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Volunteers build home for wounded Bath area vet

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Angela Bardini sang the National Anthem, which Gill said is his favorite song. Prayer was part of the ceremony. Robert Kislow said how appreciative he was, but added that he will be giving back. Larry Gill is the liaison for Homes for Our Troops.Volunteer carpenters erected the first wall of the fourbedroom home in Moore Township. Patriotism was a great part of the event, showing appreciation for the sacrifices of our troops.

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Father, daughter injured by Lightning bolt in Moore Twp. A Moore Township father and daughter sustained relatively minor injuries when they were jolted by lightning as they stood under a tree at the Moore Twsp. Recreation Center last Tuesday night.

Curtis Lotti and his eightyear-old daughter Brenna had sought cover during a brief thunder storm after watching Lotti’s son at football camp. He held an umbrella over his daughter’s head as they stood under the tree.

They were thrown to the ground by the jolt, fortunate that they did not suffer fatal injuries. Lotti had burns on his feet, stomach and leg, and his hands were cut by the umbrella. He felt numb and had a burning sensation.

Brenna sustained a flash burn to her right eye, but nothing worse. They were released after treatment.

The Lotti’s were rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill after people at the camp saw what happened and called 9-1-1. Calls to the communication center came in just after 7 p.m.

Robert J. Kislow III, serving with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan, was seriously wounded by the Taliban in an attack in Afghanistan on June 10, 2005.

He has spent years recuperating.

Over this past weekend, joy was brought into his life with two big events. The first happened on Thursday when he became a daddy. Then on Friday through Sunday some 100 volunteers built a new home for Kislow in a wooded area at the foot of the Blue Mountain in Moore Township.

It so overwhelmed him at seeing what was about to happen that Kislow broke down in the middle of his remarks: “The first thing I have to say is. . .” Larry Gill, liaison for Homes for Our Troops remarked, “You’ve already said it,” and the crowd of volunteers dressed in red T-shirts roundly applauded, knowing that Kislow had given so much in a fight for freedom

that cost him his right leg.

Gill told how the non-profit organization began seven years ago when he and others talked with veterans who had lost limbs and the difficulties they were going through.

Homes for Our Troops, based in Taunton, Mass., has now built more than 100 homes adapted to those veterans’ needs.

A $1,000 check was also presented on Friday, but Kislow remarked, as he gathered himself for further remarks that he wants to raise $100,000 in the next two years for the organization. He said, “I don’t like taking things for free. I never have or will. I have to pay it forward. It’s just what I have to do to make sure the next guys are taken care of.”

Kislow said the first time he tried to walk with his prosthetic leg he fell on his face.

He took a course, and at first he was on crutches and then used a wheelchair. With determination that he would succeed, he even went hunting, as he adapted to his new Continued on page 7

Boy Scouts celebrate opening of Stillwater Lake Dam The new 350 foot dam on Stillwater Lake in Pocono Summit is complete and Scouts are enjoying the waterfront again at Camp Minsi.

On Thursday July 21st, area legislators were hosted for

lunch at Camp Minsi and participated in a ribbon cutting at the site of the new dam.

320 Acre Lake Stillwater Lake, approximately 320 acres, is a great Monroe County resource that

is enjoyed by area residents and Scouts at Camp Minsi.

Thanks go out to all the municipalities, organizations, legislators, public officials and individuals who helped with this important project.

Duck race by Farmers market Friday afternoon

The Bath Farmers Market, in cooperation with the Bath Business & Community Partnership, will hold their second annual Great Bath Duck Race this Friday, July 29 from 3-7 p.m. on the creek at Monocacy Creek Park, W. Main Street.

The race will begin at 5 p.m. Participants can adopt a duck for $5.

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Craig Poland, Scout Executive & CEO, Rep. Steve Samuelson, Sen. John Blake, Rep. Mike Carroll, Sen. John Yudichak, Rep. Julie Harhart, Rep. Marcia Hahn, Rep. Doyle Heffley, Kurt Derr (Sen. Lisa Boscola’s office), Gwen Stettler (Rep. Mario Scavello’s office), Dr. Don Snyder, Executive Board Member, and Dick Wilson, Executive Board Member, ready to cut the ribbon on Stillwater Lake Dam – Contributed photo

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A Free Speech Challenge for Parents

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Betty

The recent death of Betty Ford brings back memories. The last time we met was at a state dinner at the White House when she was First Lady. Considerable publicity has been devoted to the unflattering part of her life about drugs and alcohol.

She finally conquered these vices--the drug was to relieve pain in a pinched nerve which could not be treated.

Betty was first married in 1942 (while Gerald Ford was serving in the Navy) to a furniture salesman in Grand Rapids. That marriage lasted five years, until 1947. Ford had returned from the war as a lieutenant commander with ten battle stars, an admirable record.

In 1947 she received a elephone call from Ford, who admired her, asking for a date. She remembered Ford as a former star football player at Yale. At Yale Ford had also experienced his first romance, and after four years brought his gift home to Michigan. She didn’t want to settle there and they were not married.

When Betty accepted that date to invitation in 1947 then began the permanent relation until Ford died in 2006.

It was President Richard Nixon who asked a Ford, acongressman, to become his vice president when Vice President Spiro Agnew was forced to resign in a scandal.

Ford accepted and in 1974 when President Nixon resigned in a scandal he ascended to the office of president. Nixon had considered selecting NelsonRockefeller of New York for vice president when he chose Ford. Now Rockefeller became Ford’s vice president.

In September of 1974, President Ford had decided to grant former president Nixon “a full, free and absolute” pardon-partly because of mounting momentum for a public trial of the former president.

That pardon, many believe, cost Ford reelection. His press secretary resigned in protest.

Betty stood by her husband all the way and their marriage continued happily after Ford left the White House.

Betty will be remembered for her founding the Betty Ford Center to treat drug and alcohol problems in 1982. Some 90,000 have been treated there as of this year--including such film stars as Elizabeth Taylor. Betty was 93when she died. Gerald Ford was 93 when he died in December 2006.

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Should a 13-year-old be able to purchase a school-shooting simulator without parents’ knowledge or consent?

The Supreme Court says that freedom of speech requires that 13-year-olds have that opportunity. In a 7-2 decision, the court struck down a California law barring the sale of graphically violent video games to people under 18.

I have not seen legal minds commenting on what seem (to me) to be obvious consequences of this decision. If the First Amendment requires that minors be able to purchase graphically violent video games, does this mean minors may attend Rrated movies without an adult or purchase pornography? We have longstanding traditions and laws which regulate the speech to which minors may be exposed without the consent of their parents.

The research on the effects of violent video games shows that parents and society have reason to be concerned. Today, we are not talking about the games from my youth like Space Invaders or games that involved a cartoon-like image of a person falling over. We are talking about games with graphic, movie-quality images of death and dismemberment. Unlike a movie, however, which is viewed passively, game players are actively causing the scenes which unfold before them.

Yes, video games are pretend. Of course, they are. Even young teenagers who play the games know they are pretend.

Yet, even passively viewing pretend images affects the way people think. Television commercials are pretend. We all know they are pretend. The reason some of the most successful businesses in the world advertise—even paying over $2,000,000 for a 30-second Super Bowl spot—is not to generously provide free television for us; it is because they have data showing that advertising changes consumers’ attitudes and behavior. Active participation, like playing a video game, changes attitudes and behavior more efficiently than passively watching TV. Will most kids who play games that simulate school shootings live out the roles they are playing? Will most kids who play Grand Theft Auto steal cars? No. Very few kids who play violent video games will perform those acts in real life. The changes most kids will experience as a result of playing violent video games are more subtle than mass murder, but are still quite measurable.

For example, greater exposure to violent media desensitizes people to the effects of violence and aggression. What would have been abhorrent, or should be, becomes not so bad or perhaps even funny. Violent video games cause users to

think more violent thoughts.

Typical behavioral effects from these changes in thinking might range from not being appropriately moved by images of real human suffering to being more argumentative and disrespectful.

Space does not allow for a full consideration of the effects of using violent video games. I spend an entire class period in my course on child development discussing violent media.

Among the well-established effects is that users of violent media are more likely to believe that crime victims deserved their fate. In addition, users of violent media have a distorted view of the world, believing life to be significantly less safe than it is.

It is true that people who are prone to aggressiveness are more likely to use violent media. It is also true that people who use violent media become more aggressive. None of us want to believe that we will acquire a taste for the distasteful,

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but if we consume enough of what began as distasteful, it becomes satisfying.

Make no mistake about it; video games can be a great use of free time. Research shows that kids who play video games develop better spatial skills and hand-eye coordination.

They are also just plain fun. Yet the benefits of video games do not require gruesome images.

We endure a lot of ugliness to protect our right to free speech. Like Justices Clarence Thomas and Steven Breyer, I do not believe that restricting the sale of violent video games to people 18 and older would have strained the First Amendment. With or without laws that require adult involvement for kids to have questionable material, parents must be parents. Laws are no substitute for parental monitoring. While I find the Court’s decision disappointing, it highlights the need for parents to be proactive and willing to make tough decisions.

MEETINGS

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Building Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board - August 3, 7:00 p.m. - Moore Township Municipal Building Northampton Borough Planning Commission August 10, 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers

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by Pete G. Ossip

What a hot and humid week we‘ve had! Temperatures got up in the 100’s, and you just couldn’t escape it.

Maybe we’ve had it like this in years past, but this time it seemed worse than ever. For folks who have a backyard swimming pool, reckon they stayed in it all day long. . . .On Monday, we had a rain storm that really dumped a pile of water on the landscape. It poured and poured for hours, and there were some flooded roads in the valley, I hear. We needed the rain after the hot dry spell, so if it didn’t do any damage, it was welcome.

There were some flooded roads, though, I hear. I know the grass and the crops out in the fields are drinking it up. I took notice that the corn looked a mite shriveled up in the heat. . . . Football fans are happy now that the National Football League lock-out is over. It means loss of some games, but I hear the Eagles will be training at Lehigh again. There was lots of work getting ready for it. . . . Friday is the great duck race in town.

Now that we had a rain storm the Monocacy Creek should be flowing pretty swift, so the duckies will have a fast trip. If I recollect from last year, the finish line is the Main Street bridge. . . .There was lots of excitement over at the park on Saturday as the youngster who ran Alex’s Lemonade Stand in town had lots of fun games for other kids to enjoy as money was raised. All those yellow signs around town asked for support to stop childhood cancer. Great job, Moriah!! . . . . Phillies built a big lead over the Braves with wins over the Padres.

Now their big test is against those San Francisco Giants, who they lost to last year. . . . Church Night was held on Tuesday over at the IronPigs ball game. Hear tell Porra Fran was one of those who threw out a first ball, even better than Doug Granville last

week. . . . While elementary and high school kids are enjoying their summer time off, college kids are getting ready now, with freshmen getting their orientation. Then it’ll be back to the books! . . . . Now that we’ve had about six inches of rain in one day, there will be green grass and lawn mowers will be out in force.

Get it done fast, cause I hear the heat is returning.

LeBEAM and Chamber Wine Tasting Mixer Join LeBEAM and friends at the Amore Vineyards & Winery for an evening of wine tasting, food and networking on Wednesday, August 3. $15 covers the cost of wine tasting for Chamber members ($30 non-Chamber members), a souvenir wine glass and seasonal appetizers. Additional bottles of wine and wine glasses can be purchased.

Bring your business cards for networking opportunities and fun door prizes.

The event will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Amore Winery, 6821 Steuben Rd., Nazareth.

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Rails to Trails And Lehigh Twsp.

Country Fair Raffle tickets to benefit the Lehigh Township Rails to Trails group will be sold at the Slatington Trailhead of the D & L Trail on Saturday, August 6, from 9:30 until noon. They will also be available at the Lehigh Township Country Fair on August 26 and 27. The fair will take place on the grounds of the Lehigh Township Fire Company in Cherryville. The raffle is a 50/50 event. First prize is 25%, second is 15% and third is 10%. Tickets cost $2.00 each, or three for $5.00.

In addition to raffle tickets, Tshirts and water bottles will be for sale, and membership and trail development information will be available.

If you wish to learn more about this organization, please visit their website, www.ltrt. org, or attend a meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building.

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THE HOME NEWS Township Country Fair has moved. This year’s dates will be Friday, August 26 (5pm11pm) and Saturday, August 27 (1pm-11pm). The location of the fair will be at the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Route 248 and Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville.

Plenty of parking will be available in the Bethany Wesleyan Church parking lots which are

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directly across the street.

The fair will still have its fantastic fireworks show as well as musical entertainment, Chinese Auction, crafters and vendors, plenty of food and games and rides!

Look for more exciting changes this year!! For more information on the Lehigh Township Country Fair please contact 610-767-9339.

SIGN says it all on Friday, July 22nd.

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ZANDER JAMES BARTHOLOMEW Zee and Angela Bartholomew of Bethlehem became proud parents of a son on July 1, 2011 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.

Zander James weighed 5lbs.

Grandparents are Judith and the late James Bartholomew of Bath, and Frank and Linda DiBiaso of Slatington.

Crib Set

in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown, to Samuel Lazarchick and Lia Balogh of Walnutport.

Baby Boy Greenawalt - Glovas Aaron Greenawalt and Lee Ann Glovas of Northampton became parents of a son on July 15 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown Campus.

Baby Boy Lazarchick - Balogh A son was born on July 14

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Because of “safety concerns,” Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network are no longer releasing birth information to the media. So, parents and grandparents, you are on your own. We will continue to print the “Crib Set” column based upon information you supply to us directly. Send it to The Home News, P.O. Box 39, Bath, PA 18014; fax 610-837-1264; or email cribset@homenewspa.com ).

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The Moorestown Garden Club met at the Point Phillip Perennial Garden in July.

They had a short meeting and then took a tour of the 2- acre garden, always beautiful. The owners, Kay and Herb Johns, are very knowledgeable, and sell, or can find everything you may see. There is a woodland garden, a butterfly garden and a cottage garden just to mention a few.

Members attending visited and enjoyed a fruit cup in the pool area.

Winners in the flower and garden specimens were: Suzanne Allen, Joan Boccabella, Jan Charney, Claire Cook, John Cook, Sharon Jarrow, Karen Landis, Marianne Lesher, Evanne Maher and Betty Tumpey. Winners in the “Fireworks” arrangement competition were Joan Boccabella, Jan Charney, Lois Frey, Evanne Maher and Joan Boccabella. The “Don’t Invite the Ants” arrangement competition was won by Joan Boccabella, Jan Charney and Lois Frey.

Theye meet again on August 2 at Salem UCC Church, Rt. 946 and Copella Road. After a 6:30 p.m. potluck supper, they’ll also have a workshop, preparing for the 58th annual flower show, “A Salute to Mother Goose.” The flower show will be August 13 and 14 at the Salem UCC Church.

For more information call, 610-759-3537.

MR. & MRS. EMERY WERKHEISER Emery and Ruthann Werkheiser recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family on a Bermuda cruise. Mrs. Werkheiser is the former Ruthann Dech of Northampton. She married Emery Thomas of Palmerton on July

15, 1961. They have three children: a son Thomas, whose wife is Vicky; a son Richard whose wife is Sandra, and, daughter, Anne, all of Northampton. They also have six grandchildren: Kevin, Jaclyn, Garret, Gavin, Hannah and Colin.

Humble Hearts for Hope in support of troops Humble Hearts For Hope, Inc. is a 501(c) three nonprofit organization supporting local military troops and their families. Ribbon cutting ceremony with the Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce will take place at 9:30AM on Saturday, July 30 at First Baptist Church located at 3235 Linden Street, Bethlehem. First Baptist Church will be hosting their Christmas in July event from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Did you ever wonder the stress multiple deployments puts on a military marriage?

Do you know if a military family has a webcam or laptop to keep in touch with their soldier when they are actively serving?

Do you realize every time a military family relocates, children are moved to a new school?

Do you realize how many young children go around

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Do you realize the financial hardships put on soldiers and their families? When relocating from state to state licenses do not always transfer causing additional financial hardships.

At the Christmas in July event they will be collecting the following items from local businesses and residents: used cell phones, new toys for all ages, new or gently used coats for our veterans, toothbrushes, hard candy, chewing gum, Bounce dryer sheets, Tampons, Neutrogena Shaving Cream (tube NO AEROSOL CANS PLEASE), beef jerky, body wash (men/ women), corn starch baby powder, Gold Bond medicated powder body and foot, black liquorice Nibs, Nips, expired grocery coupons, etc.

Monetary donations are also being accepted to offset the cost of shipping our soldier care packages ($12.95 each) and providing for the military families in need during the holidays.

To learn more about Humble Hearts For Hope, visit www.hhfh.org. For more information about the event, call 484-764-8198.

About Humble Hearts Our organization is committed to raising strong community awareness for the need to support our local military troops and providing support for their families in their times of need. If you would like to learn how to make a difference in the life of a soldier or become a volunteer contact us via email: president@hhfh.org.

Reunions

Wambold Family

The 52nd Wambold family reunion will be held on Sunday August 21, from 1 –7 p.m. at Salem UCC Church grove Community Drive, Moorestown. If you have not received your letter or for more information please call George 484-239-5564.

Gospel Concert

There will be a Gospel concert by the Hinkle Family on Friday, August 5, 7:30 pm, at St. John's UCC Church , 15 S. Second Street, Slatington. This traveling musical family from Texas presents their music as a ministry in order to "lead souls to a saving knowledge of Jesus and encourage Christians to a closer walk with God". A free-will offering will be taken.

Natural Perspectives

come inflamed, entrapped or pinched a host of pain, numbness, weakness can present.

Very painful and upsetting.

Sciatic nerve irritation/ compression is commonly DR. GLENN CLEARIE DC seen in low back cases. This www.drclearie.com is typically characterized with pain surging down the Low back and leg pain leg and potentially below As you are aware, the spine the rest of the body so control the knee into the feet or toes. is an important aspect in our and coordination of bodily Perhaps our greatest concern ability to create independent functions can continuously is a nerve that becomes commovement. If your spine is flow. Quite amazing. pressed for too long and may not moving freely the affects The chiropractic profes- lead to long term or permacan be dramatic. Of course, sion as a whole treats lum- nent weakness in one or both our spine protects our sensi- bar spine pain daily. In fact legs. Perhaps Urination or tive spinal cord tissue as well. it is the most common reason bowel changes suddenly ocNeedless to say, we need our people seek chiropractic care. cur as well. The earlier a conspine. Often times however, As you may realize, there are dition is addressed the better. situations occur that give numerous possibilities that Know that masking an ache rise to injury and disruption are potential causes for prob- or pain with over the counof the spinal structures that lems. Trauma from vehicle ter or prescription medicine have great affect on our lives accidents and work can sud- doesn’t treat any cause. It and our health. denly bring about injuries but generally only treats sympUnderstand that the lum- so can repetitive movements toms for the short term. bar spine consists of five ver- over years and decades. In It may very well be the case tebrae (bones) separated by many patients that we care that degenerating/arthritic gelatinous like discs which, for I find that degenerating, conditions are permanent among other things, act as arthritic conditions, bulging yet overall improvement shock absorbers and assist or herniated disc and mis- and stability can be obtained in maintaining space while alignments (which chiroprac- nonetheless in the majority of bearing forces of gravity tors refer to as subluxations) cases. Through consistency much like a shock absorber are typically involved to vari- of appropriate chiropractic in a car. In between each ver- ous degrees. It may be one spinal adjusting, home based tebrae a nerve exits through or all factors that come into stabilization programs and an opening and travels on to play. Should a nerve then be- bodily awareness you can achieve a greater level of improvement and stability you may have not thought possible.

For those that have suffered more than their fair share I would like to offer you comfort and hope in knowing that advances in technique continuously offer greater opportunities to healing and an improved sense of well being.

Consider that each person we care for have different goals. All understandably want to be pain free, some would like to compete athletically again, some would like to be able to just walk, others desire to be able to perform basic living duties or perhaps just pick up their grandchilMusicians Peter Lentine, Louis Mattaboni, Travis Thierrin and dren when they come to visit.

After treating patients for Greg Fry. – Contributed photo over thirteen years and seeLouis Mattaboni, 14, of of the school's Green Day ing all different cases I get Northampton, played a per- Camp event, for which the that. Please know You CAN formance with the School of students practiced six hours feel better again. Low back Rock Bank Street Band this per day from July 18 to July 22. pain does not have to limit past Friday, July 22 on Bank Louis is a drummer and will your life forever.

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Student trainee At Indiana University

Andrew Longacre of Moore Township and a 2009 graduate of Northampton Area High School is administered the Oath of Office as Student Trustee of Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) by Judge James Knoll-Gardner, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Andrew was appointed Student Trustee of IUP by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett.

Judge Gardner is also Chairman of the Minsi Trails Chapter of the National Eagle Scout Association.

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By Pete Fritchie

BASEBALL✷ ✷ ✷ The recent All-Star game (attendance down 9%) showed again this game is losing fan appeal. Recent proposals to extend league to league play, in light of this, are unrealistic.

What baseball might thinkabout is an addition to the season, to extend it a week or two, perhaps one in the fall.

But the urgent need for Major League baseball is to utilize technology which will help umpires call balls and strikes.

Why Major League baseball (Bud Selig) isn’t pressing forthis is a mystery.

Umpires continue to miss calls, hitters are cheated, pitchers are cheated, while sports announcers have monitoring which tells them whether a pitch is a strike or a ball. Even fans can sometimes see mistakes.

Boyertown wins region title, Bath, Nazareth eliminated After several double elimination games, Boyertown won the Region 2 Legion baseball tournament by beating Pennridge, 17-15, on Wednesday, July 20.

Bath and Nazareth were eliminated.

On the fourth day, Bath beat Nor-Glynn, 9-0, but then lost 4-1 to Boyertown, and Nazareth lost to Pennridge, 19-8, after losing earlier to Boyertown, 8-3.

Bath out-hit Boyertown 10

to 5, but didn’t get their one run until the 7th inning. Andreas Haller singled to center with two outs to drive in Peter Donnelly, who had doubled.

Unfortunately, with all their hits, including three by Ryan Brong, Bath left eight runners on base, five of them in scoring position. Peter Daland allowed four runs over 7-1/3 innings, but only one of them was earned. He struck out eight Boyertown players.

Local gymnasts represent Pennsylvania at Games of America Lehigh Valley Sports Academy (LVSA) and the Lehigh Valley will be well represented this August at the Bi-Annual State Games of America.

Nine girls from all parts of the Lehigh Valley are scheduled to compete August 6th and 7th

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STUDENTS AND STAFF of the 2011 Northampton County Junior Conservation School, shown at their base, the 4-H Center in Bushkill Township.

Conservation school concludes 30th year

The 30th year class of the Northampton County Junior Conservation School wrapped up their activities on Sunday with a sun ceremony in which the forces of nature are appreciated.

It was a busy week of hands-on experiences in the outdoors, which the students managed very well despite temperatures in the 90’s and above all week.

Their trip down the Delaware River on Wednesday and Thursday was successful as they picked up litter along the shorelines while paddling in the waters that were still deep enough that rocks on rapids were not a deterrent.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center was a good part of their educational experience on Friday, and that evening family night was enjoyed, including a covered dish supper at the 4-H Center in Bushkill Township.

The school’s director, Andy Curtis, who was a student himself 20 years ago, told the parents and siblings how the school was started in 1981 by two men who saw the value of preserving the environment. The school has an annual budget of about $35,000, Continued on page 15

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Hunters On Average Still Oppose Sunday Hunting As far as we know, the issue of Sunday hunting still contiues to be debated in the Pa. General Assembly fish and game committees, but no action has been taken as yet on a vote, one way or the other.

However, as we’ve been talking with sportsmen around here, the feeling among the majority of them is that they are opposed to Sunday hunting. They may favor it on State Game Lands, but nowhere else, either on private lands or in state forests.

They definitely believe that if Sunday hunting is approved on open lands, farmers will close them to any hunting, small or big game.

We hadn’t received anything in writing from the sportsmen or sportswomen reading this column, until this past week. It was a note from John Topfer of the Bath area.

This is what he had to say: 1. Hunting is a business.

2. Also a sport.

3. Hunting used to be mostly for food to eat.

Lots of interested people

on all sides see more money than a day off. I vote no Sunday hunting, and I wonder – those who want Sunday hunting the most – do they hunt? I bet not.

I have no good suggestions to offer you. The Legislators have been meddling in fish and game affairs for years, and so “rights groups” are pushing them. It is like the State Stores. They exist, therefore, let’s change it, even if it works well.

Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs met on Monday at Keystone Rod & Gun Club in Bath. It was a subject of some discussion as expected.

The Pa. Game Commission would regulate where hunting is allowed if the law becomes a reality. Under Title 34, Sunday hunting is prohibited, and the bill would repeal that. They are favoring it strictly as a means of gaining more license revenue, for as WCO Brad Kreider pointed out, license sales are down Continued on page 15

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Moore Tp. Vet Continued from page 1

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He told the crowd that he had looked for a home that could be adapted to his needs. One day his grandmother, who he said never throws anything away, showed a business card from Homes for Our Troops and the wheels began rolling after that.

He said, “Now, I’m a daddy.” His girlfriend, Amanda Snyder, gave birth to a baby boy the day before. And with his new home, Kislow said, “We’re going to have one hell of a house warming party, so everyone’s invited.”

Another veteran who lost both legs had remarks of appreciation for what is being done, noting that it “allows each man to get around and have independence.”

Gill thanked all the volunteers who came out on the hottest days of the year to lend their hands and talents in building the home for Kislow. Heading the construction crew was Mike Kemmerer of Blue Valley Builders in Moore Township. He and his company, started by his father, Larry Kemmerer, offered their services in planning this project as a labor of love, in helping a wounded veteran.

The 2,600-square-foot single-level specially adapted home will feature large door openings and wide hallways, hard surfaced floors, roll-under work areas in the kitchen, a master bath with large roll-in shower, and will exceed ADA requirements.

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“Homes for Our Troops is giving me the opportunity to fulfil my American dream, filled with happiness, stability and the security to raise a family,” said SPC Kislow. “I’m most looking forward to the simple things like helping out with the new baby, even getting to and from the car without hurting myself. This home is the last piece of the puzzle, it’s truly a dream come true.”

“This Build Brigade is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and show our appreciation to our service members and their families and celebrate the fact that working together with strong communities like this one, nearly 100 veterans and their families are now living independently in specially adapted homes that meet their needs,” said John Gonsalves, founder and president of Homes for Our Troops. “Specialist Kislow is a brave man who gave so much of himself serving our country, and I’m honored to come together once again with the community of Danielsville and Blue Valley Builders and build this soldier and his family a home.”

Shortly after the opening remarks, the red-shirted, white-helmeted volunteers walked to the pre-poured foundation, and put up the first wall, and from then on it was hammering nails and erecting more walls and trusses to put all the framework in place. Siding was added. Over the next few weeks, interior work will be completed and the Kislow

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family of three can move in, starting a new life together.

Duck Race Continued from page 1

Prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded for ducks that cross the finish line first. The event will include food, live music, vendors and children’s activities at the Farmers Market in Keystone Park, Green & Race Sts., Bath. To volunteer, call 484-619-6121.

Ducks are currently up for

adoption at local businesses, including Daily Grind, First Star Bank, Steckel House Antiques, Tracy’s Cottage and at The Home News office in Berlinsville The Duck Race benefits the Bath Farmers Market and the Bath Business & Community Partnership.

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SENIOR CITIZENS Visit and Participate in Senior Center Activities Visit a senior center and check out all the fun things going on there.

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Special hike by Jacobsburg Center

The Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Bushkill Township will hold a free “Adventures to the Ancients” hike from 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, July 31.

Participants will explore Adams Creek within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Lehigh Valley residents are to meet at noon at the center, 835 Jacobsburg Rd. Water and snacks should be packed. The hike will be held rain or shine.

To register, contact Bill Sweeney at 610-746-2808; or e-mail wisweeney@state. pa.us

Tractor Supply Pet Appreciation Week As part of its first annual Pet Appreciation Week, Tractor Supply Company will award one lucky customer at each store a $150 Tractor Supply gift card good for a year’s worth of pet food and a $100 vet service rebate from Hills Science Diet. Pet Appreciation Week, Tractor Supply’s celebration of pets and the joy they add to our lives, will be held on August 3-7.

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Smokey was a fine student of this writer at Northampton High School.

After all the intense training Rocky was at the control panel. He recalls, I was nervous, it was quite a transition from a former farm boy to monitor sophisticated equipment.”

The control room is the heart of any cement plants. One must be alert and prepared to react to potential problems. The control room is both stressful and rewarding knowing the plant is functioning in an efficient and safe manner.

Lucas said,“I enjoy the challenges and variety of my job, I work with good co-workers, supervisors and earn a good living to support my family.”

He has been married to the adoptions, giveaways and former Deborah Knauss for more.

29 years. They are proud of “Many pet owners in our their son Lucas IV, daughters communities, and in many Kristi, Danielle and grandcases even our own custom- children Kyle, Kelsey, Kayden, ers, don’t realize how involved Dannie and Dean. In his Tractor Supply is with pet spare time, Lucas is a NAScare and the pet community,” CAR fan and enjoys family said John Wendler, Tractor outings at their cabin at Lake Supply Senior Vice President Wallenpaupack. of Marketing. “Pet Appre- The couple resides in a cozy ciation Week, our largest pet farmhouse in Bushkill Townevent ever, is not only an op- ship. Mr. Schoeneberger is a portunity for us to showcase friendly gentlemen, a humour contributions to the pet ble dedicated local cement community, but also gives our worker. We wish him, Richcustomers an opportunity to ard Zimmel, Keith Williams celebrate their pets and how and all of my friends at Buzzi much they mean to them. Unicem continued health and This is certainly an event for success. The company has the entire family, including been producing quality ceyour leashed pet.” ment since 1916, they have And because of the ongo- been honored by the Portland ing need, Tractor Supply is Cement Association for their also partnering with PetFind- environmental awareness er.com and local agencies to and programs for our youth. help organize a pet adoption The Home News is proud to recognize a local cement worker Continued on page 16 each month.

Mr. Lucas Schoeneberger was raised in the Nazareth area graduating from Nazareth high school in 1978. At the age of 13, he worked with his father on Cliff Bonney’s Bushkill Center farm. He recalled, “My parents resided on the farm. They helped farm 2000 acres; there was also a cow dairy herd and 700 hogs. We baled thousands of hay bales and usually worked six and a half days each week. For a youth $1 an hour was a lot of money”.

The family loyalty to the farm continued, Rocky would be a full time employee there for 26 years. His solid Pennsylvania Dutch work ethic is the keystone of his working career. As agriculture changes, Lucas embarked on a new career being hired by Hercules, Buzzi Unicem as a laborer in 1998.

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Zarayko honored; ‘Paws’ Gives $3.050 for K-9 unit triever “Alvin” and owner Steve Hujsa of Coopersburg; second by a Sheltie named “Mickey” and owner Kathy Crayosky of Northampton, and third, a yellow Labrador Retriever called “Ellie” and owner Fran Gough of Lehighton. There was also face painting, vendors, and a microchipping and rabies clinic.

The trio that ran the event announced that the next Paw Prints on the Canal will be held in June 2012.

Other Matters • Council re-enacted, restated, and amended its earned income tax ordinance so that it conforms with Act 32 in which the county will now be responsible for collecting all earned income taxes beginning on Jan., 1, 2012. Another ordinance related to this issue was also approved.

• Council also repealed an ordinance providing for a merit system and one which created sex offender residency restrictions. One was outdated and the other rendered invalid because of recent court rulings.

• A grievance appeal by a police officer who was terminated was denied.

• Also denied was a request for a handicapped parking space for a woman who lives on Lincoln Ave. near the Hampton House. Council said that since she has a ga-

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Borough Manager Gene Zarayko was honored by members of Northampton Borough Council on Thursday for his 25 years of service in that position.

Council president John Yurish made it almost like a “roast” as he kidded Zarayko, while saying that he has made many friends and is well liked. At first Yurasits handed him a plaque (with apologies) that had been damaged in shipment, with an eagle broken in half, but then a fellow Councilman produced one that was whole.

Members of Council lauded Zarayko for his work with the borough, Yurasits saying, “He’s a real winner.”

Another presentation made at the meeting was a check for $3,050, which represented profits from the June 5 Paw Prints on the Canal event, in which dogs played a prominent role with demonstrations and other performances. Candi Lynn, Julia and Tom Glick handed the check to Northampton Police Officer John Mullner for the police department’s K-9 unit.

Mullner was accompanied by his K-9 partner “Zorro”.

The June event included a pet trick contest, with first place won by Golden Re-

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• Council gave permission to St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church to barricade 19th St. on the north side of the church from Ridge Ave. to Lincoln Ave. on Aug. 1-5 for vacation Bible school between 9 a.m. and 12 Noon.

• Permission was also granted for a group called Team Impact to have a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society on Oct. 1 from noon until 10 p.m., using both pavilions at municipal park.

• Council approved use of the borough’s parking lots adjacent to the municipal building, recreation center and public works when the Northampton Area Band Parents will host a festival of bands on Oct. 22.

• Okayed also was the use of the borough’s band trailer by Christ U.C.C. Church, Little Moore, Danielsville, for a festival on Aug. 20. However, it will be delivered and picked up only by borough employees.

• Schisler Funeral Home will be allowed to barricade Ridge Alley from 21st St. to Station Alley for two days either at the end of this month or beginning of August when they will be seal coating their parking lot and Ridge Alley.

• The emergency operations plan is being updated with new personnel names.

• James Cavallo was approved for Police Chief Ronald Morey to hire as a new part-time police officer.

PLAQUE for his 25 years of service is handed to Borough Manager Gene Zarayko by Council President John Yurish.

– Home News photo Reports Made off 21st Street.

• Councilman Robert • Councilwoman Sherry Coleman noted that mu- Neff-Maikits announced that seum curator Ed Pany has letters are being sent out by received a $750 check from the fire department requestHercules Cement, and a sign ing donations. from the former owner of the • Council president YurEgypt Hotel that was on the ish and Councilman BerAtlas property. nini expressed deep concern • Councilman Mike Ber- that the federal government nini reported that the pub- wants colors changed for lic works department has street signs, with orange painted restrooms at the and black not allowed. Yurmunicipal park and repaired ish said the Pa. State Assn. of and re-painted the train at Boroughs is working on the the 26th St. Playground. . . problem, for municipalities . .Some repairs were made all over the state do not want to the walking trail at Canal to give up what they have.

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Cong. Charlie Dent is also • Under Code & Police it looking into how this situawas noted that Atlas Ma- tion can be resolved. Bernini chining & Welding donated said people should hold the $500 to the police K-9 pro- government responsible and gram. . . .Civil Service Com- vote them out of office. “I’m mission will administer a fuming about it,” he said. “It written exam to applicants will cost the taxpayers a lot of as a new civil service list is money.” prepared. . . .Brookside De• Councilman Joseph Leitvelopment will go the plan- geb said he was happy to see ning commission on Aug. 10 that people rallied around with plans for 48 townhouses Continued on page 15

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Nazareth Center for the Arts Summer Stage The Nazareth Center for the arts announces return of Thrill on the Hill and Martin on Main.

Martin on Main will be held Saturday, August 6 from noon to 8:00 p.m. in the borough of Nazareth. The Center will again host a stage at Martin on Main in front of their building at 30 Belvidere Street and will offer scheduled and open mic performances. There will also have raffle items inside including a year long Martin Guitar raffle, two Olympus cameras, an Olympus CD quality audio recorder, artwork,

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The winner from the Barony Band Slam will also perform.

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day, Aug. 21 starting at 1 p.m. is a fundraising concert at the Nazareth Borough Park Amphitheatre featuring The Craig Thatcher Band, The Large Flowerheads, The Little Red Rooster Blues Band, Eva Katherine & The Lonesome Souls, and our Barony Band Slam competition winner.

Plus 'tweener' 15 minute sets by solos and duos between bands. This is a rain or shine event and all park rules will be enforced. Rain or Shine.

Park Rules Apply. You can get your tickets at the theater ticket window, online or by emailing nazaretharts@gmail.com Umbrellas, blankets, chairs recommended!

Barony Band Slam continues at the park on Thursday this week and next. The last round will be tonight at 7 p.m. and then next Thursday the four weekly winners will compete. You can help raise money for the Center while enjoying music. Fans vote for their favorite by making donations to each bands' bucket.

The band that raises the most money for the Center that night wins the fan vote. Judges also vote and the scores are combined. In the event of a tie, we're tossing a coin - judges vote or fan vote.

Art Classes are being offered monthly in 2011 For more info email nazaretharts@gmail.com. Stay up to date on all our upcoming events at www.nazaretharts. com

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The celebration will take place on July 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. in practices parking lot.

Homme named Outstanding disabled vet

FRANKLIN L. HOMME holds his Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year award, presented to him by DAV commander Bob. – Contributed photo On the weekend of June 15-16, Franklin L. Homme, a past commander of Eckley E. Patch Post #470, Bath, was recertified in being in chapter service, trained by the National Service Officers. And

Local Student Qualifies for WorldSkills Competition in Germany Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School and Liberty High School student, Daniel Berrios earned the privilege of representing the United States at the 2013 WorldSkills competition in Leipzig, Germany. After a grueling three day competition, Berrios, the 2010 National Gold Medalist in Cabinetmaking, edged out Kaydee Walters, the 2011 National Gold Medalist in

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Tatamy Historical Society Car Show July 31 The Tatamy Historical Society Car show is schedule for July 31 from 9:30 – 2:30 on Broad Street in Tatamy. There are many classes and trophies will be presented. A Tatmy Historical Society Trophy will also be awarded.

This event is Co-sponsored by the Tatamy Fire Company and Breidingers’ Auto Parts and will be held rain or shine.

Sun. July 24, - Tues. 26 p.m. Heaven’s Gate & Hell’s Flames. Free with children’s ministry.

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News Sermonette Pastor Jamie Possinger Hope Lutheran, Cherryville

Well Watered Spiritual Lives I was walking around the outside of our house the other morning and noticed that our flowers and plants were drooping. We haven’t had a good, drenching rain for weeks, the temperatures have been soaring into the upper 90’s and the ground is scorched. The plants are literally “dying of thirst.” There doesn’t seem to be enough water to keep everything green and lush and thriving.

I know - I could water the lawn and landscaping and bring it all back to life – at least temporarily. It would take a lot of work to keep moving sprinklers around and watering daily but it could be done. What is really needed though is something I cannot offer – a long, steady rain that allows the ground to soak up the water, saturating the soil and reviving the roots of the plants. What is really needed is the hand of God. Our spiritual lives are a lot like my lawn and landscaped yard. Sometimes they are well-watered, lush and green and thriving. Our spiritual roots are fed and nurtured and it is obvious to all who see us that we are flourishing.

Other times we are as dry and brown and parched – desperate and yearning to be revived. Our souls are withered, our spirits are lifeless and our prayers go unspoken.

We need to be reinvigorated, refreshed, renewed. What we really need is the hand of God. All of us experience droughts in our spiritual lives at some point or another. The Bible offers example after example of nations and individuals whose spiritual lives dry up. Time and again – throughout the Old Testament and New Testament – we read how God does not abandon God’s people. We hear story after story about God’s loving and compassionate presence nurturing faith and reviving lives. We see the dry bones lying on the floor of the valley being reconnected and having the breath of life breathed into them. What can we learn from these stories?

We do not have to “go it alone.” Having a healthy spiritual life means that we are dependent on the one who gave us life! God is ever-present, ever-near, ever longing to be in relationship with us. God places in our lives people who help revive dry bones – people who water parched souls – people who prop up sagging spirits. That’s why communities of faith are so important – they help us stay connected to God and each other – offering us the support system we need to weather the droughts in our lives and to celebrate the harvests.

Are you a member of a church – a community of faith?

If not how do you water garden? Where do you go when your life becomes as arid as a desert? Who do you turn to when your spiritual life sags and needs to be nurtured?

How do you experience the hand of God?

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Obituaries Donald N. Knarr

Feb. 8, 1942 – July 17, 2011 Donald N. Knarr, 71, of Northampton died Sunday, July 17 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Barbara H. (Mahon) Knarr.

A 1958 graduate of Shamokin High School and a 1962 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, he sailed around the world several times. He worked for F. L. Smith for 42 years.

Born Feb. 8, 1940 in Shamokin, he was a son of the late Norman and Florence (Tressler) Knarr.

He was an amateur radio operator since 1955.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kathy Ann Kelly; a grandson, Kyle, of Gettysburg; and many nieces and nephews.

Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday morning in St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, North Catasauqua., followed by interment in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

Memorials may go to St. Lawrence Church, 1001 2nd St., N. Catasauqua, and/or St. Francis Xavier School, c/o Rebecca Seig, 43 W. High St., Gettysburg,, PA 17325.

Rose M. Kanas Rose M. Kanas, 71, of Walnutport, died Monday, July 18, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of the late George Kanas.

She worked at Selective Insurance, Allentown, for 12 years, and was a member of St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, Berlinsville.

She ws a daughter of the late Leon and Ruth (Miller) Bird.

Surviving are a daughter, Cynthia Henninger of Kunkletown; a son, Timothy G. Kanas, of Walnutport, and

two grandchildren.

Services were held in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, on Friday morning, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the church, and interment in the parish cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Aver., Northampton, PA 18067.

Miriam I. Bender

March 17, 1924 – July 18, 2011 Miriam I. Bender, 87, of Danielsville died Monday, July 18 at home. She was the wife of the late Herbert W. Bender, who died in 1997.

She was a homemaker.

Born March 17, 1924 in Beersville, she was a daughter of the late Paul F. and Verna (Beers) Frey.

Surviving are a son, David S. Frey, of Kunkletown; a daughter, Susan K. Rowe of Wind Gap; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.; a brother, Russell Frey, of Wind Gap; three sisters, Esther Cantino of Aiken, S.C.; Pauline Silfies of Hatboro and Margaret Ferreira of Northampton; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Larry H. Bender, in 2001 and a brother, Paul Frey.

Services were held on Friday morning in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment was private.

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

Paul J. Knopf

June 23, 1946 – July 18, 2011 Paul J. Knopf, 65, of Walnutport died Monday, July 11 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Sommers) Knopf.

He was a crane operator for the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 30 years be-

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fore retiring in 1943. He was also a shop steward for Local #2599 for ten years. After retiring, he worked for Wegmans, Allentown, as a commercial baker from 1999 to 2004.

Born June 23, 1946 in Northampton, he was a son of the late John and Theresa (Bukovits) Knopf.

He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton.

Services were private at the convenience of the family as arranged by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lehigh Valley Chapter, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

Marjorie Serfass

Aug. 7, 1922 – July 20, 2011 Marjorie Serfass, 88, of Nazareth died Wednesday, July 22 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Kenneth J. Serfass.

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

Born Aug. 7, 1922 in Opp, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Virgil and Martha (Bentley) Tillery.

Surviving are a daughter, Deborah McClellan of Nazareth; two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Monday morning in Belfast Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s U.C.C. Parish Health Ministry, c/o the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Norman D. Mackes

Sept. 6, 1924 – July 21, 2011 Norman D. Mackes, 86, of Nazareth, formerly of Bushkill Township, died at home on Thursday, July 21. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Tucker) Mackes.

He attended Pen Argyl High School and enlisted in the Army, serving during the Battle of the Bulge of World War II. He received two Purple Hearts.

Mr. Mackes worked as a carpenter for FAM Construction many years before retiring in 1992. Prior to that, he worked at the Penn-Dixie Cement Corp.

Born Sept. 6, 1924 in Bushkill Township, he was a son of the late David and Laura

(Walter) Mackes.

He was a volunteer firefighter and a founding member of the Bushkill Township Vol. Fire Co. He was a member of Bushkill United Methodist Church, where he served on the church and cemetery boards. He was also a member of the Harold V. Knecht American Legion Post #415 in Nazareth.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Cynthia A. Hoffner of Wind Gap and Linda K. Dempsey of Nazareth; a sister, Laura Murante, of Nazareth; five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were a son, Norman, in 1970, and seven brothers and three sisters.

Services were on Tuesday morning in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment with military honors in Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bushkill United Methodist Church, 1330 Church Rd., Wind Gap, PA 18091.

Victoria G. Ressler

Sept. 19, 1921 – July 21, 2011 Victoria Green Ressler, 89, formerly of Nazareth, died Thursday, July 21 in Old Orchard Health Care Center, Easton. She was the wife of the late Alfred Ressler.

She worked for more than 40 years in the garment industry.

Born Sept. 19, 1921 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Glendora (Green) Ruth.

She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth; a life member of the Nazareth Fire Co. Auxiliary, the Blind Association and the L.O.R.A. Club.

Surviving are two sons, Donald of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Frederick of Allentown; a sister, Millicent Dech, of Nazareth; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a brother, Charles Ruth; two sisters, Mildred Schlegel and Mabel Hoadley, and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning in St. Johns U.C.C. Church with The Rev. Curtis Kemmerer officiating there and at burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Naza-

Frederick A. Hines, Sr. Frederick A. Hines, Sr., 78, of Northampton died Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Cedarbrook. He was the husband of Althea M. (Moll) Hines.

He was employed by Mack Trucks for 23 years before retiring in 1989.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harvey, Sr. and Alma (Altmose) Hines.

He was a member of Our Father’s House, Catasauqua; the Appalachian Fiddle & Blue Grass Association in Wind Gap, and performed in the gospel show on Sunday mornings for 13 years.

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Sept. 6, 1937 – July 19, 2011 Ralph H. Smith, 73, of Moore Township died Tuesday, July 19 at home. He was the husband of Beatrice K. (Kocher) Rice.

He was a truck driver for Ryder/Pie and Penn-Dixie Cement Co. for 20 years before retiring in 1990. A graduate of Easton High School, he later attended technical school for truck driving as well as electrical training, and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He served in the Army Born Sept. 6, 1937 in Phillipsburg, N.J., he was a son of the late Rose (Bronico) Brown.

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

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister-in-law, Nancy Woods, in Arizona.

Preceding him in death was a son, David Smith, in 1990.

A memorial service in celebration of his life was held on Wednesday in Christ Little Moore Church, followed by burial in New Hope Cemetery at Little Moore. Arrangements were by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

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Obituaries Continued from page 12

survived by a son, Frederick A., Jr.; two daughters, Joyce E. Bachman of Allentown and Rebecca S. Carwell of Hays, Va.; two brothers, Harvey Jr. of Walnutport and William of Cogan Station, Pa.; two sisters, Sandra Stevens of Schnecksville and Linda Dupuis of Allentown; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was pre-deceased by a sister, Marjory Lazarus; halfsisters, Joyce and Elaine.

Services were held on Wednesday morning in the Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown, followed by burial with military honors in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.

Memorial donations may be made to Cedarbrook, 350 S. Cedarbrook Rd., Allentown, PA 18104.

Timothy C. Rice

July 20, 1957 – July 18, 2011 Timothy C. Rice, 53, of Wilkes-Barre, formerly of Saylorsburg, died Monday, July 18 in Community Medical Center, Scranton, as a result of injuries he sustained in a work related accident. He was the husband of Karen A. (Garr) Rice.

He was self-employed as a custom residential painter for more than 40 years.

Born July 20, 1957 in Easton, he was a son of the late Carl R. and Shirley (Stem) Rice.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kendra S. Rice and Mallory S. Rice, both of Wilkes-Barre; a grandson, Na ‘ Ziah; three brothers, Harold R. of Plainfield Township, Carl R., Jr. of Forks Township, and Steven C. of Allentown; a sister, Carol Rice of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held on Wednesday evening in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Interment was private.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the College Scholarship Fund for his grandson, Na ‘ Ziah Rice, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Mary Sheska Mary Sheska, 86, of Lower Nazareth Township and formerly of Bethlehem, died Friday, July 22, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.

A graduate of Northampton High School, she and her husband owned and operated Wally’s Market in Bethlehem from 1946 to 1968.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late

Basil and Julia (Kuszneryk) Thorrick.

Surviving are a son, Jerry, with whom she resided, and four grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a sister, Annie, and two brothers, Michael and John.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday in St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Arrangements were by the Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

Calvin Kessler

June 26, 1930 – July 23, 2011 Calvin “Budd” Kessler, 81, of Nazareth died Saturday, July 23 in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Joan (Leister) Kessler.

He was the owner/operator of Kessler’s TV in Nazareth.

Born June 26, 1930 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Arling and Gladys (Turner) Kessler.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Brenda Bell, of Lower Nazareth; two sisters, Joyce Schisler and Jean Mensch; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held on Wednesday morning at Fairview Cemetery in Boyertown.

Arrangements were by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Lehigh Valley Division, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Pearl E. Eastridge

Jan. 7, 1916 – July 21, 2011 Pearl E. Eastridge, 95, of Northampton died Thursday, July 21 in Wellsboro, Pa. She was the wife of the late Bartie F. Eastridge.

A member of Grace U.C.C. Church, Northampton, she was a volunteer at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born Jan. 7, 1916 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Maude (Lutz) Seidel.

Surviving are a daughter, Jane Schlegel, of Breinigsville; a son, Kenneth R., of Northampton; a sister, Emily Bretz, of Whitehall; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was a son, Paul Eastridge.

Services were held on Wednesday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with interment in Highland Park Cemetery, Allentown.

Memorial donations may be made to the church, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

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Jan. 9, 1937 – July 23, 2011 Marvin F. Kemmerer, 74, of Bethlehem Township died at home Saturday, July 23. He was the husband of Hazel F. (Sheriff) Kemmerer.

He was a truck driver for various trucking firms in the region for 40 years before retiring.

Born Jan. 9, 1937 in New Ringgold, he was a son of the late Franklin and Mildred (Arndt) Kemmerer.

He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Brenda Arce of Coplay, Deborah Frantz of Breinigsville, and Kimberly Ortiz of Allentown; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence Kemmerer and Roy Kemmerer, both of Easton; four sisters, Delores Dimmig of Minersville, Marlene Buskirk of Bangor, Joan Bonstein of Bethlehem, and Linda Higgins of Bunnell, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Dannvant, on July 19.

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stown. Arrangements are by the Geo. G., Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Holy Cross Evan. Lutheran Church.

Correction Dennis M. Valo

Dennis M. Valo, 64, of Bath, who passed away on Friday, July 15, was a son of the late Joseph A. Valo and Arlene (Mitman) Outwater.

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Barry Lee Hawk

Jan. 2, 1943 – July 23, 2011 Barry Lee Hawk, 68, of Bushkill Township died Saturday, July 23 in Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Kathryn L. (Heckman) Hawk.

A 1961 graduate of Nazareth High School, he served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a machine operator for Kraemer Textiles, Nazareth, for 28 years before retiring in 2008.

Previously, he worked for Martin Guitar as a machine operator for 15 years. After retiring, he worked part-time in the housekeeping department at the Palmer Mall.

Born Jan. 2, 1943 in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Alfred H. and Evelyn (Mackes) Hawk.

He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Nazareth.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Tammy L. Margli of Bushkill Township; a brother, John Hawk, of Bushkill Township; three sisters, Dianne Amy and Susan Kindred, both of Bushkill Township, and Sally Newell of Saylorsburg; nieces and nephews, and a granddaughter.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. in the church and Saturday morning from 10-11 a.m. in the church at 696 Johnson Rd., Nazareth. Services will be there at 11 a.m., Saturday, followed by interment with military honors in Fairview Cemetery, Moore-

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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE William L. Brune The Estate of William L. Brune, deceased, of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Gregory R. Reed, Executor, on July 6, 2011. 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 Gregory R. Reed, Attorneyat-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(7/14-7/28) ESTATE NOTICE Pamela M. Graver Estate of PAMELA GRAVER a/k/a PAMELA M. GRAVER, deceased, late of 4458 W. Mountain View Drive, Walnutport, Northampton County, 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: Executor: Michael Graver Address: 4543 Mahogany Court Walnutport, PA 18088 Or to his Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (7/14-7/28) ESTATE NOTICE Elaine M. Meckes Estate of ELAINE M. MECKES, deceased, late of 255 Pine Circle, 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: Executor: Gary L. Meckes Address: 214 Third Avenue Walnutport, PA 18088 Or to his Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (7/14-7/28) ESTATE NOTICE Margaret J. Sigley Estate of Margaret J. Sigley, a/k/a Peg Sigley, late of the Borough of Freemansburg, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to David L. Lynn, Executor of the Estate of Margaret J. Sigley, a/k/a Peg Sigley. 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 David L. Lynn 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 (7/28-8/11)

ESTATE NOTICE Ronald J. Barnasevitch The Estate of Ronald J. Barnasevitch, deceased, of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Robert D. Hricak, Executor, on June 30, 2011. 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 Robert D. Hricak, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(7/28-8/11) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Hearing/Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA.18014.

Specific items on the agenda include: 11-ZHB-623 The applicant(s), William and Dusty Eaton, owner(s) of the property located at 6051 West Main Blvd, (PA Route 248) Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 and Ronald E. Schneck and Carol A. Landis, owner(s) of the property located at 2807 Kuter Rd. Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief from the literal terms of the Moore Twp. Zoning Ordinance: Appellants, William and Dusty Eaton, propose to Construct a driveway to their 31 acre parcel.

Appellants propose a lot line adjustment to the adjoining property at 2807 Kuter Rd. to add 136 feet of road frontage along Kuter Rd. to their property. The proposed driveway to the appellants property would be located across the land obtained from 2807 Kuter Rd., however, the lot width measured along Kuter Rd. will be 136 feet and section 200-14F requires 200 feet of frontage.

The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: Chapter 200, Section 200-17, section 200-17F Lot area, width, as well as any other section of Chapter 200 Moore Twp. Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed.

The properties, Eaton property: County PIN# K5-5-8 contains approximately 31 acres and is zoned, (RA) Rural Agricultural, Schneck/Landis property, County PIN# K5-5-20 contains approximately 1.69 Acres and is zoned (RA) Rural Agricultural.

11-ZHB-624 The applicant(s), Randy and Kim Silfies, applicant(s) of the property located at 2920 Derhammer Rd. Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief from the literal terms of the Moore Twp. Zoning Ordinance: a variance to construct a 20x50 Pole Building that does not meet the setback requirements to the front yard area.

The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: Chapter 200, Section 200-17, 200-17G Minimum Yard Requirements, 200-31 Establishment of Future Right Of Way Widths, as well as any other section of Chapter 200 Moore Twp. Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed.

The property, CountyPIN# H52-10 contains approximately 11.44 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township 7/28 IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENTS EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Every resident of the Northampton Area School District upon attaining eighteen years of age and every person

eighteen years of age or over becoming a resident of the Northampton Area School District shall, within twelve months after the happening there of, notify the Northampton Area School District Tax Assessment office of their becoming of age or becoming a resident.

Any person failing within said period to notify the aforesaid Assessor of the Northampton Area School District shall in additional to the tax levied by the Northampton Area School District be liable to the Northampton Area School District in a penal sum equal to such tax. All 2011-12 School Per Capita Tax Bills were mailed on or about July 1, 2011.

Residents of the Northampton Area School District who did not receive a Tax Bill shall comply with this legal notice by notifying the school district at: Northampton Area School District Tax Office Attn: Michelle Horton, Tax Assessor 2014 Laubach Avenue, PO Box 9 Northampton PA 180670009 PHONE: (610) 261-4612 OFFICE HOURS: 8:00AM to 4:00 PM. 7/28 NOTICE TO REAL ESTATE OWNERS IN ALLEN TOWNSHIP, BATH BOROUGH CHAPMAN BOROUGH, EAST ALLEN TOWNSHIP, LEHIGH TOWNSHIP MOORE TOWNSHIP AND NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH The Northampton Area School District 2011-12 Real Estate Tax Bills were mailed to property owners on or about July 1, 2011. If you have not received your tax bill, or if you have received bills other than your own, please contact your real estate tax office at the numbers listed below.

Pennsylvania tax collection laws state that taxpayers are not relieved from payment of real estate taxes or avoid any penalty, interest or charge for failure to receive tax bill.

Inquiries regarding school tax bills and payment should be promptly directed to the following tax collectors in your township or borough.

Allen Township, Bath Borough, Chapman Borough, East Allen Township, Moore Township NASD Tax Office, Michelle Horton (610) 261-4612 Lehigh Township Mary Loise Trexler (610) 262-6222 Northampton Borough Judith Stanz (610) 261-0525 7/28 NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING AUGUST 10, 2011 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1. Brookside Commercial Construction Company, Inc. 1177 Sixth Street, Whitehall, Pennsylvania, for the property located on West Alley, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel No. L4SW4A-1-6 and is located in the C-2 Commercial Zoning District.

This plan is presented for a Sketch Plan Review. Brookside Commercial Construction Company would like to develop this parcel into a 48 townhome development entitled Northampton Townhomes.

All Interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend.

Gene Zarayko Borough Manager (7/28-8/4)

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which is paid by tuitions, large grants from the Whitetail Deer Classic and other financial sources.

The students put on skits Friday evening that depicted a bit of what they learned, such as personal flotation devices when in waters, the value of trapping, how landfills take in recyclables, the Pa. Game Commission and black bears, and invasive species.

Curtis and his staff showed cloth bags which they encouraged people to use rather than plastic bags when shopping for groceries. He said 18 plastic bags are made from enough petroleum to drive a car for a mile, and that 100 billion plastic bags are used in the U.S. each year.

The school is sponsored by the Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, in cooperation with the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center and Pa. Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources. Students are 14 to 17 years of age, and this may be lowered to 13 years next year, with schools now teaching more environmental science.

Stars Tournament Softball 2012 tryout dates for 12U, 14U, 16U, & 18U - Aug. 7 and Aug. 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 at Allen Township’s Athletic Association complex. Additional information, please contact: Mike – 610-704-2390 or Ted 610-417-5049 The Valley Shockers Girls Fastpitch Tournament Softball Club will be holding open tryouts for its U12, U14, U16, and U18 teams at the Northampton Athletic Assoc. on August 20, 21, 27 and 28 from 11am to 1pm- all dates.

For more info call Steve @ 484-553-7250 or call/text Kevin @ 610-762-3805 or email at coachm@enter.net.

275th Anniversary

The Bath 275th Anniversary celebration is almost one year away...August 2012!

On Saturday, August 13th at 11:00am, we will be celebrating the one year opening/

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grand opening of the "Anniversary Store" on East Main Street in Bath...

Hoping to see "Ferrous" or "Fe Fe" from the Iron Pigs in attendance!

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A Word Of Caution

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the family of Denise Merhi, one of four who were murdered last year.

• In a final report, Zarayko said the budget is looking good despite the economy, with the six-month balance down some.

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all over, and they want to stop that tide.

Both State Representatives Joe Emerick and Marcia Hahn, who sit on the House Game & Fisheries Committee, would vote against Sunday hunting.

Emerick said on Monday that in conversations he has had with sportsmen he sees that they are against it as well. “I believe in fair chase, and game should have one day to themselves,” he noted. He said he has had a hard time finding game to hunt.“If we have farmers and landowners closing their lands, it will make it that much more difficult.”

Mike Topping, president of the Federation, admitted it would be one more reason for people to oppose hunting. In the past, the vote among the sportsmen was against Sunday hunting, and those who may have favored it wanted it only on State Game Lands. Emerick said the only person on the Game & Fisheries Committee favoring Sunday hunting is the chairman.

Rep. Hahn may arrange a meeting this fall for local sportsmen to air their views.

Another item discussed on Monday was a bill that would disallow pigeon shoots. While Senator Pat Browne is for that bill, he will not support any amendments that are attached which would include opposition to such activities as claybird shooting or block shoots. Both sporting clay operators and rod and gun clubs definitely want them to continue, for they are major fund-raisers.

The sportsmen want more clarity on the bill and an aide to Senator Browne, as well as Rep. Emerick, will get the latest information to the sportsmen so that they can take a stand on their beliefs.

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Police Blotter Colonial Regional D.U.I. Arrest in Bath

Colonial Regional Police charged Robert Huggler, 55, of 270 E. Northampton St., Bath, with D.U.I. after he struck a curb with his vehicle and flattened a tire on July 2. Police were informed of the incident after a road-

side repairman who came to fix the flat noticed that Huggler may have been under the influence. After field sobriety tests, Huggler was arrested for suspicion of DUI and taken a for a legal blood draw. The results: .26%. The DUI charges are being filed through District Judge John Capobianco’s office.

filed against her for a summary offense violation of cruelty to animals. CRPD would like to remind pet owners to leave their animals at home during periods of excessive heat.

On July 18 at 4:40 p.m., Colonial Regional Police were dispatched to the Wal-Mart parking lot in Lower Nazareth Township for the report of a dog in heat-related distress locked in a car. It was a German Shepherd dog inside a Chevrolet sedan with all four windows up/The dog was left in 95 degree heat for about a half hour.

Police contacted the owner, Katie K. Schramm, 20, of 27 Indian Trail Road, Wind Gap, who said she forgot to roll down the windows and was inside the store buying food for the dog.

A non-traffic citation was

False Reports, I.D.

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On July 23, she was charged with false reports to implicate another, false reports, false identification, and driving under suspension/ The charges were filed through District Judge Joseph Barner’s office.

Crash with Injury

Michael Quinter, 41, of Bango, was operating a dump truck and failed to stop for a red traffic signal at 248 and 191, colliding into a Subaru coupe that was driven by Caroline Strack, 61, of Nazareth.

Upon police arrival Strack was extricated from her vehicle by Colonial Regional Police with the assistance of Nazareth Borough Police department.

Quinter was cited for driving at an unsafe speed due to the roadway conditions of heavy rain on Monday, July 25.

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with a ceremonial lighting of the State Games of America torch and parade of athletes at Qualcomm stadium the first night of competition.

All girls qualified in 2010 at the Keystone State Games competition held in Lansdale, PA. Those girls and their teams that medaled at the 2010 games received automatic bids to the State Games of America. “It is truly a once in a lifetime experience for most of these girls,” commented Mike Dalton, Owner LVSA. “The parade of athletes by states, gives the girls an excellent sense of pride for where they live.” Competing against girls from Maine to California, which exposes them to some of the best gymnasts in the country,” Dalton, added.

Girls Competing: Kylie Gilliard of Walnutport, Vittoria Marconi of Easton, Montana Muller of Catasauqua, Mallory Starret of Bethlehem, Leah Belman of Allentown, Kellee Heydorn of Macungie, Caroline Marzano of Northampton, Kortnie Snyder of Easton, and Kailyn Beil of Whitehall.

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event at each Tractor Supply store. In addition to putting pets in the adopting homes of caring families, the events are designed to increase awareness of local pet adoption programs in communities across the country and the importance of neutering and spaying your pets. Contact your local Tractor Supply store for particular details concerning the pet adoption event and the other fun activities and events planned at the Tractor Supply store near you.

Flying Start

Walking past the newspaper one day, an elderly fellow was startled to see a young newspaper boy run out, take a flying leap in the air with legs apart, and then fall into the gutter.

“Goodness, young fellow,” said the old man, “did you hurt yourself?”

“No,” said the newspaper boy with a scowl, “but I sure would like to get my hands on the guy that moved my bicycle.”