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Welcome Home, Kyle

Fire company club gives $1,000 to restore pavilion

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Specialist Kyle Stout with his parents.

-Photo courtesy of Mike Burritt On February 4th, Warriors Lightening) and has returned Watch Riders held two Wel- from a deployment in Afghancome Homes. The first was for istan, where he served from Army Spc. Greg Nyce, of Sell- March 2011 - January 30, 2012. ersville. The second for Army Specialist Stout has been Spc. Kyle Stout of Nazareth. awarded the Global War on Specialist Stout, 21, attend- Terrorism Medal and the Afed Notre Dame High School ghanistan Campaign Medal. in Bethlehem. He serves He is looking forward to with the 307th Military Police coming home and seeing his Company as a gunner, 4th family, girlfriend, and friends.

U.S. Cavalry Regiment of the and also his Mom’s cooking, 25th Infantry Division (Tropic Continued on page 16

Local students win top awards In Skills USA; gold medalists Will advance to state contest A large number of local students won gold, silver and bronze medals in the Skills USA “Showcase of Skills” competition held last week.

The gold medalists will represent District 11 at the state competition in Hershey this April, and could go on to national competition.

The Skills USA Council’s mission is to create a worldclass work force by developing partnerships among the business community and local career and technical schools –– connecting businesses with future employees, helping students become better employees, and promoting a positive image of member companies and their industries.

Approximately 400 students from these six career and technical schools took

part in 52 hands-on skill and leadership competitions: Bethlehem Area Vocational – Technical School (BAVTS); Career Institute of Technology (CIT); Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI); Monroe Career & Technical Institute (MCTI); Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS), and Colonial Academy.

Area winners who received their medals on Wednesday evening at Parkland High School were the following: Gold Medals BAVTS Northampton High School –– Action Skills, Andrew Acevedo; Automotive Service Specialization, Joshua Mack; HVAC & Refrigeration, Tommy Marakovits; Industrial Motor Control, Darius DalCin; Job Skill Demonstration A, Thomas Bachman-Haftl;

A check for $1,000 from the Bath Fire Co. Social Club was presented to Bath Borough Council on Monday by its president, James Pasquariello.

It is funding to help restore the Keystone Park pavilion at Green St., which was heavily damaged from storm flooding this past summer.

Pasquariello also offered to provide help in doing the work. Council President Robert Fields thanked the club for the gift. He said the borough is awaiting word from the insurance company on covering the loss, as well as from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on what money they may provide for repairs. The former engineer is making up a cost estimate.

Councilman Mark Saginario said paper work is being completed for FEMA. FlexCom of Chrisphalt Drive is also giving $1,000 to the Bath Business & Community Partnership (BBCP) for the organization to help improve the local economy and welfare in Bath. Speaking for Katie Wall, chief financial officer, who could not be present, Councilwoman Jennifer George said they are making a donation annually for that purpose.

The BBCP was authorized to have their farmers market from May 18 to Sept. 28, but the transient license fee was tabled until next month, as Mrs. George said there is a need for money at Keystone Park.

Planning Commission Councilman John Kearns said that the Bath Planning Commission will meet monthly or bi-monthly, but only when they have business to

transact. Plans are underway for a gazebo at Keystone Park, and a committee is working at design, so that work can get started before a grants expire in April. Councilwoman Carol Bear-Heckman said there should be more meetings besides the BPC to get the project moving along. The commission will discuss it at their next meeting on Feb. 20.

Kearns said that materials to build it are being arranged, and donations may be sought.

Mrs. Heckman also said that such topics as dumpster screening, parking overlay, and alternative energy should be keeping the BPC busy.

One other thing the BPC has been considering is changes to the ordinance regarding signs. A proposed zoning amendment has been tabled until March, including signs that may not comply to either the old or new ordinance. There is a question about who, if any, have gotten permits for signs.

Buffer at Park Councilwoman Kathryn Roberts was not present on Monday, having just given birth to a baby boy last week.

However, she is a property owner adjoining the new streetscape work at Monocacy Park. The contractor, Grace Industries, installed a 6 ft. stockade fence on the west side, replacing a 3 ft. chain link fence. There is a question about plantings there.

Arborvitae has been planted replacing what was there on a narrow strip of land between that original fence and the park property. Boro Manager Gerald Gasda is hopeful something can be resolved.

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275th Anniversary Corner

The Anniversary breakfast scheduled for February 25 is a sell out! Thank you to all for participating. The committee is also hosting a Longaberger Basket Bingo on March 5 at the Klecknersville Fire Co. Tickets are available at the anniversary store on Saturdays from 10 am – 1 pm.

The next meeting will be held on Wed., Feb. 15 at the Anniversary store. Any club or organization wishing to be a part of the celebration in any way is encouraged to send a representative to attend this meeting as scheduling for the third week in August is being planned now.

The committee has planned for the anniversary parade to be on August 18 at 1 p.m.

Monthly meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of every month up to August 2012 at Borough Hall unless there is a holiday.

INSIDE THIS WEEK: George Wolf HERO’s….4 Nazareth Sports …. 10 Obituaries….12 Trophy Drive….13 Classifieds ….14

Chapman Officials

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Chapman Borough Council: Front row Mayor Harold Kocher, Secretary Treasurer John Defassio, Councilwoman Dorothy Niklos. Back Row: Council persons, Linda Hoch, Kenneth Klingborg, Dana Ackerman, Council President Curtis Fehnel and Councilman Franklin Silfies.

Missing from photo is Councilwoman Lois Groff.

– Contributed photo

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Obama’s Union Looking back on President Obama’s State of the Union speech, the rebuttals to his proposals and goal for a strong economy over the long run, have done little to diminish a public relations-plus that speech made on most Americans.

Few presidents have had the ability to deliver such a speech, over an hour long, covering so many subjects, not using notes, as Obama exhibited January 24th.

Most Americans almost certainly agree that the rich in this country in economic crisis, should pay more income tax.

Whether they should pay the same percentage as their income rises into the millions is not as overwhelmingly supported. Yet if ever there was a time when such income tax payments were needed this is that time, with the nation in financial crisis.

Whatever one thinks of the president’s goal for the nation and the economy, the overwhelming support by members of Congress, displayed with rising and clapping constantly as Obama spoke, shows convincingly that Obama’s goals for this country have wide support. Republicans would be wise to take this into account in opposition efforts.

Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Partnering with Miracle League Miracle League Field will provide youth with special needs in the Greater Northampton County Community their own place to play, learn and grow.

The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, a nonprofit serving youth in communities across the United States, announced that the organization has developed a partnership with The Miracle League

of Northampton County to help build a new baseball facility in Palmer Township, Northampton County. The field is specifically designed to meet the needs of children with physical and intellectual disabilities. For more than a decade, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation has used baseball and softball-themed programs to meet the physical and emotional needs of

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By David Lillard While the environment isn’t a high priority in Washington this election year, local newspaper editors – and by extension their readers – say it ought to be. Clean water, public health and climate change are all highly important issues in every region of the U.S. according to a new Blue Ridge Press survey of newspaper editors.

The editors of the nation’s more than 4,000 dailies, weeklies, and monthlies rarely ever get asked their views. And I should know; I’m one of them! But as editor of The Observer, in Jefferson County, West Virginia, I can tell you that my 25,000 readers do have a point of view, and they care deeply about the environment.

When federal and state officials failed to regulate natural gas fracking to protect our West Virginia’s drinking water, The Observer reported the issue. Despite typically cordial relations between the gas industry and environmentalists in our state, everyone is concerned that poorly regulated gas wells can pollute drinking water and wreck property values.

Here’s what a hundred surveyed newspaper editors had to say: a resounding 85 percent declared safe drinking water “very important” to their readers, while 93 percent said “clean rivers and lakes for recreation” are just as important. children in need across the country. The announcement of the new Miracle League Field will help to ensure that children of all abilities can experience the special magic that happens on the ball field.

The Miracle League of Northampton County field will be located at the Charles Chrin Community Center on Green Pond Road in Palmer Township. The new field, combined with interesting and fun programs, will enable The Miracle League to attract and make a positive impact on the lives of special needs youth for the long term.

The American Academy of Pediatrics published a report in 2008 that clearly states the benefit of physical activity on children with disabilities. The report states “The benefits of physical activity are universal for all children, including those with disabilities. The participation of children with disabilities in sports and recreational activities promotes inclusion, minimizes de-conditioning, optimizes physical functioning, and enhances overall well-being.”

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A Maine editor explains why: the “fishing and hunting culture” – his readership – wants to keep rivers and lakes clean and accessible. A Virginia editor agrees, saying that despite his readers’ conservative outlook, they “value deeply where they live” and want to keep their waters “primarily pristine.”

“Direct effects are what my readers are really concerned about,” adds a Southwest editor. If a federal or state policy is negatively impacting the local environment, then people are going to oppose it. An editor from Montana sums up this concern: “our local economy depends on good environmental preservation efforts.”

Americans are especially unhappy with national energy policies and big corporations that don’t take their home interests to heart. Southeast editors offered mountaintop removal as an example, while another editor observed that even before Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, his readers were upset with “where the nuclear industry is going” in terms of an “aging infrastructure and site selection.”

Coastal newspaper editors, like those in Maine or on the Gulf, spoke of “alarming changes in fishery regulations that impact both the economy and tourism.” A Louisiana editor is shocked over the destruction of waterways by oil company dredging. A South

Dakota editor explains this intensity of local passion, saying: “what happens upstream [in Washington or in corporate boardrooms] is always going to flow downstream.”

This grassroots concern is something Congress should seriously consider as it tries to gut the Clean Water Act and impose hydraulic fracking on voters. The failure of Washington to adequately protect the environment means that local interests must now step forward to protect communities and families.

The Blue Ridge Press National Editor Survey, sponsored by the Park Foundation, confirms that the 20th century national focus of the environmental movement has clearly shifted in the 21st century to a local focus.

Many Americans now see the protection of limited local natural resources against big government and extractive industries as vital.

That’s a message politicians need to hear in the runup to the 2012 election. And you can bet local newspaper editors will be getting the word out loud and clear.

To receive a copy of the Blue Ridge Press National Newspaper Editor Survey, email scherer@blueridgepress.com.

David Lillard is publisher and editor of The Observer newspaper in Jefferson County, W.Va, and the Director of Blue Ridge Press.

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Punxsatawney Phil may have seen his shadow and forecast six more weeks of winter, but I wonder about that. It was cloudy all day here and even there, so maybe it was just TV lights or something. Oh well, it doesn’t matter. We’ll have that six more weeks of winter, and if it stays like it has been, we’ll take it. . . . Mayor Tom Reenock from Northampton gave his greetings to the brethren at Grundsow Lodge Nummer Ains on da Lechaw at Germansville last Thursday, when they had their yearly Groundhog Day dinner. The lodge used to have them at the community center in Northampton, but now they’re over in Lehigh County, and still Mayor Tom remains loyal to the group. . .

Hats off to the New York Giants for winning the Super Bowl over those New England Patriots. I’m not a Giants fan, but at least they’re a team in the same division as our Eagles. Maybe some day. . . . It wasn’t Bill O’Brien’s fault the Patriots lost. It was the players. Now he can concentrate on his new job as head football coach at Penn State. . . .

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coach will be at Northampton High School? They’re interviewing candidates, I hear.

It’s like starting all over again. . . .By the way, it’s good to hear that former Nazareth High star Chuck Debilio is getting better after having a stroke.

Makes you wonder when you hear somebody so young having a stroke. . . . .Congrats to the local winners in the Skills USA competition last week.

Their parents can really be proud of the hard work they put into it. . . . Some local folks are vacationing in Florida.

Others have headed to Aruba.

Aw, the warm climes must be nice. . . . I saw in last week’s paper that the soup kitchen they call “Loaves & Fishes” is now every Saturday of the month, the first two in Bath and the next two and sometimes three in Nazareth. Good to see that 51 and more families are getting some help that way. . . . The Demko brothers, Jerry and Reynold (otherwise known as “PeeWee”), have been in hospitals of late. I sure hope they’re feeling better. . . . Betty Fields is glad they finally have a sound system with microphones at borough meetings, but wishes

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Take a lesson from singers in TV stage shows. They hold ‘em right next to their lips. .

Tickets for the anniversary committee breakfast up at My Place on the 25th are all sold out! You can’t even get ‘em at the door, from what I heard . . . Elmira’s cooking up a pot of oatmeal for breakfast right now while I write this letter.

Brown sugar goes good with it, and sometime I put a patty of butter in the oatmeal. Anything good to eat, that’s for me. Have a good week, and take care ya’hear?

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wolf danced around to help in the school spirit. Below are the students who achieve Academic Heros and Super Heros recognition for the second marking period. Academic Heroes – Students who earned all G’s on report card

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As part of the theme, “Rock Your Smile!,” Mrs. Arcury encourages children to: 1. Brush and Floss twice a day.

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4. Visit your dentist and dental hygienist regularly.

Mrs. Arcury also extends a big “thank-you” to the George Wolf PTA for their generous donation of toothbrushes for the entire school population.

She is distributing toothbrushes, along with proper brushing instructions, during her classroom lessons.

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A lot of sparkling smiles will be seen at George Wolf Elementary School in Bath this year. Much of it can be credited to the effort of the theme “Rock Your Smile!” and Northampton Area School District Dental Hygienist Mrs. Beth Arcury.

She’s been leading the drive as part of the Pennsylvania Dental Association campaign celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month in February.

It’s aimed at educating Pennsylvania youths about the importance of good oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits

Students and faculty at George Wolf Elementary School in Bath were honored with a visit from HERO the Wolf last Friday. HERO came to the school to recognize students who are excelling in the HERO program. The program encourages teachers, parents, students and school staff to work together in providing a safe, positive environment.

Following four simple ideas to teach students the expectations of behavior at school; H stands for honor, E for everyone safe, R responsible kids and O for outstanding citizens.

The recognition celebration was filled with fun and games for everyone, including teachers. Each grade participated in a “Minute to Win It” contest filled with crazy games. The kindergarteners worked together to shake marbles from one soda bottle to another, first graders worked to pass an egg with wind generated from waving pizza boxes, second graders knocked over soda bottles with no hands, the third grade classes moved cotton balls from one plate to another by sucking on soda straws, fourth graders built houses out of blocks on their friends’ heads, fifth graders shuttled a ping pong ball through a hole in a pizza box with the goal of making it land in a cup and the sixth graders tried to pile as many dice onto a tongue depressor as possible… all in one minute!

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HERO’s Continued from page 4 Kindergarten Stephen Carrasco, Ava Cascario, Jason Lack, Elias Spencer, Kaitlyn Stein, Robert “Bo” Wheeler, Rileigh Bilheimer, Joseph Engleby, Madison Gunkle, Jonathan Reichard, Nikita Yessen, Morgan Sommer, Reece Makary, Dane Missmer, Tristen Pinnock, Olivia Talbot, Jackson Vajda, Taylor Cummings 1st Grade Kyla Doyne, Stefan Gutenkunst, Michelle Hlinka, Madelyn Hurst, Sarah Mele, Kenneth Newcomb, Payton Reuber, Melina Shehab, Nadia Soto, Bryce Warmkessel, Vrai Wyckoff, Reilly Stephens, Zayna Shadid, Hayden Balik-Pierson, Abigail Miksza, Mackenzie Metz, Kiera Medernach, Antonio Mariani, Shane Leyfert, Mason Basara, Robert Kirchhofer, Ashlee Kitzhoffer, Jacob Maritch, Collin Carr, Alexandra Paz, Dominic Rubino, Nicholas Rubino, Kylie Hammersmith, Aiden Weaver, Kayla Crossley, Andrea Davidson, Adrian Gramlich, Xander Hudock, Gizem Horuz, Logan Palko, Jessica Regalis, Emily Worman, Michael Wright, Christian Grogg.

2nd Grade Grace Burcaw, Daniel Eyre, Riley Humbertson, Nathan Karp, Isabella Pina, Madelyn Rex, Olivia Vajda, Joseph Fancher, Hunter Corrow, Jionna Irwin, Julian Minnich, Evan Rasmussen, Noah Roke, Rebecca Coleman, Emma Collier, Rilee Ehrlacher, Caroline Gray, Evan Makhoul, Joshua Makhoul, Olivia Rosenbauer, Logan Roth,Ellie Spencer, Keira Trexler, Victor Hunt 3rd Grade Sara Rivera, Nariah Jiminian, Courtney Dellatore, Logan Wolfe, Gabriel Diaz,, Alexa Kirchhofer, Alyssa Penrose, Nicholas Schoeneberger, Ashley Dronenburg, Amber Melendez, Mya Cascario, Gannon DeFrain, Jenna Desh, Dylan Domchek, Cassandra Everett, Hailey

Harris, Russell King, Morgan McEntire, Blaise Wagner 4th Grade Nicholas Caiazzo, Mikayla Hartley, Dylan Holland, Broderick Lane, Marissa Mele, Thomas Stephens, Rebecca VanBlargan, Adeline Weitknecht 5th Grade Brandon Fedio, Reem Shadid, Billy Bachiasvilli, Amelia Cesanek, Dalton Domchek, Aaron Eberts, Daniel Fox, Abby Franke, Jamie Karras, Jack Kennedy, Piper Malehorn, Grace Martin, Kimberly Newhall, Madison Shehab, Aaron Strawn, Kristen Unangst, Hunter Werkheiser, Abby Wheeler, Matthew Curmaci, Lilyana Fancher 6th Grade Emily Bartholomew, Robyn Franke, Chloe Frantz, Julia Ramos, Mia Romano, Alexander Shumanis Tori Unangst, Tyler Bell, Erica Belovich, Alyssa Chomitzky, Alexandra Farkas, Andew Faust, Natalie Filchner, Dylan Gessner, Lane Markulics, Meghan McGraw, Elizabeth Moore, Nicole Somers, Sally Wallace, Jared Sebesta Super Heroes – students who have exemplified the qualities of H, E, R, O – Honor, Everyone Safe, Responsibility, Outstanding Citizen Kindergarten Allyssa Godoy, Morgan Fish, Luke Roke, Jordan Burr, Zionnah Burton, Brandon Calixto Anna Hirsch, Stephanie Hirsch, Jacob Palko, Joshua Laub, Makenna Wenrich, Kaila Dieter, Mackenzie Fenon, Jackson Vajda, Reece Makary, Gabriella Uzunova, Tristen Pinnock, Irene Paz 1st Grade Alex Phillips, Nikolas Green, Jonathan Hirsch, Annika Kirkpatrick, Garrett Wolfe, Mikaila Harka, Dominic Rubino, Nicholas Rubino, Kylie Hammersmith, Mason Basara, Jacob Maritch, Robert Kirchhoffer, Arianna Good, Lenin Encarnacion, Reilly Stephens, Mackenzie Metz, Steven Boshakov, Keirsten Burd, Nathaniel Wolfe, Kaylin Terry

2nd Grade Daniel Eyre, Madelyn Rex, Olivia Vajda, Vai Mittl, Tori Zito, Madison Martnick, Braden Kirkpatrick, Cole Malehorn, Devin Miller, Grace Dermott, Noah Roke, McKenzie Jacoby, Julia Minnich, Corey Makhoul, Rilee Ehrlacher, Ellie Spencer, Emma Collier, Keira Trexler 3rd Grade Laura Tucker, Dylan Anderson, Tori Andrew, Veronica Bartholomew, Alexis Chamberlain, Sarah Ponnett, Gabriel Diaz, Shelby Wruble, Nicholas Schoeneberger, Kaleb Missmer, Amber Carson, Christopher Glasson, Katelyn Unangst, Emily Bleam, Nicholas Muschlitz, Hanna Mae Lambert, Lillian Miller, Hailey Stein 4th Grade Katlin Beenders, Mason Gunkle, Gavin Lalik, Justin Taylor, Joseph Tiwold, Suhas Yalamarti, Aaron Denker, Lauren Lalik, Jennifer Le, Tyler Walling, Jailyn Jackson, Paige Mathur, Adrianna Sanchez, Andrea Decker, Danny Neidert, Dustin Newcomb, Paige Baskar, Gavin Deutsch, Zachary Miller 5th Grade Evan Gillette, Haley Gonsalves, Madison Reszek, Sarah Reszek, Jacob Shumanis, Brittney Wertman, Connor Beer, Zachary Stein, Brooke Knouse, Gia Gonzalez, Jasen Frey, Heather Albanese, Christopher Coleman, Zachary Dinan, Carlie Greenzweig, Natalie Wenrich 6th Grade Matthew Harrop, Deanna Medernach, Emily Schweitzer, Lauren Yeaw, Beth Albright, Morgan Briele, Zechariah Lambert,Ryan Perreault, Katelyn McKitrick, Chandler Biechy, Danielle Ford, Jenna Buskirk, Sally Wallace, Elizabeth Moore, Ryan Strawn, Caila Feist, Brianna Synder-Jones, Brynne Ehrlacher

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Ronald McDonald Entertains

Sacred Heart School celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a visit from Ronald McDonald. who entertained the audience, grades K-8, with games and jokes about the joys of reading.

In addition to the many events that the students took part in, including a jump rope for heart, crazy hat, headband, tie and sock day, NLF dress down day, and a National Junior Honor Society induction, grades 5-8 celebrated with a ping-pong tournament. Fifth graders Stephen Botek and Chris Omick were the winners. (See Page 7).

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6 THE HOME NEWS Feb. 9-15, 2012

By Pete Fritchie

BASEBALL✷ ✷ Perhaps the biggest trade news in the Majors this year was the recent purchase of Prince Fielder’s contract from Milwaukee by the Detroit Tigers. Even more important last year was the departure of Albert Pujols from St. Louis to the Los Angeles Angels.

Both trades raised eyebrows because of the huge amount of money these star

players will receive, for years.

Pujols, who some think is the best player in the game, will get $240 million over the next 10 years if he remains healthy.

Fielder, whose father once was a Tiger, will get $214 million over the next 9 years if he remains healthy--he’s a bit fat at 275 pounds, while Pujols stays in better weight condition--but Prince is 5 years younger.

The salaries of these two star players are about the same. Both will be getting $24 million a year or close to it-Fielder just a fraction less, Pujols exactly $24 million.

Fielder’s new contract seems excessive to some, but Detroit was desperate. They had lost Victor Martinez--one of their top hitters--and needed a replacement.

Two teams tied for first In Suburban Dart Baseball

There’s a tie for first place after Monday night’s action in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League.

St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton won two games and Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown lost two, so they’re knotted.

St. Paul’s won 5-3, lost 6-5, and won 10-6 at Ebenezer Bible Fellowship, with Dave Clark, 8 for 13; Rich Kern, 5 for 12; Kevin Gross, 5 for 13; Jennifer Erkinger, 4 for 10 and Brian Gross, 4 for 11. Ebenezer: Vic Pacchioni, 6 for 11; Carl Fraley, 5 for 13 and a hone run; Evan Voortman, 4 for 13; Eric Miller, 2 for 4; and homers by Carol Voortman and Frank Marzigliano.

Bath Lutheran won 5-2 over visiting Dryland, lost 17-5, and won 9-6, led by Wendy Yacone, 7 for 12; Don Miller, 7

for 15; Matt Creyer, Lee Creyer and Doug Moser, all with 5 hits; and “Doc” Cavallo and Dellie Iasiello, a homer each.

Dryland: Bruce Vollman, 8 for 14; Earl Sigley, 8 for 15; Larry Golick, 7 for 14, and Jim Goldman, a homer.

There were two sweeps.

Unfortunately, Christ UCC of Bath was one of the victims, at Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem, losing 5-4, 1-0, and 3-1. Bath had Sue Gasper, 6 for 11 with a homer; Darius DalCin, 5 for 12, and Ron Wagner, 5 for 13.

Emmanuel: Jeremiah, 5 for 10; Joe Dalrymple, 5 for 12, and Jeff Fritz, a home run.

Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem lost to St. Stephen’s Lutheran in Bethlehem 12-9, 7-6, and 6-5. St. Stephen’s: Travis Beahm, 9 for 13; John Hoysan, 7 for 12 with two homers;

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Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem beat visiting Trinity Lutheran of Bangor 6-4 and 8-2 before losing 4-1. Messiah: Jeff Hasonich and Mike Daly, Jr., both 6 for 11; Dave Casey, 5 for 11 with a 2-run homer; Rick Hasonich, 4 for 10, and Dick Miller, a 2-run homer.

Trinity: Sandy Wambold, 8 for 14; Judy Hoffert, 7 for 15; Joe Smith and Harold Wambold, each 6 for 13.

Salem UCC, Moorestown, won 5-1, but lost 4-1 and 5-3 at Farmersville. Salem: Bob Krause, 6 for 12, and Sherry Bush, 5 for 14 with a homer.

Farmersville: Ben Kerbaugh, 4 for 11; Tom George, 3 for 10; Ron Barron and Nick George, both hitting a homer.

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Members of the Pa. Outdoor Writers Association at a press preview of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, heard on Friday that indeed, the traditional values of the outdoor sports are being maintained in Pennsylvania, something that we want to pass on to coming generations.

The speakers: David Keene, president of the National Rifle Association, and Jake McGuigan, Director, Government Relations/State Affairs of the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Their talks followed presentations of three special awards from Deb Davis, P.R. person for the show. They went to: the Wildlife for Everyone Endowment Foundation as a youth mentor; Dave Kaleta of Habitat for Wildlife, for their work in cleaning up strip mines at Shamokin, and the Susquehanna River Waterfowlers Assn., a conservationist award for preserving and improving wetlands.

Sat DAVID KEENE, N.R.A. PRESIDENT state is one that maintains its traditional values. He traced how shooting sports came to America from Europe, where people soon realized that free people ought to be armed.

Thus, the NRA has been involved in shooting competition for over 100 years..

Noting that there is no partisan division in the shooting sports, several presidents from both parties belonged to the NRA, including Teddy Roosevelt, father of conservation and one of our great hunters.

“Because of the cultural divide we have in America,” Keene said, “we need to protect the rights we have.” He cited a man who was arrested in Laguardia Airport on a firearms charge brought by New York’s Mayor Bloomberg – one of 700 people who were arrested for carrying a firearm. His charge was reduced, but he had to pay a $10,000 fine, like all the others.

Keene said this takes place because of the cultural divide, where persons with firearms are not respected. On the other hand,“Most Americans feel that our Constitutional rights have worked pretty well for us. . . One of the things we stand for is the salvation and continuation of the values in our country that we have inherited,” Keene concluded.

He was introduced by John Hohenwater, an NRA liaison who has worked closely in the past with the Pa. Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs.

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BOWLING Team 6 Loses, But Holds First in Bath Die Hards League Team 6 got socked 1 to 3 on Feb. 1, but it didn’t hurt too much as they have a nice lead in first place with the Bath Die Hards League. They had a good 619 by Terry Bartholomew, and support from Kenneth Grube, 571; Judy Edwards, 506; and Kathy Grube, 420.

Team 2 won 3 to 1 behind Art Bruch, 482; Michelle Tirrell, 449, and Sam Strouse, 413.

Also a 3 to 1 winner was Team 5, with Bob C. Kosman, 597, and Charles Kosman, 414.

Team 1 lost 1 to 3 with Bob Kosman, 480; Joe Bachman, 436; Marie Harring, 419, and Shirley Arnold, 406.

Teams 3 and 4 played to a 2 to 2 tie. Team 3: Rick Deily, 551; Jim Stevens, 540; Dick Deily, 431. Team 4: Polly Kosman, 494, and BobbyLou Snyder, 446.

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McGuigan noted that firearms have a terrific impact on legislation. But on the issue of Sunday hunting, he said NSSF is leaving that choice up to hunters.

Both the Pa. Game Commission and Pa. Fish & Boat Commission have gone to electronic sales of licenses, and it may work for them, but McGuigan said retailers are having trouble with sales as a result.

The NSSF sees their No. 1 problem being a lead ammo ban (in duck hunting), feeling that it is coming after the shooting sports. “We see no scientific evidence to ar-

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Other Matters • Council approved payment for legal services and the contractor at the Monocacy Park streetscape, with funds coming from a grant.

• A resident said she had received a query on why the 275th Anniversary events aren’t listed on the borough’s website. Kearns said they will be. . . .She also questioned about a sign at a former swimming pool business.

Reportedly, the property is scheduled for sheriff’s sale.

• Mrs. Heckman announced the upcoming 4th annual antiques show by the Gov. Wolf Historical Society. . . .As part of the Bath anniversary this year, she is bringing historical facts about Bath. On Monday she told about the first tavern on the site of Kleckner’s Square, a short time after the Revoluntionary War. That site

is now the former Bath Hotel, which was owned by Jacob Fogel. She also read a poem that included the Bath Hotel in it.

• The council report on the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone, which will take new earned income taxes from workers there who live in other areas may not be challenged because it is felt the amount may be insignificant.

• Fire Chief Ed Demchak listed these man-hours for January: fire calls, 26 in 10 calls (7 in Bath and three others in Moore and East Allen townships); EMS calls, 5; drills, 126; school, 12; administration, 240; equipment repairs, 20; meetings, 44; work detail, 10-1/2; for a total of 483-1/2 hours.

He also listed these fire fighter officers: Demchak, chief; Jerry DeGarmo, 1st asst.; Greg Donner, 2nd asst.; Glen Butz, ambulance captain.

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Senior care Services expanded To three in Nazareth The Nazareth-based organization, Moravian Hall Square, has announced its new name, Morningstar Senior Living, Inc. Moravian Hall Square is a continuing care retirement community providing life care to residents in independent living, personal care, and nursing care. The not-for-profit organization opened its doors in 1988 and today employs over 330 full-time and part-time workers, and is home to over 320 residents.

The corporate name change will provide for expansion of senior residential choices and services to include a second continuing care retirement community proposed in Upper Nazareth, called Heritage Village, and a home care

agency to serve the public-atlarge.

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Presidents talk At Kortz Hall “The Founding Fathers

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Fire Station gets $1,500 From Quota for new AED

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Northampton Quota Club president Judy Egge presented a check for $1,500 to the Northampton Fire Department at Borough Council meeting on Thursday night.

It went to Fire Chief Robert Solderich for the purchase of a new portable defibrillator to be used at the fire station on Druckenmiller Drive as a way of saving people’s lives when they have a heart attack. Solderich thanked her for the gift and said that Quota often helps out in the borough.

New Banners? Maybe Borough Manager Gene Zarayko put a sample of pro-

posed new light pole banners for Main Street in Council’s agenda packet, noting that they would cost $60 each, or a total of $2,500.

But that sparked a debate on what colors to use. Orange and red wouldn’t work, Zarayko said. So that let out Northampton’s orange and black. One color or another, green, brown, black, were suggested, and when one motion of choice came up, it was defeated. With all the disagreement, the matter was set aside for later debate.

Other Matters • Approval was given for Zarayko to prepare bid specifications for a three-year

contract on disposal of dewatered sewer sludge. It is not the human sludge that is spread out on farmers’ fields for fertilizer, such as has been criticized in other areas because of the odor.

• Council okayed adding Scott Grube as a part-time police officer, on recommendation of Chief Ron Morey.

Grube is a full-time officer in Catasauqua.

• Approval was also given for Angelo Amato of the Gin Mill on Main Street to have a St. Patrick’s Day parade from there to 17th St., to the post office on Washington Ave., 20th St., and back down to the Gin Mill on Saturday, March 17.

Council Reports Councilman Robert Coleman reported that museum curator Edward Pany received

a $750 check from Unicem for the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum.

It was noted by Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. that the recreation center will host the AARP tax aide from Feb. 6 to April 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to help seniors prepare their income tax forms. . . .A dance was scheduled for Saturday and the next one will be on March 3 for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls at the center. . . .The Dakota Galusha Memorial Fund basketball tournament will be on March 16-18.

Councilman Robert McHale noted reorganization meetings for the Civil Service Commission and Zoning Hearing Board.

Councilwoman Sherry Neff-Maikits noted public works department projects.

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THE HOME NEWS Feb. 9-15, 2012 Other work reported by Councilman Keith Piecienski was on the sludge holding bin roof that was damaged by a garbage truck and is being repaired at their expense, and a roof at the animal shelter that is being repaired.

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New school board member Replaces one who resigned Thomas Maher died in December, shortly after being re-elected to the Nazareth Area School Board. In his place, Lower Nazareth resident Michaewl Woodland was appointed to the seat. But Woodland resigned in January due to health problems in his family.

As a result, Robert Pinel has been appointed. A lawyer in Bethlehem, he will complete Maher’s original term in 2013.

The school board is considering a preliminary 2012-2013 budget of $69-million that includes a 2% real estate tax

increase, or .93 mills more.

There is a deficit of $550,000 to fill.

Superintendent Victor Lesky is hoping for wage concessions from teachers and service employees, with the only other alternative being layoffs.

Reportedly, another board member, Chris Miller, cites unfunded mandates from Harrisburg with its curriculum requirements as a troubling aspect. He also favors charter schools, which is another subject in and of itself that brings on debate.

Much to do about … Cable TV?

By ALICE WANAMAKER The Home News

At the meeting of the Nazareth Borough Council this past Monday, a topic of discussion was whether or not the Police Department should have their Cable television reinstated.

Councilman Charles Donello made the motion to allow the

cable TV being turned back on, but the motion died on the floor as there was no second.

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NAZARETH BLUE EAGLE football team and members of borough council. oversight. Councilman Joseph Kopach also expressed concern as to why there are often 5 or 6 cars out front of the police department “Here we are as council, it’s our responsibility to check in on them” he said. Members of council continue to butt heads with the police department.

At last Thursday’s workshop meeting and again on Monday at the regular monthly meeting, Nazareth Borough Council reiterated the stand of Mayor Fred Daugherty that there should be no television at police headquarters.

Police Committee chairman Jack Herbst said the police can use the Internet or a slide projector for training purposes.

They can also receive emergency reports from the 9-1-1 Center.

The television reportedly has been disconnected from cable.

Public Property committee chairman Larry Stoudt at last Thursday’s meeting was so upset that he asked, heatedly, “Who’s running the borough?

The police chief [Thomas Tracta] or this council, sitting here, running the borough? Nobody gives a damn what we say here in this council. Now it’s time!”

In other business Monday, Bill King raised concern over the lack of maintenance at the baseball fields, speaking on behalf of the Baseball Booster Club. Meetings will be scheduled with representatives to improve communication and have the fields maintained.

Rose Lichner of Center Street questioned a “blast that shook [her] house” last Friday.

The blast was reported as happening around 11 am – 1 pm.

They made History!

Mayor Fred Daugherty said he felt the shaking as well and believes it came from Hercules Cement Company.

The new information kiosks The 2011 Blue Eagle footwere installed and will be used ball team, winners of the Disby Nazareth Borough Council. trict XI Class 4A ChampionWhile no one has been officialship and the first ever Lehigh ly put in charge of this task of Valley Conference for the maintaining the information district, was honored Monday on the kiosks, all materials will night at the Nazareth Council pass through Councilperson meeting. With Council chamCindy Werner for approval. It bers filled to the brim with was noted that the Emergency proud parents, neighbors and Management Plan, which was friends the Blue Eagle team new patient and be entered approved at the meeting, is a Refer was ahonored with a resoludocument that contains con- tion. in our gas card the drawing.

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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 CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth, 484-285-0040 Sun 10am Worship CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 10am SS, 11am Worship CHRIST U.C.C., S. Bath.

Sun. Worship 10:15 am w/nursery.

SS 9 a.m. Mission Church 2 p.m.

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, 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 Wed – 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

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Broken Hearts

Max I. Reich saw a repair shop in the window of which was a sign reading: "We mend everything except broken hearts." When Mr. Reich entered, a young Jewess came forward to serve him and he said: "I saw your sign, and want to ask what you do with people who have broken hearts." "Oh!" she said: "We send them to the hospital."

"You are a Jewess, are you not?" responded Mr. Reich, "Did you ever read Isaiah 57:15? 'For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.' And," continued Mr. Reich, "there was also He who read Isaiah 61:1, in his hometown synagogue at Nazareth. The verse contains the words 'He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted.' And," said Mr. Reich, "the Messiah added, 'This day is this scripture fulfilled.'"

Yes, Jesus Christ is the healer of broken hearts! Perhaps you have experienced the pain and hurt of a broken heart and it seems the future holds nothing for you. Maybe you have even considered suicide during some dark and hopeless moment. I have good news for you—the Lord is actually closer to you because of your broken heart! The Bible says, "The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit" (Psalm 34:18). It also says, "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds" (Psalm 147:3). We are assured that “a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise” (Psalm 51:17). I urge you to let Jesus heal your broken heart!

In Matthew 11:28 He promises, "Come unto me, all ye that…are heavy laden, and I will give you rest!" Just go to Him in sincere prayer, humbly ask Him to forgive your sins, and He will mend your broken heart!

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 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 Nazareth 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 ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Nazareth. 610759-0893 Sun –- 8/10:45am Worship, 9:15am Christian Ed 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.

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Rev. James Snyder

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Spiritual Discipline This faithful say to the apostle Paul is a call for spiritual discipline among all Christians. Spiritual discipline is the one area where we seem to be the weakest.

Most people seem to be very much interested in sports. As a good athlete voluntarily puts himself on a strict training program, we Christians must also put ourselves on a strict spiritual training program. We are very familiar with the rigors of physical training. Some go through a strenuous program of bodybuilding. During the last Olympics, many young people from our country spent years in training for that one event. Year of privation, working out day in and day out. At the last minute they were not able to participate in the games.

The apostle Paul uses this illustration about athletes quite often in the Scriptures.

1 Corinthians 9:24 - 27 (KJV) 24Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize?

So run, that ye may obtain. 25And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

26I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

Paul, here, likens the Christian life to a race. Just as athletes strive to win and bend their whole nature for that one thing, so we need to strive in the Christian life. We have much more to gain. They do it for a reward that will soon fade away, while our reward is eternal and will never fade away or perish.

Today, diet and exercise has become big business.

Hundreds of books are published each year on the subject. Many people were very much concerned about it and we are reminded of every sign of how important proper diet and exercise is. And how necessary proper physical fitness is to our well-being.

In my text, Paul reminds us that physical fitness profits only a little. It is important to be in the best physical fitness. I think about is the Lord for us to be careful with our bodies and to treat them with due respect. But, compared to our spiritual fitness, our bodies take second place. Our main concern, so says this man Paul, is to be in the best spiritual form that we can be. Now this is not just happen, nor does it happen overnight. There must be time spent on developing our spiritual muscles. How much time do you really spend in developing your spiritual muscles?

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Bible Verse "Come ye after me, and I will make you become fishers of men."

1. Where is this verse found in the Bible?

2. To whom was it spoken?

3. By whom was it spoken?

Answers: 1. Matthew 4:19b.

2. To Simon and Andrew, who were fishing.

3. By Jesus.

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Obituaries Rose A. Recker

Feb. 6, 1908 – Jan. 31, 2012 Rose A. Recker, 103, of Northampton died Tuesday, Jan. 31 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late John S. Recker.

She worked at the former Cigar Factory and the former Clyde Shirt Factory for many years.

Born February 6, 1908 in Moschendorf, Austria, she was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Wolfel) Toth.

She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church and its Altar & Rosary Society, and also a member of the former St. Joseph Sick & Beneficial Society, all in Northampton.

Surviving are four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandson; a sister, Gizella Urban, in Austria; and two nieces.

Preceding her in death were three daughters, Rose Marakovits, Mary Petrasovits and Hilda Recker.

A Burial Mass was celebrated on Friday morning in Queenship of Mary Church. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Manor, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21dst St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Virginia J. Stout Virginia “Tootie” J. Stoudt, 78, formerly of Bath and Belleview, Florida, died on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. She was the wife of the late Richard R. Stout.

She was retired after having worked for more than 40 years in various office/retail positions.

She was a daughter of the late Rollo and Pearl (Laubach) Harding.

Mrs. Stout was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath; Ascension Lutheran Church in Ocala, Fla., and most recently Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Juno Beach, Fla. Surviving are a daughter, Janet Johnson of Palm Beach, Fla.; granddaughters Amy

Coursen of Wellington, Fla. and Paula Stoudt of Macungie; and great-grandchildren Chelsea, Jared and Trevor.

Preceding her in death was her brother, Wayne Harding, of Bath.

Funeral services were held on Monday morning in Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, followed by interment in South Florida National Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 13301 Ellison Wilson Rd., Juno Beach, FL 33408; Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407, or an animal care organization of one’s choice.

Warren H. Odenwelder Warren H. Odenwelder, 89, of Bethlehem, formerly of Whitehall, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospice-Inpatient Unit, Allentown. He was the husband of Helen (Ruch) Odenwelder.

He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years before retiring in 1986.

Born in Hanover Township, he was a son of the late Warren L. and Catherine (Hess) Odenwelder.

He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, a former president of the church council, secretary and choir member, and the Lutheran Historical Society. He was also an active member of the Fullerton Vol. Fire Co. and had served in the Marine Corps during World War II. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Donna Lee Walck of Northampton and Annette A.

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Hams of Bethlehem; a brother, Willard Odenwelder, of Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Nicole, Melanie, Sonora and Keegan, and two greatgrandchildren, Christian and Remingotn.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, Ruth Hoffman and Martha Werkheiser.

Funeral services were held on Saturday morning in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, with The Rev. Thomas A. Neel officiating.

Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Allen Township.

Arrangements were made by the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067, where contributions to the church memorial fund may be sent.

father-in-law, John Miltenberger, of Nazareth; sistersin-law, Donna Gilfert and Kelly Gilfert, both of Bath; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceding him in death was a sister, Roxanne Deysher Kay, in 1976.

Services were held on Monday afternoon in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014.

William L. Ifkovits

March 23, 1927 – Jan. 31, 2012 William L. Ifkovits, 84, of Nazareth died Tuesday, Jan. 31 in Gracedale. He was the husband of Stella (Oswald) Ifkovits.

He was a millwright at Penn-Dixie Cement Co., retiring in 1990, and served in the Navy during World War II. Born March 23, 1927 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Pany) Ifkovits.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society in Nazareth. He was also a life member of the Holy Family Club and a member of the former St. Joseph Sick & Relief Society, Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, David, of Wilmington, Dela.; a brother, Anthony, of Northampton; a grandson, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were a son, James; six brothers, John, Joseph, Stephen, Frank, Edward and Louis Ifkovits; and two sisters, Agnes Serenscits and Mary Solomon.

Services were held on Saturday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church, and interment with military honors in the parish cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the church.

Mark E. Deysher

March 10, 1951 – Feb. 2, 2012 Mark E. Deysher, 60, of Bath died Thursday, Feb. 2 in Lehigh Valley-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Susan J. (Miltenberger) Deysher.

A 1969 graduate of Northampton High School, he owned the former Deysher Trucking Co. in Bath for many years and was a life-long farmer.

Born March 10, 1952 in Nazareth, he was a son of Helen M. (Nemeth) Deysher and the late Mark H. Deysher.

He was a former member of the Bath Fire Co. and a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Mark J. Deysher of Bath and John J. Deysher of Nazareth; a granddaughter, Carrie;

Grace M. Pursell

March 15, 1938 – Feb. 1, 2012 Grace M. Pursell, 73, of East Allen Township, formerly of Lehigh Township, died Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Harry R. Pursell.

Having attended Northampton High School, she was a dedicated homemaker.

Born March 15, 1938 in Danielsville, she was a daughter of the late Lester Frotz and Ada (Latshaw) Senneca.

She was a member of Christ Little Moore U.C.C. Church, Danielsville.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Richard, of Berlinsville; two daughters, Debra Marakovitz of East Allen Township and Cindy Pursell of Bethlehem; two grandchildren; a greatgranddaughter; a brother, Johnny Senneca, of Danielsville; a sister, Edith Bird, of Walnutport; a cousin, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was a sister, Dot Gerhart, in 2003.

Services were held on Monday morning in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by burial in New Hope Cemetery at Little Moore, Danielsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ U.C.C. Church Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville, PA 18038.

Dwight L. Weller, Jr.

March 19, 1972 – Feb. 3, 2012 Dwight L. Weller, Jr., 39, of Moore Township died Friday, Feb. 3 in St. Luke’s Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. He was the fiancé of Mary Fogel.

He had attended Reading High School and worked in the security industry, most recently for Apollo Transfer, Macungie.

Born March 19, 1972 in Reading, he was a son of the later Dwight L., Sr. and Carol (Shupp) Weller.

In addition to his fiancée, he is survived by a son, Justin, and daughter, Stephanie,

both at home; two nephews, a niece, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Weller, in 2010.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family, with arrangements by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Contributions in memory of Dwight may be made to his family, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Patricia A. VanHorn

Nov. 4, 1935 – Feb. 4, 2012 Patricia A. VanHorn, 76, of Bushkill Township died on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Manor Care, Palmer Township. She was the wife of the late John E. VanHorn, Jr., who died in 1973.

A 1953 graduate of Nazareth High School, she worked in the accounts payable department for C. F. Martin & Co., Nazareth, for more than 25 years before retiring in 2001.

Born Nov. 4, 1935 in Cementon, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Helen (Mehefko) Kingcaid.

She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth.

Surviving are two daughters, Debra J. VanHorn, with whom she resided, and Lori A. Dieter of Saylorsburg; a son, Todd, of Bushkill Township; five grandchildren; a brother, Dennis Kingcaid, of Nazareth; and nieces and nephews.

Services were held on Wednesday morning in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Palmer Township.

Contributions may be made in her memory to St. John’s U.C.C. Church, 183 S. Broad St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Harvey Davenport, Jr. Harvey Davenport, Jr., 76, of Moore Township died on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Barbara Ann (Hiller) Davenport.

A 1954 graduate of Butler High School, he attended Eastern State Bible School, Green Lane, Pa., and the Central Bible Institute, Springfield, Mo., where he earned a Continued on page 13

Trophy Drive for ill Children goes nationwide What began as a local project to give trophies to children completing chemotherapy has become a national project.

Over the summer, Tracy and Larry Carmen of Bath (Moore Twp.) began collecting unwanted trophies for local children going through chemotherapy. A goal of 100 trophies for the Outpatient Childrens Center at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg quickly escalated to over 1,200. "We stopped counting at 1,200", Tracy Berger-Carmen said. It also became evident that LVH couldn't take all the trophies collected. She started making phone calls around the country to see which hospitals would take trophies to give to their patients.

As of right now, a few select hospitals in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Arkansas, California, Oregon, Massachusetts as well as Pennsylvania, will be taking part in giving trophies to their patients. The list of hospitals continues to grow as more hospitals become aware of the ongoing project.

There is a "waiting list" so far of about 800 additional trophies. Once the current supply goes down, or a hospital is looking for certain type or size of trophy for thier pa-

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degree. He served as psychiatric aide at Allentown State Hospital for more than 20 years before retiring.

Born in Unionville, N.Y., he was a son of the late Harvey, Sr. and Leona (Post) Davenport.

He was a member of Assembly of God Church, Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, Stephen H. of Levittown, Jonathan H. of Lititz, Mark C. of Whitehall, Eric A. of New Holland, and Shawn G. of Lancaster; a daughter, Lisa Ann Mateuszow, of Lancaster County; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Leon, of Oregon; four sisters, Rose Ontayne of Butler, N.J., Evelyn Davenport and Virginia Russell, both of Sussex, N.J., and Betty Tinkey of Rockwood, Pa., and many nieces and nephews.

tients, people will be called off the list. There will no longer be a public trophy drives,. If someone wants to give trophies, they need to go on the list.

"Right now, we do not need anymore trophies, what we need now are sponsors and donations to help with shipping costs", Tracy added. She indicated it costs $20-$60 depending on sizes and quanity shipped to each hospital.

Trophies have been hand delivered to CHOP's, St. Christophers and Shriner's Hospital in Philadelpia as well as Hershey Medical Center and Lehigh Valley Hospital.

New nameplates are donated and printed by Palmer Trophy in Easton. Monetary donations for shipping can be mailed to PO Box 13, Bath PA 18014, dropped off at The Home News office 4685 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport PA 18088 or dropped off at First Star Bank 358 South Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014.

Businesses or non- profit organizations interested in printing shipping labels or "adopting a hospital", should call Tracy Berger- Carmen directly at (610)504-9387. Updates and announcements on the trophy drive can be seen on Facebook under "Trophy Drive" Preceding him in death were a sister, Olive Bamper, and five brothers, Bruce, Donald, Lloyd, George and Mel. Funeral services will be on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Northampton Assembly of God Church, 3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton. Friends and relatives are invited to call tonight (Thursday) from 6-8 p.m. at the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Dr., Rt. 946, Moorestown, and Friday morning from 10-11 a.m., in the church.

Interment will follow in Zion’s Stone Church Cemetery, Kreidersville.

Emma M. Meyers

May 5, 1920 – Feb. 5, 2012 Emma M Meyers, 91, of Moore Township died on Sunday, Feb. 5 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

A member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, she worked for more than 45 years as a sew-

ing machine operator at various garment factories in the Bath areas before retiring in 1987.

Born May 5, 1920 in Moore Township, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Weber) Meyers.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Bath.

Surviving are a niece, Irene J. Meyers of Moore Township, in addition to many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and greatgreat-nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were sisters Rose, Julia, Mary, Teresa and Cecelia, and brothers John, Frank, Joe and infant brother Anthony.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated this (Thursday) morning in the Sacred Heart Church, followed by interment in the parish cemetery in Bath.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church at 210 E. Northampton St., Bath, PA 18014.

Martha A. Blose Martha A. Blose, 89, of Nazareth, formerly of Treichlers, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Earl Blose, who did in October 1978.

She was an active volunteer offering her time for more than 8,500 hours of service to St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born in Cherryville, she was a daughter of the late David and Hattie (Eckert) Dieter.

She was a member of Zion Wesleyan Church, Point Phillips.

Surviving are two sons, Terry L. of Gober, Texas, and Randy L. of Walnutport, with whom she resided for more than 30 years; two grandchildren, Kelly Thomas of Halifax, Nova Scotia and Atty. Jason Blose of Arcadia, Okla.; and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, where the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service, at which The Rev. Tedd Leininger will officiate. Burial will be in Slatedale Cemetery, Washington Township.

Contributions may be made to Zion Wesleyan Church building fund, c/o the funeral home.

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Northampton library Schedules programs

“Read To Sara” returns to Northampton Area Public Library. The NAPL is hosting a program for therapy dogs at the library from 4-6 p.m. every Tuesday. Participants may be K-6th grade.

The Civil War Discussion Group will meet at the library on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at

6:30 p.m. The topic of discussion for February is "George Armstrong Custer: No Guts, No Glory!"

The group meets the third Wednesday of every month and is free and open to the public. Contact Dick Stewart at 610-261-4331 if you have any questions.

GFWC having Contest, projects The GFWC PA Nazareth Woman’s Club will meet on Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Nazareth. Presiding at the meeting will be Elenore O’Donnell, club president.

Following the business meeting members will enjoy an evening of fun and games.

Hostesses for the meeting are Barbara Albani, chairman, Martha Galloway, Jo Ann Kelly and Hildegard Kurt.

An Arts and Crafts contest for club members will be held on Saturday, February 25 at the home of Sybil Marsh, Arts Chairman. First place winners will go on to further judging on the county level on March 24.

The GFWC PA Nazareth Woman’s Club has joined other clubwomen in the state by participating in a Blue Bears Brigade project. Small bears made of blue flannel are stuffed, have facial fea-

tures embroidered on them and have a bow tie around the neck. The club donated 25 bears to the Nazareth Ambulance Corps for their use with children facing a medical emergency. Members are continuing to make more bears for them. Marian Smith is chairman of the project.

The GFWC PA Nazareth Woman’s Club invites any women in the area to attend any meeting during the year.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm at the Lutheran Church. Membership, open to women 18 years of age of older, provides on opportunity for friendship and fellowship while working together.

To attend a meeting or for further information call Barbara at (610) 759-1855.

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Bethany Wesleyan Church events

Bethany Wesleyan Church will hold a Seniors Information Meeting with State Representative Julie Harhart on Friday, February 17 at 1:00 pm in the Family Life Center Dining Room. Rep. Harhart will be discussing senior benefits including a question and answer period.

A Wildlife Presentation for 55+ will take place on Monday, February 20 at 1:00 pm in the Family Life Center.

David Stettler will host a presentation he created with pictures taken using hidden cameras in the woods. If you enjoy the beauty of animals in their natural habitat, this is a must-see for you! Bring a finger food to share, drinks will be provided.

Comedian John Branyan is coming to BWC! Well-known for touring with funnyman Tim Hawkins, John and his family- friendly comedy sketch will leave mouths of all ages sore from laughing - without leaving a filthy residue. This event will take place on Sunday, March 4 at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary. No ticket charge; a free-will

offering will be held.

ZUMBA classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30— 7:30 pm in the Family Life Center Dining Room. Women of all ages are invited from ages 13-99! $4/class.

Co-Ed Volleyball for ages 16 and up will be held on Sunday evenings in the gym: Competitive Volleyball: 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Recreational Volleyball: 7:00 - 8:30 pm. No Volleyball on February 19.

Cancer Connections is one of Bethany’s support groups. They are people who are in various stages of their journey with a cancer diagnosis or caregivers for a cancer patient. They meet on the third Saturday of each month.

Find out more about this group by emailing cancerconnection@verizon.net .

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Sunday at 9:00 & 10:30 AM. For more information, please call the church office at 610 7671239, or visit us online @ www.bethanywes.org.

Nazareth Blue Eagles “Believe in The Weave!”

Andrew Weaver, 25, of Nazareth took the most meaningful steps of his life last Friday at the Nazareth Area High School’s winter peprally, his first steps. Weaver, who has a severe form of cerebral palsy is notably the biggest Nazareth High School sports fan! He has been training and conditioning during regular visits to rehabilitaion for months, leading up to him walking for students, faculty and friends at last Fridays pep rally.

In a speech Andy prepared, read by Principal Davis, Andy noted; “I am here today to tell you to never give up with whatever you do.”

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will impact children and their families by providing the proper environment where children can play baseball and other sports and know that it was created with their needs in mind. For these children, team sports will provide opportunities for them to grow physically, socially and emotionally and allow them to build social skills through peer interaction.

The Ripken Foundation is partnering with The Miracle League of Northampton County based on a demonstrated community need and the extraordinary vision and support of the Miracle League Board of Directors.

The organizations have secured approximately 50% of the funds required and will be campaigning over the next few months to secure the remaining funds necessary to complete the project.

“When we started the Foundation ten years ago, we wanted to help kids and pay tribute to our dad,” said Cal Ripken, Jr., Baseball Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. “However, we never imagined we would be able to do so much for kids across the country. We now have a model that we are bringing to many other communities. I want to thank everyone who is helping to make this possible and we are thrilled that the children with special needs from Northampton County and beyond will benefit from this wonderful field.”

Foundation Vice President Chuck Brady added, “This is a wonderful day for the kids of Northampton County. The commitment of the Ripken family and our dedicated board of directors and staff helped make this happen.

Thank you to the many generous donors and partners as well as the entire Miracle League Board of Directors for their unwavering support.”

"Building this field while incorporating a partnership with The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation makes perfect sense as we create this "Miracle" for our players and their families," said Richard Agretto, President, Miracle League of Northampton County.

"We are extremely excited to forge ahead with our capital campaign project as we work collaboratively with this wonderful organization.

The impact of being the first Miracle League program to form an association with the Ripken name is a privilege and a very positive step for us, as well as for the future growth and development of partnerships between the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and Miracle League fields across the country."

Miracle League National Executive Director, Diane Alford says, “The Miracle League cannot change or cure the medical issues life has dealt children and adults with disabilities. What we can do is provide them with an opportunity to experience the joy and benefits that come from playing America’s favor-

ite pastime - baseball. There are experiences that change the way we look at life, the way we pursue our dreams, and the way we live our lives.

The Miracle League is one of these experiences.”

Bath Legion won all four games matched up with Bensing’s and pulledf within a half game of the lead, as Dave Shaver rolled 595; Bob Adams, 570; Paul Durnin, 541; Marty Beal, 494; and Jon Kenezejeski, 483. Bensing’s: Jared Kocher, 656; Ryan Buss, 555; Arthur Flegler, 543; Bill Kocher, 507; Ernie Keller, 375.

The Young Bucks prevailed over the higher scoring Team YTTIHS, 3 to 1, behind Allen Smith, 651; Ryan Cameron, 592; Kyle Krywonis, 550; Christian Vazquez, 494; Brandon Jacoby, 445. Team YTTIHS: Brent Bartholomew, 641; Eric Trinkle, 622; Ryan Flick, 617; Richard Giering III, 579; Jeff Hertzog, 427.

Palmer Snowflakes covered Herman’s Hermits, 3 to 1, with Jerry Fogel, 614; Terry Bartholomew, 603; Gerald Bartholomew and Mike Swope, both 558; and Jim Chillot, 534.

Hermits: Joe Cortright, 592; Herman Petersen, 571; Dave Thompson, 530; Ltnbn Grube, 457; Pete Curto, 444.

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as they played with the experience guys. “This is truly an honor” he said, “we plan on making this [being honored] an annual event.”

Quarterback Dan Harding was part of the recognition, as he was named PA 4A Coplayer of the Year. Harding’s award was the highest level of recognition a Nazareth athlete has ever received.

Also recognized was Adam Bridgeforth, All State First Team Wide Receiver, and Jordan Grey, who set records in rushing as a freshman.

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Standings Tighten In Bath Friday Nighters League G & L split 2 tro 2 in bowling vs. P C Beverage, so the lead tightened for them in the Bath Friday Nighters League on Feb. 3. G & L: Ed Reynolds, 680; Ty Pagotto, 641; Terry Koch, 533; Scott Bower, 523; Mike Bower, 384. P C: Craig Madtes, 590; Ed Musselman, 589; Jim Schoenberger, 522; Dave Jacoby, 509; Mike Knable, 495.

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Old Dairy in Lead

By Pair of Games In Bath Industrial Old Dairy swept G & L Sign Factory in four games to grab a two-game lead in week 20 of the Bath Industrial League.

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THE HOME NEWS Feb. 9-15, 2012 15 erman, 234-210–603 and Joe Bath Sportsmen’s League.

W L Schwartz, 519. G&L: Jason STANDINGS 47 9 Eberts, 226–587, and Mike Re- Howell Csencsits 41 15 ese, 254–584.

Their two runners-up lost Top Scores at 1 to 3. Taylor Honey was on Bath Legion the short end, playing against Week of Jan. 22 Scherline & Associates, which MEN, 600 & Higher: Andy posted five nice scores from Andy Edelman, 289-220–710; Edelman, 710/741; Ryan Flick, Jeffrey Kerbacher, 257–626; 686/736; Kurt Morgan, 728; Steve Kerbacher, 236-204–624; Terry Bartholomew, 689/702; Frank Yeakel, 245–603; and Tony Boronski, 678/716; Jerry Harvey Rissmiller, 208–577. Eckhart, 604/706; Kyle Reaser, Taylor: Bob Bechtel, 554; Gary 700; Brent Bartholomew, 699; Miller, 213–548; Jack Troxell, Matt Paulus, 680; Rollie Meixsell, 679; Adam Anthony, 223–548; Ed Taylor, 535.

S L Plastic ripped Arndt 660; Rich Kuehner, 652; Al Construction, 3 to 1, with Davidson, 646; Bob Davidson, Evan Rehrig, 227-216–634; 640; Ed Musselman, 632/635; Rich Trucksess, 221-203–596; Paul Druckenmiller, 634; Craig Kelty, 505. Arndt: Ed Evan Rehrig, 634; Gerry BarMusselman, 223-211–632; Bob tholomew, 641; Kenny Grube, Meixsell, 209-202–597; Tim 632; B. J. Doncsez, 645; George Hyde, 642.

Graver, 211–514.

WOMEN, 500 & Higher: Hecktown Fire Co. clipped Harhart’s, 3 to 1, behind Michelle Moyer, 538; Judy EdMatt Paulus, 267-241–689; B.J. wards, 501.

Y.A.B.A. – BOYS, 550 & Doncsesz, 234-216–645; Stan Zurowski, 205–582. Harhart’s: Above: Noah Durnin, 658; George Hyde, 234-218–642, Anthony Heckman, 607; Keith Brooks, 674; John Zmyewski, and Brandon Frey, 213–523.

663. GIRLS, 450 & Above: STANDINGS W L Charlie Amore, 464.

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Pany also noted the county hotel tax, with Northampton getting $1,000, while a published report shows $100,000 paid out for people who were dead eight years. The county still wants the borough to

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The 25th Division is known as the“Tropic Lightening,” Division and has fought in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq DEB DAVIS, public relations person for Eastern Sports & Outand Afghanistan. door Show, presented plaque to member of the Wildlife for EveryThank you family, friends one Foundation, the Youth Mentor Award. and neighbors for participat– Home News photos ing and decorating the neighborhood for Kyle's return, said Mike Burritt State Coordinator, Warriors' Watch Riders,

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bitrarily ban ammunition,” McGuigan said. “Copper and tungsten are the alternatives, but it’s not about that, it’s about stopping hunting.”

The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show opened on Saturday and continues to this Sunday, Feb.12 in the Farm Show Arena. It features more gun manufacturers, representatives and retailers than ever before. Hunting-related products are represented by nearly 300 exhibitors, including 44 new entries selling or displaying everything from clothing to high-tech guns; more than 150 fishing related exhibitors; 54 new guides, outfitters and charter boat captains; and

DAVE KALETA, humanitarian award winner, talks with Carl Roe, Exec. Dir. of the Pa. Game Commission, at media dinner program in Harrisburg. many seminars, along with much family entertainment for children. There are also contests for youth turkey, owl

hooting, amateur turkey, pro friction turkey and pro open turkey calling.

We received several pages of what’s included at the show, making it the top one in America. It’s up to our readers to see for themselves. As Debbie Davis said, “It takes more than a day to see it all.”

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