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FEBRUARY 23-29, 2012 A General Circulation Newspaper Serving The Community Since 1942
SERVING BATH, CHAPMAN, NORTHAMPTON, NAZARETH BOROS; ALLEN, E. ALLEN, MOORE, LEHIGH, BUSHKILL, LOWER NAZARETH & UPPER NAZARETH TWPS.
Study of Indians
Northampton agrees to land exchange, Paving way for new middle school By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
5th graders Alex Wachholz, Mary Bostian, and Arianna Basile of Sacred Heart School in Bath teach third graders Cailey Spanitz and Logan Caplette about the Native American Indians they researched. (Story on page 4) – Contributed photo
Lehigh Township may sell Land to interested person
By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Last month, the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors discussed possibly selling about three-quarters of an acre of land that it owns at Maple Drive and Creek Road. This past Tuesday, Feb. 14, the issue was carried further when it was agreed that an appraisal of land, which is mostly wooded, is needed before they can offer it up for bids. There has been interest by one individual in acquiring the land, for it is adjacent to his property. Last month, it was noted one and possibly two appraisals might be necessary, depending on what the amount is seen for value of the land. But on Tuesday, a resident said that he feels an appraisal would cost more than what the property is worth. An-
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other resident suggested it would be easier, and cheaper, to have a desktop computer appraisal. The board agreed that they will go that route. The land in question was purchased in 1997. Township Manager Alice Rehrig said on Jan. 10 that the land may have come from a donation because the property owner who had it wasn’t able to get a percolation test, and just wanted to get rid of the land. Other Matters • Engineer Phillip Malitsch said the board should have an update done on the township’s Capital Improvements Plan, determining what properties are being developed, land use, and roadways. He said depending on the economy as it is, they may want to revise the plan. • The supervisors accepted the resignation of Police Chief Jeffrey R. Schuster, who intends to retire in May. The board will be guided by the Chiefs of Police Association as they determine who, when and how to hire a replacement. • A resident said some wells in the township may be contaminated with e-coli bac-
After discussions among the officials, Northampton Borough Council on Thursday approved a motion by Councilman Edward Pany that allows for an exchange of property that will be needed by the Northampton Area School District to construct a new middle school. Pany’s motion, which was seconded, was that “Borough Council agrees to quit claim approximately 2.24 acres of its land contiguous to the [present] middle school and receive approximately 10,000 square feet from the school district, conditioned upon both parties entering into an agreement acceptable to both parties.” All except Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. approved the motion. Borough Solicitor William McCarthy first reviewed terms of the agreement, noting its benefits to the borough. It would relocate the basketball court; people can use the school district basketball court when not in use by the students; the sewer pump station will be upgraded; Stadium Drive re-aligned, and grading along the property lines would receive plantings. Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. conferred with engineer Chris Haller, for the school district, on where the relocated basketball court should be. If the project isn’t done in five years, the property would revert back to the borough. The school district has until the end of September to get planning commission
approval, but there is an automatic extension of 120 days if not done by then. McCarthy recommended that Council approve the agreement expeditiously so that the school district can move forward with its middle school plans. Remarks Before Vote But then Lopsonzski, Sr. interjected remarks objecting to the proposal, mainly on the costs of building the school that will add more taxes on to local residents. He asked that borough taxpayers be polled whether or not the Borough should give the property for the school, saying the debt is a “death sentence” as eight people [on the school board] vote and give 10,000 people a tax increase. “I’m not against education,” he said, “but I’m against wasteful spending” and called for the process to slow down. In rebuttal, Pany said the issue of a middle school had been going to East Allen Township, and now in the borough it is more feasible and saves a lot more in transportation costs. He added
that if it [the school] were in East Allen Township, the NASD would need water that comes from Bethlehem. Other comments: It is closer to the library . . .There are parks in each ward of the borough. Pany then broadened his remarks: “To Mr. Kovalchik [schools superintendent] and the board, “It’s time you contact Senator Boscola and Reps. Julie Harhart and Marcia Hahn – summon those people to your office and lay out a mandate to Gov. Corbett and the Dept. of Public Education to get a proper allocation for our district.” Supt. Joseph Kovalchik did meet the DPE Secretary and Sen. Boscola last week about it and he said he wasn’t satisfied. Following Vote After the vote was taken, Council President John Yurish said he sees the agreement as a “win-win situation for everyone.” Councilwoman Sherry Neff-Maikits said she looks forward to the new school and is glad to see that the Continued on page 15
Essroc settles toxic Chemical reporting violations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Essroc Cement Corporation has agreed to pay a $82,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of toxic chemical reporting requirements at its manufacturing facility located at 401 West Prospect St., Nazareth, Pa.
According to EPA, Essroc failed to submit three years of required reports on a regulated toxic chemical (lead) which was processed at this facility. EPA cited the company for violating the Emergency Planning and Community Continued on page 2
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LEHIGH TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS – Seated are Lehigh Township’s Board of Supervisors (l-r) Cynthia Miller, Sandra Hopkins, Darryl Snover, Dell Grove, and Keith Hantz. Standing – Township Manager Alice Rehrig, Engineer Phillip Malitsch, and Solicitor David Backenstoe. – Home News photo
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Save $7,000 By Tawra Kellam
Many of us often feel overwhelmed by debt and don’t know how to start climbing out of it. For others it's a misconception that the more money you earn the easier it is to save. Tawra and Michael Kellam paid off $20,000 of credit card debt and medical bills in five years
when their average income was $22,000 a year. Here is how you can save over $7,000 in just one year cutting a few things from your grocery bill. They are painless, simple and add up over time. If you don't think that cutting out one bag of potato chips or one soda will make a difference, look at the numbers at the end of a year. If you’re trying to save so you can stay home with your kids, put a down payment on a house, pay off some credit card debt or just have some emergency money, here are 10 ways to do it without depriving yourself. The total annual savings (in parentheses) will amaze you! You can start with these tips from www.LivngOnADime.com. By eliminating: • One $2.00 bag of potato chips (You don’t have to cut out all chips, just 1 bag) from your grocery bill each week you can save $104.00 per year. • Cut a weekly $4.00 box of cereal and it puts $208 in your pocket each year. • If you eat out one less time each week at $30 a meal, you can save $1,560 annually. • Ordering one less delivered pizza at $20, can save you $1040 per year. • Daily gourmet coffee at $2.50 per cup ($910) • A daily liter of soda ($365) • Snack cakes ($455) • One less bottled water per day ($455) • One cup less juice per person in a family of four ($546) • 3 lbs. less red meat a week ($390) • Bringing your lunch instead of buying saves $4.00 a day or $1040 a year. By themselves, these efforts may seem small--but they add up to over $7,000 in savings in just one year.
the Fence GabGab OverOver the Fence by Pete G. Ossip by Pete G. Ossip
We might be pushing our luck, but that storm system that came out of the South on Sunday went off the coast before it could get up here and we missed a lot of snow. They got pounded down in Virginia and the Carolinas. There’s still a few more weeks to go, though, so we’ll probably get some of that white stuff before winter is over. But temperatures are going up again this week. No wonder there’s so many people with colds
as we do a roller coaster of temperatures all winter. . . . But with it being so warm at times, I wouldn’t be surprised to see daffodils or tulips popping out of the ground. . . .It’s great to see that the Phillies are down in Florida with spring training. Let’s hope they do better in hitting this year. I can’t wait until the season gets started. Baseball is No. 1 in my book, followed by basketball and hockey down the list. . . . Moore township
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Students in Mrs. Ann Marie Thomas' 5th grade class at Sacred Heart School worked in small groups to researchAmerican Indian tribe regions, culture, and lifestyle. They then used this information to create posters, replicas of homes, tools, and clothing for their classroom museum.
are invited to The Salvation Army's March program at 521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Programs, followed by refreshments each week, are as follows: March 7th: World Day of Prayer observance, March 14th: Spring Party by Captain Migdalia Lavenbein; March 21st: Service project for nursing home; March 28th: "Egg Roll" preparation for after-school program. Call 610-867-4681 for details.
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With March around the corner - thinking of spring? The Indianland Garden Club will begin their new season and their 58th year on Tuesday, March 13, at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville. Members are looking forward to spring and flowering bulbs. Suzanne Allen will speak about "pollinators." The doors will open at 6 p.m. There will be refreshments from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m., with the program beginning at approximately 7 p.m. After a short break, a business meeting will be held. Garden Club meetings are held from March to December and members may bring specimens and plants to the monthly meetings for judging. During the meetings, many gardeners share
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Grow Your Small Business - Show Up By CAROL RITTER
What does Paris Hilton do? Is she an actor, is she a singer, is she a writer? The answer is none of the above. However, she is wildly popular and the queen of networking. She shows up everywhere, she has built an empire by showing up and creating a brand (her name) who everybody knows. Chances are if you mention her name everyone can tell you something about her, some good, some not so good, but the networking is working. When growing your business, you cannot be a bystander, you cannot wait and hope that customers will “SHOW UP”. Showing up is critical to your success. Here’s a hint about networking; it’s not about you. I have a colleague who just doesn’t get it. She wrote a book and when she networks she shoves the book in our faces saying “Wanna buy my book, wanna buy my book, wanna buy my book? I watch the faces of the recipient on the other end of the question and it’s definitely not warm and fuzzy. It’s more like get away from me. Three Must Do’s of Networking using my Colleague as a example: 1. If you have something to sell, you MUST give away first. Give 10 books away at the next networking event. Get your name, your product and your business to be on the tip of the community’s tongue. 2. Take a full year to “SHOW UP” at as many events as you can in your community. When networking, always, always listen first. 3. So many of us forget to follow-up. Those business
cards end up in your pocket, your wallet and even your trunk. Within two days send a’nice to meet’ you note or email. Get them on your mailing list, friend them on Facebook and Linked-In. Pay special attention to what they told you about themselves and pay attention to what they like, even note that in your database. I know so many business leaders who network like crazy, but never network like Paris. It’s time to take your biz to another level, and maybe after we read my friend’s book we just might tell hundreds of people how good it is and suggest they buy it. You don’t need the bad press like Paris gets but you do need the visibility, just“SHOW UP” Carol is an accomplished professional speaker, coach and educational consultant specializing in remarkable leadership, outrageous fundraising, million dollar marketing, and building organizational alliances throughout the country. Carol’s innovative strategies provide leadership with bullet proof ideas for recruiting MORE MEMBERS, MORE MONEY AND BETTER LEADERS. www.caroltalks.com
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Members of the Lehigh Township Historical Society would like someone to identify the item pictured which was donated to the society by one of its members. This item has raised the curiosity of many visitors at the historical centre. The item is a rectangular black metal case measuring 7 1/2” x 3 3/8” x 1 1/4”: with a lever to push down and a bracket which can be attached to something. When the lever is pushed down, out springs a red left hand. We have had fun with this gadget and
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Founded locally in 1927, the YWCA of Bethlehem celebrates its 85th anniversary in 2012. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Programs of the YWCA of Bethlehem include WAND, TechGYRLS, LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of the Lehigh Valley and Southern Lehigh Valley, Adult Day Services Center, Senior Housing and Case Management, Prom Dress Day, Neighbor to Neighbor, Allentown Neighbor to Allentown Neighbor, Healthy Heart Workshop, Great Decisions Foreign Affairs Lecture Series, Gals Golf Clinic, Boys Golf Clinic, and study/ reading circles.
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ing a song edited in Garbage Band. On Friday, March 9, at Lincoln Elementary School, the TechKYDS program will host a Robot Carnival TechEXPO from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. TechKYDS participants will showcase carnival rides for small stuffed animals and action figures that were created using Lego robots. The TechGYRLS program began in 2003, serving low to moderate income elementary and middle school girls. Today, TechGYRLS is an after-school technology education program that gives girls a hands-on exploration of graphic arts, web design, video game design and robotics, all in a mentoring environment. TechKYDS is a similar technology program that includes both girls and boys. While the TechEXPOS are not open to the public, the media is welcome to attend. To RSVP for this event please contact Jackie Zabel, TechGYRLS Coordinator, at (610) 867-4669 ext. 110.
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is primarily for elementary students. As part of this proThe Patriots had one min- gram, the Game Commisute to score after the last Gi- sion provides a classroom or ant score. The Patriots let a one grade level with enough Giant runner score from the 7 seedlings for each student to yard line to get that time. take a seedling home to plant. Then Tom Brady had time Seedling choices are silky for perhaps eight passes. If dogwood or white pine, and his receivers had performed a teacher’s guide comes with as they should have he might the seedlings. well have scored.The first pass By Pete Fritchie “Seedlings to Develop Habhe threw was perfect--thirty itats” is primarily for middle yards or more--dropped. The and high school students. ✷✷ second pass was also perfect, Looking back on the Super also dropped. That would As part of this program, the Bowl, a fascinating feature of have taken the Patriots into Game Commission provides a variety of seedlings to stuthe game was last minute. Giant territory. The third pass While Eli Manning de- he threw was caught, for a dents interested in planting seedlings on school or comserved the accolades he re- gain of over 30 yards. munity grounds to improve ceived, and while the Giants Had the first two been played better to win, the vic- caught, the Patriots would habitat, plant along a stream, tim of surprisingly poor play have been near the Giants’ develop a tree nursery, or create an environmental area. was Tom Brady. ten yard line! “Seedlings come in bundles of 25, and will be shipped directly to schools by UPS toward the end of April, depending on order receipt and weather,” said Annetta Ayers, superintendent of the Game :: By “Hobby” Commission’s Howard Nursery. “Once seedlings arrive, it is important to keep them moist. Hand out seedlings with roots in plastic bags with moist shredded newspaper or plant them in juice/milk Pennsylvania Game Com- schools participating in this cartons for transplanting at mission Executive Director project, as the seedlings are home. ‘How to plant’ inforCarl G. Roe today announced provided by the Game Com- mation and educational mathe agency again will be help- mission’s Howard Nursery,” terials will be provided with ing Commonwealth school Roe said. “The cost of ship- seedlings.” students learn about the vi- ping seedlings is covered This year, all orders must tal role of trees in the envi- through the generous dona- be submitted online. For ronment through its “Seed- tions of Waste Management, more information, including lings for Schools” program, Mealey’s Furniture, Wildlife how schools can order seedin which students will be for Everyone Foundation and lings, visit the Game Comable to plant a variety of tree U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- mission’s website (www.pgc. seedlings at home, on school vice-Partners for Wildlife.” state.pa.us) and click on the grounds or in their commuThe program provides two “Seedlings for Schools” icon nities. levels of involvement based in the center of the homepOrders will be accept- on the grade level, and the age. A teachers' guide and ed from Feb. 27 to April 1 agency has been working student sheet also will be through the agency’s web- with the state Department of available on this page of the site (www.pgc.state.pa.us) Education to get the word out agency’s website on Feb. 27. by clicking on “Seedlings for about the availability of seedTo Connect with Wildlife, Schools.” lings. visit the Game Commission “There is no charge to “Seedlings for Your Class” at the following: Website: www.pgc.state. pa.us Twitter: www.twitter.com/ PAGameComm YouTube: www.youtube. com/pagamecommission Facebook: www.facebook. com/PennsylvaniaGame Commission
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Founded in 1981, the Northampton County Junior Conservation School has had great programs over those 30 years. But it operated with a director, counselors and programmers to coordinate the programs with the boys and girls. Although it worked fine, and the school received grants and a bequest to keep its programs going, they didn’t have an organization structure as is now being put in place. Last Friday, the young people and adults elected officers. The previous month they selected 11 to serve as directors, and they have worked out a new set of bylaws. Elected on Friday were Andy Curtis as president; Continued on page 13
BATH BOWLING Team 1 Ahead in Tight Race in Bath Die Hards League Things got even tighter on Feb. 15 and very little points separate the top four teams in the Bath Die Hards League. Team 1 is ahead by just a half point after winning 3 to 1 with Marie Harring, 516; Bob Kosman, 493; and Joe Bachman, 485. Just a half point behind them is Team 4, a 4 to 0 winner over Team 6, led by BobbyLou Snyder, 474, and Polly Kosman, 413. Team 6 had nice scores from Terry Bartholomew, 576; Kenneth Grube, 540, and Kathy Grube, 480 in a losing effort. And just another half point back in third place is Team 23, but losing 1 to 3, as Michelle Tirrell with 461 was the only score noted. Team 3 lost 1 to 3, but had Jim Stevens, 516; Rick Deily, 493, and Dick Deily, 476. Holding up the league is Team 5, but they won 3 to 1 with Charles Kosman, 463, and Bob C. Kosman, 442. STANDINGS Team 1 Team 4 Team 2 Team 6 Team 3 Team 5
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Old Dairy Back in Front by Point in Bath Commercial Back and forth they go. Old Dairy is once again in first place in the Bath Commercial League as of week 23. Moore
Pizza fell to second. Old Dairy kayoed Bath Supply, 3 to 1, behind Rich Trucksess, 220-214–605; Bill Neidig 208–587; Ed Bernatovich, 216–582; John Kerbacher, 215–568; Don Rosenberger, 224–534. Supply: Harvey Rissmiller, 254-229–653; Steve Kerbacher, 224-201–595; Lester Steigerwalt, 203–549; Brent Connolly, 210–545; Jeff Kerbacher, 508. The Rice Family topped Moore Pizza with Dale Fye, 547, and Jack Rice, 22–528. Pizza: Jerry Eckhart, 542, and Rollie Meixsell, 528. Sunnieside Landscaping rolled over Valley Inspection Service, 3 to 1, behind Ryan Flick, 255-248; Anton Boronski, 204-235–609; Chris Hoysan, 2-7–562; Rodney Knighton, 547. Inspection: Terry Bartholomew, 204-227–590, and Craig Madtes, 551. Maxx Amusements smashed Daku Auto Body, 3 to 1, with George Hyde, 213-249–645; Andy Edelman, 244–640; Randy Frey, 243–635; Bill Bachman, 254–629; Russ Hank, 239–600. Daku: Al Davidson, 245-267–707; Scott Bortz, 234-229–658; Bob Daku, 204-268–637; Rich Mutarelli, 201-214–601. STANDINGS Old Dairy Moore Pizza Rice Family Sunnieside Land. Daku Auto Body Maxx Amusements Valley Inspection Bath Supply
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Bath Lions to sell Flags at local Community yard sale Members of the Bath Lions Club, at their Feb. 15 meeting, voted to order American flags and to sell them at various local events, including the May 19 community yard sale in Bath as part of the 275th anniversary celebration. The Lions will have the flags on order, and cooperate with other area Lions clubs in the sale. They will have 12x18in. flags along with 3x5-ft. embroidered flags, and hopefully sell them not only at the yard sale in front of St. John’s Lutheran Church, but on such special patriotic occasions as Flag Day and Independence Day. It was noted that Cassandra Jones will attend the Youth Seminar at Camp Victory on April 27-29, sponsored by the Bath Lions. Used eyeglasses are being collected to turn in at the April 21 District 14-K convention. The Lions have a barrel to collect them at Ahart’s Market and another at First Northern Bank of Palmerton. They will eventually be recycled for use by underprivileged people. Lion Charles Billings brought a $200 check from the Bath Lioness Club as a partial tuition for a blind camper at Beacon Lodge. The Lions are contributing another $200, with the total tuition $450 for one week. Dan Spengler and Bill Halbfoerster were named by Vice President Marvin Werkheiser as a nominating committee to select 2012-13 officers for nomination and election in April. This past Sunday the 19th, Werkheiser and Halbfoerster attended a district cabinet meeting at the Northwestern Ambulance Corps building in New Tripoli. They will also attend a zone meeting on March 1 in Whitehall. Because of Lent, the Lions will not be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at St. John’s, but instead will
have breakfast at the Town & Country Restaurant on Saturdays, March 3 and 17 at 8:30 a.m. They will return to the church, however, on April 7 at 6:30 p.m. Werkheiser announced that the club will again have a Bingo concession at Northampton Community Days on July 11-14 and at the Muhlenberg Summer Festival on Aug. 15-18.
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David Abraham of Northampton, a member and vice president of the Hokendauqua Chapter of Trout Unlimited, who in the past has worked with scouts in cleaning up debris around the Atlas dam, questioned the recent comments of Northampton Borough Councilman Edward
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Pany on the dam, in which he voiced his alarm at possible thoughts of demolishing the dam structure, now overgrown with brush. The property is in Northampton, but is not owned by the borough. Pany said he is trying to save it as part of the Atlas Cement history. He asked Abraham, why has the Greenway project halted?
It got almost into a heated exchange of words, and solicitor William McCarthy and Council President John Yurish said at the Thursday meeting that Abraham’s comments should be addressed to all of Council, not just one member, Pany. Abraham said Eagle Scouts have helped clean up the dam area, and says the project shouldn’t have been abandoned. Pany wondered what environmentalist John Mauser had done in the past five years. It was he who recently was scheduled to speak before a local group at Allen
Township on possible dam demolition. Abraham said his interest is the Greenway project and the Boy Scouts. Borough Manager Gene Zarayko said the property owner was concerned about the dumping of trash at the site. He suggested Abraham should talk to the owner and try to get the walkway open. Pany wished him well in getting the project re-started. Heritage Marathon Rayne Schnabel discussed with Council revised plans for a marathon / half marathon on Nov. 4 to benefit the Delaware & Lehigh Heritage and area municipalities. She said efforts will be made to minimize disturbances to local residents. Part of the marathon will be on Canal Street.
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be devoted to the offices, and two sections of the building could be rented out. Kucsan said the township has been putting aside money for the past two or three years for an 8,000 square foot building that they figured might cost $2.2-million. But when the bank foreclosed on the Selvaggio’s, that property came up for sale by the sheriff and a better opportunity. Under legal and banking advice, the township bid on the Selvaggio building, and got it for the $1.3-million price tag. The Selvaggio building at 623 Selvaggio Drive is on 2.80 acres of land a quarter mile
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north of the turn-off intersection just north of the Newburg Inn along Rt. 191. It has housed Selvaggio Plumbing & Heating, Selvaggio Excavating, Inc., Selvaggio & Sons Plumbing & Heating, and Newburg Plumbing Supply, Inc. Reportedly, Selvaggio filed for bankruptcy in July 2010, with assets of $1-million and debts of $4.6-million. Wells Fargo Bank, which was owed $2-million, later seized the Selvaggio facilities, which had been used as collateral on a loan. Should the township suit be successful in getting the businesses to vacate, no time frame has been noted as to when the Supervisors would move out of their offices and meeting room at a former school building in Hecktown. The parking lot there is often used in part by people who attend and participate in athletic events on the adjacent fields.
Middle school Spelling winners In Nazareth
Michelle Jani, eighth grade, won the Nazareth Area Middle School spelling bee recently. She received a $150 gift card and will represent the school in the regional spelling bee at Northampton Community College today (Thursday). Runners-up in the middle school spelling bee were Alex Getz, seventh grade, second, who won a $100 gift card, and Katie Bisio, also of seventh grade, third place, and winner of a $75 gift card.
are available at the Whitefield House Museum in Nazareth, the Memorial Library of Nazareth, the Nazareth Y, from any Nazareth Rotarian, or at the door. The concert is presented by the Nazareth Rotary Club, and proceeds benefit Nazareth community needs and organi-
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The Cherry Valley Folk Ensemble will perform 7:30 pm, Friday, March 2 in Kortz Hall, 175 W. North St., Nazareth as part of the Arts & Artists series. The three part group presents a full range of acoustic folk – mining, railroad, and more modern folk tunes. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required by calling 610.746.1000 or online at www.moravian. com.
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Church Directory ADVENT MORAVIAN, (610) 8680477, Bethlehem. Sun 8:30am Worship; 9:30am Sun School; 10:45am Worship ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559. Sun 8/10:30am Mass; Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri – 8am Mass; Wed– 7pm Worship; Sat – 4:00 pm BANGOR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bangor. 610-588-6929 Sun 9:30am SS for all ages; 10:40am Worship; Children’s Church Tues. 6 p.m. Young ladies bible study, 7 p.m. young men’s bible study BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239. Sun - 9/10:30am Worship BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Clearfield, Bushkill Twp. Sun 9:15 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. SS, 4pm Lenten Study @ Chapman’s CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth, 484-285-0040 Sun 10am Worship CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 10am SS, 11am Worship, 4pm Lenten Study CHRIST U.C.C., S. Bath. Sun. Worship 10:15 am w/nursery. SS 9 a.m. Mission Church 2 p.m. Wed. 7pm Lenten Service CHRIST U.C.C., Allentown. Schoenersville. Sun. Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. – LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. Sun 9am Worship Sunday, 10:30 SS CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton Sun 9am Worship, 10:30am SS & Bible Class COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517. HA Sun. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship, 9:15 a.m. SS, 5pm Lenten Gathering DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610759-4444 Sat – 6pm Worship Sun – 8/10:15 am Worship, 9 am SS EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship - 10:30 a.m. SS 9:00 a.m., HCA EMMANUEL’S LUTH Bath. Sun – 9:30am Cont. Worship 8/10:45am Trad. Worship S.S. 9:20 a.m Lenten Bible Study 7pm Tue. Lenten Bible Study 7pm Wed – Lenten Bible Study 10am Lenten Service 10:30am Cont. Worship 7pm FAITH REFORMED, Lehigh Twsp. Sun - Worship 10 am. GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. Sun – 9:30am SS (children & adults);
10:30am & 7pm Service; Sunday Evening Youth 6:30pm. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun – 8/10:45 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m. GOSPEL CHAPEL, Northampton Worship 10 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. 9:30 a.m. Worship, SS 10:30, Evening Worship 6 p.m. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl Sun –Service, 8:30am & 9:45am HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. Worship 8/9:30/10:30 am, SS 9:15 a.m. Tues. 6:30 Bible Study HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth Sun – 7am/9am/11am Mass, Tues. 6:30 bible study HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-2622668 Sun. – 10:30 a.m. Worship. Communion 1st Sun. of the Month. SS 9:15 a.m. HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun Worship - 9am; SS, 9am HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun– 8:00/10:30 am, SS. 9:15 am MOUNT EATON CHURCH Saylorsburg, PA 570-992-7050 Sat. 6:30 pm Worship, Sun. 8/10:30 a.m Worship. 9:30 SS, Wed. 7 p.m. Bible Study, NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun- 8:15/10:45a.m. Worship. 9:30 SS Wed. 7pm Lenten Worship (held at Naz. Moravian-combined w/Schoeneck) NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton Sun – 10:45am & 6pm Worship; 9:30am SS; Wed – 7:30pm Worship QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m. Service. Holy day & Vigil – 6:30, 9 a.m.; Vigil 7 p.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. Sat Vigil– 4:30pm/6pm Mass, Sun Masses: 6:45/8/9:30/11am; child care during 9:30am Mass; Mon– Thurs 8am Mass; Fri – 8:30am Mass Morning Prayer Mon-Thurs 7:30am Fri. 8:00am. SALEM U.C.C., Bath. SS 9 a.m., Worship 8/10:15 a.m SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. Sun – Worship 9:30 a.m. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Naza-
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“If My People…Pray”
In preparation for coming revival meetings with Evangelist Dave Brady on March March 4-7, 4-7, II spoke spoke recently recently on on meeting meeting God’s God’s requirement requirement to to pray pray as as He He specspecified, ified, “If “If my my people…shall people…shall humble humble themselves, themselves, and and pray, pray, and and seek seek my my face, face, and and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven…” (2 Chronicles turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven…” (2 Chronicles 7:14). 7:14). In the Bible, God repeatedly invites His people to pray to Him and promises the Bible, His people prayshew to Him andgreat promises to Inhear, “Call God untorepeatedly me, and Iinvites will answer thee,toand thee and to hear,things, “Call unto me,thou andknowest I will answer thee, and33:3). shewThe thee great and mighty which not” (Jeremiah Bible is filled with examples answered When prayed, God fireis from mighty things,ofwhich thou prayer. knowest not” Elijah (Jeremiah 33:3). Thesent Bible filled Heaven to devour the sacrifice and convince backslidden that He God with examples of answered prayer. When Elijah prayed,Israel God sent fireisfrom (1Kings When the enemies the early church threatened to Heaven 18:39). to devour the sacrifice and of convince backslidden Israel thatthem He isnot God talk about Jesus,When they prayed, and “the place shaken…and were (1Kings 18:39). the enemies of the earlywas church threatenedthey them not all to filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness” talk Jesus, prayed, “the“prayer place was they were all (Actsabout 4:31). Whenthey Herod jailedand Peter, wasshaken…and made without ceasing of filledchurch with the Holy Ghost, and(Acts they spake the word Godprayer with boldness” the unto God for him” 12:5). God heardoftheir and sent (Acts 4:31). When Herod Peter, “prayer wasthe made ceasing of an angel to set Peter free.jailed His chains fell off and ironwithout gate opened of its the ownchurch accord!unto God for him” (Acts 12:5). God heard their prayer and sent history of His the chains church fell andoff of our God hasopened miraculously anThroughout angel to setthePeter free. andnation, the iron gate of its answered the prayers of His people. During the Valley Forge crisis, George own accord! Washington prayed bended and God God heard. a speech to Throughouthumbly the history of theonchurch andknee of our nation, hasInmiraculously the Constitutional Convention, 80-year-old Benjamin Franklin reminded the delanswered the prayers of His people. During the Valley Forge crisis, George egates that “we had daily prayers in this room” asking God for guidance and Washington humbly prayed on bended knee and God heard. In a speech to protection in the beginnings of the contest with Britain. Abraham Lincoln said, the Constitutional Convention, 80-year-old Benjamin Franklin reminded the del“Many times I have been forced to my knees, realizing there was simply no egatesplace that “we had daily prayers in this room” asking God for guidance and other to go.” protection in the beginnings of the contest withpromised, Britain. Abraham Lincoln If God’s people pray, He will hear as Jesus “If ye abide in me,said, and my words abide in you, shall ask what ye will, and it there shall was be done “Many times I have beenyeforced to my knees, realizing simplyunto no you” (John other place15:7). to go.”
If God’s people pray, He will hear as Jesus promised, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you” (John 15:7).
reth Sun –10 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun 8am/10:15 a.m. Worship – Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. –9 a.m. Sat. 5:30 p.m. No SS in Summer ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Northampton. Sun –8/10:15am Worship, 9 am SS, Wed. 6pm Lenten Study ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Nazareth. 610759-0893 Sun –- 8/10:45am Worship, Wed 7:30 pm Lenten Service ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-7673107 Sun Masses at 8/9:30/11am and Sat evening at 4:30pm Daily Mass at 8:30am ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. 10:15 am Worship, Communion. 1st Sun. of Month. SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indian land, Cherryville. Sun - Adult & youth SS, 9am; Worship, 10:15am ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton, PA Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 Worship VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton Sun - Bible study, 9:30am; Morning worship, 10:45am WALNUTPORT SEVENTH-day ADVENTIST, Sat – 9:30am Worship, - 10:45am Sabbath School ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERN CHURCH, Northampton 610-2611812 ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 Worship ZION WESLEYAN, Pt. Phillip. Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 Worship * Please send Church Schedules and activities to editorial@HomeNewsPA.com. Or mail bulletins to PO BOX 39, BATH PA 18014. Church Directory is a free listing of area Churches in alphabetical order and includes: Services, Sunday school and Bible Study regular schedules. Please call the office for directions or more information. *SS – Sunday School, H/A – Handicapped Accessible.
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cle event on May 5 at the municipal park. It is a fund-raiser for the firemen. • Also okayed was letting the Hanover Twsp. Community Center use Northampton’s portable band trailer May 1719. • The Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce was permitted to have their annual Street Fair on Sept. 8 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from 17th St. to 21st St. on Main Street. • A banner was approved for hanging on Main Street utility poles. It includes the traditional orange and black of the borough and the block house. Council Reports Councilman Robert Coleman had these reports: The borough received $146,290 in franchise fees from RCN. . . .A total of $572,500 was collected in garbage collection fees as of Feb. 15. . . .The annual Easter egg hunt for children will be on March 31 at 11 a.m. in the municipal park, with a rain date of April 1. Paul Pugielli, of Brown & Brown, presented a workmen’s compensation dividend check of $6,651 to Council President Yurish. Applications are being received for grants in the new HOME program, which are considered a forgiveness
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Applause Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved human praise more than praise from God. John 12:42-43 (NIV) Ahhh. Weren’t they the best?! I’m still trying to decide who made the best tasting fausnacht this past Tuesday. But that’s all behind us now. Here we are in the beginning days of the season of Lent. I’ll bet most of you reading this sermonette have decided to give up something for Lent. You’re bound and determined to sacrifice something (hopefully something you really like) for the next 40 days. I’m sure some of you might even succeed in accomplishing your goals. My prayer for you is that you are sacrificing for the right reason and not because you’re looking for others to congratulate you for a job well done. In other words, I pray you will not be giving up (your pick) for the wrong reason (having others giving you much kudos) instead of getting closer to God. When Jesus walked on the earth the religious leaders of his time felt they needed to set an example for the people. They began openly praying and fasting and found an audience who applauded them. They quickly forgot who the real audience was. They enjoyed being lifted up by the crowds and missed devoting themselves to God. There is a great danger in doing this and Jesus explained it. If you live your life for people’s applause, well then that is all you will receive. The applause of humans is fleeting but if we pray and devote ourselves to God, that is when we will gain something much greater; we gain a closer relationship with our creator. Then we will be better able to understand and honor our God who loved us enough to die for us. Denying yourself of something during Lent is good if you are devoting yourself to God and not the praise of others. Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. John 12:44 grant, in which a lien is placed on the property and the loan is repayable in three years, with a maximum of $18,000 and 0% interest. Twenty homeowners were notified of the new program. Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. reported that a new roof will be installed on the community center for $80,000. Councilman Robert McHale noted that the Civil Service Commission was reorganized with Richard Ackerman, chairman; Barry Dorshimer, vice chairman, and Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr., secretary. Chief of Police Ronald Morey is presently giving classes in DA.R.E. at Siegfried El-
ementary School and Good Shepherd School. Councilwoman Sherry Maikits reported the annual firemen’s banquet will be March 1 at the Allen Twsp. Fire Co. hall. . . .Alliance Fire Co. would be having a public dinner on Feb. 18. . . .The Board of Health reorganized on Jan. 31, with Donna Zangari chairman; Irene Urban vice chairman, and Carrie Hirschman, secretary. Councilman Keith Piecienski noted projects of the public works department – cutting trees along Heritage Trail. . . .Replacing a roof at the animal shelter. . .And removal of old firebox cable on 21st St., Washington Ave., and Main St.
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Obituaries Eugene J. Huttie, Sr.
Dec. 13, 1921 – Feb. 11, 2012 Eugene J. Huttie, Sr., 90, of Northampton died Saturday, Feb. 11 in Moravian Village, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Rita (Bauer) Huttie. Having served in the Coast Guard during World War II, after graduating in 1940 from Allen High School, he worked at Mack Trucks in Allentown for 15 years, retiring in 1975. He was one of the founders of the Mountainville Little League in Allentown, where he was a volunteer and umpire. He was also a former member of the Mack Truck Golfing League. Born Dec. 13, 1921 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Parlowe) Huttie. He was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, North Catasauqua. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Eugene of Lehighton, David of Schnecksville, Mark of Allentown, and Thomas of Northampton; seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Preceding him in death were a son, Chris, and a brother, Joseph. Services were held last Thursday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrews Church. Donations may be made to Penn State THON, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Frank S. Klatchak
Sept. 18, 1920 – Feb. 12, 2012 Frank S. Klatchak, 91, of Northampton died Sunday, Feb. 12 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Amelia (Yastrzab) Klatchak, who died in 1990. He had been employed by the Central Railroad of New Jersey, the Lehigh Valley Railroad, and Conrail as a trackman until retiring in 1981. He served as a medical technician in the Army during World War II in France, Luxembourg, Germany and Austria.
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Born Sept. 18, 1920 in Northampton, he was a son of the late John and Theresa (Wenglasz) Klatchak Chajnacki. He was a member of the former St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society and was a member of Queenship of Mary Church in Northampton. Surviving are a sister, Pauline Pammer, of Whitehall; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding him in death were a sister, Mary Mill, and two brothers, Michael Klatchak and Stanley Chajnacki. A Burial Mass was celebrated on Friday morning in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by interment in Our Lady of Hungary Parish Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Queenship of Mary Church and/or the Sacred Heart Assisted Living by the Creek, both c/o the Reichel Funeral Home in Northampton.
Joseph Paukovitz
April 27, 1927 – Feb. 13, 2012 Joseph Paukovitz, 84, of Nazareth died Monday, Feb. 13 in Gracedale. He was a clerk at the Lehigh Valley Post Office for 32 years, retiring in 1990. He had served in the Army during World War II. Born April 27, 1927 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Teklits) Paukovitz. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society in Nazareth; and was also a member of the Knights of St. George and the Postal Service Golf League. Surviving are a sister, Josephine Paukovitz, and many cousins. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Rev. Leo Paukovitz, MSC, and Brother Francis Paukovitz, and an infant sister, Helen. Services were held on Friday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Chris-
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tian Burial in Holy Family Church and entombment in the Holy Family Mausoleum.
Alicemay S. Plowman
Jan. 18, 1918 – Feb. 15, 2012 Alicemay S. Plowman, 94, formerly of Wind Gap, died Wednesday, Feb. 15 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Ellis E. Plowman, who died March 5, 2010. She was a volunteer at Gracedale and the Bushkill Township Fire Co. Born Jan. 18, 1918 in Wind Gap, she was a daughter of the late Griffith and May (Hilton) Pritchard. She was of the Episcopal faith; past president and vice president of the Bushkill Township Elementary PTA, a Republican committeewoman, and served on the Elections Board. Surviving are two sons, Ellis, Jr. of Plainfield Township and George of Nazareth; two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Private graveside services and burial will be held in Wind Gap Cemetery at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Arrangements were made by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Wind Gap. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice House, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Nina Kay Merlo
June 12, 1918 – Feb. 16, 2012 Nina Kay Merlo, 93, of Nazareth died Thursday, Feb. 16 in the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, Lower Saucon Township. She was a nurse’s aide at Gracedale and a sewing machine operator at Strongwear Pants Co., Easton, for 25 years. A 1936 graduate of Nazareth High School, she attended Churchman’s Business College in Easton. Born June 12, 1918 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Concetta (Natoli) Merlo. She was a lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth, where she was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. She was also a member of the former Italian Lodge in Nazareth. Surviving are many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding her in death were sisters Theresa Merlo, Sally Kalapick, Josephine Polzer, Fannie Unangst, Mary Paluso, and Catherine Kometic, and brothers Dominic, Anthony, Joseph, and Atty. Samuel Merlo. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the church and interment in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Family Church, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064
Dorothea W. Arnold Dorothea W. Arnold, 82, formerly of Northampton and Fullerton, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 in Phoebe Home, Allen-
town. She was the wife of the late Harold K. Arnold, who died in 2010. She worked as administrative assistant to the Superintendent of the Northampton Area School District for 25 years, retiring in 1990. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late George C. and Eva E. (Wagner) Newhard. She was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Northampton, where she served on the Consistory and sang on the choir. Dorothea was a member of the Musical Arts Chorus, Easton, and the P.A.S.R. She volunteered for both Lehigh Valley Hospital Center-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township and Meals on Wheels in Northampton County. Surviving are three daughters, Brenda Day of Edison, N.J., Linda Henry of Hagerstown, Md., and Sharon Diehl of Ormrod; a brother, Larry Newhard, of Northampton; a sister, Kathryn Devlin, of Catasauqua; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a brother, Karl Newhard. A memorial service was held on Tuesday morning in St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church. Private interment was in Snyder’s Church Cemetery, Seemsville. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the St. Paul’s U.C.C. Memorial Fund.
Angelo J. Lopresti, Jr.
April 21, 1946 – Feb. 17, 2012 Angelo J. “Andy” Lopresti, Jr., 65, of Plainfield Township died Friday, Feb. 17 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus. He attended Pen Argyl High School and Vo-Tech. He worked on the family farm in Plainfield Township with his parents and siblings and then as a welder at the former Taylor-Wharton Co., Easton, for many years before retiring. Born April 21, 1946 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Angelo J. and Margaret E. (Engler) Lopresti. He was a member of the Northampton/Monroe County Farm Bureau. Surviving are three brothers, Lawrence of Plainfield Twsp., Francis A. of Pen Argyl, and Wayne C. of Plainfield Twsp.; three sisters, Cherry D. Kolb, Cindy M. Lopresti and Margaret A. Marsh, all of Pen Argyl; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were held on Tuesday afternoon in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, and interment was private.
Helen E. Frederick
Jan. 29, 1915 – Feb. 19, 2012 Helen E. Frederick, 96, of Allentown died Sunday, Feb. 19 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Willard C. Frederick. She was a secretary at the former Lehigh Valley Trust Co., Allentown, for 15 years before retiring. She also attended Allentown Business School for two years.
Born Jan. 29, 1915 in Cementon, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Jane (Funk) Keller. She was a member of Zion Stone U.C.C. Church, Kreidersville, where she was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent of the Junior Department. Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Interment was in Indianland Cemetery, Lehigh Township. Contributions may be made to the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Jeffrey S. Correll
Jan. 19, 1965 – Feb. 18, 2012 Jeffrey S. Correll, 47, of Lower Nazareth Township died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 18 in Bethlehem Township. He attended Nazareth High School and was very dedicated to his job, working as a delivery person for the Morning Call and ExpressTimes newspapers for the past 15 years. Born Jan. 19, 1965 in Allentown, he was a son of Russell D. Correll of Bushkill Township and the late Louse (Specht) Correll. In addition to his father, he is survived by a son, Christopher J. Correll, of Allentown; a daughter, Stephanie A. Hein, of Orefield; two brothers, David Correll of Nazareth and Keith Correll of North Catasauqua; a sister, Karen Smith of Bushkill Township; his former wife, Terry (Hein) Correll, of Allentown; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be private at the convenience of the family in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory. c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.
Sophie “Jessie” Katchur Sophie “Jessie” (Maslany) Katchur, 90, of Northampton died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late John Katchur, Sr., who died in 1990. She was a homemaker all her life and was a member of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, North Catasauqua. Continued on page 13
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She was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Petrosky) Maslany. Surviving are a daughter, Ellen Katchur, of Queens, N.Y.; two sons, Thomas Katchur and John Katchur, both of Bath; a brother, Joseph Maslany, of New Jersey; and one grandson. Funeral Liturgy was on Wednesday afternoon in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Fr. Timothy A. Hasenesz officiating. Interment followed in Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery, North Catasauqua. Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Suburban beats City League in All-Star darts Once again, the Suburban
Inter-Church Dart Baseball League prevailed as their players beat the Bethlehem City Inter-Church Dart Baseball League in the annual Lehigh Valley All-Star Games on Monday night. It was a best-of-five series and it went all the way, ending too late to have the scores reported. They will be published next week. Regular Suburban action will resume next week, with this schedule on Feb. 27: St. Paul’s at Farmersville, Trinity Lutheran of Bangor at Bath Lutheran, Salem UCC of
Moorestown at St. Stephen’s Lutheran in Bethlehem, Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown at Emmanuel EC in Bethlehem, Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem at Ebenezer Bible Fellowship in Bethlehem, and Christ UCC of Bath at Messiah Lutheran in Bethlehem.
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Brandi (Rinker) Weidner, secretary, and Norman Graver, Jr., treasurer. They also passed two resolutions, one so they can be a 501 C3 organization, and another that sets up committees for fundraising, curriculum development, and conservation. Andy also read the five pages of the by-laws. The school has to be run like a business, and these are the necessary ingredients to doing so. Meanwhile, the staff and volunteers meet on the third Friday every month at East Bath Rod & Gun Club as they get ready for the July conservation school. A tentative program will be ready by the March 16 meeting. Parents: Think now about signing up your 14 to 17 year old son or daughter to attend. It’s a great life-changing experience.
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Bath Legion Holds Big Lead in Bath Nighters League Bath Legion won all four games vs. Herman’s Hermits to build on their lead in the Bath Friday Nighters League
on Feb. 17. Legion: Dave Shaver, 639; Bob Adams, 598; Cory Brown, 518; Paul Durnin, 470; Jon Kenezejski, 432. Hermits: Lynn Grube, 522; Herman Petersen, 496; Joe Cortright, 463; Dave Thompson, 463; Pete Curto, 405. G & L fell further back when they lost three games at the hands of the Young Bucks, with the winners having Allen Smith, 280–662; Christian Vazquez, 244–628; Ryan Cameron, 545; Kyle Krywonis, 515; Brandon Jacoby, 492. G & L: Ed Reynolds, 570; Ty Pagotto, 546; Scott Bower, 533; Terry Koch, 423. Bensing’s won all four games against P C Beverage, led by Bill Kocher, 279–687; Del Buss, 226–608; Jared Kocher, 555; Arthur Flegler, 538; Ernie Keller, 382. P C: Craig Madtes, 266–660; Dave Jacoby, 277–632; Mike Knable, 434; Jim Schoenberger, 413. Team YTTIHS topped Palmer Snowflakes in three games with Eric Trinkle, 245–669; Brent Bartholomew, 248–664; Kyle Reaser, 265–622; Richard Giering III, 589; Jeff Hertzog, 460. Snowflakes: Terry Bartholomew, 267–700; Gerald Bartholomew, 559; Mike Swope, 521; Jerry Fogel, 521; Jim Chillot, 519. STANDINGS Bath Legion G&L Team YTTIHS P C Beverage Herman’s Hermits The Young Bucks Palmer Snowflakes Bensing’s
THE HOME NEWS League in week 23, despite three other teams kayoing their opponents, 4 to 0. Old Dairy: Joe Schwartz, 207–565; Scott F., 204–561; Warren Nelson, 538. S L: Evan Rehrig, 231-202–626; Kyle Reaser, 211–602; Rich Trucksess, 206– 539. Arndt Construction swept Taylor Honey to grab second place, led by Tim Graver, 247246-244–737; Bob Adams, 277247-210–734; Bob Meixsell, 267-213–673; Cory Brown, 217-212–591; Don Arndt, 208–546. Taylor: Ed Taylor, 234-208–624; Jack Troxell, 214– 572; Scott Frieboln, 544; Bob Bechtel, 517; Gary Miller, 506. Hecktown Fire Co. doused G&L Sign Factory, led by B. J. Doncsesz, 255-204–641; Andy Schwartz, 221–575; Stan Zurowski, 206-205–574; Ken Hoelle, Sr., 201–511. G&L: Jason Eberts, 254–608; Mike Reese, 215–587; Paul Duda, 211–581.
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Whiners Aren’t Whining; They’re at the Top of Sunday Legion League Coming out of the final position round of the season and Continued on page 14
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PUblic notice-Legal NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton will receive sealed bids at the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, until seven-thirty (7:30) P.M., on March 1, 2012 for the disposal of dewatered sewer sludge including transportation from the Borough of Northampton wastewater treatment plant beginning May 1, 2012 and continuing for 3-year period. Copies of the Detailed Specifications may be picked up at the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Proposals must be submitted on regular forms prepared by the Borough Manger and must be sealed in an envelope identified with the bidder’s name and plainly marked “PROPOSAL FOR DISPOSAL OF DEWATERED SEWER SLUDGE INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION.” Proposals must be directed to the Borough Manager, 1401 Laubach Avenue, P.O. Box 70, Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067. Bidders are required to provide with their Proposal a Bid Bond in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the Proposal. The Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton reserves the right to reject any or all bids Gene Zarayko Borough Manager-Secretary (2/16-2/23) Moore Township Board of Supervisors Bid Requested Road Materials Sealed Proposals will be received by the Moore Township Board of Supervisors until 3:30 PM on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014. The bids will be opened at a Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors scheduled for Thursday March 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM at the Moore Township Municipal Building at which time they will be publicly read aloud by the Board of Supervisors. Bids will be received for the following: For Annual Contracts STONE 8,000 tons more or less 2A Modified Stone - delivered or picked-up 1,000 tons more or less 2B 57 Washed Stone - delivered or picked-up 500 tons more or less 3A Modified Stone - delivered or picked-up 500 tons more or less #3 Stone - delivered or picked-up 1,000 tons more or less #4 Stone - delivered or picked-up 1,000 tons more or less Gabian Stone - delivered or pickedup 2,500 tons more or less 1/4” Antiskid Stone - delivered or picked-up Asphalt Materials 3,000 tons more or less Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, 19.0 mm, PG 64-22, SRLM, ESAL=S .0 to 0.3 million, Wearing Course - F.O.B. Plant 5,000 tons more or less Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, 9.5 mm, PG 64-22, SRLM, ESAL=S 0.0 to 0.3 million, Wearing Course - F.O.B. Plant 3,000 tons more or less Superpave Asphalt Mixture
Design, 25.0 mm, PG 64-22, ESAL=S 0.0 to 0.3 million, Base Course - F.O.B. Plant 200 tons more or less UPM Cold patch-picked up. All materials must conform to standard specifications of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Form 408. All quantities are approximate, and are used for Bid comparison purposes and bonding purposes. The actual amount payable to a successful Bidder will be based on the actual quantities required by the Township. All Bidders for F.O.B. Plant material must specify the distance along roads from their plant to the Township Building. Each such Bid will be adjusted by $ .25/ton/direct mile, to account for Township trucking cost differences. All Bidders shall supply a 10% Bid Bond or Certified Check payable to Moore Township securing their Bid. All Bidders must be pre-qualified by PennDOT. All successful Bidders shall post a Material and Performance Bond within 20 (Twenty) days of award, in an amount of 50% up to $5,000.00, or 100% for contracts $5,000.00 or more. Failure to supply the bond in such time shall void the contract. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, proposals or items of a proposal, to waive any Bid formalities, and to accept the Bid it deems to be in the best interest of Moore Township. The Bidder agrees to hold his Bid prices for sixty (60) days from the date of the Bid Proposal. The Bids must be received in an envelope sealed and marked for their purpose, and the Bids must be made on current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Forms. A non-collusion affidavit must be completed and submitted. Contractor is required to provide a signed contractor=s Statement of Compliance to show that Federal Department of Transportation regulations (49 CFR Parts 40 and 382) regarding CDL implementation of drug and alcohol tests is being compiled with. Bid Form/s (MS-963) shall be obtained at the Moore Township Municipal Office, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday thru Friday. Telephone 610-759-9449, Facsimile 610-759-9448. Moore Township Board of Supervisors David Tashner, Sr. Public Works Director (2/23) Notice of LLC Registration NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Certificate of Organization has been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Organization for a Limited Liability Company organized under the provisions of title 15, corporations and Unincorporated Associations at 15 Pa.C.S.A. §8901 et seq. Approved December 7, 1994, P.L. 703, No. 106(4). The name of te Limited Liability Company is: HD Mobile, LLC The Certificate of Organization has been filed on January 23, 2012. Attorney John L. Obrecht 1731 Main Street (2/23) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that the proposed budget of the Northampton Area School District for the 2012-2013 fiscal year is available for public inspection at the District Administration Office, 2014 Laubach Avenue, Northampton PA, and
in each school office. Northampton Area School District Terry A. Leh Board Secretary (2/23) ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH The 2012 Real Estate Tax bills and Sanitation bills for the Borough of Bath will be mailed in March 2012. There is a delay due to a system issue. The discount date will be April 30, 2012 Borough of Bath (2/23) PUBLIC NOTICE Borough of Bath Notice is hereby given that the Borough of Bath Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals will meet in public session in Borough Hall located at 215 E. Main Street, Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Monday February 27, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a continued hearing for the Appeal of William and Debra Heckman and the Appeal of Joseph A. Tavianini, Jr. for adjoining properties located at 622 East Main Street and 624 East Main Street, Bath, Pennsylvania 18014. The regulation in question is the Property Maintenance Code of the Borough of Bath, specifically, section 302.6 as it relates to the discharge of gasses, steam, vapor, hot air etc. onto the property of another. Gerald Gasda, Interim Manager for the Borough of Bath (2/23)
Bowling Continued from page 13 heading into the last few weeks, it’s going to come down to the end with how close everyone has gotten in the Bath American Legion Post #470 Sunday League. In latest action, Weinberg’s Whiners took three from Tony’s Kahonies; Marshall Law swept Meixsell’s Misfits; Beer Money took three from Matt’s Mulisha, and Flick’s Fighters swept Rich’s Renegades.
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K-Kids girls’ Basketball team Loses to Becahi
Bethlehem Catholic avenged its early season loss to the Northampton girls’ basketball team by defeating the Konkrete Kids this past Wednesday, 35-27. Northampton (19-4 overall) was rated second seed and Becahi No. 3 (21-2), but the Golden Hawks learned from their previous mistakes when they lost 50-24, to turn that loss around to a victory and a chance at the championship in the Lehigh Valley Conference on Friday night at William Allen High School in Allentown. But to do that, they had to beat No. 1 seeded Allentown Central Catholic. It didn’t happen, Central won 48-37. Northampton had a 14-point deficit going into the fourth quarter, but whittled it down to just five points, but Becahi prevailed in the end to win the semifinal. Both teams had 12-2 LVC records going into that game.
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several persons argued that it isn’t true, that he has been very fair and open-minded with all phases of recreation. The original time (Jan. 1) his name came up, there was a motion, but no second. At the end of the Jan. 10 meeting, Christman was re-appointed, and there was consensus that terms of the commission members should be staggered and the supervisors updated when appointments are necessary.
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teria, possibly from fertilization of fields. They will check with the Walnutport Water Authority on the matter. • Residents at the meeting were concerned about rumors they heard of homes being broken into, and nothing was listed in previous police reports. One woman said people should be notified so they can be vigilant. (See Police Blotter in today’s Home News. It does report that police are investigating numerous residential burglaries that have occurred the past two months). • Supervisor Keith Hantz said people questioned a possible three mill fire tax to help the Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Co. Hantz said he didn’t mean three mills, but one half to one mill. Hantz said on Jan. 24 that during budget discussions the fire company brought up the idea of possibly establishing a fire tax as a means of increasing their revenue. A survey was suggested that night, possibly included with property tax bills, to see how residents feel about a fire tax. Former Supervisor Chris Amato also suggested an on-line survey. But the board doesn’t want to rush into this, and may work on something in the future. • It was noted that the Lehigh Township Historical Society is planning an addition to their building at Pennsville, there they have museum artifacts. At the Jan. 10 meeting there was a long discussion and questions why Gary Christman wasn’t re-appointed to the Recreation Commission after serving 2-1/2 years. When it was noted that he may be too baseball-oriented,
to house grades six through eight. Also okayed was a preliminary school budget of $87.6-million for 2012-2013.
Nazareth wins Scholastic Scrimmage
On December 12, 2011, the Nazareth Area High School Scholastic Scrimmage team defeated Parkland High School by a score of 180-155 to win the Lehigh Valley Conference Championship. The team, coached by Mr. Aris Asdourian, Technology Education teacher, consists of the following students: Andrew Kowalczyk, John Martin, Matthew Rohn, Ryne Rozell, Adam Smith (all seniors) and Brian Gorrie (sophomore). The team advanced to the LVC finals by defeating Bethlehem Catholic High School to win the LVC East Division Championship.
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borough and school district are working together. Pany added, “Keep the Konkrete Kids viable.” Lopsonzski, Sr. concluded, “Education is paramount to our town and our country. Let’s do the right thing.” Kovalchik thanked Council for their vote and promised them that they [the administration and school board] would do “the right thing – giving you the best product for the cheapest price.” He said basic education money is being cut by the state, but “we’re well aware of where we stand.” Also with Kovalchik were school directors David Gogel and Jean Rundle, building and grounds supervisor Robert Yanders, and Haller. At last week’s school board meeting, approval was given to the contract with KCBA of Hatfield, Pa. to begin architectural services for the proposed $77.8-million school, locating it on the site of the former Northampton Branch building of Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School. They also voted to demolish both that building and the pods of the present middle school, with the new school
Nazareth Area High School receives Keystone award
Nazareth Area High School has received the Keystone Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This award is presented to public schools that have achieved AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) for two consecutive years as measured by the Pennsylvania State System of Assessment (PSSA) tests which are taken each year by all students in the eleventh grade. Nazareth Area High School is one of only six of the 19 public high schools in Northampton and Lehigh counties to achieve this recognition. No other schools in the Lehigh Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference received the award this year. Congratulations to the stu-
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Colonial Regional Police were told that the Wine & Spirits Store on S. Walnut St. in Bath was robbed Monday morning, Feb. 13 by two men wearing hooded sweatshirts. An employee reported to investigating officers that they came into the store in the shopping mall just before 11:30 a.m. and requested change for $100. But as the employee reached into a bank bag to get money for the change, they pushed her aside and grabbed the bag, which contained an undisclosed amount of cash. Police were told that the men didn’t show or mention that they had any weapons. The men fled the scene in an unknown direction. Chief of Police Roy Seiple is asking that if anyone has information regarding the incident
they should call CRPD at 610861-4820.
Man Steals Car, Then Runs Out of Gas
Colonial Regional Police allege that Devon Morrissey, 19, of 217 First Ave., Phoenixville, Pa. broke into Faulkner’s Chevrolet-Cadillac on Feb. 14 and stole a customer’s 2002 Audi A4 that was at the dealership for service. Morrissey was apprehended at Valley Forge National Park when he pulled into the park because he ran out of gas in the stolen car. Police filed charges of theft by unlawful taking or disposition and receiving stolen property for the vehicle. He was arraigned in front of District Judge Taschner, who set bail at $75,000 cash. Morrissey was sent to Northampton County Prison. The police plan to file additional charges for the burglary of the dealership.
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Lehigh Township Police Investigating Numerous Burglaries
The Lehigh Township Police Department is investigating numerous burglaries that have occurred over the past two months. Unoccupied homes have been entered mostly by breaking a window at the rear of the homes residential between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jewelry and TVs have been taken. The Lehigh Township Police Department is requesting residents to be alert and report any suspicious vehicles or persons. Police can be contacted at 610-760-8800.
Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash
Three persons were hurt when two vehicles were involved in an accident at 3:17 p.m. on Feb. 14. Lehigh Township Police Dept. responded to the area of Blue Mountain Dr. just south of the Summit Lodge of Blue Mountain Ski Area. Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Co. responded also, as well as Northampton Regional E.M.S. and NOVA E.M.S. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Tyrone Johnson, 37, of Northampton, was headed south on Blue Mountain Dr. when Johnson crossed over into the northbound lane, striking a 1997 Jeep Cherokee driven by Gregory Tobin, 55, of Jim Thorpe. Johnson was taken by Northampton Regional E.M.S. to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. Gregory Tobin was flown to St. Luke’s Hospital by PennStar helicopter. His passenger, Jeremy Tobin, was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill by NOVA E.M.S. Police did not know the conditions of any of the victims. The collision is being investigated by Lehigh Township Police. They said alcohol was a factor in the crash and charges will be filed pending toxicology reports.
Police Report For January
Lehigh Township Chief of Police Jeffrey R. Schuler has noted this summary of activities performed by the police department in January: Reportable accidents investigated, 10, non-reportable, 6; summary traffic violations, 26, non-traffic, 4; warnings of violations, 2; equipment repair orders, 2; parking tickets, 1; persons arrested for D.U.I., 5; person arrested for D.U.I., 1; accident involving damage to unattended vehicle or property, and immediate notice of accident to public, 1; persons arrested for retail theft, receiving stolen property, and criminal conspiracy, 4; person arrested for theft by unlawful taking or disposition and receiving stolen property, 1; person arrested for fraudulent prescriptions, possession of a controlled substance and insurance fraud, 1; person arrested for criminal mischief, simple assault and harassment, 1. Total number of man-hours: 1,980. Miles traveled, 9,986. Calls logged, 825.