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Bill signing ceremony Held for Scavello’s Anti-Littering Bill
Submitted by CHRISTINE ZUBECK Senator Mario Scavello (R-40) joined anti-littering advocates and Gov. Tom Wolf recently for a ceremonial signing into law of his bill to reduce littering. Senate Bill 431, now Act 62 of 2018, requires that for a first offense of scattering rubbish, a
person is required to pick up litter or illegally dumped trash for between five and 30 hours within six months, in addition to the existing fine of $50 to $300. For a second or subsequent offense, the offender may also be required to pick up litter or illegally dumped
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Pa. State Senator Mario Scavello at bill signing.
Cement Worker of the Month- Bruce Keim
By ED PANY Mr. Bruce Keim was raised in Bethlehem, graduating from Liberty High School in 1972, where he was a member of the Track and Field team. One of his favorite teachers was Mr. George Pavlinski, who taught Math and motivated the students. Upon graduating he enrolled at Virginia Tech and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. During the summer he was employed at the Bethlehem Steel where his father and relative were employed. Bruce began his cement odyssey at the Hercules-Buzzi Unicem in 1977 recalling, “I was hired as a technical assistant working on many plant projects.” After six months he was named midnight shift supervisor. He said, “My salary was $14,000 a year.” This was less than the men he supervised. A highly skilled engineer, his resume is impressive. It included:
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Police report Page 9 These Holy Family School students held their new guitars for the first time. Seven guitars were donated by the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation and one guitar was donated by Guitar Villa, both in Nazareth. The students include, from left to right in the front row, Andrew Wake, Ryan Schuster and Victor Joseph. In the back row, the students are Jackson Bruce, Claire Martocci, Matthew Schuster, Elizabeth Ecker and Evan Crescenzo.
Holy Family School Gets grant from Martin Guitar
Submitted by KRISTINE PORTER Holy Family School received a $5,000 grant from the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation
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Moore Township Land Preservation reviews properties for preservation process manager Nick Steiner plans to update the township website, making it more accessible for resident use. Land Preservation would like to see a list of board member names, an update ranking application for preserved land, facts about land preservation in the town-
ship, and an updated article cation for a property on Kee- be reviewed and discussed at focused on what land preser- ler Road. This property will upcoming meetings. vation is all about. Board members reviewed Myster Tree and Shrub Service applications for West End The area’s only ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Road, Scenic Drive and Specializing in restoring & maintaining the health, beauty & value of landscape trees Monocacy Drive. The new • Structural, directional & maintenance pruning ranking system was put to use, • Root problem diagnosis & mitigation • Pest & disease diagnosis & treatment as the board ranked each prop• Hazard tree evaluations & mitigatigation erty on a scale of zero to 133 • Consultations-new construction & existing landscape trees • points. Rankings were based • Tree and stump removal questions like, “How much Glenn A. Myster farmland and woodland is inwww.mystertree.com (610) 262-4150 PDO288B volved in the property?” “Does the property contain evidence of threatened or endangered animals and/or plants?” “Does the property contain streams ed & returned, the ad(s) will be printed as is. By signing below, you agree that you areand giving wetlands?” your final approval Ad(s) in regards to the Advertising Contract that was signed. If you requested us to use certain p andof themore. Each property our ad(s) you warrant that the content was created by you or your employee and you have the right and authority scored to use the high content in any media and in any ad in the way it is used in such ad and to give us the rights gra Doors open 6 p.m. enough to be accepted intoContract. IfPETERSVILLE d by a third party who gave you written permission to use the content in your ad and give us the rights granted in the Advertising the content includes the name, photo or image/likeness of a person(s) you have ROD & GUN CLUB preservation process. The starts p.m. he name, photos or image in your ad and grant us the rights in the Advertising Contract. Thetheclairty/color of the published ad(s) may vary slightly from this proof.Bingo NOTE: This form may not7 be used to cancel your Land Preservation board made a motion to move the West End Road, Scenic Drive, and Monocacy Drive properties on to the board of supervisors and Kitchen open recommended the properties be moved to a conservancy in order to continue the preserva- 550 Club Road, Bath (Moore Twp.) tion process. The Moore Township Land 610-261-2210 (please print clearly) Preservation received an appliBy HANNA O’REILLY
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3 Northampton Council praises GETTING OUT! Sacred Heart staff and first 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 Responders us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify. February 14-20 2019
By KERI LINDENMUTH About one week after a burst water pipe forced nearly 100 residents of Northampton’s Sacred Heart Senior Living to evacuate their apartments, Northampton’s Borough Council are praising the efforts of Sacred Heart staff and first responders. Gayle Yastrop, executive director of Sacred Heart, appeared before council on Thursday, February 7 to thank them for their support. “This is a community of unity,” she said. “We are very grateful.” “You can only plan so good for the unexpected,” said Councilman Kenneth Hall. “All in all, it went well.” Following a temporary relocation to the Northampton Community Center, residents were moved to another Sacred Heart location in Center Valley. Lanta buses helped transport them. The borough’s EMS, police, and fire department were all on the scene. “It is great to know [that] all of the volunteers we have here are here to serve,” said Councilman Tony Pristash. Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst agreed.
“You cannot say enough about people going out of their way as volunteers,” he said. “It takes a special breed of person.” Council also praised Yastrop for her commitment to the Sacred Heart residents. Many councilmembers have or have had family members living at the residence. “She has been so good to this community and to our families,” said Pristash. Councilman Hall reported that 23 residents were back in the building, with more scheduled to move back soon. He also said that this situation could be used as an opportunity for the borough to review their emergency plans. In other news, council voted to pass the Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan. Without this plan, the borough would not be eligible for funding during a FEMA-declared emergency. Council also rejected a motion to waive water and sewer tap-in fees to MGMJ Holding Company, owner of the former Catholic War Veterans’ building. A fee of $5,070 will be charged for each dwelling unit.
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By CAROL RITTER Love chocolate, love specialty popcorn, love a thirst quenching brew, love a top shelf martini, love exquisite food choices, love history, love shopping local, love wine, love coffee, love music, love that someone special? Valentine’s Day is this week and many are feeling the sometimesmysterious thing called love. Did you know…? 135 million Americans will spend $30 billion on Valentine’s
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Moore Township Democrat’s Monthly Meeting- 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of every month. Pizzaville, 572 Nazareth Dr., Bath.
Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting- 7 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 Association for Families in Need- Monthly meeting second
Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meet at Covenant United Methodist Church.
United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base Monthly Meeting-
Held every third Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, 510 Union Street, Allentown.
Partners For A New Beginning Support Group Meetings- First and third Thursday
of every month, 7 to 8 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nazareth.
Bath Museum- Open third Saturday of the
month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers welcome. See you February 16.
Refuse to be a Victim Seminar- Hosted by Lehigh Twp. Police Department, Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Bethany Wesleyan Church. Visit https://rtbav.nra.org. 41st Annual Arts and Crafts Festival-
Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Moravian Historical Society.
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Northampton High School Honor Roll 2nd marking period submitted by Carrie Gruber Grade 9 Distinguished Honors Shyanne Ackerman, Crissa Andrew, Dylan Bauer, Madison Berger, Jordan Best, Kiersten Bindics, Bryce Bitler, Ashley Bordelean, Charles Breidenbach, Casie Brooks, Sarenity Burkit, Jenna Caffrey, Connor Carbonell, Logan Carbonell, Wyatt Cobb, Rebecca Coleman, Emma Collier, Ezekiel Colyer, Hunter Corrow, Brandi Cuth, Teeley Dangler, Devyn Demchak, Evan Dempsey, Allison DiNapoli, Michael Dixon, Hanna Edelman, Kassandra Elamin, Keira Ettinger, Kylie Gilliard, Makenna Gilmore, Jocelynn Gober, Kaylee Hacker, Brandon Koch, Katie Kocher, Raine Korpics, Caitlyn Kratzer, Gabrielle Kreidler, Sarah Krieger, Rachel Kulp, Giulia LaForgia, Julia Minnich, Megan Mohring, Mitchell Mondschein, Allyson Ozimek, Felicia Paly, Ashley Patterson, Isabella Pina, Hannah Primeau, Harley Rasley, Adam Reichelderfer, Kaitlyn Renson, Elizabeth Rienits, Devin Rogozinski, Jocelyn Roman, Samantha Rutt, Reia Sanchez, Jarrett Saranchak, Sarah Shaner, Andrew Sharga, Dante Shive, Madison Siegfried, Ellie Spencer, Evalyn Steeley, Caitlin Stoudt, Noah Sumner, Delissa Towler, Ethan Trach, Daedra VanLuvanee, LileeAnne Warmkessel, Allison Wentzel, Trinitee Wesner, Emma Whitman
High Honors Isabella Aguanno, Reece Anderson, Daniella Azar, Alivia Bankos, Austin Bankos, Abby Beil, Jillian Bond, Madison Bozik, Brianna Brabec, Kenadee Carreras, Alexa Chromey, Gianna Coccetti, Timothy Csanadi, Rylan Curran, Angelina Curto,
Lexie DeLong, Antoinette Dizon, Viviana Echim, Andrew Eckroth, Rilee Ehrlacher, Daniel Eyre, Abigail Faulkner, Jackson Fehnel, Bethany Gable, Logan Garrison, Rachel Golinski, Isabella Grandia, Jakob Gula, Isaac Harris, Isaiah Harris, Maycen Harryn, Grace Heidecker, Alexa Henderson, Marisa Herman, Rose Hower, Rachel Hudson, Cooper King, Morgan Kitz, Kehley Kochan, Taylor Kranzley, Myranda Kresge, Autumn-Rose Kuzio, Emily LaCoe, Kylie Lebish, Iceis Longenbach, Emmalee Maikits, John McRoberts, Ashley Menio, Julia Mertz, Matthew Moss, Maritza Orlic, Jaden Ortiz, Arianna Patterson, Brooke Peters, Tiffany Plutko, Alexis Reed, Gregory Reese, Keller Repasch, Caden Reph, Logan Rhoades, Emily Roehler, Michael Rolles, Olivia Rosenbauer, Gabriel Sawarynski, Matthew Schroyer, Madisyn Schubert, Lauren Schuch, Joseph Sheats, Janelle Siekonic, Emily Slepetz, Thomas Spohn, Cheyenne Stein, Lauren Straub, Hailey Swartz, Olivia Szerencsits, Olivia Tepes, Julia Tocci, Emma Tomaro, Kyla Ummarino, Olivia Vajda, Seth Vandergrift, Melissa Vasquez, Thomas Watson, Brianna Weaver, Kirstyn Willever, Noah Wolfel, Angeleta Young-Holley, Kaira Zamadics, Molly Zweifel
Honors Charles Bauer, Christopher Bauer, Alyssa Bendekovits, Jillian Borger, Skyler Cadiz, Madison Cherry, William Collins, Jacob Colocino, Joshua Dearden, Beau Ellis, Andrew Fernandez-Pagan, Christian Fritz, Bryce Gallagher, Takiera Goodson, Hope Green, Logan Henry, Emily Hower, Alexis Jacoby, Kaley Kerchner, Andrew Kern, Andrew Laub, Zoe Loper, Zachary Lower, Everett Luisi, Giancarlo Martinez, Jordan
Mazzola, Emily McCutcheon, Devin Miller, Vai Mittl, Gavin Nika, Theresa Pace, Ian Pearn, Alexander Perreault, Jakob Reiss, Madelyn Rex, Jason Rice, Noah Roke, Gavin Rusnock, Musab Siddiqi, Sierra Strittmatter, Lily Stuhldreher, Ean Sussick, Gabrielle Tone, William Torres, Giacomo Tropeano, Hailee Troxell, Brianna Tyler, Shelby Wandler, David Weekes-Jones, Tyler Williams, Blaze Zeruth
Grade 10 Distinguished Honors Korinne Andersch, Lexi Apple, Anthony Aulisio, Shelby Brown, Lincoln Capwell, Mya Cascario, Sydnee Cooper, Hannah Crenko, Brooke Crossley, Jade Darragh, Jay Dawar, Ashley DiOdoardo, Dylan Domchek, Sierra Drey, Laura Filchner, Kaila Gazaway, Alex Guzman, Christopher Hedden, Morgan Heffelfinger, Cole Kiefer, Alexa Kirchhofer, Crystal Koch, Joshua Leonard, Lauren Mantz, Allison Mengel, Samantha Nau, Lindsey Nemeth, Raelee Nogle, Hannah Otto, Catarina Parenti, Kiersten Patterson, Alyssa Penrose, Noah Reichelderfer, Ambrose Roland, Ethan Sanchez, Addison Schoeneberger, Christy Shetayh, Taylor Sommer, Morgan Sterner, Katelyn Stuhldreher, Micaela Tovar, Luke Truscott, Nevaeh Wadlington, Blaise Wagner, Georgia Wiswesser, Darya Zalyubovskaya High Honors Nicholas Amato, Avery Arthofer, Talia Azar, Alexa Barowski, Benjamin Bogden, Jordyn Bortz, Cameron Bozik, Sophia Bretzik, Julian Burgos, Amelia Cabanela, Alexis Chamberlain, Bradley Chatenka, Jessica Chen, Dalyla Colon, Katherine Comfort, Jagger Condomitti, Lukas Connolly, Jessica Costenbader, Ethan Davis-Luizer, Ann Marie Delarosa, Jenna Desh, Laila Diaz, Hannah Eberly, Kaela Edelman, Omar Elamin, Cassandra Everett, Jillian Fandl, Colin Finney, Andrea Fritz, Sarah Fritz, Rebekkah Galicki, Aidan Gallagher, Alexandra Gallo, Omro Ghaith, Avery Gill, Alanna Haldaman, Zachary Held, Nathan Horn, Sarah Hosking, Alfonso Kasper, Jared Kemmerer, Marisa Kern, Noa Konya, Kyla Kospiah, Ryan Kovach, Kevin Lechner, Olivia Lorah, Milan Losagio, Martina Mannino, Sarah Markle, Bryana Martinez, Morgan McEntire, Brian McGaughran, Meredith McGraw, Tamara McMillan, Kaleb Missmer, Owen Nahf, Zachary Naradko, Francesco Nota, Connor Oswald, Madison Pitosky, Sofia Quintero, Jacob Raines, Zion Raub, Aidan Reinhard, Andrew Ringer, Morgan Rochelle, Morgan Roth, Mason Rufe, Serenity Rumble, Haily Ruser, Gianna Saloum, Andrew Sawarynski, Samantha Say-
lor, Gabrielle Seagreaves, Maria Shehab, Jordan Somers, Ryley Stanchock, Kendyll Strohl, Jesse Tocci, Dominick Torres, Kalaya Torres, Haley Tucker, Noah Ventresca, Justin Weller, Adam Wetherhold, Kody Whiteman, Shelby Wruble
Honors Corinne Anderko, Dylan Anderson, Owen Baker, Veronica Bartholomew, Cliff Bastow, Sky Bechtelheimer, Kristen Beegle, Logan Brader, Kylee Breisch, Cole Clapp, Cristian Cruz, Colin Davidson, Robert Davidson, Renee Dayoub, Austin Dotta, Noelle Eisenreich, Aryssa Ellerbee, Jeffrey Erschen, Nathan Fogel, Madison Gaumer, Alyssa Grant, Laila Grantham, Eugene Hankee, Emma Held, Michael Jamicky, Tyler Klucsarits, Matthew Kordalski, Jonathon Mannino, Zachery Pacenti, Kyle Perl, Nicolas Quinones, Kamryn Ruth, Mia Salamone, Samuel Schoenen, Cody Schucker, Kristin Schuon, Justin Shambo, Leslie Sintes, Madison Small, Ciana Stenger, Jonathan Stier, Kyleigh Straub, Samantha Strong, Hailey Szvetecz, Lauren Todd, Zachary Tyler, Andrew Van Antwerp, Victoria Wackley, Logan Wolfe Grade 11 Distinguished Honors Bryce Adair, Carmen Azar, Laura Bealer, Katlin Beenders, Jessica Begliomini, Kayla Best, Kennedy Bigelow, Alexis Chordas, Collin Christein, Jacob Christman, Spencer Cole, Zandra Dayoub, Cody Eckhart, Destiny Fenstermaker, Dylan Fodor, Pauline Francisco, Justin Fry, Jordan Gebhardt, Zachary Gula, Alanna Hartzell, Sydney Heffner, Elizabeth Hozza, Isabella Huertas, Ayden Hughes, Austin Knoll, Gavin Kocher, Payce Korpics, Lois Krieger, Lena Kugelman, Lauren Lalik, Broderick Lane, Jennifer Le, Jada Martinez, Leah McCann, Jordan McCarthy, Marissa Mele, Bailey Mill-
er, Cailean O'Brien, Jonathan O'Rourke, Olivia Rigo, Brooke Rockovits, Damien Ruth, John Sankari, Benjamin Schaffer, Lauren Schaller, Rose Sharga, Jacob Steger, Madalyn Stoltz, Miriam Tarkochev, Brady Terefenko, Alex Tews, Joseph Tiwold, Leah Trimmer, Dario Walnock, Danielle Weaver, Emily Wegrzyn, Adeline Weitknecht, Stephanie Weller, Hannah Werkheiser, Suhas Yalamarti
High Honors Lanai Barker, Michael Bartlett, Madison Biechy, Lauryn Bodish, Nicholas Caiazzo, Skyler Coffin, Marques Cofre, Sadie Compagnola, Cameron Cooper, B Abigail Czarnecki, Cydney Dauscher, Aaron Denker, Daniel Ehritz, Ashley Frankenfield, Vince Gallagher, Jordan Geroulo, Macy Gilbert, Alexander Gillish, Alyssa Glass, Matthew Groller, Mason Gunkle, Macy Hafner, Caelyn Harryn, Paige Heffner, Henry Hoffman, Dylan Holland, Trinity Horvath, Haley Hower, Damon Hudak, Colby Judd, Aidan Kromer, Evan Lapp, Claire Lewis, Zachary Maiella, Madison McCloskey, Caitlin McCullough, Lexia Meckes, Lauren Messinger, Courtney Milisits, Dakota Mills, Isabella Mohrey, Evan Parker, Sophia Passarella, Chloe Peifly, Joshua Rehrig, Brady Rimple, Traisach Roland, Drue Russell Rubi, Angi Sayid, Jillian Scheel, Jacob Schwartz, Michael Sintes, Destiny Stumpf, Anna Svolos, Justin Taylor, Alexis Temos, Morgan Thomas, Caitlyn Tomaro, Salvatore Torelli, Marissa Tracy, Joel Valencia, Rebecca VanBlargan, Tyler Walling, Colin Werkheiser Honors Tyler Antonis, Brooke Bailey, Collin Becker, MaKenzie Bernhard, Dakota Bigovich, Cassandra Borzillo, Lydia Burkit, Jacqueline Collo, Madison Eisenhart, Cody Fegely, Matthew Fenstermaker, Dominick Fragano, Madison Fraley, Tyler Gora, Kevin Guallpa, Jaylin Guerrera, Mikayla Hartley, Haley Henry, Austen Hochstrasser, Angelina Hock, Anthony Hughes, Cameron LaBarge, Blake Lambert, Makayla Letourneau, CaroContinued on page 5
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Fox Road bridge dimensions Cause concern for local resident By HANNA O’REILLY The Board of Supervisors discussed posting signage in township cul-de-sacs to avoid recent snow plowing issues at their February 5 meeting. Many township residents of township cul-de-sacs have been parking all over the streets, making it almost impossible for snow plowing to be completed. Solicitor Daniel Backenstoe explained that signs can be posted but are not enforceable without an ordinance. Backenstoe suggested that the township decide which cul-de-sacs the signs be posted in, what the weather conditions be prior to enforcing parking violations, and the parking fine amounts. Once this is decided, Backenstoe has agreed to put together an ordinance before any signs are posted. Residents of Countryside Manor approached the board of supervisors with concerns to failed infiltration beds on their properties. Residents explained that they believe the manhole on the property was made incorrectly and requested that Keystone Engineering visit the property to assess the situation. Various defects have caused the woods to deteriorate and sinkholes to develop. Township engineer, Kevin Horvath, has agreed to visit the property to assess the situation before moving forward with whether a solution can be provided by the township. Moore township resident Thad Turner of Mountain Road subdivided his property a few years ago. A condition for approval of his subdivision plan was that T. Turner replace a pipe crossing Mountain Road. In 2009, T. Turner posted an improvements escrow in the amount of $13,000, guaranteeing that the pipe be replaced. T. Turner and his grandson, Braden Turner, approached council requesting permission to replace the pipe themselves, instead of hiring a contractor. The township explained that in order to execute this successfully, T. Turner and B. Turner would need to hire security and flaggers, contact the bus company, research insurance policies, and other requirements before taking further steps. The township agreed to look into insurance and legality before any permission is granted. They suggested T. Turner and B.
Turner get quotes from contractors before deciding to complete the project themselves. A bridge located on Fox Road requires replacement. Michael Emili, director of Public Works for Northampton County, explained to the board that the bridge replacement is designed to be expanded to 22 feet in width, allowing for two ways of traffic. James Collins, a nearby resident of the bridge, expressed the concerns of him and his wife, Deborah Collins, pertaining to the dimensions set in place for the redesign. Collins feels that, although 22 feet is the minimum amount of footage required by the state, it is not an appropriate measurement based on the number of pedestrians that walk this bridge. Collins requested that the township support him by sending a letter to the county stating they would like Northampton County to consider following Moore Township’s rules for road width. Collins hopes the Public Works for Northampton County will reconsider the 22 ft. width. The township plans to support Collins with this letter. The board went over fire and police reports for the month of January. Jason Harhart reported the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company responded to 31 fire calls with 356 man-hours recorded. There were four fires, four motor vehicle accidents, two ambulance assists, and two mutual aid calls. There were reported two wires down, three tires down, one smoke investigation, one animal rescue, one flood, and 11 controlled burns. They also responded to 65 ambulance calls with 228 man-hours recorded. The volunteer fire company also participated in 150 man-hours of fire and ambulance training. Harhart is the Moore Township representative for the Nazareth Area Regional Plan. Moore Township is a part of the 10 municipalities in Northampton County that are reviewing the current Nazareth Area Regional Comprehensive plan that was adopted in 2006. These municipalities and the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission have been working to update this current plan with relevant information about area growth, development, open space, transportation, and
zoning. A new website has been established for residents to follow the plan’s progress- nazplan.org. The board of supervisors approved Karris Pennington as a new member of the Moore Township Recreation Commission Board. The Recreation Commission Board is looking for another member. All those interested should inquire. The board went on to discuss more township business. Borough Vice Chairman, David Shaffer, requested that each township board be granted the option to have a police officer present at their meetings. Shaffer feels the safety of board members and township residents should be a priority. His request was approved. It was announced that Lester Smith has resigned from the Zoning Hearing Board. President Nick Steiner mentioned he will be working with different committee members to update their pages on the borough website. The website information will be current. The board went on to approve the Lions Club’s “Fishing for the Blind” event at Schiavone Park on May 11, 2019 and their September car show. Daniel Piorkowski will be re-running for township supervisor.
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line Marzano, Alexis McDonald, Madison Meyers, Christopher Miller, Madison Miranda, Haley Morales, Alexis Nemeth, Marcus Newhart, Autumn Orlando, Derek Richline, Michael Rimbey, Ashley Rolles, Katrina Sahm, Georgous Sankari, Zachery Siekonic, Anthony Snyder, Cecelia Sommers, James Tavares, Bradley Wentzel, Molly Wiesner, Breann Winkle
Grade 12 Distinguished Honors Amanda Adams, Yasmeen Almaharmeh, Zachary Angerman, Taylor Atiyeh, Leiah Baroudi, Elaina Bastow, Laura Betzenberger, Christy Bilheimer, Hannah Boggs, Holly Brunst, Vaughan Bryant, Alexus Cabanela, Reese Caley, Luke Cantrel, Amelia Cesanek, Charlotte Cherry, Grace Clayton, Andrea Cohen, Ana Cruz, Jacob Czarnecki, Mikayla Davidson, Zoe Davis-Luizer, Ethan Deater, Gabrielle Demchak, Anthony DiSipio, Alexia Drey, Cameron Eaton, Aaron Eberts, Allison
Fandl, Brandon Fedio, Chloe Fischl, Sean Fisher, Jacob Flood, Abby Franke, Dominic Frey, Ashley Gallagher, Sara Gantz, Alyssa Gerstenberg, Joseph Giamboi, Camerone Giancaterino, Evan Gillette, Madelyn Gilmore, Katelyn Graver, Madison Graver, Emma Gundrum, Parker Hanuschak, Rachel Hartzell, Henry Huffsmith, Elizabeth Jones, Rachel Kichline, Michael Kistler, Taylor Klucsarits, Olyvia Koch, Nikolas Kovacs, Madison Lebish, Mason Leh, Hailey Lint, Isabella Mangos, Kyle Marshall, Aaron Marth, Tanner Melinsky, Tranajah Mercer, Logan Minnich, Madison Musselman, Phylicia Musselman, Kimberly Newhall, Haley Novobilski, Samantha Odenwelder, Magen Perelli, Abigail Piotrowski, Sarah Reszek, Elisa Rivera, Brynne Rockovits, Jenna Rogers, Marina Schrap, Matthew Schultes, Julia Seiling, Allison Serensits, Reem Shadid, Madison Shehab, Ashley Snyder, Gracie Snyder, Brianna Soltis, Gabrielle Sommer, Paige Sommers, Abigail Stoudt, Aaron Strawn, Sean Swanson, Maxine Tassie, Grace Tepes, Arianna Troxell, Lucas Troy, Maxx Venzke, Arianna Viera, Abby Wheeler, Madalyn Yorke, Jaycee Young, Kasey Zelienka High Honors Caitlyn Ahner, Jayla Alvarado, Jacob Auger, Paige Beil, Nathan Bendekovits, Tanner Beruta, Dahlia Bittenbender, Evelyn Bodnar, Brooke Brida, Nathanael Burkit, Samuel Castle, Cameron Chuss, Andrew Cochrane, Paul Connolly, Jamie Cook, Misty Csanadi, Kirsten DiBucci, Taylor DiProperzio, Celia Doll, Dalton Domchek, Aubrey Gallagher, Mackenzie Geisner, Tyler Gilliard, Haley Gonsalves, Apryl
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Gregory, Alexis Hahn, Sabrina Heffelfinger, Regann Hobby, Justin Hoppes, Andrew Hozza, Kaylee Kauffman, Mahmoud Kazan, John Kennedy, Jaide Korpics, Andrew Kovalchik, Blake Leopold, Mia Lidestri, Maxwell Martinez, Brooke Masonheimer, Taylor Mast, Shelby McGinnis, Jaime Mello, Bianca Minera, Megan Moser, Kien Nguyen, Madison Nika, Lauren Pague, Kaitlyn Perl, Samantha Reiss, Madison Reszek, Amber Sabo, Kaitlyn Sanders, Trinity Schoeneberger, Matthew Schubert, Nicole Secara, Mary Shetayh, Becca Snyder, Emily Stuhldreher, Mason Taschler, Garret Transue, Kristen Unangst, Victoria Unangst, Brianna Viera, Rebecca Volk, Joseph Vrabel, Madison Watson, Kyle Wescoe, Kyle Woomer, Korina Zambrano
Honors Summer Aicher, Riley Beenders, Isni Beqiri, Emma Bindics, Caroline Bischof, Jessica Bretzik, William Collado, Joshua Creyer, Avitamarie DeMieri, Giovanni Dodson, Alexa Ebert, Adalia Ellerbee, Sofia Engleby, Jadyn Fehnel, Kyle Galgocy, Emily Gehris, Thomas Gerrity, Samantha Heintzelman, Albert Kerekes, Kristopher Knauss, Elizabeth Kornhausl, Leah Kovach, Nicholas Lafata, Sarah Lieberman, Macy Lyons, Ireland McGinnis, Hailey McMorrow, Valencia Mercadante, Connor Miller, Hollie Nolan, Hannah Paukovits, Angelina Rex, Caitlyn Roller, Madison Saladino, Sarah Schwartz, Sakyra Smith, Thomas Snedeker, Matthew Tretter, Cody Turpin, Hunter Werkheiser, Jillian Wiswesser, Mason Wolfe, Daniel Yellen.
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip A mixed bag of weather this week. After last week’s warmth, we’ve had a couple days of sunshine, and then it snowed Sunday night into Monday. The weather forecasters said we’d get freezing rain, sleet and snow Tuesday, turning into rain. So that’s winter, or global warming. Whatever, just a few more weeks to go and then maybe we’ll settle into spring. . . . I see Town Council agreed to stay with the fellowship hall of St. John’s Lutheran Church for voting. There is a set of steps that are hard to handle for some people, and the parking lot is on the other side of a big backyard. We’ve been going there all these years, so we‘ll just keep on doing it. . . . Be sure to go to the benefit breakfast at Blue Mountain Drive-In Restaurant up in Danielsville next Monday morning for the Miller family who lost a father and son, Bruce Miller, Jr. and Bruce A. Miller, in that recent fire. . . .There’s a breakfast at Salem Methodist Church in Danielsville two days before. I’m not sure if that’s a benefit, too, but that doesn’t matter. You can eat a big breakfast almost two days in a row. . . . What’s happened, Garry Hunsicker? Your dartball team has really slipped . . . I was surprised by the 76ers in NBA basketball. Those new players really socked it to the L.A. Lakers by 20-some points. . . . Today (Thursday) is Valentine’s Day and I did give Elmira a couple kisses and a big hug. I also surprised her with a nice necklace. You shoulda seen
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her smile at that. She was really surprised. I was too cheap other years, but finally did something for her for a change. Should have given a few of Hayes’ roses, too. . . .I hope we don’t get another government shutdown. A two-party committee has been working on some kind of deal I hope the President will agree to, but both parties have been stubborn, as he has been. We shall see what we shall see. I wish there was more peace in the world, but all we can do is pray, I guess. Anyhow, folks, have peace in your lives. We can thank God for friendly and happy families. Enough preaching. See you in seven.
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Team 6 and Team 3 were still tied for first place on Feb. 6 in the Bath Die Hards League, again both scoring 4 to 0 shutouts with a couple 700+ series. Team 3 – Ty Pagotto, 763; Terry Bartholomew, 733; Betty Naylor, 455. Team 6 – Charles Kosman, 658; Chad Wieand, 6060, and Scott McGee, 497. Team 7 is second, also winning 4 to 0 with Scott Gable, 509; Kyle Snydrer, 459; Kolby Snyder, 459; and Al Wallitsch, 410. Team 2 is third and also won 4 to 0 with David Guest, 587; Bert Davidson, 494; Wendy Guest, 456, and Sandy Fox, 455. Team 5 was a 0 to 4 loser, having only Polly Kosman’s 400.. Team 4 also lost 0 to 4 with Bob R. Kosman’s 478 and Joe Bachman’s 457. Team 1, another 0 to 4 victim,
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had Gerald Bartholomew, 608; Amanda Leindecker, 491; Charmaine Bartholomew, 423, and Brian Predmore, 157. STANDINGS W L Team 6 26 6 Team 3 26 6 Team 7 21 11 Team 2 19 13 Team 5 16 16 Team 4 10 22 Team 1 9 23
Bath Supply #2 Alone In First Place in Bath Commercial
With a 3 to 1 win over Maxx Amusements, Bath Supply #2 stayed in first place in week 20 of the Bath Commercial League. Supply #2 – Ed Musselman, 259-217–654 ; Avery Weber, 214–601 ; Ryan Lipyanic, 544; John Kerbacher, 531; Rick Faust, 506. Maxx Amusements – Earl Holland, 255–629; Scott Ackerman, 208-204-208–620; Bill Bachman, 205-232–615; George Hyde, 520; Randy Frey, 200– 517. Daku Auto Body won 3 to 1 over Vince Bauer Fiberglass Repair. Daku – Marc Beichey, 237-222-200–659; Al Davidson, 208-229-208–637; Bob Daku, 221-206–610; Scott Bortz, 203206–569; Bob Faustner, 551. Bauer – Logan Davidson, 232225–636; Wyatt Davidson, 215260–631; Vince Bauer, 214–548; Wayne Fogel, 504. The Rice Family overcame Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering, 3 to 1, with Dale Fye,. 570, and Woody Rice, 539. Carfara’s – Brent Bartholomew, 258-226209–693; Terry Bartholomew, 207-226-234–667; Dino Carfara, 221-254638; Gerald Bartholomew, 203–560. Bath Supply #1 lost to the Vacant Team, 1 to 0, but had Harvey Rissmiller, 224–591; Steve Kerbacher, 212–579; Frank Yeakel, 554; Jeff Kerbacher, 202–518; Lester Steigerwalt, 509. STANDINGS Bath Supply #2 Daku Auto Body Maxx Amusements Rice Family Bath Supply #1 Carfara’s Paint Bauer Fiberglass
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D & R Precision Machining did it again. They split 2 and 2 with Valleywide Electric in week 21 of the Bath Industrial League. D&R Precision – “Butch” Post, 205-233–598; Dave Roman, 258–568; Mike Facinelli, 246– 550; Rick Dilley, 202–537; Don Remaley, 450. Valleywide Electric – Ryan Flick, 259-248–703; Ed Musselman, 234-22–639; Marty Beal, 236-202–604; Don Arndt, 213–572; Eric Spooner, 185–520. Taylor Honey swept Holy Family, 4 to 0, behind Milt Kelly, 212-235–658; Scott Friebolin, 225-203–624; Mark Janda, 201-203–587; Ed Taylor, 213-219–587; Jack Troxell, 224–485. Family – Jim Bendekovitz, 249-258–747; Del Buss, 219–600; John Facinelli, 212–587; Dave Betz, 210–569; Michael Hawk, 203–503. G&L Sign Factory clipped CoPilot Taxi, 3 to 1, with Jason Eberts, 237-220–656; Brian Silvius, 204-246–641; Paul Duda, 236-204–590; Bill Fortner, 204-210–5 81; Shawn Snyder, 199–547. Taxi – Mike Klement, 221–568; Robert Kulick, 210–538; Jim Mandarino, 430; Brandon Corey, 404. Liberty Recycling knocked off Fensty’s Restoration, 4 to 0, behind “Butch” Holland, 202-221– 624; Bill Bachman, 216–575; George Hyde, 220–526; Randy Fritz, 496. Fensty’s – Warren Nelson, 211-231–632; Matt Paulus, 204-211–613; Marty Csencsits, 468; Joe Schwartz, 457; Mark Flamisch, 433. STANDINGS W L D&R Precision Mach. 16 8 Fensty’s Restoration 13 11 G&L Sign Factory 13 11 Holy Family 12 12 Co-Pilot Taxi 12 12 Liberty Recycling 12 12 Valleywide Electric 9 15 Taylor Honey 9 15
Spooner Remains First But Howell Close in East Bath Sportsmen
In the 19th week for the East Bath Sportsmen’s League, the Spooner team held first place, although losing 1 to 3. These are the scores for all the teams: SPOONER – Bill Radcliffe, 129-119162–410 ; Randy Fritz, 167-158145–470 ; Eric Spooner, 208-193-224–625. HOWELL – Wes Loch, 178186-167–531; Bill Kunsman, 190-179-158–527 ; Lyle Howell, 190-169-181–540 . MEIXSELL – Herm Peterson, 162-168-200–530 ; Andrew Swast, Jr., 147-167-124–438 ; Jordan Meixsell, 222-243-160– 625. GRUBE – Jim Nicholsen, 127-170-176–473 ; Tom Hawk, 141-149-135–425 ; Earl Grube, 212-227-204–643. ZYMWESKI – Tom Zeitner, 192-193-151–536; John Zymweski, Sr., 140-132-163–434 ; John Zymweski, Jr., 220-213192–625. BEAL – Marty Beal, 145-195176–516 ; Shelby Flom, 131148-145–424 . CSENCSITS – Chris Remaley, 101-132-83–315 ; “Butch” Fodor, 172-147-163–482 ; Marty Csencsits, 199-181-176– 556 . RICE – Fred Snyder, 161-169132–462 ; Keith Lichtenwalner, 133-166-124–423; Bryan Rice, 195-194-159–548 . STANDINGS Spooner Howell Meixsell Grube Zymweski Beal Csencsits Rice
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Wee Little Pigs Hold First Place by Five in Friday Niters League
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went way ahead in first place in the Friday Niters League after they won again, 4 to 0. This is how all the teams bowled: WEE LITTLE PIGS – Jim Schoenberger, 141-206-179– 526; Brandon Jacoby, 188-171177–536; Tammy Jacoby, 176225-161–562; Dave Jacoby, 192-192-180–564. SHORT ARM PICK U – Vacant, v150–450; Dorothy Himmelwright, a104–312; Deb Williams, 132-122-109–363; Wayne Williams, 122-109-78–309; Bryan Himmelwright, a162–486. HERMAN’S HERMITS – Dave Thompson, a175–525; Herm Peterson, a172-225196–593; Mike Esterly, 148190136–474; Pete Curto, 142111-134–474; Joe Cortright, 208-174-257–639.
G & L – Kathy Faust, 116120-141–377; Karen Peterson, 119-110-145–374; Ricky Faust, 175-150-166–491; Bill Kunsman, 193204-179–576; Terry Koch, a144–432. “F” TROOP – Marty Beal, 169-169-198–536; Bill Radcliffe, 120-145-126–391; Eileen Hilbert, 172-165-117–454; Lee Hilbert, a187–561; Charlie Amore, 187-140-210–537. YOUNG GUYS – Vacant, a150–450; Bruce Vogel, 213180-182–575; Micah Anthony, a142–426; Sonny Anthony, 212198-201–611; Naaman Houseseal, a161–483. STANDINGS W L Wee Little Pigs 22 6 Short Arm Pick U 17 11 Herman’s Hermits 15 13 Young Guys 12 16 ”F” Troop 9 19 G & L 9 19
Train crash near Keystone Cement Injures one By HOME NEWS STAFF An accident occurred in Northampton County on Thursday, February 7 around 11:15 a.m. at Keystone Cement, injuring one worker. A train conductor became trapped between a vehicle and a shuttle wagon, the impact of which caused a train derailment, forcing two cars off the track. The crash occurred on tracks near the cement plant. The East Allen Township Fire Department had to use the “jaws of life” to free the conductor. Keystone Cement said in a statement that they are taking the incident very seriously and working with authorities to determine what happened.
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I truly have no problem separating daily refuse from plastics, glass, and all the rest. It feels like the correct thing to do. The premise I believe is based upon taking said recyclables and transforming them into something that can be useful in another way. Now that may be a brief and partially inaccurate surmising however, please allow that to suffice for now. Just this week as I was driving to the practice I witnessed a garbage disposal service throw both
the recyclables and the refuse all in together in the same place. I laughed out loud to myself. Perhaps I was seeing this wrong and there must have been separate designated areas. However, it sure looked to me that even though we all separated it, everything all mushed together in the end. Again, I may be wrong on what I actually saw but it did get me thinking about health. I pondered the incredible Continued on page 13
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Our best friends have hairy legs! Dogs mirror their owners’ personalities
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NORTHAMPTON AREA Northampton Police Report FEBRUARY 1 Check person/welfare in the 1300 block of Newport Avenue. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Non-reportable accident in the 1000 block of Main Street involving two vehicles. FEBRUARY 2 Non-reportable accident in the 1400 block of Main Street involving two vehicles.
Reportable accident, E 21st Street and Mill Court involving two vehicles. FEBRUARY 3 Reportable accident, 10th Street and Washington Avenue involving two vehicles. FEBRUARY 4 Non-reportable accident, E 21st Street and Mill Street involving two vehicles.
FEBRUARY 5 Criminal mischief in the 2200 block of Siegfried Avenue. Report of damage to the front and rear windshields of a legally parked vehicle. FEBRUARY 6 Alarm, home, in the 300 block of E. 19th St. Report of an alarm activation, all secure.
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Harassment by communication in the 1400 block of Railroad St. Report of a male sending a harassing message via voicemail. FEBRUARY 7 Suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of E. 21st St. Report of a suspicious vehicle.
Warrant service/served in the 1800 block of Main Street. Report of a male with an outstanding warrant. Male taken into custody, transported to the police station and released to the Northampton County Sheriff’s Department. Harassment in the 1300 block of Atlas Lane. Report of a female harassing another female. Non-reportable accident in the 1000 block of Siegfried Avenue involving two vehicles.
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your love for your customers by creating something special during this holiday, share the love with Continued from page 3 your specials and discounts and one, versus only 45 percent of be the best, most creative business women who say the same. in your town. In 2019 men will spend an average of $357.96. Women will spend an average of $206.23. Continued from page 1 Time to talk turkey. Are you a small business? Do you want a trash for 30 to 100 hours over one share of the $30 billion? What ge- year, in addition to the existing nius idea can you come up with to fine of $300 to $1,000. drive the heart-panting shoppers Representatives of Keep Penninto your store? sylvania Beautiful and the Pocono Host a specific chocolate sale Mountains Visitors Bureau were the week before Valentine’s Day. on hand January 30 to see the bill Create a red popcorn exclusive signed into law. for Valentine’s Day. In addition, existing fines are Buy a brew and get your love’s doubled when committed in a litbrew for half price. ter enforcement corridor and triCreate a red-hot martini. pled for litter that originated from Design a top shelf, red inspired a commercial business within a litmenu for your restaurant. ter enforcement corridor. Decorate your museum and ofTo ensure safety when litter is fer a buy-one-get-one for sweet- being picked up, Act 62 requires hearts. that a vehicle must yield the rightLaunch “shop local” marketing of-way to any authorized vehicle with other merchants. or pedestrian engaged in work Hold a “Wine Down Wednes- upon a highway within a litter enday” for wine lovers. forcement corridor. Create a matching heart latte “When you look at all of the special for couples. trash along our roads, it’s clear that Music venues could host a fines alone are not enough to deter crooner’s concert. this crime,” said Scavello. “Litter$30 billion is a lot of money. ing is like graffiti and other acts of It’s time to love what you do, show vandalism – It’s time to show we really care.”
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at a fairly young age and remain thankful to all the women (and men) who helped guide me.” This year, GSEP will recognize the following women: 2019 Take the Lead Lehigh Valley Honorees • Ashley Russo, President and Executive Producer, ASR Media Productions • Councilwoman Olga Negron, Community Liaison, HSGK Law Firm • Cecelia Connelly-Weida, Ph.D., Dean, School of Business, Education, Legal and Social Services, Lehigh Carbon Community College • Susan Drabic, President and CEO, Morningstar Senior Living Event Co-chairs for the 2019 Take the Lead event are Michelle Sorgi, Girl Scout Mom, Troop 6700 Leader & GSEP Parkland Service Unit Registrar and Vince Sorgi, SVP & Chief Financial Officer, PPL. Take the Lead Lehigh Valley honorees will be celebrated at a special girl-led ceremony on Tuesday, April 30 at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Guests will have the opportunity to take part in a paddle raise campership auction to help send girls to Girl Scout camp. For more information about Take the Lead sponsorships, advertising and tickets, visit www.gsep.org/takethelead or call 215-948-5123.
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women from the community. Take the Lead is a girl-led ceremony that highlights GSEP’s mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, while honoring women leaders whose work and achievements exemplify these values. “We look forward to our Take the Lead program every year,” said Kim E. Fraites-Dow, Chief Executive Officer of GSEP. “This signature fundraising event honors our community’s most distinguished women whose leadership and professional achievements make a significant impact in our region, and on the lives of our close to 40,000 girls and 15,000 adult volunteers.” Unique to GSEP, Take the Lead enables girls and women from the community to forge long-lasting mentoring relationships designed to teach girls the skills they’ll need to become the leaders of tomorrow. Four deserving high school aged Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to shadow an honoree for a day, reflect on the experience, and present her with a Take the Lead award at the event, attended by 500+ community leaders. “I am humbled to accept this honor from GSEP and for the opportunity to serve as a mentor to a Girl Scout as she grows into adulthood,” said Susan C. Drabic. “As a former Girl Scout and as a 4-H Club member I benefited from developing leadership skills
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Church Dir. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to submit a press release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: editorial@ homenewspa.com or mail it to us at The Home News PO BOX A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com. ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610-262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2882 Sat. - Vesper services 5 p.m. Sun. - Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132 Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth. 484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345 Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-2649325. Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610837-7517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m. HA, Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.
DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-2622668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741 Sun. - Trad. 8/10:45 a.m., Contemporary and SS 9:30 a.m. Wed. - 7 p.m. W.
HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton 610-2623365 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.
FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-7673505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-2629517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m.
NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3163 Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-2628101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m., Sat- 5 p.m.
NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton 610-2625645 Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m.
GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7036 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-9080 Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 a.m., Adult Forum 10:30 a.m. HC Feb. 17. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-2627186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-837-6051 Sun. – Worship/SS 9 a.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811 Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m.
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-2628500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. with HC, Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610-759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Worship with HC.
NORTHAMPTON GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA) Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc. church) QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 8 a.m. Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-5971440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610837-7874 Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-7591652 Sun. – 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
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SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. SCHOENECK MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376 Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.
Sunday School 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville 610-767-4572 Sun. – 9 a.m. Christian Hour Education, Worship at 10:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton 610-8377426 Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton 610-837-5894 Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. - Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.
WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 610-7678939 Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-2628666 Sun. - Worship 9 a.m.
ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville 610-2621133 Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. – Worship at 8/10:45 a.m. ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610-7673107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-2612910. HA Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. (with child care),
ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-2626636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. KEY W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School
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God Loves YOU!
Has anyone ever told you that God loves you? Perhaps your answer was, “I don’t believe that!” Oh, you may not have verbally answered like that, but in your heart you knew that you were guilty of conduct a holy God could not condone. Wrongly assuming that God’s love is like limited human love, you said to yourself, “God cannot love me--I’m too bad-too sinful--too unholy--too immoral!” You were right in understanding that God will not condone sinful conduct, but you were totally wrong to compare God’s love to human love assuming His love stops reaching out at that point. God is love! That is His nature. His love is “an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3). His love provided a means for sinful man to be restored into fellowship with a holy God. His love provided His own Son as a sacrifice for your sins. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). You may feel that you are too great a sinner to enjoy God’s love and forgiveness, but even the Apostle Paul admitted, “For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us” (Titus 3:3-5). “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved)” (Ephesians 2:4-5). Respond to God’s love. Ask Jesus to forgive your sins now, and you will be able to say, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God...” (I John 3:1). Yes, God loves YOU!
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Obituaries Edward R. Laubach
Edward R. Laubach, 86, of Moore Township, formerly of Stewartsville, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Febr. 3, 2019, at Gracedale. He was the husband of Maria R. (Ognibeni) Laubach. They would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on May 18. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, on March 4, 1932, he was a son of the late Elmer and Minnie (Wellen) Laubach. After graduating from Phillipsburg High School in 1949, Edward honorably served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by the Bethlehem Corporation, where he worked as an estimator for many years, before retiring. Prior to that, Edward worked for Ingersoll-Rand Co., Phillipsburg, NJ. He was a talented craftsman and master woodworker, who also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Edward will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his family and friends. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Maria, he is survived by a son, Edward Hinkle and his wife, Jamie, of Northampton; two daughters, Beatrice Bednar, of Bethlehem, and Lori Smiley, of Saylorsburg; two grandchildren, John Gross, of Bethlehem, and Heather Smith and her husband, Scott, of Catasauqua; two greatgrandchildren, Elias and Caleb; nieces and nephews. Edward was predeceased by his two siblings, Joseph Laubach and Carol English. Services: A gathering for family and friends was held on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Country Buffet, 1245 Whitehall Mall, Whitehall, PA 18052. There were no calling hours. Interment was private. Arrangements for Edward’s cremation were entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Village of Moorestown – Bath. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered in memory of Edward to his family in care of the funeral home.
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Submitted by DAVE CASEY With Ton Unger’s HR with 2 outs in the 9th inning to win the ‘nightcap’ 5-4, Rich Kern going 7 for 12, Jason Gross 4 for 10, Kevin Gross 4 for 11 & Brian Gross adding a HR, St. Paul’s also won 3-1, losing the ‘opener’ 9-5 to Light of Christ. Dan Halteman was 8 for 14, Terry Knauss 5 for 11, Norm Schoenberger 5 for Continued from page 7 13 & Dave Casey 4 for 10 for bodily systems that work diligently for us every day, all day, Light of Christ. The only ‘sweep’ of the night for our entire lives. Specifically, saw Dryland beating St. Ste- seeing the refuse I thought about phen’s 10-7, 9-0, & 4-3. Leading the gastro intestinal system and the way for Dryland were Butch about voiding particularly. Ladies Silfies 8 for 14, Earl Sigley 8 for and gentlemen, we all know that 15 (HR), Bernie Yurko 7 for what food we put in the north 14, Rich Durn 5 for 14, & Lou eventually needs to come out the Dervarics 5 for 14 (HR). For St. south. For the most part we take Stephen’s, John Hoysan was 6 for this for granted until the plumb12, Ed Wychock 6 for 15, Alan ing doesn’t work correctly, right? Beahm 5 for 12, & Travis Beahm Well, have you ever truly taken a moment to consider what actual5 for 14. In the ‘Battle of Bath’, we ly occurs between “the north and find Bath Lutheran coming on the south”? It is amazing. The gastrointestinal system top ‘sandwiching’ 6-2 & 6-2 wins around a 5-1 loss to Christ from top to bottom has seemUCC. Top hitters included Bob ingly endless functions to keep Meixsell 4 for 10, Dave Fisher 4 us nourished and free of sickness. for 12 with HR’s from Wendy From absorbing nutrients to exYacone & Kyle Reese for Bath pelling toxins, our gastrointestiLutheran while Joe Hunsicker nal system just doesn’t take time went 6 for 12, Ron Wagner 5 for off. To further think of all the 13, Dave Shaver also 5 for 13 & other glands, organs, and tissue Gary Smith with a HR for Christ that cross talk and interact with the GI system is astounding. The UCC. In other action, Emmanuel liver, the gallbladder, digestive won 4-1 & 11-1, losing the juices and pancreatic enzymes. It ‘nightcap’ 5-3 to Salem UCC. all is mind-boggling really. The Leading hitters for Emmanuel interaction and melding with the were Bruce Danyluk 6 for 14, blood transportation highway Andy Velasquez 5 for 12 (2 HR’s), isn’t a little thing either. Yes, our bodies are incredible Judy Hoffert 4 for 12 (HR), and Troy Haydt with a HR. For Sa- and it knows exactly what it is lem UCC, Larry Fehnel was 4 for doing at all times even if we think 9, Bob Krause & Kris Wentzell its acting wrong. Our bodies do going 4 for 12 apiece, & Fred not intentionally do itself harm. For the most part, we ourselves Toncik with a HR. The final match of the night harm our bodies and our bodies saw Ebenezer losing the ‘night- are left with the fixin’ and by and cap’ 3-2 in 12 innings to Farmers- large, the consequences. Can you even imagine the “inville after winning 5-4 & 5-2. Vic Pacchioni was 6 for 15, with Jim telligent innate thinking” that Voortman; Carl Fraley & Steve must occur every millisecond Gountis al went 4 for 13 each & and the decisions that are made Bob McDonald adding a HR for to keep us healthy and alive? I Ebenezer. For Farmersville, Gene am truly in awe at the why and Grim was 5 for 14, Wade Chilm- how the body decides what it will onik 4 for 12 (2 HR’s), & Tom separate, recycle, throw out, put back together, recreate, and hold George 4 for 14. Star of Bethlehem had the in storage for a later time. It all keeps coming back to BYE. some of which we know, some of which we are guessing at, and for STANDINGS W L the most part, that which we do Star of Bethlehem 37 20 not know and remain to be seen. St. Paul’s 35 19 For me, at the end of the day, I surrender to the a much greater source, that being God, who while I/we understand very, very little, knows all and His hand is on the recycle process. My best to
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fund guitar lessons at the school and the guitars are valued at more than $300 each. “It’s something that we weren’t able to offer before,” said Christine Bruce, the school’s principal. “This just adds one more feather to our cap.” Holy Family School provides instrument lessons for all of the band instruments and violin, but until now, guitar was not possible. In addition to the grant, HFS received an eighth guitar as a donation from Guitar Villa, also in Nazareth. Its owner, John Slog, is an alumni of HFS and wanted to make the lessons possible for another child. One of his employees, Mackenzie Lynch-Brown is teaching the 50 minute lessons, which started on Jan. 16. “He’s a great young man,” Bruce said. “He was so willing to teach the lessons that he said he would come twice a week.” Only students in fourth through seventh grade, who do not already study an instrument, were eligible for lessons. Bruce said she wanted to make instrument lessons in general available to as many children as possible in the school and for the children to have least two years of lessons before they graduate from the school. The students were very excited to see the news guitars and hold them. They couldn’t resist strumming the strings in the school’s chapel. “They were so enamored with their guitars,” Bruce said. “They heard them saying, ‘I love this. I just love this’.” The grant was also made possible through the efforts of Bruce Mariano, who told the school about it and delivered the guitars and the check to the school when the grant was awarded.
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maintenance supervisor, production superintendent, manager of engineering and construction. Mr. Keim said, “One of the largest projects I worked on was the construction of the pre-heater. This made the plant more productive.” Logging thousands of air miles, he recalls, “I was sent to Festus, Missouri to help construct a new plant and also to Chattanooga, Tennessee. I also attended meetings at our headquarters in Italy.” He spoke highly of the Buzzi family’s vision for the cement industry. As Vice President of plants, he traveled to Festus numerous times to aid in the construction of the plant, stating, “When a new plant begins operation, there are problems to resolve. There were days when I was there around the clock, once for 32 hours straight.” While working at Stockertown, he built his own home in Kintnersville, from framing to electrical work. Bruce retired in 2010 but duty called when he was asked to return to manage the plant in 2018. He said, “I always enjoyed my time at Stockertown working with fine employees.” I found Mr. Keim to be an amiable gentleman with a calm demeanor and a great philosophy. He said, “Don’t get excited; if you do, you just don’t think properly. In management, I never felt better than anyone else. By working together you will get better results. I enjoy management not by being in the office but being in the plant.” Mr. Keim has been married to Laura Milam for 40 years and the two are proud of daughters Jessica, Emily and son Nash. They reside in Bethlehem. I wish Mr. Keim and all my friends at the century-old plant a safe and prosperous 2019.
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of the late Susanna Fandl of Northampton Pa, letters of testamentary have been granted to Bryan Beale, executor. All persons indebted to the Estate shall make immediate payment and anyone with a claim or demand shall present it without delay to Bryan Beale 211 Washington Ave Northampton Pa 18067. (1/31-2/14) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Minerva Latshaw, late of the Township of Lehigh, 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. Michael Anthony Latshaw 1261 Lavista Rd. NE Unit A #2 Atlanta, GA 30324 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (1/31-2/14) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of SHIRLEY A. KLEMKA, deceased, of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to Jason David Stem, Executor, on January 22, 2019. 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 Jason David Stem, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street,
P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (1/31-2/14) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of JOYCE M. VOLETTO, deceased, of the Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration for the above Estate were granted to Gerald B. Voletto, Administrator, on January 15, 2019. 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 Gerald B. Voletto, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-at-Law, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (1/31-2/14) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Harvey E. Miller, Jr. late of the Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the abovenamed estate have been granted to Robert A. Dieter, Sr., Personal Representative of the Estate of Harvey E. Miller, Jr. 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: Robert A. Dieter, Sr. 38 Easton Road Nazareth, PA 18064 Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 306977 (2/7-2/21) INVITATION TO BID Moore Township will receive sealed bids electronically until 10:00 AM (prevailing time) on Thursday, February 28, 2019 for the Creek Road Crib Wall Reconstruction Project. The bids will be opened at 10:15 AM (prevailing time), the same day. Copies of the Drawings, Specifications, and Bid Forms are available on PennBid at no cost (www.pennbid.net) The project for which Bids are being solicited is subject to the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. Each Bid must be accompanied by bid security payable to Moore Township in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid price in the form of a Certified Check, Bank Check, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Article 5 of the General Conditions. Moore Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to accept any Bid which in its judgment is in the best interest of the Township. Nicholas C. Steiner Township Manager (2/7 & 2/14)
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Estate of Michael C. Allen, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Melinda Lois Allen, Administratrix of the Estate of Michael C. Allen. 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: Melinda Lois Allen 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 (2/7-2/21)
Bids are to be submitted in duplicate, accompanied by a properly certified check drawn to the order of the Borough of Nazareth, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ( $ 1,000.00). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a certified check in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($ 1,000.00) within twenty (20) days of the award, guaranteeing compliance with the specifications, and delivery within the time specified by the bidder in his bid. Bids should be plainly marked “ BID FOR 2019 RENTAL EQUIPMENT “. The Borough of Nazareth reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Paul Kokolus Borough Secretary / Treasurer Nazareth Borough Council (2/14 & 2/21) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2019 MAINTENANCE AND ROAD MATERIALS
Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, The Lehigh Township Plan- Northampton county, Pennsylning Commission will hold a vania, at the Borough Building’ special meeting on Tuesday, 134 S. Main S., until 4:00 p.m. February 19, 2019, at 6:00 prevailing time, Thursday Febp.m.in the Municipal Building, ruary, 28, 2019 for furnishing 1069 Municipal Road, Walnut- the 2019 MAINTENANCE AND port, Pa, for the purpose of dis- ROAD MATERIALS. Bids will be cussing the proposed Lehigh opened and read aloud at 6:00 Valley Resort & Spa Plan for p.m., that same day, at the Bor300 Cherryville Road. All meet- ough Council Chambers, 159 ings are open to the public. W. Center St., Nazareth PA. All available information covering the furnishing of these materials, can be secured from Mr. Robert Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (2/14) J. Reimer, Public Works Superintendent (610-759-0401) or the office of the Borough Engineer, NOTICE FOR CHANGE OF Albert R. Kortze P.E. Keystone NAME Consulting Engineers 2870 EmNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN rick Boulevard Bethlehem PA, that on December 10, 2018, 18020. Bids are to be submitted in the Petition of Anna Maria Giovaniello was filed in the duplicate, accompanied by a Northampton County Court properly certified check drawn of Common Pleas at No. C- to the order of the Borough of 48-CV-2018-11396 seeking to Nazareth, or a Bid Bond in the change the name of Petitioner amount of One Thousand Dolfrom Anna Maria Giovaniello to lars ($1,000.00). The successful bidder will Anne Marie Bonadonna. The Court has fixed March 19, 2019, be required to furnish a perat 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom No. formance bond with corporate 4 at the Northampton County surety in the amount of One Courthouse, 669 Washington Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) Street, Easton, PA 18042 as the within twenty (20) days of the date for hearing of the Petition. award, guaranteeing compliAll persons interested in the ance with the specifications, and proposed name change may delivery within the time specified appear and show cause, if any by the bidder in his bid. Bids they have, why the prayer of the should be plainly marked “BID FOR 2019 MAINTENANCE Petition should not be granted. AND ROAD MATERIALS”. The Borough of Nazareth reScott R. Steirer, Esquire serves the right to reject any or Pierce & Steirer, LLC all bids. 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Paul Kokolus 610-759-1420 Borough Secretary / Trea(2/14) surer Nazareth Borough Council ESTATE NOTICE (2/14 & 2/21) PYSHER, ALICE J., dec’d. PUBLIC NOTICE Late of Palmer Township, Northampton County, PA Moore Township invites the Executor: Glenwood EARL Pysher III, c/o Barbara Rush public to review and provide Renkert, 2120 Northampton comments on the Township Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP) Street, Easton, PA 18042 Attorney: Barbara Rush Ren- beginning on February 14, 2019 kert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042. (2/14-2/28) MEETING NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2019 RENTAL EQUIPMENT Sealed Proposals will be received by the Borough Secretary of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton county, Pennsylvania, at the Borough Building’ 134 S. Main S., until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, Thursday February 28, 2019 for furnishing the 2019 Rental Equipment. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 p.m., that same day, at the Borough Council Chambers, 159 W, Center St., Nazareth PA All available information covering the furnishing this equipment, including a list of accessories, can be secured from Mr. Robert J. Reimer, Public Works Superintendent (610 -759 -0401) or the office of the Borough Engineer, Albert R. Kortze P.E. of Keystone consulting engineers 2870 Emrick Boulevard Bethlehem PA 18020 610-865-4555.
www.HomeNewsPA.com and extending through March 15, 2019. The Pollutant Reduction Plan, as required by the PAG-13 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Individual Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit, outlines the Townships 5-year plan, beginning in 2020 to reduce sediment loading to impaired local surface waters. A copy of the Pollutant Reduction Plan is available for public review at the Moore Township Office located at 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014; Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The PRP is also available on the Township’s website. The Township will accept comments from the public at its regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors Meeting on March 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Township Building located at 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014. (2/14) PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours. AN ORDINANCE OF MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ESTABLISHING A TWENTY-FIVE MILE PER HOUR (25 MPH) SPEED LIMIT ON RINKER ROAD (TR 477) BETWEEN BECKER ROAD AND CHURCH ROAD. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed. David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (2/14)
MEETING NOTICE The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will be joining the Planning Commission in holding a special meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.in the Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, Pa, for the purpose of discussing the proposed Lehigh Valley Resort & Spa Plan for 300 Cherryville Road. All meetings are open to the public. Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (2/14)
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Wedding Announcement House approves Mako Bill to Submitted by MaryJane Pietrzak Kristin Ann Fahlbusch, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fahlbusch of Bayville, NY, and Thomas Andrew Pietrzak, son of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Pietrzak of Bath, were united in marriage on October 7, 2018. The Nuptial Mass, officiated by Father Gerard Gordon, took place at 2:30 in the afternoon at St. Dominic’s Chapel, Oyster Bay, New York. Allyson Gutierrez attended her cousin as the Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were Tracy Pietrzak, sister-in-law of the groom; Jaclyn Enea Mehler and Elizabeth Bonamy Ross, friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Kate Gutierrez, cousin of the bride. Her sister, Grace Gutierrez, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl. Jeffrey Pietrzak attended his brother as the Best Man. Groomsmen were Nicholas Fahlbusch, brother of the bride; Michael Amato and Joel Krieg, friends of the Photo taken by Amanda-Lee Seely groom. Junior groomsmen were Alexander and Roman Pietrzak, nephews of the groom. Ring bearer was Roman Pietrzak. Readers were Jan Stebbins, friend of the bride and Iker Angulo, friend of the groom. The bride is a graduate of George Washington University and Long Island University. She works as a freelance beauty writer and editor. The groom is a graduate of the University of Scranton and Lesley University. He is employed as a woodworker for Campbell & Strasser. The couple reside in Bethlehem.
Help municipal authorities Prevent fraud, misuse of funds Submitted by TRACY POLOVICK The House passed legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to require municipal authorities to create additional financial protections when collecting money. “It is important to have checks and balances in place to prevent mismanagement of public funds,” Mako said. “When water and sewer customers pay their bills, they should know the money is spent as intended. I’m pleased to shepherd this bill through the legislative process again, and I hope it makes it to the governor’s desk for his signa-
ture this year.” House Bill 264 would make municipal authorities remove any individual names from municipal accounts, create a standardized procedure for the handling of an authority’s funds, and require annual audits and fiscal reports to be presented to the authority board. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. The 183rd District includes South Whitehall (part), Washington and Whitehall (part) townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.
Mako offers thoughts on governor’s Budget proposal Submitted by TRACY POLOVICK Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/ Northampton) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s $34.15 billion budget proposal: “For the second straight year, I was encouraged to hear the governor propose no broad-based tax increases. This is just the first step in the budget process, and the governor’s wish list. We need to determine
what is a want and what is a need. “While I think we all can agree that our Commonwealth’s infrastructure could be improved, I am not on board with adding a severance tax on Marcellus Shale to accomplish this. The natural gas industry already pays an impact fee that has generated $1.7 billion since 2012. “I was heartened to hear the governor talk about workforce development and preparing our young
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Alayna Rosynek, Wind Gap; Secretary Sheridan Taylor, Pen Argyl; Treasurer Zachary Hurlock, Northampton; Special Projects Coordinator Alexa Rousenberger, Walnutport; and Photographers Claire Smith, Bath, Sheridan Taylor, Pen Argyl, Raegan Brobst, Catasauqua and Alayna Rosynek, Wind Gap. New members were also welcomed into the club for the 2019 4-H year. They are: Arianne Beltrame, Northampton; Brianna Bobko, Northampton; Victoria Bund, Sciota; Lylah Butler, Bangor; Addison Butler, Bangor; Abigail Dubs, Bath and Natalie Sacks, Nazareth. The club is making plans to facilitate the annual tack swap on Saturday, April 13 at the Northampton County 4-H Center plus their food stands at this event, to help with the annual county 4-H tree sale and to offer the annual Schooling Show on Saturday, June 8, held at the Northampton County 4-H Center. Members are also working on Hippology, Model Horses, attending various instructional trainings, camp counselor training, 4-H camp and the 4-H Fair in August. All of this is only the preliminary events happening during 2019, which will be capped off with the annual Holiday Skating Party in December. Anyone interested in 4-H should call the Northampton County 4-H offices at 610-8136613, weekdays. Anyone interested in Backtrackers 4-H Horse & Pony Club, please call Janice Martin, leader at 610-837-7294. 4-H is open to youths ages 8-18; there is a Cloverbud program for youths ages 5-8. Over 150 hands-on projects are available; the program is always looking for qualified leaders for various clubs.
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submitted by DORA BOYD SIMONS Backtrackers 4-H Horse & Pony Club reorganized and started the 2019 at their first January meeting. The club meets on the second and fourth Fridays of the month, usually in Point Phillip. The members learn about horses, their care, health, nutrition, and anatomy, amongst other things. Each member is expected to complete a 4-H horse project for the 4-H Fair in August. This year the new officers for the club are: President Abigail Heald, Bangor; Vice President
Submitted by SCOTT LITTLE State Rep. Marcia Hahn (RBushkill Township), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued this statement on the heels of Gov. Tom Wolf ’s budget address: “Gov. Wolf has laid out an ambitious and intriguing spending plan for the 2019-20 fiscal year in Tuesday’s budget address before the General Assembly – ambitious in its goals and intriguing in ways he plans to pay for them. Starting Monday, Feb. 11, the House Appropriations Committee will delve into the details of his plan and evaluate its fiscal viability. I know we have a lot of questions that need answered but consider his proposal to be a very good starting point. “The governor has proposed what would be a record amount of public education funding and all-day kindergarten. As House co-chair of the Community College Caucus, I like his idea to create a tuition assistance program for community college students. I also endorse his increased support for career and technical education.
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“I’m looking forward to the Appropriations Committee hearings. A governor’s budget address is a wish list. During the hearings, committee members evaluate what can be accomplished and what funding sources are available. In other words, we weigh what he wants against what Pennsylvania needs. “Pennsylvania is also on better financial footing thanks to better stewardship of taxpayer dollars in recent years. I need to seed the potential impact of the governor’s proposed increase spending and reliance on borrowing, as well as from where the money will come. “My role on the Appropriations Committee allows me to get a closer look at ‘the books,’ and this year, I think we really need to drill down and get some answers.” Questions about this or any legislative issue should be directed to Hahn’s district office at 610746-2100.
ANDY’S CORNER By ANDY WEAVER The Nazareth Boys Basketball Team hosted Emmaus on Monday, February 4 and won, then hosted Parkland on February 6 and won again. They hosted Freedom on February 8 in the EPC Quarterfinal and won yet again. The winner of the BECAHI vs. Nazareth game held at Parkland on February 12 will go on to play in the EPC final at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 15 at Easton Middle School; at time of print the winner was not known. The Nazareth Girls Basketball Team traveled to Emmaus on February 4 and won, and then went to Parkland on February 6 and won again. They played in the EPC Quarterfinal at home against Pocono Mountain West on February 8 and also won. The girls played Northampton at Easton Middle School on Wednesday, February 13 at 6 p.m. in the EPC Semifinal. The winner, unknown at time of print, plays at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 15 in the final, also at Easton Middle School. The Nazareth Wrestling Team is currently off until the Individual Tournament at Liberty on February 23 and 24. The Nazareth Swimming Team had a home meet versus Southern Lehigh on February 5 where the boys won and girls fell short. They hosted Northampton on February 7 and won, and will now host Stroudsburg on February 14. For up to the minute news, check out my website at https:// nazarethsports.wordpress.com/.