. The money will be used for general expenses. (Next week, this column will expand on that event.) • Wilson Boro High School Archery Club – To provide archery equipment and the maintenance of the equipment for the purpose of teaching awareness of ther outdoor sporting and recreation activity. • National Wild Turkey Federation – Women in the Outdoors – For building awareness of outdoor sporting and natural resource issues for women. The event in June is a one-day workshop that includes fire-
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arms classes such as handgun basics, rifle marksmanship and shotgun/trap shooting. Other classes offered are archery, fly fishing, introduction to crossbows, self-defense, incredible wild edibles, map and compass, and more. Since 2006, and including these latest grants, the Federation has awarded a total of 37 to qualified applicants, for a total pay-out of $18,500, treasurer Norman Graver reported to the delegates as they met at East Bath Rod & Gun Club. Gerry Seyfried, who conceived the idea for a whitetail deer classic along with his wife Julie several years ago, reported on Monday that this past February’s event netted a gross of $109,600. Out of that, some $60,000 was spent for prize guns, bows and other outdoors hunting equipment. Each year, the Classic splits up the profits three ways: 27% to the Federation, 27% to the Northampton County Junior Conservation School, 27% to the Youth Field Day, and the remaining 19% is held over to purchase prize guns or rifles that may be on sale ahead of the Classic. The eighth annual Classic in February drew 525 persons to the fund-raising banquet at the Northampton Memorial Community Center.
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Volunteer members from the Bath Lions Club will be springing into action once again along Rt. 512 this Saturday, April 30, as part of Pennsylvania’s Adopt-A-Highway program. Beginning shortly before 9 a.m., they will bend over and pick up litter from a stretch of the roadway shoulders between the railroad tracks in Bath to Wood’s Edge Rd. in Moore Township. The Bath club, led by chairman Jack Metcalf, has been doing this task for more than 10 years. The club recently met at the Cub Scout 33 pancake breakfast, with Rev. Jay R. Wetzel presiding. It was announced that the Bath Lions will participate in the Northampton Community Days with Bingo on July 6 thru 9. A nominating committee for 2011-12 officers was named:
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is removed (programs and teachers). A Bath man asked for a copy of the proposed budget and was told that it is on the district’s website. While health and prescription coverage of adult children to age 26 will be provided, the board is eliminating lifetime limits on its health plans. A Lehigh Township resident commended the board for making some cuts. But he said federal stimulus money could have been used better, noting that it is only temporary. He said the state isn’t to blame, but the federal government is for the trillions of dollars in debt. The resident, one
Pastor Wetzel, Charles Billings, Marvin Werkheiser, and William Halbfoerster. William Falstich also provided a number of student applications for the memorial scholarship that the club will award to a local graduate from Northampton High School in June. The final Saturday morning breakfast meeting was held this past Saturday at the Town & Country Restaurant. Six members of the Saucon Valley Lions Club visited the Bath Lions. Regular semimonthly dinner meetings will resume in May in the fellowship hall of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Anyone, whether male or female, who may be interested in serving the community through Lionism, is invited to contact any local member. Bill Halbfoerster is membership chairman.
of the first to voice opposition to the Lehigh Township solar array, said all salaries and benefits should be lowered to save the jobs of teachers. He wondered about teacher concessions, and Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik said they have been meeting with the teachers. The administration and security have only a 1% salary increase. Koch also questioned what the cost is to the district in appealing the Lehigh Twsp. zoning hearing board decision that turned down the solar array. That hearing in Northampton County Court will be on May 31. Koch called it a “big circus act.” Kovalchik said he would get the figures. More Announcements Kovalchik had several announcements:
– On May 5, the Moore Township zoning hearing board will meet at the Klecknersville Rangers Fire Co. on the proposed solar array at Moore Elementary School. – This (Thursday) afternoon at 1 p.m. there would be a special emergency drill called “Every 15 Minutes” that includes a helicopter, MedEvac, and firefighters. – He said the student recognition dinner honored 30 students for their academic excellence. – On the same night, April 19, the East Allen Twsp. ZHB had a hearing on a zoning change for land that the district is planning to build a new middle school. There was no decision, and the hearing was continued to May 17. Director Jean Rundle commended the top 30 students, but said not everyone can be at the top, and that all the students are to be commended. In personnel actions, the board accepted the resignation of Terry Daubert as head wrestling coach, effective April 6, 2011. Memorandums of understanding between NASD and the following were okayed: Joseph S. Kovalchik, Jeanette M. Gilliand, Terry A. Leh, Act 93 Administrative Group, Robert M. Peloquin, and Wilfred Williams. The student council report was given by Jeanette Gilliand. Executive sessions for legal and personnel issues were held before and after the public meeting.
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Sergeant Melinsky was promoted to patrol sergeant in 1997. He was laterally transferred in May of 2010 to fill the newly created position of Detective Sergeant. Sergeant Melinsky has dedicated his career to drug law enforce-
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THE HOME NEWS April 28-May 4, 2011 ment, realizing early in his career that substance abuse in our society, our communities was affecting our quality of life and had crossed all social and economic boundaries. Sergeant Melinsky is a 1986 gaduate of the Allentown Police Academy and a 2002 graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. He has extensive training in drug law enforcement and holds numerous training certificates by such agencies as the FBI, DEA, Pennsylvania State Police and the office of the Attorney General. Sergeant Melinsky is currently a supervisor of the Northampton County Drug Task Force and oversees all drug investigations in the northern tier of the county.
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tions. That team, with annual bonuses based on profits, will create a new board aimed at development and expansion. Gracedale will be able to do its own fundraising without the prospect of having politicians raid its net revenues. Gracedale will borrow money to make money. Tiered services will bring in revenues that would otherwise go into corporate coffers. Politicians will be kept out, and real talent will be brought in to work for the taxpayers. Our forefathers can’t be blamed for not envisioning the requirements of business in the 21st century. But they would be outraged if their work were taken over by any corporation that promises only “for a time” to take in
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Two approvals were given by Northampton Borough Council to plans by Environmental Waste Minimization, Inc. at their meeting Thursday night. One was for the combination of two lots the company had purchased to make one at Brick Kiln Court. The second was a final conditional approval for the company to build a truck loading dock on that land. There will be two entrances to the facility and an office. Smaller trucks will load on to tractor-trailers the waste they are carrying. Company officials were prepared with drawings to show their plans to Council, but they were not needed for Council to make their decision since the planning commission had already given its approval. The meeting started on time, but prior to that there was a closed discipline hear-
ing for a police officer. After the meeting, Council had another executive session to discuss facts in the matter, but Council President John Yurish said nothing was resolved. At the start of the meeting, former Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski noted the positives in the borough, pointing to the police department especially for its present excellent leadership. Yurish, however, limited his remarks. Council authorized the Civil Service Commission to prepare a new list of applicants for full-time police officers. The former list expired in March. Other Matters • Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. reported receipt of $52,488 as a dividend from the health care group, and a check for $175 from the Northampton Quota Club for repairs to grills in the parks. He also noted that solicitor
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Band concerts Listed for summer Band concerts scheduled at various locations in Northampton Borough have been announced as follows for the 2011 summer season: June 1, 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Band, at 18th & Lincoln Ave.; June 8, 6:30 p.m., The Forgotten Mountain Boys, at the Canal Street gazebo; June 15, 6:30 p.m., Emil Shanta Polka Band, at Alliance Playground; June 22, 7:30 p.m., Lehigh Valley Italian-American Big Band, at 18th & Lincoln Ave., and June 29, 6:30 p.m., Celtic Adventure, at Canal Street gazebo. The concerts are free to the public. Individuals interested in attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
recreation center will be on May 14. Starting May 9, summer passes will be sold that are good from May 9 to August 21 – $60 for residents and $90 for non-residents. The public works department is getting baseball fields ready for play, using four loads of infield mix that were purchased, plus other mix put together in screening with an FRCA machine. • Councilman Robert McHale noted Police Chief Ron Morey and Yurish’s participation in a recent fundraiser for muscular dystrophy. He also gave the police report for March: 123 complaints responded to; 10 accidents, 32 traffic incidents, 3 non-traffic, and 5 parking tickets issued. • Councilman Joseph Leit-
geb, Jr. reported that the new street sweeper is coming soon; public works put in a sewer line extension on Newport Ave.; the department repaired a macadam blow-out on Kingston Court that was caused by the winter weather; and the sewer department is flushing all borough lines. Later, Leitgeb reported speeding on an alley behind the PNC bank, where people are taking shortcuts. Boro Manager Gene Zarayko said signs don’t work, but potholes may slow them down. However, the borough is repairing potholes wherever they are reported. • It was noted by Zarayko that Allen Township hasn’t responded to the borough’s letter on a sewage treatment agreement.
Northampton Cty. Envirothon Involved seven high schools Eleven teams from seven area high schools participated today in the annual Northampton County Envirothon, sponsored by the Northampton County Conservation District. Five students in grades 9 through 12 and an advisor were given materials and study objectives in these areas: wildlife, forestry, soils and land use, aquatic ecology, and a current environmental issue – salt and fresh water estuaries. The high schools that participated in the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today included Nazareth Area, Northamp-
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Earthquake and tsunami relief At Center for the Arts
The Lehigh Valley’s Japanese Community will conduct its fundraiser for the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund at the Nazareth Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 14. The fundraiser will feature a ninety minute performance by Trevor Gordon Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00). A massive 9.0 Magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit northeast Japan on March 11, 2011 and the total death and missing are over 27,000 people. “More than one month has passed since the terrible earthquake and tsunami, but 138,000 people are still staying in the shelters and they are still in need of water, food, and medication,” said Atsuko Widodo, who has relatives in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture which was affected by the tsunami. In addition to the music, artwork by Raffaele DePamphilis will be on display and each attendee will receive paper “origami” in thanks for their support. Shelley Goldberg’s Foundation Peace will have bracelets available to those making a donation in excess of the $10.00 ticket. Light refreshments will be available and the venue is BYOB. “Trevor is an ideal performer as his instrumental pieces are innovative and inspirational. Our venue will be setup to accommodate 60 people for this show,” said Ross Nunamaker, Business Manager of
the Center. “Please join us to support and raise funds for the victims of this tragedy.” 100% of the donations and ticket sales from the event will go to the American Red Cross. The Center is located at 30 Belvidere Street in Nazareth between Main and Broad Streets. Parking is available at the KNBT and Lafayette Ambassador Bank parking lots, each within two blocks of the Center. Visit www.nazaretharts. com, email nazaretharts@ gmail.com or to purchase tickets in advance: http:// goo.gl/BEXEc Facts of Interest The Lehigh Valley’s Japanese Community is a group of individuals who have family and/or friends in Japan and who are supporting them through fundraising efforts to assist the relief and recovery following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Proceeds the group raises are 100% donated to the American Red Cross. Trevor Gordon Hall is an innovative acoustic guitarist. His modified Martin Guitar features additional pick-ups in the body and a Kalimba mounted on the face allowing him to play his guitar and use it additionally as both a percussion and keyboard instrument. You can watch Trevor play an impromptu performance at the Martin Guitar factory: http://goo.gl/PzhZi The Nazareth Center for the Arts is a venue operat-
ed by the Cultural and Arts Commission of the Nazareth Borough Council. They have applied for their IRS tax exempt status. The Center is an ADA compliant combination Performance Hall and Art Gallery in the heart of downtown Nazareth, PA. Art receptions, gallery viewing, poetry reading, storytelling, open mic nights and art classes for all ages and skill levels are among the many activities presented. Music performance seating is limited to 60 café and 80 auditorium style, creating an intimate, listening venue, ideal for music lovers who appreciate fine musicianship and aren't interested in competing with the noise and distractions typically found in the bar setting. The Center provides a diversity of styles by talented musical performers in a family friendly environment. Expect to see soloists, trios, quintets and bands playing modern and traditional forms of bluegrass, blues, classical, country, electronic, jazz, folk, new age, rock, and world in both acoustic and electric shows.
Chambers & Pa. Women’s expo host Business event The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 4th Annual Business Expo. Partnering with the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Discover Lehigh Valley and new this year the Pennsylva-
nia Women’s Expo as a fourth partner. The expo will take place at the Westgate Mall, 2285 Schoenersville Rd in Bethlehem on Thursday, May 5, from 11AM – 6PM. Businesses will have the opportunity to display their information to the general public as well as the mall merchants and the other businesses in attendance. The charitable organization for this year’s event will be the American Red Cross. They will feature the citizen CPR classes, sponsored by Air Products. Donations collected will benefit the American Red Cross. For more information or to register call the Nazareth Area Chamber at: 610-7599188
Used book sale Aids scholarships AAUW-Bethlehem will have its annual used book sale from April 26 to 30 to raise funds for scholarships for local collegebound high school students and women whose education has been Interrupted Over 40,000 gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and videos April 29, Half-Price Day April 30, 10 am – 1 pm - $5/ Standard Grocery Bag The book sale will take place at the Memorial Pool Building. Illick’s Mill RD, Bethlehem.
Magic show At Moravian Hall ‘The Magic of the Gustafsons’ will be presented 7 pm, Friday, May 6 in Kortz Hall of Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth. The performance features Richard and Joann Gustafson with their repertoire of more than a hundred tricks and routines. The program is part of the Arts & Artists series and is free and open to the public. Registration is required by calling 610.746.1000 or online at www.moravian.com.
Bald Eagle at Lehigh Valley Heritage museum The American Bald Eagle is thriving, back from the brink of extinction and off the endangered species list. The Bald Eagle, our national icon, lives in the Lehigh Valley and throughout the Northeast as well as other parts of the country. In celebration of the Bald Eagle and the return of raptors in America, the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum will convene its first annual EAGLEFEST on Saturday, April 30. Joseph Garrera, Executive Director of the Museum, said "A live mature Bald Eagle, a Continued on page 11
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CHRIST U.C.C. – LITTLE MOORE, The Mission Renewal Com- mittee asked Chavez to visit 913 S. Mink Rd. Danielsville. mittee of Holy Cross Evan- so the people of the church Sun 9am Worship, 10:15am SS 3 gelical Lutheran Church and the Lehigh Valley can p.m. Youth Group CONCORDIA LUTHERAN invites Lutherans through- make informed decisions CHURCH 3285 Pheasant Dr. (Pool out the community who are about the future of their reli- Rd.) Northampton concerned about the future gious lives. Sun 9am Worship, 10:30am SS & of their denomination to Chavez’s presentations are Bible Class COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, come to the Moore Township scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, 2715 Mt. View Dr., Bath. 610-837church to hear the Rev. Mark May 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, 7517. Chavez speak. He is director May 15. Sun. 8 & 10 a.m. Worship, 9:15 a.m. of Lutheran CORE, the CoaliHoly Cross has mailed in- SS, HA DRYLAND U.C.C., Newburg Rd., tion for Renewal. vitations to congregation- Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Leaders of the Evangelical al leaders at all Lutheran Sun – Birthday Sunday Lutheran Church in America churches within 35 miles. 8am/10:15am Worship 9am SS EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, at their 2009 churchwide as“Please invite all who are S Church St. Whitehall (Egypt) sembly agreed to allow peo- interested in learning more 4129 610-262-4961 ple in same-sex relationships about how God’s Word is no Sun. – Worship - 10:30 a.m. SS 9:00 to be ordained as ministers. longer the primary source a.m., H/C accessible. EMMANUEL'S LUTH Valley View This is one of many decisions for guidance and direction in Bath. the ELCA has made since it matters of faith in much of the Drive, Sun – 8/10:45am Worship; 9:30am was formed in 1988 that tradi- ELCA,” says a flier advertising Contemp. Worship; 9:20am SS tional Lutherans believe vio- the event. FAITH REFORMED, 4394 Mountain late Biblical principles. Holy Cross is located at View Drive, Rt. 946, Lehigh Twsp. Sun - Worship 10 am. Since the 2009 assembly, 696 Johnson Road in Moore GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, hundreds of churches have Township, near the intersec- 1335 Old Carriage Rd., Northampton severed ties with the ELCA tion of routes 512 and 946. Sun – 8/10:45am Holy Communion, and have affiliated with Lu- For more information, call the 9:30am Alt.Worship & SS GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, theran CORE or similar or- church office at 610-759-7363. 4965 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. Sun – 9:30am SS; 10:30am & 7pm Service; Wed – 7:30pm Service GOSPEL CHAPEL, 2022 Main Street, Northampton Worship 9am & 10:45am GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 404 E. 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Gardeners meeting The Moorestown Garden club will meet May 3 at Salem UCC Rte. 946 and Copella Rd. Refreshments at 6:45; auction begins at 7:15 p.m. Members will bring plants they have divided from their own gardens and propagated from cutting from their houseplants. Interesting plants at bargain prices - Open to the pubic. 610-759-3537.
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Golden Eagle, and a Peregrine Falcon are some of the live raptors that the public will see," said Garrera. Several decades ago, the effects of pesticides, habitat loss, and other threats placed the American Bald Eagle on the endangered species list. Today, the Bald Eagle soars again through our skies. Visitors to the event will learn the latest statistics about where and when Bald Eagles have been sighted in the Lehigh Valley. The public is invited to share their photographs and personal stories of close encounters with Bald Eagles in the region. The Museum will exhibit photographs of Bald Eagles from Eastern Pennsylvania that visitors bring in. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. with a showing of the awardwinning public television documentary American Eagle. Also starting at 10:30 a.m., Dr. Robert Andrew Wilson of Cedar Crest College will hold a poetry workshop. Other events include; an introduction to six different live birds of prey, including the American Bald Eagle, a poetry reading and much more. EAGLEFEST offers something for everyone. Admission to the event is FREE to members, tickets will be sold at the door.
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Obituaries
Andrew “Andy” D. Siegfried
March 27, 1979 – April 18, 2011 Andrew “Andy” D. Siegfried, 32, of Arlington, VA, formerly of Palmer Township, became suddenly ill Monday morning, April 18 and passed away Monday evening at the Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA surrounded by his loving parents and co-workers. Born March 27, 1979, in Easton, he was the son of Ruth Ann (Kressman) and Richard R. Siegfried of Palmer Township. Andrew was a member of Arndt’s Lutheran Church in Forks Township. He was also a member of the Arlington Nutrition Corner Health Club in Arlington, VA. Andrew was a graduate of Easton High School class of 1997, where he was a member of the marching band and orchestra, as well as a member of the boys’ tennis team. He also graduated Summa Cum Laude from George Washington University, Washington, DC in 2001, with a degree in Finance. Andrew or “Siggy” as he was known at work, was employed as a Manager at Bates White Economic Consulting in Washington, DC. Survivors in addition to his loving parents, are a brother, Benjamin R. Siegfried of Forks Township; and uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Miriam V. (Kline) and Walter M. Kressman, as well as his
paternal grandparents, Ethel E. (Ellis) and Howard “Pete” Siegfried. Services: were held on Tuesday in the Arndt’s Lutheran Church, Easton (Forks Township), PA 18040. F Interment followed in the Arndt’s Cemetery, Forks Township. Arrangements were under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Moorestown. Contributions: may be made in memory of Andrew to the Arndt’s Lutheran Church.
Helen I. Dobish
Nov. 11, 1920 – April 18, 2011 Helen I. Dobish, 90, of Northampton died Monday, April 18 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Walter S. Hucaluk and the late Martin Dobish. A collector of glass globes, she was a member of Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton. She was born in Hokendauqua on Nov. 11, 1920, a daughter of the late George and Helen (Barton) Cowitch. Surviving are a daughter, Dolores Johnson, of Allentown; three sons, Metro J. Hucaluk, Sr. of Whitehall, Martin P. Dobish of Catasauqua, and Michael A. Dobish, Sr. of Northampton; two sisters, Margaret Kuchera, of Catasauqua and Mary Check of Allentown; a brother, John Cowitch, of Allentown; 17 grandchildren, 28 greatgrandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandson. Preceding her in death were two sons, Walter and George Hucaluk; a sister, Dorothy Kuchera, and a brother, George Cowitch. A funeral mass was celebrated on April 20 in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by burial in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial donations may be
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Frances K. Burda
Sept. 15, 1919 – April 19, 2011 Frances K. Burda, 91, of Bath died Tuesday, April 19 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Thomas Burda. A homemaker, she was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Bath. Born Sept. 15, 1919 in Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Melchior and Amelia (Ondris) Dopsovic. Surviving are a brother, Joseph Dopsovic, of Carlisle; a sister, Agnes Chabak, of Catasauqua; her twin sister, Mageline Forgas, of Bath; two granddaughters and two grandsons. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Frances Miller, and two brothers, Leonard and Paul Dopsovic. Private services were arranged by the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth.
Burial in the church and interment in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assn., c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Anna M. Paukovitz
Anna M. Paukovitz, 93, Northampton, died Friday, April 22, 2011 at Arden Court, Wescosville. She was the wife of the late Stephen Paukovitz. During World War II, she worked on the assembly line at Vultee Aircraft Co. and a s nurses aide at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Fullerton, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Hamilla) Ferenchak. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Nadine; three brothers, Joseph, John and George Ferenchak; and two sisters, Olga and Agnes. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton, and burial was in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, where memorial donato the Cerebral Palsy AsSalvatore C. Albani tions sociation and/or Queenship April 18, 1934 – April 21, 2011 of Mary Church may be sent, Salvatore C. Albani, 77, at 326 E. 21st St., Northampof Nazareth died Thursday, ton, PA 18067. April 21 at home. He was the husband of Barbara (Fritz) Al- George A. Savercool bani. April 4, 1950 – April 23, 2011 A barber for many years in George A. Savercool, 61, Easton and Phillipsburg, he also worked at Lone Star Ce- of Nazareth died Saturday, ment Co., Nazareth, for more April 23 in St. Luke’s Hospithan 20 years, retiring in 1995. tal, Fountain Hill. He was the He had served in the Marine husband of Charlene (Reese) Corps during the Korean War. Savercool. He worked in many deBorn April 18, 1934 in Phillipsburg, he was a son of the partments at Martin Guitar in late Mario and Mary (Ram- Nazareth for 35 years. A 1969 graduate of Nazareth High pulla) Albani. He was a member of Holy School, he served in the Air Family Catholic Church, Naz- Force during the Vietnam War. Born April 4, 1950 in Easton, areth, and the Knights of Cohe was a son of the late Harold lumbus Council #4282. In addition to his wife, he is and Lois (Beers) Savercool. He was a former leader of survived by a daughter, Tina Boy Scout Troop #78 in NazaKeppel, of Bethlehem Township; two sons, Thomas and rerth. A former coach of the James, both of Nazareth; and Nazareth Clippers softball team, he coached community eight grandchildren. Preceding him in death basketball for many years were a daughter, Ann Louise, and also coached community and a sister, Elizabeth Albani. baseball. Mr. Savercool was a memServices were held on Tuesber of St. John’s U.C.C. day morning in the Reichel Funeral, Home, Nazareth, fol- Church, Nazareth; an active lowed by a Mass of Christian firefighter and social member of Nazareth Vigilance Hose Co.; life member of East Lawn Fire Co., American Legion Post #415, and VFW Post #4366, Nazareth. He was also a member of the Nazareth Jacksonian Club and a member of the
C. F. Martin Golf League. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Shawn, of Catasauqua; a daughter, Laura Savercool, at home; three brothers, Barry of Easton, James of Phillipsburg, and Bruce of Phillipsburg; a halfbrother, Terry, of Eason; and a grandson. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning in St. John’s U.C.C. Church, followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Donations in his memory may be made to VIA of the Lehigh Valley, 336 W. Spruce St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Arthur D. Holota Arthur D. Holota, 75, of Cementon died Thursday, April 21, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown. He was the husband of Agnes A. (Delucia) Holota. He worked in turnover and assembly for Mack Trucks Corp., Allentown, for more than 33 years, retiring in 1987. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late John and Stella (Kotch) Holota. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Catasauqua, and U.A.W. #677. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, John, of Las Vegas, Nev.; a grandson; a sister, Pauline Longenhagen, of Coplay; two brothers, Edward of Pennsville, and Ronald of North Catasauqua; nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday morning in St. Andrew’s Church, followed by entombment in Assumption B.V.M. Mausoleum, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.
Anton Spitzer
Feb. 27, 1917 – April 23, 2011 Anton “Tony” Spitzer, 94, of Northampton died Saturday, April 23 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Pauline (Garger) Spitzer. He worked as a carpenter for the Louis S. Tepes, Sr. Construction Co., and was the oldest living member of the Northampton Liederkranz. Born Feb. 27, 1917 in Deutsch Ehrensdorf, Austria, he was a son of the late Stephen and Anna (Mattes) Spitzer. He served six years with Continued on page 13
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the German Army before coming to the United States. He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton. Surviving are three daughters, Paula Schleicher of Northampton, Christine Norcross of Northampton, and Helena Spitzer of Saucon Valley; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. A funeral Mass was celebrated this (Thursday) morning in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by burial in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to LifePath, Inc. and/or the church, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Elwood E. Lockard Elwood E. Lockard, 79, of Wind Gap, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the Lehigh Valley In-patient Hospice, Allentown. He was the husband of Shirley J. (Hoagland) Lockard with whom he shared 53 years of marriage last August 25th. Born in Pen Argyl on January 29, 1932, he was a son of the late Raymond and Jennie (Strunk) Lockard. Elwood honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked as a laborer for the former Doney Slate Quarry, Pen Argyl for more than 40 years before retiring in 1997. Elwood enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he loved and cherished his granddaughters. Survivors: in addition to his loving wife, Shirley, he is survived by his two (2) sons: Terry B. Lockard and his wife, Connie of Pen Argyl and Ricky J. Lockard of Wind Gap; four (4) granddaughters: Nicole Ott and her husband, Justin, Melissa Rundle and her husband, James, Jessica and Kayleigh Lockard; two (2) brothers: Ernest Lockard of Moore Township and Russell Lockard of Wind Gap, along with nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three (3)
brothers: Charles, Raymond, Jr. and Earl Lockard, as well as two (2) sisters: Elsie and Pearl Metzgar. Services: a memorial service with military honors in celebration of Elwood’s life will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown-Bath, PA 18014. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private. Contributions: may be made in memory of Elwood to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Alder Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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Marilyn Jane Flick, was born February 10, 1927, the youngest of seven children in rural Salem, Ohio. She attended Ohio State University and spent most of her life in Bethlehem and Northampton, PA. She died Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 after a long illness. Marilyns’s passion was golf: teaching, playing or observing. She loved animals and surrounded herself with flowers and trees. A dedicated employee of the Legal Department at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, she retired as a member of the Audit and Review Committee. She is survived by: Her closest friend and caregiver- Sally A. Roessler of Allentown, PA Sister-Barbara A. Flick of Pheonix, Ariz. Nephew-Hugh Kells of Salem Ohio Services will be private Memorial gifts may be sent to Animals in Distress in care of the Schisler Funeral Home, Inc., 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, Pa. Online condolences may be made at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com
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to call 9-1-1 when they heard screams inside the Merhi home on Lincoln Avenue, or otherwise she might have been killed also by Ballard. In the hearing last week, Judge Edward Smith asked Ballard if he understood that his guilty plea would be one step toward his execution. Ballard reportedly replied, “Fully, your honor, I’m aware.” He pleaded guilty on four counts of first degree murder, and wanted a jury to decide his fate, rather than a judge. However, if the jury deadlocks on even one vote, Ballard will automatically get life in prison rather than death by injection. Jury selection is scheduled to begin on May 2. Before the change of pleas, District Attorney John Morganelli was prepared to prosecute Ballard before a jury chosen from Wayne County. Among the large crowd attending Ballard’s hearing was Ms. Merhi’s mother, Geraldine Dorwart. She is now caring for Ms. Merhi’s 14-year-old son and 10-yearold daughter. Mrs. Zernhelt also attended the hearing. Ballard’s four Northampton victims weren’t the first. He had killed an Allentown man in 1991, and was out on parole from a 15 to 30-year sentence. In that case, Ballard also used a knife to kill his victim, slitting his throat. While the jury now will only determine Ballard’s fate, it will limit testimony, which may spare the relatives of hearing the horrific details again of how the killings occurred. At Northampton Borough Council meeting on Thursday, it was also noted that this may bring closure to the family, although their grief will go on forever.
Social Security
Social Security, eligibility, benefits and timing is the topic noon, Thursday, May 5 in Kortz Hall of Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St, Nazareth. Carrie Drosnock from the Social Security Administration will share current information, benefits and how to discern your personal report and determine optimal timing for benefits. The program is free and open to the public. Reservations required by May 2nd by calling 610.746.1000 or online at www.moravian.com.
OFFICER THOMAS MIGLIORE is greeted by District Judge James Narlesky. – Contributed photo
CRPD inducts new officer On April 13, District Judge James Narlesky swore in a new police officer for the Colonial Regional Police Department. Thomas Migliore was the selected candidate of the five applicants. He presently resides in Easton, and has resided in the Lehigh Valley his entire life with the exception of four years in which he was serving in the US Marine Corps. He received an honorable discharge after attaining the rank of corporal.
Migliore was formerly a part time patrol officer for the Borough of Wilson, school police officer for the Easton Area School District and a patrol officer and K-9 officer for the City of Easton.
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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE Dorothy H. Havlicsek The Estate of Dorothy H. Havlicsek, deceased, of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Linda L. Jankowich, Executrix, on April 11, 2011. 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 Linda L. Jankowich, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorneyat-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299 (4/19-5/3) ESTATE NOTICE Gladys K. Parr
The Estate of Gladys K. Parr, deceased, of the City of Easton, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Sharron K. Parr, Administratrix, on April 5, 2011. 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 Sharron K. Parr, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorneyat-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (4/28 – 5/12) ESTATE NOTICE Fay E. Kuntz Estate of FAY E. KUNTZ, deceased, late of Walnutport, County of Northampton and 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: RONALD KUNTZ Address: 824 Williams Avenue Walnutport, PA 18088 Or hisAttorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 4/28-5/12 BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON ANDNORTHAMPTON BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Notice to Bidders Sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Northampton and the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority at the office of the undersigned, in the municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, until 7:30 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, May 5, 2011, for the furnishing of asphalt and stone materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of the bid award. Detailed Specifications, Information to Bidders, and Official Bid Forms for the abovementioned items, to be used by all bidders, are available at the office of the undersigned on or after April 21, 2011. All proposals shall be submit-
ted in a sealed envelope n the forms provided, clearly marked with the name of the bidder and identifying the item(s) for which the bid(s) is being submitted. Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Northampton Borough Council Meeting at 7:30 P.M, prevailing time, on Thursday, May 5, 2011, and the awards made at a subsequent meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton and the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority. The Municipality and the Authority reserve the right to increase or decrease the quantities specified and to reject any or all bids, and to consider its own experience as well as the experience of others as a factor in determining bid awards, and to make the awards in the best interests of the Borough and the Borough Authority. Bid proposals are to remain for a period of one (1) year after award of bid. Escalation clauses are acceptable. Bidders are required to provide, as bid guarantee, and certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten (10) percent of the proposal made payable to the Borough of Northampton. Gene Zarayko Borough Manager-Secretary 1401 Laubach Avenue, P.O. Box 70 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-2576 4/21-4/28 PUBLIC NOTICE Allen Township NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE Allen Township Board of Supervisors of Northampton County, are considering adoption of Ordinance 2011-01. Public input will be heard at the General Supervisors Meeting scheduled for May 12, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Allen Township Municipal Building located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Summary of the proposed Ordinance 2011-01 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ALLEN, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, REEACTING, RESTATING AND AMENDING ITS EARNED INCOME TAX ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH CONFORMITY WITH THE LOCAL TAX ENABLING ACT AS AMENDED BY ACT 32 OF JULY 2, 2008; LEVING A TAX ON EARNED INCOME AND NET PROFITS; REQUIRING TAX RETURNS; REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO WITHHOLD AND REMIT TAX; AND RELATED PROVISIONS Copies of the full text of the proposed Ordinance may be examined at the Allen Township Municipal Building, located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Ilene Marie Eckhart Manager ALLEN TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS 4/28 MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Hearing/Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co., 2718 Mountain View Drive, Bath PA. 18014. Specific items on the agenda include: 11-ZHB-622 The applicant(s), Northampton Area School District, David Gogel, (School Board President), and Reiner E. Jaeckle, (Vice President of MetroTek Electrical Services), have filed
an application for zoning relief with regard to a proposed use at the Moore Elementary School, located at 2835 Mountain View Dr. Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014, County PIN# H5-22-3A, a 17.64 acre property located in the (RR) Rural Residential Zoning District. The applicants request that the Zoning Hearing Board determine that the proposed use constitutes a solar energy system in accordance with the conditions set forth in section 200-22(H-14) of the Moore Township Zoning Ordinance, and therefore, is a permitted accessory use pursuant to Section 200-18(E)(2)(g). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township 4/28 Meeting Notice Lehigh Township Together with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will be holding an informational meeting regarding an application submitted to DEP for an increase in the permitted daily tonnage for the McAuliffe Hauling and Recycling Services site located at 4816 Timberline Road, Walnutport. The purpose of this meeting is for the public to obtain information regarding the proposal by McAuliffe and permitting process. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport. Alice A. Rehrig, Secretary 4/28-5/5 DEFERRAL REQUEST SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS During the Monthly Meeting of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors, scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA., the Board of Supervisors will consider written requests for certain deferrals of articles of the Moore Township Subdivision & Land Development Ordinances and/ or The Moore Township Stormwater Management Ordinances. The following request was submitted for the proposed land development plan: William Jones Lot Line Adjustment The applicant, William Jones requests the following deferrals from the Lot Line Adjustment Plan: Section 4.07.2 – Improvement to the portion of North Road along the frontage of Tract 1 to Township standards or contribution to the Township. Section 4.07.17 – Relocate existing roadside obstructions (i.e. utility poles, fences, walls, etc.) near North Road along the frontage of Tract 1, outside the ultimate right-of-way. 4/28 BATH BOROUGH AUTHORITY WORKSHOP MEETING The Bath Borough Authority Board will have a workshop meeting on Wednesday May 4, 2011 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street. The purpose is to discuss the current and future water and sewer agreements . Please call our office at 610-837-0652 with questions. George Gasper, Chairman 4/28
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Rainouts – 2….Races – 0. That’s the score so far at Mahoning Valley Speedway as for the second time in as many weeks the season opener has been called due to the weather. Because of all day rain forecasted, speedway officials called off Saturday night’s April 23 races which were to be highlighted by Hand One of the Modified 100 Poker Series feature. Included on the card were the Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods and Pro4 Late Models. Hoping the third time will be the charm, Mahoning Valley Speedway now looks ahead to Saturday, April 30 as the first official race night of 2011. It will be a regular show for all track classes as well as the Micro
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Revitalization Run & Walk 5K Saturday, April 30 Keystone Park, Bath PA Seven-year old Lillian Miller took down this 18 pound turkey on the first day of youth spring gobbler season on Saturday, April 23 using a 20-gauge Ithaca. The turkey had a 9 inch beard and 3/4 inch spurs. Lilly was hunting with her father, Michael Miller, her grandfather, Barry Kish, and her five-year old sister Emma Miller. Lilly was hunting on her late great-grandfather’s land in Moore Township. – Contributed photo
CRPD taking back expired Prescription drugs Saturday
This Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Colonial Regional Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. People are invited to bring their medications for disposal to Bath Drug, 310 S. Walnut St., Bath; Giant Food Stores, 859 Nazareth Pike, Lower Nazareth Twsp.; Wegmans, 3835 Wegmans Drive, Hanover Twsp.; or Target, 3835 Dryland Way, Lower Nazareth Twsp. Last September, Americans turned in 242,000 pounds – 121 tons – of prescription drugs at nearly 4,100 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners, including CRPD. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medications that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines – flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the garbage – both pose potential safety and health hazards.
Four days after last fall’s event, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substance Act, to allow an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the Attorney General to accept them. The Act also allows the AG to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain instances. Words Differ Business prophets attempt to tell us what will happen. Business profits tell us what did happen.
Registration begins at 8:00 am, Race beings at 9:30 am Walkers are welcome! BRING THIS FORM TO REGISTER DAY OF RACE!!!
Pre-Registration by mail- $25 Race Day registration- $30
Registration fees are non-refundable and should be made payable to: The Borough of Bath, 215 E. Main St. Bath, PA. 18014 VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!!
Questions? Contact Ryan: gilroy1234@hotmail.com or Mary: mkositz@firststarbank.com Proceeds benefits the Bath Business Revitalization Program. More info can be found at: www.bathborough.org/revitalization.html All pre-registrants will receive a race t-shirt. A limited number of t-shirts will be available to race-day registrants. Name__________________________________________ Birthdate______/_______/________ Age________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip______________________________________________________________________________ Phone__________________________________ Email_____________________________________________ T-shirt Size:
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Liability Waiver: I, the undersigned, assume all risks associated with participation in this event, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic and conditions of the course, personal injury, death, or loss of personal property, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver, and in consideration of the acceptance of my registration, I hereby agree to forever release and hold harmless all race officials, volunteers, coordinators, sponsors and their successors and assigns, including but not limited to Bath Borough, Keystone Park, and the BBCP from any and all claims arising from my participation in this event, inclusive of any claims I may have or claims lodged against me. I agree that I will conduct myself responsibly and will not endanger any race participant or volunteer. Further, I hereby grant permission for my name and image to appear in any coverage or recording of this event for any legitimate purpose. Parent/Guardian: I agree to indemnify and hold harmless all entities associated with this event for any injury or claim on behalf or caused by the minor for whom I am signing. Participant Signature _____________________________________________ Date______________________ Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________________ Date______________________
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Police Blotter Colonial Regional Sex Offender Faces Additional Charges
Colonial Regional Police have filed additional charges of criminal solicitation to commit sexual abuse, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors against Xavier Orlando Crespo, 22, who is in Northampton County Prison. Police alleged that another 13-year-old female came forward and reported that she was in contact with Crespo and she told him that she was 14 years of age, but through text messages Crespo asked her to send naked pictures of herself to him, which she did. He was arraigned in front of District Judge Joseph Barner, who set bail at an additional $10,000, and Crespo was returned to prison.
Truck Crashes Into Side of Wegmans
Mistakenly stepping on the gas pedal instead of the brakes, a Lower Nazareth Township man’s truck crashed into the break room of the Wegmans store on the Nazareth-Easton Highway this past Tuesday. James E. Love, 75, of 540 Country Club Rd., was not hurt in the crash, as he went through a multi-pane window and a cinderblock wall leading to the break room. However, he was checked by medics and released. Five Wegmans employees did have minor cuts and bruises from the shattering glass, according to Colonial Regional
Police. Before hitting the store, Love’s truck went over a curb and strip of grass between two trees, police said. The accident happened just before 1:30 p.m. when he tried to park his truck.
Theft/Criminal Mischief
Colonial Regional Police responded to the Lehigh Valley Health Networks building in the 2600 block of Schoenersville Rd. at 11:19 a.m. March 25 for a theft. When police arrived, security said they were called for a man attempting to steal a copper pipe on the side of the building. Security had stopped Daniel Gonzalez, 41, of Allentown, who was attempting to put the copper pipe in a van. They stayed with him until police arrived. Gonzalez was released and charges are pending through District Judge James Narlesky’s office.
Domestic Assault
Suzanne Prager, 41, of 250 W. Main St., Bath, was charged with simple assault, domestic violence and harassment after she punched her boyfriend in the mouth on April 1 at 8 p.m., causing his lip to swell and bleed during an argument. She was arraigned by District Judge Roy Manwaring and released on $15,000 unsecured bail.
D.U.I. / Endangering Welfare of Children
ing the welfare of children, public drunkenness, and traffic related offenses following an incident on the morning of April 18. At 11 a.m., CRPD was called to 4383 Hecktown Rd. for the report of an intoxicated man attempting to change a damaged front tire. Witnesses saw he was intoxicated to the point that he fell over when attempting to check the pressure of a spare tire. He also had a 15-year-old boy with him at the time. They left prior to police arriving on the scene, and were last seen heading east on Hecktown Rd. in a maroon Nissan with New Jersey registration. Police located the car on the Rt. 33 ramp south off Hecktown Rd. The driver was Michael T. Slack, 29, of 4629 Oakwood Dr., Nazareth. He was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, and then to Easton Hospital for a legal blood draw. It came back as 0.18%. The charges are going through District Judge Joseph K. Barner.
Harassment and Trespass
Colonial Regional Police were called for an unwanted guest at a home in Chapman Borough. According to the victim, Valerie Kern, 47, of Danielsville got into an argument at a friend’s house. She then left and went to the victim’s house to wait for her. When the victim arrived home, an altercation started between Kern and the victim. The victim said her clothes were pulled and she was hit several times before Ms. Kern left the home. She was cited for harassment and trespassing on April 23.
Auto Accident
Gail Kocher of Daniels-
ship on Saturday, April 23 at 12:25 p.m. in reference to a retail theft. Store security reported seeing Monica Grube, 45, of 2531 Beacon Rd., Bath, attempting to leave the store without paying for $87.34 worth of groceries. Ms. Grube was issued a non-traffic citation for retail theft and released.
ville Rd., Bath was traveling south on Chestnut St. in Bath when police said she ran the red light and collided with a vehicle driven by Anabela Araujo of Oakwood Lane, Nazareth, who was headed east on Northampton St. with a green light. Ms. Kocher suffered minor injuries and both vehicles had to be towed by Bath Auto. The Bath Firefighters also assisted on the scene with traffic control and clean-up after the 12:46 p.m. accident on April 20.
Speedway
Continued from page 16 Stocks which will be making the first of seven appearances this season. Race time is 6:00 p.m. Because of the past two week setbacks there is a slight revision for the 100 lap Modified Poker Series events. Hand One will now be run on May 21 with Hand Two set for June 18. The remaining three 100’s will remain as planned, July 2, August 20 and October 1. The first of two 35-lap wild card Poker Series races will take place May 7. That same night will see the season debut of the 4c Super Modifieds. Coming up on May 14 the exciting and very popular ATQMRA TQ Midgets will be in action for the first of five 2011 visits to the Lehighton paved quarter mile oval. Mahoning Valley Speedway is conveniently located just west of Lehighton on PA Route 443. For additional updates and information log onto www.mahoningspeedway. com or call the track office at 570386-4900. You can also follow them out on Facebook.
Retail Thefts
Brittany Avery, 18, of N. 6th St., Bangor, and a 17-year-old Bangor girl were stopped by Wal-Mart loss prevention for trying to steal two shopping carts full of Easter decorations and candy on April 20 at 2:14 p.m. The two girls were seen selecting several items and placing them into the shopping carts, then went to a different section of the Lower Nazareth Twsp. store and concealed the items in Wal-Mart plastic shopping bags. The girls then tried to walk out of the store without paying for the merchandise, but were stopped. They were issued non-traffic citations and released. CRPD responded to the Wegmans in Hanover Town-
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