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70th Year, Issue No. 25 USPS 248-700
JUNE 23-29, 2011 A General Circulation Newspaper Serving The Community Since 1942
SERVING BATH, CHAPMAN, NORTHAMPTON, NAZARETH BOROS; ALLEN, E. ALLEN, MOORE, LEHIGH, BUSHKILL, LOWER NAZARETH & UPPER NAZARETH TWPS.
CIU 20 graduate tells how he Found independence and freedom
BATH FOOD BANK was shown to Walt and Bonnie Hafner by Jeannie Wagner. – Home News photos
Bath Lions hear how local Food bank helps families ”When children are hungry, others in the family are, too,” said Jeannie Judd Wagner this past Wednesday, as she spoke to members of the Bath Lions and Lioness Clubs at a joint installation meeting in the fellowship hall of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Bath Area Food Bank distribution day was that Monday, as more than 100 people came through to receive bags of groceries to feed their families. Mrs. Wagner and The Rev. Frances Merkel, who administers the soup kitchen at
Christ UCC Church in Bath called “Loaves & Fishes”, told how families who are struggling from being out of work are in desperate need of food. The food bank, located at St. John’s Church, serves more than 200 families with bags that contain about $50 worth of non-perishable food items (40 pounds) that can sustain them between days of distribution. Additional food is provided for families with two or more children, and the food bank gives coupons for milk as well as fresh bread. Many
As another school year comes to an end, Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 celebrated the achievements of 24 exceptional students at the annual graduation ceremony on May 26. Students from the Multidisability Support, Life Skills Support, Physical Support and Autistic Support programs participated in the celebration of their accomplishments throughout their time in CIU 20 classrooms. After welcoming remarks by CIU 20’s Executive Director Dr. Charlene M. Brennan, Dr. Gail Vogel, CIU 20’s Director of Special Education, delivered the evening’s keynote address to students. The 2011 commencement speech was delivered by Clint Heisler, from the Physical Support Program at Northampton Area High
School (home school district is Pen Argyl Area School District). With his service dog, Freedom, by his side, Clint delivered a message of inspiration to his fellow graduates, acknowledging that they have had help from teachers, fellow students, families and even a service dog to help them reach their graduation day. Now they find themselves prepared for their next journey in life, whether it is as an employee entering the workforce or a community volunteer. As he bid his fellow graduates good wishes, Clint said “My goal is to do something that I will enjoy and will help others. I also want to work at a place that respects Freedom. I wish to be accepted and included in my community, and I wish that
for my fellow graduates as well.” He continued, “ We have all learned so much over the years from our families, teachers and staff at IU 20. I know we will take those lessons into our futures and apply them to get the most out of our lives. To be as independent as possible and enjoy the freedoms of life…that’s what it means to be a high school graduate.” Student’s families, in addition to IU staff, board members, and school district representatives from the student’s home school district, were in attendance at the ceremony. Each student was called by name by an intermediate unit special education administrator and district representative to come forward and receive an IU graduation certificate Continued on page 10
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CLINT HEISLER gives the thumbs up at the CIU graduation celebration.
Three ordinances presented To Lehigh Twsp. Supervisors By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
LIONS AND LIONESS presidents Jack Metcalf and Andrea Figura hold gavel after they were installed by PDG Ray Taylor.
Lehigh Township’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 14 had three ordinances before them. – One that included amendments to stormwater management, subdivision and land development, and zoning ordinances was okayed. – Pursuant to Act 32 of the Pa. Legislature, an earned tax ordinance in which the county will collect was approved to advertise for adoption. –A proposed brake retarder ordinance was tabled. A
Lehigh Township fire official said their fire trucks will use them, and Supervisor Keith Hantz said it is a safety factor. Sidewalk Deferral • A deferral was granted the Archery Addictions development for putting sidewalks on the west side of their parking lot. Engineer Phil Malitsch said a deferral would be more appropriate than a blanket waiver of the sidewalks. If another owner with a warehouse or some other business would occupy the side, sidewalks would be needed. The Supervisors okayed the defer-
ral until a change may be required for another owner. The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission had already granted conditional preliminary approval to the development, and the Supervisors did likewise. Old Post Office In May, Supervisor Dell Grove said he was contacted by a small group of residents in the Cherryville area who have concerns regarding the old post office and the Betty Seidel home, both at the Cherryville intersecContinued on page 14