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(Left) Rep. Harhart, Rev. Brown, Rep. Hahn, Sen. Scavello stand at the wall. (Right) Visitors search for familiar names of those either missing or killed in action during the Vietnam War. Many rubbed the names on paper or placed flowers.

–Home News photo

by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News

Three special services were held this past Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday morning at the foot of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, which was brought to the Moore Township Recreation Center four days and nights last week.

On Thursday, 70 Northampton County veterans who are listed on the wall were remembered, either as missing in action or sustaining fatal wounds in the battles waged in that Southeast Asian country some 48 years ago.

Each of the families received a candle and rose at the candlelight

service.

Before the program, we spoke with Ron Sebring, who served during 1966 and 1967, and was wounded in March 1967. With him was a fellow soldier of “B” Co., 4th Infantry Division, Bob Derr. They came to pay tribute to three of their comrades, 15 of whom were drafted together in 1965, took their training in Fort Lewis, Washington and went overseas together.

The trio who died in the “Nine Days of May” battle were Gerald J. Peysher, Alan W. Bonney and James L. Kachline. Of the memorial wall, Sebring said, “This is a very special, moving place, no

matter where it goes.” He said that of the more than 58,000 names on the wall, the heaviest casualties in their division came from New York.

Christine Speer of Wind Gap was 7 years old when her brother, Gerald Peysher, went off to war. She said he wanted to be a policeman. Wiping away tears, she said, “I wish he was here. I miss him so much.” Mrs. Speer has movies and other photos sent home from Vietnam during the war by Gerald.

70 from County Died Thursday’s ceremony opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and playing of the “Star Span-

gled Banner” in a trumpet solo by Benjamin Crane. Pastor Donald Brown of Salem U.C.C. Church, Moorestown, had lit all of the candles and offered prayer. Welcoming remarks were given by Kirk Decker of Cub Scout Pack 50 and Brian Gnas of Boy Scout Troop 33.

As Lynn Kessler, associate of both Troops 33 and 50, read each of the 70 names individually, boys from those troops and Cub Packs 50 and 597 picked up a candle and the relative of the deceased soldier was given a rose, and they went to the spot on the Continued on page 2

Lehigh Township Historical Society News submitted by BEVERY PUTT If you missed the 150th anniversary of St. Paul's Schoolhouse celebration on August 1, you missed an opportunity to learn about the life of a confederate soldier and duties of a laundress for the soldiers (portrayed by Mr. and Mrs. Langley). Also, Dr. Peters portrayed a Civil War sur-

geon, bringing all of his medical tools and sharing his knowledge.

Lamont Shaffer sang folk songs for visitors in St. Paul's fellowship hall while everyone enjoyed refreshments during the day.

Before opening the schoolhouse for tours, Rep. Julie Harhart presented a citation to the Lehigh Township Historical Society

for the celebration of the anniversary and its part in restoring the schoolhouse. The little one-room schoolhouse stands in good condition, thanks to the society, and represents a bygone era in Lehigh Township.

This is the last month the historical centre will be open on a regular basis for two Sundays,

September 13 and September 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. After September, the museum will be closed until spring of 2016 except for special occasions and by appointment. Appointments can be set up for the historical centre or St. Paul's Schoolhouse any time durContinued on page 5

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GETTING OUT! EVENTS AROUND TOWN The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382! We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

Bath Farmers Market – Every Friday through Sept. 25 from 3 – 7 p.m. at Keystone Park in Bath.

Horner's Cemetery free tours - Every Sat., 8:30-10:30 a.m., at 4955 Nor-Bath Blvd. Northampton, through Oct.

Northampton Area Public Library 50th Anniv. Celebration-Aug. 22 from 11 to 3 p.m. at 1615 Laubach Ave. Spuds and Suds organizational meeting- August 24, 9 a.m. at Town & Country Restaurant.

Moore Township 250th Anniversary Celebration – Sat. and Sun., Aug. 29 and 30.

Bath Community-Wide Yard Sale-Saturday, Sept. 5. No

fee to have a yard sale on this day.

Nazareth Area Garden Club Show-13th annual Flower and Garden Show on Sept. 11 and 12 in the Schoeneck Moravian Church Social Hall. 4-7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Nazareth 275th Parade and Anniv. Birthday Party –

Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. Parade starts at Nazareth High School, party at 4 p.m. at the Moravian Historical Society.

Northampton Historic Street Fair – Sat. Sept. 12 from 10

Bob Derr and Ron Sebring stand in front of the memorials to three comrades from the 4th Infantry Division who were killed in Vietnam: Gerald Peysher, Alan Bonney and James Kachline. –Home News photo

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Along the 288-ft. wall the grounds were carefully landscaped with mulch and small bushes.

Placards noted local men who are deceased or missing and insignia of branches of the service were placed by the wall.

More than 300 people from all over the Lehigh Valley and beyond attended the programs Thursday and Friday.

Second Service On Friday evening, Boy Scouts from Troop 50, and Pastor Brown again took part in a service of remembrance. State Senator Mario Scavello and State Representatives Marcia Hahn and Julie Harhart offered remarks about the devas-

tating war. Senator Scavello said, “Those who fought and died were ordinary people who answered the call to serve their country.”

Rep. Harhart thanked Moore Township and the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts who helped raise $10,000 to bring the memorial wall here. She said, “We owe a deep debt of gratitude to all who fought in the Vietnam War, thousands of them paying the ultimate sacrifice,” adding that for those parents and grandparents left behind they still have emotional scars. Rep. Hahn said, “It is a time of remembrance, for Vietnam is more than a word, more than a country. Those who made the ultimate sacrifice served with courage and gallantry.”

Sandra Reagan of Bethlehem read a letter from her brother, Robert A. Nickol, who at age 20 wrote a letter to friends, family and draft dodgers that had a poignant message. That was 42 years ago, before his helicopter crashed at sea just days before he was scheduled to come home. He is listed as an M.I.A. on the wall.

After reading the letter, she said, “On behalf of all the ignorant people, forgive us,” for the way they treated the soldiers returning from Vietnam. She added, “Thank you, thank you for your service.”

After the benediction, a 21gun salute was fired by a squad of men from American Legion Post 470 in Bath.

Wreath Laid at Wall On Saturday morning a wreath-laying ceremony was held by the Knights of Columbus Pope Pius XII Assembly #941 of Easton.

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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual

Pain or Pleasure If you could choose pain or

pleasure, what would you choose?

At this moment you are obviously wondering where this week’s Natural Perspective™ is heading.

Hang in there. I already know 99.99% of us would choose pleasure. It’s my first choice as well.

My son Drew has not been keeping up with some chores. In the usual father tone, I looked him sternly in the eyes and asked my son if he would like to be grounded or if he would like an ice cream cone. He gave me a sly smile and slowly said “cone?”

This was a trick question but not to trick. It was to use this issue as a learning moment. The conversation quickly turned into the “why should you be rewarded for not performing the duties and responsibilities you were given” lesson. He got the point. He was grounded. Done.

Much is truly learned from not-so-good experiences. Personal health crisis are not desirable in the least yet if you have been through one I am pretty sure that somehow your life has been changed, touched, and softened in a way only such an event could do. Ice cream (pleasure) just doesn’t have the same teaching effect.

Nobody escapes the pain that occurs in this life. Nobody. Sickness, tragedy, regrets touch each and every one of us. While I haven’t asked God for more pain (in fact I often pray for the opposite) pain has led me closer to Him. Such painful, life sculpting events, while not often understood, leads to wisdom, discernment, and a host of other levels of maturity. My father used to say that’s why we have a Pope with gray hair.

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who are going through hard times, I pray you have a peace which transcends all understanding. Peace, even as we are dealing with the pain, is much better than temporary pleasure. My best to you.

“Natural Perspectives” is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.

Correction

In the August 6 edition of The Home News we ran a Bath council story that included a discussion about money owed to the borough by the Bath Lions Midget Football Association. They payments due are for the electrical costs of running the refreshment stand and lighting at Ciff Cowling Field. The Home News erroneously reported that Parks and Recreation chairperson and councilperson, Jennifer George, said that the Lions paid the electrical bill in full for 2012 through 2014, just not 2015. George clarified to us that, in fact, the Lions owed $1,682.36 in 2013 and paid $500 that year.

The taxpayers covered the rest of the costs. In 2014, the Lions owed $2,512.33 and paid $400 of that balance. From February until June of this year, the Lions’ total bill for use of the field came to $1,065.47 and no money has been put towards that debt so far in 2015. The previous two years debt, 2013 and 2014, were forgiven by Borough Council.

The Home News regrets the error.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Unwanted Newspaper Delivery Wasteful To the Editor: As a loyal subscriber to your mail-delivered newspaper, I’m sending this note to hopefully stir you and your reader’s interest about this issue. For the past few weeks, I have been trying to have The Express Times stop delivering to our area, unsuccessfully. Driveways, roadways, uninhabited properties, etc. have often been the recipient. People don’t want the paper, leave it lying out and it becomes a huge environmental problem – especially the plastic wrap the papers are delivered in. Moore Township and (State Rep.) Julie Harhart have tried to do something, but were rebuffed by “freedom of the press.” What about our freedom from littering?

One police officer told me, while writing a report about a firework thrown into my front yard, that a class-action lawsuit might be our best bet. We don’t have the money

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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT AUGUST 8

Theft from vehicle in the 300 block of E. 9th St. Report of a license plate removed from a vehicle. Owner is unsure where plate was removed.

Northampton Area Public Library bus trip

by KAREN HEIN The Friends of Northampton Area Public Library will be running a bus trip to the “Vatican Splendors” exhibit at the Franklin Institute on Friday, Dec. 11. The exhibit includes many artifacts, which have never left Vatican City. Cost for the trip, which includes admission, bus, and driver’s tip is: children age 3-11: $55, 12 and over $65. Lunch is on your own. The bus leaves from the Northampton Recreation Center at 8 a.m. and arrives back at 6 p.m.

For more information, contact the library at 610- 262-7537.

Nazareth Library September American Cross Blood Drive

by KRISTIE KENNEDY The Memorial library of Nazareth and Vicinity will hold an American Red Cross Community Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Library is located at 295 East Center St., Nazareth. Please contact the Library to sign up at: nazlib6@nazarethlibrary.org or 610759-4932.

Friendly Fifties

by KAREN SEREMULA St. John's Friendly Fifties will have their 24th Anniversary meeting at 1:00 at 1343 Newport Avenue in Northampton in the church social hall on Monday, Sept. 14. The rosary will be prayed at 11:30 in the church.

Lunch will be served and Mike Skweir will provide the music.

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College Corner Lebanon Valley College is recognizing its high-achieving firstyear students for receiving scholarships from the College.

Kristen Toppeta of Nazareth, Pa. Toppeta, a graduate of Nazareth Area High School, plans to study biology at The Valley.

Adam Schisler of Northampton, Pa. Schisler, a graduate of Northampton Area High School, plans to study business administration at The Valley.

Ryan Johnson of Bath, Pa. Johnson, a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, plans to study criminal justice at The Valley.

Among the incoming class of 457 students, 63 percent rank in the top 30 percent of their high school class; seven students were valedictorians; 51 percent of students earned a scholarship worth half-tuition; and six students received the full-tuition Allwein Scholarship.

Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa., welcomes 1,573 fulltime undergraduates studying more than 30 challenging and sophisticated majors, as well as customized self-designed majors.

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AARP September meeting

by MARY LOU MILLER The Northampton AARP meeting in September will be Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Northampton Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave, Northampton.

Doors open at 12 p.m. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided. If interested in any trips, please call Sharon at 610262-9182.

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Early Migratory Bird Seasons Set Dove season to overlap with nearly all of early smallgame season.

By Pennsylvania Game Commission Pennsylvania’s early migratory bird seasons have been approved, and dove hunters will need to pay particular attention to the dates on which seasons start and end.

Dove-season segments have been restructured this year so that doves may be hunted throughout the early small-game season. But that means dove season will close briefly prior to the start of smallgame season, then reopen.

Doves Dove season will open on Tuesday, Sept. 1 and run through Oct. 10. It then will reopen on Oct. 17, which is the first day of the statewide openers for squirrels and ruffed grouse, and run through Nov. 28, which is the closing day for squirrels, grouse, rabbits, pheasants and quail. The final dove season segment runs from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1.

Traditionally, the first segment started and ended in September, and much of October was closed to dove hunting. But for the second consecutive year, under season-setting guidelines adopted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2014, Pennsylvania and other eastern states have been allotted additional dove-hunting days to make for a longer season.

Hunting hours are from noon until sunset from Sept. 1 through Sept. 25. Beginning on Sept. 26, hunting hours during open dove seasons begin at one-half hour before sunrise and end at sunset.

The daily bag limit in each dovehunting segment has been set at 15, with a possession limit of 45.

Geese The September statewide season for resident Canada geese also will open Sept. 1, and continue through Sept. 25. The September season retains a daily bag limit of eight Canada geese, with a possession limit of 24.

Shooting hours during the September goose season are onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset, except when the season overlaps with youth waterfowl hunting days.

On those days, shooting hours end at sunset.

There are special regulations – including smaller bag limits and possession limits – in a couple of areas of the state.

In most of the Southern James Bay Population Goose Zone, and on the Pymatuning Reservoir

and the area extending 100 yards inland from the shoreline of the reservoir, excluding the area east of state Route 3011 (Hartstown Road), hunters will have a daily limit of three and a possession limit of nine.

Also, in a portion of western Crawford County, the daily bag limit is one goose and possession limit is three geese. That area begins south of state Route 198 from the Ohio state line to intersection of state Route 18, then follows state Route 18 south to state Route 618; follows state Route 618 south to U.S. Route 6; U.S. Route 6 east to U.S. Route 322/state Route 18; U.S. Route 322/state Route 18 west to intersection of state Route 3013; and state Route 3013 south to the Crawford/Mercer County line.

The exception to the rules in this area is State Game Lands 214, where September goose hunting is closed. This restriction does not apply to youth participating in the youth waterfowl hunting days, when regular-season regulations apply.

And, in the area of Lancaster and Lebanon counties north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) and east of state Route 501 to state Route 419; south of state Route 419 to Lebanon-Berks county line; west of Lebanon-Berks county line to state Route 1053 (also known as Peartown Road and Greenville Road); and west of state Route 1053 to Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76), the daily bag limit is one goose, with a possession limit of three geese. This restriction does not apply to youth participating in the youth waterfowl hunting days, when regular season regulations apply.

Closed September Goose Hunting Areas The controlled hunting areas at the Game Commission’s Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Lebanon and Lancaster counties, as well as all of State Game Lands 46, will remain closed to September goose hunting to address the decline in the resident Canada goose flock.

State Canada Goose Population Kevin Jacobs, a waterfowl biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, noted that liberal Canada goose hunting opportunities, along with control programs used by many municipalities and public and private landowners, have stabilized the state’s resident Canada goose population at nearly 250,000 total spring Canada geese in recent years. This is down nearly 90,000 Canada geese from the peak numbers of nearly 340,000 estimated in 2004 and 2005. However, populations remain significantly above the management goal of 150,000.“Hunting remains the most effective and efficient way to manage resident Canada geese, provided hunters can gain access to geese in problem areas,” Jacobs said.

Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days The first youth waterfowl hunting day will be held statewide on Sept. 19, and the second day will vary by duck-hunting zone

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and will be announced when late migratory game bird seasons are selected in mid-August.

Youth waterfowl days are open to licensed junior hunters who are 12 to 15 years old. To participate, a youngster must be accompanied by an adult, who may assist the youth in calling, duck identification and other aspects of the hunt. During those hunts, youth can harvest ducks, geese, mergansers, coots and gallinules.

Licensed adults can harvest Canada geese on Sept. 19, and on the second youth day if there is a general Canada goose season open in the area being hunted.

On youth waterfowl days occurring when there is a general Canada goose season open, youth and adults have the same daily limit for Canada geese in the area being hunted. On youth waterfowl days occurring when there is not a general Canada goose season open, accompanying adults may not harvest Canada geese, and the bag limit for youth hunters is the same as in the regular season for the area being hunted. Bag limits for ducks, mergansers, coots and gallinules will be consistent with the limit for the regular season, which will be announced in mid-August, after the annual Waterfowl Symposium on Aug. 7.

Woodcock Pennsylvania’s woodcock season retains its longer format this year, opening on Oct. 17 and closing on Nov. 28. The daily limit remains three, with a possession limit of nine.

Snipe The season for common snipe also will run from Oct. 17 to Nov. 28, which is the same structure as previous years. The daily limit is 8, and the possession limit is 24.

Virginia and Sora Rail Virginia and sora rail hunting will run from Sept. 1 to Nov. 9.

Bag limits, singly or combined, are three daily and nine in possession. The season for king and clapper rails remains closed.

Gallinules Hunting for gallinules also runs from Sept. 1 to Nov. 9, and the bag limits are three daily and nine in possession.

Required Licenses Migratory game bird hunters, including those afield for doves and woodcock, are required to obtain and carry a PennsylvaContinued on page 6

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Networking at Musikfest

I’m working this week, even if you might not recognize what I’m doing as “work.” But, trust me, I’m really working it at Musikfest in Bethlehem. The festival, now in its 31st year, features tons of great food, live music, comedians, and all sorts of other fun things. How am I working at this fun event, you may ask? Well: 1. I’m networking; word-ofmouth marketing is the best kind.

2. I’m observing customer service.

3. I’m checking out local business reinvention.

4. I’m reconnecting with clients.

How about you? The old way of networking is that you run around a room handing out business cards. It happens all of the time, but still seems so unnatural.

It’s just easier to have networking become a natural aspect of everything that you do. While I was sitting on a bench at the fest, a gentleman came and asked to share the seat with myself and another woman – a stranger. She shot him the biggest evil eye I have ever seen, and immediately gets up and rudely leaves. “I wonder what’s wrong with her?” I

said to him. My point is that she works somewhere, and likely has customers. Would you want to do business with someone like her?

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Storytelling Road trip tour to personify Transportation

by LOIS FAVIER Lehigh Valley is one of more than two dozen stops national senior transportation expert Katherine Freund is making to raise awareness throughout America.

By 2040 people over the age of 65 will make up 21.7% of the Lehigh Valley’s population, an increase of 92.9% from current levels. Nearly 12% of the population of the Lehigh Valley will be over age 75, an increase of 107% over current levels. As they age, many will find themselves losing the ability to safely drive. The problem more often affects suburban or rural communities that have little or no access to viable and affordable public transportation. One woman from Maine has decided to get in her own car and travel across America to make these stories known, in an effort to inspire more people to be part of the solution.

The Independent Transportation Network ITNAmerica celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first ride on June 16 by launching a 60 day national Storytelling Tour. On August 13, ITNLehighValley hosted ITN Founder and President Katherine Freund, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Christopher’s, at the Columbian Home, 1519 W Greenleaf St. Allentown, PA 18102. Ms. Freund stopped by Allentown to listen to ITNLehighValley rider stories as part of her more than two dozen “story stops” comprising the Storybook Tour. Each conversation presents a unique perspective on how transportation affects the experiences of every day lives of older or visually impaired Lehigh Valley residents.

Freund is driving to the people who are living with the decision to give up their keys to record their experiences and share them with America through her blog, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, traditional media and, later, a book.

“Transportation needs are too often an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ experience. We need to take notice before the accidents occur, and engage the people who can become part of the solution. Viable, personal transportation is essential if we are to age in our own homes and communities,” said Freund. “The solution is parked in millions of driveways across America. But first we need to surface the needs of so many people, their families and their communities by sharing their stories.”

Freund herself was inspired to

start the Independent Transportation Network when she realized why her son was run over by an 84-year-old driver in 1988. That driver, like so many other older Americans, did not have equivalent independent transportation options available to give him the confidence to hang up the keys when it was time.

You can share your story about why mobility is so important as you age at the ITNLehighValley Facebook page or by visiting the Storybook Tour page.

CALLS TO ACTION: -Tell your story by visiting: http://storybooktour.org/webform/share-your-story - Donate your car: http://www. itnlehighvalley.org/ways-give/cardonation - Become a volunteer driver for ITNLehighValley About ITNAmerica and Rides In Sight: ITNAmerica, composed of 20 ITN affiliates from coast to coast, is the only national nonprofit offering transitional and permanent transportation in personal automobiles for hundreds of thousands of older and vision-impaired people. The 24/7 arm-through-arm, door-through-door service uses innovative payment methods such as CarTrade or volunteer driver credits to bank rides, in addition to using Personal Transportation Accounts so no cash changes hand at the time of the ride. ITNAmerica also operates the only national tollfree hotline and searchable database of nearly 15,000 transportation options called Rides In Sight (855-60-RIDES).

About the Storybook Tour: From retired musicians in Nashville to the residents in the Navajo

Nation in rural Arizona and members of the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s retirement community in Los Angeles, the stories on the Storybook Tour are sure to bring colorful and diverse insights into what transportation access means for the tens of millions striving to thrive in their homes and communities in spite of hanging up their car keys. Learn more in this video a 60-day national road trip.

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ing the year for family or group tours. The next event for the historical society is the yard sale to be held Friday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Raindate September 19.) You may donate items to the society by bringing them on the open house dates on Sunday, September 13 or Sunday, September 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. or on the day of the event. The yard sale will be held outside the historical centre in Pennsville. If you wish to sell your own items, you can rent a space for a small fee.

Forms are available at the historical centre on open house dates or call 610-440-0151 to leave your name, phone number, and email address and forms will be emailed directly to you. On September 26, the society will hold its annual mum sale at Pennsville (outside the historical centre) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come early for the best selections. Mums not sold on Saturday will be offered for sale on Sunday, September 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. On Saturday, there will be baked goods, hot dogs, and drinks available for sale.

Looking ahead, the society will participate in the Dream Come True benefit at Becky's Drive-In in Berlinsville on Sunday, October 4 and will be chancing off a basket. Stop by our table and take a chance. Chat with the society members and learn about the work of the society.

For more information concerning these events, call 610-4400151.

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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip Well, the weather was great the week before, but it turned a little rainy for the first couple of days of Musikfest last week. It didn’t bother folks too much. They just carried umbrellas and wore plastic raincoats. After that, the sun came out and the weather was great again the rest of the time, and with no humidity. So, a good time was had by all, no doubt. . . .The Vietnam Memorial Wall came to Moore Township just as the weather turned good again. It was sad to read all those names of men and women who fought and died, and some who are still missing in action after 40 years. It brought tears to the visitors’ eyes seeing all those names.

There were quite a few veterans from Bath who served and it was good that they were able to come home again. But I’m sure they lost some buddies over there in the war that so many people in the country criticized. That was a sad part of it, too. I personally want to salute all the veterans who have served their country! . . . . Now, as I’m penning this, the very hot and humid weather has returned and it will be here the whole week. Groan! . . . . My sympathies to George Ahart and family on the loss of his wife recently. I’m sure George’s many employees at his markets were there for the funeral. Add to them my condolences. . . . It can happen to most of us, I reckon, but Gigi Kahler scratched her head over this one. Seems she went to the Bath laundromat Sunday

night. She loaded her clothes in the washer, put the soap in, and closed the door. She just couldn’t figure out why it wouldn’t start after multiple tries. After asking a couple of gentlemen who were there what the problem was, they finally asked her, “Well, did you put any quarters in?” Which she hadn’t. . . . Every other day we read of developers planning huge warehouses around the Valley. With all the tractor-trailers on the roads already and tons of traffic with folks driving cars here, there and everywhere, I don’t know, but plans need to be made in a hurry to figure how we’re gonna handle the volume.

And Shane Burcaw had it right in his column the other day when he said people are getting more and more anxious and impatient.

I saw a minor delay the other day, and one driver couldn’t wait an extra minute. He hadta turn around and go back the other way. Give me the old days when we took things kinda casual like. . . . With Moore Township celebrating their 250th anniversary on the 29th and 30th, I see there will be guided bus tours on both days that weekend. Nazareth is celebrating their 275th anniversary this year and they had an interesting historical bus tour last Saturday. The tour cost five dollars. We have a lotta history in this area, and this is one way to see it . . . . Marvin Werkheiser and his fellow Lions will be busy the rest of this week running a bingo stand down at the Muhlenberg Hospital summer festival. No clams for Kyle Grube, though. . . . Only one more week, kids, and school starts up again! I hope you had a nice summer. It’s a hot, humid one right now. Give me a cold one.

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Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings. For more information, call 610-767-0864.

The Muhlenberg Hospital Center pinochle marathon continued on Monday, August 17.

Hosts/hostesses at each of three locations, and the highest scorer for each, were as follows: Group I – Paul Deutsch host, and Tom Cummings the winner with a score of 679.

Group II – Irene Snyder the hostess, and Laura Diehl winning with a 668 score.

Group III – Caroline Struss, hostess, and Jean Markulics the winning player with 651.

For September, these persons submitted by will be serving as hosts/hostesses: COLIN RICCOBON Group I, Charles Reph; Group The American Red Cross urges II, Lou Lonzi, and Group III, blood donors to give in the final Irene Wetzel. weeks of summer to help prevent a blood shortage. Blood donations often decline in August as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ramp up. On average during the summer months, about two fewer submitted by BEVERLY PUTT donors give blood at each Red The regular monthly meeting Cross blood drive of the garden club will be held than what is needed.

Tuesday, September 8 at 7 p.m. at Donations are needed now to Hope Lutheran Church in Cher- help ensure blood ryville. Linda Kortz will present is available for patients in need. the program and an arrangement Donors with types AB, O negademonstration. She will speak tive, B negative and A negative about "It's All About the Line." blood are especially encouraged to The club project of ground donate. Plasma from type AB docherries is due and the Nomina- nors can be transfused to patients tion Committee will present a of any blood type, as can type slate of officers for 2016.

O negative blood. Type B negaMembers may bring the fol- tive and A negative blood can be lowing for judging: Specimens - transfused to Rh-positive or negazinnia, dahlia, chrysanthemum, tive patients. These are the most cockscomb, cleome, gladiola, in demand blood types and are in aster, impatiens, sedum, canna, constant need. phlox, a herb to be labeled, shrub/vine with focus on flowers and shrub/vine with focus on foliage. Houseplants - your choice

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The Bath Lions and MTAA Redhawks Football and Cheering Association will be holding a used clothing drive We receive money for every pound we collect & you get to clean out the closet!

We are collecting the following items: Clothing (Men, Women, & Children), Hats, Shoes, Handbags, Belts, Ties, Coats, Jackets, Bed Linens, Bath Linens, Stuffed Animals Please bring your donations to Ciff Cowling Field in Bath (by George Wolf School) on any of the following dates:

August 24, 25, 26, 27 from 6-8pm September 7, 8, 10 from 6-8 pm September 20 from 10 am – 3 pm * Any questions please contact Chris at (610) 739-4982 *

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Please consider donating Thursday, August 27 at Westminster Village (803 North Wahneta Street in Allentown) from 12 to 5 p.m.

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nia migratory game bird license ($3.70 for residents, $6.70 for nonresidents), as well as a general hunting, combination or lifetime license. All waterfowl hunters age 16 and older also must possess a federal migratory bird hunting and conservation (duck) stamp.

Hunting Hours Hunting hours for all migratory birds close at sunset, except for September Canada geese, as noted above, and the snow goose conservation season.

Season Selection Annual migratory bird and waterfowl seasons are selected by states from a framework established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Guide to Migratory Bird Hunting The “Pennsylvania 2015-16 Guide to Migratory Bird Hunting” brochure will be posted on the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) in midAugust.

Report Banded Birds Hunters are encouraged to report leg-banded migratory game bird recoveries online at www.reportband.gov, or use the toll-free number (1-800-327-BAND).

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BATH AREA Scout Troop 50 in Moorestown, Boy Scout Troop 33 from Klecknersville/Bath, along with Eckley E. Patch Post #470, American Legion in Bath, two golf tournaments, and the public who contributed thousands of dollars in donations.

Dolly and Dale Kachline of Nazareth are shown accepting a rose in remembrance of Dale’s brother, James. Dale said he survived the Korean War, but his brother didn’t in Vietnam. –Home News photo

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to war without the full support of the American people.”

Another 21-gun rifle salute to the fallen troops followed as the ceremony ended.

Crowds Welcomed Wall From the very beginning, when the wall was brought to the Moore Township Recreation Center on Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of people came to remember the victims of a war that left the country divided four decades ago.

There were many from the Bath area who served in the Vietnam War and visited the memorial wall. We talked to two of them who came to see the wall of names.

George Gasper served with the 1st Marine Division at Chu Lai, Vietnam for 12 months from 1966 to 1967. He said the trip by ship from San Diego to Vietnam lasted 21 days. The Home News published a photo of him reading this newspaper around a circle of Marines in November 1966.

Jimmy H. Beltz had two tanks knocked out from under him in the battle and is still having medical care at the V.A. hospital in Wilkes-Barre.

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mouth had gotten around that the wall would arrive sometime between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Men, women and children came to the center, awaiting the arrival of more than 100 Nam Knights motorcyclists escorting the truck and trailer carrying the disassembled wall to enter from Rt. 987. People paced back and forth in the shade or parked their cars along the blacktop lane that courses through the vast grounds of the recreation center.

Finally, at 2:45 p.m., the convoy arrived, led by a Moore township police car, and followed by the long line of motorcycles.

The contingent went past the crowds that had gathered, parked their motorcycles and the Nam Knights and the driver of the truck went to the park pavilion, where they enjoyed refreshments.

The wall was unloaded in sections shortly afterward and then assembled by volunteers for the people to see the names of those who sacrificed their lives in the cause of freedom.

Scouting Participation Making it possible that the memorial wall would come here was Mrs. Kessler of Lehigh Township, whose late grandmother saw a flier two years ago about the group. An intensive fundraising effort followed after she told the scouts about it, spearheaded by Cub Pack 50 and Boy License # PA003267

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The 288-ft. long memorial is a three-fifths scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., containing the names of 58,277 service men and women who were killed in action in the Vietnam War. It is owned and maintained by the

Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard County, Florida. On Monday morning the wall was disassembled and placed back in the trailer. After Moore Township, the wall will next be going to Forest City, Iowa, then to Wilmore, Kentucky.

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Home Improvement

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Lift carpet stains by creating a homemade cleaner using dish-

washing liquid, white vinegar, water and baking soda.

When laminate cabinets and countertops can use a facelift: Fill mild scratches and hide blemishes by using colormatched repair pens.

Get rid of tough stains by pouring nail polish remover on a clean white rag and gently scrubbing surfaces. (Be sure to test a small area before taking on the entire surface.)

When you’re ready to close the door and make new memories in your next home: Leave on good terms with the landlord by taking out trash and cleaning as much as possible once all your belongings are packed away.

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Hope Lutheran Church annual Yard Sale

by NINA WEISS Hope Lutheran Church will hold its annual yard sale on Friday, Sept. 4 from 8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 5 from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There will be a special Early Bird entrance Friday at 7:00 a.m. for a $10 donation. Food and drinks will also be available to purchase for takeout and lunch.

The sale will feature clothing, shoes, purses, toys, games, puzzles, books, movies, CDs, video games, sporting goods, arts and crafts, holiday decorations, picture frames, small furniture, general household goods, linens, kitchenware, hand and power tools. For more information about the sale, please call the church office at 610- 767-7203.

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NAZARETH AREA Pieces of history submitted by the History Committee:

• It may have taken over 170 years for Martin Guitar to make one million guitars, but it took only another seven years to make the next 500,000 guitars. The 1.5 Millionth Martin, inspired by the artwork of Leonardo da Vinci, was made in 2011. You can see it at the museum at the C. F. Martin factory in Nazareth.

• The building now home to Mycalyn’s Florals and Therassage housed the Star Janitor Supply House from 1930 until 1993. It was built in 1773 as the Single Brother’s House, where the single men in communal Moravian Nazareth lived and worked.

• The Schisler Funeral Home on E. Center St. was built around 1896 as a private dwelling. Beginning in 1943 by Ralston and Ethel Bartholomew operated their funeral home on the first floor. Arthur Schisler purchased the building and business from them in 1985. The building won a Historic Preservation Award from the Nazareth Chamber in 1999.

• The auditorium of the Nazareth Y has been used for dinners and banquets, bazaars, dances, flower shows, performances of the Colonial Squares (a square dancing group), gymnastic classes, and meetings of LORA and MORA (Ladies and Men Of Retirement Age).

• In 1923 a new high school was built on Belvidere Street to house grades seven through 12, with the junior high students on the eastern side and the senior high students on the western side of the U-shaped building. With the opening of that school, the Whitfield School on Chestnut Street became an elementary school.

• For 26 weeks in 1951 “Nazareth on the Air” was broadcast on WGPA radio station for a half hour every Wednesday at noon.

It featured remarks by the mayor, performances by local high school students, and news from

the editor of The Item, the local newspaper.

• Oliver C. Border was an original member and chair of the Northampton County Housing Authority, serving on that board for 32 years. He was a lifelong resident of Easton, but when a 75-unit HUD project was built in Nazareth in 1982, it was named the Oliver C. Border Senior Citizens House to honor him.

• On August 15, 1945, the day the Japanese surrender ending WWII was announced, the Nazareth circle was clogged with cars driving around and around, three abreast, blowing their horns, celebrating that the war was over.

There was also a spontaneous party at the Towne House which spilled into the streets.

• The original Nazareth swimming pool, built as part of a federal WPA (Works Progress Administration) program, opened on August 15, 1936. It was 100 feet wide and 200 feet long, with a depth of three feet on each end, tapering down to a deep section in the middle.

• The Pennsylvania Historical Marker Program has installed three historic markers and one historic plaque in Nazareth, and there are two more markers outside of Nazareth. How many can you find?

• When the current high school was built, the school on Belvidere St. became the junior high school until 1984, when a

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new junior high was opened next to the senior high school. The “old junior high school” became the Schoolhouse Terrace Apartments.

• In the era before automobiles, when the horse and carriage was the primary means of transportation, each house needed quarters for a horse and other animals.

Many of the vintage houses in Nazareth still have a stable, barn or carriage house, although now it is usually a garage, storage, or perhaps a small residence.

• In 1845 a small group of Moravian residents of Nazareth incorporated the Farmer’s Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Northampton County. The first bylaws were written in German.

Today we know the company as Nazareth Mutual Insurance.

• Three historic markers in Nazareth (the blue roadside signs) honor Nazareth (on E. Center St. in front of the Whitefield House), the Whitefield House (on S. New Street by the Whitefield House), and C. F. Martin (by the old factory on W. North St.). A separate historic plaque is affixed to the west end of the Whitefield House.

Gypsy moth problem Addressed in Plainfield Twp.

by TOM PETRUCCI Due to the high volume of Plainfield Township residents potentially affected by the tree defoliation damage caused by gypsy moth larvae, the Plainfield Township Board of Supervisors would like to give additional notice of the recently announced 2016 Northampton County suppression program.

Northampton County officials are working with both the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service in order to identify at-risk areas that will be eligible for treatment in 2016. The intent of the program is to preserve the forested areas of the County.

Applications from residents who want to be included in the 2016 suppression program are being accepted until August 31, 2015. No applications will be accepted after that date. County residents are urged to call the Northampton County Penn State Extension office at 610-746-1970 for more information or download a copy of the 2016 suppression application by going to the "latest news" section of the Northampton website. Plainfield Township has also placed the application form on its website (www.twp.plainfield.pa.us) for convenience. All completed applications should be hand-delivered, faxed or emailed to the extension office, 14 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth. Additional information about the program is also available through DCNR at the following website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/ insectsdisease/index.htm.

Please note that this is not a Plainfield Township program but that the governing body of the Township would like to ensure that Township residents are informed of both the program and the August 31, 2015 deadline for participation.

Bids for road paving contracts tabled for now in Plainfield Twp.

by NYLA DETWEILER The executive secretary, Joyce Lambert, started the meeting off with roll call and Glenn Borger was absent from the meeting.

Joyce asked and acquired approval for the July 8, 2015 Board of Supervisors meeting minutes and the July 30, 2015 Board of Supervisors special meeting minutes. The treasurer, Katelyn Kopach, requested and gained approval of the July General Funds disbursements of $391,412.01.

She also received approval for the July treasurer’s report. Just as a reminder, Katelyn said the Environmental Fund CD maturing is on August 28, 2015.

The awarding of the road paving contract was cancelled. The township is rejecting all bids now and will come back to the drawing board in February. This decision was made after two other motions were made and denied.

The township manager, Tom Petrucci, gave an update on the arising gypsy moth issue. If people would like their property treated they can find application forms online. The deadline for the having the forms filled out and submitted is August 31. The board decided to take the Trust Fund Financial Services to the next step.

Approvals of Resolutions #2015024, #2015-025, and #2015-026 were granted. The CIPP grant submission for building signage of $6,000, CIPP grant submission for an animal control officer of $10,000, and CIPP grant sub-

mission for bridge replacement of $50,000 were all included in this approval. The Board approved the purchase of thermoplastic material for the Delabole Road trail crossing signage. The township has been awarded the DEP Technical Assistance Grant in the amount of $7,500. The township manager received approval to open a separate Real Estate Tax

account and have the tax collector remit all outstanding funds within her existing account to the township. The road report, planning and zoning report, and fire company and ambulance reports were all approved. The adoption of Ordinance #375 now prohibits transient retail business on property owned by Plainfield Township.

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“I am the Living Bread” John 6:51-58

51I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.’52The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’ 53So Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; 55for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. 56Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. 57Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. 58This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.’

This portion of scripture in the gospel of John comes alive to us as we read it. Almost everyone can say that they have eaten a piece of bread at one time or another. For many Americans bread is something that we partake of every day. It is believed that each American eat 53 pounds of bread per year, that’s a lot of bread for one person. There are many different kinds of bread to choose from, white, whole wheat, honey, pumpernickel etc.

The point is, bread is a favorite of many people, and I often enjoy eating a slice of toasted raisen bread but that’s not the kind of bread I want to talk about today. I want to talk about a different kind of bread, “The Living Bread.” Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”

As Christians we have the awesome privilege of partaking of this Living Bread when we celebrate Holy Communion in church. The church has always taught that the body and blood of Christ are truly received in and under the bread and wine of the Lord’s Supper.

The bread and the wine do not lose their natural substance but remain bread and wine. In the Sacrament Christ gives us His true body and true blood not just in a spiritual sense, as if the bread and wine are only a sign or figure of Christ’s body that has ascended to heaven.

But as Christ says, His body and blood are received orally in the eating and the drinking.

Even unworthy persons, hypocrites, or unbelievers receive Christ’s body and blood, not just those who believe His words. For this reason, those who despise or reject Christ’s words receive the Sacrament to their hurt and damnation. In this sacramental meal believers receive the forgiveness of sins, life and salvation, as the words “given and shed for you for the remission of sins” promise. Whoever believes it has what these words declare and bring: His merits, righteousness, and forgiveness. (Small Catechism VI 5–8, and Large Catechism V 28–32, 33–36, 69–72).

When we come to the table of the Lord to receive the bread and wine, we are receiving Christ over and over again, and that meal strengthen us for the Spiritual journey that we are on. When I am at the Lord’s Table receiving his body and blood, I am thankful that he died for a sinner like me. I am thankful that he took the sins of the world upon himself, and died, so that I and the rest of the world can live, and because I live, I owe my life to him that gave me life.

As I take the bread, I remember the agony of his flesh being pierced, his hands being nailed to cross and his cry of forgiveness to those who were crucifying him. Even in his agony he prayed, “Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” As I take the cup, I remember the water and blood that gushed from his side, the blood that flowed from his forehead when they placed the crown of thorns on it. And the blood from all the lashes he sustained on his body, and I know that because of those stripes and blood that flowed, I am forgiven and healed. It’s because of Jesus the Living bread that we are alive today.

The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is powerful, because it brings us all together at one table, as equals united in our purpose, and bound by the Holy Spirit. When we come to the table of the Lord we all receive the same thing, grace upon grace, love that only Christ can give, and total forgiveness.

Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; 55for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink.

We are in danger of Spiritual death if we fail to partake of the Lord’s Supper. The same way we feast on all sorts of food, and all the different kinds of bread, we are to feast on the Living bread. Jesus is the living bread, and when we accept him, we have life in this world and the next. My friends, there is no better meal than the Lord’s supper, there is no greater joy than the blessings that come from serving the Lord, and there is no greater fellowship than when we meet on Sundays to worship the Lord together.

If you have not yet accepted the Lord as your savior I encourage you to do so today, because today is the day of salvation. Find a church that preach the gospel of Christ and start partaking of the Living bread. What are you waiting for? Eat up! Christ is served. Amen.

by RONALD YOUNG, PENNDOT As the new school year gets underway, motorists need to be vigilant in order to avoid potentially tragic crashes and strong penalties as school buses return to the roads to pick up students waiting for a ride.

“Our lives are filled with distractions, but we simply must put them aside and focus on the road ahead when we get behind the wheel,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards. “Even a momentary distraction – especially around school buses and in school zones -- can lead to tragedy.”

Motorists approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended are required to stop in all directions at least 10 feet from the bus. The only exception to the law is when a school bus is stopped on the opposite side of a highway clearly separated by a divider, such as concrete barriers or grass medians. Even in this situation, motorists should remain watchful of students trying to cross the road to catch the bus.

If convicted of violating Pennsylvania’s school bus stopping law, drivers face a $250 fine, five points on their driving record and a 60-day license suspension.

Students are also exposed to traffic while waiting for buses or walking to the bus stop or school.

Motorists are reminded to be cautious and alert when approaching a school bus stop and to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

In addition to watching for school buses, motorists should be alert in school zones, which become hubs of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Motorists are

required to slow down to the posted speed limit of 15 mph in school zones. If convicted, violators face a fine and three points on their driving record.

For more information on Pennsylvania’s school bus stop-

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Sandy’s Miracle Healing!

Sandy, from our church, was recently tripped by her dog’s chain and fell to her knees on the concrete fracturing her knee cap. The pain was excruciating. She was taken by ambulance to the emergency room. The x-rays revealed that her right knee cap was fractured into two pieces!

The doctor put on an immobilizer that went from her hip to her ankle to secure the knee cap and told her that she would have to wear it 4 to 6 weeks. She was warned that the doctor might have to put her into a cast or do surgery. When I spoke with Sandy, she told me that she didn’t understand why this had happened to her. I told her that sometimes the Lord allows things to happen to us so that we can be a witness of His power to others around us when He heals us. We prayed together and asked the Lord to heal her for His glory. I sent out a prayer request for Sandy to those on our church’s email prayer request list.

After prayer, Sandy noticed that the pain was gone, and she felt that the Lord had healed her. Her husband, Paul, tried to protect her and warned her not to walk up steps, etc., but Sandy, seeing that she was able to climb steps without pain, did it when he wasn’t around. The next Sunday morning she testified in our church service that the pain was gone, and she believed that the Lord had healed her.

When she went to the doctor less than two weeks after her fall, he examined her leg and told her that there was nothing wrong with her knee. Paul was totally surprised and shocked when the doctor told her to take off the immobilizer and leave it off! He said it just blew him away!

Sandy’s miracle healing attests to the reality of Christ’s work of salvation and healing on the cross, “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree…by whose stripes ye were healed” (1 Peter 2:24).

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Leanna I. Cseh

Leanna I. Cseh, 76, of Palmerton, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at home. She was the longtime companion of the late Harold Kincher.

A 1957 graduate of Palmerton High School, she worked as a trimmer for the former Fernbrook Garment Co., Forest Inn, many years until retirement. Previously, she worked in the same capacity for the former Tama Manufacturing Co., Northampton, and was a member of the I.L.G.W.U. Born in Maxatawny, Berks County, she was a daughter of the

Bruce W. Fogel

NOV. 2, 1944 – AUG. 11, 2015 Bruce W. Fogel, 70, of Belfast, formerly of Nazareth, died on Tuesday, August 11 at home. He was the husband of Deborah A. (Werkheiser) Fogel for 20 years.

After attending Nazareth High School, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by the former Dixie Cup Co. in Wilson Borough and Forks Township, where he worked in various production positions for more than 45 years before retiring in 2010.

Born November 2, 1944 in Easton, he was a son of the late Walter and Anna Mae (Stofflet) Fogel.

Bruce was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a member of the N.R.A. He was a member of American Legion Post #415 in Nazareth and attended Holy Cross Evan. Lutheran Church, Moorestown.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Jamie Werkheiser, of Easton; a stepson, Jason Smith, of Easton; two grandsons; four brothers, Larry Fogel and David Fogel, both of Easton, Keith Fogel of Walnutport, and Jeffrey Fogel of Nazareth; two sisters, Judy Jones of

Walnutport and Valerie Snyder of Nazareth; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were three brothers, Frederick, Robert and Richard Fogel; two nephews, Brian and Duane Fogel, and a niece, Evonda Howard.

A memorial service in celebration of Bruce’s life was held on Sunday afternoon in the Petersville Rod & Gun Club. There were no calling hours. Burial will be private. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Violet W. Jones

OCT. 25, 1928 – AUG. 12, 2015 Violet W. Jones, 86, formerly of Bath, died on Wednesday, August 12 in Gracedale.

She was employed as a trimmer at various garment mills in the Slate Belt area for more than 20 years before retiring, and was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union.

Born October 25, 1928 in Jacobsburg, she was a daughter of the late Raymond R. and Lottie E. (Schmeltze) Fenstermaker.

Surviving are a daughter, Arlene M. Heckman, of Moore Township; a son, Stanley “Smokey” Jones, of Nazareth; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Wilson Fenstermaker of Moore Township, Harry Fenstermaker of Saylorsburg, and Maynard Fenstermaker of Northampton; three sisters, Arlene Yob of Chapman Quarries, Irene Davidson of Danielsville, and Lola Musselman of Walnutport; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her former husband, Robert Jones; a brother, Archie Fenstermaker; and three sisters, Evelyn Sutton, Gladys Werner, and Dorothy Singleton.

Services were held on Tuesday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Covenant United Methodist Cemetery, Point Phillips.

Contributions may be made in memory of Violet to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Peter S. Lipyanic

JAN. 21, 1928 – AUG. 11, 2015 Peter S. Lipyanic, 87, of Bushkill Township died on Tuesday, August 11 in St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus, Bethlehem Township. He was the husband of Janet L. (Miller) Lipyanic for 61 years.

After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he was employed as a mason for more than 40 years by Willard A. Keller General Contractor, Wind Gap, retiring in 1990.

Born January 21, 1928 in Saylorsburg, he was a son of the late Matthew and Irene (Strihavska) Lipyanic.

Peter was a member of American Legion Post #724 and Hope U.C.C. Church, both in Wind Gap. He enjoyed fishing, and loved bluegrass and was a fan of George Jones.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Pamela Hoff of Saylorsburg, Sheila Renner of Wind Gap, and Shelly Lipyanic at home; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Margaret Sapone of Upper Nazareth Township; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were six brothers, Joseph, Frank, Andrew, Mike, George and John Lipyanic; a sister, Irene Glass, and a son-in-law, Gaylen Hoff.

Services with military honors were held on Saturday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope U.C.C. Church, 701 Cherry St., Wind Gap, PA 18091.

Elva M. Reph

Elva M. Reph, 92, formerly of Blue Mountain Dr., Danielsville, died Sunday, August 9, 2015 in Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab Center, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late John A. Reph, who died in 2007.

She was a 1941 graduate of the former Berlinsville High School.

Born in Danielsville, she was a daughter of the late George and Emma J. (Minnich) Coffin.

She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Danielsville; a charter member of the Lehigh Township Lioness Club, and a member of OplingerHower Post #899, American Legion, Walnutport. Elva was an avid bowler at the Danielsville Democratic Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Rita Gower and Gale D. Focht, both of Danielsville; a son, Eric, of Danielsville; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a nephew.

Funeral services were held last Thursday morning in Salem U.M. Church, followed by interment in Danielsville Union Cemetery, Lehigh Township. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Salem U.M. Church, P.O. Box 51, 1067 Blue Mountain Dr., Danielsville, PA 18038.

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APRIL 13, 1948 – AUG. 9, 2015 Gene E. Coken, 67, of The Villages in Florida, formerly of East Allen Township, died on Sunday, August 9 at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages. He was the husband of Kimberly A. (Reith) Coken since August 19, 2000.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Ann M. (Roth) Coken.

He was an electrician for 35 years as well as an apprentice instructor for IBEW Local #375 in Allentown for 20 years. Gene had served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Born April 13, 1948 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Arthur and Harriet (Weaver) Coken.

Gene was a member of Manoquesy Lodge #413, F. & A.M., Bath; Lehigh Consistory Scottish Rite, Allentown, and the Rajah Shrine, Reading.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Lisa M. Passarella-DiOdoardo, of Bath; a son, Charles J. Coken, of Bethlehem; step-son, Christopher Wiker, of Mays Landing, N.J.; 15 grandchildren, and one cousin.

Also preceding him in death was a son, Scott G. Coken.

Funeral services were held on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s (Snyder’s) U.C.C. Church, Seemsville, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Shriners Hospital, both c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.

late Clarence M. and Helen A. (Rauch) Weaver.

Leanna enjoyed yard sales, antiques and auctions.

Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl A. Thome, of Palmerton; three sons, Keith A. Weaver and Steven J., both of Palmerton, and Scott A. Cseh of Walnutport; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five sisters, Elaine H. Van Buskirk, Deborah A. Hirsch, both of Bethlehem, Susan A. Ruch and Janice K. Malek, both of Florida, and Annette J. Henning of Aquashicola; two brothers, Carl Weaver of Scranton and Willard Weaver, of Florida and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday morning in Ebenezer Union Cemetery, New Tripoli.

Arrangements were by the Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton.

Contributions may be made to the Parkinsons Support Group, 8711 Turkey Ridge Rd., Breinigsville, PA 18031.

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Ken Smith

by ED PANY Kenneth W. Smith Jr. was reared in East Allentown, graduating from Dieruff High School in 1967, where he was band president, played trumpet and was a member of the swimming team, which won a District #11 title in 1965.

Ken enrolled in Clemson University with a swimming scholarship and also played rugby saying, “The sport was very physical and I met players from many foreign countries.” During summers he was one of 1,500 students employed at Bethlehem Steel. On Saturdays, Ken repaired lawnmowers for Cann’s Lawn Equipment. He recalled, “One of my most cherished memories was playing in a dance band before an audience of 14,000 for a Bob Hope show at the university. We met Bob, he was very friendly, a great man.” By the way, tuition was ten thousand dollars for a four-year degree. I graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering in 1971.”

His first employment was at the Lingl Company in Tennessee, a brick and tile manufacturer for a salary of seven thousand, five hundred dollars. Returning home, Ken answered an ad from Hercules Cement, now Buzzi Unicem and was hired as a project manager. He especially remembered old timers George Odenwelder and Carl Laudenslager who shared their years of experience with the young engineer.

His cement odyssey later took Ken to South Down Cement in Tennessee for five years, returning to Hercules in 1991. Smith said, “Today I work as an engineering manager on capitol projects at the plant, millions have been spent to improve the plants efficiency and safety. We were especially inspired by Dennis Bittenbender, a disabled employee who was an example to all of us at the plant.”

Over the years, Smith has worked with hundreds of outside contractors who have projects at the Stockertown plant. He said, “Safety is a priority, some work can be dangerous, so we closely

monitor all projects. The plant also must comply with federal and state regulations.”

Ken has enjoyed his 40 years in the industry taking satisfaction when they can improve the cement process. “I have met people from all over the world; our plant manager is from Brazil and another supervisor is a native of South Africa, both fine men. A cement plant is more than equipment, it’s working together as a team.”

Smith has been married to the former Joy Robbins of Paris, Tennessee for 39 years. They are proud of daughter Carey, a teacher and son Adam, engineer. In his spare time, he built his own car, a Cobra replica and is a soccer fan.

An amiable gentleman with a positive philosophy, Ken loves the cement industry and the friendships forged over the years.

The Smiths reside in Bethlehem.

We wish Ken and his co-workers continued success at the landmark Stockertown plant.

2nd annual Pet food drive

by DENISE CASSIDY

MisPits and Doodie Calls are collecting pet food for the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley. Please contact denise@ doodiecalls.us, or send a Facebook message to Doodie Calls or MisPits to schedule a pickup, if you live in the Lehigh Valley area, prior to September 11.The following are items needed: Canned dog food, canned cat food, rabbit food, tropical fish food, goldfish food, parrot food, cockatiel food, parakeet food, gerbil food, hamster food, guinee pig food, dry dog and cat food, and any pet treats. As of right now the current drop-off locations are: Abundant Style 1822 6th St Bethlehem Cold Nose Lodge 235 W Penn Ave Alburtis

Unique Sensory trail Dedication at Equi-librium

by CHERYL BAKER

Equi-librium is pleased to announce that the dedication of its Equine Sensory Trail will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, at its farm, located at 524 Fehr Rd., Nazareth (Bushkill Twp.), Northampton County.

The trail has been made possible by a grant from the ESSA Foundation along with the planning and supervision of Christi Doyle, one of the organization’s PATHcertified instructors and a student in East Stroudsburg University’s Recreational Therapy Program, the hard work of five Eagle Scouts from Troop 87 of the Minsi Trails Council and an art club member at Nazareth High School.

This trail, accessible on horseback as well as in a horse-drawn carriage, consists of ten stations located around the 18-acre farm that were specifically designed to improve sensory processing as well as hand-eye coordination, motor planning, balance and learning. Originally conceived as a walking trail for people with visual impairment to expand their other senses, (there is a sensory trail for the blind and visually impaired at the Leonard Pool Sanctuary of Wildlands Conservancy in Emmaus that is accessible only on foot and focuses on nature), sensory trails are expanding in

the world of equine therapy to be used by anyone with a mental or physical disability who might struggle to connect to the world around them. These equine sensory trails incorporate many visual stimulants, as well as stations along the way where a rider might feel various textures as they pass, such as the water noodles dangling from above, hear new sounds like their horse walking over a wooden bridge, or even taste a variety of herbs from a raised garden box. This type of trail is particularly helpful for individuals with sensory integration challenges, such as many who have been diagnosed along the autism spectrum, and is unique in the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos.

An equine sensory trail can be designed to be a rich environment of natural trees, slopes, twists and turns, natural sounds, and a variety of stations along the way where a rider can fully engage each of their senses. It’s much like a real trail ride, but with a lot more planned interaction.

Eventually, Equi-librium’s trail will include several other stations, including an herb garden and some nature and environmental education stations. Equilibrium participants will be able to access any or all of these stations during their weekly therapeutic sessions at the farm.

“The stations are fun, colorful and challenging,” said Cheryl Baker, Equi-librium’s CEO. “When you pull into our driveway, three of these wonderful stations will welcome you right away. We are so pleased that ESSA recognized the value of this trail and has helped us to make it available to our participants working with our thera-

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pists and instructors.”

About Equi-librium: Formerly a program offered by Easter Seals under the name of RISE (Riding Instruction for Special Equestrians), Equi-librium was founded in 2001 and each week provides therapeutic riding and carriage driving programs to approximately 100 children, youth and adults with special needs ranging from autism and cerebral palsy, to stroke symptoms, MS and social-emotional/behavioral challenges like ADHD. Participants come from primarily Lehigh, Northampton and Monroe counties, both as individuals referred by physicians, therapists and psychologists, as well as in groups from other human service agencies and educational organizations. The benefits of horse therapy include improved balance, muscle tone, attention to detail, confidence and fun, all leading to a higher equality of life and greater productivity.

Equi-librium is the only Premier Accredited Center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International organization in the region, and the only one to offer both riding and carriage driving in the Commonwealth. It is also an Education Improvement Organization, so designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development as part of its Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. It is also a Partner Agency of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

For more information about Equi-librium, please go to www. equi-librium.org, or contact Cheryl Baker at 610-365-2266, Cheryl@equi-librium.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy A. Reimer, 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 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.

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ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of ROBERT A. SCHAFFER, deceased, of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Kevin S. Schaffer, Executor on July 14, 2015. 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 Kevin S. Schaffer, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299.

(8/6-8/20) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JAMES J. WILLIAMS, deceased, late of 1747 Washington Avenue, Northampton, Northampton County, 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 make payments without delay to: Executor: Eric Hendricks Address: 61 Brookside Avenue, Apt 8A Somerville, NJ 08876 Or to his Attorney: David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN & SHABBICK 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (8/6-8/20) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Albert G. Schisler, late of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.

WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Carol J. Reed, Executrix of the Estate of Albert G. Schisler. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to Carol J. Reed c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (8/20-9/3) PUBLIC NOTICE JACKSONVILLE PLAZA SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION DAS Family Partnership is proposing to extend the Bath Borough Authority’s sanitary system to the Jacksonville Plaza located at 7580 Beth-Bath Pike in East Allen Township as a result of a malfunctioning on lot sewage disposal system. Other buildings on the property shall continue to use a separate on lot sewage disposal system. The sewer plan will be available at the East Allen Township Office at 5344 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Northampton, PA 18067. There shall be a 30 day review and comment period; all comments shall be sent to East Allen Township to the attention of Deborah Seiple, Township Manager.

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MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA, 18014. Specific items on the agenda include: 15-ZHB-669 The applicant(s), Jeffrey and Marjorie Shoemaker, applicant(s) of the property located at 3113 East Walker Rd., Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a variance for an apartment to be maintained within the existing accessory structure. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-26 Limitation of Principal Uses, 200-27 Principal Buildings, 200-17 Rural Agricultural Zoning District Uses Permitted, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J4-4-1 contains approximately 31.5 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA).

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (8/20 & 8/27) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 6:45 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel matters.

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LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at six (6) p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088.

APPEAL OF SUSAN BILLHEIMER

The Applicant, Susan Bilheimer, hereby appeals from the decision of the Zoning Officer denying a fence permit and appeals the issuance of the Zoning Officer’s Violation/Code Enforcement notice of July 7, 2015 denying the request for a fence permit located at the property identified as 4743 Three Mile Lane, Walnutport, PA 18088 and Tax Parcel No. K2-8-2B-0516, and hereby appeals the decision alleging that said official has failed to follow prescribed procedures, misinterpreted, or misapplied any provision of a valid ordinance on map, valid rule, or regulation governing the action of the zoning office The property is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential (A/RR) zoning district. Within the A/RR district, fencing is a permitted use by right subject to criteria of Chapter 180, Section 125, Permits. Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard.

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Martel making full-time jump to pro hockey

Small and speedy, Danick Martel is looking to take his game to higher heights in 2015-16.

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by TONY ANDROCKITIS (@TonyAndrock_TCG) Though undersized and undrafted prior to signing an entrylevel contract with the Philadelphia Flyers this past spring, Danick Martel carries a certain swagger about himself that is easily noticeable upon talking to him or seeing him on the ice.

“I’m here to learn for sure, but I need to be a leader too,” Martel said at Flyers Development Camp last month. “I’m not a veteran, but I played five games last

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year with the Phantoms. I know how to be a pro and I need to be a pro starting right here.”

Martel joined the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the tail end of last season after posting 102 points (48 goals, 54 assists) in 64 games in his fourth season of junior hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). In five AHL games, Martel posted a goal and two assists while displaying some serious skating ability – noticeable even at the pro level.

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“The first one is done,” Martel recalled about his first taste of pro hockey. “Next year is a new year.

I’m now a pro. I know how the game is played. I just need to act like a pro and play like a pro and everything will go well.”

In his second AHL game, Martel showcased why he was signed to an NHL contract. Although he views his first pro goal as “an easy one”, Martel’s effort in the final minute of the Phantoms’ 4-1 win over Hershey back on April 15th gave Phantoms fans perhaps a glimpse of what is to come.

“Empty net is an easy one, but I powered for it and got it,” Martel said after that game in April.

“The D-man was standing still, so I just passed by him with my speed. It proves I have a lot of speed, I just need to use it.”

Martel displayed that blazing speed that scouts and those in the QMJHL have been talking about - blowing past a defenseman at the blue line and despite being blatantly tripped, stuck with the play to tally his first career pro goal in the final minute to complete the 4-1 win.

“It’s a huge jump,” Martel said of transitioning from the QMJHL to the pro ranks. “If I’m coming here for my speed, I will stay here for my speed,” Martel added with confidence.

Despite playing in five AHL games last spring, the 20-year-old forward will be entering his first full season of pro hockey this fall and has plenty to learn at the prolevel this upcoming season.

“Battle 1-on-1 on the wall,” Martel stated as an aspect of the game he needs improvement in.

“I’m a smaller guy for sure, but I need to better my puck [control] and keep it away from the bigger guy.”

As for what Martel is hoping to accomplish this season, the 5-8 forward is setting the bar high.

“I want to play a full season but I want to touch some ice for the Flyers,” Martel said, adding, “It’s my goal this year – a few games with the Flyers.”

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The Nazareth Area Garden Club will hold its 13th Annual Flower and Garden Show on Sept. 11 and 12 in the Schoeneck Moravian Church social hall, 316

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North Broad Street Ext., Nazareth. Show times are Friday from 4 - 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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by Catherine Stroh There are so many great things about this beautiful, historical area we live in; easy access to multiple trails, towpaths, the canal, and larger cities are just a hop and skip away. One thing in particular that ties not only this community together, but surrounding communities as well, is the Lehigh River, a very special subject to one man in particular, a poet named Paul Martin. Floating on the Lehigh, winner of the Grayson Books Chapbook Prize, is Martin’s most recently published collection of poems, focusing on his relationship with the Lehigh River as both a child and an adult.

Martin grew up on Canal Street in Walnutport. “It was a great place to live. I think of it as a great childhood, beautiful. I get nostalgic.” Almost anyone who grew up in this area can probably feel some tie to the river. “We spent almost all summer swimming in the Lehigh or the canal, those are some of my earliest impressions. When I think of my early life, it’s always connected to the river and Canal Street.”

When Martin was a sophomore

in high school, he made his way up the river and moved to Palmerton. Despite having moved around and finally settling in Ironton where he currently resides, he still thinks of Walnutport as his home. “Slatington and Walnutport, they’re pretty gritty towns, but I love them. We had the railroad tracks and the canal, those are really strong memories for me.”

Having such a strong connection to the river, it’s no surprise the poems in Floating on the Lehigh came easily to Martin. “They came from a place in me that was deeper than I could imagine...I wasn’t aware of them, they surprised me.” Martin feels it’s important for the writer to be surprised, that if a writer knows what they’re writing ahead of time, it’s not going to be a very good poem, but the writer isn’t the only one who should be surprised: “I think the reader should be surprised by the poem, the poem should take turns and twists…it’s a meaning of discovery. That’s the great delight in poetry.”

Poetry may be easy to write sometimes, if you’re lucky, however getting published; now that’s a different story. “To get published, it’s incredibly difficult.

During a reading period, a press may get 1000 to 2000 manuscripts. Typically, they’ll take one.

One out of a 1000. A lot of really good writers get rejected,” says Martin. Martin just so happened to be that one, when he entered his poems into the 2015 Chapbook Competition advertised by Grayson Books.

Unfortunately, being a writer and getting rejected constantly go hand in hand. Martin started writing poetry around the age of 25, writing “really bad, terrible stuff.” Martin says, “I didn’t understand the rejection. I’m glad they did reject me, I wouldn’t

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A time before towns crowded Its banks and dams held back its flow, The black poison of coal silt and mine run offs When it was owned by Lehigh Coal and Navigation.

It remembers the kingfisher, the wood thrush, The wading heron Audubon painted.

It remembers the light canoes of the Leni Lenape Who lived here ten thousand years ago and gave it a name.

It remembers a time when it had no name.

It remembers the jagged stone it broke and rolled smooth.

The one I bend down and put in my pocket The June morning, the mist above the water so thick Nothing beyond its wooded banks exists.

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want to see my name attached to it.” Martin even burned a lot of his early poetry, for fear of anyone “discovering how bad it was.” So how does one go from writing poetry that’s burn worthy to getting published numerous times, selected as that one out of 1000? First, one must discover who they are as a writer, mostly through writing lots of terrible stuff. Carl Sandberg wrote poems about working class people, which caught Martin’s attention. “I didn’t know you could do that. I tend to like poets who write about their sweat and the earth, the smell of the earth and sweat and blood. I’m not a poet who cares much for a lot of abstraction.” Other things that go hand in hand with writing are inspiration and writer’s block. “I can’t wait for inspiration, it might come once in a blue moon. I have to be in the [writing] room when it strikes, I have to be ready for it there. Some days you get nothing, absolutely nothing. I think you have to have faith that even though that’s happening, something is happening, it just hasn’t surfaced yet. If you keep on, it will surface.”

Martin’s advice to young, aspiring writers out there is to: “Write and read your heart out and persevere. Ultimately, the only reason to write is because you love writing, you can’t help but do it, you need to do it. Write like crazy, get a good reader, read an awful lot, continue, and persevere.”

Floating on the Lehigh by Paul Martin can be purchased for $10 at the Palmerton Library, Slatington Library, Parkland Library, and will be available in the fall at Moravian Bookstore. It can also be purchased through Grayson Books.

Paul Martin’s poems have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies. He is the author of Closing Distances and five chapbooks: Green Tomatoes, Walking Away Waving, Morning on Canal Street, Rooms of the Living and Floating on the Lehigh.

Here’s a sneak peak into Floating on the Lehigh, featuring the poem The river remembers:

By Cat Stroh

Quite a bit of hype as been surrounding The Girl on the Train

by Paula Hawkins, earning it the hefty compliment and responsibility of being “the next Gone Girl” (phenomenal book). All the buzz and talk of this breakout book of the year, 29 weeks and counting on the New York Times Bestseller List, has made it almost impossible for eager readers to get a hold of. I waited months in library queues to get my hands on it! So what was all the fuss about?

Day in and day out Rachel rides the same commuter train, fixating on a picturesque couple she passes every morning whom she refers to as “Jason and Jess.” Rachel is a depressive alcoholic, still mourning the demise of her crumbled marriage to Tom, so she clings to the idea of perfection surrounding Jason and Jess. "They're happy, I can tell. They're what I used to be, they're Tom and me five years ago. They're what I lost, they're everything I want to be."

One morning, she sees something troubling as she passes Jason and Jess’s rooftop. When Jess goes missing a few days later, Rachel decides she must come forward with what she knows, enveloping

herself into the investigation, only she’s already part of the investigation as a prime suspect. Rachel becomes more and more concerned as bits and pieces of her hazy blackout from the night in question come back to her. Can she fit the pieces to this bloody puzzle together before it’s too late?

The Girl on the Train is very woman centric as there are only women narrators-Rachel, Rachel’s ex-husband’s wife Anna, and Megan (aka Jess). Each woman’s viewpoint gives us a different side to the story, an alternate understanding every step of the way and really proves that first impressions are deceiving; not everything is how it appears to be on the surface. The Girl on the Train focuses on the roles that the narrators play and are expected to play in society: “Let’s be honest: women are still only really valued for two things—their looks and their role as mothers.” The reader also gets to see three very different, bleak marriages: “I can't do this, I can't just be a wife. I don't understand how anyone does it - there is literally nothing to do but wait. Wait for a man to come home and love you. Either that, or look around for something to distract you.”

Paula Hawkins delivered a good, well-written, suspenseful read, but oh so depressing! Everyone is a liar, cheater, abuser, addict, victim, murderer, or all of the above. “I have never understood how people can blithely disregard the damage they do by following their hearts. Who was it that said following your heart is a good thing? It is pure egotism, a selfishness to conquer all.”

Since it’s a valid and relevant question when discussing “this year’s Gone Girl,” I feel as though I should address it: how does The Girl on the Train stack up to Gone Girl? They may both be in this same, somewhat new genre that’s recently become all the rage on bookshelves-the suspenseful, dark, chilling thriller with an unreliable narrator; however, they are not the same. By all means, do read both, as both provide two completely different reading experiences. You may enjoy both, you may love one but not the other, or you may realize that this genre just isn’t for you. I really liked this book a lot, I immediately wished I had someone to talk to about it after consuming it, but I did not love it like I did Gone Girl.

Touch a truck fundraiser Advance ticket sale

submitted by ROCHELLE LEVIN Advance ticket sales for Touch a Truck will be Tuesday, September 1 through Friday, October 2, only at the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity. Purchasers will be entered into a raffle to win a gift basket, one entry for each ticket purchased. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20.

The Library is located at 295 East Center Street, Nazareth. Touch a Truck will be October 3, 10-2 p.m., rain or shine at the Tuskes Community Park, Upper Nazareth. Touch a Truck gives people of all ages the opportunity to touch, climb on, and take pictures alongside diggers, dumpers, buses, rescue vehicles, and more.

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