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Leading the Kazoos

Nazareth Mayor cites costs For local police department

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

GRAND MARSHAL of Nazareth’s 4th of July kazoo parade, Abbe “Miss G” Graber of Woodstock, N.Y., sits atop a car. (Story and more photos on page 10).

Youngster drowns In Bushkill Township While his father was out working in the yard, and his mother inside the house, little three-year-old Mason Alexander Koch climbed the ladder of their new family backyard pool in Bushkill Township at around noon on Thursday and apparently fell in. He was found shortly after, floating in the water.

A neighborhood nurse was able to briefly revive him at his Bushkill Center Rd. home

and he was revived briefly again in the Easton Hospital, where he was taken by ambulance. But the boy died of drowning. Mason was pronounced dead of accidental drowning by Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek, two hours after he was found.

Mason’s parents are both employed by the Easton

What began as a grievance hearing against Borough Council for what the police believe was a violation of their collective bargaining agreement, ended with a statement by the Mayor explaining the dire circumstances surrounding the expenses of the police department that led them to disband the department last month.

Officer Fred Lahovsky, representing the Nazareth Borough Police Association, at Thursday night’s workshop meeting of Council spoke about shifts and why the police should be paid for them. He said that an arbitration agreement had been worked out by attorney Timothy Brown. He claimed that and another agreement on April 20 regarding shift differential were not addressed.

Lahovsky said that the police grievance is that Council should comply, and with that Police Committee chairman Larry Stoudt said they would have five days to discuss it be-

fore a decision is made.

Mayor Fred Daugherty, at the concluding portion of the meeting, said that while Council is not in charge of the police department, he thanked them for their support of his recommendation that the police be disbanded.

He said that the facts and figures show one trend – that running their own department will “consume the borough.” Daugherty said that costs for the police have risen 49.4%, due mostly to workers’ compensation claims, and “The borough right now is faced with a situation of practically being dropped by the last insurance company that will even touch us.”

Mayor Daugherty said, “From a practical and cost effective standpoint, it is not good to have a small town police department. $275,000 has come from the general fund for police. (At that, Lahovsky walked out of the meeting.)

The insurance company is losing money on us…This has been going on for ten years.

Costs have gone up 110%, but

Council has been frugal with a tax increase.” He predicted that taxes could rise by at least three mills if the police department were kept intact.

Daugherty said there is a long list of questions, and “they will be dealt with in time,” obviously referring to a possible merger with the Colonial Regional Police, who now have jurisdiction in Bath Borough, Lower Nazareth and Hanover Townships, and contract with Chapman Quarries borough.

Other Matters • A representative of Holy Family Church asked that there be protection for parking during the church picnic.

But Stoudt said the field is in Upper Nazareth, not Nazareth. Upper Nazareth police don’t want to do it, so permission would be needed from the borough. Councilmen Thomas Heckman and Jack Herbst questioned about possible litigation, and at that Stoudt advised that the church hire a private security company to handle parking.

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Welcome Home Marine Cpl. Troy Frantz.

Warrior Watch Riders welcomed home Marine Cpl. Troy Frantz from Walnutport, a 22-year-old veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. On Feb. 25, Fantz was traveling in Sangin, Afghanistan when his Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle was hit with a rocket propelled grenade.

He was completely unharmed. Four months later he was welcomed home by over 100 motorcycles, the Continued on page 15

Cpl. Frantz gets a welcome home hug. (More photos on page 15).

– photo by Dee Burritt

SUNDAY THUNDERSTORM brought wind, rain and hail, the combination of which leveled this field of corn between Gracedale and S & L Plastics in Upper Nazareth Township. In other fields the corn was, as the saying goes, “Knee high by the 4th of July.” The storm also caused property damage in parts of Northampton County.

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Dumbest ever The Afghanistan fiasco has turned out to be the dumbest war this nation ever engaged in. For a long time the mistaken entry into Iraq was rated the dumbest by foreign policy experts.

But there is a slim chance President George W. Bush’s mistaken plunge into Iraq might produce a democratic government.

That chance, however, is slim. But it’s a chance. Currently there’s no chance our joining NATO in fighting a war against tribal leaders in Afghanistan will produce democracy.

The latest polls find that 80 percent of the Afghan population wants us out. Why shouldn’t they? What historical connection do we have with this country? None.

We have killed Osama bin Laden. We have also killed many innocent Afghans and have between 90,000 and 100,000 Americans still in this far away, unimportant, backward country, risking their lives on missions to kill enemy Afghans.

Al-Qaeda forces are reduced in Afghanistan, and many have moved to other countries.

Perhaps most importantly, we are wasting two billion dollars every month in this misguided, and hopeless undertaking-two billion dollars a month and 24 billion a year!

With the U.S. economy in crisis, nothing could be more senseless than this waste of dollars. Military leaders don’t admit defeat or hopelessness. Thus the limited negatives of our military commanders there, holding out hopes we can justify more American deaths and billions being wasted, can no longer be taken seriously.

There’s new hope President Obama will finally wake up and realize he should have opposed this intervention just as he did our mistaken plunge into Iraq-- which he openly opposed.

The Afghanistan war has cost the American people an estimated $423 billion dollars! That’s the estimate of Congressman John Conyers, Michigan Democrat, a longtime critic of this war.

Most Americans agree with his latest (June) call for a change in U.S. policy: “I sincerely hope President Obama will see the value of pursuing a new way forward in Afghanistan and bring our troops home.”

Polls show most Americans agree with him.

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Opinion Rethinking the Ideas of American Exceptionalism Nick Freiling Of Grove City College If fellows at the Center for Vision and Values refuse to pay homage to American exceptionalism, then the idea is doomed, indeed.

And for good reason. As encouraging as the concept sounds, a widespread belief in American exceptionalism is bad for our nation, and even worse for our spiritual and social lives.

As global migration patterns accelerate exponentially and world economies become inextricably linked, even the most “conservative” of Americans are coming to terms with the fact that America is just one among many nations, our policies by no means inherently superior to those of others.

At last month’s “America: Still the Last Best Hope?” conference, several speakers addressed the idea of American exceptionalism. While this notion has traditionally been a nonnegotiable pillar of modern-day American conservatism, it was very apparent that its tenability is waning.

Several speakers cited the harm of maintaining such a belief, citing data about the demise of American capitalism and the failure of the nation to adhere to its founding principles.

Though not in the majority, these views certainly pervaded much of the conference, and exceptionalism was by no means assumed by anyone. The question“still the last best hope?”seemed to be as honest a question as any – certainly not understood by the speakers as rhetorical.

And this was totally predictable. Yes, our history may be unique – even exceptional – but as globalization takes its inevitable course, even Americans cannot help but see the shortcomings of their own culture in comparison with others. Even our unique political system, the model for younger democracies, could be modified (within constitutional limits) according to the successes of other governments.

But the strong grasp that exceptionalism has had on the American people engenders just the sort of arrogance that keeps us from acknowledging the overwhelming successes of younger democracies.

Beyond arrogance it facilitates something even worse: a blatant disregard for human rights. As Rev. Jim Wallis stated, it leads Americans to believe “it’s wrong to torture, except for America, it’s wrong to

discharge nuclear weapons, except for America, it’s wrong to violate just war, except for America.”

For decades, Americans have assumed that what is permissible for US troops is unchallengeable by any other government, that our military actions cannot possibly be unjust. But any concerned American will know that this is not true, and any patriotic American will fight to defend our true honor – not our vain pride – looking beyond the façade of exceptionalism for true and unbiased justice.

Even Dinesh D’Souza (who I tried so hard to like) indirectly affirmed the harmful side effects of exceptionalism during the on-campus debate with Jim Wallis by appealing to the Civil Rights movement as a product of America’s “unique identity”. But Mar-

tin Luther King, Jr., the figurehead of the Civil Rights movement, was anything but an exceptionalist.

Speaking in 1967, he said “What do [the Vietnamese] think as we test out our latest weapons on them, just as the Germans tested out new tortures in the concentration camps of Europe. Now there is little left to build on save bitterness. We are met by deep and understandable distrust.”

For King, America’s foreign policy of aggression and dominance was unwarranted.

Self-criticism was his way of getting his point across, and this simply could not be done while maintaining that America is by nature the “greatest nation on earth.”

Christians especially ought to reject any idea that makes Continued on page 3

On Social Security

The latest proposal, in a New York Times column, is to increase social security payments. That dumbfounds many who are primarily worried, rightly, about overspending and the huge national debt.

Yet Thomas Geoghegan has a point. He reminds us that our tax rates are comparatively low, compared to the world average. He estimates it at about 15 percent of our GDP, notes that this is below the rate in most wealthy countries.

He believes it would boost the economy and help millions who retire by increasing their social security income to, perhaps, fifty percent of their pre-retirement earnings.

Though this surprise proposal will encounter fierce opposition from many quarters, it is an economic argument worth consideration. Nothing the Obama Administration has done in its first years has appreciably increased living standards and average income. There’s a chance this proposal would be a major boost to the economy.

Of course, cuts in other spending will be, and are, a necessity. But raising the income of those retired on social security raises the buying power of the nation considerably. Though chances are Congress will not do so, this is an unusual proposal worth consideration, now or perhaps in the future.

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We had some real thunder boomers Saturday night and again on Sunday morning and afternoon, and the rain that went with it. In some places trees were knocked down and cornfields leveled by the elements. But, thankfully, the skies cleared for a real nice Fourth of July celebration on Monday. Every once in a while you could hear somebody setting off fire crackers, legal or illegal, but nobody was hurt as far as I know. There were lots of big fireworks shows all over the Valley. Folks had plenty of backyard picnics, or went to one of the parks for recreation. I’m sure Dorney Park was full with all the rides they have. Some of ‘em are real humdingers, nothing like the old roller coasters we usta have. Now people are upside down, standing up and whatever as they go all over the loops. Whew! Not for this old timer! Outside of that, it was kinda quiet down town, and maybe that’s why. Everybody was away some place – even out at Penn State. . . .Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the parents of the little boy

who lost his life in a backyard swimming pool. When they’re that age, things happen so fast when you just let them out of your sight for a few seconds.

They’re curious and want to explore, and sometimes things happen. Our prayers are with the family in such a tragedy. . . . Good to see so many flags flying as we show our patriotism. We should always be proud of our country. There’s not another one like ours in the world, where down through the ages people have fought and sacrificed their lives for our freedom. I wish our schools would teach more American history so the young folks could appreciate more what they have. . . .Looks like the former beer distributor building down at Northampton & Chestnut is getting a face lifting. Long before Joe Fischl had his business there, I believe there was a movie theater, and an undertaker’s business where furniture was made. Anyhow, it goes way back and is a part of the town’s history, so I’m glad to see that it’s getting some attention. . . . Cliff Lee was sailing along

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with the Phillies the other day, and sure was bombed in one inning by three back-toback home runs. Rcckon they call that a little hiccup, or a bump in the road. Anyhow, his mates better start getting more regular hitting or the team will have another disappointment like last year . . . .

Congrats to the Bath Legion baseball team, as they won the western division the other day. Now let’s hope they can go all the way, and beat East Stroudsburg. I’d like to see a championship game played down at Ciff Cowling Field. . . . The 4th of July party is over at our house, and the gang’s gone home. Wonder if they left some good food to snack on? Anyhow, have a wonderful weekend, folks.

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the state an object of worship in and of itself. Christ taught that it is the individual that is important, not the state, and I think it follows that we are to

THE HOME NEWS reject, or at least ignore, any talk of America as superior to other nations, “for the same Lord is Lord of all.”

If we wish to be truly exceptional, we should believe that we are not, and that our duty as Americans is nothing more than to live in harmony, as equals, with the peoples of the world. Indeed, as Christians, our duty as citizens of any nation is everywhere the same. Our allegiance is to Christ alone.

In conclusion, the words of Jim Wallis were hard to deny: “There is no divine mandate for American exceptionalism.

We shouldn’t think that we’re better than everybody else.”

This rings true. We are blessed to live in this land, but that is the sum of it. We have no special privilege, and America’s responsibility as a powerful nation is nothing more than the sum of the responsibilities of her individual members: to live with love toward all, seeking peace wherever it may be found.

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Bath area farm Has potato plot Twin Maple Farm, located on School Road in East Allen Township, is hosting a Penn State University potato trial.

The trial features a number of specialty potato varieties and also a replicated trial featuring 40 other potato varieties.

Penn State University coordinates the trial. These trials allow University researchers, as well as local potato farmers, to learn which potato varieties do well right here in the Lehigh Valley.

On June 22nd, about a dozen new and beginning potato farmers were at the potato trials to learn about potato pest management. Robert E. Leiby, Penn State Extension, said that the trials are an excellent way to evaluate promising potato varieties and see how well they grow here in the Lehigh Valley.

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WOMEN/SOCIAL

Wedding

He is employed by Schaefer Systems International, Inc., in York, Pa. Following a wedding reception held at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, the newlyweds honeymooned on a cruise to the Bahamas and Grand Turk.

They are residing in Wrightsville, Pa., with their puppies Onyx and Bailey.

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Baby Boy Kiefer Jonathan and Sarah Kiefer of Nazareth became parents of a son on June 25 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill .

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Padgett

Padgett-Matula Melissa S. Matula and Justin T. Padgett were united in marriage on Saturday, May 28 at Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, Bath.

The wedding ceremony was officiated by the Pastors Barry and Elizabeth Mitchell.

The bride is the daughter of Michael and Susan Matula of Moore Twsp, Bath.

The groom is the son of Steven and Ann Padgett of North Huntingdon, Pa. Miss Kristin Matula of Bath was her sister’s maid of honor.

Bridesmaids included Nichole Funk, sister of the groom, and Mehgan Rutigliano, Natalie Wilson, and Kelly Miller.

Miss Alexis Padgett, sister of the groom, was their flower girl.

Christopher Funk, brotherin-law of the groom, was best man.

The groomsmen were Jeremy Matula, brother of the bride, Mark Steiner, Fran Jolin and Todd Bosch.

The bride is a 2006 graduate of Northampton Area High School. Melissa graduatedfrom The University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, Pa., with her Bachelors Degree in nursing in 2010.

The groom is also a 2006 graduate of Northampton Area High School. Justin graduated from The California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering in 2010.

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He earned his diploma in Automotive – specializing in Diesel. He was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society for holding a 3.5 GPA or higher over the course of his schooling. He was in the top of his class.

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St. John’s Friendly Fifties will have their annual picnic, rain or shine, at the 26th St. Playground in Northampton on Monday, July 11th from noon until 5:pm.

DAR ninth decade members On Saturday, May 7, the Bethlehem Pennsylvania Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their fourth Annual 9th Decade Club celebration. Congressman Charlie Dent presented four members , each attaining their 9th decade in 2011, with a flag which had flown over the nation’s capitol.

Those honored were Virginia Thierfelder, Edna McEvoy, Mildred Bankos and Violet Osmun. Accepting on behalf of the late Violet Osmun was her daughter Karen Stefancin.

All 9th Decade members were presented with a yellow rose by Margaret Graver in honor of her late mother, Beatrice M. Graver.

Are you a lucky ducky???

Are you a lucky duck? Well come out to the Bath Farmers Market on July 29th from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. to find out at the 2nd annual Bath Farmers Market Duck Race which benefits the Bath Farmers Market and the Bath Business & Community Partnership.

Participants can adopt a duck for $5.00, local businesses will be contributing prizes including cash, gift certificates, savings bonds and more. The duck race will begin when all ducks have been adopted or at 5:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for ducks that cross the finish line first. The grand prize is $250 cash for the first lucky duck across the finish line.

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music, food, vendors and activities for children at the Bath Farmers Market before and after the race.

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. You can also stop by the Bath Farmers Market every Friday from 3-7 p.m. to adopt your duck.

For more information about the Great Bath Duck Race visit www.bathfarmersmarket.org, or find us on facebook. Duck sponsorship and prizes are still needed from area businesses. If you would like to donate, please call 484-619-6121 to schedule a pick up or drop your donation at any of the area businesses listed above.

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Cooking fires lead home dangers U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 373,900 home structure fires from 2005-2009 according to new research from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). According to the report, cooking fires remain the leading cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries and smoking materials continue to be the leading cause of home fire deaths.

During the five-year period covered by the report, roughly one in every 310 households per year had a reported home fire. Each year, these fires caused an estimated average of 2,650 civilian deaths, 12,890 civilian injuries, and $7.1 billion in direct property damage. On average, seven people died in U.S. home fires every day.

One-quarter of the home fire deaths resulted from fires that originated in the bedroom, 24% from fires in the family room, living room, or den, and 15% from fires starting in the kitchen.

Though only 20% of reported fires occurred between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, half of the deaths were caused by fires reported during this time.

“These statistics are a sad reminder that fire is still a deadly threat and we must do more to prevent the needless deaths and losses,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of communications.

“Properly installed and maintained fire protection devices, such as smoke alarms and residential fire sprinklers, can help to prevent most fire deaths.”

Almost two-thirds (62%) of home fire deaths resulted from fires in which no smoke alarms were present at all (38%) or smoke alarms were present but did not operate (24%). The report also ref-

erenced John Hall’s recent report, U.S. Experience with Sprinklers, which found that having wet pipe sprinkler systems in the home reduces chances of dying in a fire by 83%.

The report is based on data from the U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA’s) National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA’s) annual fire department experience survey.

To view the report, visit NFPA’s website.

Top ten fire safety tips from NFPA: Watch your cooking Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you must leave, even for a short time, turn off the stove.

Give space heaters space Keep fixed and portable space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn. Turn off heaters when you leave the room or go to sleep.

Smoke outside Ask smokers to smoke outside. Have sturdy, deep ashtrays for smokers.

Keep matches and lighters out of reach Keep matches and lighters up high, out of the reach of children, preferably in a cabinet with a child lock.

Inspect electrical cords Replace cords that are cracked, damaged, have broken plugs, or have loose connections.

Be careful when using candles Keep candles at least one foot from anything that can burn. Blow out candles when you leave the room or go to sleep.

Have a home fire escape plan Make a home fire escape plan and practice it at least twice a year.

Install smoke alarms

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Interconnect smoke alarms throughout the home.

When one sounds, they all sound.

Test smoke alarms Test smoke alarms at least once a month and replace conventional batteries once a year or when the alarm “chirps” to tell you the battery is low. Replace any smoke alarm that is more than 10 years old.

Install sprinklers If you are building or remodeling your home, install residential fire sprinklers.

Sprinklers can contain and may even extinguish a fire in less time than it would take the fire department to arrive.

About the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA is a worldwide leader in fire, electrical, building, and life safety. The mission of the international nonprofit organization founded in 1896 is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. Visit NFPA’s website at http://www.nfpa.org for more information.

CRPD Having Blood drive

The Colonial Regional Police Department will sponsor their eighth annual blood drive on Monday, July 18. It will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of CRPD’s headquarters at 248 Brodhead Rd., Bethlehem (Hanover Township).

Walk-in donors are welcome, but appointments are recommended and can be made by calling Barbara Hoell at the CRPD headquarters, 610-861-4820.

Special programs listed by Moravian Hall Square ‘Travel Around The World with Song’ will be the outdoor concert 7 pm, Friday, July 15 in the Pleasure Garden of Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth. Daria Marmaluk-Haijioannou, world traveler, will entertain.

The concert is free and open to the public. Children are welcome. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be in Kortz Hall.

‘Treasure or Trash’ will be the program 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 19 in Kortz Hall of Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth. Sarah Howell of Northampton Coin & Jewelry will offer advice on jewelry and what has real

value and what may be just sentimental.

The program is part of the Senior Pathways series and is free and open to the public.

Registration is required by calling 610.746.1000 or on line at www.moravian.com.

Learn How To…an open house with various crafters will be the program 2-6 pm, Tuesday, July 26 in Kortz Hall at Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth.

Part of the Wellness & Vitality series, the program is free and open to the public. Registration is required by calling 610.746.1000 or on line at www.moravian.com.

Dogs and lunches at Nazareth library Dogs at the Memorial Library of Nazareth & vicinity? Come sit, stay and read to certified therapy dogs who love listening to tales. Kids ages grade 1 and up can sign up for a private 15 minute session to read to one of the dogs . Remember to bring a book.

Program starts July 7th.

Like reading, talking and eating? That’s what The Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity does. Lunches are at noon on Tuesdays for teens ages 13-17. Books and lunch

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The recent revelation that four of college football’s conference commissioners are paid over a million dollars a year raised eyebrows among many who see college football as a sport, not a business.

It’s perhaps time, or past time, we recognize that college football is not only a

business--but a big business, at many colleges. The recent decision to allow college players to be paid $300 a game by one conference is an indication of this reality.

Colleges can make millions sell- ing football game tickets.

With players being paid nothing, the avid fan interest in the violent game, can add up to audiences of over a hundred thousand fans. Thus colleges can often afford to pay their football coaches more than their presidents. But when the salaries reach up into the millions, being earned by students often injured for life, conditions are out of proportion. Limits are obviously a first order of business for college conferences and coaches.

Bath wins west division in Northampton Cty. Legion ball, Takes on Kemp in playoffs With a 7-0 victory over Nazareth this past week, Bath clinched the west division in the Northampton County Legion League. No. 2 seed in the playoffs, which began Tuesday, Bath was scheduled to play Kemp in a best-ofthree series at Bath. (Scores next week.) East Stroudsburg is No. 1. Other teams in the playoffs are Nazareth, Wind Gap, Bethlehem Jeffs, Birches and Big Pocono.

With the good weather we’ve been having this summer, the baseball teams have had plenty of action. These are the latest scores from the past week: Bath ripped Lehigh Township, 6-1, led by Jim Bertolotti’s 2 for 3, including a double and two runs batted in, and Bryon Brong, 2 for 3 with a

double. Three pitchers combined to throw a three-hitter at Lehigh Twsp., striking out 12 along the way. The trio of hurlers – Jason Mitch, Pete Daland, adnd Patrick Donnelly – all struck out four each.

Kyle Farnholtz tripled for the Lehigh Twsp. team.

Although struggling this season, Northampton managed to knock off a strong Nazareth team, 6-4, last Monday. Ryan Helm was the star of the game, at the plate and on the mound He went 3 for 4 with three RBIs and got the final two outs as a pitcher when Nazareth had the bases loaded and only one out in the bottom of the 7th inning.

And then last Tuesday, Lehigh Township turned the trick on Nazareth by surprising them in a sweeping of the

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blue and white in a double header, 2-1 and 11-2. Jeff Sell bangd out four hits in four trips, and collected three RBIs for Lehigh Township in the nightcap as their team picked up multiple runs all along the way. With the victories, Lehigh Twsp. was 9 and 11 on the season.

East Stroudsburg prevailed, 3-2, over Northampton, getting 10 hits led by Dan Alicia’s 3 for 3 and a pair of RBIs. Jim Snyder had two hits for his 7 and 12 team.

Last Wednesday, Bath beat Northampton, 3-1 and Nazareth won 7-2 over Lehigh Township. In the Bath game, Ryan Brong had a double and triple in three at-bats. Double RBIs were tagged by Mike Garzillo, Karl Keglovits and Tayor Magditch in Nazareth’s win, while Luke Szoke was Lehigh Township’s best of the game with a pair of safeties, including a double.

The Bath-Nazareth game last Thursday was scoreless until the bottom of the 6th inning when Ben Schmitt and Mike Garzillo hit back to back doubles for the one and only run to win, 1-0, for Nazareth.

Pat Donnelly was the loser, and Jason Smith won on a three-hitter. Bath’s seasonal record at that point was 135-2 (remember those two ties earlier?). Nazareth was 12-5.

Steve Fahringer (4 for 4 including a double, triple, a run and an RBI) and Ryan Helm with a double and two RBIs paved the way for Northampton to beat Lehigh Township 7-2 on Thursday. Both teams had 13 losses thusfar in the season, but Northampton had 8 victories, while Lehigh Twsp. had only three.

As noted above, Bath shut out Nazareth, 7-0 on Friday.

Jason Mitch scattered six hits Continued on page 13

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Sunday Hunting Under Consideration by PGC, Legislature A 4-3 vote of the Pennsylvania Game Commissioners recently favored a resolution revoking past laws and establishing Sunday hunting.

But while Democratic chairman Ed Staback of the House Game & Fisheries Committee praises the idea, two of his Republican members on that committee, Reps.

Joseph Emerick and Marcia Hahn, are not. They also have support from most sportsmen who do not want Sunday hunting on private lands, although some may favor it on State Game Lands. That, and the fact that farmers will no doubt put up more “No Trespassing” signs if Sunday hunting becomes a reality.

Rep. Hahn told us she will arrange a local public hearing so that sportsmen and women can voice their feelings one way or the other, but as things stand now, she says she would vote “no” if the proposed law comes up on the House floor. H.B. 1760, introduced by Rep. John Evans, Republican chairman of the House Game & Fisheries Committee, would remove the Sunday hunting ban and allow the PGC to decide appropriate uses for Sunday hunting, such as game management.

Recently, Ben Koncewicz, program coordinator for the 73,000-member Pa. Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, testified before H&F, telling

the committee members that PFSC believes that whether or not Sunday hunting is allowed, it should be decided based on wildlife management recommendations, and not based on political opinions. He said, “The decision should be by our wildlife agency through the season and bag limit process, like all other hunting seasons, dates and times.”

Koncewicz went on in an On Target commentary: “A large majority of our members are not supportive of an all-out removal of the Sunday hunting prohibition with the Legislature setting the ‘when’s’ and ‘where’s’ of what species may be hunted” . . . .

“PFSC wholeheartedly supports a change in legislation that would remove the issue of Sunday hunting from the political legislative process, and instead place it under the control of the Pa. Game Commission.”

I’d like to have YOUR opinions for this column, which could go a long way in understanding what YOU feel about Sunday hunting. Send your opinions to “Outdoors,” 2556 Wood’s Edge Rd., Bath, PA 18014, or fax your response to this writer’s phone number, 610-837-1264.

Personally, whether many other states already allow Sunday hunting or not, I say, give it a rest, and let our fields Continued on page 13

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Many of the new potato varieties in this trial are numbered (yet unnamed) that are still in the experimental phase, but hold promise for becoming commercially viable potato varieties. These potato varieties were produced by U.S. potato breeding programs. Some of the states where they come from are Maine, New York, Michigan, Idaho, Colorado.

The Lehigh Valley Potato Growers Association Board of Directors will meet at the farm next week to look at the

trials and evaluate the potato performance. In early September there will be a Twilight Potato Meeting sponsored by Penn State Extension. This evening meeting will allow local farmers to see the harvested potatoes from the trials. In addition there will be some local potato production updates.

Soup Kitchen

Loaves & Fishes soup kitchen meals are served the second Saturday of every month at Christ UCC Church in Bath and the third Saturday at the UCC Church in Nazareth. Doors open at 11:30, meals are served at noon. The dates this month are July 9 for Christ UCC in Bath and July 16 for St. John’s UCC Church in Nazareth.

Food Bank

The Bath Area Food Bank is located on the lower level of St. John’s Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath. The food bank distributes food on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning about 9:00 a.m. and is supported by the

Bath Area Council of Churches. The next date for distribution is July 12.

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For years, the answer has been to gobble up more revenues, rather than control the spending appetite.

“Now, with this budget, Harrisburg has finally turned the corner, bringing fiscal responsibility back to Pennsylvania,” he added.

Although Pennsylvania’s townships and other local governments have seen their share of state dollars diminish in recent years, the 2011-2012 budget brought good news: Programs that support intergovernmental cooperation, land use planning, floodplain management, community development, and transportation all saw slight funding increases.

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The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors praised Governor Tom Corbett and the Legislature this week for achieving a milestone: The commonwealth’s first on-time budget in eight years.

“The governor made it look easy, but it’s taken a lot of hard work by a lot of people to craft this $27.1 billion spending plan,” PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko said, “and the best part is that the budget significantly cuts state spending and doesn’t include a tax increase.”

Sanko lauded the Corbett Administration for keeping an eye on spending and making tough choices.

“We’ve all seen people who spend more than they have, buy everything they want instead of just what they need or can afford, and who borrow to cover the shortfall. We all recognize it and the damage it causes,” Sanko said.“It’s been that way in Washington and Harrisburg for a while.

Even some larger communities in Pennsylvania are on the edge of fiscal distress.

enact a local impact fee in the Marcellus Shale region. We also want to see some common-sense reforms, which won’t cost the state a dime to adopt but would provide communities with relief from costly purchasing and advertising mandates that are wasting millions of tax dollars a year.”

The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors represents Pennsylvania’s 1,455 townships of the second class and for the past 90 years has been committed to preserving and strengthening township government and securing greater visibility and involvement for townships in the state and federal political arenas. Townships of the second class represent more residents — 5.5 million Pennsylvanians — than any other type of political subdivision in the commonwealth.

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Team Orange are the representatives of Lehigh Township and Moore Township.

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By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News Congressman Charlie Dent told an audience standing and seated on the grounds of the Nazareth Municipal Building on Monday that the Declaration of Independence and Constitution are ”title deeds of humanity and testaments of human freedom.”

He followed up by reading many of the reasons why the Colonists rebelled against the tyrannical actions of England’s King George during the Revolutionary War. Noting the celebration, Dent said, “Nazareth is as America really ought to be.”

He was among those who offered remarks following a 4th of July Kazoo Parade,

CONGRESSMAN CHARLIE DENT spoke about the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

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COL. JAMES FOLLWEILER, back from four tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, was the main speaker for Nazareth’s 4th of July celebration.

– Home News photo sponsored by the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce.

Col. James Follweiler, who returned recently from years of action in Iraq and Afghanistan, told the crowd, “As a nation we continue to strive forward.” He said this region did its part during the Revolution, and one of his ancestors helped hide the Liberty Bell from the British.

“Our founding fathers chose sacrifice in the birth of our nation,” Col. Follweiler said, as America on Monday celebrated its 235th anniversary since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He went on to trace all the wars since, in which this

nation has been tested, and concluded, “We as Americans must always remain vigilant.

Remember and be proud. Always be prepared and we will always be free.”

Following Sunday’s storms, the weather on Monday was perfect for the parade, and Frank DeRosa of the Chamber said it was the best parade ever in numbers of participants and in its music.

That music was from the hundreds of kazoos passed out among the marchers as they walked from the high school to the town hall. They were led by grand marshal Abbe “Miss G” Graber, riding in a convertible. She is known as the “Kazoo Lady of Woodstock” (New York) where she has made wooden kazoos for more than 30 years. In remarks at the hall, she said she picked up her first kazoo at the age of 17 (she’s now 54) and started playing blues style music, even matching the sounds of a saxophone.

After singing the National Anthem, “Miss G” presented a wooden kazoo to the Chamber and it was accepted by Tina Smith and DeRosa for the local organization’s collection.

The kazoo parade was first started in 2005 and has been growing every year as a Nazareth tradition to mark the 4th of July.

Also offering remarks were State Representative Joe Emerick and Nazareth Council President Dan Chiavaroli.

State Rep. Marcia Hahn was also present.

The Lehigh Valley Idols sang patriotic songs, with the first one by Faith Gabrielle. Together, the trio sang, “We Stand.” The Dream Kids passed out American flags to past and present veterans of the armed forces and they were applauded by the audience for their service.

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Marchers played patriotic songs on their kazoos in the parade.

FLAGS were held proudly by young and old at the Nazareth ceremony.

“Miss G” sang the national anthem.

TWO of the wooden kazoos made by “Miss G”.

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Church Directory ADVENT MORAVIAN, (610) 868-0477 Jacksonville Rd., Bethlehem.

Sun 8:30am Worship; 9:30am Sun School; 10:45am Worship ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, 2174 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. 610-262-2559.

Sun 8/10:30am Mass; Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri – 8am Mass; Wed– 7pm Worship; Sat – 4:00 pm BANGOR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 150 Bunny Trail, Bangor.

Sun 9:30am SSfor all ages; 10:40am Worship; Childrens Church BETHANY WESLEYAN, 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville. 610-767-1239.

Sun - 9/10:30am Worship BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Church Rd., Clearfield, Bushkill Twp. Sun 8:30 a.m. Fathers Day B-fast, 9:15am Worship 10:30 SS CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, 4609 Newburg Rd, Nazareth, 484-285-0040 Sun 10am Worship CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, 1433 Main St., Chapman Borough, Bath. 10am, SS for all ages, 11am, Worship w/ Communion CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Church Road, Clearfield, Bushkill Twp. .

9:15am, Worship w/ Communion, 10:30am SS. CHRIST U.C.C., S. Chestnut St., Bath.

Worship 9:30 am, Communion, Nursery, 9:30 am CHRIST U.C.C., 5050 Airport Rd., Allentown. Schoenersville.

Sun. Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C. – LITTLE MOORE, 913 S. Mink Rd. Danielsville.

Sun 9am Worship 10:30 Bible Study CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH 3285 Pheasant Dr. (Pool Rd.) Northampton Sun 9am Worship, 10:30am SS & Bible Class COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, 2715 Mt. View Dr., Bath. 610-837-7517. HA Sun. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship, 9:15 a.m.

SS DRYLAND U.C.C., Newburg Rd., Nazareth.

610-759-4444 Sun – B-fast 8 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m.

EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, 4129 S Church St. Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship - 10:30 a.m. SS 9:00 a.m., H/C accessible.

EMMANUEL’S LUTH Valley View Drive, Bath.

Sun – 9:30am Cont. Worship – FH, – 9:30am Trad. Worship FAITH REFORMED, 4394 Mountain View Drive, Rt. 946, Lehigh Twsp.

Sun - Worship 10 am.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, 1335 Old Carriage Rd., Northampton Sun – Hymn Sing Sunday 8:30/10 a.m. Worship, GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, 4965 Nor-

Bath Blvd., Northampton.

Sun – 9:30am SS (children & adults); 10:30am & 7pm Service; Sunday Evening Youth 6:30pm.

GOSPEL CHAPEL, 2022 Main Street, Northampton Worship 9am & 10:45am GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 404 E. Mountain Rd, Pen Argyl Sun –Service, 8:30am & 9:45am HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, 696 Johnson Rd., Nazareth.

Sun Worship 8am/9:30am. Tues. 8:30 p.m.

Bible Study HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Forest Drive and W. Center St, Nazareth Sun – 7am/9am/11am Mass, Tues. 6:30 bible study HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, 1370 Washington Ave., Northampton Sun Worship - 9am; SS, 9am HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4131 Lehigh dr., Cherryville Sun Worship – 8:00am, Communion 9:30am Sun.-Sun. VBS 9 a.m. Wed. Worship & Music 7 p.m.

NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, P.O. Box 315 Nazareth PA 610-759-3163 Sun- 9:30 a.m. Worship NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 3449 Cherryville Road Northampton Sun – 10:45am & 6pm Worship; 9:30am SS; Wed – 7:30pm Worship SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Washington St., Bath.

Sat Vigil– 4:30pm/6pm Mass, Sun - Masses: 6:45/8/9:30/11am; child care during 9:30am Mass; Mon– Thurs 8am Mass; Fri – 8:30am Mass Morning Prayer Mon-Thurs 7:30am Fri. 8:00am.

SALEM U.C.C., 2218 Community Dr., Bath.

Summer worship at 9:30; last Sunday of each month worship outdoors in our grove.

SALEM UNITED METHODIST, 1067 Blue Mt. Dr., Danielsville.

Sun – Worship 9:30am ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL 310 Madison Ave. Nazareth Sun – Holy Eucharist 9am ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, E. Main St., Bath.

Sun 8am Holy Communion, 9am SS, 10:15am Worship ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., 22 Atlas Rd., Northampton.

Sun – 8/10:15am Worship, 9am SS ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., 183 S. Broad St., Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun –- 8:00 and 10:00am Worship. Thurs.

7/14 – Sacred Voicees ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Route 946 and Oak Rd, (Berlinsville) Walnutport. 610-767-3107 Sun Masses at 8/9:30/11am and Sat evening at 4:30pm Daily Mass at 8:30am

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ST. PAUL’S UCC, 19th & Lincoln Ave., Northampton, 610-261-2910.

Sun. 9:00am Worship, No SS. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indian land, 787 Almond Rd., Cherryville. Sun - Adult & youth SS, 9am; Worship, 10:15am ST. PETER’S U.C.C., 8142 Valley View Rd, Northampton (Seemsville).PA Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, 2870 Pheasant Dr., Northampton (Rt. 248).

Sun - Bible study, 9:30am; Morning worship, 10:45am WALNUTPORT SEVENTH-day ADVENTIST, 227 Willow Rd. (and Route 145) Sat – 9:30am Worship, - 10:45am Sabbath School ZION’S STONE U.C.C., 51 Church Rd., Kreidersville.

Sun- 9:00 am Worship ZION WESLEYAN, 2459 E. Scenic Dr., Pt. Phillip.

SS 9am; Worship 10:15am

Bible Verse

“A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.”

1.Who made the above statement?

2.Where were they spoken?

3.Where are they recorded?

4.Where are similar words found?

Answers: 1. Jesus.

2. In Nazareth.

3.Mark 6:4.

4. Matthew 13:57 and Luke 4:24.

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THE HOME NEWS

July 7-13, 2011

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Pastor Robert Hampton

Carpenter Community Church, Nazareth

Walking Dead Man

I hadn’t been feeling quite right for the past several months. Every time I’d exert myself in either preferred activities, like playing some one-on-one b-ball, or nonpreferred activities, like pushing the lawnmower, I’d experience some shortness of breath, coupled with a little tightness in the chest. No big deal; just my adult onset of asthma rearing its ugly pulmonary dysfunction.

That’s what the diagnosis had been for the past seven years – until very recently. My doctor ordered a stress test. I passed; perhaps not with peak performance, but I passed. Typically, a cardiologist would send the patient home with some precautions. But my cardiologist didn’t like the ring of my family history: maternal grandfather, massive heart attack, died age 55 – two years younger than me; mother, four heart attacks, though still hanging in there at age 84; and my younger brother, yes my younger brother, two heart attacks before he turned 50; excellent shape by the way. Bad cholesterol in our genes, despite good eating habits.

So, my cardiologist ordered a catherization. Result: “Not good at all”. Five major blockages. So forget the Coumadin, an angioplasty or even stents. Bypass surgery. Ended up being a quadruple. Yet it was these words spoken by my cardiologist that seared the seriousness of my condition into my mind: “You are a walking dead man”. Hmm; hadn’t ever been called that before.

Thankfully, we live in a day when walking dead men are oftentimes given a second chance at life.

When I think biblically, I can’t escape the realization that our world is brimming with walking dead men. The Bible tells us that we are “dead in our trespasses and sins” and there is no cure except the surgery performed by the Chief Physician, Jesus Christ.

But he does one better than “bypass surgery”. He performs a spiritual “heart transplant”. He gives all who trust in Him a new heart that ever lives to please the Heavenly Father. Thankfully, we live in a day when every day, walking dead men are given a second chance at life, real life, eternal life.

food on Saturday, July 16.

Two seatings at 4 pm and 6 pm. Adults: $12.00, Children 6-12: $6.00. Tickets: Rich at 484-894-9799

Antique Show

The 53rd annual Mountainhome United Methodist Church Antique Show, Route 191 and 390 Mountainhome, Pa., will take place on Friday, July 22, 10am to 7pm, and Saturday, July 23 10am to 5pm. Donation $4.00. At 7pm on Friday, July 22 The Trinity Band will perform music in the park adjacent to the church.

In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Evergreen Community School.

At 2pm on Saturday, July 23 James Hillestad will

present a program on the Battle of Gettysburg showing a diorama featuring toy soldiers that he has constructed for his Toy Soldier Museum. He is a renowned historian and has lectured all over the country. A full spectrum of antiques will be offered, including country furniture, fine china, glass, collectibles, jewelry and primitives. Dealers will be present. Also available hand crafted gift items and Christmas decorations, as well as a delicious selection of homemade sandwiches, cakes, pies, and sticky buns will be offered by the ladies of the Craft Group of the church. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the church.

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12 THE HOME NEWS July 7-13, 2011

Obituaries Luella M. Spengler March 29, 1916 – June 23, 2011 Luella M. Spengler, 95, formerly of Northampton and Bath, died Thursday, June 23 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Ray W. Spengler, who died in 2006.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Born March 29, 1916 in Moore Township, she was a daughter of the late Thomas E. and Sarah Jane (Miller) Stewart.

Mrs. Spengler was an active member of Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth, for many years, and a former member of Harmony Grange in Pennsville for many years.

Surviving are a daughter, Elaine Lutz, of East Allen Township; a son, Dale Spengler, of Whitehall; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Robert, in 2006; a daughter, Joann George, in 2000; and four sisters and five brothers.

Funeral services were held on June 28 in Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth, followed by interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Evan. Luth. Church, 696 Johnson Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064, and/or the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Mark S. Dickey

June 13, 1961 – June 25, 2011 Mark S. Dickey, 50, of Northampton, died Saturday, June 25 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, as the result of a car accident. He was the husband of Kim (Kiefer) Dickey.

He was an ornamental iron worker and welder, and was a

photographer who had traveled to many countries all over the world.

Born June 13, 1961 in Allentown, he was a son of Gary and Louise (Stellato) Schafer of Easton.

He volunteered for Animals in Distress and Angel 34.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a sister, Karen A. Pitts; nephew Jared Pitts; uncles Eugene and Fred Stellato, cousins and a niece, Dana Kiefer.

A prayer service was held on June 29 in the Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Bethlehem, and interment in Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Dorothy A. Snyder

June 7, 1917 – June 30, 2011 Dorothy A. Snyder, 94, formerly of Moore Township and Chapman Quarries, died Thursday, June 30 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late John F. Snyder, who died in 1981.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and homemaker.

Born June 7, 1917 in Moore Township, she was a daughter of the late Harry, Sr. and Stella (Fehnel) Edelman.

She was a member of Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Patricia “Patsy” Butz of Moore Township and Linda Flyte of Point Phillips; three brothers, Ray Edelman of Bath, Charles Edelman of Easton, and Robert Edelman of Moore Township; five sisters, Pauline Lahr of Harrisburg, Mary Silfies of Nazareth, Shirley Laubach of Lower Nazareth Township, Jean Filchner of Bath, and Eve Seyer of Chapman Quarries; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a greatgreat-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were an infant son, Willard; four brothers, Donald, Harry, Jr.,

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Paul and William Edelman; and four sisters, Ruth Edelman, Ethel Sutton, Martha Snyder, and Mildred Barlieb.

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

Memorial donations may be made to Chapman Quarried United Methodist Church, 1433 Main St., Bath, PA 18014.

Alberta S. Wagner

Alberta S. “Birdie” (Steiner) Wagner, 103, a former Bath resident, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, Pa. She was the wife of the late Walter E. Wagner, who died in 1965.

She was employed at the Kraemer Mills in Nazareth for 20 years, and also worked at the Bethlehem Steel for several years during World War II. Born in Nazareth, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Alberta (Miller) Steiner.

Mrs. Wagner was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Bethlehem; of the former Nazareth Chapter #252, Order of the Eastern Star, and a former member of the Bethlehem Women’s Club.

Surviving are a son, Ralph E. Wagner, of Doylestown; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joleita Yurchak; a son, Richard C. Wagner, and a grandson, Kraig Yurchak.

Funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning in Messiah Lutheran Church, with arrangements made by the Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

Contributions may be made to the church at 2020 Worthington Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Robert L. Walper, III

He was a member and former Cub Pack/Webelos leader of Pack 201 at St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, Indianland. He was also a member of the East Penn Sportsman Club, West Bowmans; a member and lieutenant in the fire police of Diamond Vol. Fire Co., Walnutport.

Surviving besides his wife are a son, Robert L., IV, of Lehighton; three sisters, Linda Martz of Macungie, Charlene Beers of Easton, and Janet Lasso of Bethlehem; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held on Wednesday morning in the Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton, followed by burial in Indianland Cemetery, Lehigh Township.

Contributions may go to the memorial fund of St. Paul’s Church, Almond Rd., Lehigh Twsp. 18088.

Frances M. Shafer

Frances M. Shafer, 86, died Friday, July 1, 2011 in Binghamton (N.Y.) General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard R. Shafer, who died in 2008.

A registered nurse, she was the head of pediatric nursing at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, and was also a pediatric clinical instructor before retiring.

Born in Mahanoy City, Pa., she was a daughter of the late William and Frances (Bott) Teeley.

She was a past president of the Nurses Guild of Lehigh and Northampton Counties and served in the Nurses Cadet Corps during World War II. She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bath, and served as the librarian in the parochial school in Bath for more than 30 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Frances Snyder of Gladys, Va., and Anne ShaferNolan of McDonough, N.Y.: a brother, William Teeley, of Long Island, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and a greatgranddaughter.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday morning in the Sacred Heart Church, with arrangements made by the Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 210 E. Northampton St., Bath, PA 18014.

Robert L. Walper, III, 60, of Riverview Dr., Walnutport, Lehigh Township, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 in hi home.

He was the husband of Sharlene A. (Smith) Walper.

He worked as a gang leader for Structural Metal Fabricators, Aquashicola, and previously in the same capacity for the Lee Held Structural Steel Co., Northampton. He also worked as a repairman for the former New Jersey Zinc Co. in Palmerton.

Born in Bethlehem, he was Edward C. Kelchner a son of the late Robert L., Jr. Edward C. Kelchner, 76, of and Helen M. (Kresh) Walper. Bethlehem Township died

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Charles J. Eby

Aug. 24, 1922 – July 2, 2011 Charles J. Eby, 88, of Northampton died Saturday, July 2 in his home. He was the husband of the late Mary R. (Karo) Eby, who died in 2000.

He was a retired employee of Chrysler First, formerly General Acceptance Corporation, in Allentown. He served in the Army during World War II and received his Bachelor of Commerce Degree from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.

Born Aug. 24, 1922 in Coplay, he was a son of the late Mathias and Mary (Schimenek) Eby. He was a member of Queenship of Mary Church and its Holy Name Society, Northampton, and a life member and past commander of For God & Country Catholic War Veterans Post #454, Northampton.

Surviving are a daughter, Rosemary, and a son, James, both at home; two grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was a son, Dr. Charles T. Eby, in 1989.

A Burial Mass was celebrated on Wednesday

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He was a contract supervisor for Ingersoll-Rand, Phillipsburg, N.J., for 24 years before retiring in 1992.

Born in Palmer Township, he was a son of the late Claude M. and Alice R. (Yeakel) Kelchner.

Of the Protestant faith, he served in the Army during the Korean War. Surviving are three sisters, Ruth L. Anderson, Ellen K. Bartholomew, and Carol A. Kelchner, all of Nazareth; two brothers, Milton E. Kelchner of Nazareth and Thomas Kelchner of Bethlehem; many nieces and nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews, and a great-great-niece.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, Betty K. Frack and Anna M. Rolling.

A public memorial service will be announced later, and graveside services will be at the convenience of the family in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth, with arrangements made by the BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Contributions may be made to the Greenwood Cemetery – Perpetual Care Fund, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

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Obituaries Continued from page 12

morning in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by burial with military honors in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton, where memorials to the church may be sent at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Lawrence F. Zeiner

Lawrence F. Zeiner, 82, of Nazareth died Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Catherine (Steltzman) Zeiner.

He was a vocational education teacher in Monroe County for 27 years. A1947 graduate of Nazareth High School, he served in the Navy and attended Temple University.

Born in Bath, he was a son of the late Charles and Verna (Saras) Zeiner.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus member of Council #528 in Allentown.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Karen Schultz of State College, Brenda Hertzog of Lansdale, and Jacalyn Mogilski of Bethlehem; a son, Larry Zeiner of Plainfield Township; a brother, Carl Zeiner, of Nazareth; two sisters, Rose Baltz of Bethlehem and Marie Paul of Paradise Falls; 10 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

A sister, Margaret Smith, died earlier.

Services will be private as arranged by the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Youngster Drowns Continued from page 1

Area School District – Michael, his father, is a 11th and 12th grade principal at Easton High School, while his mother, Kelly, is a health and physical education teacher there. The school board president said that everyone was stunned at the tragedy, and their thoughts and prayers are with Mason’s parents as well as the rest of his family.

Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Kole, 6, and a sister, Morgan, 2, both at home; paternal grandparents, Michael and Nancy Koch; maternal grandparents, Gaylord and Debbie Derby; paternal great-grandparents, Donald and Susan Koch and Audrey Koch; maternal greatgrandparents, Leonard and Bettie Frederick.

Services were held on Saturday afternoon in the Morello Funeral Home, followed by interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine, both in Palmer Township.

Legion baseball Continued from page 6

vs. Nazareth, and Mitch, Bertolotti and Brong all had two hits for Bath.

In other games, Nazareth won 6-3 over Wind Gap when Ben Schmitt threw a two-hitter and tripled at the plate to break a 3-3 tie on Saturday.

Hellertown ripped Nazareth, 13-5, in another game on 13 hits, staging three big innings of five, three and four runs.

Nazareth was scheduled to play the Wanderers on Sunday for a No. 3 seed in the playoffs, but had to play on Monday due to a thunderstorm. If they won, they would be No. 3. If not, Birches would have that position.

Outdoors Continued from page 6

and forests open for other uses rather than hunting on this one day of the week.

L.V. Hunting & Fishing Extravaganza The Lehigh Valley Hunting & Fishing Extravaganza, cited as “a celebration of our heritage,” will be held at the Kempton Fairgrounds on August 26-28.

As you know, it replaces the former Lehigh Valley Outdoors Expo, formerly held at the Allentown Fairgrounds.

It’s now being promoted on face book, with a red link on Home Page: www.LVHFE.COM In notifying this writer about the fall show, quotes were noted from a number of outdoors writers, praising the show as the only indoor/ outdoor sportsmen’s show in Pennsylvania, one that encompasses something for all ages and interests of outdoor sports interest.

It is in the fall, ahead of the hunting seasons, and ahead of the dead of winter, when shows are held out in Harrisburg. It has grassroots par-

ticipation, and that’s what we need if our hunting, fishing and shooting heritage is to be passed on to future generations of young people.

PFSC Fall Convention Sept. 16 thru 18 The fall convention of the Pa. Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs will be held Sept. 16 to 18 at the Harrisburg Radisson Hotel in Camp Hill. As usual, Northampton County will be among the 40 counties represented and providing input, as well as learning the latest on issues that affect the sportsmen and women of the Keystone State.

Nazareth Council Continued from page 1

• In another issue, it was suggested that Nazareth partner with Upper Nazareth to fix a drainage problem at Spring Brook Terrace, with a larger catch basin, crowning the street, and then repaving. While Councilman Frank Maurek said there is no money in the budget for it, it was suggested that Upper Nazareth do the catch basin, the borough the paving, and residents the curbing. The highway committee will review the problem.

Stoudt argued that taxes should have been hiked a half mill, raising $60,000; Councilwoman Cindy Werner said perhaps some pool receipts could be used, and chairman Dan Chiavaroli saying they would take the plan, review it, ands see whose responsibility it is.

• Other reports: Four property owners were notified about high weeds, and three were taken care of for $180. . .An easement is wanted by the Moravian Hall Annex for a right to hook on sewage. . .First section of concrete poured at the fire station, and a second in August. . .Three phase air conditioning will be put in at the station.

• Bob Reimer was introduced as the borough’s new highway superintendent.

• Chiavaroli read a letter from the Nazareth Ambulance Corps, seeking a separate building in Upper

THE HOME NEWS Nazareth. While Heckman questioned response time, Chiavaroli explained the areas the corps serves with acute life support.

• Herbst said he would have resolutions at this Tuesday’s regular meeting concerning congratulations for the American Legion baseball team and Allyson Snyder for her accomplishments.

• It was noted that the International Building Code allows outdoor recreational fires in a pit, 25 ft. from a building, but requiring fire extinguishers.

Any complaints would go to Zoning Officer Dennis Huth.

• Councilwoman Werner reported that the farmers market on the circle has had four successive Saturdays. She said she has shopped there for meats, cheese and honey.

Other vendors will be coming as fruits and vegetables ripen for harvest. In another matter, she requested that in the future the swimming pool floor should be painted light blue rather than white, noting that algae show up on white.

• Councilman Charles Donello moved that the refuse/recycling contract be advertised for bidding.

• Maurek thanked Crouse Enterprises for concrete at the fire station; borough has a new GMC truck; permission asked for highway department workers to wear shorts except when weed whacking and paving; bids coming is for repair of park log cabin chimney.

• Secretary Paul Kokolus reported pool receipts of $23,485, and noted that a grant request may be submitted to the county for repairs of a small bridge at the park.

July 7-13, 2011

Support for Farm and Ranch Entrepreneurship

By John Crabtree, Center for Rural Affairs Perseverance and dedication to entrepreneurship helped small businesses on America’s country roads and small town mainstreets create nearly one million jobs while big business and industry were still shedding workers during the last recession back in 2001-2003. Rural entrepreneurship led the nation out of our last recession and it can do so again.

Fortunately, the United States Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for $37 million in Value Added Producer Grants to develop value-added agricultural business ventures. August 29, 2011 is the application deadline.

Creating value-added ventures fosters entrepreneurship, expands rural economic opportunities, creates jobs and keeps wealth in rural communities. These grants will promote business expansion and entrepreneurship by assisting farmers, ranchers and producer-owned businesses in starting and expanding ventures that increase the value of raw farm and ranch products. Marketing unique and high quality food products also adds value. Many consumers will pay a premium for locally produced, high-quality, natural or organic farm-raised products.

For example, Pinn-Oak Ridge Farm received a $150,000 grant to brand and Continued on page 15

NORTHERN ROOFING & SIDING Charles Muffley – Serving Bath & Area ALUMINUM – VINYL SIDING

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General Repairs • Tune Ups • Oil Changes • Computer Diagnostics Brakes • Exhaust • Tire Repairs • Minor Body Work

We also

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We Also Inspect Campers and Trailers!

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The Classifieds Where the Deals are!

Deadline: Monday at 12 Noon Phone: 610-923-0382 E-mail: Classified@HomeNewsPa.com

The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. It is illegal to deny housing to families with children under 18 years of age unless the housing qualifies as "housing for older persons."

For Sale HEISLER’S BATTERY OUTLET

Chainsaws sharpened and new chains by the foot. All types of batteries, f actory seconds and first line. Call: 610262-8703 TN*

For Sale - TOP SOIL

$200 Tri-Axle load. Landscape-Boulders-Mushroom Soil. Light Excavating. Call 610216-2044.

TN* Cemetery 2 spaces, 2 vaults $2,100.00 or B/O MUST SELL 610-703-5122. 6/30-8/18

For Rent OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Office – Business Space available along busy Route 248 in Berlinsville. Will remodel to suit tenant. Reasonable Rent.

All utilities included. (610) 7673531 (1/14 – TN)

Office space for lease

Main St South River NJ. Professional building. Apprx.300 S.F. 3 rooms with adjourning and hallway doors. Rent $700.00 per month. Includes electric, A.C and heat. Call (732) 651-1213 0830 to 1630 weekdays. (6/16-7/7)

Musical Instruments CASH PAID For your unwanted guitars, fiddles and amplifiers. Buy-SellTrade Call Ron: 610-681-4613 TN*

services NAZARETH PLATE GLASS CO., INC. 27 Mauch Chunk Street Nazareth, Pa. HARVEY VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS SOLAR ROOMS Storm Windows & Screens Repaired Insulated Glass, Plexiglass, Mirrors, Repairs made at your home. Free Estimates. Call Mike Matula 610-759-3682 Closed Saturdays TN*

NOTARY Billings Service Center 154 N. Walnut St., Bath, PA 610-837-6291 Titles & Tags M* ON THE MARK REPAIRS, LLC Inexpensive home repairs inc. Elec. Plumb. Carpentry.

Drywall. Paint. Tile and much more. Small Jobs accepted.

Ins. Senior Disc. For reliable service call Mark @ 610-2486741 PA# 11782 4/2 – TN* PARTY TENTS FOR RENT OR SALE WE DELIVER AND SET UP ALL OUR TENTS.TABLES AND CHAIRS AVAILABLE 610 7766225 WWW.PARTYTENTSFORRENTBYMARTY.COM (9/15)

We Remove Junk!

Attic Basements, Cleanouts, Appliances, Furniture, Construction Debris, Backyard Shed Tear-down, Swimming Pools, Old Hot Tubs etc. GO GREEN! Marth’s Disposal 610262-9021 or 610-842-5684.

(12/31/11)

Home Improvements R. C. SILFIES ROOFING CONTRACTOR

All types of roofing. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Randy C. Silfies, owner. PA#036835 610837-8225 TN*

PAUL S. EVANS BUILDING CONTRACTOR, LLC

Additions • Remodeling Chimney Repairs Ceramic Tile.

License: PA006229 610-2626646 or 610-264-3832 TN*

HOUSE PLANS

Custom Drafting and Blueprinting – I will design your new dream home or home addition to suit your property, lifestyle, budget and you. Full time, quick service since 1980. Free estimates. Call Ron Eberts, Residential Designer: 610-6814613.

TN*

WANTED PINBALL MACHINES

OLDER GUM BALL & CAN-

DY MACHINES, PENNY ARCADE & ANY OLDER COIN OPERATED MACHINES. CASH PAID. CALL DARYL 610-7679135 (1/14-12/17)

Farmers Market Vendors Wanted.

The Bath Farmers Market, runs May through September at Keystone Park in Bath. Currently looking for Vendors for the 2011 season. Full and Half Season available. Please visit our website at www.bathfarmersmarket.org for more information, and applications. FMI contact Mary Kositz 610-8376729 or Fiona Adamsky 610618-9437.

(1/27-9/15)

Lehigh Township Board Openings

The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors are looking for Lehigh Township residents who are interested in serving on the Planning Commission which meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. These meetings are held in the Municipal Building.

Please send a letter of interest to Lehigh Township, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, Pa. 18088 by August 5, 2011.

Anyone with questions, please call 610-767-6771.

Alice Rehrig, Secretary 6/23+7/7

East Allen Twsp. Fire Co.

Ladies Auxiliary Product Bingo Donations being accepted. Seeking Monetary & nonmonetary items. Please call 610-767-7140 to have items picked up or for more information. Benefits Volunteer Fire Fighters.

(6/23 - 7/14)

Crafters needed

3rd annual Zion Wesleyan Church craft show Aug. 6, Rain or Shine. Call Shannon Myers at 610-438-5190.

Coming Events EGYPT TRAVEL

12 nights in Egypt, Sep 22 Oct 5, 2011 SPECIAL $ 2500 Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel - extensive travel in Egypt, all sites, accommodations, most meals, escort, included. 610 837 9840 anagyegypt@hotmail.com www. anwindowsofegypt.com (7/7-7/14)

YARD SALES Yard Sale

Sat + Sun. July 9 & 10, 8 am-3 pm Girls Items Ages 6-7 yrs, Household items + Other goodies. 8130 Seemsville Rd. Northampton 6/30-7/7

Multi Family Yard Sale

July 9 & 10, 8-4, E. Yost Road Moore Twsp., Clothes, games, toys, baskets, Household, Holiday Items Luggage & Much More.

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Community Garage/ Yard sale

Point Philips club and evergreen lake area Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 8am – 3pm July 14, 15 & 16 rain or shine.

7/7 - 7/14

Help Wanted Personal Care Assistants

Part time, middle & night shifts. Can lead to full time.

Apply Northampton Village, 1001 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 610 262 1010.

(6/30-7/7)

Best wishes HAPPY 56TH ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations to Lester Thomas and Marilyn Diehl Thomas They were married July 2 1955 at U.C.C. Church in bath by the Reverend John Reiss. We are very grateful for our family Deb, Ray, Kirk, and Dan. Their Spouses, 8 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.

God has been very good and our family has been blessed.

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PUblic notice-Legal ATTN: PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISERS The Home News publishes various types of Legal Notices Every Week including: Estate Notices Name Changes, Fictitious Name Articles of Incorporation, Gov’t Meetings and others.

Call Candi FMI & Rates 610-923-0382 Or you can Fax your Legals To The Home News at 610-923-0383 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Borough Council of the Borough of Bath will meet in the Borough of Bath Municipal Building located at 215 East Main Street, Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Monday, July 11, 2011, at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of conducting its public meeting and the possible enactment of a proposed Ordinance summarized as follows: AN ORDINANCE RE-ENACTING, RESTATING AND AMENDING THE BOROUGH OF BATH EARNED INCOME TAX TO ESTABLISH CONFORMITY WITH THE LOCAL TAX ENABLING ACT AS AMENDED

BY ACT 32 OF JULY 2, 2008 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, on July 2, 2008, the Pennsylvania Legislature enacted Public Law 197, Act No. 32, which, inter alia, provided for the consolidated collection of local income taxes within a tax collection district established in each county under Section 504 of Act 32 for tax years beginning not later than on and after January 1, 2012.

Borough Council previously enacted Ordinance Nos. 252 and 471 (collectively, “Bath’s Earned Income Tax”) imposing a tax at the rate of one percent (1%) for general revenue purposes on earned income and net profits. Borough Council desires to re-enact, restate and amend in its entirety Bath’s Earned Income Tax in order to conform with the provisions of Act 32. Borough Council has determined that the continued imposition of Bath’s Earned Income Tax is necessary to enable the Borough to meet the increasing costs associated with its providing services. The revenue estimated to be derived from the continued tax is $230,000 for Bath for the year 2012 and $230,000 for Northampton Area School District for the school year 2011-2012.

The full text of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection without charge at the Borough of Bath Municipal Building during the regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during regular business days (excepting legal holidays). Copies will be provided upon payment of costs for copying.

James F. Kratz, Esquire Assistant Solicitor, Borough of Bath 6/23-7/7

Estate Notice Mary Pesarcik Estate of MARY PESARCIK aka MARY PISARCIK, late of the Borough of Northampton, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payable without delay to: WILLIAM PESARCIK JR. & KAREN SWARTZ 4357 Phillip Street Whitehall PA 18052 Or to their Attorney John L. Obrecht, Esquire 7/7-7/21 Estate Notice Melva L. Laudenbach Estate of Melva L. Laudenbach, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary have been granted on the above Estate to the undersigned. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to present them in writing and all persons indebted to the estate to make payment to us in care of the Attorney noted below.

LARRY LADENBACH 566 Hobby Lane Bath, PA 18014 JANE SHAFFER P.O. Box 296 Gratz, PA 17030 EXECUTORS DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate 6/23-7/7 ADVERTISMENT NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids will be received at the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority’s office at 872 Tatamy Rd, Nazareth, PA until 1:30 P.M. prevailing time, on July 18, 2011 for the following work: Provide various equipment and operators on an as-needed basis in the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority service area and essentially serve as the Maintenance Contractor. Work to primarily consist of excavation of sewer pipes, hauling of stone and spoils, and for the installation or repair of sewer pipes.

Proposals are being solicited. Paperwork is available for pick-up at 872 Tatamy Road, Nazareth, PA, Monday Through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., telephone 610-759-0727.

All proposals will be opened and publicly read at the NBMA office in Nazareth, PA, on July 18, 2011 at 1:35 P.M. All proposals must be on the forms provided by the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority.

The Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept any proposal which in its judgment is in the best interested of the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority.

Prior to taking action on the Contract, telephone quotes may be held by the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders.

Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority Thomas J. Itterly Authority Chairman 6/30-7/7

AN ORDINANCE RE-ENACTING, RESTATING AND AMENDING ITS EARED INCOME TAX ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH CONFORMITY WITH THE LOCAL TAX ENABLING ACT AS AMENDED BY ACT 32 OF JULY 2, 2008; INCORPORATING THE WHEREAS CLAUSES HEREIN; SETTING FORTH THE DEFINITIONS OF TERMS CONTAINED THEREIN; LEVYING AND IMPOSING A TAX ON ERNED INCOME AND NET PROFITS FOR BOTH RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS FROM ANY WORK, BUSINESS, PROFESSION, OR ACTIVITY, OF ANY KIND ENGAGED IN WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE BOROUGH; SETTING FORTH NO EXEMPTIONS FROM TAX; REQUIRING TAX RETURNS; REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO WITHHOLD AND REMIT TAX; SETTING FORTH THE TAX OFFICER PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS; SETTING FORTH INTEREST, PENALTIES, COSTS AND FINES; ESTABLISHING SEVERABILITY; AND RELATED PROVISIONS; SETTING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND PURPOSE OF SAID ORDINANCE; ESTABLISHING THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE. A copy of this Ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Borough Manager, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Gene Zarayko Borough Manager

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Meeting Change The monthly meeting of the Colonial Regional Police Commission scheduled for Monday July 25, 2011 is rescheduled for Monday July 18, 2011 at 7:00. pm. The meeting will be held as usual at the Colonial Regional Police Headquarters.

7/7 BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel matters.

Gene Zarayko Borough Manager

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PUBLIC NOTICE WORKSHOP MEETING & BATH BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING Bath Borough Council will hold a Workshop Meeting in Heckman Hall at the Bath Borough Municipal Building, 215 East Main St., Bath, PA 18014, on Monday, July 11, 2011, at 6:00 PM. The Scheduled Borough Council Meeting will start at 7:30PM instead of 7:00 PM The purpose of the Workshop will be to interview firms for Engineering and related services.

Richard O. Klotz Borough Manager

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE The Council of the Borough of Northampton will consider the following Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1180, at its regular monthly meeting that will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at 7:30 P.M., in the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

Call 610-923-0382

June 29 • Juvenile female, 17, of Northampton, was cited for retail theft after taking $9.17 worth of items from Redner’s Warehouse Markets without paying for same.

June 30 • A stereo and cell phone were removed from a vehicle that was parked inside a garage in the 500 block of E. 4th Street.

Marine Cpl. Troy Frantz safely Back home

July 1 • Police were dispatched to the 1700 block of Newport Avenue for a confused male looking for directions. Subject provided an address in the 1500 block of Dewey Avenue as his place of residence.

After checking identification, it was learned that Brian McClure, 45, had an active warrant out of Bethlehem for terroristic threats.

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Over 100 motorcycles welcome Cpl. Frantz home – photos by Dee Burritt

Welcome home Continued from page 1

direct market their pastureraised lamb allowing them to expand their market from 40 restaurants and grocery stores in Wisconsin and Illinois to 60.

These grants are popular and competitive but help is available. Farmers and ranchers can call the Farm Bill Helpline at (402) 687-2100 to speak to a real person who is knowledgeable about the program. The Center for Rural Affairs has also created Value Added Fact Sheets and other additional informa-

THE HOME NEWS tion, which can be accessed at http://www.cfra.org/ node/2672 and http://www. cfra.org/resources/vapg/fact_ sheet

School lunches Going up 10-cents In Nazareth area

School lunches throughout the Nazareth Area School District will be increased by ten cents in the 2011-12 school year, as recently approved by the school board.

The prices include: elementary students, $1.95; intermediate, $1.95; middle school, $2.20; and high school, $2.20. Adult lunches will remain at $3.50.

Also in the new school year there will be a new re-

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districting plan in effect for kindergarten. Children living in the Redcliffe development will attend Lower Nazareth Elementary rather than Shafer Elementary Some new Upper Nazareth Township students will also be affected. Those north of Rt. 248 and west of Nazareth could be going to either Shafer or Lower Nazareth elementary. North of Rt. 191 and south of Bushkill Township could be going to either Shafer or Bushkill elementary.

What other changes may be necessary will be affected by how the enrollment is figured as students move into the school district from other areas.

Golden Gleams

A good marriage is based on a talent for friendship.

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Natural Food Section, Major Brand Food, Pet Toys, Gifts, Treats

Everything you need to keep your pets Happy & Healthy!

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welcome home roared their way through a 22 mile crescent of the Lehigh Valley, through Bath and ending up at the Texas Road House in Easton.

Mike Burritt, the state coordinator of the East Central Pennsylvania Chapter handed Troy Frantz a certificate from the U.S. Congress thanking him for his service.

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June 25 • Officers responded to report of a disabled vehicle.

Upon arrival, it was learned that the vehicle had been abandoned in the middle of the Coplay Bridge when three persons were observed exiting same. Two of the actors fled towards Coplay on foot, and the third continued on foot towards Main Street in Northampton. It was discovered that the vehicle was stolen from a residence in Lehigh Township. Under investigation.

June 26 • Danielle Yost, 27, of Northampton, and a juvenile female, 16, also of Northampton, were charged with Retail Theft after removing $8.28 worth of items from Redner’s Warehouse Markets, 101 Held Drive, without paying for same.

• Resident reported that an unknown male had appeared at her house twice in the past month, asking if a dog that he had in his possession belonged to her. The first time the subject left in a small, compact vehicle, and the second time in some type of van.

June 27 • A left rear tire was removed from a truck that was parked in the 500 block of E. 5th Street. The vehicle was left resting on a wooden block. The tire, rim and lug nuts were all taken.

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16 THE HOME NEWS July 7-13, 2011 L.V. Hall of Fame The Lehigh Valley All Sports Hall of Fame is holding an organizational and nominating meeting for its third Induc-

tion Class open to the general public on Tuesday July 12, 6:30 PM at Starters Riverport in Bethlehem. Athletes, coaches, and directors north from the Pocono Mountains, south to Sellersville, east from

Alpha, NJ and west to Kutztown, PA can be nominated by coming to the meeting, emailing roughriderac@gmail.com or pick up nomination forms in Allentown at Patriots Park, Pizza Max & Sunrise Diner LV Storm MLF games at J. Birney Crum Stadium, at Bethlehem Sporting

Goods, M & B Market in Catasauqua,The Garfield Hotel, Main St. Music Hall and The Gin Mill in Northampton, WALN Cable Radio in Salisbury Township, The Burger Shack in Whitehall For more information go to www. lvashof.com to volunteer for a committee contact Joe Zemba at 610-297-0669

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$$$ BUYING ANY OLD SPORTS ITEMS $$$ (PROFESSIONAL OR COLLEGE)

BASEBALL • FOOTBALL • BASKETBALL • HOCKEY • BOXING • GOLF ETC. CARDS • PENNANTS • YEARBOOKS • PHOTOS • AUTOGRAPHS PINS • SOUVENIRS • PROGRAMS • VINTAGE ITEMS OF ANY KIND NOTE: Athletes and team photos were put on hundreds of different items over the years such as cards, ice cream lids, pencil clips, pocket knives, matchbooks, postcards, coins, coffee, tea, beer, soda, bread, MOXIE and many many more!!

ANYTHING OLD AND UNUSUAL IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS PLEASE CALL TO DESCRIBE! PAYING PREMIUM PRICES FOR OLDER ITEMS OF: BABE RUTH • LOU GEHRIG • MICKEY MANTLE TED WILLIAMS • TY COBB • JOE DiMAGGIO

AVERAGE PRICE: $50 – 300 EACH!!! and older tobacco cards of any kind (also old world series programs & items)

WE ALSO BUY OLDER CARDS OF OTHER SUBJECTS:

(Mars Attacks, Civil War, Burlesque, Political & Others)

AND ALSO QUALITY BUYERS OF COINS, DIAMONDS & ESTATE JEWELRY ETC. FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS Center Street (Behind the Roxy Theatre)

QUESTIONS OR HOME APPT:

(610) 509-3642 STORE PHONE:

(610) 262-0759

Colonial Regional Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Michael J. Onuschak, 19, of 223 E. Main St., Bath was charged with one account of possession of drug paraphernalia on June 11.

Colonial Regional Police, on patrol in the area of Hampshire Drive at Jacksonville Road in Hanover Township, saw a car parked illegally with its lights on across the street in front of 1455 Dartmouth Drive at 9:55 pm.

The officer stopped to check the car and saw Onuschak, the driver. The officer smelled marijuana. He searched the car and found marijuana related drug paraphernalia.

Northampton

Northampton Police Department responded to these incidents between June 20 and July 1: June 20 • Items were stolen from a locked vehicle that was parked to the rear of the 900 block of Main Street. Taken were an iPod Touch and a stereo face plate. Total value, $650.

June 22 • Police responded to PNC Bank, 2102 Main Street, for suspicious activity.

After placing items in a safe deposit box, female told employee it would be dangerous to remove them. She also spoke of bombs being removed from her home. The bank was closed to customers, and Northampton County Emergency Management responded. Only miscellaneous papers were found in the box.

The bank was reopened and subject was transported to the hospital by EMS. June 23 A microwave and dishwasher were stolen from a home under construction in the 300 block of Adaire Street.

Approximate value, $625. Under investigation.

June 24 • Report of criminal mischief at the 4th Street playground’s sand volleyball court. Unknown person(s) dug out a large amount of sand, revealing the underlying rocks, and made sand sculptures. The court was repaired by the public works department.

• A mountain bike was found at the Canal Street Park and taken to police headquarters for safekeeping.

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