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New Wall at Town Hall Trees Planted at Park A new wall has been constructed on the Washington Street side of the Bath MuUsing grant money, trees have been planted along the foul lines at Ciff Cowling Field, nicipal Building, and includes an iron fence. It replaces a wall and steps that were constructed along with the former Bath Public School, the site was originally the Bath –Home News photos Kirche.
and other parks in the Borough of Bath, where designated by Borough Council’s park committee. One resident complained, however, in that he says the trees may interfere with children playing baseball. The Bath Legion Post 470 did not field a team this year.
Documents signed by Northampton Council on Heritage Trail link to Catty
by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
H. Scott Everett, Delaware & Lehigh Trail and Stewardship Manager, brought documents for Northampton Borough Council to sign on Thursday night that will move the project forward in linking the Nor-Bath Trail to D&L in Catasauqua. A current trail grant of $160,000 provides for design of the connection from Northampton to Catasauqua including the Dry Run pedestrian bridge and North Catasauqua storm pipe repair. $40,000 of that remains. There is another $200,000 Northampton County Open Space grant that would expire in 2017. Catasauqua Borough will sign the documents as well. The Northampton Borough Authority also will sign on,
as the trail stretches from the football field in Northampton across Water Authority land. Everett said there would be workshops in September and October, and in the meantime the funding sources have to be finalized. Construction bids will be sought in September. Everett added, “Hopefully it will be a mild winter.” Other matters • Code Enforcement Officer/Parking Meter Attendant Gene Kutzler reported that residential parking may possibly be overtaking the needs of the business community in the 900 block of Main Street, most notably by four or five cars. While covering of the meters was suggested, Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. suggested that police cars going by more often would
indicate enforcement of the meters to the residents. • Councilwoman Judy Kutzler had suggested that members of the fire department and fire police receive free passes to the recreation center, in recognition of their service. Jason Kremus, recreation center director, met with Kutzler and he agreed to allow access to the center. Council agreed, but limiting the number of persons to two at a time, with the fire chief distributing the passes. In other news from the center, Councilman Anthony Pristash reported that the basketball court will be closed from Aug. 24 to 26 for resurfacing of the floor. The center will return to its regular hours beginning Sept. 12. • Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst said he was notified
by Northampton County that sometime after Labor Day and up until November detours will be needed during repairs to a bridge over the Hokendauqua Creek between Turkey Hill and Newhard Pharmacy. Lopsonzski Sr. also reported that the public works department has finished paving Dewey Ave, from 7th Street north, and that they have continued line painting of streets. He also indicated that an event is being planned at the municipal park benefiting a child who has leukemia, which would raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Councilman Ed Pany was welcomed back to his seat after recently undergoing abdominal surgery.
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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.
Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly
meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.
The Atlas Cement Museum- open every second and fourth Sunday of the month now through September 25, 2016. Opening is from 1-3 p.m. Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the
third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org.
Moore Township Community Days- August 26 and 27 at Moore Twp. Rec. Center. Music, fireworks, food, drinks and much more. More info to follow.
Spuds and Suds Street Fair- Aug. 27 from 12-8 p.m. Held in Bath. Stay tuned FMI.
Bath Community-Wide Yard Sale- Saturday, Sept. 10
from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., no permits required that day. FMI call 484-860-8884.
Northampton Historic Street Fair- Saturday, Sept. 10 at
10 a.m. on Main Street, Northampton.
Gospel Concert by the Harmenaires- Sunday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s UCC, 15 S. Second Street in Slatington.
Bath Halloween Parade- October 18 at 7 p.m. Rain date is October 19. Stay tuned FMI.
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Governor Wolf Announces New Central Garden & Pet Company Facility in Northampton County, Creation of 40 Jobs submitted by MEGAN HEALEY Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Central Garden & Pet Company, a manufacturer and marketer of pet and garden products, will establish a new warehouse and distribution facility in Easton, Northampton County, and create at least 40 new jobs. “Central Garden & Pet Company’s decision to relocate to Pennsylvania was based on an evaluation that included availability of workforce, cost of operations, and proximity to customers,” Governor Wolf said. “We are pleased that the company recognizes the many advantages that Pennsylvania provides.
We welcome them to the commonwealth and look forward to their continued success here.” Central Garden & Pet will relocate a garden distribution facility to Pennsylvania, leasing a 243,360-square-foot facility in Easton, Lower Nazareth Township. The company plans to invest at least $835,000 on the project, which will include facility leasing, the purchase of machinery, equipment, and computer hardware and software, and employee training. Central Garden & Pet has also committed to creating 40 new, full-time jobs and to the retention of 35 current, statewide positions over the next three years. “We are excited to be a part
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of the Easton community as we open a new distribution center for our garden products. Easton was selected because of its close proximity to our customers,” said Will Reeves, Central Garden & Pet regional vice president. “In addition, we think the Easton area will provide a solid pool for hiring and a great environment for our employees and their families to work, shop, and play.” Central Garden & Pet received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development that includes $80,000 in Job Creation Tax Credits, a $80,000 Pennsylvania First Program grant, and $18,000 in WEDnetPA funding for employee training. The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor Continued on page 4
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Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center community September programs submitted by LAUREN FORSTER Fishing Rods and Tackle Available When: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Borrow fishing poles and tackle to use in Jacobsburg’s creeks. To borrow equipment you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. Persons age 16 and older must possess a current fishing license to fish. Adults can help children under 16 fish without a license. Bait is not provided. For more information call 610-7462801 or email jacobsburgsp@ pa.gov. Family Night: Magnificent Monarchs! Friday, September 2, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monarch Butterflies are beautiful creatures that make an amazing migration each year. Learn about their life-cycle and what you can do to help Monarchs along their journey. We will take a close look at Monarch caterpillars and search the fields for adults. This program is best for families with children ages five and up. Registration is required. Tales for Tots Tuesday, September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. Our popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages three to five. Each week we will explore a different topic followed by a craft and short hike related to the story. Adults must accompany their child. Children that attend all six sessions will earn a DiscoverE Hide n’ Seekers certificate. Registration is required. Tuesday Tails & Trails Tuesday, September 6, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Get some exercise with your canine companion. Jacobsburg’s dog ambassador “Lehigh” will
lead the way and demonstrate proper dog walking etiquette in state parks. These guided hikes are two to two and a half miles over uneven terrain. Hikers should always bring water, dog waste bags, and wear sturdy shoes. Dogs must be on a leash. Meet by the flagpole at the Visitor Center. Registration is not required. Hidden Gems of Northampton County Bus Tour Saturday, September 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for this all-day bus tour of beautiful, but relatively unknown, natural areas in the county. Participants should dress for the weather, wear comfortable footwear and bring binoculars. Registration is required. Fee of $20 includes bus transportation and lunch. Sponsored by DCNR/Jacobsburg EE Center and Northampton County Parks. Wildflower Folklore Saturday, September 17, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join us on a two-hour search for the late summer botanical treasures of Jacobsburg. We’ll discuss how flowers got their names as well as legends, myths, and stories that surround them. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Please bring binoculars, a camera, water, and a snack and wear sturdy shoes. Registration is required. Monday Morning Birds & Beans Monday, September 19, 8 to 10 a.m. Rise and shine! Join us for some delicious shade-grown coffee followed by a bird walk through Jacobsburg in search of Neotropical migrants. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring binoculars. Registration is not required. Meet at the Visitor Center. Get Outdoors PA Festival Saturday, September 24, 12 to 4 p.m. Celebrate National Public Lands Day, National Bike to Park Day, and National Hunting & Fishing Day at this event spon-
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sored by Senator Mario Scavello, Jacobsburg EE Center, and the Lehigh Valley Greenways Partnership. Activities will include a live animal presentation, fishing, archery, guided nature walks, and more! The animal presentation starts at 12:30 p.m. and will be followed by a panel discussion with Senator Scavello, Chairman of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee; PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary, Cindy Dunn; PA Game Commission Executive Director, Matthew Hough; and PA Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director, John Arway. Each panelist will present an update and receive questions and comments from the audience. Many exhibitors will be providing hands-on activities. Registration is not required. Monarch Tagging! Sunday, September 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join local butterfly enthusiast Doug Burton as he captures and tags Monarch Butterflies heading to Mexico for the winter. Butterfly nets will be on hand for those who wish to assist Doug in capturing these beautiful insects. We’ll also look at other species of butterflies in the area. Wear comfortable shoes and a hat, and bring bottled water and binoculars. Registration is required. You can also view and register for community programs online at events.dcnr.pa.gov. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program, please contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. With at least three days notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing are available for educational programs.
Sportsman Flea Market & Banquet Lehigh Township Fire Co. #1 Saturday September 3rd, 2016 Flea Market: 9:00am-3:00pm Banquet: 5pm, Cocktail Hour, 6pm Dinner, 7pm Guest Speakers Interested in becoming a sponsor or buying a table for the flea market, contact Chuck Aicher at (610) 730-8136 for sponsorships or Monica Paly at (484) 330-1290 for flea market table information.
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and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania. Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer, and producer of quality branded products for the lawn and garden and pet supplies markets. Committed to new product innovation, its products are sold to specialty, independent, and mass retailers. Central Garden & Pet also provides a host of other regional and application-specific garden brands and supplies, as well as application-specific pet brands and supplies. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California, and has approximately 3,700 employees, primarily in North America. For more information about Central Garden & Pet, visit www.central.com.
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Working at the Carwash A weekend of work and errands is both busy and rewarding. The trusted weatherman was calling for rain, so I thought there was no point in getting my car washed because, like many, whenever I do, it rains. I drove by Bethlehem Catholic High School and saw enthusiastic young girls jumping up and down with huge signs. I had to take a look. The signs read, “Car Wash Today.” I have a motto… always, always buy from kids; not because you want watered down lemonade or iced tea, but because you are teaching them a lesson in entrepreneurship, kindness and giving back. I always tip, so if the cost of the lemonade is $0.50, I give a dollar. The smiles on their faces will make your day and be worth so much more than the money you gave. The smiles got even bigger when no one else took the five minutes to stop and show interest in their endeavor. I remember selling everything under the sun when I was a kid and wishing and hoping for the next car to stop, it could seem like hours. This time, the light turned red and I had to stop right in front of the girls with the signs. I didn’t have time to get a car wash but I did have time to dig in my pocket for a few bucks. I called them over to the car and donated to their cause. Well, these crazy kids went ballistic. Jumping, dancing, twirling, yelling and, of course, smiling. Thank you, thank you, thank you. They just made my day! Can you make my day, Mr., Mrs. or Ms. Business owner? Can you make your customers jump, dance, twirl, yell, and smile? Is your idea so great that your customers want to tell everyone they know?
Helping kids with fundraising efforts or little lemonade businesses is just the beginning. There are so many things you can do to make your customers excited about working with you. 1. Treat each and every customer like they are your biggest spender. 2. Make them feel like family. 3. Follow-up after the sale. (This rarely happens.) 4. If they are in business, buy from them. 5. Always, always, always, take care of your staff - they are your first and best ambassadors. Otherwise, make my day! Carol serves as a featured writer for the Home News. Carol is an accomplished professional speaker, coach and educational consultant specializing in innovative leadership, outrageous fundraising, million dollar marketing, and building organizational alliances throughout the country. Carol’s creative leadership provides bullet proof ideas for re-cruiting MORE MEMBERS, MORE MONEY AND BETTER LEADERS to your team. www.caroltalks.com 610-442-4545 tellkids@aol. com Like Carol on Caroltalks and Car-olCoaches! Carol S. Ritter, Past President, National Speakers Association Philadelphia and St. Luke’s University Hospital Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice.
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip This is it! The big Spuds & Suds Street Festival in town is this Saturday, the 27th of August. It starts at 12 Noon and lasts until 8:00 at night. From all the publicity it’s been getting, there oughta be a big crowd. Free admission, but naturally some charges for the potatoes, beer, and even ice cream sold on food trucks and stands by the local restaurants. There’s even gonna be two stages of music playing all day by the Large Flowerheads. And since it’s on South Chestnut Street and West Northampton Street, there’s gonna be some crafters and antique dealers no doubt. Just need to park your cars up at Bath Firefighters Park on North Chestnut Street. Drinking is at the beer garden and wine bar, but not outside of the festival street area, I’m told. There hasta be a limit. Maybe this is the start of a small town Musikfest, you never know. Anyhow, I hope it’s a success. . . . Same goes for Community Days up Moore Township way. Their big event is this Friday and Saturday, with plenty of things to do and see, and lots of folksy music. The medical helicopter will be landing, and the shindig winds up Saturday night with fireworks.. . . . I’m proud of the supplement that the folks at the Home News put out last week, but the only mistake was that those folks who were listed as Bill’s parents on page 14, were NOT his parents. He doesn’t know who they were. Maybe they were “Yockey” Green’s parents, since they’re holding a Bath News paper. Oh well, nobody’s perfect, so folks who didn’t know much about Bath before, do know now, from all the memorabilia Blaine collected over the years and turned in to the paper. . . . I was happy to read that Northampton and Whitehall High Schools have
accepted the Cement Bowl Challenge, in which they count points for games each team wins over the year. It’s sponsored by Keystone Cement Company right here in Bath! It sure must have made Ed Pany happy, too, to see that we’re doing more to keep our cement heritage alive. What a great history both schools have in sports and to make it a challenge in the cement belt is terrific. Best wishes to both schools! But I must say, I’m rooting for the Konkrete Kids most of all!!! . . . . Yes, it is getting close to school days for all the kids, whether they’re athletes or not. They might as well start getting to bed early at night ‘cause that school bus will be coming in mighty early in the morning. . . .Enjoy the rest of summer, whatever’s left.
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One of a Series Hayfever
On exactly the same day in late August each year, Daddy started with the symptoms of hayfever. He was particularly bothered by ragweed, which comes into full bloom at this time of year. He suffered from itchy eyes, sneezing and runny nose much like a bad head cold. These symptoms lasted until the first frost in the fall. To relieve his symptoms without getting allergy injections or taking other medications, he would make a sling bandage for his nose. He literally put his nose in a sling. He would fold pieces of an old piece of cloth and pin elastic to the corners and put it under his nose and around his head. It kept him from breathing through his nose and gave some relief from the miserable symptoms of hayfever. When people would ask what happened to his nose, he would respond, “You should see the other guy.” After seeing him a
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Concealed carry seminar with Julie Harhart and Marcia Hahn
via Facebook On Thursday, September 22, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m., PA State Reps Julie Harhart and Marcia Hahn will be co-hosting a Concealed Carry Seminar at Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company, located at 2718 Mountain View Drive in Bath. During the seminar, area experts will provide valuable information on the license to carry application process, the Castle Doctrine law, transporting firearms, sales and transfer of firearms and gun registration, and so much more. Seating is limited. To sign up, please call the District Office at 610-760-9805, 610-7462100, or register online at www. JulieHarhart.com.
Kids’ Day at the Market
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farm fields. Blend of Bath is scheduled to attend this week, featuring handmade local jewelry, totes, and packaged gourmet food items. Blendlife smoothie truck will also be there serving rio bowls, hummus, grillwiches and healthy fruit-and-veggie packed smoothies. As always, the producer-only market offers fresh pastured meats, just-picked fruits and veggies and homemade items prepared right here in the Lehigh Valley, from peanut butter and jams to popcorn, jerky and sweet treats. For up-to-date information, visit the market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bathfarmersmarketpa.
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NORTHAMPTON AREA NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT AUGUST 12
Theft from building in the 1500 block of Newport Ave. Report of a bike and money taken from a residence.
AUGUST 13
Hit and run accident in the 900 block of Siegfried Ave. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damaging the driver side doors, fender, bumper and mirror. Witness saw a silver Chevy Equinox strike the parked car and leave the scene. Witness stated the offending vehicle had driver side front end damage.
AUGUST 14
Reportable accident, W. 21st St. and Main St. involving two vehicles.
AUGUST 15
Assist person in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Officer assisted a resident. Criminal mischief in the 2000 block of Washington Ave. Report of tires damaged on two legally parked vehicles.
AUGUST 17
Suspicious act in the unit block of Grape St. Report of a suspicious male and female. Hit and run accident in the unit block of E. 4th St. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, damaging the driver side bumper, taillight and mirror.
AUGUST 18
Domestic in the 1200 block of Newport Ave. between a male and a female. Theft from building, Northampton Municipal Swimming Pool in the 1500 block of Laubach Ave. Report of money taken from a money bag at the concession stand.
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Third annual Doodie Calls/ MisPits Pet Food Drive Via Facebook Doodie Calls and MisPits are collecting pet food donations 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. Items needed: • Dry dog and cat food • Canned dog and cat food • Rabbit food • Tropical fish food • Goldfish food • Parrot food • Cockatiel food • Parakeet food • Gerbil food • Hamster food • Guinee pig food • Any pet treats
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Ironton Telephone Recognized as Business of the Month by Chamber submitted by ALICE WANAMAKER Ironton Telephone Company 4242 Mauch Chunk Rd. Coplay Ph: 610-799-3131 Fax: 610-799-0035 The Greater Northern Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Ironton Telephone Company as the August Business of the Month. Ironton Telephone Company offers traditional phone service, both analog and digital, Long Distance service, DSL service, Business Phone Systems, and SIP Phone Systems from Avaya and Allworx. Beginning in 1909, several small rural businessmen strung about six miles of open wire to Allentown, where it connected with the Bell Company. Service was connected via the old-fashioned “crank” magneto phones. In 1927, the company was purchased by William (Butcher) George, grandfather of today’s company President and CEO, William George II. The business was incorporated in 1958, private line service was available through their NX-2
switch in 1962 and Ironton soon offered the first Touch Tone service in the valley. Still strong after over 100 years, Ironton Telephone, through its partnerships with Service Electric and other cable companies, serves customers in eastern PA, NJ, and NY. Recently, Ironton has begun to offer SIP phone service and its companies now serve just fewer than 100,000 lines in 23 states and Canada. The company plans to deploy VDSL and traditional Dial tone using mini remote switching stations throughout our local territory giving their customers up to 60Meg internet speed for better internet service. Ironton Phone Company is a onestop shop for all your telecommunications needs including internet, phone service and phone systems. It provides local customer service and knowledgeable service technicians.
Friendly Fifties Anniv. meeting submitted by KAREN SEREMULA St. John's Friendly Fifties will have their 25th Anniversary meeting on Monday, September 12, at 1 p.m. in the church's social hall at 1343 Newport Avenue in Northampton. The rosary will be prayed at 11:30 a.m. in the church. A luncheon will be served after the meeting.
Third Annual Artsfest Returns To Allentown submitted by STEFANI BENRUBI From September 30 - October 2, Cedar Beach Park will be transformed as the third annual Allentown ArtsFest takes shape, bringing together an eclectic artist community and celebrating emerging mediums of art and unique creators. Hosted by local nonprofit, The Alternative Gallery, ArtsFest 2016 features over 300 artists, vendors, musicians, buskers and performers. Admission and entertainment are FREE for all ages. Attendance this year is projected to reach 12,000. This year boasts three stages of entertainment: ArtsFest Main Stage, showcasing a diverse range of touring bands and local performers; the Social Medium Stage, with stand-up comedians, spoken word, improv, Continued on page 15
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Continue to mow your lawn as long as it continues to grow. Grow cool season grasses like bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches tall. Warm season grasses like bermudagrass, carpetgrass, centipedegrass and zoysia should be grown at one to two inches tall while St. Augustine should a bit higher, two to three inches, for submitted by MELINDA MYERS best results. Taller grass is better As summer fades into fall it is able to compete with weeds. And time to help lawns recover from there is no need to cut it shorter summer stress and prepare for the for the health of your lawn. winter ahead. 8 August 25-31, 2016
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nutrients and organic matter to the soil. Fertilize your lawn with a low nitrogen, slow release fertilizer like Milorganite (milorganite. com). University research has shown that fall fertilization is the most beneficial practice for home lawns. Less disease problems and slower weed growth means your lawns - not the weeds and pests benefit from the nutrients. Fall fertilization also helps lawns recover from the stresses of summer because it encourages deep roots and denser growth that can better compete with weeds and tolerate disease and insects. Those in colder regions growing cool weather bluegrass, fescue and perennial ryegrass should fertilize around Labor Day and sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving, but before the ground freezes.
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Homeowners in warmer climates growing warm season grasses like centipede, Bermuda and zoysia should fertilize around Labor Day. Apply a low nitrogen slow release fertilizer then and in early October if overseeding the lawn. Make sure the last fall application is at least one month prior to the average first killing frost. Fertilizing later can result in winter damage. Weeds often gain a foothold in the lawn during the stressful summer months. A healthy lawn is the best defense. Even with proper care weeds can bully their way into the lawn. Try digging, root and all, to remove small populations of weeds. Weeding can be a great tension reducer and physical workout. Continued on page 9 License # PA003267
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Overseeding your lawn in the fall helps increase thickness and improves the overall health and appearance of the lawn. For best results, overseed directly after aerating. Begin implementing some of these strategies and soon you’ll be on your way to a healthier, bet-
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submitted by MARIELLA MILLER Dr. John Wilson has been named Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Anderson Campus. A Baltimore native, Dr. Wilson began his tenure at St. Luke’s as a resident and has called the Network home ever since. “What’s important to me as a physician is to provide excellent medical care while simultaneously making sure that the patient feels cared for,” Dr. Wilson said. “When a patient comes in with a critical illness, they expect clinical excellence but my goal is to ensure they know that I and my staff care about them beyond their medical problem.” Dr. Wilson completed his undergraduate degree at Clearwater Christian College in Florida and
then worked for two years in Neuroscience Research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He graduated from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri where he discovered that the blend of the procedural and acute care aspects of emergency medicine fit him so perfectly it became his specialty. “The combination has a broad applicability,” he said. “With our training, we take care of any age patient, we’re trained to take care of any illness, and we’re on the front lines of medicine. There is a great deal of satisfaction when a patient comes in with an acute problem and we’re able to offer relief and a treatment plan.” While a resident at St. Luke’s University Campus, he fell in love with both the Network and the Lehigh Valley. He resides in the
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Bus tours at Community Days submitted by KAREN GRUBE The Moore Township Historical Commission has planned to run bus tours of important sites in the township during Moore Township Community Days. The bus tours will be held on Saturday, August 27. The times of the tours will be Noon, 2 and 4 p.m. The cost of the tour is $5 and that includes a tour booklet. Children under 12 will be free, but must be accompanied by an adult. As fundraisers, the commission will be selling a 2017 picture calendar. The calendar will include old photos of the township. Also, metal hex like signs that picture the Moore Township 250th anniversary logo will be available. These items will be sold at the tour ticket tent during Community Days.
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Obituaries Edwin E. Abel, Jr.
Edwin E. Abel, Jr., 68, of Lehigh Township, died on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He worked as a teacher for the Bethlehem Area School District for 30 years until retiring. Edwin was the Night School Director, Assistant Principal at Liberty High School and also taught at Nitschman Middle School. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Edwin, Sr. and Marie (Heimbach) Abel. A 1966 graduate of Liberty High School, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and while there taught ceramics to the Vietnamese children. Edwin received his Bachelor of Education degree from Kutztown University and his Master of Education degree from Lehigh University. He was a member of Christ Church U.C.C. in Bethlehem. Surviving are three sisters, Joanne Nehilla and Carol Repsher of Bethlehem and Nancy Orzechowski of Centreville, Md.; a brother, Donald Abel, of Rockville, Ill.; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding him in death was a brother, Richard Ardle. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. this Saturday, August 27 in the Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30 a to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Christ Church UCC, 75 E. Market St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. or the charity of one’s choice.
Joan E. Ballek
Joan E. Ballek, 83, formerly of East Allen Township, and more recently of Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. She was the wife of the late William R. Ballek for 55 years. A graduate of Bethlehem High School, she earned a nursing degree from St. Luke’s Nursing School in 1954. She enjoyed her work as a labor and delivery nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital prior to dedicating her life to her family.
Born in East Allen Township, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Edna (Walters) Fehr. Joan was active with Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Schoenersville, serving on church council and as a member of the Altar Society. More recently, she was a member of St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church in Bath. She enjoyed golfing and was a member of Silver Creek Country Club. Joan and her husband served on the Ski Patrol for Camelback Mountain Ski Resort. She was also a member of the Purple Hearts. Surviving are two daughters, Susan of Tannersville and Lisa of Good Shepherd, Bethlehem; several nieces, a nephew, great-nieces and nephews. Services were held on Monday morning in the Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem, followed by interment in Schoenersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014; Good Shepherd of Bethlehem, 2855 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18018, and/or Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., #101, Allentown, PA 18103.
View Dr., Bath, PA 18014. Arrangements were by the Robert S. Nestor Funeral Home, New Tripoli.
James D. Deily
NOV. 5, 1935 – AUG. 19, 2016 James D. Deily, 80, of Northampton, died on Friday, August 19 at home. He was the husband of June (Harhart) Deily for 32 years. He was vice president of R. J. Skelding Co., Inc. in Allentown for more than 30 years, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Born November 5, 1935 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Claude and Florence (Fries) Deily. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Lisa Mellinger; three sons, Danny Kleintop, Douglas Kleintop, and Thomas Kleintop; three brothers, Paul Deily, Michael Deily and C. Thomas Deily; a sister, Claudia Stortz; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a son, Raymond; a brother, John Deily; and four sisters, Jean, Estelle, Joyce and Ellen Jane. A private service was held on Tuesday afternoon in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley HosEva M. Chroust Eva M. Chroust, 86, of Bath, pice, 2166 12th St., Allentown, died on August 5, 2016 in Lehigh PA 18103. Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. She was the Philip Ditalia Philip Michael Ditalia, 28, of wife of Conrad M. Chroust for Walnutport, died on Monday, 63 years. She worked alongside her hus- August 15, 2016. A graduate of Northampton band, on the family farm, for many years until retiring in 1988. High School, he was a chef for Born in Lynn Township, Pa., various restaurants in the Lehigh she was a daughter of the late Valley. Born in Bethlehem, he was Francis A. and Elsie M. (Howa son of Joseph and Patricia erter) Hamm. She was a member of Em- (Kamm) Ditalia of Walnutport. He was of the Catholic faith. manuel’s Lutheran Church, Bath In addition to his parents, he is (Emanuelsville). Besides her husband, she is survived by a brother, Rocco Disurvived by a daughter, Carol M. talia, at home; numerous aunts, O’Donnell, of Bath, and a sister, uncles and cousins. Services will be private at the Irene M. Dietrich, of New Tripconvenience of the family. Funeroli. She was predeceased by a al arrangements are under direction of Morello Funeral Home, brother, Ralph F. Hamm. Eva’s funeral service was held 3720 Nicholas St., Easton (Palmon Wednesday, August 10 in Em- er Township). Contributions in Philip’s memmanuel’s Lutheran Church, with The Rev. Elizabeth M. Mitchell ory may be made to a charity of officiating. Interment followed in one’s choice. the adjoining Valley View Cemetery. Contributions may be made to LaRue Bucchi-Kahler the Emmanuel Lutheran Church DEC. 21, 1928 – AUG. 15, 2016 L a R u e Memorial Fund, 3175 Valley G. BucchiKahler, 87, of Nazareth died Monday, August 15 in Moravian Hall Square Retirement Community, Nazareth. She was the wife of Roslyn M. Kahler for 16 years and also the wife of the late William R. Bucchi, Sr., who died in 1988. A 1946 graduate of Nazareth High School, where she enjoyed cheerleading, she went on to work for the former Nazareth Pharmacy as a pharmaceutical clerk for 31 years before retiring in 1999.
Born December 21, 1928 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Dewey Arndt and Hilda (Bartholomew) Arndt-Heil. She was a member of St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Nazareth. LaRue and Roslyn enjoyed wintering in Boynton Beach, Fla. Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter, Donna L. Harrison Bauman, of Nazareth; a son, William R. Bucchi, Jr., of Oak Hill, Va.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-children, Jeffrey Kahler, Julie Flick, and Jed Kahler, all of Bushkill Township; eight step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Henry Arndt and two sisters, Bernice “Dolly” Hommer and Valeria Arnold. A funeral service was held on Monday morning in the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth, with The Rev. David B. Schaeffer officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth. Contributions may be made to the memorial fund of St. John’s Lutheran Church or The Alzheimer’s Association, Pa. Branch, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Mary E. Kester
Mary E. Kester, 79, of Walnutport, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Bruce Kester. A 1955 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, she worked for the former Bee Autoparts, Inc. of Allentown and also for Bell Telephone. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine M. (Skripek) Polaha. Mary was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville; First Catholic Ladies Slovak Union, and the Fearless Fire Co. Auxiliary in Allentown. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, Gregory Kester of Walnutport, Brian Kester of Danielsville, Douglas Kester of York, and Bill Kester of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Catherine Akelaitis, of New Tripoli; ten grandchildren; three sisters, Annamae Wukitsch, Catherine Hersh, and Bernadine Baker; and a sister-in-law, Regina Polaha. She was predeceased by brothers, Jack and Richard Polaha. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday morning in St. Nicholas Catholic Church, followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery, Slatington. Donations may be made to St. John Neumann Regional School, 259 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071.
John E. Reichl
AUG. 14, 1949 – AUG. 18, 2016 John Edward “Jack” Reichl, 67, of Nazareth died Thursday, August 18 in the V.N.A. Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Marie (Voronkevich) Reichl. A graduate of Central Catho-
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lic High School, Allentown, and Kutztown University, he was a history teacher at Notre Dame High School, Bethlehem. John was also the boys head baseball coach, assistant football coach, girls head softball coach and assistant coach, head wrestling coach and assistant wrestling coach. He went on to work for Colonial Intermediate Unit #20 as a special education teacher in the alternative learning program, becoming supervisor for the partial hospitalization program. John then became the Director of Special Education for the Nazareth School District, from which he retired. Born on August 14, 1949 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edward and Helen (Deutsch) Reichl. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. John was also an avid fan of military history, the investigation and collection of artifacts from the “Age of the Dinosaur”, and a lifelong collector of historical and vintage figures and toys. His early pursuits in scouting led him to enjoy the campgrounds of Camp Serranova, Siesholtzville, and all the joys of nature and the woodlands. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Craig Reichl and Jeffrey Reichl; two grandchildren; a brother, Thomas Reichl; a sister, Kathleen Ruyak; an aunt, Eleanor Reichl, and two nieces. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church, and interment in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, in Northampton. Contributions may be made to Camp Serranova, Box 72, Old Zionsville, PA 18068.
Dolores E. Romanow
SEPT. 20, 1929 – AUG. 15, 2016 Dolores E. Romanow, 86, of Walnutport, died on Monday, August 15 at the In-Patient Hospice of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was employed by the former DeVille Blouse Co. in Danielsville and the former Scotty’s Continued on page 13
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Fashions in Little Gap, where she was a sewing machine operator for more than 30 years before retiring. She was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Born September 20, 1929 in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Lillian (Ahner) Henning. Dolores was proud of her home and exhibited great pride in maintaining her property. More importantly, she cherished her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a faithful and active member of Bethany Wesleyan Church, Cherryville. Surviving are her children, Eric W. Romanow of Bethlehem and Victoria Schmidt of Allentown; four grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Marion Heffelfinger of Danielsville, Patricia Neff of Fleetwood, and Debra Gruber of Palmerton; and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant granddaughter, Wendy; a brother, Darwin Henning, Sr., and a nephew, Darwin Henning, Jr. Services were held on Friday, August 19 in Bethany Wesleyan Church, followed by interment in Danielsville Union Cemetery. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103.
Elliot H. Schlegel
SEPT. 8, 1934 – AUG. 16, 2016 Elliot Harley Schlegel, 81, died Tuesday, August 16 in Alexandria Manor, Bath. He worked at Bethlehem Steel and was a member of various social clubs. Born September 8, 1934, he was a son of the late Clarence and Helen (Derhammer) Schlegel. Surviving is his brother, Gerald Schlegel. Services will be private as arranged by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.
Ronald B. Updegrove
Ronald B. Updegrove, 88, of Northampton, died Friday, August 19, 2016 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Catherine H. (Fota) Updegrove, who died in September 2012. He was employed by the Keystone Cement Co., Bath, as a laborer for five years before retiring in 1993. Prior to that, he worked in the same capacity for the former Atlas Cement Co., Northampton, for 25 years until its closing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Lester and Hattie (Hapter) Updegrove. Ronald was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Coplay. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Deily and Kathy A. Szerencsits, both of Northamp-
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ton; and a grandson. He was predeceased by a grandson, Michael Stout, and a brother, Vincent Updegrove. A funeral service was held on Tuesday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by interment in Allen Union Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Coplay, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
The History Corner
Dean A. Zellner
JULY 3, 1968 – AUG. 21, 2016 Dean A. Zellner, 48, of Palmer Township, died on S u n d a y, August 21 at home. A f t e r graduating from Nazareth High School in 1986, he went on to earn an associate degree in criminal justice from Lehigh County Community College. He later attended and graduated from the Allentown Police Academy. Prior to his illness, and for the past 251/2 years, Dean was employed by the Northampton County Prison where he spent his career as a correction officer and was promoted to a classifications specialist. Born July 3, 1968 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Elaine M. (Kline) Zellner of Tatamy and the late Kenneth R. Zellner. Dean enjoyed fishing and attending local car shows. He was a member of Grace Evan. Lutheran Church of Belfast. Surviving in addition to his mother, are two brothers, Atty. Brian K. Zellner of Harrisburg and Ryan M. Zellner of Montclair, N.J.; a nephew and a niece. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions may be made in memory of Dean to the building fund of Grace Evan. Lutheran Church of Belfast, 5907 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064.
submitted by HARVEY HAUPT Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Haupt with children Janis and Kerry. They are at the Bath Borough field behind Frank Haidle’s Store located on North Chestnut Street during the Brothers of the Brush Beard Contest. The following note is about the 1901 Oldsmobile (printed above) taken from The Express Times: 1963: “Harvey Haupt, 130 Main Street, Bath, has been honored by Mechanix Illustrated magazine ‘in recognition of his superlative craftsmanship.’ Haupt received a full-sized hammer plated with 24-carat gold for construction of a 1901 Oldsmobile made from Mechanix Illustrated plans. The vehicle was displayed in the Bath 225th Anniversary Parade. It is powered by a four horsepower Clinton engine and cost $600 to build. The car is featured in the October issue of the magazine.”
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A young man came to Jesus with an important question. “Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16). Jesus told the young man: “if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:17). The man replied that he had done so from his youth up. Whether truthful or wishful, in his mind, he had done so. But, his soul was not at peace. He asked, “What lack I yet?” (Matthew 19:20). You may identify with him. You may have been a “good person” all your life. Still there is that nagging doubt, “Am I right with God?” This uncertainty remains because all of our best efforts can never satisfy His justice. Our good works can never be accepted by Him. “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10). In fact, our best efforts are as offensive as filthiness. “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away” (Isaiah 64:6). The ONLY way we can be made righteous enough to satisfy God is to lose all trust in our good works. Then by faith accept the “good work” He did on Calvary. He took the punishment for our sins, and imparts to us His perfect righteousness. “Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered” (Romans 4:6-7). The young man in Mathew’s account went away from Jesus sorrowful because his heart was set on his great possessions. He couldn’t accept Christ’s righteousness as his own, because he knew it meant he must give his whole heart, and he could not. Kneel in prayer and sincerely ask, “What lack I yet?” –Submitted by Carl Edwards
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Estate of Marion CarpenterMayer, late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northamtpon and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Rhiannon Emily Mayer, Executrix of the Estate of Marion Carpenter-Mayer. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to presesnt the same without delay to Rhiannon Emily Mayer 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 (8/18-9/1) NOTICE OF CHANGE IN MEETING DATE BOROUGH OF BATH COUNCIL The Special Session of the Borough of Bath Council will be held September 12, 2016 at 6 p.m. with the Regular Session of the Borough of Bath Council to follow at 7 p.m. The meetings are held at 215 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014, Bath Municipal Building, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers. Bradford T. Flynn, Secretary Borough of Bath (8/25) PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF BATH NORTHAMPTON COUNTY Notice is hereby given that Borough of Bath Council will meet at 215 E. Main St., Bath, PA 18014, Bath Municipal Building, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers, on September 12, 2016, at 7 P.M. for the purpose of possible adoption of a proposed Ordinance summarized as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOROUGH OF BATH ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 179-21. TO ADD THE NEW TERM “MIXED USE”; TO AMEND § 179-21. TO ADD THE NEW TERM “UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICT”; TO AMEND ARTICLE XI TO ADD § 179-139. TO ESTABLISH THE SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES, INCLUDING PERMITTED USE OF MIXED USE, DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MIXED USE, ACCESSORY USES, CONDITIONAL USES AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES IN PARKING OVERLAY DISTRICT; SEVERABILITY; REPEALER; AND EFFECTIVE DATE The full text of the proposed Ordinance together with any attachments (if any) is available for public inspection without charge at the above referenced Bath Municipal Building, 1st Floor, Borough Office, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays. Copies will be provided upon payment of costs for copying. Bradford T. Flynn, Secretary Borough of Bath (8/25)
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on September 6, 2016, at 6:00 P.M., E.D.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF STREETS, TO BE APPENDED TO APPENDIX H, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. WHEREAS, the Borough of Nazareth has maintained certain streets which have been constructed, re-constructed and relocated, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Appendix H, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to add the adoption of the following streets as described hereinbelow: 1. Sage Street having width of sixteen and one-half (16½) feet and length of one thousand four hundred eighty (1,480) feet beginning at G. W. Stoudt Boulevard and ending at the permanent turn-around area. 2. G. W. Stoudt Boulevard having width of twenty-four (24) feet and length of three hundred fifty (350) feet beginning at Phoenix Street and ending at Sage Street. All the above said streets are accepted and adopted as public streets in the Borough of Nazareth street system. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (8/25) 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 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Township Municpal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA. 18014. Specific items on the agenda include: 16-ZHB-675 An appeal of a Cease and Desist Order after Official Complaint filed, dated 6/24/16, The applicant(s), Lisa Hochrine and Dennis Warnken, applicant(s) of the property located at 2434 Keeler Rd, Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a variance to allow 2 horses to remain on the property that is smaller than the acreage requirment to maintain 2 horses. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-22H (H-8)(4), as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J6-6-9D contains approximately 2.45 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Offcer Moore Township
(8/25 & 9/1)
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www.HomeNewsPA.com LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on September 6, 2016, at 6:00 P.M., E.D.T., at Nazareth Municipal Building, West Center and Church Streets, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES, PART 4, GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 405, PARKING TIME LIMITED IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS CERTAIN DAYS AND HOURS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles, Part 4, General Parking Regulations, Section 405, Parking Time Limited in Certain Locations Certain Days and Hours, of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is hereby amended to add the following: Street
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S. Main St. West Every day 15 mins. From a point 96’ south of Mauch Chunk St. to a point 119’ south of Mauch Chunk St. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Township will hold a public meeting on the 13th day of September, 2016, at 7:00 PM, at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Drive, Walnutport, Pa. 18088 for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LEHIGH, COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON AND COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMITS ON GRAYSTONE DRIVE, LOCUST DRIVE, SOUTH LOCUST DRIVE, LONGACRE DRIVE, OLD POST ROAD, SOUTH COTTONWOOD ROAD, AND WEST MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE IN LEHIGH TOWNSHIP.
(8/25) ulations, §250-18 - Accessory structures and uses, Subsection K – Commercial and industrial signs, (1) Wall signs, (a) Shall be limited to one per establishment and shall be painted on or attached to the building pertaining to the use carried on within the building. 2. Richard and Suzanne Grosz, 1520 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 1520 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Map No. L4SW3D-4-3 and is located in an R-1 Residential District. Mr. and Mrs. Grosz have erected a six-foot high fence six feet from the curb line on Hudson Court. They are seeking a variance to: Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance page 250:31, Article V – Supplementary Regulations, §250-18 – Accessory structures and uses, Subsection H – Fence and wall accessory uses, (1) (b) [1] – Corner lot Setback requirements.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed. Alice A. Rehrig Manager (8/25)
All interested parties are invited to attend. The applicant must attend.
NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
(8/25 & 9/1)
The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, September 8, 2016, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 P.M. to review the following appeals: 1. Queen City Pizza, Inc., 155 Mickley Road, Whitehall, Pennsylvania, for the property located at 971 Main Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is located on Tax Map No. M4NW2D-13-1A and is located in a C-2 Commercial District. Queen City Pizza would like to install a second wall sign at Domino’s Pizza. They are seeking an appeal, variance and/or interpretation to the number of permitted wall signs per establishment. Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance page 250:35, Article V – Supplementary Reg-
Juliann Edelman Zoning Officer
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at six (6) p.m. to hear the following appeals: The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. Appeal of Brad & Lauren Weinhofer – This is a continuation of the August 11, 2016, hearing where Brad and Lauren Weinhofer proposed the installation of a billboard to be located in the Industrial District on Parcel J2 4 1B 0516. Billboards are permitted by Special Exception subject to criteria of Section 18063 and 180-119.C. In addition, Brand & Lauren Weinhoffer are requesting a variance of Section
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NAZARETH AREA
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by ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Football team will open up the 2016 season at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 26 when they travel up to Pleasant Valley High School to play the Bears before they have Senior Night and their first home game on September 2. The Nazareth Girls Tennis team, with brand new uniforms, opened their season at Liberty at 10 a.m. on August 22. The girls hosted Allen at 3:30 p.m. on August 23, then traveled to Bethlehem Catholic on August 25 for a 3:30 p.m. start time. The girls will host Moravian Academy at 3:30 p.m. on August 26 and Pleasant Valley at 3:30 p.m. on August 29. All home tennis matches are held at the tennis courts at the Shafer Elementary School parking lot. The Nazareth Field Hockey and Soccer teams will all start on September 3. The Nazareth Golf team started their season on August 18 with a win at Pocono Mountain West. The golfers were at Woodstone Country Club at 2 p.m. on August 23 and Central Catholic at 2 p.m. on August 25. For all the latest up-to-date news on anything Nazareth, check out the following website: nazarethsports.wordpress.com.
180-63.C, Billboards shall be set back at least 100 feet from all land within a residential zone and all land upon which a residence exists. The site is located across from an A/RR zoning district. Applicant also requests a variance of any and all sections deemed necessary. Appeal of Kenneth Lee Daney—Kenneth Daney is applying for a variance to construct a single family dwelling on an existing vacant parcel, G3 2 20A 0516 along Blue Mountain Drive in the Resort Commercial Zoning District. Single family dwellings are not permitted in the RC zoning district per Section 180-18. Applicant also requests a variance of any and all sections deemed necessary. Appeal of James Flakker— James Flakker is applying for a variance to construct an accessory structure in the front yard of his home located at 4162 Mountain View Drive, Walnutport, Parcel H3 1 11. The property is located in an A/RR Zoning District. Accessory structures are not permitted in the front yard per Section 180-16. E. Applicant also requests a variance of any and all sections deemed necessary. Craig and Anita Rothdeutsch—Craig and Anita Rothdeutsch are applying for a variance to construct an accessory structure in the front yard of their home located at 1002 Peach Drive, Danielsville, Parcel H3 22 11-7. The property is located in an A/RR Zoning District. Accessory structures are not permitted in the front yard per Section 180-16. E. Applicant also requests a variance of any and all sections deemed necessary Meetings are open to the public. All interested parties are welcome to attend & will have an opportunity to be heard Phil Malitsch Hanover Engineering, Interim Zoning Officer (8/25 & 9/1)
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ArtsFest
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underground theater and film screenings, and the Tape Swap Radio Stage, drawing acts from the eclectic DIY music scene in the Lehigh Valley, features over a dozen performances throughout the weekend, including Lehigh Valley avant-garde drone jazz band, Pink Hex. Some of the featured performers this year include: King Dead, Summer Scouts, Rumple Stiltskinz, KEG, VoirVoir, and more. All performance and entertainment schedules will be announced in late August. The ‘Graffiti Jam’ section will return with breakdancers, DJs, and graffiti artists. Guest curator, Meano, has booked some of the most celebrated graffiti artists of the East Coast to live-paint large panels while fest-goers watch. Artists include Distort, Mek One, Acroe, SNX, Sicks, Dafse, Yes, Ras and more. The panels will be on display for the duration of the festival, set to be installed in various locations throughout the Lehigh Valley following ArtsFest. Vendors include Coffee House Without Limits, Filament Innovations, Dwerk Productions, Impulse Recording Studio, Alex Clare, HaggisVitae Studios, Edie’s Eatery, Taza Truck, Kappy Bash Mode, Sons of Allentown and more. Other featured activities at ArtsFest 2016 include: Fun and unique demonstrations and art-making activities for kids, offered at the ‘Alternative Clubhouse’ section. Interactive songwriting, in which participants learn to write an original song and explore the songwriting process, offered by nonprofit LV Girls Rock at their ‘LV Kids Rock’ camp. Screen-printing demonstrations onsite, creating one-of-akind shirts for festival goers, offered by Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations. Installations and yarnbombing by the Knitter’s Edge. A 3D printer exhibit by Filament Innovations, demonstrating a new cutting-edge 3D printer design, on display for the first time in public at ArtsFest. A chance to try over a dozen craft beers from several local breweries in the ‘Brewhalla’ section, hosted through Shangy’s refrigerated truck. Filming, development, and screening of a brand new, original ArtsFest short film by Matthew Blum, shot on 16mm film over the duration of the weekend Skate Park demonstrations and contests by Homebase and Lost Soul Skateboards. Allentown ArtsFest, the flagship project of the Alternative Gallery, first launched in September 2014. A free, three-day festival held at the beautiful Cedar Beach Park in Allentown, ArtsFest welcomed over 5,000
members of our community in its first year and over 8,000 in its sophomore year. This year, upwards of 10,000 are projected to come and enjoy the diverse art, music and culture of the Lehigh Valley. ArtsFest is proud to offer ongoing live art demonstrations, installations, non-stop music on multiple stages, a technology area, film screenings, dance performances, over 300 participating artists and vendors, locally made food and craft beer, free children’s art activities and a fullscale skate park. ArtsFest aims to create a one-of-a-kind experience and showcase creators who take a unique approach to the creative process. All posters and design materials for ArtsFest 2016 were created by local artist Alex Clare. Alex established himself as a prominent artist in the Lehigh Valley after winning the very first LV Art Wars in 2011. Since then, Alex has gone on to create labels
for Brew Works, worked as a caricature artist, and has become a full-time graphic designer in the creative department at Crayola. Alex’s work has been shown in the Alternative Gallery, Connexions Gallery and the Allentown Art Museum among many others. The mission of the gallery is to strengthen the community through art and education. The Alternative Gallery hosts hundreds of events each year, including live music, a weekly open mic, dance competitions, art classes, screenings, workshops, art exhibits and more. For more information visit: www.AllentownArtsFest.com.
Nazareth Area Garden Club Show
submitted by SANDEE RINEHART The Nazareth Area Garden Club will hold its 14th Annual Flower and Garden Show on Sept. 9 and 10 in the Schoeneck Moravian Church Social Hall, 316 North Broad Street Ext., Nazareth, PA. Show times are Friday from 4 until 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to our beautiful plants, arrangements and horticulture specimens, there will be a raffle and plant sale. Jack Jones and his amazing birdhouses will also be there. Call Sandee Rinehart at 610865-5439 for more information. Admission is free.
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Opinion
Open Season: Candidates battle with general election attack ads by JUSTIN SWEITZER Donald Trump released his first attack-ad against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, officially kicking off the political ad season in which television sets around the nation will become home to virulent commercials looking to persuade voters to vote for -- or against -- a particular candidate. Trump’s first general election ad, entitled, “Two Americas: Immigration,” comes after months of Clinton ads that have criticized Trump’s suitability to be president. The commercial paints Clinton as another Washington
insider who fails to represent Americans; instead championing immigration reform and open border policies that allow illegal immigrants to cut to the front of the line and benefit at the expense of Americans. “In Hillary Clinton’s America,” the ad says, “the system stays rigged against Americans.” Clinton’s immigration reform plan strives to offer a pathway to citizenship for immigrants, while protecting borders and keeping the nation secure, a stark contrast to the views of Trump who plans mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and sees immigration as a detriment, “rigging” the system against current American citizens. His ad criticizes Clinton’s acceptance of Syrian refugees, suggesting that the refugees fleeing terror in the Middle East are a threat to American safety, while promising to keep Americans safe from such threats under a Trump administration. Trump’s ad largely makes use of fear and emotional appeals, a staple of his candidacy. Clinton also makes appeals to fear in her own ads, but does so by using video footage of Trump in an attempt to use his own actions
against him. Clinton responded on Monday to Trump’s first ad by releasing another of her own, entitled “Just One.” The video questions Trump’s leadership, clear thinking and calm judgment by featuring clips of Trump encouraging violence, claiming to have a higher level of military knowledge than generals and using profanity when talking about globalization. The video concludes by saying that “all it takes is one wrong move, just one,” to paint Trump as a reckless leader whose impulsive nature could endanger the country. Potentially more damaging to Trump is Clinton’s ad “Role Models,” which shows young children viewing Trump’s controversial actions in front of the TV. The moments watched by the children include Trump mocking a reporter with disabilities, calling Mexicans rapists, and encouraging violence against protesters. Clinton’s strategy to use unedited video as proof of Trump’s behavior gives her an immediate advantage, as the legitimacy of claims made from the footage can’t be called into question. Ad-
ditionally, it lets Trump be his own worst enemy, forcing him to either calm his behavior or risk creating more ammunition for Clinton to use against him. Clinton’s ads currently boast superiority to Trump’s in both quantity and quality, largely due to her use of Trump’s own actions. However, don’t expect Trump to shy away from Clinton’s own strategy, as the GOP nominee has already done so to raise questions about Clinton’s honesty on his website, ly-
ingcrookedhillary.com, and will likely do so again in future ads. In an election in which two of history’s most unfavorable candidates are facing off for the highest office in United States government, both candidates have plenty of baggage that will undoubtedly be used as fodder in upcoming ads. What scandals, controversies or skeletons they choose to use is to be seen. So for now, sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment.