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(Left) Rep. Julie Harhart introduced presenters at her gun regulations program at Tri-Boro Sportsman clubhouse in Northampton and (Right) Mark Stuber and Jill Kirchgessner of the Northampton County Sheriff’s office reviewed form for firearms purchases.

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by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Several hundred people attended a program on current firearms laws and 2nd Amendment rights, sponsored by State Representative Julie Harhart at the Tri-Boro Sportsmen’s Club in Northampton this past Tuesday, March 29.

All seats were filled and there was standing room only in the spa-

cious hall.

They heard from Mark Stuber and Jill Kirchgessner of the Northampton County Sheriff’s Department; Steven Luksa, 1st Assistant District Attorney of Lehigh County; Michael Conferri, NRA Instructor with Defensive Training Solutions, and Dr. Dana Sorrentino, training director for BRT Firearms Training Academy

in Allentown.

Stuber said that anyone can apply for a license for self-defense and a license to carry, but they must undergo a background check. When applying online the applicant must make sure he or she says Northampton County.

Two references are required for the background check, along with proof of residence such as a

voter registration card. Veterans need to provide proof of military service. In the end, it is up to the Pa. State Police that rule on the application.

Ms. Kirchgessner went over all parts of the form, “Application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms,” that must

Following a report by Councilwoman Carol Bear-Heckman, Bath Borough Council on Monday approved seeking a 50/50 matching grant to landscape the southern part of Monocacy Creek Park, up to a maximum of

$4,000. It would include $1,000 from the Bath Business & Community Partnership (BBCP), $1,000 from Parks & Recreation, and $2,000 from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Foundation.

A similar grant for open flags for businesses, a bicycle rack

and/or park benches was not approved.

Other items in Ms. Heckman’s report included the Saturday, June 18 Creekside Arts Festival, which will also be held at Monocacy Creek Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Since it is a Chamber event with BBCP, fees for the park and

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electricity were waived. As she pointed out, all profits from the festival will come back to the borough. The festival is open to all handmade crafters.

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It’s not Surprising

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The earth is waking from its slumber. Can you feel it? Are you aware? Do you even care…

If you have been listening to all the domestic and world news lately you may have become disenchanted with all the political wrangling, moral deterioration, terrorism both home and abroad, and outright lack of respect and courtesy on many levels. It is depressing to say the least. It can seemingly steal our joy. It doesn’t have to.

If we think about such matters with a clear mind we can see that the deplorable situations of this world may be upsetting, may be

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shocking, despicable, often horrific, downright evil, but it isn’t truly surprising.

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It is probably more surprising to us that civilization has actually survived this long. From my natural perspective it is only because of Grace given. That’s a conversation for another time.

With all such matters going on around you, it may be the case that you have lost your peace and contentment. I know many that have. It may be the case that you figure nothing much matters anymore. That’s a sad place to be.

Life shouldn’t be that way.

Know that every one of us will suffer adversity and battle scars from this life. Some more than others. It breaks my heart. It breaks yours. But it’s not surprising. Through all of this adversity know that the cherry blossoms will still bloom. The birds will still chirp. Baby bunnies will be born and fawns will plod along besides their mother. Are you seeing it?

A decade or so ago an individual told me the best way for someone to start loving life again is to almost have it taken away. I had my scare and I bet many of you have had yours. That experience and others like it have humbled me beyond words. It also has given me a new opportunity to live life to the fullest.

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Moore Township Lions Club- Block Shoot and Meat Raffle-April 17, 1-5 p.m. at Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club, 1035 Smith Gap Rd., Bath.

Bath Area Kids Fishing Contest- April 23 and 24, Monocacy Creek (Bath Area Fishing Committee). Dam Building and Cleanup- April 16.

Fish Stocking- April 22.

3rd annual Nazareth Jazz Festival Spring Edition- April 30 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Nazareth Boro Park in Nazareth.

Nazareth Farmers Market Opening Day- April 30 in the Square in Nazareth from 9-1 p.m.

Bath Farmers Market Opening Day- May 20 at Keystone Park from 3-7 p.m., opening day festivities.

Bike Fest-Saturday, May 21 from 1-7 p.m. in historic downtown Nazareth. Bands, food, Keystone Harley display, vendors, etc. FMI call 610-759-9188.

Northampton Farmers Market Opening Day- May 24, every Tuesday from 3-6:30 p.m. New location Municipal Park, Laubach Ave. and Smith Lane.

38th annual Arts & Crafts Festival- Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Hosted on the lawn of the 1740/1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth.

Free Open Air Concert- June 18 at Moore Township Rec Center. Crazy Hearts performing from 6-10 p.m. Food, beer and soda will be available for sale.

Creekside Arts Festival- June 18 at Monocacy Creek Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bath Community Days- Four-day event festival. July 21-24 at Fireman’s Field and Keystone Park. Vendors, 5k, live music, rides, food, demonstrations and more. Stay tuned FMI! 7th Annual Great Bath Duck Race- July 29 at Monocacy Creek Park at 5 p.m.

9th Annual Martin on Main- August 6 from 1-7 p.m. on Main St. in Nazareth.

Moore Township Community Days- August 26 and 27 at Moore Twp. Rec. Center. Music, fireworks, food, drinks and much more. More info to follow.

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woman Phyllis Andrews sponsored spring planting in time for Easter; Councilman Barry Fenstermaker is sponsoring summer, and Mayor Fi Mirabito will sponsor the fall planters. Fenstermaker encouraged other citizens to sponsor the seasonal flowers next year. Mrs. Heckman will be purchasing the plants and organizing the planting. Public Works will water them.

Trees will be planted in the borough on April 23 in observance of Earth Day. Council president Mark Saginario said that parks clean-up will be on another date, not yet set.

A new market manager has been hired for the Bath Farmers’ Market, Sarah Fulton of Allentown. Opening day for the market at Keystone Park will be Friday, May 20, and Council and the Mayor are invited to attend for a ribbon cutting. Vendors, food trucks, and crafters are welcome to apply by calling 570249-0131.

There will be a Zoning Hearing Board hearing tonight for 7 Allen Street, where Penn Bath Properties Ltd. is seeking a variance to

store pallets inside and outside of the building and also a second variance to allow use of a semi truck and trailer repair shop, after Zoning Officer Dennis Huth had ruled that there should be no more than one principal use in a light manufacturing commercial zoning district.

• Earlier in Monday night’s Council meeting, George Gasper had requested that Cedar St. be abandoned. It has been unopened and unapproved, so Solicitor Blake Marles told Gasper’s attorney, Chris Santee, that the Borough has no right to it. Santee had argued that it is on the zoning map, but Marles said it is not an official street, although it had been proposed for a subdivision years ago. Gasper and Bruce Keefer will have to privately determine their rights to the land.

• Two residents of Creek Rd. said the area has become “horrible” due to fights, throwing of stones, parents not watching their children, dogs running wild and defecating piles that are not picked up. Since the Uniform Traffic Code was not adopted for that section, Colonial Regional Police haven’t enforced traffic laws there. One neighbor said there are cars everywhere, and on pavements. Yards are not taken care

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Huth was asked what he could do, and he said he will look at the animal ordinance for any police enforcement. “I have to have evidence,” he said, and suggested the neighbors who have taken good care of their properties over the years should take photos, and when they see problems, call the Borough office.

Mrs. Heckman also said that if there is a rental inspection program it might take care of people who are troublesome, or as Saginario put it, “less than favorable landlords.”

The Creek Rd. residents said, “People like that are riff-raff and ruining our properties. We almost hate to come home and see it.” Saginario also said plans are to re-surface Old Forge Drive. He and Councilwoman Michele Ehrgott will take to CRPD’s Chief Roy Seiple and see what can be done.

• Two part-time workers will be hired to do summer grass cutting and other duties.

• There was a discussion on garbage hauling. Bath has been

locked into a 10-year contract with J. P. Mascaro & Sons, and there have been complaints by charges for small businesses. A consultant that the Borough has used to guide them for a new contract after this one expires offered advice on bulk items. She also said that waste costs, while recycling can produce revenue, so that there should be limits on the waste and recycling should be encouraged more, and take advantage of recycling grants.

• Councilwoman Phyllis Andrews said she co-mingles, but the consultant said that is for cans and plastic only. “Separate big and small businesses and determine what kind of recycling applies,” she said. Act 101 places mandates, one of which is limiting waste. When haulers bid, they will try to get the highest cost to benefit them.

• Saginario said the borough is still looking for FEMA reimbursement from the Feb. 23-24 snowstorm.

• A number of policies were proposed for adoption: on leaf collection, street sweeping, and

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municipal complaint handling.

• Resolutions proposed: (1) Opposing H.B. 340 on recording executive sessions; (2) Authorizing the Borough Manager to serve as agent.

Ordinances in drafting stage include: Requiring property owners, occupants and tenants to remove ice and snow in a timely manner from sidewalks and fire hydrants; Adopting the Uniform Traffic Regulations by CRPD; Setting maximum height for storage sheds, greenhouses, and animal shelters, changing minimum rear and side lot line setbacks for storage sheds; and Recognizing the Bath Volunteer Fire Department and authorizing emergency response reimbursement.

Council's meeting on Monday was delayed for some time because they were interviewing persons for borough secretary.

Meanwhile, residents and others sat in the hall waiting for more than 30 minutes until they could get inside for the meeting.

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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT

Northampton Area Public Library events

submitted by SUSAN SENTZ The Northampton Area Pubof Laubach Ave. between a MARCH 25 lic Library will hold One Book, male and a female.

• Criminal mischief in the Every Young Child Tuesday, April 400 block of E. 12th St. 12 at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

MARCH 29 and also Wednesday, April 13 Report of damage to two • Domestic in the 2200 at 10:00 a.m. Program includes windows. block of Main St. between story time, craft and children take two females.

MARCH 26 home this year’s book “Kite Day.” Space is limited; please register • Domestic in the 100 block MARCH 30 for this event at the Library. of W. 16th St. between a • Fight in the 1200 block of The next Adult Coloring Group male and a female.

Main St. between two feat the Library will be Wednesday, • Alarm, business, Exxon on males.

April 13 at 6:00 p.m. the Run in the 2400 block The Northampton Area Public of Main St. Report of an acLibrary will host, “Who turned MARCH 31 cidental activation. down the lights?” a presentation • Domestic in the 400 block by the Center for Vision Loss on of E. 8th St. between a male MARCH 27 Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. and a female.

• Domestic in the 1000 block The presentation will cover what of Main St. between a male • Check person/welfare in normal vision changes are with the 2000 block of Main St. and a female. age. Please register for this free Report of check the welfare • Noise complaint in the 500 event. of a male. block of E 4th St. Officers The Northampton Area Pubresponded to a noise com- • Disturbance in the 100 lic Library will host a Teen Poblock of E. 9th St. Report plaint. etry Contest during the month of a male and a female causof April. Submissions will be acMARCH 28 ing a disturbance. cepted the entire month of April • Domestic in the 1400 block and a winner will be chosen the first week of May. A teen Poetry Slam will be held Monday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

For more information on any of these programs please call the Library at 610-262-7537.

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Emrick Congratulates Bangor School District

submitted by JOE EMRICK State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Mt. Bethel) applauded the Bangor Area School District on being nationally recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for outstanding achievement in music education. The district is one of 476 districts nationwide to be listed among the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME).

“With more than 13,000 school districts in the country, this distinction places Bangor in the top three percent in the nation,” said Emrick. “That’s quite an achievement, and something the teachers and students in the school’s music programs should be very proud of.”

NAMM evaluated the school districts based on elements such as funding, staffing of highly qualified teachers, community support and levels of participation. Desig-

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nations were made to those that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.

Bangor Area is among 62 Pennsylvania school districts to receive the designation.

Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Emrick’s district office at 570-8970401 or 610-746-5090.

Lehigh Twp. Lioness Club holds annual Basket Social

submitted by WANDA KERN The Lehigh Township Lioness Club will be holding their annual basket social on Sunday, April 24 at the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 4188 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and you may browse until 4 p.m. The drawing will be held at 4:15 p.m. Besides many baskets, items, and gift certificates to choose from, there will be a special drawing of prizes valued at $50 and above. Tickets are $5 for a sheet of 25 chances. Buy two sheets, get one free. Tickets are available by calling Geraldine Gilbert at 610-767-2384 or you may purchase them at the door. Be sure to stop by and purchase some delicious, homemade baked goods from our bake sale.

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Five pieces of Advice

Did you ever have an opportunity come across the plate that you were too afraid to take a swing at? The opportunity may have been outside of your comfort zone and made you feel intimidated. The prospect may have made you feel outside of your comfort zone and made you think, “What if I fail?”

Last week the Moravian Historical Society (MHS), who presents the story of the Moravian Church and its contributions to American history and culture, held their annual dinner. Their museum in Nazareth is a magnificent example of how MHS are capturing the story of their history with captivating and inspiring displays. They asked me to be a guest auctioneer at their annual fundraising event and, having never done that before, I was feeling a little scared and intimidated.

I agreed to do the auction because I believe in their mission.

I love the people leading the organization and sometimes you need to do the right thing for the right reason. They agreed to give me some training and I was all in.

The training went well and the preparation began a week prior to the event. I went to see the room I would be in, looked up all the items I’d be auctioning on the internet and checked out the value of the items as I took notes

Business smart Workshop

submitted by TINA SMITH Learn what it takes to have a successful start-up business. On Wednesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., a free workshop will be held at the Nazareth Center for the Arts, located at 30 E. Belvidere St. in Nazareth.

In this workshop you will: Gain a basic understanding of the key steps to getting your

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business off the ground, learn about various financing options and what banks look for when lending money, and learn about the local resources available to assist you in starting and growing a small business.

Although the workshop is free, space is limited. You can register online at smartbizPA.eventbrite. com or call Shannon Degiglio at 610-382-3082 with questions.

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip The baseball season has started. The Phillies held a 2-1 lead into the 8th inning on Monday, but the relievers fell apart and Cincinnati’s Reds won the game, 6-2 in the opener. At least our starter was good. All in all, there were plenty of opening games on Sunday and Monday. . . . How do you like those Villanova Wildcats? They won the NCAA Final Four Tournament on a buzzer beater over former champion North Carolina 77-74.

The losers had more threes, but Villanova had the winning one as the red light went on at the net and the ball sank, sending North Carolina to a heart-breaking loss.

That’s basketball! . . . .Hey, it’s spring time, and we’re in another deep freeze. Wha-hoppen?? . . . .Did you notice all the night light machines down by the rail depot in town? Seems like PennDOT’s really gonna re-surface the bad

part of 512 after all, or as soon as it warms up a few more degrees.

They had a man walking along Walnut Street with putting down markings, and other work is being done to get ready. The night lights must mean they’re gonna do the re-surfacing at night, when traffic is light, so be prepared for one-lane traffic. . . .Kids fishing contest along the Monocacy here in Bath will be on the 23rd of this month. Let’s hope it warms up some, and there’s no ice hanging on fishing lines. . . .Man, there sure were a lotta coming events around here in last week’s paper. Between now and the next few months we can take our pick, but make sure there’s plenty of gas in the tank. That’s been going up day by day again, I think about $2.19 a gallon of regular. . . .I hear Wally Schlegel passed away on Sunday. There are a lot of others as the weeks go by.

My sympathies to all the families. . . .Looks like the league bowling season is winding down. I think their season runs for 30 weeks.

I’ve been looking at the scores each week. We have some fine bowlers around here and they’re

hitting ‘em big. . . . I hear April Kucsan from Lower Nazareth way is looking for 25 more people to head up to the Mohegan Sun casino at Pocono Downs.

Give her a call at 610-759-5137. . . I also hear that somebody in town is gonna be honored when the Nazareth-Bath Area Chamber of Commerce has its annual banquet down Hellertown way this Saturday. . . .Tax preparers are using up some midnight oil as they come near the big deadline for Uncle Sam. . . .The presidential campaign is a wild one this time around. Just hope things turn out all right in the end. . . . Hafta get some of Elmira’s linament. My shoulder’s aching from all the window cleaning she had lined up for me. A hot toddy might help, too, ‘cause it’s chilly around here. Gotta go. See ya!!!

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by Michelle Tirrell, 534, and Bert Davidson, 505.

Ending in second place was Team 3, which lost 1 to 3, but had Doug Head, 694; David Guest, 574, and Herb Guest, 494.

Team 4 is third, winning 3 to 1 with Gerald Bartholomew, 569; Charmaine Bartholomew, 530, and Amanda Leindecker, 514.

Team 5 was also a 3 to 1 winner with Jim Stevens, 479; Polly Kosman, 435, and Sherry Longley, 423.

Team 5 finished with a spolit in the standings and lost 1 to 3, even with Bob C. Kosman, 538; Bob R. Kosman, 477, and Joe Bachman, 448.

Coming out in the bottom was Team 2, also losing 1 to 3, with Terry Bartholomw, 611; Emre LaBar, 600, and Ken Grube, 510.

STANDINGS W L Team 6 38 22 Team 3 36 24 Team 6 Captures Team 4 34 26 Second Half in Team 5 31 29 Die Hards League Team 1 30 30 Team 6 has won the second half Team 2 28 32 of the Bath Die Hards League. On

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The Rice Family won 3 to 1 over Maxx Amusements on week 29, but the latter has a slim lead in the Bath Commercial Bowling League. Jack Rice with a 273– 634, and Howie Rice, 230–572, topped Maxx, but they had Andy Edelman, 236-202-205–643; Randy Frey, 221–602; Bill Bachman, 210_578; Anthony Gable, 570; and George Hyde, 213–557.

Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering won 3 to 1 over Bath Supply #2, one point behind Maxx.

They were led by Dino Carfara, 211-279-216–706; Brent Bartholomew, 231-223-234–688; Jason Carfara, 268-225–678; Gerald Bartholomew, 204-212213–629; Terry Bartholomew, 209-203-200–612. Supply #2: Taylor Hostler, 214–599; Scott McGee, 245–565; Avery Weber, 207–541; Frank Courter, 529; Patrick Effting, 526.

Daku Auto Body is another point back, but won 4 to 0 over the vacant team with Scott Bortz, 212-230-201–643; Al Davidson, 245-202–603; Bob Daku, 222– 585; and Bob Faustner, 580.

Al’s Monsters clipped Bath Supply #1 3 to 1 behind Ryan Flick, 258-278–720; Scott Weinberg, 265-224–683; Emre LaBar, 549. Supply #1: Harvey Rissmiller, 202-2355-204–641; Brent Connolly, 222–608; Lester Steigerwalt, 201-203–603; Steve Kerbacher, 206–580; Jeff Kerbacher, 554.

www.HomeNewsPA.com STANDINGS Maxx Amusements Carfara’s Paint Daku Auto Body Bath Supply #2 Rice Family Al’s Monsters Bath Supply #1

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3 Balls & Split Still Has First in Post 470 Sunday League

The Bath American Legion Post 470 Sunday League is still led by 3 Balls and a Split as they won 5 and lost 2 against Sargent’s Slaughterers in week 28. The winners had Adam Anthony, 182-188-235–605; Keith Weaver, 158-206-239–603; Kyle Weaver, 202-193-184–579; and Emre LaBar, 181-196-166–543.

Slaughterers: Keith Sargent, 205163-211–579; Brian Radcliffe, 175-150-183–508; Mike Platt, 161-166-156–483; Sandra Radcliffe, 104-102-101–307.

Split Personalities swept Weinberg’s Whiners, 7 to 0, behind Ed Musselman, 245-213-217– 675; Harry Emery V, 178-180235–593; Russ Hoysan, 186195-161–542; Tammy Emery, 148-183-148–479; Rick Faust, 158-141-172–471.

Whiners: Scott Weinberg, 237-199201–637; Andre Martin, 191183-201–575; Trina Becker, 122-139-136–397; Bill Ernie, 111-115-139–365.

Shuttlecocks won 5 and lost 2 vs. Slap Hands!, doing it with Mark Moyer, 221-257-220–698; Chad Didra, 229-191-234–654; Leon Johnson, 159-225-229– 613; Amanda Moyer, 136-145186–467. Hands: Matt Cser, 258-206-202–666; Tom Torcivia, 224-207-152–583; Keith Faust, 203-184-164–551; Chris Hoysan, 155-164-230–549; Mandy Hoysan, 131-158-176– 465.

Flick’s Fighters won 5 and lost 2 against Szerencits’ Soldiers.

Fighters: Ryan Flick, 224-236279–739; Corey Fritz, 190-214170–574; Bobbi Jo Boronski, 179-131-153–463; Kathy Fausat, 125-120-145–390. Soldiers: Paul Hunsicker, 254-219-155–628; “Butch” Holland, 193-195216–604; Tony Holva, 161-171188–520; Chris Nemeth, 143221-156–520; John Szerencits, 145-226-143–514.

STANDINGS W L 3 Balls and a Split 65 26 Shuttlecocks 62 29 Hoysan’s Slap Hands! 52 39 Split Personalities 42 49 Weinberg’s Whiners 38 53 Sargent’s Slaughterers 38 53 Continued on page 7

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Hear PA Moves Closer to Bath Drug In Bath Industrial

Bath Drug still is leading, but Hear PA moved closer again in week 29 of the Bath Industrial League. The druggists lost 1.5 to Fensty’s Restoration, 2.5.

The restorers had Matt Paulus, 258-220–696; Del Buss, 234-220–634; Marty Csencsits, 257-20–607; Warren Nelson, 215-210–567; Mark Flamisch, 465. Druggists: Bob Adams, 233-231–682; Bob Meixsell, 216-205–617; Don Arndt, 223213–615; Marty Beal, 203–560; Eric Spooner, 195–558.

Hear PA won 3 to 1 over Tay-

lor Honey, led by Mario Forte, 234-220–672; Mike Derwinski, 231–599; Mike Jamiol, 236– 576; John Wesolowski, 212–553; Todd Everhart, 490. Taylor: Milt Kelly, 225-201–599; Jack Troxell, 187–536; Kyle Taylor, 189–532; Scott Friebolin, 496; Gary Miller, 429.

Flurer Machine won 3 to 1 over G&L Sign Factory with Dave Roman, 248–565; Stan Fogel, 222–520; Ken Nansteel, 492; Howard Davidson, 296. G&L: Brian Silvius, 231-214–619; Jason Eberts, 216-213–588; Evan Rehrig, 191–515; Corey Fritz, 486.

Harhart’s beat Holy Family, 3 to 1, behind “Butch” Holland, 227-220–635; Bll Bachman, 235–619; George Hyde, 248– 609; Tony Holva, 447; Randy Fritz, 441. Holy Family: Kevin Searles, 276-227–688; Jordan Meixsell, 254-222–655; John Facinelli, 233-215–646; Jim Bend-

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Dryland holds lead, but Salem sweeps in Suburban dartball Bath Lutheran won 8-4, but Dryland-Trinity of Hecktown rebounded to win 4-3 on Monday in the Suburban Inter-church Dart Baseball League to retain first place. Bath: Matt Creyer and Wendy Yacone, both 6 for 13; Jordan Meixsell, 5 for 11; Don Miller, 5 for 14; Todd Flyte, 4 for 8; and Doug Moser, 4 for 9. Hecktown: Rich Durn, 7 for 12; Shawn Sigley, 6 for 11; Bernie Yurko, 5 for 12; Gary Butz, 4 for 7; Hermie Crush, a 2-run homer in game three.

Meanwhile, Salem Lutheran of Bethlehem swept Emmanuel EC of Bethlehem, 7-1, 5-2, and 7-3 to inch closer to the top. Salem: Bill Hoke, Sr., 7 for 11; Tyler Frankenfield, 6 for 12 including 3 homers and 7 RBI’s; Kyle Taylor, 6 for 14, and Jason Biggs hit into another triple play. Emmanuel: Jim Hill, 6 for 12.

Christ UCC of Bath lost 6-3 and 3-1 before beating St. Paul’s UCC in Northampton, 5-2.

Bath: Greg Pokorny, 6 for 11; Garry Hunsicker and Joey Hunsicker, both 5 for 13. Northampton: Dave Clark, 6 for 11; Bret Remmel, 5 for 12, and Amber Gross, 4 for 11 with a home run.

Messiah Lutheran of Bethlehem lost 3-0, won 7-2 and lost 1-0 at St. John’s Union, Farmersville. Messiah: Andy Mickelson, 6 for 12; Kerry Knauss, 4 for 8, and Chris Knauss, a homer.

Farmersville: Kyle Campbell, 5 for 11; Tom George, 4 for 10; and Ben Kerbaugh, 4 for 12.

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Surprisingly simple ways to Keep in touch with family

by VICKI CROW We all feel how busy our families are these days, but don't let that get in the way of your most important relationships.

Here are some ideas collected by the in-home caregiving staff at Home Helpers Home Care.

Let’s face it: We lead busy lives.

Many of us can even cite statistics to demonstrate how just about every member of the household is overscheduled with daily or weekly engagements ranging from sports practice to music lessons to gym visits. It’s no surprise all this running around makes it difficult to keep in touch with older family members, who all too often are cut from the weekly schedule if they’re local or miss regular check-ins if they live far away.

Our in-home caregiving staff at Home Helpers suggests these communication tips for keeping your elderly family members in the loop.

Get creative.

Technology offers some solutions: Take advantage of your down time. These days, a grandchild who is working in a far-off city can call the grandparents from a mobile phone while riding the commuter train one evening each week.

Include your elders in your photo-sharing habits. Photos of school and family events can be shared in almost real time by email. Remember, your oldest family members may not have access to your Facebook posts.

Think about easy-to-use digital options. A couple of months ago we shared the idea of sending photos directly to a digital picture frame from anywhere in the world.

One of our caregivers recently offered the example of one family who included their long-distance grandmother in their online family planner subscription. Along with kids’ sports and

school calendars, the application displays Grandma’s appointments and social engagements. They discovered that this window into each other’s lives greatly improved those intergenerational phone calls. The kids could now start a conversation by inquiring how the shopping trip went and the grandmother would send notes of encouragement before exams and ask about younger children’s spelling bees.

But all of the digital toys in the world can’t take the place of a direct connection.

If your loved ones are relatively comfortable with technology, video chats and text messaging might be appropriate. But as many of us age, we become less confident with tech and particularly with those gadgets that have come along in the last few years.

Sometimes the best technology is the oldest.

Like pen and paper.

Getting an actual card or letter in the mail has become so rare anymore that even the most tech-savvy cynics among us can’t help being intrigued, maybe even delighted, when we receive an unexpected envelope addressed by hand. A simple greeting card can brighten our day and let us know someone is thinking of us. It also can be a vehicle for sharing share things like photos (you still can get those things printed on paper, I promise), artwork, copies of report cards and other small touchpoints.

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be answered. “Just be truthful,” she said. “It will come out in the wash.”

License to carry must be renewed each year, going through the process again.

Assistant D.A. Luksa spoke about self-defense and the penalties when there are gun transgressions. In Pennsylvania, you can legally purchase a firearm, but you must have a license to carry it in your car. The penalty is a misdemeanor of the first degree with a sentence of up to five years in jail. Luksa advised carrying a firearm without ammo in it, otherwise the penalty is greater. When walking down the street the gun must not be concealed.

Asked about carrying a gun into a church, Luksa said, “You’ll probably be asked to leave.” The law is within common sense, he emphasized. “Legislators make the laws, but we have to interpret them,” he said, as he looked at Rep. Harhart.

Luksa said that federal, state and local governments have certain areas of control, and in Philadelphia there is no open carry.

He remarked, “If picking up a child at school, leave the gun in the car, or call ahead and tell the principal. It’s a matter of ‘what if ’ scenario.” He added, “We have to find a happy medium between the legislator and law enforcement.”

The Castle Doctrine allows people to use force against another person to protect yourself.

And if you feel your family is in danger in the middle of the night from an intruder, the law says you are allowed to use deadly force. It does not apply at a nearby property, however. There’s also an option to retreat. Luksa said if a woman is attacked with a knife or gun and she has a license to carry she can shoot them.

Conferri quoted the 2nd Amendment dating back to the founding fathers, which said; “The right of the people to keep and retain arms in the face of a militia shall not be infringed.”

In that case the militia was the standing army. When purchasing a firearm, a three-part form has to be filled out for the State Police. On heirlooms, which usually do not have serial numbers, the transfer has to be from grandfather to a child, but not to siblings. They have to go through extra paperwork.

“Unless you have a concealed carry permit,” Conferri said, “your gun has to be unloaded and locked in the car, and the ammo must be in a sealed container.”

He added, “If you have a permit and your passengers don’t, and an officer stops you and finds a gun, it would be a felony.” H.B. 40 of March 2011 is the Castle Doctrine and standing your ground in a stressful situation.

Conferri said New Jersey is the only state in the country that does not allow hollow point bullets.

Dr. Sorrantino, who wore her holstered gun and other implements of protection, said she always uses the term firearm, not weapon.

She said that according to statistics, the average assault with a weapon can occur in 1.5 seconds from five to 12 ft. She cautioned people to have basic skills in hand-to-hand for their own protection.

As an instructor, she noted that trainees should try to have 115 to 130 beats per minute of their hearts. “If your heartbeat reaches 160 beats, you can’t deal with the assault effectively. You need to be mentally prepared under stress.”

She also told the audience that hunters can’t feel the effect of their rifle going off when they shoot an eight-point buck. The physiological effects when under stress have to be understood.

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George Mensik was a Chicago gangster and hoodlum of the lowest sort.

Driven by his god—money, he was willing to lie, cheat, steal and even kill to support his mania for flashing a roll of thousand dollar bills and driving around in the most expensive automobiles.

One day Mensik’s wife was admitted to a hospital for an operation. While there she heard a Gospel broadcast and was gloriously saved! She led her five-year-old daughter to the Lord and they began praying for Mensik.

One day he walked into the room and saw his little daughter praying.

When she told him that she was praying for him, he was convicted by the Holy Spirit! He told her to keep praying for him! Soon he agreed to go with them to church and heard a visiting evangelist preach the Gospel.

During lunch, George asked his wife, “Did you tell that preacher anything about me?” She said she had never seen the man before. George went back that night and was gloriously saved! His life was radically changed, and he shared his testimony across America!

Yes, Jesus saves the worst of sinners! He has saved murderers including mothers who have killed their unborn and abortionists who have killed hundreds. God has saved drug addicts, alcoholics, fornicators, homosexuals, etc. and changed their sinful lifestyles as 1 Corinthians 6:11 declares, “And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God!” God can save you! Isaiah 1:18 promises, “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” God will save you now if you will sincerely repent of your sins and trust Jesus (see www.naog.ws/theway.htm). I urge you to cry out to Him now. The Bible promises, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). Will you call on Him now?

Lehigh County Assistant District Attorney Steven Luksa spoke about penalties, license to carry, and penalties for violations.

When you strap that firearm on your hip, you are taking on grave responsibility.”

Dr. Sorrentino cited the stress when people were caught in the 9/11 terror attack in New York City. They lost their bodily functions due to severe stress.

She advised the audience to read “Armed Combat” by Lt. Col Gross and “Into the Kill Zone,” by a Los Angeles police officer who is now a professor.

“It’s a heavy burden when you take a life of another human being,” she said and that includes police officers. Applause was given to the Vietnam War combat veterans who were present.

She said they went from killing the enemy to walking on Main Street in 72 hours, and how they were treated.

Other remarks she made included: “If you’re carrying a gun and you see a shooting incident, keep it in the holster, and be a good witness for the police” “More officers are killed in a traffic stop and domestic violence then any other” “Show respect for the officers for the job that they need to do.” “If you are licensed to carry, tell the officer.”

The audience asked many questions of the speakers. They also gobbled up stacks of literature about gun legislation and the targets that Rep. Harhart and her colleagues brought to the presentation. One of the booklets was Personal Firearms Inventory, in which gun owners can list all the information about what guns and rifles they have in their gun cabinet.

–Home News photos Michael Conferri, N.R.A. training instructor, spoke on defensive training.

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Feed your lawn. A healthy lawn doesn’t live on water alone! A quality fertilization program is the way to go.

Lawn mower or tractor ready, set…GO!. Check your mower’s manual for any maintenance that needs to be done. Make sure all the nuts and bolts are secure. Check spark plugs and change if they are showing wear and tear. Get your blades sharpened and inspect the oil. If the oil is low, old, or dirty, dispose of it properly and replace it with new oil.

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by RENEE KEIDERLING The Nazareth Business Council partnered with Merchants Bank of Bangor for the Chamber’s monthly 2nd Thursday Mixer, March 10. Over 40 business and community leaders from the Lehigh Valley gathered at the Nazareth Branch to enjoy great networking, local fare from Kendra’s Buttercup Bakery, Sicily’s Restaurant and Franklin Hill Vineyards, compliments of Merchants Bank. Attendees received a thermos from Merchants Bank and Dan’s Camera City provided a $100 door prize for the winner to enjoy at their Studio.

April brings a lot of excitement with the hopes of warmer

weather. This month NBC is hosting an Open House Mixer at the Chamber office at 18 S. Main Street Nazareth. Please join us on April 14, mix and mingle with the NBC board, Chamber staff and enjoy the popular food trucks Bob-B-Q Sliders & Sides and The Pirate Cupcake. Complimentary spring sangria, local beer and a door prize compliments of the Nazareth YMCA. So don’t forget your business cards.

The Nazareth Business Council would like to welcome our newest member Planet Fitness located at 859 Nazareth Pike, near the Giant.

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Planet Fitness Opens first Club in Nazareth submitted by RENEE KEIDERLING Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. opened its doors midMarch and is located at 859 Nazareth Pike (next to the GIANT Food Store).

Planet Fitness hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 30 at 4:00 p.m. In honor of the grand opening, Planet Fitness presented an oversized $1,000 check to representatives from the Boys & Girls Club of Easton. The Boys & Girls Club of Easton provides at-risk youth with a helping hand, year-round, and this year is focusing on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

New members can join the Nazareth club for just $1 down and then $10 a month with no commitment now through April 13. The new Nazareth Planet Fitness is approximately 20,500 square feet and offers state of the art cardio machines and strength equipment, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning and a Total Body Enhancement. The club will be open and staffed 24 hours from Monday at 5:00 a.m. through Friday at 9:00 p.m., and then Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

“We’re excited to bring our Judgement Free Zone to Lehigh Valley and provide more people

with a high-quality, non-intimidating experience at an extremely affordable cost,” said Planet Fitness franchisee Milan Dalsania.

“We are also honored to celebrate our grand opening with the Boys & Girls Club of Easton. At Planet Fitness we are fortunate to help change people’s lives every day, and we are thrilled to support an organization that is helping local children build better futures for themselves and their communities.”

Planet Fitness prides itself on providing a high-quality experience at an exceptional value and being home of the Judgement Free Zone®, where members experience a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment.

Each club also features the brand’s iconic “Lunk Alarm” – a purple and yellow siren on the wall used as a light-hearted, gentle reminder that grunting, dropping weights or judging others is not permitted.

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by ANDY WEAVER The 2016 spring sports season is now in full gear for the Nazareth Blue Eagles. The Nazareth Baseball team went to Liberty on March 30 and fell 2-0, however on April 1 they hosted Allen and won 4-2. The baseball team will host Emmaus at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, then will travel to Parkland for a 7 p.m. game on Friday, April 8, and then it’s back home on April 11 to play against Freedom.

The Nazareth Boys Lacrosse Team played host to Southern Lehigh on April 1 and fell 14-3.

The boys will play at 4:30 p.m. on April 4 at Saucon Valley, then they’re off to play at Liberty with a 6:30 p.m. start time on April 5.

On April 7 there will be a 6 p.m. game at Freedom and then it’s back home to play against Pleasant Valley at 10 a.m. on April 9.

The Nazareth Boys Tennis Team is still undefeated, as they beat Easton on March 29, beat Stroudsburg on March 30, then beat Bethlehem Catholic on April 1. The boys will be at East Stroudsburg North at 3:30 p.m. on April 4 and will host Pocono Mountain East on April 6. They’ll also host Emmaus on April 8 at 3:30 p.m. On April 10 they will host Bangor for Senior Day at 10 a.m. at the Tennis Courts, which are located at Shafer Elementary School.

The Nazareth Boys Volleyball Team went to Parkland on March 29 and unfortunately fell short. However, they had their home opener vs. Whitehall on March 31 and won. The boys will host Northampton at 5:45 p.m. on April 5 and then will be at Dieruff at 5:30 p.m. on April 7.

The Nazareth Softball team traveled to Liberty on March 30 and lost 3-1, then played against Allen at home on April 1 and won 15-0. They’ll travel to Bethlehem Catholic on April 4 for a 4 p.m. match, and then will play Emmaus at 6 p.m. at Pates Park on April 6. On April 8 the girls will host Whitehall for a 4 p.m. game and will play Liberty at noon on April 9.

The Nazareth Girls Lacrosse Team opened their season on March 29 at home vs. Easton and fell 16-4. They went to Southern Lehigh on April 1 and fell 20-5, then went to Liberty on April 2 and won 18-2. The girls will host Liberty at 7 p.m. on April 5, then will host Freedom at 7 p.m. on April 7. Later they’ll travel to Pleasant Valley for a 4 p.m. game on April 9, and then will be hosting Moravian Academy at 4 p.m. on April 11.

Stay tuned for more Blue Eagles News as we head to graduation, which is at 7 p.m. at Stabler Arena on Friday, June 3.

Together for Derek 5k Run/walk

submitted by TINA SMITH In April of 2006, Nazareth Area High School graduate and basketball player, Derek Kehoe, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Leiomyosarcoma (LMS). After a six-month battle against this disease, Derek lost his fight in late October of that same year at the young age of 19. According to the National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation, LMS is a rare malignant smooth muscle cancer, accounts for 5 – 10% of soft tissue sarcomas, and can be very unpredictable. LMS is generally not very responsive to chemotherapy or radiation. Several people in the Nazareth area alone have been diagnosed with LMS and continue to battle the disease.

This year will be our 10th year in raising awareness and money for research of Leiomyosarcom, as well as, the Derek Kehoe Memorial Scholarship. It will also be our last, and with your help, we hope it will be our best. Last year with your support, the Together for Derek Committee sent $10,000.00 to the National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation and over the past 10 years, $160,000.

You have been there for us each and every year, and our hope is that you will join us in this fight one more time. You ARE making a difference in the research of this disease. To continue in this cause of raising money for research and awareness of Leiomyosarcoma, as well as, the Derek Kehoe Memorial Scholarship, a 5K Run/Walk has been planned again for this year on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Nazareth Area Middle School (same location as last year). Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the race scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. If you have not been able to attend in past years, we would love for you to join us this year.

Please consider supporting us in this worthy cause. Any monetary donation that you make is tax-deductible and a receipt will be sent to you for your records. To take full advantage of all publicity opportunities, please make contact with us prior to May 6, 2016.

With your help, a cure to not only this type of cancer, but to all types of cancer that continue to affect the lives of so many people, may be realized. For more information please contact Christina Coxe at 610-759-1730 ext. 2361 or cwiseatc@yahoo.com. You may also register online at racesonline. com/events/together-for-derek5k.

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Student athletes who are sophomores, juniors or seniors with grade-point averages of 3.5 and above are eligible for honor. Thirty-six Paul Smith’s students made this year’s list.

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Obituaries Marian M. Burkhardt

MARCH 7, 1914 – MARCH 29, 2016 Marian M. Burkhardt, 102, formerly of Treichlers, died Tuesday, March 29 in Bryn Mawr Hospital. She was the wife of the late Herbert F. Burkhardt, who died in 1999.

A graduate of Slatington High School and Kutztown University with a degree in elementary education, Marian taught at St. Paul’s one-room schoolhouse at Indianland and later at Lehigh Elementary School before retiring in 1979.

Born March 7, 1914 in Berlinsville, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Lillian (Lentz) Minnich.

She was one of the oldest members of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville.

Surviving are a son, Dr. Barry H. Burkhardt, of Malvern; two grandchildren, Ryan of Mountain View, Calif. and Chad of Bryn Mawr; four great-grandchildren, Sophia, Sebastien, Spencer and Graham; a brother, Neil Minnich; and a niece and nephew.

Funeral services will be held this Friday, April 8 at 11 a.m. in Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. There will be a viewing tomorrow from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in the church.

Interment will follow the service in Indianland Cemetery, Cherryville. Arrangements are by the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Pen Argyl.

Memorial donations may be made to either the Lehigh Township Historical Center, 3811 Lehigh Dr., Northampton, PA 18067 or to Hope Lutheran Church.

Francis N. Giamporcaro

SEPT. 4, 1926 – MARCH 29, 2016 Francis N. “Frank” Giamporcaro, 89, of Northampton died on Tuesday, March 29 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Nancy P. (Lonergan) Giamporcaro for 60 years.

In his youth he excelled in sports, including track and field and skiing. An avid woodworker

and natural handyman, he enjoyed many hours building and fixing belongings for his extended large family, particularly with art.

Born September 4, 1926 in Emerson, N.J., Frank was a son of the late Guido and Anna (Greco) Giamporcaro of Sicily, Italy.

In his later years, he was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Whitehall. He and his wife were married on April 22, 1956 in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City. Frank had a beautiful, natural tenor voice, and serenaded his wife and numerous loved ones on many family occasions.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Patricia Forte and Jane Ellen Giamporcaro; three sons, Peter, Matthew and Stephen; and eight grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, Lydia Bach and Corinne Telmosse.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, April 1 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Whitehall. Followed by interment in Egypt Cemetery, Whitehall. Arrangements were made by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.

Donna J. Heil

JAN. 8, 1962 – MARCH 28, 2016 Donna J. Heil, 54, of Northampton, died Monday, March 28, at home.

She was employed in the Billing Department of the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, Allentown, for many years before retiring.

Born January 8, 1962 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Morell J. and Leona R. (Hoffman) Heil.

Donna was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Whitehall.

Surviving are aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a brother, David J. Heil.

Memorial services were held on Saturday morning in Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church with The Rev. James W. Schlegel officiating. Interment followed in Egypt Cemetery. Arrangements wee by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Schnecksville.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund,

c/o the funeral home at P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 180780196.

Darlene A. Kern

JAN. 15, 1939 – MARCH 29, 2016 Darlene A. Kern, 77, of Allen Township, formerly of East Allen To w n s h i p , died on Tuesday, March 29 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill.

She was the wife of the late Marlin W. Kern for 15 years before he died in 1977.

She had attended Northampton High School and was employed by the Northampton Area School District as a custodian for nearly 20 years prior to her early retirement.

According to the Lehigh County Coroner’s office, Mrs. Kern died from complications due to injuries she suffered in a fatal accident in 1998 along Union Boulevard in Allentown.

Born on January 15, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Herman W. and Mildred I. (Schaffer) Bachman.

Darlene was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Howertown. She enjoyed old classic and western music, shopping and animals. Her son Douglas described his mother as a loving personwho was always giving things to people.

Surviving are her children, Denise R. Bonstein of Allen Township, Scott M. Kern of Weaversville, and Douglas Kern of Walnutport; four grandchildren; a brother, Gary Bachman, of Kunkletown; two nieces and two nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, Dennis Bachman, in 1998.

A memorial service in celebration of Darlene’s life was held on Friday afternoon in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Howertown.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s U.C.C. Church, 22 Atlas Rd., Northampton, PA 18067.

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Leena K. Patel, 66, of Northampton, died on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. She was the wife of Kailash Patel.

She was the manager of the Northampton Pharmacy, her family business, for 20 years before retiring in 2003.

Born in India, she was the daughter of Jasumati Patel of South Plainfield, N.J. and the late Bhogilal Patel.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by two sons, Chirag of Orefield and Mikir of Whitehall; two grandchildren; and three brothers, Parshuram Patel and Bipin Patel, both of South Plainfield, and Muresh Patel of Yuma, Arizona.

A Hindu Ceremony was held

on Friday morning in the Falk Funeral Home & Crematory, Hellertown. Visit her “Book of Memories” at falkfuneralhomes. com Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Edith L. George-Peters

MARCH 10, 1929 – MARCH 30, 2016 Edith L. George-Peters, 87, of Bethlehem, die Wednesday, March 30 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

She was the wife of Clark J. Peters, Sr. for 34 years.

She was last employed in housekeeping at Cedarbrook County Home in Allentown for eight years before retiring in 1988. Prior to that, she worked as a machine operator at the former Polly G. Blouse Mill and various other mills in Palmerton for 38 years.

Born March 10, 1929 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Oscar G. and Verna I. (Remaly) Miller.

She was a member of Church of the Manger U.C.C. in Bethlehem.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Delbert E. George, of Kunkletown; two daughters, Diana L. Bollinger and Dorothea E. Strohl, both of Palmerton; a step-son, Clark J. Peters, Jr., of Allentown; a brother, Elvin Miller, of Pasadena, Calif.; a sister, Miriam Oswald, of Pompano Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by brothers and sisters and a granddaughter, Tracy Huszar.

A funeral service was held on Saturday morning in Church of the Manger with The Rev. Sharon Harfman officiating. Interment followed in Schoenersville Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Contributions may be made to Church of the Manger UCC, 1401 Greenview Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Barbara Roth

DEC. 24, 1935 – APRIL 1, 2016 Barbara Roth, 80, of Nazareth, died on Friday, April 1 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Roth for 46 years before he died in January

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She was a 1953 graduate of Nazareth High School.. Over the years she became an avid bingo player and bowler. She taught junior bowling at both the YMCA and Blue Valley Lanes.

Born December 24, 1935 in Belfast, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Werkheiser) Cressman.

Barbara was a big fan of Duke basketball and the Philadelphia Phillies. She loved gardening and animals and sitting on her patio watching the birds at her bird feeders.

She was a member of Forks U.C.C. Church, Stockertown, where she was very involved with the rummage sales.

Surviving are her children, Debra Roth f Nazareth, Sandra Fehnel of Plainfield Township, Michael Roth of Trumbull, Conn.; and our grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning in the Forks U.C.C. Church with The Rev. Robert Gutekunst officiating. Interment followed in Forks Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Memorial donations may be made to Forks U.C.C. Church, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown, PA 18083 or to the Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.

Reginald H. Snell

Reginald H. Snell, 73, of Northampton died on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. He was the husband of Carol M. (Weidner) Snell for 36 years.

He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 33 years, prior to retiring in 1998. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late George R. and Miriam (Woodring) Snell.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Brenda Campbell, of Walnutport; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, David Snell, in Murietta, Calif.; and a sister, Miriam Landes, of Orefield.

Preceding him in death were a son, Michael Boettger; a daughter, Robin Boettger-Houck; and sibling Cecelia, Janet, Leonard, and his twin brother, Roger.

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Services were held on Saturday morning in the O’Donnell Funeral Home, North Catasauqua, with The Rev. Gary L. Walbert officiating.

William A. Weidner

OCT. 7, 1926 – MARCH 27, 2016 William A. Weidner, 89, of Palmerton, died Sunday, March 27 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown Campus. He was the husband of the late Gloria M. (Neitz) Weidner, who died in 1970.

He was a walkie stacker operator for Mack Trucks, Inc., Allentown, for 25 years before retiring in 1987, and was also the shop steward for Local Union #677 for 25 years. William served in the U.S. Army during War II. Born October 7, 1926 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edwin and Marie (Geist) Weidner.

Surviving are his long-time partner of 36 years, Jean Weidner; a son, Wayne A. Weidner, of Walnutport; a sister, Shirley Franklin, of Allentown; three grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren.

Preceding him in death were a brother, Richard; a daughter-inlaw, Sharon Weidner, and a sister, Mary Miller.

A graveside service was held on Friday, April 1 at St. Peter’s Union Cemetery, Macungie. Local arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Grace L. Zimmermann

JULY 23, 1923 – MARCH 29, 2016 Grace L. Zimmermann, 92, of Palmer Township, formerly of Oxford, N.J., died on Tuesday, March 29 in Easton Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Anthony Zimmermann for 32 years before he died in 1978.

After graduating from high school, she worked for John Hancock Life Insurance Co. in New York City.

Born on July 23, 1923 in New York, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Isabel (Barret) Haile.

She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Oxford, N.J. Grace held a special place in her heart for animals and loved her pets.

Surviving are a son, Paul A. Zimmerman, of Palmer Township; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Preceding her in death were three brothers, Rev. Donald, Lawrence and Paul Haile; and two sisters, Rosemarie Murray and Annabelle Walker.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday morning in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Oxford, N.J. There were no calling hours. Interment followed in

St. Rose of Lima Parish Cemetery, Oxford. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 968 Postal Rd., Allentown, PA 18109.

Anna R. Zopf

SEPT. 20, 1929 – MARCH 25, 2016 Anna Rose Zopf, 86, of Nazareth, died on Friday, March 25 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Anthony Zopf, Sr., who died in March 1974, and was the companion of Lenny Fitigati for 37 years.

Anna and her late husband were the former co-owners and operators of Daniels Slate Quarry Hotel in Upper Nazareth Township for many years.

Born September 20, 1929 in Bath, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Kleinschuster) Weiss.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth.

Surviving are two sons, Anthony Zopf, Jr. of Nazareth and Phillip Zopf of Beersville; three daughters, Patricia Paff of Bath, Elizabeth Telez and Joan Pahoyo, both of California; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Kroboth and Emma Legath, both of Northampton, and Catherine Marx of Whitehall.

Preceding her in death were a sister, Julia Kroboth, and two brothers, Frank and John Weiss.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family, as arranged by the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth.

Holy Trinity Nursery School 2016-17 Registration submitted by ANN STEIGERWALT

Holy Trinity Nursery School, located at 1235 Main St. in Northampton, is currently registering for the 2016-2017 school year. The two-year-old playgroup class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monthly tuition is $75 and the non-refundable registration fee is $50. Class size is limited to 12 children. Children do not need to be toilet-trained for this class.

The three-year-old class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monthly tuition is $95 and the non-refundable registration fee is $50. Class size is limited to 16 children. Children need to be toilet-trained for this class.

The four-year-old class meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. Monthly tuition is $125 and the non- refundable registration fee is $50. Class size is limited to 16 children. Children need to be toilet- trained for this class.

Children must turn the appropriate age for the class by September 1, 2016. For more information or to arrange a visit, call the church at 610-262- 2668.

Bath area Foodviabank Facebook

The food bank is at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bath from 9:30-11 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: April 12, May 10, and June 14. Donations needed for April are any kind of pasta. Donations needed for May are pork and beans, kidney beans, and baked beans. Donations needed for June are soups.

Other welcomed donations are Ahart’s giftcards and coats (all sizes, especially for children, new or in good condition). Jello-o and pudding are no longer accepted.

Checks can also be made payable to: Bath Area Food Bank and given to Marjorie Rehrig. If you have any questions, please call Marjorie Rehrig at 610-8370624, or Jeannie Judd Wagner at 610-837-8671. The statistics for February are as follows: Children under 18 served- 127 Seniors 60 and over served- 81 Individuals 18 to 59 served161 Total individuals served- 369

Total family units served- 142 New self-declaration forms for month- 6

April 7-13, 2016 13

Total families registered- 245 Emergency distributions- 4

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NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 14, 2016 The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals: 1.Joe Jones, 7005 Mosserville Road, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, for the property located on Dewey Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

The properties are located on Tax Map Nos. L4SW1B-3-9 and L4SW1B-3-9A and are located in an R-3 Residential District.

Mr. Jones would like to combine these parcels then subdivide into four parcels to erect two semi-attached dwelling units.

He is seeking variances to minimum lot width and minimum side yard:

Page 250:23, Article IV- District Regulations, §250-13- Application of Regulations, Subsection A and Schedule II- Bulk and Coverage Controls- 250 Attachment 3:1-R-3 District.

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The team learned quickly that going through the motions was going to make their final 10 games of the season a miserable experience. An 8-0 blowout loss to Hershey on March 23 – the franchise’s worst home defeat in the team’s history – was a wakeup call that they needed to turn things around in a hurry.

“It can go one of two ways. I have been in the situation before where the team is out of the playoffs,” forward Colin McDonald said. “It's tough to get up for these games sometimes.”

Since then, the Phantoms have won four in a row – including a two-game sweep over the weekend in Newfoundland, Canada against the St. John’s IceCaps.

While the wins don’t mean much in the standings, it’s a chance for the players to instill some confidence in them before heading into the offseason in mid-April.

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“The biggest thing was our lack of battle and compete, and to me we have to get that back. We have to establish that over the last six games that we play and let that be a carryover into next year,” head coach Scott Gordon said, admitting he was at least partly to blame for those deficiencies.

“That lack of compete, it doesn’t matter what your system is or your skill level. At the end of the day, you have to win one-on-one battles and you have to protect the puck, and we just haven’t done a very good job of that all season long. I should have put more of an emphasis on that.”

Weekend of firsts The two games against the St. John’s IceCaps, particularly Saturday’s 4-0 win, was a memorable game for several Phantoms players.

Defenseman Reece Willcox and forward Oskar Lindblom both made their AHL debuts in Friday night’s game, but both picked up their first career AHL point Saturday. Willcox tallied his first pro goal in the first period and Lindblom picked up an assist on Lehigh Valley’s second goal in the opening frame.

Goaltender Martin Ouellette recorded his first career AHL shutout in the win, improving to 4-0-0 in his last four starts with a 1.26 goals-against average and .962 save percentage.

More prospects on the way The next trio of Philadelphia Flyers' prospects are on their way to the Philadelphia Flyers' AHL affiliate. Defenseman Travis Sanheim and forward Radel Fazleev, whose Calgary Hitmen were eliminated in the first round of the WHL playoffs Sat-

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urday night, and forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel whose Val d'Or Foreurs were eliminated from the QMJHL playoffs Sunday night.

It's a youth movement for Lehigh Valley, as they are eliminated from the postseason and have just two weeks - six games - left on their regular season schedule.

There's no better time than now to get these three prospects their first taste of pro hockey. All three - Sanheim, Fazleev and AubeKubel, will be eligible to turn pro and play in the AHL with the Phantoms on a full-time basis in the fall.

Up next The Phantoms have a week of practice leading up to a threegame weekend beginning Friday night in Wilkes-Barre against the rival Penguins at 7:05 p.m.

ET. Lehigh Valley then begins a home and home series with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Saturday night at the PPL Center at 7:05 p.m. ET before finishing the weekend in Bridgeport, Connecticut Sunday evening at 5:00 p.m. ET. You can follow all the latest Lehigh Valley Phantoms breaking news, in-game updates and much more by following Tony on Twitter -> @TonyAndrock and by visiting his daily online coverage at Highland Park Hockey.

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