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Bath Council hears of Authority Plans for new well water lines
By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
KING GROUNDHOG is carried in his regal cage by men wearing black top hats. – Home News photos
On 75th anniversary of lodge, Grundsow predicts early spring
horseradish, chicken, potato filling, green beans, sweet The brethren of Grundsow potatoes, salad with bacon Lodge Nummer Ains on da dressing, applebutter and Lechaw celebrated the orga- cottage cheese, bread and nization’s 75th anniversary butter, coffee, water, and ice with their annul fersommling cream. In the dialect (not necon Wednesday night, Feb. 2, essarily in the order shown), Groundhog Day. The ban- the meal consisted of Lechaw quet was again held at the Dawl Hame Geroscht HinGermansville Fire Co., where kel, Frisha Wursht, Grumbit has been held for a few iere Filsel, Siess Grumbiere, years since moving from the Welshkan, G’shnibb’ld ObNorthampton Community sht, Griene Buhne, TzalaCenter. wdt mit Sida Schpeck Bree, After singing “America” Schmear Kase un Lodwarick, and reciting the Pledge of Al- Weis un kann brodt un Budlegiance (all in Pennsylvania der, Koffee-Rawm-Tzugar, German), the gathering of Glore Shpringe Wasser, Gfora almost 200 men raised both Rawm. their hands and gave their saMayor Tom Reenock of cred oath as good members in Northampton is annually reciting the 75th Degree. called upon to make remarks. Then they settled down to To the audience he does it in a good meal of sausage with By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
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RECITING the 75th Degree are (l-r) Gregory Snyder, Lawrence Hoffman, and Donald Fister.
Officials of the Bath Borough Authority on Monday briefed members of Borough Council on plans for installation of pipes between two water tanks. George Gasper, chairman, and Harry Garman said about 600 ft. of 6 to 8-inch pipes will be put in between the 5,000 gallon Smith St. tank and the 4,000 gallon Allen St. tank along a 20-ft. easement that parallels Allen Street. It complies with retention time as required by Pa. DEP on all public water supplies. DEP approved the plan on December 14, but then the hard winter weather set in,
so Gasper said the Authority doesn’t expect excavation to start until at least April. The pipe is already here, and Authority workmen will use a backhoe to dig the trench. It will not interfere with the ball fields. Garman said the water system can operate with one of the wells shut down. There is also a well on Holiday Hill. Water comes into Bath in a 12inch main from Hatch Gravel north of Bath. The men told Council that grant applications have been filed with the state, but funding isn’t expected until at least March. There have been several delays during the Rendell administration.
Council also thanked the Authority for their personnel and equipment helping the borough’s road crew in recent snow clean-up. During the last 40 days, according to Borough Manager Richard Klotz, the public works staff has come in early or has been called out on 12 occasions above and beyond their normal work day, working an additional 82 hours. Klotz and Council president Robert Fields said a policy will be written on snow removal. When there are huge snowfalls, the curbsides will be cleared downtown automatically, according to the policy. Continued on page 7
Lehigh ZHB continues hearing On proposed school solar array By BILL HALBFOIERSTER The Home News
“This board is not deciding whether this is a good idea or not – only if it is permitted by the zoning ordinance,” Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board solicitor Thomas Caffrey told the audience after four hours and 15 minutes of testimony on Feb. 3 concerning a proposed solar array at Lehigh Elementary School. He said, “They look at the law, the zoning ordinance, and the facts presented.” Caffrey told more than 30 residents at the meeting that their comments, which were nearly all in opposition to the project, “would be better addressed to the school board.” The solicitor recommended that the ZHB not make a decision on that Thursday, but give the builders’ attorney, Christopher Spadoni, an opportunity to provide a memorandum. At the same time, the township’s solicitor in this case, Atty. James Preston, would have an opportunity to present rebuttal testimony. The ZHB has 45 days to reach a decision, but this hearing will be continued at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17 in the municipal building. In early testimony on Feb. 3, Spadoni said concern about sale of excess power is not the case. The attorney for MetroTek Electrical Services of Kunkletown and Energy
Alliance LLC said they be- Laura Harrier ruled otherlieve it is an accessory use at wise many weeks ago, sayLehigh Elementary School. ing it is a secondary principal Lehigh Twsp. Zoning Officer Continued on page 8
Dent holds neighborhood Meeting in Northampton By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Despite the snow, sleet and freezing rain, more than 25 people turned out at the Northampton Municipal Building for a neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25, in which Congressman Charlie Dent answered their numerous questions on a variety of issues confronting America today. After he thanked them for coming out on a dreary day, he opened the community meet-
ing with a moment of prayerful silence for the recovery of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head recently as she met the public at a supermarket parking lot in Tucson, Arizona. Six others died in that incident, including a nine-year-old girl and a federal judge. Cong. Dent told of his role on the House Appropriations Committee, and his serving on the Homeland Security, Transportation and Ethics Continued on page 15
DENT answers constituents’ questions in Northampton. – Home News photo
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Postal Service The Postal Service, losing money, is planning to close thousands of post offices, since Congress hasn’t provided sufficient funds to keep this public service operating traditionally, as it has for hundreds of years. Strangely, few members of Congress have spoken out to prevent this backward, tragic limiting of service to millions of Americans, who--if so many post offices are closed--will be seriously inconvenienced. Spending billions fighting wars in the Middle East, Congress isn’t moving to prevent this. President Obama could win the hearts of many voters with a strong effort to enable the postal service to keep all its offices open, sending legislation to Congress to provide funding needed. Ending war abroad (and unnecessary American deaths) would be a fine exchange for maintaining traditional postal service to all Americans.
Letters from our Readers Scholastics, Attention and Caring in School To the Editor: Scholastics Helpful Attentive Education Advancement Caring Religion Rewarding Enhancemen Togetherness Dedicated Catholic Schools Week was celebrated throughout the Diocese last week. A week of activities was held at Sacred Heart School, culminating with a Talent Show Friday evening. There was no judging, there were no prizes - just encouragement from teachers for the pupils to share their talents with family and friends. Having graduated from Sacred Heart School (1955) and anxious to see my 8 year old grand-niece perform a solo dance, I arrived early, giving me an opportunity to reminisce. There is something special about receiving an education in a religious surrounding. This is in no way to lessen the importance of public schooling (I graduated from both) and will always hold Northampton High School in highest esteem. My point in highlighting Sacred Heart School is the "above and beyond" actions of Mrs. Donna Blaszka, Principal of Sacred Heart, on Friday evening. My brother Bill
just released from the hospital wanted to see his granddaughter perform. However, he has to use a walker and there is no handicap access to the auditorium except for a locked elevator used during school hours. Mrs. Blaszka was aware of the problem and personally attended to operating the elevator for Bill to enter and depart from the show. In addition, she waited with him while his daughter brought the car to an easyaccess door. I'm certain Mrs. Blaszka would comment that this was nothing special. However, if this was one of your family and, realizing the multiple tasks and organization necessary for a Principal to oversee the events, it is special. The Principal, teachers and faculty of Sacred Heart School are proof of what encompasses a complete educational background. Betty Fields Bath, Pa
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of the brothers celebrating their 75th year. He said he hoped the groundhog would bring an early spring because he’s tired of winter; felt the Eagles should have played in the snow, and even though they’re good they can’t get in the Super Bowl. The Steelers play in the cold and they’re in it. He concluded, “Gross danka!” That was followed by the secretary’s (schreiver) report given by Porra (Rev.) Russell Heintzelman. Other remarks were by UnnerHabtmon (vice president) William Meck, Habtmon (president) William Williams, and noted dialect instructor Paul Kunkel. Then came that long-awaited report: Die Richdichie Grundsow Dawg Wedder Berichta. The eight-foot groundhog (with backstage voice) pronounced an early spring. He didn’t see his shadow, so winter won’t last for six more weeks – we hope! The program wound down with a speech interlaced with a joke or two by Donald Breininger, schreiver for Lodge #15. Even Congressman Charlie Dent, who was in the audience, enjoyed a few laughs with the died-in-the-wool Pa. Dutchmen. There was a story told by the late Rev. Clarence Rahn wondering how arrows by one fellow always hit the bulls-eye. That was because he stuck the arrows and made a bulls-eye around them. It was an evening of good food, lots of socializing and laughter, and a good percentage spoken in the dialect. There’s a fine that goes to Easter Seals if you speak English. In other words… Anglish schwetze koschd geld! There are 18 groundhog lodges in Pennsylvania – in places like Allentown, Souderton, Quakertown, Monroe County, Schuylkill County, Carbon County, Coopersburg, Kutztown, Lebanon and Emerald. Part of the evening’s program was a PowerPoint presentation on the history of Grundsow Lodge Nummer Ains an da Lechaw (Groundhog Lodge #1 on the Lehigh), which started in 1934, largely due to the efforts of Pumpernickel Bill (William Troxell). The first dinner consisted of groundhog. Culture has been a part of this country’s traditions, carried on by such men as Mark Twain, Wil Rogers and Henry Herbaugh. Though not as prominent in these days, those with a Pennsylvania German heritage have found a way to preserve their culture, the speaker from Kutztown University told the audience. A Grundsow Certificate of Appreciation was presented by the Kutztown Folk Festival for the lodge’s efforts in preserving the Pennsylvania German language.
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Pa. German puppets In Allentown Feb. 17
Pennsylvania German. But the text of his notes were both in the dialect and in English. He talked about all the new friends and having fun; proud
The Rev. Dr. Dean Frey, ThD, pastor of Hope UCC Church in Wind Gap and an accomplished puppeteer, will give a presentation in the Dialect
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at the Pennsylvania German Friends meeting at 7 pm on Thursday, February 17. Rev. Frey will be assisted by three “friends”: Uncle Eph; Grandma Nellie; and Gretchen, the shy groundhog. The public is invited to this free meeting at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1933 Hanover Avenue, Allentown. Since he received a Jerry Mahoney puppet at age eight, his interest and experience in puppeteering grew and today he numbers 176 pup-
pets in his collection. His expertise in the dialect started in his early years at home in Lehighton and grew with courses under Dr. William Frey and Rev. Richard Druckenbrod. In the 1970s he also taught a course in the Pennsylvania German culture and dialect at Moravian College. The Pennsylvania German Friends organization meets the third Thursday of the month at the church. Parking Continued on page 3
News Sermonette The Rev. John C. Kunkel
Pastor, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Nazareth
To Whom Do You Listen?
Last Thursday morning I was driving with my wife, navigating the roads in the aftermath of that infamous “Groundhog Day Ice Storm.” We had just turned onto a less-traveled road when I noticed about four or five birds in a group in a lawn… The lawn was under the ice and snow! “Wow!” I thought. “Look, robins!” I exclaimed. Then my wife put it in perspective. “Those goofy birds must have listened to the Groundhog!” It had been, after all, barely 24 hours before that Punxsutawney Phil had decreed, by not having seen his shadow, that we will have an early spring! As we continued, we commiserated with the plight of the robins. What on earth were they doing here… now?! If, indeed they had listened to the Groundhog [though that was stated in jest] and if indeed they had followed this prognostication—boy were those robins most likely “betting on the wrong rodent!” This epiphany-like serendipity event raised a more profound question in my mind. “To whom do WE listen?” A long time ago, a man named Jesus was born into our world—the Son of God incarnate [God ‘in the flesh’] had come to live in our world. A large part of Jesus’ earthly ministry was telling people about the kingdom of God. To all who would listen, Jesus would impart the great treasures of what a life of faith and trust in God was like. In words and deeds Jesus spent his life wanting people to listen to him so that they might come to know God in the way that only the Son of God could tell the story. We are called to listen to the Lord of Life. In that act of listening we are challenged to turn our back on the world’s way to hear and find life eternally in the Kingdom of God. In the Transfiguration story from Matthew 17 we read… “While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!’”
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The groundhog didn’t see his shadow, so that means spring will be early. YEAH, I’ll bet! No doubt we’re gonna get those six more weeks of winter he would have forecast if he saw his shadow. With the freezing rain and ice, this has not been a good winter, and it can’t get warm soon enough for me or anybody else. It did melt a little bit with sunshine on Sunday, but there’s so much ice covering the snow that it’s gonna take a while to put a big dent in it. The South is supposed to be warm, but they’ve been getting snow and ice, too, in some parts. Reckon you hafta be down at the Florida Keys to be warm enough. . . . Super Bowl Sunday was this week, and lots of Steelers shirts could be seen as Pennsy folks rooted for Pittsburgh. It was a pretty good game, but finally Green Bay’s Packers won it. Let’s face it. They started out beating the Eagles and kept on beating everyone else in their path. Oh well, there’s always next year. . . . .Boy Scout Sunday was celebrated this week, too. I hear Carl “Spundy” Rehrig brought his 1930 Boy Scout card to church, remembering those days way back when,
yep, 81 years ago! Congrats to all the Cub and Boy Scouts of today. They are a great organization helping boys grow up to be the best they can be. . . . I don’t know what was going on, but the fire police had part of Walnut Street blocked off for a while on Sunday. . . .Borough crews cleaned off downtown Main Street of snow last week so there could be some decent parking. It is a problem, that’s for sure. They did a great job, and a tiring one, too. Those of you who have snow blowers, try to direct the snow to your grass, not the street. It would help. . . . Noticed a lady with two dogs on one leash. That’s not too unusual. But what else I saw the other day is. A woman with her four young kids had twins under control with a leash so they didn’t wander off. She did all right. . . .I like the new message on the Bath Fire Co. electronic sign board: “Welcome to Bath Drive carefully”. . . .If you were wondering where the creek scene was in last week’s paper, I asked Ye Ed and he tells me it is from off of a bridge along Popular Dr. near Petersville on the south side of 248. Winter time in the valley. That’s what we have now. Think spring!!
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Officers were elected at a recent meeting of the board of Penn State Extension in Northampton County. Elected were president, Charles Cole, Mt. Bethel; vice-president, Debbie Petraitis, Bath; and secretary, Alison DelRe, Hellertown. Jessica Dreistadt of Easton will serve the second year of her term as secretary. The board welcomed John O’Brien, Mt. Bethel, and Alison DelRe who were elected at the annual meeting early in January. Wil Hahn, Bath, and Esther Guzman, Easton, were appointed to the board at this meeting. During the meeting Eileen Johanssen, a nutrition education advisor for the federal Expanded Food and Nutrition Education (EFNEP) program described the kinds of nutrition education she provides to low income parents and youth. Board members advise the staff on educational programs needed by the residents of the county. They also advocate on behalf of Extension to assure continued funding from county and state government.
On Saturday, Feb. 19; 9:30 a.m. to noon, the League of Women Voters of Northampton County is holding a coffee with our legislators at Moravian Village of Bethlehem, 526 Wood St, Bethlehem. You are cordially invited to join the League to have coffee with and ask questions of our local state legislators.
Feb. 10-16, 2011
All state senators and representatives from Northampton County have been invited. League members will ask legislators questions about Government Transparency; Natural Gas Extraction in the Marcellus Shale; Judicial Independence and other issues.
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4 THE HOME NEWS Feb. 10-16, 2011 Cyara Marie Conklin was born to Kelsey White and Daniel Conklin on January 29th. She weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. Maternal grandparents are Marie Frana and Keith White. Paternal grandparents are Lisa and Dennis Conklin. Baby Girl Putnam A daughter was born on January 31 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, to Bert and Judy Putnam of Bath.
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Catholic Schools Week
Art winners Lillyanna Allison and her brother, Tucker, designed a cake that had moving parts. Sacred Heart School (Bath) students, Ashley Lacava, second grade, and Oliva Yany, kindergarten, were winners in the Diocese of Allentown Celebration of the Arts art contest. They each received a plaque with a copy of their artwork. The theme for the drawing was “Catholic Schools: 50 Years from Now” Sacred Heart School in Bath held a “Cake Master Contest” along with the Talent Show during Catholic School Week. All contestants were asked to design a cake following the theme: “Celebrate Sacred Heart School’s 85th Birthday”. Amanda Beers, a sixth grade student, was the Oliva Yany, Ashley Lacava, art winner. A talent show concluded teacher, Mrs. Jodi Keim their celebration of Catholic Schools Week. The thirty numbers included a martial arts demonstration, gymnastic routines, singing, dancing and piano playing. (Photo on page 5).
Top Speller Lauren Schuster, sixth grade student at Sacred Heart School in Bath, was the winner in the school’s Scripps Spelling Bee Competition. Lauren will advance to the regional written competition to be held at Northampton Community College on February 24th.
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Intestinal Pain
They say pain is a great motivator. Clearly, this is the significant motivator to seek help if you suffer with the various types of gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), crohns disease, colitis and the like. I see a lot of them. Candidly, intestinal conditions do not discriminate as they afflict both sexes and the young and old alike. On some occasions there appears to be some family history while other times there is not. Some patients suffer chronically while some experience episodes at various times, triggered by events, situations, or sensitivities. It is challenging on many fronts. One of the more, if not the most, common obstacle to healing and always a crucial factor to consider is the individual’s sensitivity to wheat, wheat products, and other grains for that matter. These individuals have an actual allergy to the protein gluten which is an inherent part of these common household staple foods. Gluten sensitivity enteropathy (GSE), also called celiac disease, is considered an actual immune system disorder whereby gluten triggers a reaction usually in the small intestines. The gastrointestinal system gets inflamed as a result. Permanent damage can occur over the long haul. Intestinal issues can include: abdominal pain, bloating, weight loss, diarrhea or alternatively constipation, and gas. Pretty general symptoms aren’t they? Could be anything, right? I agree. I have written about this before yet I still field many questions on the topic. I suspect that this is because we are essentially a grain fed society. When you have cereal and bagels for breakfast,
pizza for lunch and pasta for dinner this can be a huge obstacle to overcome. However, overcome it you must as relief and renewed health awaits! The other issue is that even when we don’t eat grain, our cows, chicken and fish do. So essentially we are eating ‘inflamed” meat and poultry. That’s a conversation for another time however. To cut to the chase, I suggest as perhaps the easiest self test one could do is to stop eating grains for a couple days at a time and see how you feel. Lengthen it as you are able. See how you feel. Please know that I do enjoy grains as much as the next person yet in moderation. If you suffer then there is no such thing as moderation. You need to minimize. Are the results instantaneous? Generally not, especially if you have a long standing issue that’s being addressed. Will removing gluten type grains from the diet make anybody worse off? Never. I cannot think of one instance. What about the benefits of 100% whole grain? We are told it’s good for us. It is not when you have celiac disease. Please know that calling rat poison organic doesn’t make it any better for us. If you are gluten intolerant you should avoid consumption. Understandably this is a challenging task. Remember to take it slow. When you remove the grains you need to replace with a different yet highly nutrient rich diet. My bet is as you begin to generally feel better you will become more determined. You may even help many others as well. Be well!
Area. THE HOME NEWS Feb. 10-16, 2011 5 District Gold Medal winners will advance to state and national competitions. Following are the winners from Northampton High School BAVTS in the competitions, noting the contests, their names, and place each took. Action Skills – Andrew Acevedo, 1; Robert Luckenbach, 3. Automotive Service Technology – Nathan Wedde, 1; Alexander Younis, 3. Building Maintenance Technology – Ryan Zweiekle, 1. Cosmetology – Jessica Stuettgen, 2. Health Knowledge Bowl – Kassandra Campbell, 1; Victor Ortiz, 1. HVAC and Refrigeration – Students from Anani Tang So Doo do a martial arts demonstraMatthew Edelman, 1. Job Skill Demo A – Thomas tion (l to r): Wyatt Cobb, Joshua Maruscak, and Ashley LaCava of Sacred Heart School. Bachman-Hall, 3. Medical Math – Amanda “In tough economic times, I cated in Carbon County and Schaffer, 1; Daniel Longacre, want to continue highlighting provides 32 full-time jobs, along 2. employers who have not only with 1,280 part-time jobs. Blue
Blue Mountain Ski Area on local TVs This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall takes an in-depth look at Blue Mountain Ski Area in which the discussion focuses on creating and maintaining jobs, investing in energy efficient systems, and future expansion plans which will yield more jobs for our area.
maintained jobs, but have a blueprint in place to create new jobs. The tour of Blue Mountain examines expansion plans for a new water park, snow-making efficiencies, new technologies for a better consumer experience, and opportunities for energy independence. I think the show is beneficial to see how local companies are laying foundations to ensure success for years to come,” stated Senator Argall. Blue Mountain Ski Area is lo-
Mountain is strategically expanding to include weddings in the summer, as well as planning the first phase of a large water park, which could yield up to 30 more full-time jobs and several hundred part-time jobs. The program will air on: ·Blue Ridge Communications (Channel 13) every Monday between 8-11am. · Service Electric (Channel 19) the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7pm.
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Local students showcased In SkillsUSA competition
On Thursday morning and afternoon, Feb. 3 more than 400 students competed in 51 hands-on skill and leadership events.
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6 THE HOME NEWS Feb. 10-16, 2011 lack of understanding of the game’s needs and improvements for the future were demonstrated again this past year when he, amazingly, refused to correct an umpire’s call which cost a pitcher a perfect. game. Mind boggling! He opposed adequate inBy Pete Fritchie stant reply for years, even after a USA TODAY poll ✷✷✷ showed most fans wanted itWith players in the Majors -to make the game more fair. In the case of last year’s rereporting to their training fusal to help a pitcher who camps in mid-February, this is an appropriate time to re- has missed a no-hitter bemind fans of needed chang- cause of an errant call, even es, long neglected by Com- the umpire who made the call missioner Bud Selig, highest admitted he made a mistake. paid and worst commissioner Still, Selig refused to give the pitcher--Detroit’s Armando in the history of the game. His incompetence and Galaragga--deserved justice. Absurd!
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St. Paul’s and Christ UCC Score dartball sweeps
St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton and Christ UCC of Bath both swept their opponents this week in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League. The league leaders trounced cellar-dwelling St. John’s Union at Farmersville 9-4, 7-3, and 5-3, with Rich Kern hitting 7 for 15; Dave Clark, 6 for 11; Jason Gross, 6 for 15, and Debbie Hughes and Andy Mainhart homering. Farmersville: Kyle Campbell, 6 for 13 with a home run, and Kurtis Koehler, 5 for 14. Christ UCC took on Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown and clipped the visitors 6-5, 4-3 in 10 innings, and 5-1. Tops for Bath were Mark Fujita and Darius DalCin, both 6 for 13, with one of Darius’s hits a two-run homer. Dryland had Len Siegfried, 4 for 11 with a
homer, and Bruce Vollman, 4 for 12. Bath Lutheran whipped St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem 11-4 and 4-2 before losing 9-2. Bath had Matt Creyer, 7 for 13; Jordan Meixsell, 5 for 9 with a homer, and Todd Flyte, 5 for 13. St. Stephen’s: Travis Beahm, Alan Beahm, Ed Wychuck, and Evan Talabar, all five hits each. Talabar homered. Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem lost 7-5, then rallied to beat Trinity Lutheran at Bangor, 8-1 and 6-2. Salem: Brian Frankenfield, 8 for 17; Steve Mohn, 5 for 12; Scott Williams, 5 for 15, and home runs by Bill Hoke, Sr. and Scott Hoffert. Trinity: Tristen Burd, 8 for 12; Jeff Hoffert, 5 for 12 with a homer; Judy Hoffert, 5 for 13, and Bill Hess, a solo homer.
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Ebenezer Bible Fellowship, Bethlehem, won 8-0, and fell 3-2 and 2-1 at Salem UCC in Moorestown. The latter had Jack Troxell hitting 4 for 12. Ebenezer: Jim Voortman, 4 for 10, and Leroy Wilcox and Kevin Voortman, both with a home run. Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem won 3-2, lost 6-2, and won 6-5 at Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem, led by Rick Hasonich, 6 for 12; Harry Schoenenberger, 5 for 12; and Steve Harper and Dave Casey with a round tripper each. Emmanuel: Zack Hill, 6 for 12; Jim Hill, 4 for 9; and Dick Wesner, 4 for 13 with a home run. STANDINGS
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At a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 4 in the high school gymnasium, four alumni were named to the Northampton Area School District Athletic Hall of Fame. They are Jason Kremus, Jim Fromhartz, Robert Crawford and Jim Lindenmoyer. Their biographies are as follows. Jason Kremus – Class of 1989 lettered in Football and Track. In football he was East Penn Conference Honorable Mention in 1986 and 87, and First Team in 1988 at three positions, wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner. In 1988 he was named First Team All-Area, played in the McDonald’s All Star game and in the Big 33 game was named the Defensive MVP. In Track and Field at Northampton he was a 7 time East Penn Conference Champion including the 110 and 300 meter hurdles as well as the 100 and 200 meter dashes. In 1989 he set the District XI records in the 110 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles and 100 meter dash. Jason currently holds five NHS records and three District XI records. At the PIAA State level he is a 6 time Medalist which include two bronze Continued on page 14
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BATH BOWLING Kahonies Still Hold First in Bath Legion Sunday Bowling Tony’s Kahonies took two points to retain first place in the Bath American Legion Post #470 Sunday Bowling League. But they lost a little ground as No. 2 Weinberg’s Whiners won three points to move them within one point of first and in a tie with Holland’s Heroes, who took all four points. Bowling was only so-so this week, with a few high scores by Terry Bartholomew, 662; Mike McCollum, 632; John Szerencits, 629; Tony Boronski, 626; Jason Benner, 622; Mark Moyer, 608; Nate Meixsell, 607; and Matt Cser, 603. Nineteen bowlers were above their averages, led by John Szerencits as our BOA with his plus-101. His competitors were Rudy Marx, +63; Will Bullsnake, +72; an Mike McCollum, +53. On the other side of the scores, there were 17 bowlers below their averages, led by Scott Weinberg as BUA with his minus-167. Others below: Chris Hoysan, –148; Todd Diehl, –69, and Rich Kuehner, –70. This week’s action: Flick’s Fighters lost to Weinberg’s Whiners, 1 to 3. Terry Bartholomew, 266-203– 662; Don Doyle, 208–661; Joe Smith, 219–578; Jason Benner, 202-232–622. Meixsell’s Misfits missed it all to Holland’s Heroes, 0 to 4. Brian Radcliffe, 204–507; Glendy Glendenmeyer, 508; Nate Meixsell, 216-222–607; Rudy Marx, 213–555; Bob Sip-
ple, 529; John Szerencits, 224213–629; “Butch” Holland, 526; Kenny Ryan, 509. Rich’s Renegades gave in to Holland’s Hurricanes, 1 to 3. Bill Radcliffe, 210–502; Mike McCollum, 223-223–632; Emre Labar, 519; Rich Kuehner, 509; Will Bullsnake, 510; Bud Bower, 202–521; Jimmy Haja, 225–568; Ed Marshall, 201–583. Tony’s Kahonies stayed even with Matt’s Mullisha, 2 to 2. Travis Oplinger, 542; Tony Boronski, 205-244–626; Mark Moyer, 235-202–608; Dennis Meixsell, 510; Tony Holva, 222–521; Matt Cser, 234-204–603. STANDINGS W L Tony’s Kahonies 16 8 Weinberg’s Whiners 15 9 Holland’s Heroes 15 9 Flick’s Fighters 12.5 11.5 Holland’s Hurricanes 12 12 Matt’s Mulisha 10.5 13.5 Meixsell’s Misfits 9 15 Rich’s Renegades 6 18
Lynn’s Ties G&L for First in Bath Legion Friday Nighters Lynn’s Snowplowing won three and G&L lost three, so the two are tied for first place in the Bath Legion Friday Nighters League as of Feb. 4. The plowers buried Bensing’s in three, led by Joe Cortright, 190-217-204–611; and Dan Cortright, 590; Lynn Pagotto, 582; Dave Thompson, 523, and Pete Curto, 512. Bensing’s: Ryan Buss, 591; Arthur Flegler, 583; Franklin FoContinued on page 15
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Klotz also noted that for 60 years, whenever there is a burial at Green Mount Cemetery, the borough does help out in a snow emergency. He said this will be allowed to continue. Reviewing Ordinances In his report, Klotz said ordinances need review and possible amendments concerning parks and recreation; subdivision and land development; and temporary signs. The Planning Commission, according to Councilmen Mark Saginario and Joseph Linsenmann, is already working on signs and also an energy ordinance. On the latter, Linsenmann said they want to have something in place before any solar or wind turbine project is contemplated. Signs are a challenge, Councilman John Kearns said, particularly blinking signs. The Community Development Committee will study that issue, and make recommendations. Other Matters • Klotz reported that DEP has issued a permit for regrading of Monocacy Park as part of the Streetscape Phase II. PennDOT will need to approve construction documents. • A meeting was held on Friday and a resolution was reviewed by staff of the Bath
Museum. It establishes terms of office and expectations of the museum committee executive board. Solicitor Blake Marles had a question about items in the museum, and Council discussed what may happen if the staff wants to sell something. There is no dollar amount fixed on the items stored, and it was noted they want to keep everything that has been collected. • Council approved the Bath Business & Community Partnership’s plans for a 5-kilometer run later this year. Klotz thought about 110 participated last year. Police Chief Roy Seiple will work with BBCP on traffic control. The organization will have the annual Bath Community Day on Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Park. Football teams will be advised of the date, and if a conflict to re-schedule. • Council also approved the Bath Farmers Market operating every Friday, 3-7 p.m., at Keystone Park from May 20 to Sept. 30. Here again, fees will be waived. Councilman Michael Reph questioned why businesses that are open all year have to pay for a business permit. Councilwoman Carol Bear-Heckman suggested other Bath businesses could feature their own Farmers Market Specials to draw in customers. • Klotz was appointed delegate and Kearns first alternate to the Tax Collection
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said the district considered a power purchase agreement for nearly two years. A performance bond was posted so the district incurs no loss. He said the district expects to save at least $2-million over 20 years even if energy costs rise. Yanders said there would be electrical improvements to the school. NASD provides no funding, for it would burden taxpayers. Mrs. Mack, and other board members including Lloyd Hopkins and Kristin Lorah, asked questions. Ms. Lorah asked if the NASD looked at other providers. ‘What happens if MT goes belly up?” The performance bond would allow for an alternative provider. Accident? Who would be liable? All parties are insured. The ZHB was told it costs nothing to the school district, but cost savings are estimated at $2.2 to $6.5 million. MetroTek is the installer, Energy Alliance owns the array, and is responsible for it. NASD would not be paying out any money to PPL. Preston told the board that he reserves the opportunity to review the 300 pages of the document that was provided. He questioned township engineer Phillip Malitsch, who said he expressed concerns in a Jan. 10 letter, and it triggered zoning comments when the planners viewed the project as a commercial use. He said two principal uses on one lot would be non-conforming, and the township does not allow for shared driveways. Malitsch said if it was considered an accessory use, some of their concerns, including set-back, would go away. One issue is impervious cover of over 20% of the lot. Spadoni said the lease was transferred to an easement. It is not part of the application presented to the ZHB on Feb. 3. Malitsch agreed that if it goes as an accessory use, setbacks would not be a problem. There are differences in zoning regulations that apply to principal or accessory use. When the public was asked to speak, it was noted by Caffrey that the ZHB is making a decision on whether it complies with the zoning ordinance. If a second principal use, the application could be denied as an accessory use. Gerald Stezelberger, a leader opponent from the very beginning, presented a petition signed by about 100 Continued on page 16
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• Members of Council often attend meetings of the Mid-Eastern Counties Association of Boroughs. It was scheduled for Jan. 26 but was cancelled due to snow. It has been re-scheduled for Feb. 23. Weather conditions also cancelled the local Health Board meeting on Jan. 25, and that was changed to Feb. 22. • It was noted that nominating petitions for anyone wanting to run for a position on Council can only be circulated and signed between Feb. 15 and March 8. • Recreation Center dance for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls was held on Saturday. The next one for 4th, 5th and 6th graders will be on March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Chaperones are welcome. . . .Yoga Mrs. Beth Arcury, the arrived in time to celebrate classes at the center began on Northampton Area School Dental Health Month. Tuesday and will continue evHelping Mrs. Arcury count ery Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 District school dental hygienist couldn’t be happier out some of the toothbrushp.m. • Borough Manager Gene to have received toothbrush es are third grade students Zarayko in his report took donations from local dentists Madison Fraley, Maximus Hernandez and Jordan Mcpeople’s minds off the present and the Borough PTA. Over 1,020 students at the Carthy from the classroom winter weather doldrums by announcing that Northamp- Colonel John Siegfried and of Mrs. Kathryn Anchorstar ton’s annual Easter egg hunt Franklin Elementary Schools at the Colonel John Siegwill take place in the munici- in Northampton will have fried Elementary School in pal park on Saturday, April 16 something to smile about be- Northampton. at 11 a.m. The rain date will be cause the toothbrushes have Sunday, April 17 at 1 p.m. • No response has been received as yet from Allen Township in reard to the sewer agreement. • In a final note, residents are asked not to blow snow into the streets, for the borough’s snow plows have Now Open enough with what snow falls there as it is. Residents are 5364 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton Open on Mondays only asked to clear a 2-foot Now 4.5 miles East of MacArthur Rd. on Rt. 329 (No pizza available on Mondays) path on their sidewalks, and for Lunch all snow should go back into www.stefanossicilliangrille.com from 4—9pm Happy hour 4 – 6 p.m. yards, not the street.
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What exactly is Yoga? Many think of the postures. Some think of meditation. Others think of chanting OM! . No matter your thoughts, rest assured, there is nothing to fear. By definition, Yoga is the act of uniting those parts of yourself that are separate from one another, separate from others and separate from the environment and world around you, but the practice itself is what brings that definition fully to understanding. Uniting is a daunting task in a world that likes to separate everything, and has us multitasking, and doing so many things at once. These actions actually keep us from knowing our inner most longings to be united. If we could only quiet the mind we could see it clearly, but how do we go about doing this?
How you come into a place of union with yourself and the world is determined by the path of Yoga you choose to accomplish this There are many paths to chose from; Hatha Yoga, of the physical body; Karma Yoga, the practice of Selfless Service; Bhakti Yoga the practice of devotion; Raja Yoga, the eight limbed path; Jnana Yoga, the path of knowledge, among others. There are also traditions to choose from. Traditions are practices primarily brought to the United States by Yoga masters. These masters held the esteemed title of Swami or Yogi and the traditions were named after them, such as, Iyengar Yoga, Kripalu Yoga and Sivananda Yoga. These are only a few of the many traditions, but some of the most popular. PA003267
Then there are styles of Yoga, which are personal styles that were born from the practice of these paths and traditions. There are as many styles of Yoga as there are teachers, from gentle to moderate to vigorous, from physical to contemplative, and from strict adherence to form to adaptations of form and free flowing forms. The practice of Yoga has evolved from a Guru and student in an ashram setting, cloistered from the world, to what it is today, classes for the masses and as many styles to choose from. The most popular and practiced path is Hatha Yoga, of the physical body. Next week, in part 3, we’ll discuss Hatha Yoga and the postures in more detail. Juanita Carra-Budzek is a resident of Lehigh Township, a Registered Nurse, Certified in Holistic Nursing, a Registered Yoga Teacher and Proprietor of Compassionate Yoga. You may contact her through her website: www. compassionateyoga.com or call her office (610) 760-1530
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Sun – 10:45am & 6pm Worship; 9:30am Sun School; Wed – 7:30pm Worship SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Washington St., Bath. Sun - Masses: 6:45/8/9:30/11am; child care during 9:30am Mass; Mon– Thurs 8am Mass; Fri – 8:30am Mass; Sat– 4:30pm/6pm Mass SALEM U.C.C., 2218 Community Dr., Bath. Sun – Worship 8am/10:15am Sun school -9am SALEM UNITED METHODIST, 1067 Blue Mt. Dr., Danielsville. Sun – Worship 9:30am in Fellowship Hall ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL 310 Madison Ave. Nazareth Sun –Sun School 9:45am, Holy Eucharist 10am ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, E. Main St., Bath. Sun 8am Worship, 9am Sun School, 10:15am Holy Communion ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., 22 Atlas Rd., Northampton. Sun – 8/10:15am Worship, 9am Sun School ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., 183 S. Broad St., Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun – 8/10:45am Worship; 9:30am Christian ED ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Route 946 and Oak Rd, (Berlinsville) Walnutport. 610-7673107 Sun Masses at 8/9:30/11am and Sat evening at 4:30pm Daily Mass at 8:30am ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., 19th & Lincoln Ave., Northampton.
Sun school, 9am; Worship service, 10:15am ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indian land, 787 Almond Rd., Cherryville. Sun - Adult and youth Sunday school, 9am; Worship, 10:15am ST. PETER’S U.C.C., 8142 Valley View Rd, Northampton (Seemsville). Sun –Worship 10:15am Sun School 9am VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, 2870 Pheasant Dr., Northampton (Rt. 248). Sun - Bible study, 9:30am; Morning worship, 10:45am WALNUTPORT SEVENTH-day ADVENTIST, 227 Willow Rd. (and Route 145) Sat – 9:30am Worship, - 10:45am Sabbath School ZION'S STONE U.C.C., 51 Church Rd., Kreidersville. Sun-10:15 Worship, 9am – Sunday School ZION WESLEYAN, 2459 E. Scenic Dr., Pt. Phillip. Sun School 9am; Worship 10:15am * Please send Church Worship and Sunday School Entries and Updates to editorial@HomeNewsPA. com. Church Directory is a free listing of area Churches in alphabetical order and includes: Services, Sunday school and Bible Study regular schedules. Please call the office for directions or more information.
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and the Cub Scout Promise. After that their cubmaster presented the charter to Linda Hahn, president of Christ Church Consistory, who welcomed the boys and their leaders to church. A recitation of the Scout Law by Nicholas LaRoza included words of scripture that applied to it. The ingredients of the law are that A Scout Is . . .Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. Passages of scripture were read by Cubs Adam Wetherhold and Lukas Connolly. Leader Doreen Davidson, went with On My Honor . . .to do my best to do my duty to God and my country; to do my best to obey the Scout Law; to do my best to help other people at all times; to do my best to keep myself mentally awake; and to do my best to Cub Scouts take keep myself morally straight, with the scouts completing Part in service the rest of the promises. Cub Jacob Auger led the Members of Cub Scout Pack scouts, scouters and congre33 had a leading part in the gation in prayer. morning worship service on Each of the Cub Scouts was Boy Scout Sunday in Christ given a patch by Pastor FranUCC Church, Bath, this week. ces Merkel, who said later, They presented the colors “I’m so proud of them.” at the opening, then recited Pack 33 will have its anthe Cub Scout Law of the Pack nual Blue & Gold banquet on
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Obituaries Pat Lilly
Dec. 7, 1925 – Jan. 27, 2011 Pat Lilly, 85, of East Allen Township died Thursday, Jan. 27 in Gracedale. She was the wife of A. Gene Lilly. A 1943 graduate of Liberty High School in Bethlehem, she was a self-employed bar and restaurant owner. Born Dec. 7, 1925 in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Scott M., Sr. and Irene A. (Smith) Bower. She was a member of Cathedral Church of The Nativity in Bethlehem. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Michael Wisneski, of Aberdeen, N.J.; a daughter, Patricia Rutherford, of Perkasie; a stepdaughter, Kathleen, of Florida; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a sister, Alma Shollenberger, and a brother, Scott M. Bower, Jr. A memorial service were held on Saturday morning in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment was private.
Charles D. Ellis
Sept. 1, 1941 – Jan. 29, 2011 Charles D. Ellis, 69, of Moore Township died Saturday, Jan. 29 at home. He was the husband of Dolores A. (Tschudi) Ellis. A 1959 graduate of Danville (Ind.) High School, he attended Purdue University and Milligan College in Tennessee. He worked for AEG/ Temic of Somerville, N.J. as a sales manager for 11 years before retiring in 1996. Previously, he was a sales manager for Marathon Electric in Fogelsville for 25 years. Born Sept. 1, 1941 in Scottsburg, Ind., he was a son of the late Olaf and Mary Pierpont) Ellis. He coached for the Moore Township Athletic Association, and was a member of the Danville Christian Church, Danville, Indiana. In addition to his wife, he is
survived by two sons, Steven N. of Moore Township and Scott A. of Danielsville; four grandchildren, and a niece and nephew. A memorial service in celebration of his life was held on Saturday afternoon in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment was private. Memorial donations may be made to the National MS Society, 1 Reed St., Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19147, c/o the Scott Ellis City to Shore Bike Tour.
Charles E. Mackes
Sept. 25, 1943 – Jan. 29, 2011 Charles E. Mackes, 67, of Bushkill Township, died Saturday, Jan. 29 at home. He was the husband of the late Verna M. (Derhammer) Mackes, who died in 2009. He attended Northampton High School and Bethlehem Vo-Tech before serving in the Army. Then he worked in the blast furnace at Bethlehem Steel Corp. for more than 25 years before retiring in 1995. Born Sept. 25, 1943 in Moore Township, he was a son of the late Clark F. and Mabel A. (Stahley) Mackes. He was a member of the United Steelworkers of America and an active member of St. Peter’s Evan. Lutheran Church in Plainfield Township. Surviving are three brothers, David C. of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Franklin D., Sr. of Effort, and Eugene D. of Moore Township; seven sisters, Ethel M. Olliff of Bethlehem Township, Mabel A. Czapp of Lower Nazareth Township, Miriam C. Willis of Guild, Tennessee, Evelyn L. Fortun of Moore Township, Rev. Patricia M. Nice of Tamaqua, Virginia J. Gilbert of Pottstown, and Emma V. Neipert of Surprise, Arizona; an uncle and aunt, many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Dorothea, and three brothers, Clark, Jr.,
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Brenda Sue Rice
April 28, 1947 – Jan. 30, 2011 Brenda Sue Rice, 63, of Bushkill Township died Sunday, Jan. 30 in the in-patient hospice of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of Conrad M. Rice. A 1965 graduate of Bangor High School, she later graduated from the former Churchman Business School in Easton. She worked for Dun & Bradstreet, Center Valley, for the past 12 years. Previously, she worked at the former Hess’s, now Bon-Ton, as well as Alpha Portland Cement Co. Born April 28, 1947 in East Stroudsburg, she was a daughter of the late Herbert T. and Ruth A. (Fenner) Keiser. She was an active member of Schoeneck Moravian Church, Nazareth, where she served as the Sunday school superintendent and as the Capital Campaign chairman. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Dr. Christian C. Rice, of Lanark; a daughter, Courtney C. Schnyderite, of Bethlehem; a granddaughter; two sisters, Madge Ackerman of Macungie and Shirley Datesman of Easton; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Thursday in Schoeneck Moravian Church. Interment was private. Arrangements were by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Capital Campaign of Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St. Extension, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Michael J. Kolumber
Nov. 20, 1930 – Jan. 29, 2011 Michael Jacob Kolumber, 80, of St. Simons Island, Ga., died Saturday, Jan. 29 in Hospice of the Golden Isles. He was the husband of the late Joan (Fogel) Kolumber and the husband of Ruth (Downey) Kolumber. A 1948 graduate of Northampton High School, he served in the Navy from 1948 to 1952, and later received as Associates Degree in industrial engineering from Lehigh University. He was a retired engineer from Mack Trucks in Allentown and for Hayes Truck in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was also a consultant for Dana Corporation. A former Northampton resident, he was born on Nov. 20, 1930, a son of the late Michael and Minnie Kolumber. He was a member of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, and served on the church council and as an usher. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Joan, and a sister, Nancy Atherholt. Surviving are his wife, Ruth (Downey) Kolumber, of St. Simons Island; his children,
Cheryl Caroline Fatzinger of Advance, N.C., Kim Louise Connors of Nazareth, and Michael P. Kolumber of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a brother, Randolph Kolumber of Bethlehem; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held on Feb. 1 at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, St. Simons Island, with The Rev. Paul Elbert officiating. A second memorial services will be held at a later date in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the Lord of Life Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, St. Simons Island, GA 31522, with Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home.
Fern Sulzer
July 6. 1931 – Feb. 4, 2011 Fern Sulzer, 79, formerly of Northampton, died Friday, Feb. 4 in the homer of her daughter at Kalamazoo, Mich., where she resided following a short battle with cancer. Born July 26, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Bessie (Moser) Miller. She was a graduate of Northampton High School and attended North Point Church in Plainwell, Mich. Surviving are a daughter, Faye, with whom she resided, and another daughter, Fran; a son, Edward; and four grandchildren; three sisters, Myrtle, Kathryn and Alice; and a brother, Robert. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Arthur, Jr. and Willard, and a sister, Geraldine. A memorial service will be held in the summer.
Elsie H. Lerch Elsie H. Lerch, 90, of Northampton, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 in Hazleton General Hospital. She worked as a crystal grower for the former Western Electric Co., Allentown, for more than 31 years, retiring in 1978. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late William and Lillie (Clauser) Lerch. She was a member of Grace U.C.C. Church, Northampton, and volunteered delivering for Meals on Wheels. Surviving are nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by 17 sisters and brothers. Graveside services will be
held on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. at Arlington Memorial Park, MacArthur Rd., Whitehall. Arrangements are by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund.
Harold H. Biechy
Oct. 27, 1921 – Feb. 2, 2011 Harold H. Biechy, 89, of Plainfield Township, died Wednesday, Feb. 2 in the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Geneva O. (Dotter) Biechy. He served in the Army during World War II in the European Theater, receiving five Bronze Stars. He was a forward observer and also a German translator for his battalion. Later he worked for ESSROC before retiring in 1971. He and his wife, along with their family, operated Biechy’s Lawn & Recreation Center for 39 years. Born Oct. 27, 1921 in Cherryville, he was a son of the late Leroy and Helen (Butz) Biechy. He was a member of Pen Argyl Lodge #594, F. & A.M.; a life member of the Plainfield Riding Club; and an active member of the Lehigh Valley Battle of the Bulge, in which he visited local schools, educating students about World War II. He was also a life member of VFW Post #4366 and Harold V. Knecht American Legion Post #415, both in Nazareth. A member of Hope U.C.C. Church, Wind Gap, he served many years as a deacon, elder and treasurer of the former St. Peter’s Church, Plainfield. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Handelong and Loreen Huber; three brothers, Clayton, Russell and Dale Biechy; four sisters, Ethel Pysher, Beatrice Shafer, Gladys Wambold, and Marlene Kocher; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Harold F. Biechy; two sisters, Malvena and Hilda; and six brothers, Ernest, John, Richard, Lester, Leonard and Wilford Biechy. A memorial service and Masonic service were held on Tuesday morning in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment with
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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE Robert C. Bauer Estate of Robert C. Bauer, lat of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Lois M. Bauer, Executrix of the Estate of Robert C. Bauer. All persons in debited to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Lois M. Bauer c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfread S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Dally, LLP 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 1/27-2/10 ESTATE NOTICE Edward L. Frisch Estate of EDWARD L. FRISCH, deceased, late of 4847 Kreidersville Road, Northampton, County of Northampton, Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Marcella E. S. Schlener Address: 1344 Old Carriage Road Northampton, PA 18067 Or to her Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 1/27-2/10 ESTATE NOTICE Margaret Csencsits Estate of Margaret M. Csencsits, late of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, PA. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments without delay to: Martin J. Csencstis, Executor, c/o his attorney, FRANK M> SKRAPITS, ESQ, Affiliated with Steckel and Stopp, 2152 Main Street, Northampton, PA 180671211 2/3-2/17 ESTATE NOTICE Violet G. Osmun Estate of Violet G. Osmun, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased
WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Nancy Ann Osmun Everswick, Executrix of the Estate of Violet G. Osmun. 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 Nancy Ann Osmun Everswick 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 2/10-2/24 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Incorporation have been filed with the department of state of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for the purposes of obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation of a proposed business corporation Law of 1988, approved December 21, 1988, P.L. 1444, No. 177, as amended. The name of the corporation is: Aunt Wendy’s Kiffles, Inc. Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire PIERCE & DALLY, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064. 2/10 PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE Borough of Northampton The Council of the Borough of Northampton will be considering the approval of the following Ordinance at a Regular Public Meeting to be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011. BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON ORDINANCE NO. 1177 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON, COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,ENTERING INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE BOROUGH OF NORTH CATASAUQUA FOR MUTUAL PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANCE AND COOPERATION; SETTING FORTH THE TERMS, DURTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF WHEREAS, The Intergovernmental Act of December 19.1999, P.L. 1158 No. 177, 53 Pa. C.S.A. Section 2303, permits municipalities to enter into agreements to cooperate in the performance of their respective functions, powers and responsibilities; and WHEREAS, The purpose of this ordinance is for the Borough of Northampton and the Borough of North Catasauqua (collectively referred to as “Parties”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (“Agreement”) to provide mutual assistance and cooperation on an as needed basis. WHEREAS, The parties hereto are adjacent municipalities, and mutually desire to provide public works assistance and maintenance for citizens of their respective communities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough Council of Northampton, County of Northampton, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Section 1: The conditions of the Agreement are as follows: Each party agrees to make available to the other party public works assistance as requested and providing the home local Borough’s own public works will not become undermanned; Employees of the requested party shall at all times be under full and exclusive direction, control and authority of he home local Borough an din no event shall he/she become
an employee of the requesting party; neither party shall incur any obligation or obligations to pay wages or provide grange benefits for the other parties employee or employees; now charge or rental fee shall be make for any equipment by the home local Borough, except in the case of extraordinary expenditures; each of the parties shall be solely responsible for purchasing and paying for any and all materials necessary to complete the work requested of the requesting party, as well providing insurance converting employees, equipment, liability or other insurance desired, and in each and every service rendered, each party shall be solely responsible for the conduct and safety of their own employees. Section 2: The duration of the term of the Agreement shall be an indefinite term, which may be dissolved at anytime by either of the parties upon majority vote of either party, and by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Section 3: The Borough Councils of each of the parties herein have the power and authority to enact Ordinances, and as such, both parties Borough Council’s mutually desire to establish a reciprocal public works assistance and cooperation agreement for citizens of their respective communities. Section 4: No financing necessary for the Agreement Section 5: The organizational structure necessary to implement the agreement is the Borough Council of both of the parties, as the council has the authority to enact Ordinances. Section 6: No real or personal property will be acquired; the Agreement is for trading services only. Section 7: No entity will be created Section 8: That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional; such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, cause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. Section 9: This ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect within five (5) days from and after the date of its final passage and adoption. ORDAINED AND ENACTED This day of , 2011, at a Regular Public Meeting. ATTEST: GENE ZARAYKO , Manager/Secretary JOHN YURISH, Council President THOMAS D. REENOCK, Mayor A copy of this ordinance is on file at the office of the Borough Manager, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Gene Zarayko Borough Manager 2/10
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and one silver medal in 1988 and 3 gold medals at 1989 meet in the 110 meter, 300 meter and the 55 meter hurdles. The PIAA State record he set in the 300 Hurdles in 1989 still stands today. Jason received a full athletic scholarship for football to the University of Maryland where he started as a wide receiver for three years. In
1999 he was named to the Easton Express “Top 100 Athletes of the Century”. Jim Fromhartz – Class of 1988 lettered in Basketball and Track and is the all-time leading scorer in Boys Basketball with 1,342 career points. He also holds the single season mark of 648 points in the 198788 school year. Jim was a First Team East Penn Conference All Star, First Team All-Area and Honorable Mention AllState in 1987 and 1988. He was the scholarship recipient at the 1988 LARC All-Star Classic. When he left NHS he held 30 basketball records. Jim received a Division I scholarship to play basketball at Monmouth College in New Jersey. At Monmouth he lettered in basketball for four years, captained the 1992 team that recorded 20 wins and was recognized in 1991 on the 1991 Pre-Season NIT All-Academic Team. He also competed on the track team in the high jump, long jump and triple jump. Jim was named to the Morning Call’s 1980’s All Decade Team. Mr. Fromhartz graduated with a Business Degree in 1992 and is currently pursuing an MBA Degree from St. Joseph’s University. He resides in Downingtown, PA with his wife Mary and their five children. Robert Crawford – A 1938 graduate of Catasauqua High School attended East Stroudsburg State Teacher’s College and received a Master’s Degree from NYU. He was a dedicated war veteran serving in World War II. Best known by his nickname “Legs”, he starred at Catty High on both the football field and basketball court. He joined the Northampton faculty and taught Health and Physical Education for 33 years at the Junior High School until his retirement in 1983. An avid golfer, he became the school’s first Golf coach and coached for 18 years. Robert coached the track team for three years and was an assistant to Al Erdosy in football for seven years. “Legs” was an assistant basketball coach for 23 years and accumulated an overall record of 267 and 133. His 1967-68 Junior Varsity team went undefeated posting a 22-0 record. Robert passed away on April 10, 2010 and is survived by his wife of 60 years Vilma and daughters Cindy and Linda and son George. Jim Lindenmoyer – Jim is a recipient of the “Konkrete Kid Award” presented to an indiContinued on page 15
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military honors followed in Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Norman A. Flick Norman A. Flick, 88, of Walnutport, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 in Green Meadows Assisted Living, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Elsie S. (Decker) Miller Flick, who died in 1998. He was a herdsman for the King Dairy Farm, Limeport, and worked at Lehigh Valley Dairy for 40 years before retiring in 1991. Born in Jim Thorpe, he was a son of the late Granville and Annie (Mayer) Flick. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. Surviving are children Rose Ringler of Lykens, Pa., Carol Gross of Whitehall, Richard Miller of Mission, Tex., and Arthur Miller of Kutztown; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a son, Walter A. Miller. Funeral services were on Wednesday morning in Hope Lutheran Church, followed by burial in Indianland Cemetery, Lehigh Township. Arrangements were by the Harding Funeral Home, Slatington. Memorial donations may be made to the church, 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville, PA
Sally A. Heffelfinger Sally A. Heffelfinger, 65, of Northampton died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Arthur “Tom” Heffelfinger. A 1963 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She was the co-owner of NanSue Coiffures with her sister Nancy in Fullerton for more than 44 years. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Kustafik) Brutchak. She was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, Whitehall, and an active member of the Blue Mt. Classic Car Club. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Tracy Lynn Wilson; a son, Scott Heffelfinger; a sister, Nancy Motsko; two grandsons, and two nieces. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday morning in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, with interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements were by the Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall. Donations may be made to the memorial fund of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall, PA 18052.
Mark Heckman
Sept. 30, 1974 – Feb. 2, 2011 Mark Heckman, 36, of Valrico, Fla., formerly of Moore Toiwnship, died on Wednesday, Feb. 2. He attended Nazareth High School. Born Sept. 30, 1974, he was the son of Elmer and Stella Heckman of Moore Township. Besides his parents, he is survived by his fiancé, Cheryl Hnizdil, and her three sons of Valrico, Florida; two sons, Alex and Brayden, of Pen Argyl, and a brother, John, of Florida. Private services will be held in Florida.
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gel, Jr., 559; Billy Kocher, 567; Ernie Keller, 460. Palmer Snowflakes covered G & L with Terry Bartholomew, 246-216-248–710; Jim Chillot, 197-229-179–605; Mike Swope, 542; Gerald Bartholomew, 529; Jerry Fogel, 512. G & L: Ed Reynolds, 571; Ty Pagotto, 544; Terry Koch, 538; Mike Bower, 493; Scott Bower, 482. Horlacher’s also won three over Bath Legion, with Jarad Kocher, 586; Alan Williams, 519; Jim Schoenberger, 454; and Jodey Thompson. 413. Legionnaires: Dave Shaver, 598; Devin Marshall, 549; Marty Beal, 547; Cory Brown, 533; Eddy-Jo Marshall, 500. Quick Stitch split with P C Beverage, 2 to 2. Stitchers: Glen Croll, 211-190-203–604; Kyle Kryonis, 584; Ryan Cameron, 566; Paul Reaser, 535; Steve Longley, 520. Beverages: Dave Jacoby, 557; Brandon Jacoby, 537; Ed Musselman, 534; Craig Madtes, 509; Jon Haas, 498. 700 Games – Terry Bartholomew, 710. 600 Games – Glen Croll, 604; Joe Cortright, 611; Jim Chillot, 605. STANDINGS G & L Lynn’s Snowplowing Palmer Snowflakes Bensing’s Horlacher’s P C Beverage Bath Legion Quick Stitch
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Team 1 Leading By One in Bath Die Hards League Team 1 remains ahead of Team 4 by one point as of Feb. 2 in the Bath Die Hards Bowling League. Team 1’s best scores were
by Bobby Kosman, 470, and Patsy Kosman, 427, as they lost 1 to 3. Team 4 had Erwin Mayer ahead of Dawn Mayer by one pin, 466 to 465, as they, too, lost 1 to 3. Behind them is Team 3, which won 3 to 1 behind Joe Bachman, 562; Bob Kosman, 538, and Marie Harring, 463. Team 5 was the winner this week, 4 to 0 over Team 2, led by Rick Deily, 611; Dick Deily, 533, and Jim Stevens, 489. Team 2 had BobbyLou Snyder with 470 and Polly Kosman, 443. Team 6 won 3 to 1 with Michelle Tirrell rolling 532; Art Bruch, 438, and Sam Strouse, 404. STANDINGS Team 1 Team 4 Team 3 Team 5 Team 6 Team 2
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vidual who has shown loyalty and dedication to Northampton athletics. Jim has served NHS as a statistician for fifty years. He has attended most of the football games since 1960. Through most of his life, Jim’s father Woody and mother Harriet were instrumental in aiding Jim to travel to the games and do his statistics and reporting. In recent years many special people have aided Jim in his endeavors. He has researched the football program’s statistics and has recorded as many statistics as possible in that sport and has recorded all of the Boys and Girls Basketball records dating back to the 191415 season. Mr. Lindenmoyer has attended well over 700 NHS games in his lifetime.
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THE HOME NEWS gress is trying to work out. When it first came about, Dent said he offered several amendments, but they were summarily rejected. Republicans are trying to do something about it now since they won many new seats in the recent election. He did note, however, that Rahm Emmanuel agreed with one of his suggestions about medical liability. Of 11 million immigrants, Dent said one-third to onehalf are entering the country illegally. “We’re doing a better job on the border, but it’s not where we need to be,” he said. “All of us support legal immigration, people who came here in the front door,” he said. There are limitations on visas, which include student, foreign and visitor. “We are a country of laws and we expect them to be enforced,” he said. On the current administration, Cong. Dent said he will pay more attention to what President Obama does than what he says. “Some of the things he does are complicating my life,” he noted. Dent noted how much money has been spent wastefully, and in order to speed up the process of re-building a bridge that collapsed in Minneapolis, many rules were circumvented. He also cited curbs to nowhere. Regarding the situation in Egypt and the Middle East, who knows what will happen, he said. Arguments on both sides have merit, Dent noted.
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CHARLIE DENT Reducing troops to 50,000 in Afghanistan is an issue, and he said that country is more primitive and has never had a strong sense of central government, unlike Iraq. The Northampton meeting was again part of a series that he has planned to meet in the community. He was in Bethlehem and also had stops at Nazareth and Easton scheduled.
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committees. Persons in the audience raised questions about health care, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, payroll taxes, illegal immigration, abortion, foreign aid, the crisis in Egypt, among others. Dent said that Social Security is in a much more manageable situation, and is expected to be solvent until at least 2018 and possibly to 2037. He said the younger a person is the more challenges are ahead. But he added that there is a great deal of discussion on how to deal with it. A man whose small business employs 25 persons said they have a problem with increases in health care. Health insurance nationally is a $6.6-trillion program. If a company has over 50 employees, the new law mandates that they must provide health insurance, or otherwise face $2,000 penalties. Some companies have cut payrolls by dropping employees so they don’t have to pay $7,200 in benefits. Dent said that the health care law presents so many problems that the new Con-
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Police Blotter Colonial Regional Retail Theft Arrest On Baby Formula
Colonial Regional Police have charged John J. Modera with two counts of retail theft. Police allege that Modera went into WalMart on two separate dates, Jan. 12 and Jan. 20, and stole 38 to 40 cans of baby formula. Modera was arraigned on the charges of retail theft and receiving stolen goods. District Judge Joseph Barner set bail at $5,000 cash. Modera was returned to Northampton County Prison, where he is being held on retail theft charges after he was apprehended at Wegman’s in Lower Nazareth, also for stealing baby formula.
Retail Theft; Woman Already in Prison On August 19 and 24, 2010, Colonial Regional Police say
Monica Lee Cartagena, 24, of 819C Ferry St., Easton, pushed out of the lawn and garden area of Wal-Mart with merchandise totaling $1,940, which included a 46-inch TV, a stereo system, and three laptop computers. Ms. Cartagena was identified from surveillance photo. A warrant was issued and a detainer will be placed on her. She is presently in Warren County, N.J. Prison on an unrelated matter.
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than 7,000 panels. “That is an issue for the Board of Supervisors, and not the zoning hearing board,” Caffrey told him. A 63-year-old woman said the children need a place to play. “People wouldn’t buy
to Wegmans in Hanover Township for a retail theft. Loss Prevention stopped Melissa Do, 28, of Howertown Rd., Catasauqua for allegedly placing $131.58 worth of merchandise into bags in a shopping cart and exiting the store, passing all points of sale without paying for it. She was arraigned before District Judge Gay Elwell on one count of retail theft, bail was set at $15,000 and she was committed to Northampton County Prison.
Toedter said the school is not structured to do it. She also questioned whether wind turbines would work instead of solar panels. They were a part of the early plan, and may be considered.
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residents also opposed to an estimated array of some 7,000 panels, and said,“It is obviously a business, it is not tax free.” He noted that the $2.2-milliion savings would cost countless millions more in the county. One 26-year resident, however, sees a benefit to the taxpayers, and believes NASD has put a good plan together, and are a ”big part of the community.” Atty. Caffrey said that the project question, based on the zoning ordinance, is whether it is a secondary use or an accessory use for the school. “It is a complicated issue that is the first time in the state, and the ZHB will need more research before they reach a decision.” One resident said he sees all kinds of run-off from more
a house 20 feet from a solar field. My open space would be jeopardized. Is it really worth $4-million?” When Mrs. Mack asked if the school district could put the panels in on the buildings,
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