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Fishing contest draws Crowd in Bath
By Alice Wanamaker The Home News
The annual Bath Area Fish Committee kids fishing contest took place last Saturday and Sunday along the Monacacy in Bath. The weather, which started off a chilly 34 degrees around 8 a.m., quickly warmed up with sun for a great day of fishing. The contest usually begins on opening day, but this year it was a week behind our area’s early fishing opener. The contest
ing the lucky kid who caught it received a prize. The prizes included fishing chairs, minnow buckets, rods, reels and complete kids pole sets, tackle and even a $50 savings bond. The first fish caught came only three minutes after Mayor Donald Wunderler started the contest at 8:03. The fish was caught by Hunter Newsome of Bath. Ashley Briele, 12, of Bath caught a tagged fish and she won herself a
Clockwise from top left: Sammy, 11, pulled out a 15” fish; Ashley, Haily, Ricky, and Morgan all of Bath had a great day. Ashley caught a tagged fish and won a new fishing pole! Missing from the picture was their fishing partner Taylor; Danika, 3, of Bath catches her first fish; Logan, 3 1/2 of Bath caught a tagged fish and won a brand new fishing pole! – Home News photo
was open to kids up to the age of 15 who came out with their moms and dads and groups of friends to try to catch a big one, a tagged one or for some their first one! The Fish Committee stocked the creek in the borough from the Main St. bridge to the pump house section near North Chestnut and Creek Road with nearly 550 all legal-to-keep trout purchased at Cherry Valley Farm. The fish were purchased through community donations from area businesses and citizens. The group has been collecting donations, stocking the creek and holding the fishing contest for youngsters since 1954. Out of the 550 fish that the committee stocked in the creek, 16 were tagged, mean-
new fishing pole. Her group of anglers caught the max allowed at the contest early on Saturday with four fish each. Logan, age 3, also caught a tagged fish on Saturday, and won a new fishing pole. Sammy, 11, of Bath caught a real nice size fish at over 15” long. The fish was a prize winner for him, even though it was not tagged. All in all, everyone who came out, including parents and grandparents who were spectators, had a great time. Kids enjoyed a weekend outdoors with their families and friends and even a grilled hot dog provided by the fish committee volunteers. Watch for a full list of winners and donors in an upcoming issue of The Home News. (Another photo on page 6)
STUDENTS AND PARENTS crowded the auditorium to save programs.
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School board hears appeals to keep Programs as NASD faces $4-M deficit By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Faced with a deficit of $4-million in the Northampton Area School District for the fiscal year 2011-12, the administration and school board is considering what they can ax to make up the difference. The school board heard from 18 students and numerous adults as their meeting was shifted to the senior high auditorium on Monday night. They heard that what they don’t want cut are the French program, music, or full-day kindergarten. Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik in an opening statement said they are not curtailing any programs for the time-being, but simply preparing a document for the Pa. Dept. of Education. Act 1 limits how much the district can raise taxes, but looking at the budget now, he said, “we are short $4-million.” He noted that people are aware of the national economy, and the administration is looking at reducing costs. They have asked the Northampton Area Educators Association to reduce raises. All the administrators are reducing raises from 2.5% to 1%, and this includes the school district police chief and custodial department. Kovalchik said, “We are recouping programs to make up for the deficit. But we do not want to put students in jeopardy by curtailing programs. We’re all in this together. We have to follow the rules set by Gov. Corbett.” Then followed almost three hours of student and parental comment, with the first and many others to follow that they want to retain French. The students were from Allen Township, Lehigh Township and Moore Township, speaking in behalf of the French program and how its numbers have been growing. Brittany DeAngelis of Northampton wants music
and lesson time to continue, saying that privatized booster funds could help finance music. Connor Barz of Lehigh Township said he has learned much from the instructor and music director. Two Moore Township students urged retaining the languages. Helen Oberitz of East Allen Township said it’s important to have a music program. “Look to the students and staff and community for ideas to save,” she said.” Brad Carlisle noted how languages are important to students going into international business, and that companies look for employees who know foreign languages. One after the other, the students urged that the French club continues, as well as music in the schools, saying that taking them out would “set our schools for failure.” On languages, they said it is a good way to communicate
with other people, and the club members are like family, laughing and sharing their language. A Lehigh Township student said that to cut French would hurt her scores when entering college. Carl Monroe of Lehigh Township said they point with pride at the music in the Northampton Area School District. “Try to be fair and make cuts across the board.” He said in his business they had a zero pay increase. Most of the adults who took the podium urged the school board and administration to keep full-day kindergarten, that cutting it to a half day will seriously impede what the children are now learning. A woman from Bath said that kindergarten is a ”foundation for learning.” Craig Updegrove of Northampton agreed that kindergarten is Continued on page 7
Roadway bids okayed; farm Rankings noted in Moore Twsp. By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Moore Township’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 5 approved bids for road materials and heard rankings on three farms for farmland preservation. The bids okayed were to Highway Materials for asphalt, and to Eastern Industries on anti-skid materials, 2B stone, and cold patch. Glenn Shoemaker of the Environmental Advisory Council reported the top three farms to be listed under the township’s ranking system. They include those of Kenneth Faust, Joseph Csencsits, and Paul Smoyer, with an estimated total figure of $862,338. There is $493,000 remaining, but that was deemed insufficient to buy other farmland. Northampton County will buy the Alekna and Milander
farms for purposes of preservation from development. Larry Kemmerer’s farm was on the list in fourth position, and he said it should have been moved up, if there had not been a mistake on degree of slope. Competition for ranking will begin all over again in 2012. It will be re-evaluated. This was the first year for both Moore Township and Northampton County, Shoemaker said. Electronic Recycling Shoemaker announced that there will be an electronics recycling program in the township on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. He asked that the supervisors have a newsletter, in which this event could be mailed to each resident. Chairman Maynard Campbell said he agrees there is a Continued on page 7
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Post Office Box 39, Bath, PA 18014 Phone: 610-923-0382 • fax: 610-923-0383 e-mail: Askus@HomeNewsPA.com Paul & Lisa Prass - Publishers William J. Halbfoerster, Jr. - Editor Alice Wanamaker - Associate Publisher Candi Moyer - Account Executive Tammy De Long - Operations Manager Marcie Kent, Elaine Leer, Alyse Moyer, Tony Pisco, Melissa Rose, Quynh Vo - Graphic Designers Wes Loch - Delivery Driver The Home News ISSN 1944-7272 (USPS 248-700) is published every Thursday of the year except on holidays at a subscription local rate of $18.00; 40-cents per copy on newsstands. Periodicals postage paid in Bath, PA 18014. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: THE HOME NEWS, P.O. BOX 39, BATH, PA 18014
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Create curb appeal With flowers (NAPSI)—Flowers are a low-cost way to add curb appeal to your home. They provide a positive first impression. And if you’re selling your house, they’ll entice prospective buyers to come inside and see more. “Hot colors such as red, bright pink, yellow, orange and orange-red make distances seem shorter,” said Lance Walheim, co-author of “Landscaping for Dummies” and gardening expert for Bayer Advanced™. “Cool colors such as white, blue, purple, deep red and pastels make spaces seem longer.” If you want to make a small yard seem bigger, plant hot colors at the entryway and cool colors at the far end of your yard to create a living watercolor painting. • Take color cues from your house, paving or other blooming plants: You should choose complementary colors with
similar shades to create a harmonious landscape with lots of character. Need some help? Snap a photo of the area and show it to your local garden center expert. He or she can give you some great ideas. • Maximize your mulch: Mulch makes your garden look neat and protects your flowers, trees and shrubs. It also helps keep the weeds out. Your options include pine straw, shredded bark and nuggets. Proper watering will make your landscape a flowering success. Stick your finger a few inches into the soil. If it’s dry, it’s time to water. If the forecast calls for rain within 24 hours, then Mother Nature will help you save money on your water bill. Otherwise, use a soaker hose to water your flowers, since it’s more effective than spraying with your garden hose.
Four egg hunts This weekend
At least four egg hunts are scheduled in the area for this weekend, to help children celebrate the Easter holiday. On Saturday, April 16, there will be one for Bath area children from walking to are 12 in the field next to Ahart’s Market in Bath. It starts at 11 a.m. and the Easter Bunny will be there, and many prizes will be given out, including savings bonds, Easter baskets, and chocolate bunnies. Ahart’s coloring contest winners will also be announced. Also on Saturday is Northampton Boroughs Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The egg hunt starts promptly at 11 a.m. at the Borough of Northampton Municipal Park, Laubach Avenue. For children ages 1-10. There are prizes for eggs that are specially marked. Covenant United Methodist Church in Klecknersville will have their egg hunt on Sunday, April 17. Vigilance Hose Co. #1 will have its annual egg hunt for Nazareth Borough children up to 8 years of age on Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. All winners must have a Nazareth address to receive prizes.
Sign up for the April 30th Bath BBRP run/walk
The Bath Revitalization Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 30, beginning and ending at Keystone Park. Pre-registration is $25 a person, and on the day of the race it will be $30. Registration on April 30 starts at 8 a.m. and the race/ walk begins at 9:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Bath Business Revitalization Program. Contact Ryan Gilroy by e-mail at gilroy1234@hotmail.com; Mary Kositz, at mkositz@firststarbank.com, or Alice Wanamaker at 484-619-6121.
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All people are born free and created equal, but grow up in a graduated income-tax world.
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News Sermonette Pastor Jim Snyder
Maranatha Family Christian Fellowship, Nazareth
The God of Hope
The resurrection is woven into the fabric of life. Look around you! Those dead branches will soon have buds. Those empty flower beds won’t be colorless for long. That barren trellis will soon be smattered with roses, and the brown earth carpet will be turning green. We see God’s resurrection every morning. When your sleeping body awakes, it is like a dead man coming back to life. (For some, everyday may be more like a resurrection than most realize!) When you turn on your bathroom light, that lamp that was lying dormant is suddenly jolted with a burst of energy that offers heat and light. The cell phone that has been turned off during the night quickly uses the stored energy in the battery to enliven the technology programmed within. The automobile you enter to transport yourself to work is essentially dead until one turns the ignition key. Thankfully, the car or truck ‘rises from the dead’ to make the 30 mile trek. Even the sun, which was hidden by the horizon, breaks out of its ‘tomb’ to shine upon the shadowed land. Our God patterns everything after himself. Everything he has made (or, in some cases, allows men to make) expresses who he is. And who is he? The God of hope. The apostle Paul (formerly Saul of Tarsus) knew the God of hope. Saul’s Damascus-road-todestruction turned into Paul’s road of hope because Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead. He wrote in his letter to the believers in Rome: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13) The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the ultimate hope for each of us. When a believing family member dies, there is hope that I will see him again because of the resurrection. When you get the news from your physician that the lump is cancerous, there is hope because of the resurrection. When your child has turned away from your sound instruction and chosen a way for herself that is contrary to the way of righteousness, there is hope because of the resurrection. When your boss tells you the company is laying off employees permanently and you are one of them, there is hope because of the resurrection. When the house you built 15 years ago is being foreclosed and there seems to be no way out, there is hope because of the resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fact that can not be intelligently refuted. The hope that can result from that resurrection must be appropriated through trust. Personal, desperate, ruthless, ‘I-must-be-crazy-for-believing-this’ trust in Jesus Christ. Hope is knowing in the midst of your ominous, whirl-wind, could-fall-apart-at-any-moment life that you will be OK. What joy (inner satisfaction) and peace (inner serenity) fill your life when your hope is in the God who rises from the dead! So, when you awake tomorrow morning to see the sun peeking over the horizon – when you walk outside and smell the flowers in full bloom – when you turn on the bathroom light to get ready for the day – when you turn the key in your car’s ignition – remember that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. And because he lives I can face the day in the hope of his resurrection.
DID YOU KNOW?
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Well, it was about time. We finally had a hot weather day on Monday. If it holds, then maybe we can start planting our onion sets and flowers. The rain Monday night brought lightning with it, but not too much. . . . Noticed flowers were planted in boxes on the Main Street bridge. . . .Let’s hope it stays nice for the Easter egg hunts this weekend. I know the young’uns are looking forward to it and have their baskets all ready to scoop up those eggs. . . .Saturday is also the Earth Day town clean-up project, when we can make our parks nice and neat. They’ll be serving hot dogs after the work is done. If it does rain by
chance, the clean-up will be on the 23rd. . . . It was a beautiful day for fishing this past Saturday and Sunday. Didn’t see that many caught, but I’m sure they were there. The fish committee stocked the creek on Friday with plenty of nice trout, I hear. . . . There was a good sized crowd at the Cub Scout pancake breakfast on Saturday up at the Lutheran church. . . .Sorry to hear about Charlie Beynon passing away. He sure got involved with things in the community, and his wife Ann and kids can be real proud of him. . . .Don’t know the date, but the Northampton High student council is gonna have a blood drive for the Miller-Keystone
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Prom events in Northampton
The second annual Post Prom Faculty vs. Student basketball game will be held in the Northampton High School gymnasium on Wednesday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be $5 per adult and $3 per student. There will be half-time events.
THE HOME NEWS A Post Prom Party event will be held the evening of Saturday, May 14 at midnight into the early morning of Sunday, May 15, ending at approximately 5:00 a.m. Theme of the event will be a Hawaiian luau to go with the prom theme. Entertainment will include D.J. Zee and The Sandlot Heroes. Prizes will be given to winners of games throughout the event.
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Bath Borough-Wide Yard Sale Saturday, May 14th, from 8am to 5pm Hosted by 275th Anniversary Committee
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Don’t be “Fuelish” with Your lawnmower care (NAPSI)—When it comes to getting the most from a lawn mower or other power equipment, using the wrong blend of fuel or skipping off-season maintenance just won’t cut it. The fuel blends and ethanol percentages that may be right for cars—an ethanol concentration greater than 10 percent—are not recommended forpower equipment or marine engines. Also, any fuel blend stored in an unused engine may degrade over time and harm small engines.
That’s why, experts say, it’s a good idea for consumers to take lawn mowers and other power products to an authorized dealer at the end of each season. “This is a good way to allow a trained professional to properly dispose of unused fuel and ensure the product is ready for next season,” said Mike Rudolph, senior manager, Honda Engines. Consumers can also use fuel stabilizer when not using an engine for more than 30 days. To learn more, visit the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute at www.opei.org.
SENIOR CITIZENS Visit and Participate in Senior Center Activities
Visit a senior center and check out all the fun things going on there. Local centers include: Mid-
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In Service Army Pfc. Adam J. Flowers has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching,
rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. The the son of Eric Flowers of Charles Ave., Nazareth, and Sunni Hritz of Suncrest Lane, Bethlehem, he graduated in 2006 from Nazareth High School.
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Dylan Hunter Shannon, infant son of Darlene and Shawn Shannon, received the rite of baptism on Sunday morning during worship at Christ UCC Church, Bath. The Rev. Frances Merkel officiated. Godparents are Rachel Rasely and Todd Bateman. Dylan has two brothers, Ryne and Gage, and a sister, Ashley.
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Police Blotter Colonial Regional Two Men Hold Up Bath A-Plus
Two men wearing hooded jackets and sunglasses approached the Bath A-Plus and forced the cashier who was standing outside back inside at 2 a.m. Monday, March 28. They appeared to be Hispanic, approximately six feet tall, Colonial Regional Police said. One man held his hand inside his jacket as if holding a handgun. The robbers demanded the attendant give them all the money from the cash registers, which he did. They also demanded two cartons of Newport 100 cigarettes. The men fled on foot south of the A-Plus with $194 in cash and $143 in cigarettes. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Munch at 610-8614820. Callers may remain anonymous.
Pair Jailed After Meth Lab Found in Hotel
A Bushkill Township man and a Saylorsburg woman are in Northampton County Prison following discovery by Colonial Regional Police that they were operating a methamphetamine laboratory in their room at the Hampton Inn, 3723 Easton – Nazareth Highway, in Lower Nazareth Township. On April 9 at 10:49 a.m., CRPD and Hecktown Fire Dept. and EMS were dispatched when a fire alarm went off in Room 222.
When they arrived, Todd Laudenbach, 37, of 1325 Bushkill Center Rd., Wind Gap, told officers he was cooking meth and that it had gone wrong. The room was filled with white smoke. Found inside the room was methamphetamine and chemicals and items used to cook meth, along with a working meth lab. Laudenbach also had meth in his pocket. The Pa. State Police Clandestine Lab Team responded to dismantle the lab. Officers from CRPD acting under authority of the Northampton County Drug Task Force took over the investigation. Laudenbach and the other occupant of the room, 38-year-old Denene Noel of Box 6406, Old Rt. 1215 Saylorsburg, were arraigned by District Judge Jackie Taschner on charges of operating a methamphetamine lab, possession of liquefied ammonia gas, precursors and chemical, causing or risking a catastrophe, manufacturing methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver meth, and possession of meth. Both were committed to prison on $200,000 bail. Approximately one-quarter ounce of methamphetamine was seized from the room and Laudenbach that has an estimated street value of $800.00.
just struck a legally parked Ford Explorer in the rear and pushed that vehicle about 15 feet, where it struck a second vehicle, a parked Chevrolet Blazer. The force of that impact caused that vehicle to jump the curb and come to rest about 20 ft. from impact.. Both parked vehicles sustained moderate damage. A witness heard the crash and called police as the Toyota attempted to leave the scene. The Toyota had heavy front end damage and was leaking fluids. The witness followed the vehicle as it drove through Bath Borough and the driver attempted to hide on Green Street. Police located the Toyota and the operator, Michael T. Packard, 42, of 3592 Spruce Dr., Northampton. He had suffered injuries from his head striking the windshield during the crash. Bath Firefighters Ambulance and Bethlehem Township medics transported Packard to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center for his injuries. Police detected an odor of alcoholic beverages on Packard’s breath and a legal blood draw was obtained. Charges are pending the BAC results and will be filed through DJ John Capobianco’s office. CRPD was assisted at both scenes by the Bath Firefighters.
D.U.I. Arrest Just the Beginning; She Hit DUI Staff
CRPD arrested Lori Ray Vliet, 55, of 1257 Cropton Dr., Bethlehem, for DUI after an Hit and Run Injury saw her 2009 Infiniti Crash in Bath Borough officer drive over the center raised Colonial Regional Police median strip on Bath Pike responded to the area of a N. and the Rt. 22 east ramp. They Chestnut St., Bath, for a motor watched as she drove her vevehicle crash that had just oc- hicle south in the northbound curred on April 9 at 11:01 p.m. lanes. Ms. Vliet showed signs A blue Toyota RAV-4 had of intoxication and was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI. After Vliet was transported to the Bethlehem DUI Center and dropped off for further testing, she was able to pull 8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton St. Peter’s U.C.C.her hand from her handcuffs 610-837-7426 8142 Valley View Rd. and attempted to leave the Seemsville, Northampton DUI center. When the DUI staff attempted to restrain Church School 9610-837-7426 a.m. Vliet, she punched one of the Worship 10:15 p.m. staff members and swung at other staff members.
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6 THE HOME NEWS April 14-20, 2011
By Pete Fritchie
BASEBALL✷ ✷ ✷ The beginning of the 2011 Major League baseball season has proven again, if any more proof were needed, that Major League baseball must inaugurate the use of electronics to reveal the location
of pitches over home plate. Umpires are again missing a large number of calls, and pitchers and batters deserve better. Why is Commissioner Bud Selig, highest paid commissioner in the game’s history, refusing to improve fairness, and the game, by doing nothing? Umpires would miss few ballstrike calls if they had the help of electronics telling them whether a pitch crossed the plate. They could miss other calls but pitchers and batters (and fans) would be given a fairer game, some today decided by umpire mistakes.
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Only one make-up game was played on Monday in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship played at St. Paul’s UCC in Northampton, with the latter winning 3-2 and 14-4 be-
Frank Marzigliano, 4 for 13 with two home runs. Bath Lutheran at Messiah Lutheran was forfeited, but Messiah has another makeup with Ebenezer. The Lehigh Valley Championship games between the Suburban and Bethlehem City League will be played May 2, but no site has been listed as yet. STANDINGS
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fore the Bethlehem team won Old Dairy Holding On 8-6. Hitting for St. Paul’s were Jason Gross, 8 for 13; Dave Over Rice Family in Bath Clark, 7 for 13; Rich Kern, 7 for Commercial League 14, and Kevin Gross, 6 for 14. Old Dairy won 3 to 1, but Ebenezer had Leroy Wilcox, 5 for 13; Steph Miller and Carol the runner-up Rice Family put Voortman, both 4 for 12, abd the pressure on with a 4 to 0 victory in week 29 of the Bath Commercial Bowling League. Old Dairy topped Sunnieside Landscaping behind John Kerbacher, 231-275–673; Rich Trucksess, 218-227–661; Kurt Morgan, 228-221–640; Bill Neidig, 237-219–618; Ed Bernatovich, 218–562. Sunnieside: Nate Meixsell, 237–615; Tony Holva, 530; Jim Rice, 500. Rice Family topped Bath Supply with Jack Rice, 213– 600; Dale Fye, 200–567; Andy Rice, 541. Supply: Steve Kerbacher, 238-213–632; Frank Yeakel, 235-214–617; Harvey Rissmiller, 214-216–600; Brent Open: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-8pm. • Fri 9am-9pm. Connolly, 550. A&A Auto Stores split 2 to 2 Sat. 8am-9pm • Sun. 12 Noon to 5pm. with Moore Pizza. A&A: Rich 5 9 6 6 N o r- B a t h B l v d . , I m p e r i a l P l a z a • 6 1 0 - 8 3 7 - 8800 Mutarelli, 232-213-210–655; Al Davidson, 209-225–620; Scott Bortz, 218–591; Bob Breitfeller,
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Lynn’s Snowplowing won 3 to 1 over Horlacher’s to take the lead in the Bath Legion Friday Nighters League, as G & L split on April 8. Lynn’s: Dan Cortright, 595; Herm Petersen, 572; Dave Thompson, 556; Lynn Grube, 533. Horlacher: Jared Kocher, 588; Jim Schoenberger, 504; Jodey Thompson, 423. G&L split with Quick Stitch, 2 to 2. G&L: Ed Reynolds, 564; Ty Pagotto, 555; Scott Bower, 525; Terry Koch, 517; Mike Bower, 455. Stitchers: Glen Croll, 539; Ryan Cameron, 510; Paul Reaser, 476. P C Beverage won 3 to 1 over Palmer Snowflakes, with Craig Madtes, 224–641; Ed Musselman, 235–621; Brandon Jacoby, 536; Dave Jacoby, 502. Palmer: Terry Continued on page 15
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need to have a newsletter, in which the fluorescent numbers at each residence can be promoted strongly and also to note that the theft of signs in the township is costing a lot of money to the township. It will cost $1,200 just for postage, but the board agreed to have a newsletter. The EAC has a brochure in which it is revealed that the problems of electronic waste are great, including the toxic chemicals found in cell phones, computers, copiers, keyboards, microwaves, batteries, monitors, and television sets, and other items in the electronic industry. There are minimal charges for all of these items that people can bring to the township building at 2491 Community Dr., Bath, on June 11, mostly all at $1.00, one at $5.00, and as much as $18 for TV’s. Playground in Park Doreen Vitek will run the Playground in the Park program for three weeks this summer, Sterling Laubach of the recreation commission
announced. It will take place at the Recreation Center on July 11 to 15, July 18 to 22, and July 25 to 29, all from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The supervisors approved an $800 allocation for the program. Also approved was the purchase of one load of infield mix for the baseball fields and six concrete dividers for the storage bin. Laubach noted that spring soccer began last Sunday, but that baseball has been delayed because of weather conditions. Other Matters • The board was questioned if MetroTek has come to the township yet with regard to installing a solar array at the Moore Elementary School. They have made an application for a variance from the zoning hearing board, but nothing as yet to the supervisors. • Under subdivisions, the board denied the plans of Moore Farms due to expiration of time, but did accept the site plan for Sullivan. Waivers were granted for Blue Star Quick Stop. • Approval was given Boy
Scout Troop 50 to have their auction on June 13 at the municipal building. • Resolutions okayed were for the police retirement plan with Valic and the list of Klecknersville Rangers fire police.
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a great foundation for learning, that a half-day would be a step behind. He called for the public to contact their legislators in Harrisburg to say “we can’t accept the cuts in education.” Etta Brown of Bath, who moved here from Arizona, has a daughter in high school and said that language should be a priority. “These kids are our future.” Stacey Morrow said she has had no pay raise in three years and her husband is taking a pay freeze. Another Bath woman called for the administrators to also take a pay freeze. Her 9-year-old daughter is autistic and she said the George Wolf Elementary School teachers are excellent. Others commented on the need to keep full-day kindergarten, with Mark Robb saying the kindergarten teach-
ers have been remarkable, and to cut to a half day would require more aides. Lisa Waller, a kindergarten teacher, said the program can’t be squeezed into a half day. Unlike the old days when the little ones only had snacks and games, now they are reading and learning computers., and taking exercises that help in learning. “Without a healthy lifestyle they won’t succeed in life,” another teacher said.
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forward. “They did a great job, and this is a positive.” He asserted that the turn-around occurred in recent elections, when cuts were promoted. “It’s time we stand up and protest. I’ll get a bus to go to Harrisburg, and stand on the Capitol steps,” he said. Director Jean Rundle, a mother and grandmother, said the students talked with passion, but she doesn’t know what will happen in the next two weeks. “It’s difficult to think of changes that we have to make. She said the Governor is ill-advised when he thinks prisons are more important. She also cited the voucher system and charter schools as problems. “Get a bus to Harrisburg, and I’ll go along,” she said. “Our nine voices are small, but the public writing letters and making phone calls would be a great help.” Cory Fenstermaker believes that there are problems in government at all levels. He said he is proud to have introduced student comment at school board meetings. Kovalchik concluded, “Everything that the people have said I take very seriously. By the end of April we may know where the district stands financially. We would like everything to stay status quo and keep the programs in place.” Executive sessions were held before and after the public meeting to discuss personnel and legal issues.
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Northampton Borough Council on Thursday passed a resolution for the design of the Delaware & Lehigh Heritage Trail in the Nor-Bath portion from Northampton to Hanover Township. Scott Everet of the D&L Project Committee made the request. It was noted in Borough Manager Gene Zarayko’s report that $1,3409,817 has been allocated for the extension, and the only cost to the borough will be some minor legal documentation. Council also approved a request by the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor group that they be allowed to use Canal Street Park for a marathon on October 23. The marathon will start at the park, proceed on to Rt. 329, cross into Cementon, and continue on the D&L Trail. Fire police will assist in controlling traffic at 21st & Canal Streets that day. Other Matters • Secretary Cathy Lindenmoyer received a surprise gift from Council for her 25 years of service. • Council okayed an ordinance that replaces one 35 years old concerning collection and disposal of solid waste in the borough. • The Quota Club of Northampton was given permission to use the Canal Street Park pavilion on May 14 for their annual yard sale. • Council approved police officer Dennis Smith to attend a Pa. Vehicle Inspection Regulation training class on April 25-27 at the Upper Nazareth Township Municipal
Building. • Grants consultant Victor Rodite explained that there are two tiers of environmental certification required when financial assistance is provided for low-income home-owners. The review process goes to the state before they release any funds, making sure the homeowner has flood insurance, is clear of airport zones, and doesn’t have any hazardous wastes on the property. • Approval was given to the purchase of a new street sweeper at a cost of $133,352 after trade-in of an old one. The original price was $144,480. • Curator Ed Pany has received $250 from Keystone Cement for the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum. • The state liquid fuels allotment received amounts to $188,917, when Zarayko had figured it would be $184,836. • Councilman Mike Bernini reported that camera
systems were installed at the band shell to catch graffiti vandalism, and also at the community center entrance doors and bar area. • The Northampton AA thanked the borough for repairing baseball bleachers, and donated $2,000 each to the recreation center and for the expenses incurred in buying wood and steel for the bleachers. • In recreation center notes: the final dance until fall will be on May 14 for 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls; and tae kwan do classes now have an instructor there who transferred from the Suburban North YMCA in Catasauqua. • Councilwoman Sherry Neff-Maikits reported that borough firefighters used the local ladder truck as a standby in case there was a second fire resulting from a large house fire in Slatington • Councilman Robert
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Hecktown-Lower Nazareth Lions Celebrate 25 years The Hecktown – Lower Nazareth Lions Club celebrated their 25th anniversary charter night on Saturday at a banquet in the Northampton Memorial Community Center. Speaker Past District Governor Ray Taylor, a charter member of the club, but now a member of the Upper Lehigh Lions, recounted all the ways the club has served their community. He said the club was started in 1986 through the efforts of Past International Director Gene Polgar, PDG Willard Stratz, and Grant Roth. It started with 41 members, sponsored by the Bath Lions Club, and for several years Jack Metcalf of Bath was their liaison. He said the club’s formation was the highlight of the township that year. Members collected cans and newspapers for recycling,, had a road rally, golf tournament, night at the races, and egg hunts. They helped build the township playground, planting memorial trees for deceased members. They also contribute to
CHECKING ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM are (l-r) club president Mark Pucillo, DG April Kucsan and speaker PDG Ray Taylor. – Home News photo were presented to Edward the book reading program at Lower Nazareth Elementary Faust, Elwoodd Faust Jr. and School and to Nazareth Me- Kathy Dieter. One other for morial Library. They contin- 25 years will go to the first ue to make donations to the club president, Mark Pucillo. Hecktown Fire Co. and Co- He is serving again as presilonial Regional Police, collect dent. Many other chevrons food and store it at the food were awarded by District bank. “Lower Nazareth has Governor April Kucsan, a benefited immensely from member of the club. The invocation was given by Rev. the club,”Taylor concluded. Three 25-year chevrons Linda Leuser.
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Inspiration helps Your garden grow (NAPSI)—With so many beautiful plants to choose from, gardeners may wonder where to start. One of the most enjoyable ways to plant a seed of inspiration is to visit a public garden. Found at zoos, historical sites and entertainment complexes, such public gardens can demonstrate what’s possible—including flower choice, layout and landscaping practices. Get Advice According to the American Public Gardens Association (APGA), public gardens can show you how to create a water-wise landscape at home throughthe use of native and adapted plants and efficient irrigation. Visitors can learn what plants bloom at similar times and what arrangements look good together. Staff members who under-
stand the region are available to offer advice on gardening techniques, and on-site sales can be a greatsource of topquality additions to a home garden. Here are a few types of public gardens you can visit: • Zoos—Although the focus is on the animals, zoos also have interesting horticultural collections that show both flora and fauna in their nativehabitats. • Entertainment Gardens—Golf courses, theme parks and water parks can also have beautiful horticultural displays. • Historical Sites—Places of historic or cultural significance-such aschurches, historic homes and cemeteriesoften have grounds shaped toreflect the horticulture of their historical period. • Nature Gardens—Cre-
ated and designed to help visitors connect with nature, these gardens inform and educate about the botanical andecological origins and functions of plant life and how they relate to human beings and animals. Get Inspired The nonprofit American Public Gardens Association has partnered with Rain Bird, a leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products, to promote the important role that gardens play in promoting environmental stewardship through National Public Gardens Day. Many of the nation’s public gardens will mark the day with special events and activities for schools, families and thousands of visitors. For more information, you can visit www. NationalPublicGardensDay. org.
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Could Your Yard Use An Intervention? (NAPSI)—Are you struggling with a problem lawn and yard? Are the weeds growing but the grass isn’t? Maybe you’re embarrassed by patchy grass and an overgrown landscape. If so, it may be time for a yard care intervention, and a chance to grow your confidence and a better-looking lawn and landscape. This spring and summer, the Briggs & Stratton Yard Doctor will roll up his sleeves and help homeowners confront their yard care demons, bringing three of America’s neediest yards back into their neighborhoods’ good graces. Yard Doctor Trey Rogers and his team will spend a day providing advice and hands-on help to transform the winning homeowners’ yards into points of pride. In addition to a yard makeover, the winners will receive new lawn care equipment and $1,500 in landscape cash. To enter, visit www. yardsmartsintervention.com. Homeowners can apply for an intervention for themselves or (with permission) they can call out a neighbor, family member or friend in need of help. Each “application” should explain the yard care problems faced and why an intervention is needed, using either a short video or up to four photos to show the yard. One yard will be selected each month from May through July by online voting. Runners-up each month receive cool Yard Smarts gear and a signed copy of the Yard Doctor’s book on growing the perfect lawn. Rogers, who has helped homeowners across the country bring their yards back under control, has the following tips: • Eliminate yard clutter. Pick up and put away kids’ bicycles, balls, lawn furniture, garbage cans and other clutter. • Mow correctly for a lush lawn. When you mow, cut only
one-third of the height of the lawn to encourage strong roots. Cutting too short stresses the lawn, creating an environment ideal for weed growth and disease. • Be sure to trim. Mowing your lawn without trimming is like getting half a haircut. String trim around flowerbeds, sidewalks and decks. • Eliminate overgrowth. Trim back or replace overgrown bushes and trees that overwhelm the front of your house. • Add a focal point. Every home should have a focal point, such as a front door painted in a contrasting color to the home or a landscape feature, such as a beautiful tree, flowerbed or curving pathway to your door. The intervention is sponsored by Briggs & Stratton, the largest maker of gasoline engines for a variety of yard care equipment. The company’s educational web- site,
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Welcomes all to our special events held on Sunday, April 17 EASTER EGG HUNT & ACTIVITIES AT 2:00 PM AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONCERT Please come with friends & neighbors to our Palm Sunday Concert at 6:00 pm. Free will offering to be taken. The concert will be given by:
4-Given Men's Gospel Quartet from St. John's UCC in Nazareth and a special guest soloist Desserts and beverages after the concert.
Easter Egg Hunt Zion Wesleyan Church Pavilion East Scenic & Deemer Rd., Bath April 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Ages - 1-11 • Rain or Shine Questions, Call Shannon:
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Obituaries Charles H. Beynon, Sr. Sept. 24, 1936 – April 6. 2011
Charles H. Beynon, Sr., 74, of Northampton died Wednesday, April 6 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Ann J. Beynon. Born Sept. 24, 1936 in Scranton, he was a son of the late Willard and Margaret Beynon. He graduated from Clarks Summit-Abington Junior-Senior High School in 1954 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Albany, USS Des Moines and USS New Jersey. He worked for almost a year in Pottstown, where he met his wife and enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police. When he graduated from the State Police in 1959, he was assigned to the patrol unit in Trevose, Pa., and then later transferred to Troop M, Bethlehem Barracks. He was assigned to the Records and Identification department for nearly 13 years, processing crime scenes and became a latent print examiner, testifying in court as a fingerprint expert in five local counties. A former commanding officer described Beynon as “the best fingerprint man in the State Police.” He retired in 1987 after 29 years of service. After his retirement from the State Police, he worked both as a fingerprint consultant and as “Captain Cassette,” a disc jockey for local parties, weddings and other events. When he and his wife first moved to the Lehigh Valley, he became a charter member of both the Bath Area Jaycees and Northampton Jaycees, serving both groups as president. With the Bath Jaycees, he was recognized as a “Spark Plug” and was instrumental in organizing the first Bath Frolics at Keystone Park, the first Bath Halloween parades, and the founding in 1965 of the Bath Library. He served the Jaycees as a chapter president, state director, regional vice president, and a U.S. Jaycees director. He helped establish a program at Lewisburg State Prison where inmates were recruited by local Jaycees chapters and mentored after their release. Mr. Beynon joined the Cub Scouts with his son in 1973, served as a committee member and committee chairman, and spent 21 years as Webelos leader of Pack 43 at Sacred Heart Church in Bath, retiring in 2000. He served on the committee of Boy Scout Troop 43; was a Brotherhood member of Witauchso-
man Lodge #44, Order of the Arrow, and earned the North Valley Owl Award and District Award of Merit. He organized the first annual Webelos Winter Adventure for the local district. He volunteered at the Minsi Trails Council’s Camp Minsi for five summers, teaching the fingerprinting merit badge. He helped with organizing and running local Scouting district and council events. He joined the Northampton High School Band Boosters when his daughter joined the NHS Big “N” Band. He was a chaperone three-year chairman of the annual Tournament of Bands, and Band Booster president in the years that followed until his children graduated from high school. Mr. Beynon attended Alvernia College, working toward a degree in criminal justice. He served as a board member for the United Fund of the Northampton Area. During a time of state budget cuts, he became active politically and played a key role in preventing Promised Land State Park from closing one of their camping areas. In addition, he was a member and ambulance driver for the East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He was a charter member and president of the former East Allen – Allen Lions Club. He was a bell ringer for the Salvation Army at Ahart’s Market at Christmas time. He held memberships in the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police, and was a 50-year member of Manoquesy Lodge #413, Free & Accepted Masons, in Bath, where he donated a chairlift two years ago. Surviving besides his wife are a son, Charles, Jr.; a daughter, Leonor “Nina” Serfass of Clarks Summit, Pa.; and two cousins. Preceding him in death was a brother, Willard R. Beynon. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Reichel Funeral
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Mary R. Nagel
Aug. 12, 1928 – April 2, 2011
Mary R. Nagel, 82, of Nazareth died April 2 in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Nagel, who died in 2008. A 1946 graduate of Nazareth High School, she earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Syracuse University in 1950. She taught piano and voice at various locations, and also served as choir director and organist at two churches. Born August 12, 1928 in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Spencer M. and Bertha M. (Werkheiser) Reph. Surviving are a son, Lewis P. Nagel, of Plainfield Township; and two grandchildren, Robert L. Nagel, residing in Harrisonburg, Va., and Beverly M. Nagel in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Services were private as arranged by the Geo., G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 S. Broad St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Bernard T. Gabryluk
Bernard T. Gabryluk, 92, of Northampton died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in Gracedale. He was the husband of Mary C. (Mirakovits) Gabryluk. He served in the Army during World War Ii and then worked at the Universal Atlas Cement Co. in Northampton, until retiring after 35 years. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Joanna (Czryk) Gabryluk. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans of Pa., Chapter #7, in Allentown. In addition to his wife of 66 years, he is survived by two sons, Bernard A. of Moore Township and Thomas of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Mary Ann Krisa of Jermyn, Pa., and Veronicas Hertzog of Moore Township; two brothers, Edward and Joseph, both of Northampton; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul; three sisters, Mary Pokotello, Caroline Grabias and Helen Young; and two brothers, Stanley and John. Services were held on Saturday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by burial with military honors in Allen Union Cemetery, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the DA.V. Chapter #7, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Carmen A. Cortez
Feb. 10, 1926 – April 5, 2011
Carmen A. Cortex, 85, of Bushkill Township, died Tuesday, April 5 in aucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. He was the husband of Maxine (Fiedman) Cortez. A self-employed plumber, he retired in 1991. Born Feb. 10, 1926 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Martin and Antoinette (Ambrose) Cortez. Private services were arranged by the Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064, where donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association.
Township, he was a son of the later Clyde P. and Isabel A. (Anglemyer) Miller. He was an active member and volunteer for the Easton Wrestling Booster Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Denise C. Madzik of Allentown and Donna K. Smith of Allentown; a step-daughter, Cindy Hart, of Plainfield Township; a brother, Lee Miller, of Little Gap; five grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin and Craig Miller. A memorial service was held on Sunday afternoon in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment was private. Memorial donations may be made to the Easton Wrestling Boosters Club, c/o Mrs. Potter, 827 Knox Ave., Easton, PA 18042.
Paul E. Pokorny Jr.
Aug. 23, 1946 – March 28, 2011 Paul E. Pokorny Jr., 64, of Oregon, formerly of Bath died March 28, 2011. Paul worked for Crowder Jr. Co, in Allentown, PA and later owned and operated the Bandon Wayside Motel in Bandon, OR. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Paul E. Pokorny Sr., and Mary “Betty” (Hahn) Pokorny. He is survived by brother Franklin R. Pokorny, two sons Paul E. Pokorny III and Greg M.Pokorny; and two grandsons. A memorial service will be held April 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church of Bath U.C.C., 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath. Memorial contributions can be made to: Christ Church of Bath U.C.C., or your local public library.
Jerome G. Hess
May 9, 1927– April 8, 2011
Jerome Gould Hess, 83, of Northampton died Friday, April 8 in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall Township. He was the husband of Dorothy B. (Becker) Hess. He was a laboratory technician for Coplay Cement Co. for 18 years, retiring in 1989. Prior to that, he worked at the former Trojan Powder Co., Allentown. Born May 9, 1927 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Clarence J. “Max” and Gladys (Frey) Hess. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Northampton; a member of Chapman Lodge #637, F. & A.M., and Royal Arch Chapter. He was also a life member and volunteer of the Allen Township Vol. Fire Co. Mr. Hess served in the Navy during World War II, and owned the Hillside Miniature Golf Course. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Becky Ann Plarr, of Catasauqua; a sister, Clarice Blank; and a grandson, Maxwell J. Plarr of Christopher Newport University in Virginia. The Rev. Roy Koehler officiated at services in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, on Tuesday morning, and at interment in Fair-
view Cemetery, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen Township Fire Co., c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Michel J. Kolumber
Michael J. Kolumber, 80, of St. Simons Island, Georgia, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 in Hospice of the Golden Isles in St. Simons Isles, Ga. He was the husband of Ruth (Downey Kolumber. He was employed by Mack Trucks Corp. and had served in the Navy. He was the son of the late Michael and Minnie Kolumber. Mr. Kolumber and his first wife, Joan (Fogel) Kolumber, were both 1948 graduates of Northampton High School. Surviving besides his wife are; two daughters, Kim Louise Connors of Nazareth and Cheryl C. Fatzinger, of Advance, N.C.; a son, Michael P. Kolumber, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a brother, Randolph Kolumber of Bethlehem; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Joan (Fogel) Kolumber, and a sister, Nancy Atherholt. A memorial service will be held art 2 p.m. this Saturday, April 16 in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2219 Washington Ave., Northampton. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Lord of Life Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, St. Simons Island, GA
Edna A. Fogel
Dec. 26, 1918 – April 9, 2011
Edna A. Fogel, 92, formerly of Lower Nazareth Township, died Saturday, April 9 in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Herman F. Fogel, who died in 1994. A homemaker, she also was a floor lady at various blouse mills. She graduated in 1936 from Nazareth High School. Born Dec. 26, 1918 in Lower Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Miller) Schultz. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Hecktown. Surviving are a son, Miles Fogel, of Pompano Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Norma Faust, of Nazareth; two step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Charles and William Schultz, and two sisters, Kathryn Smith and Miriam Faust. Services will be on Friday, April 29 art 11 a./m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, with visitation the previous hour. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Arrangements are by the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Dryland U.C.C. Church, Newburg, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Dale E. Miller
May 13, 1936 – April 6, 2011
Dale E. Miller, 74, of Moore Township, formerly of Easton, died Wednesday, April 6 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Durnan) Miller. A 1955 graduate of Easton High School, he worked as a printer for Mack Printing in Easton for more than 40 years before retiring. Born May 13, 1936 in Forks
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CANOES AND KAYAKS Boy Scout Troop 74 is looking for Canoes and/or Kayaks. We do several canoe trips and are gathering a group of canoes and kayaks for our outings with our Scouts. Please email to Canoe@BSATroop74.com, if you know of any available. 4/14 PINBALL MACHINES OLDER GUM BALL & CANDY MACHINES, PENNY ARCADE & ANY OLDER COIN OPERATED MACHINES. CASH PAID. CALL DARYL 610767-9135 (1/14-12/17) Farmers Market Vendors Wanted The Bath Farmers Market, runs May through September at Keystone Park in Bath. Currently looking for Vendors for the 2011 season. Full and Half Season available. Please visit our website at www.bathfarmersmarket.org for more information, and applications. FMI contact Mary Kositz 610-837-6729 or Fiona Adamsky 610-618-9437. (1/27-9/15)
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NOTE OF THANKS Thank you to all our relatives and friends who comforted us during the passing of our Mother, Mother-in-Law, grandmother and great-grandmother, Theresa F. Smith. The prayers, cards, phone calls, flowers, donations of food, and the donations to Salem U.C.C. Building fund were gratefully appreciated. A special thanks to Pastor Linda Leuser for her spiritual guidance; to John Simon & staff from the Bensing Funeral home; and to the Ladies Guild of Salem Church for preparing and serving the luncheon after the service. Lillian Schaffer, Walter, Melvin, & Patricia Smith & Families. (4/14)
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Oldies Dance at Alliance Fire Co, Northampton. Saturday April 16 from 7 - 11 p.m. Limited tickets are being sold for $12 and include a food bar, No tickets will be sold at the door. The evening will feature 50’s & 60’s music by local DJ and dancing. For more information and tickets, call 610-509-3642. (4/14-4/21) Spring Bazaar Sat April 16th 9am-1pm Christ UCC Little Moore Rt. 946 Between Danielsville and Klecknersville. Crafts, Baked Goods, White Elephant, Easter Candy and delicious food served from the kitchen. (4/7-4/14)
REVENUES General Fund Special Revenue Funds Capital Projects Debt Service Fund Fiduciary Trust Funds Total Revenues EXPENDITURES General Fund Capital Projects Debt Service Fund Fiduciary Trust Funds Total Expendituress
1,429,553 64.656 66 298,588 21,125 1,813,988 $1,364,631 234,650 298,588 51,564 1,998,241
STATEMENT OFRESOURCES, LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY ASSETS Cash and Investments General Fixed Assets LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY Other Liabilities Fund Equity ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE BOROUGH Taxable
$576,489 1,448,176 $ 2,024,665 $26,424 1,998,241 $ 2,024,665 $ 53,352,300
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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE Nancy J. Mohn Estate of Nancy J. Mohn, late of the Township of Plainfield, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Floyd W. Mohn, Executor of the Estate of Nancy J. Mohn. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Floyd W. Mohn c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Dally, LLP 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 4/7-4/21 ESTATE NOTICE David J. Miller Estate of David J. Miller, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Marshall Miller, Executor of the Estate of David J. Miller. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Marshall Miller c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Dally, LLP 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 4/7-4/21 ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS RENTAL EQUIPMENT SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton Coun
ty, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building, 134 S. Main St., until 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, Thursday, April 28th, 2011 for finishing the following: RENTAL EQUIPMENT. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 7:00 P.M., That same day, at the Borough Council Chambers, 159 W. Center St., Nazareth, PA. All available information covering the furnishing of this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Mr. Keith Knecht, Highway Superintendent, or the office of the Borough Engineer, Keller Consulting Engineers, Inc., 49 East Center Street, Pennsylvania. Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, or a Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in is bid. Bids should be plainly marked “RE-BID FOR RENTAL EQUIPMENT”. The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary/Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council 4/14 ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building, 134 S. Main St., until 4 p.m., prevailing time, Thursday, April 28th, 2011 for furnishing the following: MISCELLANEOUS MANTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 7:00 p.m., that same day, at Borough Council Chambers, 159 W. Center St., Nazareth, PA. All available information covering the furnishing of these materials, can be secured from Mr. Keith Knecht, Highway Superintendent, or the office of the Borough Engineer, Keller Consulting Engineers, Inc., 49 East Center Street Nazareth,
Pennsylvania. Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, or a Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “REBID FOR MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS”. The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary/Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council 4/14 PUBLIC NOTICE Borough of Bath NOTICE is hereby given that the Borough Council of Borough of Bath will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 2, 2011, commencing at or after 7:30 p.m. at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building, 215 E. Main Street, Bath, Pennsylvania 18014, to inform and obtain public comment on the proposed subdivision and land development ordinance (the “Ordinance”) referred to below prior to Borough Council’s possible enactment of the proposed Ordinance during its public meeting on Monday, May 2, 2011, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building, The title of the proposed Ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE READOPTING THE BATH BOROUGH SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE; AMENDMENTS; SEVERABILITY; FAILURE TO ENFORCE NOT A WAIVER; REPEALER; AND EFFECTIVE DATE The text of the proposed Ordinance together with any and all attachments and exhibits (if any) are available for inspection
without charge at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building during the regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during regular business days (excepting legal holidays). Copies will be provided upon payment of costs for copying. James F. Kratz, Esquire Assistant Solicitor, Borough of Bath 4/14-4/21 PUBLIC NOTICE Borough of Bath NOTICE is hereby given that the Borough Council of Borough of Bath will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 2, 2011, commencing at or after 7:30 p.m. at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building, 215 E. Main Street, Bath, Pennsylvania 18014, to inform and obtain public comment on the proposed zoning ordinance (the “Ordinance”) referred to below prior to Borough Council’s possible enactment of the proposed Ordinance during its public meeting on Monday, May 2, 2011, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building, The title of the proposed Ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE READOPTING THE BOROUGH OF BATH ZONING ORDINANCE TOGETHER WITH THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BOROUGH OF BATH LAST REVISED AUGUST 2009; AMENDMENTS; SEVERABILITY; FAILURE TO ENFORCE NOT A WAIVER; REPEALER; AND EFFECTIVE DATE The text of the proposed Ordinance together with any and all attachments and exhibits (if any) are available for inspection without charge at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building during the regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during regular business days (excepting legal holidays). Copies will be provided upon payment of costs for copying. James F. Kratz, Esquire Assistant Solicitor, Borough of Bath 4/14-4/21 BATH BOROUGH AUTHORITY As required by State and Federal Regulations, the Authority has prepared their 2010 Annual Water Quality Report. This report will be mailed to customers with the 1st quarter bills. Additional copies are available at Bath Borough Authority Office and Borough Hall. Please call the Authority at 610-837-0652 with questions M-F 7:30am4:00pm 4/14
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NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT In compliance with state and federal law, notice is hereby given by the Northampton Area School District that the District conducts ongoing identification activities as part of its school program for the purpose of identifying students who may be in need of special education and related services. If your child is identified by the District as possibly in need of such services, you will be notified of applicable procedures. Individualized services and programs are available for children who are determined to need specially designed instruction due to the following conditions: • Autism • Emotional Disturbance • Traumatic Brain Injury • Visual Impairment Including Blindness • Hearing Impairment • Specific Learning Disability • Deafness • Deaf-blindness • Mental Retardation • Orthopedic Impairment • Speech or Language Impairment • Developmental Delay • Multiple Disabilities • Other Health Impairment If you believe that your child (ages 3 – 21 inclusive) may be in need of special education services, early intervention or related services, the District offers screening and evaluation to assess the needs of your child. The assessment is offered at no cost to you. You may request screening and evaluation at anytime, whether or not your child is enrolled in the District’s public school program. Requests for evaluation and screening must be made in writing to your child’s Northampton Area School District principal or the Director of Special Education. In compliance with state and federal law, the Northampton Area School District will provide to each protected, disabled student, without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. In order to qualify as a protected disabled student, the child must be school-aged with a physical or mental disability that substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program. These services and protections for “protected disabled students” are applicable to all students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special education programs. All information gathered about your child is subject to the confidentiality provisions contained in federal and state law. The District has policies and procedures in effect governing the collection, maintenance, destruction and disclosure to third parties of this information. For information about these policies and procedures, as well as rights of confidentiality and access to educational records, you may contact, in writing, the Special Education Office or any building principal. For further information on the rights of parents for their child with a disability, provision of services, evaluation and screening (including purpose, time and location), and procedures, contact: Special Education Office Northampton Area School District 2014 Laubach Avenue Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-7811 x 20002 (4/14) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC NOTICE Northampton Borough Civil Service Commission has scheduled a meeting on Monday, April 18, 2011, at 2:30
P.M., in the conference Room at Borough Hall, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Richard Ackerman Civil Service Commission 4/14
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Council Continued from page 9 McHale reported that Environmental Waste Management was to go before the planning commission this Wednesday regarding a truck dock and transfer facility they want to put in on Brick Kiln Court. • Councilman Joe Leitgeb reported that litter and debris was picked up around the Hokendauqua Creek by a group called Great American Cleanup of Pa. . . .He also reported that the public works department has replaced sewer lines, and they are cleaning up debris left after recent flooding at Canal Street Park. • Zarayko informed Council that PennDOT says all future street signs replaced must be in approved colors, none of which are the current orange and black. Only blue, brown and green with white lettering will be allowed. Speed limit signs must be of reflective material. He has been getting many complaints about dogs, either not on leash or their owners not cleaning up after them. Council briefly discussed a dog park, but it is expensive, considering the fence needed. One is proposed in Allen Township, and Nazareth and Bethlehem have them. AARP thanked the borough for letting them use the recreation center for figuring out income taxes.
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Bartholomew, 226–655; Terry Bartholomew, 257–692; Mike Swope, 594; Jerry Fogel, 501; Jim Chillot, 476. Bensing’s split 2 to 2 with
Bath Legion. Bensing: Arthur Flegler, 226–628; Ryan Buss, 580; Ernie Keller, 409. Legion: Dave Shaver, 226–641; Devin Marshall, 572; Marty Beal, 562; Cory Brown, 546; Eddy Jo Marshall, 512. W L STANDINGS Lynn’s Snowplowing 36 G&L 34 Palmer Snowflakes 33 P C Beverage 31 Bath Legion 32.5 Bensing’s 36 Horlacher’s 22 Quick Stitch 15.5
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Fortunato Wins Out For Bath Industrial League Championship Fortunato’s Pizza whipped Old Dairy, 4 to 0, to take the Bath Industrial League championship in week 30. They did it with Rich Trucksess spinning a big 244-237-229–710, along with Evan Rehrig, 224204–615, and Gary Reaser, 217-214–601. Old Dairy: Scott Ackerman, 268-237–662; John Schwartz, 247-205–635; Ryan Buss, 218-212-204–634; Kyle Reaser, 231–600. G&L Sign Factory took third place by winning 3 to 1 over Harhart’s, as Jason Eberts rolled 247-228-207–682; Paul Duda, 236–587; Mike Biechy, 214-201–557; Stephen Duda, 508. Harhart’s: Nate Meixsell, 259-225–664; Brandon Frey, 245-204–630; “Butch” Holland, Sr., 201–578; Rick Hitzel, 525. Hecktown Fire Co. was hot as they doused Taylor Honey, 4 to 0, with Stan Zurowski, 255-213–667; Matt Paulus, 235–589; Andy Schwartz,
214–579’ Terry Koch, 544; Ken Hoelle, Sr., 523. Taylor: Ed Taylor, 204–592; Jack Troxell, 200–534; Gary Miller, 519; Bob Bechtel, 511. Scherline & Associates played a friendly 2 to 2 match with Graver Farms, with the latter team coming up with a big “300” game. Scherline: Frank Yeakel, 278-232–680; Harvey Rissmiller, 237-226– 657; Jeff Kerbacher, 218-206201–625; Andy Edelman, 238–618; Steve Kerbacher, 548. Graver: Terry Bartholomew, 300-211–705; Jerry Bartholomew. 224-211–618; Marty Beal, 216–562; Tim Graver, 219–539; Don Arndt, 532. STANDINGS W Fortunato’s Pizza 35 Old Dairy 33.5 G & L Sign Factory 33 Harhart’s 31 Scherline & Associates 29.5 Hecktown Fire Co. 27.5 Graver Farms 27 Taylor Honey 23.5
L 25 26.5 27 29 30.5 32.5 33 36.5
Team 4 Finally Finishes In the Final to Win All in Bath Die Hards League We’ve been saying it was the final games of the season for the Bath Die Hards League the past two weeks, but this is it – the real finals – and Team 4 is the champion, as they took the second half honors to complete the victory. They played to a 2 to 2 tie, led by Dawn Mayer, 494; Stefanie Wieand, 462; Erwin Mayer, 462, and Sue Wieand, 401. There were three 2-2 ties in
THE HOME NEWS April 14-20, 2011 15 all. Team 1 had one with Bob- and Polly Kosman, 443, while by Kosman, 525. Team 3 had Team 6 had Michelle Tirrell, another, with Bob Kosman, 468, and Art Bruch, 422. 583, and Joe Bachman, 484, and Team 5 with Rick Deily, FINAL STANDINGS W L 526; Dick Deily, 499, and Jim Team 4 36 24 Stevens, 489. Team 1 35 25 The only lopsided series Team 3 34 26 was in the Team 2 victory over Team 5 28 32 Team 6 by a 4 to 0 final. Team Team 6 26 35 2 had BobbyLou Snyder, 490, Team 2 22 38
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