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With success comes Need for funding, Vo-Tech rep tells board

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

DeMolay raises funds for Children’s Dyslexia Center.

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Local student organizes event For DeMolay charity Miss Sabrina Steed, a Senior at Northampton High School, recently organized a bake sale, which took place during basketball weekend on March 2, at the Patton Campus in Elizabethtown.

DeMolay Chapters across Pennsylvania donated and purchased sweet and salty treats for the event. The favorites for the day were ranch pretzel bites, cookies, Rice Krispie Treats, and dirt (a mix

of chocolate ice-cream, Oreo Cookie crumbs and Gummy Worms). A donation of $254 was collected to benefit the Children’s Dyslexia Centers in Pennsylvania.

Miss Steed is currently serving Pennsylvania DeMolay as State Sweetheart. At the local level, she is sponsored by Reading Chapter where she also serves as Chapter Sweetheart. In her position as State Sweetheart, one of her duties

4-H Equine garage sale Celebrating 20 years of serving the public and having fun! On Saturday, April 13, the annual tack swap or “equine garage sale” will be held at the Northampton County 4-H Center, Nazareth. The tack swap will be held from 11 AM - 2 PM. The public is invited to attend.

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4-H Center is located at 777 Bushkill Center Rd., 2.2 miles south of Rte. 512 from the traffic light for Bushkill Center Rd. or 3 miles north of Nazareth on Bushkill Center Rd. There will be new and used items for sale for all horse interests and disciplines. Also Continued on page 3

is to encourage all chapters of DeMolay in Pennsylvania to support their charity, the Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Inc. The next event in the area to benefit the Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Inc. will take place in Reading on May 4.

This event will be a walk for Children’s Dyslexia.

For more information about PA DeMolay, how to participate in the walk for Children’s Dyslexia on May 4, or the Children’s Dyslexia Centers in your area, visit the websites at www. pademolay.org and www. childrensdyslexiacenter.org.

Brian Williams, a member of the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School committee, gave a budget presentation to members of the Northampton Area School Board on Momday night.

While the report showed many successes in how the vo-tech is operating, with it also comes funding challenges. He said BAVTS looks at the partner school districts as an investment.

Williams said they have had steady enrollment from Northampton School District students. PSSA scores overall have improved, along with other scores, going from 37% to 87%, making the top 10% in the state.

Among the 1,400 students, the Vo-Tech in Bethlehem Township also has a 90% attendance rate. Successes bring funding challenges, Williams said, so that now it costs $6,647 to educate and train each student.

Precision machining has been a success for the students. That also requires more funds for teaching and equipment. The biggest increases that the Vo-Tech face is paying for retirement and health costs, Williams noted.

District membership contributions to the budget amount to 2.8%.

As Williams’ slides emphasized, “BAVTS is a school

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where excellence is the expectation every day for every student.”

Personnel Under personnel, the board approved Craig Schutts for an FMLA child-rearing leave from March 18 until the end of the school year. . . .The resignation of Marni Fehnel as cafeteria monitor was accepted.

These assistant coaches were approved for this school year: Jon Holota, baseball; William Gillespie, track; Craig Landis and Jason Winchenbach, boys volleyball.

Sara Makovsky was approved as a short-term substitute in grade 4 at Lehigh Elementary from March 18 until the end of this school year, and Elizabeth Diaz was appointed confidential secretary to the business administrator, effective March 26, with salaries set for this and next year.

Finances The board approved the Northampton Community College budget amounting to $54,440,081, with Northampton’s share being $717,313.

Tuition rates of $310 per two-hour courses for resident students and $360 for nonresident students for the 2013 summer school program were established.

Also okayed was the customer agreement with Frontline Technologies for the AESOP Substitute Calling System for the coming school year at a cost of $16,075.

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OpinionHH Restore $365 million for Pa. schools

By State Rep. James Roebuck 188th Legislative District

Pennsylvania can generate $365 million for public schools -- without raising taxes. This is more than four times what Gov. Tom Corbett proposes to restore, after his first budget cut school funding by about $900 million two years ago.

The General Assembly can produce these savings by passing my bipartisan charter and cyber charter school reform bill, which will soon be introduced as H.B. 934.

I support charter schools as a way to produce innovations that can be duplicated in other public schools. That was the intent of the 1996 law authorizing these schools in Pennsylvania.

However, I believe Pennsylvania needs major reforms in the governance, financing and accountability of charter and cyber charter schools.

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cratic House Education Committee includes a compilation of investigations or problems at 44 charter and cyber charter schools across the state.

The estimate of $365 million in savings from my bill is conservative – the increased transparency and accountability requirements in this bill may reveal further savings.

We appear to be overfunding some charter and cyber charter schools. My bill would return those overpayments to school districts. State funding cuts have cost an estimated 20,000 education jobs, reduced early childhood education programs, tutoring assistance and summer school and increased class sizes, resulting in lower student achievement scores for the first time in several years.

State funding cuts also have forced many districts to raise property taxes.

My bill addresses four areas of needed reform: •Strengthening local school board and taxpayer ability to approve and have authority over charter schools. Some other bills would weaken local authority and result in higher costs.

•Establishing a commission to determine the actual costs of charter and cyber charter schools.

•Providing better accountability for these schools, including greater transparency, conflict of interest protections and financial accountability of their boards, administrators and for-profit management companies.

•Addressing immediate, specific financial concerns about the funding of these schools, including: •Limiting surplus fund balances. State law already limits surpluses for traditional public schools to 8 percent to 12 percent of their budgets.

This bill finally would apply those limits to publicly funded charter and cyber charter schools.

•Removing the "double dip" for pension costs in the charter tuition calculation, saving an estimated $50 million per year.

•Reforming special education funding so that many charters and cybers no longer get thousands of excess dollars per student for overidentifying students with mild disabilities.

•Requiring the state Department of Education to do an annual year-end final reconciliation process of tuition payments against those actual costs of educating a charter school student.

All of these measures would

prom takes a lot of planning. Contrary to what you may think, prom night is not something you throw together in a weekend. Yes, it is fun and exciting but it can be very cumbersome especially when you're cramming for it: doing last minute prom dress shopping, walking in a busy salon without an appointment, digging around

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Take our advice, prepare your entire prom necessities earlier and you will not only look your best but you will definitely have a good night at your prom. Here’s a checklist for all you need to prepare for prom night: The dress – fashions are always changing but a classic prom dress is available. Grab your best friends and go shopping! Some stores will even make sure that no one else at your school is wearing the same dress.

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The contracting out of Pennsylvania charter and cyber charter schools to management companies has increased significantly -- 42 percent of cybers and 30 percent of brick-and-mortar charters paid management Continued on page 3

Promoting Job Growth

By State Rep. Marcia Hahn 138th Legislative District

Pro-jobs legislation I am cosponsoring is now eligible to be considered on the House floor following passage by the House Commerce Committee. House Bill 36 promotes jobs and allows Pennsylvania to take another step forward in the process of getting back to work and back in business.

No economic recovery can truly be achieved without significant reduction in unemployment, and small businesses play a vital role in job creation and economic growth. The legislation would provide a 25 percent tax credit for investment in qualified businesses located in Pennsylvania. To be eligible, a

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provide financial relief to school districts from specific mandates. Many talk about reducing state mandates on schools -- this bill includes some forms of mandate relief that we can do right now.

This legislation is all the more needed because the 2011-12 state budget ended the partial reimbursement to school districts for charter school payments. At that time, the $227 million reimburse-

Dinner reservations – if prom doesn’t include dinner pick a local place so your not late for the party.

Accessories – coordinate your accessories with your dress and your date’s outfit and boutonniere. Don’t forget a clutch, hair clips and jewelry. If you have space in your clutch pack these items to avoid possible mishaps later: Makeup essentials, bobby/ safety pins, tissue/Q-tips, cell phone, money and gum/mints.

Nails – proper nail care and a fresh coat of polish will look great.

Don’t forget your tickets!

Practice your hairstyle at least twice before prom.

Don’t forget to take lots of pictures and have fun!

business must have been in existence for less than seven years while employing less than 100 people.

At least 20 other states have adopted “angel investment” tax policies as incentives. We are talking about individual investors who are considering taking on a significant amount of risk, and this tax credit might serve as the impetus for backing a local entrepreneur with a great idea and a vehicle that would put more people to work.

Questions about this or any other legislative topic should be directed to my district office at (610) 746-2100.

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by Pete G. Ossip Winter is not letting go. It may be spring on the calendar, but it sure doesn’t feel like it. Somebody told me he saw a robin hopping around.

It was probably shivering and had a scarf around its neck. That robin isn’t gonna find a worm around here yet to feed on. The ground is still too hard from the winter cold. He better find a female robin and snuggle up. Another person said he could spot a little green in the trees along a mountainside, showing that there’s budding. I looked real hard and didn’t see any green. It musta been a vision he had. No daffodils or tulips coming outta the ground either. Give me a break!! . . . .Ye Ed and some of his fellow sportsmen traveled out to Clarion, Pa. over the weekend. They had five inches of snow on Thursday, lake effect, no doubt. We’ve been getting two inchers here and there, and even on Monday there was some snow. It’s still coming down as I’m penning this, but now it’s letting up, so maybe it’ll be just a dusting.

Let’s hope there’s no more than that. Too bad, Renate. It made Bob Yanders happy not to see two to four inches of white stuff. . . .Baseball teams have been enjoying the warm air of Florida or Arizona, and are gonna need some burners in their dugouts if it stays cold like this when the real season starts in a few days. . . .John Yurish couldn’t believe it when his daughter spotted Ed Pany in his new Chrysler 300 crossing the Coplay bridge, but there he was.

Even celebrated by getting a haircut in the barbershop of John’s brother, and left him a tip, outdoing his usual frugality. . . . Local scouters and business folks will be having their yearly scouting fundraising breakfast come April 18th. They’ll be honoring one of our own, State Representative Marcia Hahn. Good for her. She deserves it. Bathite makes good. . . . Got a note of advice from Betty G. She says Elmira should switch from lard to Crisco or canola

oil to “fry” not cook her fastnachts. Lard is so piggish, she says. Yep, I agree. Lard is the old-fashioned way, and chust makes you fat. They did taste good, though. . . . A happy first birthday to “Britt”, a local Brittany Spaniel, who was given a party the other day, complete with hats and toys. He was distracted, though, when “Meadow” was left out of her cage to join the party. . . .The young’uns in the family will be looking for some eggs to find on Easter, so Mr. & Mrs. Bunny better hop to doing some coloring. Have a great Easter, gang!!

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companies to manage their schools. However, lack of transparency and oversight has led in many instances to excessive management fees increasing schools' administrative costs and result in less money being available to educate students.

Charter schools were meant to be schools of innovation, not tools for corporate profit.

State Rep. James Roebuck 188th Leg. District of Philadelphia is Democratic chairman of the House Education Committee.

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Volunteer leaders are always welcome.

Anyone wishing information concerning the tack swap is asked to call Janice Martin at 610-837-7294. Anyone wishing general information concerning the 4-H program in Northampton County is asked to call Brad Kunsman at the Northampton County 4-H Offices, weekdays, 8 AM 4 PM, at 610-746-1970, or your local Agricultural Extension Service in your county.

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there will be horse crafts, Breyer model horses, clothing and other horse related items. All sellers must preregister for a sale table or space inside, outside space is first-come the day of the swap; there are no consignments. No live animals are permitted. No dogs permitted.

Food, courtesy of Backtrackers 4-H Horse and Pony Club, will be available during the sale hours. This is a rain/shine event; being held inside non-heated buildings and outside.

The 4-H program is open to youths between the ages of 8-19 years. It offers over

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B.S. in Nursing; Kelsey Amber Luckenbach, West High Street, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education/History; Stephanie Marie Prekopa, Donato Court, B.S. in Hospitality Management; Amy Elizabeth Rydeen, Colver Road, B.S. in Chemistry; Allison E. Tepper, Beaver Run Drive, B.S. in Interior Design Northampton: Megan E. Yezzo, East 9th Street, B.S.Ed. in Middle Level Education/ Mathematics Westminster Choir College, Rider University Adam Bergstresser of Nazareth, a Sacred Music major, has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2012 semester at Westminster Choir College of Rider University.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Scholar - Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Derrick Butler, of Nazareth, Pa., a first-year student majoring in mechanical engineering, has been named a Charles O. Thompson Scholar for the 2012-2013 academic year.

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Natural Perspectives For the Health-Minded Individual DR. GLENN CLEARIE DC www.drclearie.com

Energy Vampires While I was attending a chiropractic conference in Austin, Texas a few weeks ago I heard a doctor refer to circumstances and situations that come between the doctor and their patients as energy vampires. I was caught off guard by the reference utilized to get the point across yet the message was clear and simple: Let nothing drain you of your love for helping other people get their health back.

For his intent and purpose energy vampires meant insurance companies and their endless onslaught of guidelines, authorizations, and hoops needed to jump through. We live in a new world where each request, whether it’s for an MRI or therapy, needs someone’s approval in a faraway place, and they are usually out to lunch!!! Ask my staff, dealing with the insurance companies drains energy!!

Energy vampires can be seen everywhere. From our places of work, to home life situations, personal commitments, and countless other areas, one can find themselves in many environments that leech us and leave us worse off. If you really want to have your energy and positive outlook on life depleted just turn on the nightly news!

Yes, energy vampires are lurking everywhere.

I wish I could offer up a remedy to these countless energy sucking experiences.

It would be wonderful to be able to suggest an herb like Rehmannia, which happens to be one of my favorite.

However, since every person handles and tolerates situations differently this is not a one size fits all. From what I can see, having the life sucked out of you isn’t typically due to a single event as it appears to be due to the weathering of certain storms that fail to relent. Does that make sense?

The pounding of either external stimulus or internal issues can, over time, wear us down and take away the joy of life.

We only have so much energy to give. When it’s all gone we need to replenish. Many do not. They resort to stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol, or others and keep pushing. You can only go so far before it catches up with you. “America runs on Dunkin”, describes this upsetting situation perfectly.

Understand that the draining of our emotional reserves leaves us with the lack of energy or inclination to care about much of anything!

Furthermore, poor decisions are usually to follow. Being passionate about our lives

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and what God designed for each one of us to do can be derailed by energy vampires.

I have seen it time and time again. Our goal is to minimize depletion and increase our energy reservoirs.

In order to eliminate energy depletion from our lives we first need to recognize what they are specifically for us at this stage of our lives.

In grade school it may have been an over commitment with student council, sports, orchestra, or your group of friends and dealing with all the “drama” as my teenage daughters put it. At this latter stage it may very well be the pressure of achieving at work, making financial ends meet, excessive volunteering, and taking on more responsibility than you need to.

Without a revitalized, focused, joy-motivated self, who is running on vapors, we will at some point or another burn out completely. If you think I am wrong, just look at all of our social workers, ministers, and do-gooders that are overextended and, perhaps, suffering with physical and mental ailments from this very topic. I am sure a few come to mind as you read this.

Understandably, the relentless, seemingly unstoppable onslaught of daily energy vampire-like situations takes a toll on us and the people we love the most. Oftentimes it does ever-so-slowly but the end result is the same. The fix is recognizing the issues at hand that are draining and develop a concise short and long term approach to addressing it. My best.

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Historical Society Basket Social

The Lehigh Township Historical Society will hold its annual basket social on Sunday, April 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the LT Volunteer Fire Company, 4188 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. Tickets will be sold at the door. If you buy two cards of tickets, the third Conaway-Mackes card is free. The drawing will Mr. and Mrs. Vernon J. be held at 4 p.m. You do not Conaway of Downingtown, have to be present to win; Pennsylvania announce the winners will be notified by engagement of their daugh- phone if not present. The ter Claire Elizabeth to Gary kitchen will be open and food D. Mackes Jr. son of Mr. and will be available for purchase Mrs. Gary D. Mackes Sr. of throughout the day.

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There will be many baskets with themes, gift cards, and selections for all ages.

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This wonderfully funny, liveon-stage, Catholic comedy, from the creators of the famous Late Nite Catechism, travels the country annually. We were able to secure an engagement on Sunday April 28th at 2:00pm.

Please see their website, www. sundayschoolcinema.com to check out clips of the show and read all the great reviews! ...how exciting is it for SJNRS to bring this LIVE show to the Lehigh Valley at the historic Roxy Theatre in Northampton!

As our newest fundraiser, our goal is to sell 300 tickets! With this in mind, we truly THANK YOU in advance for your support!

The cost is $25/ticket for General Admission and $35/ticket for Premium Seating (first couple rows of the theater, limited availability). Luckily, there truly is NOT a bad seat at the Roxy, so all tickets sold will offer a great view of the show!!!!

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You are my Sunshine!

By CAROL RITTER

You are my Sunshine....

My only Suns h i n e . . . . . Yo u make me Happy. . . . . Wh e n skies are Gray, You’ll never know, Dear.....

How much I love you....Please don’t take my sunshine away!

I was working in Philadelphia this week and was privileged to hear a nationally known speaker and comedienne.

She spoke on change. She began her talk by singing, “You are my Sunshine, pause, My only Sunshine, pause,You make me happy, big pause”.

We were on the edge of our seats wondering where she was going with this song. It was the pause that created the curiosity, mystery and anticipation. After completing the first verse, she launched into a story about old Johnnie Mason and how every Satuday night he would dress up in his plaid sport jacket, his striped slacks and his polka dot tie to take his wife Sadie dancing. Once they hit the dance floor he began to sing, “You are my Sunshine”. After years and years of singing and dancing, Sadie passed away. But every Saturday night, Johnnie would still dress up in his Sunday best to remember those good old days. She asked Johnnie, “Why, why do you continue to dress up on Satuday nights?”

“Because, in life we all have to adjust and change when we are dealt a bad hand. You have two choices, you can sit back and be miserable or you can adjust to the change and celebrate the future.”

I ask my audiences all the time, how do you feel about change? Most say they hate it, many say it’s hard to escape and only a few love it. How does your business adjust to change?

What

happens to you when the economy tanks or business is seasonally slow? What about when Congress passes a new law that affects your bottom line? Or better yet, how do you adjust when business is through the roof and you might need more staff and product? I think we all know that we can’t hide from it and it will come around the corner sometimes when we least expect it. So, why not prepare for change.

Here are some ideas: Keep yourself in the know, keep up on buying trends Follow the economic trends and current events Become an economic ‘prepper’, save for a rainy day Track your sales and, if you can, your competitions sales so you can better plan for the future The other night dear....

When I was sleeping..... I dreamt I held you in my arms...You’ll never know dear.....How much I love you....Please don’t take my sunshine away.

No matter how well you plan your SUNSHINE may be taken away!

Carol serves as a featured writer for the Home News and the Lehigh Valley Chamber Blog. She is an accomplished professional speaker, coach and educational consultant specializing in innovative leadership, outrageous fundraising, million dollar marketing, and building organizational alliances throughout the country. Carol’s creative leadership with bullet proof ideas for recruiting MORE MEMBERS, MORE MONEY AND BETTER LEADERS. www.caroltalks.com 610-442-4545 tellkids@aol.com Like me on Facebook at Caroltalks and CarolCoaches! Carol S. Ritter, Immediate Past President, National Speakers Association Philadelphia

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This four part series will focus on where our water comes from, how it gets to us, what factors could compromise its quality, and how you can ensure that clean water is available for yourself and future generations. The workshops will be held each Thursday in April at different locations in the city of Easton, beginning with the Nurture Nature Center. To register for the workshops of your choosing, contact Lauren Forster at 610746-2809 or Jacobsburgeepro-

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Thursday, April 4, 2013, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: “Well, where do we get our water?” State hydrogeologist Stuart Reese will present about local geology as it relates to groundwater and wells. Location: Nurture Nature Center 518 Northampton Street Easton.

Thursday, April 11, 2013, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: “Surface waters, a source for many.” Tour the Easton Suburban Water Authority facility to find out what happens to our water between the river and the faucet. Location: Easton Suburban Water Authority 3700 Hartley Ave. Easton.

Thursday, April 18, 2013, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: “What we give back to our waterways.”

A look into the sewage treat-

ment processes. Tour the Easton Waste Water Treatment facility to find out what is filtered out of our waste and how. Location: Easton Waste Water Treatment Facility 50 S. Delaware Dr. Easton.

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: “How do we guarantee clean water?” Join in a discussion with representatives from local organizations that are working for clean water. Location: Nurture Nature Center 518 Northampton Street Easton.

This workshop series is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, in partnership with the Nurture Nature Center.

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By Pete Fritchie

BASEBALL✷ ✷ ✷

The 2013 World Baseball Classic was proof this American originated sport is, perhaps, the world’s favorite team sport, if not, it will likely soon be.

That’s because baseball is a sport in which all players can be game-winners, every member of the team can drive in the winning run.

It seems likely that the Classic will one day change to have all games played in

one location. Fans all over the world can watch these games on television.

American baseball fans were offered live television coverage of some of this year’s games at 3 a.m. in the morning!

The site of the world games could rotate from country to country, and as far as American fans are concerned, they would be best timed when Major League play and training were not in progress.

That would be in November, December or January-the games would be played in an acceptable climate--in the U.S. somewhere in the South.

At this time the U.S. team would be more potent, with all nine in the U.S. lineup topclass Major Leaguers.

Some games played despite Holy Week recess in dartball

Four out of six games among eight teams were played on Monday in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League, while others were idle during Holy Week. These were the scores: League-leading St. Paul’s UCC of Northampton was upset by visiting St. Stephen’s Lutheran of Bethlehem, 9-6, 5-3, and 5-4. St. Stephen’s had Travis Beahm, 6 for 14; Ed Wychuck, 6 for 14, and Alan Antry, 5 for 12. St. Paul’s: David Clark, 8 for 12; Dave Stubits, 6 for 12, and Rich Kern, 5 for 13.

Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem won 5-3 and 6-0 before losing 5-3 at Trinity Lutheran in Bangor. Salem had Bob Williams, 5 for 13, and collecting four hits each were Kyle Taylor, Walt Hoffert, Bryan Frankenfield, and Bill Hoke, Sr. Tim Eichman had two home runs and Tim Frankenfield a solo homer. Trinity: Tristen Burd, Jeff Hoffert, Joe Smith, Maybell Smith and Sandy Wanbold all had three hits, with Tristen Burd, Maybell Smith and Jeff Hoffert all hitting a homer.

Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown lost 5-1 at Messiah Lutheran in Bethlehem, then rallied to win 2-1 and 2-1 in 10 innings. Hecktown: Al Gilbert, 6 for 12, and Shawn Sigley, 4 for 11. Bethlehem: Jeff Hasonich, 6 for 12; Terry Hause and Todd Jones, both 4 for 12, ands Norm Schoenberger, a 2-run homer.

Ebenezer Bible Fellowship lost 4-3, then won 1-0 and 5-1 at Emmanuel EC in Bethle-

hem. Ebenezer: Jim Voortman, 7 for 12; Carol Voortman, two homers; and Eric Miller, 4 for 13. Emmanuel: Jeff Fritz, 4 for 10; Bruce Danyluk, 4 for 12; Dick Wesner, 3 for 11.

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St. Paul’s, Northampton 43 26 .623 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 43 29 .597 Dryland, Hecktown 38 34 .528 Salem UCC, M’stown 37 35 .514 St. Stephen’s, Beth’m 35 34 .507 Bath Lutheran 34 35 .493 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 35 37 486 Messiah, Bethlehem 32 34 .485 Salem Luth., Beth’m 34 38 .472 Christ UCC, Bath 33 39 .458 Farmersville 29 40 .420 Trinity, Bangor 30 42 .417

SCHEDULE: April 1 – Salem Luth. at St. Paul’s, Bath Luth. at Dryland, Christ UCC at St. Stephen’s, Messiah at Emmanuel, Salem UCC at Farmersville, Ebenezer at Trinity.

Pinochle results

The Muhlenberg Hospital Center pinochle marathon continued on March 18, with these results: Group I, where Henry Fibick was host, Tony Christopher had the high score of 615.

Group II, Lorrie Millhim hostess, William Pike, 659.

Group III, Donna Humphrey hostess, Jean Markulics, 572.

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Bath Bowling Now It’s Team 2 That’s Breathing Down Team 4’s Neck in Die hards Team 2 with a 4 to 0 win put a little pressure on Die Hards League-leading Team 4 on March 20. Team 4 did win 3 to 1, however, led by Ken Grube, 630; Kathy Grube, 529, and Terry Bartholomew, 527. Team 2 won big with Art Bruch, 482; Michelle Tirrell, 468, and Sam Strouse, 459.

There was another 4 to 0 winner, Team 1, that showed a team effort with Joe Bachman, 575; Brenda Deily, 522; Bob R. Kosman, 283, and Marie Harring, 425.

Team 3 is down in the standings, but won 3 to 1 with Polly Kosman, 488; BobbyLou Snyder, 482, and Randy Kessler, 434.

And there were those on the losing end.

Team 6 lost 1 to 3 with Jim Stevens, 475, and Sherry Longley, 467.

Team 8 also lost 1 to 3 with Gerald Bartholomew, 583; Mike Swope, 578; Amanda Leindecker, 470, and Charmaine Bartholomew, 448.

Team 5 lost 0 to 4, having only Bob C. Kosman with a 408 to report.

Team 7 dropped a 0 to 4 game and had no outstanding scores.

STANDINGS Team 4 Team 2 Team 1 Team 5 Team 7 Team 6 Team 8 Team 3

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Bath Supply Extends Their Lead in Bath Commercial League Bath Supply served notice that they’re going all the way when they downed Sunnieside Landscaping, 4 to 0, on week 26 of the Bath Commercial Bowling League. They did it with Lester Steigerwalt, 228-223-219–670; Brent Connolly, 223-222-211–656; Jeff Kerbacher, 228-225–652; Steve Kerbacher, 236-227–620, and Harvey Rissmiller, 557. Sunnieside: Anton Boronski, 235204-225–664; Adam Anthony, 211-240–642; Ryan Flick, 213259–624; Kyle Weaver, 573; Chris Hoysan, 203–555.

Second place Maxx Amusements had to settle for a 2 to 2 tie with the Rice Family.

Maxx: Andy Edelman, 236269-227–732; Bill Bachman,

248–636; Russ Hank, 200–566; Paul Druckenmiller, Jr., 218– 545; Randy Frey, 505. Rice: Dale Fye 201–≠573; Jack Rice, 549; Chris Reeser 203–528; Howie Rice, 204–523.

Daku Auto Body ruled over Valley Inspection Service, 3 to 1, led by Al Davidson, 244247–682; Bob Daku, 227-212221–660; Rich Mutarelli, 238201–630; Scott Bortz, 522; Bob Faustner, 512. Inspection: Ken Grube, 245–598; Dino Carfara, 586; Glen Croll, 224–576; Gerald Bartholomew, 552; Terry Bartholomew, 548.

Team Smith also played to a 2 to 2 tie with Old Dairy.

Smith: Jason Benner, 254203-266–723; Al Weinberg, 212–552; Joe Smith, 525. Old Dairy: Bill Neidig, 262-211– 666; Rich Trucksess, 247-216– 636; Ed Bernatovich, 202–568; Don Riosenberger, 200–540.

STANDINGS Bath Supply Maxx Amusements Valley Inspection Svc. Daku Auto Body S’side Landscaping Team Smith Rice Family Old Dairy

W 30 25 25 22 22 22 16 14

Flurer’s Leads by Plenty in Bath Industrial League With just two weeks left in the season, Fluerer’s Machine & Tool (formerly SL Plastics) maintains the leading position in the Bath Industrial League. They shut out G&L Sign Factory 4 to 1 this past week. The winners had Evan Rehrig, 232-200-628; Paul Reaser, 203- 563; and Brent Corrow, 219-538. G&L took a hit with Jason Eberts, 239-603; Mike Reese, 214-596; and Stephen Duda, 236-537.

Runner-up Scherline & Associates came up short in two out of the three games they played against Arndt last week, losing 1 to 3. Brad Fogel had a good night for Arndt, bowling 255-232-219 for a 706 total. He was backed

by Jason Benner, 212-208-623; Marty Beal, 202-595; and Cory Brown, 217-584.

Although they lost, Scherlines’ Andy Edelman had the night’s high scores with 276-237-221 for an overall 734. He was followed

by Jeff Kerbacher, 2210-210624; and Steve Kerbacher, 204-543.

Harhart’s prevailed over Old Dairy, 3 to 1, behind Butch Holland, 256-202-654; George Hyde, 224-209-592; Nate Meixsell, 233-568; Marty Csencists, 207-553; and Tony Holva, 502. Old Dairy had Jim Bendkovitz, 222-606; Warren Nelson, 204-580; and John Schwartz, 201-568.

Taylor Honey also won 3 to 1 over Hecktown Fire Co. Butch Williamson put 227-

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Behind him here Jack Troxell, 207-574; and Marvin Meixsell, 530. Matt Paulus led Hecktown with 236-222-221679, followed by Ken Hoelle, 223-575; and Andy Schwartz, 516.

Flurer’s will try to hold onto the lead next week, they aer just 4.5 ahead of Scherline.

STANDINGS W L Flurer’s Mac. & Tool 38 14 Scherline & Assoc. 33.5 18.5 Arndt Construction 28 24 Hecktown Fire Co 28 24 Taylor Honey 23 29 Old Dairy 22.5 29.5 Harhart’s 19 33 G & L Sign Factory 16 36

Outdoors

By HOBBY

Delegates Get Reports At Pa. Federation of Sportsmen Convention Delegates and other sportsmen and women from around the state gathered in Clarion in the northwest division for the spring convention of the Pa. Federation of Sportmen’s Clubs over the past weekend.

Among those making reports were John Arway, executive director of the Pa. Fish & Boat Commission, and Carl Roe, executive director of the Pa. Game Commission.

Arway said fishing is better now than it has ever been.

The so-called sequestration is affecting the PFBC because of the cuts in federal spending.

But he said it is an inevitable part of our lives and we have to adapt to it over a period of time. The PFBC has to find $9 million in their budget to deal with medical costs, among other things. If the Bellefonte hatchery and another hatchery were to close in two years, as had been planned, it would mean one less fish for every angler in the state. However, the commissioners have since put that plan on hold.

The PFBC has four years to work on its dilemma, for people are their strength, Arway said. The PFBC is about stocking fish and enforcing the law.

They need to cut spending while finding means of raising additional revenue. Marcellus Shale will help them with $1 million for every year the next 15 years. It costs $170 million to keep lakes and dams working well.

Under Game, Roe reported that there will be more elk for hunters to harvest this year, as the population has grown to 1,100. They average in size 7 x 7, which as we understand it is seven points on each antler of the elk.

Roe said that surveillance will be increased double or triple what it was now that there are cases of chronic wasting disease found in three wild deer. CWD is a freon disease because it lives in the ground. All the PGC can do is limit it. They are not taking the “atomic” outlook of destroying all the deer around where CWD is reported.

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Twenty-five states now have CWD, more than half of the cases found in captive populations. The first one found in Adams County had a person running it also dealing in Blair County, where one of the wild deer had contracted the disease. On lyme disease, Roe said there is greater incidents when there is a heavy mast crop of acorns.

EHD is another disease that affects deer and it killed captive deer in Danielsville last year. But this is caused by midges and if contracted, mortality is certain. Roe said it may happen when hurricanes bring the midges north..

There were 107 pieces of legislation in the last session that affect game. It’s a long process and only a few get to the Governor. One is about wild boar behind the fence.

If the ferel swine get out, kill them, Roe said.

Last year there were 134,000 deer harvested, and 126,000 deer heads were examined. 34% of tags turned in matched up with deer processors.

PGC biologists would like 12 days of deer season concurrently, while the commissioners made split seasons based on hunter input. With too many deer the forest habitat will deteriorate, Roe said.

There is mentored hunting for deer and turkey gobblers, squirrels and groundhogs, but not rabbits. It is to get 6 and 7-year-old kids interested in hunting, for when they reach 18 years they lose interest otherwise, and won’t return to hunting until age 35. The main point of mentoring is to get youngsters interested in hunting. Roe advised taking them to elk country where they can see not only elk, but turkeys and other animals to get them excited.

At the firearms committee, Maria Heil, a woman elected to the NRA board of directors, noted that President Obama the day after being elected went to the U.N. to promote a firearms treaty.

She said that the only way criminal background checks work is gun registration and after that comes confiscation.

She advised the sportsmen to check www.pfsc.proboards. com for more information.

Colorado passed gun laws despite resistance, and Mrs. Heil said guns will be part of Obamacare. She advised taking legislators hunting.

After the pro-gun rally in Harrisburg on Tuesday, April 23, there will be a legislative shoot at the Mechanicsburg Rod & Gun Club nearby, where legislators can learn about firearms by shooting them.

Friends of NRA has fundraisers with 50% going to the national level, and 50% locally. Clubs can apply for grants for events. Mrs. Heil also advised listening to NRAnews. org from 3 to 5 p.m.

John Berry of the Delaware River Shad Fishermen’s Association was disappointed

as the delegates soundly defeated the group’s shad restoration plan for the Delaware River that called for a $5 shad stamp and $10 permit. Berry said the Delaware is the only river in Pennsylvania that can support a world class fishery.

2.5 million spawning adult shad would generate a tremendous economic impact for the area, he said.

The delegates supported dog training in state parks that are open to hunting.

A National Wild Turkey spokesman said that while the NWTF pulled out of the planned Harrisburg sports show because of the Reed Exhibition people stand on socalled assault rifles, they are going to a show in Carlisle on September 6-8. . . .He reported turkey population has been down for three years. . . .There were no turkey hunting accidents. . .A handicapped hunters’ permit is being proposed, not as stringent as the disabled hunters’ permit. . .There are 13,355 NWTF members.

The delegates unanimously voted against a merger of the Game Commission and Fish & Boat Commission, for the legislature would exercise control with general funds.

Other actions: opposed to removing antler restrictions; approved eliminating the D-Map for public lands; opposed having WCO’s check on trespassers; approved free fishing license for disabled veterans, while Kathy Davis said a nominal fee would gain the PFBC $15 for each dollar through Pittman-Robertson funds, and free licenses would yield no funds.

Recent WCO Grad Now Has Newly Created District

Shawna Burkett, 24, a graduate of the 29th class of wildlife conservation officers, was introduced to members of the Northampton County Federation of Sportsmen on Monday. She is now the WCO for the newly created district 6-39-2, which is the lower part of both Northampton and Lehigh counties south of Rt. 22.

While she will have the challenge of having both urban and rural properties within her district, she will get help, however, from Northampton County WCO Brad Kreider and Lehigh County WCO Kevin Halbfoerster. Burkett did her field

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On Sunday, March 24 Moore Township’s U9 Boys Team - The Blackhawks - won the 2012/2013 championship in the Community Basketball League. Kneeling, bottom row from left to right: Nathan Sanno, Jacob Hrycyszyn, Michael Repsher, Ryan Kovach; Standing, back row from left to right: Coach Scott Hrycyszyn, Cody Schucker, Lukas Connolly, Brian McGaughran, Jaden Marlatt, Nathan Horn, Jared Kemmerer, Coach Mike Kemmerer.

– Contributed photo work in Allegheny, Luzerne and Wayne counties.

Like all other new WCO’s, Ms. Burkett went through a year of in-service training by the Pa. Game Commission at the Ross Leffler School of Conservation in Harrisburg.

Game commissioners Board to meet

Commissioners will discuss April agenda items and receive staff reports

Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners President Robert W. Schlemmer this week announced the board will be holding a public working group meeting on Monday, April 1. The meeting, which will begin at 8 a.m., will be held in the auditorium of the Game Commission’s Harrisburg headquarters, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, just off the Progress Avenue exit of Interstate 81.

The working group meeting will be webcast through the agency’s website (www.

pgc.state.pa.us) beginning at 8 a.m. This particular working group meeting is being held in advance of the Board of Game Commissioners regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on April 14-15.

Among the items that will be discussed at the working group meeting are the seasons and bag limits for the 2013-14 seasons that will be the subject of the Board’s meeting on April 14.

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By Ed Pany Curator, Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum

Today, I am visiting one of the oldest cemeteries in Northampton County, the Jane Horner Cemetery, a historic treasure dating back to 1745. It is situated on Route 329, the Northampton-Bath highway, north of God’s Missionary Church in East Allen Township.

Neglected in recent years, a group headed by Ms. Peggy Spengler Moser is spearheading a drive to restore the burial site to its former grandeur.

Ms. Moser was a fine student at Northampton High and is a Cedar Crest College graduate with a keen interest

in our local history.

She invited this writer and fellow historian Larry Oberly to visit and tour the grounds.

When I taught United States history at the high school, the cemetery was a major stop on a historic tour we conducted for many years.

When we arrived at the cemetery, the day was sunny with a brisk breeze, the falling leaves were a harbinger of fall, when the earth prepares for a long cold winter.

Walking past the stone wall, we entered the resting place of our country’s first settlers and soldiers who helped lay the foundation for our nation. There was a feeling of dignity and serenity as we

viewed the weathered tombstones.Our minds returned to the birth of our nation and the stories of our cherished past.

This column and future columns will tell the stories of these early settlers who rest eternal in the Jane Horner Cemetery. These early settlers were of Scotch-Irish descent, emigrating to the

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They came in part because of the great famine in Ireland in 1728 and the economic collapse in the country. Most of these first settlers were tenant farmers with no societal rank, wealth or political power who were besiegedwith increasing taxes by the land owners.

Land speculators who toured Ireland and Great Britain described America as a land of fertile soil and unlimited opportunities. This new land wasA place where the immigrants could succeed if they were willing to face and conquer the privations of the frontier; yes, this was a frontier, covered with forests and fertile land and inhabited by Native Americans. Their first contact with Native Americans was with the Lenni Lenapi (original man),whose lands extended along the Atlantic shore to Chesapeake Bay. Upon the death of William Penn, proprietor of Pennsylvania, his sons sold large tracts of land to speculators. Will Allen, a Philadelphia merchant, purchased 10,000 acres from the Penns. What we know as Allen Township,East Allen Township, Northampton, Bath, Catasauqua, Hanover Townships in Lehigh and Northampton counties are within the boundaries of this purchase.

The Scotch-Irish, led by James Craig, Thomas Craig, Hugh Wilson and James Horner, procured land from William Allen and established the first Settlement in what is now Northampton County in 1728. The “Craig Irish Settlement” was made on the banks of the Hokendauqua (searching land) And Catasauqua Creek (land is dry). The center of the settlement was Weaversville.

The settlement preceded

www.HomeNewsPA.com Easton by 11 years, Bethlehem by 13 years and Nazareth by 15 years. The settlers arrived with few personal belongings- a spinning wheel, horse, cow, oxen, sickle and few books –but an energy and determination to turn a wilderness into a bountifulland, to fulfill their visions and dreams in a new continent far from home.

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discuss with Game Commission staff agenda items, initiatives and ideas, as well as receive staff reports and presentations,” said Schlemmer. “Held in an informal setting, our meeting provides the public an excellent chance to become more familiar with the Game Commission and the deliberations that help shape its wildlife management programs.”

No votes on agenda items are taken during working group meetings, nor does the Board schedule time to receive public comments.

“I encourage the public to use the time between the working group meeting on April 1 and the official Board meeting on April 15 to inform Game Commissioners of their viewpoints on seasons and bag limits and other issues before the Board,” Schlemmer said. “Public comments will be received at our quarterly meeting on Sunday, April 14 and Monday, April 15.

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Moore Township Land Preservation Board will host their semi-annual land preservation open house on Monday April 8. Presentations will be by Maria Bentzoni of the Northampton County farmland preservation board and Erin Lee from the Natural Lands Trust Conservancy.

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ship Municipal building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath.

Discussing event At society’s meeting The Governor Wolf Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m.

Tuesday April 9 at the Monocacy Schoolhouse, 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.

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Upcoming events at GWHS – May 17th & 18th will be the Country Garden Faire. Indoor and outdoor vendors will offer all types of plants, garden art, pottery, tools, crafts, garden antiques and items to appeal the gardener in all of us.

The Wolf Academy will serve as the speaker presentation area. A picnic area and music will add to the family fun.

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Colonial Regional Police responded to the intersection of Schoenersville Rd. & Illicks Mill Rd., Bethlehem, for a motor vehicle accident on March 10. While police were enroute, the vehicle that caused the accident fled the scene. Several witnesses saw the crash and were able to get registration of the vehicle that fled.

It was traced to Kevin McDonald, 59, of the 2300 block of Stonehenge Rd., Bethlehem. Police went to that address and found the vehicle described by witnesses. It had front-end damage.

McDonald admitted to driving the vehicle and causing the accident. Charges of hit and run occupied vehicle, running a red light, and failure to stop and give information were filed with District Judge James Narlesky’s office.

Retail Theft At Kohl’s Store

Colonial Regional Police responded to the Kohl’s store in Lower Nazareth Township on March 19 for a retail theft.

When they arrived, loss prevention had a woman in custody. They told police that the female, identified as 32-yearold Alicia J. Alta, of N. Watson St., Easton, took $179.46 worth of children’s clothing and picture frames and attempted to leave without paying for them. She was arrested and brought before District Judge Manwaring-Alta, who Continued on page 10

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released her on $10,000 unsecured bail.

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Colonial Regional Police arrested Garry James, 39, of 1729 Pinewood Dr., Alburtis for DUI after he was seen by police driving over a concrete lane divider on Rt. 512

by Gateway Drive in Hanover Township on March 24 at 4 a.m. He showed signs of alcohol related impairment on field sobriety tests. James was taken into custody for DUI, transported and released to the Bethlehem DUI Processing Center.

Charges for DUI, careless driving, and driving on the wrong side of the roadway will be filed with District Judge James Narlesky’s office pending blood results.

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Northampton Police Department responded to these incidents between March 18 and March 22 MARCH 18 •Approximately 65-70 scrap aluminum window frames were taken from a construction company dumpster on school administration property, 2014 Laubach Avenue. The contractor was replacing windows at that location.

•Glove box was gone through and contents were scattered inside a vehicle while parked in the 100 block of E. 1st Street.

Nothing appeared to be missing.

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No other damage reported, and only pots and pans were taken.

•Police responded to a domestic in the 1600 block of Railroad Street. Male reported being physically assaulted by female, and also said she was trashing the residence. Upon arrival, officer’s found no evidence of either an assault or damage. Argument appeared verbal in nature, which spilled over from a dispute that began while they were driving home from another location. Male left for the evening, and both parties were advised of their PFA rights.

MARCH 21 •Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of Main Street for a disturbance. Male and female were involved in a heated argument that turned physical when another family member became involved.

•Officers responded to the 1600 block of Washington Avenue for report of a male carrying a shotgun over his shoulder as the students were being dismissed from school. School district police were on scene, speaking to the actor, who reported that he had taken the shotgun to a friend’s house.

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Northampton Area Schools Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik on Thursday updated Northampton Borough Council on progress being made in the coming construction of a new middle school.

He said a lot has been accomplished in a year, and much will be going on in the coming months. Phase one from April to June 10, student day, the tennis court and basketball court will be fenced off to construct a new Stadium Drive. The field house will be closed on May 3 to remove equipment and the weight room will be transferred to the high school.

Phase two will start in June, with Stadium Drive construction having started in May. In June or July the old vocational technical school branch and the field house will be demolished.

Kovalchik told Council, “As we move forward, you’ll continue to be informed.” Letters went out to all the contractors, he said. “We’re ready to go.” He related that the architect for the middle school told him that this is the best project he has worked on. “It has been a total team effort,” Kovalchik said.

One important item is that middle school students can remain in their old buildings until the new one opens, so that there will be no interruption in their studies.

Asked by Councilman Ed Pany, a former school teacher, about the total cost of the new school, Kovalchik said the bids are below the estimates by about $4-million. He said there are a whole host of things that are going on with this project, including demolition of the old buildings, construction of new ones, plus a road, and irrigation system. “We’re getting a good bang for our buck,” he said.

Pany said he doesn’t want to see teachers and staff cut at all, and was disappointed what happened in Allentown.

He wants quality education to continue here.

Kovalchik told Pany, “You have to understand when school districts are $22-million short, and if it keeps going like it is from the state with the 3,100 Keystone ex-

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ams, who’s going to pay for it?”

The superintendent, who was one of Pany’s students in his younger days, said he’s comfortable with the class sizes. “I’m doing everything in

my power.”

Pany said the Keystone exams are counter-productive.

“Teachers are spending all their time, days and days, on Continued on page 15

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in N o seyNaza reth Dear Nazareth, I missed talking to you last month, I was sick with the flu!

Any of our readers picked up that pesky bug? What a nasty illness. I was trying to doctor myself with my home remedies my mother has taught me, plenty of fluids, gargling with salt water and even decided to try one of those Neti-Pots to clear out my sinuses! It was definitely a new experience for me, I thought I might drown myself but it worked to keep the infec-

tion at bay. But in the end I needed to go see my physician Dr. James Wasson (534 S. Main St.) and thankfully I was able to get an appointment the same day. Because of my connections with our local Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce (201 S. Main St.) I was given many references so I could choose to transfer my medical records. When taking care of such details you never think about how soon you would need a doctor’s services. Dr. Wasson’s office is in a lovely renovated Victorian home with easy parking. He Continued on page 13

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March 31, 2013

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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 BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239.

Sun – W - 9/10:30am BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Clearfield, Bushkill Twp. Sun – W - 9:15 am, SS – 10:30 am.

3/29- 7pm Good Friday Worship 3/31 – 9:15am Worship, 8:45am SS CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth, 484-285-0040 Sun - 10am W CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. - 11am W, 10am SS 3/29- 7pm Good Friday at Bushkill UMC. 3/31 – 7am Worship, 8:45am SS CHRIST U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath.

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CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville.

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Sun - 9am W, 10:15 SS Wed – 6pm (Lent) CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton 610-2628500.

Sun - 9am W, 10:30am SS & BS. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-7517. HA 8/10:30am – Worship, 9:15am SS 3/28 Maundy Thursday Worship 7:00 pm 3/29 Good Friday Worship 7:00 pm 3/31 Easter Sunday 6:30 am Sunrise service, 7am Breakfast, 8:00 & 10:30 am Worship, 9:15 SS. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610759-4444 Sat – 6pm W Sun – 8/10:15am W, 9am SS, Wed. – 7pm Worship EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – 10:30am W - 9am SS EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath.

Sun – 8:00/9:30/10:45 am – W, SS 9:30am, Wed - 10:30am & 7pm –Worship FAITH REFORMED, 4394 W Mountain View Dr, Walnutport 610767-3505 Sun - 10am W

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Sun – 9:30am SS, 10:30am & 7pm Service; 6:30pm. Evening Youth GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun – 8/10:45am W 9:30am SS Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church, Northampton, 610-2628101 (N) Sun. 10 am – SS. 10:30 am - Worship GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. - 9:30am W, 10:30am SS, 6pm W. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl Sun –8:30 & 10am W, 10am SS HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-7593431 Communion Sun – W – 8/9:30/10:30am. SS – 9:15am.

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth Sun – 7am/9am/11am.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-2622668 Sun. – 10:30am W Communion 1st Sun. of the Month. 9:15am SS HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – W & SS - 9am HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun– 8:00/10:30am W, 9:15am – SS. MOUNT EATON CHURCH Saylorsburg 570-992-7050 Sat. - 6:30pm W, Sun. - 8/10:30am W. 9:30am SS. NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun. - 8:15/10:45 am W, 9:30am SS, Wed. - MHS Service 2:30pm NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton Sun – 10:45am & 6pm W; 9:30am SS; Wed – 7:30pm W QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-2622227 Sun. – 7:30/9:30/11:30am S. Holy day & Vigil – 6:30, 9am; Vigil 7pm SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath.

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“They Became A Sign”

In the Bible, we often see how God made examples of those who rebelled against Him Him as as in in the the case case of of Korah Korah and and 250 250 renowned renowned princes princes who who rebelled rebelled against against God God and and His His leaders, leaders, Moses Moses and and Aaron.

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Sun - 9am SS; 10:15am W ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton Sun- 9am SS, 10:15 W 3/28 – 7pm Worship w/ Communion - Maudy Thursday, 3/31 – Easter Service 7am VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton Sun - 10:45am W WALNUTPORT SEVENTH-day ADVENTIST Sat – 9:30am W, - 10:45am SS ZION'S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville.

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is a solo practicing Board Certified Internist and I appreciate the personalized heath care. Dr. Wasson decided that I had been ill for too long and sent me to St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus (1872 Riverside Circle, Easton).

Thankfully I have a reliable neighbor who was with me and was able to drive me to the hospital. The staff was expecting me at the Emergency entrance and after processing my information I was whisked away to my room! It turns out I became dehydrated from the flu, and after being on the IV for a day started feeling better. When I was discharged a few days later I was able to appreciate what a beautiful facility I was in! The staff was wonderful and the food looked good and tasted better as my tastes buds came back!

It was quite a surprise when I arrived home that a local church called Maranatha Family Christian Fellowship (450 Jacobsburg Rd.) heard of my hospitalization

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News Sermonette Dr. Bob Hampton

Carpenter’s Community Church

What If? In the consummate Resurrection chapter of Scripture, 1 Corinthians 15, the Apostle Paul scripted these arresting words:“If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith (v.14).” How disheartening is that! The entire Christian faith hinges on the historicity of Jesus Christ’s conquest over death. It rises or falls with an empty tomb.

If we were to check out the original text of this phrase, we’d soon discover that the various words we translate with “useless, empty, vain or futile” stand right up front. Greek authors would routinely do this to accentuate that word’s importance! So what was Paul stressing? That the core of his message throughout his preaching career lacked any benefit at all. “Useless” were all those occasions when he had declared the so-called “Good News” (“gospel”)! Evidently it wasn’t so good after all. Maybe Jesus had died for mankind’s sins. Perhaps He had even paid the entire debt in full that every person from every age had ever committed. But if He had remained shackled by the chains of death, we have no real way of knowing for sure if our sins had been effectively addressed. All we would have is the testimony of a small band of seemingly delusional, even desperate, hopefuls; oppressed people looking for some kind of rescue from Roman and religious tyranny.

Elsewhere the Scriptures announce Jesus’ claim to possess the authority to forgive sins and grant eternal life.

But who’s to say that His claims hold any merit? Who’s to say whether or not His claims are at all true?

Follow my logic: What difference would there be between me instructing you to go and dip in a cesspool seven times? And after you resurfaced on that final plunge, I would declare to you, “Your sins are forgiven and I grant you eternal life”? There wouldn’t be any difference, except your aroma. Talk is cheap. Claims can be audacious.

Unless I could deliver something to back up my promise, I’m a hoax.

Well this is exactly what Jesus did! He backed up His claim by doing something beyond extraordinary, even unbelievable! He rose from the dead! He defied the laws of science and came bounding out of His crypt, giving full merit to His claim. Therefore, permit me to take some liberty with Scripture and edit Paul’s words to read: “If Christ has been raised, our preaching is powerful and so is our faith.” O happy day! O happy life! O happy eternity! “He is risen indeed!” and provided meals for me! I had been visiting the church for a few months and it is so wonderful to know that there are caring people who recognize a need and find a way to help out! Truly a blessing for me when I do not have family living close. It just showed me how important it is to establish a relationship with a local church. So I’m back to feeling better and a friend that I met at a Nazareth Chamber WINN function invited to take me to lunch. How could I pass up on this offer, right?

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Jean C. Altemose

Jean C. Altemose, 74, of Nazareth, died Friday, March 15, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Wayne S. Altemose.

A devoted wife, mother and homemaker, in her earlier years she worked for Wood Catering at Lafayette College, Easton, for 14 years, and then in the health care field, primarily in home care, for 10 years. She was a 1968 graduate of Bangor Area Joint High School.

Born in Pen Argyl, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Ackerman) Nasatka.

She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth; a former secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary of East Lawn Fire Co.; member of the Nazareth Woman’s Club, and member of Ladies of Retirement Age. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Brad Altemose of Jeffersonville, Pa., and Brian Altemose of Temekula, Calif.; one daughter, Cindy Saka, of Dunbarton, N.H.; four brothers, Delray Nasatka of Bangor, Frank “Ernie” Nasatka of Bangor, Harry Nasatka of Mt. Bethel, and Ralph Nasatka of Zionsville; and four grandsons.

Memorial services were held this (Thursday) morning in St. John’s U.C.C. Church, with The Rev. Curtis Kemmerer officiating. Interment will be later at the convenience of the family. The BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Eleanor M. Borger

Eleanor M. Borger, 77, of Bethlehem, formerly of Kreidersville, died S u n d ay, March 24, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township.

She was the wife of the late John H. Borger, Jr., who died in April 1989.

She was a homemaker most

of her life, but in her earlier years she worked for the former Bethlehem Steel, former Westinghouse Electric, and former Western Electric, all in secretarial administration.

She then offered child-care services in her home for many years. More recently, she offered her time as the librarian at the former Our Lady of Hungary School, and was a lunch monitor for Northampton Elementary Schools. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Business School.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William Mirth and the late Elsie (Furst) Baylus.

She was a member of Queenship of Mary R.C. Church, Northampton.

Surviving are two sons, Jeffrey G. Borger of York Haven, Pa., and Timothy S. Borger of Moore Township; one sister, Mrs. Janice Reed, of Grand Prairie, Texas; six grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday morning in Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, with Msgr. John Campbell celebrant. Interment followed in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were made by the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067, where contributions may be sent to the church memorial fund or Alzheimers Research.

Frances M. Chroust

June 18, 1950 – March 21, 2013 Frances M. Chroust, 62, of Lower Nazareth Township died Thursday, March 21 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Richard A. Chroust.

She was a 1968 graduate of Pius X High School.

Born June 18, 1950 in Easton, she was a daughter of Julia (Tiburzi) Saccon of Plainfield Township and the late Joseph Saccon.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bath.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Ryan Chroust, and daughter, Gina Chroust, both of Lower Nazareth Township; a brother, Joseph Saccon, of Upper Macungie Township; a sister, Shirley Moyer, of Plain-

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A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday morning in the Sacred Heart Church, followed by interment in Mountainview Cemetery, Emanuelsville (Bath).

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

Frank J. Conlon

July 25, 1931 – March 18, 2013 Frank J. Conlon, 81, of North Whitehall Township, formerly of Dunnellen, Fla., Bath, and Queens, N.Y., died Monday, March 18 in the Allentown Campus of St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of the late Agnes C. (Reese) Conlon, who died in 2003.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed as a truck driver for the former Crystal Springs for more than 20 years before retiring. After retirement, he served as a concierge at the Delmonico Hotel in Manhattan for more than 10 years.

Born July 25, 1931 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Frank and Sarah (Devlin).

He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union; a life member of the Egypt VFW, and a member of Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion, Bath.

Surviving are a daughter, Donna E. Palumbo, with whom he resided; a son, Brian C. Conlon, of Bayside, N.Y.; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; a brother, Bren Conlon, of Chester, N.Y.; a sister, Maureen Fiore, of Colorado; a nieces and two nephews.

Preceding him in death were two sons, Mathew T. and Timothy F. Conlon; and a sister, Gertrude Doremus.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday morning in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, followed by interment with military honors in the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery, Bath.

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

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

Michael J. Drabick

Sept. 15, 1960 – March 16, 2013 Michael J. Drabick, 52, of Nazareth died Saturday, March 16 at home.

He had attended Nazareth High School.

Born Sept. 15, 1960 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of Margaret (Perna) Drabick and the late Mike Drabick.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth.

Besides his mother, he is survived by a sister, Carol Rissmiller, of Tatamy; a niece and nephew, and two greatnephews.

Services were held this (Thursday) morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by burial in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Northampton.

Memorial donations may be made to Northwestern Human Services of the Lehigh Valley, c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Ruby J. Gavin

Dec. 3, 1938 – March 17, 2013 Ruby J. Gavin, 74, of Nazareth, died Sunday, March 17 at the Phoebe Richland Healthcare Center, Richlandtown.

She was the wife of Robert D. Gavin.

She worked as a bank teller for many years at the former Second National Bank of Nazareth, and had served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Born Dec. 3, 1938 in Norton, Va., she was a daughter of the late Ray and Lillian Mae (Lovell) Moore.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth, and a life member of the U.S. Marine Corps League.

Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Deborah J. Hetrick, of Nazareth, Margaret R. Westfield of McKinney, Tex., and Lisa G. Hoffman of Nazareth; a son, Timothy R. Gavin, of Macungie; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Johnny Burleson of Niles, Ohio and Tommy Burleson of Youngstown, Ohio; a sister, Norma Elgabri, of Youngstown, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated this (Thursday) morning in Holy Family Church. Members of the USMC League provided a military service for their fallen comrade. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067, where memorials may be sent for the American Lung Association.

William S. Ifkovits

Aug. 11, 1928 – March 20, 2013 William S. “Willie” Ifkovits, 84, of Northampton, died Wednesday, March 20 at home. He was the husband of the late Lorraine M. (Gronotsky) Ifkovits, who died Oct. 30, 2005.

He was a painter and paperhanger for more than 50 years.

Born Aug. 11, 1928 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Frank and Ida (Panny) Ifkovits.

He was a social member of For God & Country Catholic War Veterans Post #454, Northampton. An avid bowler, he was a member of the bowling leagues at the Liederkranz and St. Joseph Beneficial Society in Northampton. He was also active with Boy Scout Troop #99 at Our Lady of Hungary Parish and was a committee member for many years.

Surviving are five daughters, Susan Dougherty, Margaret, Kathleen Schock, and Barbara, all of Northampton, Mary Anne of North Catasauqua, and Lori of Germantown, Md.; three sons, William S., Jr., Joseph, and Michael, all of Northampton; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were four brothers, Frank, Joseph, Edward and John; and three sisters, Theresa, Agnes and Anna.

Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

www.HomeNewsPA.com Memorial contributions may be made to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 2811 Moyers Lane, Reading, PA `9605 of c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Dorothy S. Kimak

July 5, 1930 – March 20, 2013 Dorothy S. Kimak, 82, a native of Northampton, died Wednesday, March 20 in St. Petersburg, Fla. She was the wife of Edward S. Kimak.

A 1948 graduate of Northampton High School, she was a dedicated cheerleader for the “Konkrete Kids” and also played clarinet in the Big “N” Band. She worked for Bell Labs (Western Electric) and at the Allen Township Municipal Building.

Born July 5, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Gancaz) Smolick.

She was an active choir member of the former St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Northampton and its Rosary Society. She originated and was the first president of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council #528. She was also a member of the Ladies Red Hat Society of St. Petersburg.

She took great pride in organizing her husband’s Navy football team reunions held in Allentown and various states starting in 1985. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Fla., where she resided the last 17 years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Borger of Northampton, Mary Ann Pitts of Lehighton, and Paula Sheehan of Largo, Fla.; two sons, Matthew of New York, and Edward P. of Northampton; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Emerick of Northampton and Gloria Smolick of St. Petersburg.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Hartman; grandson, Edward A., and brothers John and George.

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Wayne P. Kostenbader

Feb. 8, 1939 – March 23, 2013 Wayne P. Kostenbader, 74, of Bethlehem, formerly of Nazareth, died Saturday, March 23 in the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Carol A. (Heckman) Kostenbader.

A 1956 graduate of Nazareth High School, he later attended the former Churchman Business School in Easton. He was employed by Bethlehem Steel for 25 years before retiring from the structural steel sales department in 1984.

Born Feb. 8, 1939 in Moore Township, he was a son of the late Rev. Truman and Hilda (Marsh) Kostenbader.

He was a member of the Brothers in Harmony Barbershop Chorus, formerly of the Bangor-Pen Argyl area, and he was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church, Klecknersville, where he sang on the choir.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael, of Breinigsville, and twin grandsons.

Preceding him in death was an infant daughter, Lori Anne.

Services were held on Wednesday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by burial in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath.

Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath, PA 18014.

Walter Meyers, Jr.

Feb. 14, 1959 – March 22, 2013 Walter “Butch” Meyers, Jr., 54, of Walnutport died on Friday, March 22 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Gail G. (Miller) Meyers.

A 1977 graduate of Northampton High School and a 1978 graduate of Wyoming Seminary Prep School, he was a paint line leader at Victaulic for many years.

Born Feb. 14, 1959 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Agnes (Schloffer) Klipple Meyers and Walter F. Meyers of Northampton.

He was a member of the dart league at the Catholic War Veterans and a member of the bowing league at the Democratic Club in Danielsville and the Southmoore Golf League.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters Adrienne N. Meyers of Northampton and Mattea L. Garrison of Bethlehem; four grandchildren; two brothers, Roy Klipple of Mt. View, Calif., and Ronald Klipple of Macungie; a sister, Linda Kish, of Northampton; several nieces

and nephews.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, June Keschel and JoAnn Meyers.

A Burial Mass was celebrated on Monday at noon in Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton.

Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Lovine J. Muschlitz

Oct. 24, 1921 – March 22, 2013 Lovine J. Muschlitz, 91, of Pinellas Park, Fla., formerly of Bushkill Township, died on Friday, March 22 at home. He was the husband of Arlene J. (Kocher) Muschlitz.

A 1938 graduate of Nazareth High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Prior to retiring in 1992, he was employed by the United States Postal Service, where he served as the assistant postmaster in Nazareth for 20 years. He was also self-employed as an electrical contractor.

Born Oct. 24, 1921 in Bushkill Township, he was a son of the late Stanley H. and Helen M. (Miller) Muschlitz.

He was a member of Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth (Moorestown), and Order of the Odd Fellows - Aluta Lodge #488, Bushkill Township.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Larry D. Muschlitz of Bluffton S.C., and Donald L. Muschlitz of Gahanna, Ohio; a daughter, Jeanne C. Miers, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were a granddaughter, Kathleen Camille Muschlitz; two brothers, Woodrow and Walter Muschlitz; and a sister, Martha Worman.

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

Memorial conditions may be made to the Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.

Raymond H. Snyder, Jr.

Raymond H. Snyder, Jr., 84, of East Allen Township died Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Easton Hospital.

He was a supervisor for A & B Meats for many years before retiring.

He attended Carpenters Community Church.

Surviving are a son, Raymond H. Snyder III, of Pen Argyl; a daughter, Connie Mason, of Slatington; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a daughter Linda Liederman.

Private arrangements are being handled by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Frank J. Soldridge

Frank J. Soldridge, 85, of Walnutport, Lehigh Township, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at home. He was the husband of the late Josephine A. (Uhnak) Soldridge.

He was a supervisor for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 30 years before retiring in 1982.

He also operated the family farm.

Born in Whitehall, he was a son of the late Frank E. and Angela (Bult) Soldridge.

A veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, he was past commander and home association president of American Legion Post #899, Lehigh Township, and past commander of the Northampton County American Legion. He served as the finance officer for the American Legion District and was a member of VFW Post #7293, Egypt. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whitehall.

Surviving are his companion, Pauline Santee, with whom he resided; two daughters, Margaret Labanoski and Louise Minnich, both of Whitehall; three sons, Frank J. III of Slatington, Barry Lee of Lehigh Township, and Thomas C. of Whitehall; five step-children; two brothers, Robert of Slatington and Paul of Coplay; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

Preceding him in death were two brothers, James and William.

Services were held on Monday morning in the Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, Coplay, followed by a Mass at St. John the Baptist Church, and interment in the parish cemetery at Whitehall.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Church or St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, both c/o the funeral home at 127 Chestnut St., Coplay, PA 18037.

Jean R. Sprague

Mar. 14, 1927 – Mar. 17, 2013 Jean R. Sprague, 86, of Bath, died Sunday, March 17 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Frank Sprague, who died Nov. 10, 1985.

A 1944 graduate of Easton High School, she was of the Lutheran faith.

Born March 14, 1927 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas R. and Edith M. (Anglemeyer) Jones.

Surviving are two sons, Walter Sprague of Richlandtown and Carl Sprague of Bath; three daughters, Wanda Martin of Laurelton, Marie Zeidler of Ferndale, and Dawn Brayerton of UpPA003267

per Black Eddy; a sister, Lorraine Kiefer of Naperville, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a daughter, Anona Sprague, and a great-granddaughter, Cara.

Services were held on Friday morning in the Strunk Funeral Home, Wilson Borough, followed by burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

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exams, and don’t have time to teach subject matter.” Kovalchik said with the new school there will be academic improvement, good enrollment, basic security, and community access. He thanked the Northampton Police Department for their cooperation as well as that of the borough.

Other Matters • Council okayed a resolution so that expenses paid out of the general fund will be reimbursed by a bond issue of $2,500,000, which includes the outstanding wrap-around loan of $1-million used to purchase a ladder truck.

• A request by Zion Lutheran Church for a 10-minute loading zone on the north side of 19th St. was denied because it is a heavily traveled street and could be a traffic hazard.

• Council approved lending the portable band trailer to the Schnecksville Fire Co. on June 2 for a concert, after their stage was damaged in the hurricane.

• Erik Schaffer was hired as a part-time police officer.

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• FEMA will be paying the borough $21,291 for 2011 storm damage to the Stewart St. pump station.

• Keystone Cement Co. has given $250 to the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum, a quarterly donation.

• Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. reported that the USA Today has selected the Northampton Area School District Konkrete Kids sports mascot as one of the top 10 entries in their contest.

If the local entry wins, they will receive cash for the athletic department.

• The final dances of the season at the recreation center will be on April 6 for 7th and 8th grade boys and girl and May 4 for 4th, 5th and 6th graders.

• Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. said the fire department’s spring thaw rendezvous will be on May 4 at municipal park.

He also noted that the fire department is planning an addition to their building on Lerchenmiller Drive. An architect will design the addition and prepare bid specifications, with the total cost limited to what funding is budgeted by the borough.

• Councilman Keith Piescienski reported that public works has painted the council president’s office and the conference room, and that a crew has started to construct a larger salt shed. After it is built, salt will be moved in there, and the old shed will be refurbished.

• Borough Manager Gene Zarayko has submitted an application to the county for recreation funds in a matching grant.

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Know The Weather

Tornadoes begin to appear in great numbers in the spring.

The U.S. Weather Service can forecast the likelihood of tornado formation much better than in the past. T h e y can also provide earlier warnings than in past years, due to improvements in technology regarding formation and detection.

Forecasters can watch two air masses collide and know that conditions are right for formation of tornadoes.

But there is still a lot of guesswork to the exact timing and location of these storms, as they are usually small, a mile or less in diameter, and can move up and down, disappear and reappear a number of times.

The tornado belt in the U.S. is mostly in the midwestern states but tornado damage also occurs in the South. Tornadoes also occur in northern states, although less frequently. Those living in manufactured homes or homes with weak structures and foundations are most at risk.

PUblic notice-Legal BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON AND NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Notice To Bidders Sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Northampton and the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority at the office of the undersigned, in the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, until 7:30 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, April 4, 2013, for the furnishing of asphalt and stone materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of the bid award.

Detailed Specifications, Information to Bidders, and Official Bid Forms for the abovementioned items, to be used by all bidders, are available at the office of the undersigned on or after March 20, 2013.

All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope on the forms provided, clearly marked with the name of the bidder an identifying the item(s) for which the bid(s) is being submitted.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Northampton Borough Council Meeting at 7:30 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, April 4, 2013, and the awards made at a subsequent meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton and the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority.

The Municipality and the Authority reserve the right to increase or decrease the quantities specified and to reject any or all bids, and to consider its own experience as well as the experience of others as a factor in determining bid awards, and to make the awards in the best interest of the Borough and the Borough Authority.

Bid proposals are to remain for a period of one (1) year after award of bid. Escalation clauses are acceptable. Bidders are required to provide, as bid guarantee, a certified check

or bid bond in the amount of ten (10) percent of the proposal made payable to the Borough of Northampton.

Gene Zarayko Borough Manager-Secretary 1401 Laubach Avenue, P.O. Box 70 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-257 (3/21-3/28) MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Hearing/Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA, 18014.

Specific items on the agenda include: 13-HZB-644 Continued hearing from March 6, 2013 Emmanuel’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

13-ZHB-645 The applicant(s), Jason Kocher, applicant(s) of the property located at 541 E. Dannersville Rd. Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a variance to replace an existing mobile home with a single family dwelling that will not meet setback requirements.

The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-18G Rural Residential Zoning District minimum yard requirements (setbacks), 200-31 Establishment of Future Right of Way Widths, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J5-3-5A contains approximately .37 acres (16,500 sq ft.) and is zoned, Rural Residential (RR).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (3/21-3/28)

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PUBLIC AUCTION

Sat., March 30 @ 9:00 AM (inspect from 8:00 AM) Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company 2718 Mountain View Drive * Bath, PA 18014

Full Auction * Partial List * Furn.: Vict. locking high chest, Stylized: Duckloe Bros.: tilt top tables, child’s high back chair, lingerie chest; Henkel-Harris: bonnet top highboy, corner cab., chest on chest, DR ped. table w/Chipp. chairs, d.l. coffee table, server, pie crust bird cage tilt top tables, fretwork mirrors; Norris Furn. Co.: high poster bed, chest of drwrs., dresser w/mirror; other pcs.; Smalls & Access.: cut crystal, modern ruby glass, Wedgwood, Lenox, Waterford goblets, wines, snifters, tumblers; Art Glass Collection, repro. spice cabs., Middle Eastern & Asian brass & copper pcs., Castleton ChinaCorsage, Wedgwood china-Strawberry Hill, cost. Jewelry; Art: o/b winter landscape-sgd. E.M. Seipel; print/Wetherburn’s Tavern-Williamsburg, VA, pencil sgd. T. Coffman, #1176/1250; Fire Co. Memorabilia: 1950s Tonka hook & ladder truck, other pressed steel trucks, vintage fireman’s helmet, brass extinguisher & hose, fire mark; much more.

Extensive Lionel Train Collection incl. Standard & “O” Gauge: (2) Ives Passenger Sets; Flying Yankee, City of Denver, other passenger & freight sets; numerous engines, steam locos, cars; Standard Gauge: freight cars, signals, crossing gates, street lights, etc.; Numerous Lionel Accessories: power station gateman, street lamps, signals, tunnels, platform hses. * The Following 2 Train Sets ONLY Sell Subject to Owner’s Immediate Confirmation of Highest Bid Rec’d: Lionel Blue Comet 5 pc. passenger set w/orig. boxes (except tender box)-400E loco; Lionel 408E elec. loco (dbl. eng.-new reversing) & 418/419/416/431-cars in Mojave Also: American Flyer elec. loco & cars; Pre-War American Flyer “O” gauge set; Marx Union Pacific set, series of 6 black & white vintage train wreck photos, series of 5 black & white vintage train photos; Fleischmann “HO” passenger set w/box; Also: Selection of boxed Plasticville “O” & “HO”; Quantity of metal figures & animals; Matchbox cars & trucks, etc. * OUTSTANDING COLLECTION * 1996 Chrysler Town & Country LXI Van: 81,300 mi., 3.8L V-6, auto., pwr/steering/windows/door lock, cruise cont., AM-FM w/cassette/CD player, A/C Terms: 13% Buyer’s Premium * Major Credit Cards Accepted * 3% Discount w/Cash or Appd. Check *Info/Photos on auctionzip/websites * Much More Always Arriving * Hahn Auction Company Robert H. Clinton & Company, Inc. Wil Hahn, Auctioneer Auctioneers & Appraisers 102 W. Main Street P.O. Box 29 Bath, PA 18014 Ottsville, PA 18942 610-837-7140 * AU-001271-L 610-847-5432 * AY-000093-L www.hahnauction.com www.rhclintonauction.com

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PUblic notice-Legal

“Attention: End of Season Special on Home Heating System Tune-up”

Continued from page 16 ESTATE NOTICE JENNIE A KEGLOVITZ Estate of JENNIE A KEGLOVITZ, late of the City of Allentown, County of Lehigh, 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: Judith A. Snoke Marjorie A. Snoke 4128 Beil Circle Allentown, PA 18109 Or to their Attorney John L. Obrecht, Esquire 1731 Main Street Northampton, PA 180671544 (3/21-4/4)

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NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Certificate of Organization for a Domestic Limited Liability Company has been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for the purposes of obtaining a Certificate of Organization of a proposed domestic limited liability company to be organized under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company Law of 1994, 15 Pa.C.S. § 8901, et seq., and any successor statute, as amended from time to time.

The name of the limited liability company is: Anthony’s Building Services LLC Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire PIERCE & DALLY, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 (3/28)

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HOROSCOPE ARIES--March 21 to April 20--You could experience a spurt of creative genius. If you do, you will immediately know how to use it.

TAURUS--April 21 to May 20--Consider the consequences of any action you take this week. Move slowly on major decisions.

GEMINI--May 21 to June 20--Try not to be distressed if you did all the work and someone else took credit. The truth will come out.

CANCER--June 21 to July 22--Evaluate your life goals.

Change your lifestyle to suit your needs.

LEO--July 23 to Aug. 22--Show a little attention and affection to someone you love. You sometimes get too caught up in work to remember.

VIRGO--Aug. 23 to Sept. 22--Expect a productive week.

The efforts you have expended on planning begin to pay off LIBRA--Sept. 23 to Oct. 22--A specific idea grows out

of a vague notion you have harbored off and on for awhile.

You wonder why this didn’t occur to you earlier.

SCORPIO--Oct. 23 to Nov. 22--Share your work and ideas with someone close to you. Follow the rules and your goals will be accomplished.

S A G I T TA R I U S - Nov. 23 to Dec. 21-Your life now enters a quiet, uneventful period. Concentrate on growth in the faith of your choice.

CAPRICORN-Dec. 22 to Jan. 19-Plan immediately to begin a health and exercise program. Get yourself in shape.

AQUARIUS--Jan. 20 to Feb. 18--Concentrate on your physical appearance. Do the best you can with what you’ve got.

PISCES--Feb. 19 to March 20--Tighten up those over whom you have authority. If you are too lax with children or employees, they will take advantage of you.

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“HOPPY” EASTER!

Easter is an important Christian holiday. It is a time for joy and new beginnings. It is a time of fun surprises too!

Whew! Almost done hiding eggs!

Connect the dots to see a shining light:

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1. colored and hidden 2. hops by to deliver surprises 3. filled with treats 4. hat (with ties) 5. beautiful white flowers that grow from bulbs 6. bells ring out to invite people to these at the church

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Hey! He has a bean on top of his bean!

R B 11 B S I S 12 I I Next, find and H 15 Surprise someone special circle 8 words that 1 13 S 14 and give them a little joy by begin with the 2 J J coloring in this basket, cutting it letter “h”!

16 L S 3 out and delivering it. If you want D K to be fancy, add some sparkles.

4 Y M X L 5 M U 17 Easter is a time of. . . LILIES BONNET 6 Can you find and V S SERVICES EGG circle the words below?

H P RABBIT BASKET X C egg hunts joy family Y J hot cross buns bells prayer e M F 18 lambs Fre es Print our new puzzles: Hop To It!, Alphabet Letter new clothes song zl “B,” and Shorten It Up! at www.readingclubfun.com 19 Puz sunrises lilies light

“ ‘Eggs’-citement!”

These eggs have bounced out of the basket! They are beginning to break open. Legs are poking out through the shells. Can you tell what animals are being born? Draw lines to match the eggs with the names.

What the heck! What is going on?

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Rabbit is hungry after delivering baskets!

Help him find his way through the grass to find 3 carrots for lunch and then one cookie for dessert. No backtracking allowed!

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alligator pig

kangaroo turtle pony

Some of the animals shown hatch from eggs, some do not!

Color the four eggs that have animals that hatch from eggs.

What Can These Easter Symbols Do?

Chicks, flowers, rabbits and eggs are all symbols of Easter.

Can you find and circle the three things each symbol can do? (The other ideas are silly.)

1. chicks can . . . peep scratch hop moo tell jokes

2. flowers can . . . run blossom grow attract bees dance

Peep!

3. rabbits can . . . hop nibble lay eggs plant gardens wiggle ears

4. eggs can . . . roll write sing hatch crack

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ESTATE NOTICE Louise G. Shute The Estate of Louise G. Shute, deceased, of the Borough of Bath, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Kathryn A. Reed, Executrix, and Marjorie F. Shelly, Executrix, on March 5, 2013. 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 Kathryn A. Reed and Marjorie F. Shelly, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(3/21-4/4) PUBLIC NOTICE The Moore Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 3:30 pm for the purpose of opening bids for the 2013 Stone Contract. We will also approve a Resolution for the purpose of acquiring a grant for the Recreation Center rehabilitation. The meeting will be held at the Municipal Building at 2491 Community Drive, Bath, Pa. 18014. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors Richard Gable, Secretary/ Treasurer (3/28)

2 for 1 SPECIAL

We all know the cold winter nights are here!

The most practical thing you can do to avoid wasting money this time of year is to have your heating system cleaned and tuned up. It’s a fact that if you don’t, your energy bills will beonly higher, (gas furnace or heat pump - Oil $189.00) Not to be combined with any other offer. and just like tuning up your car, your system will With risk this coupon only.

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Happy Easter Easter is a time of new life for all that we celebrate at this time of the year.

Store Hours Mon.-Fri. 7-7 Sat. 7-4

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Miller Supply Ace Hardware

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Trying to keep track of which glass belongs to who at your New Rte. 329can & get Savage Rd., Year’s Eve party very confusing!

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Colorful electrical tape can also be used to decorate glasses and help everyone keep track of their personal glass. If you wish, write each person’s name on their own special glass to really keep everyone clear on whose glass is whose!

Clearly, Miller Supply Ace Hardware is your place to shop for your supplies for great get-togethers with family and friends!

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Associated Fasteners, Inc. 6854 Chrisphalt Dr., Bath 610-837-9200

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Steelhawks pack books for Judith’s Reading Room Judith’s Reading Room held a boxing party last week where more than 50 people participated along with the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks football team to box books for the troops.

Adult and children’s books, hand-picked by team members from Judith’s Reading Room shelves, will be shipped to sailors on board the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier, to the Army stationed at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, to airmen and women based at Ail al-Salem Air Base near Kuwait City, to U.S. Marines stationed in Japan, Guam and the Philippines, to nurses attending our wounded warriors at Landstuhl Regional

Medical Center.

Six boxes were packed for area VA hospitals and one box was packed to open a new Judith’s Reading Room library in East Java, Indonesia.

The LV Steelhawks packed 843 books with a cover price value of $9,384. Letters “from the heart” handwritten by team players, were included in every box.

Community sponsors including Valley Wide Signs & Graphics, Entrust Merchant Services, Caliber Funding, CM Designs, Re/Max, Computer Troubleshooters of Bethlehem and Allentown Toy donated $500 to offset the cost of shipping the boxes to the troops.

Steelhawk players sign books for our troops before packing them.

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Morning Sickness: What You Should Know

(NAPS)—Eighty percent of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness, which, despite its name, can take place mornings, afternoons or any time of the day, sometimes even several times a day. In

fact, more than half of all pregnant women have experienced three or more episodes a day.

Usually, morning sickness happens during the first three months of gestation, but as anyone who has been afflicted by it can tell you, that’s way too long. The hormonal

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changes women experience during early pregnancy may be at fault, but no one is sure.

If you experience morning sickness, here are a few natural remedies you can try: • Snack all day. Try eating smaller meals throughout the day.

• Keep your diet bland.

Avoid fatty, spicy or fried foods.

• Try liquids. If you are having trouble keeping anything solid down, it may be easier to get your nutrition from soups and juices.

• Choose complex carbohydrates. Starches are easier to digest, and some pregnant women swear by crackers and potato chips.

• Think mint. A cup of sweetened mint tea may soothe nausea.

• Ginger it up. Drink ginger ale, ginger tea or try ginger candy. A new Ginger Lozenge

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• Band it. Another option is the company’s acupressure Sea-Band wristbands, which have successfully been used to combat seasickness and carsickness.

• Rely on your nose. The company has also created an Aromatherapy Rollette to apply to wrists, chests or temples, either before the onset of nausea or once feeling nauseous. Inhaling the rollette’s essential oils—ginger, mint and lime—triggers the release of natural chemicals that relieve stomach upset.

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If morning sickness persists more than a few weeks, be sure to discuss it with your doctor.

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Eighty percent of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness.

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