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Moore Science Fair On Wednesday night Jan. 16, Moore Elementary School held their 6th grade science fair. The evening featured an opportunity for the students to present their science research projects that they worked on throughout the seconnd semester to their peers, parents, and community members. It was a wonderful evening with an amazing turn-out! The staff was very pleased with the projects, and with the performance of the students - both

in their projects and their presentations!

Several judges used a rubric-system to award the topthree winners. Thanks were expressed to them for their time and expertise. The judges were: Mr. David Gogel NASD Board President, Mrs. Jennifer Miller - NASD Board Member, Mrs. Lydia Hanner - NASD Dir. of Curriculum, Ms. Monteith - NASD Reading Supervisor, Mr. Wilde NASD High School Physics Continued on page 16

4-H State Potato Judging Includes Local Winners

There were several local winners in the 2013 4-H Potato Grading and Identification Contest at the Pennsylvania Farm Show on January 8. Thirty-one 4-H members and 7 teams participated in this exciting contest. Participants from Bradford, Indiana, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties tested their knowledge of spuds.

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The contest is comprised of two divisions; basic and honors. Those who compete in the honors division are winners from previous years. The competitors in the basic division must test their skills at three stations. The first station is a “potato grading” station.

The station is a timed event where competitors challenge to see who can grade 100 potatoes in the shortest time.

Not only is quickness important, but so is accuracy. The second station is a “defect station” where competitors must

accurately identify 20 different defects on 40 potatoes.

The third station is a “plate” grading station. Five potatoes are put on each of four plates.

Each plate must be evaluated on uniformity of size and shape and lack of defects. The plates must then be ranked in order. Two classes of plates must be judged.

Those in honors must complete three stations in addition to the basic stations. The fourth station is comprised of two more plate classes. The Continued on page 15

Girl Scouts Start Their Cookie Season

2013 DUMP TRUCK costing $50,000, with snow plow, was purchased by the Borough of Bath with funds from the 2012 round of gaming grants from the Sands Casino and the State Liquid Fuels Tax. No borough funds were needed. Standing with the truck on a snowy morning are Luke Douvier and Lou Nigrelli of Public Works and Councilpersons John Kearns, Mark Saginario, Jennifer George, Carol Bear-Heckman, Robert Fields, Borough Manager Tom Petrucci and Councilperson Kathryn Roberts.

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The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) will celebrate the official start of the highly anticipated 2013 Girl Scout Cookies® season with a diverse lineup of activities and opportunities for girls and fans of the organization. The cookie program will run from January 17 through March 3. This year’s program is themed “What Can a Girl Do?” and continues its tradition of providing girls with an avenue to develop financial literacy and important leadership skills while earning proceeds for troop and coun-

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Senior Citizens...............8

Church .........................11

Ask Bill ..........................2

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Northampton.................9

Classifieds ........... 14 & 15

College Corner ...............4

Bath...............................7

Nazareth . ....................10

Police Blotter ...............16

cil activities for the remainder of the year.

For the first time since 1999, Girl Scouts cookie boxes will feature brand new designs in order to showcase the significance of the program on girls’ lives. The iconic Girl Scout Cookie packages will showcase the five skills that the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches girls: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

This year the Girl Scouts of the USA is also debuting Continued on page 16

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Ask Bill What are the origins of the Home News?

The Home News was founded in 1942 by William Halbfoerster, Sr., after the closing of the former Bath News. The office and print shop were located on 91 W. Main St., Bath, with a stationery store at the front of the building.

It started with the idea of communicating local happenings to those serving in the Armed Forces during World War II. The late Rev. Dr. Reginald Helfferich was the first editor.

The early editions were a minimum amount of pages, but with all type set by hand in individual letters. (The present editor often set type late at night during his years in high school, occasionally falling asleep at the type case.) The paper was printed one page at a time on a Kluge platen press and cost 3-cents.

Writing much of the local

news was done by the late John Sencenbach, who did it on a large typewriter, as he read his notes that were mostly written on discarded envelopes.

As the years progressed, the shop relocated to what was a garage along Barber St. A Cottrell cylinder press printed the paper, and now four pages could be printed at a time. Type was set on a Model K linotype machine and pictures were made of lead, all of it heated to hundreds of degrees.

After serving in the U.S. Army, first with the Army Engineers in Fort Belvoir, Va., and then in Germany as a member of the 7th Army Historical Section (1952-1954), Editor Bill Halbfoerster, Jr. was named to that position.

In the early 1960’s, The Home News moved to 120 S. Walnut St., had two linotype machines and a cylinder press that printed four pages, carrying the 24x36-inch paper over flame that dried the ink.

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Further advancements were made, as The Home News went into the offset process and had two computer composition machines by Compugraphic. It was then that the paper could no longer be printed in Bath, but was done at a daily newspaper plant in Lehighton. Sixteen to 20 pages printed weekly, and for a special Bath anniversary edition it reached 56 pages.

Readers know the rest of the story, as modern methods are continually being used to keep up with the times. Editor Bill Halbfoerster, Jr. remains on the job, and hopes that our readers will continue to enjoy the printed newspaper for many years to come.

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Defense Department Report Shows National Guard, Reserve a Cost-Effective Solution To the Editor: I have long known that the National Guard and Reserve are a bargain for our state and country. It’s gratifying to finally see the numbers in black and white.

Last month, the Reserve Forces Policy Board issued a report to the Secretary of Defense on the full cost of military personnel.

It’s the first official report from a Department of Defense entity that makes it clear that the cost of a National Guard or Reserve member is much less than that of an active-component member.

The report, which looked at all costs such as health care, dependent education, housing and retirement, shows that in fiscal year 2013 the annual cost to the federal government for a reservecomponent member is $123,351 while the cost of an active-component member is $384,622.

I point this out because as part of the President's 2013 Defense Budget, the Air Force proposes to reduce the size

and capability of its most efficient and cost-effective forces – the reserve component.

More specifically, they plan to close the Air Force Reserve’s 911th Airlift Wing based in Pittsburgh this year.

Governor Tom Corbett and I continue to work with members of Congress, urging them to support a 2013 budget that honors national security yet promotes fiscal responsibility.

Based on the defense department’s own report, it would make the most sense to take a small cut in the active-component in order to maintain or expand the capabilities of the Department of Defense by shifting forces to the reserve-component. It’s a 3-to-1 cost savings that should not be ignored.

Troops serving in the Guard and Reserve are as highly trained as their counterparts in the active-component yet they only get paid when they work. Taking advantage of this cost-effectiveness is certainly not a novel idea, but one that the Air Force must seriously consider.

Wesley E. Craig Major General, Pennsylvania National Guard The Adjutant General

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By State Representative Marcia Hahn 138th Legislative District

Members of the General Assembly are appointed to serve on various committees as part of the legislative process. It is at this level legislation gets voted for consideration by the full House.

We submit our committee preferences, which are based on areas of expertise and interest or issues which pertain to our particular district. For the 2013-14 session, I have been appointed to serve on the following four committees: Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Game and Fisheries, Health, and Tourism and Recreational Development.

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee oversees the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. We have an active farming community in

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Northampton County, and I am pleased to be returning to this committee and being a voice in Harrisburg for agriculture in my district.

The Game and Fisheries Committee serves as an intermediary between the General Assembly and both the Pennsylvania Game and Fish and Boat commissions.

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serving on these committees and moving meaningful legislation through them and on to the floor of the state House.

by Pete G. Ossip We’re in a deep freeze right now, so that potbelly stove is sure feeling really good these days. It’s been kinda cold for a while, but not like this – down in the 20’s and with the wind making it 9 degrees or around there. I’m ready for spring! About two months to go, and the sooner the better.. . . .It’s been great for the skiers and the folks that run the ski slopes at Blue Mountain and in the Poconos. . . .It was a frigid day for the thousands of people watching up close at the inauguration of President Obama. Just so happens that the inauguration was on Martin Luther King Day, so two big events for our country in one day. The President talked quite a bit about everyone working together, and it would be good if that happens. We’ll just hafta wait and see. In one view of Congress on the platform that I saw on TV, I think I saw our local Congressman, Charlie Dent. . . . I see the cross on the belfry of the UCC church is standing straight again. It was knocked over at an angle after the hurricane. Thankfully, they could straighten it up from inside, instead of having to climb all that high to do it from the outside, says Garry Hunsicker. I hear Sharon Schrantz is happy, too, now that the church organ is working again after konking out on Christmas Eve. . . .Because of that hurricane, the kids in the Northampton School District didn’t have a holiday on Monday. They were in class. . . . For those who have been wondering about the condition of 7-yearold Audrey Halbfoerster, whose father, Scott, was killed in a November auto accident, Ye Ed tells me that her leg is still in a cast. She’s home with her Mom and five brothers and sisters in Dushore, and is receiving cognitive and occupational therapy in Towanda, Pa. So she is improving and that’s good news. Still, it will be hard to get along with Dad gone. They could use some of our prayers. Ye Ed gave me her address, if you’d care

to write: Becky Halbfoerster, 1175 Taylor Hill Rd., Dushore, PA 18614. . . . Football playoffs went about the way I figured with the 49ers and Ravens winning. I think Baltimore will win the Super Bowl in a couple weeks, but those 49ers have a great team this year, too. Anybody from around here traveling to New Orleans to see it? . . . . I hear there’s a new owner for the former Golden View Diner down in Hanover Township. Word is that City Vue’s the one. . . .As the President said, “God Bless America!” I echo that. Have a great weekend, gang.

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ing brought out a significant number of opinions on both sides of the fence in my district, which demonstrated the passion our neighbors have for their sport.

The Health Committee deals with health and welfare issues. The committee’s importance to me includes being a gate through which welfare fraud legislation passes.

We need to ensure the money we allocate for welfare ends up in the hands of those who truly need it, which means looking to ensure the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars in this area.

The Tourism and Recreational Development Committee regulates an industry that has a total economic impact of $32.9 billion annually on the state’s economy, provides more than 433,000 travel- and tourism-related jobs in Pennsylvania and generates more than $3 billion in travel- and tourism-related state and local tax revenues that bolster our state and our communities. My close relationship with our local chambers of commerce will be an asset in serving on this committee.

The upcoming legislative session figures to include exciting and challenging opportunities. I look forward to

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Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Krause earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Nikolas Krause of Lorraine Drive, Nazareth, Pa., and Kathy Smith of Brass Castle Road, Belvidere, N.J. The airman is a 2012 graduate of Nazareth Area High School

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Air Force Airman Jacob S. Krause graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio,

Army National Guard Pvt. Joshua B. Wilson has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and

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traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. Wilson is the son of Joseph and Dawn Wilson of Schaeffer Drive, Walnutport.

NCC staging ‘Songs For A New World’

The musical SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD will be performed at Northampton Community College on Saturday, February 16, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, February 17, at 3:00 p.m. at the Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township.

Jason Robert Brown's abstract musical is a series of story songs all connected by a theme: "the moment of decision."

The show is directed by Bill Mutimer, with musical direction by Rosemary Murdy-Haber and features a talented group of NCC students and a pit band from the Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Performing Arts. For reservations, call 610-861-5524.

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Studying the Saints

Cailey S. (St. Monica) and Ashley L. (Joan of Arc) capture the attention of 3rd grader Joshua M. Mr. Tony Mirabito's 4th grade class at Sacred Heart School in Bath hosted a Saints Wax Museum. Each student chose a saint to research and depict in the wax museum. They wrote reports, created background murals, and designed costumes.

Parents, grandparents, and other classes visited. Visitors stepped on the red "button" on the floor in front of

each saint to hear a recorded message about the saint. The students were silent and immobile until the button was pushed. The button could be pushed 2-3 times for additional information.

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Doris--Well, mamma, you’re not ashamed of yourself when you spank me.

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NCC Forum helps With Kindergarten

Northampton Community College’s Reibman Hall and Hannig Family Children’s Centers will host “Kindergarten Readiness: Tips to Help Your Child Succeed” on Tuesday, January 29, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The program will be led by Denise Continenza of the Penn State Cooperative Extension. The program will be held in College Center 117 at NCC’s Main Campus in Bethlehem Township, and will be livestreamed to the Monroe Campus in Video Conference Room 141.

The interactive workshop will feature a question-andanswer session with a panel of early childhood experts, including an experienced kindergarten parent, a kindergarten teacher, a pediatrician, and a family educator. The panel will help parents and grandparents learn how to prepare children for their transition year, and identify activities to promote school readiness.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 610-332-6084 or email Janette Zuk, family success coordinator, at jzuk@ northampton.edu. Since the workshop is intended for adults, please make arrangements for childcare.

NCC’s Children's Centers are licensed by the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and are rated four-star facilities through the state of Pennsylvania's Keystone Stars program. Both centers are also accredited by NAEYC and The Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools.

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Moore Elementary Reflections winners The Northampton Area School District Council of PTA's held their annual Reflections Awards ceremony at the high school on January 17. Moore Elementary School is proud of all of the students who participated in the annual Reflections program, and are excited to announce the "council" winners (districtwide) from Moore.

Dance Choreography: 1st and 2nd Place for Intermediate: Haley T.

Photography: 2nd Place for Primary: Mylie K. 3rd Place for Primary: Rachel Z. Visual Arts: 2nd Place for Primary: Olivia H. 3rd Place for Primary: Payton H. 4th Place for Primary: Gabriana R. Best of luck for those who will be moving on to the next round of competition!

College Corner Bucknell University Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2012-13 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. Those students from your circulation area who met this standard are: Alyssa M. Cardillo, Bath, daughter of James and Lori Cardillo and a 2010 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic H.S. Meridith P. Joyce, Nazareth, daughter of Gregory and Leslie Joyce and a 2009 graduate of Nazareth Area H.S. Kristen E. Ronca, Nazareth, daughter of Michael and Laurene Ronca and a graduate of Nazareth Area H.S.

Penn State Behrend - Taylor Overby, of Nazareth, was named to the Dean's List at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, for the fall 2012 semester. Overby is studying business.

Students must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average to be added to the Dean's List.

Wilkes University - Wilkes University congratulates more than 250 students who completed their degrees, graduating in December 2012.

A list of graduates from your area follows.

Stacey Liberti, of Nazareth, earned a Master of Bus. Admin. degree in Business Administration, Lorie Christein, of Northampton, earned a Master of Science degree in Education.

Mansfield University - A total of 616 Mansfield University students have been named to to fall 2012 Dean's List.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must attend the university full-time and attain at least a 3.5 GPA for the semester.

The following area students earned the honor: Kaitlin Keiper of Danielsville, Jennifer Biernat of Nazareth, Jay Parker of Nazareth, Casey Polkowski of Nazareth.

Thiel College - Cody Michael Danner, a sophomore and a resident of Northampton, Pa., was among the 305 students from Thiel College who were named to the fall 2012 Dean's List. Danner has been on the Thiel Dean's List one time.

A student at Thiel College must attain a grade point average of 3.40 on a 4.0 scale while being enrolled full time to be eligible for the Dean's List.

King’s College - The president of King’s College, recently announced the students who have qualified for the Fall 2012 dean’s list. It includes Kyle Garon and Courtlynn Pulcini of Bath, Chelsea Hamershock, Lauren Pristash, and Jacqueline Treboschi of Nazareth.

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Grow Your Small Business - It’s Play Time

By CAROL RITTER

I spent years working in schools and the phrase, “ready to learn,” was used frequently describing children who showed up every morning at school.

“Ready to Learn” meant that they were prepared, fed, and sometimes emotionally strong when they stepped foot in a teacher’s classroom.

What we knew was that when kids arrived NOT ready to learn it could be an overwhelming task for the teacher.

Well, your employees need to be “Ready to Learn” too.

How do you treat your employees? Do they experience

“Play Time”? Are they appreciated for their service? And have you provided them with a company culture which provides for those who may learn differently than others?

Here’s the secret...you must treat your employees the same way you treat your biggest and best customer!

• Your employees are human beings first, not employees first • Don’t be afraid to “Play at Work” • Keep expectations high.

• Keep rewards high too; when you have a great year, share it with your staff.

Did you know that the greatest human need is to be heard? Take time to meet with staff inidvidually just to listen, it’s the best way to

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build trust.

Play at Work is about finding the gifts and vulnerabilities of each member of your team. Identifing this in each employee helps you to to be a better leader.

Play at Work a novel idea with amazing impact. Step right up for “PLAY TIME” “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation” -Plato

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Geography Bee finalists at Northampton Area Middle School ner buffet will begin at 6:30.

Beverages are included in the price. There will be oldies music by DJ Jimmy K from 7:00-11:00pm. Proceeds this year will go to help a local family with a child fighting cancer.

So get your gang together and rock the night away for a good cause. Call Nikol at 610-440-2171 or see Dale at Miller Ace Hardware for tickets.

Have a Heart Blood Drive

Join the Nazareth Chamber and LVEN on February 7 at 4 p.m. for a night of fun food and GIVING. This blood drive is to benefit the Miller Keystone Blood Bank. Please call 610-759-9188 to schedule your donor time.

Troop 8635, Cherryville pack school supplies and personal items for Super Storm Sandy victims.

Girl Scout Troop 8635, which meets at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville, collected items for Operation BuddyPack. The girls collected school supplies and personal items to fill three back packs for students affected by

Hurricane Sandy. Items included crayons, socks, toothbrushes, hats, gloves, and more for each back pack.

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Comment On Sports

By Pete Fritchie

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The latest controversy over football injuries in the NFL relates to a Washington Redskins freshman very seriously injured (and operated on) after playing already injured.

Whether he will play again is a question. What this latest controversy does is reemphasize the need for NFL football

rules to limit the brutality of physical contact, as well as send a signal that coaches should be very careful in allowing already injured players to take the field.

Oddly, it’s the injured player who often insists on playing. Coaches never force a player who feels he should not play to take the field.

This latest incident is but one of many which makes it very clear pro football in the United States should be made less violent to reduce serious permanent injuries, too many of which still continue to have a lifetime effect on players after retiring from the game-many with no injury support.

Ebenezer gains three games On St. Paul’s in dart baseball Emmanuel EC of Bethlehem stunned first place St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton in a three-game series Monday night in the Suburban InterChurch Dart Baseball League.

It helped runner-up Ebenezer of Bethlehem gain three games. Emmanuel won 4-2, 6-2 and 7-4, led by Jim Hill, 6 for 14; Jeff Fritz, 5 for 13 with a home run; D. Mike, 5 for 13; Javi Rivera and Bruce Danyluk, both 5 for 14 with a homer; and Dick Wesner, a solo homer. St. Paul’s: Brian Gross, 5 for 10, and Debbie Hughes, 3 for 7.

Ebenezer made that gain because they shut out Christ UCC in Bath, 4-2, 6-4, and 4-3 behind Ray Moretz, 5 for 12 and the cycle; Jim Voortman, 5 for 12; Carol Voortman, 5 for 13; Leroy Wilcox, 5 for 14 with a homer, and Vic Pacchioni, also 5 for 14. Bath: Garry Hunsicker, 5 for 12; and Susie and George Gasper, both with a home run.

Salem UCC of Moorestown

won 7-6 and 5-4 before losing 8-1 at Bath Lutheran.

Moorestown: Sherry Bush, 7 for 14; Fred Toncik, 6 for 13, and Mitch Thomas, 4 for 6. All three homered. Bath: Wendy Yacone, 7 for 13; Lee Creyer, 6 for 13; Jordan Meixsell, 4 for 9.

St. John’s Union of Farmersville lost 5-1, won 3-2, and then lost 11-2 at DrylandTrinity, Hecktown. Farmersville: Kyle Campbell, 5 for 12, and Nick George, two homers. Hecktown: “Butch” Silfies, 6 for 12, and Shawn Sigley, 6 for 13.

Messiah Lutheran, Bethlehem, won 3-2 in 12 innings, then lost 6-0 and 6-2 at Salem Lutheran in Bethlehem.

Messiah: Jeff Hasonich, 3 for 11 with a homer; and home runs by Norm Schoenberger, Todd Jones and Dick Miller.

Salem: Walt Hoffert, 8 for 12; Bill Hoke, Jr., 6 for 15; Kyle Taylor, 5 for 12; Bryan Frankenfield, 5 for 15; Bob Williams, a home run.

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Shad Association Wants Much Bigger Numbers in River

Alex W. and Gabby D., both from Sacred Heart School in Bath, won the District competition for their respective age groups in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest. They are now advancing to the Regional Competition to be held at Bethlehem Catholic High School on March 10th. won 3-2 and 5-4 before losing 4-1 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran in Bethlehem. Trinity: Maybell Smith, 5 for 11, and Judy Hoffert, 5 for 13. St. Stephen’s: Gary Buczynski and Cory Oswald, a homer each.

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Bath Bowling Team 7 Builds Lead with Sweep in Bath Die Hards Another four-game sweep

by Team 7 made their position even stronger on Jan. 16 in the Bath Die Hards League.

This time they triumphed over Team 3, led by Charles Kosman, 546, and Charles Fassl, 423. The losers had BobbyLou Snyder, 437; Polly Kosman, 416, and Randy Kessler, 404.

There’s a two-way tie for second place, both of them winning 3 to 1. Team 1 had Bob R. Kosman, 513, and Joe Bachman, 472. Team 2 was led

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by Art Bruch, 454; Michelle Tirrell, 413, and Sam Strouse, 407.

Team 6 lost 1 to 3, but had Rick Deily, 481, and Jim Stevens, 430.

Team 4 won 3 to 1 with Terry Bartholomew’s 549.

Team 5 also lost 1 to 3 as Bob C. Kosman had a 440 series.

Another 1 to 3 victim was Team 8, which had nice scores from Mike Swope, 5695; Gerald Bartholomew, 581; Amanda Leindecker, 468, and Charmaine Bartholomew, 430.

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Three-way Tie for First Place in Bath Industrial League The Taylor Honey team picked itself up by its bootstraps and knocked off Scherline & Associates, 4 to 0.

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Every spring, after the waters reach their desired temperature, the American shad make their migratory spawning run from the Atlantic Ocean up along the Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers. Hundreds of anglers take to these rivers, and of local interest, the Delaware River and particularly the area that includes Easton.

The Delaware River Shad Fishermen’s Association, a non-profit 501C-3 pubic organization, is the principal conservation group working to preserve, protect and restore migratory fish to the Delaware River and its tributaries such as the Lehigh River.

Along with their partners – the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Pa. Fish & Boat Commission, Delaware Riverkeeper, City of Easton, Cabela’s, the Pew Environmental Trust, and others – they have successfully obtained more than $1.2 million for environmental education, installing fish passage ways around dams and obstructions, removing obsolete dams, improving aquatic habitat and supporting policies that protect migratory fish from their continuing decline along the East coast.

Started in 1974, and now with more than 700 members, the DRSFA has been making progress as they try to get a resolution passed by delegates of the Pa. Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs that will eventually lead to much greater numbers of shad in the Delaware River. It hasn’t been easy, for many of the Continued on page 13 PA003267

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Speakers at Gov. Wolf Historical Society meetings

The Governor Wolf Historical Society will have speakers at their next two monthly

meetings which start at 7 p.m.

On February 12th Ken Vliet will talk about Blacksmithing

and on March 12th Steve Hilberg will speak about Pennsylvania Longrifles. The public is invited to attend these free talks which will be held at the Society's campus just off Rt. 512 south of Bath. For more information please visit www.govwolf.org.

Guide to historic Bath and Surrounding areas

The BBCP (Bath Business and Community Partnership) is again putting together a 2013 Guide to Historic Bath and Surrounding Areas to strengthen the local economy of Bath, East Allen and Moore Townships. They are inviting shops, businesses, services, physicians, food services, churches and museums all to be a part of this brochure. The brochure will be an 11” X 17” folded brochure like last year’s which will include pertinent information about your business or enterprise plus a 2013 calendar of events. The goal is to showcase all that Bath and its surrounding areas have to offer.

6,500 brochures will be printed and distributed to all local businesses and public places.

All the artwork for the brochure has been donated and the BBCP will donate their time to put the brochure together. Printing will be done locally. This will be updated and republished every year and the cost will be for printing and paper – only $35. The deadline of January 25 is fast approaching. Businesses are

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asked to contact Carol Heckman to be included in the brochure at 610-837-7766.

Registration forms are also available at S. Seem Antiques as well as Steckel House Antiques on Chestnut Street in Bath.

Volunteer at Gracedale

Gracedale, Northampton County’s nursing home, has been providing high quality care to the residents of Northampton County since the 1960s. It is one of the largest nursing homes in Pennsylvania and meets the needs of its residents in various ways.

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1/29: Cards/Puzzles; 9:30 Morning Stretch; Noon Lunch; “Nat’l. Puzzle Day!” 1/30: Cards/Puzzles; Coffee Break; Turning Point at 10:45; Noon Lunch; “Yodel for Your Neighbor Day!” 1/31: Cards/Puzzles; 9:30 Morning Stretch; Noon Lunch; 11:30 Bakery Corner; “Nat’l. Kazoo Day!” Mid-County Senior Center 234 Walnut Street Bath Director: Susan Miller For Meal Reservations: Please Call 610-837-1931 Hours 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 1/24: 9:00 Pool/Cards/ Games; 10:15 Sing-a-Long; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Penny Bingo 1/25: 9:00 Pool/Cards/ Games/Puzzles; 11:30 Lunch; 12:15 Pinochle/Games 1/28: 9:00 Pool/Cards/ Games/Puzzles; 11:30 Lunch 1/29: 9:00 Pool/Cards/ Games/Puzzles; 10:00 Exercise; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Bingo 1/30: 9:00 Pool/Cards/ Games/Puzzles/Sewing for Gracedale; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Crafts/Ceramics 1/31: 9:00 Pool/Games/ Cards; 10:15 Sing-a-Long; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Penny Bingo

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Market Days 2013 at Landmark Nursery

Following the success of their first full season, Market Days is set to return at Landmark Nursery in Northampton this spring. The Spring and Summer Fest Market Day Weekends are May 19th & 20th and June 22nd & 23rd. Market Days are 9am-3pm. Vendor Applications are now available by emailing Colleen@landmarkpa.com or by stopping by their location.

More dates will be announced later this year for the summer and fall.

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Two Firemen Sworn in at Borough Council Meeting

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Two officers of the Northampton Fire Dept. were sworn in at a meeting of Northampton Borough Council on Thursday night. Mayor Thomas Reenock administered the oath of office to Keith Knoblach as Assistant Fire Chief, and Ryan Shelly, as Captain in the department.

They were congratulated by members of Council on their promotion. Fire Chief Robert Solderich said that Knoblach is replacing Chris Greb, who resigned last week as assistant chief. Councilman Ed Pany added that it’s a credit to the department to see these men move up.

Other Matters • Council formally approved a resolution that ratified a sewer agreement between Northampton Borough and Allen Township, governing the borough’s treatment of township wastewater at its wastewater treatment plant.

• A handicapped parking space was approved at 132 E. 21st St. at the corner of Lincoln Ave. • Also approved was an Eagle Scout project by Brad Fekula along the Hokendauqua Creek. He had appeared last month with the proposal to clear the area, plant several trees, build a kiosk and provide a picnic table. But at

that time, Council noted the land included is where there has been an animal shelter.

Fekula will now do the project on the other side of the creek. Fisherman can enter the creek there and have a hatchery for trout.

Committee Reports Councilman Anthony Pristash for administration and finance reported that the Northampton County Assessment office has sent a CD with tax information to Berkheimer Associates, who will be printing the 2013 real estate tax bills.

Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr announced that the recreation center will sponsor a dance for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls on Feb. 2 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. . . . .Quota Rock, an oldies dance, will be held at the Northampton Memorial Community Center on Feb. 23. . . .The annual Easter egg hunt will be on Saturday, March 23 in the memorial park at 11 a.m., with a rain date of March 24 at 1 p.m. It was noted by the borough manager later that the New Year’s Eve event at the community center was very successful.

Councilman Robert McHale said a joint training session for all K-9 police units was held on Wednesday at the old vo-tech building, and Police Chief Ronald Morey said

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it went well. . . .Civil Service is preparing a list of three candidate for police. . . .Conditional approval was given by the Planning Commission to plans for developing the former Tama Mfg. Building into 13 apartments, with final approval by Council at the next meeting. . .In December, the police department issued 29 traffic citations, 4 non-traffic citations, 14 parking tickets, made 4 arrests, and responded to 115 incidents.

Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. said the fire department had a practice at the former vo-tech on Jan. 7.

He later commented that it is good to see that young people have found a niche that they can fill with the fire police, fire department, police, and other services in the borough.

Councilman Keith Piescienski reported on what the public works department is doing: removing Christmas decorations and installing valentine hearts; putting in a foundation slab for a new generator at the community center; and removing fence and equipment at the municipal park tennis courts, using some of the fence material to repair the Alliance playground tennis court.

Councilman Pany questioned Boro Manager Gene Zarayko on what PennDOT is going to do with the Coplay bridge when the Cementon bridge is worked on. Information has not been available as yet.

Open House at Good Shepherd Catholic School

Good Shepherd Catholic School, Northampton, will host an Open House on Sunday, January 27th, 11 am to 1 pm. Tours will be available, and registration for the 20132014 school year will be accepted. Meet and greet the faculty, administration, students, school families and members of our Parent Association. Additional Catholic Schools Week Celebration events will include: “Catholic Schools - Raise the Standards”

NORTHAMPTON FIREMEN Ryan Shelly (captain) and Keith Knoblach (assistant fire chief) receive their oath of office as it was administered to them on Thursday by Mayor Tom Reenock.

– Home News photo Sunday, January 27th 3-4:30 pm - Adult Zumba Class – Everyone Welcome ; $10.00 donation in support of the Good Shepherd Catholic School Parent Association.

Monday, January 28th - Roxy Theater Movie, Pep Rally and Prayer Partner Activities Tuesday, January 29th Presentation from the Lehigh Valley Zoo; Student Talent Show Wednesday, January 30th

- Sock Hop; Volleyball Game - Faculty vs. 8th Grade Students Thursday, January 31st -Family Lunch Friday, February 1st Catholic Schools Week / Lambs for Sheep Closing Mass 9:15 am Celebrant: Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Allentown. For additional information, please contact Eileen Brida, Advancement Director, 610-262-9171

Mayor goes to Washington

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Northampton’s Mayor Thomas Reenock, first vice president of the Mayors Association in Pennsylvania, spent several days recently in Washington, D.C., where he was invited to meet and discuss with federal government officials some of the issues being confronted today. He reported on them at last Thursday’s Northampton Borough Council meeting.

He and the other mayors met with members of Congress or their staff. One of the

major topics was gun control and how to deal with violence, especially since the massacre of 26 youngsters and adults at the Newtown, Conn. Sandy Hook Elementary School last month.

Among efforts proposed are more stringent background checks; military assault weapons and the high amount of shells in a clip; guns sold by unlicensed dealers, and making gun trafficking a federal offense. They are looking for a common sense approach, getContinued on page 16

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“Anything Goes” coming to Nazareth Area High School The NAHS Theatre Troupe will be performing “Anything Goes” on April 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, & 28. The group will be participating in the Freddy Awards ceremony at the end of May for the second year.

Tickets will go on sale beginning in March. Email Sandra Jameson for an order form sjameson@nazarethasd.org . Box office hours will be in April after school. Jameson is currently seeking volunteer assistance with program layout and design as well as assistance with costumes. They are in need of the following items; donations of 1930’s

style clothing, men and women, casual and dress, traveling aboard the ship. That includes hats, gloves, handbags, suitcases, seven graduation or choir robes, can be on loan and will be cleaned and returned. Bright color, no black, for sailors, uniforms or white scrub pants and long sleeve tops to be converted.

Sailor hats (can be returned) and a volunteer Seamstresses needed to help costumer construct costumes. Anyone with above-listed donations or who would like to volunteer for costuming can contact Linda Nevins 610-504-0978.

Herbs to your Success Award of Excellence winner The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce will honor Herbs To Your Success with the award of excellence at the chamber’s annual dinner and awards banquet. The banquet will take place on Saturday March 16th at The Woodstone Country Club – 3777 Dogwood Road, Danielsville, be-

ginning at 5:30 p.m. Elected officials are scheduled to attend and offer citations to recognize the award recipients.

Vanessa Sabatine is a Registered Nutritional Consultant, Certified Body Wrap Technician, Health Coach, and a Certified Cardio Cor

Technician.

She first opened her business in 1994 just selling weight loss supplements.

Then in 1999 learned about body wrapping from the company she dealt with and began offering spa services. Herbs To Your Success is a Wellness Spa which has recently relocated to Main Street in downtown Nazareth. Services include Ionic footbaths, Oxygen sauna, InfraRed sauna, Hydromassage Bed, Toning tables, Cardio/ Cellulite machine, Jelly hand and foot soaks, ear candling, reflexology, acupuncture, and various body wraps. Herbs To Your Success specializes in herbs and therapeutic essential oils for general health and weight loss.

Vanessa Sabatine has been a member of the Executive Board of the Nazareth Chamber of Commerce for the past three years and a member of the chamber for many years prior to joining the board.

Vanessa is originally from Nazareth and graduated from Nazareth Area High School.

For additional information on Herbs To Your Success contact Vanessa Sabatine, 64 So. Main St, in Nazareth. Phone: 610365-8996 or email: Sabatine@ epix.net

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HAPPY NEW YEAR NAZARETH! How did you all handle that nasty weather the day after Christmas? I have not experienced freezing rain before and I admit I heard about the expected weather coming into our area but in the morning it looked so nice and I had some returns I wanted to make. Well I learned what the term “white knuckling” means! I have a front wheel drive car which gave me some control, but I don’t think I drove more than 25 miles per hour on Hwy. 22!

After this adventure I will take the weather report more seriously!

Every year at Christmas I receive a “care package” from my Mother filled with goodies that I cannot buy in the Northeast. She sends homemade cinnamon bread, salted peanuts in the shell, and Hostess cupcakes (before they stopped making them last year). And tucked away in an envelope she sent me a money gift to take myself shopping. She’s so good to me!

So I visited a quaint shop in downtown Nazareth called G.S. Oswald Jewelers (48 E. Center St.) I met the owner

named Louise and she had so many lovely items. Diamonds, pearls, genuine stones, what appears to be a small shop Louise offers quite a variety.

I was looking at the 14kt gold jewelry when I noticed a pair of diamond earrings. Louise was very informative on the type of cut and clarity and then she made me an offer I couldn’t refuse! Thank you Mom! Just down the street from the jewelers, I made an appointment earlier with Larry Mitchell-Nationwide Insurance (32 S. Broad St.). My neighbor referred me to this office during one of our “over the fence” conversations because I was shopping to combine my Home Owners and Auto Insurance. I found Larry very personable and easy to talk to. Also I like the idea of doing business with someone local. Another insurance coverage Larry offers is Identity Theft. He explained to me the growing concern of “hackers” using malicious software and accessing all kinds of information online. I felt comfortable enough with Larry’s approach and left there feeling confident that he was going to be my new agent after I had a chance to go over the information he gave me.

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ceremony for a 5,000 square foot addition to the current historic church.

It was in the year 1723 that brave settlers crossed the Blue Mountain and established a church that would serve as the center of a community in The Home News Church Director y is an alphabetical lista new place. They named the ing of community churches and synagogues that will be church “Emmanuel,” which featured the first Thursday of ever y month and during remeans “God Is With Us.” ligious holiday seasons. If you would like to submit a press According to the church’s release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: historical data, compiled on editorial@homenewspa.com or mail it to us at The Home their website by Ray Walker News PO BOX 39, Bath, PA 18014. The Church Director y is and Keith K. Bird, the present always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com church is set about 200 feet northwest of the original log cabin church built sometime between 1723-1733. The brick building has been serving as the main center hosting worship, fellowship and Sunday School classes.

Reverend Barry Mitchell is looking forward to the extra space which will provide a larger area for fellowship and accommodate the contemporary worship service and equipment. The new area will have the capacity to host 300 congregants at one time, more than doubling present capacity.

While the congregation lacks official or original records of the founding of EmThese youths and many other members of the congregaton joined manuel’s, historians are content with the accuracy they in a groundbreaking ceremony. have uncovered and thus have decided to celebrate the anniversary the duration of 2013. The history will be marked during Sunday School classes, through social ministry and during worBy: Alice Wanamaker Church, establish in 1723. ship times. In addition to the The Home News The celebration began this groundbreaking, they have Pastors Barry and Eliza- past Sunday with a special set a goal to collect 290 cans beth Mitchell along with the sermon presented by Bishop of soup for the food bank in congregation of Emmanuel’s Samuel Zeiser of the North- January. This is part of their Evangelical Lutheran Church east Pennsvylvania synod “290 Challenges” for the year. in Bath (Emanuelsville), are of Evangelical Churches in Other challenges will be ancelebrating the 290th anni- America. The sermon was fol- nounced throughout the year, versary of the Emmanuel’s lowed by a groundbreaking and the children will continue to learn about the history of

Emmanuel’s as the addition Over 30 Years Experience is in progress.

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Damaged church Cross straightened By: Alice Wanamaker The Home News

Church member Garry Hunsicker, along with his son Steve and nephew Travis Hahn went up into the steeple last weekend to straighten the cross atop Christ UCC Church in Bath. The cross, which is held in place by piping, was damaged during the high winds of hurricane Sandy, leaving the cross to lean a little to the left (or right, depending on which side of the building you stood).

Hunsicker and his family spent about two hours reinforcing the pipe and straightening the cross.

News Sermonette The Rev. Christina J. Keller

Covenant United Methodist Church, Moore Twp.

Teach Me

As I sat in the exam room at my doctor’s office recently, I began to look around at the poster and pictures hanging on the walls. I hadn’t been in this exam room before so the wall decorations were all new, and with time on my hands and nothing better to do, I looked around.

I noticed a picture on the wall opposite me and realized that the serene landscape had a saying on it. As I squinted to read it, I realized it was from the Psalms and I thought how unusual to see scripture in the doctor’s office.

But as I read and reread those brief verses from the Psalms they spoke to me. I memorized the chapter and verse so I could look them up when I returned home. The scripture was Psalm 25:4-5 which says, “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.”

Now, Psalm 25 is 22 verses long, but these two verses sum up our life as disciples of Christ. Make me to know your ways, O Lord, not the ways of the world that try to turn me away from you. Teach me your paths. Make me to know which path to follow and how to stay true to that path. Lead me in your truth, not the truth of the world, but God’s truth. The truth that the prophet Micah spoke of when he said: “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8) I make it a point to reread Psalm 25:4-5 often as my prayer to God in this season of my life. Someday I may find a different prayer to focus my thoughts and life on, but for now I pray to know God’s ways and to be lead in his truth.

Church on Sunday, December 30, 2012. Emily was born November 16, 2012. Her sponsors are Kyle, Cindy and Jim Slaton.

Weston Frederick Evans, son of Adriane Ann Kerrigan and Christopher Frederick Evans was baptized at the 8:00 Traditional Service at Emmanuel’s Church on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Weston was born November 14, 2012.

Cord of Three Women’s Ministry

Bethany Wesleyan Church will hold a Cord of Three Women’s Ministry on the second and fourth Mondays of every month beginning January 28. Doors open at 6:00 p.m, Classes begin at 6:50 p.m.

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Obituaries

Ethel A. Barthel

Ethel A. Barthel, 80, of Northampton died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Hampton G. Barthel, who died in June 2012.

She was a sewi8ng machine operator for the former Tama Mfg. and D&D Shirt Factory, both in Northampton, for 32 years before retiring in 1990.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Bessie (Staufflet) Laury.

She was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Northampton.

Surviving are a daughter, Sandy Trach, of Danielsville; a son, Hampton Barthel, Jr., of Spokane, Wash.; four brothers, David Laury of Allentown, Gene Laury of Allentown, Daniel Laury of Minnesota, Dennis Laury of Northampton; four grandsons; two great-grandsons; and two great-granddaughters.

Preceding her in death were two brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services were on Friday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton with The Rev. Todd Fennell officiating. Interment followed in Allen Union Cemetery, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the memorial fund of the church, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 180967.

Mary C. Borbacs

Feb. 13, 1916 – Jan. 14, 2013 Mary C. Borbacs, 96, of Walnutport died Monday, Jan. 14 in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late John J. Borbacs, who died in April 1994.

Born Feb. 13, 1916 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Navratil) Litchauer.

She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville.

Surviving are two daughters, Elsie V. Bult of North Catasauqua and Kathryn M. Borbacs of Allentown; two sons, John P. Borbacs of Northampton and Robert W. Borbacs of Berlinsville; as brother, Joe Litchauer, of Abbott, Maine; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were two sisters and three brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday morning in St. Nicholas Church. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Richard L. Feidler

Dec. 10, 1931 – Jan. 16, 2013 Richard L. Feidler, 81, of Moore Township, was stricken at home and died suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 16 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Lucille E. (Butz) Feidler.

A 1949 graduate of Bethlehem High School, he served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper during the Korean War. He also attended Lafayette College. He was employed by Mack Trucks, Allentown, for 11 years, serving as a draftsman at the test center before retiring in the mid-1990’s. Previously, he served as a draftsman for many years as numerous fabricating companies in the Lehigh Valley region.

Born Dec. 10, 1931 in Kreidersville, he was a son of the late John F. and Frances E. (Kresge) Feidler.

He was a member of Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion, Bath, and Salem U.C.C. Church, Moorestown.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Randy Feidler, with whom he resided, and Ryan Feidler of Blairstown, N.J.; two grandsons; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Dorothy A. Milkovitch, of Moore Township; nieces and nephews.

Services were held on Saturday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ, 2218 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Omogene A. “Tootie” Hahn

June 27, 1934 – Jan. 12, 2013 Omogene A. “Tootie” Hahn, 78, of Bushkill Township, died Saturday, Jan. 12 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township.

She was the wife of Charles H. Hahn.

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owner of a well known painting business for 35 years before retiring.

Born June 27, 1934 in Moore Township, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Esther (Huber) Wisner.

She was involved with Girl Scouting and received the Lamb Award. She was an active member of St. Peter’s Evan. Lutheran Church in Plainfield Twsp., where she served on the social ministry and church visitation committees and assisted in the church office.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Linda Kern and Lucille Hahn, both of Bushkill Twsp.; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Wisner of Moore Twsp. and Spencer Wisner of Alabama; and a sister, Sandra Pfeiffer of Georgia; nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were two sisters, Catherine Roth and Althea Kneller.

A memorial service in celebration of her life was held on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

Interment will be private.

Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church at 1422 Church Rd., Pen Argyl, PA 18072.

Betty A. Hinkel

Oct. 7, 1925 – Jan. 17, 2013 Betty A. Hinkel, 87, of Nazareth died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2013 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. She was the wife of the late Clarence E. Hinkel, who died Oct. 7, 2005.

A 1943 graduate of Nazareth High School, in which she was the class historian, Mrs. Hinkel later entered Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing through the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Program, graduating in 1947. Throughout the 1950’s, Betty worked as a private duty nurse in addition to being employed by Easton Hospital and as office nurse for Dr. Frank Thompson. In 1965, she began working for Dr. John Hoch at his family practice office in Nazareth, retiring in 1992.

Born Oct. 7, 1925 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Bertha (Heimer) Werkheiser.

Mrs. Hinkel was a member of St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Nazareth, where she was active in the ELCW and as a Sunday school and kindergarten coordinator. She was a Past Worthy Matron and member of Nazareth Chapter #252, Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Easton Tall Cedarettes and White Shrine of Bethlehem.

Surviving are a daughter, Janet Johnson, of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Gloria Werkheiser; three nieces and a nephew.

Preceding her in death was a brother, Reynold Werkheiser.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning in St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Nazareth, followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth. Arrange-

ments were by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 S. Broad St., or Moravian Hall Good Samaritan Fund, 175 W. North St., both Nazareth, PA 18064.

Donald W. Koch

April 21, 1921 – Jan. 17, 2013 Donald W. Koch, 91, of Nazareth died Wednesday, Jan. 17 in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia (Kromer) Koch for 71 years.

He was a cost clerk at Bethlehem Steel Co. for 42 years after serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Born April 21, 1921 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late David and Alma (Fritchman) Koch.

He was a member of St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Nazareth.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Larry W. Koch of Pahrump, Nev.; two daughters, Sally Fehr of Easton, and Cathy Chunko of Hellertown; a sister, Adele Roth, of Nazareth; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were a daughter, Sandra Koch; a sister, Gladys Saeger; a brother, Robert Koch; and two great-grandsons.

Services were on Wednesday in the Reichel Funeral Home Nazareth, followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels or to the Center for Vision Loss, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Judith A. SchlicherMengucci

Judith A. Schlicher-Mengucci, 74, of Bath (East Allen Township) died on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

She was a waitress, who previously worked at The Peke Inn in Phillipsburg and The Charcoal Pit in Allentown.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Charles Schlicher and Anna Remaly.

Surviving are three daughters, Lisa and Mia, both of Philadelphia and Gena of Bethlehem; a brother, Robert, of Northampton; six grandchildren; a niece and nephew.

A memorial service will be held this Saturday, Jan. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Greenbriar Village clubhouse, 63 Greenbriar Dr., Bath. Arrangements are by the Irwin M. Judd Funeral Home, Allentown.

Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Lehigh County, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, PA 18103.

Mary G. Trach

Jan. 1, 1919 – Jan. 20, 2013 Mary G. Trach, 94, formerly of Nazareth, died on Sunday, Jan. 20 in ManorCare Health Services of Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Donald H. Trach.

Born Jan. 1, 1919 in Moorestown, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Martha

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She was a lifelong member of Salem U.C.C. Church, Moorestown, where she was active in the Ladies’ Guild and in her earlier years as the Sunday school pianist.

An avid gardener, she was a member of the Moorestown Garden Club, winning many blue ribbons for her horticultural efforts.

Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Harstine, wife of The Rev. Dr. Willard Harstine of Hanover Township; grandchildren, Jeffrey Harstine of Reston, Va., Laura Harstine Collier of Northampton and Kevin Harstine of Pennsburg; a brother, Raymond H. Bartholomew of Forks Township; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held this (Thursday) afternoon in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.

Contributions may be made to the memorial fund of Salem United Church of Christ, 2218 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Clarence E. Traugher, Jr.

March 20, 1927 – Jan. 15, 2013 Clarence E. Traugher, Jr., 85, formerly of Moore Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 15 in Gracedale. He was the husband of Margaret E. (Wambold) Traugher.

He worked as a carpenter at Keystone Cement Co., Bath, for 42 years before retiring in 1987.

Born March 20, 1927 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Clarence E., Sr. and Lottie (Smith) Traugher.

He was a former member of Christ U.C.C Church, Bath.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Craig E. Traugher, of Moore Twsp; four daughters, Carlotta Horvath of Syracuse, N.Y., Cheryl Valo of Bath, Carolyn Kutz of East Allen Twsp., and Colyne Stettler of Moore Twsp.; 13 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Phyllis Rissmiller; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him death were a son, Clarence E. Traugher III; a son-in-law, Dennis Valo; a granddaughter, Danyelle Kutz; two brothers, Carl and Donald Traugher, and two sisters, Pauline Meixsell and Dorothea Braker.

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Funeral services were held on Friday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown.

Sherwood G. Waltz

S h e r wo o d G. Waltz, 88, of Northampton died Thursday evening, Jan. 18, 2013 in Manor Care

Health Services II, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Irene E. (Edelman) Waltz for 65 years.

He worked as a welder for McDermitt Bros., Allentown, for 19 years, retiring in 1986.

Born in Cementon, he was a son of the late Walter and Minnie (Engle) Waltz.

He was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Northampton, and a member of the VFW and American Legion in Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, Dorothy Longenberger and Marion Sywenki, and three brothers, Willard, Larry and Alvin.

Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment with military honors in Egypt Cemetery, Whitehall Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, 19th St. & Lincoln Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Outdoors Continued from page 6 delegates in other parts of the state aren’t much into shad.

But John Berry and his fellow DRSFA members are determined. A resolution that now talks about natural gas fracking and the need for clean water will go before the PFSC at their spring convention in Clarion, Pa. on March 23rd, and says, in effect –– “The Delaware River Shad Fishermen’s Association seeks

to involve citizens, schools, sportsmen’s clubs, conservation organizations, state, intraand interstate agencies and federal agencies in the resolution of American shad migratory problems and increasing shad spawning populations to self-sustaining levels throughout the Delaware River Basin watershed.”

They ask that the PFSC endorse their Delaware River Basin Shad 2012 Restoration Plan.

It includes the following actions and recommendations: (1) Creation of a $5 American shad stamp and a $10 Delaware River permit for all Delaware River anglers to generate funds for implementation of the plan; (2) Elimination of walleye and musky fry and fingerling stockings in the Lehigh River until 2017; (3) Formally request Gov. Corbett and our state and federal representatives to enact a 7.5% “Public Protection Premium” on natural gas revenue from fracking to insure public safety, health and the protection of our Commonwealth’s priceless natural resources; (4) Recommend the imposition of a “no fracking zone” for the entire Delaware River Basin to insure the purity of the drinking water for the 15 million Americans who drink it and the millions of food fish that live in it; to protect the multi-billion dollar tourism industry that currently exists there; and to preserve its natural beauty for future generations.

As county secretary, I signed on for our local Federation. We support their efforts.

Bowling

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way tie for first place in week 19 of the Bath Industrial League.

Scoring for Taylor Honey were Ed Taylor, 213–574; Marvin Meixsell, 202–571; Jack Troxell, 224–558; Scott Frieboln, 529; and Bob Bechtel, 519. Scherline: Andy Edelman, 218-203–610; Steve Kerbacher, 225-207–587; Harvey Rissmiller, 201–586; Jeff Kerbacher, 216–571; Frank Yeakel, 211–535.

Arndt Construction played to a 2 to 2 tie with Hecktown Fire Co. Arndt: Bob Meixsell, 268-246-202–716; Jason Benner, 211–587; Bob Adams, 200–575; Marty Beal, 532; Don Arndt, 504. Firemen: B J Doncsesz, 222-215–630; Stan Zurowski, 204–587;

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Ken Hoelle, 257–587; Andy Schwartz, 509.

Old Dairy beat G & L Screen Printing, 3 to 1, behind Warren Nelson, 204-202–600; John Schwartz, 230–528; Joe Schwartz, 227–522. G & L: Jason Eberts, 239-220-212–671; Mike Reese, 214–591; Stephen Duda, 529; Bob Sahaydak, 518; Paul Duda, 515.

S L Plastics also won 3 to 1, beating the Harhart team. Plastics: Evan Rehrig, 267–612; Brent Corrow, 514; Gary Reaser, 511. Harhart’s: George Hyde, 223-205–601, and Nate Meixsell, 201–509 STANDINGS W Scherline & Associates 10 Hecktown Fire Co. 10 Old Dairy 10 S L Plastic 9 Harhart’s 7 Arndt Construction 7 Taylor Honey 6 G&L Sign Factory 5

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Top Two Teams Pace Each Other in Bath Commercial League Maxx Amusements and runner-up Team Smith both swept their opponents in week 17 to hold their places in the Bath Commercial Bowling League.

Maxx topped Daku Auto Body 4 to 1 with Andy Edelman, 206-206–609; George Hyde, 202–572; Randy Frey, 555; and Russ Hank, 512.

Daku: Bob Daku, 225-245225–698; Al Davidson, 204214–592; Rich Mutarelli, 247– 586; Bob Davidson, 521; Bob Faustner, 505.

Team Smith shut out the Rice Family, 4 to 0, with Scott Weinberg, 213-216–628, and Joe Smith, 560. Rice: Jack Rice, 571, and Mark Rice, 230–547.

Sunnieside Landscaping fell victim to Valley Inspection Service, 0 to 4, with the latter having Dino Carfara, 215-244–657; Gerald Bar-

tholomew, 223-204–608; Terry Bartholomew, 236–591; Gle n Croll, 213–560. Sunnieside had three big scores, led by Anton Boronski, 232-254267–753; Adam Anthony, 252– 222-258–732; and Ryan Flick, 237-299–729; along with Chris Hoysan, 558.

Old Dairy split, 2 to 2, with Bath Supply. Old Dairy: Rich Trucksess, 213–576, and Bill Neidig, 557. Supply: Frank Yeakel, 225-242–621; Brent

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Connolly, 246–603; Jeff Kerbacher, 581; Harvey Rissmiller, 226–581; and Steve Kerbacher, 500.

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ESTATE NOTICE KERVIN R. HESS Estate of Kervin R. Hess, late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Terri L. Rissmiller 7553 Driftwood Road Northampton, PA 18067 Susan D. Hess a/k/a Susan D. Sipos 7656 Driftwood Road Northampton, PA 18067 Executrices DANIEL G SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (1/24-2/7)

ESTATE NOTICE ELEANOR M. BEIL Estate of ELEANOR M. BEIL, deceased, late of 4397 Fox Drive, Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of 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: Carol Ann Weisberg a/k/a Carol Beil Weisberg Address: 130 Adams Road Breinigsville, Pennsylvania 18031 Or to her Attorney: Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (1/24-2/7) ESTATE NOTICE ELAINE CUONO The Estate of Elaine Cuono, deceased, of the Township of Plainfield, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Lorenda Rush, Executrix, on December 26, 2012. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Lorenda Rush, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 180640299.

(1/17-1/31) ESTATE NOTICE ERNEST W. LOCKARD Estate of Ernest W. Lockard, late of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Beverly A. Kopchak, Executrix of the Estate of Ernest W. Lockard. 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: Beverly A. Kopchak c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire PIERCE & DALLY, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 (1/17-1/31) ESTATE NOTICE JAMES A. EDKIN Estate of James A. Edkin a/k/a Jim A. Edkin, late of Lehigh Township, County of Northampton, PA. Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments without delay to: Cynthia Edkin, c/o her attorney, FRANK M. SKRAPITS, Esquire, Affiliated with Steckel and Stopp, 2152 Main Street, Northampton, PA 18067-1211.

(1/10-1/24) ESTATE NOTICE ANNA R. HACKER Estate of Anna R. Hacker, late of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton, PA. Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands

ESTATE NOTICE ANNE SIMMONS MITCH The Estate of Anne Simmons Mitch, deceased, of the City of Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Charlotte Ann Keglovics, Executrix, on November 14, 2012. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Charlotte Ann Keglovics, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(1/10-1/24) BOROUGH OF BATH NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO._________ (Duly adopted the ---- day of ----------, 2013) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA AT § 179123 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS); § 179124 (INTENT OF OVERLAY DISTRICTS); § 179170 (OFF STREET PARKING); § 179251B (OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING – NEW AND EXISTING USES); AND § 179253A (OFF STREET PARKING STANDARDS) TO PERMIT NEW BUSINESS USES AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING USES IN A NEW PARKING OVERLAY DISTRICT WITHOUT A REQUIREMENT FOR ADDITIONAL OFF STREET PARKING WHEREAS, Borough Council of the Borough of Bath has long sought to encourage the development and expansion of business activity within its Commercial Zoning districts; and WHEREAS, Borough Council has determined that the most profound constraint upon business development in the oldest portions of its commercial districts is a series of off-street parking requirements found in the Borough’s Zoning Ordinance which cannot reasonably be met, due to the density of existing structures in the area; and WHEREAS, Borough Council recognizes that the borough is not the only Borough with a densely constructed downtown area plagued with similar issues, and has identified the fact that other communities have lessened downtown parking requirements in acknowledgment of those developmental constraints; and WHEREAS, Borough Council and its Planning Commission have spent several years studying the problem, and now desire

www.HomeNewsPA.com to permit the business activity they seek to encourage in the Borough’s core business area to develop and grow without a requirement of providing offstreet parking in addition to that which exists.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT and it is HEREBY ORDAINED that the Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Bath is amended as follows: § 179123 OVERLAY DISTRICTS is hereby amended to add an additional overlay district as subsections D & E to the said section: § 179123 D PARKING OVERLAY DISTRICT: the defined boundaries of the parking overlay district shall be as follows: ALL OF CHESTNUT STREET ON BOTH SIDES BETWEEN NORTHAMPTON STREET ON THE NORTH AND MAIN STREET ON THE SOUTH ALL OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET BETWEEN RACE STREET ON THE WEST AND ROHR STREET ON THE EAST ALL OF THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN STREET FROM JAMES STREET ON THE WEST TO WASHINGTON STREET ON THE EAST ALL OF THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST MAIN STREET FROM AND INCLUDING 111 WEST MAIN STREET ON THE EAST TO THE BRIDGE OVER THE MONOCACY CREEK ON THE WEST ALL OF THE NORTH SIDE OF NORTHAMPTON STREET FROM 103 EAST NORTHAMPTON STREET ON THE EAST TO THE BRIDGE OVER THE MONOCACY CREEK ON THE WEST ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF NORTHAMPTON STREET, 102 EAST NORTHAMPTON STREET ONLY ALL OF THE WEST SIDE OF WALNUT STREET FROM 124 SOUTH WALNUT STREET ON THE SOUTH TO 102 WEST NORTHAMPTON STREET ON THE NORTH § 179123 E All of the four overlay districts shall be shown on a map of the Borough to follow the zoning map as an appendix to this Ordinance. § 17924 INTENT OF OVERLAY DISTRICTS is hereby amended to add a subsection D, the text of which shall read as follows: D. The purpose of the Parking Overlay District is to relax off street parking requirements in the primary historic business portion of the Borough to encourage the growth and development of business activity therein. § 179170 OFF STREET PARKING is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: All new uses shall require adequate off street parking, except that additional off street parking for new and expanded business uses in the Parking Overlay District shall not require off street parking beyond that which exists on January 1, 2013. § 179251B NEW AND EXISTING USES is hereby amended with the addition of the language underlined below: B. All uses shall meet the off street parking and loading requirements set forth in this section, except that there shall be no off- street parking requirements for nonresidential uses lawfully existing as of the date of adoption of this Chapter [May 2, 2011] in the CN Zoning District; and further, that there shall be no additional off-street parking required for new and expanded business uses in the Parking Overlay District beyond that which exists on January 1, 2013. § 179253A OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS is hereby amended with the addition of the language underlined below: A. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance regarding new and expanded business uses within the Parking Overlay Zone, off- street parking shall be provided in accor-

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dance with the provisions of this subsection: . . .

All other terms and provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Bath shall remain in full force and effect, except to the extent amended hereby.

(1/17-1/24) PUBLIC NOTICE The Northampton Area School District - District Level Comprehensive Plan (Strategic Plan) 7/1/2013 - 6/30/2016 is available for public inspection during the month of January 2013. Hard copies of the plan are in every District building as well as the Northampton Public Library. The electronic version is available by visiting the Northampton Area School District website at www.nasdschools.org.

Lydia Hanner Director of Curriculum and Instruction (1/17-1/24) Borough of Bath Current Board and Committee Vacancies Zoning Hearing Board 2 Vacant Seats (3 Year Term) 1 Alternate Seat (3 Year Term) Planning Commission 1 Vacant Seat (4 Year Term) Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals 1 Vacant Seat (3 Year Term) Borough of Bath residents, if you have an interest in serving on one of the above Boards or Committees, please send a cover letter and resume prior to February 25, 2013 to: Thomas R. Petrucci, Borough Manager 215 East Main Street, Suite 1, Bath, PA 18014 Alternatively, you can send the documents via email to: bathboroughmgr@rcn.com (1/24) NOTICE OF LOCATION OF PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR STORE FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR – In accordance with the provisions of the Act of April 12, 1951, P.L. 90, known as the “Liquor Code”, notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has determined upon the location of a Wine & Spirits Store at Wind Gap Plaza, 29 Mechanic Street, Wind Gap, PA, 18091-1208, Northampton County, PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD. (1/24)

PUBLIC NOTICE The First Regional Compost Authority, located at 6701Weaversville Road, Northampton, Pa. has set its meeting dates for the coming year. Meetings will be held at the Allen Township Municipal Building, 4714 Howertown Road, Northampton, Pa. 18067.

All meeting will start at 9:30 am, and be held on the third Tuesday of each month as follows: February 18 - March 18 - April 15 - May 21 - June 18- July 16 - August 20 - September 17 -October 15 - November 19 December 17, 2013 All meetings are open to the public, and any interested person may attend.

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weights of two large potatoes. At the sixth station the contestants must pick a Premium Pack. This means that out of 30 potatoes the 10 most uniform and defect-free potatoes must be chosen.

This contest teaches and enhances life skills such as decision making, defending your answer, quickness, and observation.

These skills are used for judging potatoes and are also used for judging livestock and other items in 4-H. Enhancing the use of these skills helps prepare 4-H members for future careers and activities.

There were a total of 25 4-H members in the basic division comprising seven teams, an additional three 4-H members in the honors division, and three Cloverbuds learning the program. The first place “A” team was from Lehigh County with team members Lillie Geiger, Ian Royer, Jordan Rassler, and Maggie Durkin. The second place “A” team was from Northampton County with team members Gary Yagerhofer, Danielle Ford, Andrew Zamadics, and Nicole Stofanak. The third place “A” team was a combined team from Northampton and Bradford Counties with team members Tyler VanBlargan (Northampton), Basil Bacorn (Bradford), and Zachary Babcock (Bradford). The fourth place “A” team was from Indiana County with team members Jesse Isenberg, Olivia Long, and Abigail Bruner.

Northampton County’s “B” team placed first with team members Chris VanBlargan, Derek Thomas, Nate Burkit, and Haylie Burkit. Lehigh County’s “B” team placed second with team members Lucas Adam, Wyatt Fulmer, Jacob Adam, and Jocelynn Fulmer. Indiana County’s “B” team placed third with team members Ivy Long, Amber Long, and Elizabeth Bruner.

In the honors division Olivia Geiger placed first, Hannah Geiger placed second, and Grace Royer placed third; all from Lehigh County. The Cloverbuds included Kaycee Long and John Clark Bruner of Indiana County and Jonas Geiger of Lehigh County.

All counties in Pennsylvania are encouraged to form a potato judging team for next year!

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On January 15, Bethlehem Catholic beat Nazareth 51-45 in girls basketball and by a 66-42 score in boys basketball. On Wednesday the Nazareth wrestling team started back to back nights of Wrestling when Liberty beat Nazareth 43-22, but we kept it close to about four bouts ago and borrowing all the injuries we did pretty well in that match despite the loss. The following night the wrestling team hosted the Pleasant Valley Bears and former Nazareth graduate Mark Getz coached the bears and they beat Nazareth 45-22. On Friday night the Nazareth boys basketball team traveled to William Allen upsetting Allen in a 57-41 win going into a weekend off! The Nazareth girls basketball team beat Allen by a 53-31 Score. As of January 22 the records going into Tuesday's action are: Girls Basketbal 12-2. Boys Basketball are 7-7 and still in the hunt for Districts! As for the Wrestling Team they are 11-5.

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This Tuesday the Nazareth Boys basketball Team was at home vs Central Catholic in a big game fighting to stay in the district hunt while the girls were at Central Catholic. Wednesday night was a BIG wrestling match between the Freedom Patriots and Nazareth in the Ray Nunamaker Gym! Friday night it will be a Girl-Boy Basketball Doubleheader as the Girls at 5:30pm and the Boys Game at 7:30pm as both games will be at home in the Ray Nunamaker Gym! Before the Boys Game we will have a special ceremony to remember Todd Rothrock and Derek Kehoe. Derek died in 2006 from cancer and Todd Rothrock a former Nazareth Graduate and Former Liberty High School Basketball team died from a heart attack a few years ago. Please come out Friday night to help us remember these two iIndividuals. On Saturday the Nazareth Girls Basketball Team will host East Stroudsburg South at 2:00pm and the Boys Basketball Team will travel to East Stroudsburg South for a 2 p.m. game!

The Wrestling Team will have off this weekend. Next Tuesday the Boys Basketball Team will travel to Easton while the Girls host Easton and then Wednesday the 30th the Wrestling Team will travel to Easton. Nazareth High School will hold their Winter Pep Rally Friday February 1st! Have a great week Everybody, Check back next week to see how our Blue Eagles are doing!

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Police Blotter Colonial Regional Theft and Receiving Stolen Property

Colonial Regional Police were called on January 12 by the Amish Market Place Sheds at 594 Nazareth Pike after money was found missing from cash deposits they had received from customers.

It was determined that employee Carole Denise McBee, 50, of 1688 Trolley Rd., Mohrville had taken the cash.

Money she received on three accounts in September, November and December totaling $7,172.40 was taken. On Jan. 15, Ms. McBee admitted to the thefts.

She was arraigned before District Judge Joseph Barner and committed to Northampton County Prison on $5,000.00 bail, 10%.

$7,400 Spent on Exotic Dances

On July 16 and 17, 2012, Robert L. Tostevin, Jr., 54, of Allentown went to Tattletales North in Bath and spent $7,400 on private exotic dancers using a credit card. Later, he filed a report with his credit card company stating he only made one purchase during that time, totaling $100, and all other purchases were fraudulent. Tostevin was then refunded all the money to his card.

Management and employees of Tattletales North at 104 E. Main St., however, said that Tostevin did in fact purchase $7,400 worth of dances on his credit card and none of the charges were made by anyone else, nor were they fraudulent.

Tostevin was arraigned by District Judge John Capobianco, who set bail at $5,000 unsecured. He was then released.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On Jan. 13 at 11:24 p.m., CRPD stopped a vehicle along the Easton-Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township, in which William C. Wimmer, 20 of 938 Renaldi Rd., Wind Gap was a passenger.

Police found a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a black bag that belonged to Wimmer. Charges will be filed through District Judge Joseph Barner’s office.

Mom With Child Takes Merchandise

On December 17 at about 5 p.m. a female with a toddler took more than $600.00 in jewelry-making merchandise from Hobby Lobby located at 3750 Easton-Nazareth Highway in the Northampton Crossings Mall.

Call 610-861-4820 if you have any information on her identity, or you can e-mail tips@colonialregionalpd.org You can remain anonymous.

Her photo was taken on a video monitor.

N. Whitfield St., Nazareth will receive a summons for public drunkeness after Colonial Regional Police found him slumped over the steering wheel of his car in a grocery store lot at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8.

CRPD said an open bottle of vodka was on the passenger seat of his car that was parked at the Giant store in Lower Nazareth Township.

Audenreid was appointed recently to Nazareth Borough Council and is serving on the police committee. A longtime member of the Nazareth Area School Board, he filled the vacancy left when The Rev. William Matz resigned after moving to Bethlehem.

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CRPD responded to a complaint by a passing motorist of a reckless driver traveling south on Rt. 946 at 6:35 p.m.

Dec. 22. Police located the vehicle parked in a parking lot at Rts. 946 and 191, Daniels Road.

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Tipsy Man Charged With Break-in

An Allentown man is facing charges of breaking into an apartment after he was Nazareth Man found by police who tracked a Found Drunken trail of his blood this past FriChristian Audenreid, 49, of day, Jan. 18. George E. Stokes, 45, of Montgomery St. is in Northampton County Prison on $20,000 bail after he was charged with public drunkenFamily Owned and Operated ness, criminal mischief and Pa state insPection & eMissions giving police false identification.

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ting something accomplished that will reduce violence in America. They are not for teachers carrying guns.

There were National Rifle Association members in the group, and some victims of gun violence were there, Mayor Reenock said. Among the mayors were persons from California, Michigan, Ohio, Delaware, and Florida.

Reenock expressed concern over the debt ceiling, and the recent fiscal cliff that was dealt with at the last minute. The federal budget needs to get passed, and Reenock fears the repercussions if it isn’t. Councilman Ed Pany, however, said he believes Congress will act, and called it “political samantics.”

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Teacher, and Ms. Golas - Moore Kindergarten Teacher and Science Teacher.

The top-3 place-winners, based on the judges’ scores, were: 1st Place - Tyler B.; 2nd Place Colby H.; and 3rd Place - JaeleeY. Congratulations to the winners, and to all of the students who participated in this wonderful event.

A special thank you to Mrs. Cramer - Moore 6th Grade Science Teacher, and Mrs. Shaner - Moore Reading IST and 6th Grade Gifted Teacher for their efforts in developing the Science Fair. Also thanked were the Moore PTA and the 6th Grade events committee for providing refreshments throughout the event.

ber of Commerce sponsors a networking lunch called WINN (Women in Nazareth Networking).I met a new business acquaintance who told me about a restaurant called Rios Brazilian Steak House (127 S. Broad St.). We agreed to meet there for lunch on Saturday and what a treat!

The atmosphere was relaxed and casual and we had a nice table by the windows. We were encouraged to help ourselves at the all-you-can-eat buffet and salad bar, later we were served from wonderful skewers of roasted meat such as: filet mignon, turkey, sirloin steak, ribs, lamb, and spicy sausage! And they just kept it coming until we signaled we were finished! I was hoping to save room for their Crème Brulee, but we really enjoyed our lunch!

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