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OCTOBER 6-12, 2011 A General Circulation Newspaper Serving The Community Since 1942

SERVING BATH, CHAPMAN, NORTHAMPTON, NAZARETH BOROS; ALLEN, E. ALLEN, MOORE, LEHIGH, BUSHKILL, LOWER NAZARETH & UPPER NAZARETH TWPS.

LIGHTS OF CAR parked on Main Street are reflected on the water during the height of the flood.

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COMMUNITY DAY was cancelled.

HEAVY DAMAGE was done adjacent to the Keystone Park pavilion in Bath.

Downtown Bath, Other Areas Flooded

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Reminiscent of the flood of July 9, 1945, waters of the Monocacy Creek quickly flooded down Chestnut, W. Northampton and Main Streets in Bath Borough on Wednesday night, and along Green Street as well.

Waters were at least two feet deep in some parts of the downtown area, flooding basements and carrying with the waters plenty of mud and debris.

The waters cancelled two major events that were scheduled in Bath on Friday and Saturday – the Farmers

Market at Green & Race Sts. and Community Day at Allen St., where the grounds were too soggy for any activity.

While this flood created plenty of inconvenience over a wider area, it wasn’t as bad as the 1945 flood when the creek overflowed following a 7 p.m. cloudburst that left in its wake destruction and a loss of life.

In that catastrophe, a little boy was swept to his death and a barbershop was lifted off its foundation and carried across Main Street. Debris that had built up behind two bridges caused the overflow, and after the waters receded German prisoners of war cleaned it up.

Taxes big subject at Northampton County Township Officials parley

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

While the poor economy and joblessness have been on everyone’s minds in recent months, taxation was a big part of the annual convention of Northampton County Township Officials on Friday at the Holiday Inn Express in Easton.

• Northampton County Executive John Stoffa informed the assemblage that a tax increase may be on the horizon for county residents.

• And on January 1, 2012 Keystone Collections Group

will be collecting all municipal and school district earned income taxes in Northampton County.

Stoffa told the officials that the decisions of 2011 “have a serious consequence on the 2012 proposed county budget.”

He said that had Gracedale been sold, the county would have realized a $25-million revenue source, in addition to not having to address $20-million in capital expenditures at the county home.

There was no FEMA then, little TV, and no emergency management teams as there are now.

EMC Statement Mark Saginario, a member of Bath Boro Council and the community’s Emergency Management Coordinator, had this statement following last Wednesday night’s flood in Bath:

“First and foremost, a special thanks needs to go out to all the volunteer service people who assisted in the coordination and action that took place. Councilman and road committee chairman (Mike) Reph and I first started to survey the road about 30 minutes after the rainfall had started. We first drove to Keystone Park where the bor-

ough pavilion is located. After seeing about eight inches of water across the road, I called in the borough public works and closed the road. We then proceeded to the rest of the borough on an offensive plan, clearing storm drains and directing traffic away from flooded areas. This was

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

to help them in their distress from the flood of this past Wednesday night.

They thanked Councilmen Mark Saginario and Michael Reph for their efforts at Race and West Streets. Council

Chairman Robert Fields said they could not help monetarily, but Saginario said he is working with the Federal Emergency Management

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Council discusses flood; Residents question help

Alison Cushing and Amie Simmons, both of Race St., came to Monday night’s meeting of Bath Borough Council, wondering what can be done

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Conveyor Removed

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ROCK CONVEYOR at Keystone Cement Company was dismantled completely this week, since it was no longer used, and was replaced with another more modern conveyor unit just to the north of it. Rt. 329 was closed to traffic Monday through Wednesday so that the work could be completed safely. The work was part of the demolishing efforts conducted on what was the old plant built in the early 1900’s. Officials have made cement the entire life of the plant since then. According to Jeff Kaboly, several upgrades since the beginning have improved efficiency, quantity and quality of the product. The most recent upgrade in December 2009 changed the process from wet production to dry production and increased capacity to over four million tons per year.

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again to the township officials.

There are 69 tax collection committees across Pennsylvania. Northampton County alone has 46 political subdivisions, along with the school districts. Keystone Collection Group of Erwin, Pa., will collect in this county. To be efficient and productive, information is being assembled from each municipality and school district.

There is a partnership with all employers. At the end of each quarter, E.I.T. receipts will not go to where they were sent, now it’s all to Keystone.

The employers won’t make their quarterly report until the quarter ends in April 2012.

So far, 80% of the municipalities have submitted their information to the committee.

Pennsylvania is unique in that there are townships such as East Allen and Forks that Continued on page 10

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Administration and School Board are thinking. Without a need for the property, why would anyone with any common sense even suggest to waste $610,000?

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Taxes Continued from page 1

“Reluctantly, I have proposed a one mill tax increase from 10.8 mills to 11.8 mills continuing for the average homeowner with a property assessed at $50,000.

This increase amounts to 9.3%,” Stoffa said. He added, “Northampton County has not had a tax increase in more than seven years, other than the half mill passed in 2007 for the voter-approved Open Space Program.”

He told the township personnel: “Some have predicted a 20% to 30% tax increase primarily based on the needs at Gracedale, especially if this were a pay-as-you-go basis.

It is fortunate that we will be able to keep this increase under 10%, which is what I am recommending to County Council.”

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Moore Township will get an additional $350,000 for farmland preservation, Plainfield Township $250,000. Open space support is continued with $3.7-million as committed by the half mill tax increase of 2006.

Stoffa announced that the 50-acre Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park in Allen Township will be dedicated on October 28.

Also in the budget is $1.8 million for a treatment center in West Easton that should open in 2012; upgrades of 17 vehicles, internet, and telephones.

E.I.T. Collections Act 32, a state law which passed in 2003, requires the county to have an agency collect all municipal and school district earned income taxes beginning on Jan. 1, 2012. The tax committee has had numerous meetings on the procedure, and it was explained

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Letters from our Readers $1 vs. $610,000 To the Editor: A recent news article noted that the Northampton Area School District will purchase the Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech property in Northampton Borough which is next to the district property and no longer used. The price is $610,000 for the property that the district originally sold to the Bethlehem Vo-Tech for $1.00 in 1976 and the Superintendent says, “We don’t have any specific plans for the property, but the board and the administration think it’s prudent because of its location”.

Why are we taxpayers buying back a property for $610,000 that we originally sold for $1.00, and if there are no plans or need for it, why are we buying it at all? If we did need it, why not offer $1.00 for it to get it back? If a government agency can sell a property to another government agency for $1.00, why can’t the sale be reversed for $1.00? Neither party is a forprofit business, both are supported by tax dollars.

I’d like to hear a response to these questions. It’s actions like this that make the taxpayers question what the

process,” Stoffa said two items that hurt are the real estate taxes that remain flat by a loss of $5.3-million in property value, and the devastating payment of $23.5-million on an ill-advised “swaption” that is callable on Oct. 1, 2012.

He said the GESA (Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement) allows the county to use energy savings to address other projects. $13-million in projects are being addressed at Gracedale and $2.2-million at the county prison. GESA prevented the county from having to raise another two mills of taxes. One instance of savings was switching from fuel oil to gas by the McClure Co., a $600,000 savings.

The 2012 budget recommends $2-million for farmland preservation, $1-million for natural/environmentally sensitive areas, and $700,000 for county parks upgrades.

When Stofffa went into office there were 7,000 acres pre-

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It rained so hard and so fast again last Wednesday night that Bath and East Allen Township were flooded over.

The water was at least two feet deep running down Main and Chestnut Streets, just like the flood our town had back in 1945. The rains just keep coming, with hardly any sun in between. Before you know it, we’re gonna need another Noah’s Ark. Thanks to the firefighters and others who pitched in to pick up people who were stranded in the water. All the homes and businesses along the way had flooded cellars. I don’t think it got up to the first floor in most cases, but it probably did in some. No matter what, it was a mess to clean up! I hear it tore up part of the borough parking lot on Northampton Street and the grounds around the park pavilion over on Green Street. . . .There are only a few businesses along Main Street now, Sunny Days, Bath Nails, 5 Points, A-Plus, Sal’s International TV, Angie’s Hairstyling Salon, a tattoo parlor, and Kickers Pub,

with most every other place now turned into apartments.

Back in ’45, as I recollect, there were Steve Zakos’ Slate Exchange Hotel, Bob Scaife’s Sunoco station, Coonie Mac’s ice cream parlor, George Diener’s tailor shop, Lew Scheffer’s home-made candies, Ye Ed’s dad’s stationery store and print shop, Corky Hartzell’s luncheonette, Ebner’s Cut Rate drug store, and the Bath Post Office on one side of Main Street. On the other side, Bath Hotel, Ben Rohn’s variety store, Lou Katz’s clothes, Pat Roarty’s grocery store, Earl Spengler’s barbershop, Frey’s butcher shop, Bill Wind’s Sunday papers, and Elsie and Doc Gilbert’s luncheon. Probably more, but that’s all I can remember.

Business was bustling back then. Not all of them were hurt by the flood, but enough.

Anyhow, I hope all the folks who were flooded out now are about dug out and back to normal. If only the rains would stop for a while!!! . . . . It knocked out the community day everybody was looking

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forward to, and the farmers market didn’t have their last hurrah. The most important thing is, nobody was hurt or drowned in this flood. We can get over property loss, but not life. . . . Let’s hope it dries out enough so the farmers can have their open house this weekend. . . . Nazareth keeps rolling in football, and the Konkrete Kids won. . . .

Baseball playoffs are going hot and heavy. It’s a shame the Phillies lost on Sunday, and so now they’re hurting out in St. Louis. Better cross your fingers and pray. The Yankees are down, too, but they have all those big hitters. The playoffs are interesting, even more than the World Series. . . . Oh well, I’m looking to the skies and hoping to see some rays of sun.

We need it!! See ya.

Senior Expo On Friday

State Rep. Marcia Hahn will hold her annual Senior Expo on Friday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire

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Bath Vol. Fire Fighters Halloween Parade Tuesday, October 25, 2011 – 7 p.m.

Rain Date: Oct. 26, 2011 – 7 p.m.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION – OCT. 20, 2011 Name of Organization________________________________________________ Number of Marchers ________________________________________________ Number of Vehicles _________________________________________________ Approx. Length of Vehicles ____________________________________________ Contact Person ____________________________________________________ Contact Number____________________________________________________ Please also accompany the form with 50 words or less describing your organization and activities for TV coverage. Please return this form no later than October 19 to: PARADE COMMITTEE Bath Vol. Fire Fighters 121 Center St. Suite B, Bath, PA 18014 Parade route will start at Broad and East Main Sts. For staging of parade all vehicles will enter from Northampton and Broad Sts. Marchers should be dropped off in front of George Wolf Elementary School.

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Senior citizens, their families and caregivers will have an opportunity to gather information from approximately 50 senior-oriented exhibi-

tors from around the Lehigh Valley. Free refreshments will also be available and my staff and Hahn will be giving away door prizes. Entertainment will once again be provided Continued on page 5

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NASHS students receieve Award for bridge video The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania is presenting an award to the Fine and Digital Arts Department of the Northampton Area High School on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Kreidersville Covered Bridge, 100 Covered Bridge Road, Northampton, PA. If raining, the presentation will take place in the shelter of the 116 foot long Kreidersville Covered Bridge, the last historic covered bridge in Northampton County.

One of the missions of the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania, the foremost authority on covered bridges in Pennsylvania, is to encourage the preservation of a disappearing resource, Pennsylvania’s covered bridges. In recognition of the creative efforts of the Fine and Digital Arts Department at the Northampton Area High School the TBCBS is giving it an Award of Appreciation for contributing to the awareness of covered bridges through its students’ 2011 video production on the Kreidersville Covered Bridge.

The Kreidersville Covered Bridge Association, requested student volunteers to work on a campaign to promote the KCB and the KCBA’s upcoming events. Taylor Emmons and Miranda Miller, two students in the Digital Arts Program at NAHS, both of whom graduated in 2011, volunteered to create a video under the di-

rection of their instructor, Mrs. Tara Gray. Working closely with the KCBA, doing much independent research, and involving other NAHS students in the production, Ms. Emmons and Ms. Miller produced, scripted, directed, shot, scored and edited a 6.3 minute video which has been uploaded to YouTube. (SEE VIDEO AT http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ugVE5aXzugU ).

The students’ video and their interview was also seen on RCN’s Community Spotlight show on the episode featuring the KCB which was broadcast on tape six times in May and June 2011; they spent the day with RCN’s production team.

Volunteer Group The KCBA is a welcoming group of volunteers with a mission to continually restore and maintain the bridge for visitors’ enjoyment today and for posterity’s sake. One of the ways to ensure that the bridge is preserved in the future is not only to perform current maintenance but also to teach children about the bridge. The KCBA is partnering with the Northampton Area School District to incorporate the KCB in its K-12 curriculum in the subjects of local history, science, math and the arts, and to arrange field trips to the KCB focusing on those disciplines.

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The KCBA holds an annual fund raising run, the KCB Challenge 10K and 5K, and a biannual Kreidersville Covered Bridge Festival, next scheduled for June 2nd and 3rd, 2012. For the 2011 KCB Challenge, the KCBA and the NASD experimented with how the KCB could be used in the arts curriculum by requesting volunteers from NAHS’s Digital Arts Department to do a promotional video for the bridge and the KCB Challenge.

Having seen the award-winning results, it seems to have been a successful experiment.

The video was a mutually beneficial arrangement, and the KCBA hopes to interest other NAHS students in doing their graduation projects on the KCB. Oldest Bridge in Valley Located in Allen Township in the northwest corner of Northampton County, the KCB has crossed the Hokendauqua Creek since 1839 making it the oldest bridge in the Lehigh Valley and the fifth oldest in Pennsylvania. Serving the community for 172 years, the KCB has seen its glory days and its low points. In 1959, the KCB was slated for demolition when the people of Northampton County and covered bridge lovers across the state rallied to save it. The entire exterior shell of the KCB, the part that resembles a red barn, was replaced in the 1960 rehabilitation but the internal structural elements of the bridge were, even after 120 years, strong and relatively undamaged. To this day, the KCB is the only covered bridge in

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Covered bridges are on people’s minds lately because so many historic bridges took such public beatings in the recent storms and floods.

Hurricane Irene pretty much spared the Lehigh Valley its full wrath but as it traveled into New England it destroyed five historic covered bridges in Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. A shocking video of Vermont’s Bartonsville Covered Bridge being swept off its piers and deposited downstream is horrifying to watch.

Spared from Irene, Tropical Storm Lee caused extensive damage to eleven historic covered bridges in Pennsylvania, and, like in Vermont, Lancaster County’s Siegrist Mills Covered Bridge was swept away.

The Hokendauqua Creek regularly floods but the flat land around the KCB helps limit the creek’s height and swiftness during flooding which is one of the reasons the KCB has lasted 172 years.

Luckily, no Lehigh Valley covered bridge sustained substantial damage although the Little Gap Covered Bridge in Carbon County suffered thousands of dollars of flood damage. The Lehigh Valley’s covered bridges should be treasured and preserved. Visit the KCB and you will understand why.

Crib Set

Baby Boy Shellhammer Justin and Tricia Shellhammer welcomed a son on Sept.

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Baby Girl McFadden Patrick and Petra McFadden became parents of a daughter on Sept. 13 and her name is Mia Donna. Judy Bartholomew is the maternal grandmother. Uncles/aunts are Yurii Bartholomew, Zee and Angela Bartholomew, and Aslan Bartholomew.

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

Loaves & Fishes Saturday in Bath

The monthly Loaves & Fishes at Christ UCC Church in Bath will be this Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., when persons who are in need are welcome to come for a free hot and healthy meal. Loaves & Fishes will also be in Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11:30 to 1:00 at St. John’s UCC, 183 S. Broad Street.

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Jennifer George to receive Community service award

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Gates Center, Northampton Community College will be honoring Bath resident, Jennifer George. She is a 1998 graduate of the NCC Culinary Arts department.

With a Bachelor’s in Business from the University of Bloomsburg and a NCC Culinary Arts Degree, Jennifer opened Daily Grind in Bath in July 2010, along with her husband Allen. Jennifer is the head chef at the popular café in Bath. Prior to opening her business, Jennifer served as a chef assistant at Green Pond Country Club, a breakfast chef at the Marriot and roundsman at Brookside Country Club.

In addition to being owner and operator of Daily Grind, Jennifer serves on the Bath Borough Council and is on

the Parks Committee. She is a Bath Business & Community Partnership volunteer where she heads the Safe, Clean & Green Committee, volunteers at the Bath Farmer’s Market and Bath Community Day. She volunteers as a group leader for the Northampton Big N Band Parent Association and serves at her church.

She also serves on Keystone Cement Company’s Community Advisory Panel (CAP) ,which performs community outreach.

Jennifer’s hard work and dedication to the community has earned her this distinguished honor. “I would like to thank everyone on the BBCP for all their hard work, I could not do it alone” she said about the award.

“It’s so rewarding to see the positive changes and growth we have had in Bath.”

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St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network will be administering flu shots. No appointment is necessary; however, anyone wishing to be vaccinated should bring his or her Medicare card to the senior expo. Easton Hospital will also be providing blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings.

Also on hand will be AAA of Northampton County to test brake reaction time, and the PPL (Pennsylvania Power and Light) E Power team will be offering tips for saving electricity.

For more information, please call Hahn’s Nazareth district office at 610-746-2100.

Navy reunion

SALTS trained at Sampson Naval Station and members of Sampson World War II Naval Station (spouse/guest) and any retired Navy vets from other conflicts are invited to attend a Fall Buffet Luncheon on Thursday, October 20. The reunion lunch begins at 12 noon at HAAGS Hotel, Third and Main Streets in Shartlesville. To reserve your space by October 19 call Malinda 610562-8253 or John 610-838-7161.

College Corner Sacred Heart School in Bath art teacher Mrs. Jodi Keim was recently recognized by Artsonia—the world’s largest online children’s art museum—for outstanding leadership in the area of Arts Education. Sacred Heart’s online art gallery ranks #10 in the state of Pa. Mrs. Keim was presented with the Leadership Award for going beyond the classroom walls to encourage family and community involvement in arts education. She was also recognized for integrating technology in the arts program.

Teachers in 100 countries showcase their students’ artwork on Artsonia. Through Mrs. Keim’s efforts, Sacred Heart School showcased 1,620 pieces of artwork during the 2010-11 school year. This site received more than 54,231 visitors and 540 comments.

Said Mrs. Keim, “Artsonia is a simple yet effective way to get parents and family members more involved in art education, and my students love it!”

Three members of Elmira College's phenomenal class of 2014 were recognized with Presidential Scholarships during the College's Fall Academic Convocation for receiving Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Presidential, Trustee, or Founder Scholarships.

Alexandra Peters, of Nazareth, the daughter of William and Carolyn Peters; Rachel Searles, of Nazareth, the daughter of Kevin and Cindy Searles and Michael Stianche, of Northampton, the son of Mr. Mike Stianche and Ms. Gloria Masiado.

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Proclamation 40 Years of Meals on Wheels

Whereas, we commend Meals on Wheels of Northampton County and the national organization, Meals On Wheels Association of America in their efforts to prevent senior hunger in both our community and throughout our nation.

Whereas, we applaud those who give their time, talents and energy to providing for the nutritional needs of seniors in our community.

Whereas, the Borough of Bath is the home of hundreds of people whose family, friends and neighbors include many homebound seniors who benefit from the services provided

by Meals On Wheels of Northampton County.

Whereas, we recognize the extraordinary impact that Meals On Wheels makes in our community in helping to maintain and improve the quality of life for our seniors.

Whereas, we extend our gratitude and appreciation to the Meals On Wheels Board of Directors, staff and the 1,100 volunteers for their commitment and dedication.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Donald Wunderler, Mayor of the Borough of Bath, hereby extend our gratitude and congratulations to Meals On Wheels of Northampton County for 40 years of service to our community.

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Christ UCC gets one of four Sweeps in Suburban darts

A team effort by Christ UCC players was good for a threegame sweep by the Bath team over visiting Trinity Lutheran of Bangor on Monday in the Suburban Inter-Church Dart Baseball League. Tops for the locals were Garry Hunsicker, 7 for 13; Joe Hunsicker, 6 for 12; five hits each by Dave DalCin, Mark Fujita, Darius DalCin and Dan DalCin; a solo honor by Susie Gasper, and a three-run shot by Bill Yocum.

Trinity: Joe Smith, 4 for 11, and three hits each by Harold Wambold, Sandy Wambold, and Jeff Hoffert.

Salem UCC fell victim to Salem Lutheran in Bethlehem 4-2, 5-4, and 7-2, as the latter had Scott Hoffert, 8 for 12 with a homer; Bryan Frankenfield, 5 for 12, and Bill Hoke, Sr., 4 for 10. UCC: Bruce Roth, 5 for 9; Bill Rinker, 5 for 12; Bob Kruse, 4 for 12, and Larry Bush, a home run.

Messiah scored a shut-out sweep over visiting Emmanuel EC 5-0, 1-0 and 4-0, with Mark Daly, Sr., 5 for 11; Dave Casey, 4 for 10; Todd Jones, 4 for 11, and Jim Segesdy only one hit in three tries, but it brought in a run.

St. Stephen’s Lutheran ripped Farmersville 4-0, 6-0, and 5-2 with Gary Buczynski, 8 for 15; Ed Wychuk, 5 for 13; Josh Buczynski and Cory Os-

wald, both with a home run.

Farmersville: Keith Campbell, 4 for 12, and Don Kerbaugh, 3 for 10.

Bath Lutheran lost 6-4 at Ebenezer, but rallied for 9-2 and 1-0 wins with Bob Meixsell, 6 for 13; Matt Creyer, 6 for 14; Doc Cavallo, 5 for 11, and Lee Creyer and Wendy Yacone, both 4 for 13 with a homer. Ebenezer: Victor Baccioni, 5 for 10.

St. Paul’s UCC, Northampton, won 11-4, then lost 5-4 and 5-3 at Dryland-Trinity, Hecktown.

Dryland: Jim Goldman, 5 for 7 with a homer; Al Gilbert, 4 for 9, and Rich Durn, 4 for 11. St. Paul’s: Rich Kern, 7 for 13; Debbie Hughes, 5 for 11; Dave Clark, 5 for 13; Zach Kern, 5 for 14, and Debbie Knecht, 4 for 10..

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W L Pct.

St. Stephen’s, Bethlehem 11 Salem Luth., Bethlehem 8 Bath Lutheran 9 St.. Paul’s, Northampton 9 Messiah, Bethlehem 7 Christ UCC, Bath 5 Dryland/Trin., Heckt’n 6 Farmersville 4 Trinity Luth., Bangor 3 Ebenezer, Bethlehem 3 Salem UCC, M’town 2 Emmanuel, Bethlehem 2

1 .917 1 .889 3 .750 3 .750 5 .583 4 .556 6 .444 8 .333 9 .250 9 .250 10 .156 10 .156

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East Bath goes Out in front of Suburban Trap

East Bath’s team, shooting on its home turf, now holds first place alone in the Suburban Trap League following action on October 2.

EAST BATH, 125 – Brandon Doorley, Dan Fritchman, Rich Hildenbrandt, John Manning, Jay Martyn, and Don Yelsits, all 25’s.

RANGER LAKE, 125 – Dennis Cacciola, Jr., Roy Knipe, John Karpyn, Tony Subjin, and John Yarsevich, all 25’s.

COPEECHAN, 125 – Bill Arner, Robert Boracius, Stan Boracius, Jr., Bob Boirtz, Jerry Botazzi, Brad DeLong, and John Gorda, all 25’s.

BLUE RIDGE, 124 – Dave Brader, Peter Ducharme III, Craig Peischler, Keith Smith, all 25’s; Neil Angst, Bob Deller, Eric Flexer, Steve Kralik, Lorne Palansky, Jerry Trumbauer, all 24’s.

The next shoot will be on Sunday, Oct. 9, hosted by Blue Ridge at Walnutport.

STANDINGS

East Bath Blue Ridge Ranger Lake Copeechan

Points

249 248 247 244

Nazareth wins in Final minutes; Northampton Trounces Allen

Both Nazareth’s Blue Eagles and Northampton’s Konkrete Kids were winners in high school football over the weekend.

On Friday night, Northampton easily defeated Allen, 5212. The scoring included: a 26-yard pass from Dan Bauer to Zachary Holubowski; an 18-yard pass from Bauer to quarterback Dylan Cook; a 21-yard pass from Cook to Holuboeski; a Marcus Newsum 6-yard run; a 23-yard pass from Cook to Brandon Heimbach; runs of 3 yards and 15 yards by Damon Williams; and a Cook 11-yard run.

Nazareth was losing at Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday before Jordan Gray caught a pass from Dan Harding with 1:37 left on the clock, to win 31-30. It was Nazareth’s fifth consecutive victory, this time over the defending Lehigh Valley Conference champions of a year ago. To get to that winning pass, Adam Bridgeforth made a brilliant 45-yard punt return to the Central 14-yard line.

The extra point kick by Jack Portney spelled the difference by one point for the victory.

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BATH BOWLING Three-way Tie Again In Bath Commercial

P C Beverage Leading Bath Friday Nighters

Maxx Amusements split 2-2 and Daku Auto Body and the Rice Family both won 3-1 and all three are tied for first place in week four of the Bath Commercial Bowling League.

Daku Auto Body beat out Moore Pizza with Al Davidson, 201-212-279–692; Bob Daku, 217202-220–639; Scott Bortz, 564, and Rich Mutarelli, 226–532. Moore: Gery Eckhart, 246–602, and Rollie Meixsell, 202–523.

Rice Family tripped Bath Supply behind Mark Rice, 211–557; Steve Betz, 551; and Andy Rice, 205–544. Supply: Brent Connolly, 240–599; Frank Yeakel, 235–582; Harvey Rissmiller, 230–561; and Steve Kerbacher, 537.

Maxx Amusements played a friendly match with No Name.

Maxx: Andy Edelman, 230–610; George Hyde, 255–601, and Randy Frey, 507. No Name: Scott Ackerman, 256-201-201–658, and Gerald Bartholomew, 545.

Another 2-2 split was between Old Dairy and Sunnieside Landscaping. Old Dairy: Ed Bernatovich, 227-222-204–653; Bill Neidig, 205-210-235–650; Rich Ehrhart, 233–603; Rich Trucksess, 203–582, and Kurt Morgan, 570. Sunnieside: Ryan Flick, 232-231-212– 675; Anton Boronski, 220–594; Chris Hoysan, 201-215–560; Tony Holva, 539; and Rodney Knighton, 516.

P C Beverage split 2-2 with Team YTTIHS, but it was enough to keep them in first place alone in the Bath Friday Nighters League on Sept. 30. Leading the beverage crew were Craig Madtes, 268–656; Ed Musselman, 582; Dave Jacoby, 574, and Mike Knable, 541. Team YTHHIS had Brent Bartholomew, 256–718; Ryan Flick, 236–654; Kyle Reaser, 203–603; and Jeff Hertzog, 215– 526.

Bath Legion and G & L are tied for second place. G & L won three over the Legion with Ty Pagotto, 574; Ed Reynolds, 550; Mike Bower, 534; Scott Bower, 532; and Terry Koch, 475. Legion: Don Arndt, 219–621; Cory Brown, 576; Marty Beal, 560; Dave Shaver, 536; Jon Kenezejeski, 485.

Bensing’s won three games against Palmer Snowflakes, led by Ryan Buss, 209–604; Art Flegler, 561; Jared Kocher, 554; Ernie Keller, 500. Snowflakes: Terry Bartholomew, 246–696; Gerald Bartholomew, 588; Jerry Fogel, 581; Jim Chillot, 468.

Herman’s Hermits won three over the Young Bucks with Herm Petersen, 595; Dave Thompson, 570; Dan Cortright, 552; Joe Cortright, 483; Pete Curto, 403.

Bucks: Alan Smith, 234–630; Chris Vazquez, 566; Ryan Cameron, 542; Kyle Kryonis, 517; Brandon Jacoby, 466.

STANDINGS Maxx Amusements Daku Auto Body Rice Family Old Dairy Bath Supply No Name Moore Pizza Sunnieside Land.

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

W 10 10 10 9 8 7 6 4

L 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 12

W 11 10 10 9 8 7 6 3

L 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 13

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Agency (FEMA) concerning small interest loans that could be available. Like most people, they do not have flood insurance.

Fire Chief Ed Demchak said the firefighters had three water rescues going at the same time on Wednesday, and traffic was from onlookers on Race St. with Rt. 512 closed. An action plan was put in place and as many borough roads as possible were closed. The department had to prioritize whatever they could with their volunteers.

The women said the storm caused a flood in just 20 minutes, and overflowed drains, which later got clogged with debris.

Mrs. Cushing noted that her home at 218 Race St. also gets much water in the basement when the nearby Monocacy Creek is high. A FEMA representative came to her home this week.

Demchak said the firemen were out until 4:30 a.m.

Thursday, then were called out for 20 pumping details.

He said the fire police from

Bath and Moore Township assisted police during the emergency. He asked Council for more barricades, having to park their cars to block off onlookers, who he said were “more of an issue.”

Councilwoman Carol BearHeckman suggested a public meeting with Demchak and Saginario, and Demchak welcomes constructive talk, but does not like criticism when the volunteers did all they can to relieve the problems.

He also welcomed people to join the Bath Firefighters, and Councilwoman Jennifer George said her husband and others could join a volunteers list. Betty Fields remarked that the positive comments far outweighed the negatives.

Saginario said there were no reported injuries in the flood. He attended a meeting with FEMA, and money may be available at low interest rates. With the destruction at the Keystone Park pavilion, no one is allowed in the building.

He asked that Council waive any fees for homeowners, who will have to make repairs from the flood. Ninety days were granted.

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early on thanked the firemen, police chief and assistant, Saginario, Councilman Reph, the borough road department, and the water authority for doing a great job during the flood.

Other Matters • The first order of business was to formally hire Gerald J. Gasda as interim borough manager while Richard Klotz is out, recuperating from a stroke.

• Jim Pasquariello, chairman of the fire company board of governors, presented two checks, one for the Bath Fire Fighters and another for the Halloween parade.

• Gary Birks, aide to Senator Pat Browne, is setting up a meeting with the county to get action started on the Northampton Street bridge.

• Councilwoman Heckman brought three watercolors of Bath scenes from a Bethlehem artist that are for sale.

• Two persons were approved by Council as new H.A.R.B. members, Patty Wiest, a real estate agent, and Bath resident Mahdi Bourhim.

The historical board now has a full membership. They are working on a smaller historic district.

• Phillip Rubino asked Council’s advice about putting up a deterrent to trucks going over his sidewalk at Northampton & Walnut Sts. He said past big objects were taken or hit, and suggested a boulder with yellow paint.

Solicitor Blake Marles said that it could be dangerous, for if a truck hits it and then cars, everyone would be sued. Rubino and Gasda met on Tuesday to check out what can be done.

• Gasda announced that Grace Industries will start work on the Monocacy Creek Park / Streetscape project on Oct. 10.

• The PNC sidewalk project has been completed.

• Council voted to send back $5,000 to the state in state aid for non-uniformed pension plan monies.

• A hazard mitigation plan update for Northampton and Lehigh counties was ratified.

• When potholes at Creek Road and Old Forge Dr. were noted, Councilman John Kearns said all roads should be evaluated for their condition.

A plan had been completed by the engineer, and Kearns said money should be set aside for road work. He called for a truck traffic and road plan for 2012.

• A property at 224 W. Main St., owned by the borough, has been vacant since 2005.

Because it has had water pumped out by a neighbor, Council said they will see that the basement walls are sealed and a pump put in.

Otherwise, there might be an auction of the home to sell it.

• Fields reported CRPD accepted the resignation of one police officer and accepted a replacement.

• Council voted to waive land development require-

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LAKE formed next to East Bath Rod & Gun Club – Home News photo ments for Town & Country Restaurant, where a small addition is planned.

• The September fire and EMS report showed: these man-hours: fire calls, 200; EMS calls, 10; drills, 112; administration, 240; equipment repair, 20; meetings, 40; work detail, 40; fire police 13 – total, 675.

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Encouraging Healthy behaviors

With 2011 almost under our belts, it is time toevaluate what we have done to improve our health and happiness. Many of us gave up on our resolutions before Valentine’s Day and now regret that second

Dr. Nimish N. Chokshi announces the opening of his new private practice, Accent Podiatry Associates, PC. He is a resident of the Lehigh Valley and has practiced Podiatric Medicine and Surgery for the past 15 years, also here in the Valley.

Accent Podiatry Associates is located in Palmer Township (between Bethlehem and Easton) and Allentown.

Both with convenient access from routes 22, 33, and 78. The new practice offers convenient hours, state of Dr. Nimish N. Chokshi art diagnostic technology, and a patient friendly Board Certified environment.

Easton-Allentown Dr. Chokshi is board certified in foot and ankle surgery.

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In the near future, Dr. Chokshi and a group of local physicians are developing podiatric care centers to provide cutting-edge treatment with location throughout the Lehigh Valley.

He is currently accepting new patients, as well as his former patients, at the both locations in Palmer/Easton and Allentown. Appointments can be made on line at betterfeetbetterhealth.com or by calling 610-‐810-‐0800. Most major medical health plans are accepted.

piece of Aunt Mary's banana cream cake on the Fourth of July. We question the gym membership that we rarely use and have quit quitting altogether. Now is the time to re-evaluate your health. What are you doing to ensure you will be at your best for the holidays and years to come?

Start by visiting your family doctor for an annual checkup! The basic annual checkup is the first step each of us should take to start a new diet and exercise program, quit smoking and to improve our general health. A trip to the doctor’s office can be a big help in early detection of diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure.

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In 1998, Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek opened along the tranquil banks of the Hokendaqua Creek. This beautiful community has much to offer as you stroll along the creek side pathways. Relax in the cooling shade of the towering maples or sit back and enjoy the gazebo.

Spend some time on the patio and watch for the deer drinking at the creek. Show off your green thumb in the garden. The grounds are a true haven of lush foliage surrounded by nature’s soundscape.

They offer lifestyle choices of either Personal Care or Independent Living. The type of care and length of stay that meets your needs are always addressed on an individual basis. All services can be coordinated and arranged through the Director of Wellness. There is comfort in knowing your health care needs can be addressed in a professional and comprehensive manner.

On the campus you are also offered the services of Sacred Heart Hospital Physicians, Diagnostic testing, Radiology, MRI and Laboratory services. Physical, Occupational and Speech therapies are available on-site thru Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.

Whether it is a short term, respite, rehabilitation, vacation or long term stay this community can certainly meet your needs. There are no buy-in charges, no entrance or community fees.

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Healthy Behaviors Continued from page 8

family doctor and specialists so they occur around the same time every year. Never give up. Even if you can not resist the double chocolate

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Mon. 10/10: 9:00 Pool/ Cards/Games/Puzzles; 11:30 Lunch Tues. 10/11: 9:00 Stained Continued on page 13

Center, 234 S. Walnut St., Bath; Nazareth Senior Center, 15 S. Wood St.; Northampton Senior Center, in Grace UCC Church, 9th St & Lincoln Ave., and Cherryville Senior Center at Hope Lutheran Church, Rt. 248, Lehigh Township. chip cookies at Christmas continue with your plan the very next day, it’s much easier than starting all over!

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Dr. Ryan Gilroy, DC, BS and Dr. Melissa (Stoos) Gilroy, DC, MS realize that everyone has unique needs and chiropractic issues. They utilize a drug-free, hands-onapproach to healthcare that includes patient examination, diagnosis, and treatment including the recommendation of therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises. They also provide nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle counseling. This team treats a wide variety of conditions using the best combination of traditional chiropractic techniques andthe latest in evidencefocused care.

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Dr. Ryan Gilroy is trained in A.R.T. (Active Release Technique, Lower Extremity) and Kinesiotaping, both techniques used by athletes to reduce pain, enhance performance and prevent injury. A marathon runner himself, he has a special interest in treating athletes for injury rehabilitation and performance enhancement in addition to providing family wellness care.

Dr. Melissa Gilroy has a special interest in chiropractic care for children and during pregnancy. She is certified in Webster Technique, a specialized form of chiropractic treatment for pregnant women, and has additional training in chiropractic care of children from the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association.

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Residents bemoan water Woes from sewer line Work in Lower Nazareth

By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

A large number of Trio Farms residents came to the Lower Nazareth Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday to complain of problems they’ve been plagued with as a sewer line is being installed along Christian Springs Road. Most of it dealt with water, but they’ve also cited problems with dust, and the mosquitoes that were bred in the water left along the road and in their driveways.

Township Manager Timm Tenges had sent a letter out in June that standing, ponded water would be removed as a safety measure, or in the winter it could prove icy for motorists.

Some of the residents said they work hard to deal with dust that is left in digging trenches, that are as deep as 20 ft. for the sewer pipes.

The developer put in temporary paving on the road to get through the winter, and shoulders have to be graded 2% to alleviate water run-off from the flat road. Catch basins will be installed with underground piping as well.

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Authority will be putting in a brand new line, with laterals, and wants it done before the permanent road is paved next June, so it won’t have to be dug up in five years.

Time is also needed for the trenches to settle. Tenges said the township has had an excellent working relationship with the authority.

One lot was used for a stockpile by the developer contractor, but it has historically been wet, even before the rains. The contractor will grade it with new topsoil and put in grass. Tenges said it won’t have a house, because of the wet conditions, and there was no grading plan or a wetland plan for the lot.

One by one, the residents expressed their concerns, Carlton Glantz chastising the officials for what he perceived as no communication; another threatening court action .

Solicitor Gary Asteak said the roadway and sewer project will take time. “It can’t be done overnight. Show a little patience.”

But another resident claimed to have four feet of water in his driveway.

Engineer Al Kortz said the area is part of a huge water-

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shed and it drains over to Christian Springs Rd. There are a number of depressions where the water drains, the area has a high water table, Kortze said, and grading will be used as a surface conveyance system.

With settled water that brings on mosquitoes, Lori Seese, zoning administrator, said there may be some funds left from hurricane relief to spray against the insects.

When one woman asked where the plan is, she was told that there is an overview, field work is done to determine elevations, and work proceeds as it is best determined.

Tenges also said that the township is looking to get an easement from the owners of the former Nazareth Speedway to pout in a pipe that could drain water away from Christian Springs.

Supervisors Chairman Eric Nagle said there’s only so much that the township can do. He said later, after the residents left, that he realizes their frustration, but at the same time said there may be a lack of understanding on how projects like this work.

“We will attempt to do a better job.”

One person in the audience asserted that Tom Itterly of the municipal authority has put out misinformation.

Tenges said there is a rumor mill and he wants to know about them so they can be dispelled.

Tenges thanked the board for their support in working through a difficult process.

Supervisor James Pennington suggested updates and use of the township website for that purpose.

In comments at the end of the meeting, a Madison Dr. resident in Presidential Estates reported that a detention pond is overflowing and causing sinkholes. Two developments in that area have a large catch basin. State law says that there can be no more surface water after development than before any houses were built when the land was open fields.

Much of this region is subject to sinkholes because of the underlying limestone strata.

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Other Matters • Fast Lane Towing at Newburg Rd., a former painting contractor’s building, was approved for a waiver of $1,000 zoning appeal funds. They will be going back to the ZHB. • Approval was given to a 2012 municipal obligation for non-uniformed employees.

• Snowplow will be purchased from U.S. Municipal Supply.

• Escrow of $700 was released from Eastgate/Seville Homes along Country Club Rd. after final inspection showed work completed.

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have mailing addresses of towns within them, and so taxes have gone to the wrong destination in many cases.

In November or December, every municipality and every resident will get letters informing them of the E.I.T. change.

Reports are to be given electronically, but if an employer doesn’t have computers, as one was cited on Thursday, the report can be submitted by regular mail.

Debbie Seiple of East Allen is president of the county association of township officials. Other officers include Brian Harris of Bushkill Township, 1st vice chairman; Tenges of Lower Nazareth, 2nd vice chairman; and Rose Wedde of East Allen, secretary/treasurer. Sixteen townships are represented.

Aaron Hook of Bushkill Township gave the dinner invocation.

Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band Takes the field The USSBA National Champion Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band has been preparing to defend their title in the 2011 season.

This year’s repertoire is entitled “The Gates”, composed by Aaron Hines and Gary P. Gilroy and arranged

by Nazareth Alum Andrew Borgesani, and Percussion Instructors Rick Hilborn and Kevin Kern. The show begins with the opener “The Journey”, then is followed by the ballad “Inner Sanctuary”, and ends with the closer “Enlightenment”.

The Band is led onto the field by senior Drum Major Katie Doddy and is under the senior leadership of President Ana Frace, Vice-President Tyler Wales, Secretary Erin Smith, Treasurer Ariane Hilborn, Librarian Tierney Dincher, and Quartermasters Sean Nicholson and Connor Walsh.

The competition schedule includes: 9/17 – Souderton, PA 9/24 – Piscataway, NJ 10/1 – South Brunswick, NJ 10/8 – SOUNDFEST, Nazareth, PA 10/9 – Lehigh Valley Band Day, Allentown, PA 10/15 – Cheshire, CT 10/22 – DeMoulin Challenge, Rutgers University, NJ 10/29 – Hillsborough, NJ 11/5 – PA States, Hershey, PA 11/12 – USSBA National Championship, Annapolis, MD

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Church Directory ADVENT MORAVIAN, (610) 8680477 Jacksonville Rd., Bethlehem.

Sun 8:30am Worship; 9:30am Sun School; 10:45am Worship ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, 2174 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. 610-2622559.

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

610-588-6929 Sun 9:30am SS for all ages; 10:40am Worship; Children’s Church Tues. 6 p.m. Young ladies bible study, 7 p.m. young men’s bible study BETHANY WESLEYAN, 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville. 610-7671239. Sun - 9/10:30am Worship BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Church Rd., Clearfield, Bushkill Twp. Sun 9:15 a.m. worship w/communion, 10:30 a.m. SS CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, 4609 Newburg Rd, Nazareth, 484-285-0040 Sun 10am Worship CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, 1433 Main St., Chapman, Bath.610-837-0935 10am SS, 11am Worship CHRIST U.C.C., S. Chestnut St., Bath. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Mission Church, Sun. Worship 10:15 am w/ nursery. SS 9 a.m.

CHRIST U.C.C., 5050 Airport Rd., Allentown. Schoenersville.

Sun. Worship 10:15 a.m.

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

Sun 9am Worship Stewardship Sunday, 10:30 SS CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH 3285 Pheasant Dr. (Pool Rd.) Northampton Sun 9am Worship, 10:30am SS & Bible Class COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, 2715 Mt. View Dr., Bath. 610837-7517. HA

Sun. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship, 9:15 a.m. SS,. 6:30 p.m. Youth Group DRYLAND U.C.C., Newburg Rd., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun – 8/10:15 am Worship, 9 am SS. Crop Walk EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, 4129 S Church St. Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship - 10:30 a.m. SS 9:00 a.m., HCA EMMANUEL’S LUTH Valley View Drive, Bath.

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

Sun - Worship 10 am.

GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, 4965 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton.

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, 1335 Old Carriage Rd., Northampton Sun – 8:30/10 a.m. SS 9:20 a.m.

GOSPEL CHAPEL, 2022 Main Street, Northampton Worship 10 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 100 E. Beil Ave., Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. 9:30 a.m. Worship, SS 10:30, Evening Worship 6 p.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 404 E. Mountain Rd, Pen Argyl Sun –Service, 8:30am & 9:45am HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, 696 Johnson Rd., Nazareth.

Worship w/communion 8/9:30/10:30 am, SS 9:15 a.m.. Tues. 6:30 Bible Study HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Forest Drive and W. Center St, Nazareth Sun – 7am/9am/11am Mass, Tues.

6:30 bible study HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1235 Main St., Northamp-

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HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, 1370 Washington Ave., Northampton Sun Worship - 9am; SS, 9am HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4131 Lehigh dr., Cherryville Sun– 8:00/9:30 am, W, MOUNT EATON CHURCH Saylorsburg, PA 570-992-7050 Sat. 6:30 pm Worship, Sun. 8/10:30 a.m Worship. 9:30 SS, Wed. 7 p.m.

Bible Study, NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, P.O. Box 315 Nazareth PA 610-7593163 Sun- 8:15/10:45 a.m. Worship. 9:30 SS, NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 3449 Cherryville Road Northampton Sun – 10:45am & 6pm Worship; 9:30am SS; Wed – 7:30pm Worship QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m. Service. Holy day & Vigil – 6:30, 9 a.m.; Vigil 7 p.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Washington St., Bath.

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

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

SS 9 a.m., Worship 8/10:15 a.m SALEM UNITED METHODIST, 1067 Blue Mt. Dr., Danielsville.

Sun – Worship 9:30 a.m.

ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL 310 Madison Ave. Nazareth Sun – Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2 06 E. Main St., Bath. 610-837-1061 Sun 8am/10:15 a.m. Worship – Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 200 S. Broad St., Nazareth 610-759-3090.

Sun. –9 a.m. Sat. 5:30 p.m. No SS in Summer ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., 22 Atlas Rd., Northampton.

Sun –10:15am Worship, 9 am SS ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., 183 S. Broad St., Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun –- 8:00/10:45 am Worship, 9:15, 4 p.m. Becker concert ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Route 946 and Oak Rd, (Berlinsville) Walnutport.

610-7673107 Sun Masses at 8/9:30/11am and Sat evening at 4:30pm Daily Mass at 8:30am ST. PAUL’S UCC, 19th & Lincoln Ave., Northampton, 610-261-2910.

HA Sun. 10:15 am Worship, Communion. 1st Sun. of Month. SS 9 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indian land, 787 Almond Rd., Cherryville. Sun - Adult & youth SS, 9am; Worship, 10:15am ST. PETER’S U.C.C., 8142 Valley View Rd, Northampton (Seemsville).

PA Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 Worship VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, 2870 Pheasant Dr., Northampton (Rt. 248).

Sun - Bible study, 9:30am; Morning worship, 10:45am WALNUTPORT SEVENTH-day ADVENTIST, 227 Willow Rd. (and Route 145) Sat – 9:30am Worship, - 10:45am Sabbath School ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1904 Main St., Northampton 610-261-1812 ZION’S STONE U.C.C., 51 Church Rd., Kreidersville.

Sun- 9:00 am SS, 10:15 Worship ZION WESLEYAN, 2459 E. Scenic Dr., Pt. Phillip.

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News Sermonette TheRev. Rev Glenn The GlennRice Rice

Pastor, Zion’sZion’s Stone Stone U.C.C. Church, Kreidersville Pastor, U.C.C. Church

Your Future What does your future look like? Although we may think we are in complete control of our lives, absolutely none of us really know the answer to that question.

Here’s another question to think about. Is God with us? I pray you know the answer to that question. There is a really good example of the belief God is with us in the story of the Israelites in the desert. They were completely unsure of their future. We know God had led them there taking them to the promised land. We know this because it is our history but it was their future.

Even though God was with them, they worried. To prove to them that God was with them, God told Moses to go ahead of them and cause water to come from a rock. God showed them they were not alone and that they would be taken care of.

You know in the days of Jesus, the people were wondering, “Is God with us or not?” They knew their past but like every generation, their future was unknown. They were fully aware how God had been with their ancestors but they worried about their future. They were occupied by the Romans and before that, the Greeks, and prior to that there was someone else. The God who led their ancestors to the land of milk and honey had allowed them to be conquered so their milk and honey was now going to Rome. They looked at each other and said, “Is God with us or not?”

To answer that question once and for all God was born in the person of Jesus. One day the now adult Jesus asked his disciples who the people say he is. Then Jesus got very personal and asked,“Who do YOU say that I am?”

God continues to lead us toward the land of milk and honey. When we feel God is not with us that’s when Jesus sits us down and says, “Who do you say I am?” There are many answers, just as his disciples proved. If you can truly answer, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” then we have our answer. Jesus is God in the flesh and he lived as we live and died as we all will die. And he is here alive again, leading us through our wilderness, giving us living waters.

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Obituaries (Because of photo mistakes the following two obituaries are re-printed.)

Lewis and Charles Nemith, and two sisters, Hermina O’Leary and Hilda Makoul.

Services will be announced by the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Kermit (Kerm) Bensing

Mary A. Myirski

Jan. 10, 1929 – Sept. 22, 2011 Mary A. “Mitza” Myirski, 82, of Bath, formerly of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, Sept.

22 in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph J. Myirski.

She attended Nazareth High School and worked as a sewing machine operator for more than 25 years before retiring from Mary Fashions in Bath in the early 1900’s.

Born Jan. 10, 1929 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary (Chekits) Nemith.

After retiring, she served as a school crossing guard in Bath at Main & Race Sts. for more than 10 years.

She was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bath.

In addition to her husband, she is sjurvived by three sons, Joseph Jr., Jr. of Northampton, Michaek M. of Fallston, Md., and John of Bushkill Township; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Reinhart Nemith of Bath and Joh n Nemith of Bethlehem; three sisters, Helen Deysher of Bath, Freda Yandrisevits of Nazareth, and Ann a LeVan of Bethlehem; and many niecesd and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Rudolph,

Mae I. Gaston

March 26, 1934 – Sept. 26, 2011 Mae I. Gaston, 77, of Washington Township and Seminole, Fla., formerly of Pen Argyl, died on Monday, Sept. 26 at Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Reuben S. Gaston, who died in 1987.

A 1952 graduate of Pen Argyl High School, she worked as a sewing machine operator for the former R & R Toy Factory, Pen Argyl, for 30 years.

Born March 26, 1934 in Polk Township, she was a daughter of the late William G. and Ella E. (Bruch) Nottle.

Surviving are two daughters, Christine M. Nagy of Washington Township and Robin J. Uhler of Jim Thorpe; a brother, William Nottle, of Saylorsburg; two sisters, Ann Seal of Seminole, Fla., Mim Schreck of Nazareth, and Edith Ayers of Florida; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

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Jan. 2, 1933-Sept. 25, 2011 Kermit E. Bensing died on Sunday, September 25, 2011 in Atlanta, Ga. He is survived by his wife (of 59 years) and high school sweetheart Darlene (Meyers) Bensing.

Kerm was the son of the late Ernest and Beatrice (Shireman) Bensing and graduated from Nazareth High school in 1950. He retired as a salesman for Ametek – US Gauge of Sellersville, Ps. in 1991.

Also surviving Kerm are his two sons, Kerry of Marietta, Ga. and Keith of Tega Cay, SC. and grandson Kellen; Kerm is survived by his sister Kay Henninger of Northampton.

He was predeceased by his sister Jean Bishop of Honesdale, PA. Services will be in the spring of 2012.

ber of the East Allen Township Zoning Hearing Board.

Previous employers include National Forensic Engineers, Mack Trucks, Inc., and Ford Motor Company. He was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Allentown. Active throughout his life in scouting, he became an Eagle Scout through Troop 30 and was in Explorer Post 84, both in Scranton. From 1983-89, he served as an Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 43 and then as a Committee Member of Pack 43 from 2005-10, both in Bath.

Harold was a former member and past president of the Allen/East Allen Township Lions Club. He was a former member of Adolph’s Pin Tenderizers Bowling team and postToastie.

Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Harold R. and Anna (Sokira) Brink, Sr. He was a 1962 graduate of West Scranton High School and 1966 graduate of Lehigh University, Bethlehem, and a member of its ROTC. In addition to his wife, he is survived by; daughter, Mary Williams, Whitehall; son, David, Northampton; daughter, Sandra Lois, Bethlehem Township; sister, Marianne Duffy, Arlington VA; brother, Philip, Northampton; nephews; nieces; uncles; aunts; cousins. He was proceeded in death by grandson, Ben Williams, and granddaughter, Courtney Williams.

Services were held on Wednesay in Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. Allentown.

Contributions: in lieu of flowers, to church 18102 or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Lehigh Valley Branch Suite 452, 961 Marcon Boulevard Allentown 18109.

Robert J. Dougherty

Harold R. Brink, Jr., PE Harold R. Brink, Jr., PE, 66, of East Allen Township, died Saturday, September 17, 2011.

He was the husband of Lois M. (Kijesky).

A member of MENSA, Harold had been a Professional Engineer in private practice since 2000 and was a mem-

Feb. 24, 1946 – Sept. 25, 2011 Robert J. Dougherty, 65, of Northampton died Sunday, Sept. 25 at home. He was the husband of Susan (Folio) Dougherty.

He worked for Bethlehem Steel for 34 years and most recently for the City of Bethlehem, retiring this past December. A 1964 graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem, he served in the Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. Born Feb. 24, 1946 in Jeanesville, Luzerne County, Pa., he was a son of the late John and Irene (Hulsizer) Dougherty.

In addition to his wife, he

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Travis J. Olesh Travis J. Olesh, 27, of Northampton died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 in Allentown.

A 2002 graduate of Whitehall High School, he earned a degree in 2007 from Bloomsburg University, where he was a member of Alpha Chi Rho fraternity.

He was a lab technician for quality control with Fischer Clinical in Breinigsville and previously worked for OPK Bio-Tech in Lansdale.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of Linda B. Bartoni of Northampton.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Whitehall.

Besides his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Tara Issermoyer and Tiffany Olesh, both of Whitehall; girl friend, Daniela Mazzola, of Allentown; godchildren Braydan, Emma and Zhayne; uncle Don Hontz; aunt, Donna Olesh, and four cousins.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents, and his father, Daniel M. Olesh.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday morning in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with Rev. Msgr. Daniel Yenushosky officiating. Private interment was in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Whitehall. Arrangements were by the Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.

Contributions may be made to the Godchildren’s Education Fund, with checks payable to Linda B. Bartoni, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall, PA 18052.

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is survived by a daughter, Dina Ondria; a son, Robert, of Northampton; step-daughter, Jaime DiPane; a brother, John, of Bethlehem; sisters, Bernadette Hart of Quakertown, Mary Krajcirik, Irene Dougherty and Ann Shannon, all of Lansford; a grandson, stepgrandson, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were a son, Peter, and brothers William, Eugene and Gary.

Services were held at noon on last Thursday in the Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem, followed by burial in Holy Saviour Cemetery.

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Obituaries Continued from page 12

Veronica Maurek

May 17, 1945 – Sept. 29, 2011 Veronica “Ronnie” Maurek, 66, of Boyertown, formerly of Northampton, died Thursday, Sept. 29 in the Pottstown Medical Center.

Born May 17, 1945 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Stella (Kluscarits) Maurek.

A graduate of Central Catholic High School in Allentown, she received an undergraduate degree in health and physical education from East Stroudsburg University and her Master’s degree from West Chester University.

She started her teaching career in the Sharon Hill School District, and then to the Souderton School District. In 1974, she became one of Temple University’s first fulltime female head coaches, and from 1974-78 coached both softball and women’s basketball before choosing to focus on softball.

She coached softball at Temple U. for 17 years, with more than 300 wins and numerous conference titles.

She had a distinguished AllAmerican playing career at the women’s fast pitch level, and led multiple ASA teams to state and regional championships.

Ms. Maurek is a member in athletic hall of fames for Lehigh Valley softball and in basketball Allentown Central Catholic, East Stroudsburg U., and the Philadelphia ASA and Pennsylvania ASA.

Ronnie played professional softball for the Pennsylvania Liberties. In 1991, she joined Longstreth Sporting Goods as softball manager and in May of this year she was recognized for her commitment of 20 years to the store and more importantly to the sport of fast pitch softball.

Surviving are her companion, Cheryl Travis, of Boyertown; a son, Colby, at home; a sister, Eileen David, of Schnecksville; a niece, Julie Miller, of Northampton; a nephew, Gregory David, of Allentown; great nieces, aunts and uncles.

Memorial services will be held this Friday, Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, and on Saturday, Oct. 8, 1-4 p.m., in Keystone Fire Hall, Walnut & Spring Sts., Boyertown. Private burial services will be in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the Pottstown Memorial Regional Cancer Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown, PA 19464.

Born Nov. 27, 1919 in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Zrinski) Lukman.

He was a member of Blessed Virgin Mary Church, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4714, both in Northampton.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, David J., of Lehigh Township; two grandsons, Kevin and Robert, Jr.; a brother, Frank, of Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Preceding him in death were a son, Robert, and brothers, Joseph and John Lukman.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday in Assumption BVM Church, followed by interment with military honors in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton.

Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.

Stephen P. Lukman

Nov. 27, 1919 – Sept. 30, 2011

Stephen P. Lukman, 91, of Northampton died Friday, Sept.

30 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Anna D. (Demczyszyn) Lukman.

He retired from Keystone Portland Cement Co., Bath, after 29 years. He was also the former owner and operator of Northampton Cyclery. Mr. Lukman also served in the Army during World War II.

James M. Bruch

August 16, 1923 – Oct. 3, 2011 James M. Bruch, 88, formerly of Bath, died on Monday, October 3, at Praxis, Easton. He was the husband of the late Virginia (Fisher) Bruch who died in 2004.

Born in Lower Nazareth Township on August 16, 1923, he was a son of the late John and Stella (Bartholomew) Bruch.

James served in the Navy during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a chainman for the Bethlehem Steel Co. for 25 years. James was a member of Nazareth American Legion, the Holy Family Club, Bath Republican Club, Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club, and Raccoon Club of Northampton.

Surviving are three sons, Richard of Bath, James Willard Bruch of Easton; daughter, Betty Oplinger of Coplay; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a great-grandchild; two sisters, Gladys Millheim and Mae Millheim, both of Nazareth; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Willard, Walter, Grover, Lester, Howard, Thurman, and Warren.

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THE HOME NEWS Services with Military Honors on Friday, October 7, at 7:00 p.m.. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private.

Justin Jaquillard

May 16, 1989 – Oct. 3, 2011 Justin Jaquillard, 22, of Moore Township, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y., died on Monday, Oct. 3 as the result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident while traveling to work.

A 2006 graduate of Northampton High School and Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech, he then worked in the construction industry as an electrician.

Born May 16, 1989 in New Dorp, N.Y., he was a son of William and Anna C. (Perry) Jaquillard of Moore Township.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandfather, Elton Jaquillard, of Florida and his grandmother, Anna (Cossean) Perry, of Staten Island; his companion of two years, Courtlynn Pulcini, of Bath; two brothers, Jason, of Wind Gap and Blaise, of Pen Argyl; four sisters, Janice Remaly of Bath, Sherri Lotti of Moore Township, Kayla Dingle of Bath, and Jenna Jaquillard of Moore Township; and eight nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was his paternal grandfather, Raymond H. Perry, and paternal grandmother, Marion (Leone) Jaquillard.

Services will be held tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in the Geo. G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call from 4 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private.

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Evelyn G. Huff Evelyn G. Huff, 86, of Nazareth died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Carlton D. Huff, Sr., who died in 1979.

She was a sewing machine operator at various mills for more than 25 years before retiring in 1981.

Born in Lower Nazareth Township, she was a daughter of the late Steward and Alidia (Silfies) Zellner.

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

Surviving are a daughter, Janice P. Lattimore, of Nazareth; a son, Carlton D. Huff, Jr., of New Brunswick, N.J.; a twin sister, Mrs. Lillian Meixsell, of Wind Gap; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services were held on Monday morning in the BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, Nazareth, with The Rev. Curtis G. Kemmerer officiating there and at interment in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Allentown.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s U.C.C. Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.

Bible Verse

"A new commandment give I unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."

1. Who gave the above commandment?

2. To whom was he speaking?

3. Where may it be found?

Answers: 1. Jesus Christ.

2. To his disciples.

3. John 13:34.

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ESTATE NOTICE Eleanor A. Ackerman

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The Classifieds Where the Deals are!

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

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

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Country Cottage Nut Roll Sale Sponsored By Ladies Auxiliary Bath Firefighters. 15” Long $14 each. Orders and Money due October 29, 2011. Delivery date November 19, 2011 at the Engine House. Nut, Poppyseed, Prune, Apricot & Seedless Raspberry. To order call: 610837-7908, or 610-837-6514.

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10/6 TOP SOIL $200 Tri-Axle load. LandscapeBoulders-Mushroom Soil. Light Excavating. Call 610-216-2044.

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Pork & Sauerkraut dinner Sat Oct, 22 Christ UCC Little Moore Rt 946 between Klecknersville & Danielsville. Served Country Style between 3 – 6 pm. Call Brenda 610 837 0680 before Sun. Oct. 9 for tickets.

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WANTED PINBALL MACHINES OLDER GUM BALL & CANDY MACHINES, PENNY ARCADE & ANY OLDER COIN OPERATED MACHINES. CASH PAID. CALL DARYL 610767-9135 (1/14-12/17)

NOTE OF THANKS We would like to thank our relatives and friends for all their kindness and support during the loss of our mother Althea Reddinger Bill & Mary Reddinger Carol & Jim Miller

Estate of Eleanor A. Ackerman, late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters of Testamentary on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

James Gianopulos 240 Fountain Street Bath, PA 18014-1607 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014-1506 Attorney for the Estate (9/22-10/6) ESTATE NOTICE Agnes R. Vrana Estate of AGNES R. VRANA, late of the Borough of North Catasauqua, County of Northampton, Pennsylvania.

Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payable without delay to: JAMES F. VRANA & JOYCE K. SPANITZ 22 Bent Brook Circle Reading PA 19606 Or to their Attorney John L. Obrecht, Esquire 1731 Main Street Northampton, PA 180671544 (10/6-10/20) ESTATE NOTICE Earl R. Shelly

(10/6)

Help Wanted Available Immediately: Bath Mfg facility looking for general laborer with good organizational skills, knowledge of shop and hand tools. Able to read tape measure accurately.

Fast paced facility needs fast paced worker. FT, 8 AM-4: 30 PM M-F. Call (610) 837-3812 Ext 301 (9/29-11/17)

LINE COOK NEEDED

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PUblic notice-Legal ESTATE NOTICE Cathryn Fedorishen Estate of CATHRYN FEDORISHEN, deceased, late of 1708 Northampton Avenue, Northampton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Gerry A. Fedorishen Address: 541 Ashwood Drive Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 Or to his Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (9/29-10/13)

The Estate of Earl R. Shelly, deceased, of the Township of Lower Saucon, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Raymond L. Shelly, Executor, on September 23, 2011. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Raymond L. Shelly, in care of GREGORY R. REED, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(10/6-10/20) ESTATE NOTICE Lucille E. Bilheimer

Estate of Lucille E. Bilheimer, late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons in debted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Sylvia J. Hann 6401 Hanover Street Bethlehem, PA 18017-9212 Executrix DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate

(10/6-10/20) ESTATE NOTICE Theresa F. Smith

Estate of Theresa F. Smith, a/k/a Theresa Smith, late of the Borough of Chapman Quarries, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary on

the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.

Lillian H. Schaffer 2518 Fifth Street Bath, PA 18014-9285 Walter W. Smith 2530 Fifth Street Bath, PA 18014-9285 Melvin F. Smith 244 N. Chestnut Street Bath, PA 18014-1110 Executors

BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, October6, 2011, at 6:30 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel issues and pending legal matters.

Gene Zarayko Borough Manager

DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (10/6-10/20) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2011 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, starting at 7:00 P.M. in council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1.Posh Properties, 2216 Willow Park Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for the Property located 27 West 21st Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

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

This plan is presented for Final Plan Review. Posh Properties is proposing the construction of a 40-unit townhome development entitled Cross Country Townhomes.

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

Gene Zarayko Borough Manager (9/29-10/6) MEETING NOTICE ALLEN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Allen Township Supervisors budget workshop session regarding the 2012 fund budgets on October 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Allen Township Municipal Building located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania. The Board will discuss and calculate the 2012 fund budgets as well as all other properly brought before the Board.

Ilene Marie Eckhart Manager Allen Township (10/6) Invitation to Bid Allen Township Fire Company No. 1 REQUEST FOR BIDS The Allen Township Fire Company will receive sealed bids to construct a replacement enginerescue fire truck for the Allen Township Fire Company. Specifications may be obtained by contacting Nicholas Lalik or Thomas Gogle, Allen Township Fire Company No. 1, 3530 Howertown Rd, Northampton, PA 18067, 610-262-1101.

Specifications packages can also be picked up on Monday, October 10th, 2011 between 6:00- 7:00 p.m. Sealed Bids are due at the Fire Company no later than 7:00p.m. prevailing time on Monday, November 7th, 2011 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. The Allen Township Fire Company reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularities, and accept such Bids as it considers to be in the best interest of the Allen Township Fire Company. Nicholas Lalik Fire Chief 10/6

10/6

Borough of Bath Leaf Collection The Borough of Bath will begin leaf collections on 10/17/11 -11/30/11 Leaves will be picked up daily.

Please remember leaves should be in a pile And placed at the curb. No Sticks, Bags or garbage.

Thank You, Borough of Bath 10/6 BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC NOTICE Northampton Borough Civil Service Commission has scheduled a meeting on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at 9:30 A.M., in the Conference Room at Borough Hall, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

Richard Ackerman Civil Service Commission 10/6 STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT & CIRCULATION

(Act of Oct. 23, 1962; Sec. 4369, Title 39, U.S. Code) of THE HOME NEWS, Publication No. 248-700, filing date: September 27, 2011.

Published weekly, 52 issues annually, annual subscription rate $18.00.

Mailing address: 4685 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088-9574, PO BOX 39 Bath, PA 18014-0039, County of Northampton, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by Innovative Designs & Publishing Inc. The name of the Publisher is Paul Prass – Innovative Designs & Publishing, Inc., 3245 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer, PA 18045-7119. The name of the Editor is William J. Halbfoerster, Jr., PO BOX 39., Bath, PA 18014-1408.

The owner is Paul Prass - Innovative Designs & Publishing, Inc. 3245 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer, PA 18045-7119. Name and address of major shareholder is: Paul Prass and Lisa Prass, 3245 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer, PA 18045-7119. That the known bondholders, mortgagees and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities are: None.

Extent and Nature of Circulation: Number of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date; (a) Total number of copies (net press run) 2653; (b) Paid and/or Requested Circulation: [1] Paid/Requested Outside-County mail Subscriptions, 241; [2] Paid In-County Subscriptions, 1712; [3] Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other NonUSPS Paid Distribution, 421; [4] Sales Through Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS, 0; (c) Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation, 2374 (d) Free Distribution by Mail, [1] Outside-County, 30, [2] In-County, 41; [4] Free Distribution Outside the Mail, 0 (e) Total Free Distribution, 71; (f) Total Distribution, 2445; (g) Copies Not Distributed, 208, (h) Total, 2653; (i) Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation, 97.10%. Average Number of copies each issue during the proceeding 12 months; (a) Total number of copies (net press run) 2677; (b) Paid and/or Requested Circulation: [1] Paid/Requested Outside-County mail Subscriptions, 232; [2] Paid In-County Subscriptions, 1771; [3] Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Non-USPS Paid Distribution, 364; [4] Sales Through Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS, 1; (c) Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation, 2368; (d) Free Distribution by Mail, [1] Outside-County, 27, [2] In-County, 35; [4] Free Distribution Outside the Mail, 16 (e) Total Free Distribution, 77; (f) Total Distribution, 2445; (g) Copies Not Distributed, 230, (h) Total, 2676; (i) Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation, 96.81%. I certify that all information furnished above is true and complete. Alice Wanamaker – Associate Publisher. September 26, 2011.

(10/6/2011)

NORTHAMPTON AREA NORTHAMPTON BORO – ALLEN TWSP. – LEHIGH TWSP. Basket social benefits library The Northampton Area Public Library will present an Autumn Basket Social on Friday, October 14 at 6 p.m. in the Northampton Community Center. The Autumn Basket Social, formerly an auction to benefit the library, is an annual event now completely devoted to the basket social. Discounted tickets are available in advance at the library. Food will be available for purchase at the event as

Senior Menu Continued from page 9 Glass; 9:45 Exercise; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Bingo Wed. 10/12: 9:00 Sewing for Gracedale; 12:30 Crafts/Ceramics; 11:30 Lunch; Shopping Trip

CHERRYVILLE

For meal reservations call: 610767-2977 Thurs. 10/6: 9:00 Puzzles/ Crafts/Quilts; 12:45 Dinner Mystery Theatre Fri. 10/7: 10:00 Cards/Puzzles; 11:15 Exercise Mon. 10/10: 10:00 Puzzles/ Quilts; 11:15 Exercise

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Donated items from businesses and individuals all over the Lehigh Valley include sports items, collectibles, Holiday pieces, gift certificates, household goods, toys, books, and much more. In addition to items, monetary donations are needed to offset expenses for the evening.

All donations are tax deductible, as the NAPL is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Tues. 10/11: 9:00 Crafts/Quilts; 10:00 Puzzles/Quilts; 10:30 Cards; 12:30 Sing-Along; Music Entertainment Wed. 10/12: 10:00 Cards/Puzzles; 11:00 Exercise; 12:45 Penny Bingo

NAZARETH

For meal reservations call: 610759-8255 Thurs. 10/6: 9:00 Exercise Group; 10:00 Blood Pressure Fri. 10/7: 9:30 Miscellaneous Games; 10:15 Regular Bingo Mon. 10/10: 9:00 Exercise Group; 10:00 Brain Teaser Tues. 10/11: 10:00 Exercise with Marion; 10:15 Wheel of Fortune Wed. 10/12: 9:30 Movie & Popcorn; 11:00 Sing with Anita

Northampton Exchange Club

FALL CRAFT FAIR Sunday, October 16th

9 to 3

Northampton Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.

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Raffles, Food and Fun for the Entire Family Featuring Handmade Crafts in the Main Hall and Commercial Vendors in the Atlas Room

Christmas Presents!

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

COOL NIGHTS, WARM FIRE! Enjoying a clear, star-lit sky and a warm, crackling fire is a treat for campers and non-campers alike. Having a fire pit allows the home-bound to enjoy the ambiance of a campfire without leaving the backyard! Keep your home and your family safe while warming up by following these common-sense rules: - Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your fire pit.

- Place the fire pit on a solid surface and in an open area – at least 10 feet away from any structure or combustible surface.

- Do not allow children to start the fire and keep them a safe distance away from the fire pit.

- NEVER use an accelerant such as gas to light the fire.

Keep the fire small. The bigger the fire, the bigger the potential for disaster.

- NEVER leave the fire unattended and make sure it is completely extinguished before leave the fire pit.

- Do not dispose of ash in plastic or paper bags! This is a major fire hazard!

Stop by Miller Supply ACE Hardware for fire pits and accessories to keep your fall nights warm!

NORTHAMPTON

For meal reservations call: 610262-4977 Thurs. 10/6: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles; 11:00 Music with Steve Myers; Noon Lunch Fri. 10/7: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles; 11:30 Lunch; Bingo after Lunch Mon. 10/10: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles; Noon-Lunch; “Columbus Day” Tues. 10/11: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles; 11:00-11:30 Rachel from Manorcare; Noon Lunch Wed. 10/12: 9:00 Cards/Puzzles; Officer Mullner & Zoro – Northampton Police Force; Safety Smart at 11:00; Noon Lunch

LUNCHES:

Thurs. 10/6: Cranberry Juice; Meatloaf w/Gravy; Scalloped Potatoes; Red Beets; Bread; Bread Pudding Fri. 10/7: Apple Juice; Sausage Sandwich in Sauce w/Peppers & Onions; Chips; Mac Salad; Grapes Mon. 10/10: Orange Juice; Tila-

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THE HOME NEWS October 6-12, 2011 pia Scampi; Harvest Garden Rice; Creamed Corn; Bread; Raspberry-filled Cookie Tues. 10/11: Spaghetti & Meatballs; Parm Cheese; Salad w/Italian Dressing; Bread; Pears Wed. 10/12: Tomato Juice; Oven-Fried Chicken; Stuffing; Broccoli; Bread; Peaches

EvEnts saturday October 8

Cinderella Tea 2 seatings, 11am and 1pm. Cinderella will join us, strolling thru the Dining Room.

Tea and Luncheon Buffet included.

Wear your favorite Princess outfit and bring your camera for photo opportunities.

Cost is 13.95 for children, 17.95 for adults

sunday October 9

Bryan Herbert 2-5pm Sunday Summer Series Our last of the Season We hope that you can join us as we close out this successful Sundays of music. We have been proud to offer a variety of different music genres and talents over the weeks. Join us one last time.

Friday October 14 Zachary Grim 6-9pm

a classic guitarist, who plays classic rock, will joins us for the first time. We welcome the new entertainment. Enjoy dinner and a few songs. Bring your requests.

saturday October 15 Ashley and Mike

Acoustic Duo 6-9pm Ashley and Mike return with their style of Jazz ,Blues and Rock. They have been with us several times and always draw a crowd.

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16 THE HOME NEWS October 6-12, 2011

Colonial Regional Retail Theft

On Sept. 26 at 6:50 p.m., loss prevention personnel at Wegmans in Hanover Township observed Robbertta L. French, 27, of 2766 Phoenix Rd., Sabinsville, Pa., with her infant son and stroller in the

store selecting merchandise.

They saw her select a 3-pc. baking sheet set and a draught keg of Heineken brand beer. She was seen concealing the two items in the bottom of her stroller.

Loss Prevention continued surveillance on Ms. French, and she was seen selecting a

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She then exited the store with the alcohol, baking pans, and baby formula without rendering payment, where she was stopped at the exit by loss prevention.

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Thomas Severson of Walnut Ave., Pen Argyl, attempted to turn on to Bath Pike north from the parking lot of Panera Bread in the 3300 block of Bath Pike, Bethlehem. Meanwhile Diane Kang of Greenbriar Dr., Bethlehem, was headed south on Bath Pike when Severson pulled into the roadway and was struck by oncoming Ms. King. Severson was cited by Colonial Regional Police for the traffic offense of vehicles entering the roadway.

Flooding Continued from page 1

done in conjunction with the Bath Fire Dept., using borough and personal vehicles to block roads when we ran out of barricades. Once the creek crested, we started on a defensive plan, with the goal of keeping everyone safe from the rushing water.

“With CRPD Chief (Roy) Seiple and Deputy Chief (James) DePalma acting as emergency site coordinators, with the fire chief and myself as assistants, coordination of all activities was done with the assistance of the Northampton County Mobile Command Center. It was staged at My Place restaurant.

“Howard Jones Manor’s first floor was evacuated. The CRPD and Bath FD did a tremendous job of finding alternative housing until the manor could be cleaned and residents returned home.

“Clean-up continued until about 2:30 a.m. and all roads with the exception of Northampton St. were reopened.

“The Borough of Bath sustained major property damage from the flooding on Sept. 28, 2011.

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“Northampton County Emergency Management Team visited Bath on Sept. 29 (Thursday) for preliminary damage assessment including loss of commercial business (Farmers Market).

Damage will be added to application from Tropical Storm Lee. Any commercial damage should be reported to the Borough with an estimated cost.

“FEMA conducted an on site evaluation on Friday, Sept. 30.

They are first looking at any government owned property that was damaged. (Keystone Park pavilion badly damaged, possible sinkhole).

“Anybody that has suffered from commercial or personal property damage should contact the Disaster Assistance program for possible funding through FEMA and PEMA. 1-800-621FEMA (3362) www. disasterassistance.gov Please have the following information available: Social Security number (including spouse), private insurance information, address and zip code of the damaged home or property, daytime telephone number and current mailing address.”

Early Observance This writer was returning from a Lower Nazareth Township Supervisors meeting when we saw waters rushing out of Township Line Rd. onto the Bath-Newburg Rd. Traffic continued through, and when we arrived in Bath, we saw a front end loader on W. Main Street, and many townspeople standing near the A-Plus mini market station watching the deep waters on Main Street.

In East Allen Township, a home on Mohawk Drive was inundated with water from rains on Wednesday and Thursday; stranded motorists had to be rescued, and Rt. 512 was closed, as were parts of Rts. 248 and 329 (512 between Bath and Sterners Way/Hanoverville Rd. in Hanover Twsp., and 248 between Airport Rd. in East Allen and Walnut St. in Bath). PennDOT also reported that Weaversville/ Howertown Rd. between Hanover Twsp. and S. Halbea St in East Allen Twsp. was closed, as were Yost Rd./5th St. between Main St. and Poplar Ave. in Chapman Quarries, Hokendauqua Dr. between S. Oaks Rd. and Rt. 946/Mountain Rd. in Moore Twsp.

They were opened by Thursday morning. The water had receded, and the clean-up continued. At Keystone Park, land next to the pavilion was eroded away, as was part of the parking lot next to it. At the end of the week, people were still pumping out basements, and throwing out damaged household items.

Heavy damage caused by the monsoon-like rains. Not just along the Monocacy Creek, but in other areas where waters drained off and tore things apart.

A Moore Township resident said his rain gauge showed five inches had fallen on Wednesday night.

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