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Judge rules against Solar energy projects

Northampton County Judge Michael J. Koury on Monday, March 5 upheld decisions by the Moore Township and Lehigh Township zoning hearing boards that rejected two solar projects as an accessory use at schools in those two townships. The Northampton Area School District and MetroTek

of Kunkletown had sought to have solar arrays at the Moore and Lehigh Elementary Schools as a means of saving on electrical costs. Judge Koury said the ZHB rulings were proper in regard to the accessory use issue, but not the Moore board’s allowContinued on page 15

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Skills USA winners cited, principals Receive honors for success in AYP

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Four Northampton High School students who excelled in the recent Skills USA competition were honored Monday night by the Northampton Area School Board. The winners, who included Darius DalCin of Bath, competed in action skills with plumbing in building trades, electrical motor control, floral arrangements and carpentry. Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik said, “It’s great to see the competition at Ag Hall in Allentown. The kids deserve a lot of credit.” He said he goes to see Skills USA every year. In another presentation, large keystone posters were presented to the principals of Lehigh, Moore, George Wolf and the borough elementary schools for their students

making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in the school years 2009-10 and 2010-11. Kovalchik gave the schools and their students high praise for their PSSA scores. (See related story on trying even harder at Moore). Kovalchik in his early comments at the meeting noted that NASD and MetroTek lost the solar hearing when Judge Michael Koury ruled against the proposed solar arrays as not being an accessory use at Moore and Lehigh Elementary Schools. (See a more detailed story). Student Council member Rachel Satow reported on the coming senior prom and the junior prom, the latter set for March 24. She also noted a raffle going on for a limo ride, and announced about the Dakota Galusha basketball tournament this Saturday.

Middle School Concept A representative of KCBA showed power point slides of the concept drawings for the $77-million middle school that will be built in Northampton . The drawings showed where the faculty and visitor parking is, the paths for cars to use and school buses that will go around a horseshoe type plot of land that will be used for athletic activity such as field hockey. Kovalchik said the latter is better than having students crossing Laubach Ave. to play on the fields there. Upper and lower parking lots will provide access to the football stadium. The sketch plans will be shown next Thursday to members of Northampton Borough Council. Continued on page 13

Moore Elementary students will do Best in PSSA, making principal pay By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

FIRE BROKE OUT in the kitchen at the home of Eileen Borger, 6346 Willow St., Bath (Jacksonville) on Thursday afternoon, March 8. Flames spread through the first floor and heavily damaged the interior of the home. East Allen Township Vol. Fire Co. responded and brought the flames under control before the fire could reach other adjacent homes in Jacksonville. Windows were blown out by the heat, and debris is shown in an area between the Borger home and one next door. There was no report of injuries or an estimate of the damage. – Home News photo

Two appointed to farmland Board in Moore Township

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Two appointments were made to the Farmland Preservation & Open Space Com-

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At the end of the school year, Moore Elementary School Principal Curt Dimmick may be wearing a Philadelphia Flyers shirt as waterfilled balloons are thrown at him; he will be losing his beard, and his head will be shaved. That’s if the students excel in their PSSA scores in math and reading. From all indications following a pep rally held on Monday afternoon, it may

very well happen. They’re pumped!! The students completely filled the all-purpose room for an assembly, and cheered every time a magician who came to perform asked them to believe. He had plenty of tricks to get the boys and girls enthusiastic and interested. But before he went into his bag of tricks he told the students to “Believe in yourself and you can do anything!” Then came the magic wand of a tissle and a tassle he bought in Japan that intrigued

the audience; a magic wand that grew and grew; an escape from miniature handcuffs that held his thumbs, a card shuffle, and a closing of the show as rings went together and came apart as the boys and girls stared at him in amasement with music blaring away. Then came the pep rally, in which Dimmick told the students in third through fifth grades how their scores have been going up and up, Continued on page 7

mittee at last Tuesday’s meeting of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors. Named to the board were Jason Harhart and Robert Romano. Their appointments fill the board membership. It was noted by Supervisors Secretary-Treasurer Richard Gable that the $1-million certificate of deposit for farmlands preservation has matured, and it has accrued $6,533.76 interest. Matching funds are at 43%. Edwin Continued on page 7

MOORE ELEMENTARY students sat on the floor of the all-purpose room and cheered throughout a pep rally on Monday, intended to boost their PSSA scores. –Home News photo

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Well, I made it. I remembered Daylight Saving Time. Actually, I didn’t hafta remember too much. I have one of those new fangled alarm clocks that must follow the time zone ‘cause right at 2:00 in the morning on Sunday it jumped ahead an hour. Terrific! . . . . The weather’s been great all week again, and we’ll take it. Even up in the 70’s range, can you believe it? We had so little snow, I can hardly remember when we saw any. And I reckon the ground didn’t even really freeze like other winters. . . .Sorry to hear about the passing of Gerry Demko, Stan Dech, and Mark Schwartz, and now I hear Manny Mirabito’s pop died this week. My sympathies to their families. But I reckon that’s just the way it is, the older you get, more and more of your friends pass away. We always want to be the last one standing, but the man above is the only one who knows when it’s our time. . . . I see the Lutheran church is gonna have another one of their fish suppers. The last one was really great, so I know Elmira and Pete will be in line for tickets to this one, too. . . . Bowling season must be winding down pretty soon. Reading the scores they get every week makes me wonder, how can they do it? I’m always good for a gutter ball or two, or three.Ye Ed says he’s about the same, but he’s still gonna

concentrate and see if he does better when the Lions have a bowl-a-thon this Sunday up in Bangor and over in Whitehall. Oh well, the exercise is good. . . . That was kinda good news I read last week about fixing up the pavilion down on Green Street. But I reckon I’ll believe it when I see it. So far, it’s just sitting idle. If they’re waiting for FEMA money, good luck! You see what they said about the towns that were hit by tornadoes and leveled – not enough damage to give ‘em ANY money!! What a blow that was! Guess the national debt is too big. . . . Also noticed that some local Cub Scouts visited the headquarters for The Home News down in Palmer Township. It didn’t say, but they also own the Town & Country Gazette up in Lehigh Township and the Lehigh Valley Style magazine. Great to know that. . . . Gary Pierzga has kept it a secret, but will be letting all the kids know on Friday just how much money they collected for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He wouldn’t tell Ye Ed for fear he’d let the cat out of the bag. . . . Lee and Joyce M. are enjoying the sunny climes of Florida this week, and some local folks, Jack and Gail M., will be coming back North soon after their winter stay down in the Sunshine State.“Bear” had his RV down there, too, and paid the big price of gas for the trip. He didn’t mind, though, ‘cause he enjoyed cooking for

The Bath Borough Community Partnership Program (BBCP) is working on the second annual 5K run and fun walk on April 28, 2012. A team of volunteers are working on sponsors for the event as well as recruiting participants. Applications, route map and sponsorship forms are available online at www.bathborough.org under “Borough Revitalization”. A FREE workshop is scheduled for runners or walkers of all ages this Saturday March 17th at 9am, rain or shine, at the Hanoverville Community Center Pavillion. Restrooms are available. Participants should be prepared to run or walk at least two miles the first daybut you can do whatever distance you want- no one will walk or run alone. Fran DeNardo of Francesca’s Fitness is an ACSM Certified Health and Fitness Specialist that specializes in personal training and groups. Children attending the workshop under the age of 18 must have an adult or guardian sign a wavier form- available

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Baby Girl Sterner Kayla Long and Adam Sterner of Northampton became parents to a baby girl. Aubree Marie was born on February 21, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown Campus. Aubree was 8 lbs. 3 oz. GrandKindergartners in Mrs. Maureen Phillips' class were also parents are Bill and Carol treated to a fun hands-on science lesson with retired chemist Ms. Long of Bath and Edward and Barbara Orwig, who helped the children to make crystals! Evelyn Sterner of Whitehall. -Contributed photos

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an expert is different," said John Hayes, assistant professor of food science in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. "And, if an expert's ability to taste is different from the rest of us, should we be listening to their recommendations?" In a taste test, wine experts showed more sensitivity to tastes than average wine consumers. Hayes, who is director of Penn State's sensory evaluation center, said that the participants sampled an odorless chemical, propylthiouracil, that is used to measure a person's reaction to bitter tastes. People with acute tasting ability will find the chemical -- also referred to as PROB, or probe -- extremely bitter, while people with normal tasting abilities say it has a slightly bitter taste or is tasteless. The researchers, who reported their findings in the current issue of the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, said that wine experts were significantly more likely to find the chemical more bitter than non-experts. "Just like people can be color blind, they also can be taste blind," said Hayes. Hayes, who worked with Gary Pickering, professor of biological sciences and psychology/wine science at Brock University in Ontario, Canada, said that the acute taste of wine experts may mean that expert recommendations in wine magazines and journals may be too subtle for average wine drinkers to sense. The researchers also found that people who were more adventurous in trying new foods also were more willing to drink new types of wines and alcoholic beverages, but this food adventurousness did not necessarily predict wine expertise. While wine Continued on page 5

Middle School has Week to say “no” to Drugs & alcohol

Northampton Middle School Student Council held a weeklong school wide event to participate in Red Ribbon Week, a national event dedicated to promoting a drug and alcohol free lifestyle. During the last week in October, Student Council held dress up days for students to promote a healthy drug free lifestyle. For each dress up day students were allowed to wear a dress up item in exchange for a .25-cent donation. Each dress up day had a theme to promote saying no to drugs. The themes were Hat DayPut a cap on drugs, Sunglasses Day-My future is too bright for drugs, Pajama and Slipper Day-Slip away from drugs, Formal Day-We are too classy for drugs, and Twin Day- Pair up against Drugs. Throughout the week, students also learned facts about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Student Council posted banners in each cafeteria with a pledge for students to sign to show that they promise to stay drug free. The pledge said- “I pledge to lead a healthy, drug free lifestyle. I will say NO to tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. I will help my friends say NO. I pledge to stand up for what is right. I pledge to have respect for others. I have better things to do than drugs.”

Each day homerooms collected donations for students who participated and there was a prize for the homeroom that collected the most. Mrs. Jamicky’s homeroom collected $51.85 and came in first and won a Mario’s pizza party. School wide they raised $579.00. Middle School Student Council would like to donate the money raised to the Safe Schools Committee for the post prom party at the high school. This is an important night for the older brothers and sisters and friends to say no to drugs and alcohol and they want to help make the event a success. Sports in School The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Varsity baseball team will have a scrimmage game at home vs. Saucon Valley today (Thursday) at 3:30 p.m. A scrimmage will also be held at Emmaus on Monday March 19 at 3:30 p.m. The home opener for the 2012 season is scheduled for Friday March 23 at 4 p.m. vs. Catasauqua. The K-Kids Varsity Softball team will open the season on March 23 at home vs Northern Lehigh at 3:30 p.m. Other Sports: A girls Soccer scrimmage at Catty will be held on March

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industry based on their enhanced ability to taste. While learning plays a role in their expertise and other factors matter -- such as how they communicate their thoughts and opinions on wines -some wine experts may have an innate advantage in learning to discern small differences in wine. "It's not just learning," said Hayes. "Experts also appear to differ at a biological level."

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experts were more likely to try new wines and alcoholic beverages, Hayes said they were not more likely to try new foods. Wine critics typically rate wines on a 100-point quality scale that incorporates a range of characteristics, including tartness, sweetness and fruitiness, varietal typicity, and overall liking, among others. Their descriptions of the wines can be specific, highlighting grapefruit or grassy notes, or the balance of sugar and acid. However, according to Hayes, average wine consumers probably cannot discern these subtle differences between wines. While prior experience matters, biology seems to play a role. Hayes said that previous studies have shown that biological factors may explain in the acute taste of experts. Many wine experts may be drawn to careers in the wine

THE HOME NEWS macy student, Matthew Pulcini of Nazareth is a doctor of pharmacy student.

Lauren Grannetino Performs in LHU Choir Concert On Sunday, March 4, the choirs of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania performed in concert under the direction of Associate Professor Ronald E. Miller. Kathleen

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College Corner Geneva College - Timothy Fray of Nazareth has been named to the Dean's List for the 2011-12 fall semester at Geneva College. Dean's List status is awarded to students who earn a 3.6 grade point average or better. A freshman, Timothy is majoring in Student Ministry. Penn State University - Erica Fry has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall

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Malenke provided piano accompaniment. Nazareth resident Lauren Grannetino performed with Jazz Ensemble, Cantori, Women's Choir, University Choir. Lauren is a Freshman majoring in Music. The concert, entitled "Hallelujah! It's Almost Spring!" featured the Cantori Ensemble, University Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Men's Ensemble, and Women's Ensemble

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2011 semester at Penn State University's University Park Campus; Erica a 2007 graduate of Northampton H.S. is a junior majoring in Bio-Behavioral Health in the college of Health and Human Development. Taylor University - The following local residents were named to the Fall 2011 Dean's list at Taylor University. Fulltime students are named to the Dean's List when they have earned a GPA of 3.60 or higher for the term and at least 12 hours carry credit point values. Casey Snyder and Kelly Snyder, of Bath. University of the Sciences - The following local residents have been named to the fall 2011 Dean's List at University of the Sciences: Charlene Noto-Morgan of Nazareth, is a doctor of phar-

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An early favorite for the National League East crown has to the Philadelphia Phillies. They have won 5 division titles in a row and with the

pitching triumverate of Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels will be hard to beat. Although trouble spots appear to be the chronic right knee problems of Chase Utley and the torn achilles of slugger Ryan Howard. New closer Jonathan Papelbon-signed from the Red Sox-appears to be a dynamic ninth-inning stopper. While the Marlins and Nationals are improved it seems as if the Phillies can stay healthy the division title will be theirs to lose.

St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton and runner-up Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown both grabbed a pair of games on Monday so their standing didn’t change in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Base-

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on week 26. The Rice Family scored a sweep over Bath Supply for their win, led by Jack Rice, 216-222–6605; Mark Rice, 509, and Chris Reaser, 504. Supply: Lester Steigerwalt, 213–601; Brent Connolly, 239–600; Frank Yeakel, 214– 567; Harvey Rissmiller, 205–556; Jeff Kerbacher, 511. Old Dairy got there with a 3 to 1 win over Sunnieside Landscaping, as Kurt Morgan rolled 217-226–617; along with Rich Trucksess, 213-210– 592; Don Rosenberger, 545; and Bill Neidig, 540. Sunnieside: Rodney Knighton, 223–574; Anton Boronski, 559; Chris Hoysan, 541; Ryan Flick, 202–526; Tony Holva, 512. Daku Auto Body is the team that KO’d Moore Pizza, winning 4 to 0 behind Al Davidson, 255-225-265–745; Scott Bortz, 230-226-204–660; Bob Daku, 225–586; Rich Mutarelli, 205– 570; Bob Faustner, 516. Maxx Amusements also won 3 to 1 over Valley Inspection Service, led by Andy Edelman, 221-224-224–669; Bill Bachman, 242–593; Randy Frey, 225–573; and Paul Druckenmiller, 205–519. Inspection: Gerald Bartholomew, 224–558; Craig Madtes, 201-222–575; Glenn Croll, Sr., 203– 545.

Now the standings are tight again in the Bath Die Hards League, because following action on March 7, Team 1 is ahead by a half game over two other teams. Team 1 won 4 to 0 behind Bob Kosman, 558; Joe Bachman, 477; and Marie Harring, 428. Team 4 also won a 4 to 0 shutout and is a half game back, with Randy Kessler, 499; BobbyLou Snyder, 498; Polly Kosman, 489, and Louise Stevens, 407. In third, and one other a half game behind, is Team 6, but they were on the short end of a 0 to 4 loss, although led by Terry Bartholomew, 559; Kathy Grube, 496; Kenneth Grube, 490; and Judy Edwards, 439. Team 2 won 3 to 1 with Michelle Tirrell, 489; Art Bruch, 477, and Sam Strouse, 451. They put Team 3 in last place, even though they had Rick Deily, 583; Jim Stevens, 455; and Dick Deily, 418. Team 5 was a 0 to 4 loser as well with Bob C. Kosman, 488; Charles Kosman, 446, and Michael Tirrell, 433.

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Hunsicker, 6 for 14; Sue Gasper, 4 for 7, and Greg Pokorny, 3 for 9. Dryland won 9-6, lost 5-4, and won 4-2 at Salem Lutheran in Bethlehem, led by Larry Golick, 9 for 14; Bruce Vollman, 6 for 15; “Butch” Silfies, 4 for 9, and Al Gilbert, 4 for 10. Salem: Bob Williams, 6 for 12; Bill Hoke Sr. and Jr., both 5 for 12; and Scott Hoffert, 5 for 13. Trinity Lutheran of Bangor swept Salem UCC at Moorestown 8-3, 5-4, and 7-3 behind Tristen Burd, 8 for 14; Judy Hoffert, 7 for 14; Harold Wambold, 6 for 15 with a home run; Jeff Hoffert, 5 for 14 with a homer; Maybell Smith, two homers; and Joe Smith, a solo homer. Salem: Phil Roth, 5 for 12 with two homers; Sherry Bush, 5 for 12; Larry Bush, 4 for 10 with a homer, and Rachel Krause, a home run. St. Stephen’s Lutheran, Bethlehem, won 4-3, but lost zz8-4 and 4-1 at Emmanuel EC, Bethlehem. St. Stephen’s: John Hoysan, 5 for 12; Ed Wychuck, 4 for 12, and Josh Buczynski, a homer. Emmanuel: Dick Wesner, 7 for 12; Zack Hill, 6 for 12; Ken Kobler, 5 for 12; Eric McCauley, 4 for 9.

There is a new era beginning in the Northampton football program. For the last five seasons, Bob Steckel has been the head coach of the KKids. During his five years on the sidelines he accumulated a record of 26-32. Steckel resigned after last season saying he would like to pursue other opportunities. The new era began in late February when the Northampton Area School School Board unanimously voted to approve Jeff Brosky as the new head football coach. This is Brosky’s second stint at Northampton as he was an assistant coach from 1996-1999. Another coaching change for Northampton happened recently, but this one affected the K-Kids that play on the hardwood. Head basketball coach, Ed Ohlson, has resigned from his position. He was 89-106 in eight years for Continued on page 16

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• On March 21, John Mauser, a member of the Hokendauqua Chapter of Trout Unlimited, will speak on removal of the Hokendauqua Creek Dam removal. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at the Se-Wy-Co Fire Co. along Rt. 378 south of Bethlehem. According to John Berry of the Delaware River Shad Fishermen Association, Mauser has about $300,000 in grants to help remove the dam. He also has a power point slide presentation of interest on the project. • On April 18, Chris Kocher of Wildlands Conservancy will speak on Lehigh

River restoration projects and a study on the Easton and Glendon dams. • The Lehigh River Stocking Association will sponsor a fishing contest for prizes called Lunkerfest 2012 on May 19. Sign-up starts at 7 a.m. the East Penn boat launch in Bowmanstown, and fishing is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. LRSA will stock 800 trout 14 to 20 inches on that morning, with 100 trout tagged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase; picnic tables and bathrooms on site. Free giveaways. For safety reasons, Lunkerfest will be postponed if there’s high water on the river due to being greater than 1000ft./sec from Francis E. Walter Dam as measured on the USGS website on the day of the contest. Prizes include rods, reels, fishing equipments, guided trips and more. The Lunkerfest fee is $20. • On Friday, April 13, the Walking Purchase Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will sponsor a Spring Turkey Hunting Seminar at 7 p.m. in the Lappawinzo Fish & Game Protective clubhouse north of Northampton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers will be Thad Smith and Scott Wojton. Game Commission WCO Brad Kreider will be present for questions and answers on spring gobbler turkey hunting rules

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like rising from 78% a couple years ago to an astounding 83% and even as high as 94% in reading. Overall, he told them, he and the staff of teachers want to see a goal of 88% in math and 85% in reading scores with the PSSA tests. “Reaching these goals will show how smart you really are,” Dimmick said. He urged them to be confident in themselves, work hard, and don’t be stressed out.

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That’s when he issued the incentives, the challenges to make the students do great in both math and reading. If they just meet their PSSA goals he will wear that Flyers shirt and they can bombard him with water-filled balloons outside the school. And if they are proficient and make 100% he will shave off his beard. But if every student is proficient, then off goes the hair on his head. “You can do great when you try,” Dimmick said. He then revealed the winner of a contest to name the school’s Mountain Lion mas-

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cot. The winner was Taylor Lam in Mrs. Schucker’s kindergarten class. She named it “Whiskers”, and was one of 290 entries in the top ten selected by members of the School-wide Positive Behaviour Support (Moore PRIDE) team. Taylor will receive a special prize from Whiskers. Dimmick said he will wear an official T-shirt with No. 43 on it when the Dakota Galusha memorial basketball tournament is held this Saturday. That wasn’t all. Then Mrs. Cramer showed the official PSSA song of the school, “I Will Do My Best.” It was shown by power point slides on the screen with singing of the words. Finally, the whole student body joined in singing the song, waving their arms as they sang joyously. As we said, they were pumped! If their enthusiasm reaches into their mental capacity, they will do great in the PSSA scores, and Mr. Dimmick will happily pay the penalty.

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Keller said other townships are pleased with the rating system on farmlands in Moore Township. Other Matters • The board approved a new junkyard ordinance. It will be enforced by Zoning Officer Jason Harhart. • Troy Piorkowski explained to the board his Eagle Scout project called “Mutt Miss”, a pet clean-up effort, and he will have fund-raisers to support it. Supervisors Chairman David Tashner said he is happy to sign the approval since he was an Eagle Scout himself. • Dan Piorkowski of the recreation commission noted a need for labor and equipment to get the fields ready at the rec center. They may look at grooming equipment made in Colorado and sold by an area company. Other equipment that is on site can be used in their work. The football field will be closed until September so that grass can grow. • A one-year extension was granted for the Kemmerer subdivision. A one-year extension was also given the Sunset Hills development, with the developer saying it is needed because of the poor economy. He would have liked a longer time, but the township’s policy is for no more than one year at a time. Later, a resident questioned about extensions as they are given to developers, and engineer Al Kortze said that they need to have a National Pollution Discharge Emergency document as part of their plans. • A resolution was approved accepting the names of all fire police listed for the Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co.

• Solicitor David Backenstoe announced that the township was successful in their objections to the proposed solar panel project by MetroTek, who had sought the project as an accessory use at the Moore Elementary School. (See full story on the court ruling.) • The board voted to advertise for bids for paving and/or tar and chip for S. Penn-Dixie Rd., Sickle Rd., Sunny Hill Rd., and Recreation Center Rd. • Glenn Shoemaker was given approval for a newsletter by the Environmental Advisory Council to be laid out by Hometown Press, and printed by another firm, and then mailed to all township residents. The EAC is concerned about bio solids spread on fields and there will be a meeting in Bushkill Township about the issue on March 28. • The board voted to lease a Toshiba copier machine from Advanced Business Equipment at a $4,800 savings over one from another company. • Questioned about the subdivision and land development ordinance, the board said that it was last updated

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It was revealed at a meeting of the Allen Township Board of Supervisors on Thursday that they are working on having a 12-acre dog park established near Savage Road. It could be in by this spring or early summer, vice chairman Bruce Frack said. The township has a $68,000 grant they received from the county through the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources for the project. Included with the park for walking dogs would be a parking lot and a trail in the middle. The park would be fenced in, and access may be done by using cards issued to dog owners. In another park matter, Frack said that the gates are open at Wayne Grube Park, where there was a concern lasat month that they were

closed and people who wanted to go into the park had to park their cars on nearby roadsides. Thirty cars were seen at the park on one day last week, and Frack said the park has nice equipment for people to use and there are walking trails. Nick Lalik of the Allen Township Fire Co. asked if they could talk to the Bethlehem Water Authority to hook on to their water lines. He said they have been relying on well water, and at times the water pressure drops off and this is a problem when there is a big public event in the social room. There is a link off Mud Lane to East Allen Gardens and Supervisor Alfred Pierce said maybe they could run a line off that to the fire company. Frack said they could give Lalik names of contact persons with the Bethlehem Water Authority,

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Cheerleading Sign-ups Sing-ups for Cheerleading will be held on Monday March 26 at 6:30pm and 7 pm at Nazareth Intermediate School. This is for all Blue Eagles sports. Wall of Fame The Nazareth Area Blue Eagle Education Foundation is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for inductees into the 2012 Wall of Fame. Since 2004 twenty seven Nazareth Area High School graduates have been honored. Plaques honoring these individuals are on display in the lobby of the high school auditorium. If you know someone who has graduated from Nazareth prior to the year 2000 who is deserving of@this recognition Call Steve please submit an application for consideration. Applications are due by April 15 and are available in the high school office, the Nazareth Memorial Library, by calling Peg Ferraro at 610-1170 option 8, or on our website www.nazaretheducationfoundation.org Our Wall of Fame Gala honoring the inductees of 2012 will be held on October 13 at the Holy Family Club in Nazareth.

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Church Directory ADVENT MORAVIAN, (610) 8680477, Bethlehem. Sun 8:30am W 9:30am SS; 10:45am W ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559. Sun 8/10:30am W; Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri – 8am Mass; Wed– 7pm W; Sat – 4pm W BANGOR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bangor. 610-588-6929 Sun 9:30am SS for all ages; 10:40am W; Children’s Church Tues. Y ladies BS 6 p.m., Y men’s BS 7 p.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239. Sun - 9/10:30am W BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Clearfield, Bushkill Twp. Sun 9:15 a.m. W, 10:30 a.m. SS,

4pm Lenten Study CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth, 484-285-0040 Sun 10am W CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 10am SS, 11am W, 4pm Lenten Study @ Bush Kill CHRIST U.C.C., S. Bath. Sun. 10:15 am W w/nursery. 9 a.m. SS 2 p.m Mission Church. Wed. 7pm Lenten Service CHRIST U.C.C., Allentown. Schoenersville. Sun. 10:15 a.m. W CHRIST U.C.C. – LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. Sun 9am W, 10:30 SS CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton

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Sun 9am W, 10:30am SS & BS COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517. HA Sun. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. W, 9:15 a.m. SS 5pm Lenten Gathering DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610759-4444 Sat – 6pm W Sun – 8/10:15 am W, 9 am SS EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – 10:30 a.m. W - 9:00 a.m. SS HCA EMMANUEL’S LUTH Bath. Sun – 8/9:30/10:45am W 9:20 a.m SS 7pm Lenten BS Mon. 7pm Lenten BS Tue – 10am Lenten BS Wed 10:30am Lenten Service 7pm W FAITH REFORMED, Lehigh Twsp. Sun - 10 am. W GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. Sun – 9:30am SS, 10:30am & 7pm Service; 6:30pm. Evening Youth GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun – 8/10:45 a.m. W 9:30 a.m. SS GOSPEL CHAPEL, Northampton Sun – 10 a.m. W GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. 9:30 a.m. W, 10:30 SS, 6 p.m W. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl Sun –8:30am & 9:45am S, HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. Sun. – 8/9:30/10:30 am -W 9:15 a.m. SS Tues. 6:30 BS Thurs. 9 am BS HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth Sun – 7am/9am/11am M, Tues. 6:30 BS HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-2622668 Sun. – 10:30 a.m. W Communion 1st Sun. of the Month. 9:15 a.m. SS HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun W/SS - 9am HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun– 8:00/10:30 am W 9:15 am SS MOUNT EATON CHURCH Saylorsburg, PA 570-992-7050 Sat. 6:30 pm W, Sun. 8/10:30 a.m W. 9:30 SS, Wed. 7 p.m. BS, NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun- 8:15/10:45a.m. W. 9:30 SS Wed. 2:30 W 7pm Lenten Worship (held at Naz. Moravian-combined w/ Schoeneck) NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton Sun – 10:45am & 6pm W; 9:30am SS; Wed – 7:30pm W QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m. S. Holy day & Vigil – 6:30, 9 a.m.; Vigil 7 p.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. Sat Vigil– 4:30pm/6pm M, Sun - 6:45/8/9:30/11am M; CC during 9:30am M; Mon– Thurs 8am M; Fri – 8:30am M, Morning Prayer MonThurs 7:30am Fri. 8:00am. SALEM U.C.C., Bath. Sun 9 a.m. SS, 8/10:15 a.m W SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. Sun – 9:30 a.m. W ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth Sun –10 a.m. W, 9:45 a.m. SS ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun 8am/10:15 a.m. W – Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. –9 a.m. Sat. 5:30 p.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Northampton. Sun –8/10:15am W, 9 am SS, Wed. 6pm Lenten Study ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Nazareth. 610759-0893 Sun –- 8/10:45am W 9:15 CE, Wed 7 pm Lenten Service ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-7673107 Sun 8/9:30/11am M , Sat 4:30pm M Daily Mass at 8:30am ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. 10:15 am W, Communion. 1st Sun. of Month. 9 a.m. SS ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indian land, Cherryville. Sun - Adult & youth, 9am

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March 15-21, 2012

A Drink of Water We take many things for granted in this advanced world of conveniences and technology. Among them is the precious commodity of water. We just step up to the faucet and expect pure drinkable water to appear when we turn the handle. When we are without water for a day or our supply has been tainted and fallen below the extremely high standards of DEP we complain. For those of us who have traveled to underprivileged countries it is easy to see, we have little to complain about. Ever since the creation of man, civilization has thrived around the supply of water. Jesus on one occasion found a spiritually needy woman at a well in the city of Sychar and engaged her in conversation by asking her to provide Him a drink of water. Surprised that He, a Jew, would interact with a Samaritan, she questioned Jesus on the matter. Jesus’ response to her was that if she knew who He was and the gift that He could provide she would have asked Him for water. The woman doubted His claim at first because He had nothing which to draw water from the well. But as Jesus continued to speak with her she realized that His was a “living water” that provides eternal life. Jesus saw through her religious façade concerning worshipping God based on the traditions of her forefathers and confronted her about the sin which left her in bondage. Jesus knew of her emptiness for she had had five husbands and was currently living with another man to who she was not married. Jesus was offering Himself to her as the Savior of all mankind by His coming death on the cross for sin. If she would receive him as her payment for sin she would never thirst for the unfulfilling aspects of this temporal world. Friend, you too can have the water that truly satisfies. It’s promised to you by the Lord God himself when he says; I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely (Rev. 21:6). Accept Jesus as your Savior today and you will not thirst again. SS; 10:15am W ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton .PA Sun- 9 am SS, 10:15 W VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton Sun - 9:30am BS; 10:45am W WALNUTPORT SEVENTH-day ADVENTIST, Sat – 9:30am W, - 10:45am SS ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERN CHURCH, Northampton 610-2611812 ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 W ZION WESLEYAN, Pt. Phillip. Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 W KEY –W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care

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Obituaries Darwin F. Anthony

Jan. 8, 1952 – Feb. 26, 2012 Darwin F. Anthony, 60, of Bath died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 26 at home. Prior to retiring in 2004, he was a machine operator at Kraemer Textiles, Nazareth, for 25 years. He attended Nazareth High School. Born Jan. 8, 1952 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Kenneth, Sr. and Verna (Fogel) Emery Anthony. Surviving are step-parents Ralph and Janet Emery of Wind Gap; four brothers, Ronald Anthony of Bushkill Township, Bruce Anthony of New Jersey, David Anthony of Wind Gap, and Kenneth Anthony, Jr. of Nazareth; two sisters, Brenda Longenbach of Bethlehem and Sharon Sutton of Bath; a step-sister, Kathy Powell, of Connecticut; and many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Maynard Anthony. Services were private, with arrangements made by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in his memory may be made to the family, c/o the funeral home at 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

John R. Correll

July 17, 1947 – March 9, 2012 John R. “Heba” Correll, 64, of Bangor, formerly of State College, Pa., died Friday, March 9 at home. A veteran of the Air Force, he was a Penn State University chef for more than 20 years, retiring in July 2007. After retiring, he enjoyed baking, cooking and spending time with his family and friends in the Bangor High Rise. Born July 17, 1947 in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Kenneth R. and Clara J. (Frantz) Correll. He was a member of the State College VFW and a retired member of the Teamsters Union in State College. Surviving are four brothers, Stephen D. of Bangor, Kevin K. of Mt. Bethel, David J. of Bangor, and Timothy R. of Anderson, S.C.; a sister, Theda

L. Lowe, of Liberty, S.C.; 18 nieces and nephews. Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the Schmidt Funeral Home, Wind Gap, and interment was private. Memorial donations may be made to the Bangor High Rise Residence Assoc., 101 Murray St., Bangor, PA 18013.

House Village. Surviving are two daughters, Janet Seifert of Slatington and Linda Mason of Albuquerque, New Mexico; four grandchildren; his companion, Marie, nieces, nephews and many friends. Preceding him in a death was a brother, Floyd. A Memorial Mass was celebrated last Wednesday afternoon in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Whitehall. Donations in Stanely’s memory may be made to the church at 4456 Main St., Whitehall, PA 18052; Lehigh Valley Hospice, or OACIS of Lehigh Valley Hospital, c/o gthe Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

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April 23, 1930 – March 3, 2012 Stanley R. Dech, 81, of Schnecksville, a native of Bath, died Saturday, March 3 at home. He was the husband of the late Arline M. Dech, who died May 15, 2008, and the dear companion of Marie Fehnel of Nazareth. Stanley worked for the Lehigh & New England Railroad early in his career and was a truck driver for Friedman Express. Over the years, he worked at Strawberry Acres in Whitehall Township. Born April 23, 1930 in Bath, he was a son of the late Floyd and Myrtle (Steward) Dech. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Whitehall, where he was a member of the Seniors in Action group and a pierogie volunteer. A 1948 graduate of Northampton High School, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion, in Bath, and was a member of the Legion’s hearts card playing group. Last year, he served as chairman of the Class of ’48 reunion held at the Barn-

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April 22, 1925 – March 6, 2012 Joseph S. Geider. 86, of Nazareth died Tuesaday, March 6 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Charlene (Hough) Geider, who died Feb. 17, 2007. He was owner of Geider’s Market in Nazareth for 44 years, retiring in 1986. He was also the former owner of Topfer’s Grove, Point Phillips, now Jolly Joe Timmer’s Grove. He served in the 3rd Army Division during World War II and received the Purple Heart after the Battle of the Bulge. Born April 22, 1925 in Stockertown, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Pauline (Franitz) Geider. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth, and a 62year member of Whitfield Lodge #622, F. & A.M., Tatamy. Surviving are a sister, Pauline Trexler, of Nazareth; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Steven and Charles Geider. Funeral services were held on Monday morning in St. John’s Lutheran Church after a Masonic service, and then burial followed in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Arrangements were made by the Reichel Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the church at 200 S. Broad St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Pauline M. Kocher

Dec. 18, 1914 – March 5, 2012 Pauline Margaret Kocher, 97, formerly of Airport Rd., Allentown, died Monday, March 5 in Luther Crest’s Health Center, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Gordon F. Kocher, who died in 1996. She attended Bethlehem area schools. She enjoyed RV-ing and extensive travel throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada with her husband. Family was special to her as she enjoyed baking and cooking big meals for her family and attending church. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Cora M. (Long) Mills. She was a member of Rose Croix Chapter #235, Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church, Orefield, and was confirmed at and was a

lifelong member of the former Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Schoenersville. Surviving are three sons, Floyd L. Kocher of New Braunfels, Texas, Gilbert G. Kocher of Queensbury, N.Y., and William H. Kocher of Cetronia; 11 grandchildren, 10 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Dieter, of Palmerton, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a son, David W. Kocher, four brothers ad five sisters. Funeral services were held on Friday morning in Jordan Lutheran Church, followed by interment in Schoenersville Cemetery, Hanover Township. Arrangements were by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions may be made to Luther Crest, c/o Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Office of Advancement, 798 Hausman Rd., Ste. 300, Allentown, PA 18104, and/or Jordan Evan. Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Rd., Orefield, PA 18069.

Emanuel T. Mirabito, Sr.

Dec. 7, 1925 – March 12, 2012 Emanuel T. Mirabito, Sr., 86, of Bath died Monday March 12 in Gracedale. He was the husband of Benedetta (Catofamo) Mirabito. He was employed as a cook for various restaurants until retiring. He had served in the U.S. Army for 22 years until he retired from the military in 1966. Born Dec. 7, 1925 in Norwich, N.Y., he was a son of the late Emanuel and Rosa (LaGreca) Mirabito. He was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Bath. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Emanuel T. Mirabito, Jr.; two daughters, Rosemary Mirabito and Concetta “Tina” Mirabito; two sisters, Phyllis Ray and Sandra Ames; and grandsons Antonio and Nicholas Mirabito. One sister, Virginia Northrop, died earlier. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 16 in the Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Sacred Heart Church, 210 E. Northampton St., Bath. Entoimbment will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Nazareth. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 210 E. Northampton St., Bath, PA 18014.

Margaret E. Orner

July 19, 1923 – March 7, 2012 Margaret E. Orner, 88, formerly of Nazareth and Plainfield Township, died on Wednesday, March 7 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Orlo J. Orner, who died in 2009. She worked as a Peep packer at the Just Born Candy Co., Bethlehem, for more than 20 years before retiring in 1983. Born July 19, 1923 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Bessie (Hil-

legas) Trapp. She was a member of Flicksville United Church of Christ. Surviving are two daughters, Nancy M. Hower of Plainfield Township and Lorraine D. Merrihew of Kingston, N.Y.; a sister, Verna Neimiller, of Palmer Township; six grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, four greatgreat-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday morning in Flicksville U.C.C. Church, followed by interment in Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield Township. Arrangements were by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions in her memory may be made to Flicksville U.C.C. Church, 1337 Lower S. Main St., Flicksville, PA 18013 and/or the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Richard P. Seier

Nov. 28, 1942 - Feb. 27, 2012 Richard P. Seier, 69, of Jim Thorpe, previously of Northampton, died February 27, 2012. He was the husband of Dawn (Jacoby) Seier for 52 years. Born November 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Paul and Thelma Seier. Richard spent 25 years at various excavating companies; he owned and operated Howertown Excavating for 10 years; and R.P.S. Hauling for 7 years. He was President of Bear View Road Crew. Surviving are wife Dawn, Daughters: Cynthia Graberitz of Northampton and Bonnie Horwith of Walnutport, son Jeffrey Seier of Northampton, brother, Leroy Seier, sisters, Nancy Schramel and June Lilly, 8 grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter Christine Knappenberger in 2005 Services: Funeral Services were held on Friday, March 2nd at 3:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St. Northampton.

David A. Rapp

Aug. 21, 1958-March 10, 2012 David A. Rapp, 53, of Moore Township, formerly of South Whitehall Township, died on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Marion L. (Grdusiak) Rapp. Continued on page 13

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in the fellowship hall. Interment will be private. Contributions in his memContinued from page 12 ory may be made to the Skin David worked as a com- Cancer Foundation at www. mercial truck driver for many skincancer.org years. Born in Allentown on August 21, 1958, he was a son of the late Frederick and DoroContinued from page 1 thy (Beachel) Rapp. David was a graduate of Parkland Other Matters High School class of 1976. While not on the agenda, In addition to his wife, he is survived by step-sons, Chris- the matter of having or not topher Andrew Dunn both having summer school was of England; brother, Dennis discussed. It has been a losing Rapp of Walnutport; sister, proposition financially. HowPat Cleaver Allentown; nieces ever, Kovalchik said 20 students were able to graduate and nephews. Services will be private, at last year because of summer the convenience of the fam- school. Director Jane Erdo ily. There will be no calling said building blocks of educahours. Arrangements have tion need to be greater from been entrusted to the George elementary school on so that G. Bensing Funeral Home, in the future there may be no need for summer school. Inc., Moorestown – Bath. Financial management will continue to be reported to the Darryl W. Wentz board, Kovalchik said, as all Mar. 28, 1939 – Mar. 7, 2012 programs are kept in place; Darryl W. Wentz, 72, of base employees leave due to Moore Township died on attrition; keeping taxes down; Wednesday, March 7 at home. and paying for the new school. He was the husband of Geral- Dr. Michael Baird also said dine D. “Gerry” (Reph) Wentz. to watch for the state reimA 1957 graduate of Coplay bursement on bus transporHigh School, he worked in tation. Kovalchik compared the maintenance department Catasauqua to Northampton, of U.S. Food Service before the former having a confined retiring in 2005. Previously, district while Northampton’s he was a machine operator at is 95 square miles. He said it Diamonex, Inc., Fogelsville, isn’t good to put more kids and Quaker State Dyeing & on buses because it will only Finishing Inc., Easton, where lengthen their time on the he worked for more than 25 bus. Also with more bus years. stops, more fuel would be Born March 28, 1939 in needed. Weissport, he was a son of Director Baird questioned the late Walter E. and Mary S. why a loss of 30 students in (Snyder) Wentz. 11th grade. Kovalchik atIn addition to his wife, he tributed it to possibly cyis survived by his children, a ber school, dropping out of son, Brian D. Wentz, of Phila- school, or moving to another delphia; daughters, Lisa A. area. Heller of New Tripoli and JaA resident questioned net G. Strohl of Northamp- about recent incidents in the ton; a brother, Dwight Wentz, bathrooms by some students. of Northampton; five grand- Kovalchik said action has children, and nieces and been taken to discipline those nephews. involved, and letters were He was preceded in death sent home. by an infant grandson, TyJudy Odenwelder reported ler, in 1998; an infant grand- for her committee that cirdaughter, Taylor, in 1999; and culation has increased in the a brother, Richard, in 2011. school library. A memorial service will be Six resignations were acheld on Saturday, March 17 cepted: Patrick Haftl, tempoat 11 a.m. in St. Peter’s U.C.C. rary one-to-one instrumenChurch, 8142 Valley View Rd., tal assistant; Linda Kresley, Northampton (Seemsville). custodian, for retirement; F. Relatives and friends are Michael Schneider, athletic invited to call on Saturday director, and Jeffrey Wirth, morning from 10 to 11 a.m. in custodial supervisor, for the the church. Lunch will follow purpose of super-annuated

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retirement; Edward Ohlson, head boys basketball coach; and Edward Seidick, assistant boys volleyball coach. Mrs. Erdo was particularly saddened at the loss of Schneider and Wirth for their 33 and 45 years of service respectively. Approval was given Ms. Maria Rodriguez, dance team coach, to chaperone 12 students to participate in the Dance Championship competition in Wildwood, N.J., on May 3-6. Thirteen parents will also attend as chaperones. The cost: $370. Also approved was the attendance of Mrs. Tara Mrazik and two additional chaperones and 18 members of the high school DECA to the International Career Development Conference competition in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 27-30, May 1-2, at a cost of $1,085.

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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE Stanley C. Milunec The Estate of Stanley C. Milunec, deceased, of the Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Eugene P. Milunec, Executor, on February 23, 2012. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Eugene P. Milunec, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (3/1-3/15) ESTATE NOTICE Angelo Lopresti, Jr., Estate of Angelo Lopresti, Jr., also known as Angelo J. Lopresti, Jr., also known as Angelo Joseph Lopresti, Jr., late of the Township of Plainfield, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Cindy Marie Lopresti, Executrix of the Estate of Angelo Lopresti, Jr., also known as Angelo J. Lopresti, Jr., also know as Angelo Joseph Lopresti, Jr. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Cindy Marie Lopresti C/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Dally, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (3/15-3/29) ESTATE NOTICE Virginia L. Kleintop Estate of VIRGINIA L. KLEINTOP, deceased, late of 4545 W. Mountain View Drive, Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decendent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Charles T. Kleintop Address: 841 Bishop Street, Suite 480 Honolulu, HI 96813. Or to his Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (3/15-3/29) ESTATE NOTICE Mary Roguski ESTATE of MARY ROGUSKI, deceased, late of Northampton Borough, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the individual named below. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims against said Estate to submit bills therefore without delay to: Joseph G. Roguski, Executor PO Box 2217 Blue Jay, CA 92317 (3/15-3/29) ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS 2012 RENTAL EQUIPMENT SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building, 134 S. Main St., until 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, Monday April 2, 2012 for furnishing the 2012 RENTAL EQUIPMENT. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 7:00 p.m., that same day, at the Borough Council Chambers, 159 W. Center St., Nazareth, PA. All available information covering the furnishing of this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Mr. Robert Reimer, Highway Su-

perintendent (610-759-0401), or the office of the Borough Engineer, Borton-Lawson Engineers (610-759-9700), 49 East Center Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, or a Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “BID FOR 2012 RENTAL EQUIPMENT”. The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary / Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (3/15-3/22) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2012 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building, 134 S. Main St., until 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, Monday, April 2, 2012 for furnishing the 2012 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 7:00 p.m., that same day, at Borough Council Chambers, 159 W. Center St., Nazareth, PA. All available information covering the furnishing of these materials can be secured from Mr. Robert Reimer, Highway Superintendent (610-759-0401), or the office of the Borough Engineer, Borton-Lawson Engineers (610-759-9700), at 49 East Center Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, or a Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with corporate surety in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “BID FOR 2012 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS”. The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary / Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (3/15-3/22) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 6:45 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss pending legal matters. Gene Zarayko Borough Manager (3/15) PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Borough of Bath Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals will meet in public session in Heckman Hall located at 215 E. Main Street, Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Monday March 19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a continued hearing for the Appeal of William and Debra Heckman and the Appeal of Joseph A. Tavianini, Jr. for adjoining properties located at 622 East Main Street and 624 East Main Street, Bath, Pennsylvania

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THE BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON ANNUAL AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT December 31, 2011 FUND EQUITY, JANUARY 1, 2011

$27.105,833

REVENUES General Fund Special Revenue Funds Capital Projects Funds Fiduciary Funds Total Revenues

5,611,644 398,671 1,544,474 483,120 8,037,909

EXPENDITURES General Fund Special Revenue Funds Capital Projects Funds Fiduciary Funds Total Expenditures

5,656,348 370,897 1,688,071 276,848 7,992,164

FUND EQUITY, DECEMBER 31, 2011 $27,151,578

STATEMENT OF RESOURCES, LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY

ASSETS Cash and Investments Other Assets General Fixed Assets LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY Current Liabilities General Obligation Debt Fund Equity

$8,165,652 315,110 18,990,833 $ 29,540,485 $1,960,974 427,933 27,151.578 $29,540,485

ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE BOROUGH Taxable $202,341.800 GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT Bonds – Series of 2004 $920,000 Note- Series of 2008 $1,009,000 Small Borrowings $31,974 Copies of the complete audit report are available for examination at the Borough Office during regular business hours. Gene Zarayko, Borough Manager

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ANNUAL AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT The Township of East Allen December 31, 2011 FUND EQUITY, JANUARY 1, 2011

$7,305,768

REVENUES General Fund Special Revenue Funds Capital Projects Funds Fiduciary Funds Total Revenues

2,603,972 149,836 11,539 101,872 2,867,219

EXPENDITURES General Fund Special Revenue Funds Capital Projects Funds Fiduciary Funds Total Expenditures

2,264,948 169,114 163,672 676 2,598,410

FUND EQUITY, DECEMBER 31, 2011

$7,574,577

STATEMENT OF RESOURCES, LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY ASSETS Cash and Investments Other Assets General Fixed Assets

$2,725,349 272,340 5,217,441 $8,215,130

LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY Current Liabilities General Obligation Debt Fund Equity

$368,213 272,340 7,574,577 $8,215,130

ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE BOROUGH Taxable $164,775,3000 GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT Capital Leases - Equipment

$272,340

Copies of the complete audit report are available for examination at the Township Office. 3/15

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on April 2, 2012, at 7:00 P.M., E.D.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART 4, GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTIONS403, PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS CERTAIN DAYS AND HOURS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles, Part 4, General Parking Regulations, Section 403, Parking Prohibited in Specific Locations Certain Days and Hours, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to add the following: §403. Parking Prohibited in Specific Locations Certain Days and Hours. Parking shall be prohibited in the following locations at all times on days and between the hours indicated in this Section, as follows: Highway Side Between Days Hours S. Whitfield West A point 60’ feet and Monday 7 AM to 5 PM a point 170’ north of E. Prospect St. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

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Solar energy Continued from page 1

ing the solar energy panels in a special exception. Koury said the solar array is “customarily incidental” to the land’s principal use for a school. Solicitor David Backenstoe said at last Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting that NASD and MetroTek could appeal Judge Koury’s findings. Four acres of solar panels were intended for both local schools, and it was estimated that a savings of $1.5-million might be realized at Moore Elementary over a period of 20 years. Similar savings were expected at Lehigh Elementary. MetroTek would have been the firm constructing the solar field, financed by Energy Alliance Group LLC. Solar panels have also been opposed and dropped in Lower Nazareth, where they were to go in next to the Lower Nazareth Elementary School. But they have been approved and were installed in the Bethlehem area. Residents in Lehigh Township were most vehemently opposed to the project, more so than they were in Moore Township.

Middle School Continued from page 5

15 at 3 p.m. for the Varsity team, JV will follow at 5 p.m. Scrimmages will also be held on Monday March 19 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Salisbury. Boys Tennis, March 20 VS Liberty at home at 3:30 pm, March 22 vs. Emmaus at home at 3:30 pm. Boys Volleyball, March 23 vs. Allen Girls Soccer, March 23 vs. East Stroudsburg S. Track, March 26 vs. Whitehall

Outdoors Continued from page 6

and regulations. There is a $5 donation or it’s free to NWTF members and free to kids 17 and under. Items to be covered include: pre-hunt scouting, practice set-ups and techniques, equipment, dressing comfortably for success, selecting and loading the proper firearm, keeping it fun regardless of the results, turkey hunting etiquette and safety, and rules and regulations for youth mentor turkey hunting in Pennsylvania.

Voice of Experience

“My wife always lets me have the last word,” exulted the husband of two months. “Huh!” snorted a seasoned old-timer, “just wait until you run out of compliments, young feller!”

Some Problem

March 17 - St. Patty’s Day Party w/ DJ Tunes 9 pm - 1 am March 24 - Easter Ham Raffle 11:30 am

Patient--I have one of the finest homes in town, a swimming pool, drive a Cadillac, belong to the country club. Psychiatrist--Well, what’s wrong? Patient--I only make $250 a week.

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Classifieds

Continued from page 14 18014. The regulation in question is the Property Maintenance Code of the Borough of Bath, specifically, section 302.6 as it relates to the discharge of gasses, steam, vapor, hot air etc. onto the property of another. Gerald Gasda, Interim Manager for the Borough of Bath (3/15) LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on April 2, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., E.D.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT, PART 6, PEN-

SION PLANS, SECTION B, POLICE PENSION, SUBSECTIONS 654 (B) (1) AND (2) , OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 1, Administration and Government, Part 6, Pension Plans, Section B, Police Pension, Subsections 654 (B) (1) and (2), of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended as follows: (1) Service-Connected Death Benefit-Effective with respect to deaths occurring on or after October 9, 2009, the service-connected death benefit shall no longer be payable under this plan or by the employer. (2) Survivor Benefit-If a retired or disabled participant who is receiving a

pension benefit dies or if a participant dies after satisfying the requirements for retirement whether or not he had previously terminated employment, the participant’s surviving spouse or eligible child (if any and as further described in §4.1 (a) ) shall receive a benefit that the participant was receiving or would have been receiving if the participant had been retired on the date of death. (3) This amendment is made effective as of October 9, 2009. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (3/15)

NHS Sports Continued from page 6

Bartholomew, 211–600; Mike Swope, 560; Jim Chillot, 532; Jerry Fogel, 515. P C: Ed Musselman, 555; Craig Madtes, 548; Dave Jacoby, 520; Mike Knable, 504; Jim Schoenberger, 402. G & L split 2 to 2 with Herman’s Hermits. G & L: Ed Reynolds, 535; Terry Koch, 521; Scott Bower, 518; Mike Bower, 490; Ty Pagotto, 454. Hermits: Lynn Grube, 543; Joe Cortright, 532; Herman Petersen, 518; Dave Thompson, 497; Pete Curto, 473.

STANDINGS Bath Legion Team YTTIHS G & L Herman’s Hermits P C Beverage The Young Bucks Palmer Snowflakes Bensing’s

W L 28 20 27 21 25.5 22.5 25.5 22.5 24 24 23 25 21 27 18 30

Mike Reese, 224-222–603; Gary Gower, Jr., 258–588. S L: Gary Reaser, 208–556; Rich Trucksess, 540; Evan Rehrig, 531; Craig Kelty, 527. Hecktown Fire Co. played a friendly match with Scherlione & Associates, each winning two. Firemen: Stan Zurowski, 219-200–610; Ken Hoelle, Sr., 213–579; Matt Paulus, 207–559; Anndy Scwartz, 535. Scherline: Andy Edelman, 266-210203–679; Harvey Rissmiller, 252202–632; Jeff Kerbacher, 234-209–604; Steve Kerbacher, 557.

STANDINGS W L Old Dairy 33 11 Taylor Honey 28 16 Arndt Construction 24.5 19.5 G&L Screen Factory 21 23 Scherline & Assoc. 20 24 Hecktown Fire Co. 19 25 Harhart’s 15.5 28.5 S L Plastics 15 29

Old Dairy Holds on, Northampton. Ohlson had Continues to Lead some highlights during his Bath Industrial League tenure, including his 21-9 Old Dairy was a winner, but runrecord in the 2007-08 sea- ner-up Taylor Honey did better, as son. His team made it to the they continue to hold the top posiAAAA District 11 semi-final tions in the Bath Industrial League. Old Dairy won 3 to 1 over Arndt and qualified for the state Construction with Scott F., 207–517, tournament that year. Ohl- and Warren Nelson, 501. Arndt: Bob son’s squad struggled this Adams, 220-213–614; Bob Meixsell, past season with an 8-14 re- 203–571; Cory Meixsell, 221–544. HIC#PA-024738 cord. At the time of printing, Taylor Honey zipped Harhart’s, 4 a replacement had not yet to 0, led b Jack Troxell, 543; Ed Taylor, 542; Gary Miller, 211–542. Harhart’s: All Work Guaranteed! been announced. Owner/Operator Travis Oplinger, 230-203–625 and 610-837-5910 PIAA Wrestling Henry Attenborough “Butch” Holland, Sr., 211–542. 570-556-1057 Tournament Results Two other series saw splits. G&L Danielsville, PA 18038 The PIAA wrestling cham- Sign Factory and SL Plastics went 2 Cell: 610-235-3739 pionships were held at the to 2. G&L: Jason Eberts, 244-210–653; Giant Center in Hershey on March 10 and 11. That tournament is always a big spectacle Smiley's Lawn Care & around the state. Alumni, Landscaping Inc. parents, friends and school devotees all congregate to www.smileyslawncare.com the town where Wilt Cham484-695-9670 • 610-416-6922 berlain scored 100 points in a basketball game 50 years ago this month. On March 2, 1962 "We leave your yard in style, and you with a smile" Chamberlain accumulated a Fully Insured, Free Estimates lot of personal achievement in that game where the PhilaLandscape Design Outdoor delphia Warriors beat the and Installation Maintenance Including Pavers, Retaining Walls, Weekly Lawn Care, Fertilization New York Knicks 169-147. Flagstone/Natural Stone Construction, and Insect/Weed Control, Tree and On March 10, Cole Native and Ornamental Plantings, Pond Shrub Pruning, Edging, Weeding, Sheptock, a senior from Installation, New Lawn Installation, Spring and Fall Cleanups, and Holy Family School Northampton finished 4th in Landscape Lighting, Backhoe Service Snow Plowing. Affordable tuition rates, reduced for multiple children and Outdoor Drainage 17 N. Convent Ave., Nazareth, Pa. the 152 pound weight class. Sheptock started strong by Open House PA Contractor beating Solanco’s Joe Welk Registration # - PA064497 THURSDAY MARCH 22- 7:00-8:30 by a score of 7-0. Success was the theme again in Shep $1,000 GRANT AVAILABLE FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS GR. 3-8 tock’s quarterfinal match Affordable tuition rates, reduced for multiple children against Dillion Gavlock from  Central Mountain. His first  Rusloss was dealt to him by   Muffley – Serving Bath & Area REGISTRATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED Charles tin Barrick from Mechanics burg. Sheptock bounced back ALUMINUM – VINYL SIDING 4 year Preschool old Preschool (5 DAY AM or PM) 4 year old (5 Day am or pm) by beating Tyler Manion by a  3 year Preschool (T-Th) (T-Th) Soffit • Gutters • Downspouts • Awnings • Roofing 3 year oldoldPreschool score of 4-0. Sheptock took on Casey Kent from LaSalle in Patio Roofs • Carports • Replacement Windows   Hot Lunch Time Nurse Full Time Nurse Hot LunchFull the fourth round of the con  Full Day Kindergarten On-Site Before and After Day Care Free Estimates ★ Fully Insured On-Site Before and After Day Care Full Day Kindergarten solation bracket. Kent won   Sports & Drama Programs Uniform Exchange Sports & Drama Programs Uniform Exchange the match by a score of 3-0   Art, Music, Spanish, Health, and Sheptock finished 4th. Art, Music,P.E., P.E., Spanish,Health, Computer Computer 2815 Whitetail Deer Dr., Bath 610-837-0913

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562; Allen Smith, 467; Brandon Jacoby, 462. Legion: Dave Shaver, 594; Cory Brown, 581; Bob Adams, 561; Don Arndt, 470; Jon Kenezejski, 393. Runner-up YTTIHS also suffered a three-game loss at the hands of Bensing’s, the latter led by Jared Kocher, 223–607; Arthur Flegler, 584; Ryan Buss, 504; Ernie Keller, 379. Team YTTIHS: Kyle Reaser, 598; Brent Bartholomew, 579; Eric Trinkle, 574; Jeff Hertzog, 516; Anthony Giering III, 515. Palmer Snowflakes covered P C Beverage in three games, led by Terry Bartholomew, 236–604; Gerald