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Ex-Councilwoman Mirabito To run for Mayor of Bath By ALICE WANAMAKER The Home News
Fiorella “FI” Mirabito confirmed last Thursday in an exclusive interview with The Home News that she would be running for Mayor of Bath in the 2013 general election. Ms. Mirabito served on Council for two years before resigning in late 2010 for undisclosed personal reasons. The confirmation comes after months of speculation that she would be seeking the position. Ms. Mirabito outlined the reasons for her entry back into Bath political life. “In a nutshell, when my parents came [to Bath] they had two suitcases,” she said. “Bath was very good to me, good to my family and continues to be good to me. I do care for this little town, I really do.” Ms. Mirabito will be filling the paperwork for her mayoral bid later this month “There have been a lot of challenges [in my life] this past year, now is a good time,” she said of her decision to run for the position of highest-ranking official in municipal government. She told The Home News that she has decided to run now because she wants to have Bath recognized in a positive light. “I am very proud to be here and to have raised my sons in Bath,” she said “Bath has a lot to offer.” Her decision was solidified when incumbent
Fiorella Mirabito Mayor Donald Wunderler announced he would not be seeking reelection in November. “I would not run against [Mayor Wunderler], I have too much respect for him,” Ms. Mirabito said. Mayor Don Wunderler expressed his best wishes for Ms. Mirabito when told of her bid by the Home News. “I hope her health is good in order to do what she wants to do.” Wunderler has had health complications following a stroke in 2009 and has cited this as one of his reasons for not seeking re-election. Ms. Mirabito emigrated to America with her parents
at just five years old and has called Bath home ever since. She became a citizen of the United States in 1999. “As a little kid, I would say that maybe one day I would run for Mayor, it has been in my mind for a long time,” she said. Aside from being a casting vote when Borough Council comes to the impasse of a tie, the Mayor is a spokesperson for the community and represents the borough at civic and social events. Ms. Mirabito contends that while she doesn’t have a political agenda, she does have plans for Bath. One of her ideas is to begin annual social events in the Borough.
Moore Twsp. uses $28K Grant for building needs By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
With receipt of a $28,000 gaming grant from Northampton County, Moore Township has spent $30,000 to purchase a generator for the township building in case there is a power loss; a camera system, and lighting at the township building and garage. Secretary-Treasurer Richard Gable said they also now have an electric door opener for trucks at the garage, which will save on heating costs by closing the doors from inside the trucks. At the Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 5, Gable also noted that all brush has
been cleaned up on a hillside behind the township building, and leaves will be gone as well. The hillside will be leveled off. Township residents can take brush to the recycling center at Weaversville. Gable was re-appointed to the First Regional Compost Authority for a 5-year term. His term was due to expire in June. The board named Robert R. Brooks to the recreation board, replacing Mark Buskirk on the board. The developer of Mountain View Estates was given until May 31 to complete storm Continued on page 11
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“God made a Farmer” isn’t the only recent Dodge sales pitch that has gained a national claim to fame.
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The Mid-Atlantic Business Center of Dodge Dealers has honored Bath’s own Jeff Gostony for his seven-minute walkaround video featuring Continued on page 7
FIVE OF THE MAJOR SPONSORS over the 10 years of the Whitetail Deer Classic held in Northampton County received awards on Saturday night at the annual banquet. Four of them received rifles and a fifth a large glass bowl. Shown with chairman Rich Tobias are Rudy Marmello, Greg Chrin, John Bacho, Bob Hoffman, and Scott Hettenbach. Other awards were presented in appreciation for support given. (Story on Page 6). – Home News photo
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Gab Over the Fence by Pete G. Ossip Lucky for us, we escaped a bigger snow storm than folks had up in New York State and the New England states. We had about six inches, and that wasn’t bad, considering. But winter’s not over yet, so we’ll sit tight and wait it out till spring finally arrives. The borough crew got a chance to use their new truck with its snow plow. When it warmed up on Monday, we had another thick fog, which was tough on drivers. Anyhow, the sun came out again on Tuesday. Always nice to see that. . .Elmira made a big batch of fastnachts, and they were umm-mm, good. She didn’t wait until Tuesday, though, so we didn’t hafta eat all those doughnuts in one day. . . . Forty days of Lent have started, and there are things we can sacrifice in that time. It might take off a bit of weight as an extra benefit. . . . And lest I forget, this Thursday is Valentine’s Day, the big day for our wives, sweethearts, daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces – all the female set – so I hope all the guys remember and get something nice for ‘em. Flowers and a card are the best. Candy’s good, but there’s that weight problem again. Maybe a little jewelry would be nice, too. The gals always love that. . . .President’s State of the Union message was this Tuesday, after this letter went out. I hope there were some good things for our country, although I did hear that he’d like more spending. Reading in Time, I see that a Latino Senator from down in Florida, who grew up in Cuba, is gonna have the response. . .Here’s a big “Get Well !“ to Bernice Kulp, Willard’s wife, after she had surgery. Maybe Willard will have a big bunch of flowers for her on Valentine’s Day. . . . Saw another BIG flock of snow geese the other day at Seiple’s pond. . . .I hear the Bath Legion is gonna host
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The ‘doctor’ who runs the storefront office, Anthony Bosch, isn’t even licensed in any medical capacity by the state of Florida. However, he still fancies himself an “antiaging specialist.” Mr. Bosch allegedly uses this business as a front for a distribution network of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and a variety of other steroids and illegal supplements. Some of the best known players in the league, including “Cacique,” the alias of New York Yankees’ All Star 3rd basemen Alex Rodriguez, have allegedly sought Mr. Bosch’s ‘anti-aging’ services. Other athletes implicated in doing business with Mr. Bosch include Milwaukee Brewers star Ryan Braun and, in 2009, Manny Ramirez, who was a Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder at the time. Mr. Braun has admitted to his wrongdoing, and as his PR agent no doubt told him to say; accepted all responsibility and asked for forgiveness. These are not minor names in the sport. It seems like the steroid era has never ended, just evolved
and adapted to overcome MLB’s testing and restrictions. To his credit, Commissioner Bud Selig has had a heavy hand and deploys his baseball gumshoes to try and smoke out all of these drugcheats. It hasn’t been easy, as history and current events have shown. Players seem to still think these PEDs are
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worth the risk of career endangering disgrace. That’s a shame, and implicates a sick culture permeating all major sports. While it doesn’t absolve men like A-Rod of personal responsibility, it speaks volContinued on page 13
Moore Township celebrating Its 250th anniversary in 2015 At the Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 5, it was announced that Moore Township will celebrate its 250th anniversary in the year 2015. Solicitor David Backenstoe is negotiating with developer David Jaindl to gain ownership of the former Edelman School. It is the last of 12 oneroom schools in the township, and could become a focal point of the celebration. Secretary Richard Gable said a historical society is forming to plan the anniversary, and residents of Moore
Township are invited to join. He also said that they are looking for old photos and maps of the township. Tentatively planned already is an old tractor parade that would begin and end at the Moore Township Recreation Area. Persons who would like to be in the historical society, or have memorabilia that is important to the township’s long history, are asked to call Gable at the township building, 610-759-9449; fax 610-7599448, or e-mail www.mooretownship.org
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150 hands-on projects with an emphasis on leadership, citizenship and life skills. The 4-H program is staffed by adult volunteers; volunteers are always welcome. Anyone interested in obtaining more information on the 4-H program, in general, or wishing to volunteer to help as a volunteer, is asked to call Brad Kunsman, Northampton County 4-H Program Manager, at 610-746-1970. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
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Author Leanne Shea Longdown had a lovely time with the Bath Lions cheerleaders last week and they were as welcoming as they were all those years ago. She got to spend time with the girls, their coach and with Nicole Somers who was the girl who invited Leanne’s daughter to train back in 2007. The Bath Lions cheerleaders and Good Shepherd Cheerleading (Australia) will now become sister squads and they will share photos, letters and inspiration across the globe.
4-H tree seedling sale in full swing The orders for the Northampton County 4-H annual tree seedling sale are coming in rapidly. The deadline for this event is March 1st. This sale benefits the 4-H youth in the county, supporting various programs such as camp, fair, trips, achievement
banquet, and the clubs in general. The pick up date for the trees is Saturday, April 27, 2013, at various pick-up locations. The trees offered this year are: Eastern White Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir, Concolor Fir, Sugar Maple, Red
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Jessica Paulus, of Bath, an interior design major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected for a scholarship from IUP’s Department of Human Development and Environmental Studies. The Donna Streifthau Scholarship is given to juniors who display academic achievement and a commitment to community life through volunteer service. Paulus is the daughter of Richard and Lisa Paulus and a 2010 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School. She is vice president of IUP’s chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers and a student assistant to the dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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A local organization that supports the military and their families will hold a special event at the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. on Friday, March 17. Humble Hearts for Hope, Inc., a non-profit organization, supports military troops
www.HomeNewsPA.com with care packages while they are deployed and assists their families in need while they are away from home. They will hold their first annual Longaberger & Pampered Chef basket bingo and shopping event among 18 vendors on the date noted, with doors opening at 11 a.m. and the event beginning at noon. Funds raised will be used to assist deployed troops with special requests while they are deployed, presently assisting the 1034th CSSB unit out of Ft. Indiantown Gap, along with individual soldier requests. Product items for the deployed troops are welcome to be dropped off at the event. Humble Heart for Hope is also accepting door prizes, gift certificates, gift cards and monetary donations for basket sponsors of $55 and over. Tickets at $20 each are available at the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. and Vintage House of Hair in Nazareth. Other events the organization is planning are Project Hope Camp for 6th through 12th grade students on May 3-5 and Military Spirit Day on Saturday, July 13, the third annual collection and family fun event at Chick-Fil-A in Lower Nazareth Township.
Relay for Life of Whitehall - Bingo Sunday, March 3rd Doors open at 1 pm; Calling starts at 2 pm at Commitment to Family & Community, 165 Cherry St, Coplay. There is a 50/50 raffle. 15 board games and 5 paper specials. Advance tickets $20 by March 1st. Tickets available at the door $25. Food available for purchase. All proceeds go to the Relay. Please contact Shari Noctor at 610-266-5241
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Three Northampton students Tops in SkillsUSA competition Three Northampton High School students who are also students at Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School won first place gold medals in the January 30 SkillsUSA competition. They earned the right to represent District 11 in the state competition in Hershey this coming April. A total of 400 students competed in 51 hands-on skill and leadership competitions in January. The “Showcase of Skills” provided a unique opportunity to observe some of the most talented career and technical education students in the area. Career and technical schools represented were Bethlehem Area
Vo-Tech (BAVTS); Career Institute of Technology (CIT); Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI); Monroe Career & Technical Institute (MCTI); and Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS). In the evening, students and their families gathered at Parkland High School to hear the results of the day’s competitions and for the winners to receive their medals. Winning gold medals were Justin Cole, HVAC & Refrigeration; Andrew Acevedo, Job Skill Demo A; and Joseph Fronti III, Welding, all Northampton BAVTS students. Silver medalists were in
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Automotive Service Specialization – Austin Kochenash, BAVTS-Northampton; Building Maintenance Technology – Ryan Kendzierski, BAVTSNorth’n; Health Knowledge Bowl – Alyssa Reed, BAVTSNorth’n, Jessica Seip, BAVTSSaucon Valley, Katie Hujcs, BAVTS-North’n, and Shawna Schibilla, BAVTS-North’n; HVAC & Refrigeration – Matthew Price, CIT-Nazareth; Masonry – Thomas VanHorn, CIT-Nazareth; TeamWorks – Isaiah McDonald, BAVTSLiberty, Joe Mills, BAVTSNorth’n, Jonathan Ramos, BAVTS-Liberty, and Joshua Bryant, BAVTS-Freedom. Winning bronze medals were in Automotive Service Technology – Joshua Mack, BAVTS-Northampton; Job Interview – Brittnay Stevenson, CIT-Nazareth; and Related Technical Math – Jared Masonheimer, BAVTSNorthampton. SkillsUSA Council is an organization whose mission is to create a world- class workforce by developing partnerships among the business community and local career and technical schools.
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The Northampton Area School District Board of Education will hold Safe School Committee meetings as follows at the Administration Building, 1st floor conference room, beginning at 4:30 p.m.: Tuesday, February 19 and Tuesday, May 21.
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THON at Northampton Area High School Students at Northampton area High School will be participating in THON this weekend. THON is a dance marathon aimed at raising funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. THON 2013 is a world wide campaign that started at Penn State Main Campus in 1977. On Saturday, February 16 at 6:45 p.m, Penn State Dance Marathon, the largest studentrun philanthropy in the world, is inviting everyone around the globe to take part in “Dance With Us”, the first global coordinated line dance to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. When THON Weekend kicks off Friday, February 15th, hundreds of committed dancers will show their best moves for 46 consecutive hours. THON Weekend is a celebration of the efforts behind more than 15,000 Penn State students who are dedicated to increasing funds and awareness for pediatric cancer. THON’s sole beneficiary is the Four Diamonds Fund, based out of Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Donated funds support innovative and sustainable pediatric cancer research, assists families with medical bills that insurance cannot cover and provides priceless emotional support. In its 41-year history, THON has raised more than $89 million for Four Diamonds and is looking to reach $100 million raised in the near future. New for 2013, Dance With Us is a fun and interactive call to action for people who are not located at Penn State’s main campus to get involved in the THON Weekend dance festivities. The program provides the opportunity for
participants, no matter their location, to dance along with the THON dancers and experience spirit, energy and atmosphere of THON while supporting the fight against pediatric cancer. “We anticipate this program to inspire line dances and viewing parties for THON Weekend across the globe,” said Will Martin, Overall Chairperson for THON. “This will allow Penn State fans and pediatric cancer fighters to feel like they are in the Bryce Jordan Center from any location.” A 30-second instructional line dance video will be released on THON’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pennstateTHON on Wednesday, January 16th offering a tutorial for participants to learn the lyrics and moves in advance of THON Weekend. On Saturday, February 16 at 6:45 p.m., participants from around the world will be able to participate in the line dance and join dancers at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center via live stream on the Facebook page. THON is encouraging fans and supporters to submit videos and images of their line dance performances before and after THON Weekend. Videos and photos can be submitted via THON’s Facebook page. The best videos will be featured on the official Dance With Us page on www.thon.org/ DanceWithUs. For more questions on how to get involved with Dance With Us, please contact Cat Powers, Overall Public Relations Chairperson at public.relations@thon.org and find more information on www. THON.org/DanceWithUs.
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CITATION from Pa. House of Representatives congratulating the sponsoring Youth Field Day Foundation and Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs on the Classic’s 10th year was presented by Reps. Joe Emrick and Marcia Hahn to co-chairmen Jerry Seyfried and Rich Tobias. More than 600 people attended the event, which in 10 years has raised more than a million dollars. – Home News photo
More than 600 attend Whitetail Deer Classic Thousands of dollars were raised on Saturday night as the 10th annual Whitetail Deer Classic was held in the Northampton Memorial Community Center with more than 600 persons in attendance. Sponsored by the Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs and the Youth Field Day Foundation, the funds generated go to outdoors activities for youth and for grants to environmental and conserva-
tion efforts in Northampton County. Principal beneficiaries are the youth field day, a free all-day event for up to 200 boys and girls; the Northampton County Junior Conservation School, at which up to 35 boys and girls participate in a week of outdoors and environmental activities and instruction at the 4-H Center and in much of the county; and the Federation, which designates $500 grants. Co-chairmen Rich Tobias and Jerry Seyfried expressed
their appreciation and that of the committee to all the sponsors and the people who attend the event each year. Seyfried said it wouldn’t have been possible to raise as much as one million dollars over those years without their support. Rifles and a large glass bowl were among the awards to the major sponsors and donors that included Charles Chrin Companies, Horns Outdoors, Brown-Daub, Banko Beverages, Allentown Beverage, and others. Six hundred tickets at $100 each and early bird tickets at $100 each also, along with numerous raffles on valuable merchandise, were the fundraisers. In addition to 58 guns and rifles on the main banquet ticket, two Polaris ATV’s were won by lucky ticket holders. A citation congratulating the Classic on its 10th anniversary was presented by Reps. Marcia Hahn and Joe Emrick. The Gerald Seyfried Sportsman Award was presented by him to William J. Halbfoerster, Jr. for his “outstanding service, commitment and giving back to the community through sporting events.” Past recipients of the award were Allen and Pauline Flory, Roger Bodnar, Harry Clewell, Norman and Sharon Graver, and Bruce Weidner. A larger plaque listing all those names will be on display for a year at the East Bath Rod & Gun Club, where the recipient is a life member. A number of county, state and federal dignitaries attended the Classic. A state judge announced that veterans will be honored on Feb. 26 at Northampton Community College.
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JAKE TRACH proudly shows the crossbow his dad won in one of the many raffles held on Saturday night at the Northampton Community Center. – Home News photo
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Now Team 2 Is Ahead of Team 1 In Bath Die Hards Team 2 did what Team 1 did last week, sweep an opponent, so now they’re in first place and Team 1 is second after losing 1 to 3 in the Bath Die Hards League as of Feb. 7. Team 2 got that 4 to 0 win behind Art Bruch, 504; Sam Strouse, 500, and Michelle Tirrell, 428.
Team 1 dropped down, but had Joe Bachman, 515, and Marie Harring, 422. Bob R. Kosman’s score was incorrect on the copy submitted. Team 4 kept up with the pack by winning 3 to 1 behind Terry Bartholomew, 651; Ken Grube, 587, and Kathy Grube, 459. Team 6 did likewise by winning 3 to 1 with Rick Deil, 575, and Sherry Longley, 402. Team 5 kept pace with the leaders by winning 4 to 0 behind Bob C. Kosman, 493; Patsy Kosman, 433; and Mike Tirrell, 419. On the losing side, there were also Teams 3, 7 and 8. Team 3 lost 0 to 4 with Randy Kessler, 418, and Bobby Lou Snyder, 406. The same thing happened to Team 8, losing 0 to 4, with Gerald Bartholomew, 590; Mike Swope, 564, and Amanda Leindecker, 450. Team 7 lost 1 to 3 as Charles Kosman had 428 and Charlene Fassl, 408.
Schwartz, 543. Arndt Construction upended Old Dairy, 4 to 0, behind Bob Meixsell, 233-213-206– 654; Bob Adams, 215-212–604; Marty Beal, 200–591; Don Arndt, 224–568; and Jason Benner, 549. Old Dairy: Scott Fenstermacher, 523, and Warren Nelson, 504. STANDINGS Scherline & Assoc. S L Plastic Hecktown Fire Co. Arndt Construction Harhart’s G&L Sign Factory Old Dairy Taylor Honey
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For the fifth year in a row, Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League beat the City Inter-Church League of Bethlehem on Monday night. It was the 59th All-Star best-offive series between the two leagues, with all three games won by Suburban stars, 7-3, 9-1, and 7-6. Game One City players opened the Scherline Gains; There first game with two runs in the Was a 300 Game in top of the 3rd. Suburban tied Bath Industrial League it in the bottom of the 3rd and Scherline & Associates went ahead with three runs in picked up another 4 to 0 win the 4th and picked up another in week 22 of the Bath Indus- run in the 6th. They sealed it trial League and made more with a run in the bottom of the headway in first place. The 8th inning to win 7-3. Game Two team beat Harhart’s 4 to 0, Suburban League carried led by Andy Edelman, 256236-219–711, along with Frank their scoring over into the Yeakel, 245-236–655; Jeff Ker- next game with two runs in bacher, 255-210–647; and John the 3rd and three in the 4th to Kerbacher, 227≠560. Har- go in front, 5-0. City picked up hart’s: George Hyde, 222-206– a run in the 5th, but Suburban 623; Nate Meixsell, 202–590; put the game away in the 9th Butch Holland, Sr., 203–549; with four runs to make the final score 9-1. They racked up Marty Csencsits, 238–541. Runner-up S L Plastic won eight triples in this one game. Game Three 3 to 1 over Taylor Honey, led The third match was a nip by Kyle Reaser, 258-221-220– 699, and Evan Rehrig, 207- and tuck affair. Suburban 200–566. Taylor: Jack Troxell, went ahead 1-0 in the 3rd and 225-203–581`; Scott Frieboln, City got two runs in the 6th. 549; Ed Taylor, 525; Marvin Then in the 7th, both teams scored four runs. It stayed 6-6 Meixsell, 507. Hecktown Fire Co. split 2 to until the 14th inning when 2 with G & L Sign Factory. Ja- Keith Campbell of St. John’s, son Eberts rolled a perfect 300 Farmersville, tripled to make along with 256 for a 733 score the final score 7-6 Suburban. Leading hitters for both for G & L, and was followed by Paul Duda, 20–594; Mike teams were as follows: SubReese, 547; and Bob Sahay- urban – Bernie Yurko, 6 for 7; dak, 207–509. Firemen: Stan Kyle Taylor, 6 for 11; Larry GolZurowski, 246-213–639; Matt ick, 4 for 7; Keith Campbell, 3 Paulus, 216-214-200–630; Ken for 5, and three others players Hoelle, 212-204–602; Andy with 3 for 7, 3 for 8, and 3 for 11. City – Dick Hacker, 6 for 11; Matt Follman, 5 for 11; and Carl Messman, 4 for 11. Suburban League will resume regular action on Monday night. STANDINGS Team 2 Team 1 Team 4 Team 6 Team 7 Team 5 Team 3 Team 8
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With concerns about how Boy Scout Troop 33 is doing, the Bath Lions Club invited Scoutmaster Sean Corey to speak at their dinner meeting this past Wednesday. The Lions have sponsored the troop since 1928 and are now a co-sponsor with St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church in Bath. Corey said the troop presently has six boys. They have participated in such projects as Scouting for Food, cleanup of the Monocacy Creek, and a festival at the church. Plans are also being made to have a hiking trip to Jim Thorpe, and to participate in a first aid event at the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. in Moore Township. A fun and educational trip may also be on their docket for the summer, Corey said. One of the boys is presently working on earning his Life Scout rank, while others are gaining merit badges. There are five members on the troop committee and Pastor Jay R. Wetzel of St. John’s is a liaison for the troop from the Lions club. The troop is hoping to get at least two new members through a cross over from Cub Pack 33, and they are trying to work with parents, three of whom are alumni from Troop 33. Boy Scouts are aged 12 and older, and there is a short
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vian Hall Square will hold Computer 101 class with Scott Gingold of Computer Troubleshooters on Tuesday, February 19 at 10:30 a.m. Reservations required and can be made by calling 610.746.1000 or online at www.moravian. com. Also on Tuesday at Moravia Hall Square, will be Arts & Artists, Steal Away with Penny Musco. A one woman show celebrating Black History Month. Steal Away weaves together historical accounts of those who sought free land by taking advantage of The
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Traditions of Hanover Independent Living is inviting seniors to join them for a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Tuesday, March 5. The Pennsylvania Horticulture Society Philadelphia International Flower show, “Brilliant” is inspired by British culture in the modern-day London. Explore great gardens of the United Kingdom and shop from more than 140 vendors. Cost is $58 per person and includes a transportation, driver tip, bagged lunch, and entrance to the show. Passengers are invited to enjoy coffee and doughnuts before departure, courtesy of Traditions of Hanover. The bus leaves Traditions of Hanover promptly at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. Seating is limited; reservations must be made by February 18 by calling Perkiomen Tours at 1-800-222-4434 and using trip code TRAD03052013.
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Resolutions, requests ok’d At borough council meeting
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Northampton Borough Council at their workshop meeting on Thursday okayed resolutions that were presented to them by Borough Manager Gene Zarayko. One will establish a municipal park acquisition program in which the borough will borrow funds to replace playground equipment at three parks, along with purchasing a property on Smith Lane. Northampton County has funds for this purpose, which the borough would match. In another resolution, Council approved increasing the tax collector’s compensation rate for collecting real estate taxes from .75% to .85% beginning on January 1, 2014. The tax collector presently makes between $16,000 and $17,000 a year, Zarayko said, and the increase will amount to another $1,500. Council okayed the use of the band trailer for two occasions in other municipalities. Hanover Township will use it on May 16-18 for their annual carnival. Schnecksville
Fire Co. will use it for their community fair June 17-22. In Hanover’s case, they provide a truck to pick it up and return it. The Schnecksville Fire Co. will be charged a setup and delivery fee. Northampton Fire Dept. will use the municipal park and the portable band trailer for their annual Spring Thaw Rendezvous on May 4. The local Exchange Club will also use both for their Community Days fair July 10-13, and they were given permission to run the annual Jack Frost Parade on Oct. 24 with a rain date of Oct. 31. Three Lutheran churches in Northampton were given permission to use both park pavilions for a joint picnic on Sunday, June 23. Other Matters • Council okayed an addition to the Police Procedure Manual on a social networking policy put together by Police Chief Ronald Morey. It deals with preventive steps that may be taken when there are abuses found in uses of computers, Twitter and Facebook. Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. praised Mo-
rey for doing something before problems arise in this electronics age. Christopher Frederick was approved as a full-time police officer, pending passing of certain qualifications. • The annual franchise fee from RCN for 2012 has been received, amounting to $146,140.78. • Zarayko reported that the non-uniformed pension plan earned 9.17% and the police pension plan earned 10.39%. These performances could reduce the borough’s contributions to the plans in two years. • Northampton will receive $65,000 toward the purchase of the Kroope property on Main Street, which will be turned into an uptown park. State Rep. Julie Harhart and Senator Lisa Boscola informed Zarayko that consultant Victor Rodite’s application for funds from the Monroe County Gaming Grant had been approved.
• Residents were reminded that the last day for the $25 early payment discount on refuse bills is this Friday, Feb. 15. March 1 is the first day residents can rent pavilions and ball fields in the borough’s parks. • Council accepted with regret the resignation of Robert Weinhofer as director of the Recreation Center. They lauded the work he has done in making the center a successful operation. Council President John Yurish said, “He will be missed.” In a committee report it was announced that there will be a dance at the center on March 2 for 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls from 6:30 to 9 p.m. • Code & Police Committee chairman Robert McHale announced that Chief Morey will once again begin the D.A.R.E. program this month at Good Shepherd School and Col. Siegfried Elementary School. Morey was also commended by the Northampton Area Middle School staff for making regular walkthroughs at the school. • Electronic recycling became mandatory on Jan. 24,
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2013. Northampton’s King St. recycling center accepts any and all electronics, but no refrigerators, freezers or dehumidifiers. • In upcoming events, the fire department will have its annual banquet March 2 at the Allen Twsp. Fire Co., when a 50-year firefighter will be honored. On Saturday, March 23 the community Easter egg hunt will be held at 11 a.m. in the municipal park, but if it rains the event will be put off until Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. Councilman Robert Coleman, commenting on the expected snowstorm on Friday Continued on page 13
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A Banquet of Song The Nazareth area churches adult and children’s choirs will come together on Sunday February 24th for ‘A Banquet of Songs.’ The choirs will be singing the Psalms at St. John’s Lu-
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By Andy Weaver Nazareth Winter Sports Recap
As we closed another high school winter season at Nazareth, I would like to recap the final week of sports for some teams as the girls basketball team head to the playoffs! On Tuesday, February 5 the Nazareth girls basketball hosted Whitehall where they won 54-29. On Tuesday the boys basketball team traveled to Whitehall as Whitehall gave Nazareth a 51-28 loss. On Wednesday February 6 the Nazareth girls and boys basketball teams hosted Liberty in the Todd Rothrock/Derek Kehoe Ceremony in between games! The girls beat Liberty and the Liberty boys gave Nazareth a 55-42 loss. On Friday February 8 winter storm Nemo forced the Northampton games to be moved. The boys game was held Thursday night at Northampton where Northampton beat Nazareth 57-52 in overtime and that was the last game of the season for the Nazareth Boys. Nazareth boys basketball ended the 2012-2013 season 7-15. It was a great effort by the boys all season long. On Saturday February 9 the girls basketball team beat Northampton 44-22 on Senior Night in the Raymond J Nunamaker gym. This week, The Nazareth swimming teams will host Whitehall Thursday February 14 at 4p.m. in the last home match of the year. The girls basketball team will participate in Districts starting around February 22. I will have match ups
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Lenten Gatherings Begin after Ash Wednesday
Join Covenant United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Sunday evenings Feb. 17 & 24, March 3, 10 & 17 for their annual Lenten Gatherings. Meals are pot luck with each Sunday having a different theme, and don’t forget, you can also bring dessert! Remember to bring your own plates, silverware and cups also. Feb. 17 will be Soup and Sandwiches, Feb. 24 is Ethnic Heritage foods
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water improvements and a wearing course on the streets, following recent complaints by the development’s residents. If not completed by then, a $131,000 letter of credit will be pulled. Gable reported that the township’s financial balance was much better at the end of 2012 than it was the previous year. The township is canceling its contract for pick-up of trash and recycling at the township building that was held with
Waste Management, and is going with Berger Sanitation at a lower cost – $60 a month – which is $50 for trash and $10 for recycling of their paper and plastic. They will pick up every week. Solicitor David Backenstoe has prepared two draft ordinances for review by the Planning Commission and subsequent action by the Supervisors. One would repeal the Parks Board as it relates to Appalachian Park and re-assigning it to the Environmental Advisory Council. Another would amend the zoning ordinance that would clarify the township’s position with MetroTec. In that amended ordinance, a solar energy facility would be a system which has a rated capacity of more than 18 kilowatts or has a lot coverage collector area of more than 1,000 square feet. Two extensions of improvements agreements were granted – one for Pheasant Ridge that would expire in midMarch and another for Zion Wesleyan Church that will go to Sept. 29. A resolution was adopted on the sewage planning module for Ridgewood Estates. The board discussed a job description for a Public Works Director that replaces roadmaster foreman, a position that
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will be eliminated in January 2014. There are presently six persons in the road crew. The Land Preservation Board will have an April 8 workshop on land preservation and open space. The Environmental Advisory Council is preparing a newsletter that will have info from all boards and departments. A new policy is in place when persons in the audience may speak. To get on the agenda, they should let the township office know a day ahead of meetings, and there is a threeminute time limit. One resident at the meeting reported that a township snowplow put a large amount of dirt in his yard when plowing. Chairman David Tashner realized it had happened and said it will be cleaned up when the weather breaks. Reports Jason Harhart, fire recorder for the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co., reported for the month of January: 16 fire calls with 89.5 man-hours (3 fires, 5 accidents, 2 automatic fire alarms, 1 standby for Bath, 1 mutual aid for a fire in East Allen, 1 odor investigation, 1 fuel spill, 1 CO2 alarm, 1 cancellation); 12 ambulance calls, for 28.5 man-hours; fire and ambulance training, 120 man-hours. The police report of Chief Gary West for January showed 298 incidents (many 9-1-1 calls that police respond to, ambulance assists, and others); 37 verbal and written warnings; 43 traffic citations; 4 arrests for DUI, 6 reportable NDS 8 nonreportable accidents investigated.
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News Sermonette The Rev. Richard McClain Salem UCC, Bath
Snow and New Birth Do you remember when you were a child and looked forward to those snowy days and maybe a day off from school and playing in the snow? When I served in the northern part of the state (Tunkhannock), a snowy day off from school meant the McClain Family headed for Elk Mountain for a day of skiing in the freshly-fallen snow. I guess there is still that child in me, because I love playing in the snow with my grandchildren. I love going with them to Bear Creek or Blue Mountain. I realize that many people do not share my sentiments about snow – you are ready for spring flowers! Back on Super Bowl Sunday, my message focused on how we can have victory over certain circumstances of life – how we can experience blessings out of burdens. One blessing is that before long it will be springtime! The spring flowers will begin to poke their heads up through the ground (or the snow). It is nature’s new birth. Another blessing is the new birth we have through our faith in Jesus Christ. As the snow melts in the coming weeks, may this transformation in nature be a reminder of another transformation – the burdens to blessings that are part of Easter. dinner will go from 4-7 p.m. and includes spaghetti (with meatballs, sauce, butter or plain), salad, bread, drink and dessert. Advance tickets are on sale now or you can pay at the door. The fundraiser benefits the 6th grade class trip.
Museum Open
The Bath Museum (located in the Bath Boro Building) at Penn and Washington Streets will be open on Saturday, February 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The museum is handicapped accessible and admission to the museum is free.
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“But God” Part 2
“But God” is a recurring biblical phrase that conveys victorious divine intervention in in the the hopeless hopeless circumstances circumstances of of life. life. David David had had been been a a intervention loyal servant servant of of King King Saul, Saul, but but envy envy convinced convinced Saul Saul to to eliminate eliminate him. him. Saul Saul loyal with his army daily pursued him. David’s death seemed certain, yet we with army pursued him. David’s certain, yet into we delivered him not read his “And Sauldaily sought him every day, butdeath God seemed read “And(1Saul sought him every day, but God delivered not into his hand” Samuel 23:14). “But God” expresses a divine him contrasting his hand” (1toSamuel 23:14). “But God” expresses a divine contrasting exception life’s bleak predictions of assured doom! Like David, we are exception life’s bleak predictions of assuredbut doom! Like David, we are all forced totoacknowledge our finite limitations, let us in our weakness find, as did David, strength God Who is Our Eternal Contrasting all forced to acknowledge ourinfinite limitations, but let us in our weakness Exception, flesh and myinheart butisGod the strength of my find, as did “My David, strength Godfail; Who OurisEternal Contrasting heart and my forever” (Psalm Exception, “Myportion flesh and my heart fail; 73:26). but God is the strength of my Pauland uses this “but God” contrasting exception in Ephesians 2:1-6 heart my portion forever” (Psalm 73:26). to reflect divine intervention through the mercy and love of God in senduses this “but contrasting Ephesians 2:1-6 ingPaul Jesus to save us in God” our hopeless sinful exception state. “Andin you hath he quickto reflect divine through and the mercy and love in of God sendened, who wereintervention dead in trespasses sins; Wherein time in past ye ing Jesus to save us hopeless sinful state. “And youtohath quickwalked according to in theour course of this world, according the he prince of ened, whoofwere dead trespasses sins; in Wherein in time ye the power the air, theinspirit that nowand worketh the children of past disobedience: Among whom also we allofhad conversation of prince living) of in walked according to the course thisour world, according(way to the times past of in the air, lusts of spirit our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the power the that now worketh in the children of disobethe mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. But dience: Among whom also we all had our conversation (way of living) in God, who mercy, forflesh, his great lovethe wherewith hethe loved us,and Even times past is in rich the in lusts of our fulfilling desires of flesh of when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, And the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. But hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places God, whoJesus.” is rich Yes, in mercy, for his great wherewith loved Even in Christ we were dead in love sin, “but God”he made usus, alive in when weWe were dead in sins, quickened us together with Christ, And Christ! were captive tohath Satan and enslaved in fleshly lusts, “but hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places God” set us free in Christ! We were children of wrath doomed and deserving eternalYes, damnation hell, “but our destination in Christ Jesus.” we wereindead in sin,God” “butchanged God” made us alive in to sit eternally “in heavenly Christ!” O what divinelusts, intervenChrist! We were captive toplaces Satan in and enslaved in fleshly “but tion! What a contrasting exception! “But God commendeth his love God” set us free in Christ! We were children of wrath doomed and toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans deserving eternal damnation in hell, “but God” changed our destination 5:7-8). O the love of God! to sit eternally “in heavenly places in Christ!” O what divine intervention! What a contrasting exception! “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:7-8). O the love of God!
Steal Away
With Penny Musco A one woman show celebrating Black History Month Steal Away weaves together historical accounts of those who sought free land by taking advantage of The Homestead Act of 1862, and the significant but nearly forgotten movement of an estimated 20,000-40,000 former slaves who headed north after Reconstruction ended.
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Alex's Lemonade Stand is Coming to Moore
On Friday, April 11th, Moore Elementary School will once again be hosting an Alex's Lemonade Stand as part of the Great Lemonade War. Students may bring in money and buy lemonade for 25 cents a cup during lunch. The students are also asked to wear yellow on this day to show support for kids with cancer. An Alex's Lemonade Stand Ambassador will be coming to speak to the students on Thursday, April 18th. If you would like to make a donation to Alex's Lemonade Stand, please visit the school donation page at: http://www.alexslemonade. org/mypage/89979. Thank you very much for supporting our school and this wonderful organization.
March of Dimes
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes. From March 11 to 15, Moore Elementary will be collecting dimes to help support the March of Dimes and the work that they do to make sure all babies are born healthy. The classroom that raises the most money for the March of Dimes will receive a special classroom celebration. Students are also encouraged to wear purple on Friday, March 15th to show their support for healthy babies. Thank you for your support of this worthwhile cause.
Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner
Boy Scout Troop 93 of Northampton is having the 2nd annual spaghetti dinner on March 16 at St. Paul’s Church in Northampton. The dinner will run from 4-7 p.m. All you can eat, includes drinks, salad and ice cream.
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Obituaries
Pearl L. Beers
Dec. 14, 1941 –Feb. 4, 2013 Pearl L. Beers, 71, of Lehigh Township, died on Monday, Feb. 4 in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall Township. She was the wife of David L. Beers, Sr. A 1962 graduate of Northampton High School, she worked with her husband in the family business, David Beers & Sons, Inc., where she served as secretary for many years. She and her husband enjoyed traveling, including trips to Alaska. Born Dec. 14, 1942 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Remaly) Klement. She was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, David L. Beers, Jr. of Whitehall, Brian K. Beers of Weaversville, and Gregg A. Beers of Northampton; six grandchildren; a brother, Donald Klement, of Emmaus; three sisters, Emma Hilbert of Port Richy Fla., Alma Hoch and Margie Billy, both of Cherryville; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a brother, Sonny Klement, and two sisters, Annie Finken and Beaty Lelko. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling
hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Stanley R. Bender, Sr.
April 26, 1922 – Feb. 10, 2013 Stanley R. Bender, Sr., 90, of Nazareth, died Sunday, February 10, 2013. Born April 26, 1922 in Nazareth, he was the son of the late Roy and Eva (Welz) Bender and husband of the late May A. (Laudenbach) Bender. Stanley was employed by Lone Star Cement Company and was a member of Schoeneck Moravian Church. He was also a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He honorably served in the US Army during World War II. Surviving are daughters, Anna Free of Bushkill Township, Jaquelyn Barbara of Fort Worth, TX; sons, Stanley R. Bender, Jr. of Bushkill Township, Barry Bender of Upper Nazareth Township; sister, Catherine Kostenbader of Arizona; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013. Funeral service will be at Bartholomew-Schisler FuPA003267
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Jan. 18, 1923- Feb. 8, 2013 Arlene E. Mitman-Fenstermaker, 90, formerly of Bath and Bethlehem, died Friday, February 8. She was the wife of Wilson R. Fenstermaker with whom she shared 22 years of marriage last July. Prior to her retirement, Arlene worked as a cook and waitress for many years at the former Strecky’s Lodge on Airport Road, now known as Checkers. She later worked as a cook at the former Train Stop in Bath. Arlene was an active member of St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, and she enjoyed country music. Born in Bethlehem on January 18, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Frank A. Sr. and Elsie (Granda) Eckley. In addition to her husband, Wilson, she is survived by her children; sons, Woodrow K. “Woody” Mitman, Jr. of Potter County and Thomas F. Mitman of Bethlehem; three daughters, Joanne Beam of East Allen Township, Dianne Bennicoff of Allentown, and Audrey Bluder of Bath; stepsons, Leon Fenstermaker and Barry Fenstermaker both of Bath; step-daughter, Sharon Germanton of Bath; eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Frank A. Eckley, Jr. of Bethlehem; sister, Jeanette Herbst of Bethlehem; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Woodrow K. Mitman, Sr. in 1984; they were married for 41 years. A memorial service in celebration of Arlene’s life was held on Wednesday, February 13, in the St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bethlehem. Arrangements by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Moorestown – Bath. .
Shirley A. Kromer
Sept. 27, 1934 – Feb. 9, 2013 Shirley A. Kromer, 78, of Nazareth, died on February 9, 2013. She was a wife of the late Willard E. Kromer who died on November 24, 2007. Shirley was a beautician for 52 years, operating a shop in her home in Nazareth. She was a 1952 graduate of Nazareth High School and a graduate of Empire Beauty School. She was a member of Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church, Bath. Born September 27, 1934 in Chapman Quarries, a daughter, of the late Edwin and Anna (Herbst) Minnich. She is survived by her sons, Jack Kromer, Jesse Kromer; daughters, Janet Schlamp all of Nazareth, Jennie Lynn of Leesburg, VA; three grand children; Brothers, Edwin Minnich of West Easton, Raymond Minnich, of Bethlehem, Francis Minnich, of Forks Twp., David Minnich, of Danielsville; sisters, Grace
James, of Forks Twp., Emma Mann of Northampton. Shirley is predeceased in death by brothers, Harry Herbst, Charles and Merritt Minnich; sisters, Mava Minnich, Madeline Arndt. Services were held on Tuesday, February 12. at the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth.
Rose Gartner-Marx
Feb. 16, 1916 – Feb. 10, 2013 Rose Gartner-Marx, 96, of Northampton died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Rudolph S. Gartner and the late Carl Marx. She had been a sewing machine operator at the former D&D Shirt Co., Northampton, for many years before retiring. Born Feb. 16, 1916 in Stiles, she was a daughter of the late John and Julia (Kogelman) Gilly. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church and the German Altar & Rosary Society. Surviving are a son, Rudolph A. Gartner of Alexandria, Va.; daughters Patricia Gartner of Northampton, Cynthia Dougherty of Bath, and Rosalie Christopher of Whitehall; step-daughter Anna Miklos of Walnutport; step-sons Charles Marx of Silver Springs, Md. and Rudolph Marx of Northampton; a sister, Elsie Mason, of Whitehall; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 15 stepgrandchildren, and 10 stepgreat-granchildren. She was preceded in death by a step-son, Edward Marx, and a step-daughter, Mary Dreisbach. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Queenship of Mary Church this (Thursday) morning, followed by interment in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.
Helen A. Mumaw
Helen A. Mumaw, 92, formerly of Nazareth, died Thursday, February 7, 2013. She was the wife of the late Fred Mumaw. Helen retired from the former Food Lane, where she was employed for 32 years at the South Side Easton stores. Years ago, she worked at the former JoAnn Dress and Eagle Youth Center. She was a member of Forks United Church of Christ and its Adult Fellowship. Born April 4, 1920 in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Helen May Strausberger Muffley. Surviving are two sons, Ronald F, of Nazareth, and Barry L. of Williams Township; six grandchildren,; eleven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Services were held on Tuesday. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton, is in charge of arrangements.
Reinhart E. Nemith
May 26, 1927 – Feb. 6, 2013 Reinhart E. “Reiny” Nemith, 85, of Bath died at home on Wednesday, Feb. 6. He was the husband of Sadie (Remsing) Nemith. He worked in the lab at
www.HomeNewsPA.com the Penn-Dixie Cement Co. for more than 36 years and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Born May 26, 1927 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Mary (Chekits) Nemith. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Bath, and a life member of Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion, Bath, where he also played on ands managed Legion softball and Legion baseball teams. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kathleen DiOdoardo of Bath and Deborah Lardiere of Nazareth; four grandsons; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Deysher of Nazareth, Ann LeVan of Bethlehem, and Frieda Yandrisevits of Nazareth; a brother, John Nemith, of Bethlehem. Preceding him in death were three sisters, Mary Myirski, Hilda Makoul, and Hermina O’Leary, and three brothers, Rudolph, Louis and Charles Nemith. Services were held on Saturday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the church. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bath.
Robert B. Petrushka
April 8, 1963 – Feb. 10, 2013 Robert B. Petrushka, 49, of Nazareth, died, February 10, 2013. He was the husband of Pamela Williams Petrushka. They celebrated 26 years of marriage on May 31, 2012. He was a control room operator at Portland Generating Station, Portland for 27 years. Bob was born April 8, 1963 in Easton. He was a son of George R. and Geraldine (Sauers) Petrushka of Nazareth. He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth, MasonLafayette Lodge #396 and Tall Cedar Easton, Forest #35. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by sons, David R. and Matthew T., both at home; brother, Richard T. Petrushka of Bangor. Calling hours are Wednesday, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., in the Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Memorials:
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Ahart’s Market on Friday, March 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 2 from 9 to 1 to collect non-perishable foods as well as monetary donations for the Bath Food Bank. During the Lenten season, the club will have Saturday morning breakfasts instead of semi-monthly Wednesday night dinner meetings. Also discussed was a possible spaghetti dinner for the public in May. The club will be represented in the Lions District 14-K bowl-a-thon at Blue Valley Lanes in Wind Gap on Sunday, March 10. The district will also be bowling that day at Jordan Lanes, Whitehall. Pledges will go toward sightrelated needs. If any man or woman, 21 and older, would like more information on joining the Bath Lions, call membership chairman Lion Bill Halbfoerster at 610-428-1965 or send a fax to 610-837-1264.
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night, asked that residents keep snow in their yards instead of shoveling it on to the streets. Councilman Keith Piescienski also asked that residents clear snow away from fire hydrants. It was noted that the Valentine hearts on local utility poles were made by the road crew and are admired by passersby. Said Lopsonzski, Sr., “People in other towns emulate what Northampton does with its decorations,” while Councilman Anthony Pristash thanked the road crew for putting up the hearts. Pristash and Zarayko said the Small Games of Chance law really hurts clubs and organizations that are struggling financially. Zarayko also said there are new Pa. DEP regulations on sewer drains, one of them that people are not allowed to wash their cars and let the soapy water go down the sewers in streets. Generally, the rule is to keep pollutants out of storm water basins. He also
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Six more weeks Of winter, says Another groundhog
Mayor Tom Reenock of Northampton at this past Thursday’s borough council meeting gave some of his speech in the Pennsylvania German dialect that he presented at the Feb. 2 dinner of Grundsau Lodge Nummer Ains on da Lechaw, held at the Germansville Fire Co. He reported that 230 men attended the 76th annual dinner, and that their groundhog saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. This was a different forecast than the one given by Punxatawney Phil, that infamous Pennsylvania groundhog, who reportedly didn’t see his shadow on a cloudy day and predicted an early spring. In his speech, Reenock said he hopes he stays healthy from the sun and vitamin D he got down in Florida, and wants to run again for Mayor and be with the people of the groundhog lodge the next four years. He also asked them to dig deep in their pockets and give to crippled children, while enjoying the good food and friends, and having a good time. His heritage isn’t Pa. Dutch, but the Mayor made his points in a dialect that came pretty close, and ended it, “Gross Danka.”
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Outdoors PGC Changing Re-issuing of Hunter Ed cards
The Pa. Board of Game Commissioners on Jan. 31 gave preliminary approval to regulatory changes that will enable the agency to implement improvements to the hunter education replacement training certificate process by providing online fulfillment capabilities. PGC Executive Director Carl G. Roe explained that, as envisioned, the agency will contract with a third party company to implement a fully automatic online system so that a hunter who took the course since 1987 could download a replacement card for a fee paid to the vendor, 24/7. “We believe this will result in a significant improvement to customer service, and certainly help hunters who find themselves in need of securing a certification card quickly,” Rose said. Game Commission H.T.E. course records dating back to 1987 are maintained on
a computer database. Presently, if a hunter loses his or her certification card, they need to contact the agency’s Hunter-Trapper Education Division for assistance in obtaining a replacement. If a hunter took the course before 1987, the individual must complete a Hunter Education Program Replacement Certificate Affidavit form, sign it and have it notarized before it is returned to the H.T.E. division. Replacement certificates are usually mailed in 10 to 14 days upon receipt of an application and there is a $10 fee for issuing a replacement.
Corrections in Oldies Article
In the article published last week concerning an oldies dance on Feb. 23 at Blue Mountain Fish & Game benefiting the June 15 Delaware Shad Fishermen’s Assoc. Fishing Education Day, the ages for children in the fishing event are 8 to 15 inclusive. The e-mail address for David Carl of DRSFA is fisherman_ dcarl@yahoo.com Sorry for the errors, but the fax printing was somewhat unclear.
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umes that top-performing athletes feel like they need these drugs to compete with their younger counterparts and live up to the obligations of their big-money contracts. Until there is a paradigm shift in the way we, and the leagues, think of sports and handle athletes’ contracts the problem will not go away. Unfortunately it seems like PED’s and synthetically enhanced players are not going away any time soon. They’ve become baseball’s new normal.
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PUblic notice-Legal PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BOROUGH OF BATH Notice is given pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Code (Act of 1968, P.L.805, No.247 as reenacted and amended) that the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath will consider the following proposed ordinance at its scheduled March 4, 2013 public meeting to be held at Borough Hall (215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014) at 7:00PM. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA AT § 179123 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS); § 179124 (INTENT OF OVERLAY DISTRICTS); § 179170 (OFF STREET PARKING); § 179251B (OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING – NEW AND EXISTING USES); AND § 179253A (OFF STREET PARKING STANDARDS) TO PERMIT NEW BUSINESS USES AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING USES IN A NEW PARKING OVERLAY DISTRICT WITHOUT A REQUIREMENT FOR ADDITIONAL OFFSTREET PARKING WHEREAS, Borough Council of the Borough of Bath has long sought to encourage the development and expansion of business activity within its Commercial Zoning districts; and WHEREAS, Borough Council has determined that the most profound constraint upon business development in the oldest portions of its commercial districts is a series of off-street parking requirements found in the Borough’s Zoning Ordinance which cannot reasonably be met, due to the density of existing structures in the area; and WHEREAS, Borough Council recognizes that the borough is not the only Borough with a densely constructed downtown area plagued with similar issues, and has identified the fact that other communities have lessened downtown parking requirements in acknowledgment of those developmental constraints; and WHEREAS, Borough Council and its Planning Commission have spent several years studying the problem, and now desire to permit the business activity they seek to encourage in the Borough’s core business area to develop and grow without a requirement of providing off-street
parking in addition to that which exists. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT and it is HEREBY ORDAINED that the Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Bath is amended as follows: § 179123 OVERLAY DISTRICTS is hereby amended to add an additional overlay district as subsections D & E to the said section: § 179123 D PARKING OVERLAY DISTRICT: the defined boundaries of the parking overlay district shall be as follows: ALL OF CHESTNUT STREET ON BOTH SIDES BETWEEN NORTHAMPTON STREET ON THE NORTH AND MAIN STREET ON THE SOUTH ALL OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET BETWEEN RACE STREET ON THE WEST AND ROHR STREET ON THE EAST ALL OF THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN STREET FROM JAMES STREET ON THE WEST TO WASHINGTON STREET ON THE EAST ALL OF THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST MAIN STREET FROM AND INCLUDING 111 WEST MAIN STREET ON THE EAST TO THE BRIDGE OVER THE MONOCACY CREEK ON THE WEST ALL OF THE NORTH SIDE OF NORTHAMPTON STREET FROM 103 EAST NORTHAMPTON STREET ON THE EAST TO THE BRIDGE OVER THE MONOCACY CREEK ON THE WEST ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF NORTHAMPTON STREET, 102 EAST NORTHAMPTON STREET ONLY ALL OF THE WEST SIDE OF WALNUT STREET FROM 124 SOUTH WALNUT STREET ON THE SOUTH TO 102 WEST N ORTHAMPTON STREET ON THE NORTH § 179123 E All of the four overlay districts shall be shown on a map of the Borough to follow the zoning map as an appendix to this Ordinance. § 17924 INTENT OF OVERLAY DISTRICTS is hereby amended to add a subsection D, the text of which shall read as follows: D. The purpose of the Parking Overlay District is to relax off street parking requirements in the primary historic business portion of the Borough to encourage the growth and development of business activity therein. § 179170 OFF STREET PARKING is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: All new uses shall require adequate off street parking, except that additional off street parking for new and expanded business uses in the Parking Overlay District shall not require off street parking beyond that which exists on January 1, 2013. § 179251B NEW AND EXISTING USES is hereby amended with the addition of the language underlined below: B. All uses shall meet the off street parking and loading requirements set forth in this section, except that there shall be no off- street parking requirements for nonresidential uses lawfully existing as of the date of adoption of this Chapter [May 2, 2011] in the CN Zoning District; and further, that there shall be no additional off-street parking required for new and expanded business uses in the Parking Overlay District beyond that which exists on January 1, 2013. § 179253A OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS is hereby amended with the addition of the language underlined below: A. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance regarding new and expanded business uses within the Parking Overlay Zone, off- street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this subsection: . . . All other terms and provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Bath shall remain in full force and effect, except to the extent amended hereby. (2/7-2/14)
www.HomeNewsPA.com ESTATE NOTICE ANTIONETTE C. MCGEE The Estate of Antionette C. McGee, deceased, of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to James V. McGee, Executor, on January 29, 2013. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present eh same without delay to James V. McGee, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (2/14-2/28) ESTATE NOTICE GRACE ELIZABETH O’HAWK Estate of GRACE O’HAWK a/k/a GRACE ELIZABETH O’HAWK, deceased, late of 1246 8th Street, N. Catasauqua, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Administration 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: Administrator:Bernard S. O’Hawk 1246 8th Street North Catasauqua, PA 18032 or his Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (2/14-2/28) ESTATE NOTICE MARTHA RYAN Estate of Martha Ann Ryan aka Martha Ryan, late of the Borough of Hellertown, County of Northampton, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payable without delay to: PATRICK J. RYAN 4203 East Mayfield Circle Bethlehem, PA 18020-8962 Or to his Attorney John L. Obrecht, Esquire 1731 Main Street Northampton, PA 180671544 (2/7-2/21) ESTATE NOTICE SARAH B. STEVENS The Estate of Sarah B. Stevens, deceased, of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Ginger K. Silfies, Executrix, and John Wayne Stevens, Executor, on January 10, 2013. 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 Ginger K. Silfies and John Wayne Stevens, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (1/31-2/14)
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Our Best Friends Have Hairy Legs!
The Home News Privileged to be part of your home and the community for 70 years. We’ve learned what’s important to our readers; family, community, home and yes pets are family too!
Keeping Pets Safe, Healthy And Happy
(NAPSI)—To help raise children’s awareness about the best ways to keep pets safe, healthy and happy, TV’s No. 1 show for preschoolers is airing a special shelter animal episode throughout February. This “Where’s the Firedog?” episode of the PBS KIDS show “Curious George” has George’s canine friend, Blaze, running away from the firehouse. When Blaze winds up in the animal shelter, George and his firefighter friend Sam learn how to keep her safe by putting a tag on her collar, walking her on a leash, and making sure she’s never lonely. Parents will find this a great teaching tool, as are all the rich accompanying resources, activities and games onpbskids.org/curiousgeorge. Another good idea is to heed these hints from The Humane Society of theUnited States: Important Pet Care Ideas 1. ID your pet with a microchip and collar with tags. 2. Keep dogs on a leash and cats inside. 3. Feed them quality food twice a day. 4. Visit the vet at least once a year for vaccinations. 5. Show them lots of love. “Children love having pets, but some kids need help learning the best pet care practices,” says Executive Producer Dorothea Gillim. “Who better than Curious George to help kids learn this?” “Curious George” is based on the best-selling books by Margret and H.A. Rey and is
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be held at the Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. (1601 Egypt Rd., Phoenixville) this Thursday thru Sunday, Feb. 14-17. There will be 450 exhibitors, plus fishing, hunting, boats, archery, family entertainment, live animals, free seminars, sporting competition, and much more. Hours are Thursday, 1-9; Friday, 12:30-9; Saturday, 10-7, and Sunday, 10-5. Admission is $12 adults, $3 children, and free under 5. Portion of the proceeds goes to “Keep America Fishing”.
Northampton Girls basketball Team in playoffs
Northampton High School’s girls basketball team assured themselves of a spot in the District 11 Lehigh Valley Conference playoffs this past Tuesday with a 42-35 upset victory over visiting Parkland. Leandra Sterner scored 17 points to lead the Konkrete Kids’ attack, 10 of them in the fourth quarter with 6 out of 7 free throw shots going into the net. Ashley Brink scored 12 points for the Northampton team as they avenged a December loss to the same Parkland team, 40-21. In the JV game, however, Parkland beat Northampton, 29-25, on Feb. 5.
District Judge John Capobianco. Smith was released on his own recognizance until a further court date. Shots Fired in Hanover Township Colonial Regional Police were
Police Blotter Colonial Regional Fugitive Caught
After Traffic Stop CRPD stopped a silver Plymouth Neon on Bath Pike for a suspended Pennsylvania registration on Feb. 1 at 8:33 p.m. Police found the vehicle was operated by Moises Alejandro HerraraZuniga, who didn’t have a valid driver’s license. While checking on the offender’s license status, it was determined he had an active arrest warrant out of Anne Arundel County, South Annapolis, Md. on charges of theft, motor vehicle unlawful taking, and rogue and vagabond. He was taken into custody without incident and arraigned on a fugitive from justice criminal complaint by District Judge Patricia Romig-Passero, committed to Northampton County Prison on $30,000 straight bail pending extradition to Maryland. Michigan Man D.U.I. in Bath On Monday, Jan. 21 at about 8:44 p.m., Colonial Regional Police were dispatched to the APlus gas station at 108 W. Main St., Bath, for a man who fell at the gas pumps and was believed to be intoxicated. Police identified the man s Richard Lee Smith, 49, of 9739 Waterway Dr., Grosse Iie, Mich., and determined he was under the influence of alcohol. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem for treatment and then arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 22 for DUI and arraigned in front of
dispatched to shots fired in the 5500 block of Grace Ave., Bethlehem (Hanover Township) at 10:45 p.m. Feb. 7. Several residents in the area reported hearing two or three gunshots and a vehicle with a loud aftermarket exhaust leave the area. Two shell cas-
www.HomeNewsPA.com ings were found in the street. Call Regional Police Detective Sgt. Michael Melinsky if you have any additional information at 610867-4820, or you can e-mail CRPD at tips@colonialregionalpd.org
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Manoquesy Lodge No. 413 F.&A.M. 221 Penn St., Bath, Pa. 18014 For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact George Makoul at (610) 905-6499.
We will also be hosting our annual open house during this time. Come on over and see what the Lodge is all about.
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